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Gems, jewellery exports up 20% on lower base, better realisations

Imports of gems and jewellery jump 36% to $1.89 billion

Gyanesh Kumar, His Aides Must Answer How EC Allowed Stealing Of Votes: Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said every step of the poll process arouses suspicion and asserted that the ch

9 die in Sydney shooting; police killed 1 gunman, another arrested

SYDNEY, Dec 14: Two gunmen shot dead nine people on Sunday at Sydneys Bondi Beach, and police killed one of them, Australian Broadcasting Corp re

Technology Should Amplify Human Judgment, Not Replace It: CJI Surya Kant

Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 14: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday said technology should amplify human judgment and not replace it. He was ad

Hassan Airport: A project grounded for over seven decades

Hardly any progress in the construction of Hassan Airport in the last two years. Minister M.B. Patil had assured the project would be completed b

India ranks third among worlds most competitive AI powers

India has emerged as the worlds third most competitive country in artificial intelligence, according to Stanford Universitys Global AI Vibrancy T

Ajay Devgn enters Hyderabad with Devgn CineX luxury multiplex

Hyderabad is witnessing a rapid rise in new multiplexes, premium theatres, and advanced movie formats, as the city continues to attract major inv

Avg age of school-going children picking up drugs, smoking habit in 10 Indian cities around 13 yrs: study

About 95 % of the children, irrespective of their grade, agreed with the statement that 'drug use is harmful'

Lack Of Snowfall Hits Winter Tourism, Local Economy In J&Ks Bhaderwah

Bhaderwah, Dec 14: A prolonged dry spell and lack of snowfall this winter have hit tourism in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district, affecting tourist

Indian Embassy in Beijing hosts special show to pay tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain

BEIJING, Dec 14: The Indian Embassy in Beijing has hosted a musical show in memory of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Curated by Biv

Sachin Pilot slams Centre for hollowing out institutions at Congress rally

New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday alleged that the Modi government was hollowing out institutions, as he called on the pe

Hong Kongs biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after over 30 years of activism

HONG KONG, Dec 14: Hong Kongs biggest pro-democracy party voted Sunday to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism, marking the end of an er

Vajpayees vision continues to guide Indias self-reliance under PM Modi: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 14: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpay

Study finds gene variants that negatively link addiction, education

The findings suggest a genetic connection between addiction and lower levels of education, though they do not provide enough evidence to determin

AIIMS-led trial proves indigenous stroke device matches global standards

AIIMS New Delhi has successfully concluded India's first clinical trial for an indigenously developed advanced stroke device, the Supernova stent

Pak security forces kill 3 TTP terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR, Dec 14: Three terrorists associated with the banned terror outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan were killed in an intelligence-based opera

Both US, Russia interested in Denuclearization, Non-Proliferation: Ex-Trump Advisor

NEW YORK, Dec 14: Lenka White Both the United States and Russia are interested in denuclearization and non-proliferation because the use of a nu

Watch: Pankaj Chaudhary, a good Minister, has become BJPs U.P. president, says Arun Govil

Harmony Foundation condemns IMF's Reckless $1.2 Billion Lifeline to Pakistan

Pakistan has a long and well-documented history of sheltering, supporting, and exporting terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohamm

'Several teams need...': Former India coach Sanjay Bangar backs ex-Gujarat Titans star to command huge price at IPL 2026 auction

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has tipped an ex-Gujarat Titans star to emerge as one of the most expensive buys at the IPL 2026 auction

Expose Pakistan? Baloch American Congress President Tara Chand's BIG appeal to Bollywood, says, 'forcibly occupied...'

Tara Chand, President of the Baloch American Congress, has strongly appealed to Bollywood actors and the Indian film industry to produce a powerf

German authorities arrest five men suspected of planning Christmas market attack

German authorities have arrested five men suspected of planning an attack on a Christmas market in southern Bavaria. The men, from Morocco, Egypt

Fact-Check: AI-Generated Video Showing Python Inside a Train Viral as Real

We found the original creator of the video who mentioned 'Sora AI' in their caption.

