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DRG jawan killed in accidental firing in Chhattisgarh

NARAYANPUR: A jawan from the District Reserve Guard was killed after a weapon went off accidentally in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Sund

Train fare hike: 1 paisa/km beyond 215 km for ordinary class, 2 paise/km for other classes

No change in season tickets of suburban trains; new rates will be effective from December 26, 2025

Electricity Outage Hits San Francisco, Thousands Without Power

Large parts of the West Coast tech hub, which has a population of more than 800,000 people, were plunged into darkness

Railways Announces New Fare Structure from December 26, 2025

New fares: No hike for short trips, moderate increase for longer journeys

Hike In Train Fares: 1 Paisa/Km Beyond 215 Km For Ordinary Class, 2 Paise/Km For Other Classes

New Delhi, Dec 21: The Railway Ministry has on Sunday announced a hike in train tickets by 1 paise per km for ordinary class beyond a journey of

J&K: 1st-Ever Food Grain Freight Train Reaches Anantnag

SRINAGAR, Dec 21: In a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir, the first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of

NH-44 Open Amid Inclement Weather; Mughal, Sinthan, SSG Roads Closed Due To Snowfall

Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 21: Traffic is moving on the JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) from both sides as of Sunday morning despite prevailing i

Parliamentary panel recommends Institution of National Importance status for Auroville Foundation

Committee urges amendment to 1988 Act, citing UNESCO recognition

Major greening drive launched in Thiruvandarkovil

PPCC is already implementing a green drive aimed at planting 1 lakh saplings across Puducherry. Around 1,500 saplings of various species characte

In A First, Food-Grain Freight Train Arrives In Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Dec 21: The first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Sunday reached the Anantnag Goods Terminal, mark

Epstein Files Released: Why big names like Trump, Clinton, Michael Jackson, British royal appear, but proof of wrongdoing remains absent

The first tranche of Epstein files names Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and Prince Andrew, but offers no proof of wrongdoing. Redactions raise fresh

Strong Fundamentals to Sustain Indias Growth Momentum: Report

Indias economy is expected to consolidate on its long-term growth trajectory in 2026, with real GDP growth moderating to 6.6 per cent and inflati

Massive Power Outage Leaves San Francisco In Dark, 130,000 Residents Affected

A huge electricity outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, leaving 130,000 residents without power for several hours at its peak, with the city's m

Madhya Pradesh Debt Hits Rs 4.65 Lakh Crore, Ministers Express Concern

Madhya Pradesh's total debt has risen to Rs 4.65 lakh crore, exceeding the state's total budget of Rs 4.21 lakh crore for the financial year 2025

Railways rationalises passenger fares from December 26; non-AC travel to cost Rs 10 more for 500 km

Indian Railways (IR) has rationalised its fare structure with effect from December 26, 2025. Under the revised system, passengers travelling up t

Snow, Rain Lift Min Temperature In Kashmir, Srinagar Records Warmest Night This Winter

SRINAGAR, Dec 21: Snowfall in the upper reaches and rains in the plains pushed up the minimum temperature in Kashmir on Sunday, with Srinagar rec

Saudi Arabia Expands Liquor Store's Access To Wealthy Non-Muslims

Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to its only store that sells alcohol, allowing wealthy foreign residents to buy booze in the latest step

India, Netherlands sign MoU to collaborate on National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat

India and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost cooperation on maritime heritage. This agreement will support the de

Sleeping pills, locked room, stabbing: How a 17-year-old allegedly plotted her fathers murder with her lover in Gujarat

A 17-year-old girl allegedly conspired with her lover to kill her father. He had repeatedly opposed their relationship. The girl reportedly drugg

Railways Hikes Fares, Non-AC Tickets To Cost Rs 10 More For Every 500 km

Train journeys are set to become dearer as the Railways implements a fare hike starting December 26. While fares for suburban train travel have n

GST fraud: Four booked for setting up fake firms, claiming 22.06 crore ITC

Accused allegedly created eight bogus firms to fraudulently claim ITC

Security Tightened at Indian Mission, Visa Centre in Bangladesh Amid Protests

DHAKA, Dec 21: Security has been significantly tightened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the Indian visa application centre in

TDP Announces LS Constituency Presidents and General Secretaries

Chandrababu Naidu finalizes party leadership list, considering experience, seniority, loyalty, and social representation.

