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Watch | Leopard enters Bhayander residential building, two injured

Confirming the incident to mid-day, Deputy Conservator of Forests Sachin Repal of the Thane Territorial Forest Department said the department had

Nick Jonas groves on this Dhurandhar track as his new pre-show ritual

Mumbai: It seems like Priyanka Chopras American husband, Nick Jonas, is having a phase with Bollywood songs. After the Aavan Jaavan track from Wa

West Bengal battling defamation for political reasons, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Trying to hard-sell the State as an investment destination, the Chief Minister said that about 2,800 companies and 2 lakh professionals are worki

Kishan Reddy blames BRS, Congress govts for Telanganas power sector crisis

Hyderabad: Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy has accused the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the present Congress government

The on-chain future: 5 trends that will shape blockchain in 2026

As blockchain integrates with enterprises, regulation, and Indias digital public infrastructure, these five shifts will define how trust and valu

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Transformation of the stupa

How the dome-shaped monument transformed over time, in both form as well as content

J&K High Court sets next hearing date of AAP MLA Malik for December 27

This is for the first time that a sitting MLA has been detained under the Public Safety Act, a law that allows detention without charge or trial

ED arrests Jayathri Infrastructures MD from Chennai in 60 crore real estate fraud case

Kakarla Srinivas had earlier been arrested by Hyderabad Police in related cases and was subsequently released on bail

Trump signs into law defence policy bill backing deeper engagement with India including via Quad

The legislation emphasizes the importance of strengthening defence ties with India, enhancing collaboration in military exercises and maritime se

Nita Ambani stuns in red saree, wins hearts with her humility as she checks on paps in VIRAL video; watch

Nita Ambani impressed everyone at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School annual day by wearing an elegant red saree paired with pearl and diam

WikiLeaks founder Assange files complaint against Nobel Foundation over Machado win

Julian Assange cited Maria Corina Machado's backing of U.S. President Donald Trump's months-long campaign against Venezuela's leftist President N

GHMC polls: Telangana BJP MPs vow collective efforts to strengthen party

Hyderabad: BJP MPs in Telangana have pledged to work collectively to bolster the partys presence in the state and adopt a special strategy aimed

Tamil Nadu issues SOP for jallikattu in 2026

Double barricading of the arena to a minimum height of eight feet to deter bulls from leaping over the barricades is a requirement.

Stock markets rebound in early trade after four days of decline; Sensex jumps 448 points

Fresh foreign fund inflows also drove the equity markets higher

Dense Fog Keeps Visibility Low In Delhi, Air Quality Very Poor

New Delhi, Dec 19 : Early morning visibility was low in parts of the national capital on Friday due to a thick layer of smog and haze, with mercu

Parliament Winter session Day 15 LIVE: G RAM G Bill gets nod; Opposition sits on 12-hour dharna

The three-week-long winter session of the Parliament is set to conclude today

A step towards awakening Hyderabad nightlife

The city is inching towards a 247 future as the government prepares to roll out proposals under Night Time Economy to make late-night business a

Kerala SHO Suspended After CCTV Shows Assault on Pregnant Woman

Kochi native Shymol N J was allegedly assaulted by the then Ernakulam North SHO Chandran after her husband, Benjo, was taken into custody in conn

Rupee strengthens past 90 per U.S. dollar-level in early trade

Forex traders said the gain in the USD/INR pair follows the rupees string of record lows in recent weeks on likely intervention from the Reserve

Bengalurus Comic Con 2025 offers wholesome family fun

Bengaluru plays host to Comic Con 2025 this weekend

U.S. Energy Department signs AI collaboration deals with Big Tech for Genesis Mission

The department said it expects the effort to significantly accelerate scientific discovery, as it plans to expand partnerships with academia and

Brazil lower house strips Eduardo Bolsonaro of seat due to absence in sessions

Brazilian law requires lawmakers who miss at least one-third of deliberative sessions in a year to lose their seat

