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Dense fog, cold wave and hazardous smog grip north India

North India woke up to a chilly Sunday, with dense fog and cold wave conditions affecting daily life across the region. In the national capital,

Jaipur Diary: Hard launch of junior Pilot Aarav at Save Aravallis rally?

Dhankhar makes quiet appearance in Jaipur Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhars quiet return to Jaipur on Thursday set political circles abuzz.

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'I oppose RSS ideology, but...': Digvijaya Singh praises RSS-BJP organization, urges Congress reform

Save Aravalli, Save Life drive gains currency in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: The Congress on Saturday intensified its agitation across all districts in Rajasthan over the exclusion of hills below 100 metres from th

Sajjanar to Drunk Drivers: Drink Kiya? Google cab, not lawyer

Drink and drive? Take a cab, not a lawyer, says IPS officer as Hyderabad Police intensify enforcement.

All candidates must fight Pune civic polls on familiar clock symbol, Ajit tells Sharad Pawar faction

MUMBAI: Talks between the NCP (SP) and the Ajit Pawar-led ruling NCP over an alliance for the next months Pune civic polls have hit a roadblock,

Highest officer liable for contempt for non-compliance with court order: Allahabad HC

Maintaining that the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary will be liable for contempt in cases relating to the Land Acquisition Act, 1984, as well as th

Kuldeep Sengar: Power lord from the hinterland reemerges

Indian judiciary has an image to protect. When a victim becomes helpless and sees other pillars of democracy crumbling, she looks up to the exalt

Ashes series: Melbourne Cricket Ground curator in 'state of shock' after fourth Test carnage

The Melbourne Cricket Ground curator is in shock after a two-day Ashes Test. Excessive grass on the pitch led to a rapid collapse of wickets. Thi

Digvijay's RSS praise: Remark open dissent to Rahul Gandhi, says BJP

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday responded to a social media post of Congress leader Digvijay Singh that featured a photog

Grand vision, meagre finances: Road likely bumpy for Telangana in 2026 amid 'six guarantees'

Telangana's Congress government faces financial hurdles in delivering poll promises. Despite electoral wins and ambitious economic goals, mountin

'Those responsible will be brought to justice': BJP's Bipin Debbarma on Tripura student's death in Dehradun

A student from Tripura, Angel Chakma, tragically died in Dehradun after a brutal assault on December 9. Five individuals have been arrested in co

Thin layer of smog covers Mumbai's Bandra as AQI hits 123

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex experienced a moderate smog layer with an AQI of 123. Meanwhile, Delhi grappled with hazardous air quality, reachin

Interview | Actor Gibin Gopinath : I crave for good roles

Gibin Gopinath is pleased how 2025 gave him meaty roles in Dis Ira and Kalamkaval

Gautam Adani to inaugurate Sharad Pawar AI Centre in Baramati, to share stage with members of Pawar family, check details

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani is set to inaugurate the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati in Pune distr

Man Murdered in Jagtial After Blackmail Over Obscene Videos, Sisters Arrested

Victim allegedly sabotaged marriage proposal and threatened woman using private videos; police register case.

Black knight leaps, white king flees: Inside Indias chess boom, where silent halls battle roaring screens

The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025 concluded in Mumbai, showcasing India's growing ambition in exporting sports formats. While online vie

Indian Railways Offers Current Booking Facility for Last-Minute Train Travel

Passengers can book available seats up to 30 minutes before departure through IRCTC or station counters.

Himachal: Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing

A paragliding accident at Bir Billing claimed the life of an experienced pilot. The tandem paraglider malfunctioned shortly after takeoff. The pi

Student Dies After Being Given Toxic Chemical Mistaken for Drinking Water at Private Hospital in Miryalaguda

Hospital negligence alleged as mother unknowingly gives formaldehyde to her fever-stricken son; police register case.

Rishabh Pant likely to be dropped for New Zealand series due to..., THIS 27-year-old star cricketer to replace him, name is..., reports claim...

Rishabh Pant's last ODI appearance was in August 2024, and he hasn't played a game in the format since then, despite being part of the squad in S

Irans President says his country is in full-scale war with West

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday his country is in a full-scale war with the US, Israel and Europe ahead of Israeli Prim

Guinea security forces 'neutralise' armed group in gunfight

This operation allowed for the complete neutralisation of the group and the arrest of the individuals involved after several exchanges of gunfire

Pilot dies in ultralight plane crash off Copacabana beach in Brazil

Fire department rescue teams were working at the site using Jet Skis, inflatable boats, divers and aerial support; the search also includes sonar

A testing 2025 for Kerala's public faith, environment; political fortunes swing

Kerala witnessed a significant 2025 marked by a gold loss row at Sabarimala, a major verdict in the actress assault case and shifts in political

Congress to launch nationwide save MGNREGA movement from Jan 5

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday announced it will launch a nationwide mass movement from January 5 against the Centres attempts to repeal the

Nothing Will Happen To Me: BJP Councillor's Husband To Woman He Raped

A BJP councillor's husband in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district has been accused of raping a woman at knifepoint, making a video of the act, and la

