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RITES bags Rs 318-cr order from South African firm for supply of diesel electric locomotives

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: RITES Ltd, an infrastructure, consultancy, and engineering firm, on Tuesday said it has bagged a Rs 315.7 crore order from an

KSH International shares decline nearly 4 pc in trading debut

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: Shares of KSH International Ltd, a manufacturer of magnet winding wires, on Tuesday listed with a discount of nearly 4 per cen

Satellite images show continued demolition in Gaza despite ceasefire

Satellite images showed that Israel has continued to demolish buildings in areas under its control in the Gaza Strip despite the cease fire being

Special NIA Court Orders Attachment Of Property Of US-based Kashmiri Lobbyist

Srinagar, Dec 23: A special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district on Tuesday ordered the attachment of over 1.5 kanals (1 kanal is equa

Gold prices, silver futures extend record rally on rate-cut hopes

Gold and silver prices surge to record highs as investors seek safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and rate-cut expectations

Champion OTT Rights Sold for a Record Price

Directed by Pradeep Advaitham and produced by Swapna Cinemas.

VHP protests outside Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi over violence against Hindus

U.S. lawmakers condemn killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned the targeted mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, amid rising instability and unrest

Wear sarees, not revealing clothes: Telugu actor under fire for remarks on actresses

Hyderabad: Tollywood actor Sivaji, who is known for his bold statements and unfiltered opinions, has sparked fresh controversy following remarks

SWIFT, JPMorgan and Deutsche Brse Pilot unified deposit bridge, signaling a new phase of tokenised banking

SWIFT has confirmed a successful pilot connecting JPMorgan's Kinexysand Deutsche Brse's Clearstream DLT over its global messaging rails. This isn

Chasing higher returns turns fatal: Former top Punjab police official shoots himself after Rs 8 crore online fraud

A former Punjab IGP allegedly shot himself after losing Rs 8.1 crore to cyber fraudsters posing as wealth management advisors. A 12-page suicide

AP Building Future-ready Quantum Workforce: CM Naidu

Within two years, the quantum computers will be produced in Amaravati, the CM expressed confidence

England cricketers' drinking habits during Ashes tour to be investigated by top official

England cricket chief Rob Key will probe claims of heavy drinking by players during a break in Noosa. The team lost the Ashes series to Australia

Karnataka Minister promises early execution of PM MITRA Textile Park in Kalaburagi

Minister Shivanand Patil said that tenders had been issued for KPTCL work, road development, construction of a water barrage and other essential

Right-wing groups protest at Bangladesh High Commission over mob lynching

New Delhi: Hundreds of activists from Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal descended on the Bangladesh High Commission here on Tuesday in

Delhi HC dismisses plea of Hizbul chief's sons against framing of charges in terror funding case

The Delhi High Court has rejected appeals from two sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin. They challenged charges in a terror funding c

Countdown Begins for ISROs BlueBird Block-2 Commercial Mission from Sriharikota

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 23: The 24-hour countdown has begun for the launch of ISROs LVM3-M6 rocket, which will carry the next-generatio

VHP Protest Outside Bangladesh High Commission Turns Violent

Police struggled to keep the demonstrators at bay as they tried to climb over barricades and denounced the Bangladesh government with slogans

Kerala SIR voter list out today: How to check your name in the election draft roll and what to do if it is missing? Step-by-step guide

Kerala SIR draft voter list will be released by Kerala CEO today, Dec 23, 2025. Following the Special Intensive Revision 24.81 lakh voters have b

Who is Anok Yai? 28-year-old supermodel reveals health battle, congenital lung defect

Supermodel Anok Yai shared on Instagram that she has a congenital lung defect. She revealed her symptoms, surgery, and recovery, inspiring fans w

Jairam Ramesh Counters Union Environment Minister's Clarification On Aravalli Hills, Raises More Questions

The total area of the range allowed for mining is deceptive and not measured accurately : Jairam Ramesh

Vijay Hazare Trophy: full schedule, groups, teams

VHT 202526 will see 32 teams competing, divided into four groups of eight, with matches scheduled across five cities in India.

