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ASX 200 closes little changed, with Bapcor leading gainers and Boss Energy the days worst performer; check top gainers and losers

Australian shares saw a cautious trading day on Thursday, December 18. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed almost flat, gaining a mere 0.03 per cent. Wh

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Final: Who won the BCCI's premier T20 tournament? Check full list here

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Final: Haryana and Jharkhand are facing each other in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, marking their f

Supreme Court finds 31-yr-old man's plight very, very sad, asks to meet his parents on passive euthanasia

The primary medical board, after examining his condition, had stressed the negligible chance of his recovery

Harsh Goenka shares a 'fascinating' 700-year-old village where multi-story homes are carved inside volcanoes

Harsh Goenka shared images of Kandovan, Iran. This village features unique homes carved into volcanic cones. These dwellings are over 700 years o

Trend of judges passing many orders before retirement like batter hitting sixes in final over: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has voiced concern over judges issuing many orders just before retiring. This practice was compared to a cricketer hitting sixe

Sandalwood Actress Shwetha R Prasad Celebrates Regal Jewellers 1st Anniversary

There was a fashion show where customers got a chance to walk the ramp in their own unique style.

Dubious hat-trick: India worst doping offender for third straight year, says WADA

Indian athletics (76) had the highest number of doping cases in 2024, followed by weightlifting (43) and wrestling (29)

Rohingya man killed in Hyderabad, stabbed 19 times

Hyderabad: A 19 year old Rohingya man was stabbed to death allegedly by another Rohingya following a drunken brawl here, police said on Thursday.

This Video of Elephant Rescuing a Tiger From Being Swept Away Is AI-Generated

Two detections tools showed higher probability of the viral video being an AI-generated one.

After 8 Failed IVF Cycles In the UK, 42-Year-Old Woman Finds Success in Chennai

She is now 30 weeks pregnant, with her own gametes and experiencing a happy pregnancy.

TTD land transfer to Oberoi hotels biggest scam in temple history: YSRCP

Tirupati: Senior YSRCP and former TTD chairman leader B Karunakar Reddy has accused the NDA coalition government of conspiring to hand over highl

Sobhita Dhulipala glitters like gold in stunning lehenga?saree with eye?catching ruby necklace, SEE pics

Bollywood actress Sobhita Dhulipala dazzled in a golden lehenga-saree with glowing makeup and a ruby necklace. Fans and fashion critics praised h

J&K: 3 Arrested for Alleged Sacrilegious Act in Doda

JAMMU, Dec 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested three persons in connection with an alleged sacrilegious act reported from Doda dist

Kuch Alag Hai: New premium movie theatre to open in Nampally

Hyderabad shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to cinema and delivering a next-level movie-watching experience to audiences. From bringin

DNA Verified: PM Modi spotted wearing earring while meeting with deputy PM Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said on his Oman visit?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Oman, and he arrived in on Wednesday. While shaking hands and hugging the deputy PM Sayyid

Trend Of Judges Passing Many Orders Before Retirement Like Batter Hitting Sixes In Final Over: SC

New Delhi, Dec 18: The Supreme Court has objected to the growing trend of judges passing so many orders just before they retire, equating it to a

Andhra CM Instructs Collectors to Come up with Innovative Ideas

The chief minister directed the senior officials to implement 'Mustabu', a personal hygiene programme introduced among tribal students in Parvati

Mohali kabaddi murder: Key accused killed in encounter, two policemen injured; mastermind caught at Delhi airport

One of the key accused in the murder of kabaddi player Kanwar Digvijay Singh was shot dead in a police encounter near Mohali. Two policemen were

OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026 BIG UPDATE: Notification released for 1576 Group B and C posts at ossc.gov.in; Check details here

OSSC has released the CGL Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,576 Group B and C posts across Odisha government departments. Online applications b

Airline's focus now on resilience, root cause analysis, rebuilding: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers

MUMBAI: IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers on Thursday said the airline's focus now is on three things -- resilience, root-cause analys

Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh film is on record-breaking spree, becomes first Hindi movie to earn Rs...