NZ vs WI third Test: Conway and Latham pile on runs as New Zealand sets West Indies 462 to win

At stumps after 16 overs the West Indies were 43-0 with Brandon King 37 and John Campbell 2

BJP consolidates Mahayuti dominance in Maharashtra local body polls, big blow to MVA

MUMBAI: The BJP has emerged as the single largest political force in Maharashtras urban local body elections, consolidating the Mahayuti alliance

Odisha State Transport Authority Enforces Strict Pollution Norms To Curb Vehicular Pollution

Fuel to be denied without valid PUCC at petrol pumps, urged drivers to follow road safety

Hyderabad police constable attempts suicide with service pistol

Hyderabad: An Armed Reserve constable with the Hyderabad police, Muthyalapayati Krishna Chaitanya, from the 2020 batch and working under Hyderaba

Nutritionist-Approved Tips To Get Your Digestive System Back On Track After Travelling

Nutritionist Loveneet Batra explains how travelling affects your 24-hour circadian rhythm.

Iraq's political future in limbo as factions vie for power

The November election didn't produce a bloc with a decisive majority, opening the door to a prolonged period of negotiations

Bridge across Suvarnamukhi to be ready for vehicular movement soon

Trail run was completed successfully, and the bridge will be thrown open for vehicular movement very soon, says TDP MLA

How the 'worst' Australian team in 15 years just retained the Ashes against England

Australia has secured the Ashes trophy, defeating England with two matches remaining. Despite pre-series predictions, the Australian team proved

Reliance's Mukesh Ambani urges India to lead in AI, stresses empathy and energy self-reliance

Mukesh Ambani added that Reliance is close to solving Indias energy challenges through solar and storage solutions, and highlighted Jios role in

Understanding Sangh through BJP lens is a huge mistake: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Christmas weather across Australia: Mild South-East, storms in the North, chilly Tasmania, and a scorching 40C heatwave in Perth

Australia will face a varied Christmas Day weather outlook, with mild conditions expected in the south-east and potential showers in the north. W

ISROs LVM3 to Launch Next-Gen Communication Satellite on Dec 24

SRIHARIKOTA, Dec 21: ISROs LVM3-M6 mission is set to launch the next-generation BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite on December 24 under a c

Chillai-Kalan begins: Kashmir sees snow and rain in its higher reaches - watch

Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in plains as Chillai-Kalan, the harshest winter period, commenced after a dry spell

Prerna Gupta on Making World-Class Watches in India

Prerna Gupta shares how Rotoris is building credibility through engineering, intent, and forward-looking designwithout leaning on borrowed histor

Snowfall, Rain Lash Kashmir as Chillai-Kalan Begins

In the tourist resort of Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Kargil highway, snowfall began early Sunday morning and was going on till the last reports were

How are students reshaping the politics in Bangladesh?

What started off as a fight for political reforms eventually morphed into a political movement with students launching their own political party

GNTO eyes 10 lakh overnight stays by Indian tourists in Germany in 2026

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: Germany is targeting 10 lakh overnight stays by Indian tourists in the country in 2026, after narrowly missing the goal this y

J&K terror probe: Terrorists take food from village house to forest; search operation launched

Security forces are conducting a major search operation in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, after two terrorists allegedly took food from a villager'

Are you sleeping till late on weekends? Here's how you could be harming your brain right now

Sleeping in on weekends may feel good, but it can disrupt your body's natural clock and affect brain function, mood and energy. Maintaining a con

Parliamentary panel suggests funding boost for state-owned IREL to prioritise rare earth mining

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: Amid the rising global demand for rare earth elements, a parliamentary panel has urged the government to bolster IREL (India)

