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New Assembly Secretary assumes charge

UIDAI opens States first Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Madurai

Zero drugs policy during NY fete: Hyderabad Police Commissioner

Hyderabad areas to face 36-hour drinking water supply disruption

Hyderabad: Residents in several parts of Hyderabad are set to experience a 36-hour disruption in the drinking water supply. The disruption is due

As a son, Ill take pride in my fathers achievements: KTR

BRS working president says he too could get down to street language level, if need be

Ixigos Great Indian Travel Index: OTT shows boost local tourism

New Delhi: Indias popular OTT shows are doing more than driving viewership they are putting the Northeast firmly on the travel map as flight boo

Dharmasthala case: Court to decide on SITs report on December 29

Award for V.D. Satheesan

Will not allow BJP to create communal disharmony in T.N., says Stalin

CM inaugurates the Integrated Collectorate complex at Veeracholapuram near Kallakurichi

Sisters battling depression end life over pet dogs illness in Lucknow

Lucknow: Two sisters battling depression and distressed over their pet dogs illness have allegedly died by suicide after consuming phenyl at thei

ED probes radical preacher who allegedly drew salary from UP govt even after becoming British citizen

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, a UK-based radical Islamic preacher from Ut

Syria: 8 killed, 21 injured in bombing at Mosque in Homs during Friday prayers

Preliminary investigations indicate that explosive devices were planted inside the mosque.

The anti-trend shift transforming Indias New Year party dressing

From rewearing heirlooms to embracing texture over glitter, Indian partywear is moving away from spectacle and toward self-directed, grounded dre

Mysuru temple to distribute more than 2 lakh laddus on New Year's day

Walk Within padayatrastarting in Dharwad today

Two men killed as unauthorised well caves in at Kil Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu

CAT-2025 Karnataka topper wants to join IIMB

Social Security 2026: 10 critical things every American saver and retiree must know

Big changes hit Social Security and retirement in 2026. These updates touch every saver and retiree across America. Social Security benefits rise

NYT Connections hints answers today December 26 puzzle #929: Clues, categories, solutions and tips

NYT Connections hints answers today December 26 puzzle #929 are here. Discover the categories, clues, and full solutions for todays game. This gu

Fugitives will be brought back to face Indian courts: MEA on Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya

Fishing community offers prayers to Sea Goddess during Gangamma Jathara in memory of 2004 tsunami

Women carry kalasas to Lawsons Bay Beach in Vizag, thanking the deity for sparing the city during the disaster

DAC meeting on key defence projects acquisitions postponed to next week

The meeting was expected to take up a number of significant proposals aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Indian armed forces, with a

Mumbais Raghuvanshi stretchered off with injury during Vijay Hazare Trophy match

After investigations, he was discharged from the hospital. The doctors examined him, and all reports were normal. He suffered a concussion, but i

Punes Chakan, Ranjangaon, Khed belts add 215 units, create 25,500 jobs

Building on this momentum, the PMRDA is preparing a 33,700 crore master plan to drive integrated industrial and urban development, with initial p

How the end of H-1B lottery is a correction that will benefit talented Indian students

Delhi schools resume offline classes as air quality improves; check details

Classes for students up to Class 5 will be held in a hybrid mode. Check details below.

Pak drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu: Hania and Bilals fee per episode

Islamabad: Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu continues to remain one of the most talked-about shows among Urdu and Hindi-speaking audiences wor

Goa nightclub fire: Court extends police custody of Luthra brothers till December 29

Their initial 10-day remand expired on Friday (December 26)

Hostilities Against Minorities in Bangladesh Matter of Concern: India

New Delhi also reacted cautiously to the homecoming of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman saying it should be seen

Please Don't Behave Like Animals: Kailash Kher Lashes At Unruly Audience In Gwalior Concert

Singer Kailash Kher stopped his performance mid-way and went on to address the chaos.

Devotee Donates Thanjavur-style Ram Idol Worth Rs 30 Crore To Ayodhya Temple

An anonymous donor gifted a magnificent gold idol worth Rs 25-30 crore to the Ayodhya Ram Temple.

Drunk driver drags motorcycle for half a kilometre in serial accident on ORR

According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 7.15 p.m. on Wednesday (December 24) near the Sumanahalli flyover, when Rohith was returning h

Congress alleges corruption, administrative failure in BMC; releases 'chargesheet'

Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad claimed that the BMC, which has been without elected representatives for more than three years, has fail

'A good friend of India': Tharoor explains why Hasina should stay

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Zebu Films gives an Indian touch to Santa Claus with an animated music video

The music video, Santhu Baba, has home-grown Santa Claus who spreads joy and extends friendship

Preparing MBAs for AI-driven risk: Integrating climate data, analytics and regulation in the classroom

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Coal Ministry notifies rules doing away with CCO nod for opening, restarting coal mines

The coal ministry expects the notified rules would help save up to two months of time towards quicker operationalisation of a mine.

