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PD Act invoked against habitual offender involved in theft, sexual assault cases

BSWML cites satellite data to say they are recent occupants, but families dispute claim

How to maximize your Social Security in 2026 the moves retirees need to make now

In 2026, retirees need smart Social Security strategies. Waiting to collect benefits can increase monthly payments. Couples should check joint be

Asset maintenance is integral to project implementation, says Deputy Commissioner H. V. Darshan

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) Administrator H.V. Darshan also slammed garbage dumping in Mangaluru du

2025 under Trump 2.0: From ICE, Epstein Files to trade war, a year that changed America forever

Study finds swearing can improve strength, focus and endurance

A study in American Psychologist suggests swearing can boost physical performance by reducing inhibitions and improving focus. Participants repea

Intel ties up with iDream Education to make laptops safer for students

AIADMK is strong, our alliance will win 210 seats, says Palaniswami

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami stated his party's alliance will win 210 seats in the upcoming assembly election. He promised quality housin

Putin told Trump that Russia's position will change after Ukrainian drone attack on residence

Russia's President Vladimir Putin informed U.S. President Donald Trump about a drone attack on his residence. Putin stated Russia would reconside

DRDO successfully tests 120-km strike range Pinaka rockets

Defence Acquisition Council clears the planned procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore, including Long Range Guided Rockets-120.

Bank Report 30% Rise in Fraud Amount in H1FY26

According to the central banks Trends and Progress of Banking in India report, Indian banks reported 5,092 frauds amounting to Rs 21,515 crore in

Cabinet Nod for Dagadarthi Airport Land Acquisition

Dagadarthi airport to come up under PPP mode, with tenders to be finalised soon

Anthony Joshua car crash: How is Nigerian-British boxer after road accident? Where is former world heavyweight champion?

Anthony Joshua car accident: Nigerian-British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, was involved in a car accident that killed two other p

DGCA Divests its Director of Additional Charge of FSD

Jamwal is the first official from the DGCA to be transferred out nearly 20 days after the mass flight cancellations by IndiGo on December 5

Russia Claims Ukraine Fired Drones At Putin's Home, Lies, Says Zelensky

Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, on Monday alleged that Ukraine carried out a drone attack overnight on President Vladimir Putin's resid

Confrontation near madrassa in J&K leads to stone pelting, injuries; one man arrested

The police said a First Information Report under Sections 125, 125(a), 191(2) of the BNS was registered. Investigation has been taken up accordin

US could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation

The U.S. has finalised a regulation allowing authorities to deny asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border during public health emergencies, reviving a Tr

Alternative housing in Baiyyappanahalli for eligible families displaced from Kogilu Layout: CM

Bangladesh Radical Group Asks Yunus To Cancel Work Permit Of Indians

The radical organisation Inqilab Mancha has asked Bangladesh's interim government to cancel the work permits of all Indians in the crisis-hit cou

Zelenskyy 'interested' in getting war reparations from Russia

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy seeks Russian war reparations, potentially for defense, following talks with Donald Trump. He emphasized Ukraine's

Pilot Project of Fertilizer App Successful: Tummala Nageswara Rao

Nageswara Rao said that a toll-free number, 18005995779, has been set up at the agriculture commissionerate for the convenience of farmers

Congress urges PM Modi to act against rising hate crimes targeting Christians

Congress general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal in a letter to PM Modi says disruptions to Christmas celebrations across the country are

BJP releases first list of 70 candidates for Mumbai civic polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of 70 candidates for the Mumbai civic body elections, with nominations closing soon. Not

Nil Winds Deepen Cold Wave Across Telangana

The Indian Meteorological Department - Hyderabad (IMD) expects the minimum temperature to remain in the 10-13C range over the next few mornings,

Sangh's Global Prayer Shift: Bharat Mata to Vishwa Prarthana

This rare departure from norm was meant to symbolize the unity between the RSS in India and HSS, its global affiliate

Visual artist Taarika John celebrates Keralas classical art forms with an illustrated book

The visual artist does a deep dive into the States classical art forms such as Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kummattikali with her latest book

DRDO conducts Pinaka test: Maiden long-range guided rocket tested in Odisha; meets textbook precision

India's DRDO successfully test-fired its new Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) from Chandipur, achieving its 120 km maximum range with p

Trump has 'positive' call with Putin on Ukraine: White House

US President Donald Trump had a positive call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday, the White House said, a day after Trump met Ukra

India Gets 7 New Unicorns: Startups That Became Worth $1 Billion In 2025

India added seven new unicorns to its kitty this year. The startups that achieved the valuation of $1 billion in 2025 focus on artificial intelli

Uttar Pradesh tops domestic tourism with 137 cr visitors, 4th for foreign

Lucknow: Extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, have posi

'Playing politics': CM Siddaramaiah slams Kerala CM over his statement on Ktaka demolition drive

