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Kochi Mayor will not be chosen based on caste or religious equations, says Satheesan

His statement comes in the wake of reports about the perceived indecision over the UDFs mayoral candidate in Kochi; Three candidates Deepthy Mar

Karnataka HC sets aside decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi kendras on government hospital premises

The court termed the governments action politics in delivery of medicines

Act against overloaded RMC lorries, DC tells police and Transport Department

She tells Transport Department to fix deadline for bus operators to compulsorily install doors

CEN police arrest person accused of posting false news on police

Former SC Judge urges teachers to equip students with knowledge of local heritage

Watch: Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid BJP protest

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill on December 18 amid protests by Opposition members.

Cognizant deploys 1 mn AI agents; to boost customer experience across verticals

To add another 10,000 AI agents to support retail industry

Sachin Tendulkar had his 2011 World Cup, can Virat Kohli get 2027? Team India asked to recreate MS Dhoni-led magic

Sachin Tendulkar's long wait ended with India's iconic 2011 World Cup win under MS Dhoni. Now, ahead of the 2027 World Cup, Team India has receiv

Red Fort blast case: Ninth accused sent to NIA custody till Dec 26

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth accused arrested in a case related to the Red Fort blast, to NIA custody

Kannur varsity presents 373.81-crore Budget with focus on innovation, student welfare

'Jahannum main jaye': Giriraj Singh's shocking statement to woman defending Nitish Kumar over Hijab row lands him in trouble, what happened?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was under scrutiny due to the Hijab controversy for the fourth day on Thursday. However, Union minister and BJP

Government evades question on verification of candidates affidavit during polls, says matter is sub judice

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal was responding to a question by Congress president and Rajya Sabha MP Mallikarjun Kharge

BWSSB water supply restored

Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening Indias growth: Experts

New Delhi: Health experts and policymakers on Thursday warned that prolonged exposure to pollution is fuelling a sharp rise in strokes, cardiovas

SIT Completes Week-Long Grilling of Ex-SIB Chief Prabhakar Rao

SIT questions Prabhakar Rao for a week; Supreme Court hearing due Friday

Sydney Shooter Underwent Training On 'How To Hunt' At Gun Club For 5 Years

Naveed Akram, the younger of the two shooters who killed 15 people on Sydney's Bondi Beach, took training at a shooting club in firearms safety a

Welspun Living Tops S&P Global ESG Rankings in 2025

Commenting on the milestone, Dipali Goenka, Managing Director & CEO, said the recognition is both humbling and motivating.

Indias space sector raised USD 150 mn this fiscal so far: Pawan Goenka

New Delhi: Indias space industry has raised USD 150 million in funding this financial year so far, the highest ever since the government unleashe

Revanth: Congress Won 66% GPs, Secured Majority in 87 Assembly Seats

Revanth Reddy said the people of Telangana had consistently delivered a clear mandate in favour of the Congress in every election held after the

Rajasthan HC rejects plea for premature release of 1993 train blast case convicts

JAIPUR:The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has refused to grant premature release to life convicts sentenced under the Terrorist and Dis

ED attaches 3,436.56 crore in assets over links to PACL fraud

The Enforcement Directorate investigation revealed that funds mobilised from lakhs of investors were utilised for the acquisition of these 169 im

Winters Silent Threat

Winters in Jammu and Kashmir are not merely a test of endurance against snow and sub-zero temperatures; they are increasingly emerging as a serio

Political Display at Tirumala Sparks Outrage

The youths displayed a banner featuring photographs of political leaders, including former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and AIADMK l

CCTV footage emerges showing SHO assaulting woman at police station in Kochi

Couple say they had petitioned the Chief Minister, the State Human Rights Commission, and the Information Commission, but to no avail

Ladakh to emerge as a memorable, responsible & sustainable global tourist destination, say LG

Unveils logo of Destination Ladakh, Celebrate Ladakh calendar & STP Incentive Scheme Leh, Dec 18: The Honble Lt Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupt

How GRAMG Differs From MGNREGA

Under the VB-G RAM G scheme, which is also Centrally sponsored, State governments will shoulder a larger share of expenditure

Peoples satisfaction barometer for officials performance: Andhra CM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said peoples satisfaction is the barometer of officials performance, emp

26 Indians working in Russian armed forces reportedly died: Govt to Rajya Sabha

Twenty-six Indians serving in the Russian armed forces have died. Seven others are reported missing by Russia. The Indian government is working t

Staying Safe Amid Year-End Frauds

Messages may appear genuine, using familiar logos, simple language and well-known brand names.

