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Does This Viral Video Show Chennai Submerged After Cyclone Ditwah? No!

This video is from Kolkata in September 2025, not from Chennai after Cyclone Ditwah

Remains of last Thai hostage in Gaza returned, Israeli officials confirm

The Thai officials said it had been notified by Israeli authorities that the remains of a hostage that was returned were identified as those of a

Surprise for fans of hit Pakistani drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum

Islamabad: Pakistani entertainment industry continues to deliver unforgettable dramas, and one show that truly conquered global audiences in 2024

Telangana, Karnataka report highest cybercrime cases between 2021 and 2023

New Delhi: The country witnessed as many as 2,05,287 cases registered under cybercrime between 2021-2023 with 52,974 in 2021, 65,893 in 2022 and

Viral video: Shah Rukh Khan 'INSULTED' at billionaire wedding? Bride refuses to dance with SRK, mocks him saying 'bolo zubaan kesari'

Shah Rukh Khan has again grabbed headlines for his appearances at big-fat weddings. What was worse for him was the way the bride mocked him for h

People Want Governance More Than Name Change: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said people were more concerned about the delivery of governance than

5 Films That Prove Longer Runtimes Can Hit Big

Sandeep Reddy Vanga stages operatic showdowns, slick action sequences, multi-generational conflict and explosive music pieces.

Who is Sahiba Bali, cricketer Washington Sundar's rumoured girlfriend? Actress, sports presenter, previously worked as...; Know her educational qualification and more

Actress and content creator Sahiba Bali is making headlines amid rumours linking her to cricketer Washington Sundar. A former Zomato brand manage

Airline roster norms explained: How duty hours and rest rules impact flights, why IndiGo cancels 400 flights?

IndiGo cancelled over 400 flights in two days. Here's what airline roster norms are and how pilot duty and rest rules disrupt flight operations.

EU to launch antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp: Report

Brussels is planning a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms over its rollout of artificial intelligence features in WhatsApp, the Fina

Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: International Civil Aviation Day

'Obligated to provide': Supreme Court tells states to deploy more staff for SIR; TVK plea flags BLO plight

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed state governments to provide additional staff to reduce the workload of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) involv

Trump admin orders H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to make social media profiles public

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 4: The US Government has expanded screening and vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, dire

Only 19 Lakh Farmers Given Crop Insurance under NDA Rule in AP: Jagan

Jagan alleged that the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government ignored farmers' welfare and failed to provide timely assistan

Identification of Thai agricultural workers remains leaves 1 final hostage in Gaza

BANGKOK/JERUSALEM, Dec 4: Remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal were those of a Thai a

Karnataka extends paid menstrual leave to government employees

Karnataka government extends one day of paid monthly menstrual leave to its over 1.5 lakh women employees, including contractual staff. This foll

Putin calls talks with US on ending the Ukraine war 'useful' but also 'difficult work'

The Russian leader's comments come as U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are set to meet with

Taliban accuses Pakistan of trying to impose mysterious projects on Afghanistan

Kabul, Dec 4: Afghanistans Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has accused Pakistan of trying to impose mysterious projects on Kabul and using eco

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India rushes Bailey bridge, water units to Sri Lanka; shares digital disaster-response toolkit

COLOMBO, Dec 4: India has sent a Bailey bridge and hundreds of water-purification units to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing humanitar

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Japans Takaichi awarded catchphrase of year for her work, work, work mantra

TOKYO, Dec 4:The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to work, work, work, work and work for her country has been named the catchphra

Asian shares mixed after Wall Street pulls near its all-time high

MANILA, Dec 4: Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after US stocks rose to near their records. US futures were little changed and oil prices adv

Epstein Island unseen images released: Eerie pictures show Mission Impossible-style latex masks, baby lotion, dentist chair and dozens of pillows

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released new photos and video from Jeffrey Epstein's Little Saint James estate. The images reveal bedr

Discussion under Rule 267 only on subjects already listed on day's agenda: RS Chairman

Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan clarified Rule 267, stating it only allows discussion on listed agenda items, not unrelated subjects. He

RS chairman clarifies Rule 267 amid spate of Opposition notices to suspend business

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday tried to set the record straight on the scope of Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, sayin

Bengaluru couple working as drug mules held with 18.6-crore worth hydro ganja

Police said the couple were offered free travel, accommodation, and additional payment to smuggle the drugs from Bangkok. The contraband had been

Opinion: Opinion | India, Russia And A New Geometry of Global Trade

What is emerging is a multi-layered global economy - not a bifurcated East vs West model, but a world of overlapping networks. For India, this is

Will Announce New Party, Says Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir

TMC suspended Kabir over his remarks in which he claimed that he will inaugurate a Babri Masjid in the state's Murshidabad district on December 6

IndiGo Madinah-Hyderabad flight diverted to Ahmedabad following bomb threat

Hyderabad: An IndiGo flight from Madinah in Saudi Arabia to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad on Thursday following a bomb threat, a police off

'Weve faced the darkest days...': King Charles hosts Germanys Steinmeier at Windsor Banquet

Inside Putin's Germany Years: How A Spy Agency Posting Influenced Him

Years before Vladimir Putin became the president of Russia, one of the most powerful leaders in the world, he was a mid-ranking officer in the KG

The Real Reason You Get Hangry And How To Make It Stop

Research links low glucose, hunger hormones and the gut-brain axis to irritability and reduced self-control.

Bigg Boss 19: Grand finale date, time, top 3 and expected winner

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 has stormed into its finale week, and just when fans thought the season had finally steadied, the makers dropped a shocking

What India Googled in 2025: Gemini, Saiyaara, Maha Kumbh & the 67 meme

Indias Google habits in 2025 swung from IPL and Maha Kumbh to Gemini, Labubu, Nano Banana trends and the #67 meme. An A-to-Z of searches showed a

Aamir Khan Productions Unveils Happy Patel, Marking Vir Das Directorial Debut

The comedy film starring Vir Das and Mona Singh is set for a theatrical release on January 16, 2026.

Young Children, Elderly Suffering : Sonia Gandhi Asks Centre To Take Action To Curb Air Pollution

The Congress leaders urged the Centre to declare pollution a national health emergency.

Tezpur University shutdown reaches sixth day as students demand VCs removal, CMs proposal rejected

Students at Tezpur University in Assam are on day six of their shutdown. They demand the removal of the vice-chancellor. Staffers rejected a prop

US Orders H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants To Make Social Media Profiles Public

The US government has expanded screening and vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, directing them to keep the priva

Bijapur encounter: Bodies of 6 more Naxalites found; toll rises to 18

BIJAPUR: Six more bodies of Naxalites have been recovered following an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, taki

Nearly 40 Indigo flights to and from Kochi airport delayed or cancelled

Kochi airport issues travel advisory without naming any particular airline advising passengers to verify the latest flight information with their

Children, Elderly Suffering: Sonia Gandhi Demands Action Against Pollution

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday asked the Centre to take action to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, saying the

Bangladesh seeks to bank on films and tourism to thaw ties with India in post-Sheikh Hasina phase

Bangladesh aims to revitalise India ties through film festivals and tourism exchanges, especially post-Sheikh Hasina. High Commissioner M Riaz Ha

Beantown Model Collectors organise seventh trade meet

The Beantown Model Collectors Association organises one of the biggest scale model events pan-India

Rare Bacteria 'Play Dead' To Survive Some Of The Cleanest Environments, Study Reveals

This discovery also raises questions about the challenges of preventing contamination during missions to other planets.

