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Rupee at 90: A 'Smart Move'? Not Quite

Involuntary depreciation of rupee is not a smart move. It is dumb helplessness, writes Subhash Chandra Garg.

Tradition in transition: classical dancers on keeping step with change

Exponents from various classical dance forms debated on the tradition versus innovation conundrum at a recent seminar in Mumbai

Hyderabad airport receives three bomb threats for incoming flights

Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has received three bomb threats to flights coming from different cities, including two internationa

Visakhapatnams Adani Gangavaram Port besieged by workers

Hundreds of port workers reached on Monday (December 8, 2025) morning along with their families including women and children

Rupee falls 16 paise to 90.11 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said strong dollar demand from corporates, importers and foreign portfolio investors pressurised the rupee

Fresh bomb threats hit three flights to Hyderabad; second scare in a week at RGIA

HYDERABAD: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has received three bomb threats to flights coming from different cities, including two internationa

Equity markets decline in early trade dragged by services, realty stocks, FII outflows

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 316.52 points, or 0.37%, to 85,395.85 in the morning trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 106.70 points, or

IndiGo cancels over 250 flights from Delhi, Bengaluru as disruptions enter day 7

In the notices issued to Elbers and Porqueras on Saturday, the regulator said the large-scale operational failures pointed to significant lapses

Goa fire tragedy: Four arrested in Arpora blaze remanded to police custody

According to the Goa police, a total of 25 bodies were shifted to GMC Bambolim and the process of identifying the bodies is underway, and all eff

P.T. Thomas and Balachandrakumar, two key persons in Kerala actor rape case, no more as court set to deliver verdict

Former legislator P. T. Thomas and director P. Balachandrakumar played pivotal roles at different points during the eightyearold case

Who is Sunny Reddy? Indian origin American elected as Co-Chair of Michigan Republican Party

Indian American entrepreneur and community leader Sunny Reddy was unanimously elected Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, marking a breakt

6000 police personnel to be deployed for Telangana Rising Global Summit

Hyderabad: As the 2-day Telangana Rising Global Summit begins on Monday, state Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy announced on Sunday,

Over 5 lakh Waqf properties uploaded on UMEED portal, 2.16 lakh approved by deadline

NEW DELHI: A total of 5.17 lakh Waqf properties were initiated on the UMEED portal while 2,16,905 properties were approved by the designated appr

Heres everything thats happening at the Telangana Rising Global Summit

The political overtones in the a apolitical Nuh padyatra

In Haryanas Nuh, a 10-day padyatra was planned to raise issues like better infrastructure and to attract capital.Ashok Kumarfinds that though the

Three cousins die after bike falls into drain in Mathura; UP CM condoles deaths

MATHURA: Three cousins on way to attend a relative's engagement ceremony were killed after their motorcycle fell into a drain here, police said o

Decade on, proposal for NIPER-Vizag gathers dust

NIPER in Visakhapatnam was promised by the then Union Minister Ananth Kumar in 2016 during a partnership summit

Parliament winter session LIVE updates | PM Modi to initiate debate on 'Vande Mataram' in LS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate a 10-hour debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande M

Forces chose restraint in Op Sindoor, could have done much more: Rajnath

Leh, Dec 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the armed forces could have done much more during Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of

Amazon is unlocking AI for Bharat

Amazon has also committed to bringing AI literacy and career awareness to 4 million government-school students by 2030.

Road accident claims life of 18-year-old girl in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a road accident, an 18-year-old girl died on the spot in Hyderabad. The incident took place on Sunday. The accident took place in t

IndiGo flight operations stabilising, cancellations down to 650

NEW DELHI: Air travel chaos due to IndiGos operational disruptions continued on Sunday, though the situation appeared to improve with the country

Railways expand with 124 coaches, 89 trains amid IndiGo disruptions; heres all you need to know

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar directs urgent measures to curb rising air pollution in Bengaluru

The direction came in response to an appeal by MLC and State Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority Vice-chairperson Dinesh Gooligowda, who c

Mehbooba advises centre to review JK Policy, start Reconciliation

Srinagar, Dec 7: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the Centre should review its policy towards Jammu and Kashmir and launch a process o

