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Terror, drugs, criminal networks under constant police vigil: J&K DGP

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat says J&K Police, in coordination with security agencies, is carrying out sustain

Bulandshahr gang-rape case: All five convicts sentenced to life imprisonment

LUCKNOW: After nearly nine years of legal proceedings, five convicts of the Bulandshahr NH-91 gang rape case were sentenced to life imprisonment

Eshwarappa urges Governor not to give assent to hate speech Bill

Spotify leak rumour: 256M songs, but who has 300TB storage?

Hyderabad: If you are the kind of listener who switches from Arijit Singh to Anirudh to old Ilaiyaraaja playlists in one night, this news will fe

Four of family charred to death in midnight fire in Bengal's Howrah village

KOLKATA: Four members of a family were charred to death while sleeping inside a room during a fire on Sunday night in Howrah district of West Ben

Top news of the day: After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot; Indian H-1B visa holders who flew back to renew work permits left stranded, and more

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12 Hyderabadi content creators to look out for in 2026

Hyderabads current content landscape reflects the city itself- it is layered, expressive, and constantly evolving. In 2025, some creators managed

Bengal CM Mamata urges minority unity as suspended TMC MLA launches new party ahead of assembly polls

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged minorities, who traditionally support the ruling Trinamool Congress, to remai

Australia passes law to keep kids off social media - India can follow

Recognizing harms from predatory algorithms, Australia recently enforced a social media ban for Children under 16. The ban, which is supported by

Sridhar Babu Slams BRS: Says Opposition Misleading Unemployed to Hide Decade of Failures

The new investments are projected to create over 1.40 lakh jobs for skilled and talented youth.

Amsterdam flight receives hoax bomb threat at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight 873 from Amsterdam to Hyderabad received a bomb threat on midnight Monday, December 22, hours before i

Pasha-1 Developers Unveil STAX in Dubai in a Star-Studded Event Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Disha Patani

BMC spends 4.27 crore on untested anti-infective bed mats for city hospitals

BMC plans to spend over four crore rupees on special bed mats for its hospitals. These mats are claimed to reduce infections. However, infection

Evening news wrap: Bangladesh may consider 'scaling back' staff at New Delhi embassy; suspended TMC MLA floats own party and more

From Ananya to Sonam: Bollywood Divas Who Gave Major Fashion Goals This Year

Beyond the Throne: The King Who Built HAL

India celebrates HAL's Foundation Day on December 23, marking the birth of a company that transformed the nation's aerospace capabilities. Founde

Goa fire: Police remand of Luthras extended by five days; 25 died in blaze at brothers' nightclub

Over 70,000 Telangana power employees to get 17 pc DA, says Dy CM

Hyderabad:Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Monday, December 23, said Power Department employees will receive a dearness allowance

Expecting bilateral trade with New Zealand to double in five years with FTA: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal informed this is Indias first-ever women-led FTA

Did you know? Theres another Jaipur just 245 km from Hyderabad

When someone says Jaipur, the mind instantly travels to royal palaces, pink-hued streets, and desert sunsets. But heres a lesser-known surprise.

Goa nightclub fire: Court extends police custody of Luthra brothers till Dec 26

The nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane, located in Arpora, North Goa, was the site of a devastating fire on 6 December, which claimed 25 lives and le

Up to $25,000 on the line: Final days to claim cash from massive $30 million data breach payout.

Thousands of Americans may get cash after a major data breach settlement. A health care company has agreed to pay millions to close the case. Aff

Bihar CM Niqab row: Officials confirm Nusrat Parveen did not join duty

Patna: Nusrat Parveen, the young Muslim doctor, whose niqab was pulled by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar during an appointment letter distribu

eNAM 2.0 teething troubles likely to be fixed by mid-Jan: Agri secy Devesh Chaturvedi

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: The National Agriculture Market (eNAM) 2.0 launched on a pilot basis in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan in November is facing teeth

Esperanza, Whisper and Storm Majesty catch the eye

Gold prices hit record highs, surging beyond $4,400 why gold price is rising as New York futures jump to $4,445 - is consolidation next?

