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Centre approves Rs 12K crore for Delhi Metros P-5A expansion, network to cross 400 km

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the expansion of Delhi Metros project 5-A at Rs 12,015 crore, covering about 16 kilometres on

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Turning into a dead society: Rahul on Unnao rape victims manhandling

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said India is not just becoming a dead economy but also a dead society after alleged ill-tre

Farmers Federations plea to Tamil Nadu government

Will bring Congress to power with 87 seats: CM Revanth to KCR

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, December 24, said that he will bring the Congress back to power by winning 87 out

'Shockingly disproportionate': HC sets aside dismissal of professor for consensual relationship with student

LUCKNOW: Observing that the termination of a professor of the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad, for a consensual

Ranbir Kapoor's Animal Set To Hit Japanese Theatres In February 2026

After two years of its original release, Ranbir Kapoors blockbuster film Animal is set to release in Japan.

Not just dead economy, we're turning into dead society too: Rahul on rape victim's ill-treatment

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said India is not just becoming a dead economy but also a dead society after alleged ill-tre

Khammam: 6-Year-Old Boy Dies After Pencil Pierces Throat in Freak Accident

The boy slipped and fell, and the pencil he was holding pierced his throat, causing profuse bleeding.

Pressto India Appoints Sumant Kasliwal as Managing Director and CEO

Stale meat, rice, parotta dough seized from popular biriyani shop in Rajapalayam

Lighting on NH 48 from Tambaram to Tindivanam set to improve

Four-day special camps to be held in Salem for electoral roll revision

Congress Seals Alliance With Rashtriya Samaj Paksha For Civic And ZP Polls In Maharashtra

Congress is always keen to join hands with like-minded parties.: State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal

How Two Women Are Working to Modernize Indias Radiology Systems

Top news of the day: Unnao rape survivor to move Supreme Court against suspension of Sengars jail term; Delhi metro expansion gets Cabinet nod, and more

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Kristi Noem confronted at explosive House hearing: Stop lying; do a real service and just resign

Watch: Deadly tiger MDT-37s capture exposes Nilgiris mananimal conflict

When B. Nagi failed to return from grazing her goats in a Nilgiris village, fear spread fast. Forest teams traced the threat to MDT-37, an ageing

Tea stall owner in Bengaluru sets woman on fire for refusing to marry off daughter to him

Police said the accused had been pressuring Geetha to marry off her 19-year-old daughter to him. When the woman repeatedly refused, he allegedly

NBCC buys Rs 37 crore land in Dubai for urban development

New Delhi: State-owned NBCC (India) Ltd has bought nearly 15,000 sq ft of land in Dubai for AED 15 million (Rs 37 crore) to develop a mixed-use p

Fighting Wrinkles, Acne And Sun Damage: Nutritionist Explains How Carrots Boost Skin Health

Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal has once again turned the spotlight on simple, seasonal foods with powerful benefits.

HC refuses to interfere with Telangana DGPs appointment

Hyderabad: The High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the appointment of Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy

Bengaluru: Sri Lankan nationals held for attempting to board U.K.-bound flight using exchanged passports

NCP (SP) opens talks with Congress for BMC polls, stakes claim to 50 seats

mumbai: The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (SP) has begun negotiations with the Congress for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Science quiz: Giants on whose shoulders Newton stood

The Dadri Files: 10 Years of Grief and Impunity Since Akhlaq's Lynching

Those who killed Akhlaq did it so brutally that anyone else can do it today with impunity, says Jaan Mohammad.

HOCKEY | Kalinga Lancers gear up for HIL

Karnataka government stands by Belagavi DC, says Satish Jarkiholi

Defending the decision to issue prohibitory orders against Maharashtra MP Dhairyasheel Mane, the Minister said that Belagavi Deputy Commissioner

Sena (UBT)-MNS tie-up to help arrest split in Marathi votes, but won't ensure BMC win: Analysts

Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS have joined forces for the Mumbai civic polls. This alliance between Thackeray cousins Raj and Uddhav aims to unite Marat

DLC Guide Mumbai Second Edition 2025 Concludes, Strengthening Indias First Global Hospitality Rating System

Not just dead economy, we're turning into dead society too: Rahul Gandhi on Unnao rape victim's ill-treatment

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly condemned the bail granted to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, accused in the Unnao rape case. Gand

TasteAtlas lists top 100 food cities: Check Hyderabads rank

Food is one of the strongest ways a city introduces itself to the world. Long before monuments or shopping streets, it is local food that stays i

Sandeep Reddy Vangas Animal to release in Japan on February 13 next year

Chennai: The makers of director Sandeep Reddy Vangas immensely popular film Animal, featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Bobby D

BCCI Doubles Pay for Women Domestic Cricketers After World Cup Triumph

Kohli, Simarjeet Sparkle as Delhi Down Andhra by 4 Wickets

Kohli (131, 101 balls) was ably supported by Nitish Rana (77, 55b) and Priyansh Arya (74, 44b) as Delhi scaled down a challenging target of 299 i

HAZARE TROPHY | A Rohit special dazzles Sikkim and the spectators

CRICKET | The openers scintillating 94-ball 155 powers Mumbai past the required target in just 30.3 overs; Raghuvanshi plays the ideal foil in bi

HashKey Capital Announces First Closing of US$250 Million Fund IV to Accelerate Global Blockchain Adoption

Delhi Pollution: Restrictions under GRAP-4 lifted in national capital as air quality improves

Actions under stage I, II and III of the extant GRAP will remain invoked.