Dhurandhar has become the first Hindi movie to earn Rs 20 crore for 13 consecutive days. It has defeated Pushpa 2 Hindi as the Hindi dubbed versi

Suo motu case booked against Lulu Mall management after actor Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed by unruly crowd

Police said further investigation is under way to ascertain lapses in crowd control and security arrangements

Bharti Singh Faces Backlash over Body-Shaming Comment on Laughter Chef 3

In the lighter moments, Bharti joked about the actress Ayesha Khans height in comparison to comedian Krushna Abhisheks height

IIIT Hyderabad launches online course on agentic AI

Designed to be hands-on and practice-oriented, the course enables learners to design, build, test and deploy agentic AI systems grounded in real-

CM Stalin writes to PM Modi seeking resolution of U.S. tariffs hitting Tamil Nadu exports

The tariffs have translated into a combined daily loss of 60 crore in revenue for exporters across various districts of Tamil Nadu, he said

US Embassy Clarifies Visa Validity Doesnt Determine Length of Stay

The length of time an international visitor can stay in the United States is determined by the US Customs and Border Protection officer upon arri

Expand Mustabu Programme to Private Colleges: Naidu to Officials

Chief Minister directs officials to expand Mustabu programme to private institutions up to Intermediate level.

No toll if wait exceeds 5 mins: Raghav Chadha questions value of toll tax, cites poor roads

India look to seal series against plucky Proteas as concerns mount around SKY and Gill

India faces South Africa in the final T20I in Ahmedabad. India holds an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-ca

Sculptor Ram Sutar death: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs pay tributes

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said Sutars art would endure for generations and that every viewing of his sculptures would evoke his memory

RBI clears Paytm arm PPSL as payment aggregator for offline, cross-border transactions

New Delhi: Fintech firm One97 Communications on Thursday said its subsidiary Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL) has received authorisation fr

Beyond Transactions: How UPI is rewiring Indias relationship with money

From cash to QR codes, Indias relationship with money has undergone a quiet revolution. What began as a policy experiment with UPI has evolved in

Kedi Movie Director Kiran Kumar Passes Away

Kiran Kumars last directorial venture was KJQ: King Jackie Queen, for which the shooting had already been completed.

J&K Government Warns Notaries Against Illegal Property Registrations

JAMMU, Dec 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has issued a stern warning to notaries across the Union

Opposition MPs Protest March in Parliament, Seek Rollback of G RAM G Bill

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Several opposition Members of Parliament on Thursday staged a protest march inside the Parliament House complex, demanding wit

Security Struggles to Escort Nidhhi Agerwal After Fan Frenzy at Event

Security personnel struggled to maintain control but eventually managed to escort her safely to her car.

SEBI's Digital Gold Caution: What the Regulator Is Really Signaling to Investors

Digital gold has emerged as one of the most widely used entry points into commodity investing for Indian retail investors. It offers fractional e

Two arrested in connection with journalists murder in Dehradun

The complainant stated that on the night of December 15 at around 10 p.m., Amit Sehgal, along with some other people, allegedly formed a gang and

Kanakadurga Temple planning Tirupati TTD-like online booking service after record footfalls on Bhavani Deeksha Viramana

Kanakadurga Temple experienced a record crowd during the Bhavani Deeksha Viramana, prompting authorities to plan online services mirroring Tiruma

Indias Arctic Access Through Russia Is a Strategic Game Changer

India's expanded access to Russian naval facilities elevates its maritime reach from the Indian Ocean.

SynbioTech Wins 5 Gold Medals at US Innovation Awards

Neutrinos Wins AI and Machine Learning Innovation Award at InsurInnovator Connect Vietnam 2025

Ecuadorian police say football player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent attack

Ecuador is expected to have its most violent year on record with more than 9,000 homicides, according to the Ecuadorian Observatory of Organized

Ecuadorian police say soccer player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent attack

Ecuador is expected to have its most violent year on record with more than 9,000 homicides, according to the Ecuadorian Observatory of Organized

Haier Malaysia Welcomes the 7th Global Fans Festival with Immersive Pop-Up Experience at Pavilion Bukit Jalil

Thought of the Day by Amelia Earhart: 'Being alone is scary, but not as scary as...' Here's some inspirational quotes from legendary aviator

