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China sanctions 20 US defence firms over Trumps Taiwan arms sales

Beijing: China on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 US defence firms in response to the Trump administrations approval of a record USD 11.1 billion

China sanctions 20 U.S. defence firms over Trumps Taiwan arms sales

The Foreign Ministry in a statement warned that any attempt to provoke China on the Taiwan issue would be met with a firm response

Top news of the day: Unremitting hostilities against minorities in Bangladesh matter of grave concern, says MEA; Protest outside Delhi HC over bail in Unnao rape case

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Janhvi Kapoor reacts strongly to 'barbaric' lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh: 'This kind of hypocrisy will...'

We will continue to cry about things half way across the globe while our own brothers and sisters are burnt to death. Communal discrimination and

Gujarat regains 'Tiger State' status after 33 years as NTCA confirms resident tiger

AHMEDABAD: After 33 years, Gujarat has officially reclaimed its 'Tiger State' identity as the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) confir

Salman as Joey? This Bollywood FRIENDS video is trending online

Even after all these years, FRIENDS still feels fresh. The jokes, the coffee shop hangouts, the messy love lives, and the comfort of friendship k

Delhi court grants bail to six accused in India Gate protest case over Maoist slogans

The protest took place at the India Gate on November 23, during which some agitators were accused of raising pro-Hidma slogans and using pepper s

Over 100 Gujarati youths trapped in Myanmar, forced to involve in cybercrimes

AHMEDABAD: What began as a dream of well-paying foreign jobs has turned into a horrifying ordeal for more than 100 youths from Gujarat, who are n

H1B visa: India conveys concern to US over cancellation of interviews

New Delhi: India on Friday said it flagged its concerns to the US over cancellation of pre-scheduled H1B visa interviews of large numbers of Indi

Meet man who owns UP-based Shankh Air, plans to start services in...

He also said the company aims to scale up its fleet to 20-25 aircraft over the next two to three years.

India conveys concern to US over cancellation of H1B visa interviews

NEW DELHI: India on Friday said it flagged its concerns to the US over cancellation of pre-scheduled H1B visa interviews of large numbers of Indi

SIT Extends Probe to Tamil Nadu in Sabarimala Gold Loss Case

Police are searching for a jeweller named Balamurughan, also known as D Mani, from Dindigul in Tamil Nadu

India imposes anti-dumping duty on two Chinese products

These duties were imposed as these products cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel, and 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a were exported to

Trump-backed candidate of Palestinian descent elected president of Honduras

Tegucigalpa (Honduras): Trump-backed candidate and son of Palestinian immigrants Nasry Asfura, 67, won Honduras presidential election, the countr

India conveys concern to U.S. over cancellation of H1B visa interviews

The interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants slated from the middle of this month in India have been abruptly postponed by several months

Sahaj Insurance Services ties up with LIC for product distribution

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Sahaj Insurance Services, a corporate agent, on Friday said it has tied up with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for

Break Macaulays mindset; only Gen Z, Gen Alpha can build Viksit Bharat: PM Modi on Veer Bal Diwas

Swara Sanje music programme in Bengaluru on December 27

The programme will commence at5.30 p.m.with a vocal concert byShrimathi Devifrom Mysuru

At Least 15 Injured in a Knife and Chemical Attack at a Factory in Japan

Japan has strict gun control laws and is known for rare violent crimes, but there have been a number of high-profile knife attacks in recent year

'We don't owe you anything!': Maduro dares Trump after US seizes Venezuela oil, claims UN backing

Tripura assembly speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen dies; state to observe mourning

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 72. He was undergoing treatment for a cerebral stroke. Prime Min

Will move Supreme Court, have faith in it: Unnao rape survivors mother at protest outside Delhi HC

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: The Unnao rape survivors mother on Friday said she will approach the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of life term of

Delhis Land Pooling Policy Emerges as a Game Changer for Investors and Homebuyers

The policy seeks to bridge Delhis housing gap while checking the growth of unauthorized colonies and unplanned urban expansion.

Hostilities against Bangladeshi minorities grave concern: India

New Delhi: India on Friday said the unremitting hostilities against minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of grave concern even as it reiterated t

After backlash, BIAL increases free parking duration at T1 arrivals at Bengaluru airport

Beyond the free waiting period, cab operators will be charged 100 for the first 30 minutes, followed by 50 for each additional hour

Nooranad Leprosy Sanatorium hosts Christmas love feast

St+art present Kolkata Festival 2025-26

The initiative extends Asian Paints vision of making creativity a shared, accessible part of Indian cities blending design, storytelling and publ

Samba crop on 3% of total cultivated area qualifies for compensation: Thanjavur Collector

Collector Priyanka Pankajam tells the monthly grievance redress meeting that crops on 9,833 acres qualify for compensation for loss due to rain,

What is jet lag?

When you travel internationally, it is not just the hands of a clock that change position. The clock within ones body must also take the time to

Why a Rajasthani Panchayat Wants to Ban Women from Using Smartphones

After protests and criticism on social media, the panchayat has withdrawn the order, stating it was a 'suggestion'.

