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Telangana HC grants divorce to couple after 17 yr dispute, orders Rs 50 L alimony

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has brought closure to a protracted marital dispute by upholding a divorce between Dronamraju Vijaya Lakshmi

Etching memory: An exhibition at Kochi Muziris Biennale set in the 1930s examines a colonial mistrial and its impact on a Syrian Christian woman

A mistrial, a matriarch, a memory. An exhibition at the Kochi Muziris Biennale, tells the story of Eliamma Matthen, whose inter-generational figh

Rift in INDI alliance? Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty says DMK-ruled Tamil Nadus debt is higher than UPs

A political storm brewed in Tamil Nadu as a Congress leader highlighted the state's alarming debt, sparking sharp retorts from the DMK and discom

China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan, asserts territorial claim

China launched Justice Mission 2025, a large-scale inter-service military exercise around Taiwan, involving coordinated ground, air, navy, and mi

Google, Verizon receive U.S. Justice Department demands about diversity practices: Report

Google and Verizon are among a list of companies that have received Justice Department demands for documents and information about their workplac

DCA seizes illegal drugs worth Rs 15000 from quacks clinic in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana Drug Control Administration (DCA) on Sunday, December 28 seized illegal drugs worth Rs 15,011 from a quacks clinic in Karimn

Iran launches three satellites with Russian Soyuz rockets

The satellites, intended for low-Earth orbit, will support monitoring of agriculture, natural resources and environmental conditions.

Myanmar holds phase 1 of three-phase polls; India sends observer

Myanmar commenced its first elections since the 2021 military takeover, with voting spread across three phases. Over 5,000 candidates are contest

'Parivar together': Ajit Pawar announces NCP-NCP (SP) alliance for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced an alliance between his NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls, stating

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Protests erupt in Tripura over murder of student Angel Chakma in Uttarakhand

Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was severely assaulted in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, and later died in the hospital

Amit Shahs Guwahati visit postponed due to dense fog

Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shahs scheduled arrival in Guwahati on Sunday for a two-day visit to Assam was postponed by a day as his fligh

From Ban to Passive Participation: Inside the Armys New Social Media Policy

The new policy now allows Army personnel to access social media platforms for viewing and monitoring only.

DGCA data shows IndiGo share slide to 63.6pc, Air India climbs

New Delhi: Low-cost airline IndiGo, which faced severe crisis earlier this month, witnessed its domestic market share drop to 63.6 per cent in th

Andhra Pradesh: One killed as fire breaks out in two AC coaches of Tatanagar-Ernakulam express

Andhra Pradesh: One killed as fire breaks out in two AC coaches of Tatanagar-Ernakulam express

Chinas LandSpace takes on SpaceX with reusable rocket ambitions

Though its Zhuque-3 reusable rocket test ended in failure, the company has become the first Chinese firm to attempt such a launch, signalling a s

1050 stalls for 85th Numaish in Hyderabad: Min Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad: Telangana IT minister and Exhibition Society president D Sridhar Babu announced that 1,050 stalls are being set up for the 85th All In

'This was meant for me': Krystle D'Souza on replacing Tamannaah Bhatia in Dhurandhar song Shararat, says Baahubali actress 'would have bring...'

Krystle D'Souza opened up about bagging the Dhurandhar song Shararat after Tamannaah Bhatia was suggested by choreographer Vijay Ganguly.

Eight caught during anti-drug drive at DJ concert in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Eight alleged drug consumers were caught during an anti-drug operation at a DJ concert here, Telanganas anti-narcotics wingEAGLE Force

World taking note of India due to yuva shakti: Modi

NEW DELHI: In this years last episode of Maan Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said 2025 was a year of achievements that made ever

Aravalli move to finish small hills, worsen NCR air: Jairam to minister

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the hearing on the definition of the Aravalli hills, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote to Environment Minister Bhupender Ya

Insider track | NIA boss wanted, CVs welcome

The race to find the next National Investigation Agency chief has picked up pace after DG Sadanand Vasant Date was sent back to his home cadre. T

Adult immunisation needed: Nadda releases IIT-K report

NEW DELHI: India needs to broaden the focus from infant and child immunisation to include adolescent, adult, and elderly populations for vaccines

Unnao case: SC to hear CBIs plea against Sengars sentence suspension on Monday

New Delhi: A 3-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will on Monday hear the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) plea against the Delhi High Court

Israeli tech workers seek overseas relocation as war impact lingers

Over half of multinational companies operating in Israel reported an increase in relocation requests, raising concerns about long-term effects on

Stebin Ben on Lending Voice to Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' Teaser

This marks an important milestone for Stebin Ben, as Battle of Galwan becomes his first song for a Salman Khan film.

