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Centre has set clear goals in fiscal management transparency, states should follow suit: FM

Sitharaman also called upon states to take up accountability and transparency in fiscal management as a priority just like the central government

India Summons Bangladesh Envoy Over Dhaka Mission Security Concerns

The move comes amid heightened tensions after anti-India rhetoric by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah

India's FY26 GDP growth forecast raised to 7.5% from 6.9% earlier: CareEdge Ratings

CareEdge Ratings has raised India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% from 6.9%, citing stronger-than-expected first-half performance. Despite thi

MEA summons Bangladesh envoy, expresses concern over 'deteriorating security environment' in country

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner, M Riaz Hamidullah, and expressed concern regarding the d

How a 15-Year-Old Built An AI Platform To Help Indian Consumers Be Heard

The platform offers empowerment through simplicity, transparency, and visibility into complaint status.

Handcrafted wooden Christmas cribs add festive cheer in Coimbatore Churches

Cribs made of MDF wood, available in church stores across the city, offer an opportunity for families to come together to create a Christmas memo

Watch: Elevation of ties to a strategic partnership a landmark outcome: MEA on PM Modis Ethiopia visit

PoJK Woman Crosses Into Poonch Along LoC After Argument With Father

Jammu, Dec 17: Army troops apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed into Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district along the Line of Control (LoC) foll

IndiGo flight crisis: Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL seeking increased compensation to passengers

PIL sought to direct the Centre and Indigo airline to pay four times the compensation of the full ticket price to all passengers whose tickets we

Reins Of Economy Must Be Given Back To MSMEs : Rahul Gandhi

Govt is determined to destroy small businesses for the benefit of its favoured industrialists, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP govt

No Snow, No Gulmarg: CM Omar Sounds Climate Alarrm at 17th ATOAI Annual Convention At SKICC, Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operat

AI-Based Digital Toll Collection To Be Implemented Across Country By 2026-End: Gadkari

New Delhi, Dec 17: The multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll system and AI-driven highway management will be completed across the country by 2026-end,

Watch: This honour belongs to countless Indians, says PM Modi on Ethiopias top civilian award

Carrom World Cup gold medallist L Keerthana on her historic win and the game that changed her life

The 22-year-old from Old Washermanpet in Chennai has created history by winning three golds at the 7th Carrom World Cup in the Maldives

Watch: Modi, Shah must resign, says Kharge

AP CM Defends PPP Model for New Medical Colleges

The Chief Minister addressed the politically sensitive issue of developing 10 medical colleges under the PPP model, a move vehemently opposed by

Trump-Munir Talks: Will Pakistan Army send troops to Gaza? Will it trigger political backlash? Why should India be upset?

Will Islamabad deploy troops in the Gaza Strip after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir meet US President Donald Trump? How India may find itself in

SC defers hearing in West Bengal VC appointment matter to Jan

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred to January next year a plea related to the appointment of regular vice-chancellors in the stat

SC transfers RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case to Calcutta HC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court t

Civic polls: Raj, Uddhav to hold joint rallies in Mumbai, other places

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said his party chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray will hold joint rallies

Top Celebrity Health And Wellness Claims That Went Viral In 2025

2025 was a year when celebrity wellness claims grabbed headlines, from urine therapy to anti-ageing pills and vaccine scepticism.

Video: Lamborghini Urus Driven At 250 kmph On Mumbai Sea Link, Car Seized

The investigation revealed that the luxury car is registered in the name of 'Super Well Comtrade Private Limited', and its owner is reportedly Ni

Can Traditional Indian Medicine And AI-Powered Tech Improve Healthcare? WHO Explores Ideas

World Health Organization opens a major conference on traditional medicine on Wednesday, arguing artificial intelligence can assess drug interact

CLAT 2026: Counselling To Begin Soon For Admission To National Law Universities

CLAT 2026 was held on December 7 with 92,000 registered candidates across 126 centres. The exam had 96.01% attendance, with 57% female, 43% male,

Humanity Failed: Woman Whose Heart-Wrenching Video Shamed Bengaluru

Bengaluru was witness to a heart-wrenching event yesterday that would put humanity to shame. A 34-year-old man was faced with complete indifferen

Days after India's biggest Aviation crisis, IndiGo beats Air India, Air India Express in...