Breaking News Live Updates: Goods train derailment disrupts rail traffic on Asansol Division of Eastern Railway, restoration underway

Curator 'shocked' by Melbourne pitch performance in Ashes

Host board Cricket Australia (CA) were left millions of dollars out of pocket, having to refund tickets for a confirmed sell-out crowd on day thr

Watch the fragile corridor: Bangladesh's fluid political landscape necessitates vigilance in the Chickens Neck

Sir Cyril Radcliffe's hasty partition of India created the Siliguri Corridor, a vital but narrow land bridge connecting India to its northeastern

SC to hear on Monday CBIs plea suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengars sentence

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) plea against the Delhi High Court order that suspende

Mehbooba Mufti calls for JK CM intervention on FTAs; Expresses fear of dilution of apple import duties

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti and Himachal Pradesh apple growers are raising serious concerns over potential import duty cuts on apples in upcoming F

Rekha Gupta govt stares at a busy year with many unfulfilled promises for Delhi

Delhi's BJP government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has fulfilled some key poll promises like Ayushman Bharat and Atal Canteen by year-end

TMC's five-member delegation meets Chief Electoral Officer amid SIR in WB

A Trinamool Congress delegation met the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer, alleging that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive is a conspi

Delhis air turns hazardous as pollution inches closer to severe category, AQI flares to 391

Delhi experienced severely polluted air on December 28, with AQI levels reaching 391 and bordering the 'Severe' category. Thick smog enveloped th

Winter Storm Snarls Holiday Travel Across US Northeast, Great Lakes

In Times Square, workers in red jumpsuits worked to clear the sludge- and powder-coated streets and sidewalks using shovels and snowblowers

Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine: PM Mark Carney

A college makes it to the number 2 position on eBird checklist leaders list for Chennai in 2025

A culture of birding on the campus and consistently generating citizen-science data about birds are the reasons why Stella Maris College is where

Protest erupts in Indore over killings of Hindus in Bangladesh

BJP workers in Indore protested against the alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. They expressed anger and sadness over the events. A lette

Are Driverless Taxis Really The Future? Waymo's San Francisco Outage Raises Doubts

A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about

Assam Cabinet clears key decisions to strengthen land rights, governance and public service

Assam's Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has approved key decisions. These include land settlements for indigenous families

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds talks with NATO, EU leaders ahead of talks with Trump, urges them for 'strong positions' against Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a video conference with NATO and European Union leaders, after arriving in Canada, ahead of key talk

Putin sends BIG warning to Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, says, 'Russia would resolve all goals of its by...'

The statement came after a massive overnight barrage in which Russia launched around 500 drones and 40 missiles at Kyiv and surrounding regions,

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Kyiv endured a massive Russian missile and drone attack, killing at least one and wounding 27, just before President Zelenskyy's talks with U.S.

Reshaping the future of work; Real-time geospatial intelligence

As Indias workforce moves beyond traditional degrees, these demonstrable skills outline what will matter in 2026. Suhora is building a new intell

Why Indias betting on new tactic against digital arrest

Nothing seems to deter cybercriminals from striking at will and defrauding unsuspecting victims. Diffused networks and transnational cartels put

Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. Zelensky seeks Trump's approval for a new peace plan to end t

Chinese Woman Shocked Seeing Male Therapist At Spa, Mocked By Manager For Being Ignorant

The manager said a male therapist was sent because Hung hadn't explicitly requested a female therapist.

Putin says Ukraine not in a hurry to resolve conflict with Russia peacefully; warns of military action

'Congress is just limited to one family': BJP's Prakash Javadekar on Digvijaya Singh praising organisational strength of RSS

BJP leader Prakash Javadekar criticized the Congress, stating it's limited to one family, while Digvijaya Singh praised the RSS's organizational

Doctors association flags uneven distribution of PGs under DRP

Outlook 2026: The skills to shape Indias next phase of work

As Indias workforce moves beyond traditional degrees, these demonstrable skills outline what will matter in 2026 and how professionals can prepar

More Countries Reject Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 during a descent into conflict that continues to leave the east African country fragile.

Big Boost to Uttar Pradesh: THIS expressway set to transform Gorakhpur, 156 villages to be connected, here's all you need to know

The 525.590 km expressway will now have 86.600 km of its length in Gorakhpur-Kushinagar. The alignment work is underway, and we expect to complet

Gangster dies of gunshot wounds in Uttarakhand; family alleges police connivance to grab property

Police said Tyagi was being taken from Roorkee jail to Laksar court for a hearing on Wednesday, when two bikers allegedly opened fire at the poli

Pakistan faces humanitarian crisis as families of missing Balochistan residents protest in Quetta

The protesters said many families have been living in uncertainty for years due to alleged enforced disappearances. They described the situation

Nats and the age of hate

Rahul unc, you wanna know what ails me, what angers me, what makes me go crazy with helplessness?

