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Former ORHDC Chief Vinod Kumar Convicted Again in Vigilance Case; Tally Rises to 12

The Special Judge (Vigilance), Bhubaneswar, held Kumar and his co-accused guilty of criminal conspiracy, forgery and misappropriation of public f

AP CID Busts International Cybercrime Worth Rs 20 Crore, Arrests 14

Vietnam nationals among 14 arrested in multi-state crackdown using fake local calls

Koppal: Head Master's Gesture Turns Aeroplane Dreams Into Reality for 24 Students

The air journey was flagged off at Jindal Airport in Toranagallu by MP Rajashekar Hitnal, who praised the headmasters dedication to rural educati

Fishermen pay homage to tsunami victims on 21st anniversary

Social Security on verge of bankruptcy and will there be benefit cuts soon? Here's current situation, how to prepare for cuts and when benefits may fall

Social Security is facing financial challenges that may reduce benefits by 2033. Workers and retirees need to prepare for possible cuts. Strategi

Heres how can you can elevate your cocktail lounge for a party, this New Years Eve

From elaborate drinks trolleys to island bars, sophisticated LED lighting to mixed media bar stools, there is an aesthetic spirit station for eve

Indian Railways plan to double originating train capacity in 48 major cities by 2030: Ministry

The Railway Ministry added that the current infrastructure needs to be augmented so as to meet the requirements of the upcoming years

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma close season on a high as Delhi, Mumbai register wins

In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma signed off the season on a high as Delhi and Mumbai registered convincing wins. The seni

Madurai man loses 68 lakh to threat of digital arrest

Palestinian actor-director Mohammad Bakri, renowned for Beyond The Walls and Homeland, passes away at 72

Throughout his career, Mohammad Bakri was recognised for exploring the complexities of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, themes of oppression, an

Officials instructed to be alert against drug use during New Year celebrations

One killed in multiple-vehicle collision in Salem

Nagapattinam police seize 140 kg of ganja, four arrested

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to inaugurate Shaastra 2026 at IIT Madras

The student-managed event, to be held from January 2 to 6 next year, is expected to draw over 80,000 visitors

Your first Social Security check in 2026: How the 2.8% Social Security COLA changes monthly checks?

Millions of seniors will see a 2.8% COLA increase in their 2026 Social Security checks. This adds roughly $56 monthly to average retirement benef

Here are some late-night services ensuring party-goers a safe journey to their homes

Drunk driving, once a way to be seen as cool, has become more socially unacceptable than ever before, prompting a rise in late-night services tha

473 full-service Aadhaar centres from September 2026: UIDAI CEO

UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar says there are 88 full-fledged Aadhaar centres in India, the new centres will help adult applicants who at times have to

Lord Ram, Hanuman greater than Superman and Spider Man: Naidu

Tirupati:Characters like Spider Man, Batman and Superman are imaginary, but the heroes from Indian mythology, Ram, Krishna, Hanuman and Arjuna, r

KGMOA protests against change CHC timings

A government order issued on December 20 says the CHCs should function from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The current timing is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mission 45 gives impetus to SSLC examination preparation in DK, Udupi districts

Former policeman gets three-year jail term in a bribery case after 16 years

Winter Carnival signals tourism revival in Pahalgam after April terror attack

The April 22 attack dealt a severe blow to Kashmirs promising tourist season, with safety fears keeping visitors away and leaving the Valley in a

Watch: Tamil Nadu fisherfolk mark 21 years since devastating 2004 tsunami

Families of tsunami victims gathered along Tamil Nadus coast to mark 21 years since the 2004 disaster that claimed more than 8,000 lives in the S

JP Nadda Urges Andhra Govt To Adopt PPP Model For Healthcare Infra Expansion

Nadda has called upon the Government of Andhra Pradesh to extensively adopt the PPP model to accelerate the expansion of healthcare infrastructur

Heres why Noaki Urasawa and Hirokazu Kore-edas Monster should be on your watch list

How two stories named for a nightmare peel back polite veneers to expose a rot of moralities and the base human instinct to reach for tenderness

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will meet with Donald Trump in Florida on Dec. 28

The two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during December 28, 2025 talks, and that the 20-point plan under discussion is about

Think your 401(k) is safe? This error could derail your entire retirement

Many people think their 401(k) is safe, but one mistake can ruin retirement. Being too risky or too safe can both cause problems. Big market drop

Suspended SVU professor found dead in car near Alipiri

Circus brings thrilling novelty acts to Tiruchi

Video: Cop Injured After SUV In Nitish Kumar's Convoy Reverses Into Him

A senior police officer sustained minor injuries on Friday after a vehicle in Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's convoy accidentally hit him.