Rahul: Tripura Student's Killing a Hate Crime

The victim, Angel Chakma, 24, a resident of Nandannagar in West Tripura district, was allegedly attacked by a group of six people on December 9 a

After Jagannath Temple, Mamata Banerjee's Next Project Durga Angan, BJP Fumes

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced today that Salt Lake, near Kolkata, will host the world's largest Durga Angan -- a gesture to hig

Intel stock rises today after Nvidia buys 214 million INTC shares in $5 billion deal

Intel's stock surged following the confirmation of a $5 billion private share sale to Nvidia, finalized on December 26, 2025. This strategic move

European Space Agency Shares Details Of Martian Ice Age

The Martian ice age left behind striking features, revealing the planet's climatic past, ESA said.

IAS Officer Slaps, Abuses Shopkeeper For Urinating Near Sacred Narmada River

An IAS officer Gajendra Nagesh slapped a young man at the Barman sand ghat on the banks of the Narmada River in Narsinghpur district in Madhya Pr

MP: After Over A Century, MP Gets Its Resident Wild Elephants

A year later, a herd of around 40 wild elephants migrated from Chhattisgarh and arrived in the BTR by passing through the elephant corridor in Sh

Are banks open on New Year's Eve? Here's what's open and closed in the US

Many grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Some stores will have regular hours, while others will close early or rema

Dina Nath Mahajan: A Towering Public Figure of Jammus Civic and Political Life

By Ravi Rohmetra The great city of Jammu is well known as the City of Temples. It has witnessed the lives of many great men and women. There were

Meet Funding Deadlines, CEO Tells RUPPs

Telangana CEO stresses strict deadlines for party funding and expenditure filings

Mysuru commuters oppose use of ageing BMTC buses for city services

KSRTC official says that around 1,520 buses has been refurbished so far at the corporations regional and divisional workshops across the State, a

Soybean Farmers Rue NAFED Quality Norms

Farmers have also complained about procedural difficulties, stating that even elderly farmers holding pattadar passbooks are required to be physi

Shah unveils new Guwahati Police Commissionerate building, seeks five more years for lotus in Assam

Rupee decline may not be bad for Economy now

RBI would do well to protect FOREX reserves By Nantoo Banerjee It does not make sense for India to deplete its hard-earned foreign currency rese

Underworld operative Kali Yogish and Yogish Acharya booked under KCOCA

The duo is reportedly involved in a murder and other criminal activities

3 held at Bengaluru Airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 cr

Bengaluru: Three passengers who arrived from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport have been arrested for allegedly carrying hydroponic gan

Bangladeshs intense political turmoil has potential to spill over

Dhakas obstinate stance on Hasina complicates relations further By Kalyani Shankar Bangladesh has been going through a massive political crisis

AOBSZC leadership dismantled, ganja cases dropped in 2025, says ASR SP

Says the ASR district police has organised various community policing initiatives to promote developmental change in the district, particularly t

Indias Agricultural Turning Point: The Story of 2025

A decade after PM Modi assumed office in 2014, the farm sector in 2025 stands transformed, from a system once marked by low productivity, price u

Attack on Kashmiri Vendors in Himachal: JKSA Appeals to Amit Shah

The association said the continued inaction has emboldened miscreants and created an atmosphere of fear, where vulnerable traders are left at the

Supreme Court order a temporary relief, says lawyer of Unnao rape survivor

Yogita Bhayan, founder of Pari, who has been protesting alongside the survivor, says the Supreme Court has restored her faith in the judiciary

Zelensky calls Moscow claim of drone attack on Putin residence a 'lie'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Moscow's accusation of a drone attack on Vladimir Putin's residence as a lie. He stated that Rus

Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Travancore Devaswom Board Former Member Arrested

According to the SIT, Vijayakumar, along with former TDB president Padmakumar, was involved in the decision to give gold to Unnikrishnan Potty

RBI Report Card Says Banks NPAs at Multi Decade Lows

Net Profit of scheduled commercial banks increased during 2024-2025 albeit at a slower pace at 14.8 per cent year on year to Rs 4.01 lakh crore.

More than half of all communal riots in Karnataka over two years happened in Mandya

Traditionally not a communally-sensitive region, Mandya has seen an escalation in communal conflicts in recent times, particularly after the BJP-

IPA to invest 300 crore in poultry complex in Bihar

No amount of finger pointing: India rejects Pak remarks on treatment of minorities, slams its 'abysmal' record

India on Monday rejected remarks by Pakistans foreign ministry on the condition of minorities in the country. Ministry of External Affairs spokes

Govt Seeks $30 Bn From Reliance Industries Ltd and BP as Compensation

In the arbitration proceedings, the government has sought monetary value of the natural gas that wasnt produced as well as a compensation for exc

ED files third complaint against wife of prime accused in Singh DTO case

The ED has seized about 268.22Bitcoin, valued at 130 crore, based on disclosures by Parvinder Singh. Prosecution complaints were filed against th

Identity cards of delivery executives blocked by aggregator companies after they take part in strike

Screenshots of a conversation between a delivery executive andwhat appeared to bethe support team of a food delivery platform showed that the wor

Dermatologist Explains What Is Slugging? Is This Beauty Trend Good For Skin Health?

