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Deeply saddened: PM Modi condoles death of Statue of Unity creator Ram Sutar at 100; tributes pour in

Hate speech now non-bailable offence: Karnataka assembly passes Bill; includes 7-year jail term

Karnataka Assembly passed a hate speech bill despite BJP protests. The legislation defines hate speech broadly, aiming to curb expressions causin

Kerala HC stays proceedings on ED show-cause notice to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, others in KIIFB masala bonds issue

Stay order comes on joint petition filed by Pinarayi, former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac and KIIFB CEO K.M. Abraham challenging the show-cause

Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid strong opposition

Belagavi: Amid strong opposition, the Karnataka Assembly, on Thursday, passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, the first such l

Karan Johar opens up about handling online trolls targeting him and his family

Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar has opened up about dealing with online trolls targeting him and his family. Speaking at Indias International Movem

Wanted to get attacker down: Indian-origin man who helped restrain Australia's Bondi Beach shooter

15 people were killed after a father-son duo launched a gun attack on the occasion of a Jewish festival being celebrated at the Bondi Beach on De

No matches in north during fog season please, don't cheat cricket lovers: Tharoor to BCCI

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor proposed shifting cricket matches from North India to South India between mid-December and mid-January. This move aims

Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid din

Karnataka Assembly has passed a new bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes. This pioneering law introduces penalties of up to seven years in

Indian Street Premier League: Sourav Ganguly joins Tiigers of Kolkata as co-owner and mentor

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is now co-owner and mentor for Tiigers of Kolkata. This is for the upcoming Indian Street Premier League seas

Long-distance bus travel offers cleaner air than polluted cities in winter: Study

NEW DELHI: A new study by Respirer Living Sciences in collaboration with IntrCity SmartBus has found that long-distance bus travel during winter

DREAMEUnveils Whole-Home Smart Living Strategy in Vietnam, Advancing Toward a Next-Generation Home Infrastructure Brand

PT SMI Strengthens Indonesias Sustainable Infrastructure Financing

Dry Spell Nears End as Snow, Rain Likely Across J&K from Dec 20

SRINAGAR, Dec 18: The prolonged dry spell in Kashmir is likely to end from December 20, with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasting snowf

CYFIRMA Announces DeCYFIR 4.0: Industry-Leading AI Platform Engineered for Preemptive Protection Against Future Threats

Revolutionary 9 Pillar AI Architecture Combines Threat Discovery, Intelligence, Prioritization, and Deception for Total Digital Security

Bangladesh, course-correcting its economy

Bangladesh anticipates a February 12 election, boosting investor sentiment. Despite strong headline growth, structural issues persist. Foreign di

PSA Case Against MLA Mehraj Malik Deferred, Next Hearing On Dec 27

Srinagar, Dec 18: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday heard the Public Safety Act (PSA) case of MLA Mehraj Malik from Doda, but the m

Punjab local body election results: AAP wins over 200 zones of Zila Parishad, leading in Panchayat samiti too; Congress second

Punjab rural election results: The ruling AAP in Punjab won the zila parishad polls and was also surging in majority of the zones of panchayat sa

High Court Of J&K And Ladakh Announces Winter Vacation Schedule For 2026

JAMMU, Dec 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has officially notified its Winter Vacation schedule for the year 2026, as per an ord

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite Final Haryana vs Jharkhand Live Streaming, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Weather Update

HAR vs JHK SMAT 2025 Final Prediction: Jharkhand and Haryana clash in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final on December 18 in Pune, both vying for th

Over 27 Flights Cancelled, Many More Delayed At Delhi Airport Due To Dense Fog

Mumbai, Dec 18: As many as 27 flights of various airlines were cancelled and many more delayed at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to dense fog and

India Streamlines Visa rules in Boost for Chinese Professionals

The visas have been eased for factory installation, commissioning, maintenance, and production, among other functions

SC adjourns till January Bhupesh Baghel's son plea against arrest in liquor scam case

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a plea by Bhupesh Baghel's son challenging his arrest in a Chhattisgarh liquor scam. The court sta

Extend date of submission of SIR enumeration forms, Supreme Court tells ECI

The court further listed the hearing on the constitutionality of the SIR on January 6, 2026, after the winter break

