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Shah to Hold Party Meets, Visit Kali Temple on Final Day of Bengal Tour

The visit of Shah, considered the BJP's principal poll strategist, came ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections

Telangana: Tiger footprints spark panic in Siddipet villages

Hyderabad: Tiger footprints have been identified in several villages of Toguta mandal in Siddipet district, creating an alert among local residen

Gig workers, delivery partners to take part in nationwide strike on December 31 over working conditions

Gig workers with platforms such as Swiggy, Zepto, Blinkit, Zomato, Amazon, and Flipkart are planning to take part in a nationwide strike on Decem

Rubio speaks with UAE, Saudi leaders on Yemen, regional stability

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone calls with the top diplomats of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia

NIA court issues notice to Kashmiris abroad for weaponising social media

A special NIA court in Srinagar has issued a proclamation directing three Kashmiris, currently based in the United States and Germany, to appear

Free Rides for Tipsy Commuters in Hyderabad

Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union to deploy 500 vehicles across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri (Rachakonda).

Uttarakhand: Around 60 Injured as Loco Trains Collide Inside Tunnel

Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said that there were a total of 109 people, mostly workers, on the train at the time of the accident

ISRO conducts ground test of SSLV third stage at Sriharikota

ISRO successfully tested an upgraded third stage for its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle. This improved stage features a lighter motor case, boost

UN approves sharp cuts in 2026 budget amid financial turmoil

Guterres, who has been working on a financial survival plan for the UN for months, suggested cutting the budget by $577 million and slashing 18%

Did Social Media Merely Reflect 2025, Or Did It Quietly Run It?

Everyone thought they understood the internet. But 2025 was social media saying, loudly: No. Sit down.

Hyderabad Police Announce Strict Drunk-Driving Checks for NY Celebrations

Special enforcement drive at 120 locations across the city; heavy fines, vehicle seizure and licence cancellation warned.

Hyderabad Police Announce Strict Drunk-Driving Checks for New Year Celebrations

Special enforcement drive at 120 locations across the city; heavy fines, vehicle seizure and licence cancellation warned.

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn placed in induced coma: Check the actual reason behind his critical condition

Former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is in critical condition and has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningi

Delhi New Year 2026 traffic alert: Connaught Place, India Gate to see restrictions; Check full list of diversions & parking spots

Delhi New Year 2026: Delhi is preparing for New Year's Eve 2026 with major celebrations planned. The Delhi Traffic Police has announced special t

Warner Bros. plans to reject Paramount's takeover offer next week

Warner Bros. Discovery is poised to reject Paramount's latest takeover bid, citing concerns over an unincreased financial offer and potential deb

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

About 35 military planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line that separates the two sides; drills began 11 days after U.S. announced a record $11.1

BEST bus involved in Mumbai accident was mechanically sound, 'human error' may have caused crash

The Olectra Greentech-made nine-metre-long electric bus from the fleet of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking crashed i

Hyderabad: Home Guard injured in hit and run at Madhapur traffic signal

Hyderabad: A speeding car rammed into a home guard on duty at a traffic signal in Hyderabads Madhapur area and fled the scene, police said. The i

Australia Great, Who Played 208 ODIs, In Induced Coma After Serious Illness

Former cricketer Damien Martyn, who played 67 test matches for Australia, is in a serious condition in a Brisbane hospital.

Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire, damages equipment at Tuapse refinery, Russia says

The strike damaged refinery equipment, one port berth and five homes - windows were broken in four apartment blocks and a private house - the Kra

Stranger Things Finale Trailer Is Out

The characters devise a plan to enter the Abyss, rescue Vecna's kidnapped children and destroy it with a bomb.

