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Turning into a dead society: Rahul on Unnao rape victims manhandling

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said India is not just becoming a dead economy but also a dead society after alleged ill-tre

Farmers Federations plea to Tamil Nadu government

Will bring Congress to power with 87 seats: CM Revanth to KCR

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, December 24, said that he will bring the Congress back to power by winning 87 out

Effective tax rate: The shadow metric of Indias growth story

Indias tax debate is shifting from headline rates to Effective Tax Rate, which captures the real burden businesses bear. While large firms manage

Ranbir Kapoor's Animal Set To Hit Japanese Theatres In February 2026

After two years of its original release, Ranbir Kapoors blockbuster film Animal is set to release in Japan.

Pressto India Appoints Sumant Kasliwal as Managing Director and CEO

Stale meat, rice, parotta dough seized from popular biriyani shop in Rajapalayam

Lighting on NH 48 from Tambaram to Tindivanam set to improve

Four-day special camps to be held in Salem for electoral roll revision

Congress Seals Alliance With Rashtriya Samaj Paksha For Civic And ZP Polls In Maharashtra

Congress is always keen to join hands with like-minded parties.: State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal

Strict Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-4 Lifted In Delhi As Air Quality Improves

Delhi has removed GRAP-4 conditions on controlling air pollution a week after imposing it due to the worsening situation

How Two Women Are Working to Modernize Indias Radiology Systems

Top news of the day: Unnao rape survivor to move Supreme Court against suspension of Sengars jail term; Delhi metro expansion gets Cabinet nod, and more

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Watch: Deadly tiger MDT-37s capture exposes Nilgiris mananimal conflict

When B. Nagi failed to return from grazing her goats in a Nilgiris village, fear spread fast. Forest teams traced the threat to MDT-37, an ageing

Tea stall owner in Bengaluru sets woman on fire for refusing to marry off daughter to him

Police said the accused had been pressuring Geetha to marry off her 19-year-old daughter to him. When the woman repeatedly refused, he allegedly

NBCC buys Rs 37 crore land in Dubai for urban development

New Delhi: State-owned NBCC (India) Ltd has bought nearly 15,000 sq ft of land in Dubai for AED 15 million (Rs 37 crore) to develop a mixed-use p

Fighting Wrinkles, Acne And Sun Damage: Nutritionist Explains How Carrots Boost Skin Health

Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal has once again turned the spotlight on simple, seasonal foods with powerful benefits.

HC refuses to interfere with Telangana DGPs appointment

Hyderabad: The High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the appointment of Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy

Bengaluru: Sri Lankan nationals held for attempting to board U.K.-bound flight using exchanged passports

Science quiz: Giants on whose shoulders Newton stood

The Dadri Files: 10 Years of Grief and Impunity Since Akhlaq's Lynching

Those who killed Akhlaq did it so brutally that anyone else can do it today with impunity, says Jaan Mohammad.

Karnataka government stands by Belagavi DC, says Satish Jarkiholi

Defending the decision to issue prohibitory orders against Maharashtra MP Dhairyasheel Mane, the Minister said that Belagavi Deputy Commissioner

Sena (UBT)-MNS tie-up to help arrest split in Marathi votes, but won't ensure BMC win: Analysts

Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS have joined forces for the Mumbai civic polls. This alliance between Thackeray cousins Raj and Uddhav aims to unite Marat

DLC Guide Mumbai Second Edition 2025 Concludes, Strengthening Indias First Global Hospitality Rating System

Erode Corporation conservancy workers to soon receive free breakfast, lunch under T.N. Governments new scheme

The civic body will provide breakfast to 2,051 workers and lunch to 114 workers

Not just dead economy, we're turning into dead society too: Rahul Gandhi on Unnao rape victim's ill-treatment

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly condemned the bail granted to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, accused in the Unnao rape case. Gand

TasteAtlas lists top 100 food cities: Check Hyderabads rank

Food is one of the strongest ways a city introduces itself to the world. Long before monuments or shopping streets, it is local food that stays i

Sandeep Reddy Vangas Animal to release in Japan on February 13 next year

Chennai: The makers of director Sandeep Reddy Vangas immensely popular film Animal, featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Bobby D

BCCI Doubles Pay for Women Domestic Cricketers After World Cup Triumph

HAZARE TROPHY | A Rohit special dazzles Sikkim and the spectators

CRICKET | The openers scintillating 94-ball 155 powers Mumbai past the required target in just 30.3 overs; Raghuvanshi plays the ideal foil in bi

HashKey Capital Announces First Closing of US$250 Million Fund IV to Accelerate Global Blockchain Adoption

Delhi Pollution: Restrictions under GRAP-4 lifted in national capital as air quality improves

Actions under stage I, II and III of the extant GRAP will remain invoked.

