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Polling underway for first phase of panchayat elections in Telangana

Hyderabad: Polling for the first phase of the Telangana Gram Panchayat elections is currently underway on Thursday. The voting began at 7 a.m. fo

Odisha forms high-level committee to address Mahanadi River water dispute

The committee, under chairmanship of State Deputy CM, will examine all relevant aspects related to Mahanadi water and provide necessary policy gu

Indian national sentenced to prison in US for scamming elderly residents

New York: A 38-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for his role in an imposter scam that defrauded 11 vict

Matrixport Appoints Dominik Oggenfuss as Chief Executive Officer of Matrixport Asset Management AG

Seasoned finance leader to drive companys next phase of growth and innovation

Loyalty Juggernaut Ushers in a New Era of Modern Loyalty Tech: Recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave for Loyalty Platforms, Q4 2025

Tiiny AI Reveals Worlds Smallest Personal AI Supercomputer, Verified by Guinness World Records

THE LEELA UNVEILS MIRRORS OF HOPE: LIPPAN ART CHRISTMAS TREES CRAFTED BY WOMEN ARTISANS

Manav Kaul: Sport teaches you how to lose well

Ahead of the release ofReal Kashmir Football Club,the versatile actor-writertalksabout his association with the Valley, its recent representation

Ryan Group Celebrates 50 Years at the 21st Ryan International Childrens Festival in Mumbai

Indigo board to examine every aspect of recent flight disruptions, says chairman

Mumbai: IndiGo Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta on Wednesday said that the airlines board will examine every aspect of the recent flight disruptions a

Haryana doctors defy ESMA, go on indefinite stir over demands

The striking doctors demand the scrapping of the direct appointment of Senior Medical Officer (SMO) to provide them more promotion opportunities

Elon Musk hints at possible SpaceX IPO in X post after media reports

Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday hinted at a possible SpaceX initial public offering in a social media exchange

TN Officer Supriya Sahu Wins UN's Highest Environmental Honour

Sahu was recognised for her pioneering and long-standing leadership on critical environmental challenges in India

Nightclub fire tragedy: Co-owner Ajay Gupta brought to Goa from Delhi

Panaji: Ajay Gupta, who claimed to be a silent partner and investor in the fire-ravaged Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, has been brought to Goa fr

I Enjoy Acting but Can't Do Every Film: Aamir Khan

The actor said he has read a few scripts and there are a few stories that he likes.

Honey Trehan on Raat Akeli Hai 2: Dont want to make crime-thrillers just to titillate audiences

The filmmaker and actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte discuss Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, why it is important for Radhika to know

Trump asks when will Ukraine hold elections? claims massive corruption in the country

US threatens new International Criminal Court sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump

The Trump administration is demanding the International Criminal Court change its founding document. This move aims to prevent future investigati

Seven trucks of subsidized rice vanish in J&K: Crime Branch exposes major rice theft scam in Kashmir

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir, has unearthed a major rice diversion scam involving officers of the Food, Civil Supplies

Land fraud case: Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur arrested in U.P., sent tojudicial custody

Mr.Thakur, who was arrested by the Lucknow police around 2 a.m. on Wednesday at Shahjahanpur Junction while he was on his way to New Delhi via Lu

Greg Lynn's murder conviction overturned: New trial ordered in High Country camper case

A murder conviction against former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been overturned. The court cited serious trial irregularities. Lynn was convicted

Trump questions Ukraine's election timeline, tells Zelenskyy to be 'realistic'

Former US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukraine. He stated President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must be realistic about the on

Crores in demonetised currency seized in north Delhi's Wazirpur; several detained

Delhi Police seized demonetised currency worth crores in Wazirpur. Old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes were found in multiple bags. Several individuals

Putin-PM Modi selfie speaks 'thousand words,' says US representative

US representatives express concern over President Trump's policies impacting India. They highlight damage to the US-India partnership and rising

US engagement with Pakistan's military leadership is a challenge: Dhruva Jaishankar flags key issues in India-US ties

Dhruva Jaishankar told US lawmakers that renewed American engagement with Pakistan's military poses challenges for India-US ties. His remarks cam

Ruling Maharashtra Alliance To Fight Civic Polls Together: State Minister

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said that the ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state will fight the forthcoming Zilla Pa

Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space

As the demand for satellite communication escalates, experts warn that without effective regulation and coordination, the rapid expansion of sate

Is Indias 8.2% growth rate sustainable?

Indias GDP surged 8.2% to 48.63 lakh crore, indicating strong economic momentum. However, the IMFs Grade C rating warns of structural weaknesses

First Phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat Polling Begins

Voting underway for 3,834 sarpanch posts and 27,628 ward member seats across the state.

Indias Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

This is Indias 16th element on the list, joining cultural treasures like Kumbh Mela, yoga, and Durga Puja.

