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Alia Bhatts Heartwarming Reaction to Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaifs Baby Photo Wins the Internet

This public display of support humanised the celebrities for the audience

Video of Australian PM Albanese Suspending Visas for Pakistanis Is a Deepfake

The video has been altered using AI. Australia has not suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals.

Raghuram Rajan says India not superpower yet, but doing 'right things' can get it there

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan urges caution against premature claims of India being a global superpower. He emphasises that while ambition i

Growing ChatGPT, Perplexity Use Makes India Largest LLM Market in the World: Report

The number of ChatGPT downloads peaked at over 24 million in July before falling a bit and plateauing at 24 million once OpenAI zero-cost subscri

Strawberry season in Hyderabad: The best desserts to eat right now

Whether you love rich chocolate, light cream, or nostalgic flavours, these berry desserts define Hyderabads winter palate

Gachiakuta series review: Furious punk rock class war in motion

Studio Bones new shounen is a blitz of anarchy in animation, turning societys discarded into a swirl of stylised rebellion

Elgar Case: Bombay HC Permits Accused Gautam Navlakha to Shift to Hometown Delhi

In his plea, Navlakha said the trial in the case was not likely to commence soon and that he cannot afford to live in Mumbai anymore

10 Ahmedabad schools get bomb threat, turns out to be hoax after search

As a precautionary measure, these schools declared a holiday for the afternoon shift as the morning shift was already over when they received the

Sabarimala gold row: SIT arrests former TDB administrative officer S. Sreekumar

Sreekumar's arrest comes barely two weeks after Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea

Special train from Coimbatore to Haridwar via Mangaluru

The train will cater to the extra rush of passengers during the Christmas and New Year holidays

Christmas brunch in Hyderabad

Asian, Indian, or European? Hyderabad offers varied options for a relaxed Christmas brunch

Royal farewell: Ethiopian PM drives PM Modi to airport in rare gesture; see pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rare personal diplomatic honour in Ethiopia as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali personally drove him to the

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (December 17, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

In pictures: President Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan; portraits of all 21 awardees on display

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, a gallery honoring India's 21 Param Vir Chakra aw

Odisha man taken hostage in Sudan, returns to family

Adarsh Behera, who hails from Kotakana village in Jagatsinghpur district, went to the civil war-torn Sudan in 2022 and worked as a mechanic in a

'Challenge remains complex': China shares pollution playbook for Delhi; vehicle curbs, industrial overhaul in list

As Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, the Chinese Embassy in India shared its nation's strategies for tackling the issue. China implemente

Bombay HC pulls up Maharashtra Govt over pregnant women being forced to undergo unsafe deliveries

The courtslamsthe government forgaps in maternal health schemes despite 771 crore spend; directs urgent review of services in Nandurbar and Nande

Centre has set clear goals in fiscal management transparency, states should follow suit: FM

Sitharaman also called upon states to take up accountability and transparency in fiscal management as a priority just like the central government

James Cameron and Rajamouli Discuss Avatars Cinematic Legacy

The two visionary directors spoke candidly about the nuances of large-scale storytelling, their individual creative processes

Senior citizen hit by speeding truck in Tiruvottiyur, dies

Sukumaran, a resident of Village Street, was returning home after a walk on Wednesday when the truck hit him

US readies new Russia sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal: Report

US is preparing a further round of sanctions on Russia's energy sector to increase the pressure on Moscow should President Vladimir Putin reject

Mordialloc beach: Riot police swarm area after youths storm supermarket, throw items at officers watch video

Mordialloc beach brawl: Police were called to Mordialloc Beach after a large group of youths became unruly. The gathering led to a Woolworths sto

James Cameron wants to visit SSR-Mahesh Babus Varanasi sets

Hyderabad: Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who took Indian cinema to a global stage with RRR, is once again making headlines, this time for an unexpe

Border 2 teaser: Netizens disappointed with VFX of Sunny Deols war sequel, say 'will save money for Dhurandhar 2'. Check some reactions here

The teaser of Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 was dropped yesterday. While the teaser received praise, fans were not happy with the VFX used in the m