Mahayuti's Seat-Sharing Talks On Mumbai Civic Polls See Progress, Roadblocks

With polls to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) nearing, political manoeuvring in the city has entered a critical phase, marked by bot

Kingfisher Airlines employees to get 311.67 crore payment towards long-pending dues

Debt Recovery Tribunal directs release of funds from the sale of attached shares earlier restituted by the ED to SBI; expressly consented to the

Indias manufacturing ambitions trigger scramble for leadership talent

India seeks leaders for its manufacturing growth. Companies are hiring experts in engineering, electronics, and semiconductors. Demand is high fo

Trade unions, farmers outfits demand withdrawal of SHANTI Bill

The measure will dismantle Indias carefully built nuclear safety and accountability framework and open the most hazardous energy sector to large-

Assams Nagaon district orders expulsion of 15 declared foreigners; BJP MLAs citizenship challenged in HC

Nagaon district administration in Assam has expelled 15 individuals declared foreigners by tribunals. These individuals must leave India within 2

MP: Two Friends, With Humble Background, Dig Out A Fortune, 15.34 Carat Diamond

The fortune changing yield from the land, taken on lease from the state government on November 19 this year, is worth around Rs 60 lakh, accordin

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Kristin Cabot says Tequila led to viral moment with married ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron

An HR executive, Kristin Cabot, broke her silence after being caught on Coldplay's kiss cam with her married CEO boss. She admitted to an alcohol

BIG blow to IHFL, ED major crackdown on dubious loans, FIR registered against Sameer Gehlaut in Rs 10000 crore fraud case

In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has major step on cracking down on individuals and companies misusing loan funds m

Farmers Body: Feeding India by 2050 Needs 70% Rise in Food Output

White paper outlines steps to improve Indian agriculture

Nissan to Bring 3 New Cars, Starting With Gravite MPV

The price of the Gravite will be announced at a later date. When launched, it will face competition from the likes of Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Rumio

Money power wont win elections in south, says CPM Politburo member

Parliamentary panel backs Indias humanitarian approach to Sheikh Hasinas stay

A parliamentary panel on external affairs has highlighted the stay of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina in India, noting that the c

India faces its greatest strategic challenge in Bangladesh since 1971: Parliamentary committee on external affairs

The panel says New Delhi could end up losing the strategic space in Dhaka without necessary recalibration

Create comprehensive policy framework to provide legal aid to all Indian citizens, HC tells Centre

The court was hearing a petition filed by A. Malarvizhi alias Kottaithai of Virudhunagar district, whose husband Ayyappan Marimuthu, employed in

Assam: PM Modi to inaugurate new Airport Terminal, unveil Bordoloi statue, launch Namrup Urea Plant

Experts call for neuro-justice framework in motor accident cases

While India recorded about 1.77 lakh road accident deaths in 2024, official statistics do not capture the far larger number of survivors left wit

GCL | Firouzjaleads the way for Continental Kings in victory overMumbaMasters

Assam Asks 15 People, Declared Foreigners, To Leave India Within 24 Hours

Assam authorities on Thursday asked 15 'declared foreigners' to leave the state within 24 hours, invoking the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) A

9-Year-Old Girl Walks Again After Complex Spinal Surgery at KGH

Tejaswani, a resident of Madugula mandal, was admitted to KGH's neurosurgery department on November 7 with severe neck pain and an inability to h

NLC India Renewables Limited signs Power Purchase Agreement with SJVNL

Bengaluru: 4-yr-old killed as bricks fall from under-construction building

Bengaluru: A four-year-old girl was killed and three others injured on Thursday after hollow bricks from the fourth floor of an under-constructio

Assam Cabinet clears key land allotments for Ammonia-Urea project ahead of PM Modis two-day state visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam starting December 20. The Assam cabinet approved land for an Ammonia-Urea Project. Wetlands in Goal

Harmony Foundation Condemns Bondi Beach Killings, Hails 2 Heroes

On December 14 two gunmen opened fire on innocent people peacefully celebrating their faith, which left 16 dead in an act of gross hatred inspire

Maharashtra's 'Rummy' Minister Resigns, Second From NCP To Quit Cabinet

Nationalist Congress Party minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the Maharashtra Cabinet following a court verdict upholding his conviction

Fog hits operations at Delhi airport, 27 flights cancelled; Indigo cancels 59 flights

Mumbai: As many as 27 flights of various airlines were cancelled and many more delayed at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to dense fog and subseque

UP Man Who Killed Wife Over Burqa Denied Her Aadhaar To Keep Pic Private

A man in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, who killed his wife over not wearing the burqa and two daughters, did not let her apply for an Aadhaar because h

Watch: Bihar hijab controversy: Union Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar

Congress holds protest against BJP on National Herald case

Rubio says US sanctioning ICC judges for targeting Israel

America has imposed sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court. These judges are accused of targeting Israel. The US has stated

SHANTI: Opposition expresses concerns over safety, lack of regulation, allege US pressure

Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha voiced concerns over the SHANTI Bill, alleging it compromises safety and opens doors for irregularities by priv

JPMorgan flags 6 stocks that could be due for a sudden pullback why investors may want to tread carefully

JPMorgan warned that six popular stocks may face a sudden pullback as market crowding hits extreme levels. The bank says heavy buying, especially

Mob vandalises prayer hall over burial dispute in Bastar

Clashes in Kanker village follow opposition to Christian burial rites; police personnel among those injured in mob fury

What were Indians searching this year? Viral moments that defined 2025

Curious about what your search history looks like? Google has released its Top Trendslist, showcasing the most searched-for topics in India in 20

Micron stock soars 11% after crushing Q1 results and strong forward guidance will MU stock keep rising as analysts call it a strong buy?

