Top News

Hyderabad tutor burns 7 yr old with hot spoon for not studying, booked

Hyderabad: A tuition teacher was booked for brandishing a 7-year-old boy in Hyderabads Filmnagar police limits on Thursday, December 11. Accordin

Amazon plans new one-hour pickup service in stores: Report

The feature would allow shoppers to place a unified order combining items from Amazon's online store and its physical outlets, according to the r

Hyderabad records lowest temperature in 7 years

Hyderabad: Hyderabad woke up to a cold morning on Friday, December 12, as it recorded the lowest temperature in seven years. According to Telanga

BIG boost to Delhi-NCR: Two new railway stations to soon serve commuters, work to be completed by THIS month; Here's what we know so far

Safdarjung and Bijwasan railway stations in Delhi are nearing completion and may soon handle long-distance trains currently routed through the cr

His performances have captivated generations: PM Modi wishes Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt birthday wishes to superstar and iconic actor Rajinikanth on the occasion of

6.7 quake triggers tsunami advisory in northeast Japan; no immediate damage

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami advisory for multiple northeastern prefectures. The Pacific coas

Google faces EU fine next year for favouring own services

A penalty against Google will likely rile the United States, which has criticised a slew of landmark EU laws as taking aim at U.S. tech companies

Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years for fraud

A U.S. court sentenced cryptocurrency tycoon Do Kwon to 15 years in prison Thursday over fraud linked to his company's failure

Delhi chokes under thick smog as AQI hits 332, air quality remains 'very poor'

The air quality was 'very poor' at 30 stations while it was 'severe' at one station, Jahangirpuri, which recorded an AQI of 405

Should the early education business be regulated?

The Hindu hosted a webinar, Should the early education business be regulated?, on December 6, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists were Abhisek Chowdhury,

Parliament Winter session Day 10 LIVE: Discussion on SIR to continue in Rajya Sabha today

Earlier, the issue of air pollution in Delhi discussed in both Houses of Parliament

Leopard tranquilised, rescued from tunnel on Pune airport premises

PUNE : A male adult leopard that had been intermittently moving within the Pune Airport premises since late April has been darted and captured sa

Railways deactivates over 3 crore suspicious user IDs as Aadhaar-based checks boost tatkal availability

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways (IR) has deactivated more than 3 crore suspicious user IDs since January 2025 and introduced new Aadhaar-based verific

DGCA sacks four flight operations inspectors in connection with IndiGo flight disruptions

DGCA also summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to grill him on efforts to restore flights as well as issue refunds and compensation to all affected

Maharashtra Senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil Chakurkar passes away at 91

As Lok Sabha Speaker, he spearheaded the modernisation and computerisation of Parliament, introduced live telecasting of proceedings, and oversaw

Stock markets rally in early trade amid U.S. Fed rate cuts

Amid positive global trends and rate cut by U.S. Federal Reserve, Stock markets surge in early trade

DK Shivakumar hosts Congress MLAs amid CM post speculation in Karnataka

The meeting came a day after CM Siddaramaiah dined with close allies, signaling efforts to manage internal party tensions.

PM Modi wishes Sharad Pawar on his birthday, prays for his long and healthy life

Sharad Pawar, a towering figure in Maharashtra politics, is the founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The 84-year-old leader has had a

Goa Nightclub Fire: Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Appears Before Police

The state government has suspended Bagkar along with two other officers, identified as Shamila Monteiro (then Member Secretary, Goa State Polluti

Delhi weather update: City wakes up to toxic smog; AQI hits 329

Despite slight improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the city remained shrouded in thick, hazardous haze. Areas such as Ghazipur and Anand

Railways revamps ticketing system with anti-bot tech, Aadhaar OTP, ID purge

NEW DELHI: In a move to strengthen the ticket reservation system, Indian Railways (IR) has deactivated more than 3 crore user IDs since January 2

170 government schools do not have a toilet, no drinking water facility in 61 schools in Karnataka