8 foods that boost brain health and improve memory

Your brain's fuel tank is running on empty if you're skipping these eight powerhouse foods. Here's what the science says, what Indians can easily

Call to address frequent snarl up on Thamarassery pass

Volunteers groups submit memorandum to District Collector seeking his immediate intervention

How Royal Matrimonial Supports Mature Relationships and Second Marriages

Royal Matrimonial provides private, personalized matchmaking for mature individuals and second marriages, focusing on trust, shared values, and e

CMF begins Nothing OS 4.0 rollout to Phone 1 and Phone 2 Pro users in India

Nothing OS 4.0 brings extra dark mode, a refined dark mode that claims to deepen blacks, improves contrast, and reduces power usage

Ahead of December 28 Polls, Mana Panel Addresses Industry Concerns

Mana Panel Promises Transparency and Welfare in Run-up to Film Chamber Elections

Swiggy Scenes Launches Un-Coop Yourself for an Immersive On-Ground Activation this year-end

Arihant Group of Institutions celebrates founders day in Bengaluru on December 23

A new institutional logo symbolising a future-ready learning ecosystem was unveiled

India's Commitment On Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's Biggest Fugitives Video

Responding tangentially to the taunt by Lalit Modi, who said he and Vijay Mallya were the wo biggest fugitives of India, the MEA has said anyone

Thalassemia: Understanding the Demographic Footprint and Arresting Its Silent Spread

India bears one of the worlds highest thalassemia burdens, with an estimated 10,00012,000 children born every year with thalassemia major

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Daily Quiz: On Mao Zedong

Born on December 26, 1893, Mao Zedong was a Chinese communist revolutionary and the long-time Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party. A quiz on

Will gold prices continue to rise this week and next year? Gold hits record levels amid Fed rate cut hopes. Here's what gold investors should do now

Will gold prices continue to rise this week and next year? Gold prices reached new highs after strong safe-haven demand, geopolitical tensions, a

Telangana: Farmers block MahabubabadThorrur road over urea shortage

Hyderabad: Tension prevailed in Mahabubabad district headquarters on Thursday, December 25, as farmers staged a protest over the delay in urea di

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Gets Its First BJP Mayor

Rajesh won the mayoral post with 51 votes in the 101-member council

Navins launches premium low-density housing project in Valasaravakkam

The project comprises 59 apartments across two towers, offering 2-, 3- and 4-BHK homes ranging from 1,093 to 1,931 sq ft.

Balananda Sharma appointed as Nepal's new Foreign Minister

This is the fifth Cabinet expansion by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, who leads an interim government mandated to hold the general elections on Ma

Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh's spy thriller becomes first Indian film to earn Rs 200 crore overseas in...

Helmed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar has delivered a stellar run across key international territories, including Nort

Incidents of violence against minorities in Bangladesh cannot be dismissed as political violence, says MEA

On the problems faced by Indians following rescheduling of H-1B visas, the MEA said We have flagged these issues and our concerns to U.S. side

How micro-naps can change the productivity game for 9-6 office goers

Micro-sleeps are brief, involuntary moments when your brain shuts down for seconds, often unnoticed yet dangerous. They spike during sleep depri

Kacheguda-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express to halt at Hindupur on trial basis from December 27

The trial stoppage is aimed at improving rail connectivity and offering faster, more convenient travel options for passengers in the Hindupur reg

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Highest grossing Bollywood film in India as of 2025: Jawan loses spot

Mumbai: Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhars spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh, has entered the Rs 1,000 crore worldwide club within 21 days, according to

Ashes history created after 123 Years: Australia, England achieve a unique first in iconic Test rivalry

Ashes history was rewritten as The Ashes produced an unprecedented moment for the first time in 123 years. Traditional rivals Australia and Engla

What Tarique Rahman's Return To Bangladesh Means For India

A lawyer aligned with the pro-Pakistan Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh has issued a death threat to Tarique Rahman, just hours after the Bangladesh Na

Wealth Quote of the Day by Charlie Munger: The big money is not in the buying and the selling, but in the waiting why Munger believed patience is where millions are made

Wealth Quote of the Day by Charlie Munger: Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's sharp-minded partner, once dropped a gem: The big money is not in the

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija Breaks Down Betel Leaf Benefits At A Molecular Level

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija breaks down what betel leaf actually does inside the body, right down to the molecular level.