IndiGo has overtaken Air India and Air India Express in international passenger traffic during the July-September 2025 quarter, according to offi

IIM Kashipur Launches Executive MBA Analytics Program For Working Professionals

The program covers business analytics, AI, machine learning, and management, featuring over 40 electives and six campus immersions led by IIM fac

Kusha Kapila celebrates big win as her shapewear brand Underneat secures funding of Rs 542235900 from...

Kusha Kapila's shapewear brand Underneat secures USD 6 million in funding from Fireside Ventures, aiming to expand operations, improve products,

Punjab Election Results 2025 Live: AAP vs Congress locked in tough fight as counting of votes for Block Samiti and Zila Parishad chunav underway

Election results Punjab: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party and Congress are locked in a neck-and-neck fight as vote counting is underway for Punjab's zi

Bengaluru mechanic dies after hospital rejections, road accident: Emergency care failures exposed

A mechanic's death in South Bengaluru highlights critical failures in emergency medical care and public apathy. After being denied help at two ho

DRDO Invites Private Sector for Indias Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Push

New Delhi: Stepping up efforts to advance Indias next-generation fighter jet programmes, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Shilpa Shetty's Bastian pub in Bengaluru raided by Income Tax dept

Income Tax officials carried out a search operation at Bastian Pub in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The establishment is owned by actor Shilpa Shetty.

Madhuri Dixit and Nagesh Kukunoor interview: On crafting Mrs. Deshpande and challenging perceptions

While the filmmaker talks about telling a serial killer story, Madhuri opens up on her struggles in getting the tone right, how she balances her

UNESCO makes a strong case for mother-tongue instruction in the country in its annual India education report

NEW DELHI: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Tuesday called for a national mission in India to ensure

Vikram Bhatt, wife Shwetambari sent to judicial custody, accused Rs 30 crore fraud, fake bills, duping Rajasthan's influential...

Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambhari Bhatt have been accused with six others for defrauding the Udaipur-based founder of Indira Group of Compan

Prithvi Shaw Net Worth: Once Rs 7.5 crore IPL star, now back with DC at Rs 75 lakh; Here's all about Maharashtra batter's rise, fall and IPL revival

Prithvi Shaw, who led India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup in 2018, garnered significant global attention when he scored a century on his T

What is Bill C3? Canada amends the Citizenship Act to ease the process of granting citizenship with a fair and clear law; all you need to know

Canada's Bill C-3, effective December 15, 2025, amends citizenship law to grant citizenship to those born before the date who were previously exc

UP Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment: Physical Standard Test, Document Verification Dates Out, Details Here

UP Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment: The board will release the admit card and notify of the same in due course of time.

I Am Not Married to Anyone, Says Mehreen Shaming Fake News Peddlers

She has clarified that she is not married yet.

Chennai-based brand Indru turns jamakkalams into chic bags

The jamakkalams bright purple, green, yellow and orange stripes can now be worn as large totes, postman slings and more through Indrus range of b

D Suresh Babu Likely to Contest Telugu Film Chamber Elections?

After a six-month gap, the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce elections are scheduled to be held on December 28, with members currently in the proce

Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore Will takes legal turn: Priya Kapur opposes Will verification as Karisma Kapoors children seek access

A bitter inheritance battle has erupted over industrialist Sunjay Kapoor's Rs 30,000 crore estate. During a Delhi High Court hearing, his wife Pr

Supreme Court asks Centre, SCBA to suggest measures to prevent incidents like attack on CJI

The SC also asked for a standard operating procedure for the media to report on such incidents

Databricks Secures $4B+ Funding as AI and Data Business Hits $4.8B Run-Rate

Company accelerates investments in Agent Bricks, Lakebase and Databricks Apps to power Data Intelligent Applications

Taskaree: The Smugglers Web teaser: Emraan Hashmi plays customs officer in Neeraj Pandeys thriller series

The show also stars Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anurag Sinha and Zoya Afroz

Who is Payal Gaming? 21-year-old YouTuber going viral after private video MMS circulating on social media, fans says, 'deepfake...'

