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Over 70,000 Telangana power employees to get 17 pc DA, says Dy CM

Hyderabad:Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Monday, December 23, said Power Department employees will receive a dearness allowance

Did you know? Theres another Jaipur just 245 km from Hyderabad

When someone says Jaipur, the mind instantly travels to royal palaces, pink-hued streets, and desert sunsets. But heres a lesser-known surprise.

Bihar CM Niqab row: Officials confirm Nusrat Parveen did not join duty

Patna: Nusrat Parveen, the young Muslim doctor, whose niqab was pulled by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar during an appointment letter distribu

Famine averted in Gaza, but millions still face starvation risk: IPC report

Tel Aviv: The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the situation remains critical with the entire Palestinian territory still

G RAM G Bill Diminishes Job Guarantee: Centralisation Tramples Federalism

States would be terrible losers if they operate the G RAM G Bill guarantee as subordinate authorities of the Centre.

Will Joe Root break Shubman Gill's record of most runs in 2025? Know in detail

England star batter Joe Root is on the verge of surpassing Shubman Gill's record of most international runs in 2025. Check how far he is from bre

How Tamil sci-fi writers are bringing science closer to children

New-age Tamil authors writing for children have been consciously working towards making the genre more accessible

Bondada Engineering bags 945.10 crore EPC order from NLC India Renewables

With the order, Bondada Engineerings EPC order book now stands at nearly 3 GW and is set to bolster its medium-term growth pipeline while underli

Himachal targets over 90% renewable energy; aims to become Green Energy State by 2026

CHANDIGARH: With the objective of making Himachal Pradesh self-reliant in the energy sector, the state government has set a target to meet over 9

Advocate Shubham Awasthi Honoured with Prestigious '40 Under 40 Lawyer Award'

Advocate Shubham Awasthi received the 40 Under 40 Lawyer Award for 2025, honoring his legal excellence and humanitarian contributions in India.

Instamart order analysis: From iPhone 17s to Rs 10 buys, how users shopped in 2025

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: From a tiny Rs 10 order for a printout in Bengaluru to a Hyderabadi splurging Rs 4.3 lakh on iPhones, Instamarts 2025 annual o

Govt to release new series of retail inflation, GDP data from Feb next year, IIP from May

New Delhi: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday said that it will release a new series of macroeconomic data with a

H-1B visa holders stranded in India as US consulates reschedule interviews amid expanded vetting: Report

Indian H-1B visa holders who travelled back to India this month to renew their American work permits have been left stranded after their visa int

ROHM, Tata Electronics sign pact for semiconductor manufacturing in India

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: Japanese semiconductor company ROHM Co has signed a strategic agreement with Tata Electronics to produce electronic chips in I

AI's blind spots: These 10 spots are reserved for human judgment and cannot be imitated through machine learning

Artificial intelligence falters in domains demanding moral judgment, contextual nuance, and human accountability. From healthcare diagnostics to

Pakistans Asim Munir conferred with Saudi Arabias highest civilian honour

Field Marshal Munir also called on Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit

CPI accuses EC of advantaging the BJP by deleting secular votes en masse in key Assembly constituenciesin Kerala

Thousands of secular voters deleted in Kazhakuttom (43,395 deleted votes), Vattiyurkavu (54,000), Nemom (49,000), Attingal (16,000), Kattakada (2

Dhurandhar's Uzair Baloch aka Danish Pandor is dating this famous actress? Her special Instagram wish on his birthday sparks rumours

Danish Pandor is reportedly dating Aahana Kumra, who also wrote a special note for him on the day Dhurandhar released earlier this month. On Dani

Dipu Chandra Das lynched over workplace dispute, not blasphemy? Bangladesh police REVEAL shocking details

Das was killed on the night of December 18 along the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, with initial reports suggesting the incident occurred over blasphe

Delhi HC Protects Actor Madhavan's Personality Rights

The high court also restrained several defendants from using the personality traits of Madhavan through the use of artificial intelligence and de

Communal harmony comes to fore as inter faith residents join hands to celebrate Semi-Christmas

