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Four held in pan-India online investment scam involving transactions worth Rs 7.16 crore

New Delhi, Dec 24: Delhi Police has arrested four alleged cyber fraudsters in connection with a pan-India online investment scam and found transa

BIG move by Sunil Mittal, set to invest in this Chinese firm with 49% stake, its business is...

The new capital infusion will also enhance the company's competitiveness across the entire value chain.

Old Video Viral as 'Last Moment' of Hindu Factory Worker Murdered in Bangladesh

We were able to trace this viral clip to 18 November 2025. It was published by some Bangladeshi media outlets.

China Probably Seeks To Capitalise On De-Escalated Tension Along Line Of Actual Control With India: US Report

New York/Washington, Dec 24: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations an

Drone-Based Heroin Smuggling Racket Busted In Kathua; Fifth Accused Arrested

Hiranagar, Dec 24: In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, Hiranagar Police have busted a Pakistan-based heroin smuggling

Christmas 2025: Why is Xmas celebrated on December 25? Know history, significance, and more

Christmas 2025 is celebrated on December 25 worldwide. Learn why this date was chosen, the history behind Christmas, its religious roots, cultura

Anil Kapoor turns 69: No alcohol, no smoking, and..., secrets behind his youthful energy LEAKED!

At 69, Anil Kapoor continues to inspire with his youthful energy, thanks to a disciplined lifestyle that includes no alcohol or smoking, regular

Lanka suffered widespread devastation to agriculture from Cyclone Ditwah: FAO

COLOMBO, Dec 24: Sri Lanka has suffered widespread devastation to agriculture, fisheries and rural livelihoods from Cyclone Ditwah, UNs Food and

Explosion in Russian capital kills 3

MOSCOW, Dec 24: Three people, including two police officers, were killed in a bomb blast in Russia on Wednesday near to the spot where a high-ran

South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting false information despite warnings on censorship

SEOUL, Dec 24: South Koreas liberal-led legislature on Wednesday passed a bill allowing heavy punitive damages against traditional news and inter

Search teams probe wreckage after Libyan army chief, 7 others are killed in Turkiye plane crash

ANKARA, Dec 24: Search and recovery teams on Wednesday intensified their operations at the site of a plane crash that killed Libyas military chie

J&K Govt Issues January Roster Of Admn Secys At Civil Secretariat Srinagar

JAMMU, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued the roster of Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil Secret

China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along LAC to stabilise bilateral ties: US report

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 24: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations an

Nearly Rs 5 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Projects Rolled Out In Modi Governments Third Term: Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Dec 24: The Modi government has rolled out infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 5 lakh crore during its third term, Union Minister

PUNO Unveils Pune's First Social Zone at PUNO Advance

PUNO , a fast-growing experiential entertainment brand, today announced the launch of its Social Zone at PUNO Advance, Pune —the city&rsquo

Suryavanshi, Gani's Carnage Powers Bihar To World Record 574/6

Besides his 15 maximums, Suryavanshi also smashed 16 fours

MATTER MOTOR WORKS Wins Best Patent Portfolio at CII Industrial Intellectual Property Awards 2025

MATTER MOTOR WORKS, the company behind India’s first geared electric motorcycle, AERA 5000+, has been honoured with the Best Patent Portfol

'Brutally Tortured in Custody': Man Acquitted in 7/11 Mumbai Blasts Recounts

After spending 19 years in prison, Ehtesham Siddique was acquitted by the Bombay High Court in July 2025.

