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Budget 2023-24: Record growth push, historic rail outlay, new tax regime becomes default

Union Budget 2023-24 presented a strong growth agenda with record capital expenditure, a historic allocation for Indian Railways and significant

MUFG to take 20% stake in Shriram, confirming ET newsbreak

Japan's MUFG Bank is investing Rs 39,620 crore in Shriram Finance. This significant foreign direct investment will give MUFG a 20% equity stake.

How SMAT winner Ishan Kishan found calm amid chaos through the Bhagavad Gita

Ishan Kishan's career has seen dramatic highs and lows, culminating in a period of reflection and a renewed focus on his game. Inspired by the Bh

Karnataka clears hate speech bill: What counts as an offence, punishments and penalties explained

Hate Speech Bill Karnataka: Karnataka has enacted a new law to combat hate speech and hate crimes. The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Pre

Hindu Man Lynched, Set On Fire In Bangladesh Amid Anti-India Protests

Amid anti-India protests in Bangladesh, a young Hindu man was killed in a mob lynching in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district over allegations

Explained: Housing Scam That Led To Sacking Of Maharashtra's 'Rummy' Minister

Maharashtra lawmaker and NCP leader Manikrao Kokate and his brother Vijay were found guilty of scheming to grab four government flats in the Nirm

Messi Fiasco Fallout: Sourav Ganguly Slaps 50 Cr Defamation Suit On Football Fan Club Official

Cricketer-turned-sports administrator Ganguly had also lodged a police complaint against Uttam Saha of 'Argentina Football Fan Club' on Thursday

Adani Group To Invest Rs 1 Lakh Crore On Airports In Next 5 Years

Adani Group plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in its airports business over the next five years, betting on sustained growth in India's aviation se

Rajasthan Man's Nose Chopped Off As Families Clash Over Love Marriage

At least two people were seriously injured in Rajasthan's Barmer on Wednesday night after a dispute between two families over alove-marriageboile

Budget 2022-23: World-beating growth, GatiShakti power, debut of digital rupee

The Union Budget 2022-23 emphasised Indias robust economic growth and the transformative GatiShakti infrastructure initiative. It outlined an amb

Study In UK: What Are GREAT Scholarships And How Much Funding Is Offered

UK Scholarships For Indian Students: The scholarships cover disciplines such as Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, STEM, Design and Humani

Uttarakhands Gen Z pradhans combat stereotypes and patriarchy, rewrite rules of politics

A new generation of young, educated pradhans, many of them women, are returning to Uttarakhand's villages after years of outmigration. These Gen-

Tom Cruise Reveals First Poster And Teaser For Comedy 'Digger'

A first poster and teaser for the Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment film were revealed today, accompanied by a tagline describing the movi

Sudha Murty's Deepfake Video Used For Investment Scam, She Reacts

Sudha Murty said she was eally concerned about her deepfake videos.

Tamil Nadu SIR voter list to be released today: How to check your name in the voter list and what to do if it is missing? Step-by-step guide

The Election Commission of India will release the draft voter list for Tamil Nadu on December 19, 2025. This list is crucial for upcoming electio

Will Serve Full Five-Year Term, Says CM Siddaramaiah, Rejects Power-Sharing Talk

During a discussion in the assembly on the issues pertaining to North Karnataka's development, Siddaramaiah also said he never mentioned that he

Drunk Scorpio Driver Goes On Rampage In Faridabad, Hits Several Vehicles

Panic gripped Faridabad late at night after a black Scorpio went on a reckless rampage along Mathura Road Highway (NH-19), ramming into multiple

No Surprises Expected But 2026 T20WC Could Be SKY's Last as India Skipper

Having endured a barren run for almost 14 months and across 24 games, Suryakumar is holding on to his place only because he is the captain

Green Tea Allergy Is Real: Here's How To Tell If You Have It

Green tea can aid in weight loss, but there are people who can develop a green tea allergy. Here is how you can know if you have it and precautio

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing talk, says will serve full five-year term

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asserted he will serve his entire five-year term. He expressed strong confidence in the Congress high c

IND vs SA 5th T20I Playing 11: Shubman Gill's availability in doubt, who will make the cut? Check probable XI

India vs South Africa 5th T20I Playing 11 Prediction: India will make a late decision on their playing eleven for the fifth T20I against South Af

Does This Video Show Pakistanis Celebrating After Bondi Beach Terror Attack? No!

