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Tsunami houses in Nagapattinam: dwellers caught between unsafe homes and uncertain aid

Of the 9,000-odd tsunami houses in the district, around 6,000 are reported to be damaged, with at least 3,000 categorised as severely unsafe, acc

People with nothing to hide need not be bothered about surveillance, SC says

State of Telangana defends right to privacy, says even President cannot order illegal surveillance against anyone

Global Carnival Marks Spectacular Closing of Ryan International Childrens Festival

Afcons bags CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2025

This festive season, choose from a range of clutches: martini, chips, pizza or patisserie?

Gen Z wears not just its emotions on its sleeve, it uses cuisine as arm candy as well. From martini and packet of chips to pizza and cupcakes, th

This UK-based TV personality praises Indian Railways, calls Vande Bharat better than...; WATCH

UK-based TV personality Narinder Kaur praises Indian Railways after travelling on a Vande Bharat train, calling it better than UK trains. Her vid

Decomposed bodies of four of a family found in Yatri Nivas at Srirangam

Resul Pookutty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan Unveil Radha Chadhas Book The Maker of Filmmakers at the International Film Festival of Kerala

IFFK hosted a special evening in Thiruvananthapuram, celebrating the legacy of Jagat Murari, with two esteemed FTII alums: award-winning filmmake

A first look at Atlas House, Chennais new Mediterranean dining spot

'National Jiju' Nick Jonas dances to THIS song from Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh's hiarious reaction goes viral - Watch viral video

Nick Jonas went viral after dancing to a song from Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, earning love from Indian fans, the 'National Jiju' tag, and a fun

Avatar: Fire and Ash movie review: James Camerons military fetishism renders the death of wonder in immaculate 3D

A gleaming tech miracle wrapped around a hollow soul, Fire and Ash turns anti-imperialist posing and sanctimonious spiritual rhetoric into one lo

From Gray Zone to Green Light: Why Institutional Investors Are Betting on Crypto After 2025's Market-Structure Legislation

US legislation and Binance's compliance-focused growth have integrated crypto into traditional finance, fueling record-breaking institutional and

Stranger Things themed party in Hyderabad: Dates and venue

Hyderabad is ready to experience something truly unusual and exciting coming week. For the first time ever, the city is hosting a Stranger Things

PMAY-G: Just 38% of sanctioned houses completed in Maharashtra

Over 25 lakh sanctioned houses are either at various stages of construction or yet to begin

Possible Middle Palaeolithic site found at Mallankinaru in Virudhunagar

N. Thilagarajan, a student of the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, discovered the stone tools during an exploration at Mallankinaru

Puncha season under threat as fertilizer shortage grips Keralas Kuttanad

Union government was to supply Kerala around 43,000 tonnes of urea between October and December, but the State has received only about 20,000 ton

India, Oman trade pact likely to be operationalised within three months: Goyal

Under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, Oman has offered zero-duty access on over 98 of its tariff lines or product categories, c

CPI(M) condemns delay in announcing Sahitya Akademi Awards

Condemning the Union Ministry of Cultures intervention, Mr. Shanmugam alleged that, henceforth, awards would be given only to those who play seco

Action Taken By Centre To Resolve Ladakhs Issues Will Be In UTs Interest: LG Gupta

Jammu, Dec 19: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday said that stakeholders have already submitted their draft proposals addressing

Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals will be achieved in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russian forces have fully seized strategic initiative and would make more gains by the year's end

Gold-Standard Supervision: The Global Ripple Effects of Binance's Full FSRA Approval in Abu Dhabi

Binance achieved full ADGM FSRA approval in Abu Dhabi, establishing a three-entity regulatory blueprint that mirrors traditional financial infras

ED attaches assets of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood, others in illegal betting app case

The properties of actor Neha Sharma, mother of model Urvashi Rautela and Bengali actor Ankush Hazra have also been attached