Light snowfall in Kashmirs mountains offers brief relief amid severe dry spell

The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar forecast cloudy weather across J&K through mid-December, with a possibility of very light snowfall over iso

Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah sparks fresh controversy over remarks on Ladli Behna scheme beneficiaries

BHOPAL: Already facing a criminal case over his sister of terrorists remark about Indian Army officer Colonel Sophia Qureshi, BJP-ruled Madhya

Watch: BandraWorli Sea Link lights up with Lionel Messis image ahead of visit

Zelenskiy demands 'dignified' peace as US and Ukraine officials meet in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is pushing for a dignified peace and security assurances from Russia. He is meeting with US envoys and Eu

IND vs SA: Shivam Dube likely to miss out, Kuldeep Yadav set for return? India's predicted XI for 3rd T20I vs South Africa

India may ring in key changes ahead of the IND vs SA 3rd T20I as selectors weigh a crucial call. Shivam Dube's place is under scrutiny, with Kuld

Brought untold shame: Bengal governor fumes over Messi event chaos; urges for strict action

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has called the chaos at Lionel Messi's event a shame for Kolkata and football lovers. He demanded strict acco

AQI 'severe plus' in Delhi-NCR: CAQM suspends all outdoor sports; warns serious health risk to children

Delhi-NCR's air quality has plunged to 'severe plus', prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to halt all outdoor sports activ

BJP exaggerating gains in Kerala local body elections, says Congress leader Venugopal

Congress leader K C Venugopal stated the BJP is creating a false narrative about gains in Kerala local body elections. He highlighted the UDF's s

Watch: After being denied entry, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose visits Salt Lake stadium

A day after chaos erupted during Argentine football icon Lionel Messis event at Salt Lake stadium here, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on S

Sivaganga man booked under Passport Act

He had got a second passport with fake date of birth

India strong champion for global tax transparency: OECD official

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: India is a strong champion in implementing transparency measures against offshore tax evasion and its recent campaign asking t

Ankita Lokhande and Vikas Jain reveal choosing love despite challenges in anniversary post

Mumbai: Power couple Ankita Lokhande and Vikas Jain recently celebrated their four-year anniversary by sharing a heartfelt post that reflected on

Watch: As Delhi-NCR chokes on toxic air, Govt imposes strict GRAP Stage IV restrictions

Delhi-NCR is once again choking under toxic air. As pollution levels worsened, authorities invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, t

Jaipur discom intensifies revenue recovery amid mounting dues

JAIPUR, Dec 14: Jaipur discom JVVNL has intensified revenue recovery and vigilance operations against the backdrop of mounting dues and long-stan

Telangana local body polls: Two die while going to cast vote

Hyderabad: Two people died in an accident on Sunday, December 14, while heading to vote in the Telangana local body polls. The deceased were iden

Know what food Messi was served at Taj Falaknuma in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Argentinian football icon Lionel Messi, who visited the city on Saturday, December 13, for the Hyderabad leg of his G.O.A.T. Tour, sta

Bondi Beach mass shooting in Australia's Sydney leaves 10 dead; chilling video surfaces

Eyewitnesses said around 50 shots were fired during the shooting that took place on the first of the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Sever

KCR to Chair BRS Joint Meet on Irrigation Issues, Plans Fresh Public Movement

BRS to discuss KrishnaGodavari water sharing, PalamuruRangareddy project, and Congress, BJP policies on December 19

No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines And Sudden Deaths In Young Adults: AIIMS

New Delhi, Dec 14: A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi on Sunday found no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccinat

Gynaecologists explain why age should not pressure women to have kids

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Indian families and communities often have age-driven expectations around motherhood. Once a woman crosses 30, she is fill

Lottery Powerball Jackpot: Did someone win the Powerball? All six numbers and multiplier revealed for December 13

Powerball continues to be a high-risk lottery, with officials noting that the chances of clinching the jackpot remain extremely slim at 1 in 292.

10 Killed In Mass Shooting At Sydney Beach As Jewish Festival Begins

At least 10 people were shot dead after two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach today. According to witnesses, around 50 shots were fired

7 Exercises You Can Do At Home To Relieve Joint Pain During Winter

Home exercises can effectively relieve joint pain that's intensified by winter's chill, low humidity, and reduced activity levels.

