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Maharashtra civic polls: Counting of votes begins

Counting of votes for the elections to the posts of president and members in 286 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra began

Nine drugmakers strike deals with Trump, with more to come

The most recent pledges mean 14 of the 17 drugmakers targeted by Trump this summer have agreed to lower prices for the Medicaid program for low-i

Snow, Rain In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir As Chillai-Kalan Checks In

Srinagar, Dec 21: The higher reaches of Kashmir witnessed snowfall and the plains rain on Sunday as Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter per

Australia Beat England by 82 Runs to Win Third Test and Retain Ashes

England's dogged resistance on day five at Adelaide Oval lasted into the second session before Scott Boland removed Josh Tongue for an 82-run vic

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission Office, visa centre in Bangladesh amid protests

The enhanced security measures were put in place to ensure that o third party can exploit the situation, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media)

Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion after Tesla pay deal ruling

Delaware Supreme Court reinstates Elon Musks $139 billion in stock options, reversing a lower court ruling

Karnatakas iconic toy towns: Why is the next generation walking away?

Channapatna and Kinnal in Karnataka are known for the unique toys. These GI-tagged toys are made by local artisans who have been doing across gen

Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are.

Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple, left a profound legacy of inspiration through his words. His famous quote, The people who are craz

PM interacts with students aboard cruise ship on river Brahmaputra in Assam

GUWAHATI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning set sail on river Brahmaputra on a cruise ship, as he began his interaction with studen

Maharashtra civic polls counting begins

Voting for the posts of president and members in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra, as well as for 143 vacant member

Is one Jaishankar enough?: There is only one Modi, EAMs witty response goes viral

Pranet Khetan on how he created Paraspeak

The device, which helps those with speech disorders be understood, was a National Winner at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 competition

Coldwave Continues Across Telangana; Sangareddy Coldest at 5C

Early morning cold grips city and districts across Telangana

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission, visa centre in Sylhet amid protests

Security has been stepped up at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city following

Dense fog Engulfs Agra, Taj Mahal Fades from View

Multiple parts of Delhi experienced dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high

DOJ removes Epstein files, including Donald Trump image

New York: At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Departments public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein including a photogr

Kerala HC sets aside Sabarimala airport land acquisition process

Kochi: The Kerala High Court has set aside crucial stages of the land acquisition process for the proposed Sabarimala greenfield airport, holding

Who is Bushra Bibi? Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's third wife, who make public appearance in traditional abaya, sentenced to 17 years imprisonment in Toshakhana corruption case, she is currently in...

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his third wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years imprisonment each i Toshakhana-2 corruption case and

Ravi Teja Drops Mass Maharaja Tag for Upcoming Film

Directed by Kishore Tirumala, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Vignapthi is conceived as a clean family entertainer aimed at the Sankranthi festive season

Maharashtra police helps in rescue of 7 persons from 'cyber slavery' in Myanmar's notorious KK Park

A probe revealed that several youths from Mira Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar were trapped in this cycle of cyber slavery

Sri Prakash students showcase talent during annual day Aroma

Hyderabad Police Issue Advisory to Prevent Thefts During Festive Season

Residents urged to secure homes and stay vigilant as travel increases during Christmas, New Year and Sankranthi

Odisha bars fuel sale to vehicles without pollution certificate, orders oil firms to ensure strict compliance

Odisha's Transport Authority has ordered fuel stations to stop selling petrol and diesel to vehicles lacking a Pollution Under Control Certificat

Delhi chokes: AQI hits severe 410 amidst dense smog

New Delhi: Air pollution levels in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Sunday, edging dangerously close to the severe category as dense

Over 500,000 displaced in Cambodia by Thai border clashes: Interior Ministry

The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people

Widespread storm system to sweep South Australia, Victoria, and NSW as heatwave and extreme fire danger persist, extending into Tasmania and southern Queensland

South-east Australia braces for a severe weather onslaught, with thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging winds set to strike alongside extreme he

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Washington: The United States has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders, triggering delays in visa interviews, restricting where appli

Watch: Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro

Australian PM Orders Police, Intelligence Review After Bondi Attack

Albanese said his government will examine whether police and spy services have the powers, structures, and sharing arrangements o keep Australia

Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI recorded at 438

In the Akshardham area, the AQI stood at 438, categorised as 'severe'. Similar conditions were reported from the Ghazipur area, where AQI levels

Putin Ready to Talk to France's Macron on Ukraine: Spokesman

Macron said this week he believed Europe should reach back out to Putin over ending the war

Bangladesh's Yunus Makes A Vow At Anti-India Leader Osman Hadi's Funeral

Sharif Osman Hadi, a polarising figure known for his strong anti-India rhetoric, gained prominence during Bangladesh's 2024 student uprising that

At Least 16 Epstein Files Disappeared from US Government Website

The missing files included images of paintings depicting nude women, and one showing a series of photographs along a credenza and in drawers

Nora Fatehi Accident: Actress shares major health update after drunk man rammed car into her Mercedes, says, 'could have ended terribly...'