Quote of the Day by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg: 'People don't care about what you say, they care about what you build'

Meta CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, American entrepreneur and tech billionaire, is known to speak his mind on success, politics, economics,

Dhurandhar: Bollywood Blockbuster Rewrites Indias Terror wars

By T N Ashok On a humid evening in Mumbai, the applause began before the final scene had ended. The screen was still soaked in gunfire, bodies s

Dhurandhar nears Rs 1,000 cr club; List of all 8 films in it

Hyderabad: The Rs. 1,000 crore club in Indian cinema is still waiting for its first 2025 entry. 2025 so far did not achieve this feat, not even a

Three people, including two police officers, killed by bomb in Moscow near site of Russian Generals killing

Blast happened after two police officers spotted a suspicious individual near a police car on city's Yeletskaya Street, and when they approached

Rural Development Ministry to organise job fair in Puttur

Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta said over 80 companies and more than 150 representatives from enterprises are expect

2025: A milestone in India-Singapore relations

India and Singapore marked 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2025. High-level visits by leaders from both nations strengthened their Comprehens

Beyond the clutter: Underrated Hindi films of 2025

Lost between an uneven fight for screens or just released rather nonchalantly on OTT, here are films that couldnt journey beyond a clout

BlueBird Block-2 mission: Isro releases rare onboard camera footage from liftoff to satellite separation Watch

ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile, offering a unique onboard camera perspective of t

Drunk and lost? Viral video of England star during Ashes sparks massive online storm, ECB breaks silence

A viral video showing an England cricketer appearing disoriented during the Ashes has triggered a massive social media storm, with fans speculati

Eminent writer Vinod Kumar Shuklas last rites performed with full state honours in Raipur

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the residence of the late litterateur at Shailendra Nagar in Raipur and expressed his condolences to the be

Three of family killed, two injured in road accident near Ballari

Three members of a family were killed and two others seriously injured when their car overturned on the Ballari-Siruguppa State Highway near Devi

Dhurandhar 2 goes pan India, Ranveer Singh's sequel takes BIGGER jump, film to release in multiple languages including...

As Dhurandhar crossed Rs 900 crore mark, the makers of Ranveer Singh-starrer have changed their plans for its sequel. Dhurandhar 2 will now not b

Samsonite makes India its biggest manufacturing base, domestic travel & weddings to fuel demand

NASHIK, Dec 24:American luggage manufacturer Samsonite has made India its largest manufacturing base by tripling the capacity of its plant here t

Charlie Chaplins Granddaughter in Avatar: Fire & Ash?

Visually, Violet is unsettling yet captivating

Skipper Pant Showed Lack Of Trust In Ravi Bishnoi : Irfan Pathan

Theres still a need for at least five more high-quality batsmen in the LSG squad : Irfan Pathan

Castrol India shares jump 9 pc on stake sale deal

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: Shares of Castrol India jumped 9 per cent on the bourses on Wednesday after BP plc announced that it will sell a 65 per cent s

Step up deposit awareness campaign to disburse unclaimed financial assets to rightful claimants, Dakshina Kannada MP tells banks

Of the about 140 crore unclaimed financial assets in Dakshina Kannada district, about 20 crore are returned to rightful claimants

Christmas 2025: How to make plum cake and cookies. Here is step-by-step recipe guide for baking at home

Christmas Cake Recipe: Learn to bake delicious Christmas plum cake and cookies at home with this simple guide. From rich Kerala-style plum cake t

Five arrested for possession of methamphetaminein K.K. Nagar

The police are on the lookout for an absconding accused in connection with the case

'Survivor treated like criminal': Rahul Gandhi on 'manhandling' of Unnao rape victim; slams bail to ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar

High Court Refuses to Cancel DGP Shivadhar Reddys Appointment; Orders Panel to UPSC

The court issued a directive to the state government: it must submit a panel list of eligible DGPs to the UPSC within two weeks

Alliance of Thackerays won't have much impact; tie-up for their own political survival: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray. He stated the coming together of

Telangana: 7 IPS Officers Transferred

Several ASPs shifted and assigned new roles.

Arunachal woman posing as UK pharma exec dupes Kashmiri businessman of Rs 26 lakh

Crime Branch Kashmir's Economic Offences Wing has filed a chargesheet in a Rs 26 lakh international online fraud case in which a woman from Aruna

LIAF 2025 Returns with Hybrid London-Bangalore Edition

The streamed concerts will be available on the London International Arts Festival YouTube channel from 2831 December 2025.