Bihar Officials Struggle To Recover The Cash Wrongly Credited To Men Under Women-Only Scheme

Rs 10,000 transferred to few men instead of women under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana

Kailash-Mansarovar yatra to get boost via Shipki La Pass reopening, says Himachal minister

Spider webs can tie a lion: Modis Ethiopian Parliament address highlights power of togetherness

Watch: Ethiopian singers perform Vande Mataram rendition at banquet dinner; PM Modi applauds

Ethiopian singers deeply moved Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a rendition of Vande Mataram during a banquet in Addis Ababa. The performance co

UP minister clarifies after outrage over crass comment on Nitish hijab issue, oppn wants apology

Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended his controversial comment on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling down a woman's hijab, claiming it was lo

India, Ethiopia step up ties as PM Modi signs strategic partnership agreement

US stock futures today show modest gains as Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq turn green top gainers and losers to watch

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Wednesday after November payrolls topped estimates. Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow futures posted modest gains be

Hyderabad Police Issues Advisory on Cyber Fraud during Christmas, NY Celebrations

The Hyderabad cybercrime police urged the general public to remain extra vigilant, as cyber fraudsters often take advantage of festive cheer and

HarperCollins Publishers India and BMW Deutsche Motoren Launch Shikhar Dhawans The One: Cricket, My Life and More at Exclusive New Delhi Event

PM Modi departs for Oman on last leg of three-nation visit

PM Modi is visiting Oman at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, with whom he will hold discussions on strengthening the Strategic Partner

Delhi To Get Bharat Taxis On January 1, An Alternative To Ola, Uber, Rapido

The Bharat Taxi app model will also be based on a driver-owned cooperative system, providing drivers with higher income and better working condit

India Summons Bangladesh Envoy Over Dhaka Mission Security Concerns

The move comes amid heightened tensions after anti-India rhetoric by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah

India's FY26 GDP growth forecast raised to 7.5% from 6.9% earlier: CareEdge Ratings

CareEdge Ratings has raised India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% from 6.9%, citing stronger-than-expected first-half performance. Despite thi

Escape From Delhi Air? Video Of Hundreds Of Cars Near Rohtang Pass Is Viral

A video shows a long stretch of vehicles, both private and commercial, at a standstill near Rohtang Pass

How a 15-Year-Old Built An AI Platform To Help Indian Consumers Be Heard

The platform offers empowerment through simplicity, transparency, and visibility into complaint status.

Handcrafted wooden Christmas cribs add festive cheer in Coimbatore Churches

Cribs made of MDF wood, available in church stores across the city, offer an opportunity for families to come together to create a Christmas memo

Hyderabad: Fake YouTube reporter arrested in extortion case, demanded Rs 35k

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police arrested a self-proclaimed YouTube reporter on Wednesday, December 17, in an extortion case, where he demanded Rs

Watch: Elevation of ties to a strategic partnership a landmark outcome: MEA on PM Modis Ethiopia visit

PoJK Woman Crosses Into Poonch Along LoC After Argument With Father

Jammu, Dec 17: Army troops apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed into Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district along the Line of Control (LoC) foll

IndiGo flight crisis: Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL seeking increased compensation to passengers

PIL sought to direct the Centre and Indigo airline to pay four times the compensation of the full ticket price to all passengers whose tickets we

Reins Of Economy Must Be Given Back To MSMEs : Rahul Gandhi

Govt is determined to destroy small businesses for the benefit of its favoured industrialists, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP govt

No Snow, No Gulmarg: CM Omar Sounds Climate Alarrm at 17th ATOAI Annual Convention At SKICC, Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operat

Watch: This honour belongs to countless Indians, says PM Modi on Ethiopias top civilian award

Carrom World Cup gold medallist L Keerthana on her historic win and the game that changed her life

The 22-year-old from Old Washermanpet in Chennai has created history by winning three golds at the 7th Carrom World Cup in the Maldives

New word of the day: Ameliorate, improve without the pressure of perfection

Ameliorate is a quiet but powerful word that captures the idea of improvement without perfection. In a world chasing instant fixes, it reflects r

Watch: Modi, Shah must resign, says Kharge

AP CM Defends PPP Model for New Medical Colleges

The Chief Minister addressed the politically sensitive issue of developing 10 medical colleges under the PPP model, a move vehemently opposed by

Trump-Munir Talks: Will Pakistan Army send troops to Gaza? Will it trigger political backlash? Why should India be upset?