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre to set up 3,000-acre R&D campus in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is establishing a new 3,000-acre R&D campus in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. The center has requested

Thai immigration Begins Deportation Proceedings For Luthras, Detained In Bangkok

The process for their deportation is now underway, though the final confirmation on the date, time, and specific flight details for sending them

M.M. Mani expresses contrition for blaming ungrateful social welfare pension beneficiaries for LDFs poll losses

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph, MLA, said welfare pension was an inalienable right and not CPI(M)s charity

Dhurandhar storms into 300 crore club, boosts December quarter box office revenues

Cinemas in some cities add shows during second weekend to meet unprecedented demand.

President Murmu Rejects Mercy Plea Of Man Convicted For Rape, Murder Of 2-Year-Old In Maharashtra

New Delhi, Dec 14: President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old g

England rejected Australia A warm-up down under ahead of the Ashes: Report

England skipped a warm-up match against Australia A. This choice was part of a shortened Ashes tour plan. Now, England trails Australia two-nil.

Thailand-Cambodia War Sees 1st Civilian Death After Rocket Kills Villager

Thailand's government said a rocket attack from Cambodia on Sunday killed a 63-year-old villager, its first civilian death reported as a direct r

Delhi: CAQM flags DDA's 'recurring negligence' as inspections find high dust levels, waste-burning

The Commission for Air Quality Management has criticized the Delhi Development Authority for neglecting road maintenance, citing high dust levels

Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary named new UP BJP chief

Pankaj Chaudhary is the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Uttar Pradesh unit. Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced the election. Cha

Fadnavis, Shinde visit Hedgewars memorial; Ajit Pawar, NCP leaders skip

NAGPUR, Dec 14: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Eknath Shinde and ruling BJP, Shiv Sena legislators visited RSS founder

Canadian skater Isabelle Weidemann claims silver medal in Norway World Cup

Canadian skater Isabelle Weidemann secured a silver medal in the 3000m event at the Speed Skating World Cup in Hamar, Norway. She finished just b

Two Held After Reports of Gunfire at Australia's Bondi Beach

Two people had been taken into custody, they said, warning that the operation was ongoing and people should to avoid the area, obey police instru

WWE Icon John Cena Gives Up In His Professional Career

Cena passes the baton to next generation, taps out to Gunther in final pro wrestling match

Bigg Boss 19-fame Amaal Mallik says controversies have affected his family more than him: 'My parents feel I could have...'

When asked about his parents' reaction to his Bigg Boss 19 journey and the feedback they gave, Amaal Mallik said they are very happy and have bee

J&K Police File Chargesheet Against 40 Persons Involved In Anti-National Activities

SRINAGAR, Dec 14: A chargesheet has been filed by police against 40 persons allegedly involved in anti-national a activities in Kashmir, an offic

Two Indian-origin youths from Punjab shot dead in targeted attack in Canada

CHANDIGARH: In a targeted attack, two Indian-origin youths from Punjab were shot dead in southeast Edmonton, Canada, by unidentified assailants.

Pankaj Chaudhary Named UP BJP President

Chaudhary filed his nomination for the post on Saturday and was the sole candidate in the fray. He submitted the papers to former Union minister

Burnt body, keypad phones, discarded SIMs: Cops crack murder case foiling elaborate evasion tactics

Six accused were arrested for the murder of Kabir alias Shiv Prakash, who was strangled and his body burnt over a property dispute. The suspects

Fact Check: Is China carrying out a massive military build-up near Arunachal Pradesh? Here's the truth behind viral claim

PIB has debunked viral claims of a large-scale Chinese military build-up near Arunachal Pradesh. The government's fact-checking agency clarified

Organiser of Messis Kolkata event remanded to police custody, members of enquiry committee visit stadium

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose also visited Salt Lake Stadium and said that he will send a report to the Centre

Messi tour organiser denied bail, remanded to 14 days police custody over Kolkata stadium vandalism

KOLKATA: Sports promoter and organiser Shatadru Dutta, who had prominently claimed that bringing G.O.A.T Lionel Messi to India was his initiative

Messi event chaos in Kolkata: Chief organiser sent to 14-day police custody

Kolkata: A court here on Sunday sent Satadru Datta, the chief organiser of the Lionel Messi football event at Salt Lake stadium where chaos erupt