Bollywood Actress Nora Fatehi met with a car accident in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon at around 4 pm, while she was on her way to the Sunburn Fes

In Frames: Grounded in tradition, a Kashmiri village endures

Dudran is a quiet hilly village near the Line of Control, shaped by nature, tradition and resilience; despite long winters and isolation, life re

Putin ready to talk to Macron if there is mutual will, Kremlin says

If there is mutual political will, then it can only be viewed positively, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

HC orders release of Hyderabad woman, allows her to live with chosen partner

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that a major woman from a Hyderabad couple has the right to live with the person she loves, and dir

Indias Electronics Exports Hit $31 Billion, Grow 38% in FY26

Indias electronics export sector delivered a standout performance in FY26, emerging as the fastest-growing export category among the top 30

Trump's photo, 15 other Epstein-linked documents vanish from US Justice Dept's public records

Mysterious disappearances of Jeffrey Epstein documents from a US Justice Department webpage have sparked outrage. At least 16 files, including a

Sophrosyne Bets on Udupi: $2M Funding, $1.2M Grant, 60% Workforce

Indian semiconductor startup Sophrosyne Technologies announced a strategic expansion of its research and development operations in Udupi

Delhi-NCR's air quality dips to 'severe', AQI reaches 438; Flights, trains hit as smog reduces visibility

Multiple parts of Delhi experienced a dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high.In the Akshardham area, the AQI stood at 438, c

Guv defends CM Nitish action in hijab row, doctor fails to report back at work

PATNA: Contrary to the expectations, Ayush doctor Dr Nursat Parveen, who hit the national headlines after Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled down her h

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits 438 in multiple areas; GRAP-IV curbs imposed

Guwahati Diary: Railway passengers comfort, amenities upgraded

AIUDF to go solo in assembly elections Even as the Congress is trying to unite opposition parties to defeat the ruling BJP in Assam, minority-bas

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: There comes a certain point in life when you have to stop

This quote of the day by Hugh Jackman reflects the importance of personal responsibility and emotional maturity. It urges readers to stop blaming

10 Arrested Over Lynching Of Hindu Man In Bangladesh

Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu youth, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Parliamentary Committee moots QR codes for pre-packaged foods

NEW DELHI: Backing the adoption of a standardised Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) for all pre-packaged foods, a parliamentary committee

Lt Col posted at defence ministry held for bribery

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Saturday arrested Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma, a senior officer in the defence ministry, in a bribery case, the agency said.

Sahir Doshi on being a hip-hop wildlife educator

The content creator and Nature educator on combining wildlife, music, performing arts, and storytelling

Why Raghav Chadha Wants Indias Copyright Law Fixed for Digital Creators

In Parliament this week, Raghav Chadha raised a concern that echoes across millions of Indian smartphones, laptops, and creator studios.

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus addresses mourners at Osman Hadi's funeral, makes BIG promise, says, 'will move forward...'

A violent unrest griped Bangladesh following the announcement of student leader Osman Hadi's demise after he was shot in Dhaka. On his funeral, t

Akshaye Khanna: New stardom has been a long time coming

It is Akshaye Khannas year, and we are just bidding adieu to it. Scroll through social media, and every second reel is of the actor, lording over

IIM Bangalore Launches Certificate Programme In Personal Finance And Wealth Advisory

The PFWA course, starting March 27, 2026, targets professionals with a bachelor's degree and three years experience in financial services.

Mbapp Equals Ronaldo With 59th Goal for Real Madrid

The former Paris Saint-Germain star, who joined Madrid in the summer of 2024, has scored 29 times for Madrid this season, including a league-lead

THIS billionaire becomes first-ever to reach Rs 62704145000000 net worth, not Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Mukesh Ambani, he is...

Elon Musk's net worth has skyrocketed to over USD 700 billion, making him the first person in history to achieve this feat.

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission Office in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Security has been strengthened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city i

U.P. ministers flay Akhilesh Yadav over photographs with cough syrup case accused

Minister of Fisheries Sanjay Nishad said the BJP government was following a zero-tolerance policy against illegal narcotics, organised drug mafia

Bondi Beach attack: Australian PM orders police, intelligence review

The government will examine whether they have the right powers and structures o keep Australians safe in the wake of the horrific antisemitic Bo

Google, Apple Warn Staff Against International Travel Amid US Visa Delays: Report

The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social medi

Political slugfest over pollution debate continues

NEW DELHI: The political sparring over air pollution in Delhi escalated on Saturday after a proposed parliamentary debate on the issue was droppe

How women entrepreneurs are redefining India's luxury industry

Women entrepreneurs are reshaping the idea of luxury by combining heritage and craftsmanship with modern sensibilities.