GRAP 4 curbs lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality betters from very poor to poor category

On Tuesday (December 23), Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the Delhi government will continue itsNo PUC, No fuel policyfor vehicle

NYT Connections hints answers today December 24 puzzle #927: Categories, clues, solutions and tips

NYT Connections hints answers today December 24 puzzle #927 explain all hints, categories, and solutions. This explainer covers yellow, green, bl

In a remarkable feat, Gujarat crosses five lakh rooftop solar system installations mark

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat has scripted a major renewable energy milestone by installing more than five lakh rooftop solar systems, generating a combined

Christmas wishes 2025: Warm X-mas eve messages and images to share on Whatsapp and Facebook with friends and family

Man gets death sentence for sexual assault on daughter

Jungkook Gifts Fans a Velvet-Smooth Cover of 'The Christmas Song'

The release drew widespread praise on social media

Uttarakhand HC seeks CBI response over missing forest boundary pillars, officers alleged wealth surge

DEHRADUN: In a significant development linked to alleged large-scale irregularities in Uttarakhands Forest Department, a Division Bench of the Ut

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli ton up on domestic return, establish names in List-A record books

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made a dominant return to domestic cricket with centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Kohli's 131 guided Delhi to a

'Trump believes our oil belongs to him': Venezuela rips US at UNSC, calls out Washington's extortion

Jamia Millia Islamia suspends professor, orders inquiry after exam question on atrocities against Muslim minorities sparks backlash

Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended a faculty member. This action follows an internal inquiry into a controversial question in a semester examinat

'Sanatan Dharma' not safe in West Bengal, alleges Suvendu

Suvendu Adhikari asked the police to mend their ways or face consequences after April, when the assembly elections would be due in the State

NYSE and Nasdaq trading hours update: Christmas-eve, Christmas, Boxing day, early closures and year-end schedule

US stock markets have limited trading around Christmas and New Year. NYSE and Nasdaq close early on Christmas-eve and stay shut on Christmas Day.

Road accident fatalities in Chennai drop by over 10% in 2025: GCTP

Dhurandhar 2 locked for Eid 2026: Release date, languages, story continuation and OTT details

Dhurandhar 2 will release on March 19, 2026. The film will be available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. This marks a pan-India r

IND vs SL second T20I | India paying attention to every small detail ahead of the T20 World Cup: Shafali Verma

The dashing opener adds that she enjoys bowling and wants to contribute to the team in multiple ways

Non-veg diet, poor sleep and obesity increase risk of breast cancer: Study

New Delhi: Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by abo

Evening news wrap: Unnao rape survivor to move SC against Kuldeep Sengar bail; Delhi Metro Phase-VA approved and more

Won't Let KCR Family Return to Power as Long as I'm in Politics: Revanth Reddy

Small villages will receive 5 lakh each, and larger ones 10 lakh, in addition to existing state and central funds

Christmas holidays: Is December 26 a federal holiday? Trumps order explained for federal workers and private employers

Christmas eve and December 26 federal holiday: President Donald Trump has declared Christmas Eve and December 26 as federal holidays for this yea

Indias rising consumer base to draw more MNCs, says Samsungs JB Park

Samsung's JB Park highlights India's growing appeal for multinational manufacturers diversifying from China, citing expanding consumer markets, p

Gold price prediction: Gold rate forecast for 2026 is out, experts hint at risk of major drop in gold price

Gold rate prediction: The risk of a major drop in the gold price would seem largely linked to a slowing of outright gold buying, such as by emerg

Awami League raises alarm over surge in custodial deaths under Yunus-led interim govt in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec 24: Bangladeshs Awami League on Wednesday alleged that deaths in jail and police custody have risen sharply across the country under t

Christians Being 'Targeted' Nationwide, Alleges Kerala LOP

The Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly targeted the right wing group in a Facebook post on the eve of Christmas

Air India to resume non-stop DelhiRome flights from March 25

The flights will resume from March 25, 2026, with Air India operating four services a week between Delhi and Romes Leonardo da Vinci Internationa

Chewing alone can cure bloating and gas? here's what the science actually says

Thorough chewing isn't a magic cure, but it's a surprisingly powerful first step. Research shows proper mastication reduces bloating and gas by h

Interstate human trafficking gang held in Miyapur, newborns rescued

Hyderabad: Eleven members of an interstate human trafficking gang were arrested here, and two newborn babies were rescued from them, police said