Guinness world holder and St Francis College principal feted

Avakai: Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture, Literature to be Held from Jan. 8 to 10

Avakai will present a multidisciplinary programme spanning cinema, literature, poetry, music, dance, theatre and cultural conversations

Uttam Tears into KCR: Cites Kaleshwaram Collapse and Unpaid Bills, Says BRS Ruined State Finances

They built Kaleshwaram for commissions and pushed the state into massive debt, says irrigation minister

Chitrangada Singh said NO to many big projects; missed playing female protagonist in SRK film

Not only did Chitrangada Singh talk about missing out on a SRK film, but she also spoke about other missed opportunities in life and in her caree

Daily Quiz: On popular words of the year

With 2025 coming to an end, dictionaries and round-up articles have reviewed the year in words. Here is a quiz on some of the words, phrases, ter

Silver price hits record highs near $70 as precious metals post strongest year since 1979 where is silver price headed now?

Silver prices surged toward $70 an ounce, marking record highs and a historic 2025 rally. Gains exceed 140% this year. Gold, platinum, and pallad

12 Celebrity divorces and breakups that made headlines in 2025

Mumbai: Celebrities live with nonstop attention. Their stardom, fan following, and social media presence turn even private moments into public co

Codeine syrup seized in UP; six held in separate operations in Etah, Mirzapur

ETAH:The Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified their crackdown on the alleged illegal trade, diversion and distribution of regulated codeine-base

TGHRC takes serious note of Kodad custodial death; Seeks Report from Govt

The Commission directed the Principal Secretary to Government, Home department to submit a detailed report, while fixing the matter for further c

Ayurvedic institutions can play vital role in strengthening Indias health vision: Ayush minister

New Delhi, Dec 22: Institutions of traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda working together with modern medicine can play an important r

Bengaluru police integrate with Uber, Ola apps for real-time emergency support

According to Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, new integration allows emergency call facilities to be accessed directly from the Uber and Ola m

Graduates and Post-Grads Queue Up for Class V Home Guard Posts in Odisha

The Home Guard position offers a daily allowance of Rs. 639 on a contractual or requirement basis, equating to slightly over Rs. 18,000 monthly

What Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, its people expect from India?

As Bangladesh enters an interim phase, its government and people seek a reset with India focused on non-interference, respect and fairness.

Rupee falls 3 paise to close at 89.70 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the lack of progress in the U.S.India trade negotiations weighed on the sentiment, while a weak tone in the U.S. dollar index

Kirti Kulhari Interview: On Four More Shots Please!, working with women filmmakers and finding her footing

The actor discusses her initial hesitance to do Four More Shots Please!, why she had strong opinions on massy films and more

Power shutdown in many areas of Tiruchi on December 23

Former Punjab Police Officer Dies by Suicide, Note Blames Online Fraud

Punjab's former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal died while undergoing treatment at a hospital after he attempted suicide. He had attempted suicide

VHP to protest against killing of Hindus in Bangladesh, appeals Hindu community to unite

4 held for religious conversion under guise of prayer meet in UP

Shahjahanpur: Four persons, including a woman, were arrested for allegedly carrying out religious conversions under the guise of a prayer meeting

Goa Nightclub Fire: Police Remand of Luthra Siblings Extended By 5 Days

The court has also remanded in judicial custody Ajay Gupta, another owner of the ill-fated club, as the police did not seek extension of his cust

Goa Nightclub Fire: Police Custody Of Luthras Extended By 5 Days

A Goa court on Monday extended by five days the police custody of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub w

Reels and shorts got you glued to the screen? How artificial intelligence personalises your feed by predicting what you'll watch next

Late nights, long sleeps, low output: Workers who don't follow a social schedule struggle most at work, finds a study

A large study reveals that workers whose sleep patterns clash with daily schedules, known as social jetlaggers, experience significant productivi

'If This Breaks, Trading Stops': Nithin Kamath Exposes The Risk No Investor Sees Coming

The transition isn't just technical, it's existential. You're migrating live client positions while ensuring nothing breaks, Kamath says.

