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J&K: Army Havildar Killed in Landmine Blast in Kupwara

Kupwara, Dec 16: An Army soldier was killed in a landmine explosion in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Havildar

BDMA asks Centre to expedite implementation of MIP to counter Chinese predatory price cuts

HYDERABAD, Dec 16: Bulk drug manufacturers have supported Centres proposed MIP to safeguard domestic producers, saying it should be viewed as a t

Shruti Haasan finally hits pause as shes on vacay mode

Mumbai: Actress Shruti Haasan has finally carved out some time for herself after months of work, as she heads off on a long-overdue vacation. Shr

Gates Foundation appoints Archna Vyas as India Country Director

NEW DELHI, Dec 16: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appointed Archna Vyas as its India Country Director, the organisation said on Tuesday, mak

3 Cars Collide on Busy PVNR Expressway; Traffic Disrupted

Those heading to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad and returning to the city from Shamshabad were affected badly because of

Inox Wind secures repeat 100 MW order from Jakson Green

NEW DELHI, Dec 16: Inox Wind on Tuesday said it has secured a repeat order for 100 MW from Jakson Green. This order is for the supply of IWLs 3.

Nagaram Land Dispute Ends: Supreme Court Upholds Telangana High Court Verdict on Bhoodan Plots

The High Court had previously validated the ownership of the officials who bought the land

PM Modi lauds India-Jordan cooperation as five key pacts signed during visit

AMMAN, Dec 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the outcomes of his state visit to Jordan, describing them as a meaningful expansi

Pakistan seeks oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks: report

Russia also discussed upgrading a refinery in Pakistan with Russian companies involved, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev had said in Novem

13 Killed, 35 Injured as Fog Triggers Fiery Pile-Up on Yamuna Expressway

Mathura, Dec 16: At least 13 people were killed and 35 others injured after a massive vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway early Tuesday led

Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2 trailer: High-stakes fallout as Wills powers reshape the endgame

Arriving weeks after Volume 1 earned strong reactions from critics and viewers, the new footage shifts focus to the consequences of Will Byers aw

Old, Unrelated Video Shared as Muslims Smiling After Bondi Beach Terror Attack

Team WebQoof found that the video is old and predates the recent terror attack at the Bondi beach.

BRS Postpones State Executive Committee and Legislature Party Meetings to December 21

Meetings rescheduled to enable participation of BRS MPs after conclusion of Parliament session

Funds amounting to 988 crore released to Andhra under MGNREGA: Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said the release would ensure timely wage payments to rural workers and strengthen livelihood security across Andhra Pra

Vancouver storm triggers widespread power outages as BC Hydro crews work to restore service

Thousands in British Columbia's Lower Mainland lost power due to a severe windstorm and atmospheric river. Heavy rain and strong winds downed tre

Christmas Release Likely for Karthi's Vaa Vaathiyaar Amid OTT Deal Tensions

Probably, the renegotiations that happened in the last few days haven't worked out to the advantage of the makers.

Ai+ Smartphone to launch its first flip phone NovaFlip in Q1 2026

NovaFlip will run on NxtQuantum OS which the company said is designed to adapt intelligently across folded and open states

Don't ignore these 5 tell-tale signs to replace your geyser: Leaks, strange noises, rusty water and more

If your geyser isn't heating properly, has leaks, makes strange noises, produces rusty water or increases electricity bills, it may be time to re

Salesforce to be renamed? CEO Marc Benioff stops using the word analysts say built the tech company

Is Salesforce going to be renamed as Agentforce? Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has rebranded many products under the Agentforce name and might also

IND vs SA fourth T20I: Pressure building on Suryakumar as India eye series win over South Africa

The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease tha

Bomb Threat Mails To Mangaluru RTO, Gadag District Administration Office Turns Out Hoaxes

A case has been registered at the South Police Station and an investigation has been launched to trace the source of the email

'Your courage is inspiring': Australian PM Anthony Albanese visits Bondi shooting hero in hospital

2016 dacoity case: Thane court acquits nine accused under MCOCA

Mere collection of copies of previous charge-sheets and according to the sanction order u/s 23(2) of the Act are not sufficient to prove the offe

B. Sairam takes over as new chief of Coal India

He would be taking charge from Sanoj Kumar Jha, also the Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Coal, who held interim charge at Coal India.