Mark Zuckerberg gifts noise-canceling headphones to neighbors amid construction at his 11 homes

Mark Zuckerberg has gifted noise-canceling headphones to his Palo Alto neighbors. This gesture aims to ease tensions caused by years of construct

Congress alleges 112 crore kickback benefited former Prasar Bharati chief Navneet Kumar Sehgal

The Congress party questions PM Modis silence and also accuses UP CM Yogi Adityanath of shielding Sehgal

A.K. Hafeez assumes office as first UDF Mayor of Kollam

The transition signifies the end of a quarter-century of uninterrupted governance by LDF and a major realignment in the regions political landsca

Government is giving health sector top priority, says Minister

Inaugurates Community Health Centre, constructed at a cost of 5.33 crore from NABARD funds. Says the 30-bedded hospital will benefit the people o

Quote of the day by Marie Curie: 'I was taught that the way of progress was neither...'

Marie Curie's words offer a vital perspective on achievement. Her life demonstrates that significant accomplishments require patience and persist

CM Stalin inaugurates new projects worth 1,773.67 crore

He inaugurated a total of 2,525 completed projects and laid the foundation stone for 62 new ones. He also announced the creation of a new SIPCOT

Ready for a better year ahead? Experts weigh in on the habits to drop in 2025 and the ones to build in 2026

Want to improve your quality of living in the new year? We speak to experts from different fields to find out what habits to let go off in 2025 a

Bengali Actor Switches to TMC from BJP

Actor calls BJP stint a mistake, says inspired by Mamata Banerjees leadership

Malaria now limited to pockets in Mizoram, Tripura as India nears elimination

Renovated library at Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore inaugurated

It is part of the hospitals initiative to strengthen academic excellence and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Mehbooba Urges J-K CM To Send Ministerial Team To States Amid Attacks On Kashmiris

Srinagar, Dec 26: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said there was a growing intolerance in the country and urged Jammu and Kashmir chief mi

Coimbatore Corporation begins turf work at Kumarasamy Lake bund

Jayant Patil meets Uddhav Thackeray to explore NCP (SP)Sena (UBT) tie-up for BMC polls

MUMBAI: Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil on Friday met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray here to discuss a possible alliance between the

Kolusu holds Praja Darbar, directs officials to resolve grievances

The Minister receives 16 petitions from four mandals at Nuzvid, warns of strict action against delays in grievance redressal

Global steel production down 4.6% in Nov 2025

Indias steel output went up to 13.7 mt, an increase of 10.8 per cent

'No conflict between science and dharma': Mohan Bhagwat explains how two are 'similar'; what RSS chief said

Congresss Molly Jacob elected Alappuzha municipal chairperson

Independent councillor Jose Chellappan elected vice-chairperson of the civic body

Additional AC three-tier compartment sanctioned for well-patronised Mettupalayam-Tirunelveli special train

Balloon-Like Object Found Lying In Agricultural Fields In J&Ks Samba

Samba, Dec 26: A suspicious balloon shaped like an aeroplane was found lying in agricultural fields near Path Seekers School in the Ramgarh secto

Housing sales drop 14%, value jumps 6% YoY: study

Moxys Bold, Playful DNA Fits Kathmandu Perfectly

Captain Subarna Thapa talks about blending Moxys global, playful DNA with Kathmandus vibrant culture, social energy, and evolving nightlife scene

Venkatagiri residents push to rejoin Nellore district amid reorganisation concerns

Kerala gets its first BJP mayor: Is the 'red fortress' collapsing? What it means for state assembly elections

Thermal power plants FY25 biomass shortfall due to supply challenges

Despite these systemic constraints, power producers have been actively working to improve compliance

Video: Israeli Soldier Rams Vehicle Into Praying Palestinian Man In West Bank

An Israeli reservist soldier with a rifle slung on his back rammed an ATV into a Palestinian man who was praying on the side of a road in the occ

Rana Reviews Development Works In Poonch; Calls For Expeditious Completion

JAMMU, Dec 26: Aimed at accelerating the pace of development in Poonch district, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Triba

China opens world's 'longest' expressway tunnel in Xinjiang

China has opened the Tianshan Shengli tunnel, claimed to be the world's longest. This 22.13-km tunnel significantly cuts travel time through the

Injury scare in Vijay Hazare Trophy! KKR star rushed to hospital after 'freak' injury - Watch

A major injury scare unfolded in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a Kolkata Knight Riders star suffered a freak injury and was rushed to hospital mi

Protesters block key Dhaka junction seeking justice for Sharif Osman Hadis killing

The protesters blocked the main roads at Shahbagh, bringing vehicular movement in the area to a complete halt

Two Boys Injured After Electric Shock While Taking Photos On Train At Budgam Railway Station

Srinagar, Dec 26: Two boys were injured after receiving an electric shock while taking photographs atop a train at Budgam Railway Station on Frid