Thought of the Day by Amelia Earhart, 'Being alone is scary, but not as scary as...', reflects on courage, independence, and action. The quote ab

HSC school rankings 2025: North Sydney Boys tops the list with over 71% success rate, followed by James Ruse; check top 10 schools in NSW

North Sydney Boys High School has secured the top spot in the 2025 NSW HSC rankings for the third consecutive year, achieving a historic trifecta

Startek Malaysia wins three HR Asia 2025 awards, reaffirming its people-first culture

Tracing Light Through Movement: Yamini Reddy on Surya and the Soul of Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Reddy reflects on creation, choreography and the responsibility of carrying a centuries-old art form forward as she bring

WD To Bring Snow In Higher Reaches From Dec 20-21: MeT

Srinagar, Dec 18: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a spell of cloudy weather with chances of light to moderate snow and rain acros

Committed to uniting wisdom of millennia with power of modern science, technology: WHO

NEW DELHI: The WHO on Wednesday said it is committed to uniting the wisdom of millennia with the power of modern science and technology to realis

India streamlines visa processes for foreign professionals, engineers needed by domestic firms

The move is expected to help companies that import machinery from countries such as China

Hypocrisy of Pakistan EXPOSED: Dhurandhar song played during entry of politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, video goes viral, Pakistani netizen says, 'We are addicted...', WATCH

Another hyproctic action of Pakistan has caught attention, politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari made an entry into a public event on the most trendi

How Trump's Policy For Prescription Drugs Could Reshape Trade With India

US President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts under a Most Favoured Nation policy has put India's pharmaceuti

Truecaller brings voicemail for Android users in India

It will be available in 12 Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Nepali, Punjabi, Sans

Abducted By Mother At 3, US Woman Reunites With Father After 42 Years

A US girl, who was abducted as a toddler at the age of three, has been found after 42 years. Michelle Marie Newton went missing in 1983 and was l

Air India Express' Emergency Landing In Cochin Over Landing Gear Issues

An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode with 160 passengers carried out an emergency landing at the Cochin International Airport her

Study in mice shows brain mechanisms behind behaviour adaption

New Delhi, Dec 18: A study in mice has revealed brain mechanisms behind the way one changes behaviour depending on a situation, findings which co

Varun Dhawan Gets Emotional Recalling Working with Sunny Deol in Border 2

Border 2 is a grand war drama inspired by the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces, and for Varun, it is a project close to his heart for reasons b

Padma Shri awardee Darshanam Mogilaiah cleans his mural in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Telangana Kinnera player and Padma Shri awardee Darshanam Mogilaiah was on Wednesday, December 17 seen cleaning his own deface mural i

Dubai returnee stabbed by rowdy sheeter over old rivalry in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A Dubai returnee was stabbed indiscriminately, resulting in serious injuries, by a rowdy sheeter due to old enmity between them at Vat

Should be stopped immediately: Kuki outfit warns against cyclist's peace expedition in Kangpokpi

Malem Thongam embarked on her 'Cycling for Manipur Peace' expedition from the Qutub Minar in Delhi on October 2, 2025

Schools up to Class 8 to remain shut for three days amid orange alert for dense fog in U.P.s Bareilly

The administration has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and take special care of children and the elderly, as no immediate relief from

After Bigg Boss 19, a new reality show announced: 50 contestants

Mumbai: As Bigg Boss 19 wrapped up earlier than usual in December this year, fans are eagerly wondering which reality show will now take over the

J&K Govt Authorizes RTOs, ARTOs to Act as Executive Magistrates

JAMMU, Dec 18: In a move aimed at strengthening administrative enforcement, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has authorised all Regional Transpor

Delhi enforces 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule from today; bars BS-VI vehicles from outside

Additionally, only BS-VI compliant vehicles registered outside Delhi will be allowed to enter the city from Thursday, while trucks carrying const

Vijay's Cinema To Politics Shift Marked By Rally, Film Launch Ahead Of 2026 Polls

The second single from Vijay's last film Jana Nayagan (People's Leader), a political drama which is set for release on January 9, is dropping thi

6 takeaways from Trump's address to the nation

President Trump delivered an 18-minute speech defending his first-year accomplishments, touting a Golden Age in the making. The address, filled w

Opposition MPs hold protest march in Parliament complex, demand withdrawal of VB-G RAM G bill

The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill to replace the UPA-era MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Ru

Gold, silver prices fall on MCX ahead of US inflation data

During early trade, MCX gold February contracts were trading 0.20 per cent lower at Rs 1,34,619 per 10 grams. In INR gold has support at Rs 1,33,

Delhi Cops Bust Fake Air Vistara Job Racket, Mastermind Arrested

In a recent crackdown, the Delhi Police have apprehended a fraudster involved in cheating people on the pretext of providing job opportunities.