The viral slugging skincare trend involves coating your face in petroleum jelly. But is it good for your skin health?

Parties that join the NDA alliance will win the T.N. Assembly elections : Nainar Nagenthran

Indian Govt. cannot bear penalties imposed on fishermen by SL: Union Minister

Bilateral talks will be held with SL Govt. in the presence of ICG, Indian Navy, and T.N. and Puducherry Govt.s

Beyoncs net worth crosses $1 billion inside the empire making her one of the richest celebrities alive

Beyonc has crossed the $1 billion net worth mark, becoming one of the richest celebrities in the world. Her money comes from music tours, album s

BJP Chief Announces Nabin's State Tour

The state BJP chief also demanded a special intensive revision of voter lists in Telangana, alleging that illegal Pakistani and Bangladeshi voter

Tripura Student, Angel Chakma, dies after alleged assault in Dehradun, five arrested, one absconding

Ladakh Digitises Land Records To Strength Transparency, Good Governance: LG Gupta

Leh, Dec 29: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday launched the Ladakh land records web GIS portal developed by the Revenue Department, describing

Bangladesh to run out of condoms and other contraceptives next year; here's why

The contraceptive shortage comes at a time when Bangladesh's total fertility rate has surged for the first time in 50 years. A shortage of condom

RediffPay starts testing ahead of UPI launch

Indian rupee falls 8 paise to close at 89.98 against US dollar

Mumbai: The rupee depreciated eight paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a negative

Sages Foretold It: Congress MLA Says Shivakumar Will Be Chief Minister By January 9

Amid the leadership row within the Congress government in Karnataka, party MLA from Ramanagara Iqbal Hussain, on Monday, reiterated that Deputy C

We are not Chinese: Plea In Supreme Court After Tripura Student's Murder

Following the brutal assault and subsequent death of a Tripura student in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been fil

State approves allocation of land for relocation of Amrabad Tiger Reserve villages

Amid cold vibes from BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP to contest Nashik civic polls together

A close contest is expected in the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections. The BJP will contest alone. Shiv Sena and NCP will fight together. The

Disaster Waste Management Protocol notifief by Kerala govt.

The protocol prepared by Suchitwa Mission clarifies the roles and responsibilities of departments in waste management during disasters

MIA conducts annual bomb threat mock exercise

The simulated scenario involved an abandoned bag containing mock explosives at its Integrated Cargo Terminal

Hyderabad man gets death for 2011 murder over rejected advances

Hyderabad: In what is a rare conviction, a local court in Hyderabad on Monday, December 29, awarded the death sentence to a man who had killed a

Dermatologist Explains 4 Natural Remedies For Winter Hair Fall And Dandruff

Winter hair fall can be caused by dandruff. Here are some simple home remedies backed by science to keep your scalp healthy and hair strong this

'Attack' on Kashmiri sellers in Himachal: JKSA seeks Amit Shah's intervention

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene regarding alleged harassment and violence against

Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan concludes in Tirupati

Van with LPG fuel catches fire on Tirunelveli-Thatchanallur road

No let-up in harassmentof Kashmiri shawl sellers in HimachalPradesh: JKSA

The JKSA has urged Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to intervene immediately

Three police inspectors suspended after inter-State drug seizure; journalist booked for extortion

The disciplinary action followed a high-profile operation led by the Maharashtra Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in coordination with the Benga

Putin's residence attacked by Ukraine, claims Russia; Zelenskyy says....

According to reports, it wasn't clear if Putin was at the residence when the alleged attack happened. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warn

Bhadradri witnesses grand Teppotsavam spectacle

Coffee Day Enterprises to settle Rs 70-crore loan with Axis Bank

New Delhi: Coffee Day Enterprises, the parent company of Cafe Coffee Day, is set to settle its outstanding debt with Axis Bank, as the private se

Police constable booked in connection with motorcyclists death

Following social media posts accusing Prasanna of driving while intoxicated, police conducted an alcometer test in the presence of the victims fa

Fog, Extreme Cold Or New Year, BSF Does Not Blink: NDTV Ground Report

The Border Security Force (BSF), India's first line of defence at border areas where they are deployed, has increased monitoring of the Internati

Video: Tiger Attacks Man In Village Near Bandhavgarh Reserve, Then Sits On Cot

A tiger entered a village located in the periphery of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, attacked a man, and later sat on

Uthumalai police arrest a fugitive wanted in 90 cases