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3 Indian students among those injured in Australias Bondi Beach attack

MELBOURNE, Dec 16: Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydneys Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a

India's GDP to grow 7.5% in FY27, inflation to remain benign, Axis Bank economist says

India's economy is set for strong growth above seven percent in 2026. This surge will be fueled by government reforms and supportive monetary pol

Bondi Beach shooting: Three Indian students among those injured

The Indian students identities havent been disclosed and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Ethiopia from Jordan

In his first visit to Ethiopia, the Prime Minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament

Government introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100%

The common people's insurance has always been the focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Central government has provided insurance to the

Colder Nights Return To Kashmir As Mercury Dips Below Freezing Point

Srinagar, Dec 16: After a brief respite, Kashmir witnessed a sharp drop in night temperatures, with minimum readings settling below the freezing

Unemployment rate falls to 7-month low of 4.7 pc in November

India's unemployment rate hit a record low of 4.7 percent in November 2025. This marks the lowest point since April 2025. Rural unemployment saw

China reiterates commitment to global anti-corruption cooperation at UN conference

BEIJING, Dec 16: China reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen international anti-corruption efforts during the opening of the 11th session of th

Bermuda Triangle mystery solved? Scientists may have found a strange secret no one expected

Bermuda Triangle mystery: Scientists have discovered a massive, 12.4-mile-thick layer of unusual low-density rock beneath the Bermuda Triangle, a

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Sharmila slams Centres move to rename MGNREGA

Over 600 schools in Sri Lankas cyclone-hit provinces not to reopen for third term

COLOMBO, Dec 16: Over 600 schools in three cyclone-affected provinces of Sri Lanka will not be reopening for the third term, and the students wil

IPL 2026 auction: Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas player in IPL history, KKR buys Aussie for 25.2 crore

Green surpassed the previous record bid for an overseas player held by fellow Aussie Mitchell Starc (24.75 crore), also by Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL Auction 2026: English all-rounder Liam Livingstone unsold in major shock

England all-rounder Liam Livingstone went unsold at the IPL auction with a 2 crore base price, a surprising turn after being released by RCB. Des

Gunmen abduct 18 bus passengers in Pakistan

KARACHI, Dec 16: Eighteen people were abducted by unidentified gunmen in Pakistans Sindh province while they were en route to Quetta in a bus. T

IPL Auction 2026: Rachin Ravindra goes unsold despite proven T20 prowess

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra went unsold at the 2026 IPL auction in Abu Dhabi, despite a base price of 2 crore. He was released by Che

Leopard found dead near Kotagiri

It is suspected to have died from natural causes

IFFK 2025: Kerala Culture Minister directs Chalachitra Academy to screen all films denied censor exemption by Centre

Saji Cherian lashes out at Union government for adopting an anti-democratic approach towards Kerala's progressive art and cultural tradition

Pakistan, Russia discussing oil agreement: Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 : The Russian and Pakistani energy ministries are discussing an oil agreement, and Pakistan would like to see it signed, Pakist

Milk vs Black vs Green: Experts explain which tea is best for everyday health; Check the benefits for each

India's daily tea culture encompasses milk chai, black tea, and green tea, each offering distinct benefits. While milk chai provides comfort and

India gears up for Davos: Top ministers, CMs and 100+ CEOs to attend WEF annual meeting

India will have a significant presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with three senior ministers, five chief ministers, and over 100 CEOs

Visa Unveils New GlobalStablecoins Advisory Practice

Visa Consulting & Analytics combines advanced payments strategy and expert crypto knowledge to help clients innovate and grow withstablecoins tec

Cameron Green scripts history, becomes costliest overseas buy as KKR outbid CSK at IPL 2026 auction

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green created history at the IPL auction as he became the costliest overseas player. Kolkata Knight Riders won a f

ISRO releases RESPOND Basket 2025, invites submission of research proposals

The RESPOND BASKET comprises the most urgent and important research problems identified by ISRO and Department of Space Centre/Units on the basis