New Mayors Elected in Kerala

Congress leaders V K Minimol, Niji Justin, P Indira and A K Hafeez elected Mayors of Kochi, Thrissur, Kannur and Kollam; O Sadashivan of CPM in K

Who is Ryan Wedding and why have Mexican authorities raided his homes?

Mexican authorities have seized Olympic medals, luxury motorcycles, and drugs in raids targeting a former Olympian, believed to be Canadian fugit

No smell, no warning: Neurologist lists red flags during hot showers, says step out immediately if you have these symptoms

A neurologist has issued a public warning about the hidden danger of carbon monoxide exposure while taking hot showers, particularly in bathrooms

China Imposed Sanctions Against 20 U.S Defense Related Companies

The sanctions entail freezing the companies assets in China and banning individuals and organizations from dealing with them

China sanctions 20 US defence firms over Trumps Taiwan arms sales

Beijing: China on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 US defence firms in response to the Trump administrations approval of a record USD 11.1 billion

Home interiors and real estate in 2025: Indias transformative year

Luxury, sustainability, technology and thoughtful interiors converged to reshape countrys housing this year

Boy, 10, Delivered Tea, Lassi To Soldiers During Op Sindoor, Gets Bal Puraskar

He is 10 years old, but showed a big heart. Shravan Singh, amidst the risks associated with war during Operation Sindoor, regularly delivered wat

SIT Completes Second Interrogation of Phone-Tapping Witness Aara Mastan

Mastan believes the probe is nearing its conclusion

This 2026 Social Security change could take money from you, but one fix may cushion the blow

In 2026, Social Security rules are changing again. Some workers may pay higher payroll taxes because the income tax limit is rising. At the same

Opinion: Blog | Rahul vs Priyanka? Not Really

The rumours about apower struggle within the Congress may just be that: rumours. For now, there is no vacancy in the Congress.

China sanctions 20 U.S. defence firms over Trumps Taiwan arms sales

The Foreign Ministry in a statement warned that any attempt to provoke China on the Taiwan issue would be met with a firm response

MEA reacts to unremitting hostility against minorities in Bangladesh, calls it deeply concerning

On Thursday, Bangladeshi media reported the killing of another Hindu youth, identified as 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, who was allegedly lynched by

Top news of the day: Unremitting hostilities against minorities in Bangladesh matter of grave concern, says MEA; Protest outside Delhi HC over bail in Unnao rape case

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8 benefits of eating 2 eggs a day

Two eggs daily deliver high-quality protein, choline for brain health, antioxidants for eye protection, and nutrients that boost muscle, heart he

Ten-year-old border village boy honoured for helping soldiers during Operation Sindoor

CHANDIGARH: Ten-year-old Shravan Singh from Tara Wali village in Mamdot block is located along the Indo-Pak international border in Punjabs Feroz

Expecting a big raise in 2026? New forecasts say most workers will be disappointed

US salary increase forecast: Workers hoping for significant pay hikes in 2026 may need to adjust expectations. Employers are predicted to maintai

Assam school vandalism: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says those behind Nalbari Christmas attack arrested

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of individuals involved in the vandalism of Christmas preparations at St. Mary's Sc

Janhvi Kapoor reacts strongly to 'barbaric' lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh: 'This kind of hypocrisy will...'

We will continue to cry about things half way across the globe while our own brothers and sisters are burnt to death. Communal discrimination and

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen dies; PM Modi, others express grief

Agartala, Dec 26:After undergoing medical treatment for over four months at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker

Doctor Lists Best Nuts For Healthy Snacking This Holiday Season

Nuts are an excellent choice for healthy snacking due to their rich nutritional profile and various health benefits.