He said that, in 2025-26, a grant of 90 crore has been allocated for the construction of toilets, and the action plan approval process is in prog

SBI Clerk 2025 mains result date: Check likely release time, steps to download scorecard and more

The State Bank of India is expected to announce the SBI Clerk Mains result 2025 for Junior Associate posts on its official website, sbi.co.in. Th

ChatGPT-5.2 released: Cost, how to use, benchmark scores, and is it better than Gemini 3? Heres all you should know

ChatGPT-5.2 released, Check GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 3 Comparison: OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, a significant upgrade designed for professional tasks li

ED raids in multiple states in UP illegal cough syrup case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided multiple locations across several states as part of a money-laundering investigation into an al

'If someone is taking a bribe': Piyush Goyal warns contractors over delays & corruption

Lure of better life turns tribal youth into drug mules

Hundreds of tribal youth from the Agency areas of Alluri Sitharama Raju district languish in jail after getting caught with ganjaand charged unde

1 H-1B Worker Equals 10 Illegal Aliens: US Pollster's De-Indianise Call

Mark Mitchell, a leading US commentator and pollster, stirred a row after suggesting that major US firms should de-Indianise themselves.

ASR district bus accident: Most of the deceased were from Chittoor

The ASR district police have already reported nine deaths and 22 injuries, officials confirmed that a significant number of the victims were resi

Delhi Traffic Advisory: Commuters to face heavy disruptions around New Delhi Railway Station due to... until December 31; Check affected areas, alternative routes

Delhi's central traffic is set to face disruptions due to redevelopment work at New Delhi Railway Station, especially around Chelmsford Road, Pah

'Was Hit With Rod': Mumbai Woman Says She Was Assaulted At Goa's Romeo Lane

The woman, identified as Vaibhav Chandel - a resident of Mumbai who visited the club on November 1 - alleged that the club's staff spoke rudely,

Illegal cough syrup case: ED raids in multiple locations in various states

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids across several states in a money laundering investigation. The probe targets an alleged illegal c

Telangana to disburse Rs 588cr for maize procurement

Hyderabad: Telangana agriculture minister Thummala Nageshwar Rao has announced the disbursement of Rs 588 crore for the procurement of maize. The

The Eiffel Tower: Accidental superstar

What started as an attraction for a fair went on to become one of the worlds most visited monuments.

Meghalaya boosts pollution tracking, unveils real-time air quality monitoring system in Byrnihat

Located along the Assam-Meghalaya border, Byrnihat has featured among Indias worst pollution hotspots in studies by IQAir and the Centre for Rese

Who was Debbie Zakaib, Alexandre Taillefers wife and a leading voice in Quebec fashion and gastronomy and how did she die?

Debbie Zakaib, Alexandre Taillefers wife and a celebrated Quebec personality in fashion and food, has died. She died after a brief but challengin

Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Is this the end of cinema?

Critics fear the mega-merger will accelerate the decline of cinema, strengthen streaming consolidation and invite serious antitrust scrutiny.

Fans Make Chilling Comparisons Between Pennywise In Welcome to Derry And Vecna From Stranger Things

Welcome to Derry trailers and teasers that have come out so far show a dark, fog-heavy, vintage environment, quite similar in eeriness to Strange

Rupee Hits Record Low of 90.52 Against Dollar

Forex traders said rupee is under pressure largely due to aggressive dollar purchases from importers amid surging global prices for precious meta

Can A Drop Of Honey In Warm Water Before Bed Improve Sleep Quality?

Sleep better tonight with this 2-ingredient bedtime drink. Learn how consuming honey water before bed can help regulates sleep hormones naturally

Netflix Is Buying Warner Brothers. Is This the End of the Cinema?

Jane Fonda described the Netflix deal as catastrophic, saying it threatens the entire entertainment industry.