IPL Auction 2026: These are the 10 costliest players in IPL history

Cameron Green has become the third most expensive player in IPL history, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for 25.20 crore at the 2026 auction. T

UNESCO adds this national cuisine to its list and it is not French

Welcome to Derry Finale Delivers Chilling Revelations, Fans Left Haunted

With Welcome to Derry being a prequel series for the Stephen King IT realm, this series' final installment centered on unmasking how this curse w

US stock futures crash today: Why Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq are falling big here are the top hot stocks to watch

US stock futures slid early Tuesday as investors braced for the November jobs report. Dow futures fell about 0.2%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dro

Man arrested for selling ganja chocolates in Chennai

Alia Bhatt Ponders Over The Evolutionary Era of Gangubai Kathiawadi

This film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and signifying a major milestone in the life of the young actress and taking her far beyond her comf

Goa Fire: Luthra Brothers Arrested After Being Deported from Thailand

The accused will be produced before the Patiala House Court in New Delhi, after which the Goa Police will take them to Goa for further legal proc

Kerala film festival: Clearance for 19 including Palestinian films denied

The Union government on Monday, December 15, banned 19 films including some on Palestine from screening at the 30th International Film Festival o

Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas Resigns Over Chaos At Lionel Messi Kolkata Event

Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas Resigns Over Chaos At Lionel Messi Kolkata Event

Viral video: Mexico City lawmakers shove, pull hair and slap each other in intense clash during debate. Here's what happened

Mexico City women lawmakers were engaged in an intense and heated clash during a debate in the Senate. The viral video shows legislators slapping

IPL Auction 2026: Cameron Green creates record, KKR buy all-rounder for Rs 25.20 crore after intense bidding war

IPL Auction Record Buy: Cameron Green fetched a massive bid at the IPL Auction, becoming the most expensive player in IPL Auction. Multiple teams

The Jordan Royal Family's India Connection: A 'Princess' From Kolkata

Sarvath Ikramullah was born in British-ruled India weeks before Partition.

Aurobay Technologies Expands Digital Partnership with HCLTech

This will unlock cost efficiency, operational resilience and digital innovation across Aurobays manufacturing and engineering functions by levera

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma find peace in Vrindavan

Hyderabad: Cricket superstar Virat Kohli and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma recently chose a peaceful spiritual path instead of the spotlight. Th

IPL Auction 2026: Devon Conway remains unsold as franchisees save purse for upcoming bids

New Zealand's Devon Conway surprisingly went unsold in the IPL Auction despite his consistent top-order batting prowess. Having previously been a

Fungal Infections Arent Just a Monsoon Problem Why Winter Skin Care Matters More Than You Think

Dermatology observations indicate that this weakened barrier is one of the primary reasons fungal infections can develop even in colder months.

Why Nitin Nabin Is A Unique Choice For BJP And The Challenges Ahead Of Him

The decision to choose Nitin Nabin over more established figures reveals a keen foresight by the BJP parliamentary board.

Bihar Cabinet approves 'Saat Nischay'-3 programme for 2025-30

To bring Bihar into league of developed States, we have decided to implement the Saat Nishchay-3 programme for the coming five years, 2025-2030,

IPL Auction 2026: Prithvi Shaw goes unsold for second straight year

IPL Auction 2026: Prithvi Shaw, once a franchise mainstay, went unsold at the IPL Auction 2026 with a base price of 75 lakh. Despite a promising

Anti-India Remarks From Bangladesh Ahead Of 1971 Pakistan War Victory Anniversary

Marking Bangladesh's 55th Victory Day, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing

Odisha: Minor Allegedly Gang-Raped; Two Arrested

Following the complaint, police acted promptly and apprehended two of the three accused on Monday

Four die in collision involving multiple vehicles at Thoppurin Dharmapuri

EC releases West Bengal SIR draft list, 58 lakh names deleted; know how to check name, voter status and more

The first stage of the three-level Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal will end on Tuesday, with over 58.08 lakh names already being identi

Telangana CM meets Nirmala and Dharmendra Pradhan, seeks support for Young India schools and IIM

Revanth Reddy said an estimated 30,000 crore would be required for the construction of these residential schools and other educational institutio

Defence, Tech, United Nations: Meet Jordan Crown Prince Who Drove PM Modi

Jordan Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum.

