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Petrol pump dealers in Manipur threaten to shut operations over extortion demands

Deeply disappointed that the government has taken no concrete action regarding their security, even as a memorandum about it was submitted to Gov

Passenger Bus Crash in Indonesia Kills At Least 16 People, Official Says

The inter-province bus was traveling from the capital Jakarta to the countrys ancient royal city of Yogyakarta when it overturned while entering

No specific info on prime suspect in Hadis killing: Bangladesh police

Dhaka: Bangladesh Police has said they have no specific information on the whereabouts of the prime suspect in the killing of prominent youth lea

Tollywood pro league launched in Hyderabad

I am a chaiwala, Modi says, highlights BJPs respect for Assam and tea community

Air Indias Mumbai-bound B777 plane returns to Delhi due to right engine issue

The plane, carrying around 335 people, was airborne for nearly an hour before returning to Delhi. The aircraft made an emergency landing

Scientists should take technology to farms, says Minister

He was speaking at the inauguration of the Horticulture Mela in the University of Horticulture Sciences in Bagalkot

Lorry Rams into Van in Mancherial; 3 Killed

Around 23 labourers from Chandrapur in Maharashtra boarded a van to attend to agriculture works in Karimnagar district. When the van reached Inda

Hyderabad NRIs confused ahead of SIR in Telangana

Hyderabad: Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana which will be held in phase-III, Non-Resident Indians (N

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge claims VB-G RAM G act undermines MGNREGA's rights-based framework

BENGALURU: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday strongly criticised the Union government's VB-G RAM G Act 2025 that replaced MGNREGA, clai

Chainsaw Man Season 2 confirms Assassins Arc at Jump Festa 2026

While a release window has not yet been confirmed, expectations within the industry suggest a possible late 2026 or 2027 debut due to the studios

Air India's Mumbai-bound B777 returns to Delhi due to technical snag

A Mumbai-bound Air India Boeing 777 aircraft returned to Delhi on Monday morning after the crew detected a technical issue with the right engine,

Viral video of teacher helping students from behind stage wins hearts online

A heartwarming video of a teacher discreetly guiding students during a school dance performance has gone viral, garnering millions of views. The

Will Work, Speak For Aam Aadmi: Suspended Trinamool MLA Launches His Party

Humayun Kabir the suspended Trinamool MLA who kicked up a storm before next year's Bengal election, in part over his 'Babri Masjid-style' mosque

Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight returns after take-off due to technical issues

An Air India flight bound for Mumbai returned safely to Delhi shortly after take-off on Monday following a technical issue. The aircraft is under

Four killed as car rams into dumper in UP's Bijnor

BIJNOR: Four people, including an Islamic scholar, were killed after a car rammed into a dumper from behind here, police said on Monday. Circle O

Christmas 2025: Significance, traditions, celebrations, heartfelt wishes and all you need to know

Christmas, a global celebration of togetherness and goodwill, originated as a religious observance commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Beyon

BTech student of OP Jindal University dies by suicide in Chhattisgarhs Raigarh

RAIPUR: A 20 year old engineering student of O P Jindal University in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district allegedly died by suicide in her hostel roo

Mumbai-Bound Air India Flight Returns Delhi After Take-Off Due To Tech Issue

Air India on Monday said a Mumbai-bound flight returned to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The aircraft landed safely at D

Rohit Sharma Admits He Considered Retirement After 2023 World Cup Final Defeat

Rohit, who has retired from T20Is and Tests and was removed from ODI captaincy earlier this year, continues to play the 50-over format and would

Its Death Is Our Moral Failure: Sonia Gandhi Slams Centre On MGNREGA

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Central government, accusing it of dismantling the rights-ba

Air India's Mumbai-bound Plane Returns to Delhi Due to Engine Issue

The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December decided to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue as

Indian-Origin Singaporean Arrested For Placing Fake Bomb At Church

An Indian-origin Singaporean man was charged on Monday with making a false terrorist threat at a church where all services for the day were cance

'90% of Aravallis protected', govt clarifies amid mining criticism

The Centre has rejected claims of large-scale mining in the Aravalli region, stating that over 90% will remain protected under a Supreme Court-ap

No Gym Or Regular Routine? Heres How To Stay Fit Over The Holiday Break

Regular physical activity is important for health and wellbeing. But its possible to become fixated on fitness and for feelings of worry or withd

In Maharashtra Local Body Poll Result, An Eknath Shinde Message To Ally BJP

Municipal council elections in Maharashtra, which happened after almost a decade, mirrored the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections.