EU agrees 90 billion loan for Ukraine, but without Russian assets

After scrambling around for a solution, EU leaders settled on coming up with a loan for the next two years backed by the bloc's common budget

The Devil: Director Prakash Veer on the challenges of making Darshans action-thriller

Filmmaker Prakash Veer just pulled off a major feat with the release of The Devil, his action-thriller featuring superstar Darshan, all while the

Zero visibility across north India as IMD sounds red alert for Delhi

A thick blanket of dense fog covered large parts of north India on Friday morning, severely impacting the visibility. The India Meteorological De

SC sets aside HC order on driver recruitment in Telangana police

Hyderabad: The Supreme Court has overturned a Telangana High Court ruling concerning the recruitment of 325 driver posts in the Telangana Police

AUS vs ENG third Test: Travis Head fires quickfire 68 as Englands Ashes hopes fade

England lost the first Test at Perth inside two days and the second in Brisbane inside four, both by eight wickets, and only victory in Adelaide

No Conclusive Data Linking Higher AQI To Lung Diseases: Govt

Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh, however, acknowledged that air pollution is one of the triggering factors for respir

Donald Trump loosens curbs on Marijuana, encourages research

Former US President Joe Biden had taken several steps to lessen federal penalties related to marijuana, including a mass pardon for those handed

What is 'Gun Buyback'? PM Albanese announces scheme as Australia counts more than 4 million firearms

Australia is launching a significant gun buyback program following the deadly Bondi Beach attack, aiming to remove hundreds of thousands of firea

US court orders bond hearing for Indian detainee

Washington: A US federal court has ordered immigration authorities to provide an Indian national held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE

Bangladesh Violence Live: Sharif Osman Hadi's assassination triggers nationawide protests; Dhaka on edge amidst arson

GRAP-4 impact: Delhi government reports fall in vehicular movement

In response to rising air pollution levels in the capital, the Delhi government on Thursday undertook a comprehensive monitoring exercise to asse

'Takes out the heart': Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on renaming MGNREGA

The recent approval of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill by Parliament has stirred controversy. Congress

MP Govt suspends blood bank in-charge, two lab technicians after six childern test positive for HIV in Satna

The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended three officials, including the in-charge of a government blood bank, after six children tested HIV po

Seven killed in small plane crash at US North Carolina airport

According to the police, among those killed in the crash were former NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) driver Greg Biffle,

Santa goes hi-tech

What if Santa were to use modern technology to help him? Which ones would he choose?

Bangladesh protests: Video shows mob attacking journalist after Sharif Hadi's death; offices of 'Prothom Alo, 'The Daily Star' set on fire

Following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a young student leader in Bangladesh, violent mob has burnt down several media offices in Dhaka. The me

ED Arrests Jayatri Infrastructures MD in 300-Crore Pre-Launch Housing Scam

Accused Kakarla Srinivas held in Chennai, brought to Hyderabad for court production

U.S. FDA nod for Alembic Pharmas generic of Sandozs ophthalmic solution

The product has an estimated market size of $61 million for twelve months ending September 2025, Alembic said citing IQVIA numbers.

Garbage Being Burnt Near Residences: Actor Flags Bengaluru Civic Apathy

Kannada actor Aindrita Ray has flagged the alleged negligence of civic authorities after discovering that household garbage was being openly burn

Opinion: Why violence during Telangana Panchayat elections is concerning

Hyderabad: The just concluded gram panchyayat elections in Telangana have witnessed all kinds of violations from distribution of gifts, allegatio

Ukraine`s resilience can weaken Putin`s ability to prolong war: Zelenskyy

Building on this, the Ukrainian President described resilience as a form of pressure intended to change Russia`s approach to the war; Zelenskyy a

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Finale Voting Trends: Thanuja Likely to Miss the Trophy

Fans are currently rallying across social media, urging viewers to vote for their favorites.

Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks Fake Railway Recruitment Racket, Chargesheet Filed Against Three

Srinagar, Dec 19: In a significant action against job frauds targeting unemployed youth, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir

Delhi air quality remains very poor at 387, thick smog persists in the city

Large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog

Fire breaks out at Thane banquet hall, over 1,000 wedding guests escape unhurt

THANE: More than 1,000 wedding guests escaped without any injury after a fire broke out at a banquet hall in Maharashtra's Thane city, officials

Tom Cruises next with Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu titled Digger; first look, release date out

The film has been described as a comedy of catastrophic proportions

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: An Unexpected Winner on the Horizon

Consequently, many netizens are predicting that Kalyan Paddala will emerge as the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu 9.

Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Fund Management Corporation makes first climate investment

Tamil Nadu Green Climate Fund concludes shareholder agreement with a PET recycling company

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

Kirill Dmitriev, who heads Russia`s sovereign wealth fund, is set to meet with US President Donald Trump`s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Trump`s son-

Delhi Weather Today: IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog, flights disrupted, AQI stays high. Check latest forecast

Delhi Weather Today: Delhi is battling severe air pollution. Smog has pushed the Air Quality Index to 'very poor' and 'severe' levels in many are

Bihar to buy wind power from Torrent at 4.04 per kWh

The winning tariff signals a hardening of wind power prices, reflecting changing dynamics in Indias renewable energy market and a growing focus o

If Aravalli Is Lost, Can North India Survive?

This isn't just a failure of administration, but a failure of a society that has forgotten how to understand nature.

'Brazil ready to mediate between US-Venezuela,' says President Lula amid Latin America conflict

Nike's China conundrum deepens as turnaround stagnates

Nike's China sales are falling for the sixth quarter. The company is struggling with competition and old stock. CEO Elliott Hill says Nike needs

Massive Unrest in Bangladesh: Violent protests break out after death of student leader Osman Hadi, Media houses set on fire, Journalists rescued

Massive protests and unrest erupted in Bangladesh's Dhaka and other cities following the death of Inqilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi.

Posting More Than Two Links on Facebook May Soon Cost Users

Users part of the test can post only two links, unless they subscribe to Meta Verified, the companys paid subscription service

Rabindranath Tagore's painting sets new auction record at Rs 10.7 crore

Rabindranath Tagore's painting From Across The Dark shattered records, fetching a remarkable Rs 10.7 crore at an Astaguru auction. This masterpie

How a snowflake finds its shape

From a speck of dust to a glorious vision ... the story of a snowflake

How To Consume Ashwagandha Powder To Manage Stress And Anxiety?

After the WHO's 2025 summit on traditional medicine, the spotlight on ashwagandha as a beneficial ingredient has expanded.

Nitish Kumar 'naqab' controversy: Pakistan-based gangster threatens Bihar Chief Minister, says 'don't say later warning was not given'

A Pakistan-based gangster has reportedly given threat to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He reportedly warned Nitish Kumar with dire consequen

UAE Weather Dubai Rain Alert: Check latest forecast for today and next few days

UAE Weather Dubai Rain Today: The UAE is experiencing unstable weather with heavy rain, strong winds, and cooler temperatures due to convective c

150 Years of Vande Mataram: Why India is still debating the freedom song

As Vande Mataram turns 150, the freedom anthem is once again at the centre of public debate. Drawing on a recent conversation with Union minister

Swear By My Mother, This Law Isn't Good For Poor: M Kharge On G RAM G Bill

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday warned the Centre that people won't let their leaders roam on roads if they end UPA-era Mah

Meta's Yann LeCun targets $3.5 billion valuation for new AI startup: Report

Metas outgoing chief artificial intelligence scientist Yann LeCun is holding early talks to raise 500 million euros ($586.00 million) for a new s

Telangana forms new SIT to investigate phone tapping case

Hyderabad: Telangana Police on Thursday constituted a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the overall supervision of Hyderabad Police Comm

Pari nagaswaram and musical tradition of Thyagarajaswamy Temple in Tiruvarur

The Pari nagaswaram is traditionally played only at the Tiruvarur temple, by a single family, which has held the right for generations. The instr