Gold price today surged to record highs above $4,400 as safe-haven demand intensified. Gold futures in New York jumped 1.3% to nearly $4,445. Rat

Telangana Govt Releases Rs.365.75 Cr towards Pending Scholarship Dues

Despite financial constraints, the government will not compromise on education under any circumstances, Bhatti clarified

Timeline: How the Bondi Beach mass shooting unfolded

Police say the pipe bombs and tennis ball bomb were thrown towards the crowds but they cannot say which suspect threw them. The pipe bombs were

Tata Groups Taj debuts in Cairo with 300-room hotel

NEW DELHI, Dec 22:Tata group hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Ltd on Monday announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Cairo, marking the bran

No Longer The Person I Knew: Trinamool Ex Leader On Mamata Banerjee

Humayun Kabir the suspended Trinamool Congress MLA who launched his Jannata Unnayun Party Monday morning, with plans to contest next year's Benga

8 foods that pump blood circulation even while sitting for long hours

Big retirement changes coming in 2026 what savers and retirees need to know now

Retirement changes 2026: Big changes are coming for retirement in 2026. People can save more in IRAs and workplace plans. Social Security benefit

'Not demolition, it is overdue repair': BJP leader Amit Malviya counters Sonia Gandhi's recent criticism on VB-G RAM-G law

Responding on social media platform X, Malviya said Sonia Gandhi's recent article in an English daily reflected political speculation rather than

Govt-Backed Event Demands Hindu Rashtra, Mass Conversion & Deporting 25% Muslims

The Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav was organised by Sanatan Sanstha in Delhi's Bharat Mandapam.

Confusion persists as buses continue to operate from Erode city terminal despite directive

Murmus Winter Sojourn in Telangana Concludes

Governor Jishnu Dev Verma, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy and other Ministers bid farewell to the President a

Suryakumar Yadav to play two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Mumbai ahead of T20I World Cup, these teams are...

Ahead of the T20I series against New Zealand and the ICC T20I World Cup 2026, Suryakumar Yadav is all set to be seen in action in domestic circui

'Who was the real Prez?': Senators erupt as autopen scandal explodes at Biden cover-up hearing

Delhi Jaguars Clinch Doubles Title At Unity Cup Tenpin Bowling Tournament

Shaik Abdul Hameed and Dhruv Sarda of Delhi Jaguars emerged as champions at the Unity Cup Tenpin Bowling Doubles Tournament, held at Game Xtreme,

The Significance Of Khaleda Zia's Son's Return To Bangladesh After 17 Years

As Bangladesh descends into an abyss of violence with radical Islamic groups running amok, one of the major political events ahead of the electio

Bondi Beach shooting suspect conducted firearms training with his father, Australian police say

Police documents reveal Naveed Akram, accused of the Bondi Beach massacre, trained with his father. They recorded footage justifying the attack.

BJP president JP Nadda targets Congress over 2013 Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack, says insiders were involved

BJP chief JP Nadda has accused Congress insiders of aiding the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack. He stated that previous Congress governments collu

Rail ticket prices go up from Dec 26: Heres the new fare math

Revisiting Al-Jihad fil Islam: How Maududi's political theology reframed jihad and its dangerous afterlife

Al-Jihad fil Islam must be read not merely as a historical text, but as a cautionary case study in how religious concepts can be reengineered int

Probe Agency Files Chargesheet Against Operators Of Fake 'Earn While You Learn' Scheme

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in a money-laundering case against a Jaipur-based private limited company that operated

MLA Humayun Kabir, Suspended by TMC Over Babri-Style Mosque Plan, Floats New Party

Kabir said his mission is to oust Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from power in the assembly polls, which will be due in less than six months

The Great Indian Kapil Show: Sidhu Paajis total earnings from season 3

Mumbai: One of the most-watched comedy and celebrity chat shows, The Great Indian Kapil Show, has returned on Netflix with season 4, and the firs

Evaluating the Best CDMOs in India: Capacity, Compliance, Technology, and Global Delivery

India has become a leading pharma outsourcing hub, where top CDMOs stand out through compliance, capacity, technology, and global delivery capabi

NASA Uncovers Mysterious Exoplanet Where Carbon Clouds Can Form Diamonds

The distant planet appears to be in the shape of a lemon as the pulsar's intense gravity stretches the planet.