6 silent symptoms your body is high on iron

Iron overload, medically termed haemochromatosis, creeps up silently as the body stashes excess iron in organs and joints. Catching these telltal

Govt Eyes Next Round of Bank Mergers; Consolidation Plan Likely in Budget 2026-27

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently said that India needs many big, world-class banks

CJI backs mediation to cut pendency, 'It's cost effective and win-win situation for both parties'

UP Government Makes Newspaper Reading Mandatory In Schools. Here's Why

The Department of Basic Education emphasised that the initiative is designed to foster intellectual growth and awareness of current affairs among

Dosas and Yoga: South Korean Star Lee Min-ki Vacations in South India

Lee's photos quickly went viral, racking up likes from fans back home and with K-drama enthusiasts in India

Evening news wrap: India slams attacks on minorities in Bangladesh; Centre defers GST cut on air purifiers & more

India condemned recent violence against minorities in Bangladesh, demanding justice for a Hindu youth's killing. The Centre postponed a GST cut o

Salman as Joey? This Bollywood FRIENDS video is trending online

Even after all these years, FRIENDS still feels fresh. The jokes, the coffee shop hangouts, the messy love lives, and the comfort of friendship k

Why silver price is rising and will it continue to move upward in coming weeks? Here's what investors should do now

Why silver price is rising and will it continue to move upward in coming weeks is driven by supply gaps, industrial demand, rate cut hopes, and g

Before You Stop Your SIP, Read This!

Stopping SIPs breaks compounding, misaligns goals, and misses buying cheaper units during market dips; consider reducing or pausing amounts inste

'India fully committed to fugitives' return': MEA on Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya; video of duo partying in London went viral

Samsung Innovation Campus Strengthens Future-Tech Skilling In Andhra

750 students certified under the programme in AI and Coding & Programming in Visakhapatnam at Vignan College and DIET College

Over 100 Gujarati youths trapped in Myanmar, forced to involve in cybercrimes

AHMEDABAD: What began as a dream of well-paying foreign jobs has turned into a horrifying ordeal for more than 100 youths from Gujarat, who are n

India Conveys Concern to US Over Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews

The interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants scheduled from the middle of this month in India have been abruptly postponed by several mont

India set to outpace global growth expectations, Goldman Sachs projects strong expansion through 2027

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: India is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world over the next two years, outperforming glo

8 Common Health Problems That Can Be Solved By Eating A Single Banana

A single banana can solve multiple health problems. But the key is moderation; find out why you need to eat a banana daily.

H1B visa: India conveys concern to US over cancellation of interviews

New Delhi: India on Friday said it flagged its concerns to the US over cancellation of pre-scheduled H1B visa interviews of large numbers of Indi

Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad lead magicpins food delivery volumes in 2025

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad led food delivery volumes for magicpin in 2025, with the food delivery platform adding over

UP Official Threatens To Jump Off Bridge If Contractor Misses Deadline

The video of an overbridge inspection in Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur has gone viral after a senior official was seen threatening to jump off the bri

Low grade inflammation affects heart health quietly over time; What should you do?

Chronic, low-grade inflammation quietly damages arteries long before you feel chest pain. Markers like CRP (C-reactive protein) and IL-6 (interl

SIT Extends Probe to Tamil Nadu in Sabarimala Gold Loss Case

Police are searching for a jeweller named Balamurughan, also known as D Mani, from Dindigul in Tamil Nadu

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd T20I: Live streaming, playing 11, pitch report, weather update

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 3rd T20I: Predicted Playing XI, Live Streaming Details, Pitch and Weather Updates, and Full Match Preview of the S

India imposes anti-dumping duty on two Chinese products

These duties were imposed as these products cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel, and 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a were exported to

From Friendship Goals to Family Time: Celebs Christmas Moments

Trump-backed candidate of Palestinian descent elected president of Honduras

Tegucigalpa (Honduras): Trump-backed candidate and son of Palestinian immigrants Nasry Asfura, 67, won Honduras presidential election, the countr

Gujarat roars back on India's tiger map after over 30 years; NTCA declares it 'tiger-present' state

Gujarat has officially been reinstated as a 'tiger-present state' after over three decades, with the National Tiger Conservation Authority confir

Exclusive | Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Faisu, Uorfi, Nikki Tamboli are assembling for The 50? Here's what we know

The upcoming show, The 50, will have 50 celebrities, and as per the information we received, the first batch of housemates is the veterans of the

India conveys concern to U.S. over cancellation of H1B visa interviews

The interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants slated from the middle of this month in India have been abruptly postponed by several months

President Murmu set for submarine sea sortie on Dec 28

President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a historic submarine sortie from Karwar Harbour, Karnataka on December 28. This significant event is part

Sahaj Insurance Services ties up with LIC for product distribution

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Sahaj Insurance Services, a corporate agent, on Friday said it has tied up with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for

Veer Sahibzadas shook the existence of religious fanaticism and terror: PM

Addressing the national programme to mark Veer Baal Diwas, PM Modi said the Veer Sahibzadas, despite being very young, confronted the might of th

Break Macaulays mindset; only Gen Z, Gen Alpha can build Viksit Bharat: PM Modi on Veer Bal Diwas