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Sudha Murty urges government to introduce amendment for free and compulsory early childhood care

Sudha Murthy opened her speech by congratulating Anganwadi workers who are contributing to the country, particularly in rural areas

Youth killed in Magadi road accident after being hit by vehicle linked to son of former Karnataka minister H. M. Revanna

Former Minister told reporters that their driver was at the wheel of the SUV at the time of the accident

Watch | Shivraj Patil left behind a huge legacy: Supriya Sule

US stock futures today: Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs but Nasdaq slides again as Oracles crash drags Google, Nvidia and Broadcom lower

US stock futures today: Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs as Dow futures rise 0.30% and S&P 500 futures hold flat, while Nasdaq futures fall 0.20%

Phone tapping case: Ex-SIB chief Prabhakar Rao surrenders before police

Hyderabad: Former Telangana intelligence chief T Prabhakar Rao, accused in a phone-tapping case, surrendered before police here on Friday as per

Goa govt holds high-level meeting for tourism safety

The goverment said the meeting was held in view of the recent anxiety and unrest within the tourism ecosystem and was convened to strengthen safe

Watch | If U.S. happy with Indias offer, Trump administration should sign trade deal: Piyush Goyal

From Make in India to Design for India: Ajay Piramal Charts a Vision for Nation-Building at Anant National University

Offering land at 99 paise an acre a game-changer for Andhra Pradesh: Naidu

Lays foundation stone for Cognizant and 7 other IT firms in Visakhapatnam

Allu Arjun joins Dhurandhar buzz in Hyderabad, video viral

Hyderabad: Allu Arjun is living a rare kind of stardom right now. After the blockbuster success of Pushpa 2, his popularity has grown far beyond

ED raids Jharkhand-based traders residence over alleged money laundering through coal trade

RANCHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided the official and residential premises of Dhanbad-based coal trader Manoj Agrawal at Bhe

Awami League banned, Sheikh Hasina exiled, leaders silenced: Why Bangladesh election 2026 face legitimacy crisis?

With the Awami League banned and its leaders jailed or exiled, Bangladesh's February 12 polls face serious questions over inclusivity, fairness a

Clip of Indira Gandhi Not Answering a Question About Emergency Is AI-Generated

The video is an AI-generated one and doesn't show an authentic interview of former PM Indira Gandhi.

Maharashtra: Amendments To Lokayukta Act Bring IAS Officers Under Its Purview

Changes in Lokayukta act aim to remove the doubt of overlapping of jurisdiction between the two bodies; State and Central govt

From the Vault to New Vegas: A Complete Recap of Jonathan Nolans Fallout

Season one introduced us to Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), a starry-eyed Vault Dweller who believed that her underground society was humanitys salv

BJP central leadership has asked party MLAs to reach Delhi for discussion: Former Manipur CM Biren Singh

IMPHAL: Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday said the BJP central leadership has asked the party MLAs to come to Delhi to discus

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Anurag Thakur files written complaint against TMC MP for smoking e-cigarette in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday lodged a written complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding action against a TMC lawmaker for

Don't bring down judiciary by filing such cases: SC on plea challenging its decision on RTE Act

NEW DELHI: Don't bring down the judiciary by filing such cases, the Supreme Court on Friday remarked while expressing strong displeasure over a p

Hardeep Puri gets a polite etiquette lesson from speaker Om Birla Teaches :Speak With a Smile

Balakrishna Shines in This Banal, Pathetic Chinese Biowar Story

Boyapati mixes multiple genres and ends up presenting a hotchpotch mass entertainer with political touches.

Maharashtra govt partners with Microsoft to launch MahaCrimeOS AI

Developed by CyberEye, the MahaCrimeOS AI is currently live in 23 Nagpur police stations

Cision AcquiresTrajaan, Expanding AI and Search Intelligence Across Its Platforms

A 10-Minute Adjournment Of Rajya Sabha After No Cabinet Minister Was Present

Rajya Sabha proceedings on Friday were briefly adjourned for 10 minutes after it was noted that no Cabinet Minister was present in the House.

Infrastructure expansion gave big boost to spiritual tourism in country: Shekhawat

New Delhi, Dec 12: The expansion of roadways and other travel-related infrastructure in the country in the past 11 years has given a big boost to

Margazhi music and dance season: What is on the cards fashion-wise, this year?