Gujarat weather alert: Rain likely in Banaskantha, Patan, Kutch and parts of Saurashtra today

Gujarat weather today: Light rain is expected in parts of north Gujarat and Saurashtra on Wednesday due to a Western Disturbance, according to th

Dense Fog Blankets Delhi, Airlines Warn Of Flight Delays Amid Low Visibility

Dense fog conditions continued to prevail in the national capital on Wednesday, severely impacting daily life across Delhi and the adjoining NCR

UKPSC Announces Lecturer Recruitment 2026 For Government Colleges In Uttarakhand

The selection process for UKPSC lecturer posts includes a written exam covering various subjects and document verification, followed by merit lis

Delhi-NCR weather Update: Travel plans hit as dense fog covers National Capital, flight operations affected, alines issue advisories, AQI reaches...,

Delhi's air quality showed no signs of improvement, with the national capital recording very poor air quality and an overall air quality index (A

Sunny Leone's NY Event at Mathura Cancelled After Objections from Seers

According to one of the organisers, Leone was scheduled to attend a programme in which she was supposed to play a DJ on January 1

Bengal weather alert: Cold wave tightens grip with dense fog, severe AQI in Kolkata; snowfall likely in Darjeeling

West Bengal is under a severe cold wave. Dense fog and falling temperatures are disrupting daily life. Air quality has worsened significantly. Ko

Air China to buy 60 Airbus planes worth $9.5 billion

Air China is set to acquire sixty Airbus A320NEO jets, valued at approximately $9.5 billion, and the deal is part of a larger agreement. Deliveri

Mumbai Restaurant Fined Rs 50,000 For Mandatory Service Charge

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on China Gate Restaurant Private Limited, which operates the Bor

Sankranti rush: Telangana seeks toll free travel on HyderabadVijayawada route

Hyderabad: Telangana Roads and Buildings (R&B) minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has written to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, urgi

CRPF distributes radios to counter misinformation in remote Naxal-hit Bastar villages

Shrinking Season 3 Trailer Brings In Michael J. Fox With A Perfect Joke

Apple TV+ shared the trailer on their Instagram handle.

Who is Abdul Rehman? Pakistan's Asim Munir marries his daughter Mahnoor to his brother's son at Army headquarters in Karachi; Check full guest list

Pakistan's Asim Munir married his daughter Mahnoor to her first cousin Abdul Rehman, who is son of Asim Munir's brother. However, there are no of

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in serious condition in a Brisbane hospital

The 54-year-old former right-hand batter had fallen ill in recent days, with Nine Newspapers reporting he is in an induced coma and fighting a bo

Thieves Drill into a German Bank Vault and Steal Euro 30 Million

Witnesses told investigators they saw several men carrying large bags in a nearby parking garage over the weekend

Quote on New Year by Robin Sharma: Dont live the same year 75 times and

Robin Sharma, a celebrated author and leadership guru, encourages people to embrace growth. His famous quote, 'Dont live the same year 75 times a

Revanth Reddy plans to make Greater Hyderabad pollution-free

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to prepare an action plan to develop Greater Hyderabad as a po

After Trump, China's Mediation Claim On India-Pakistan War

After US President Donald Trump, China has claimed credit for mediating peace between India and Pakistan during the military conflict earlier thi

Denmark Delivers Last Letter as Digital Shift Ends 400-Year Postal Tradition

With this move, Denmark becomes the first country in the world to officially decide that physical letter delivery is no longer essential or econo

If you intend to get drunk, leave the driving to the sober

This is because Japanese authorities have figures showing that riding drunk also leads to serious accidents

Samantha, Raj Nidimoru Honeymoon in Lisbon

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru tied the knot on December 1, 2025.

HYDRAA cracks down on Durgam Cheruvu encroachments in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has launched a major drive against illegal encroachments on Durga

The $100B opportunity: Why VCs are finally taking Indian nutraceuticals seriously

By Mr. Madhu Krishnamani, Founder and Managing Director, Botanic Healthcare For the next decade, India stands on the brink of one of the most sig

Akshaye Khanna in & as the enigma!

