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Gambhir says batting order overrated in white-ball cricket after ODI series win

Visakhapatnam: Gautam Gambhirs penchant for shuffling cricketers has often come under sharp scrutiny, but the head coach insisted that batting or

Narrow Exit, Palm Leaves, Big DJ Night: The Making Of Goa Nightclub Inferno

The fire in a Goa nightclub, which has claimed 25 lives and left six injured, started on the dance floor. Some of the victims reportedly ran to t

IndiGo fiasco: DGCA issues show-cause notice to Airline CEO over recent disruptions of flights

Ex-CJI Gavai Says He Faced Criticism for Backing Creamy Layer for SC Quota

Gavai, who retired as CJI recently, was delivering a lecture on Role of Affirmative Action in Promoting Equal Opportunity at Mumbai University

Rohit Sharma turns down cake after India's win against South Africa, his response leaves everyone in split. Watch video

Rohit Sharma skipped the celebratory cake after India's nine-wicket win in Vizag, a video shows. Yashasvi Jaiswal, fresh off his maiden ODI hundr

China and Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory

China and Russia conducted their third joint anti-missile drills in early December on Russian territory, as part of their regular military exerci

China, Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory

The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations, the ministry said

Mapping the mind

Dr. Rimjhim Agrawal, Co-founder and CTO, BrainsightAI, on her domain

What the resurgence of Mechanical Engineering means for students and HEIs

Apart from technical proficiency, Mechanical Engineering students must also develop emerging skills aligned with digitisation and sustainability

Messi Bests Mller, Leads Inter Miami to First MLS Cup Title

The German star has come out on top in seven of 10 head-to-head matchups between the two, and his teams have twice eliminated Messi and Argentina

'Kitchen was dead end': Fire erupted on dance floor; witnesses recall night of horror at jam-packed North Goa club

A devastating fire ripped through a North Goa nightclub, claiming at least 25 lives and injuring many more. The blaze, reportedly triggered by an

Top 10 countries with the highest crime rates in 2025, safety concerns surge amid US plans to expand travel ban to over 30 nations

Travel safety is a growing concern as global crime rates rise. The United States is considering expanding its travel ban to over 30 nations. This

Aryan Khan Rides High as The Bads of Bollywood Becomes One of 2025's Biggest Streaming Hits

For Aryan, this is not only professional success but also personal validation. Talking to GQ, he was grateful yet levelheaded.

Ajay Devgn To Begin Filming Drishyam 3 Soon? Actor Wraps Up Ranger Mumbai Shoot

While excitement builds, audiences are still awaiting the official announcement for Drishyam 3, hoping Ajay Devgn returns with yet another mind-b

Kerala: Massive fire destroys over 10 fishing boats in Kollam; no casualties reported

A fire broke out before dawn on Sunday at a boat-anchoring point on Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, destroying more than ten fishing boats. The blaze s

Indian Student, 24, Dies In House Fire In New York

A 24-year-old woman from Telangana's Jangaon district died in a major fire accident at her house in the United States on Thursday. The victim, Sa

War-Torn Chernobyl Nuclear Plant's Protective Shield Damaged: UN Agency

A protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in war-torn Ukraine, built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster, can no long

Lokesh Nara Thanks Telugu Diaspora for Grand Welcome in Dallas

TDLP leader praises communitys warmth and support, says Dallas feels like Amaravatis new suburb.

Ghaziabad Tops List Of Most Polluted Cities In India In November: Report

Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air qu

Explained: The Complete Gautam Gambhir vs Parth Jindal Controversy

Gautam Gambhir didn't hold back in the press conference after questions over his future in the Test format were raised again.

Goa nightclub blaze: Death toll rises to 25, including 4 tourists and 14 staff members

PM Modi announces 2 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin of each deceased.