Popular YouTuber Payal Dhare is going viral on social media after a MMS-like private video is widely circulating all over social media. Social me

Telangana inter exams 2026 time table revised

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has revised the time table of the inter exams 2026 which are scheduled to be hel

Ashes 3rd Test: Carey Slams Ton As Australia Seize Upper Hand on Day 1

Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss as temperatures topped 36 Celsius at Adelaide Oval, the hosts were 326-8 at stumps on day one afte

Bihar officials struggle to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited to men under women-only scheme

DARBHANGA/PATNA: Officials of the Bihar government are facing difficulties in recovering Rs 10,000 allegedly credited to male villagers under a c

Two youths killed in motorcycle accident near Kozhikode beach in Kerala

Two others who sustained grave injuries in the accident admitted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

Bihar officials struggle to recover 10,000 wrongly credited to men under women-only scheme

PM Modi had launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana ahead of the Assembly elections, under which 10,000 was transferred to the bank accoun

U.S. FDA approves GSK's twice-yearly asthma drug

The drug is the first biologic cleared for twice-yearly dosing

Hyderabad mans role in Australia shooting insults India: Telangana BJP chief

Hyderabad: The involvement of a Hyderabad man in the recent mass shooting at a beach in Australia is not only an insult to India, but also a grav

Prithviraj Chavan refuses to apologise on Op. Sindoor remarks, says constitution gives him right to ask questions

Former Union Minister and Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said his statement was being misconstrued

Tollywood Goes Overkill on Hindu Deities, Ushering in Fatigue

Even in the recent release of Akhanda 2, references to Lord Shiva, Lord Narasimha and Lord Hanuman feature prominently

Canine parvovirus outbreak in Illawarra: How to spot symptoms, protect your dog and stop the spread

Canine parvovirus outbreak in Illawarra: Illawarra dog owners are urged to take urgent precautions as multiple canine parvovirus cases are report

Ahmedabad School Bomb Threat: Check full list of affected schools and what police is saying

Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting immediate police deployment and security checks. The emails, stati

MHA grants fourth extension to Manipur violence inquiry panel

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a fresh notification giving another extension till May 20, 2026, to a Commission o

Ancient cures and AI: WHO seeks evidence for traditional medicine

The WHO will also launch what it calls the world's largest digital repository of research on the subject -- a library of 1.6 million scientific r

Punjab: Inmates run amok in Ludhiana Central Jail; Jail Superintendent injured

A violent clash at Tajpur Road Central Jail injured Superintendent Kulwant Sidhu after inmates attacked officials and police during a scuffle. Ar

Congress misleading public on National Herald case, matter still in court: BJP

The BJP has accused the Congress of spreading false information regarding the National Herald case. A trial court did not take cognizance of a pr

What is Akshaye Khanna up to amid massive success of 'Dhurandhar'? Private video goes viral

Akshaye Khanna is all the rage at the moment, and his fans have been wondering about how the actor must be celebrating his success or what he is

Sajjanar Suspends Jubilee Traffic Inspector, SI, Home Guard on Bribe Charges

The suspended officers were collecting bribes from motorists during drunken driving checking at Journalists Colony in Jubilee Hills

Prithiviraj Chavan Refuses Apology on Op Sindoor Comment

BJP MP Brij Lal on Wednesday condemned Chavan's statement on Operation Sindoor and alleged that the Congress has always been on the side of Pakis

Did Asaduddin Owaisi Say He Knew the Bondi Beach Terror Attack Shooters? No!

Team WebQoof found that the viral report was created using two old and manipulated clips to mislead the viewers.

Ananya Panday reunites with Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri co-star Kartik Aaryan; stuns in bandhani meets benarasi outfit by...; SEE pics

Ananya Panday impressed fans and fashion critics in a Bandhani-Benarasi outfit by Arpita Mehta while promoting her film 'Tu Meri Main Tera' with

IPL 2026 Auction Analysis: Rating All 10 Teams, Part 2 RCB, RR, MI, PBKS, SRH

In the first part of our IPL 2026 auction analysis, we are taking a look at RCB, RR, MI, PBKS and SRH.