On National Mathematics Day, awardwinning mathematician Rajala Srivastava shares tips to love maths

Celebrate National Mathematics Day with an inspiring conversation featuring Rajala Srivastava, winner of the Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Priz

In Focus podcast | Explained: Why is Indias NHRC accreditation being downgraded from A to B

Henri Tiphagne speaks to us about the reasons behind the NHRCs accreditation downgrade, what it means, and whether it can be reversed.

From a Rs 4.3 lakh iPhone purchase to Rs 68,600 in tips: How India shopped on Swiggy Instamart

Swiggy Instamarts 2025 order data, spanning Rs 10 printouts, Rs 4.3 lakh iPhone carts, four milk packets a second, and 400% growth in gold purcha

Arun Vijay interview: On Retta Thala and why he wants to do a light-hearted film next

The actor also speaks about performing dual roles in the film, and what he likes the most about doing action sequences

Sensex, Nifty extend gains, climb 0.75% each

The Sensex closed at 85,567.48, rising by 638.12 points, or 0.75 per cent. Similarly, the Nifty settled at 26,161.60, up 195.20 points, marking a

Vijay Uses Christmas Event to Signal TVKs Inclusive Political Vision

The celebration showed how cultural and religious occasions can promote values like love, empathy, and mutual respect.

Modi to chair 5th national conference of chief secretaries from Dec 26-28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the fifth national conference of chief secretaries in Delhi this week, from December 26-28. This significa

Fed up with monkey attacks, Telangana village sarpanch turns bear to scare them away, watch viral video

A Telangana sarpanch donned a bear costume to scare away monkeys plaguing his village, Lingapur. This unconventional approach followed failed att

PG medical maternity rules leave women doctors paying the price

IIT Delhi develops washing power that turn clothes into mosquito shield

Researchers at IIT Delhi have developed a novel mosquito-repellent laundry detergent. This innovative product, used during regular washing, makes

Delhi HC protects actor R Madhavan's personality rights, orders takedown of objectionable content

The Delhi High Court has protected actor R Madhavan's personality rights. Several websites and online platforms are now restrained from using his

After Osman Hadi, another student leader shot in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Unidentified gunmen on Monday shot in the head Motaleb Shikder, a second leader of Bangladeshs violent student-led 2024 uprising. The atta

Caf run by visually impaired chefs opens in Chennai

Blind Bake Caf, run entirely by visually impaired chefs, is redefining inclusion through enterprise. From baking hundreds of muffins a day to man

Quote of the day by Oprah Winfrey: 'You become what you believe'

Quote of the day: Media icon Oprah Winfrey's powerful message 'You become what you believe' guides us. Her journey shows that inner conviction, n

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Dhurandhar scripts HISTORY as Ranveer Singh film beats Pushpa 2, Chhaava, Baahubali 2 Animal, Jawan; becomes highest grossing movie in...

The Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has now become the highest-grossing film ever in its third weekend. It has surpassed the third weekend earni

Mob Justice In Bangladesh Again: Two Men Thrashed, Paraded For Duck Theft

In worrying signs that mobs in Bangladesh are taking law and order into their hands, two men were thrashed, their heads tonsured, and were made t

NSEL case: Bombay HC orders release of 84 cr to OTS account

The Court ruling by a two-judge bench of Justices Manish Pitale and Manjusha Deshpande was on an application filed by 63 moons for release of mon

ISRO Chairman Offers Prayers in Tirumala Ahead of Space Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch its LVM3-M6/BlueBird Block-2 Mission, a dedicated commercial mission aboard

From Nihari To Jalebi: Korean Vlogger Goes On Delhi Street Food Trail Before Sunrise

The breakfast trail started early at 5:45 am while it was still dark. The first thing Doobydobap ate was a Parantha Omelette.

