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From dance icon to serial killer: Madhuri Dixit breaks the mould

In this exclusive conversation, Madhuri Dixit and director Nagesh Kukunoor dive deep into the making of Mrs. Deshpande, one of the boldest Indian

Rupee rises 54 paise, strengthens past 90 per U.S. dollar level

The gain in the $/ pair follows the rupee's string of record lows in recent weeks, likely on intervention from the Reserve Bank of India

Congress dares Kerala government to arrest creators and broadcasters accused of politically parodying Ayyappa devotional song

Congress cast police case registered against creators of the song as an infringement on artistic freedom and political dissent. Satheesan opposes

Dont turn Marina beach into Marina bazaar, Madras High Court tells Chennai Corporation

Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira decide to inspect the beach on December 22 to take stock of GCCs proposal to regulate vendors

Gautam Adani plans to invest Rs 100000 crore in this business, eyes aggressive bids in...

The Adani Group, through its airport arm Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), is India's largest airport infrastructure operator.

Stock markets surge after four days of decline; Sensex jumps 447 points

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, and Bajaj Finserv we

Former V-P travels by Vande Bharat after Air India Express flight to Vizag cancelled

Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, who is scheduled to unveil a statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Vizianagaram on December 19, travelled on

Hyderabad has no link to Bondi beach shooting: Telangana DGP

Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Shivadhar Reddy on Friday, December 19. said that the recent shooting incident at Bondi Bea

Changing name of NREGS, removing Mahatma Gandhis name from it is reprehensible: Harish Rao

The new 60:40 funding rule puts a very heavy financial burden on the States and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party Government of trying to make t

The clouds hidden drain: the unquenchable thirst of AI giants

As Indias southern states are seeing a surge of deals worth billions of dollars as global tech giants race to expand cloud infrastructure, enviro

Meet Kalyani Ramadurgam, Indian-origin techie who helped Apple fight terrorism, features in Forbes 30 under 30 2026 due to...

Kalyani Ramadurgam has come a long way from working with Apple to helping banks ensure financial compliance. The Indian origin techie based in th

In Focus podcast | IPL 2026 auction: Why did teams splurge on uncapped players?

Amol Karhadkar speaks to us about how the IPL 2026 mini-auction rewrote team strategies, with record spends and a surge in demand for Indian unca

Cops injured after burial dispute spark violence in Chhattisgarh

Kanker: Violence erupted in Amabeda village in Chhattisgarhs Kanker district after a burial dispute between different tribal communities, leaving

Five militants killed as attack on security camp foiled in NW Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Dec 19: Security forces killed five militants after their camp came under a suicide bombing attack in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province i

Nizamabad: Farmer Flees Bank After Attempting to Clear Crop Loan with Fake Currency

When bank officials questioned Chinnasailu about the money's origin, he promptly fled the bank

Rahul Gandhi, Olaf Scholz hold talks on global affairs and India-Germany ties

BERLIN, Dec 19: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, held a luncheon meeting with former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, where the

PDP leader Iltija Mufti files police complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for Hijab controversy

SRINAGAR: The PDP leader Iltija Mufti, who is the daughter of former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, on Friday approached Kothibagh police sta

Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professors killing found dead, officials say

PROVIDENCE (US), Dec 19: A frantic search for the suspect in last weekends mass shooting at Brown University ended Thursday at a New Hampshire st

ED Files Supplementary Chargesheet in Chinese Gaming App Case

New Delhi, Dec 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against a Chinese-operated online gaming app, Fiewin, a

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar tells BJP's B.Y. Vijayendra to furnish proof that he is father of corruption

On what basis has he made this allegation? Time will answer his questions, Mr. Shivakumar told reporters at the Circuit House in Belagavi on Dece

Adventure Tourism Operators Say Everything Normal In Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 19: The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) on Friday asserted that everything was normal in the Kashmir Valley,

Indian-origin cab driver charged for rape of unconscious passenger in US

NEW YORK, Dec 19: A 35-year-old Indian-origin cab driver has been charged with the alleged rape of an unconscious passenger in the US state of Ca

'Atmosphere not congenial': Why was there no discussion on Delhi pollution crisis in the Parliament?

