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Parivar together: Ajit Pawar announces alliance with NCP(SP) for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday announced an alliance between his NCP faction and the NCP (SP) led by his uncle Sharad Paw

'Made in India' must become symbol of excellence, global competitiveness: PM

Modi emphasised the need for quality in governance, service delivery and manufacturing, and said the label 'Made in India' must become a symbol o

Knife Attack Near Surinames Capital Paramaribo Kills At Least 9 People

Police said a sixth child and another adult were seriously injured in the attack and were being treated at a hospital in Paramaribo

South Korean President Lee returns to presidential palace avoided by predecessor

Mr. Lees office said he will commute from the current presidential residence in another part of Seoul until it is moved back to Cheong Wa Dae at

Nearly 200 UP villagers get rabies shots after consuming curd from buffalo that died after dog bite

BUDAUN: Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun got rabies vaccination as a precautionary measure after they discovere

Dense fog chokes Delhi as AQI hits 402, air quality turns 'severe'

Many motorists were seen driving with their headlights on, while the conditions were causing discomfort for residents

South Central Railway records steady infra growth in 2025

Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has said it recorded steady infrastructure growth in 2025 and achieved milestones in terms of passenge

Revanth Reddy's Sonia Gandhi Counter In Digvijaya Singh Post Row

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday night joined the row over Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's post about the BJP and its ideologic

Life's Tough: Bengaluru Girl Selling Christmas Items While Doing Homework Goes Viral

Many praised the girl's dedication to her studies, despite her many responsibilities, while others expressed concern about her.

Smriti Mandhana Reaches 10,000 International Runs

Mandhana achieved the landmark during the fourth T20I of the five-match series against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium

Chhattisgarh: ED conducts raids in Bharatmala project land acquisition case

The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the payment of compensation for the acquisition of land for the Raipur-Vishakhapatnam economic cor

Pilot Dead, Another Critically Injured As 2 Helicopters Crash Midair In US

The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter ove

New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings

Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels, New York Governor Kat

All schools In Uttar Pradesh Closed Till January 1 Due Cold Wave

The state government is ensuring adequate blankets, bonfires, and night shelters for the needy, with officials instructed to provide timely relie

China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy

China's military launched Justice Mission 2025 drills around Taiwan, featuring live-fire exercises and simulating coordinated assaults. This mark

80 Drones, 36 Hours: Pakistan Admits 'Nur Khan' Airbase Struck In Op Sindoor

The Pakistani government has acknowledged, for the first time in detail, the impact of India's strategic and precision strikes on its military in

Anand Mahindra wants you to see this worlds most sophisticated engineering marvel temple that even PM Modi visited

Anand Mahindra has highlighted the Brihadeeswara Temple's 11th-century engineering, calling it he worlds most sophisticated ancient engineering.

Hamas infrastructure in Europe hit as Italy arrests senior leaders

Israel said the suspects were involved in systematically raising and transferring funds to Hamass civilian and military wings.

What is 'Bomb Cyclone'? Powerful winter storm, blizzard set to impact parts of the US

A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the US, bringing heavy snow, blizzards, extreme cold, and strong winds. Forecasters warn the system co

16 Dead In Fire At A Retirement Home In Indonesia

A fire at a retirement home in the city of Manado on Indonesia's on Sulawesi island has killed 16 people, a local police official was quoted as s

Delhi Cops Arrest 5 After Video Of Them Doing Stunts On Road Goes Viral

The Delhi Police has arrested five people after registering an FIR in connection with a viral video that showed a group of men performing dangero

Telangana HC grants divorce to couple after 17 yr dispute, orders Rs 50 L alimony

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has brought closure to a protracted marital dispute by upholding a divorce between Dronamraju Vijaya Lakshmi

Rift in INDI alliance? Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty says DMK-ruled Tamil Nadus debt is higher than UPs

A political storm brewed in Tamil Nadu as a Congress leader highlighted the state's alarming debt, sparking sharp retorts from the DMK and discom

'Parivar Together': Pawars Reunite For Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls

Elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune civic bodies, will be held on January 15.

