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Stock markets rally in early trade amid U.S. Fed rate cuts

Amid positive global trends and rate cut by U.S. Federal Reserve, Stock markets surge in early trade

Goa Nightclub Fire: Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Appears Before Police

The state government has suspended Bagkar along with two other officers, identified as Shamila Monteiro (then Member Secretary, Goa State Polluti

170 government schools do not have a toilet, no drinking water facility in 61 schools in Karnataka

He said that, in 2025-26, a grant of 90 crore has been allocated for the construction of toilets, and the action plan approval process is in prog

SBI Clerk 2025 mains result date: Check likely release time, steps to download scorecard and more

The State Bank of India is expected to announce the SBI Clerk Mains result 2025 for Junior Associate posts on its official website, sbi.co.in. Th

ChatGPT-5.2 released: Cost, how to use, benchmark scores, and is it better than Gemini 3? Heres all you should know

ChatGPT-5.2 released, Check GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 3 Comparison: OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, a significant upgrade designed for professional tasks li

'If someone is taking a bribe': Piyush Goyal warns contractors over delays & corruption

1 H-1B Worker Equals 10 Illegal Aliens: US Pollster's De-Indianise Call

Mark Mitchell, a leading US commentator and pollster, stirred a row after suggesting that major US firms should de-Indianise themselves.

ASR district bus accident: Most of the deceased were from Chittoor

The ASR district police have already reported nine deaths and 22 injuries, officials confirmed that a significant number of the victims were resi

Delhi Traffic Advisory: Commuters to face heavy disruptions around New Delhi Railway Station due to... until December 31; Check affected areas, alternative routes

Delhi's central traffic is set to face disruptions due to redevelopment work at New Delhi Railway Station, especially around Chelmsford Road, Pah

'Was Hit With Rod': Mumbai Woman Says She Was Assaulted At Goa's Romeo Lane

The woman, identified as Vaibhav Chandel - a resident of Mumbai who visited the club on November 1 - alleged that the club's staff spoke rudely,

Illegal cough syrup case: ED raids in multiple locations in various states

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids across several states in a money laundering investigation. The probe targets an alleged illegal c

Telangana to disburse Rs 588cr for maize procurement

Hyderabad: Telangana agriculture minister Thummala Nageshwar Rao has announced the disbursement of Rs 588 crore for the procurement of maize. The

The Eiffel Tower: Accidental superstar

What started as an attraction for a fair went on to become one of the worlds most visited monuments.

When the urban and the jungle meet in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is among the few cities in India surrounded by two protected areas. But calls for animal rescue have increased as the expanding city is

In Pictures: Former Union Minister Shivraj Patil (1935-2025)

The Congress leader was Union Home Minister from 2004 to 2008 and the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996. He was the Governor of Pun

Who was Debbie Zakaib, Alexandre Taillefers wife and a leading voice in Quebec fashion and gastronomy and how did she die?

Debbie Zakaib, Alexandre Taillefers wife and a celebrated Quebec personality in fashion and food, has died. She died after a brief but challengin

Fans Make Chilling Comparisons Between Pennywise In Welcome to Derry And Vecna From Stranger Things

Welcome to Derry trailers and teasers that have come out so far show a dark, fog-heavy, vintage environment, quite similar in eeriness to Strange

Rupee Hits Record Low of 90.52 Against Dollar

Forex traders said rupee is under pressure largely due to aggressive dollar purchases from importers amid surging global prices for precious meta

Can A Drop Of Honey In Warm Water Before Bed Improve Sleep Quality?

Sleep better tonight with this 2-ingredient bedtime drink. Learn how consuming honey water before bed can help regulates sleep hormones naturally

Netflix Is Buying Warner Brothers. Is This the End of the Cinema?

Jane Fonda described the Netflix deal as catastrophic, saying it threatens the entire entertainment industry.

422 Bodo Liberation Tigers cadres get Rs 2 lakhs as part of rehabilitation package

Over 400 former Bodo Liberation Tigers cadres, previously excluded from rehabilitation, received Rs 2 lakhs each. This initiative is part of a br

Election Reforms: Opposition slams ECI, fat coffers; BJP picks on Congress past

In a debate on election reforms at the Rajya Sabha, Opposition members accused the Election Commission of India of favouring the ruling party, wh

Risk Of STDs, Unplanned Pregnancies As China Imposes Tax On Condoms

China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned w

Six Months On, Grieving Families Of Air India Crash Victims Await Answers

The crash site has been cleared of all the aircraft debris. Only the charred ruins of the building that supported its tail remain, along with a f

Luthra Brothers Being Taken To Phuket From Bangkok As Deportation Process Begins

The deportation process of the Luthra brothers, owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people last Sunday, has started. Thai authorit

Modi-Trump phone call: What were key areas of discussion amid India-US tariff tensions?