Home loan book set to cross Rs 10 lakh cr next fiscal year on strong demand: SBI chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: State Bank of India (SBI), the countrys largest lender, is poised to achieve another milestone with its home loan portfolio ex

SMC Bill seeks to end regulatory overhang; caps SEBIS inspection, probepowers at 8 yrs

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: The Securities Markets Code (SMC) Bill draws a clear line on capital markets regulator Sebis enforcement reach by imposing an

India auto growth seen holding in 2026 as policy support meets rising costs

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: After a record-breaking year, Indias automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth ex

India adds 50GW RE capacity with Rs 2 lakh cr investment in 2025; to keep momentum in 2026

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: While major powers slowed their push on renewable energy, India often portrayed as a champion of fossil fuels did the unthin

Iraqs political future in limbo as factions vie for power

BAGHDAD, Dec 21: Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago to form alliances that w

Revanth Unveils Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jathara Poster

Expansion and development works at the temple continue at a rapid pace under new master plan.

Why Shah Rukh Khan personally apologises to junior artists on film sets

Mumbai: In an industry filled with fame, power, and long-standing hierarchies, Shah Rukh Khan continues to shine for a reason that has nothing to

Indias Ditwah assistance extended to Lankas northern region

COLOMBO, Dec 21: India has extended its humanitarian and infrastructure assistance from the islands north to the northern Jaffna peninsula follow

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests after 17-year jail sentence

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21: Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his supporters to gear up for countrywide protests following a 17-year jail t

Watch: Western Railway launches first digital lounge and co-working space at Mumbai Central

Bangladesh at a critical juncture

The current situation is a chance to create an ecosystem where reforms coexist with political reconciliation

Harsh 40-day winter spell 'Chilai Kalan' begins in Kashmir with snow, rain

SRINAGAR: The 40-day harshest winter period, known as Chilai Kalan, began in Kashmir on Sunday amid snowfall in the upper reaches, including the

PM pays tribute to martyrs of Assam Agitation at memorial in Guwahati

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to martyrs of the Assam Agitation, a movement against illegal immigrants, at the Swa

Watch | Managing China, Russia & America: EAM Jaishankar explains Indias strategy

8 Indian foods that love your heart and support better health

NUPPL commences mining operations at Pachwara South coal block in Jharkhand

Pachwara South Coal Block, with an approved capacity of 9.0 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA)and extractable coal reserve of 264.84 million tonnes,

J&K: Searches Underway After Terrorists Take Food From House In Udhampur

JAMMU, Dec 21: Security forces on Sunday launched a massive search operation in a village of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district after terrorist

Another Asia Cup trophy drama? Mohsin Naqvi likely to attend U-19 Final between India and Pakistan

Another Asia Cup Final drama is on the cards on Sunday as Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi is expected to attend the U-19 Final match bet

MHA amends BSF constable recruitment rules, raises ex-Agniveer quota to 50%; check details

New recruitment rules for Border Security Force constables are now in effect. Half of all vacancies will be reserved for former Agniveers. Candid

J&K | Two Senior Revenue Officials Among Five Chargesheeted In Land Fraud Case

Srinagar, Dec 21: The Economic Offences Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against five persons, including two se

Navi Mumbai airport to offer free high-speed Wi-Fi, digital-first passenger communication

As part of its connectivity plan, NMIAL has partnered with state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to deploy mobile network services at the air

CPP payments and OAS to arrive early on December 22 ahead of holidays: All your FAQs answered

Canadians will receive their final Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments of 2025 on December 22. These payments are issued early for

Bengali Singer Alleges She Was Abused For Not Singing 'Secular' Song At Concert

Lagnajita Chakraborty alleged that a man used abusive language against her and attempted to assault her during her live show at a private school

Ed Sheeran flaunts ripped physique after losing 14 kgs: Know how fatherhood and healthier lifestyle transformed him

Ed Sheeran lost 14?kg by exercising regularly, reducing smoking and drinking, and adopting a healthier lifestyle. Motivated by fatherhood, his tr

