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Shivraj Patils last rites performed with state honours; Om Birla, Kharge present

Latur, Dec 13: The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil were performed with full state honours in his ho

New Year Celebrations: Sajjanar Issues Guidelines for Clubs, Hotels, Pubs

The managements, which are going to conduct ticketed events and programmes upto 1 am should apply to the Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad for gr

'Embarrassment on international stage': BJP targets TMC after chaos during Messi's stadium visit; shares footage

Chaos erupted at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's brief visit, with angry fans throwing projectiles after being unable to see th

Kunal Kapur says MasterChef season 9 is all about Ras, Rasoi, and Rishtey

Mumbai: As the latest season of the popular cooking reality show, MasterChef India 9 gears up for release soon, Celebrity chef Kunal Kapur, who w

Kerala election result 2025: BJP's 'R Sreelekha' wins in Thiruvananthapuram. Know the story behind Raid Sreelekha tag

BJP candidate R Sreelekha won from the Sasthamangalam division in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation in a big boost for the NDA. R Sreelekha is t

Trump says he is leaning toward Warsh or Hassett to lead the Fed: Reports

Amidst ongoing discussions about fiscal policy, President Donald Trump has identified two potential candidates for the role of Federal Reserve ch

Karnataka's sole aim is to convert Tamil Nadu into desert through Mekedatu, says AIADMK

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami alleges Karnataka's Congress government plans to make Tamil Nadu a desert by building the Mekedatu dam. He c

Messi set to play 7v7 football match with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy; fans gather at stadium

Football legend Lionel Messi is in Hyderabad today for his GOAT India Tour 2025. He will play in a 7v7 exhibition match at Rajiv Gandhi Internati

Geopolitical risks emerge as top boardroom concerns for Indian companies: Report

Geopolitical instability is the top future risk for Indian businesses. Nearly half of top executives see it as the biggest threat in the next fiv

Exhibitors Welcome Minister Komatireddys Decision on Ticket Rate Hikes

Reddy revealed that a letter has been submitted to Dil Raju, chairman of the Telangana State Film Development Corporation, urging him to stop tic

Kerala local body polls: After five years, Congress-led UDF romps back to power in Kochi Corporation

By noon, UDF was leading in 45 divisions, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) was ahead in only 20. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leadin

This AI App Can Detect TB, Asthma Using a 15-Second Cough Test

What if a simple cough could reveal early signs of serious lung diseases? An Indian AI-powered application is doing exactly that

No provision to regularise services, TANSACS contractual employees told

Mandir-Masjid: How competitive faith politics recasting Bengal's 2026 poll battle

As West Bengal gears up for its elections, a notable uptick in religious symbolism is evident. Political rallies are increasingly hosted at templ

Renaming MGNREGA will cost lot of govt resources: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has voiced strong opposition to reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act. She hi

UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 5 Merit List Out, Download Directly Here

UP NEET UG counselling 2025: Candidates who secured NEET UG 2025 scores between 113 and 511 are eligible to compete for state quota dental seats

Myanmar military claims armed opposition groups used hospital hit by airstrike as base

BANGKOK, Dec 13: Myanmars military on Saturday acknowledged there was an airstrike on a hospital in the western state of Rakhine, which a local r

LaKeith Stanfield joins Lionsgates 48 Hours in Vegas

LOS ANGELES, Dec 13: Actor LaKeith Stanfield is set to feature in 48 Hours in Vegas from Lionsgate, where he will essay the role of NBA (National

Surging Interest Payments on Loans Batter Tollywood

The producer stresses that shooting days must be strictly controlled, as each additional day costs anywhere between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 50 lakh, de

Dhurandhar star Sara Arjun serves bold look in sculptural futuristic gown; SEE pics

Sara Arjun from Dhurandhar impressed fans as a fashion-forward star in a sculptural Amit Aggarwal gown. Her simple makeup, sleek hair, and minima

Lift operator in Chennai sentenced to 14-year-imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girls

The court ordered the lift operator to undergo seven years of rigorous imprisonment each in two cases for committing aggravated sexual assault on

