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Fee hike trouble? Akshaye Khanna drops out of major film: Report

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna has finally received the kind of stardom many believe he always deserved, thanks to the massive success of

Avalanche warning issued for five districts in J&K

The low danger avalanche warning has been issued for Doda, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Poonch and Ramban districts

China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cables

China previously accused Taiwan of manipulating possible Chinese involvement in the case, saying it was making claims before the facts were clear

Two militants among six arrested in Manipur

One active cadre of the banned Prepak (G-5) was apprehended from Keibi Heikak Mapan in Imphal East district on Tuesday (December 24, 2025), says

Internal dissent within Congress over selection of Kochi mayor candidate intensifies

KPCC general secretary and two-time councillor Deepthi Mary Varghese alleges selection process discrepancies

NCP leader kidnapped, assaulted over financial dispute in Nanded district; seven held

Jeevan Ghogare, former leader of opposition in Nanded Municipal Corporation, has accused MLA Prataprao Chikhalikar, who represents the Loha Assem

U.S. denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules

The U.S. State Department said it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of seeking to coerce American socia

Delhi's AQI moves from 'severe' to 'very poor' category

The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 336 in the morning, as against 415 on Tuesday (December 24, 2025), the CPCB data showed,

E-auction of 569 excise licences in Karnataka in January 2026

Licenses valid till 2030

Fire breaks out at footwear unit in Old City of Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Yet another fire accident has been reported in the Old City of Hyderabad. The accident took place at a footwear unit on Tuesday night.

LVM3-M6 mission: Here is all you need to know about ISROs commercial launch

India's space agency ISRO has successfully launched the LVM3-M6 mission. This mission deployed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile

Rooftop solar plants commissioned at 148 stations across South Western Railway

Major stations equipped with rooftop solar facilities include Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru Railway Station at Majestic, Hubballi,

US ends H-1B lottery system; shifts to skill and pay-based selection

Trump administration replaces random draws with a weighted system favouring higher-paid, higher-skilled foreign workers

Bradley Cooper seeks permission from Gigi Hadids mother for marriage

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Bradley Cooper seems to be serious about his marriage with his girlfriend Gigi Hadid. The actor has reportedly sought

Sachin Tendulkar invests Rs 3.6 cr in Hyderabad based solar firm

Hyderabad: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has made a strategic investment in Suntek Energy Systems Private Limited (Brand: Truzon Solar), a Hyde

Success of LVM-3 mission reinforces India's growing role in global commercial launch market: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated ISRO for placing the heaviest satellite in orbit from India using the LVM3 roc

Sudeep interview: On Mark, fighting piracy and striking a successful combo with Vijay Kartikeyaa

With Mark releasing just six months after filming kicked off, Sudeep credits director Vijay Kartikeyaa for the fast-paced production, hinting at

Isha Ambani makes strong style statement in simple top and denim at Reliance Foundation Event, See viral pics

Isha Ambani chose a simple white top and denim for a Reliance Foundation event, highlighting her preference for comfort and minimal style. With n

Avalanche warning issued for five districts in J-K

SRINAGAR: An avalanche warning was issued in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday in view of the recent heavy snowfall in the higher

US lawmakers issue BIG warning to Muhammad Yunus' government ahead of Bangladesh national elections, says, 'Genuine accountability...'

Ahead of Bangladesh general elections in February, US lawmakers has warned the country's interim administration that suspending political parties

Pentagon report to US Congress flags China's 'core interest' claim on Arunachal Pradesh

A Pentagon report reveals China's claim on India's Arunachal Pradesh is central to its national rejuvenation goals. Beijing views Taiwan and othe

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 24 are live: Check the full list here

Garena Free Fire Max has launched new redeem codes for December 24. Players can unlock exclusive skins, characters, and weapon crates. These code

The Silent Salience of PrashantAdvait Foundation

At the heart of PAF's work sits the Gita Mission, arguably the world's largest structured programme for the study of wisdom literature

