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Home loan book set to cross Rs 10 lakh cr next fiscal year on strong demand: SBI chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: State Bank of India (SBI), the countrys largest lender, is poised to achieve another milestone with its home loan portfolio ex

SMC Bill seeks to end regulatory overhang; caps SEBIS inspection, probepowers at 8 yrs

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: The Securities Markets Code (SMC) Bill draws a clear line on capital markets regulator Sebis enforcement reach by imposing an

India auto growth seen holding in 2026 as policy support meets rising costs

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: After a record-breaking year, Indias automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth ex

India adds 50GW RE capacity with Rs 2 lakh cr investment in 2025; to keep momentum in 2026

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: While major powers slowed their push on renewable energy, India often portrayed as a champion of fossil fuels did the unthin

Iraqs political future in limbo as factions vie for power

BAGHDAD, Dec 21: Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago to form alliances that w

Revanth Unveils Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jathara Poster

Expansion and development works at the temple continue at a rapid pace under new master plan.

Indias Ditwah assistance extended to Lankas northern region

COLOMBO, Dec 21: India has extended its humanitarian and infrastructure assistance from the islands north to the northern Jaffna peninsula follow

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests after 17-year jail sentence

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21: Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his supporters to gear up for countrywide protests following a 17-year jail t

Watch: Western Railway launches first digital lounge and co-working space at Mumbai Central

Bangladesh at a critical juncture

The current situation is a chance to create an ecosystem where reforms coexist with political reconciliation

Harsh 40-day winter spell 'Chilai Kalan' begins in Kashmir with snow, rain

SRINAGAR: The 40-day harshest winter period, known as Chilai Kalan, began in Kashmir on Sunday amid snowfall in the upper reaches, including the

PM pays tribute to martyrs of Assam Agitation at memorial in Guwahati

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to martyrs of the Assam Agitation, a movement against illegal immigrants, at the Swa

Watch | Managing China, Russia & America: EAM Jaishankar explains Indias strategy

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J&K: Searches Underway After Terrorists Take Food From House In Udhampur

JAMMU, Dec 21: Security forces on Sunday launched a massive search operation in a village of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district after terrorist

MHA amends BSF constable recruitment rules, raises ex-Agniveer quota to 50%; check details

New recruitment rules for Border Security Force constables are now in effect. Half of all vacancies will be reserved for former Agniveers. Candid

Victims, lawmakers criticize partial release of Epstein files

Democrats on Saturday (December 20) demanded answers after one image that included a photo of Mr. Trump was no longer visible in the Justice Depa

Pakistan Cricket Board extends deadline again for bids for two new PSL teams

The Pakistan Cricket Board has pushed back the deadline for new Pakistan Super League franchise bids by two days. The new date for initial bids i

J&K | Two Senior Revenue Officials Among Five Chargesheeted In Land Fraud Case

Srinagar, Dec 21: The Economic Offences Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against five persons, including two se

Navi Mumbai airport to offer free high-speed Wi-Fi, digital-first passenger communication

As part of its connectivity plan, NMIAL has partnered with state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to deploy mobile network services at the air

Between the banks: Reimagining the Ganga Water Treaty in an era of strained India-Bangladesh waters

Once hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, the Treaty now faces mounting pressures hydrological, ecological, political, and geopolitical

CPP payments and OAS to arrive early on December 22 ahead of holidays: All your FAQs answered

Canadians will receive their final Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments of 2025 on December 22. These payments are issued early for

Ed Sheeran flaunts ripped physique after losing 14 kgs: Know how fatherhood and healthier lifestyle transformed him

Ed Sheeran lost 14?kg by exercising regularly, reducing smoking and drinking, and adopting a healthier lifestyle. Motivated by fatherhood, his tr

How rural students can be empowered to turn potential into performance

The gap between urban and rural institutions can be bridged by improving infrastructure and ensuring equitable opportunities for all

Toxic: Kiara Advanis first-look from Yashs magnum opus unveiled

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is set to release in theatres on March 19, 2026

Photo: Australia England cricket

Australia retained the Ashes with two tests to spare after paceman Mitchell Starc took three of the last four wickets to blunt Englands defiant c

Jojos Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run trailer: Johnny and Gyro to hit Netflix in March

With its sweeping Western-inspired setting and new protagonists, Steel Ball Run is positioned as one of 2026s most significant anime releases whe

UP Police SI, ASI recruitment 2025: Check no of vacancies, eligibility, steps to apply and direct link

Uttar Pradesh Police is hiring 537 Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub-Inspector positions. Applications open December 20, 2025, and close January 19

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: When and where to watch 1st T20I

IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I Live Streaming Telecast When and Where How to Watch: India women's cricket team is set to commence their five-match T20I s

Victims And Lawmakers Criticize Partial Release of Epstein Files

Epstein files released but with many pages blacked out and photos censored

Andhra Pulse Polio Drive: Over 54 Lakh Children Vaccinated

For children who miss vaccination today, over 76,000 teams will undertake door-to-door visits on December 22 and 23

Searches underway after terrorists take food from house in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur

Security forces are conducting a search operation in Udhampur's Chore Motu village. Terrorists reportedly took food from a house before fleeing i

Exclusive: Telugu version of Dhurandhar 2 likely on March 19, 2026

According to the distributor, Ranveer Singhs performance emerged as a major highlight, alongside Akshaye Khannas impactful role.