Congress will lose 29 LS poll: Shah takes a dig at Rahul

AHMEDABAD: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said a party wont get votes if it opposes everything people like, quipping that it was beyond

New Jersey Midair Helicopter Crash Kills 1, Injures Another

The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter ove

Ahmedabad Diary | Deputy Speaker resigns, triggers political buzz

Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker Jetha Bharwad has resigned from his post. He submitted his resignation letter to Speaker Shankar Chaudhary in the

Make sure to enjoy New Years Eve on a safe note

Police patrols are a must. What we need is a change in mindset, where women are respected in all spaces

Quote of the Day by Immanuel Kant: 'It is not Gods will merely that we should be happy, but...'

Philosopher Immanuel Kant believed happiness is not a gift but a personal creation. He stressed individual responsibility for well-being. Kant's

KCR likely to attend Assembly session for 1st time since 2023 poll defeat

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and Leader of the Opposition K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) is likely to attend the first day of the

Donald Trump gives BIG update over Russia-Ukraine peace deal after meeting Zelenskyy, says, 'Closer than ever before'

Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks are closer than ever after meeting Zelenskyy, but major disputes over territory and security remain. A draf

Centre provides Y-plus security cover to Bengal CEO amid electoral roll revision row

NEW DELHI: THE Centre has provided Y-plus category security cover to West Bengals Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal in view of safety concern

Tackling one problem at a time

Now that India is the worlds fourth-largest economy, we can soon start hoping for running water in this city

Tourists rush to Kashmir after heavy snowfall

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall across higher reaches and key tourist destinations in Kashmir has revived the Valleys tourism sector, which had suffered

2 Train Coaches With 158 Passengers Catch Fire In Andhra, 1 Killed

A man was killed after two compartments of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire at Yalamanchili, about 66 km from here, a senior police of

Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight Ops Hit

The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling und

School Holiday: All schools in THIS state to remain closed till January 1 due to...; Here's all you need to know

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered to close of all schools up to Class 12 until January 1, affecting institutions affiliated with the UP

Russia-Ukraine War End Closer Than Ever: Donald Trump After Meeting Volodymyr Zelensky

US President Donald Trump has insisted that peace negotiations aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war were closer than ever before following what

Dhaka terms attacks on Hindus isolated crimes

NEW DELHI: Dhaka on Sunday strongly rejected Indias concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh and said recent incidents invo

Top talent at Indias GCC; Building unmanned aircraft

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India have been shining examples of what Indias technology industry has to offer, as the segment continues to

Who is Emma Johnston? Melbourne University vice chancellor dead at 52 after brief cancer battle

Melbourne University's vice chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston, has passed away at 52. She died after a short fight with cancer. Professor Johns

One Dead as Fire Guts Coaches of TatanagarErnakulam Express

The fire broke out around 1.30 am when the train was passing through the YelamanchiliDuvvada section in Visakhapatnam district

Passenger Killed as Fire Guts Coaches of TatanagarErnakulam Express

The fire broke out around 1.30 am when the train was passing through the YelamanchiliDuvvada section in Visakhapatnam district

President Droupadi Murmu undertakes submarine sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer

Murmu is the second President to undertake a submarine sortie. In February 2006, APJ Abdul Kalam, the former president of India, experienced a su

Protesters clash with police in Chhattisgarhs Raigarh, vehicles torched

The mob also stormed into the coal handling plant of Jindal Power Limited, and torched a conveyor belt, two tractors and other vehicles, besides

Dense fog disrupts flight operations at Delhi's IGI airport; IndiGo, Air India, others issue travel advisory

Dense fog has enveloped Delhi and surrounding areas, leading Delhi Airport to issue a passenger advisory. Flight operations are currently under C

Fire breaks out in Tata-Ernakulam Express in AP; 1 passenger dies

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out onboard the TataErnakulam (18189) Express in the wee hours of Monday, December 29, shortly after the train pass

Fire breaks out in Tata-Ernakulam Express in AP; 1 passenger dies

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out onboard the TataErnakulam (18189) Express in the wee hours of Monday, December 29, shortly after the train pass

Norway's Carlsen Claims Sixth World Rapid Chess Title in Qatar

He finished the tournament with 10.5 points out of a possible 13, securing his 19th world championship title overall, ahead of Russias Vladislav

Brigitte Bardot, French film icon and animal rights activist, passes away at 90

French actor-turned animal activist Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91 in southern France; no cause of death provided by her foundation

Plan Was Similar: Smriti Mandhana After Winning POTM Award in Fourth T20I

After winning the award, Mandhana said that her plan was similar and there were no significant changes.

Amid Congress pushback, Digvijaya backtracks on BJP-RSS praise

NEW DELHI: Even as the Congress grapples with internal unease triggered by Digvijaya Singhs remarks praising the organisational power of the RSS

Extinct flat-headed cat reappears in Thailand after 30 years

Notably, the sighting involved more than a single individual. The last recorded sighting of this pescatarian, house-cat-sized feline near the Tha

Bangladesh: Hadi murder suspects fled to India, claim police

Hadi, 32, was shot in the head on December 12 during an election campaign in Dhaka. He was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment but died

Sajid Khan gets injured in accidet, undergoes surgery, sister Farah Khan shares major update: 'Surgery is done, he is...'