'No new mining permitted': Environment minister clarifies amid Aravalli uproar; defends new definition

Speaking on the Supreme Court's acceptance of the ew definition of Aravalli, the minister said: The ruling recognises and endorses the Governmen

J&K Police Attach Rs 1.20 Crore Property Of Drug Peddler In Udhampur

Jammu, Dec 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said it has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 1.20 crore belonging to an i

Delhi nursery admissions: Distance rule sparks confusion as schools use different methods

Delhi private schools' nursery admissions face confusion. The distance criterion, crucial for admission, is calculated differently by each school

Aravalli Row In Top Court Again, Activist Writes To Chief Justice, President

Lawyer and environmental activist Hitendra Gandhi has written to the Chief Justice of India, asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision

Hansi becomes Haryanas 23rd district, state issues notification

The Governor of Haryana hereby varies the limits and alters the number of sub-division of district Hisar, so as to form a new District to be call

Generative AI: How text-to-image AI turns words into pictures explained simply

Artificial intelligence image generators have revolutionized digital creativity by transforming simple text descriptions into stunning visuals in

GRSE delivers anti-submarine warfare SWC 'Anjadip' to Indian Navy

The Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) Anjadip is third in a series of eight such platforms being built at the shipyard. The sh

Always Thinking About Your Next Meal? Here's How Food Noise Is Killing Your Appetite

Food noise is triggered by internal cues like your hunger hormones which can lead you to think about food.

Famine averted in Gaza, but millions still face starvation risk: IPC report

Tel Aviv: The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the situation remains critical with the entire Palestinian territory still

Mother Of 3 Dies By Suicide In Bihar, Husband Alleges 'Goonda Bank' Terror

A passbook, some pending instalments and a million questions: Pintu Goswami from Bihar's Muzaffarpur has lost his wife Gudiya Devi, 35, to suicid

G RAM G Bill Diminishes Job Guarantee: Centralisation Tramples Federalism

States would be terrible losers if they operate the G RAM G Bill guarantee as subordinate authorities of the Centre.

Quote of the Day by Harper Lee: You never really understand a person Timeless lessons by the Pulitzer winner

Quote of the day: Harper Lees 'To Kill a Mockingbird' rapidly emerged as a cornerstone of American literature. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize i

Will Joe Root break Shubman Gill's record of most runs in 2025? Know in detail

England star batter Joe Root is on the verge of surpassing Shubman Gill's record of most international runs in 2025. Check how far he is from bre

How Tamil sci-fi writers are bringing science closer to children

New-age Tamil authors writing for children have been consciously working towards making the genre more accessible

Akhilesh Yadav hits back at Yogi Adityanaths two namoone remark, cites BJP internal discord

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav countered CM Yogi Adityanath's 'two namoone' jibe, interpreting it as an admission of internal BJP discord.

Bondada Engineering bags 945.10 crore EPC order from NLC India Renewables

With the order, Bondada Engineerings EPC order book now stands at nearly 3 GW and is set to bolster its medium-term growth pipeline while underli

Himachal targets over 90% renewable energy; aims to become Green Energy State by 2026

CHANDIGARH: With the objective of making Himachal Pradesh self-reliant in the energy sector, the state government has set a target to meet over 9

ED attaches Rs 110 crore assets in Prayag Group of Companies case

The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth Rs 110 crore in a money laundering case involving Prayag Group. The group allegedly col

Advocate Shubham Awasthi Honoured with Prestigious '40 Under 40 Lawyer Award'

Advocate Shubham Awasthi received the 40 Under 40 Lawyer Award for 2025, honoring his legal excellence and humanitarian contributions in India.

