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National Farmers Day 2025: Date, theme, history, significance; check why India celebrates Kisan Diwas on December 23

National Farmers Day, also known as Kisan Diwas, is observed annually on December 23 to honor the contributions of farmers to India's economy. Th

Venezuelan President Maduro dances with AI robot amid tensions with US

IndiGos Turkey lease extension ends March 2026, No more extensions

New Delhi: IndiGo has been allowed to operate five narrow body planes leased from Turkey only till March 2026 and no further extension will be gi

Brian May Unveils Never-Heard Queen Song Cut From 1974 Album

The track -- formally called Not for Sale (Polar Bear) -- was originally recorded for Queen's 1974 album Queen II but failed to make the final cu

U.S. Justice Department handling of Epstein file release sparks backlash

Some lawmakers seek possible contempt of Congress charges against Pam Bondi; Donald Trump says, I don't like pictures of Bill Clinton being shown

U.S. nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port

South Koreas Navy said USS Greenevilles visit will be utilised as a chance to promote exchange and cooperation between the U.S. and South Korean

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

The junta has waged a pre-vote offensive, clawing back territory and hammering areas beyond its reach with air strikes, but concedes elections ca

How US defence industry dodged a rare-earth shortage after China's curbs

Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the United States is facing a pressing scarcity of samarium, an essential metal for sophisticated weaponry. Wi

How are we protecting astronauts from deadly space debris?

Orbital debris consists of human-made objects in the Earths orbit that no longer serve any useful purpose. All orbital debris originated primaril

Maoist propaganda case: Gade Innaiah produced before Nampally NIA court

Hyderabad: Former Peoples War (PW) leader and Bharat Bachao national general secretary Gade Innaiah, aged 65, was produced before a special Natio

As Trump clings to tariffs, his Argentine ally is opening up to trade

Argentina is experiencing a boom in imported goods following President Javier Milei's trade reforms. Consumers are flocking to new stores and onl

As Ahaan Panday turns 28, Aneet Padda 'saw the future' of Saiyaara co-star, pens heartfelt note on his birthday: 'I will always be proud of you'

Aneet Padda penned a long note for birthday boy Ahaan Panday, praising his humble personality and how easily he wins the people around him, inclu

Trump-class: U.S. President announces new warship fleet named after himself

The U.S. President said the Trump-class ships will be some of the most lethal surface warfare ships and the largest battleship in the history of

Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations

The States alleged that Mercedes installed the devices because it couldn't reach design and performance goals, such as fuel efficiency, while com

West, India handed over production to China: Rahul Gandhi in Germany

Rahul Gandhi Germany tour: The Congress leader flagged Made in China goods selling in India, and said that New Delhi has capability, cost structu

Ukraines Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is quite solid

KYIV, Ukraine, December 23, 2025 (AP) Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyivs demands, U

Delhi-NCR AQI: Thick smog engulfs National Capital as air quality deteriorates to 'severe' category; Flight operations affected

The lowest AQI levels, still in the very poor range, were recorded at Shadipur (309), IHBAS-Dilshad Garden (336), Aya Nagar (367), Lodhi Road-IIT

127 sensitive areas prone to wildlife fatalities in focus of rlys, forest dept

NEW DELHI: Alarmed by the frequent incidents of elephants and other wildlife being hit or run over by trains, the Ministry of Railways, in coordi

Logitech MX Master 4 Review: Should you upgrade?

If youre coming from a basic or older mouse, the MX Master 4 will likely feel like a substantial upgrade

Streetlights are a basic expectation for citizens

When we visited the spot, people were negotiating a darkened stretch made narrower with bike parking

'Yeh kya bawaseer hai': Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday's Saat Samundar Paar 2.0 leaves netizens angry, fans of OG song slam TMMTMTTM makers

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is already facing tough times at the box office, and now the makers have ki

Ball curry, rice, and all things nice

As Christmas approaches, its time to whet the appetite by stepping into a typical Anglo-Indian family kitchen that serves up delightful wordplay

CJI asks lawyers to approach SC registry for urgent hearing of cases

NEW DELHI: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday asked the lawyers to approach the Supreme Court Registry for urgent hearing. The

Trumps appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark

West Palm Beach: The leaders of Denmark and Greenland insisted Monday that the United States wont take over Greenland and demanded respect for th

What ails Ayush institutions? 45% vacant posts

NEW DELHI: Responding to questions raise in Parliament the Ministry replied that Indias AYUSH sector, the government arm for traditional and alte

FIIDS urges Trump administration to ease H-1B visa delays

Washington: A leading Indian American policy organization has urged the Trump administration to adopt a more calibrated approach to expanded soci

Nitish along with Lalan and Samrat meet Modi in Delhi

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the second day of his two-day visit to N

BIG UPDATE! Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express timings revised, to start from THIS date; Check new schedule, route, stoppages, fare

Indian Railways has revised the Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express schedule from January 2026. The train gets a new stoppage at Sri S

118 cr power dues: Telangana HC denies GITAM varsity relief

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Monday, December 22, refused to grant interim relief to GITAM University, which sought directions for the

Patna Diary | Nitin Nabin to stage roadshow in Patna

Roadshows have emerged as a preferred tool for political parties. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes a lead, other leaders are not behind w

Startups that raised big VC money in 2025; What people bought on Instamart

Despite a sharp dip in total deal flow this year, 22 startups raised $100 million or more this year. Swiggy Instamarts 2025 order data maps how q

Delhi Dialogues | Highways function as economic corridor

East Delhi BJP MP Harsh Malhotra speaks to editors of TNIE about the pace of road infrastructure expansion in the country. The Union MoS of Road

Pop Culture 2025: Taylors Ring, a Kiss Cam Moment, and 6-7

But no. Were all still trying to figure out exactly what it means, they told us of this years linguistic time capsule.