Kisan Diwas: Farmer reminisces meeting with PM Modi, tips for natural farming

Modi Story, a popular social media handle on X, brings to light the emphasis that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally given on curtailing

'Agli farmaish hai Jhumri Telaiya se': How a small mica town ruled India's radio waves

Jhumri Telaiya once captivated India with its radio song requests. The town became famous in the 1950s for its frequent shout-outs on Radio Ceylo

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP in Berlin: 'Uses ED, CBI... RSS shapes their election strategy'

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

The volatility of INR, as measured by higher prices in the coefficient of variation, moderated in November from a month ago and remained relative

HC disposes of pleas seeking continuation of excavations at Adichanallur, Sivagalai

Hindu right descends on Bangladesh High Commission in hundreds over mob lynching

Police struggled to keep the demonstrators at bay as they tried to climb over barricades and denounce the Bangladesh government

Reports Of Harassment Of Hindu Women In Bangladesh Deeply Disturbing: Mehbooba

Srinagar, Dec 23: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday expressed concern over the alleged harassment of Hindu women in Bangladesh, saying the

Bangladesh unrest: Protests over Dipu Das killing widen across India amid VHP-led demonstrations

Protests erupted across India, including New Delhi and Assam, following the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. Demonstrations targeted th

Capex stays king as Budget FY27 balances growth with deficit control: EY Report

Real GDP grew 8.2% in Q2 FY26, driven by balanced expansion in manufacturing and services, while inflation has fallen to a near-record low of 0.7

Fresh Snowfall, Rain In Parts Of Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 23: Parts of Kashmir were hit by fresh snowfall and rain, with the minimum temperature remaining above the freezing point at most p

Real-time tax data to sharpen state GDP estimates under new methodology: MoSPI

India is set to enhance economic growth estimation for states. Real-time Goods and Services Tax Network data will provide more accurate Gross Sta

Make Priyanka Gandhi PM and see how she will retaliate like Indira Gandhi: Congress' Imran Masood

Recently, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged the Centre to take cognisance of the increasing violence against Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist

'Sent a wrong message': CPM MP John Brittas targets Rahul, Priyanka; takes 'chai pe charcha' dig

A political rift has emerged within the INDIA bloc as CPI(M) MP John Brittas criticised Rahul Gandhi's absence from Parliament during the Winter

Security Forces Intensify Checks In Srinagar Ahead Of Christmas, New Year

Srinagar, Dec 23: Security forces have stepped up security arrangements across Srinagar ahead of the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations

Twin Triumph from LegalEdge: Delhi Brothers Secure AIR 2 & 8 in CLAT 2026

As the results of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 are announced, Delhi has once again emerged as a strong talent hub for India’s

Precision and finesse marked A. Lakshmanaswamys performance

He performed on the inaugural day of the 69th Margazhi mela hosted by Krishna Gana Sabha.

Hijabgate: When local politics turns into global embarrassment

Bhopal: Ms Razia Masood, a Bhopal-based Social Activist who is associated with the Jamat-e-Islami Hind Women wing, has reacted strongly to the sh

Permission denied for cricket match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

On December 23, City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh announced the governments decision, along with an explanation for the same

CAT 2025 result: How are candidates shortlisted for IIM interviews? Here's everything you need to know

Around 2.58 lakh candidates await their CAT 2025 results. After the announcement, IIMs will shortlist candidates based on individual criteria for

Countdown for launch of ISROs Bluebird Block-2 Mission begins in Sriharikota

Weighing 6,100 kg, the communication satellite would be the heaviest payload to be placed into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in LVM3 launch history,

Cyclone Ditwah aftermath: S Jaishankar announces $450 million aid for Sri Lanka; what the package includes

India has pledged a comprehensive USD 450 million assistance package to Sri Lanka for reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. This aid,

Fog Disrupts Air Traffic at Delhi Airport, Over 270 Flights Delayed, 10 Cancelled

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: Dense fog and low visibility conditions disrupted flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Tuesd

Indian-origin finance chiefs are making a splash at global stage

As the CFO role continues to expand, global companies appear comfortable turning to leaders shaped by the discipline of Indian education, the com

Pakistan minister Mohsin Naqvi, who 'stole' Indias trophy, bans professional beggars from flying abroad after Saudi deports 24,000

Pakistan has stopped 'professional beggars' and those with incomplete travel documents from leaving the country. This action follows numerous dep

Watch: Esha Deol makes FIRST public appearance after dad Dharmendra's demise, paparazzo asks 'kaise ho aap', her reply makes netizens emotional

Esha Deol was spotted at the Mumbai airport, which marked her first public appearance after her father Dharmendra's demise. Her reply to a concer

Chargesheet: Ex-CM Baghels Son Got Rs 250 Cr in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

The latest chargesheet details the current status of the investigation against the arrested accused, along with digital evidence reports about al

Following unrest, some exporters seek ban on rice exports to Bangladesh

Shippers say shipments at risk in view of the unrest and also point to Dhakas ban on export of raw jute to New Delhi

Madhya Pradesh SIR list is out: How to check if your name is in the voter list and what to do if it is missing?