Book Review | A Flashlit Mosaic of Mystery & Memory

All I can say is the book is part domestic drama, part historical fiction, and wholly compelling in its exploration of people

LG Sinha hands over job letters to terror victim families in Srinagar

Vows to end terror ecosystem in J&K; Sympathisers, supporters of terrorism to face harshest punishment Srinagar, Dec 13:Lieutenant Governor Mano

Book Review | Not Dole Dolls: Women Reward Schemes That Give Them Agency

Tewari underscores that women generally respond to policies that ease everyday burdens and strengthen family well-being

Hyderabad Demands Uncompromising Compliance with Safety Norms: Fire DG

Platforms like FESA 2025 enable regulators, developers and experts to share learnings, strengthen preparedness and ensure that high-rise growth i

GRAP 3 invoked in Delhi as air quality touches 'severe' levels, check area-wise AQI levels

The CAQM has directed NCR Pollution Control Boards and other agencies to intensify preventive measures to contain further deterioration of air qu

The Untold Story of Akshay Kumars Stunts and the Discipline Behind Them

Kerala local body polls: UDF secures majority in Kannur Corporation, set to form council

Several prominent LDF leaders faced defeat

Discovering Heritage: A visual journey through Odisha crafts museum Kalabhoomi

Sujoy Dhar Nestled in the heart of Bhubaneswars creative corridor, the Odisha Crafts Museum Kalabhoomi captures the essence of the states rich he

GRAP-III imposed in Delhi-NCR: Check what's open and what's closed

Delhi reimposes GRAP Stage III restrictions due to severe air pollution, with AQI reaching 349. The ban includes non-essential construction, demo

60 students suffer food poisoning in govt school in Hyderabad, Harish Rao reacts

Hyderabad: A day after 60 students from two government schools in Telangana suffered food poisoning, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Ra

DDA demolishes Sainik Farm bungalow during anti-encroachment drive

Property owner Aadil Sherwani claimed that the action was taken even as the matter is pending before the Delhi High Court

The Silent Crisis: Social Media and the Mental Health of Indian Youth

Sajid Illahi Indian youth in 2025 are more connected than any previous generation, yet many feel more lonely, anxious, and stressed than ever. Sm

21 Lakh Jobs, 2 Lakh Startups: Indias Biggest Year for Innovation

Indias entrepreneurial landscape has hit an extraordinary milestone as the number of government-recognised startups crosses 2 lakh

Tribute To Their Sacrifice: LG Hands Over Job Letters To Terror Victim Families In Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to family members of terror victims at Lok Bhavan A

Kerala Local Body Elections 2025 at a glance: Infographics

Here are key numbers explaining the Kerala local body polls 2025.

Labour Codes can significantly boost women's workforce participation in India: Report

New labour codes, effective November 2025, are poised to significantly boost women's workforce participation by enhancing safety, security, and a

Watch: PM Modi, leaders pay tribute on Parliament attack anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders across parties paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack on its December 13 anniversary.

T.N. to launch HPV vaccination programme in four districts with high incidence of cervical cancer

The first dose will be administered to 27,000 children in the four districts, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian told reporters on the sidelines of

Messi Arrives In India In Gulfstream V Jet: Know Cost, Facilities, Range

Lionel Messi-mania has clearly gripped Kolkata. Thousands braved the December chill and waited past midnight to give a rousing welcome to the Arg

Quota for nomadic communities: Karnataka Government assures equitable distribution of internal reservation

Following the assurance, the Karnataka Federation of Untouchable Nomadic Communities has temporarily suspended the 'Belagavi Chalo' protest annou

Congress candidate who moved Kerala HC for name reinstatement in voter list, wins

Vyshna SL, a Congress candidate from Muttada division, has won the local body polls. Her name was removed from the voters' list but reinstated by

Ponduru Khadi gets GI tag

Watch: Messi Clicks Picture With AbRam Khan, SRK's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Argentina football great Lionel Messi's 70 feet statue was unveiled in Kolkata on Saturday at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club.