BrahMos and beyond: How UP is becoming Indias defence capital

India's supersonic prowess is taking flight from Lucknow with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Fa

Yearend special: Sunday Times honours newsmakers who spiced up 2025

Senior citizen duped of 23.5 lakh on threat of digital arrest in Thane district

The complainant alleged that two unidentified persons cheated him of 23.5 lakh by threatening to place him under digital arrest and forced him to

Christmas carnival in Delhi: From Select Citywalk to Connaught Place, a look at hotspots in national capital. Check timings, entry fees and more

Christmas 2025: Several places in Delhi NCR come alive during Christmas as the city celebrates the celebrate day with great festive spirit, joy a

Ambedkar built the Constitution based on Buddhist values, says SC judge

Our Constitution is praised around the world, according to Supreme Court judge Prasanna Varale

Hyderabad Airport Gets One More Bomb Threat Email

After the flight landed safely at the RGIA, the staff with the help of personnel of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) rushed the passenger

Bigg Boss 13 gang reunites, photo goes viral

Mumbai: Actress Rashami Desai got together with her Bigg Boss 13 housemates Arti Singh and Paras Chhabra, recreating some fond memories. Paras to

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You dont have to apologize for being white...: Vances controversial take on DEI at TPUSA event

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Strain entirely of Yunus' making: Sheikh Hasina blames interim government for stressed relations with India

The former Bangladesh PM accused the Yunus government of issuing hostile statements against India and failing to protect religious minorities

Indian-origin Singaporean charged for making false terrorist threat at church

Kokulananthan Mohan, charged with offence under Regulation 8(2)(a) of United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations, was arrested after a

U.S. tech enabled Chinas surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal pay the price

Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorsh

Over 12mn join global meditation led by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on first UN-declared World Meditation Day

Centre responds as 100-metre hill definition triggers mining fears in Aravallis: All you need to know

The Centre has clarified the definition of Aravalli Hills to address public concerns about mining. A new Supreme Court-backed framework tightens

Mythri Movie Makers Flags Fake Accounts; Urges Fans to Stay Vigilant

The production house requested people not to engage with any individuals or agencies claiming to represent or cast for Mythri projects.

Bondi gunmen condemned Zionists in video before shooting: court documents

Police have alleged that two men accused of carrying out last weeks deadly mass shooting on Bondi beach trained for the attack in the Australian

Air India flight returns to Delhi after take-off due to tech issue

New Delhi: Air India on Monday said a Mumbai-bound flight returned to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The aircraft landed

Will umbrella body to integrate, harmonise higher education stomp out diversity, dissent?

Curiosity to capability: Nurturing mathematical thinking among children

As India advances toward an AI-enabled, innovation-oriented economy, cultivating this mindset among children is no longer optional. It is essenti

Jamtara Actor Sparsh Shrivastava Learns Telugu

To better immerse himself in the role, Sparsh also revealed that he is learning Telugu for the film.

How is Ingram Micro Xvantage redefining IT distribution with an AI-driven platform model?

Ingram Micro Xvantage is reshaping IT distribution with an AI-powered, platform-driven model that simplifies complexity, boosts automation, and a

Emmanuel Macron says France will build new aircraft carrier by 2038

The new vessel is planned to be ready in 2038, replacing the ageing Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which came into service in 2001. It will

Kalyan Padala Lifts the Trophy; Thanuja Finishes as Runner-Up of BBT9

The finale episode was packed with twists, including several tempting cash offers made to the finalists.

Light Rain/Snow Possible In Parts Of J&K Untill Tuesday Morning: Weatherman

Srinagar, Dec 22: The weatherman on Monday said that Light rain snowfall is likely in parts of Jammu and Kashmir till Tuesday morning as another

Dhurandhar Becomes Ranveer Singhs Biggest Hit, Aims for Kantaras Record

With the upcoming Christmas holidays, Dhurandhar is expected to touch the Rs 1000 crore mark worldwide.

James Ransone, known for his role in The Wire, passes away

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office said in online records that Ransone was found dead on December 19

Petrol pump dealers in Manipur threaten to shut ops over extortion demands

Petrol pump dealers in Manipur are threatening to halt operations by December 28. They cite ongoing extortion and bomb threats from militant outf

Sameer Minhas a Hindu Rajput or Muslim? Pakistan U19 player's religion explained and surprising link to BCCI president

Sameer Minhas religion: Sameer Minhas starred in the Asia Cup Under-19 final with a brilliant century. His performance secured victory for Pakist

Senior citizen duped of Rs 23.5 lakh on threat of digital arrest in Thane

THANE: A 68-year-old man was allegedly cheated of Rs 23.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters who threatened him with digital arrest in Maharashtra's Thane

PM Modi: A new chapter of industrial progress begins with Namrup fertiliser project Bhoomi Pujan

Bengal SIR hearing sessions: ECI disallows individual institution certificates

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made it clear that academic qualification certificates issued by individual educational insti

MGNREGA was Gandhiji's Vision of Sarvodaya: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi further claimed that several fundamental rights are facing systematic erosion under the current government

Delhi pollution: Air quality remains in very poor category, smog persists

According to data from the Sameer app, Delhis average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 366 at around 7.05 am The worst air quality was rep

Stock markets surge in early trade on foreign fund inflows, firm global trends

From the 30-Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Trent, HCL Tech and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest gainers

Why do students fear math? | National Mathematics Day

Math ability isnt an inborn talent reserved for a few; its shaped by experience, teaching, and mindset

Delhi's air quality 'very poor'; AQI at 366

Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categor

South Korea Parliament Passes Bill To Launch Probe Into 2024 Jeju Air Crash

South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Monday to launch an independent probe into the Jeju Air plane crash in December 2024 that killed 179 pe

As U.S. battles China on AI, some companies choose Chinese tech

Despite considerable geopolitical tensions, Chinese open-source AI models are winning over a growing number of programmers and companies in the U

Violence Has Become Norm: Sheikh Hasina Blasts Yunus As Dhaka Simmers

Violence has become the norm in Bangladesh, and the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus is either in denial or powerless to stop it, the

H-1B Visa Holders Who Returned To Renew Work Permits Stranded In India

The US State Department, in an email, reportedly informed the Indian workers that their interviews were delayed due to the new social media vetti

I liked math because it involved least amount of memorisation: Rajula Srivastava

Rajula Srivastava is an internationally acclaimed mathematician and winner of the Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize 2025 for her work in harm

Rajat Bedi reunites with his 'guru' Rakesh Roshan 22 years after Koi Mil Gaya, says his role in Hrithik Roshan's film 'kept him...'

Rajat Bedi met Koi Mil Gaya director Rakesh Roshan after 22 years, and he took the opportunity to thank him for casting him as a baddie in Hrithi

'Please, respect...': Viral video shows Zomato delivery agent forced to walk several meters in Bengaluru, criticises customer for not even asking water

A video of Zomato agent Arjun Sethi has gone viral online which shows him walking several meters to deliver an order at a customer's doorstep. Th

BIG relief for Delhi-NCR residents: Air quality shows slight improvement but stays in 'very poor' category, AQI reaches...; Check area-wise pollution level

Air quality improved slightly compared to Sunday, when the AQI was 377 at 4 pm. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog

UGC NET December 2025: Check subject wise exam schedule, shift timings; city intimation slip released

The National Testing Agency will conduct the UGC NET December 2025 examination from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. Candidates can now che

Delhi Struggles With Very Poor Air Quality, Dense Smog Reduces Visibility

The national capital continued to reel under heavy smog on Monday morning, with air quality levels remaining in the very poor category and severa

Samantha Swamped by Fans Following Nidhhi Agerwal Incident

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has reportedly undergone a similar ordeal.

Air India flight safely returns to Delhi after one engine shutdown

Mid air scare: Air India flight returns to Delhi after 'one engine shutdown'

IIM CAT Results Date 2025: Scorecards expected soon at iimcat.ac.in; Check steps to download, past trends and more

IIM Kozhikode has released the CAT 2025 final answer key, with only one objection accepted. Candidates can now anticipate the release of their sc

Rohit Sharma says he considered retirement after 2023 World Cup final defeat

Under the captaincy of Rohit, the Indian team enjoyed a dream run in that tournament at home and marched into the final with nine consecutive win

James Ransone networth after over two decades of work revealed, The Wire actor died at 46 by suicide

Actor James Ransone, celebrated for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire, has died. Authorities confirmed his passing at the age of 46. Ransone'

MGNREGA was Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Sarvodaya, its death is our collective moral failure: Sonia Gandhi

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in a recent op-ed in a leading English daily, launched a sharp attack on the Central gover

Indonesia: At least 16 killed as passenger bus crashes on Java island, rescue operation underway

Indonesia: At least 15 killed as passenger bus crashes on Java island, rescue openration underway

16 Dead, 18 Injured As Passenger Bus Loses Control, Crashes In Indonesia

The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a toll road and struck a concrete barrier before rolling onto its side, said Budiono, a search and res

Indian-Origin Singaporean Charged Over False Terror Threat at Church

This was allegedly done with the intention of inducing another person to a false belief that the item was likely to explode or ignite and thereby

U.S. pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say

CM Majhi Unveils Rs 545-Crore Development Push at Parab Festival

Of the total projects announced, 16 works worth Rs 24 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for 70 projects involving an inve

James Ransone, IT Chapter Two, The Wire actor, passes away at 46 due to suicide

James Ransone, known for his performance in IT Chapter 2, The Wire, died by hanging himself (Trigger warning: The following article has a mention

Very Memorable Occasion: 1st Foodgrain Freight Train Reaches J&K's Anantnag

The first-ever foodgrain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) reached the Anantnag Goods Terminal here in Kashmir on Sunday, form

KCR Signals Return To Active Politics, Launches Direct War Against Congress

Breaking a nearly two-year hiatus from active street politics, Bharat Rashtra Samithi chief and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar R

HECI bill 2025: Pros, cons, and future of higher education

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, HECI bill 2025: Pros, cons, and future of higher education, on December 20, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists includ

Donald Trump names Louisiana governor Landry as Greenland special envoy, says territory essential for US national security

President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland. Trump believes Landry will advance US intere

JD Vance calls for judges who will enact 'swifter justice': 'Do you want more prosecutions?'