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Gen Z, Alpha will lead India to the goal of Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

He stated that he sees and understands their competence and confidence, and therefore places great trust in them

27 Dec 2025 10:54 am
West Bengal: BJP workers hold torchlight rally in Siliguri against atrocities

We condemn the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh and expect that the perpetrators of the crime will be brought to justice Jaiswal said

27 Dec 2025 10:49 am
German man owns worlds largest collection of over 11,000 snow globes

Kardinal first earned his Guinness World Record back in 2002 when he owned a mere 6100 of them and kept on amassing the winter treasures, which have since grown to 11,017.

27 Dec 2025 10:44 am
ISS astronauts send Christmas greetings from 400 km above Earth

Greetings to Earth, all of our friends and family, from aboard the ISS, flying high above, mission commander Fincke says in the video.

27 Dec 2025 10:42 am
Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon within a decade

The renewed interest was prompted by the 2009 discovery of water ice on the lunar surface

27 Dec 2025 10:38 am
Man arrested after stabbing eight and injuring seven at Japanese rubber factory

The department told The Associated Press that five of the people who were stabbed were in serious condition but other details were not available.

27 Dec 2025 10:35 am
Good pavements should be a non-negotiable amenity

This has to be done with zeal and determination so that the walkers can claim their rightful place in the city

27 Dec 2025 7:59 am
Is Thackeray reunion enough?

Mumbai has come a long way since the 1980s. These days, voters do not automatically gravitate towards certain families or names, but to whoever appears most capable of running the city

27 Dec 2025 7:55 am
IRCTC to launch Temple Trails of Dakshin tourist train from Maharashtra

IRCTC has announced the launch of the Temple Trails of Dakshin Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from Manmad on February 18, 2026, offering a 13-day all-inclusive spiritual journey covering major temples and heritage sites across South India

26 Dec 2025 6:05 pm
Veer Sahibzadas shook the existence of religious fanaticism and terror: PM

Addressing the national programme to mark Veer Baal Diwas, PM Modi said the Veer Sahibzadas, despite being very young, confronted the might of the Mughal empire and overcame all circumstances in their fight against oppression

26 Dec 2025 5:20 pm
Death toll rises to 7 as bus collides with truck in Chitradurga district

The death toll in the Chitradurga bus accident rose to seven after the injured driver died on Friday. At least six passengers were burnt alive and over 20 injured when a sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a container truck in Karnataka

26 Dec 2025 1:34 pm
Indian doctoral student shot dead near University of Toronto Scarborough campus

The shooting occurred on Tuesday, and Toronto police on Wednesday identified the victim as Shivank Avasthi, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

26 Dec 2025 12:41 pm
Karnataka: Helium cylinder explosion in Mysuru kills 1 and five injured

A helium cylinder used for balloons exploded near Mysore Palace, killing one person and injuring five others. Authorities are investigating the incident. The incident occurred at around 8.30 pm in front of the Jayamartanda gate of the Mysore Palace in the city

26 Dec 2025 12:15 pm
Seven dead as sleeper bus collides with truck in Chitradurga

The death toll in Karnataka`s Chitradurga bus-truck collision rises to seven, with six passengers burnt alive. Authorities continue treatment of the injured and forensic identification of victims

26 Dec 2025 12:13 pm
Delhi weather update: Dense smog blankets city as AQI jumps to 305 on Friday

The air quality worsened significantly compared to Thursday afternoon, when the AQI was recorded at 234. A thick layer of smog continues to linger over parts of the city, keeping overall air quality at unhealthy levels

26 Dec 2025 10:25 am
Over Rs 1 crore seized as Pune Police crack down on illegal liquor trade

According to the police, the raid was conducted at Kakade Vasti in Kondhwa under the jurisdiction of Kondhwa Police Station. The operation was carried out by officials from the crime branch unit

26 Dec 2025 10:17 am
Over 100 IS suspects arrested in Turkiye ahead of holiday celebrations

A statement from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor`s Office said police were tipped off that the extremist group had called for action -- particularly against non-Muslims -- during the celebrations

