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India, New Zealand Announce Free Trade Agreement

The leaders also welcomed progress in other areas of bilateral cooperation, including defence, sports, education, and people-to-people ties

Zero-duty market access to Indian exports, pledge to invest $20 billion, and more: Highlights of India-New Zealand free trade agreement

India has offered tariff liberalisation in 70% lines covering 95% of New Zealand India Bilateral trade

Beyond right answers: Rethinking how Maths is taught in classrooms

CM Chairs Cabinet Meeting In Jammu, Reviews Key Administrative And Developmental Matters

JAMMU, Dec 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a Cabinet meeting in Jammu where several important administrative and developmental

Registry Will Scrutinise Urgent Cases And List Accordingly: CJI To Lawyers

New Delhi, Dec 22: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday asked lawyers to approach the Supreme Court Registry for urgent hearing of c

WTC Points Table: New Zealand moves to second position after win over Windies; India rank below Pakistan

New Zealand achieved a massive 323-run win against West Indies in the third Test. The Black Caps dominated all five days. Jacob Duffy took five w

GRAP-IV in Gurugram: Check revised office timings, work-from-home measures amid worsening air quality

Gurugram's Deputy Commissioner has implemented revised office timings and a work-from-home advisory for private offices following the invocation

Samantha Ruth Prabhu makes striking style statement in silk saree and gold jewellery; See pics

Samantha Ruth Prabhu turned heads in a silk saree with a chic houndstooth print, paired with gold jewellery and soft makeup. She looks beautifull

Australia shooting, India-Oman Free Trade Agreement, and more: The week in 5 charts

This week, a shooting in Australia left at least 15 dead last week, prompting a discussion on the countrys gun laws. Auctions for the Indian Prem

AI-Generated Feature Films Are No Threat to Live-Action Movies

With AI-integrated cinema gaining traction, questions are being raised about whether such films pose a threat to conventional live-action feature

IMF Launches the Global Playbook on Stablecoin Risks and Monetary Sovereignty

The IMF warns that stablecoins, with $300B in circulation and 97% dollar-pegged, are now macro-critical financial instruments. They can weaken cu

'Stop the crap, support men and women of ICE': Tom Homan issues no-nonsense warning to lawmakers

261.43 cr. compensation credited to accounts of flood-hit farmers in Bidar

Rise of deepfake cyberbullying poses growing problem for schools

Washington: Schools are facing a growing problem of students using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform innocent images of classmates into s

Bondi Beach shooters stayed in rented home, surveilled the site days before the attack; court documents reveal chilling details

Bondi Beach Shooting: New court documents detail the Bondi Beach terror attack. Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly planned the attack for months. T

Photos: Urs festival procession in Ajmer

Ajmer: People participate in a ceremony during the annual Urs festival, at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, in Ajmer, Rajasthan

India-New Zealand FTA: No entry for Kiwis' dairy products. What else does the $1 bn trade deal offer?

India and New Zealand have signed a significant Free Trade Agreement. This pact aims to boost trade and investment between the two nations. It of

India's free trade agreements playbook explained

India has concluded a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand. This marks India's 18th such pact. The agreement is expected to be signed in three m

Mumbai-Bound Air India Flight Returns to Delhi Following Engine Snag

New Delhi, Dec 22: A Mumbai-bound Air India Boeing 777 aircraft returned to Delhi on Monday morning after developing a technical issue in its rig

How many lakhs did Bigg Boss Telugu 9 winner Kalyan Padala earn?

Hyderabad: After a long journey of over 100 days, Bigg Boss Telugu 9 came to an end with a star-studded grand finale held on Sunday, December 21.