Trump says he is not ruling out war with Venezuela, NBC News reports

The U.S. President also said there would be additional seizures of oil tankers near Venezuelan waters, according to the interview

Blossom Inners sets a benchmark in eco-friendly fabrics: Comfort with a conscience

Blossom Inners redefines premium innerwear through sustainable bamboo fabrics, delivering eco-friendly comfort, style, functionality, and craftsm

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Three IPS Officers Posted In J&K Promoted To IGP Rank

JAMMU, Dec 19: The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the promotion of three IPS officers posted in Jammu and Kashmir to the rank of Inspector

CIAL hands over 79.82 crore gross dividend to Kerala Government

CIAL recorded its highest revenue and profit in the companys history with a total revenue of 1,142 crore and a net profit of 489.84 crore in FY25

BTC cancels remaining races of ongoing winter meeting

Eight IPS Officers Posted In J&K Promoted To DIG Rank

JAMMU, Dec 19: The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the promotion of eight IPS officers posted in Jammu and Kashmir to the rank of Deputy In

Major leak from King? Viral video shows Shah Rukh Khan kissing Deepika Padukone in romantic song, here's the truth behind it

After multiple fact checks, it has been concluded that the viral video showing Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's kiss is not any leaked clip

Karnataka brings first-of-its-kind hate speech law; safeguards and penalties explained

Indias first nature-themed airport terminal to open in Guwahati, PM Modi to inaugurate on Saturday

GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday embark on a two-day visit to Assam, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundatio

Amid naqab row rumours, official says doctor to join Bihar govt duty

Patna: Amid rumours that a doctor has declined a government job in Bihar after her naqab (veil) was removed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during

Winter Session Ends | Priyanka Gandhis chai pe charcha with PM Modi, Rajnath, Tea party hosted by LS speaker

NYT Connections Answer December 19: Hints, clues and solution revealed for Friday puzzle #922

NYT Connections has steadily grown in popularity alongside other New York Times word games, offering a more complex alternative for players seeki

Doctor whose naqab was removed by Nitish Kumar will join duty in Bihar: Official

AYUSH doctor Nusrat Parveen will join her government job on Saturday. This comes after a controversy erupted when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar rem

ED attaches assets of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood, others in illegal betting case

NEW DELHI: Assets of former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa apart from that of ex TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty and actor Sonu Sood ha

No new GM crops in South Asia this year, barring Pakistan

Islamabad permits GM sugarcane and advanced varieties of GM cotton; USDA says confusion over regulatory domains in India and policy at standstill

Air purifiers to be installed in 10,000 classrooms in first phase: Delhi Education Minister

We are committed towards the issue of eradicating pollution. I want to assure people of Delhi that we are taking all possible steps which will sh

A rural collective using art to drive sustainability and eco-conscious living

The Gram Art Project brings art, agriculture and sustainability together across villages in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra

Bomb alert! 9 schools in Noida receive threat emails, police say...

Senior police officials, bomb disposal teams, dog squads, and anti-sabotage personnel conducted thorough checks of the school buildings after rec

IN-SPACe set to establish Space Labs at select academic institutions

The initiative significantly enhances Indias space education infrastructure, promotes collaboration between academia and industry, and equips stu

Big Stars, Tiny Footsteps: Bharti Singh & Other Celebs Who Became Parents In 2025

2025 became a joyful year for celebrity families. From stars to sports icons, many known faces became parents, starting new beginnings and life b

Sending girls for: From Bill Gates to Lolita quotes on womans body, Dems drop new Epstein pics

ED Attaches Assets Of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood, Others In Betting Case

New Delhi, Dec 19: Assets of former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa apart from that of ex TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty and actor Sonu

Live-in relationships part of right to life, not illegal: HC asks police to protect couples

The Allahabad High Court has declared live-in relationships legal. Adults in such relationships are entitled to protection of life and personal l

Tiruchi District Central Library to hold TNPSC Group IV model test on December 22

Several Noida schools receive hoax bomb threat emails: Police

Upon receiving information, senior police officers, along with local police teams, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and anti-sabotage units, car

Daily Quiz: On Lionel Messi

Lionel Messis tour of India grabbed the headlines last week. A quiz on the legendary football player

Punjab Kings seek BCCI intervention after Josh Inglis' sudden IPL availability post LSG's Rs 8.6 crore auction bid

Punjab Kings have sought BCCI intervention after Josh Inglis' sudden IPL availability following LSG's Rs 8.6 crore auction bid. The unexpected tw

Watch: Explained: What are Supplementary Demands for Grants?