Delhi and neighbouring regions have remained shrouded by a blanket of toxic smog for weeks now, with air quality index (AQI) levels regularly bre

India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement date revealed; can Ishan Kishan pip Shubman Gill?

India's T20 World Cup squad announcement date has been revealed, sparking debate over final selections. With competition intensifying, can Ishan

Kerala was not denied additional rice allocation, says Union government

Kerala was advised to procure extra food grains through existing policy mechanisms, says Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and P

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

Kolkata, Dec 19: Sourav Ganguly has slapped a Rs 50 crore defamation suit notice on an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club for falsely

Shilpa Shetty issues official statement in Best Deal TV case

Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty has strongly debunked attempts to link her name to an ongoing legal matter in Best Deal TV case, tagging the allega

Rajasthan HC dismisses pleas for student union polls, prioritises right to education

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday dismissed multiple petitions seeking the resumption of student union elections in the state. Deliver

TVK chief Vijay to hold public meeting in Salem soon: Arunraj

Gujarat SIR list: How to check your name in the voter draft and file corrections? Here's a step-by step guide

Gujarat's integrated draft electoral roll for 2026 is released today, December 19, 2025, following an intensive revision. Citizens can use this s

Meritto Introduces Integrated Mio AI Voice Agents for Education

An autonomous AI calling agent for education designed to nurture, qualify, and engage student leads at scale

Forty-one Maoist cadres surrender before Telangana Police with weapons

The surrendered group included six senior functionaries holding Company Platoon Committee Member and Divisional Committee Member ranks

PNB MetLife and Policybazaar Launch DigiProtect Term Insurance for India's Salaried Individuals

PNB MetLife DigiProtect Term Plan (UIN-117N141V01) for salaried individuals.   Sarbvir Singh, Joint Group CEO, PB Fintech and Sameer Bansal-

Chief Election Commissioner arrives in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Hyderabad on Friday, December 17, on a three-day visit. Kumar landed

Bangladesh violence is controlled by Pakistan, alleges Ex Envoy, Veena Sikri

Behind Mob Attack On Leading Bangladesh Dailies And What Yunus Said

As unrest grips Bangladesh, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has urged people to resist acts of mob violence, warning that such actions

AP Guv Reiterates Commitment to Resolve Issues Faced by Ex-servicemen

The Governor made the remarks while participating as the chief guest at the Armed Forces Flag Day programme held at Durbar Hall in Lok Bhavan

Tribal patients will face more ordeals with privatisation of medical colleges in Andhra: Araku MP

Araku MP Gumma Thanuja Rani said the tribal people whose income was meagre cant afford treatment and surgical expenditure in the private hospital

National Herald case: Will appear before Delhi police next week, says Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will appear before Delhi police next week. He is providing information for the National Herald cas

China files WTO case against India over ICT tariffs, solar subsidies

China has filed a case against India at the World Trade Organization, challenging New Delhi's tariffs on information and communications technolog

Quote of the Day by Neil Armstrong: 'Mystery creates wonder and' Top quotes by the first person to land on the moon

Quote of the Day: Neil Armstrong is widely remembered as the commander of Apollo 11, the landmark NASA mission that carried humans to the Moon. O

Bangladesh Struggles To Control Radical Mobs, Yunus' Key Aide Apologises

Bangladesh's Interim Government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's key aide and Press Advisor Shafiqul Alam has apologised for the chaos and destru

MeritTrac Celebrates 25 Years with a Conference on the Future of Talent and AI

MeritTrac Services , India’s leading talent assessment and examination management company, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a high-impa

ICAI Revises Verification And Certified Copies Fee For Chartered Accountants Exams

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India reduces fees for verification and certified copies for CA exams starting January 2026.