With the US and India still negotiating a trade deal since the US doubled tariffs on Indian imports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President D

Make your own AI Mickey Mouse as Disney strikes deal with OpenAI

Disney and other creative industry giants had been suing AI firms like OpenAI, Perplexity and Anthropic, accusing them of illegally using their c

'Fight to protect religion': Suvendu felicitates men held for assaulting chicken-patty vendors at Gita event

KOLKATA: West Bengal's Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has felicitated the three men arrested for allegedly assaulting two chicken patt

9 Dead As Bus Crashes Into Ravine In Andhra, It Lost Control At Sharp Turn

According to the district collector, the bus was carrying 35 passengers, two drivers, and a cleaner.

Daily Aspirin Dosage Causing Bruise: White House On Trump's Bandaged Hand

The White House said Thursday the high volume of handshakes by President Donald Trump explains the adhesive bandages he has worn on the back of h

Pakistan may ban 'uncooperative' social media platforms: Minister

Pakistan's government is considering a ban on social media platforms. Minister Barrister Aqeel Malik stated that platforms must cooperate with au

ChatGPT blamed for U.S. murder-suicide in lawsuit

The case joins a growing number of wrongful death lawsuits filed against OpenAI in recent months, with several alleging ChatGPT contributed to us

Wonder in the skies

Why was he being woken just to watch a sunrise? But the Jampui Hills of Tripura held a surprise for Taran.

Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7 magnitude quake in countrys northeast

TOKYO, December 12, 2025 (AP) Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the countrys northeast, according

China is heading for another lackluster economic health check

China's domestic demand shows weakness in November, impacting retail sales and fixed asset investment. This subdued activity contrasts with stron

Former Union minister Shivraj Patil passes away in Latur at 90

3 Arrested For Thrashing Man For Selling Chicken Patties Near Kolkata Gita Event Granted Bail

Three people have been arrested in connection with the assault of a man selling chicken patties near the massive Bhagavad Gita recital in Kolkata

Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced To 15 Years In $40 Billion Fraud

The 34-year-old's Terraform Labs created a cryptocurrency called TerraUSD that was marketed as a stablecoin, a token that is pegged to stable ass

Former Union minister Shivraj Patil passes away at 90

Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home town Latur in Maharashtra on Friday morning. Patil, 9

Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.7-magnitude earthquake

United States Geological Survey (USGS) also said that the quake measured 6.7 and was 130 kilometres off the city of Kuji in Iwate prefecture on t

Bias To Judicial Indiscipline: Why Opposition MPs Want Justice GR Swaminathan Impeached

The MPs say the allegations raise serious questions on impartiality, transparency and secular functioning of the judiciary.

US steps up crackdown on Venezuelas oil shipments; more tanker seizures likely

The US has compiled a list of sanctioned vessels linked to Venezuela, Iran and Russia, and is monitoring the shadow fleet that ferries crude to C

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda Zia placed on ventilator support: Doctors

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's health has worsened. Doctors placed her on ventilator support due to breathing issues. Her kidney

Game Awards 2025: Full list of winners, livestream timings, platforms, major announcements and everything you need to know

The Game Awards 2025 celebrated gaming's biggest night with world premieres and competitive categories. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event recog

Manager Forces Unpaid Overtime, Tells Employee To Not Have A 'Life'

Despite raising the issue with HR, which agreed with the employee's assessment of the situation, no solution had been found between the parties s

The secret of Jambavans palace

Hanuman finds out the reason behind the design of his mentors palace complex

6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), upgrading its initial estimated magnitude of 6.5, also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three

PM Modi Greets Rajinikanth On 75th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted superstar Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday and said his work has consistently set benchmarks.

ChatGPT 5.2 is now out: Is it better than Googles Gemini 3?

OpenAi touted GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking as its best models yet for handling math or science work

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region, tsunami advisory issued

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Japan's northeastern coast Friday, prompting a tsunami advisory for waves up to 1 meter. This follows a larger

Full marks for honesty

Two fathers, two sons, and the same test. Who wins the prize?

Amid easing strains, Modi and Trump discuss trade, defence and global issues

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Thursday discussed ways to sustain momentum in the bilateral economic pa

Three Men Booked for Sexual Assault of Diploma Student in Anantapur

Victim trapped by men she met in a bus, auto, and college; Police register POCSO case after complaint

6.7-Magnitude Quake Off Northern Japan, Tsunami Warning

The Japan Meteorological Agency also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline

This isn't the first time the Fed has struggled for independence

As the Federal Reserve navigates potential leadership changes and ongoing political pressures, its hard-won independence faces a critical test. H

Constructions near Osmansagar, Himayatsagar: HC fines govt for delay in filing counter

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, December 11, imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the state government for failing to submit a counter

US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro's three nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up

The Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control published the list of sanctions on Thursday

Piracy hits a brief pause, but web of leaks still unbroken

The recent arrests of movie-piracy masterminds have given the Telugu film industry a small ray of hope. Incidents of films being taped inside the

US to relax 15% corporate tax, helping tech and pharma claim big R&D breaks

The proposed fix would unlock as much as $67 billion in retroactive deductions for research-heavy sectors such as tech, pharmaceuticals and manuf

Madras High Court places District Judge Pa.U. Chemmal under suspension

He had come to adverse notice of the Madras High Court for alleged misuse of official authority during his tenure as Principal District-cum-Sessi