Lawlessness multiplied under Yunus, Sheikh Hasina blames interim government for Bangladesh violence

The former Bangladesh PM alleged that the government of Muhammad Yunus has placed people with links to extremist ideologies in power

Supreme Court refuses to list urgent plea against PMO offering chadar to Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Dec. 22

The lawyer making the mentioning in court said the offer of the ceremonial cloth on behalf of the Prime Minister would send a wrong message

2025: Arunachal remains resilient over diplomatic row, disaster response, sees NDA's win in polls

Arunachal Pradesh faced a challenging 2025, marked by a diplomatic spat over an Arunachalee woman's airport detention in Shanghai and local prote

Acid attack on beauty parlour on outskrits of Patna

The incident happened when the 40-year-old woman was returning home after closing her parlour on Sunday night, they said.

Lynching Incident: Kerala CM Assures Justice, Orders Strict Action

The government will also review the matter and ensure appropriate compensation to the victim's family, Vijayan added

Kiccha Sudeeps 47th Titled Mark: Pan-India Actioner Certified U/A, Set for Christmas Release

The word Mark expands to MAD, ATTITUDE, RUTHLESS, KING, reflecting his powerful persona

India, New Zealand announce conclusion of FTA negotiations

The negotiations began in March 2025 when Christopher Luxon visited India and met with PM Modi

Handle With Care: A theatre show where the audience performs

Belgian group Ontroerend Goed brought their performance Handle With Care to Bengaluru, turning audiences into performers with nothing but a seale

Pregnant woman killed over inter-caste marriage in Hubballi

Hubballi: A pregnant woman died at a private hospital here, after her parents family allegedly attacked her over inter- caste marriage, police sa

Attempt to divide people on communal lines will not succeed in TN: VCK founder

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan accused the Sangh Parivar of attempting to divide Tamil Nadu on communal lines over the Thirupparankundram lamp lig

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Chinese Technology Bypasses Bitter US-China Rivalry

Open models offered by many Chinese rivals, from Alibaba to DeepSeek, allow programmers to customise parts of the software to suit their needs.

Dense Fog Prompts Traffic Advisory in Rural Jammu, Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution

Jammu, Dec 22: Amid dense fog persisting across several areas over the past two days, Traffic Police Rural Jammu on Saturday issued a comprehensi

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Bondi beach shooting: Gunman had firearms training, Australian media reports

Melbourne: A suspected gunman accused of killing 15 people at Sydneys Bondi Beach conducted firearms training in an area of New South Wales outsi

Telangana HC to Hear Writ Pleas on GHMC Ward Delimitation

The court is expected to take up the matter for detailed hearing later in the afternoon

Telangana BJP Opposes Cong Govt's Proposed Hate Speech Law

The Bill is being proposed only to target the saffron party leaders, workers and to suppress BJP in the state: BJP

108th annual conference of Indian Economic Association begins at Osmania University

NEET SS 2025 Admit Card out today at natboard.edu.in; check how to download and exam details

The NEET SS Admit Card 2025 will be released by NBEMS on December 22, 2025, for the examination scheduled on December 26 and 27. The exam feature

Light Rain, Snow Likely in Parts of J&K Till Tuesday Morning: Weatherman

Srinagar, Dec 22: Light rain or snowfall is likely in parts of Jammu and Kashmir till Tuesday morning as a weak Western Disturbance may affect th

Centre's Push For Early AI Education: NCERT To Develop AI Textbooks For Classes 11 And 12

AI Textbooks In School: CBSE has already prepared a draft curriculum on AI and computational thinking for students from Classes 3 to 12.

Forensic report clears actor Shine Tom Chacko of drug use charges

The drug case was registered after Shine Tom Chacko created quite a stir by fleeing a hotel in Kochi during a raid conducted by District Anti-Nar

Who is Kalyan Padala? Bigg Boss Telugu 9 winner, former Indian Army soldier, first commoner to win Nagarjuna's show, bags Rs 35 lakh

The 9th season of Bigg Boss Telugu ended on a historic note, as Kalyan Padala became the first commoner to win Nagarjuna-hosted show.

