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Arvind Fashions to acquire 31.25 pc stake of Flipkart in Arvind Youth Brands for Rs 135 cr

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Arvind Fashions Ltd on Monday said it will acquire Flipkart groups 31.25 per cent stake in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd for Rs

Ceigall India bags over Rs 1,000 cr infra project in Madhya Pradesh

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Ceigall India on Monday said it has secured an infrastructure order worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh. Its arm Ceig

If Surya Would Have Dropped That Catch, World Cup Would Also Have Been Dropped: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan's insights on Suryakumar Yadav's stunning catch in the T20 final were featured in the third episode of 'Rise of Champions'. Pathan r

Gold market: A record-breaking year of price surge and investor rush

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Gold emerged as one of the biggest winners of 2025, posting record demand and historic price levels as investors across the wo

Myanmar Pro-Military Party Claims Huge Win in First Phase of Junta-Run Poll

The armed forces snatched power in a 2021 coup, but on Sunday opened voting in a phased month-long election they pledge will return power to the

How a raita served at a funeral sparked a rabies scare among 200 villagers in UP

Panic gripped Piprauli village after raita served at a funeral was made from milk of a buffalo that later died from rabies-like symptoms. Nearly

Another Congress office vandalised in Keralas Kannur

Unidentified persons break into office and set fire to poll campaign materials

Month-long Sanitation Drive in 300 Wards of GHMC Begins Today

In a statement released by Karnan, it is stated that from December 29 to January 31, 2026, the sanitation staff of the Corporation will clean fly

Zhang Damo, Honored with MACA Award, Gains International Authority Recognition for Artistic Achievements

Aamir Khans daughter Ira Khan reveals she is struggling with body image issues

Mumbai: Ira Khan, daughter of actor Aamir Khan, has spoken candidly about her personal struggles with body image. Sharing her thoughts openly, sh

New Year's Eve: Bengaluru on high alert with 20,000 personnel deployed; check restrictions, metro closure and more

Bengaluru police have deployed nearly 20,000 personnel for New Year's Eve, focusing on crowd control and public safety, especially for women. Enh

Bolero driver crushed to death as truck overturns after hitting divider in Rampur

Rampur: An overloaded truck carrying wood shavings lost balance after mounting a road divider and overturned onto a Bolero SUV on the Delhi-Naini

Proposed IBC amendments positive but miss real estate sector reforms: ICRA

ICRA notes that protecting homebuyers and resolving stalled housing projects have been key government priorities over the years; therefore, struc

Right-wing mob storms students birthday party in Bareilly, thrashes guests for love jihad

Right-wing activists disrupted a private birthday party in Bareilly. They allegedly assaulted guests and raised 'love jihad' slogans. The inciden

'We are worried': What SC said on convict Kuldeep Sengar's bail; the 'public servant' question

The Supreme Court has intervened in the Unnao rape case. It has halted the Delhi high court's decision to suspend former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh

Who Is Ricky Gill, Trump's Indian-Origin Advisor, Awarded for Negotiating India-Pak Deal?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented the award to Gill, which is among the NSCs highest internal recognitions, acknowledging exceptional s

Congress's last-minute tie-up for Mumbai civic polls unsettles party's city cadre

The Congress party has reversed its decision to contest the Mumbai civic elections alone. Days before nominations, the party joined hands with Va

MHA Approves Forensic Institute In Jammu And Kashmir After AIIMS Proposal

Samba, Dec 29: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a proposal of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, for a st

Horrific Rampur accident caught on camera as truck topples onto Bolero, crushing driver to death. Watch

A power department driver was tragically crushed to death when a truck carrying wooden scrap overturned onto his government vehicle on the Nainit

Parliamentary Panel Discusses MGNREGA Shortcomings, Ways To Adopt VB-G RAM G Act Smoothly

New Delhi, Dec 29: A parliamentary panel on Monday examined various aspects of the UPA-era rural job guarantee law MGNREGA, which has now been re

Rahul Gandhi flags issues faced by ex-servicemen at Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence meet

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi flagged the multiple issues concerning ex-servicemen, such as the shortfall in the hiring,

Angel Chakma murder case: From 'Chinky' to 'Momo'- how stereotypes turn North East Indians into aliens in their own country?