Micron stock jumps 11% after AI memory demand surges. Earnings beat Wall Street estimates with $4.78 per share on $13.64 billion revenue. Revenue

NIA arrests another key accused in Delhi car bombing

Yasir Dar was allegedly in close contact with the other accused in the case, including Umar-Un-Nabi, as well as Mufti Irfan

US Consul General Offers to Collaborate with AU, Visits Vizag Port

The consul general inquired about student programmes, curriculum development, and research endeavours

Outages in Sudan after major drone attack hits power plant

In recent months the RSF has been accused of launching drone attacks on vast areas controlled by the army, targeting civilian infrastructure and

Oscars set for major shake-up after landmark 50-year deal with ABC heres what changes

Oscars YouTube streaming marks a significant turning point for the Academy Awards as the ceremony prepares to leave traditional television. The A

Bengal BLO protests: Central forces to guard state CEO's office; Union govt approves Election Commission proposal

Central forces will secure the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's office from Friday following protests by BLOs concerned about work pressure

Russia has equipped a brigade with new Oreshnik missiles, TASS quotes top general as saying

Russia fired the Oreshnik at Ukraine for the first time in November 2024. President Vladimir Putin has boasted that it is impossible to intercept

'Dont cheat cricket fans': Shashi Tharoor urges BCCI to shift winter matches to South India

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday urged authorities to avoid scheduling international matches in north India between mid-December

If Lord Ram were here today, he would go back...: Engineer Rashids controversial remark on VB-G Ram G Bill

Who is Ubaidullah Rajput? Pakistani Kabaddi player faces backlash after playing for Team India in Bahrain

The Pakistani kabaddi player has landed in controversy after reportedly playing for a Team India outfit in a private tournament in Bahrain, weari

John Travolta youngest son and Elvis granddaughter Riley Keough relationship rumors explained: What lawsuit claims?

John Travoltas youngest son and Elvis granddaughter Riley Keough relationship rumors explained as a lawsuit claims Riley Keough donated eggs to J

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha Calls for Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism, Ecosystem Eradication

Manoj Sinha calls for next-gen security grid and zero tolerance for terror ecosystem

Rare Waves Make Sea Blush Red Along RK Beach in Vizag

The scene, recorded by social media user M. Gnanesh, quickly went viral, prompting a wave of speculation online.

Veil-Pulling Row: Nitish Should Apologise To Woman Doctor, Says Omar Abdullah

Mumbai, Dec 18: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar should apologise to the woman

Stanford of Cyberabad: New director charts future course of IIITH

Shilpa Shetty's Mumbai House Raided In Case Linked To Her Restaurant Bastian: Sources

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra's house was searched by income tax officials today in a case linked to her restaurant, Bastian. She is the co-owner of

HED Proposes 49-Day Winter Break For Colleges From December-27

Srinagar, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department (HED) has proposed 49 days winter break for degree colleges of Kashmir divisi

Collectors Inform AP CM About Success Stories of ASR, Manyam

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu praised collector Prabhakar Reddy for introducing an innovative programme

Quote of the day by Einstein: 'Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance...'

Albert Einsteins quote, Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving, highlights the idea that progress, however slo

SC Weighs Euthanasia for Man in Coma for 13 Years

The apex court fixed January 13 to meet the parents after perusing a secondary medical report submitted by the All India Institute of Medical Sci

2 held for stealing four mobile phones during Messi event in Delhi

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested two men for stealing four mobile phones during football icon Lionel Messis G.O.A.T. India Tour event at

Pollution debate: SP leader flags Hindu cremations, Holika Dahan as reasons; Giriraj Singh hits back

Div Com Reviews Progress Of National Highway Projects In Jammu Division

JAMMU, Dec 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today reviewed progress of different National Highway Projects and major road projects

Development Works Taken Up on Need, Not Politics: Tummala

The funds would be utilised for works that directly benefit city residents.

Nasdaq jumps today: Why Nasdaq is rising - Micron stock jumps 11% lifts Nasdaq

Nasdaq jumped over 450 points Thursday as tech stocks rebounded sharply. Cooling inflation data lifted hopes for earlier Federal Reserve rate cut

J&K Police Attaches Drug Peddlers Property Worth Rs 1 Cr In Poonch

Jammu, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached immovable property worth Rs 1 crore belonging to a drug peddler involved in narc

Child Trafficking Busted in Vijayawada; 5 Kids Rescued, 10 Arrested

Police team rescued four children whose sale had been planned.

Wedding Tamasha

From Mantena to Jindal, weddings go viral, Bollywood-style glamour takes over