Opposition MPs Hold Protest March In Parliament Complex, Demand Withdrawal Of G RAM G bill

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: With photographs of Mahatma Gandhi in hand, several opposition MPs on Thursday took out a protest march inside the Parliament

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

At around 9:23 a.m., the 30-share Sensex was trading at 84,434.8, down 124.77 points or 0.15 per cent. The Nifty slipped 22.15 points, or 0.08 pe

Rohingya Man Murdered in Hyderabad, Stabbed 19 Times

The victim was attacked by a knife by the suspect who stabbed him 19 times at their camp in Balapur at around 1.30 am on December 17 resulting in

Delhi fog: Check latest flight and train delay or cancellation status updates here

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR caused significant flights and trains disruptions today. Travellers are expected to experience delays on road, train and a

Jeddah-Kozhikode AI Express Flight Makes Precautionary Landing

KOCHI, Dec 18: A Kozhikode-bound Air India Express flight with 160 passengers made a precautionary landing at the airport here on Thursday due to

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews preparations for 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' programme

If India Win The Series, I Would Say Well Played As They Deserve It : Dale Steyn

South Africa have probably exceeded expectations, I hope they will turn it around : Dale Steyn

67-Million-Year-Old T. Rex Becomes First AI-ncient Influencer

From Fossil To Fan Favourite: Stan The T. Rex Takes Over Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Social Media

Nathan Lyon overtakes Glenn McGrath to become Australia's second-highest Test wicket-taker after legendary Shane Warne; Check off-spinner's country-by-country breakdown; McGrath's priceless reaction goes viral

Nathan Lyon has achieved a significant milestone in Test cricket. He has surpassed Glenn McGrath to become Australia's second-highest wicket-take

India Backs WHO Plan To Push Traditional Medicine Into The Spotlight

India's collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) reflects a shared commitment to bring traditional medicine into the mainstream, sa

Brazilian Influencer, 25, Dies After Falling From 10th-Floor Balcony, Husband Arrested

Her husband, 40-year-old businessman Alex Leandro Bispo dos Santos, was arrested on December 9, on suspicion of femicide.

Hormones Out Of Control? This Food Guide Changes Everything

Ram Sutar: A sculptor who shaped modern India's monumental art

Renowned sculptor Ram V Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity, has passed away at 100. His monumental works brought Indian memorial sculpture glo

Indian Scientists Develop New Breakthrough Peptide Therapy To Treat Eye Infections

A team of researchers from Bose Institute in Kolkata has developed a peptide therapy that offers a promising, multidisciplinary approach to treat

Ola Stock Slide 3% CEO Bhavish Aggarwal Sells Another Chunk Of Shares

Shares of Ola Electric Mobility Limited slipped further on Thursday after founder and promoter Bhavish Aggarwal sold another chunk of his persona

Lalit Modi's Lavish Party For Vijay Mallya's 70th Birthday At London Home

Among the guests was photographer Jim Rydell, who posted a photograph of Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya posing together.

Muslims Should Do 'Surya Namaskar', Worship Rivers: RSS Leader's Remark

The Hindu religion is supreme and Muslims in India should worship rivers and the Sun for environmental reasons, senior RSS leader Dattatreya Hosa

Genomics, AI And More: Oncologist Shares Global Breakthroughs In Cancer Treatment 2025

A senior oncologist explains why in India, where the cancer burden continues to rise, these advancements carry heightened importance.

GRAP-IV in Delhi: what is allowed and what is banned in the Capital as toughest anti-pollution measures kick in?

Starting Thursday (December 18), vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps