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Gunmen Kill 10, Wound 10 More in South Africa Shooting

Ten people are dead. We don't have a breakdown of who they are, Brigadier Brenda Muridili, police spokesperson for Gauteng province, told AFP.

When history wept, and conscience was born

Dr Mandeep Singh Azad and Dr Kawardeep The week from 20th December to 27th December is a week of sadness, grief, courage, valor, ultimate sacrifi

Public transport fares to rise across Victoria from January 2026, fuelling commuter anger over cost pressures; heres everything you need to know about the new rates

Victorian public transport fares will increase from January 1, 2026, with daily full fare caps rising by 40 cents to $11.40 for Zone 1+2 travel.

Vaishno Devi landslide: Court dismisses plea against shrine board

Jammu: A court in Jammu and Kashmirs Katra has dismissed a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine board officials for th

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 21, 2025: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can get free in-game items using redeem codes. These codes are released regularly and are 12 characters long. Player

It sucks: Ben Stokes vows England will bounce back after losing Ashes

Stokes said the key difference between the sides was constant execution with England lacking Australias relentless quality

Donald Trump To Bill Clinton, Full List Of People Named In Epstein Files

The Epstein files were made public after sustained pressure on the US Department of Justice and a congressional order demanding transparency.

Mass Shooting in South Africa: At least 10 people killed in Johannesburg, here's what we know so far

At least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting incident in Bekkersdal township in South Africa's Johannesburg.

Khammam: One Dead, 36 Injured in RTC Bus-Lorry Collision

A breakdown lorry is hit by an RTC super luxury bus in Khammam district, killing the cleaner and injuring passengers; authorities rush victims to

Starc Shines as Australia retains Ashes with 2 tests spare

Adelaide: Australia retained the Ashes with two tests to spare after paceman Mitchell Starc took three of the last four wickets to blunt Englands

Maharashtra civic polls: Counting of votes begins

Counting of votes for the elections to the posts of president and members in 286 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra began

Nine drugmakers strike deals with Trump, with more to come

The most recent pledges mean 14 of the 17 drugmakers targeted by Trump this summer have agreed to lower prices for the Medicaid program for low-i

U19 Asia Cup Final Live: India Drop Sitter; Big Buzz Around Mohsin Naqvi

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Final LIVE Updates, U19 Asia Cup 2025: India U19 skipper Ayush Mhatre won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan U

Nora Fatehi says Im alive and well after being into a car accident in Mumbai

Actress Nora Fatehi got into a car accident on Saturday after a drunk driver slammed into her car. However, she has now assured all her well-wish

10 Killed In Mass Shooting In South Africa

Unknown gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 10 others in an attack at a township outside Johannesburg, police said Sunday, in the second mass sho

CBK Exposes Revenue Scam; Chargesheet Filed Against Four Tehsildars, Patwaris In Srinagar Land Fraud Case

Srinagar, Dec 21: In a major breakthrough in a high-profile land scam, the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charges

England's Ashes dream is over but Stokes vows to fight on

England's Ashes hopes ended in Australia after a third test defeat. Captain Ben Stokes expressed disappointment but pledged his team will fight i

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Cotton Mill in Sangareddy

Short circuit triggers sudden blaze, causing heavy property loss and destroying machinery; fire personnel struggle for hours to control the flame

Its giving 2025: Gen-Z slangs that were caught in 4K this year

Australia retains the Ashes with 2 tests to spare after a tense victory over England in Adelaide

Australia has secured the Ashes cricket series as they defeated England in the third test match. This victory means Australia retains the Ashes w

Snow, Rain In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir As Chillai-Kalan Checks In

Srinagar, Dec 21: The higher reaches of Kashmir witnessed snowfall and the plains rain on Sunday as Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter per

8 high-fibre winter fruits for weight loss

Gambhir's 2019 Post On Samson Resurfaces After Shubman Gill's Removal

Gautam Gambhir's 2019 post on Sanju Samson became a big talking point on social media after India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement.

Hindu Lynched In Bangladesh, Investigators Find No Proof Of His 'Blasphemy'

There is no direct evidence that Dipu Chandra Das, the Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh's Mymensingh for alleged blasphemy, actually made any rema

Australia Beat England by 82 Runs to Win Third Test and Retain Ashes

England's dogged resistance on day five at Adelaide Oval lasted into the second session before Scott Boland removed Josh Tongue for an 82-run vic

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission Office, visa centre in Bangladesh amid protests

The enhanced security measures were put in place to ensure that o third party can exploit the situation, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media)

India extends Cyclone Ditwah assistance to Sri Lanka's northern region

India's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' has extended humanitarian and infrastructure aid to Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna peninsula following Cyclone Ditw

Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion after Tesla pay deal ruling

Delaware Supreme Court reinstates Elon Musks $139 billion in stock options, reversing a lower court ruling

Talent, traditions, tributes: this annual cultural festival in Goa promotes art across genres

In this photo essay, we showcase more outstanding artworks from the Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa.