Delhi Air Pollution: CAQM lifts GRAP Stage-IV curbs; restrictions under other stages to remain

The Commission for Air Quality Management has lifted the strictest pollution control measures in Delhi NCR. This decision comes after air quality

GRAP 4 curbs lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality betters from very poor to poor category

On Tuesday (December 23), Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the Delhi government will continue itsNo PUC, No fuel policyfor vehicle

NYT Connections hints answers today December 24 puzzle #927: Categories, clues, solutions and tips

NYT Connections hints answers today December 24 puzzle #927 explain all hints, categories, and solutions. This explainer covers yellow, green, bl

Christmas wishes 2025: Warm X-mas eve messages and images to share on Whatsapp and Facebook with friends and family

Man gets death sentence for sexual assault on daughter

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli ton up on domestic return, establish names in List-A record books

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made a dominant return to domestic cricket with centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Kohli's 131 guided Delhi to a

Why gold, silver, and copper are all surging together heres the 2026 price prediction and forecast

Gold, silver, and copper prices are rising together in one of the strongest metals rallies in decades. This rare alignment is drawing attention a

'Trump believes our oil belongs to him': Venezuela rips US at UNSC, calls out Washington's extortion

Jamia Millia Islamia suspends professor, orders inquiry after exam question on atrocities against Muslim minorities sparks backlash

Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended a faculty member. This action follows an internal inquiry into a controversial question in a semester examinat

'Sanatan Dharma' not safe in West Bengal, alleges Suvendu

Suvendu Adhikari asked the police to mend their ways or face consequences after April, when the assembly elections would be due in the State

NYSE and Nasdaq trading hours update: Christmas-eve, Christmas, Boxing day, early closures and year-end schedule

US stock markets have limited trading around Christmas and New Year. NYSE and Nasdaq close early on Christmas-eve and stay shut on Christmas Day.

Road accident fatalities in Chennai drop by over 10% in 2025: GCTP

Dhurandhar 2 locked for Eid 2026: Release date, languages, story continuation and OTT details

Dhurandhar 2 will release on March 19, 2026. The film will be available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. This marks a pan-India r

Non-veg diet, poor sleep and obesity increase risk of breast cancer: Study

New Delhi: Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by abo

BMC turning blind eye to air pollution issue, says HC; questions nod for over 125 projects in city

The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for its failure to address the city's severe air pollution.

Evening news wrap: Unnao rape survivor to move SC against Kuldeep Sengar bail; Delhi Metro Phase-VA approved and more

Won't Let KCR Family Return to Power as Long as I'm in Politics: Revanth Reddy

Small villages will receive 5 lakh each, and larger ones 10 lakh, in addition to existing state and central funds

Christmas holidays: Is December 26 a federal holiday? Trumps order explained for federal workers and private employers

Christmas eve and December 26 federal holiday: President Donald Trump has declared Christmas Eve and December 26 as federal holidays for this yea

Indias rising consumer base to draw more MNCs, says Samsungs JB Park

Samsung's JB Park highlights India's growing appeal for multinational manufacturers diversifying from China, citing expanding consumer markets, p

Gold price prediction: Gold rate forecast for 2026 is out, experts hint at risk of major drop in gold price

Gold rate prediction: The risk of a major drop in the gold price would seem largely linked to a slowing of outright gold buying, such as by emerg

Awami League raises alarm over surge in custodial deaths under Yunus-led interim govt in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec 24: Bangladeshs Awami League on Wednesday alleged that deaths in jail and police custody have risen sharply across the country under t

Air India to resume non-stop DelhiRome flights from March 25

The flights will resume from March 25, 2026, with Air India operating four services a week between Delhi and Romes Leonardo da Vinci Internationa

After IndiGo crisis, aviation ministry gives nod to two new Indian airlines

AI Hind Air aims to begin operations in southern India with a fleet of ATR Turboprop aircraft, while Fly Express website says coming soon

Chewing alone can cure bloating and gas? here's what the science actually says

Thorough chewing isn't a magic cure, but it's a surprisingly powerful first step. Research shows proper mastication reduces bloating and gas by h

Interstate human trafficking gang held in Miyapur, newborns rescued

Hyderabad: Eleven members of an interstate human trafficking gang were arrested here, and two newborn babies were rescued from them, police said

UT Govt Ensuring World Class Healthcare Facilities For All In Ladakh: LG Kavinder

Dedicates 3 Tesla MRI Facility worth Rs 25.9 crore to people of Kargil Kargil, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today d

Stress tests and drones: the new playbook to protect the endangered western hoolock gibbon

Over the last 50 years, the gibbon population has plummeted from over an estimated 100,000 individuals to less than 5,000

Delhi PWD to set up control centre to daily monitor fleet of 200 anti-smog guns

The Delhi Public Works Department will now track its 200 anti-smog guns daily. This move aims to improve pollution control efforts across the cit

Celebrity divorces and break-ups in 2025: From Palash Muchhal-Smriti Mandhana, Dakota Johnson-Chris Martin to Dhanashree-Yuzvendra Chahal