China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan, asserts territorial claim

China launched Justice Mission 2025, a large-scale inter-service military exercise around Taiwan, involving coordinated ground, air, navy, and mi

Google, Verizon receive U.S. Justice Department demands about diversity practices: Report

Google and Verizon are among a list of companies that have received Justice Department demands for documents and information about their workplac

DCA seizes illegal drugs worth Rs 15000 from quacks clinic in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana Drug Control Administration (DCA) on Sunday, December 28 seized illegal drugs worth Rs 15,011 from a quacks clinic in Karimn

Photo: Donald Trumpand Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump, third from right, meets with Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, third from left, at his Mar-a-Lago club, Sunday, Dec

Iran launches three satellites with Russian Soyuz rockets

The satellites, intended for low-Earth orbit, will support monitoring of agriculture, natural resources and environmental conditions.

From Akshaye Khanna's Iconic 'FA9LA' Hookstep to RCB's Historic IPL Win: Viral Moments of 2025 That Ruled Our Feeds

When Zohran Mamdani became the first Indian-American mayor of New York City, the win was historic. But what truly exploded the internet was his e

'Parivar together': Ajit Pawar announces NCP-NCP (SP) alliance for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced an alliance between his NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls, stating

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Protests erupt in Tripura over murder of student Angel Chakma in Uttarakhand

Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was severely assaulted in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, and later died in the hospital

Amit Shahs Guwahati visit postponed due to dense fog

Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shahs scheduled arrival in Guwahati on Sunday for a two-day visit to Assam was postponed by a day as his fligh

From Ban to Passive Participation: Inside the Armys New Social Media Policy

The new policy now allows Army personnel to access social media platforms for viewing and monitoring only.

DGCA data shows IndiGo share slide to 63.6pc, Air India climbs

New Delhi: Low-cost airline IndiGo, which faced severe crisis earlier this month, witnessed its domestic market share drop to 63.6 per cent in th

Dog-bite buffalos curd sparks rabies vaccination drive in UP village

Budaun: Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in Uttar Pradeshs Budaun, got rabies vaccination as a precaution measure after they discovered t

Andhra Pradesh: One killed as fire breaks out in two AC coaches of Tatanagar-Ernakulam express

Andhra Pradesh: One killed as fire breaks out in two AC coaches of Tatanagar-Ernakulam express

1050 stalls for 85th Numaish in Hyderabad: Min Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad: Telangana IT minister and Exhibition Society president D Sridhar Babu announced that 1,050 stalls are being set up for the 85th All In

'This was meant for me': Krystle D'Souza on replacing Tamannaah Bhatia in Dhurandhar song Shararat, says Baahubali actress 'would have bring...'

Krystle D'Souza opened up about bagging the Dhurandhar song Shararat after Tamannaah Bhatia was suggested by choreographer Vijay Ganguly.

Eight caught during anti-drug drive at DJ concert in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Eight alleged drug consumers were caught during an anti-drug operation at a DJ concert here, Telanganas anti-narcotics wingEAGLE Force

World taking note of India due to yuva shakti: Modi

NEW DELHI: In this years last episode of Maan Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said 2025 was a year of achievements that made ever

Aravalli move to finish small hills, worsen NCR air: Jairam to minister

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the hearing on the definition of the Aravalli hills, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote to Environment Minister Bhupender Ya

Insider track | NIA boss wanted, CVs welcome

The race to find the next National Investigation Agency chief has picked up pace after DG Sadanand Vasant Date was sent back to his home cadre. T

After breach in two dams, Centres show-cause notice to Chhattisgarh on safety norms

NEW DELHI: Following safety breach in two dams in Chhattisgarh, the Centre has issued a show-cause notice to the state government over its failur

Adult immunisation needed: Nadda releases IIT-K report

NEW DELHI: India needs to broaden the focus from infant and child immunisation to include adolescent, adult, and elderly populations for vaccines

Israeli tech workers seek overseas relocation as war impact lingers

Over half of multinational companies operating in Israel reported an increase in relocation requests, raising concerns about long-term effects on

Stebin Ben on Lending Voice to Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' Teaser

This marks an important milestone for Stebin Ben, as Battle of Galwan becomes his first song for a Salman Khan film.