26 Dec 2025 8:59 am
Some documents ready, sensitive issues remain in Ukraine peace talks: Zelenskyy

Earlier, wishing Ukrainians on the occasion of Christmas, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for peace while also slamming Russia for launching a massive attack on the eve of the festival

26 Dec 2025 8:55 am
India`s Consulate in Toronto expresses grief over Indian student`s murder

The Toronto Police said Shivank Avasthi was gunned down in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area. The police rushed to the spot, finding the victim with a gunshot wound before he was pronounced dead at the scene

26 Dec 2025 8:49 am
Donald Trump says US carried out deadly strikes on ISIS in Nigeria

A Defence Department official, who insisted on anonymity to discuss details not made public, said the US worked with Nigeria to carry out the strikes, and that they had been approved by that country`s government

26 Dec 2025 8:44 am
Doctors assaulting patients is just unthinkable

Reports are stating that the altercation was sparked after this patient asked the doctor to speak to him respectfully

26 Dec 2025 7:47 am
Its the time to love social media

You might be on a digital detox in the last week of the year, but for me, social media is a place which is full of inspiration, motivation and manifestation

26 Dec 2025 7:45 am
Lion King actor Imani Smith dies after being stabbed by boyfriend

Her boyfriend, Jordan D Jackson-Small, was arrested in connection with her death. A GoFundMe page has set a target of raising $55,000 to support the late actors parents.

26 Dec 2025 7:12 am
Distance record set as doctors perform remote robotic surgery across 12,034 km

The procedures linked Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait with Hospital Cruz Vermelha in Brazil, using advanced robotic systems running over a secure, high-bandwidth international network

26 Dec 2025 7:08 am
India-born physician appointed to Texas nutrition advisory panel

She also holds leadership roles with the Midland Quality Alliance and Healthy City Midland and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Patel is known for her work in lifestyle medicine

26 Dec 2025 7:04 am
Humanoid robot learns household tasks by watching humans, not coding

Hard-coded humanoids often fail to execute tasks while working with objects they cannot identify. They find it almost impossible to execute actions that arent hard-coded in them

26 Dec 2025 7:02 am
Australian PM announces bravery awards for heroes of Bondi Beach terror attack

Sajid Akram, who was killed by police during the December 14 attack, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram are accused of perpetrating Australias worst massacre since 1996

26 Dec 2025 6:59 am
Four of family found dead in Maharashtra`s Nanded, probe launched

According to police, the bodies of the man and his wife were discovered around 8 am inside their residence in a village in Mudkhed tehsil in Nanded and the bodies of the couples two sons were later found at a nearby railway tracks

25 Dec 2025 10:35 pm
Beed farmers protest, seek higher MSP for cotton, soybean and tur dal

Marching to the district collectorate under the banner of the Farmers Rights Movement, the protesters warned that they would launch an indefinite agitation if their demands were not addressed

25 Dec 2025 9:59 pm
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS leaders join BJP in Nashik ahead of polls

Those who joined the BJP include former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale and former Shiv Sena (UBT) mayor Vinayak Pande. Also joining the party were Yatin Wagh, who served as the first mayor from the MNS, and Congress leaders Shahu Khaire and Sanjay Chavan

25 Dec 2025 6:54 pm
Five killed in helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro

The Kilimanjaro regional police commander, Simon Maigwa, said the Airbus H125, owned by a Tanzanian company, crashed Wednesday afternoon while on a rescue mission to evacuate the two Czech tourists after they experienced health problems

25 Dec 2025 6:36 pm
In major breakthrough, security forces neutralise top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike

Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the development as a major breakthrough, while Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called it a remarkable success in the campaign to make India free of Naxalism

25 Dec 2025 6:24 pm
`We felt great that PM Modi celebrated Christmas with us`: Choir singers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi, joining prayers, carols and hymns with the Christian community, and said the service reflected the message of love, peace and compassion

25 Dec 2025 5:04 pm
Ahead of February elections, BNP leader Tarique Rahman welcomed by thousands

Rahman, 60, the son of ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia, has emerged as a key contender for the top post in the upcoming polls. His return comes at a time when the BNP is seen as the frontrunner, with the Awami League barred from contesting the elections