Who is Rahul Mamkootathil, Kerala MLA booked in rape case, facing another sexual assault allegation

The controversy around Mamkootathil began in August this year, when multiple complaints of misconduct surfaced. Following these allegations, the

Maha minister asks why environmentalists oppose tree felling for Kumbh but not goat sacrifices on Eid

MUMBAI: Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Thursday wondered why environmentalists opposing the felling of trees in Nashik ahead

India To Have Electronic Toll Collection In A Year: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the current system of toll collection will come to an end within a year and an electronic system wi

Luana Lopes Lara Becomes Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire at 29

The Brazilian-born MIT graduates startup Kalshi hits USD 11 billion valuation after major funding round.

Govt tells visiting dignitaries not to meet LoP; its their insecurity: Rahul ahead of Putins visit

New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the government tells visiting foreign dignitaries not to meet the Le

Stop using single-use PET bottles; Indian study finds 1st evidence on how nanoplastics harm body

Nanoplastics, found in food and water, are a global concern and are increasingly being detected inside the human body. But their exact effects re

The Second-Meal Effect: Pooja Makhija Breaks It Down

Pooja Makhija explains the science: your first meal primes your insulin sensitivity, stabilizes glucose, and influences your cravings. It affects

Indian Army Veteran Freed After 5 Months In Houthi Captivity: Centre

India on Thursday welcomed the release of Indian crew member Anilkumar Raveendran, an Army veteran from Kayamkulam in Kerala who had been held ca

Land for jobs 'scam': Delhi court defers order on framing charges against Lalu Prasad, others

Judge Gogne posted the matter for further proceedings on December 8

Elgar case: Bombay HC grants bail to ex-DU professor Hany Babu

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu. He was arrested over five years ago in connection with the

Bombay HC grants bail to former DU professor Hany Babu in Elgar case after five years

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, more than five years after his arrest in t

Four MBBS Interns Killed as Car Crashes Into Parked Truck in Amroha

The interns from Venkateshwara University died instantly after their sedan rammed into a stationary truck on NH-9.

Jharkhand ponzi case: ED raids in three cities in Uttar Pradesh

At least 20 premises in Noida, Ghaziabad and Meerut are being searched in a case related to Maxizone ponzi scheme

Bengaluru Techie Dies By Suicide, Family Blames Civic Officials Of Harassment

Murali Govindaraju's mother alleged that continuous harassment and illegal extortion demands by two individuals pushed her son to kill himself.

New barrier-less highway toll collection system across India within one year: Union Minister Gadkari

The new system has been rolled out in 10 places and will be extended across the country within a year, Nitin Gadkari said in Lok Sabha

Narcotics Smuggling Threat Persistent, Syndicates Misusing Courier & E-Commerce Channels: CBIC Chief

New Delhi: The threat of narcotics smuggling in India remains persistent as transnational crime syndicates increasingly exploit couriers, e-comme

Teen Indie Film Awards showcase stark facets of reality

A recent panel discussion featured emerging filmmakers in Karnataka, was held during TIFA 2025 at RV University, Bengaluru

Kumbh Mela tree row: Why greens don't object to goat slaughter on Eid, asks Nitesh Rane

Rane's remarks came amid protests by civil society members against the Nashik civic body's plan to cut down more than 1,700 trees in the Tapovan

Trinamool Congress Suspends Humayun Kabir Over Babri Masjid Remarks

Kabir had earlier revealed his plan to lay the foundation stone of a Babri Masjid in Beldanga, Murshidabad district, on December 6

Personal Loans for Early Career Professionals: Flexible Funding for Your Goals

PM on two-day visit to Assam from Dec 20, CM Himanta reviews preparations

The Prime Minister, during his visit, will inaugurate the new terminal building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and also

Top 5 Benefits of Collagen for Skincare

ECOVACS Launches the DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone in India as Its Latest Premium Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

Bagless, AI-driven, and built for uninterrupted deep cleaning - now available in India.

Manipur will face existential crisis if action not taken against deforestation: Former CM Biren

Sharing a clip of illicit poppy plantations and deforestation, which he said was from Kangpokpi, former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said the vi

Samaritan's Purse plane hijacked in South Sudan: Pilot lands safely, gunman arrested

A humanitarian flight carrying vital medicines in South Sudan faced a dramatic hijacking. An armed individual boarded a Samaritan's Purse plane a

Bengaluru Techie Dies by Suicide After Harassment Over Property Dispute

Mother alleges neighbours demanded money and subjected her son to mental harassment before his death.