Murder bid accused on run for 5 years arrested in Palghar

The accused and his mother also allegedly threatened a local businessman with dire consequences, a police release said

EOW Files Chargesheet Against Ex-Budgam Municipal President, 2 Others In 2022 Corruption Case

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against three individuals, including fo

Jagan Relative Arjun Reddy Detained at Airport Over Online Offences

Gudivada police had registered a case against him in November last year.

Top Indian arms makers held rare meetings in Russia on potential JVs, Reuters sources

Top Indian defense executives met in Russia this year to explore joint ventures. This visit, the first since the Ukraine invasion, aimed to reori

India's efforts to diversify trade across geographies and sectors is paying off: Commerce Secretary

Indias Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the countrys exports have remained resilient despite global economic challenges, supported by diver

Pradosh Vrat 2025: Date, puja muhurat, tithi timings, rituals, significance and more

The final Pradosh Vrat of 2025 falls on Wednesday, December 17, a day dedicated to Lord Shiva and believed to be auspicious for fulfilling wishes

J&K: Security Forces Tighten Cordon to Flush Out Terrorists in Udhampur

Jammu, Dec 16: Security forces on Tuesday intensified search operations in Udhampur district to track terrorists holed up in a village, a day aft

40 Two-wheelers Gutted as Truck Catches Fire in Ballari

The truck was carrying 20 motorcycles meant for a showroom in Ballari city and about 20 for a showroom in Vijayapura.

U19 Asia Cup LIVE: 3-Down India Back On Track After Suryavanshi's Dismissal

India U19 vs Malaysia U19 ACC Asia Cup 2025 LIVE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi departed after scoring his fifty off just 25 balls against Malaysia.

National Herald Case: Delhi Court Refuses To Take Cognisance Of ED Chargesheet Against Gandhis

New Delhi, Dec 16: A court here on Tuesday refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates money laundering charge against Congress le

ISGF released and presented the Handbook on AI, ML, VR, AR, and Robotics Solutions and the Roadmap for their Adoption in Electric Utilities to Honble Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal ji

New word of the day: Occhiolism, the awareness of limited perspective

In today's interconnected world, 'occhiolism' describes the awareness of one's limited perspective against the vastness of global experiences. Th

IPL Auction LIVE: Why Green Cannot Get More Than Rs 18 Cr, New Rule Stuns Fans

IPL 2026 Auction LIVE Updates: A total of 369 players are set to go under the hammer in the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.

User's Consent Mandatory For WhatsApp For Collection Of Data: NCLAT

Appellant (WhatsApp and Meta) cannot assert unilateral or open-ended rights over user data, said NCLAT

AP CM Pays Tributes to Indian Soldiers on Vijay Diwas

Today, on Vijay Diwas, we remember with deep gratitude the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our brave soldiers who secured India's historic

CIK Raids 12 Locations Across Kashmir in Terror Probe

Srinagar, Dec 16: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday carried out predawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley as part

Big blow to Pakistan as 'Super Flu' threat looms this winter: What is H3N2 virus, know symptoms, risks and precautions

According to the NIH, Pakistan has recorded 340,856 suspected influenza-like illness cases between epidemiological weeks 44 and 49, with 12 perce

Crypto elite shun NFTs to bet on 69-million-year-old dinosaur fossils

A 69-million-year-old triceratops fossil worth $5 million now resides in a Singapore vault. This purchase by crypto investors signals a shift awa

Australian Stock Market declines: ASX 200 edges lower, but still sees year to year gain, DroneShield gets big boost and IperionX, Life360 plunge; check top gainers and losers

The Australian stock market saw a dip on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed down. Top gainers included DroneShield Limited

War Heroes Remembered on Vijay Diwas in Secunderabad

Jishnu Dev Verma highlighted the bravery and selflessness of the Indian soldiers who fought for the nation's sovereignty and integrity