25 Dec 2025 4:56 pm
TN steps up surveillance after bird flu cases in Kerala

Blood samples collected from the affected birds by Keralas Animal Husbandry Department were sent to a laboratory in Pune, where tests confirmed the presence of H1N1 avian influenza

25 Dec 2025 4:41 pm
Uttar Pradesh: Teacher shot dead on Aligarh Muslim University campus

A 43-year-old school teacher was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Aligarh Muslim University campus in Uttar Pradesh, triggering panic among students and staff. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the attackers

25 Dec 2025 4:25 pm
Unnao rape case: Plea filed in SC against suspension of Sengar`s jail term

On Tuesday, the Delhi HC suspended Sengars jail term, noting that he had already served seven years and five months in prison. The suspension will remain in effect during the pendency of his appeal challenging the conviction and sentence in the rape case

25 Dec 2025 4:05 pm
PM Modi says, `Irregularities in sports ended after 2014`

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said irregularities in sports and team selection ended after 2014, allowing talented athletes from even the poorest families to succeed on merit, while addressing the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, highlighting rising budgets and growing sports culture

25 Dec 2025 2:28 pm
Nine dead after speeding truck collides with sleeper bus in Chitradurga

At least nine people were killed after a speeding truck rammed into a luxury sleeper bus in Karnatakas Chitradurga district, causing the bus to catch fire. The bus with 32 passengers, which was on its way to Gokarna was engulfed in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle

25 Dec 2025 1:11 pm
Congress alleges Aravallis opened to mining after Modi govts redefinition

The Congress has accused the Centre of weakening environmental protection, claiming over 90 pc of the Aravallis may be opened to mining due to a new hill redefinition. He also accused the government of launching a determined assault on ecological balance by weakening environmental protection laws and loosening pollution norms

25 Dec 2025 12:39 pm
After deadline miss, DOJ signals further delay in Epstein files release

The Christmas Eve announcement came hours after a dozen US senators called on the Justice Department`s watchdog to examine its failure to meet the deadline

25 Dec 2025 10:58 am
Israel accuses Hamas of violating Donald Trumps 20-point ceasefire plan

The English-language statement comes days before Netanyahu is set to fly to Florida to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps in the fragile Gaza ceasefire

25 Dec 2025 10:57 am
Trump-backed Nasry Asfura clinches victory in Honduras polls

The former mayor of Honduras` capital Tegucigalpa, won in his second bid for the presidency, after he and Nasralla were neck-and-neck during a weeks-long vote count that fuelled international concern.

25 Dec 2025 10:52 am
Uttarakhand: Gangster Vinay Tyagi shot while being taken to Laksar Court

The incident occurred when unidentified assailants opened fire on him while he was being taken to the Laksar court in Haridwar for a hearing

25 Dec 2025 10:50 am
Southern California hit by severe storm, flash floods and evacuations ordered

Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides. Areas scorched by January`s wildfires were under evacuation warnings

25 Dec 2025 10:46 am
Delhis air quality improves slightly, several areas record moderate AQI

Although the citys overall air quality continued to remain in the poor category with an average Air Quality Index of 221, several locations across Delhi and the National Capital Region registered better readings, falling into the moderate category

25 Dec 2025 10:39 am
Donald Trump immigration policy segment accidentally airs on TV app

The story was pulled from Global Television Network, one of Canadas largest networks, but still ran on the networks app

25 Dec 2025 8:36 am
US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues to end war

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke as the US showed the 20-point plan, hammered out after marathon talks in Florida in recent days, to Russian negotiators. A response is expected from Moscow on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said.

25 Dec 2025 8:34 am
Hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service

After the claim by the cybercrime group known as Noname057, the French intelligence agency DGSI took over investigation into the hacking attack, the Paris prosecutors office said in a statement to The Associated Press

25 Dec 2025 8:32 am
Bangladesh govt to take responsibility of slain workers family

Education adviser CR Abrar on Tuesday met the bereaved family of 25-year-old Dipu Das, who was killed by a mob and his body set on fire on December 18 in Mymensingh

25 Dec 2025 8:29 am