Will Islamabad deploy troops in the Gaza Strip after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir meet US President Donald Trump? How India may find itself in

How Prodigal uses AI to modernise loan collection

AI-powered fintech startup, Prodigal, automates loan servicing and debt collection conversations across voice, SMS, and email. The platform analy

SC defers hearing in West Bengal VC appointment matter to Jan

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred to January next year a plea related to the appointment of regular vice-chancellors in the stat

Civic polls: Raj, Uddhav to hold joint rallies in Mumbai, other places

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said his party chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray will hold joint rallies

Top Celebrity Health And Wellness Claims That Went Viral In 2025

2025 was a year when celebrity wellness claims grabbed headlines, from urine therapy to anti-ageing pills and vaccine scepticism.

Video: Lamborghini Urus Driven At 250 kmph On Mumbai Sea Link, Car Seized

The investigation revealed that the luxury car is registered in the name of 'Super Well Comtrade Private Limited', and its owner is reportedly Ni

AP Govt Honours Cricketer Sricharani with Rs.2.5 Cr Cheque

The Chief Minister had announced a comprehensive incentive package to honour the Kadapa-born cricketer's contribution

Can Traditional Indian Medicine And AI-Powered Tech Improve Healthcare? WHO Explores Ideas

World Health Organization opens a major conference on traditional medicine on Wednesday, arguing artificial intelligence can assess drug interact

CLAT 2026: Counselling To Begin Soon For Admission To National Law Universities

CLAT 2026 was held on December 7 with 92,000 registered candidates across 126 centres. The exam had 96.01% attendance, with 57% female, 43% male,

Battery Smart crosses 100M EV battery swaps, launches Rs 10 Cr driver welfare fund

The Gurugram-based company said the swaps, completed nearly five years after its founding, have enabled about 3.5 billion clean kilometres of tra

Humanity Failed: Woman Whose Heart-Wrenching Video Shamed Bengaluru

Bengaluru was witness to a heart-wrenching event yesterday that would put humanity to shame. A 34-year-old man was faced with complete indifferen

IIM Kashipur Launches Executive MBA Analytics Program For Working Professionals

The program covers business analytics, AI, machine learning, and management, featuring over 40 electives and six campus immersions led by IIM fac

Kusha Kapila celebrates big win as her shapewear brand Underneat secures funding of Rs 542235900 from...

Kusha Kapila's shapewear brand Underneat secures USD 6 million in funding from Fireside Ventures, aiming to expand operations, improve products,

Punjab Election Results 2025 Live: AAP vs Congress locked in tough fight as counting of votes for Block Samiti and Zila Parishad chunav underway

Election results Punjab: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party and Congress are locked in a neck-and-neck fight as vote counting is underway for Punjab's zi

Bengaluru mechanic dies after hospital rejections, road accident: Emergency care failures exposed

A mechanic's death in South Bengaluru highlights critical failures in emergency medical care and public apathy. After being denied help at two ho

This famous actress secret girls getaway sparks wedding buzz? fans cant stop guessing

Popular actress Rashmika Mandanna has once again grabbed headlines not for a new film, but for a short girls trip that has set social media buzzi

DRDO Invites Private Sector for Indias Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Push

New Delhi: Stepping up efforts to advance Indias next-generation fighter jet programmes, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Shilpa Shetty's Bastian pub in Bengaluru raided by Income Tax dept

Income Tax officials carried out a search operation at Bastian Pub in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The establishment is owned by actor Shilpa Shetty.