There are no potholes in Bengaluru; its just a social media creation, claims Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar has dismissed the widespread concern over Bengaluru's potholes, asserting that the problem is solely a social

Schools in Hyderabad gear up for Christmas 2025 holidays

Hyderabad: Schools in Hyderabad are gearing up for the holidays in view of Christmas 2025. As per the Telangana government calendar, the holidays

Patanjali Foods moves Bombay HC over defamatory YouTube video onNutrelaSoya Chunks

Patanjali Foods has approached the Bombay High Court alleging that a YouTube video falsely claims itsNutrelaSoya Chunks failed safety tests.

Austria rules against Meta in marathon online privacy case

Austrian activist and lawyer Max Schrems, a defender of online privacy rights, took Meta to court in 2014, three years after he began trying to o

International Onboarding Program aims to help Indian students study and build a STEM career in Germany

The International Onboarding Program by German organisation GWT, in collaboration with Dresden University of Technology, supports students lookin

Bangladesh protests: Why anti-India slogans are being raised in Dhaka, who is Osman Hadi, who killed him? Heres what we know so far

Bangladesh Protest Reason: Widespread unrest erupted in Bangladesh following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who was shot last week

Bangladesh protests intensify after activists death, media offices set ablaze

After the news of the death of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a group of people gathered in front of the offices of the news

Shouting, ranting, insulting: Trump's uninhibited second term

It was one thing when Trump called a reporter piggy. Or casually threatened to put a half-dozen members of Congress to death for accurately stati

Supreme Court will talk to patients parents before deciding on passive euthanasia

The Supreme Court will speak with the parents of Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for 13 years, before deciding on his passive eut

G RAM G bill: Opposition sits on overnight protest in parliament

New Delhi: Opposition leaders staged a 12-hour overnight protest dharna in Parliament complex on Thursday night, while protesting against the pas

Trump Tells Ukraine To Move 'Quickly' On Deal To End War

Trump has been pushing for a quick deal to end the fighting, and negotiating teams have proposed draft plans to end the war sparked by Russia's 2

Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality

The Trump administration says its blockade is narrowly tailored and not targeting civilians, which would be an illegal act of war. But some exper

Hyderabad: Traffic Advisory Issued in View of Prez's Ramoji Film City Visit

Possible traffic restrictions and diversions in Rachakonda Police Commissionerate limits on December 19

Britain names new Ambassador to the U.S. to replace diplomat with Jeffrey Epstein links

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Christian Turner as the new Ambassador to the United States

Uorfi Javed: Concealed My Real Age Because of Industry Pressure

In a recent video, this young actress and social media sensation broke a five-year-long myth that troubled her enough to clear the air.

Gujarat Titans - Indian Premier League Squad for 2026

Headed by Shubman Gill, it seems that their team is all set and ready to take on the competition and claim the title.

Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead

Officials also believe the same man, a 48-year-old Portuguese national who was a student at Brown, was responsible for the fatal shooting of a ph

Maharashtra: Massive Fire Breaks Out in Thane, No Report of Casualties

The Disaster Management team and fire department responded quickly, dispatching brigades to the scene.

SpaceX loses contact with Starlink satellite after mishap

SpaceXs Starlink said one of its satellites experienced an anomaly in space on Wednesday that created a small number of debris and cut off commun

Delhi Weather: Air quality remains 'very poor' at 387 AQI, thick smog persists in the city

On Friday, Delhi was enveloped in a thick haze as air pollution reached alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index soaring into the 'very poor'

Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality remains 'very poor', hits 'severe' in THESE areas; over 61,000 PUCCs issued in 24 hrs

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index in Delhi is at 387 as of 6 am, falling into the 'very poor' category. Sev

Australia plans gun buyback after Bondi massacre, as surfers honour victims

The buyback would be similar to gun reforms introduced soon after the massacre in 1996 in Tasmanias Port Arthur after a lone gunman killed 35 peo