Demolition Of MGNREGA To Have Catastrophic Consequences: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 22: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said the demolition of the historic Mahatma Gandhi National Ru

LinkedIn launches 'Year in Review' feature; check how to create, share, edit and eligibility to use it

LinkedIn has unveiled its 2025 'Year in Review,' offering a personalized professional recap for its 1 billion+ users. This visually engaging feat

Experts Highlight Meditation As A Scientific Tool For Stress Management And Emotional Regulation

Meditation is a scientific tool that can help manage stress and regulate the brains emotional responses, said experts at the Morarji Desai Nation

Five held for gruesome murder of man; victims father and wife among arrested

Pregnant woman killed for intercaste marriage; husband, in-laws injured

In a case of reported honour killing, a pregnant young woman who had returned to the village few months after her intercaste marriage, was attack

Watch: Sana Javed and Shoaib Malik spotted amid divorce talks

Islamabad: Amid ongoing rumours of a possible divorce, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and actress-wife Sana Javed have put speculation to rest

Chinese Embassy In India To Launch Online Visa Application System Today

The Chinese Embassy in India will officially launch the China Online Visa Application System, a move aimed at simplifying and streamlining the vi

Hyderabad man stabbed by friends following row over girl

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old man was stabbed by his friends following a row between them, allegedly over an issue involving a girl at Balapur on Sund

Mustafa Suleyman's life took a U-turn at 19: Why the Microsoft AI chief quit Oxford's Mansfield College after 9/11 terror attack

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman faced economic challenges but still managed to perform well in his academics. Born to Syrian taxi driver and

Peace Will Prevail In Manipur, But It Will Take Time: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said it would take time to resolve differences among warring sides in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, exuding confidence that

Over 5,400 Afghan refugees deported from Iran, Pakistan in single day

Kabul: Over 5,400 Afghan migrants have been repatriated from Iran and Pakistan in a single day, a Taliban official said on Sunday. Sharing the Hi

Ray Dalio Tells Nikhil Kamath Why India Could Be The Surprise Story In US-China Rivalry

He cautioned that India's current global power is more akin to where China was 30 years ago.

BJP Got Rs 6,654 Crore In Donations In 2024-25, Congress Saw Huge Dip

The BJP received Rs 6,654.93 crore in donations during the 2024-25 financial year, also a Lok Sabha election year, registering a 68 per cent jump

Opinion: Opinion | Ten Reasons Why Modi Government Should Not Have Killed MGNREGA

The original objective of MGNREGA was guarantee, livelihood and security. This Bill kills all three of these.

Indian Athletics in 2025: Neeraj hits 90m high but no end to country's doping woes

Neeraj Chopra achieved his 90m javelin throw goal in 2025. India also hosted international athletics events. However, the year was marred by nume

Petrol pump dealers in Manipur threaten to shut operations over extortion demands

Deeply disappointed that the government has taken no concrete action regarding their security, even as a memorandum about it was submitted to Gov

Jammu weather: IMD forecasts rain and snowfall in J and K as Chillai Kalan sets in

Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience increased rain and snowfall over the next 48 hours. This precipitation coincides with the start of Chillai

Passenger Bus Crash in Indonesia Kills At Least 16 People, Official Says

The inter-province bus was traveling from the capital Jakarta to the countrys ancient royal city of Yogyakarta when it overturned while entering

New Zealand Finalises Trade Deal With India: Report

New Zealand has finalised a free-trade agreement with India, local media, including BusinessDesk and Radio NZ, reported, citing unidentified offi

No specific info on prime suspect in Hadis killing: Bangladesh police

Dhaka: Bangladesh Police has said they have no specific information on the whereabouts of the prime suspect in the killing of prominent youth lea

Tollywood pro league launched in Hyderabad

I am a chaiwala, Modi says, highlights BJPs respect for Assam and tea community

Instagram Chaos: David Beckham, Victoria's Feud With Son Brooklyn Goes Public

David Beckham and his wife Victoria have reportedly unfollowed son Brooklyn on Instagram. Brooklyn, in return, is said to have done the same.