ED Files Fresh Chargesheet Against Chinese Gaming App Operated During Covid Period

The agency had arrested three persons and attached assets worth Rs 26 crore in the past

Speaker Birla examining breach of privilege notice by BJP MP against eight Congress members

Nishikant Dubey named Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose, S Murasoli, K Gopinath, Sashikant Senthil, Shafi Parambil, S Venkateshan and Jothimani in his no

Decathlon India's growth slows to 3%, casting a shadow on its Rs 8,000 Cr revenue target by 2030

Decathlon India swung to a loss in FY25 as revenue growth slowed to 3.1%, a steep drop from the 41% post-pandemic surge. The retailer faces a tou

High Court Issues Sitting Roster of Judges

JAMMU, Dec 19: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has issued the sitting roster of judges for both the Jammu and Srinagar wings for t

Duo siphon off Rs. 59L from senior citizen in Hyderabad, arrested

Hyderabad:The police on Friday, December 19, arrested two people for allegedly cheating a senior citizen of Rs. 59 lakh, and were part of an inte

Eight arrested in two separate cases for possession of methamphetamine in Triplicane

Bridge on Pottepalem spillway: Dream of Nellore people to come true

The foundation stone for the spillway will be laid on January 5, 2026 and the bridge will be operational by August 2026

Sabarimala gold theft case: Kerala HC dismisses bail pleas of three former Travancore Devaswom Board officials

Pleas of Murari Babu, former TDB administrative officer, N. Vasu, former president of the board, and K.S. Baiju, former Thiruvabharanam Commissio

Reliance Consumer Products picks up majority stake in Tamil Nadu's Udhaiyams Agro Foods

Udhaiyams Agro Foods has established itself in key staple and food product categories, including rice, spices, snacks and idli batter, supported

US Suspends Imports of Chinese-Made Tires From Serbia Amid Forced Labour Allegations

Serbia, an EU candidate country, has repeatedly faced criticism over oversight of Chinese-owned firms.

Watch: Opposition MPs hold overnight protest as Parliament clears G RAM G Bill

Opposition MPs hold overnight protest as Parliament clears G RAM G Bill

Auqib Is An Exciting Talent, And We Went All Out For Him : Delhi Capitals' Co-owner Parth Jindal

We are really happy to get a player from Jammu and Kashmir : Parth Jindal

IND vs SA 5th T20I: Will fog affect India vs South Africa match in Ahmedabad after Lucknow washout? Check today's weather forecast

After the Lucknow washout, attention shifts to Ahmedabad as India face South Africa in the 5th T20I. Will fog or weather conditions affect play a

'My manager is nicest!' In a sea of horrible boss reviews, this Indian manager's kind gestures are melting hearts online

Manager recognises employee efforts: In a workplace culture where criticism often dominates, this story has struck a chord online, showing how sm

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Aryan Khan, Smriti Irani, Aamir Khan: Biggest newsmakers who ruled entertainment headlines in 2025

In 2025, stars like Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Aryan Khan and Emraan Hashmi dominated headlines through blockbuster films, bold

Sahitya Akademi awards announcement put on hold; culture ministry 'upset' with selection

NEW DELHI: Sahitya Akademi was forced to cancel a press conference called by it on Thursday to announce its annual literary awards following a di

Watch: Julian Assange Challenges Nobel Peace Prize Award to Maria Corina Machado

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint in Sweden against the Nobel Foundation, opposing the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to

KRAFTON plans India-focused fund of up to Rs 6,000 Cr with NAVER, Mirae Asset

The fund, named the KRAFTON-NAVER-MIRAEASSET Unicorn Growth Investment Fund, will target growth-stage technology companies across Asia, with Indi

Two arrested in Chennai for supplying bank accounts to online fraudsters

High Court Of J&K And Ladakh Issues Sitting Roster Of Judges

JAMMU, Dec 19: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has issued the sitting roster of judges for both the Jammu and Srinagar wings for t

Watch: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

Shortly after resuming, Lok Sabha adjourned sine die. Rajya Sabha proceeded with the laying of papers on the table before adjourning sine die.