Madhuri Dixit and Nagesh Kukunoor interview: On crafting Mrs. Deshpande and challenging perceptions

While the filmmaker talks about telling a serial killer story, Madhuri opens up on her struggles in getting the tone right, how she balances her

Vikram Bhatt, wife Shwetambari sent to judicial custody, accused Rs 30 crore fraud, fake bills, duping Rajasthan's influential...

Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambhari Bhatt have been accused with six others for defrauding the Udaipur-based founder of Indira Group of Compan

Prithvi Shaw Net Worth: Once Rs 7.5 crore IPL star, now back with DC at Rs 75 lakh; Here's all about Maharashtra batter's rise, fall and IPL revival

Prithvi Shaw, who led India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup in 2018, garnered significant global attention when he scored a century on his T

What is Bill C3? Canada amends the Citizenship Act to ease the process of granting citizenship with a fair and clear law; all you need to know

Canada's Bill C-3, effective December 15, 2025, amends citizenship law to grant citizenship to those born before the date who were previously exc

UP Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment: Physical Standard Test, Document Verification Dates Out, Details Here

UP Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment: The board will release the admit card and notify of the same in due course of time.

Tiger Narrowly Escapes Crocodile Attack At Corbett Tiger Reserve | Viral Video

A viral video from the Dhikala Zone of Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve shows a tiger narrowly escaping a crocodile attack by the Ramganga River, reflec

I Am Not Married to Anyone, Says Mehreen Shaming Fake News Peddlers

She has clarified that she is not married yet.

CCI approves Coinbases minority stake acquisition in CoinDCX parent DCX Global

CCI has cleared US-based crypto exchange Coinbases minority stake acquisition in DCX Global, the parent of CoinDCX. The approval follows Coinbase

Chennai-based brand Indru turns jamakkalams into chic bags

The jamakkalams bright purple, green, yellow and orange stripes can now be worn as large totes, postman slings and more through Indrus range of b

Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore Will takes legal turn: Priya Kapur opposes Will verification as Karisma Kapoors children seek access

A bitter inheritance battle has erupted over industrialist Sunjay Kapoor's Rs 30,000 crore estate. During a Delhi High Court hearing, his wife Pr

Supreme Court asks Centre, SCBA to suggest measures to prevent incidents like attack on CJI

The SC also asked for a standard operating procedure for the media to report on such incidents

Databricks Secures $4B+ Funding as AI and Data Business Hits $4.8B Run-Rate

Company accelerates investments in Agent Bricks, Lakebase and Databricks Apps to power Data Intelligent Applications

Taskaree: The Smugglers Web teaser: Emraan Hashmi plays customs officer in Neeraj Pandeys thriller series

The show also stars Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anurag Sinha and Zoya Afroz

Who is Payal Gaming? 21-year-old YouTuber going viral after private video MMS circulating on social media, fans says, 'deepfake...'

Popular YouTuber Payal Dhare is going viral on social media after a MMS-like private video is widely circulating all over social media. Social me

How late-night eating can damage your digestive system

Late-night meals disturb the normal rhythm of digestion, increase exposure to stomach acid, and delay gastric emptying, all of which, over time,

Telangana inter exams 2026 time table revised

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has revised the time table of the inter exams 2026 which are scheduled to be hel

Ashes 3rd Test: Carey Slams Ton As Australia Seize Upper Hand on Day 1

Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss as temperatures topped 36 Celsius at Adelaide Oval, the hosts were 326-8 at stumps on day one afte

Bihar officials struggle to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited to men under women-only scheme

DARBHANGA/PATNA: Officials of the Bihar government are facing difficulties in recovering Rs 10,000 allegedly credited to male villagers under a c

Two youths killed in motorcycle accident near Kozhikode beach in Kerala

Two others who sustained grave injuries in the accident admitted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

Bihar officials struggle to recover 10,000 wrongly credited to men under women-only scheme

PM Modi had launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana ahead of the Assembly elections, under which 10,000 was transferred to the bank accoun

U.S. FDA approves GSK's twice-yearly asthma drug

The drug is the first biologic cleared for twice-yearly dosing