Satvik Food Isnt Fancy: Rujuta Diwekar Explains the Power of Simple Eating

Instamart order analysis: From iPhone 17s to Rs 10 buys, how users shopped in 2025

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: From a tiny Rs 10 order for a printout in Bengaluru to a Hyderabadi splurging Rs 4.3 lakh on iPhones, Instamarts 2025 annual o

H-1B visa holders stranded in India as US consulates reschedule interviews amid expanded vetting: Report

Indian H-1B visa holders who travelled back to India this month to renew their American work permits have been left stranded after their visa int

Clashing Cambodia, Thailand agree to border talks after ASEAN meet

Cambodia and Thailand agreed Monday to hold border talks this week, after a regional meeting in Malaysia aimed at halting deadly clashes between

ROHM, Tata Electronics sign pact for semiconductor manufacturing in India

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: Japanese semiconductor company ROHM Co has signed a strategic agreement with Tata Electronics to produce electronic chips in I

Should You Study In Germany Or Japan? Expenses, Language Barriers, Scholarships Compared

Studying In Japan or Germany: Tuition fees are around Rs. 4,56,141 for undergraduate and graduate programmes at national universities in Japan.

India, Canada to soon start talks for terms of reference for trade pact: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India and Canada are soon to start discussions on the Terms of Refe

AI's blind spots: These 10 spots are reserved for human judgment and cannot be imitated through machine learning

Artificial intelligence falters in domains demanding moral judgment, contextual nuance, and human accountability. From healthcare diagnostics to

CPI accuses EC of advantaging the BJP by deleting secular votes en masse in key Assembly constituenciesin Kerala

Thousands of secular voters deleted in Kazhakuttom (43,395 deleted votes), Vattiyurkavu (54,000), Nemom (49,000), Attingal (16,000), Kattakada (2

Social Jetlag, Insomnia Can Contribute To Major Productivity Loss: Study

Social jetlag refers to misalignment in one's internal body clock and social schedule.

Dipu Chandra Das lynched over workplace dispute, not blasphemy? Bangladesh police REVEAL shocking details

Das was killed on the night of December 18 along the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, with initial reports suggesting the incident occurred over blasphe

Delhi HC Protects Actor Madhavan's Personality Rights

The high court also restrained several defendants from using the personality traits of Madhavan through the use of artificial intelligence and de

Communal harmony comes to fore as inter faith residents join hands to celebrate Semi-Christmas

Guinness world holder and St Francis College principal feted

Avakai: Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture, Literature to be Held from Jan. 8 to 10

Avakai will present a multidisciplinary programme spanning cinema, literature, poetry, music, dance, theatre and cultural conversations

Kolkata sarod maestro flees Bangladesh after concert venue attacked

Renowned sarod player Shiraz Ali Khan fled Bangladesh after the cultural venue Chhayanaut was vandalized amid unrest. Khan, who concealed his Ind

Uttam Tears into KCR: Cites Kaleshwaram Collapse and Unpaid Bills, Says BRS Ruined State Finances

They built Kaleshwaram for commissions and pushed the state into massive debt, says irrigation minister

Chitrangada Singh said NO to many big projects; missed playing female protagonist in SRK film

Not only did Chitrangada Singh talk about missing out on a SRK film, but she also spoke about other missed opportunities in life and in her caree

Daily Quiz: On popular words of the year

With 2025 coming to an end, dictionaries and round-up articles have reviewed the year in words. Here is a quiz on some of the words, phrases, ter

Silver price hits record highs near $70 as precious metals post strongest year since 1979 where is silver price headed now?

Silver prices surged toward $70 an ounce, marking record highs and a historic 2025 rally. Gains exceed 140% this year. Gold, platinum, and pallad

12 Celebrity divorces and breakups that made headlines in 2025

Mumbai: Celebrities live with nonstop attention. Their stardom, fan following, and social media presence turn even private moments into public co

Codeine syrup seized in UP; six held in separate operations in Etah, Mirzapur

ETAH:The Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified their crackdown on the alleged illegal trade, diversion and distribution of regulated codeine-base

TGHRC takes serious note of Kodad custodial death; Seeks Report from Govt

The Commission directed the Principal Secretary to Government, Home department to submit a detailed report, while fixing the matter for further c