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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

Expecting bilateral trade with New Zealand to double in five years with FTA: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal informed this is Indias first-ever women-led FTA

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.

Goa nightclub fire: Court extends police custody of Luthra brothers till Dec 26

The nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane, located in Arpora, North Goa, was the site of a devastating fire on 6 December, which claimed 25 lives and le

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

Esperanza, Whisper and Storm Majesty catch the eye

Confusion persists as buses continue to operate from Erode city terminal despite directive

The Great Indian Kapil Show: Sidhu Paajis total earnings from season 3

Mumbai: One of the most-watched comedy and celebrity chat shows, The Great Indian Kapil Show, has returned on Netflix with season 4, and the firs

Assam on high alert after fresh unrest in Bangladesh: Himanta

It is well known that people from Bangladesh entered Assam at different times, and the State is full of these people, the Chife Minister said on

Surat court stays Jain girls diksha after father moves plea

On December 10, the girl's father had approached the family court seeking her custody, claiming his estranged wife had decided against his wishes

Hansi becomes Haryanas 23rd district, state issues notification

The Governor of Haryana hereby varies the limits and alters the number of sub-division of district Hisar, so as to form a new District to be call

Ugandan woman held for selling drugs in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 27-year-old Ugandan woman was arrested in Towlichowki in Hyderabad on Sunday, December 21, and deported back to her home country, al

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.

Opinion: Opinion | Why The Anti-India Rage In Bangladesh Makes Little Political Sense

Election time among most of our neighbours inevitably has an anti-India component these days. Such narratives are useful for the politically ambi

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

India, Canada to soon start talks for terms of reference for trade pact: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India and Canada are soon to start discussions on the Terms of Refe

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

Kolkata sarod maestro flees Bangladesh after concert venue attacked

Renowned sarod player Shiraz Ali Khan fled Bangladesh after the cultural venue Chhayanaut was vandalized amid unrest. Khan, who concealed his Ind

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

Santa, stars and sparkling trees drive sales in Broadway while garments left in the cold this Christmas

While firms dealing in Christmas decorations in Broadway have remained open until midnight and beyond, thanks to brisk sales, garment retailers a

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

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

China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

China will implement provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products starting Tuesday, following an investigation into EU subsidies. This

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

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

Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi, Amit Shah in Delhi

New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a month after retaining charge of the eastern stat

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

Cold wave-like conditions in interior Maharashtra; Ahilyanagar the coldest

Several cities in western and central Maharashtra experienced chilly mornings. Pune recorded a minimum temperature of 8.6 degrees Celsius, while

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

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.

Karnataka To Auction Unused Liquor Licenses, Likely To Earn Rs 1,000 Crore

Siddaramaiah had proposed the transparent e-auction system in the 2025-26 budget presented on March 7, as part of efforts to mobilise additional

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

Indian missions worldwide observe World Meditation Day emphasising peace, global harmony

Meanwhile, in Guayana, the Indian High Commission and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Georgetown, in association with Brahma Kumaris Guyana,

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

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

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces new political party

Kolkata: Humayun Kabir, the suspended Trinamool Congress legislator from Bharatpur Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal,

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

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

India, Canada to soon start talks for terms of reference for trade pact: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

India and Canada will soon begin discussions on the terms for a free trade agreement. This follows a pause in negotiations by Canada in 2023. Ind

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