Kerala mob lynching: CM Pinarayi Vijayan vows strict action after mob beats Dalit labourer to death; orders probe

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assured strict action and justice for Ram Narayan Bakel, a Dalit migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh, who w

Air Indias Mumbai-bound B777 plane returns to Delhi due to right engine issue

The plane, carrying around 335 people, was airborne for nearly an hour before returning to Delhi. The aircraft made an emergency landing

India concludes FTA talks with New Zealand, cuts tariffs on 95% Kiwi goods

New Zealand and India have finalized a free trade agreement to enhance economic relations and expand market access for exporters. This pact will

Scientists should take technology to farms, says Minister

He was speaking at the inauguration of the Horticulture Mela in the University of Horticulture Sciences in Bagalkot

Gurugram Changes Office Hours Amid Poor Air Quality, Check New Timings

In the directive, Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar asked private offices to continue the work-from-home arrangement until air quality impr

Hyderabad NRIs confused ahead of SIR in Telangana

Hyderabad: Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana which will be held in phase-III, Non-Resident Indians (N

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge claims VB-G RAM G act undermines MGNREGA's rights-based framework

BENGALURU: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday strongly criticised the Union government's VB-G RAM G Act 2025 that replaced MGNREGA, clai

CAT Result 2025 Live Updates: Results to be out shortly at iimcat.ac.in; check steps to download

Karnataka Man Beats To Death Pregnant Teen Daughter For Inter-Caste Marriage

A 19-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly killed by her father over marrying a man from another caste despite strong opposition from the family

Video: Thousands Of Aspirants Sit For Government Exam On Airstrip In Odisha

More than 8,000 aspirants, including highly educated candidates, appeared for a Home Guard recruitment exam in Odisha.

Chainsaw Man Season 2 confirms Assassins Arc at Jump Festa 2026

While a release window has not yet been confirmed, expectations within the industry suggest a possible late 2026 or 2027 debut due to the studios

Who is Anand Varadarajan? Indian-origin tech executive named new CTO of Starbucks, earlier worked at..., here's all you need to know about him

Anand Varadarajan is set to assume the position as Chief Technology Officer on January 19, taking over from Deb Hall Lefevre, who resigned from t

Viral video of teacher helping students from behind stage wins hearts online

A heartwarming video of a teacher discreetly guiding students during a school dance performance has gone viral, garnering millions of views. The

Will Work, Speak For Aam Aadmi: Suspended Trinamool MLA Launches His Party

Humayun Kabir the suspended Trinamool MLA who kicked up a storm before next year's Bengal election, in part over his 'Babri Masjid-style' mosque

Pune Local Polls Victory Celebrations Turn Tragic, Councilor Among 16 Injured In Fire

The incident took place during a victory procession of newly elected councillors and party workers in Pune.

Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight returns after take-off due to technical issues

An Air India flight bound for Mumbai returned safely to Delhi shortly after take-off on Monday following a technical issue. The aircraft is under

Four killed as car rams into dumper in UP's Bijnor

BIJNOR: Four people, including an Islamic scholar, were killed after a car rammed into a dumper from behind here, police said on Monday. Circle O

Christmas 2025: Significance, traditions, celebrations, heartfelt wishes and all you need to know

Christmas, a global celebration of togetherness and goodwill, originated as a religious observance commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Beyon

BTech student of OP Jindal University dies by suicide in Chhattisgarhs Raigarh

RAIPUR: A 20 year old engineering student of O P Jindal University in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district allegedly died by suicide in her hostel roo

Mumbai-Bound Air India Flight Returns Delhi After Take-Off Due To Tech Issue

Air India on Monday said a Mumbai-bound flight returned to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The aircraft landed safely at D

Rohit Sharma Admits He Considered Retirement After 2023 World Cup Final Defeat

Rohit, who has retired from T20Is and Tests and was removed from ODI captaincy earlier this year, continues to play the 50-over format and would

Its Death Is Our Moral Failure: Sonia Gandhi Slams Centre On MGNREGA

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Central government, accusing it of dismantling the rights-ba

Air India's Mumbai-bound Plane Returns to Delhi Due to Engine Issue

The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December decided to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue as

Delhi air quality very poor, Narela logs highest AQI at 418

New Delhi: Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the very poor category with a reading of 366, acco