How rural students can be empowered to turn potential into performance

The gap between urban and rural institutions can be bridged by improving infrastructure and ensuring equitable opportunities for all

Toxic: Kiara Advanis first-look from Yashs magnum opus unveiled

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is set to release in theatres on March 19, 2026

Photo: Australia England cricket

Australia retained the Ashes with two tests to spare after paceman Mitchell Starc took three of the last four wickets to blunt Englands defiant c

Coals share in India's energy mix to decline to 30-35% by 2047, experts say

Share of coal in Indias electricity mix is currently at 70%

UP Police SI, ASI recruitment 2025: Check no of vacancies, eligibility, steps to apply and direct link

Uttar Pradesh Police is hiring 537 Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub-Inspector positions. Applications open December 20, 2025, and close January 19

Victims And Lawmakers Criticize Partial Release of Epstein Files

Epstein files released but with many pages blacked out and photos censored

Fire breaks out at house in Delhi's Jaitpur Extension

The fire involved domestic articles and an LPG cylinder. No injuries were reported, Says the fire official

Parliamentary panel urges Budgetary boost for IREL to prioritise rare earth mining

Report calls for focused funding to expand exploration and mining of critical minerals; flags heavy import dependence and seeks domestic capacity

Andhra Pulse Polio Drive: Over 54 Lakh Children Vaccinated

For children who miss vaccination today, over 76,000 teams will undertake door-to-door visits on December 22 and 23

Searches underway after terrorists take food from house in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur

Security forces are conducting a search operation in Udhampur's Chore Motu village. Terrorists reportedly took food from a house before fleeing i

Exclusive: Telugu version of Dhurandhar 2 likely on March 19, 2026

According to the distributor, Ranveer Singhs performance emerged as a major highlight, alongside Akshaye Khannas impactful role.

Searches Underway After Terrorists Take Food From House In J&Ks Udhampur

JAMMU, Dec 21: Security forces launched a search operation at a village in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district after terrorists reportedly took

Konda Surekha Reviews Preparations For Inavolu Mallanna Jatara

Konda Surekha instructed the Electricity Department to ensure a 24-hour uninterrupted power supply and RTC officials to run additional buses, esp

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR disrupts travel plans, over 200 flights delayed, train operations hit, here's all you need to know

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued a warning on Sunday, stating that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility

No clear winner: Iraqs election sparks prolonged negotiations

Baghdad: Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago to form alliances that will shap

India's Ditwah assistance extended to Sri Lanka's northern region

Indian High Commission in Colombo, Assistant High Commission in Kandy, and Consulate General of India in Jaffna conducted humanitarian assistance

Delhis Air Quality In Very Poor Category At 386, Severe At 16 Stations

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the very poor category on Sunday morning, with an overall Air Quality

Bengal SIR: ECI to seek explanations from BLOs on doubtful cases in draft voters list

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will take written explanations from the booth-level officers (BLOs) engaged in the ongoing Specia

Kartik Aaryan & Ananya Pandays film title turns into a tongue twister for Big B

Mumbai: Actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday are currently busy promoting their forthcoming romantic entertainer, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera T

ISROs LVM3 To Launch Next-Generation Communication Satellite On Dec 24

SRIHARIKOTA, Dec 21: ISROs upcoming LVM3 M6 mission will carry the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit on December 24, as part of a commercial

Sonam Bajwa's soft gold Anarkali: Effortless elegance and quiet charm in modern traditional fashion, SEE pics

Sonam Bajwa impressed fans with a soft gold Anarkali that perfectly balanced elegance and simplicity. Her subtle makeup, minimal jewelry and flow

Resolve shortage: Par Panel after Railways admits crew crisis biggest issue for DFC train ops

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: The vision of fully electrified dedicated freight corridors with exclusive high-capacity tracks, aimed at significantly boosti

Producer confirms lower OTT price for The Raja Saab

While fans eagerly await the release, producer TG Vishwa Prasad has opened up about the films OTT deal.