Fundamental document: Zelenskyy says 20-point Ukraine peace plan in active work

Austrian Woman's Boyfriend, Accused Of Leaving Her On Mountain To Freeze, Posts Emotional Tribute

As per the prosecutors, the man left his girlfriend unprotected, exhausted, hypothermic, and disoriented about 50 meters [160 feet] below the sum

Venezuela's Machado Emerges from Hiding After Nobel Ceremony

Machado, who won the Nobel for challenging Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's grip on power, did not arrive in Norway in time for Wednesday's

Foreigners allowed to travel to US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

The announcement also said that CBP would start requesting a list of other information, including telephone numbers the person has used over the

Apple CEO Meets US House Members To Push For Change In Online Safety Bill

Apple CEO Tim Cook met US House members on Wednesday to push back against federal legislation that could require the iPhone maker to authenticate

Sarpanch Posts Allegedly Auctioned for Lakhs in Nizamabad

Villagers report large sums and land offers used to secure unanimous elections in several gram panchayats.

Trump risks becoming he President who lost India, warns US lawmaker Kamlager-Dove

US Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove warned that growing tariffs, visa hikes and political tensions are damaging India-US ties. She argued that

Donald Trump launches 'Gold Card' visa program, offering fast-track residency to US; Check here to know who can apply, eligibility criteria, processing fee and more

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially launched the Gold Card investor visa program, enabling affluent foreign nationals to obtain fas

Sophie Kinsella, 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' Author, Dies Of Cancer

Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com Confessions of a Shopaholic sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said

First phase of Telangana GP Polls 2025 commences; polling time is 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mother of custodial death victim urges Bombay Court to summon CM Fadnavis over policy gap

Petition says State has left a continuing legal vacuum after magisterial inquiry; seeks binding law on custodial deaths, mandating FIR, suspensio

Quote of the day by Bill Gates: 'It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to...'

Bill Gates, one of the most well-known philanthropists and programmer, often shares words of wisdom which help people navigate people. The Micros

US weighs hitting UN Palestinian refugee agency with terrorism-related sanctions

US officials are considering sanctions against the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. This move follows accusations of links to Hamas. The agen

Opposition bats for electoral reforms in House

NEW DELHI: Backing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis call for electoral reform, several Opposition MPs on Wednesday pushed for cleaner and more

Delhi Police bust illegal unit making fake Castrol products in Alipur

Delhi Police DIU, with Castrol officials, busted an illegal factory in Alipur. The unit was manufacturing and supplying fake Castrol oil across D

BJP hits back, says paper ballot will bring back booth capturing

NEW DELHI: In a rebuttal to opposition parties vociferous demand on reverting to paper ballot elections, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

US President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine war peace proposals with European leaders. President Zelenskyy is expected to present new peace plans

Voting for Second Phase of Key Kerala Local Body Polls Begins

The local body polls are viewed by many as a key indicator ahead of next year's state assembly elections

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Bhopal Diary | Sandalwood tree cut on assembly premises

An attempt by some people to cut and steal sandalwood trees from the Vidhan Sabha premises has exposed the state of security at the assembly comp

We must learn lessons from horrific Goa tragedy

Have visible signage about where exits are placed. Lifts must have the do not use in case of fire signs

UP will use tech to identify infiltrators, Yogi says can be model for other states

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has begun to implement an advanced tech-driven system to track infiltrators and contain infiltration. Offic

Botham could have some answers

England captain Ben Stokes has copped massive criticism, but a chat with Sir Ian Botham, who was part of five Ashes-winning teams and knows what

Rahul agrees to disagree with PM-led panel, gives dissent note to select CIC

NEW DELHI: At the meeting of the high level committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner (CI

US adds militarized zone in California along southern border

The Trump administration is establishing a new militarized zone in California along the border with Mexico. This move aims to bolster border secu

US ready to move forward with Indonesia deal, trade chief says ahead of bilateral talks

US trade representative Jamieson Greer will meet his Indonesian counterpart to discuss a trade deal. An agreement reached in July is reportedly a

Beyonc, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala

The annual Met Gala, traditionally held on the first Monday in May, was first organized in 1948 and for decades was reserved for New York high so

Venezuela forced to double discount on oil to Asia due to flood of sanctioned crude

Asian buyers are seeking significant price cuts for Venezuelan oil. This is driven by a surplus of sanctioned crude from Russia and Iran. Increas

Smriti Mandhana: Indian Jersey Drives My Passion

The Indian star also highlighted her dedication to cricket and her goal to represent her country at the highest level

US govt drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions involving former Fox executive Hernan Lopez

The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption scandal that plunged the

Meeshos landmark Dalal Street debut; Rise of the fake invoice economy

Meesho marked a milestone with its IPO on Wednesday. The Ministry of Finance disclosed over 55,000 cases of fake invoicing and ITC fraud have bee