Goa Arpora Nightclub Fire: Horrific video emerges showing cylinder blast causing massive fire; death toll rises to 25

A horrifying video of a massive fire that boke out out at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, North Goa has emerged online. The death toll has risen t

CBSE Exams 2026: Class 12 Physics Competency-Focused Questions Students Must Try

CBSE Board Exams 2026: Here are a few competency-focused practice questions students should go through, as they provide a sense of the types and

Unhealthy air grips Hyderabad amid winter chill

Hyderabad: The winter chill has turned the air quality in Hyderabad unhealthy. It has deteriorated in all localities of the city. With night temp

Video: Delhi Woman Living In Bengaluru Explains Why Learning Kannada Is Important, Internet Reacts

While sharing the video, the woman in the caption wrote that she wants to settle the video.

Try mediation, says SC in sexual abuse case involving Litmus 7 Systems CEO

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday urged parties involved in a sexual harassment case against Venu Gopalakrishnan, CEO of Kochis Litmus 7 Sys

25 killed in Goa nightclub blaze: PM Modi expresses grief; announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased

Prime Minister Modi expressed profound sorrow over the Arpora nightclub fire, announcing Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families and Rs 50,000

Goa nightclub blaze: Fire erupted on dance floor, says eyewitness

Most of the dead were the club's kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

Family Unable to Afford Funeral Keeps Body at Home for Three Days in Jeedimetla

Police reached the spot and shifted the body to Gandhi Hospital. On Friday, the Sathy Harishchandra Foundation conducted the final rites.

Export Promotion Mission sets unified path to strengthen India's export competitiveness

India took a major step to strengthen its export ecosystem with the launch of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a unified framework approved in

Birch by Romeo Lane Goa tragedy: Goa nightclub didn't follow safety norms; firefighters were left stranded

Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane Goa: The nightclub in North Goa where a devastating fire broke out late at Sunday night did not follow the safety nor

Over 32K living co-infected with HIV and TB in 2024, admits Centre

NEW DELHI: Over 32,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) were co-infected with tuberculosis (TB) in 2024. This dual burden continues to be a signifi

Goa Arpora Nightclub Fire: 23 dead after massive cylinder blast, know what led to tragedy

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also expressed deep grief over the Arpora fire that killed 23 people, describing it as a very painful day for th

Lionel Messi's double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title

David Beckham, the club's co-owner and longtime architect of Miami's project, joined the on-field celebrations after the final whistle

Goa nightclub fire kills 23; PM Modi speaks to Goa CM

Most of the dead were the club's kitchen workers, and included three women.

Goa Night Club Fire News Live Updates: PM Modi Calls Arpora Incident Deeply Saddening

The fire broke out at a famous nightclub, the Birch by Romeo Lane, in Arpora.

Goa Night Club Fire Updates: PM Modi Calls Arpora Incident Deeply Saddening

The fire broke out at a famous nightclub, the Birch by Romeo Lane, in Arpora.

India positioned to benefit from rising demand for sustainable rubber, says AIRIA chief

The rubber industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a focus on sustainability, eco-friendliness and compliance, says Anay G

22 lakh to finish school? CA breaks down rising cost crushing middle-class homes

A 2024 National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report found that urban private unaided school fees have surged over 169% in the past decade, far out

Rajnath Singh to unveil 125 BRO infrastructure projects in key areas

NEW DELHI: In a major push to strengthen Indias border infrastructure, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate and dedicate 125 strategica

IndiGo flight disruptions: Hyderabad airport sees 115 cancellations on Dec. 7, taking five-day total over 500

Although IndiGo has maintained that cancellations will reduce gradually, passengers with imminent travel plans remain unsure whether their flight

Hyderabads Bhavitha Mandava Becomes First Indian to Lead Chanels Opening Walk in New York

A native of Hyderabad, Bhavitha completed her Bachelors in Architecture from JNTU-Hyderabad before moving to the U.S. for a Masters in Interactiv

MP Speaker urged not to fix House session date during marriage season

BHOPAL: Marriages cast their shadow on the Madhya Pradesh Assemblys winter session that concluded on Friday. On the concluding day of the four-da

Goa nightclub fire: PM Modi speaks to CM Sawant, announces 2 lakh ex-gratia to kin of 23 dead

Injured persons will receive 50,000 each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF)

Harish Rao slams Telangana government over urea shortage

Hyderabad: Former minister T Harish Rao has demanded that the Telangana government take immediate measures to prevent urea shortage for farmers.