US lawmakers express concern over total ban of Bangladesh's Awami League party

US lawmakers have voiced concerns regarding the ban on the Awami League party in Bangladesh. This ban precedes elections scheduled for early next

'Courts not tools for electoral gain': HC rejects Mehboobas PIL on transfer of undertrial prisoners to J&K

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by PDP chief and former Ch

Viral video: As Dhurandhar to breach Rs 900 crore mark, Lyari residents demand 80% profit share from Aditya Dhar, netizens react: 'Aa gaye maangne'

Ranveer Singh's beast Dhurandhar is now racing for the Rs 1000 crore mark, and Lyari town residents are now demanding a huge profit share from th

Merry Christmas 2025: Best wishes, images, messages, greetings & quotes to share with loved ones

Christmas, celebrated annually on December 25th, marks the start of the holiday season, bringing people together with loved ones. The article off

Chitkara University Hosts Second Edition of 'Never Ending Story' Storytelling Festival

Chitkara Design School recently. The festival brought together leading industry practitioners, design academicians, filmmakers, musicians, and pr

Girl 'raped and murdered' in Odishas Bhadrak; locals stage protest

Local people staged a road blockade at Baligaon on Tuesday night, demanding immediate arrest of those involved in the crime

Dense fog blankets parts of North India; at least 10 flights cancelled at Delhi Airport

Telanganas urea booking app crosses 1 lakh downloads

Hyderabad: Telangana Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Tuesday, December 23, said that the states new mobile app for urea purchase, b

26 Lakh International Online Fraud Busted: CBK Files Chargesheet In High-Profile Impersonation Scam

Srinagar, Dec 24: In a major breakthrough against cyber-enabled economic crimes, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Kashmir, has succ

US border patrol agents arrest 30 Indian nationals living illegally in America

NEW YORK: US border patrol agents have arrested 30 Indian nationals, living illegally in America, operating semitrucks with commercial driver's l

Bangladesh Hindu lynching protests LIVE updates: India summons Dhaka envoy amid growing unrest

BlueBird Mission: ISRO successfully launches 'heaviest-ever' satellite into orbit, here's all you need to know

The mission will deploy the next-generation communication satellite designed to provide high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartphones wor

ISROs LVM3 Rocket Places US Communication Satellite Into Low Earth Orbit

SRIHARIKOTA (ANDHRA PRADESH), Dec 24: In a historic Christmas Eve mission, ISROs heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placed a US communication

Professor Suspended Over Atrocities Against Muslims Question In Exam Paper

A professor at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) was suspended after a question he set in a semester examination triggered controversy and outra

Watch: Why wind power is key to Indias clean energy ambition | The Climate Economy

The Hindus Kunal Shankar speaks to J.P. Chalasani, Group CEO of Suzlon Energy, to understand the opportunities and challenges ahead for the wind

Goa court grants bail to two managers of fire-ravaged nightclub

PANAJI: A Goa court has granted bail to two managers of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub who were arrested in connection with the fire that ki

ISRO's heaviest rocket LVM3-M6 places US communication satellite into low earth orbit

SRIHARIKOTA: In a historic Christmas Eve mission, ISRO's heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placed a US communication satellite into orbit on

BJP Completely Disincentivised Manufacturing in India: Rahul Gandhi

Criticising the BJP-led central government, Gandhi alleged that current policies have discouraged manufacturing and concentrated economic power a

No Regrets: Suspended Shimla Doctor On Why He Fought With Patient

Dr Raghav Narula, suspended after a video of him thrashing a patient at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla went vi

Rediscovering Xinjiang: a cultural journey on the ancient Silk Road

From the aroma of kebabs to the sound of traditional Uyghur music and the warmth of locals, this is a destination that opens our eyes to the worl

Telugu Actor Sivaji Apologises For Controversial Remarks: MAA

The comments quickly drew sharp criticism from women in the film industry, with over 100 women professionals filing a complaint with the Movie Ar

Internet suspended, curfew imposed: What triggered the unrest in Assam's Karbi Anglong all you need to know