Madhya Pradesh's draft electoral roll is out, with a month-long window for claims and objections until January 15, 2026. Over 9 lakh voters face

Karnataka government will weed out Gruha Laxmi beneficiaries who have passed away, says Minister

She said that the pending incentive under the scheme was released on December 22

Remove bushes along tracks to ensure clear signal visibility: SCR chief during winter safety protocols review

Over 270 Flights Delayed, 10 Cancelled At Delhi Airport

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: At least 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to fog and low visibility c

Congress attacks Modi govt on Aravalli issue, asks why 'hell-bent' on redefining mountain range

The Congress party has questioned the Modi government's move to redefine the Aravalli mountain range. Party leader Jairam Ramesh stated the Arava

IndiGo already permitted to operate 5 leased B737 planes from Turkey till March '26: DGCA

According to DGCA, the lease of five Boeing 737 planes taken from Turkey's Corendon Airlines ends on March 31, 2026.

Kisan Diwas 2025: Driving Farm Productivity Through Digital Adoption

It is projected to expand at 913 percent CAGR through the early 2030s,driven by deeper smartphone penetration, expanding rural internet access, a

Akane-banashi trailer: Acclaimed rakugo manga gets first look at anime adaptation

Directed by Ayumu Watanabe, the adaptation of Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moues manga will explore the competitive and emotionally charged world of

Central banks diversifying forex reserves from USD & Euro to gold and other currencies: CareEdge

Global central banks are actively diversifying reserves, reducing reliance on the US dollar and euro. While the dollar's dominance persists in in

RSB Group Pledges to Achieve 50 percent Renewable Energy Adoption and 45 percent Emissions Cut by 2030

Achieved a 16% reduction in energy intensity over the last three years Achieved a 17% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity compar

Countdown for Launch of ISRO's Bluebird Block-2 Mission Begins in Sriharikota

Wednesday's mission is being undertaken as part of the commercial agreement signed between NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL) and US-based AST SpaceMobile

Dharmendra Pradhan urges Centre to include Odisha's SEBC communities in Central OBC list

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged inclusion of 108 Odisha SEBC communities in the Central OBC list, citing lack of reservation be

'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash

His studios created some of the world's best-selling video games, and Zampella was considered an innovator in first-person military shooter style

Fahad Mustafa, Mahira Khans upcoming Pakistani project of 2026

Islamabad: With 2026 just around the corner, the Pakistani entertainment industry is gearing up to deliver a lineup of exciting dramas and films

Nation Will Always Remember Charan Singhs Role in Strengthening Agriculture, Rural India: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan

All eyes on Aravallis: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav assures protection, illegal mining to be stopped

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has assured that the government is fully committed to protecting the Aravalli range and will not allow

'Will deliver decisive treatment': Congress MP endorses Priyanka Gandhi for PM; draws Indira parallel on Bangladesh

Congress MP Imran Masood stated that Priyanka Gandhi would deliver a decisive treatment to Bangladesh if she becomes Prime Minister, drawing a pa

Poonam Sinha took two years to convince Shatrughan Sinha of Sonakshi Zaheer's relationship

Poonam Sinha has revealed how she came to know of Sonakshi Sinha - Zaheer Iqbal's relationship.