From precise design hacks to colour-coded costumes and signature stage flair, four artistes Rithvik Raja, Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalan, Chr

Pollution Highest In Delhi, One Cigarette Changes Nothing: Trinamool MP On Parliament Smoking Row

The row over smoking in parliament has heated up, with the BJP seeking disciplinary action against a Trinamool member for allegedly vaping in Lok

CLAT 2026 Objection Window Closes Today, Check How To Raise Objection

The final results of CLAT 2026 will be declared after reviewing all valid objections. The exam had a 17 per cent increase in applications compare

Assam Cops Submit Chargesheet In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Zubeen Garg, 52, died while swimming in a sea during a yacht trip in Singapore on September 19.

MLA V. Joy rubbishes BJP leader Anoop Antonys social media post on school infrastructure in Kerala

Referencing a photo of Joy casting his vote at a school in Thiruvananthapuram district, Antony sought to draw attention to its condition. Joy wro

Thakur Files Written Complaint against TMC MP for Smoking e-Cigarette in House

A Member of Parliament belonging to the All India Trinamool Congress was seen openly using an electronic cigarette while seated in the House duri

Lloyds Engineering Works forms dedicated division to foray into defence sector

Lloyds Engineering Works has established a new subsidiary, Lloyds Advance Defence Systems, to strategically enter the defence sector and focus on

SIT submits over 3,500 chargesheet in Zubeen Garg death case in Guwahati court

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a 3,500-page chargesheet in the Guwahati Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court concerning the death of s

Doctor Shares The Top Healthcare Challenges India Must Solve In 2026, Before The Costs Become Unmanageable

Dr Sabine Kapasi explains how India is entering a year where further delay in healthcare reforms and advances will widen existing gaps in care.

CIC appointments: Government sources counter Rahul, say 5 of 8 shortlisted names from disadvantaged groups

For the eight vacancies of Information Commissioners considered at the meeting, the Centre recommended one SC, one ST, one OBC, one minority repr

Alliance to be formed 'at any cost' ahead of civic polls: Maharashtra BJP chief

Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan stated that senior party leaders have directed an alliance at any cost for upcoming municipal corporati

Govt to extend FPO scheme for five years, address compliance and capital hurdles

The government will extend its central scheme for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for another five years, from 2026-31, to address operation

Gen-Z Protests Caused $586 Million Loss To Nepal's $42 Billion Economy

The anti-graft protests in September that forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign caused more than $586 million in losses to Nepal's $42 bi

Meet Akshaye Khannas half-brother, Sakshi Khanna, who worked as an AD and has his own production house

Akshaye Khanna's brother, Sakshi Khanna, is the youngest son of Vinod Khanna. Sakshi has worked as an assistant director on major films. He also

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 AI Model, Better At Creating Spreadsheets

OpenAI launched its GPT-5.2 artificial intelligence model, after CEO Sam Altman reportedly issued an internal code red in early December pausing

CIC appointments: Govt sources counter Rahul Gandhi, say 5 of 8 shortlisted names from disadvantaged groups

A high-level panel has put forward five names from disadvantaged communities for Central Information Commission vacancies. This move counters cla

Watch: Physical fight between Ranbir and SRK, Alia interrupts

Mumbai: What if we said a massive physical fight just broke out between two of Indias biggest superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor? Befor

Border 2 Teaser date OUT! Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty assemble, first look to drop on THIS historic day, fans react

Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty crashed the internet by showcasing the valour of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in the fi

Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty

Australian and U.S. military strategists view resource-rich but largely under-developed Papua New Guinea (PNG) as having a prized location north

SIT Submits Over 3,500 Pages Of Chargesheet In Zubeen Garg Death Case In Guwahati Court

Investigations may take up to another three months : Singapore Police

President Murmu Urges All Communities In Manipur To Support Efforts For Peace, Reconciliation

Imphal, Dec 12: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday called on all the communities of Manipur to continue the efforts for peace, understanding, and

Govt must promote domestic production of anti-doping kits: RS member P T Usha

P T Usha, a Rajya Sabha member, has called for a government program to boost local production of anti-doping kits. This initiative aims to make I

Quick fix of the day: The fast shoe drying hack

Quick fix of the day: As winter arrives, a simple household hack for drying wet shoes is necessary. This method involves filling shoes with crump

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to play all 3 formats for next 4 years? THIS all-rounder makes BIG claim, says...