Chief Electoral Officer says SIR enumeration to end tonight in Kerala

Kerala's electoral roll enumeration concludes Thursday. The draft list will be released December 23. Over 24 lakh voters are categorized as untra

Wanted to stop attacker: Indian-origin man who helped restrain Bondi shooter

Melbourne: A 34-year-old Indian-origin man who helped restrain one of the alleged shooters of the Bondi Beach attack in Australia said he wanted

'MGNREGA will end in months, Bill is against poor':Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi vows protest

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra strongly opposes the VB-G-RAM-G Bill passed in the Lok Sabha. She believes this legislation will end MGNREGA in the coming

Bengaluru vs Wildlife: When a growing city meets the forest

Increasing urbanisation, metro construction, rising traffic, and pollution are pushing wildlife out of their natural spaces, and leading to more

Lok Sabha Passes G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Uproar

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Thursday shortly after the passage of the G RAM G Bill, following noisy protests by

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams opens up about his fitness, diet, skincare, and supplements secrets, heres how you can do it too

Hudson Williams, 24, star of Heated Rivalry, revealed his wellness regimen for clear skin and a fit physique. His diet emphasizes leafy greens an

'What is FCC doing?': Maria Cantwell torches FCC Chair Brendan Carr over price rise, cyber security

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 season 2026 contestants: 7 Names go viral

Mumbai: Khatron Ke Khiladi remains one of Indias most loved adventure-based reality shows. Since its popular run began on Colors TV in 2008, the

J&K Govt Makes GPS, RFID Mandatory for Mineral Transport, Jan 26 Set as Deadline

JAMMU, Dec 18: In a major step to curb illegal mining, the Jammu and Kashmir government has amended rules governing the concession, storage and t

Watch: The BJP is creating monopolies everywhere, this is dangerous for the country, says Rahul Gandhi

Mohun Bagan banned from AFC games, fined 91 lakh over Iran pullout

Mohun Bagan Super Giant faces a ban from AFC club competitions until 2027-28 and a hefty fine of over $100,000 for refusing to travel to Iran for

Unicommerce appoints Gaurav Juneja as chief revenue officer

Juneja will lead the companys revenue strategy, sales and business development functions, and customer engagement initiatives.

Prime Accused In Dhauli Gang-Rape Case Arrested After Days Of Chase In Odisha

Search operations have been intensified to trace and apprehend other two accused

Hitting Sixes Before Retirement: Chief Justice Surya Kant Flags Unfortunate Judicial Trend

In a rare acknowledgment of instances of judicial corruption, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday said that there is a growing trend of

Shashi Tharoor's 'Come To Kerala' Tip To Rajeev Shukla After Fog Hits Lucknow T20

A day after an India-South Africa T20 match in Lucknow had to be cancelled due to dense fog, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said the Board of Cri

One of Indias richest states says Trump tariffs causing 'irreparable damage'

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urgently negotiate a trade deal with the US, citing irreparabl

'Shanti Bill is a milestone, but for the wrong reasons': Tharoor slams govt's 'recipe for disaster'

NSW police detain multiple men in Sydneys Liverpool; here is what we know so far

Heavily armed police in Liverpool, NSW, detained several men after a vehicle collision during a major operation. Tactical officers used a police

No PUC, no fuel policy: Can it be implemented as 26 lakh vehicles lack it? Will it clean Delhi's air or punish commuters?

Around 75-80% of Delhi's vehicles have valid PUC certificates. Can the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy be enforced without disrupting daily commuters?

Consensus reached on appointment of VCs in Kerala varsities, Governor tells SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that the Kerala Governor and the state government have agreed on names for the appointment

CAG flags gaps in DBT system, says crores flow without proper checks

CAG Sanjay Murthy flagged serious gaps in Indias Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, warning that thousands of crores are being disbursed witho

Lok Sabha adjourned after G RAM G Bill passed amid uproar

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday after the passage of the G RAM G bill amid opposition uproar over its

Kidney for Loan: Chandrapur Farmer Has One kidney: Police

The farmer, Roshan Kude, underwent a health assessment at Chandrapur Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday, following which doctors concluded

Kidney-for-loan fraud: Farmer from Maharashtras Chandrapur has one kidney, say police