MBA student Angel Chakma from Tripura died after a brutal racial attack in Dehradun, where he was abused as 'Chinese' for his North East features

2025 turns into a 'goldilocks year' for Indias economy: Govt

India experienced a goldilocks period in 2025, with real GDP growth accelerating to 8.2% in Q2 FY26, driven by robust domestic consumption. Infla

'BJP resolves to remove all infiltrators...': Shah backs anti-encroachment drive at Batadrava Project in Assam

Vice President Urges Focus On Basic Amenities For Poor

Puducherry, Dec 29: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday stressed the need for ensuring basic amenities for the poor, saying governments mu

AP Cabinet Clears Formation of Three New Districts; Total to Rise to 28

The final gazette notification is anticipated to be released within two days.

Ukraine should withdraw troops from Donbas, says Kremlin; expects Putin-Trump call soon

Russia's Kremlin has demanded Ukraine withdraw its forces from occupied Donbas territories. A phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin

SC keeps Aravalli definition ruling in abeyance, seeks expert review

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, December 29, kept in abeyance the directions in its November 20 verdict that had accepted a uniform defin

Exhausted, frightened: Kuldeep Sengars daughter Ishita pens open letter after SC verdict on Unnao rape sentence; speaks about 8 years of silence

Thailand army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to the immediate ceasefire on December 27, 2025, pledging to end renewed border clashes that killed dozens of people

The controversy of redefining the Aravalli Hills

Activists, scientists and opposition alleged that the redefinition could open vast stretches of the fragile mountain ecosystem to mining

The Hindu Editorial | The lost message: On shallow symbolism

Assurances of state protection for minorities must go beyond symbolism

A look at China's war games around Taiwan over the years

China has launched its largest war games around Taiwan, named 'Justice Mission 2025'. These drills aim to demonstrate Beijing's capability to iso

Bangladesh Unrest: Osman Hadi's Party's 24-Day Ultimatum To Yunus Regime

Sharif Osman Bin Hadi's party, Inqilab Moncho, has given a 24-day ultimatum to the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government to complete the trial in

Jet Lag Without Travel: How Holiday Routines Confuse Your Body Clock

Late nights, festive stress, and irregular sleep during holidays can trigger internal jet lag. Doctors warn that disrupted circadian rhythms may

Watch: Think were getting a lot closer on ending Ukraine- Russia war: Trump

DAC clears Rs 79,000 crore defence buys to boost Army, Navy and Air Force capabilities

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved significant procurement proposals totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore. These acquisitions will bo

Vijay Hazare: Kohli to Play Jan 6 Game for Delhi, Confirms DDCA Chief

The BCCI diktat for all centrally-contracted players was to take part in at least two Vijay Hazare games but Kohli wants to play a third match as

Zomato, Swiggy and other delivery workers on strike on Dec 31: All you need to know

The delivery workers across major e-commerce platforms, including Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto and Amazon, have announced a nationwide strike o

Welcome SC order on Aravallis, formation of new panel to study issue: Union Environment Minister

NEW DELHI: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to stay its order accepting a uniform defin

LG Manoj Sinha Interacts With IAS Officer Trainees Of 2025 Batch

Jammu, Dec 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday interacted with the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch, who are on their 5-day visit

EC bars hearing notices for 'unmapped' voters in Bengal; disallows party BLAs at SIR hearings

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Monday, directed district magistrates (DMs), who have been assigned for the ongoing Special I

Saravana Bhavan's 16-year-old bill shows three items cost only Rs 50, astounded netizens say, 'Good old days', watch

The post has garnered a significant response, with some users nostalgically reminiscing about the good old days when eating out was affordable.