Violent protests over alleged illegal non-tribal settlements in Assam's Karbi Anglong region have resulted in two deaths and dozens injured. Tens

Shilpa Shetty unveils a Modern Reinterpretation of her Iconic Mangalsutra Bracelet with Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds

Actor, Entrepreneur, and style icon Shilpa Shetty announces her much awaited signature Mangalsutra Bracelet collection, this time crafted in

Delhi weather: National Capital witnesses clearer skies but winter intensifies, air quality remains 'very poor' with 342 AQI

Delhi's air quality remains poor despite clearer skies. The government has approved 100 crore rupees for rejuvenating water bodies. This initiati

New Zealand weather on Christmas Day: Forecasters predict mixed bag - A mix of sun, showers, and strong winds

Christmas Day in New Zealand promises varied weather. Expect sunshine and warm temperatures in many regions, perfect for barbecues. However, some

Delhi-NCR wakes up to 'very poor' air quality, AQI reaches...; Govt announces new measures for pollution

The Air Quality Index (AQI) around the ITO area was recorded at 374, categorised as 'very poor', according to the Central Pollution Control Board

Historic first! Moment Isro's 'Bahubali' rocket carrying US comsat lifted off; Bluebird Block-2 mission successful

Phone tapping: Bandi Sanjay welcomes SIT notices to KCR, KTR

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has welcomed the likely decision to issue Special Investigation Team (SIT)

'You Had Osman Hadi Killed To Derail Polls': Big Charge Against Yunus Regime

Days after Bangladesh student leader Sharif Osman Hadi died after being shot in the head in Dhaka, his brother has accused a section within the M

Can A Shot Of Barley Water In The Morning Help Manage Weight During Party Season?

Barley water has numerous health benefits. One of them is helping manage weight during the party season, finding out how much is needed and why i

ECB investigates drinking by England cricketers on Ashes tour as Duckett video emerges

A video emerged on Tuesday, which appeared to show England's opening batter Ben Duckett unable to remember how to get back to the hotel.

Visa delays leave H-1B families stranded abroad amid tougher US vetting

Washington: Indian H-1B visa holders are facing months-long uncertainty after US consulates in India delayed appointments due to new screening re

Tata Avinya launch date confirmed: Expected price, timeline and key features of the EV

Tata Avinya EV launch and price details: Tata Motors is set to launch its premium Avinya electric vehicle in India by the end of 2026, built on a

Santa Claus set to begin his journey across Canadas major cities as families celebrate Christmas traditions and festive cheer, check out the cities on his route

Santa Claus embarks on his global gift-delivery mission, with Canada a crucial stop. NORAD's tracker confirms his journey begins in eastern Canad

ISRO's heaviest rocket carrying US communication satellite lifts off

BlueBird Block-2 mission is part of the global LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellation to provide direct-to-mobile connectivity through satellite

Nvidia aims to begin H200 chip shipments to China by mid-February, sources say

The U.S. chipmaker plans to fulfil initial orders from existing stock, with shipments expected to total 5,000 to 10,000 chip modules, per sources

ISRO's Heaviest Rocket Carrying Communication Satellite Lifts off

As the 24-hour countdown concluded, the 43.5 metre tall rocket supported by two S200 solid boosters lifted off majestically at 8.55 am from the s

Isro launches US comsat BlueBird Block-2; heaviest payload launched by LVM3

BlueBird Block-2 mission: ISRO launches LVM3-M6 rocket

Wednesdays launch is the ninth for the LVM3 rocket, and the third commercial mission

ISRO successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite; heaviest payload launched by LVM3 from India

Indias Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday sent the 6,100 kg Bluebird Block-2 satellite into Low Earth Orbit aboard its LVM3-M6 rocke

Goa court grants bail to two managers of fire-ravaged Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub

Altogether, 25 persons -- 20 staff members and five tourists -- were killed in the major blaze at the nightclub around midnight on December 6.