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of concerns surrounding definition of Aravalli range

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of concerns regarding the Aravalli Range's definition, following criticism over a new 100-meter h

Polls Open for Military-ruled Myanmar's First Election in 5 Years

Critics argue that the results will lack legitimacy due to the exclusion of major parties and limits on freedom of speech and an atmosphere of re

Winter weather in U.S. Northeast leads to thousands of flight delays, cancellations

The safety of New Yorkers is my top priority, and I continue to urge extreme caution throughout the duration of this storm, New York Governor Kat

Zelenskyy calls Putin a man of war after Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky labeled Russian leader Vladimir Putin a man of war following a significant aerial assault on Kyiv. Zelensk

Zelensky Stops in Canada En Route to US as Russia Pummels Ukraine

Zelensky said the Russian onslaught showed Moscow had no intention of ending the invasion it launched in February 2022

Zelenskyy talks with allies en route to U.S. as Russia pummels Ukraine

During a stopover in Canada en route to Florida for the Trump meeting, the Ukrainian President spoke first with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carn

'Let an investigation be conducted': Tej Pratap Yadav seeks probe into Rabri Devi's residence, says life under threat

Janshakti Janata Dal president Tej Pratap Yadav demanded an investigation into claims of a basement at Rabri Devi's new Patna residence. Simultan

How oil, drugs and immigration fueled Trump's Venezuela campaign

President Donald Trump's administration launched a secret military operation targeting Latin American drug cartels. This campaign intensified pre

Morning Digest: Assam draft voter list flags over 10 lakh names for deletions; SC special bench to hear suo motu case on definition of Aravalis, and more

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Connoisseurs and converts enjoy a concoction of coffee, Carnatic music

Family of junior engineer killed by Maharashtra roadways bus awarded 2.2 crore

A tragic accident claimed the life of a 30-year-old engineer in Mumbai. A speeding MSRTC bus struck him while he stood by his parked scooter. The

After 35 years, I claimed my surname: Neeraj Ghaywan on Homebound and why empathy is the need of the hour

The filmmaker distinguishes himself through his commitment to authentic, intersectional storytelling that centres around marginalised experiences

The new world of surrendered left-wing extremists

The lives of those involved in the Maoist movement remain largely hidden, shaped by a culture of secrecy. Satyasundar Barik speaks with several s

Twist in court: 2nd husband testifies for 1st; woman loses 17-year old domestic violence case

A 17-year-old domestic violence case took an unexpected turn when a woman's current husband testified, confirming her second marriage. This revel

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital killing one, day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Explosions boomed across Kyiv as the attack began in early morning and continued for hours

Old & bold: When 70+ go skydiving & bungee jumping

A group of over 70 Indians, defying age and physical limitations, are embracing adventure. From skydiving and scuba diving to trekking in Antarct

Sakeena inaugurates newly constructed Academic Block of GDC Pouni

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Dec 27: Minister for Education, Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated newly

Chennai Corporation to implement city-wide smart parking management

The system will be rolled out initially in Anna Nagar and T. Nagar; official says the ultimate aim of CUMTAs Comprehensive Mobility Plan is to pu

Residents resort to road roko after two deaths in Tiruttani

Locals allege the deaths were caused by contaminated drinking water; health officials say food and water samples are being collected for testing

LG lays foundation stone for construction of 320 houses for families affected due to flash-floods, land-slides in Reasi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone to build 320 houses completely damag

Parkash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji celebrated

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Parkash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj was celebrated at Gurdwara Digiana Ashram Jammu under the su

High voltage drama outside Lok Bhavan as Sangharsh Samiti stages protest against LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: In a high voltage drama, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti today held a strong protest demonstration

2-day orientation programme on POCSO Act begins

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judic

A sobering reflection

Vishal Sharma As the current year recedes into oblivion and the New Year nears, its time for a sober reflection. Every time when we lurch towards

BJP inaugurates exhibition on life, legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: An exhibition depicting the inspiring life journey, ideas, and contributions of former Prime Minister and

AIIMS Jammu emerges as hub of advanced healthcare, edu & research: Prof Shakti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Jammu, today highlighted the Institutions

Traffic cop suspended for making social media reel with official vehicle on Mughal Road

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: A traffic police officer has been suspended for misusing an official vehicle to make a social media reel o

Kristianrangni kosako kragija dakaniko jegalgrima

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, Assam aro Rajpur jolrango, Kristianrangni Krismasko maniengmiting somoio Bajrang Dal-ni golmal kana jotton kaani

England break Test drought in Australia

Melbourne, Dec 27: England ended an 18-match winless streak in Australia and beat the home side by four wickets in the fourth Ashes test at the M

HNLC bobil dolni kamikkenataniko VPP jegala

SHILLONG: Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ni president aro Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit-ko manchape VPP-ni dilgiparangna kamikkenatani

It would be hell somewhere else: Stokes; KP, sees selective criticism

Melbourne, Dec 27: England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday came down heavily on the overwhelmingly bowler-friendly Melbourne pitch on which 20 wic

Managing old age

Embrace it as a meaningful part of life; strive for independence, cooperate with caregivers, and avoid being overly demanding