422 Bodo Liberation Tigers cadres get Rs 2 lakhs as part of rehabilitation package

Over 400 former Bodo Liberation Tigers cadres, previously excluded from rehabilitation, received Rs 2 lakhs each. This initiative is part of a br

Election Reforms: Opposition slams ECI, fat coffers; BJP picks on Congress past

In a debate on election reforms at the Rajya Sabha, Opposition members accused the Election Commission of India of favouring the ruling party, wh

MP government recommends dismissal of controversial IAS officer Santosh Verma

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government has sent a proposal to the Centre recommending the dismissal of IAS officer Santosh Verma, state president

State sees cool mornings; Ahilyanagar records lowest temperature of 7.3 degrees

In the northern and western parts of the state, Nashik recorded a minimum of 7.8 degrees Celsius with 64 per cent relative humidity and no rainfa

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 12, 2025: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag in-game freebies using regularly released 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes. These codes have limited

Six Months On, Grieving Families Of Air India Crash Victims Await Answers

The crash site has been cleared of all the aircraft debris. Only the charred ruins of the building that supported its tail remain, along with a f

The next era of self-growth: whats changing in 2026

Discover the five biggest self-improvement trends set to dominate in 2026: from mindful tech habits to realistic fitness routines.

Luthra Brothers Being Taken To Phuket From Bangkok As Deportation Process Begins

The deportation process of the Luthra brothers, owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people last Sunday, has started. Thai authorit

Modi-Trump phone call: What were key areas of discussion amid India-US tariff tensions?

With the US and India still negotiating a trade deal since the US doubled tariffs on Indian imports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President D

Make your own AI Mickey Mouse as Disney strikes deal with OpenAI

Disney and other creative industry giants had been suing AI firms like OpenAI, Perplexity and Anthropic, accusing them of illegally using their c

'Fight to protect religion': Suvendu felicitates men held for assaulting chicken-patty vendors at Gita event

KOLKATA: West Bengal's Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has felicitated the three men arrested for allegedly assaulting two chicken patt

9 Dead As Bus Crashes Into Ravine In Andhra, It Lost Control At Sharp Turn

According to the district collector, the bus was carrying 35 passengers, two drivers, and a cleaner.

Daily Aspirin Dosage Causing Bruise: White House On Trump's Bandaged Hand

The White House said Thursday the high volume of handshakes by President Donald Trump explains the adhesive bandages he has worn on the back of h

Pakistan may ban 'uncooperative' social media platforms: Minister

Pakistan's government is considering a ban on social media platforms. Minister Barrister Aqeel Malik stated that platforms must cooperate with au

ChatGPT blamed for U.S. murder-suicide in lawsuit

The case joins a growing number of wrongful death lawsuits filed against OpenAI in recent months, with several alleging ChatGPT contributed to us

Wonder in the skies

Why was he being woken just to watch a sunrise? But the Jampui Hills of Tripura held a surprise for Taran.

Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7 magnitude quake in countrys northeast

TOKYO, December 12, 2025 (AP) Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the countrys northeast, according

China is heading for another lackluster economic health check

China's domestic demand shows weakness in November, impacting retail sales and fixed asset investment. This subdued activity contrasts with stron

Former Union minister Shivraj Patil passes away in Latur at 90

3 Arrested For Thrashing Man For Selling Chicken Patties Near Kolkata Gita Event Granted Bail

Three people have been arrested in connection with the assault of a man selling chicken patties near the massive Bhagavad Gita recital in Kolkata

Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced To 15 Years In $40 Billion Fraud

The 34-year-old's Terraform Labs created a cryptocurrency called TerraUSD that was marketed as a stablecoin, a token that is pegged to stable ass

Former Union minister Shivraj Patil passes away at 90

Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home town Latur in Maharashtra on Friday morning. Patil, 9

Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.7-magnitude earthquake

United States Geological Survey (USGS) also said that the quake measured 6.7 and was 130 kilometres off the city of Kuji in Iwate prefecture on t

Bias To Judicial Indiscipline: Why Opposition MPs Want Justice GR Swaminathan Impeached

The MPs say the allegations raise serious questions on impartiality, transparency and secular functioning of the judiciary.