This comes after Kohli secured the second spot in the latest ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings while Hitman remained at the top. Both players retired

Khatija Rahmans The Garden of Echoes bloomed with diverse songs

The composer-singers recent show presented a mix of original compositions, film songs and sufi numbers.

Multiple Amritsar Schools Receive Bomb Threats, Students Evacuated

Amritsar, Dec 12: Several schools here received bomb threat emails on Friday, triggering the evacuation of students and prompting the authorities

UPSC allows 'centre of choice' to candidates with benchmark disabilities

To operationalise this initiative, the UPSC has decided that the existing capacity of each centre will first be utilised by both PwBD and non-PwB

Bangladesh plans to buy Eurofighter Typhoon: Here's how it compares to Rafale, can S-400 detect it?

Bangladesh is exploring the acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets from Italy as part of its air force modernization. This preliminary st

Vinesh Phogat announces return to wrestling, a year after Paris Olympics disqualification

On August 8, 2024, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling a day after she was disqualified from the 50kg category Paris Olympics f

Stop serving liquor at Siri Fort Sports Complex: AAP MP in Rajya Sabha

AAP leader Sanjay Singh claimed that there is an atmosphere of fear at Siri Fort Sports Complex as it has been turned into a sharab ka adda (liqu

Rajinikanths Padayappa re-release: The ultimate FDFS celebration on the Superstars 75th birthday

On Rajinikanths birthday (December 12), we watch the re-release of his 1999 blockbuster along with diehard fans at Chennais Rohini Silver Screens

Lionel Messis GOAT Tour Heads to Hyderabad on December 13

Fans will also enjoy an elegant Gala Lunch alongside select guests and receive an authentic autographed Argentina jersey

Jagan Mohan Reddy's Party Says Silk Shawls Scam 'Longstanding' Issue, Blames TDP

TTD vigilance probe revealed that the so-called mulberry silk shawls and dupattas supplied to the temple were actually polyester.

Rupee hits new record low; slumps 24 paise to 90.56/USD

Mumbai, Dec 12 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 24 paise to a new record low of 90.56 against US dollar in early trade on Friday, as uncertainty over

Dalai Lama begins 45-day spiritual retreat at Mundgod settlement

HUBBALLI: Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama arrived at Hubballi Airport on Friday and travelled by road to the Doeguling Tibetan Settl

Will speak to Donald Trump on Cambodia clashes: Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul

Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters that the call with U.S. President Donald Trump would take place about 2.20 p.m. on December 12

Ajit Pawar's Son Parth To Pay Rs 21 Crore Stamp Duty In Pune Land Deal

The company had purchased the 40-acre plot in Pune's upscale Mundhwa area for around Rs 300 crore, despite its market value being a whopping Rs 1

Kavitha issues Legal Notices to BRS, BJP leaders over remarks against husband

Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi Samithi president, K Kavitha on Friday, December 12 issued legal notice to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharati

AI Centre of Excellence for Healthcare established at IISc in Bengaluru

The centre operates as a multidisciplinary hub, bringing together clinicians, data scientists, and AI researchers

Shashi Tharoor Skips Rahul Gandhi's Meet For Congress MPs, 3rd Time In A Row

The Thiruvananthapuram MP widely seen as being on thin ice with the Congress' central leadership after comments that seem to praise Prime Ministe

Indias EV battery demand to rise multifold to 256.3 GWh by 2032: Report

NEW DELHI, Dec 12: Indias electric vehicle (EV) battery market demand will surge from 17.7 GWh in 2025 to a staggering 256.3 GWh by 2032, accordi

RE adoption rises in Indian textile sector, but intensity-related challenges persist: Report

NEW DELHI, Dec 12: Renewable energy adoption has gained momentum in the Indian textile industry, but intensity-related challenges still persist,

NetApp Excellerator Cohort 14 Demo Day showcases AI startups transforming enterprises

Five AI-driven startups showcased how data, cloud, and analytics are transforming enterprises by reducing costs, boosting revenue, and enabling f

Vinesh Phogat makes retirement U-turn, eyes comeback with gold at LA Olympics 2028

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat surprised everyone with her latest post on X as she announced her comeback to the sport after nearly 18-month

Gaza deaths: Microsoft faces legal action for aiding Israel

aeA group of global legal and human rights organisations have written to tech giant Microsoft for its alleged complicity in aiding the mass killi

Cow Squads in 1970s to Lynchings Now: Bloody History of Rajasthan's Gau Rakshaks

From forced conversions in 1947 to lynchings now, a new book chronicles history of communal violence in Rajasthan.