Housing Board to sell 339 affordable flats in Hyderabad, Warangal, Khammam

Hyderabad: The Telangana Housing Board (THB) is taking special steps to help low-income families achieve their dream of owning a home by offering

Govt to set up Bureau of Port Security to boost port, vessel security

NEW DELHI: To beef up the security infrastructure of ports, the government will set up a statutory body -- the Bureau of Port Security -- that wi

Incharge AO JPDCL Jaideep Singh Transferred To Directorate Of Family Welfare

JAMMU, Dec 19: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has transferred Jaideep Singh, In-charge Administrative Officer of Jammu Power Distribution Co

Dunki route probe: Haryana contractor took property papers as collateral; ED raids conducted in 3 states

Enforcement Directorate's probe into the 'donkey' route uncovered a Haryana-based operator collecting property papers as security from aspirants

The Culinary Lounge Founder Gopis Mission Is To Put Telugu Cuisine On World Map

From childhood kitchens to global platforms, The Culinary Lounge founder Gopi Byluppala believes food is the most powerful way to connect people,

'No agreement': Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing theory; Karnataka CM row intensifies

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed claims of a two-and-a-half-year power-sharing arrangement within the state government. He ass

When Rs 623 crore jumps wallet to wallet, India cannot rely on luck, it needs permissioned blockchains

Laundering didn't outsmart the system. It simply outran it.

India issues 500 Afghan visas in 4 months, 200 for medical treatment

PM Modi rules X with 8 of Indias 10 most-liked posts in the last 30 days

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dominated social media platform X, with eight of Indias ten most-liked posts in the past 30 days coming from his

Lok Sabha passes VBG RAM G Bill 2025, sparks political clash over rural job guarantee rights

41 Maoists Surrender Before Telangana DGP in Hyderabad

State committee secretary, division committee members among those who laid down arms; 24 firearms seized

Snubbed at IPL 2026 auction, former CSK star makes powerful statement with career-high score

Unsold at the IPL 2026 auction, former Chennai Super Kings star Devon Conway delivered a powerful response on the field, smashing his career-high

Pakistan accuses India of attempting to undermine Indus treaty

Pakistans deputy PM Ishaq Dar, who is also the Foreign Minister, was addressing the media a day after Pakistan sought clarification from India re

ED Files Fresh Chargesheet Against Chinese Gaming App That Operated During Covid Period

New Delhi, Dec 19: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh chargesheet against an online gaming app that was being operated by Chinese nati

249 drug inspector posts vacant as crackdown on fake medicines intensifies

Red Fort blast: NIA to grill Naseer Bilal for seven more days; Soyab remanded to five-day judicial custody

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Friday extended by seven days the NIA custody of Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, an accused in the Red Fort blast case. The co

Udhayanidhi flags off 125 new low-floor electric buses from upgraded Poonamallee depot

The upgraded electric bus depot facility was developed at a cost of 43.53 crore, while the 125 new electric buses were procured at a cost of 214.

Red Fort Blast: NIA To Grill Naseer Bilal For 7 More Days; Soyab Remanded To 5-Day Judicial Custody

New Delhi, Dec 15: A Delhi court on Friday extended by seven days the NIA custody of Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, an accused in the Red Fort blast case

SC upholds HC judgement on regularisation of Osmania University staff

The Supreme Court has dismissed Osmania Universitys plea challenging the Telangana High Courts directive to regularise daily wage employees who h

Watch: Rain turns Irans Hormuz Island beach red

Bigg Boss 19 Runner-Up Farrhana Bhatt Speaks about the Price of Fame and How Fans Loved Her After the Program

Farrhana was declared the first runner-up of Bigg Boss 19, and Gaurav Khanna won the title, along with the trophy and the cash award.

Watch: Signing of the IndiaOman CEPA a major milestone

Trimurti Films sues Dharma,Saregamaand Badshah over Saat Samundar Paar in teaser

The petition alleges Saat Samundar Paar was used without consent in upcoming films teaser; seeks injunction, disclosure of agreements and damages

Amity University Lucknow Campus Confers Degrees on 1,730 Graduates at 21st Convocation

Rakesh Bedi Responds to Viral Backlash Over Kissing His Dhurandhar Co-Star Sara Arjun

Netizens accused Bedi of inappropriate behavior or misconduct, with some calling it creepy and creating memes/trolls that persisted for over a mo