The case has been registered at the Brahmapuri police station

Parliament Winter session: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after passage of VB-G RAM G Bill amid opposition uproar

A discussion on air pollution in the Delhi-NCR was to be taken up later during the day

A Timeline Of US Military's Campaign Near Venezuela

Donald Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers into and out of Venezuela, US forces seized an oil tanker off the country's coast and t

SC Flags Last-Minute Orders Trend Among Judges Ahead of Retirement

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over a growing trend of judges passing a large number of orders just before r

Amid dense fog, truck runs over girl walking to school in UP's Kaushambi

KAUSHAMBI: A girl on the way to her school was killed on the spot after being hit by a speeding dumper truck amid dense fog here on Thursday, pol

Ashok Gehlot Backs 'Save Aravalli' Campaign, Warns Against Redefining Hills

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday urged the Centre to reconsider its definition of the Aravallis, warning that any damage to the mountain

Im Game: Kayadu Lohar on board Dulquer Salmaans next

The film also features Antony Varghese in a lead role and is directed by Nahas Hidhayath of RDX fame

Father, son killed after car crashes into hut at Mailardevpally

Hyderabad: A man and his son died in a road accident in Hyderabads Mailardevpally on Wednesday, December 17, after a car crashed into their hut w

G Ram G Clears Lok Sabha Amid Uproar, Opposition Tears Copy Of Bill

G Ram G Clears Lok Sabha Amid Uproar, Opposition Tears Copy Of Bill

Medical Colleges Row: Jagan Flags off Vehicles Carrying One Crore Signature Petitions

The opposition party had launched a statewide campaign collecting signatures from people against the alleged privatisation of medical colleges

Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar Apologises In Assembly After Opposition Flags Gruha Lakshmi Payment Issue

Hebbalkar asserted that there was no intention to mislead the House and clarified that funds had not been diverted

SIU Opens New Pathways for Global Cooperation as Distinguished U.S. Delegation Engages with Leadership in Zurich

Swiss International University (SIU) takes great pride in announcing the successful visit of a distinguished U.S. delegation to its Zurich campus

Telangana: Death toll in Medak steel factory accident rises to 2

Hyderabad: The death toll in Medak steel factory blast rose to two after another worked succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, December 18. The b

J&K Govt Mandates GPS, RFID For Mineral Transport Vehicles, Sets Jan 26 Deadline

Jammu, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government has amended the rules governing concession, storage and transportation of minor minerals, making

Bondi Beach Attack Suspects Were In Philippines Hotel, Left A Tip On Way Out

The father-and-son duo alleged to have gunned down 15 people on Australia's Bondi Beach holed themselves up in a Philippines hotel for weeks and

50,000 loan turns into 74 lakh debt and a missing kidney: A Maharashtra farmers harrowing story

A small loan that spiralled into crushing debt and ended in the loss of a kidney has placed a farmer in Maharashtras Chandrapur district at the c

UT-Level Security Conference Held In Jammu

Jammu, Dec 18: A security conference chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha began on Thursday to discuss and review various aspects of securi

Gold crown stolen from revered Thawe temple in Bihar's Gopalganj

GOPALGANJ: A gold crown was allegedly stolen from the revered Thawe temple in Bihar's Gopalganj district in the early hours of Thursday, police s

Urbanised Phobia Of Rich: Supreme Court Rejects Plea On Packaged Food Standards

The SC rejected a PIL seeking the adoption of WHO standards for permissible levels of certain cancer-causing chemicals in packaged food and drink

Fair Use Isn't Piracy: Raghav Chadha Demands Amendments In Copyright Act

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Thursday sought key amendments to the Copyright Act of 1957 to safeguard the interests of digital c

Dry Spell Likely To End As MeT Predicts Snowfall In Kashmir From Dec 20

SRINAGAR, Dec 18: The prolonged dry weather in Kashmir is likely to end from December 20, with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicting snow

SEBI Board members to disclose their interest under new Securities Markets Code Bill

Proposed law also mandates transfer of surplus funds to the government SEBI to transfer its surplus to Centre

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group commits Rs 15,800 crore capex in Bengal

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group Chairman Sanjiv Goenka announced a Rs 15,800 crore capital expenditure plan for West Bengal, focusing on energy, education