Prolonged Russia-Ukraine War Can End Up in Third World War: Trump

Trump revealed that 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, were killed in the war last month alone and expressed deep frustration over the continued blo

Shivraj Patil, former Union Home Minister during the 26/11 Mumbai attack, passes away in Latur

Shivraj Patil Death News: Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at 91 in Latur after a prolonged illnes

Shivraj Patil, former Union Home Minister, passes away at 91 in Maharashtra

Shivraj Patil, senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister, breathed his last in Latur today, December 12, 2025. He was 91. Patil passe

Women workers strike in Hyderabad, seek wage hike at factory supplying global brands

The factory manufactures clothes for major global brands such as H&M, JCPenney, C&A, Levis, among others

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool

Disney went after Google, demanding the tech company stop exploiting its copyrighted characters to train its AI systems

Indian Artefacts Among 600 High Value Items Stolen From UK Museum

Many artefacts from India dating back to the British Colonial era are among more than 600 high value items that were stolen during a burglary at

At least nine dead, 22 injured as bus falls off road in Andhra Pradesh

Chittoor: At least nine people died, and 22 were injured after a bus fell off a road and turned turtle here in Alluri Sitaramaraju district in th

Hes constantly shaking hands...: Karoline Leavitt explains Trumps hand bandages

Telangana-origin Uday Nagaraju appointed to UK House of Lords

Hyderabad: Uday Nagaraju, a native of Shanigaram village in Koheda mandal of Siddipet district, Telangana, has been appointed to the United Kingd

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella codes AI cricket app; picks Kohli over Dhoni as captain

Nadella showcased how the app generated reasoning chains, debates and consensus models, calling it fantastic.

Why human-rating matters as India prepares for Gaganyaan

Human-rating emerges as a crucial process ensuring that space systems like LVM-3 can safely carry humans by adding redundancy, robust abort capab

Breaking News Live Updates: Japan issues emergency warning after 6.6 magnitude earthquake

Nine tourists killed as travel bus rams into gorge in Papikonda National Park

The Maredumilli and Chintoor police are engaged in the rescue operation

Telangana Congress collects over 10 L signatures against vote chori

Hyderabad: As part of the nationwide campaign initiated by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) to raise public awareness against alleged vote

Andhra bus accident: At least 9 killed after bus overturns on Chinturu-Bhadrachalam ghat road

A devastating bus accident occurred in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju district, claiming at least 9 lives. The bus overturned on the ghat

Former Union home minister Shivraj Patil passes away at 90

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 After 'Code Red' Push To Counter Google's Gemini 3

GPT-5.2 comes with improvements in general intelligence, coding and long-context understanding

Good news for commuters! Varanasi gets India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered water taxi; Check route, timings, fare, booking process

Varanasi has launched India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered water taxi, offering eco-friendly travel between Namo Ghat and Ravidas Ghat.

West Bengal SIR: Around 30 lakh electors unmapped to 2002 list, likely to be called for hearing

According to sources, the number of uncollectable voter forms in West Bengal has risen to over 58 lakhs, including approximately 24.2 lakhs ident

Moms of Kochi to organise Purple Carnival, a lifestyle exhibition

This is the fourth edition of Momspo, organised by the womens collective in Kochi

Mexico Hits India With 50% Tariffs. This Will Be Most Impacted Sector

After the United States, Mexico has decided to impose tariffs as high as 50 per cent on the import of select goods from India and other Asian nat

Month after blast, UNESCO meet at Red Fort goes on under tight security

New Delhi is hosting a significant UNESCO meet at the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under stringent security following a recent blast.

Andhra: 9 killed as bus overturns on Chinturu-Bhadrachalam Ghat road in Alluri Sitarama Raju district

At least nine people died when a bus overturned on a ghat road in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju district. In a separate incident, 21 peop

The invisible epidemic: why air pollution is now Indias largest health threat

Indias air quality crisis is both widespread and deeply entrenched. The scientific evidence is overwhelming, and the health impacts are undeniabl

Vivo X300 Pro Review | The unbeatable camera phone of 2025

Vivo X300 Pro builds upon the legacy of the X200 Pro and elevates the camera experience to much greater height for which the series is known for

CONFIRMED: Shah Rukh Khan to meet Lionel Messi in Kolkata's Salt Lake Satdium on...

Messi, who is travelling from Miami, is scheduled to land in Kolkata at around 1:30 am. He will have an extensive line-up of engagements in the c

Fooling or feeding the algorithm?

Its a brutal battle to stay relevant on Instagram, and even more so to get noticed by the right audience. But, should we succumb to the algorithm

Is this about oil?: Reporter confronts Trump over motives behind Venezuela campaign

Teen dies by suicide over inability to learn English in Andhra

Kurnool: A 17-year-old Dalit girl allegedly died by suicide over her inability to learn the English language here on Thursday, police said. The i

Smokes fly thick and fast as Thakur says Didi MPs vaping in complex

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha witnessed uproar on Thursday after BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused an unnamed Trinamool Congress member of smoking an e-cig