Lalit Modi Apologises To Indian Govt For His 'Two Fugitives' Remark

Lalit Modi has issued an apology to the Indian government following his remarks; however, he did not specify for what he apologising.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Why Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are absent in round 3? When will Kohli return?

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will miss the third round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with both Delhi and Mumbai set to play without their biggest n

At Least 13 Dead as Interoceanic Train Derails in Mexico

The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz went off the rails Sunday as it passed a curve near the town of Nizanda

Parliamentary panel on defence discusses resettlement, healthcare facilities for ex-servicemen

A parliamentary panel on defence discussed ex-servicemen's rehabilitation, noting only 1.9% are absorbed in government jobs despite a higher quot

Watch: Frustrated Farmers Protest In 'Sholay'-Style Over Crop Damage Aid In Nashik

A group of frustrated farmers held a protest against the local officials over alleged irregularities and favouritism in crop damage compensation.

Quote of the day by Justin Bieber: I'm crazy, I'm nuts, just the way

Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber describes his mind as crazy and uts, explaining that his thought process is non-stop and differs from what

For Key Question On Unnao Rape Convict's Bail, CBI Cites LK Advani Case

The Supreme Court on Monday stepped in to halt the release of former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, staying a Delhi High Court order tha

Aravalli hills row: Environment minister welcomes SC's stay on 'new definition'; extends support

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to stay its order on the Aravalli range's ew definition. The co

SC's BIG order on Aravalli, puts revised hills definition in abeyance, mulls fresh expert committee

The Supreme Court stressed that it must be assessed whether the 100?metre elevation threshold is scientifically sound and if a detailed geologica

'BJP resolves to remove all infiltrators': Amit Shah backs anti-encroachment drive at Batadrava Project in Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated the BJP's commitment to removing infiltrators nationwide. He highlighted the redevelopment of Batadrava Than

Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Sees Dip

According to officials, a total of 68.85 lakh pilgrims had paid obeisance at the shrine till December 28 this year, with around 70,000 more expec

FIDE World Rapid Championship: PM Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy on clinching bronze

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian chess stars Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi. They both secured bronze medals at the FIDE Rapid

Lalit Modi issues apology after biggest fugitives of India remark in viral video with Vijay Mallya

The former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi expressed regret for any offence caused and clarified that his statement was misunders

The year that was: ASER charts post-COVID learning recovery

The report also highlights the need to focus on numeracy skills

Struggling This Winter? Kareena Kapoors Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Has The Answers

Shah inaugurates 227 crore redeveloped birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva

Project has been designed not only make the historic site a major tourist attraction but also to reflect the life, ideals, and artistic heritage

How a man ended up paying Rs 12 cr for a non-existent DLF Camellias property in Gurugram

Delhi Police arrested five individuals for a Rs 12 crore property scam involving a non-existent luxury property at DLF Camellias. The organized r

Chennais housing sales to register an 18% increase in 2025

CREDAI Chennai said that strong sales traction was recorded across South and West Chennai, particularly along OMR, GST Road, PorurPoonamallee Roa

Government urged to allocate 15 lakh acres available lands to SC families in Andhra Pradesh

A shot at glory: Sriram Raghavan on Ikkis and his love for Dharmendra

As Ikkis hits theatres this week, filmmaker Sriram Raghavan talks about the boy who dismantled Pakistans pride in the Battle of Basantar, the cha

'Kindly relieve me asap': Akums Drugs' Finance Head resigns as toxic air chokes Delhi

A senior finance executive at Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has resigned, citing Delhi's severe air pollution as the primary reason. Rajkumar B

Welcome SC order on Aravallis, formation of new panel to study issue: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav

The Supreme Court has put a hold on its earlier order defining the Aravalli hills. A new high-powered committee will now conduct a thorough study

Mata Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Sees Dip As Security Concerns, Natural Calamity Take Toll

Jammu, Dec 29: The pilgrim footfall at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir fell below the 70-l

Rewind 2025 : Playback singers of Malayalam industry who made it to the music charts

