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Indias Arctic Access Through Russia Is a Strategic Game Changer

India's expanded access to Russian naval facilities elevates its maritime reach from the Indian Ocean.

SynbioTech Wins 5 Gold Medals at US Innovation Awards

Neutrinos Wins AI and Machine Learning Innovation Award at InsurInnovator Connect Vietnam 2025

Ecuadorian police say soccer player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent attack

Ecuador is expected to have its most violent year on record with more than 9,000 homicides, according to the Ecuadorian Observatory of Organized

Haier Malaysia Welcomes the 7th Global Fans Festival with Immersive Pop-Up Experience at Pavilion Bukit Jalil

Startek Malaysia wins three HR Asia 2025 awards, reaffirming its people-first culture

Malnutrition not identified as cause of infant, child mortality in India: Minister in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: Stressing that malnutrition is not identified as a cause of infant and child mortality in India, the centre on Wednesday said the main

Truecaller brings voicemail for Android users in India

It will be available in 12 Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Nepali, Punjabi, Sans

Padma Shri awardee Darshanam Mogilaiah cleans his mural in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Telangana Kinnera player and Padma Shri awardee Darshanam Mogilaiah was on Wednesday, December 17 seen cleaning his own deface mural i

Dubai returnee stabbed by rowdy sheeter over old rivalry in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A Dubai returnee was stabbed indiscriminately, resulting in serious injuries, by a rowdy sheeter due to old enmity between them at Vat

After Bigg Boss 19, a new reality show announced: 50 contestants

Mumbai: As Bigg Boss 19 wrapped up earlier than usual in December this year, fans are eagerly wondering which reality show will now take over the

Opposition MPs Hold Protest March In Parliament Complex, Demand Withdrawal Of G RAM G bill

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: With photographs of Mahatma Gandhi in hand, several opposition MPs on Thursday took out a protest march inside the Parliament

Rohingya Man Murdered in Hyderabad, Stabbed 19 Times

The victim was attacked by a knife by the suspect who stabbed him 19 times at their camp in Balapur at around 1.30 am on December 17 resulting in

Jeddah-Kozhikode AI Express Flight Makes Precautionary Landing

KOCHI, Dec 18: A Kozhikode-bound Air India Express flight with 160 passengers made a precautionary landing at the airport here on Thursday due to

67-Million-Year-Old T. Rex Becomes First AI-ncient Influencer

From Fossil To Fan Favourite: Stan The T. Rex Takes Over Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Social Media

Kerala Vice-Chancellors appointment row: Supreme Court praises Kerala Governor, CM for ending saga

Dr. Ciza Thomas and Dr. Saji Gopinathan were appointed as Vice-Chancellors of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and the Kerala Univers

GRAP-IV in Delhi: what is allowed and what is banned in the Capital as toughest anti-pollution measures kick in?

Starting Thursday (December 18), vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps

Taapsee Pannu speaks out on breaking Bollywood's beauty rules: 'They wanted me to...'

Taapsee Pannu faced pressure to straighten her curly hair in Bollywood but eventually embraced her natural curls, inspiring self-acceptance and c

Here comes The Indie Calendar 2026

The Indie Calendar 2026 showcases 12 heartwarming stories through photographs of individuals who have minimal resources and yet care for stray do

3 Naxalites Killed in Encounter with Security Personnel in Chhattisgarh

The bodies of three Naxalites, including a woman, have been recovered from the encounter site so far, he said, adding that the operation is under

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli trade spiritual silence for seaside serenity as they head to their Alibaug farmhouse

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen heading to Alibaug after a spiritual visit to Vrindavan. The couple kept it casual and comfortable, winn

India to get its first forest university in THIS city, not in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru or Hyderabad, it is in...