Cyber Alert: GhostPairing Scam Targets WhatsApp Users

A new scam tricks users into pairing their accounts with hackers devices, giving them access to private chats, photos, and contacts. Experts urge

Bangladesh is home to worlds third-largest Hindu population after India and Nepal

Bangladesh is home to the world's third-largest Hindu population. Official data confirms this significant presence. However, reports indicate a r

Karnatakas iconic toy towns: Why is the next generation walking away?

Channapatna and Kinnal in Karnataka are known for the unique toys. These GI-tagged toys are made by local artisans who have been doing across gen

Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are.

Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple, left a profound legacy of inspiration through his words. His famous quote, The people who are craz

PM interacts with students aboard cruise ship on river Brahmaputra in Assam

GUWAHATI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning set sail on river Brahmaputra on a cruise ship, as he began his interaction with studen

Maharashtra civic polls counting begins

Voting for the posts of president and members in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra, as well as for 143 vacant member

Is one Jaishankar enough?: There is only one Modi, EAMs witty response goes viral

Pranet Khetan on how he created Paraspeak

The device, which helps those with speech disorders be understood, was a National Winner at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 competition

Coldwave Continues Across Telangana; Sangareddy Coldest at 5C

Early morning cold grips city and districts across Telangana

Dense fog Engulfs Agra, Taj Mahal Fades from View

Multiple parts of Delhi experienced dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high

DOJ removes Epstein files, including Donald Trump image

New York: At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Departments public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein including a photogr

Kerala HC sets aside Sabarimala airport land acquisition process

Kochi: The Kerala High Court has set aside crucial stages of the land acquisition process for the proposed Sabarimala greenfield airport, holding

Who is Bushra Bibi? Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's third wife, who make public appearance in traditional abaya, sentenced to 17 years imprisonment in Toshakhana corruption case, she is currently in...

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his third wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years imprisonment each i Toshakhana-2 corruption case and

Ravi Teja Drops Mass Maharaja Tag for Upcoming Film

Directed by Kishore Tirumala, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Vignapthi is conceived as a clean family entertainer aimed at the Sankranthi festive season

Maharashtra police helps in rescue of 7 persons from 'cyber slavery' in Myanmar's notorious KK Park

A probe revealed that several youths from Mira Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar were trapped in this cycle of cyber slavery

Sri Prakash students showcase talent during annual day Aroma

Hyderabad Police Issue Advisory to Prevent Thefts During Festive Season

Residents urged to secure homes and stay vigilant as travel increases during Christmas, New Year and Sankranthi

Odisha bars fuel sale to vehicles without pollution certificate, orders oil firms to ensure strict compliance

Odisha's Transport Authority has ordered fuel stations to stop selling petrol and diesel to vehicles lacking a Pollution Under Control Certificat

Delhi chokes: AQI hits severe 410 amidst dense smog

New Delhi: Air pollution levels in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Sunday, edging dangerously close to the severe category as dense

Over 500,000 displaced in Cambodia by Thai border clashes: Interior Ministry

The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people

Widespread storm system to sweep South Australia, Victoria, and NSW as heatwave and extreme fire danger persist, extending into Tasmania and southern Queensland

South-east Australia braces for a severe weather onslaught, with thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging winds set to strike alongside extreme he

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Washington: The United States has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders, triggering delays in visa interviews, restricting where appli

Watch: Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro

Australian PM Orders Police, Intelligence Review After Bondi Attack

Albanese said his government will examine whether police and spy services have the powers, structures, and sharing arrangements o keep Australia

Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI recorded at 438

In the Akshardham area, the AQI stood at 438, categorised as 'severe'. Similar conditions were reported from the Ghazipur area, where AQI levels

Putin Ready to Talk to France's Macron on Ukraine: Spokesman

Macron said this week he believed Europe should reach back out to Putin over ending the war

Bangladesh's Yunus Makes A Vow At Anti-India Leader Osman Hadi's Funeral

Sharif Osman Hadi, a polarising figure known for his strong anti-India rhetoric, gained prominence during Bangladesh's 2024 student uprising that

At Least 16 Epstein Files Disappeared from US Government Website

The missing files included images of paintings depicting nude women, and one showing a series of photographs along a credenza and in drawers

Nora Fatehi Accident: Actress shares major health update after drunk man rammed car into her Mercedes, says, 'could have ended terribly...'