SIT Files Charge Sheet in Vote Theft Case, Names Ex-BJP MLA, Son, 5 Others

The SIT which is probing the alleged 'vote chori' (vote theft)' in the Aland Assembly segment in 2023 Assembly elections in Karnataka, has filed

Mahayuti does not want LoPs in state legislature as its afraid of opposition: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Dec 13: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the ruling parties should be ashamed for not having leaders of the opposition

Anti-Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-3 Invoked In Delhi As Air Turns 'Severe'

Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-3 were imposed in Delhi on Saturday after the air quality worsened to the 'severe category.'

Salman Khan Hosts Bigg Boss 19 Success Party with a Galaxy of Stars in Mumbai

The event saw the attendance of contestants, celebrities, as well as people close to the reality show.

Dilip Ghosh claims Bengal Babri Masjid demand is linked to 'conspiracy to create Bangladesh'; calls it Mamata's 'gift'

A BJP leader claims a Babri Masjid in West Bengal is a plot to create Bangladesh. This comes as a TMC MLA plans to build the mosque and launch a

Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea

Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannon and cut anchor lines, wounding three Filipino fishermen and damaging two vessels near Sabina Shoal.

Delhi pollution: CAQM enforces GRAP-III across NCR as air quality slips back into severe zone

Delhi's air quality has plunged back into the 'severe' category, prompting authorities to reimpose Stage III restrictions under GRAP across the N

Who Is Vikram Beri, Indian-Origin Millionaire Arrested For Crashing Tesla, Arson

An Indian-origin entrepreneur is facing serious charges in California after an alleged arson attempt at a winery escalated into a high-risk polic

The sandwich story: the history of the go-to to-go meal!

A beloved dish worldwide, sandwich has a more interesting story than you think...

J&K Govt Sanctions Selection Grade for Seven Private Secretaries

Jammu, Dec 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the grant of Selection Grade (Non-Functional) to seven members of the J

All Bigg Boss 19 contestants and Salman Khan come together again

Mumbai: Its been a week since Bigg Boss 19 wrapped up, but the buzz around the show refuses to die down. The season concluded on December 7, with

Why the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) should be extended to private universities and colleges

Giving private institutions access to the ONOS scheme will help India build a robust knowledge economy

Dhurandhar smashes Prabhass Baahubali 2-The Conclusion' but gets banned in six countries over 'anti-Pakistan messaging'. Check details

Dhurandhar is performing well in India and this weekend, the Ranveer Singh's movie defeated Prabhass Baahubali 2-The Conclusion' at the North Ame

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SIT files charge sheet in 'vote theft' case, names ex-BJP MLA, son, 5 others

A Special Investigation Team has filed a charge sheet in the Aland Assembly segment 'vote chori' case. Seven individuals, including a former BJP

A.P. Dhillon brings back Summer High to the frigid Delhi December

Dhillons favourite thing to do all night, it seems, was to keep the crowd on their toes. Be that through his music or the handful of surprises he

Maharashtra Unveils MahaCrimeOS AI, Indias First Cybercrime AI Platform

Maharashtra has taken a significant leap in digital governance and public safety by unveiling MahaCrimeOS AIIndias first AI-powered platform

2001 Parliament attack anniversary: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to fallen heroes

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Others Pay Tributes to Parliament Attack Martyrs

New Delhi, Dec 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in paying tribute to the security personnel who laid down their lives

Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Draws Legal Challenge from US States

The White House, in response to other lawsuits, has said the new fee is a lawful exercise of Trump's powers and will discourage employers from ab

Brookfield to Build Asias Largest GCC in Mumbai with $1B Investment

global alternative asset manager Brookfield Asset Management has announced a USD 1 billion investment to develop Asias largest GCC

2001 Parliament attack anniversary: PM Modi, Vice President, MPs pay tributes to fallen heroes

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan led Parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack. Prime Minister Narendra

Suggestion to release goats in forest to curb leopard attacks laughable: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has suggested that forest officials release goats in large numbers in forests to stop leopards from enter