After Thackeray Reunion, Ajit Pawar May Provide Maha Twist For BMC Poll

Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party faction - part of Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti, which includes the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena - i

Red Fort Blast: Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody Of 7 Accused Till January 8

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of seven accused in the Red Fort blast case by 15 days. The court rem

Kerala mental health startup Oppam raises 1.5 crore in seed funding

The fresh capital will be used to expand into new languages, strengthen technology infrastructure, and scale access to inclusive mental health se

Delhi court discharges 2 accused in SIMI-IM revival conspiracy case

NEW DELH, Dec 24: A special UAPA court in Delhi on Wednesday discharged two people, including an accused involved in Batla House encounter, of co

US Embassy, Consulates in India Closed Dec 2426 Following Presidential Order

U.S. citizens needing urgent help should use emergency contact lines on embassy websites

U.S., Ukraine reach consensus on key issues, but territorial disputes unresolved

The draft proposal, which reflects Ukraines wishes, intertwines political and commercial interests to safeguard security while boosting economic

Urgent need to support Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan by encouraging indigenous production: Prez

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said there is an urgent need to actively support the Centres ambitious Atmanirbhar Bhara

The U.S. to use its full power to take on and eradicate drug cartels: top official on Venezuela

Bharti, Warburg Pincus pick up 49% stake in Haier India

The move comes at a time when consumer appliance market in India is booming, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, and incre

Christmas WhatsApp Scam: One tap on 'gift link' can empty your bank account, here's how to avoid it

The scam typically starts with a holiday message like Merry Christmas! You've got a gift or Christmas bonus awaiting you.

What made Sangita Kalanidhi-designate R.K. Shriramkumars concert special?

The concert, where Shriramkumar accompanied vocalist and disciple Amritha Murali, featured three Dikshitar kritis, a rare Tyagaraja composition i

Virat Kohli creates history in List A cricket on domestic return, joins Sachin Tendulkar in exclusive club

Virat Kohli marked his return to domestic cricket in style, creating history in List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The star batter ac

Delhi Pollution Crisis: High Court slams Rekha Gupta's government over 18% GST on 'air purifiers', says, 'that's minimum you...'

Amid the Delhi pollution crisis, High court on Wednesday called out the Rekha Gupta's government on their 'inactive' response to the immediate 'e

339 one BHK flats in Gachibowli, Warangal and Khammam to be allotted through lucky draw

Study links low alcohol intake with 50 pc higher chance of mouth cancer

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: A study conducted in India has found that consuming as little as nine grams of alcohol daily can be linked with a 50 per cent

Fresh demonstrations in Kolkata and other districts in WB in protest against Mymensingh incident

KOLKATA: Fresh incidents of demonstrations in Kolkata and several districts across West Bengal were reported on Wednesday in protest against the

The CFTC Just Rewrote What Counts as Good Collateral on Wall Street

The CFTC's December pilot allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as derivatives collateral marks a quiet but historic shift, integrating crypto dir

Reduce GST on air purifiers or provide clean air, Delhi HC tells govt

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the authorities doing nothing to grant exemption from taxes on air purifi

Army JCO killed: Firing inside J&K's Samba camp; terror angle ruled out

UN at 80: Ellora caves host global cultural celebration with artists from 7 nations

As the United Nations marks 80 years, a rare cultural celebration unfolded at the Ellora Caves in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. From classical and f

Six Ways To Celebrate The Festive Season The Reserve Way At Phulay Bay

Experience wonderful holidays in Andamanese way !

60 Cops Raid Rowdy Sheeter Zafar Pehalwans Yakutpura Home; Weapons Seized

Zafar Pahalwan, a rowdy sheeter involved in 40 criminal cases

Uttar Pradesh Govt recruitments: Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of denying OBC reservation

BJP is denying one-third of the Constitutionally mandated 27% reservation for OBCs and showing its real anti-Constitution, anti-reservation face,

After Dhurandhar Rehman Dakait's success, Akshaye Khanna reportedly exits Drishyam 3: What went wrong?