Uttar Pradesh is set to establish India's first forest university in Gorakhpur, focused on forestry, wildlife and environmental sciences. The uni

Chinese GPS Tracker Found on Seagull Near Karnataka Coast

Officials, however, said that preliminary findings point to scientific research rather than espionage

RTC Bus Skids off Road in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, 30 Injured

Adilabad depot bus plunges into cotton field near Parandoli ghat; injured shifted to RIMS, Adilabad

Delhi: Cyber cops bust fake Air Vistara job racket, mastermind arrested

In a recent crackdown, the Delhi Police have apprehended a fraudster involved in cheating people on the pretext of providing job opportunities. T

Panchayat Polls Leave Aspirants in Debt and Despair

Candidates who contested the elections say they borrowed heavily, sold land, gold and other assets, and spent lavishly on liquor, meat, sarees an

Northern Hemisphere set for shortest day of the year: Heres what to know

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere, signalling the start of astronomical winterand the gradu

Prioritise resolution of US tariff, Rs 15,000 crore export orders from Tiruppur wiped out: Tamil Nadu CM tells PM Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the punitive 50% US tariff on Indian exports through a bilater

5 new cafes Hyderabad will be talking about in 2026

Hyderabads cafe scene was already happening and in 2025, it evolved big time. This year saw a wave of new cafes that combined viral menus, craft

Kolhapurs Saee Jadhav Becomes First Woman Territorial Army Officer To Pass Out Of IMA

Pune, Dec 18: Saee Jadhav from Maharashtras Kolhapur has become the first woman Territorial Army officer to complete pre-commissioning training a

Why $1,776 chosen as Warrior Dividend payment amount and how many times will it come? Here's if veterans will get it

Why $1,776 chosen as Warrior Dividend payment amount and how many times will it come is linked to US history. President Donald Trump announced a

Telangana: MPDO dies of cardiac arrest after poll duty stress in Mulugu

Hyderabad: A Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) died after reportedly collapsing due to a suspected cardiac arrest due to stress followin

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Air India express jet makes safe landing in Kochi amidst gear trouble

Kochi: An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode with 160 passengers carried out an emergency landing at the Cochin International Airp

BYDFI Review: Is BYDFI a Good Crypto Exchange?

Its no simple task to picka crypto exchange these days. There are hundreds of websites that will tell you theyre secure, quick and easy touse. Fo

Parliament Winter session Day 14 LIVE: Shivraj Singh Chouhan to reply on bill to replace MGNREGA

The Lok Sabha will discuss air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) under Rule 193

How Janhvi Turns Simple Outfits Into Style Statements

Janhvi Kapoor proves that fashion doesnt always mean dramatic outfits. Her wardrobe consists of simple basics, but the way she styles them makes

Messi fiasco in Kolkata: Abhishek Banerjee defendsWest Bengal CM Mamata, government

LoPSuvenduAdhikari barred from entering Salt Lake Stadium; four-person Special Investigation Team visits stadium and probes intolast weeks vandal

RTOs, ARTOs Across J&K Authorised To Act As Executive Magistrates

JAMMU, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has conferred Executive Magistrate powers upon all Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) and Assista

'Sleepy Joe', 'Divisive Obama': Inside Trump's 'Presidential Walk of Fame'

The White House has installed new plaques along President Donald Trump's Presidential Walk of Fame, offering descriptions beneath portraits of fo

Leonardo DiCaprio says he hasnt seen Titanic

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has laid bare a secret about one of his iconic films. The actor has shared that he has never seen h

Chhattisgarh: 3 Maoists killed in encounter with security personnel

Sukma: Three Maoist, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarhs Sukma district on Thursday, police s

KTR Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Double Standards, Disrespecting Anti-Defection Law

BRS Working President KTR slammed Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of double standards and disrespecting the v

Shimla, Manali or Kullu trip on cards? IMD issues dense fog warning for Himachal Pradesh starting today. Check latest weather forecast

Shimla Himachal Pradesh weather: Himachal Pradesh is likely to experience dense fog conditions from December 18, the India Meteorological Departm

Final Apache AH-64E helicopters arrive in India, US calls it a 'milestone' in defence partnership

