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World becoming more multi-polar makes compelling case for deeper multilateralism: Jaishankar

The 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place at the Red Fort from Dec

A hundred years ago | Rains in the south

Fifty years ago | Indonesia lands troops in Dili: Guerillas flee

100 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released: Report

The 100 children are set to be handed over to local government officials in Niger state on Monday (December 9), according to the United Nations s

Simranpreet Wins 25m Pistol Gold; Aishwary, Anish Clinch Silver In World Cup Final

Simranpreet wins 25m pistol gold; Tomar, Anish add silvers as India stay 2nd at ISSF Final.

Megong Festival culminates, witnesses record footfall and spectacular global performances

Blue, Yellow Claw, Prateek Kuhad and Kanika Kapoor headline Day 2 Our Bureau TURA/SHILLONG, Dec 7: The 5th edition of the highly popular Megong F

No regret on removal as MTC Boards dy chairman: Nongtdu

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 7: Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) spokesperson, Wanshuwa Nongtdu, has stated th

Goa inferno: 'Island' club with narrow path leading to it made firefighting a challenge

A devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, claimed 25 lives, exposing severe infrastructure flaws. Built on a salt pan w

Illegal Power Lines In Atmakur Division Threatening Wildlife In NSTR

Officials of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) have expressed serious concern over illegal electric lines being erected on fringe

Air ambulance for Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda Zia to land in Dhaka on Tuesday

A senior official at the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) said the aircraft has been allotted an 8 a.m. landing slot on Tuesday, wit

Over 46,000 Waqf Properties Entered At Maker Level : Waqf Board

More than 46,000 Waqf properties have been entered at the maker level on the UMEED central portal.

Stranded with her husbands coffin: Womans ordeal after IndiGo crisis

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 7: Manjuri travelled from Shillong to Guwahati with her husbands embalmed body in a coffin, booked on an IndiGo fli

Goa tragedy: No fire clearance for club, violated building norms too

A devastating fire at The Birch by Romeo Lane was attributed to critical failures in fire prevention, regulatory compliance, and life safety prep

Sonu Sood Accused of Paid PR

The actor is trolled for asking passengers to be patient and empathetic to IndiGO airlines

Three labourers reported dead inside EJH coal mine; police yet to confirm

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 7: Unverified reports from Thangskai village in East Jaintia Hills claim that three coal labourers were buried aliv

Saif Opts Out Of Taurani Film

Following rift with the producer, he is also dropped from the Race franchise

The World Melts In The Goodness Of Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken has been ranked the worlds 5th best chicken dish on TasteAtlas global list

Salman Khan breaks down as he remembers Dharmendra on Bigg Boss 19 finale, reveals late actor's connection with his parents: 'Hats off to Sunny, Bobby for...'

Remembering Dharmendra's relationship with the show Bigg Boss over the years, Salman Khan shared that the Sholay star shared the same birthday as

England sink in Brisbane

THE ASHES Steve Smiths brilliance propels Australia to victory in 2nd test and 2-0 Ashes lead Brisbane, Dec 7: Steve Smith took a brilliant refle

Aditya Dhar, Master Of Austerity

He made Dhurandhar on a modest budget of Rs 250 crore and the film is a big hit

IIT-Bombay steps into future with its own AI firm

IIT Bombay has incorporated BharatGen Technology Foundation, a company dedicated to building a Large Language Model reflecting India's diversity.

No place for weak men in my dressing room: Stokes

Brisbane, Dec 7: Ben Stokes delivered a blunt assessment of his sides mentality after England slumped to an eight-wicket defeat in Brisbane, leav

Education Ministry accused of double standards as crisis in NEHU deepens

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 7: The Education Ministry is facing mounting criticism for allegedly adopting double standards in addressing crises

Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine as Kremlin praises new U.S. security strategy

The document released by the White House said the U.S. wants to improve its relationship with Russia after years of Moscow being treated as a glo

Gambhir hints at keeping chop and change policy

Visakhapatnam, Dec 7: Gautam Gambhirs penchant for shuffling cricketers has often come under sharp scrutiny, but the head coach insisted that bat

A Raisin- Able Choice

There is enough reason to include raisins in your daily diet and lead a healthy life

Congress MP Manish Tewari brings bill in Lok Sabha seeking to let MPs take their own voting line

Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a private member's bill in Lok Sabha to amend the anti-defection law. The proposed changes aim to allow

Heel-ing Secret Against 'Arch Nemesis' Cracked

Dry skin and cracked heels can lead to fungal infection and smelly feet during winter; experts share some tips to help you put your best foot for

Kiran Rao Clarifies Tokyo Confusion

Amid IndiGo delays, the filmmaker used a destination metaphor for her long wait, later confirming she was headed to Delhi

Only Samantha Thats How She Will Be Known In The Public Domain

The actor drops her surname completely

Acid attack survivors join hands to rebuild lives, turn pain into purpose at new cafe

Five held for stealing 1 kg of gold in guise of Delhi police

Ladakh to Arunachal, Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border projects

Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 border infrastructure projects, including the Shyok tunnel in Ladakh, at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore.