Congress will lose 29 LS poll: Shah takes a dig at Rahul

AHMEDABAD: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said a party wont get votes if it opposes everything people like, quipping that it was beyond

New Jersey Midair Helicopter Crash Kills 1, Injures Another

The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter ove

Ahmedabad Diary | Deputy Speaker resigns, triggers political buzz

Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker Jetha Bharwad has resigned from his post. He submitted his resignation letter to Speaker Shankar Chaudhary in the

Make sure to enjoy New Years Eve on a safe note

Police patrols are a must. What we need is a change in mindset, where women are respected in all spaces

Delhi-NCR weather: National capital continues to choke as air quality turns severe, AQI at 402

Delhi and surrounding areas are experiencing severe air quality, with the AQI reaching 402. This dangerous pollution, coupled with dense fog, has

Quote of the Day by Immanuel Kant: 'It is not Gods will merely that we should be happy, but...'

Philosopher Immanuel Kant believed happiness is not a gift but a personal creation. He stressed individual responsibility for well-being. Kant's

Donald Trump gives BIG update over Russia-Ukraine peace deal after meeting Zelenskyy, says, 'Closer than ever before'

Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks are closer than ever after meeting Zelenskyy, but major disputes over territory and security remain. A draf

Centre provides Y-plus security cover to Bengal CEO amid electoral roll revision row

NEW DELHI: THE Centre has provided Y-plus category security cover to West Bengals Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal in view of safety concern

Tackling one problem at a time

Now that India is the worlds fourth-largest economy, we can soon start hoping for running water in this city

Tourists rush to Kashmir after heavy snowfall

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall across higher reaches and key tourist destinations in Kashmir has revived the Valleys tourism sector, which had suffered

2 Train Coaches With 158 Passengers Catch Fire In Andhra, 1 Killed

A man was killed after two compartments of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire at Yalamanchili, about 66 km from here, a senior police of

Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight Ops Hit

The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling und

Rare leopard Gecko lizard found accidentally in MP tiger sanctuary

BHOPAL: In a rare wildlife sighting, a laundry staff at the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Madhya Pradesh has photographed a colourful and possibly

School Holiday: All schools in THIS state to remain closed till January 1 due to...; Here's all you need to know

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered to close of all schools up to Class 12 until January 1, affecting institutions affiliated with the UP

Dhaka terms attacks on Hindus isolated crimes

NEW DELHI: Dhaka on Sunday strongly rejected Indias concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh and said recent incidents invo

Top talent at Indias GCC; Building unmanned aircraft

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India have been shining examples of what Indias technology industry has to offer, as the segment continues to

Who is Emma Johnston? Melbourne University vice chancellor dead at 52 after brief cancer battle

Melbourne University's vice chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston, has passed away at 52. She died after a short fight with cancer. Professor Johns

One Dead as Fire Guts Coaches of TatanagarErnakulam Express

The fire broke out around 1.30 am when the train was passing through the YelamanchiliDuvvada section in Visakhapatnam district

Passenger Killed as Fire Guts Coaches of TatanagarErnakulam Express

The fire broke out around 1.30 am when the train was passing through the YelamanchiliDuvvada section in Visakhapatnam district

President Droupadi Murmu undertakes submarine sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer

Murmu is the second President to undertake a submarine sortie. In February 2006, APJ Abdul Kalam, the former president of India, experienced a su