Protest, uproar and disruption: Showdown in Lok Sabha as govt tables VB G Ram G bill; oppn cries foul

Opposition MPs protested in Lok Sabha as the government tabled the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, a

IPL auction 2026: David Miller goes to Delhi Capitals for 2 cr

South African veteran David Miller was bought by Delhi Capitals for 2 crore at the IPL Auction, highlighting his continued value in T20 cricket.

Government introduces Viksit Bharat Bill to replace MGNREGA amid Lok Sabha ruckus

As Opposition members raised slogans and walked into the well of the House, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the Bill, asserti

Three robbery suspects arrested, stolen articles worth 4.43 lakh recovered by Surathkal police

The robbers had targeted the home of a 85-year-old woman

Crown Prince Drives PM Modi to Jordan Museum in Special Gesture

Modi arrived in Jordan's capital Amman on Monday on a two-day visit at the invitation of King Abdullah II

First Telugu inscription at Kalamalla gets a replica

Swarna Bharat Trust made the replica for the stone dating back to 575 CE

Revanth Urges Centre to Sanction IIM for Hyderabad

CM tells Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan that land and infrastructure are ready; seeks more central schools for Telangana

IPL 2026 set to be held from March 26 to May 31

The ICC T20 World Cup final is scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on March 8, allowing a preparatory gap of more than a fortnight for leading in

Greater Hyderabad to become largest, most populated municipal body in India

Hyderabad: The merger of the surrounding 27 urban local bodies with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will make it the biggest m

Will Remain CM Until High Command Decides: Siddaramaiah

Dismissing Opposition attempts to provoke the ruling party, he said the Congress enjoys the support of 140 MLAs and has the peoples mandate to go

Trinamool says Bengal draft rolls 'puncture' BJP's 'one crore Rohingyas' claim as 'ghost voters' at 1.83L

BJPs Suvendu Adhikari had earlier alleged that illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants were present in large numbers in West Bengal and had i

UEF, UNSDC Sign Historic MoU at UEF Trade Summit 2025

A100 crore fund is being set up for entrepreneurs, startups and to scale up businesses.

Bengaluru: Two held for peddling ganja at Hebbal; Kengeri police arrest one in separate case

In one case, a man was caught allegedly selling ganja near the helipad close to Kengeri Satellite Club

National Herald money laundering case: Gandhis under spotlight

New Delhi: A court here on Tuesday, December 16, refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates money laundering charge against Congr

India Private Sector Growth Hits 10-Month Low in December, PMIs Show

The data suggest growth in India's third-largest economy remains strong but is slowing from the 8.2% growth reported in the latest quarter

Supreme Court issues notice to Parliament secretariats on Justice Varmas impeachment plea

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariats and sought detailed replies after hearing a p

SOCIAL Launches The Szn Menu

The Szn Menu: Built for Sardi, Served Garma Garam

Russia rules out territorial concessions in talks on Ukraine: report

Russias Deputy Foreign Minister was talking about the Donbas, Crimea and the swathe of land that Moscow calls Novorossiya

A Traditional North Indian Winter Feast

Each dish pays homage to our culinary heritage, bringing warmth, nostalgia, and authenticity to your winter table.

Madhya Pradesh Hospital Under Probe As 4 Children With Thalassemia Test HIV Positive

Four children, suffering from thalassemia, have tested HIV positive after receiving blood transfusions at the District Hospital blood bank in Mad

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers brought back to India from Thailand

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Apora, where a devestating fire claimed the lives of 25 people

Inside The House Of Al Busaidi: Family That Has Ruled Oman For Centuries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a three-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman on December 15. He reached Jordan on December 15. From there

Border 2 teaser: Sunny Deol wreaks havoc, causes mayhem in 1971 Indo-Pak war, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty look promising, but...