PM Modi to kick off discussion on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha today

PM Modi is also likely to highlight the contribution of the song, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published in the literary journa

Delhi Traffic Advisory: Restrictions near Red Fort ahead of UNESCO event until December 13; Check affected areas and diversions

Delhi Traffic Police have issued advisories as major restrictions are in place near Red Fort from December 8-13 due to the UNESCO Intangible Cult

Sajad mocks Omar as Mr Bechara over Governance failures

Srinagar, Dec 7: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday accused Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of playing helples

IndiGo Crisis: Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Across Major Airports

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) also saw a severe impact, with 77 IndiGo flights disrupted as of today, including 38 arriva

IndiGo shares sink over 6.5 pc amid ongoing flight disruptions

Mumbai: Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo Airlines, fell sharply in early trade on Monday, dropping 6.6 per cent to an

Vande Mataram row explained: What it means, its Anandamath novel link, were some stanzas removed and why its political again

Vande Mataram lyrics, meaning, and its novel origin: Parliament will hold a special discussion on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary. Prime Minist

Kerala local body polls 2025: With over 100 young candidates, CMP hopes to make a comeback

As a political group with no community support and religious leanings, we are happy at the representation we got from the UDF. Though we have com

Chinese national detained for visa violation in Ladakh

Srinagar, Dec 7: An unusual chatter on the Internet intercepted by the army alerted security agencies in the Kashmir valley, leading to the deten

Chinese J-15s lock radar on Japanese F-15s; Japan PM vows response as fighter jets of the two countries face off

Japan's Prime Minister vowed a resolute response after Chinese fighter jets allegedly locked fire-control radar onto Japanese F-15s twice over in

Four arrested in Goa Arpora restaurant fire remanded to police custody

Four staff members have been arrested following a devastating fire in Arpora, North Goa. The blaze claimed 25 lives, including tourists and staff

Chinese Man Detained In J&K, Searched Article 370, CRPF Deployment On Phone

An unusual chatter on the Internet intercepted by the army alerted security agencies in the Kashmir valley, leading to the detention of a Chinese

Terror hideout busted in Dodas Bhallara forest

Jammu Tawi, Dec 7: Security forces on Sunday launched a search operation in Doda district, during which an SLR rifle and ammunition were recovere

Budget gap explained: What it means and how the government fills it

India has successfully met its fiscal deficit target for FY25 at 4.8% of GDP, with a further reduction planned to 4.4% for FY26. This achievement

Delhi air quality remains very poor as AQI hits 318

A dense layer of smog covered several parts of the city, showing little to no improvement in the hazardous air. Areas such as Anand Vihar, India

Navjot Kaur Sidhu accuses Congress of 'money-driven CM picks'; party hits back, BJP joins row

Former Congress MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu has sparked a major controversy by alleging that 500 crore is needed to become the Congress Chief Ministeri

BJP Vs NCP And A 'Royal Enfield' Bet In Maharashtra Local Body Polls

While Machhindra Karanawar is supporting the NCP(SP) candidate Reshma Adgale, Dada Tarange is betting on the BJP's Pooja Kothmire.

CM Adityanath Urges UP Residents to Verify IDs Amid Anti-Infiltrator Drive

The security of the state is our collective responsibility because security is the foundation of prosperity, he said

IndiGo crisis enters day 7; 250 flights cancelled in Delhi, Bengaluru; Mumbai also hit by cancellations

Over 250 IndiGo flights were cancelled from Delhi and Bengaluru airports on Monday as the disruptions in the crisis-hit airline's flight operatio

IBM nears roughly $11 billion deal for Confluent: Report

Confluent has a market capitalization of about $8.09 billion, as per LSEG-compiled data

Vande Mataram: How a 19th-century poem became Indias national song

Vande Mataram Song History: Vande Mataram, penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the 1870s, went on to become a powerful anthem of Indias freedo

'Russia must be held accountable for daily strikes, constant terror, war itself' : Zelenskyy

Veteran Bengali actor Kalyan Chatterjee dies at 81

KOLKATA: Veteran Bengali actor Kalyan Chatterjee died at a government hospital here, West Bengal Motion Picture Artists Forum said in a statement

Two die in accident in Hyderabads Moula Ali

Hyderabad: Two people died in an accident in Hyderabads Moula Ali area early on Sunday, December 7. The car rammed into a divider while they were

Safe, Shaken: DJ Set To Perform At Goa Club Says Fire Started Before She Reached

Mita Nikki, known as DJ Nicky, said she was on the way to the Birch by Romeo Lane when the fire broke out, killing 25 people.

Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal wedding called off: Duo's Sangeet video goes viral, shows them grooving to 'Tenu leke main jawanga'

India cricketer Smriti Mandhana confirmed for the first time that the wedding with Palash Muchhal was off and requested privacy for both families

Donald Trump set to unveil $12 billion aid for farmers hit by trade war

The Trump administration is set to announce a significant $12 billion farm aid package. This assistance aims to support farmers facing economic c

10 Naxalites Surrender in MP; CM Says Dindori, Mandla Free of Naxal Menace

The Naxalites, including four women, laid down their modern weapons, including AK-47 and INSAS rifles

Goa fire tragedy: State cracks down on Romeo Lane chain, seals two properties

A state police team also left for Delhi on Sunday to search for the property promoters -- Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra -- against whom a Firs

New Clashes At Thailand-Cambodia Border. A Look At Their Militaries

Thailand has launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, its military said, after both countries accused each other of breachin

61 pc candidates take JK Combined Services Exam amid NC Govt-Lok Bhawan row

Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Dec 7: Around 61 per cent of candidates appeared for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) on Sunday as the Jammu and K

Electric firecrackers likely caused blaze at Goa nightclub: CM Pramod Sawant

The North Goa-based nightclub teeming with revellers turned into a death trap around midnight on Sunday when a massive fire tore through it, brin

AAP's Sanjay Singh seeks discussion in RS on Delhi's health emergency, rising crime and demolitions

The Winter Session of Parliament has begun. Today, the Lok Sabha will discuss the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Prime Minister Narendra Mod

AAP MP Sanjay Singh Seeks Debate in RS on Delhi's Health Emergency

Singh demanded an urgent discussion on what he described as a 'public health emergency' in Delhi, the rising crime, and the humanitarian crisis c

UIDAI to introduce new rule mandating registration of entities seeking Aadhaar-based verification

The new verification process will also resolve issues related to several works that get hampered due to downtime of intermediate servers that con

Economy pivot makes Putins Delhi visit all the more significant

Cooperation extends to mutually beneficial new sectors By K Raveendran Russian President Vladimir Putins visit has drawn attention for the way i

Actor Dileep rape case: WCC invokes Avalkoppam tagline ahead of case verdict

Marking 3215 days of waiting for justice, the Women in Cinema Collective stated that we stand by her and every survivor who is watching in solida

Goa Nightclub Fire: CM Pramod Sawant says indoor electric firecrackers likely behind blaze that claimed 25 lives

The preliminary enquiry into the North Goa nightclub fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives suggested indoor 'electric firecrackers' as the likely ca

West Bengal Govts assurances, work on testing Labs for Tea industry not progressing

Producers facing quality issues quality issues as competition from Sri Lanka gets stiffer By Ashis Biswas KOLKATA: Despite official assurances t

Netflixs $82.7 Billion deal with Warner marks Silicon Valleys quiet takeover of Hollywood

Merger will lead to Worlds largest streaming company with 300 million paid subscribers By T N Ashok NEW YORK: In a deal that could redraw the en

IndiGo flights may continue to experience delays: Delhi Airport

Meanwhile, IndiGo has so far processed refunds totalling Rs 610 crore after the government issued strict directives to the airline requiring that

Quote of the day by Helen Keller: 'When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but...'

Helen Keller, a remarkable humanitarian and writer, overcame deafness and blindness to inspire millions and remains one of the most iconic person

Palash Muchhal's BIG move after cancelled wedding to Smriti Mandhana, deletes...

Palash Muchhal deleted proposal video, World Cup victory celebration clip, after calling off wedding with Smriti Mandhana.