Sandesara Matter: Supreme Court closes case after Rs 5,100 crore deposit, orders quashing of all probes

The petitioners informed the Court that they had complied with the November 19 order by depositing a total sum of Rs 51,11,43,36,390.40, which al

Unlock your startup dreams with Spotifys new learning-led podcast experience

STRAPLINE: Spotify Unlock brings curated learning playlists, credible voices, and real-world community experiences together to help Indias seriou

Pat Cummins doubtful for T20 World Cup? It's quite grey right now, says Aus head coach

Australian skipper Pat Cummins faces an uncertain future for the T20 World Cup. A back stress issue has impacted his Ashes participation. While h

Merry Christmas 2025: Ira and Nupur Shikhare turn Santa for Aamir Khan's son Azad, host intimate bash

Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare celebrated Christmas with a cosy, intimate bash at home, joined by Aamir Khan's son Azad Rao Khan. The couple gave fa

UP Police Home Guard recruitment 2025: Written exam dates announced; details on uppbpb.gov.in

UP Homeguard Exam Date 2026: Uttar Pradesh Police Home Guard recruitment for 41,424 posts will see its written exam held from April 25-27, 2026.

Aditya Dhar REJECTED Tamannaah Bhatia's name for Shararat song in Dhurandhar; here's why

Tamannaah Bhatia's name had popped up for 'Shararat' song in Dhurandhar but Aditya Dhar rejected the idea. Here's why.

EAM Jaishankar in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, India commits 450 million dollar reconstruction package

NEW DELHI: India has pledged a $450 million reconstruction and recovery package to Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by CycloneDitwah ,

Pakistan draws three bids in second televised privatisation for national carrier PIA

Pakistan is trying to sell its national airline, Pakistan International Airlines. This is the second attempt after a failed auction last year. Th

India, New Zealand FTA to help diversify exports, attract investments: Experts

India and New Zealand have concluded free trade agreement negotiations, set to be signed and implemented next year. The pact aims to diversify In

FIR Over Obscene Online Content: KU Suspends Assistant Professor

Srinagar, Dec 23: The University of Kashmir has placed an assistant professor of the Department of Kashmiri under suspension in connection with a

Parineeti Chopra gets candid about postpartum struggles after birth of son Neer, says 'not as easy as it looks'

Parineeti Chopra shared an honest look at postpartum life, talking about tiredness, mood swings and baby struggles, making her story relatable to

Wegovy Becomes First Oral Weight Loss Pill Approved By US Regulators: Implications For India

The US FDA has approved Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 drug for weight loss. With Ozempic already in India, experts say this signals a major s

Sikkim: Army jawan dies as raft capsizes in Teesta river

An Army jawan, Lance Naik Rajasekhar, tragically died after a raft capsized in the Teesta river during a training exercise in Sikkim's Pakyong di

Army jawan dies as raft capsizes in Sikkim's Teesta river

GANGTOK: An Army jawan died after a raft capsized in the Teesta river during a training exercise in Sikkim's Pakyong district, police said on Tue

'Ruined OG song': Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday's Saat Samundar Paar 2.0 leaves netizens angry

Karan Johar-backed romantic comedy has landed in a copyright dispute over the 1992 hit Saat Samundar Paar. Trimurti Films, which owns the song's

Ashes: Captain Pat Cummins Out And Spin Bowler Murphy In For 4th Test Against England

Steve Smith is expected to be fit after a vertigo episode forced him to miss the third test and he would again captain Australia in Cummins absen

Emily in Paris Season 5 review: Stylish but simplistic celebration of La Dolce Vita

As she moves from Paris to Rome and back again, with dreamy stopovers in Solitano and Venice, and a promise of Greece, Emily continues to serve d

Big Boy Can Handle It : Trump On Bill Clinton's Photos In Epstein Files

I like Bill Clinton. I hate to see photos come out of him : Donald Trump

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kohli, Rohit, Gill add star power to national one-day Championship

The velvety tapestry of superstars also features Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma among others but none attracts as

Australian Stock Market continues positive run as ASX 200 stays in green: Droneshield sees big rise, Eagers Automotive dips; check top gainers and losers

The Australian stock market saw a strong rally for the second consecutive day. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed higher, driven by top performers like

Rahul Gandhi alleges assault on institutions in Berlin, BJP hits back

Rahul Gandhis remarks in Berlin alleging a full-scale assault on Indias institutional framework have sparked a sharp political backlash, with the

Reenita Malhotra Hora on Penning an Unwritten Chapter of India Inc.

A boy becomes a man when he shaves. That alone makes this story symbolic. Its a coming-of-age story-not just for him, but for Indian FMCG, shavin

It's not really up to me, is it?: McCullum on continuing as England coach

I will just keep trying to do the job, try to learn the lessons that I haven't quite got right here and make adjustments. Those questions are for