Border 2 is a spiritual sequel to the 1997 iconic blockbuster Border, another chapter in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, where Army, Navy, and Air Force b

UT-Level Committee Constituted To Integrate VPRP With GPDP For 202526

JAMMU, Dec 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Union Territory-level Coordination Committee to ensure effective integration of

PayU India has achieved a financial turnaround and is on track for full profitability by FY27, says group CFO

PayU Group CFO Arvind Agarwal discusses the companys turnaround in H1 FY26, citing a 20% revenue jump and EBITDA breakeven. He outlines the strat

J&K Govt Declares Services Of 58 Secretariat Employees As Quasi-Permanent

JAMMU, Dec 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared the services of 58 members of the J&K Secretariat (Subordinate) Service as quasi-per

After Australias social media ban, UK wants Big Tech to block nudity on devices: Report

The UK government may ask Apple and Google to implement controls to prevent device users from taking or viewing nude images without first verifyi

Insult to Bapu: Opposition MPs Protest Against VB- G RAM G Bill

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav, DMK's TR Baalu, RSP's N K Premchandran, among others, held the protest at the

Luthra Brothers Brought Back To India After Deportation From Thailand

Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra fled to Thailand hours after a massive fire at their nightclub, the 'Birch by Romeo Lane', in Goa left 25 people

Badshah teaches all what is the correct way to eat a samosa

Mumbai: Badshah has proved time and again that he is a true foodie at heart. In his latest social media post, the rapper and singer was seen show

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers land in Delhi after being deported from Thailand

Brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of a Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a fire, have been deported from Thailand. They arrived i

How UPSC Frames And Amends Recruitment Rules, Check Important FAQs

UPSC manages recruitment for central government posts, advises on recruitment rules, and processes amendments via a structured approval and vetti

Watch: Massacre in Sydney: On the Bondi Beach shootings, hate crimes

Australia should enhance monitoring of religious extremism

Mehbooba Mufti Questions Nitish Kumars Continuation As Bihar CM Over Hijab Incident

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said she was shocked to see Bihar Chief Minister pulling down the veil off a Muslim wom

Christmas Specials at ITC Kakatiya

Hyderabad presents thoughtfully curated festive dining experiences this Christmas, bringing together seasonal flavours, warm celebrations, and si

CM Revanth meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi, presents Telangana Rising 2047 Vision Document

During the meeting, the Chief Minister briefed Ms. Gandhi on the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, which was held in the State on December 8 a

Floral Tributes Pour In For Australian Hero Who Disarmed Bondi Shooter

Flowers were laid on Tuesday in front of the shuttered shop of Ahmed al Ahmed, the 43-year-old tobacco shop owner who locals hailed as the Bondi

India Welcomes Gaza Peace Plan, Hopes First Phase Leads to Lasting Peace: MEA

Both countries have discussed the possibility of cooperation in civil nuclear energy, with both sides viewing nuclear power as a clean and viable

Israeli tourists among nine passengers injured in bus accident near Dindigul

PM Modi Invites Jordanian Companies To Invest In India, Earn Good Returns

AMMAN, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited Jordanian companies to invest in India, saying they can look forward to good retur

TMC says Bengal draft rolls 'puncture' BJP's '1 crore Rohingyas' claim as 'ghost voters' at 1.83L

West Bengal's draft electoral rolls have been released ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. The Trinamool Congress claims the rolls refute BJP l

Elon Musk Slams Nuclear Energy As 'Super Dumb', Declares Solar Power The Real Future

Elon Musk's solar business, anchored by the 2016 Tesla-SolarCity merger, now operates under Tesla Energy, offering solar panels, Solar Roof syste