21 Democratic-led states sue White House over consumer protection bureau funding

The lawsuit has to do with the Trump administration's argument that the CFPB can only be funded by the Federal Reserve's profits. The Federal Res

Largest Battleship In History Of US: All About 'Trump-Class Ships'

President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new class of heavily armed warships that will be named after himself -- an honor usually reserved fo

Vizag: India Womens Cricket Team Visits Simhachalam Temple

Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Renuka Singh, Shafali Verma, Amarpreet Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gowd and Sri Charani took part in the te

Buyback programmes are powering Indias circular economy revolution

Buyback and trade-in programmes are emerging as the backbone of Indias circular economyunlocking value for consumers, extending device lifecycles

Watch: Rare Red Fox Spotted Near Pangong Tso In Ladakh, Tourists Left 'Speechless'

Travellers near Pangong Tso in Ladakh spotted a rare red fox approaching their vehicle, captured in a viral video.

Epstein Files Way Of 'Deflecting From US Administration's Success': Trump

US President Donald Trump said Monday that people who innocently met Jeffrey Epstein in the past risked having their reputations ruined by the re

Not Aamir Khan, but Salman Khan was OG choice for Ghajini, Boney Kapoor recalls losing remake rights: 'Madhu Mantena kept me dangling'

Did you know that Suriya's blockbuster Ghajini was supposed to be remade in Hindi with Salman Khan, and not Aamir Khan? Producer Boney Kapoor mad

Mercedes to pay $150 million over claims it cheated on emissions tests

Mercedes-Benz was accused of violating state environmental laws and statutes against unfair or deceptive trade practices. Every state attorney ge

Sonia, Rahul told to reply on ED plea in National Herald case

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court sought response from Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on Monday in the National Herald case. The or

School Holiday December 23: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Due to severe cold, fog, and poor air quality, many schools across India are adjusting schedules on December 23, 2025. Delhi NCR, UP and Bihar fa

Trump says it would be 'smart' for Venezuela's Maduro to leave power

Well, I think it probably would... Thats up to him what he wants to do. I think itd be smart for him to do that. But again, were gonna find out,

Deflection by Democrats: Trump says he doesn't like Clinton photos in Epstein files release

US: Small Plane Crashes Near Galveston Causeway, Officials Say

It was not immediately clear how many people were aboard or whether there had been any injuries

Zeenat Amans enchanting shoot highlights her vulnerability

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has opened up about her latest photoshoot, describing it as a transformative experience that encouraged her to embrac

Miss International India 2025 Roosh Sindhu poses while interacting with and inspiring students

Miss International India 2025 Roosh Sindhu poses while interacting with and inspiring students during a session at Lakme Academy, in Hazratganj,

Good News for Uttar Pradesh and Haryana residents: Construction of THIS bridge to cut short travel time between Aligarh-Palwal by..., here's all you need to know

Residents of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh and Palwal in Haryana are in for a treat as a new bridge is set to reduce the distance between the two citi

Lady Gaga creates music while touring

Singer-actress Lady Gaga is busy creating new music while on her Mayhem Ball Tour. Following the release of Harlequin (Sept 2024) and Mayhem (Mar

The Wire actor James Ransone passes away at 46

James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series The Wire and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died. He was 46.

Elton John celebrates 20 years with husband David Furnish

British singer-songwriter Elton John and his partner David Furnish celebrating a landmark moment in their marital bliss. The couple marked their

Trump Says It would be Smart for Venezuela's Maduro to Step Down

Venezuela's key ally Moscow, however, expressed its full support for Maduro's government, as Washington has dialed up military operations and thr

Zelenskyy says progress in U.S.-led peace talks is 'quite solid'

Overall, it looks quite solid at this stage...There are some things we are probably not ready for, and I'm sure there are things the Russians are

Morning Brief Podcast: India Rewrites its Nuclear Energy Rulebook

Morning Digest: Bangladesh High Commission stops visa services citing security situation; District-wise plan to demarcate mining areas in Aravalli Range in works, says Environment Minister, and more

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In axolotls and flatworms, regeneration is a body-wide choreograph

When an axolotl loses a limb, the cells at the stump gather and multiply into a mound of tissue that becomes an engine of new growth. For decades

Provide Industrial package to existing, small units: FOIJ

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 22: A meeting of Federation of Industries Jammu (FOIJ) was held under the chairmanship of Virendra Jain and at