Soldier Dies In Landmine Blast In J&Ks Kupwara

KUPWARA, Dec 16: An Army soldier died in a landmine blast in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Havildar Zubai

3I/ATLAS on reconnaissance mission? Interstellar comet approaches Earth as unusual anti-tail raises questions. Hre's how to watch 3I/ATLAS livestream

3I/ATLAS on reconnaissance mission? The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is passing through the solar system. It will reach its closest point to Earth

IPL auction 2026 LIVE: Ten teams to fill 77 slots with cumulative purse of 237.55 crore

Cameron Green could well be the biggest beneficiary of IPLs skewed demand-supply market dynamic surrounding seam-bowling all-rounders during the

Awkward moment for Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as AQI, AQI' chants erupt at Lionel Messis event at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Watch video

At the Lionel Messi event in Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister faced an awkward moment as a section of the crowd greeted her wi

Tanya Mittal Is Back Home to a Huge Family Bash After Being Evicted From Bigg Boss 19

The entrepreneur from Gwalior was given a grand homecoming by her family, which soon made headlines on social media sites.

Thamma OTT release: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's Rs 200 crore hit will premiere on THIS date, here's where you can watch

Thamma OTT release: The latest horror-comedy from Maddock Horror Comedy Universe will finally be premiering online. Here's when you can enjoy Ayu

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PM Modi salutes armed forces on Vijay Diwas

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the valour of the armed forces on Vijay Diwas the day the Indian Army defeated Pakista

Congress questions Centre after Lok Sabha says no Nehru papers missing from PMML

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha by BJP MP Sambit Patra

Ill take debt, but want to move parents out of Delhi: Bengaluru womans viral video highlights deepening AQI crisis

A Bengaluru-based woman's emotional plea to move her parents from Delhi due to severe air pollution has ignited a national conversation. She desc

Quote of the Day by Melanie Perkins: Just get started, youll learn everything

Quote of the Day by Melanie Perkins: Canva CEO Melanie Perkins, a prominent entrepreneur, advises aspiring founders to overcome the fear of the u

Rs 70 Lakh Fireworks, Grand Decor: Wedding Video Of BJP MLA Golu Shukla's Son Viral

Another video shows the bride and groom performing exchanging garlands before the presiding deity at Khajrana temple in Indore, an area that is o

Rupee falls against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee settled at a new all-time low against the U.S. dollar, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-U.S. trade deal and persistent foreign

BIG relief to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case, Delhi court refuses to take note of...

In a significant development in the National Herald case, the Delhi High Court granted temporary relief to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Tri-Service-Chiefs, CDS pays tribute to 1971 War heroes at National War Memorial

India marked the 54th Vijay Diwas on Tuesday. A ceremony was held at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. This day commemorates the decisive v

Karnataka tops National Energy Conservation Awards 2025

President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi

Synvo AI and Sobat Bisnis Group (SBG) Forge Strategic Partnership to Bring Secure, Context-Aware Enterprise AI to Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Firstsource announces leadership changes to accelerate growth across Healthcare Payer and Provider businesses

Keerthy Suresh brings out her inner baddie with a powerful punch

Chennai: Southern beauty Keerthy Suresh let her inner baddie out as she delivered a powerful punch on the punching machine. Keerthy posted a clip

National Herald Case: Delhi court declines to take cognisance of EDs chargesheet

The court also refused that Ms Gandhi and others are entitled to an FIR copy of the case

Trump file U10 billion lawsuit accusing BBC of defamation, election interference

US President Donald Trump has sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging defamation and unfair practices over the editing of his January 6, 2021 spee

CES 2026: LG to unveil Micro RGB evo, set new benchmark for LCD TVs

At the core of the LG Micro RGB evo is a significant evolution in Micro RGB technology, using LG TVs smallest individual RGB LEDs combined with O

Stock markets decline during early trade

Sensex and Nifty dragged down by persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends that dented investors' sentiment

Over 58 Lakh Names Deleted As Poll Body Publishes Bengal's SIR Draft List

In a development likely to raise a political storm in poll-bound West Bengal, a total of 58 lakh names have been deleted from the state's draft v