Sreenivasan: Kerala bids farewell to a legend

Members of the film fraternity who visited included Parvathy Thiruvothu, Renji Panicker, Sathyan Anthikkad, Jagadish, Prithviraj Sukumaran, among

Searches Underway After Terrorists Take Food From House In J&Ks Udhampur

JAMMU, Dec 21: Security forces launched a search operation at a village in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district after terrorists reportedly took

Konda Surekha Reviews Preparations For Inavolu Mallanna Jatara

Konda Surekha instructed the Electricity Department to ensure a 24-hour uninterrupted power supply and RTC officials to run additional buses, esp

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR disrupts travel plans, over 200 flights delayed, train operations hit, here's all you need to know

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued a warning on Sunday, stating that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility

No clear winner: Iraqs election sparks prolonged negotiations

Baghdad: Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago to form alliances that will shap

Delhis Air Quality In Very Poor Category At 386, Severe At 16 Stations

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the very poor category on Sunday morning, with an overall Air Quality

Bengal SIR: ECI to seek explanations from BLOs on doubtful cases in draft voters list

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will take written explanations from the booth-level officers (BLOs) engaged in the ongoing Specia

Kartik Aaryan & Ananya Pandays film title turns into a tongue twister for Big B

Mumbai: Actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday are currently busy promoting their forthcoming romantic entertainer, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera T

ISROs LVM3 To Launch Next-Generation Communication Satellite On Dec 24

SRIHARIKOTA, Dec 21: ISROs upcoming LVM3 M6 mission will carry the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit on December 24, as part of a commercial

Sonam Bajwa's soft gold Anarkali: Effortless elegance and quiet charm in modern traditional fashion, SEE pics

Sonam Bajwa impressed fans with a soft gold Anarkali that perfectly balanced elegance and simplicity. Her subtle makeup, minimal jewelry and flow

Resolve shortage: Par Panel after Railways admits crew crisis biggest issue for DFC train ops

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: The vision of fully electrified dedicated freight corridors with exclusive high-capacity tracks, aimed at significantly boosti

Producer confirms lower OTT price for The Raja Saab

While fans eagerly await the release, producer TG Vishwa Prasad has opened up about the films OTT deal.

Raashi Khanna Elated Over Selfie Moment with Pawan Kalyan

Speaking about her experience on set, Raashi described working with Pawan Kalyan as incredible

2025 wrap up: Hyderabads top 5 haleem spots that ruled Ramzan

While haleem is no longer limited to a single season, Ramzan 2025 saw several strong haleem contenders across Hyderabad, with kitchens competing

'Dream is now over': Ben Stokes' first reaction after Ashes defeat in just 11 days

England lost the Adelaide Test to Australia by 82 runs. With this, Australia take a 3-0 lead in the 5-match Test series.

US acts on sanctions, intercepts oil tanker near Venezuela; Caracas slams move as theft, kidnapping

Equal Rights For Religions: Telangana To Bring Law To Curb Hate Speech

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday proposed a new law to punish those who insult any religion and revealed that the state governm

8 best tiger reserves in India every wildlife lover must visit

SMC Bill seeks to end regulatory overhang; caps SEBI's inspection, probe powers at 8 years

The SMC Bill mandates SEBI to complete investigations within 180 days and strengthen investor protection through the introduction of an ombudsper

UPPSC LT Exam 2025: LT Grade Teacher exam today, timings and shifts announced

Gorakhpur is hosting the UPPSC LT Grade Teacher Recruitment Examination 2025. The exam is taking place on Sunday across six designated centres. C

With Russel Gone, We Need Someone To Take KKR Forward So We Decided On Green : KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar

Green solves different problems for us, we hope he can score big runs : KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar

Andhra Pradesh pulse polio drive : Over 54L children vaccinated

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday conducted the Pulse Polio programme across the state, administering the life-saving drops to m

Dhurandhar box office collection day 16: Ranveer Singh scores over 30 crore on its 3rd Saturday, to cross Rs 800 crore mark, yet movie FAILS to beat...

Although Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna's Dhurnadhar continue to hold its dominance at the box office, beating even Avatar Fire and Ash on a daily

ISRO to launch next-gen communication satellite on Dec 24 as part of US firm deal

US-based AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network, which is accessible directly by smartphones and d

Videos: Kashmir Sees Season's First Snowfall As Harsh Winter Begins

The higher reaches of Kashmir received its first snowfall of the season, and rain lashed the plains of the Valley, heralding the first day of the

12 Unknown Suspects Behind Johannesburg Mass Shooting: What We Know So Far

At least 12 unknown suspects were behind the mass shooting near Johannesburg in South Africa - in which nine people died, and nine others were in

10 arrested over Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh

Of the 10, seven were arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion while three were arrested by the police as suspects in the case, says Muhammad Yunus

Can Consuming Cinnamon Water On An Empty Stomach Help In Managing Heart Disease?