UK inflation falls to 3.2% before Bank of England rate decision

British consumer price inflation unexpectedly dropped to 3.2% in November, prompting speculation of a Bank of England interest rate cut. While ma

We were defeated on Op Sindoors first day: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan refuses apology; BJP calls remark anti-army

Prithviraj Chavan Statement on Operation Sindoor: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has refused to apologise for his remarks on Operation Sindoor

India, Ethiopia Natural Partners In Regional Peace, Security, Connectivity: PM Modi

Addis Ababa, Dec 17: India and Ethiopia are natural partners in regional peace, security and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on W

Modi Govt Creating Monopolies Or Duopolies; Reins Of Economy Must Be Given Back To MSMEs: Rahul

New Delhi, Dec 17: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of creating a monopoly or duopoly in every sector and ca

The 2 Gandhis Are Fighting: BJP Minister's Wild Rahul-Priyanka Rift Claim

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has claimed a rift between Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, and his sister and Congres

Kia December 2025 offers: Benefits up to 3.6 lakh on Seltos, Sonet, Carens and Carnival

Kia Indias Inspiring December campaign offers massive year-end benefits up to 3.65 lakh to customers on models like the Seltos, Sonet, and Carniv

Quote of the Day by Pamela Anderson: 'Women are really not respected to this day. That's why we need...'

Pamela Anderson, a global icon, shares a powerful quote on women's ongoing struggle for respect. She emphasizes humor, style, stamina, and art as

Actor and Bharatanatyam artiste Manasi Sudhir chosen for Alevoor Group Award

Manasi Sudhir is also a Bharatanatyam artiste who has been training hundreds of students through Nrithya Niketana at Kodavooru

Ahmedabad: Three schools get bomb threat emails, security heightened; Here's what we know so far

Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats via email on Wednesday, leading to swift security actions.

India Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner After Threats To Embassy In Dhaka

India has summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner in New Delhi, Muhammad Riaz Hamidullah, to issue a formal diplomatic protest over recent threat

SC asks Centre, SCBA to suggest measures to prevent incidents like shoe hurl at CJI

The Supreme Court is seeking suggestions from the Centre and the Supreme Court Bar Association. The aim is to prevent future incidents like the s

Indian film Homebound takes a proud step towards the Oscars

Indian cinema has another moment to celebrate as Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and co-produced by Karan Johar, has been shortlisted for t

Databricks hits $134B valuation after $4B funding

Part of the capital is expected to be used to provide liquidity to employees, while the rest will support product development, acquisitions and A

J&K: Suspicious Movement Near Mansar Puts Security Forces on High Alert

Samba, Dec 17: Security agencies were put on alert on Wednesday after reports of suspicious movement by unidentified individuals triggered concer

MoEngage raises additional $180M in Series F round, taking total capital to $280M

Founded in 2014, MoEngage provides customer engagement software across web, mobile, email and messaging channels.

UP Police Computer Operator Grade A Recruitment 2025: Apply For 1,352 Posts Here

UP Police Computer Operator Recruitment: Candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process before applying for the Computer Operat

Hyderabads Middle Eastern food guide: What to eat and where

Hyderabads love for rich, slow-cooked food goes far beyond its famous biryani. Over the years, Middle Eastern cuisine has found a strong place in

2015 Video Showing RSS Members Dancing Viral as 'Archival Footage' From 1942

Team WebQoof was able to trace this video back to 2015 and not 1942.

Himachal Police in touch with Punjab, Rajasthan counterparts over spotting of 'Pak' balloons

SHIMLA: Following spotting of multiple aeroplane-shaped balloons having PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) or Pakistani flag printed on them i

R Madhavan REACTS to 'getting ignored' in Dhurandhar due to Akshaye Khanna wave, netizens say 'It always happens with him'

R Madhavan is happy with the stupendous success of his latest film, Dhurandhar. But he's also bit affected with Akshaye Khanna taking away all th

Bondi Beach Shooter Charged With Terrorism, 15 Murder Counts

Naveed was critically wounded by police during the shooting, and local media reported he woke from a coma on Tuesday night

Chaos in Ludhiana Jail: Inmates Attack Officials, Superintendent Knocked Unconscious

LUDHIANA: Violence erupted inside Ludhiana Central Jail on Tuesday evening after prisoners went on a rampage, attacking jail officials and leavin

Bombay High Court rejects seven bail pleas in Pune luxury car hit-and-run evidence tampering case

The Bombay High Court noted that tampering with medical records mocked justice for victims; directs speedy trial and witness examination.