We were able to trace the clip back to 8 October 2023, which predates the Bondi Beach attack by over two years.

Vladimir Putin to face online year-end Q&A session

President Vladimir Putin is set to engage with the public and media in his 22nd annual year-end online session this Friday. Millions of questions

Airtel board okays call of Rs 401.25 a share on remaining Rs 15,700 cr portion of rights issue

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The board of telecom operator Bharti Airtel has approved the first and final call of Rs 401.25 per share on 39.2 crore partly

Delhi government to install 10,000 air purifiers in schools, Bhalswa landfill to be cleared by 2026: Ashish Sood

Delhi's Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of 10,000 air purifiers in government schools. This initiative is part of long-

Indias trade deficit with China may reach USD 106 billion in 2025: GTRI

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Indias trade deficit with China is expected to reach USD 106 billion in 2025 as imports are rising faster than the countrys ex

Passage of Insurance Bill in Parliament to play catalytic role for sector growth: LIC Chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Insurance legislation passed by Parliament earlier this week is set to be a game-changer for the sectors growth and help make

Plastic food packaging linked to poor mental health: Report

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The Global Mind Project Rapid Report 2025 by Sapien Labs has brought out some glaring and significant relationship between min

Shriram Finance to sell 20 pc stake to Japanese firm MUFG Bank for Rs 39,618 cr

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Financial Services firm Shriram Finance on Friday said its board has approved the sale of a 20 per cent stake to the Japan-bas

Kerala expands inclusive business support empowering transgender communities

The initiative ensures that aspiring women and transgender entrepreneurs from all 14 districts can access professional business support through o

Winter session ends: OM Birla meets MPs as Parliament concludes; PM Modi, Priyanka in attendance

Parliament's Winter Session concluded Friday with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die. Despite disruptions over the VB-G RAM G Bill, bot

Preity Zinta lauds Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar: Raw, real, and adorned with flawless performances

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Bollywood star Preity Zinta praised Aditya Dhars latest directorial, Dhurandhar, calling it one of the best films she has seen

Budget 2021-22: Health gets big leg-up, PLI makes debut, major infra push

The Union Budget 2021-22, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was India's first fully digital Union Budget. Coming amidst Covid-19,

Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets 3, Including Complainant, In Fake Railway Recruitment Scam

SRINAGAR, Dec 19: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in an alleged fake Railway recruitment scam in w

Indias moment has arrived on the world stage: Ranveer Singh on Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singhopens up about stepping into a raw, unapologetic Indian character in his latest film Dhurandhar, calling it Indias moment on the wor

US halts DV1 visa program, releases Brown shooting suspect photo: He never should have been let in

I Create Pressure On Myself To Prepare For The World Cup : Varun Chakaravarthy

With a better understanding of the opposition, playing at highest level is important : Varun Chakaravarthy

Adani to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Cr in Airports; Eyes Aggressive Bids in Next Privatisation Round

In the previous round of privatisation in 2019, Adani Group won six airports - Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Manga

Trump signs into law defence policy bill backing 'deeper engagement' with India including via Quad

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed into law an annual defence policy bill that highlights broadening America's engagement with Indi

Situation Tense In Bangladesh After Unrest Over Uprising Leaders Death

Dhaka/ New Delhi, Dec 19: Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered prot

Lulu Mall management, Shreyas Media summoned for questioning in Nidhhi Agerwal mobbing case

The Telugu actor was mobbed by her fans during a promotional event of her upcoming film

Konkan Railway network in limbo as Union Ministry wont absorb KRCL or let States exit, complain patrons

Neither the Union Government funds Konkan Railway Corporations expansion nor merges the fund-starved corporation with Indian Railways

Thackerays, For Once, Seem To Have A Plan Ahead Of Mumbai Local Body Polls

In the last four months, joint protest rallies, carefully curated messaging, and workers from both parties sharing the same stage have replaced l

CM Chandrababu Naidu requests Nirmala Sitharaman for enhanced assistance under Purvodaya, SASCI schemes

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asked for an allocation of 10,054 crore under SASCI for FY 2025-26