Whats it, if not the return of the morally unambiguous villain, missing for long, that also explains Khannas year at Bollywoods box-office, no?

UAE makes BIG move, to pull out forces from Saudi Arabia due to..., says, 'in pursuit of security...'

The statement, which was issued by the Ministry of Defence of UAE came on reference to a prior statement by the country's Foreign Affairs Ministr

China factories snap longest contraction streak as PMI turns positive

The official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 from 49.2 in November, beating forecasts

U.S. court allows Trump-backed cuts to Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding in 22 States

A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act bars Medicaid funding for tax-exempt organisations that provide family planning and reproductive he

Massive Heist in Germany: Thieves drill into bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, steals 30 million Euro cash, gold

Just days before the New Year, valuables worth around Euro 30 million (about USD 33 million) were stolen from a bank in the western German city o

Indias semiconductor push; AI adoption on the rise

The next two years will be inflection points for Indias semiconductor manufacturing journey from front-end chip production to back-end chip packa

Two Trains Collide In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, 60 Injured

About 60 people were injured a loco train carrying workers and officials collided with a goods train inside Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pip

Israel to suspend over 30 Gaza humanitarian groups from 2026

Jerusalem: Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, fr

NTA Releases Provisional Answer Key For CSIR UGC NET December 2025 With Objection Window

Candidates may challenge the provisional answer key by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question via online payment. Challenges will be

Greater Noida to Faridabad in just 30 minutes: UP govt to build THIS Rs 66 crore 4-lane bridge to cut short travel time between these two cities, here's all you need to know

The project involves construction of a four-lane approach road from Greater Noida to the Manjhawali bridge, with an estimated cost of around Rs 6

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi AQI at 383 hits travel as flights, trains and traffic suffer

Anjel Chakma murder: Family seeks capital punishment for accused

Anjel, a final-year MBA student at a private university in Dehradun, was allegedly stabbed to death by some youngsters on December 9. He died on

Seven killed, 12 injured as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

The accident occurred in the Bhikiyasain area when the bus was en route to Ramnagar in Nainital from Dwarahat in Almora, SSP) Devendra Pincha sai

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: Americans are the most generous country on the planet

Hugh Jackman, renowned for his versatile acting career and Tony Award-winning talent, shared his appreciation for American society's welcoming na

After Trump, China Claims it Mediated India-Pakistan Conflict

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing had played a mediating role in several global conflicts, including the India-Pakistan standoff

Science quiz: Chemistrys foul fellows

125-million-year-old spinosaurid dinosaur discovered in Thailand

This fish-eating dinosaur stalked the Khorat Groups waterways in Cretaceous Thailand. Interestingly, the discovery is being hailed as one of the

Morning Digest: India now fourth largest economy, says govt.; ECI directs home verification for Bengals elderly, disabled voters during SIR hearings, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Who is Vimal Ambani? Man behind Dhirubhai's iconic brand 'Only Vimal', where is he now and what does he do?

Vimal Ambani's association with the textile industry was thus a natural one, and his uncle Dhirubhai recognized his potential by naming the iconi

Morning Brief Podcast: ET In The Valley: Arvind Jain, Co-Founder And Ceo Of Glean

Taiwan detects 130 Chinese aircraft, ships around territory

The detection comes a day after China launched large-scale joint military drills around Taiwan, deploying its army, navy, air force and rocket fo

Too much artificial light at night may increase risk of heart disease: Study

The participants, who had no history of heart disease and no active cancer, underwent the same Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (

Israel Warns it will Suspend Several Aid Groups Operating in Gaza

The move was part of Israel's decision to strengthen and update regulations governing the activities of international NGOs in the Palestinian ter

World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

The year 2025 saw trade wars, a Gaza truce and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Looking ahead, 2026 promises space missions, the Winter Olympics and

India takes BIG step against steel imports from China, imposes...tariff for 3 years on select products

The measure will apply to imports from several countries, including China, Vietnam and Nepal; however, certain developing countries will be exemp