Bollywood Actress Nora Fatehi met with a car accident in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon at around 4 pm, while she was on her way to the Sunburn Fes

In Frames: Grounded in tradition, a Kashmiri village endures

Dudran is a quiet hilly village near the Line of Control, shaped by nature, tradition and resilience; despite long winters and isolation, life re

Putin ready to talk to Macron if there is mutual will, Kremlin says

If there is mutual political will, then it can only be viewed positively, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

HC orders release of Hyderabad woman, allows her to live with chosen partner

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that a major woman from a Hyderabad couple has the right to live with the person she loves, and dir

Indias Electronics Exports Hit $31 Billion, Grow 38% in FY26

Indias electronics export sector delivered a standout performance in FY26, emerging as the fastest-growing export category among the top 30

'Aspiration alone not enough': Russia's Lavrov hints at diplomatic breakthrough with US on Ukraine

Trump's photo, 15 other Epstein-linked documents vanish from US Justice Dept's public records

Mysterious disappearances of Jeffrey Epstein documents from a US Justice Department webpage have sparked outrage. At least 16 files, including a

Sophrosyne Bets on Udupi: $2M Funding, $1.2M Grant, 60% Workforce

Indian semiconductor startup Sophrosyne Technologies announced a strategic expansion of its research and development operations in Udupi

Tales of Biblical jealousy

The sacred bond of blood is undone because one man wanted the approval another received.

Delhi-NCR's air quality dips to 'severe', AQI reaches 438; Flights, trains hit as smog reduces visibility

Multiple parts of Delhi experienced a dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high.In the Akshardham area, the AQI stood at 438, c

Guv defends CM Nitish action in hijab row, doctor fails to report back at work

PATNA: Contrary to the expectations, Ayush doctor Dr Nursat Parveen, who hit the national headlines after Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled down her h

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits 438 in multiple areas; GRAP-IV curbs imposed

Guwahati Diary: Railway passengers comfort, amenities upgraded

AIUDF to go solo in assembly elections Even as the Congress is trying to unite opposition parties to defeat the ruling BJP in Assam, minority-bas

10 Arrested Over Lynching Of Hindu Man In Bangladesh

Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu youth, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Telangana CM appears in Nampally Court, cases adjourned to Feb 4

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy appeared before a court of magistrates in Nampally, Hyderabad, on Saturday evening, December

Parliamentary Committee moots QR codes for pre-packaged foods

NEW DELHI: Backing the adoption of a standardised Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) for all pre-packaged foods, a parliamentary committee

Lt Col posted at defence ministry held for bribery

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Saturday arrested Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma, a senior officer in the defence ministry, in a bribery case, the agency said.

Sahir Doshi on being a hip-hop wildlife educator

The content creator and Nature educator on combining wildlife, music, performing arts, and storytelling

Why Raghav Chadha Wants Indias Copyright Law Fixed for Digital Creators

In Parliament this week, Raghav Chadha raised a concern that echoes across millions of Indian smartphones, laptops, and creator studios.

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus addresses mourners at Osman Hadi's funeral, makes BIG promise, says, 'will move forward...'

A violent unrest griped Bangladesh following the announcement of student leader Osman Hadi's demise after he was shot in Dhaka. On his funeral, t

Akshaye Khanna: New stardom has been a long time coming

It is Akshaye Khannas year, and we are just bidding adieu to it. Scroll through social media, and every second reel is of the actor, lording over

Mbapp Equals Ronaldo With 59th Goal for Real Madrid

The former Paris Saint-Germain star, who joined Madrid in the summer of 2024, has scored 29 times for Madrid this season, including a league-lead

Worked longer, scrutinised less

NEW DELHI: Parliaments winter session saw seven of nine bills passed within a week of introduction, even as both Houses sat beyond scheduled hour

THIS billionaire becomes first-ever to reach Rs 62704145000000 net worth, not Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Mukesh Ambani, he is...

Elon Musk's net worth has skyrocketed to over USD 700 billion, making him the first person in history to achieve this feat.

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission Office in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Security has been strengthened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city i

U.P. ministers flay Akhilesh Yadav over photographs with cough syrup case accused

Minister of Fisheries Sanjay Nishad said the BJP government was following a zero-tolerance policy against illegal narcotics, organised drug mafia

Bondi Beach attack: Australian PM orders police, intelligence review

The government will examine whether they have the right powers and structures o keep Australians safe in the wake of the horrific antisemitic Bo

Google, Apple Warn Staff Against International Travel Amid US Visa Delays: Report

The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social medi

Political slugfest over pollution debate continues

NEW DELHI: The political sparring over air pollution in Delhi escalated on Saturday after a proposed parliamentary debate on the issue was droppe

How women entrepreneurs are redefining India's luxury industry

Women entrepreneurs are reshaping the idea of luxury by combining heritage and craftsmanship with modern sensibilities.

AP Role Model for Country in Energy Conservation: CS

Vijayanand, along with APGENCO MD and APSECM CEO S. Nagalakshmi and APCPDCL CMD P. Pulla Reddy, presented awards to government and private organi

A time machine roundtable: Looking back at Indias startup journey

In this special year-end episode of the Prime Venture Partners podcast, four Partners at Prime take a step back and look at the journey from the

22 weather stations in severe zone, first cold wave day in city

NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to grapple with severe air pollution and dense fog on Saturday as well, with more than half of the citys air quality m