5 Reasons Four More Shots Please! Finale Season Is a Must-Watch on Prime Video

A little older, a little wiser, still gloriously flawed. If youve laughed, cried, or found pieces of yourself in their journey, here are five rea

Sourav Ganguly slaps Rs 50 crore defamation notice over alleged 'false' remarks in Messi tour vandalism

KOLKATA: Sourav Ganguly has slapped a Rs 50 crore defamation suit notice on an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club for falsely dragging

UAE Weather Update: Heavy rainfall floods Dubai, Burj Khalifa struck by lightning, Crown Prince shares video; WATCH

The UAE is facing unstable weather with heavy rain, strong winds and a cold snap. The National Centre of Meteorology has issued warnings for Dece

Exclusive: Ram Charan to Shoot at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Peddi?

Music maestro A.R. Rahman, who took a break from Tollywood, is determined to rock music charts with few more tunes in the days to come.

PSCs Should Give Highest Priority to Aspect of Candidates Honesty, Integrity: Murmu

The President said that young people seeking employment as civil servants should have the inclination to work for the marginalised and the vulner

Piramal Finance to sell its entire holding in Shriram Life Insurance for 600 crore

Nidhi Agarwal Incident Should Serve as an Eye-Opener for Organizers

She is quite shocked. Being caught amid unruly crowds without proper security was disturbing. The organizers are clearly to be blamed, the produc

One or two benches of Supreme Court may sit on Dec. 22 to hear urgent cases: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI-led bench also asked the junior lawyers, who were mentioning the matters for urgent listing, to argue their cases on December 22

PUBG maker Krafton leads South Korean trio in $666 million India tech bet

Partners with Naver and Mirae Asset to back tech start-ups beyond gaming

Allu Arjun Hails Allu Sirish for Working With Rohit Sharma

The advertisement quickly went viral on social media, drawing praise from fans across film and cricket circles.

TGSPDCL Takes Up Advanced Pole-Mounted Distribution Transformer System in Hyderabad

The CMD stated that this new method significantly reduces space requirements and ensures that the surroundings of the transformer are safer, more

Chennais Firo is now open for lunch with jackfruit sliders, morels, and fun cocktails

Firo, which opened earlier this year in Chennai, with a menu that reimagined Indian food alongside a fun cocktails menu, now welcomes diners for

Dense fog grips Punjab, Haryana; Hoshiarpur shivers at 4.8 deg C

The winter chill intensified at many places in Punjab and Haryana as a thick blanket of fog enveloped several areas in both States

Taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingens nephew suggests community use for disputed properties in Mysuru and Wayanad

The properties of noted taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingen include a bungalow at Nazarbad in Mysuru and more than 200 acres of plantation land i

Goa Liberation Day: How Indias tri-service operation liberated the state from 450-year Portuguese rule

Operation Vijay, India's first joint military operation involving all three services, liberated Goa, Daman, Diu, and Anjidiv Islands from 450 yea

The Reason Why Pawan Kalyan Gifted Sujeeth a Swanky New Car

According to latest reports, the OG team was scheduled to film an important sequence in Japan.

Best Pakistani Dramas right now: Top 5 shows of December 2025

Hyderabad: As 2025 draws to a close, the Pakistani entertainment industry once again proves its strength by delivering some truly engaging dramas

Delhi airport sees 79 flight cancellations due to dense fog

More than 230 flights were delayed at the airport and the average delay for departures was 49 minutes on Friday (December 19) morning, as per dat

Got 50-60 Death Threats: Kristin Cabot Reveals Her Children Were Terrified After Coldplay Scandal

Cabot revealed that the incident caused severe trauma for her children, who faced public shaming and safety fears.

Why Anti-India Mob Attacked Bangladesh Media Houses, Mujibur Rahman's House

Bangladesh is once again on fire following the death of a radical Islamist leader who gained prominence during the 2024 student uprising that led

J&K: Security Forces Launch Search Ops in Rajouri Villages

RAJOURI/JAMMU, Dec 19: Security forces have launched extensive search operations in several villages of Rajouri district following reports of sus

Adani to invest 1 lakh crore in airports over next five years

Plans aggressive expansion as Indias aviation sector projected to grow 15-16% annually

Ashes 3rd Test: Head Slams Unbeaten 142 as Australia Lead England by 356 Runs on Day 3

The hosts were 271-4 at stumps on day three of the third Test with Head on 142 and first-innings century-maker Alex Carey not out 52, taking the

FPIs Turning Net Buyers After Biggest Selling In Last 20 years

Against the overall trend, foreign investors have stayed positive in the primary market with net buying.