After 9 years, 5 get life term for gang rape of mom-daughter in UP

Gold Events to host musical concert on Dec 27

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 22: Gold Events is going to host mega musical-cum-awareness concert on Dec 27 at Jammu, in which famous Punjab

Padhoji felicitates students excelled in various competitive examinations

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 22: In a proud and memorable milestone, Padhoji today organised a felicitation ceremony, celebrating the remar

Gaurav inaugurates premium Samsung Mobile Smart Cafe at Jewel

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 22: Galaxy Heaven, a premium Samsung Mobile Smart Cafe, was inaugurated today at Jewel, by J&K BJP spokesperso

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath: Dilution of Vande 1st dangerous result of Cong's appeasement politics

UP CM Yogi Adityanath blamed Congress and Muhammad Ali Jinnah for India's cultural division and Partition. He stated that the compromise over Van

EPCH organizes 2nd edition of Handicrafts Expo Narsapur 2025

Excelsior Correspondent NARSAPUR, Dec 22: The 2nd edition of Handicrafts Expo Narsapur 2025 organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handic

IIFL inaugurates its 10th branch in Bari Brahmana

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 22 : Strengthening its commitment to financial inclusion and economic growth in the region, India Infoline Fin

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Actor Chacko gets clean chit in drugs case

Kochi police have dropped drug charges against actor Shine Tom Chacko and a co-accused after forensic reports confirmed no narcotic substances we

India closer to $450m BrahMos pacts with Vietnam, Indonesia

India is nearing deals to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia. Russia has given its nod for these sales. These agr

Wolf kills 3-year-old boy in Bahraich, panic grips locals

A chilling wolf attack claimed the life of a three-year-old boy in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, amplifying widespread fear in rural areas.

Chinese embassy in India to accept e-visa applications

The Chinese embassy in Delhi has launched an online visa application system for Indian passport holders, simplifying the process by allowing appl

Sons called insurance company within 15 minutes of fathers death, police reveal in Tiruttani insurance murder case

Tiruvallur Superintendent of Police Vivekanand Shukla said that technical and field-level investigations uncovered the true nature of the crime,

Australian State Set To Pass Tougher Gun Laws After Bondi Beach Attack

Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests after the state parliamen

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Nitish Kumar meets PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah in a courtesy call

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on his first Delhi visit post-oath, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Accomp

New Zealand foreign minister opposes trade pact with India, calls it 'neither free nor fair'

New Zealand's coalition government faces internal opposition to the India FTA, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters vowing to vote against it. He

Overall economic activity has held up with demand conditions remaining robust: RBI Bulletin

They said while the low GST revenue collections were largely influenced by GST rate rationalisation, other available high-frequency indicators of

After Hadi, another student leader shot at in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec 22: Amid widespread unrest and violence in Bangladesh over the killing of student leader Osman Hadi, another student leader was shot i

Nobel Peace Prize is symbol of justice, not silence: Calls grow for action against Yunus

Ottawa, Dec 22: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, currently serving as the Chief Advisor of the Bangladesh interim government, remains silent instea

Protests against sentencing of Imran Khan, wife intensify

Islamabad, Dec 22: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers are holding rallies in various parts of the country, in protest against the courts verd

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Ambuja Cement board approved am amalgamation of ACC, Orient Cement with itself

The board has also approved the swap ratio

Nearly 4,000 Afghan refugees deported from Iran, Pak in a day

Kabul, Dec 22: Nearly 4,000 Afghan refugees were repatriated from Iran and Pakistan in a single day, Taliban official stated on Monday. Sharing t

60 Minutes holds off on airing critical piece on Trump deportation policy

Washington, Dec 22: CBS News 60 Minutes on Sunday didnt air a planned story on Trump administration deportations of immigrants to El Salvador, pu

Woman strangles daughter to death in Pakistan after argument over smoking

Lahore, Dec 22: A woman strangled her teenage daughter to death after an argument over the smoking issue in Pakistans Punjab province, police sai

Potential Gain For Exporters: New Zealand PM Hails FTA With India

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday hailed the Free Trade Agreement with India, calling it an excellent deal amid potential g

Historic milestone: PM Modi on conclusion of negotiations with NZ on free trade deal

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: The conclusion of talks in just nine months between India and New Zealand for a free trade agreement (FTA) is a historic miles

Cabinet nod to allotment of 5 marlas Govt land to flood-hit people

Proposal of VLWs pay, DPOs designation as BDOs cleared *Funds to be infused in two Coop banks Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 22: The Cabinet today cle

Dar inaugurates workshop of KVKs at SKUAST Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 22: The annual zonal workshop of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of ICARATARI, Zone-I for the year 202425 began t

Jaishankar to arrive in Sri Lanka on Tuesday as PM Modis special envoy

COLOMBO, Dec 22: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in Sri Lanka on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modis special envoy and m

2nd WT20I: Fielding in focus as India look to consolidate lead against Sri Lanka

VISAKHAPATNAM, Dec 22:The Indian womens cricket team will look to raise its fielding standards by a few notches and build on a comprehensive open