Every Budget is presented in February and lays out the plan for the governments spending in the financial year that will start in April that year

From dance icon to serial killer: Madhuri Dixit breaks the mould

In this exclusive conversation, Madhuri Dixit and director Nagesh Kukunoor dive deep into the making of Mrs. Deshpande, one of the boldest Indian

Parliament clears SHANTI Bill 2025, opens nuclear sector as Modi flags investment, innovation push

Rupee rises 54 paise, strengthens past 90 per U.S. dollar level

The gain in the $/ pair follows the rupee's string of record lows in recent weeks, likely on intervention from the Reserve Bank of India

Fast patrol vessel 'Amulya' commissioned into Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard's new addition, the Amulya, is now officially in service! This sleek, modern patrol vessel is set to patrol our eastern sh

Congress dares Kerala government to arrest creators and broadcasters accused of politically parodying Ayyappa devotional song

Congress cast police case registered against creators of the song as an infringement on artistic freedom and political dissent. Satheesan opposes

Dont turn Marina beach into Marina bazaar, Madras High Court tells Chennai Corporation

Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira decide to inspect the beach on December 22 to take stock of GCCs proposal to regulate vendors

8 Indian destinations to visit this December before 2026 starts

From tranquil hills to vast salt deserts, Indias landscapes shine as the year ends. This travel guide highlights eight remarkable destinations in

Shark Tank India gears up for Season 5, Sharks Vineeta, Anupam, Aman call it a Startup Movement

Gautam Adani plans to invest Rs 100000 crore in this business, eyes aggressive bids in...

The Adani Group, through its airport arm Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), is India's largest airport infrastructure operator.

Last Samurai Standing Season 2 renewal update begins next chapter of Japanese period-action series on Netflix

Last Samurai Standing Season 2 renewal update confirms Netflix has renewed the Japanese series for a second season. The Meiji-era survival drama

Stock markets surge after four days of decline; Sensex jumps 447 points

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, and Bajaj Finserv we

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah joins PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi for dinner amid leadership speculation

The gathering followed a dinner earlier on December 17 night where Mr. Jarkiholi hosted over 30 like-minded legislators at a hotel in Belagavi

LBA infighting intensifies; Kargil unit objects unconstitutional removal of vice president

Internal divisions within the Ladakh Buddhist Association have intensified, with its Kargil branch accusing the apex body in Leh of discriminator

Former V-P travels by Vande Bharat after Air India Express flight to Vizag cancelled

Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, who is scheduled to unveil a statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Vizianagaram on December 19, travelled on

Hyderabad has no link to Bondi beach shooting: Telangana DGP

Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Shivadhar Reddy on Friday, December 19. said that the recent shooting incident at Bondi Bea

Opposition stalled debate in Parliament on air pollution: Minister Kiren Rijiju

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The Government on Friday accused the opposition of stalling the debate in Parliament on air pollution saying some of the MPs h

The clouds hidden drain: the unquenchable thirst of AI giants

As Indias southern states are seeing a surge of deals worth billions of dollars as global tech giants race to expand cloud infrastructure, enviro

Meet Kalyani Ramadurgam, Indian-origin techie who helped Apple fight terrorism, features in Forbes 30 under 30 2026 due to...

Kalyani Ramadurgam has come a long way from working with Apple to helping banks ensure financial compliance. The Indian origin techie based in th

In Focus podcast | IPL 2026 auction: Why did teams splurge on uncapped players?