IndiaNew Zealand FTA to bring $20 billion FDI commitment over 15 years

New Zealand will invest twenty billion US dollars in India over the next fifteen years. This commitment is part of a new free trade agreement bet

Telangana CS Reviews International Kite Festival Arrangements

The Ministers concerned will also review the arrangements in the first week of January. A hot air balloon festival will also be organized on city

Power cut in parts of Bengaluru from December 25 to 28

Breast Cancer Drug Delivery Gets Precise Through Nano Injection Platform Developed By IIT Madras

An international team of researchers led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has developed a cutting-edge nanoinjection drug deliv

Im on unpaid leave: Thousands of H-1B visa holders stranded in India share thier woes

Thousands of Indian H-1B holders are left stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled or postponed their renewal appointments, with

Yogis do namune jibe backfires as Akhilesh calls remark a BJP self-goal

Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sought to turn Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths do namune jibe into a political got

Budget 2026: Infra spending expected to anchor Indias push among top economies

As India gears up for the Union Budget 2026, infrastructure spending is poised to be the cornerstone of the government's growth strategy. Industr

India sees 16 pc growth in IT hiring in 2025: Report

Mumbai: Indias IT sector showed signs of recovery in 2025, with total job demand touching 1.8 million roles, marking a 16 percent increase over t

Lorry rams stationary pickup truck in Telanganas Mancherial killing three women farm workers from Maharashtra

Three Parties Inducted into Congress-led UDF Alliance in Kerala Ahead of Assembly Polls

Former MLA P V Anvar, prominent tribal leader C K Janu new entrants in opposition front

NYT Strands Answers December 22: Hints, spangram and solution revealed for Monday puzzle

Strands challenges players to connect letters in multiple directions, up, down, across and diagonally. Words can twist and turn as they move thro

Road connectivity for Perumbalam Island by mid-February

Once the bridge is opened, the KSRTC will launch bus services to Perumbalam. Short-distance buses operating from the island will terminate at New

Pakistan's expanding use of AI deepfakes and state-backed disinformation campaigns

The trend is troubling for regional stability and for Pakistan's own information ecosystemand countermeasures will require international vigilanc

Terrorism, All Other Criminal Activities Under Strict Vigil Of J&K Police: DGP Nalin Prabhat

JAMMU, Dec 22: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat said on Monday that terrorism and all other forms of criminal act

The Best Original Scores of 2025

The gorgeous soundscapes of 2025 were what we carried out of the theatre, off the couch, and away from the screen most often here are the best o

PlasmaGen raises Rs 150 Cr led by ViNS Bioproducts

PlasmaGen said the fresh capital will be used to expand its product portfolio, strengthen internal capabilities and support entry into internatio

This Video Doesnt Show Visuals From Messis Goat India Tour in Ahmedabad

The video shows Coldplay's concert that was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

'Sustainable' Christmas Tree Made From Beer Bottles Sparks Row In Kerala

An unconventional Christmas tree in Kerala has triggered protests from the UDF, which claims the idea sends the wrong message.

Kartik Aaryans Fitness Secret: Push-Ups, Pull-Ups & Pure Discipline

BSF personnel abducted by Bangladeshi cattle smugglers

Incident happened in Mekhliganj area of district on December 21, morning, and personnel returned to India in evening after BSF took up matter wit

Work Dispute, Not Blasphemy: New Twist In Hindu Man's Lynching In Bangladesh

Days after Hindu factory worker Dipu Chandra Das was set on fire after being lynched in Bangladesh's Mymensingh, his family has claimed that the

Yogi jibes at Rahul, Akhilesh, says two namoone flee the country during crisis

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, without taking names, took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi

National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks Gandhis reply on ED plea against trial court order

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: The Delhi High Court on Monday asked Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others to respond to a plea by the Enforc

KSERC to hold hearing on proposal to remove 10 paise cap on surcharge

The hearing will be held online at 11 a.m. on Tuesday (December 23)

Soha Ali Khan shares effective parenting trick to reduce daughter's screen time, build empathy: 'Exploring the World Helps Inaaya Understand Others'

Soha Ali Khan encourages her daughter Inaaya to explore the world around her instead of spending too much time on screens. This approach helps re

Why Indian Students are Choosing the Germany Over the US and UK - How One Mumbai Consultancy is Leading the Shift

Mumbai's EduOptions empowers Indian students to choose Germany's tuition-free degrees over US and UK debt, providing specialized guidance for suc