Babylon available on multiple platforms online to stream, rent or buy: Heres how to watch the Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie starrer film on OTT

Babylon, the Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt film, is now available for streaming on Netflix starting December 7, 2025. Viewers can also find it on P

Terror Hideout Busted In J&K's Forest Area, Rifle, 22 Live Bullets Found

The recovery of these arms and ammunition marks a significant step toward strengthening the security grid in the region and preventing their pote

Thai Soldier Killed, Many Injured As New Clashes Break Out On Cambodia Border

Thailand launched air strikes on its neighbour Cambodia on Monday, the Thai army said, with both sides trading blame for the latest eruption of f

30th International Film Festival of Kerala to open with Palestine film

Thiruvananthapuram: The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) beginning here on December 12, will open with the film Palestine 36, di

Trump-brokered peace deal breaks as Thailand attacks Cambodia; What triggered clashes that has displaced nearly 4 lakh people

Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodia after accusing its forces of violating a ceasefire, resulting in at least one Thai soldier's death. Thi

IndiGo seeks more time to reply to DGCA notice after nationwide flight chaos

The DGCA issued the Show Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers after widespread cancellations and delays triggered anger among passengers nati

Nashik accident: PM Modi offers condolences as six devotees lose their lives

The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying devotees fell from Saptashrungi Gad in Nashik district. Local authorities said rescue teams were de

Thailand launches air strike on Cambodia amid rising border tensions, 1 killed and several injured; Here's what we know so far

A Thai soldier was killed and four others were injured after Thailand carried out air strikes along the disputed Cambodia border. Cambodia condem

Quote of the day by Jawaharlal Nehru: 'The policy of being too cautious...'

Jawaharlal Nehru's enduring words offer practical wisdom for navigating modern challenges. His quotes, like The policy of being too cautious is t

Zohran Mamdani tells immigrants they have the right not to comply with ICE

ICE agents cannot enter spaces like a home, school or private area of a workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge, Mamdani said

New Video Shows Moment When Massive Fire Broke Out At Goa Nightclub, Killing 25

A new video has surfaced of a massive fire at a nightclub in North Goa that broke out on Sunday and turned into a death trap, claiming 25 lives,

Schools In These Regions To Remain Closed From December 8 To 14, Check Details

School Holidays In December: The extended closure has come as a relief for students who were facing difficulties attending school in the harsh we

Thailand launches air strikes at Cambodia as border tensions reignite

Thailand has launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia after accusing Phnom Penh of breaching a ceasefire. Fresh clashes erupt

Trump says Zelenskyy isnt ready to accept peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war

Trump was critical of Zelenskyy after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday aimed at trying to narrow difference

Israel, Qatar and U.S. hold trilateral meeting in New York

U.S. news outlet Axios reports White House envoy Steve Witkoff hosted the meeting, with Mossad spy chief David Barnea representing Israel and an

90% of eco park work at Raman Thangal Lake completed

The project involves the removal of water hyacinth and terrestrial weed species across the lake

Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Discovery officially put itself up for sale in October after receiving multiple unsolicited offers

Goa nightclub tragedy: CM Sawant reveals likely causes behind deadly fire that claimed 25 lives

A devastating fire at a North Goa nightclub, reportedly sparked by electric firecrackers, claimed 25 lives and injured six. Investigations reveal

LS to Hold Special Discussion on 150 Years of Vande Mataram Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the discussion at 12 noon today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is also scheduled to speak at the concl

Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodian military: Army

One soldier was killed and four wounded during the clashes, the Army said

IndiGo flight status: Delhi Airport issues BIG advisory, warns passengers on delays; check details

While IndiGo has attempted to calm nerves by assuring passengers that operations are expected to stabilise between December 10 and 15, the normal

Not about gym or diet: Harvard-trained doctor reveals 8 easy habits to instantly upgrade your health before 2026

As 2025 ends, focus on small, consistent habits for better health. Dr Saurabh Sethi suggests starting days with gratitude and morning sunlight. G

'Asking leave is like begging in India': Techie in Singapore contrasts work culture, sparks debate online

An Indian working in Singapore has exposed the stark work culture divide saying that if you ask leave in India, its equal to begging. However, in