Photos: IND vs SA 4th T20I match called off due to dense smog

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekan

Bengal BJP makes public a report blaming Trinamool regime for States industrial decline

The BJP released the document a day before West Bengal government is likely to hold a high-level business conclave in Kolkata on December 18 to h

How Small Roles Created Big Careers - From Rajkummar Rao To Shahid Kapoor

What is Warrior Dividend and when will $1,776 payment be transferred? Full details on Trump Warrior Dividend plan. Here's eligibility rules, how will it be sent

What is Warrior Dividend and when will $1,776 payment be transferred? US President Donald Trump announced a one-time $1,776 Warrior Dividend for

SHOCKING! Jasprit Bumrah takes away fan's phone at airport, warns him, 'Phone gir gaya aapka toh, mereko bolna nahi'; Watch video

Jasprit Bumrah was involved in a viral incident with a fan at an airport after the fan ignored his request to stop recording. Bumrah snatched and

Air India Express flight from Jeddah makes emergency landing in Kochi airport due to landing gear, tyre failure

Aircraft, carrying 160 passengers, lands safely under emergency conditions

Three Maoists killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarhs Sukma

The exchange of fire broke out on a forested hill under the Golapalli police station area when a team of District Reserve Guard was out on a sear

Telangana govt orders formation of third power distribution company

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, December 17, ordered the formation of a third power distribution company in the state which wil

U.S., Russia to hold talks on Ukraine in Miami: White House

The talks come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed progress during two days of meetings in Berlin between Kyiv and Trumps envoys

Will Budget 2026 Fix LTCG Rules? Investors Say Tax Is Too High, Indexation Needed

Investors say the current regime penalizes long-term equity investing. Gurmeet Chadha, in a post on X, flagged a telling data point: only 30% of

Kerala organ trafficking case: NIA finds donors sent to Tajikistan besides Iran

Investigators said proceeds from the illegal trade were routed through bank accounts and converted into cryptocurrencies.

Dense Fog Over Delhi Hits Train Movement, Flight Ops Back To Normal

At least 40 flights were delayed, and more than 22 trains are running late, as Delhi has been hit by a dense fog since the early hours of Thursda

Apple opens iPhone to alternative app stores in Japan

Under Apples new rules, Japanese developers can launch their own app marketplaces on iPhones

Three line agenciesinspect rainwater vent under Chennai Bypass Road in Thiruneermalai

US military releases aerial video, claims strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific

Teen arrested and released after hundreds of youths cause chaos at Mordialloc Beach and supermarket

Chaos erupted at Mordialloc Beach when hundreds of youths gathered, leading to disturbances at a local supermarket. Riot police were deployed as

Rs 20,000 Fine Or Turn Away From Border: Old Cars Not Being Allowed In Delhi

A thick layer of toxic smog enveloped the Delhi-Noida border at the DND Flyway on this hazy Thursday morning, with air quality plunging into the

U.S. FTC probes Instacart's AI pricing tool, source says; shares drop

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is probing Instacart, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters

Cyber police book Kerala actor rape case convict for video revealing survivors identity

Video, believed to be shot when Martin Antony was out on bail, was shared on his Facebook page and began circulating widely on social media after

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

Jerusalem: Israeli troops fired a mortar shell over the ceasefire line into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incid

Fledgling birding group in Chennai spreads wings to study habitats and conduct bird censuses

Close on the heels of its first wetland bird count, Birders Tribe has scheduled a survey of five lakes across Chennai Metropolitan Area, includin

Hyderabad: Mumbai man held for cyber fraud worth Rs 32 lakh

Hyderabad: A 21-year-old man from Mumbai was arrested for cyber fraud worth Rs 32 lakh in Hyderabad on Tuesday, December 16. The accused was iden

Sub-Zero Chill Grips Kashmir As Zojila Plunges To -17C

Srinagar, Dec 18: Cold wave conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday night with several places in the Kashmir Valley recording

11 Lakh Fake Job Racket Busted: Crime Branch Files Charge Sheet Against Two In Kashmir

Budgam, Dec 18: In a major crackdown on job fraud, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against

Google rolls out Gemini 3 Flash

Gemini 3 Flash will be the default model for AI Mode globally.