Gandhis Get Temporary Relief From Delhi Court In National Herald Case

Rahul, Sonia Gandhi Get Delhi Court Relief In National Herald Case

Security Forces Hunt For Terrorists Holed Up In Udhampur Village

Jammu, Dec 16: Security forces searched for terrorists in Udhampur on Tuesday, a day after a policeman was martyred in a gunfight there, a police

High AQI Outside? Yoga Expert Anshuka Parwanis Breathwork Tips Can Help You Cope

Goa Nightclub fire: Luthra Brothers, Birch Club owners, deported; to land in Delhi today

Luthra Brothers, who fled to Phuket hours after the incident, will be brought to Delhi upon arrival in India. They are expected to be produced be

National Herald Case: Delhi court refuses to take cognisance of ED chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday ruled that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and other accused in the National Herald case are no

Merriam-Webster Names 'Slop' As 2025 Word Of The Year Amid AI Content Concerns

Merriam-Webster named slop its 2025 Word of the Year, defining it as low-quality digital content produced by artificial intelligence.

IIT Hyderabad, Delhi Metro ink pact for autonomous mobility project

Hyderabad: IIT Hyderabad and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have signed a agreement to jointly develop next-generation autonomous mobili

India's private sector growth hits 10-month low as year ends on softer note, PMI shows

India's private sector activity slowed in December, reaching its weakest point in ten months. New orders declined, impacting both manufacturing a

Lawsuits And Settlements: A Look At Trump's Fight With News Organisations

President Donald Trump's contentious relationship with news organizations has led to a host of disputes and legal battles, the latest a lawsuit a

Kareena Kapoor Khan channels 90s glam in show-stopping Valentino look, SEE pics

Kareena Kapoor Khan embraced quiet luxury in a vintage Valentino 1993 outfit, pairing classic tailoring with minimal makeup and elegant jewellery

Goa fire tragedy: Thai authorities deport nightclub co-owners Luthra brothers to India

2026 Needs A National Obesity Strategy: Doctor Explains Why Weight Is Now A Public Health Emergency

The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and macro scales.

Flipkart gets NCLT nod to shift domicile to India, moves closer to IPO

The approval allows the amalgamation of eight Singapore-incorporated entities with India-based Flipkart Internet. The combined entity will be cal

Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode up to class-5 as air quality deteriorates

Physical classes for students from nursery to Class 5 have been discontinued across all government, government-aided and unaided private recognis

'Statue of Liberty' tilts, then topples to ground in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul in dramatic video. Watch viral clip

A colossal 24-meter Statue of Liberty replica in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul was toppled by fierce winds reaching 90 km/h. Fortunately, Havan staf

J&K Polices Counter Intel Wing Carries Out Raids In Seven Districts Of Kashmir Valley

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: The Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across th

Statue of Liberty's massive replica in Brazil collapses after severe storm; Watch viral video

A massive replica of Statue of Liberty outside a Havan in Guaba, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, collapsed amid a powerful storm struck southe

SIR 2026: EC Releases List of Deleted Voters in Bengal Draft Rolls

The list features voters whose names were included in the electoral rolls of the state in 2025 but were deleted from the draft rolls of 2026.

Plea in Telangana HCchallenges GHMC ward delimitation notification

Hyderabad: A plea challenging the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporations (GHMC) ward delimitation notification was filed in the Telangana High

EC publishes draft electoral rolls, list of deleted voters in Bengal under SIR 2026

KOLKATA: The EC on Tuesday published the draft electoral rolls of West Bengal based on its enumeration feedback. The commission also published on

EC publishes list of voters deleted from draft electoral rolls in Bengal under SIR 2026

KOLKATA: Barely hours ahead of the publication of the draft electoral rolls of West Bengal , where assembly elections are due early next year, th

US employers likely added 40,000 jobs in November as government releases report delayed by shutdown

The U.S. job market faces sluggishness and confusion this fall, with companies hesitant to hire due to AI uncertainty and unpredictable policies.