Woman loses Rs 12 crore ... and a Camellias dream

NEW DELHI: A woman who wanted to put an expensive Gurugram address in her portfolio was in for a shock when she discovered that the property she

Protesters clash with police in Chhattisgarhs Raigarh, vehicles torched

The mob also stormed into the coal handling plant of Jindal Power Limited, and torched a conveyor belt, two tractors and other vehicles, besides

Fire breaks out in Tata-Ernakulam Express in AP; 1 passenger dies

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out onboard the TataErnakulam (18189) Express in the wee hours of Monday, December 29, shortly after the train pass

Fire breaks out in Tata-Ernakulam Express in AP; 1 passenger dies

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out onboard the TataErnakulam (18189) Express in the wee hours of Monday, December 29, shortly after the train pass

Norway's Carlsen Claims Sixth World Rapid Chess Title in Qatar

He finished the tournament with 10.5 points out of a possible 13, securing his 19th world championship title overall, ahead of Russias Vladislav

Brigitte Bardot, French film icon and animal rights activist, passes away at 90

French actor-turned animal activist Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91 in southern France; no cause of death provided by her foundation

Plan Was Similar: Smriti Mandhana After Winning POTM Award in Fourth T20I

After winning the award, Mandhana said that her plan was similar and there were no significant changes.

Amid Congress pushback, Digvijaya backtracks on BJP-RSS praise

NEW DELHI: Even as the Congress grapples with internal unease triggered by Digvijaya Singhs remarks praising the organisational power of the RSS

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: THIS district to see MAJOR transformation by..., set to get two new expressways, new offices, police line, modern parks and more, here's all you need to know

The completion of these expressways is expected to have a profound impact on the local economy, with improved connectivity likely to attract inve

Extinct flat-headed cat reappears in Thailand after 30 years

Notably, the sighting involved more than a single individual. The last recorded sighting of this pescatarian, house-cat-sized feline near the Tha

Sajid Khan gets injured in accidet, undergoes surgery, sister Farah Khan shares major update: 'Surgery is done, he is...'

Sajid Khan reportedly met with an accident on the sets of Ekta Kapoor's production, fractured his foot, and underwent surgery.

Trump, Netanyahu to Discuss Next Phase of Gaza Plan

Netanyahu said this month that Trump had invited him for talks, as Washington pushes to establish transitional governance and an international se

More than a dozen dead in Mexico train derailment

A train derailed in Oaxaca, Mexico, resulting in 13 fatalities. The train was carrying 250 individuals, including passengers and crew. Authoritie

Compensate for risk

With appropriate regulatory changes, derivative funds can give a chance to cut direct retail exposure to F&O while enabling NSE to keep price eff

Woman duped of Rs 3.8 crore in 'e-trial' by Justice Chandrachud imposter

A 68-year-old Mumbai woman was defrauded of Rs 3.75 crore by scammers who impersonated 'Justice Chandrachud' and staged a mock virtual court hear

Morning Digest: Indian officials deny Bangladeshs claim on Hadi killers fleeing to Meghalaya; Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthrough, and more

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13 Dead, 98 Injured After Train Derails In Mexico

Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic Train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. The

Trump Says Zelensky and Putin Serious in War Talks Sprint

Trump, who had promised to finish the war on day one of his presidency, said he had no deadline but is embarking on a year-end diplomatic sprint

Gill, Iyer set for ODI return as India weigh changes for NZ series

New Delhi, Dec 28: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to unveil Indias One-Day International squad for the upcoming thr

Harris equals fastest T20 fifty record

New Delhi, Dec 28: Australian batter Laura Harris etched her name into the record books on Sunday, equalling the fastest half-century in womens T

MCG curator in state of shock at two-day Test finish

Melbourne, Dec 28: Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page confessed he was in a state of shock after 20 wickets fell on the opening d

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, stating both nations are closer to a peace deal, though complex negotiations remain. Trump