Veterans and new singers who enthralled music buffs with their voice in 2025

13 Dead, Scores Injured As Interoceanic Train Derails In Mexico

Oaxaca, Dec 29: At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured after an Interoceanic Train derailed near the town of Nizanda in Mexicos southe

Real estate companies battle worker shortage; mechanisation to the rescue

A recent Indian real estate workforce report by IREED India said there is a shortage of about 20 lakh skilled workers in real estate and infrastr

Congress welcomes SC decision to stay 100-metre definition of Aravallis

The Congress had strongly opposed the redefinition and raised concerns over it, claiming that this would lead to destroying the hills by opening

Salman Khans reported salary for Battle of Galwan; Full fee list

Hyderabad: Salman Khan marked his birthday on December 27, 2025, by releasing the teaser of his upcoming patriotic war drama, Battle of Galwan. T

Tripura student Anjel Chakma's murder case update: Police send team to Nepal to track down main suspect; Here's what we know so far

Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, was brutally assaulted in Dehradun on December 9, allegedly due to racial hatred. Despite h

'Still waiting for justice': Kuldeep Sengar's daughter pens open letter after SC stays Delhi HC order

The Supreme Court has halted the Delhi High Court's order to suspend the life sentence of Kuldeep Sengar. This decision means Sengar will remain

Musk is worried. Can new tech prick silver price bubble?

Elon Musk's concern over rising silver prices highlights a critical industrial supply-demand imbalance. Accelerating demand from solar, EVs, and

Year 2025 for J-K: Vaishno Devi pilgrimage sees dip as security concerns, natural calamity take toll

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine saw a significant drop in pilgrims in 2025. Security concerns and severe weather disruptions impacted the annual pilgrim

Telangana Winter Session: AIMIM urges govt to release student scholarships

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Ahmed Balala urged the Telangana government to release overseas and post-Class 10

Chanel handbags and other luxury gifts: South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribes

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee faces accusations of accepting over $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervening in state affairs. P

Nominate nodal officers for stray dog-related matters: Delhi govt tells educational institutes

Nodal officers will act as the point of contact for stray dog-related issues, and their details are to be displayed prominently outside school bu

Safe & Secure Cities theme takes centre stage at Municipalika 2026

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 227-cr redeveloped birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Rs 227-crore redeveloped Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva, in Assam's Nagaon d

Supreme Court stays bail for Unnao Rape convict Kuldeep Sengar

'Will ensure Kuldeep Sengar is given death sentence': Unnao rape survivor hails SC decision; what she said

The Unnao rape survivor expressed joy and vowed to pursue capital punishment after the Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court's order suspendi

Drishyam 3: After Akshaye Khanna gets replaced by Jaideep Ahlawat, makers takes THIS big step, Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran head to...

The show goes on. After Akshaye Khanna walked out of Drishyam 3, the makers are now heading for a new schedule with Jaideep Ahlawat.

With DPDP clock ticking, India Inc braces for 20,000-crore compliance spend

Following the notification of rules under the DPDP Act in November, the 18-month countdown for complying with the norms has begun for institution

AIMIM announces candidates for Thane, Vasai-Virar civic polls

As of now, the party has finalised the names of five candidates from Mumbra in Thane city and three candidates from the Vasai-Virar region, says

IAF institute, IIT-M sign MoU for indigenous airborne communications system

Three dead, two injured in accident in Telanganas Khammam

Hyderabad: At least three people died and two others were injured in an accident in Telanganas Khammam district early on Monday, December 29. The

LDF regains Pullur-Periya panchayat in Keralas Kasaragod after tie-break decided by lots

Draw of lots became necessary as both LDF and UDF secured nine votes each in the election. The tie occurred after an elected member abstained fro

Live-fire war games: China launches drills around Taiwan; Taipei mobilises forces

China launched large-scale live-fire military drills around Taiwan, deploying warships and aircraft in a stern warning to independence supporters

Suryakumar Yadav, Sunil Chhetri at Navi Mumbai Airports People-First Opening

How NMIAs opening rewrote Indias infrastructure playbook by putting people before spectacle