Akshaye Khanna has reportedly exited Drishyam 3. Differences over pay and creative vision are cited as reasons. Khanna sought changes to his look

Women-focused cash transfer quickly goes from being a vote catcher to being a welfare pillar

By FY26, these schemes are projected to benefit approximately 13 crore women, representing about a fifth of India's female population, making cas

Andhra allows Ayurvedic doctors to undertake select operations independently

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has approved properly trained post graduate Ayurvedic doctors to independently undert

Ali Hussain Youngest Shooter from Telangana Becomes a Nationally Renowned Shooting Athlete

Ali Hussain, who has just turned 14, achieved this milestone in his very first attempt in the 50-metre Rifle Prone event, becoming the youngest n

Watch: Shehnaaz Gill grooves to Hania Aamirs viral Pakistani Song

Mumbai: The popularity of Pakistani dramas and their OSTs continues to rise globally, and 2025 has been no exception. This year has delivered sev

I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Union Cabinet Briefing | LIVE

Canadian Police identify suspect who murdered Punjab-origin woman, countrywide warrant issued

CHANDIGARH: The Canadian Police have identified the suspect who murdered a 30-year-old Punjabi woman in Toronto. A countrywide warrant for the ar

Software Engineer and Partner Busted for Selling Drugs in Hyderabad

The four arrested individuals comprise three alleged peddlers and one user

Bombay High Court stays fraud notices to Anil Ambani; questions banks compliance

The High Court questions auditors qualification, independence and banks delay under RBI norms

Is India's economy on a high-growth trajectory? RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta weighs in

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta highlights a bright future for India's economy, with growth anticipated to reach 7-7.5% thanks to ongoing reform

Lancet study flags early hope for Nipah vaccine; trial finds strong immune response

Watch: A good template: On Indias FTA with New Zealand

Indias FTA with New Zealand can be a precedent, not an exception

Net FDI negative for third straight month in October 2025, as inflows fell & outflows grew

RBI data shows direct investment into India fell in October 2025, while outward investment by Indian companies grew. Separately, net portfolio in

Strong Start for Mana Shankara Varaprasad US Premieres; Advance Bookings Open

Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the movie is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on January 12, 2026.

Italy watchdog orders Meta to halt WhatsApp terms barring rival AI chatbots

A spokesperson for Meta called the decision fundamentally flawed, and said the emergence of AI chatbots put a strain on our systems that they wer

The men and women India loved and lost in 2025

India lost several prominent personalities in 2025. Dharmendra, a legendary Bollywood actor, passed away. Advertising icon Piyush Pandey also lef

Stress-linked gene may raise opioid addiction risk in Indians: AIIMS study

Babylon 2.0 Is Not Just a Venue. Its a Mood

It is not built to host a night it is crafted to ignite an era.

Top hits and flops at Box Office 2025: Dhurandhar, Saiyaara among highest-grossing Indian movies this year; Sikandar, Emergency biggest failures

Top Box Office hits and flops of 2025: Bollywood's 2025 box office presented a mixed bag, with spy thrillers like 'Dhurandhar' and emotional dram

Unnao Rape Survivor's Mother Manhandled, Blocked From Protest In Delhi

Shocking scenes played out on the roads of the national capital as paramilitary personnel blocked the Unnao rape survivor and her mother from add

Bombay HC stays banks action against Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications; says RBI directions violated

The Bombay High Court has stayed actions by three banks to declare Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications' accounts as 'fraud'. The court ruled

Libyas Army Chief killed in Turkye jet crash

A private jet carrying General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, four officers, and three crew members crashed in Turkiye on December 23, 2025, short

Eviction demand: Additional forces deployed, no fresh violence in Assams West Karbi Anglong

GUWAHATI: An uneasy calm prevailed in the Kheroni area of Assams West Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday after two days of violence over the dem

Video: 5 UP Boys Ride On 1 Bike, Shoot Reel. They've Been Fined Rs 31,000

The video caught the attention of local authorities. The Police from Pilkhuwa Kotwali filed a traffic violation case and issued a fine of Rs 31,0