2025 proved a tumultuous year for celebrity relationships as it was marked by high-profile divorces and breakups. Fans were shocked after Smriti

Hyderabad Traffic Home Guard killed in Attapur accident

Gujarat Giants Lacks Reliability : Aakash Chopra

Gujarat Giants need batting firepower, their lineup feels thin : Aakash Chopra

New CEO for IKP Knowledge Park

Mustard acreage rises 4% to 84.67 lakh hectares as crop condition remains normal

Mustard cultivation has increased by 4 percent nationwide. Major states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal s

Watch: Unnao rape case: UP Womens Commission assures victims safety after Sengars bail

Union Cabinet approves 12,000 crore Delhi Metro expansion under Phase V(A)

The new phase includes three corridors: R.K. Ashram MargIndraprastha (9.913 km), AerocityIGI Airport T-1 (2.263 km), and TughlakabadKalindi Kunj

From Trump's Antics To Ukraine & Palestine, 2025 Has Been a Year of Uncertainty

When you strip away the geopolitics, it's innocent civilians who are left to bear the lions share of the suffering.

Sridhar Babu inspects collapsed check dam at Adavi Somanpalli in Peddapalli

Victory Flair, Surrealist and Psychic Star catch the eye

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Secondary particulate matter is a core driver of dangerous PM2.5 in India: CREA analysis

New analysis reveals a large part of India's PM2.5 pollution forms chemically in the air. Up to 42 percent is secondary particulate matter, mainl

Leopard runs riot in three villages in Himachal's Mandi; kills one, injures 9 before being slain

A leopard attacked villagers in Mandi district early Wednesday. One person died and nine were injured. The big cat ran amok in Chandyal, Badhyal,

Maharashtra court convicts two Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay

Thane: A court in Maharashtras Navi Mumbai has convicted two Bangladeshi nationals for entering and staying in India without valid passports. In

Cabinet clears Delhi Metro phase 5A: 12,015 cr for 16 km; 13 stations in 3 corridors to cut traffic

Clash erupts between rival Matua groups in Bengal over voter deletion remarks by Union minister Shantanu Thakur

KOLKATA: Violence broke out between two rival Matua groups affiliated to Union minister of shipping and BJP MP Shantanu Thakur and Trinamool Cong

AI Turns Family Photos Into Christmas Cartoons, A Festive Trend Goes Viral

A new holiday trend allows families to turn regular photos into joyful Christmas cartoons using AI tools like Nano Banana Pro and Sora 2.

On Camera, Lord Vishnu Statue Destroyed In Cambodia, Allegedly By Thailand

As the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia drags on, a Cambodian official has accused Bangkok of destroying a statue of Lord Vishnu in a dispu

Sumathi Shatakam Teaser Unveiled; Film Set For Feb 6 Release

Producer Bellamkonda Suresh said the teaser clearly reflects the films strong success potential.

CRPF personnel manhandle Unnao rape survivor's mother, prevent her from addressing media

NEW DELHI: Security personnel in Delhi on Wednesday prevented the Unnao rape survivor and her mother from addressing the media and allegedly forc

IBPS RRB PO Score Card 2025 OUT at ibps.in: Prelims marks released for 3,928 officer posts, check cut-off and Mains status now

The IBPS has released the RRB PO Prelims Score Card 2025 on December 24, 2025, for candidates who appeared for the Officer Scale I exam. The scor

Eating past 8 PM? Your next day energy is ruined to begin with; Immediate effects of late dinners;

Late dinners wreak havoc on your body's internal clock and blood sugar control, leaving you foggy, lethargic, and craving junk the next morning.

Hrithik Roshans family dance video from wedding goes viral

Hyderabad: Actor Hrithik Roshan attended his cousin Eshaan Roshans wedding festivities in Mumbai on Tuesday, December 23, along with his sons, Hr

Bulldozers will act against anyone encroaching on monuments, govt land: Adityanath

Lucknow, Dec 24: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said no one would be spared if they illegally encroach upon monuments,

Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says

All the main parameters of the Russian side's position are well known to our colleagues from the United States, says Kremlin spokesman

Note Saying 'Trump Loves Young Girls' Is Fake: US Department Of Justice

The Department of Justice on Tuesday said that the handwritten letter by Jeffrey Epstein, addressed to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar, that

Embassy REIT sells two blocks at Bengalurus Manyata Park to EAAA Alternatives for 530 crore

EAAA Alternatives, an Indian alternative asset manager with over 65,000 crore in assets under management, focuses on real assets and private cred

BWSSB celebrates Kannada Rajyotsava with grandeur

BWSSB Chairperson Dr. V. Ram Prasad Manohar emphasized love for Kannada and urged non-Kannadigas to learn the language

Physical activity linked to lower breast cancer risk: ICMR study

Age, obesity, reproductive factors influence risk among Indian women, review finds