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are a disaster waiting to unfold: Fittr CEO Jitendra Chouksey

India may be embracing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, but healthtech startup Fittr is standing against the trend. With the launch of Fittr Labs, the co

US steps up crackdown on Venezuelas oil shipments; more tanker seizures likely

The US has compiled a list of sanctioned vessels linked to Venezuela, Iran and Russia, and is monitoring the shadow fleet that ferries crude to C

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda Zia placed on ventilator support: Doctors

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's health has worsened. Doctors placed her on ventilator support due to breathing issues. Her kidney

Game Awards 2025: Full list of winners, livestream timings, platforms, major announcements and everything you need to know

The Game Awards 2025 celebrated gaming's biggest night with world premieres and competitive categories. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event recog

Manager Forces Unpaid Overtime, Tells Employee To Not Have A 'Life'

Despite raising the issue with HR, which agreed with the employee's assessment of the situation, no solution had been found between the parties s

US, Japan Hold Joint Flight Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China

US strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise meant to demonstrate their military cooperation around

6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), upgrading its initial estimated magnitude of 6.5, also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three

PM Modi Greets Rajinikanth On 75th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted superstar Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday and said his work has consistently set benchmarks.

ChatGPT 5.2 is now out: Is it better than Googles Gemini 3?

OpenAi touted GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking as its best models yet for handling math or science work

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region, tsunami advisory issued

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Japan's northeastern coast Friday, prompting a tsunami advisory for waves up to 1 meter. This follows a larger

Railways introduces New DelhiKatra special service amid winter travel demand

South Eastern Railway has planned special trains to handle the surge in demand following recent flight cancellations

Full marks for honesty

Two fathers, two sons, and the same test. Who wins the prize?

House squashes second attempt to impeach Trump from Democratic Representative

The result was expected, yet suggested a shift in support for bringing charges of impeachment against Trump among House Democrats, who rejected a

Three Men Booked for Sexual Assault of Diploma Student in Anantapur

Victim trapped by men she met in a bus, auto, and college; Police register POCSO case after complaint

6.7-Magnitude Quake Off Northern Japan, Tsunami Warning

The Japan Meteorological Agency also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline

Donald Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

Members of Congress from both parties, as well as civil liberties and consumer rights groups, have pushed for more regulations on AI, saying ther

Quote of the day by John Curtin: The pursuit of knowledge is far more important than

Australia's wartime Prime Minister John Curtin believed the journey of learning shapes character more than knowledge itself. From humble beginnin

This isn't the first time the Fed has struggled for independence

As the Federal Reserve navigates potential leadership changes and ongoing political pressures, its hard-won independence faces a critical test. H

Constructions near Osmansagar, Himayatsagar: HC fines govt for delay in filing counter

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, December 11, imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the state government for failing to submit a counter

Thai PM Anutin gets royal approval to dissolve Parliament, calls early elections

The election for the House of Representatives would be held 45 to 60 days after the Royal Decree, a period while Anutin will head a caretaker gov

US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro's three nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up

The Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control published the list of sanctions on Thursday

Piracy hits a brief pause, but web of leaks still unbroken

The recent arrests of movie-piracy masterminds have given the Telugu film industry a small ray of hope. Incidents of films being taped inside the

China`s new `condom tax` draws skepticism, worries over health risks

More seriously, experts are raising concerns over potential increases in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to higher co

US to relax 15% corporate tax, helping tech and pharma claim big R&D breaks

The proposed fix would unlock as much as $67 billion in retroactive deductions for research-heavy sectors such as tech, pharmaceuticals and manuf

Madras High Court places District Judge Pa.U. Chemmal under suspension

He had come to adverse notice of the Madras High Court for alleged misuse of official authority during his tenure as Principal District-cum-Sessi