Amol Karhadkar speaks to us about how the IPL 2026 mini-auction rewrote team strategies, with record spends and a surge in demand for Indian unca

Most French citizens support Farmers Protests amid Lumpy skin disease outbreak

PARIS, Dec 19: The majority of French citizens support the farmers protests, which began amid an outbreak of lumpy skin disease, and do not trust

PM, Union Ministers, Priyanka Gandhi, Others Meet Speaker Birla After Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Die

New Delhi, Dec 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, NCP-SPs Supriya Sule and other leaders met Lok Sabha Speaker

Cyclone-hit Sri Lankas recovery fund exceeds SLR 4 billion: Official

COLOMBO, Dec 19: Cyclone-hit Sri Lankas rebuilding fund has exceeded SLR 4.2 billion through contributions, a top finance ministry official said

Cops injured after burial dispute spark violence in Chhattisgarh

Kanker: Violence erupted in Amabeda village in Chhattisgarhs Kanker district after a burial dispute between different tribal communities, leaving

Five militants killed as attack on security camp foiled in NW Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Dec 19: Security forces killed five militants after their camp came under a suicide bombing attack in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province i

Putin tells his annual news conference that Kremlins military goals will be achieved in Ukraine

MOSCOW, Dec 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscows troops were advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine, voicing confid

Nizamabad: Farmer Flees Bank After Attempting to Clear Crop Loan with Fake Currency

When bank officials questioned Chinnasailu about the money's origin, he promptly fled the bank

Rahul Gandhi, Olaf Scholz hold talks on global affairs and India-Germany ties

BERLIN, Dec 19: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, held a luncheon meeting with former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, where the

Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professors killing found dead, officials say

PROVIDENCE (US), Dec 19: A frantic search for the suspect in last weekends mass shooting at Brown University ended Thursday at a New Hampshire st

ED Files Supplementary Chargesheet in Chinese Gaming App Case

New Delhi, Dec 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against a Chinese-operated online gaming app, Fiewin, a

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar tells BJP's B.Y. Vijayendra to furnish proof that he is father of corruption

On what basis has he made this allegation? Time will answer his questions, Mr. Shivakumar told reporters at the Circuit House in Belagavi on Dece

Adventure Tourism Operators Say Everything Normal In Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 19: The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) on Friday asserted that everything was normal in the Kashmir Valley,

Indian-origin cab driver charged for rape of unconscious passenger in US

NEW YORK, Dec 19: A 35-year-old Indian-origin cab driver has been charged with the alleged rape of an unconscious passenger in the US state of Ca

Intermediate students thrash Class 9 boy in govt school in Telangana

Hyderabad: Tension prevailed at a government school in Telanganas Warangal district on Thursday, December 18, when intermediate students allegedl

'Atmosphere not congenial': Why was there no discussion on Delhi pollution crisis in the Parliament?

Delhi and neighbouring regions have remained shrouded by a blanket of toxic smog for weeks now, with air quality index (AQI) levels regularly bre

India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement date revealed; can Ishan Kishan pip Shubman Gill?

India's T20 World Cup squad announcement date has been revealed, sparking debate over final selections. With competition intensifying, can Ishan

Kerala was not denied additional rice allocation, says Union government

Kerala was advised to procure extra food grains through existing policy mechanisms, says Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and P

Messi Fiasco Fallout: Sourav Ganguly Slaps Rs 50 Cr Defamation Suit On Football Fan Club Official

Kolkata, Dec 19: Sourav Ganguly has slapped a Rs 50 crore defamation suit notice on an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club for falsely

Shilpa Shetty issues official statement in Best Deal TV case

Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty has strongly debunked attempts to link her name to an ongoing legal matter in Best Deal TV case, tagging the allega

Rajasthan HC dismisses pleas for student union polls, prioritises right to education

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday dismissed multiple petitions seeking the resumption of student union elections in the state. Deliver