Stock markets rally in early trade; Sensex jumps over 400 points

Mumbai, Dec 12 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Friday, extending their previous sessions rally, in

Ravindra Jadeja's Wife's Shock 'Intoxication Claim' Involving India Players

Gujarat Education Minister Rivaba Jadeja praised her husband Ravindra Jadeja's discipline, controversially claiming his teammates indulge in vice

New Zealand overtake Pakistan in WTC Standings after 9 wicket win over West Indies: Check Team India's rank

The Blackcaps registered an impressive win over the Windies in the Wellington Test, and with this win, they have surpassed India and Pakistan in

Goli For Terrorists, Jobs For Victims: J&K Lt Governor Issues Appointment Letters

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha issued appointment letters to 41 people, family members of victims of terrorism in the Jammu division.

New word of the day: Voucherscape, the chaos of digital vouchers nobody asked for

New word of the day: 'Voucherscape.' Indian travellers faced flight cancellations and packed terminals. Companies responded with a flood of digit

UPSC allows centre of choice to candidates with benchmark disabilities

New Delhi, Dec 12: The Union Public Service Commission has decided to allot centre of choice to candidates with benchmark disabilities for all it

Why is Telanganas cold wave going on? When will it stop? | Explained

The air mass over Telangana State has been unusually dry of late

Lok Sabha Pays Tribute to Shivraj Patil, Martyrs of 2001 Parliament Attack

New Delhi, Dec 12: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon on Friday after paying tributes to veteran Congress leader and former Speaker Shivraj Pa

AP CM Lays Foundation for Cognizant IT campus, 8 Companies involving Rs.3,700 Cr Investment

Cognizant is going to invest Rs 1,583 crore to establish the IT campus in Visakhapatnam, which is expected to provide employment to 8,000 people

Regulator CCI examining whether IndiGo violated competition norms: Official

NEW DELHI: Fair trade watchdog CCI is examining whether the country's largest airline, IndiGo, violated competition norms, a senior official said

5 policemen injured in TTP attack in Pakistans KP

PESHAWAR, Dec 12: At least five policemen were injured after Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists attacked a police checkpost in Pakistans

CIC Appointments: Govt Sources Counter Rahul, Say 5 Of 8 Shortlisted Names From Disadvantaged Groups

New Delhi, Dec 12: A high-level panel has recommended the names of five people belonging to disadvantaged sections for filling vacancies in the C

India one of a few democracies overlooking marital rape: Shashi Tharoor

It is however sad that even women Ministers holding particular portfolios did not look into this aspect, to prevent such atrocities, Shashi Tharo

Opinion: Blog | Shivraj Patil: The 'Always Dapper' Home Minister, Brought Down By 26/11

A Sonia loyalist, Patil was known for his impeccable style and elegance. But nothing could prepare him for the aftershocks of the dastardly 26/11

Seven districts in Maharashtra saw 14,526 child deaths in three years: Govt

NAGPUR: Seven districts of Maharashtra recorded 14,526 child deaths over the past three years, Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar told the le

Lalu's pari-war deepens as daughter Rohini Acharya urges Nitish Kumar to ensure safe parental homes for women

Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya has spoken out about family issues. She is urging the Bihar government to make sure women feel safe at home

Fake Letter Shared To Claim Indian Govt Asked Russia To Replace S-400 Systems

We found no evidence to support the claim that the Indian government has indeed made such a request.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes Century in U-19 Asia Cup Opener

India have crossed the 300-run milestone for the loss of just three wickets after 39 overs.

High On Mushrooms, Alaska Air Pilot Tries To Shut Off Plane Engines Mid-Air. He Was Off-Duty

A sleep-deprived and off-duty pilot, who was reportedly high on magic mushrooms, has been accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines plane pac