The Painting That Introduced Star Wars To The World Fetches $3.9M At Auction

The sale set records for highest selling piece of film memorabilia

Earth has an invisible tail? NASA reveals a fascinating space discovery stretching millions of kilometres

Our planet Earth and Mercury have invisible tails stretching millions of kilometres. These cosmic tails are real phenomena. Mercury's tail glows

Delhi AQI in very poor category as city sees mild, partly cloudy weather

Delhi woke to partly cloudy skies on December 13, 2025. Air quality remained a concern, hovering in the 'very poor' category. Vehicular emissions

Indian Armed Forces Adapting to Evolving Warfare Environment: CDS Chauhan

Hyderabad, Dec 13: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Armed Forces are committed to adapting to a rapi

T.N. moves review petition against Supreme Court verdict over planned dam at Mekedatu

The Tamil Nadu government has also submitted a representation to the Central Water Commission on December 9 underlining as to how Karnatakas prop

OnePlus 15R to sport a 32 MP selfie camera with 4K video shooting

OnePlus 15R will launch on December 17 along with Pad Go 2

Wonder if MP HC aware of condonation delay law: SC

The Supreme Court expressed dismay over the Madhya Pradesh High Court condoning a four-year delay in an appeal by the state government. Justices

Officials should have refused illegal registrations: Ajit Pawar amid son's land deal row

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said officials responsible for registering documents should have refused to proc

China's Wang Yi seeks deeper oil and gas ties with UAE on Middle East tour

China's Wang Yi seeks deeper oil and gas ties with UAE on Middle East tour

Dileep's Acquittal is Yet Another Reminder of the Thriving Ecosystem of Misogyny

The Dileep verdict is not just about one case. It is about a system that protects the powerful at every turn.

Balakrishnas Akhanda 2 Draws Rs 28 Crore Collections?

Reportedly, Akhanda 2 was traded for around Rs 80 crore in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and it will need a solid theatrical run to break even.

LIVE: Messi Arrives at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata

The Argentine football legend arrived in the City of Joy early on Saturday morning to an overwhelming reception

Pakistan, seven other Muslim nations back U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees

The decision to renew UNRWA's mandate for an additional three years reflected international confidence in the agencys vital role and the continui

Three Indo-Canadian truck drivers arrested after tow-truck shootout in Brampton

CHANDIGARH: Three Indian-origin Punjabi truck drivers have been arrested by Canadian police following a shootout between two rival tow-truck grou

2001 Parliament Attack Anniversary: Vice Prez, PM Modi, MPs Pay Tributes To Fallen Heroes

New Delhi, Dec 13: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday led Parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to those who died fending off terr

Indian evacuations from Middle East: 5,945 citizens rescued in three years; 1,474 belonged to UP

Over 5,900 Indians were brought home from the Middle East in three years due to safety concerns, including Operation Ajay in Israel. External Aff

Watch: SRK keeps promise, meets Messi, AbRam steals spotlight

Kolkata: Worlds greatest footballer Lionel Messi has finally touched down in India for his much-anticipated GOAT Tour, during which he will be vi

This chef is on a mission to feed his parents mushroom sambhar

Many Indian communities have shied awayfrom eating this superfood, and here is how Satish Sridhar aka the Mushroom Chef is changing this

House Democrats Release Epstein Estate Photos of Trump, Clinton

The dozens of photos initially released by Democratic lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee were a small part of more than 95,000 they recei

Canada records first trade surplus since US trade war, exports surge and imports slide as Canadians avoid buying US Goods

Canada achieved its first trade surplus since the US trade war began, with September exports soaring and imports declining. This positive shift,

Inhale Discipline, Exhale Fat: Nutritionist Breaks Down Where Body Fat Actually Goes

With her latest Instagram video, nutritionist Pooja Makhija has sparked fresh interest in the real science behind fat loss.

7 healthy winter morning juices to boost immunity and warm your body

Messi Mania Grips Kolkata As Thousands Welcome Argentine Icon At 2.26 Am

Kolkata, Dec 13: Thousands braved the December chill and waited past midnight to give a rousing welcome to Argentine superstar footballer Lionel