After Russian claim, U.S. NATO envoy says unclear whether attack on Putins residence actually happened

Ukraine called Russias accusations lies aimed at justifying more attacks on Ukraine, and its foreign minister said on Tuesday (December 30) that

Arsenal End Villa Winning Run, Man Utd, Chelsea Stumble

Wolves picked up just their third point of the season in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, while Chelsea have won once in seven league games after bein

Stock Market Live Updates 31 Dec 2025: Stock to buy today: HUDCO

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation) has been rallying for the past few sessions. It

India beat SL to complete whitewash

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30: Bowlers produced a spotless effort after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the way with a doughty 68 as dominant India def

Erigaisi stuns Carlsen to emerge as joint leader

World Chess Blitz Doha, Dec 30: Top Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi demonstrated strong endgame technique and quick calculation to stun Magnus

Ranchi Royals players celebrate a goal against Shrachi Bengal Tigers during Womens Hockey India League match

Ranchi Royals players celebrate a goal against Shrachi Bengal Tigers during Womens Hockey India League match, in Ranchi, on Tuesday. Royals won 5

Abhinav Bindra-led Task Force underscores deficits in Indian sports administration

New Delhi, Dec 30: An Abhinav Bindra-led Task Force set up by the Sports Ministry has pointed out systemic deficits in Indias sports administrati

Chinese New Year 2026 date revealed What animal sign are you and how will Fire Horse year impact luck?

Chinese New Year 2026: The 2026 Lunar New Year begins on February 17, marking the rare Year of the Fire Horse. It lasts 16 days and ends with the

Got unwanted Christmas gifts? Turn them into fast cash right now with these easy options

Many Americans receive unwanted Christmas gifts each year. Over $10 billion in presents go unused annually. Items range from clothing and accesso

Former Australian Cricketer Damien Martyn is in Serious Condition

The 54-year-old former right-hand batter had fallen ill in recent days and is in an induced coma and, fighting a bout of meningitis

Dushyant Sridhar interview: On collaborations, Margazhi concerts and taking harikatha global

How this harikatha exponent is blending music, dance and storytelling during Margazhi to draw younger listeners

Gold and Glory

Ebenesar Khongsit of Meghalaya won gold in the 70kg bodybuilding category and was crowned Overall Open Bodybuilding champion at the Mr & Ms North

Shaheen Afridi exits BBL early

Islamabad, Dec 30: A knee injury has forced fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to return home after playing four games for Brisbane Heat in the Big

Hearts lead Scottish Premiership as Celtic, Rangers stumble early

London, Dec 30: The opening stretch of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership has delivered a rare and compelling narrative, one that threatens to disr

Journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, Granddaughter Of John F Kennedy, Dies At 35

American environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late president John F. Kennedy, has died from cancer at the age of 35

United in fear, divided in politics a view from Narva, an Estonian city bordering Russia

Some201 kmaway from capital Tallinn, Narva is the most Russian speaking town of Europe with over 96% Russian speakers among itsroughly 53,000resi

From Ramayana, King, to Drishyam 3: The most anticipated films of 26

The year 2026 is set to be a major year for Hindi cinema, with several big-budget and star-driven films lined up for release. From large-scale my

MDMK MLA sentenced to 2-year jail term in cheque bounce case

Russia Says Ukraine Targets Moscow With Drones

Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Tuesday targeting Moscow, parts of western Russia and annexed Crimea, injuring one person near the

Actors Tabu, Ameesha Patel and Rekha during the special screening of Ikkis in Mumbai

Actors Tabu, Ameesha Patel and Rekha during the special screening of Ikkis in Mumbai, on Monday night. (PTI)

Salmans Battle of Galwan gets flak from Chinese media

Indian govt sources say cinemas artistic expression Cinemas are an artistic expression and India does not restrict it, government sources said on

Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya declared winner of Guineas election, provisional results show

Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guineas election held over the weekend