Microsoft's Bill Gates features in new Jeffrey Epstein photos released by US House Democrats: Here's what the images reveal

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates has featured in new batch of Jeffrey Epstein photographs released by US House Democrats. One of t

Australia Announces Gun Buyback as Swimmers Mourn Bondi Shooting Victims

It would be the largest gun buyback since 1996, when Australia cracked down on firearms in the wake of a shooting that killed 35 people at Port A

Roofman movie review: Channing Tatum charms in a stranger-than-fiction tale

A surprisingly tender love story, this Derek Cianfrances crime dramedy, despite a slightly sagging middle section, is a sweet, touching adaptatio

Amid PM Modi's Assam Visit, Congress To Launch Manifesto Consultations

Even as all eyes remain on PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam on December 20 and 21, the main opposition Congress has announced a parallel

Just 25 pc of ACB cases in Telangana approved for prosecution: RTI

Hyderabad: A response to a Right to Information (RTI) petition has revealed that only 25 per cent of cases registered by the Telangana Anti-Corru

TN calls meeting to address demands of government employees and teachers

The meeting will be attended by MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, State finance minister Thangam Thennarasu, and Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi,

Australian Stock Market closes on high: ASX 200 crossed its 20-day moving average, DroneShield Limited tops the gainers list, heres how other key indices performed

The Australian stock market finished Friday, December 19, 2025, on a strong note. The S&P/ASX 200 index saw a gain, boosted by top performers lik

Assam cabinet approves land for Ammonia-Urea project

Assam cabinet approved land for an Ammonia-Urea Project, with PM Modi laying the foundation stone on December 21. The state also declared two bee

Air purifiers to be installed in 10,000 classrooms: Delhi Edu min

New Delhi: Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Friday announced that air purifiers will be installed in 10,000 classrooms to ensure clean air

Sony Pictures Networks set to bring game show Wheel of Fortune to India

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar to host the show

Sabarimala Gold Issue: Kerala HC Denies Bail to Ex-TDB President N Vasu, Others

Besides Vasu, Justice A Badharudeen denied relief to former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K S Baiju and former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) adm

One or two benches of Supreme Court may sit on December 22 to hear urgent cases: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear urgent cases on December 22. This is the first day of the Supreme Court's Christmas and New Year holi

Indian squad for T20I World Cup and T20I series against New Zealand to be announced on Dec. 20

India is placed in Group A alongside Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States and will start its campaign against the USA on Feb

Disruptions unbecoming of MPs, says Rajya Sabha Chairman as Winter session ends

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Friday strongly disapproved of disruptions by Opposition members during the passage of the r

Edtech In 2026: What Students, Parents And Institutes Should Expect

Edtech In 2026: With deeper digital penetration across India, the next wave of growth is likely to come from tier-2 and tier-3 towns, where stude

Phone-tapping case: SC extends ex-Telangana SIB chiefs custody

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday extended till December 25 the police custody of former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T

6 Winter Habits Dermatologists Say You Should Stop

Ram Gopal Varma Says Dhurandhar Success A Warning To Film Industry

Dhurandhar, released on December 5, crossed the Rs 450 crore milestone in 14 days

One Or Two Benches Of SC May Sit On Dec 22 To Hear Urgent Cases: CJI Surya Kant

New Delhi, Dec 19: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that he is willing to sit on December 22, the first day of Christmas and New

What is Green Card lottery program? Trump suspends Brown University program after deadly shooting incident

Following the Brown University deadly shooting incident, US President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of the Diversity Visa Program, al

Power shutdown in Bengaluru on December 20 for maintenance work

Consumers in some areas in east Bengaluru will experience a power outage between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

PSCs Need To Anticipate Emerging Challenges In Tech, Focus On Transparency: President Murmu

Hyderabad, Dec 19: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said Public Service Commissions need to anticipate emerging challenges in technology and al