Chernobyl nuclear sites protective shelter severely damaged in drone attack, cannot confine radiation: UN warns

A Russian drone strike in February 2025 severely damaged the New Safe Confinement at Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear site. The structure, designed to

Vladimir Putin: The tsar who thrives in chaos

One popular anecdote about Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin oft-repeated by Russia-obsessed foreign commentators trying to analyse the mindset of the

Centre caps airline fares, wields whip amid IndiGo chaos

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday stepped in to address the greed of some airlines exploiting the IndiGo mess as fares went b

DGCA issues show cause notice to IndiGo CEO on flight disruptions

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Saturday issued a show cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers seeking an explanation for the massive fligh

'Teri bhi pakki thi': Virat Kohli takes light-hearted jab at Arshdeep Singh after India's ODI series triumph over South Africa, watch viral video

In a video posted by Arshdeep Singh on his official social media handles, he joked with Virat Kohli that if the target had been bigger, Kohli mig

Days After Trudeau's Post, Katy Perry Makes Their Relationship Instagram Official

American singer Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau are in a relationship. The announcement was officially made by Perry

Very Painful Day For All In Goa: Chief Minister As Club Fire Kills 25

At least 25 people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-club Goa's Arpora.

From Stallone to George Strait: Trump awards medals to Kennedy Center honorees at White House

Mota Ho Jaunga: Rohit Refuses To Eat Cake, Leaves Everyone In Splits. Watch

While Virat Kohli had a slice of cake, Rohit Sharma outrightly refused to even taste it, fearing he would gain weight again.

Trump's Pentagon Chief Under Fire as Scandals Mount

Hegseth is no stranger to controversy and was only narrowly confirmed by the Senate earlier this year

Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa kills 25: How a cylinder blast sparked the deadly inferno and left staffers trapped and suffocated

At least 25 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora on Sunday. The fire broke out at Birch by Romeo La

Telangana HC upholds cancellation of ST certificates issued to Lambadi family from Maha

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has upheld the decision to cancel Scheduled Tribe (ST) caste certificates issued to a Lambadi family that mig

UP Teacher On Poll Duty Dies Of Brain Haemorrhage, Family Blames 'Pressure'

A 58-year-old biology teacher deployed as a booth level officer (BLO) for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise died at his Nehru Nagar r

Not Unconstitutional: Suspended Trinamool MLA Lays 'Babri Mosque' Foundation

Humayun Kabir's event at Bengal's Murshidabad was deliberately timed for December 6, the anniversary of the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodh

Preservation and partnerships: Renovated Venkatappa Art Gallery presents contemporary face to Indian art

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of artworks on display at Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru.

Pudding is like Bandra, how can you not love it?

Put your hands together for the cheeriest gift of the season the inaugural edition of Pudding, an anthology uniquely mirroring the suburb we all

IndiGo Crisis: Govt sets deadline for refund clearance, passengers to receive full refund by...

IndiGo's operations throughout India faced significant disruptions on December 6. Over 400 flights were canceled, leaving thousands of passengers

Rupee hits record low of 90: Calculated move by RBI or a sign of losing control?

As foreign capital flees and imports surge, the RBI abandons its aggressive defense of the currency, betting on a weaker rupee to absorb the shoc

Theres something in the Mumbai air

Even as doctors speak out about rising air pollution levels in Maharashtras capital city and environmental activists cry hoarse about political a

New road to Kabul: India balances commerce, strategy and Afghan voices

India's strategic outreach to the Taliban regime is fostering renewed trade ties, particularly for Afghan traders like Mushtaq Karim in Delhi. De

Woman left to freeze near peak of Austrias highest mountain identified as prosecutors charge boyfriend with negligent homicide

An inexperienced climber, Kerstin Gurtner, tragically froze to death near the summit of Austria's Grossglockner after her experienced boyfriend,