Pulse Polio drive: State exceeds target with 103% coverage

Andhra Pradesh CID busts international cybercrime racket, arrests 14 persons

In raids conducted in various States, the CID teams have confiscated 14 SIM boxes, 1,496 SIM cards, eight routers, seven cameras, 22 cellphones,

Hiriyur bus fire once again raises concern about safety of sleeper coaches

Industry representatives acknowledge that sleeper buses, while popular, come with inherent safety challenges

'Trump is lying!': Crockett questions US govt's immigration data, calls ICE action 'inhumane'

Avatar Fire and Ash box office collection: James Cameron film becomes biggest Hollywood grosser in India in 2025, earns Rs...

With Rs 109.45 crore collected in just its first week, Avatar: Fire And Ash has overtaken the lifetime India total of Mission: Impossible - The F

PM Modi to chair Chief Secretaries conference over weekend

The Prime Minister will chair the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi on December 27 and 28, 2025

No conflict between science & dharma: Mohan Bhagwat on mother-tongue learning to become Vishwa Guru

J&K | Man Held With Fake Currency Worth 86,000 In Pampore

Srinagar, Dec 26: Police arrested a 27-year-old man from Pampore in South Kashmir Pulwama district and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN

VV Rajesh scripts history as BJP's first Mayor in Kerala

While Rajesh on Friday won with 51 votes, the CPI(M) led Left candidate R.P. Shivaji got 29, and the Congress-led UDF and former legislator K.S.

Kolkata Metros Blue Line services disrupted for about 43 minutes after girl jumps on tracks, dies

Earlier, police said that a man tried to jump onto the tracks

Speed boat service launched in Kozhikode

The service will be operated between Kozhikode beach and Beypore to promote adventure tourism

CM pays tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh

Muslims, Christians give traditional cremation to Hindu woman in Belagavi

Lexus LM 350h Clocks Strong Growth As Demand Rises For Ultra-Luxury MPVs

Growing preference for Toyota's luxury variant from tier-1 cities

Invasive mosquito species that thrives in cities threatens Indias 2030 malaria elimination goal

Health Ministry report flags asymptomatic infections, difficult terrain, cross-border transmissions from Myanmar, Bangladesh; high-burden pockets

Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 6 dead, 21 wounded

Beirut: A bombing at a mosque located in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least six people and wounded 21 others, authorit

Peace only way out of Manipur ethnic crisis: BJP MLA Khemchand

BJP legislator Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized that peace and dialogue are the only solutions to Manipur's ethnic crisis. Speaking at a Christm

Karkalas Yaksha Rangayana to perform three plays in Bengaluru

YakshaRangayana,establishedinKarkalainMarch2022,is among the sixbranchesofRangayanain the State.

Two pilgrims collapse, die on the way to Sabarimala

Shakti Kapoor spills beans on Shraddha Kapoors salary, check here

Mumbai: Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most popular stars in Hindi cinema today. She closed 2024 with a major milestone when Stree 2 reportedly co

Shakti Kapoor spills beans on Shraddha Kapoors salary, check here

Mumbai: Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most popular stars in Hindi cinema today. She closed 2024 with a major milestone when Stree 2 reportedly co

Surge in tourists arrivals this holiday season in Vizag, ASR districts

Jipmer top contributor to Sainik welfare

Vir Singh Negi, Director, Jipmer noted that the recognition marks another milestone in Jipmers continued contributions to social and national cau

Are banks open the day after Christmas as Trump declared December 26 a federal holiday? What to know about banks, post office, and stock market today

Are banks open the day after Christmas: Many Americans wondered if banks would be open the day after Christmas. President Trump declared December

Stray Dogs To Aravallis: Supreme Court's 10 Big Rulings In 2025

From stray dogs to executive powers, the Supreme Court delivered some impactful judgments in 2025 that influenced law, governance, and public lif

Farmers seek dredging of stream in Brahmavar taluk, threaten stir

Unseasonal rains hit onion crop on 2.99 lakh hectares in Maharashtra, 809 crore relief provided

Maharashtra government is allocated an amount of Rs. 4176.80 crore under SDRF

Ancient Stone Sculpture of Goddess Durga Unearthed from River Jhelum

The sculpture was recovered on Thursday by local fisherman Nazir Ahmad Latoo, a resident of Baramullas Shaltang, Zogyar village

ISKCON plans to hold grand Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations on Tuesday

Darshan will be available for the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; elaborate arrangements have been made for vehicle parking

What time does Walmart open today? Here's when stores reopen today after Christmas as Boxing Day rush begins

Walmart reopened its doors at 6 a.m. on December 26, following a Christmas Day closure. Millions of shoppers flocked to stores for returns and ba