Omars INDIA on life support remark: Constituents call for introspection, BJP says bloc dead

New Delhi: A day after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the INDIA bloc is currently on life support, several other constituent

Govt. will empower every student, school, community with AI: Delhi CM

Need 27 months to tackle pollution; it is a shared responsibility, says CM

Residents will see improvement in governance in six months: Gupta;asks why people who protested at India Gate remained silent when Cong., AAP wer

Delhi cricketer awarded 1.5 cr. for helping India win World Cup

Yamuna pollution: consultant for Sewerage Master Plan likely to be finalised in a month, says official

25 killed in Goa nightclub inferno; police team in Delhi to arrest owners

Fireworks likely cause of blaze; 4 staffers held

Indias mobile hospital treats Over 2200 in Sri Lanka relief

Colombo: A mobile hospital set up by India in Sri Lanka has provided medical care to over 2,200 people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as New Delhi r

Telangana Talli Statues To Be Unveiled At All District Collectorates On December 9

Telangana Talli statues to be unveiled statewide on Dec 9; collectors told to submit proof.

'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

It was good, good banter. He's a good competitor, and he comes hard at you, so it was good fun, says Australia captain Steve Smith

BJP Condemns Babri Memorial Remarks

Subhash criticised the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government for failing to act decisively, contrasting it with the West Bengal government's resp

Singareni Reserves Names for Subsidiaries in Green Energy, Global Mining Sectors

The Registrar of Companies has approved the names Singareni Green Energy Limited for solar and renewable energy projects, and Singareni Global Li

Doctors Report Widespread Measles Spike, Seek Urgent Public Health Intervention

Doctors warn of wider spread, urge urgent vaccination awareness and DPH action

J-K: Major fire breaks out in Srinagar's Munwarabad area, firefighting ops underway

Fire tenders were present at the site of the fire, and efforts to douse the flames were underway. Read on for more details on this.

Local Body Elections Gets Pricier, Tougher

Bhagyavathi was the first MPP and ZPTC of Kathalapur mandal of Jagtial district.

Goa nightclub fire: All 25 victims identified as probe deepens, 20 staff and five tourists among dead

Twenty-five victims of a deadly Goa nightclub fire are now identified. The blaze claimed 20 staff and five tourists. Management has been arrested

With Bolsonaro in jail, Brazils right in disarray as Trump warms up to Lula

The former Presidents absence has done little to rally his supporters even as his family is embroiled in a bitter succession battle; the markets

6K Police Deployed for TG Rising: DGP

The police have deployed a comprehensive and multi-layered security arrangement, the DGP said and explained that the security operation was divid

BJP Welcomes Telanganas Global Summit, Pledges Support for States Development

Kishan Reddy to attend summit as BJP affirms support for Telanganas development

'Vande Mataram' discussion in Parliament today, sparks set to fly

PM Modi to initiate debate in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah to be the main BJP speaker in Rajya Sabha

Youth share tales of harassment at PDP meet on why Kashmiri professionals are turning to violence

Organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the conference was attended by the relatives of active militants, youth facing militancy charges

EAM Jaishankar Speaks About Cultural Rebalancing at UNESCO Intangible Heritage Meet

The 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) will take place at the Red Fort, a

Death toll rises to 5 after explosion outside a police station in Mexicos Michoacn state

The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacn over the weekend has risen to five

Bharat Future City gets ready to host Telangana Rising Summit

Two-day global summit showcases states innovation strength and jobs push for youth

Thermal maps for daily choices: SatLeo tests street-level heat intelligence in Karnataka

SatLeo Labs is developing thermal mapping technology using satellite and drone data to provide hyper-local temperature insights. This innovation

BJP Gears Up for Next Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls

The BJP leadership, it is learnt, wants the coming panchayat polls to be used as a testing ground before the next Assembly and general elections

HYDRAA Clears Sri Chaitanya Techno School Encroachments

Authorities on Sunday dug up the landfilled part of the drain line, and restored the full flow of the Gangaram drain line to its previous width o

Chinese national quizzed for visiting Kashmir without permission

A 29-year-old Chinese tourist faced questioning in Budgam, Kashmir, for unauthorized travel to J&K and Ladakh, violating his visa. He claimed to

AP: Two Brothers Drown in Water Sump

Brahmasamudram police have registered a case based on a complaint from family members. The bodies were shifted to Kalyanadurgam hospital for post