SC orders SIT probe of past CEOs of Noida

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing irregularities in land compensation in NOIDA to i

'Why No Proposal For New Booths In High-Rises?' Poll Body Asks Bengal Unit

The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal is under fire after failure to submit a proposal for new polling booths in high-rise buildings ahead o

Danielle Smith makes history as first Alberta Premier in almost 90 years to face citizen-led recall amid allegations of ignoring constituents and weakening public services

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing a citizen-led recall effort. This is the second time in Alberta's history a premier has faced such a cha

Forged Papers, Inflated Bills: 2 Arrested In Rs 65 Crore Mithi River Scam

The Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested two contractors in the ongoing Mithi River desilting scam, deepening a probe that has

Hyderabad weather: Hyderabad temperatures to plunge further amid IMD's cold wave warning in Telangana? Check latest forecast

Weather in Hyderabad: Though the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted clear skies for Hyderabad on Thursday, the weather departme

Explained: Why It's Challenging For Kyiv To Hold An Election While At War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was prepared to hold elections - a key demand of Moscow and now Washington - if the United States

Delhi air qualitylikely to worsen to very poor from December 11

CAQM finds 15 out of 79 road stretches inspected with high dust intensity; Delhi Chief Ministers Office says government working in action mode to

Morning Digest: MEA to revoke passports of Goa nightclub co-owners; Trump says U.S. seized oil tanker off Venezuela, and more

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Good News for Ghaziabad residents: CM Yogi Adityanath govt approves development of Loni's Delhi-Saharanpur Road, allocates Rs... for renovation project, here's all you need to know

The Delhi-Saharanpur Yamunotri Road, a key route linking Ghaziabad with major regions, is set for a major upgrade after receiving state governmen

US gives mixed signals as trade talks resume

NEW DELHI: AS the US and India look to finalise a broader bilateral trade agreement, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that Indias

Man City Defeats Real Madrid 2-1 in Champions League

Arsenal remains perfect in this season's competition and three points clear at the top of the standings after a 3-0 win against Club Brugge

ED attaches property worth 1.52 crore linked to former Bihar DIG under money laundering act

The ED investigation revealed thatthe then DIGShivendra Priyadarshiwasindulged in corrupt practices during the check period from 14.06.1993 to 04

First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companies

Oil firms bid over $300 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico. This marks the start of 30 planned sales to boost U.S. fossil fuel out

Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill

Congress is pushing for tougher measures against China. A defense bill proposes blocking US investments in sensitive Chinese tech sectors. It als

World Bank says China's economy stayed firm in third quarter as growth hit 5.2%

China's economy showed strength in the third quarter of 2025. Year-to-date GDP growth reached 5.2 percent. Full-year growth is projected at 4.9 p

Morning Brief Podcast: Wrappers to Winners: Why Google Chose India for Its First AI Futures Fund

Mexico approves tariff hikes on imports from India, China, and other Asian countries

Mexico's Senate has greenlit significant tariff increases, potentially reaching 50%, on imports from China and other Asian nations starting in 20

Arpora Nightclub Fire: Accused owner Ajay Gupta brought to Goa, taken to Anjuna Police station

Ajay Gupta, an owner of the Arpora nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, has been brought to Goa. He faces charges in the tragic incident. Co-

Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rate, Sees Healthier Economy Next Year

The cut decreased the Fed's rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years

Two-week extension sought for SIR in Uttar Pradesh

U.P. Chief Electoral Officer said the extension was sought so that district election officers can re-verify entries of deceased voters, those who

Gold, silver prices today, December 11: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 11, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,965 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,884 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

Amit Shah Criticises INDIA Bloc's Move To Impeach Madras High Court Judge

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Opposition parties of appeasement politics, criticising their move to impeach Justice GR S

Coca-Cola names insider Henrique Braun as CEO, replacing James Quincey

Coca-Cola has appointed Henrique Braun as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from James Quincey, who will become executive chairman.

Breaking News Live Updates: Trump administration must act with incredible urgency to repair strained India ties, says US Rep

Trump Launches USD 1 Million Gold Card for Fast-Track US Residency

A website accepting applications went live as Trump revealed the start of the programme while surrounded by business leaders in the White House

India beat Argentina 4-2 to win bronze

FIH Mens Junior World Cup CHENNAI, Dec 10: India produced a brave-heart performance, nullifying a two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2 and clin

'Direct path to citizenship': Trump cites India as he launches Gold Card to retain talent in US

Shooting League of India to kick off on Feb 16

NEW DELHI, Dec 10: The inaugural edition of the Shooting League of India (SLI) will be held from February 16 to 26 next year, the National Rifle

Nidhis brilliance helps Indian eves beat Uruguay

SANTIAGO (Chile), Dec 10: Goalkeeper Nidhi made several brilliant saves as India defeated Uruguay 3-1 in shootout after an intense 1-1 draw to st