UT Govt Ensuring World Class Healthcare Facilities For All In Ladakh: LG Kavinder

Dedicates 3 Tesla MRI Facility worth Rs 25.9 crore to people of Kargil Kargil, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today d

Stress tests and drones: the new playbook to protect the endangered western hoolock gibbon

Over the last 50 years, the gibbon population has plummeted from over an estimated 100,000 individuals to less than 5,000

Delhi PWD to set up control centre to daily monitor fleet of 200 anti-smog guns

The Delhi Public Works Department will now track its 200 anti-smog guns daily. This move aims to improve pollution control efforts across the cit

Celebrity divorces and break-ups in 2025: From Palash Muchhal-Smriti Mandhana, Dakota Johnson-Chris Martin to Dhanashree-Yuzvendra Chahal

2025 proved a tumultuous year for celebrity relationships as it was marked by high-profile divorces and breakups. Fans were shocked after Smriti

Whats open and closed on Christmas 2025here's what you need to know before you step out

Many stores and restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day 2025 to allow employees to spend time with loved ones. However, select grocery stores

Hyderabad Traffic Home Guard killed in Attapur accident

Watch: Unnao rape case: UP Womens Commission assures victims safety after Sengars bail

Union Cabinet approves 12,000 crore Delhi Metro expansion under Phase V(A)

The new phase includes three corridors: R.K. Ashram MargIndraprastha (9.913 km), AerocityIGI Airport T-1 (2.263 km), and TughlakabadKalindi Kunj

From Trump's Antics To Ukraine & Palestine, 2025 Has Been a Year of Uncertainty

When you strip away the geopolitics, it's innocent civilians who are left to bear the lions share of the suffering.

6 light exercises that improve digestion better than supplements

Forget expensive digestive pills. A 15-minute walk, gentle yoga twists, and core strengthening move food through your gut faster, boost stomach a

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Secondary particulate matter is a core driver of dangerous PM2.5 in India: CREA analysis

New analysis reveals a large part of India's PM2.5 pollution forms chemically in the air. Up to 42 percent is secondary particulate matter, mainl

Leopard runs riot in three villages in Himachal's Mandi; kills one, injures 9 before being slain

A leopard attacked villagers in Mandi district early Wednesday. One person died and nine were injured. The big cat ran amok in Chandyal, Badhyal,

Clash erupts between rival Matua groups in Bengal over voter deletion remarks by Union minister Shantanu Thakur

KOLKATA: Violence broke out between two rival Matua groups affiliated to Union minister of shipping and BJP MP Shantanu Thakur and Trinamool Cong

AI Turns Family Photos Into Christmas Cartoons, A Festive Trend Goes Viral

A new holiday trend allows families to turn regular photos into joyful Christmas cartoons using AI tools like Nano Banana Pro and Sora 2.

CAT 2025 Result Declared: 12 Candidates Score 100 Percent, 2.58 Lakh Appeared

CAT 2025 Result: The number of candidates scoring 99.8 percentile was the same as those scoring 99.99 percentile, at 26.

On Camera, Lord Vishnu Statue Destroyed In Cambodia, Allegedly By Thailand

As the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia drags on, a Cambodian official has accused Bangkok of destroying a statue of Lord Vishnu in a dispu

Sumathi Shatakam Teaser Unveiled; Film Set For Feb 6 Release

Producer Bellamkonda Suresh said the teaser clearly reflects the films strong success potential.

CRPF personnel manhandle Unnao rape survivor's mother, prevent her from addressing media

NEW DELHI: Security personnel in Delhi on Wednesday prevented the Unnao rape survivor and her mother from addressing the media and allegedly forc

IBPS RRB PO Score Card 2025 OUT at ibps.in: Prelims marks released for 3,928 officer posts, check cut-off and Mains status now

The IBPS has released the RRB PO Prelims Score Card 2025 on December 24, 2025, for candidates who appeared for the Officer Scale I exam. The scor

Eating past 8 PM? Your next day energy is ruined to begin with; Immediate effects of late dinners;

Late dinners wreak havoc on your body's internal clock and blood sugar control, leaving you foggy, lethargic, and craving junk the next morning.

Hrithik Roshans family dance video from wedding goes viral

Hyderabad: Actor Hrithik Roshan attended his cousin Eshaan Roshans wedding festivities in Mumbai on Tuesday, December 23, along with his sons, Hr

Bulldozers will act against anyone encroaching on monuments, govt land: Adityanath

Lucknow, Dec 24: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said no one would be spared if they illegally encroach upon monuments,

Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says

All the main parameters of the Russian side's position are well known to our colleagues from the United States, says Kremlin spokesman

Note Saying 'Trump Loves Young Girls' Is Fake: US Department Of Justice

The Department of Justice on Tuesday said that the handwritten letter by Jeffrey Epstein, addressed to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar, that