Excise officials attacked by miscreants during raids on bars in Bhubaneswar

The raids were conducted in the wake of a major fire incident in a restaurant at Palasuni in Satya Vihar area on December 12

KVS & NVS Re-open Applications For Thousands Of Teaching And Non-Teaching Posts, Apply Now

The joint recruitment by CBSE for KVS and NVS seeks to fill over fifteen thousand vacancies across teaching and non-teaching roles with exams sta

India Ranks 3rd In AI Competitiveness After US And China: Report

India has emerged as the world's third most competitive country in artificial intelligence, according to Stanford University's Global AI Vibrancy

Bondi Beach shooting: Two held after reports of gunfire at Australian beach

Authorities confirm an active investigation following the alarming incident, with emergency services on-site and a warning for beachgoers to rema

Cyberabad Traffic Police Nab 407 Drunk Drivers in Weekend Special Drive

Police warn of strict action, including jail up to 10 years, under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for fatal accidents caused by drunk driving

Australia mass shooting: Multiple shots fired in Sydney's Bondi beach, police issue alert

A mass shooting has been reported at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The New South Wales police said at about 7:30 p.m. that t

When Akshaye Khanna spoke about losing hair at age of 19

Hyderabad: Akshaye Khanna has always enjoyed a strong fan following for his intense performances and intelligent choice of roles. From superhit f

'Real agenda clear': BJP alleges 'Congress wants to eliminate PM Modi'; flags abusive language at vote theft rally

Air India Crash: 6 Months On, College Hostel Stands As A Haunting Reminder

Six months after the AI-171 plane crash, the B J Medical College hostel complex in Ahmedabad stands as a haunting reminder, with its charred wall

Rahul Gandhi Said Elections in Pakistan Are More Credible? No, Video Is Altered!

In his original speech, Gandhi did not mention Pakistan's election, as claimed in the viral post.

South's 'Ayodhya' moment? A flame divides the hill of many gods; why Karthigai deepam row matters beyond Tamil Nadu

Thiruparankundram, a hill in Tamil Nadu with a history of religious coexistence, is now a flashpoint for political and legal battles. A dispute o

Messi's India tour organiser Satadru Dutta denied bail over Kolkata stadium chaos, sent to...

Satadru Dutta was arrested by the police while traveling to Hyderabad after the Kolkata segment of Lionel Messi's GOAT tour. Due to the Argentine

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 14, 2025: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag in-game freebies using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes, released regularly. These codes have limited

Messi event chaos: State inquiry panel, Bengal Governor inspect Salt Lake stadium

A day after spectators went on a rampage during Argentine football icon Lionel Messis event at Kolkatas Salt Lake Stadium, members of a Bengal go

TPCC Chief Hails Revanth's Vision, Slams BRS and BJP

Mahesh Goud questioned Telangana Jagruti chief K. Kavitha's aspirations for the Chief Minister's post.

David Miller Will Be Among The Top Three Most Expensive Players In This Auction : Sanjay Bangar

Experts vouch on Venkesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi for their energy and versatility

Why Over 35 DU Exam Papers Were Delayed, Some Cancelled, Triggering Chaos

Delhi University Exam Chaos: Of the 800 papers scheduled for Saturdays morning session, a few could not be dispatched due to logistical issues, l

CUET-PG 2026 Registration: Fees, last date, official notice and how to apply at exams.nta.nic.in

CUET-PG 2026: Applications are now open for CUET-PG 2026. Aspiring students can apply online until January 14, 2026. The examination will take pl

Tilak Varma second only to Virat Kohli in T20I run-chase averages among Test nations

Tilak Varma is emerging as a T20I run-chase specialist, boasting the second-highest average among Test-playing nations behind Virat Kohli. Curren

Indian Institute Of Technology Releases JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus

The JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus includes detailed topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with core concepts from general physics to calcul

Are Delhi schools closed on December 15? Govt takes BIG step, asks schools to operate on hybrid mode from...

The decision comes as authorities tightened curbs under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), triggered by a sharp deterioration in

'I Always Knew I Belonged Here': Madhuri Dixit On 40 Years In The Industry

Madhuri Dixit's unwavering confidence has made her one of Bollywood's most beloved stars