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed at Hyderabad's Lulu Mall during song launch, personal space breached, Police says..., WATCH

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed at Hyderabad's Lulu Mall during the song launch of her upcoming film 'The Raja Saab', with co-star Prabhas.

Toxic smog engulfs city, AQI hits 370; pollution control measures triggered

Areas around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium were covered in thick smog, with an AQI of 349, also placing it in the very poor category. Najafgarh record

US, Russia to hold new talks on Trump's plan for ending Ukraine war: White House

US and Russian officials are set to convene in Miami this weekend for crucial discussions concerning President Trump's initiative to broker peace

Paush Amavasya 2025 Date and time: Is it on December 19 or 20? Check shubh muhurat, and significance

Paush Amavasya 2025 mein kab hai: Paush Amavasya, a significant new moon day dedicated to ancestors, will be observed on December 19, 2025. This

Delhi airport, airlines issue advisories as dense fog disrupts visibility

In a travel advisory issued at 4.30 am, Delhi Airport authorities said foggy weather had significantly reduced visibility levels, leading to the

U.S. gaming platform Roblox pledges changes to get Russian ban lifted

Roblox is willing to make changes to some of its features in Russia, it said on Wednesday, as it seeks to overturn a ban

Maoist movement in A.P. hits its lowest point in four decades

More than 320 cadres have been killed in the last 11 months, including about eight Central Committee members, senior leaders and military command

VSP has achieved highest single-day hot metal production, says Palla

Calling backdoor privatisation allegations baseless, the TDP leader says the feat is evidence of operational stability and sustained momentum at

Major IT investments will give real estate sector in Vizag region a boost, says CREDAI Chairman

11th edition of CREDAI Property Expo is scheduled to be organised in Vizag from December 19 to 21

Delhi: Entry ban on non-city private vehicles below BS-VI comes into force

According to officials, 580 police personnel have been deployed at 126 checkpoints, including borders

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Officials conduct Vehicle checks to ensure compliance with new directive

Delhi is taking strict action to fight air pollution. Vehicles without a Pollution Under Control Certificate will not get fuel. Trucks carrying c

Rhino dehorning brings poaching in African reserves crashing down

Unfortunately for these creatures, some people perceive rhino horns as status symbols with which to display wealth and success; the result is a m

Vedanta scales Lanjigarh aluminium refinery to 5 MTPA, strengthens Indias position globally

The expansion, initiated in 2020, reflects Vedantas commitment to a resilient aluminium value chain and long-term national value creation.

Delhi-NCR anti-pollution measures start today: Ban on Non-BS-VI vehicles, work-from-home policy and more; Here's what's allowed and what's not amid 'very poor' AQI

Delhi introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as the AQI hits the 'severe' category. The new curbs include a hybrid work model for offices, a

Delhi: With effect from 12 am, vehicles without pollution certificate will not receive fuel at petrol pumps

This initiative is part of Delhi's broader efforts to combat pollution, including restrictions on non-BS-VI vehicles and the promotion of electri

Crypto investors show caution, shift to new strategies after crash

Mining companies like IREN, CleanSpark, Riot, and MARA Holdings, which have been investor favourites, have also faced setbacks

High-fat cheese and cream may lower dementia risk, finds Swedish study

A Swedish study of nearly 28,000 adults suggests eating high-fat cheeses like cheddar and gouda may lower dementia risk. Researchers followed par

Sessions court confirms 2 years' jail for Maharashtra minister, brother

In a significant legal development, Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate is on the brink of disqualification following a court's affirmation of h

Tesla faces sales ban in California over self-driving claims

San Francisco: California regulators are threatening to suspend Teslas license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the

Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR

General visibility is expected to gradually improve during the day