Consuming cinnamon water can protect your heart. Here is how drinking dalchini pani can be helpful and what precautions to follow.

Eggs safe, cancer claims baseless: FSSAI

India's food regulator has strongly refuted claims linking eggs to cancer, assuring the public that eggs sold domestically are safe. The FSSAI cl

ISROs LVM3 to launch next-generation communication satellite on Dec. 24

The historic mission will deploy the next-generation communication satellite designed to provide high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartp

Gunmen Kill 10, Wound 10 More in South Africa Shooting

Ten people are dead. We don't have a breakdown of who they are, Brigadier Brenda Muridili, police spokesperson for Gauteng province, told AFP.

ISRO's LVM3 to launch next-generation communication satellite on Dec 24

India's ISRO is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24. This mission is a commercial endeavor with US-based AST SpaceMobile.

MNREGA was people's right, VB-G RAM G is like govt giving alms to people: Congress' Salman Khurshid

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid said the demand for restoration of statehood is central to the identity of Jammu and Kashmir, calling its

Elvish Yadav's FIRST statement on NGO scam after Munawar Faruqui's remarks, Bigg Boss winner says, 'Bahaana chahiye...', watch video

Addressing the growing concerns, Elvish responded on social media on Saturday with a video, denying any participation in NGO scams and stating th

Hyderabad woman, with boyfriend in flat, falls to death while escaping father

Hyderabad: A woman who was with her boyfriend in a flat near Hyderabad died after falling from a balcony in a bid to escape following the arrival

'Sundays on cycle' has reshaped mindset of youth, society: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Launched in December 2024, Sunday on cycle has seen the participation of over a lakh people pedal every Sunday, covering more than 700 districts

When history wept, and conscience was born

Dr Mandeep Singh Azad and Dr Kawardeep The week from 20th December to 27th December is a week of sadness, grief, courage, valor, ultimate sacrifi

Vaishno Devi landslide: Court dismisses plea against shrine board

Jammu: A court in Jammu and Kashmirs Katra has dismissed a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine board officials for th

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 21, 2025: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can get free in-game items using redeem codes. These codes are released regularly and are 12 characters long. Player

It sucks: Ben Stokes vows England will bounce back after losing Ashes

Stokes said the key difference between the sides was constant execution with England lacking Australias relentless quality

Security Tightened At Indian Assistant High Commission Office, Visa Centre In Bdesh Amid Protests

DHAKA, Dec 21: Security has been strengthened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhe

Donald Trump To Bill Clinton, Full List Of People Named In Epstein Files

The Epstein files were made public after sustained pressure on the US Department of Justice and a congressional order demanding transparency.

Mass Shooting in South Africa: At least 10 people killed in Johannesburg, here's what we know so far

At least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting incident in Bekkersdal township in South Africa's Johannesburg.

Khammam: One Dead, 36 Injured in RTC Bus-Lorry Collision

A breakdown lorry is hit by an RTC super luxury bus in Khammam district, killing the cleaner and injuring passengers; authorities rush victims to

Starc Shines as Australia retains Ashes with 2 tests spare

Adelaide: Australia retained the Ashes with two tests to spare after paceman Mitchell Starc took three of the last four wickets to blunt Englands

Nine drugmakers strike deals with Trump, with more to come

The most recent pledges mean 14 of the 17 drugmakers targeted by Trump this summer have agreed to lower prices for the Medicaid program for low-i

U19 Asia Cup Final Live: India Drop Sitter; Big Buzz Around Mohsin Naqvi

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Final LIVE Updates, U19 Asia Cup 2025: India U19 skipper Ayush Mhatre won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan U

Nora Fatehi says Im alive and well after being into a car accident in Mumbai

Actress Nora Fatehi got into a car accident on Saturday after a drunk driver slammed into her car. However, she has now assured all her well-wish

Unsold in IPL 2026 Auction, Devon Conway achieves major Test record during NZ vs WI match

New Zealand opener Devon Conway scripted history duringthe NZ vs WI match on Sunday and became the only Blackcap ever to...

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10 Killed In Mass Shooting In South Africa

Unknown gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 10 others in an attack at a township outside Johannesburg, police said Sunday, in the second mass sho

CBK Exposes Revenue Scam; Chargesheet Filed Against Four Tehsildars, Patwaris In Srinagar Land Fraud Case

Srinagar, Dec 21: In a major breakthrough in a high-profile land scam, the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charges

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Cotton Mill in Sangareddy

Short circuit triggers sudden blaze, causing heavy property loss and destroying machinery; fire personnel struggle for hours to control the flame

Its giving 2025: Gen-Z slangs that were caught in 4K this year

Snow, Rain In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir As Chillai-Kalan Checks In

Srinagar, Dec 21: The higher reaches of Kashmir witnessed snowfall and the plains rain on Sunday as Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter per

8 high-fibre winter fruits for weight loss

Vaishno Devi landslide case: Court rejects FIR plea; calls incident 'natural disaster'

A Katra court has refused to initiate criminal proceedings against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board officials following a deadly landslide, ru