Letters to The Editor December 8, 2025

Netanyahu Says He Will Meet Trump, 2nd Phase Of Gaza Plan Close

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he will meet President Donald Trump later this month, saying a second phase of the

BJP to raise issues related to scholarships, paddy procurement in Jharkhand Assembly's winter session

The needy students are not getting their scholarships. The government is yet to begin the procurement of paddy from farmers. The farmers are bein

India should trade Sanchar Saathi mandates for digital literacy

The states focus should shift away from whats there to hide? to a combination of whats there to see? and a mission to improve digital literacy

Balancing, not swinging: on India-Russia ties, Indian diplomacy

India needs to assert strategic autonomy by engaging both Russia and West

IUML leader clarifies daughters remarks on women entering mosques

Israel defence firm confirms first batch of 4,000 LMGs to India early next year

NEW DELHI: The Indian Armys infantry will receive a significant firepower boost beginning early next year, with Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) co

Completion of Polavaram by July, 2027

Officials racing against time to complete project before Godavari Pushkaralu, as per call from CM

Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability

Tech-fixes and apps cannot foster a responsible work environment that motivates workers to act in public interest

Weekly Horoscope: December 713 How Sagittarius Season brings good news for each zodiac signs

As Sagittarius season gains strength, the weekly horoscope for December 713 points to a phase marked by clearer perspective, emotional candour an

New rules to make drunk-driving checks more reliable from April

Starting April, breath analysers will adhere to new consumer affairs department norms, mandating enhanced accuracy and a built-in printer. These

The aim is to win more than a single medal in Los Angeles: Nieva

The Indian womens boxing team head coach is upbeat about the challenges ahead, exudes confidence that his previous tenure will stand him in good

2 Police Officers Killed In Colombia Explosion, Authorities Blame Guerrilla

Two police officers were killed Sunday in northeast Colombia in an attack that authorities blamed on the National Liberation Army, a Marxist guer

Gravity of offence justifies separate sentences in PCA & PMLA: Court

Ahmedabad courts have ruled against granting concurrent sentences for individuals convicted of corruption and money laundering. The case of retir

Chandigarh Bill to FDTL pause: NDA 3.0 opts for consultative approach

In its third term, the NDA government is embracing a fresh strategy characterized by increased flexibility and collaboration in lawmaking. With a

Chaos foretold: on the Indigo crisis, air safety

Indigo seems to have wilfully misread the plan for changes to crew duty hours

Residents complain about frequent damage to manholes in stormwater drains this monsoon

Pedestrian safety is at risk as the manholes have been damaged along many roads in the city

Amid Benin's Coup, A Look At Other Military Takeovers In Africa

Benin has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020. The military takeover lasted several h

KPHB Logs 5 More Drunk-Driving Cases Than Kukatpally

The traffic police booked 426 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol during the weekend, but the data shows an unusual contrast: KP

NCSC to launch all-India exercise to probe SC quota 'misuse' by converts

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is set to embark on a comprehensive national scrutiny. This initiative will delve into allegations t

Chinese national detained; was visiting J&K, Ladakh without permission: Officials

A Chinese tourist, Hu Congtai, has been detained in Kashmir. He entered Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir without permission, violating his visa. His

Punjab Govt Sets Up Control Room at Chandigarh Airport Amid IndiGo Flight Disruptions

Punjab Civil Aviation Secretary Sonali Giri said IndiGo Airlines has around 30 bags of passengers, which will be sent to them at their residences

Karnataka SHOCKER: Woman mauled to death by two Rottweiler dogs in Davangere; dog owner arrested

In a horrific incident, a woman died after being mauled by two Rottweiler dogs on the outskirts of Davanagere in the early hours of December 5. T

Intangible heritage most democratic expression of culture in many ways: Jaishankar

India is hosting a significant UNESCO meeting on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed dele

Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt

Military and security sources said that around a dozen soldiers had been arrested, including those behind the coup bid. The west Africa region ha

Syrian foreign minister likely to visit India soon

India is set to host an Arab foreign ministerial meeting in January. This initiative aims to deepen engagement with West Asia. Syria's foreign mi

Humayun Kabir eyes tie-up with AIMIM for West Bengal polls

In a bold political maneuver, suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir is teaming up with AIMIM as West Bengal gears up for its assembly elections.

CM Naidu Orders Suspension After Temple EO Caught Stealing 5kg Silver

The executive officer, Muralikrishna, was intercepted by devotees on Sunday while shifting over 5 kg of silver ornaments, silk saris and other va

Smriti Mandhana, Palash Mucchal wedding called off: What exactly went wrong on November 23, the 'wedding day'?

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal's love story was soon turning to 'forever' as the couple was set to tie knot on 23rd November 2025. However th