Sajid Khan reportedly met with an accident on the sets of Ekta Kapoor's production, fractured his foot, and underwent surgery.

Trump, Netanyahu to Discuss Next Phase of Gaza Plan

Netanyahu said this month that Trump had invited him for talks, as Washington pushes to establish transitional governance and an international se

More than a dozen dead in Mexico train derailment

A train derailed in Oaxaca, Mexico, resulting in 13 fatalities. The train was carrying 250 individuals, including passengers and crew. Authoritie

Compensate for risk

With appropriate regulatory changes, derivative funds can give a chance to cut direct retail exposure to F&O while enabling NSE to keep price eff

Woman duped of Rs 3.8 crore in 'e-trial' by Justice Chandrachud imposter

A 68-year-old Mumbai woman was defrauded of Rs 3.75 crore by scammers who impersonated 'Justice Chandrachud' and staged a mock virtual court hear

Morning Digest: Indian officials deny Bangladeshs claim on Hadi killers fleeing to Meghalaya; Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthrough, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Trump Says Zelensky and Putin Serious in War Talks Sprint

Trump, who had promised to finish the war on day one of his presidency, said he had no deadline but is embarking on a year-end diplomatic sprint

Gill, Iyer set for ODI return as India weigh changes for NZ series

New Delhi, Dec 28: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to unveil Indias One-Day International squad for the upcoming thr

Harris equals fastest T20 fifty record

New Delhi, Dec 28: Australian batter Laura Harris etched her name into the record books on Sunday, equalling the fastest half-century in womens T

MCG curator in state of shock at two-day Test finish

Melbourne, Dec 28: Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page confessed he was in a state of shock after 20 wickets fell on the opening d

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, stating both nations are closer to a peace deal, though complex negotiations remain. Trump

Cooking up a storm: Sri Lankan refugee brings dodol and sambol to Chennai

Former England cricketer Hugh Morris, dies at 62

Cardiff, Dec 28: Hugh Morris, the former England cricketer who later spent time as chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has di

Trump Says Ukraine, Russia Deal Closer After Talks with Zelenskyy

Trump and Zelenskyy both acknowledged thorny issues remain, including whether Russia can keep Ukrainian territory it controls, as well as securit

Houthi leader says Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a target

The Houthi chief warned that recognition would have serious consequences, calling it a hostile stance against Somalia, its African neighbours, Ye

Genome-edited mustard may get nod soon

India is poised to approve genome-edited mustard, potentially boosting oil production and reducing pungency, following the release of similar ric

Joint home loans can help families save tax

Delhi Weather News Live Updates: IndiGo issues alert for flyers from Delhi, trains running late as dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR; AQI severe

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North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles

North Korea launched long-range cruise missiles into the sea. Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test, expressing satisfaction. This display aims to

Calvert-Lewin rescues Leeds as Villas winning run rolls on

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Dec 28: A dramatic day in the Premier League saw contrasting fortunes at opposite ends of the table, with Leeds United sal

Life insurance fraud: subverting a noble intent

Fraud pushes up premiums over time as insurers price in this risk. Compliance requirements increase as companies and regulators tighten requireme

AIFF seeks AFC clarity on ISL continental spots

New Delhi, Dec 28: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is waiting for a response from the continental body regarding whether Indian Super Le

Osimhen steers Nigeria into Africa Cup knockout stage

Rabat, Dec 28: Victor Osimhen scored a rare Africa Cup of Nations goal and Nigeria booked its place in the knockout stage with an ultimately nerv

Pulisic strikes as Milan go top

SERIE A Rome, Dec 28: Christian Pulisic is on pace for the best season of his career in a season that will conclude with a home World Cup for th

Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled for an expected meeting on Monday (December 29, 2025) with U.S. President Donald Trump in Flo

Late goals seal Juventus win at Pisa

Rome, Dec 28: Late goals from Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz earned Juventus a 2-0 win at promoted Pisa as the Bianconeri won their third straigh

From gunshots to Africa Cup, Sudanese players endure brutal war to bring hope

Casablanca, Dec 28: When Sudan player Ammar Taifour first heard gunfire outside his hotel room, he shrugged it off and went back to sleep. He had

China's military to conduct live fire exercises around Taiwan on December 30

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launching drill

The launch is the latest event attended by Kim Jong Un in a flurry of activity by the North Korean leader to underscore the countrys military and

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Seasons Greeting? Taxman turns New Year party pooper

Taxpayers are receiving unexpected emails from the Income Tax Department. These messages halt tax refunds due to discrepancies in claimed deducti

Union Budget 2026: India mulls barriers to cut import dependence, narrow trade gap

India is considering increasing customs duties and offering targeted incentives for goods with high imports despite local production. This move a

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