Warmth in Action: Web3 & FinTech Industrys Dual-Pronged Response to Hong Kongs Tai Po Fire

Chess: Arjun Erigaisi defeats Viswanathan Anand to clinch Jerusalem Masters

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has clinched the Jerusalem Masters title. He defeated five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand in an all-Indian fina

Hyundai Motor Group Fosters Collaboration with Hydrogen Industry Leaders at Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit

Russian House In Delhi Organise Photo Exhibition Ahead Of Putin's Visit

The Russian House in New Delhi organised a grand photo exhibition dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Russia's Federal Service for Military-

Ahead of Putins visit, Rahul says Centre's refusal to let dignitaries meet LoP shows 'insecurity'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the government of barring visiting foreign dignitaries from meeting the Leader of the Opposition

Haryana shocker: 'Killer mom' murders four children, including own son, targeted kids 'more attractive' than her own

Haryana killer mom: A woman in Haryana's Panipat has been arrested for killing four children, including her own son, police said. Poonam had a di

Muslims might have to do jihad remark by SP MP Mohibullah Nadvis in Lok Sabha sparks row; BJP demands apology

SP MP Mohibullah Nadvis remark that muslims might have to do jihad due to the oppression have sparked a political controversy. BJP parliamentaria

Sobhita Dhulipala's FIRST statement after Naga Chaitanya's ex-wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu married Raj Nidimoru: 'We're complete on our own and yet...'

As Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala celebrated their first wedding anniversary, the actress dropped unseen moments from their wedding ceremon

Union Budget 2026: What you need to know about expenditure & revenue budgets

2026 Budget : As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget, understanding its core components is crucial. The Expe

Bhima Koregaon case: Bombay High Court grants bail to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu

A Division Bench of Justices A.S. Gadkari and Ranjitsinha R. Bhonsale directed that Hany Babu be released on a personal bond of 1 lakh with suret

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come trailer: Samara Weaving and Sarah Michelle Gellar clash in pulsed-up horror sequel

Searchlight Pictures has dropped the first trailer for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, and it wastes no time throwing Samara Weaving back into the f

Minor girl sexually exploited in Hyderabad after false film role promise

Hyderabad: A shocking case of sexual assault in Hyderabad has emerged wherein a minor girl was allegedly exploited under the false promise of a m

Tamil Nadus Industrial Setbacks Spotlight Policy Roadblocks

Missed investments and stalled infrastructure revive debate on reform and industrial confidence

Top Holiday Spots of Bollywood Stars: Alia, Kiara, Janhvi & Others

Actors travel constantly, but only a few destinations truly feel like home to them. Some choose beaches; others choose mountains or busy world ci

Abu Dhabi Showdown: How The 2025 F1 Title Can Be Won

After 23 races of the 24-race season Lando Norris leads the championship on 408 points, 12 clear of Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen

This is such shame, mockery of system: SC slams 19-year delay in Delhi acid attack trial

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the 16-year delay in the criminal trial of a 2009 acid attack case, calling it a shame and a moc

What is ANCHOR tax rebate? New Jersey homeowners and renters could get new tax refunds in December - Check out the eligibility and amount; Additional bonus for senior citizens

New Jersey's ANCHOR tax rebate program is distributing property tax relief to eligible homeowners and renters this December. The program offers f

Land-for-job 'scam': Delhi court defers order on framing charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, others

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Thursday deferred its order on framing of charges in the alleged land-for-job scam involving RJD chief Lalu Prasad Ya

Skin-roasted peanuts found to boost brain blood flow in older adults: New study

Eating a daily skin-roasted peanuts may help older adults improve blood flow to their brains and boost memory, according to a new study. The new