Attack On Hindus Worrisome: India After 2 Men Lynched In Bangladesh

India has reacted sharply to the latest killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, describing a string of recent incidents targeting members of the mi

Madras HC asks centre to consider Australias social media ban

Madurai: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has observed that the Centre could consider framing a legislation to regulate the use of inte

Salem West MLA R. Arul lodges complaint against PMK leader Anbumani

His complaint comes in response to another complaint lodged by the Anbumani faction against the proposed general council and executive committee

Nurse murdered at home in Bengaluru, colleague arrested

Investigations revealed that the two were friends and had got into an argument over marriage

Delhi Schools Resume Offline Classes: Who Will Go To School And Who Won't

Delhi Schools Offline Classes: The circular further clarified that classes for students of Classes 10 and 12 are already being conducted in physi

Drone patrolling across Sathya Sai district from January 1, says Superintendent of Police

Drone surveillance will be useful to effectively control crime and the offenders will also be punished as the recorded footage will act as an evi

India condemns killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh, calls attacks on minorities worrisome

India on Friday strongly condemned the latest killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling a spate of recent attacks on members of the minority

CMO refutes media reports of CM calling up Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh to congratulate him

CMO issues press release clarifying its position

Delhi HC asks Centre why GST on air purifiers cant be lowered

Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman, representing the Centre, said voting has to be done physically and it cannot be done through video c

Gurpal Singh Assigned Additional Charge Of JKPDC, JKPCL MD Posts

JAMMU, Dec 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has entrusted Gurpal Singh, Managing Director of Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JP

Vivek Slams KCRs Frustration, Says Congress Win in Gajwel Has Shaken BRS Leadership

Vivek also noted a strong public endorsement of Congress's schemes, such as Indiramma housing, new ration cards, and enhanced rice supply.

Indian cinema in 2025: Coming of rage

Indian cinema in 2025 reflected societal complexities, broke genre conventions, and sparked controversies as audiences engage in a two-way dialog

Janhvi Kapoor's Go-To Workout for Strength & Flexibility

Janhvi Kapoor has made Pilates a core part of her fitness routine. From toned muscles to better posture, this low-impact workout helps her stay f

Why cant Centre reduce GST on air purifiers: Delhi HC

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre why it cannot reduce the GST charged on air purifiers to make it affordable for the co

Indian healthcare better than the US: NRI praises 'Indian doctors care' while criticising American physicians

An NRIs viral Reddit post about returning to India after a decade in the United States has sparked fresh debate around healthcare access and cost

J&K Govt Directs Expeditious Installation Of Prepaid Smart Meters In All Govt Buildings

JAMMU, Dec 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all Government departments, institutions, local bodies and Government residential co

India has raised visa concerns with the US authorities: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

SCR to run special MMTS trains in Hyderabad for New Year

Hyderabad: To facilitate safe and convenient travel for passengers celebrating the New Year, South Central Railway (SCR) has announced special MM

Dubai New Year 2026 Celebrations Guide: Fireworks venues, road closures, metro timings, parking and key travel updates

Dubai is preparing for a massive New Year's Eve celebration with 48 fireworks displays across 40 locations. Authorities have implemented extensiv

Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: What has December 28 ever given us?

New flower species discovered in Aravalli Hills | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Gold and silver price today, prediction and forecast: Why precious metals rates are rising and should you buy or wait for now? Here's full analysis

Gold and silver price today, prediction and forecast shows strong movement as silver crossed $75 for the first time. Gold, platinum, and palladiu

File Property Details In Time Or Face Action: Centre Tells IAS Officers

New Delhi, Dec 26: The Centre has asked all Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to file their property details in time or face action in

Myanmar Junta's Shift From Battlefield To Ballots Faces Long Odds

Junta chief urges voters to back candidates who can work with military

Manipur Crisis: Let Us Pray Barriers Are Removed, Says Khemchand in Christmas Appeal

Khemchand said that Lord Jesus Christ is known as the Prince of Peace, and everyone should pray to the Lord for a peaceful Manipur

KKR Star Suffers Nasty Head Injury While Fielding, Rushed To Hospital

The 21-year-old picked up the injury while fielding and had to be stretchered off the ground at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

How a Bulandshahr IIT graduate overcame cerebral palsy, once struggled to hold a pencil, and cleared UPSC in first attempt

Manvendra Singh, a 24-year-old IIT graduate, secured an All India Rank of 112 in the ESE 2025 in his first attempt, overcoming cerebral palsy fro

'Cannot be brushed aside': India responds to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh; issues strong warning to Yunus govt

India's Ministry of External Affairs has strongly condemned the recent violence against minorities in Bangladesh, including the killing of a Hind

Reddit Slams Thar Owner For Ignoring Rules In Well-Organised Chandigarh Society

A viral Reddit post slamming a poorly parked Thar in Chandigarh renews online debate over the behaviour of Thar drivers in India.

In Focus podcast | Why do reports of attacks on Christians spike around Christmas in India?

Delhi University professor and social commentator Apoorvanand discusses the rise in attacks on religious minorities around festivals in India

NIA Court Extends Custody Of Two Accused In Red Fort Blast Case

New Delhi, Dec 26: A special court on Friday extended the custody of two key accused being investigated by the National Investigation Agency in c

India condemns killing of minority youth in Bangladesh, says such incidents cant be brushed aside

India has condemned the brutal killing of a 25-year-old Hindu factory worker in Bangladesh, who was lynched by a mob over alleged blasphemy. The

Astroguide for December 27, Saturday

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Meet actor who wasted 20 years in addiction, gave away Maine Pyar Kiya to Salman Khan due to his habit of..., became star in his 50s, he is...

As Salman Khan will turn 60, we will discuss this multi-talented artiste wasted 20 years in alcoholism and lost several big roles, including Main