AP Role Model for Country in Energy Conservation: CS

Vijayanand, along with APGENCO MD and APSECM CEO S. Nagalakshmi and APCPDCL CMD P. Pulla Reddy, presented awards to government and private organi

22 weather stations in severe zone, first cold wave day in city

NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to grapple with severe air pollution and dense fog on Saturday as well, with more than half of the citys air quality m

Major security breach alarms authorities as police investigate suspected access pass manipulation at two Adelaide prisons

Police are investigating a security breach at two Adelaide prisons. An unauthorized person may have entered high-security areas using a forged id

Morning Digest: EU leaders to be chief guests at Vande Mataram-themed 77th Republic Day fete; U.S. wants Indias nuclear liability aligned with global norms, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Hyderabad womans domestic violence case against NRI husband quashed by SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that a husband asking his wife to account for household expenses does not constitute cruelty under Indian Penal Code

Why Was Shubman Gill Dropped From T20 World Cup Squad? Report Reveals Real Reason

Officially, Shubman Gill was omitted from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad due to poor form and team combination considerations.

From guerrilla commander to peace talks: Maoist CC leader Rupesh on Hidma, Basavaraju and laying down arms

Maoist leader Rupesh, now T Vasudeva Rao, details his surrender after internal debates and the politburo's strategy shifts. He discusses the part

Brewing for profitability; AI models with impact-based pricing

Third Wave Coffee Roasters is planning to open 100 more cafes in FY2026. CreateBytes builds AI solutions and enterprise software for businesses.

Nora Fatehi's Car Hit By Drunk Driver In Mumbai, Actor Safe

Nora Fatehi was on the way to perform at the Sunburn Festival.

Major power outage hits San Francisco

A major power outage affected much of San Francisco on Saturday, leaving around 125,000 residents without electricity, the citys emergency manage

Owen Beck finally gets his first NHL goal: Contract, salary and cap hit details

Montreal Canadiens rookie Owen Beck scored his first career NHL goal on December 20th, intercepting a puck in the neutral zone and snapping a cle

Red battle, end stage: India closes in on Maoists last battlefield in Bastar

Security forces are intensifying operations in Bastar to capture two key Maoist leaders, Papa Rao and Barsa Deva, following the elimination of to

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: Ganga Expressway construction nears completion, to opne for public from..., check details here

The Ganga Expressway is expected to give a major boost to industrial development in the region. This will not only improve connectivity but also

Tables have turned: As the party season begins, table scaping steps in as the new hosting ex

Tablescapingthe art of visually styling dining tablesis gaining popularity in India, blending food, dcor and immersive experiences. Designers lik

Trump's Photo Among 16 Epstein Files Disappeared From US Government Website

At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department's public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein - including a photograph show

IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory, Dense Fog May Disrupt Flights in North India

The airline said reduced visibility during the early hours could impact flight operations, potentially leading to delays or schedule changes

HC judge quotes Prophet Muhammad, directs Madurai corpn to pay lawyers fee

Madurai: Quoting a famous saying of Prophet Muhammad on prompt and fair payment upon completion of work, Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madras Hi

Nora Fatehi mets with road accident, drunk man rams car into actress' Mercedes, Mumbai Police says, 'taken to hospital...'

Actress Nora Fatehi was involved in a minor car accident in Mumbai around 4 pm while heading to the Sunburn Festival.

Congress plays down Omars dismissal of vote theft charge

Congress leader Salman Khurshid stated that alliance membership doesn't negate a constituent's political ideology, responding to J&K CM Omar Abdu

Bangladesh: 10 Arrested in Hindu Youth Lynching Case

Dipu Chandra Das was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over accusations of blasphemy

'Indias future is inseparable from its neighbours,' says ex Army chief Naravane as Bangladesh boils

He stated that India's future is linked to its neighbours, underscoring the importance of maintaining positive ties amid turmoil in Bangladesh. S

Zelenskyy says U.S. must pile pressure on Russia to end war

America must clearly say: if not diplomacy, then there will be full pressure...Putin does not yet feel the kind of pressure that should exist, sa

Pakistan court sentences 4 PTI leaders for 10 years in connection with May 9 riots

An anti-terrorism court has sentenced four PTI leaders, including Yasmin Rashid and Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, to 10 years in prison for their involv

Nora Fatehi's Car Hit by Drunk Driver, Actress Safe: Mumbai Police

The police have registered a case against the intoxicated driver

Mbappe equals Ronaldo's record in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Sevilla

Mbappe missed several earlier chances before getting his opportunity from the spot four minutes from time and he made no mistake to net his 59th

AUS vs ENG third Test: Rain halts play on day 5 of Ashes, England 241-6

Will Jacks was 21 not out, with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith on 25

Punjab Police crack down on narco-terror nexus: Army deserter caught with 907 gm heroin, hand grenade

Punjab Police have arrested alleged Army deserter Rajbir Singh and his associate Chirag in a narco-terror nexus bust. Singh, apprehended near the

Quote of the Day by inventor of telephone Alexander Graham Bell: When one door closes, another opens; but

Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, spent formative years in Canada. His words on opportunity and focus are highlighted. The quote

U.S. forces stop oil tanker off Venezuela coast as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

The pre-dawn operation comes days after Mr. Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers coming in and out of the South American coun