Social Security COLA increase in 2026 may hike SSA and SSI payments but still not benefit you. Here's why, amount of spike in SSA, SSI and Medicare payments

Social Security COLA increase in 2026 may hike SSA and SSI payments but still not benefit you because higher Medicare premiums, rounding rules, a

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Accuses BJP Of Targeting Congress Through False Cases To Hide Failures

Karnataka Congress MLAs and MLCs condemned the misuse of power by the BJP-led Union government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Uttarakhand youth on study visa forced to serve Russian Army, martyred; body repatriated

DEHRADUN: The body of 30-year-old Rakesh Kumar has been repatriated, his mortal remains arriving at his ancestral village in Uttarakhand on Wedne

Lok Sabha passes G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA, proposes 125 days of rural wage employment, amid opposition uproar

Centre on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or G RAM G Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, proposing t

VB-G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha: House adjourned after ruckus - key points

Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day wage employment guar

IMexI 2025 aligns shopfloor practices with Indias manufacturing push

The Integrated Manufacturing Excellence Initiative (IMexI) 2025 concluded in Mumbai, celebrating advancements in Indian manufacturing. The event

15,000 Crores Loss, Production Cut: MK Stalin Writes To PM Modi On US Tariffs

Highlighting Tamil Nadu's central role in India's manufacturing ecosystem, Chief Minister MK Stalin noted that the state accounts for 28 per cent

Google launches Gemini 3 Flash for frontier performance on PhD-level benchmarks

Google introduced its Gemini 3 Flash AI model with frontier intelligence that is designed to optimise for speed and cost savings

This MEA Letter to High Commission for Cooperation With Aussie Agencies Is Fake

The MEA clarified on X that the letter is fake.

2026 polls: Contest between 'pure force' TVK, 'evil force' DMK, says actor Vijay

Actor-politician Vijay has launched a strong attack on Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, calling it an 'evil force'. He stated his party, Tamilaga Vettri

2026 Contest Between Pure Force TVK, Evil Force DMK: Vijay

This was his first public outreach in Tamil Nadu post the September 27 Karur rally of TVK where a stampede left 41 persons dead

MTAR Technologies gets Rs 310 cr order for Kaiga nuclear reactors

MTAR Technologies secured a significant Rs 310 crore order from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures for Kaiga nuclear reactors in Karnataka. This

Saumya Tandon slapped Akshaye Khanna for real in Dhurandhar

Mumbai: Talking about one of the films most intense moments, actress Saumya Tandon said she ended up slapping Akshaye Khanna in the blockbuster D

Indian computer teacher in Dubai wins Dh100,000 after trying for more than a decade

An Indian expatriate in Dubai, Ritesh Dhanak, has won Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket weekly e-draw after nearly 15 years of participation. Dhanak, a

Watch: Amid Pakistan's Dhurandhar Ban, Bilawal Bhutto's Grand Entry On Fa9la Song

Despite a ban by Islamabad, the Indian espionage thriller Dhurandhar seems to be riding the wave of popularity in Pakistan.

India-Oman Free Trade Pact To Give New Energy To Bilateral Relations: PM Modi

Muscat, Dec 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman will

Good news for Delhi commuters: CM Rekha Gupta's government set to launch Bharat Taxi on THIS date; Here's everything you need to know

The Delhi government will launch the Bharat Taxi app on January 1, 2026, offering a zero-commission ride-hailing service. Here's everything you n

G Ram G bill, introduced to replace MNREGA, passed in Lok Sabha, Opposition raises slogans, 'We want...'

Th new G Ram G Bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha. The bill was introduced by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The bill seeks to replace

Bengaluru Scales Up Low-Value Plastic Segregation, Cement Factories To Reuse

Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has significantly scaled up the segregation of low-value plastic (LVP) as part of its efforts to

DMK MP demands Centre publish Keezhadi excavation report at earliest

NEW DELHI: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on Thursday demanded that the Centre immediately publish the Archaeological Survey of India's report on the Keezha

Meghalaya MP urges Centre to fast-track scientific coal mining, warns of rise in drug smuggling

The MP highlighted that the ban has crippled autonomous district councils in the State, which relied on coal as their primary source of revenue