Australia activates disaster relief for wildfire-hit New South Wales State

More than 60 wildfires were burning in New South Wales on Sunday (December 7); no loss of lives so far

Trump can use force as he sees fit, Hegseth says on alleged cartel boat strikes

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended recent military strikes on drug cartel-linked boats, asserting President Trump's authority to act decisive

Inside IIT Madras Incubation Cell; How WAE is trying to cut plastic bottle use

Since its launch in 2013, IIT Madras Incubation Cell has incubated over 500 deeptech startups. CEO Tamaswati Ghosh talks about the incubators rol

Goa night club fire LIVE: 23 killed in major blaze due to cylinder blast; CM orders inquiry

Most of the dead were the clubs kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS sent by advanced civilizations to 'seed' life on Earth? Harvard scientist's big claim

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has claimed that interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS have been sent by advanced civilizations to 'seed' life on Earth.

Gautam Gambhir slams THIS 'IPL team owner' for split-coaching demand after ODI series win, says, 'Stay in your domain'

Addressing the media after the series win, Gambhir asserted that individuals outside the cricketing ecosystem should refrain from commenting on m

Ashes Test series; Australia skipper Pat Cummins good to go for Adelaide Test

The 32-year-old pace spearhead has not played since picking up the issue against the West Indies mid-year.

IndiGo flight status: As disruption enters 6th Day, 1500 flights planned; what to expect today?

As the government began to take regulatory action after the massive IndiGo fiasco that left thousands of passengers in the lurch, the airline sai

PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Goa Nightclub Fire Tragedy

Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected, PM said

Telangana Rising: Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee, Kailash Satyarthi to address summit

Hyderabad: Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Kailash Satyarthi, Trump Media and Technology Group Director Eric Swider, are among the speakers

Goa Nightclub Explosion: 23 killed in massive cylinder blast in Arpora's nightclub, PM Modi offers condolences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the fire mishap in Arpora, calling the incident deeply saddening and conveying his support

PM Modi expresses grief over Arpora fire tragedy in Goa

A devastating fire at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora, Goa, claimed 23 lives, prompting Prime Minister Modi to express deep sorrow and offer supp

Fire at Goa nightclub caused by cylinder blast kills 23 staffers

Panaji: At least 23 staff members of a nightclub in North Goas Arpora village died in a fire late on Saturday night, a senior official said. Goa

Earthquake Of Magnitude 7 Hits Area Near Alaska-Canada Border

A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday.

Magnitude-7.0 Earthquake Hits Alaska-Canada Border

Alison Bird, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, said the part of Yukon most affected by the temblor is mountainous and has few people

Salt to remove the Evil Eye

As in many parts of the world, salt in India is used as a weapon against envy, malice, and invisible forces

Boeing, Boeing, Gone

But no one returned, to clean up, fuel up or anything not that day, or the next day, not for a week or a month or a year.

Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft in rare, highly threatening standoff

Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, an act Japan's defense minister called dangerous. This escala

Good news for Uttar Pradesh residents: 112 KM elevated highway to be constructed, reducing travel time from Kanpur to Delhi and Mumbai; Check here to know details

The highway will be directly connected to the Bundelkhand Expressway, which will also link it to Delhi, making travel easier and faster. The proj

Real classy with old world humility!

Joe Roots ton in Australia in his 30thinnings was a master class on how to tackle excessive bounce. His calm, cool method showed how those who sa

Morning Digest: 23 killed in Goas Arpora nightclub fire; MetLife Stadium set to host the World Cup final as FIFA announces complete schedule, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

DGCA Issues Show Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Over Flight Disruptions

In the notices sent to Elbers and Porqueras, the regulator said the large-scale operational failures indicate significant lapses in planning, ove

Chinas jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters, Tokyo says

Democratically governed Taiwan is claimed by Beijing and lies just 110 kilometres (68.4 miles) from Japans westernmost Yonaguni Island

Goa Nightclub Fire: CM Pramod Sawant Orders Inquiry

Those found responsible will face the most stringent action under the law any negligence will be dealt with firmly, CM Sawant said