Movie Review: The Korean Satire No Other Choice Is a Masterful Thriller From Park Chan-wook

Another movie might have sunk with Man-su into bankruptcy and midlife struggle, following his quest to find a new line of work and restart his li

ACB books deputy transport commissioner in DA case; searches find properties worth over 12 crore

Minimum temperatures in Telangana likely to fall below normal by 3C to 4C over next two days

ISRO LVM3-M6 Launch LIVE | BlueBird Block-2 US Satellite Lift-off from Sriharikota

USCIS replaces system to select H-1B petitions; favours higher-skilled, higher-paid individuals

The new rule is effective February 27, 2026, and will be in place for the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration season

Iran, US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide

The sixth round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran had been scheduled for soon after Israel's 12-day war with Iran in June, during whi

Bangladesh aims to separate economic ties from politics with India

Dhaka: Bangladesh interim governments finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has taken steps to ease strai

Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists

London: Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on Tuesday while supporting pro-Palestinian activists who are staging a hunger strike to pr

Stable Money aims to triple fixed deposit assets to Rs 12,000 crore by 2026

Saurabh Jain, the founder of fixed-income investment platform Stable Money, says FD, which was once considered a boring product, is now finding n

Telangana Energy dept approves general transfers in power utilities

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Energy Department issued orders on Tuesday, December 23, allowing general transfers in power corporations, marking

Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Prevails In 'Very Poor'

A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning, pushing air pollution levels into the very poor category.

Private jet crash in Turkey kills Libyan army chief and delegation

Ankara: A private jet carrying Libyas military chief, four other officers and three crew members crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkeys ca

Greater coop in semicon, critical tech with India

The Netherlands sees growing political and economic ties with India, amplified by global geopolitical shifts. Recent agreements in security, defe

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Setback For Fans As Kohli Returns For Delhi

Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Live Updates: The highly anticipated moment is here as star batter Virat Kohli is set to feature in

Arsenal Reach League Cup Semis With Shoot-Out Win Over Palace

Lacroix's own goal put Arsenal ahead with 10 minutes left at the Emirates Stadium before Marc Guehi snatched Palace's stoppage-time equaliser in

No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Awarding Work Visas

The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new

Kin of detained Gujarat fishermen in Pakistan protest, seek PMs help

AHMEDABAD : Families of 197 Gujarat fishermen, allegedly detained in Pakistan jails for six years, held a protest at the secretariat in Gandhinag

Bhopal Diary | MP may have open jails for women inmates

Madhya Pradesh is likely to have open jails for women inmates. If the state clears the jail departments proposal, the eight existing open jails w

US Scraps H-1B Visa Lottery, Shifts to Higher-Paid Worker Selection

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual H-1B visa fee on highly skilled workers, which is bein

Madhya Pradesh: 42.74 lakh voter names removed from draft rolls

BHOPAL: Over 42.74 lakh voter names, which account for 7 per cent of the total 5.74 crore voters, were removed from the draft electoral roll of 2

Russia fires over 650 drones, 13 Ukrainian regions hit overnight

President Zelenskyy says attacks targeted energy and civilian infrastructure; three including child killed

Venus Williams Weds Andrea Preti in Florida as Part of a 5-Day Celebration of Their Union

Williams and Preti became wife and husband over the weekend in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a five-day celebration.

Libya's military chief killed along with 7 others in plane crash after takeoff from Turkey

Turkish officials said the wreckage of the Falcon 50 type business jet had been found near the village of Kesikkavak, in Haymana, a district some

BJP wants to eliminate Constitution, Congress will resist and defeat it: Rahul

What the BJP is proposing essentially is the elimination of the Constitution

Telangana HC directs govt to upload all GOs, circulars on official websites

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to immediately upload all Government Orders (GOs), notifications, rules and

Croma drops iPhone 16 price to Rs 40,990 in December sale: Check how the deal works and why you should get it

Croma's Cromtastic December Sale is offering a significant price drop on the iPhone 16 128GB, bringing it down to Rs 40,990. This year-end deal c