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'Misleading propaganda': MEA rejects security breach claims at Bangladesh mission protest in Delhi

NEW DELHI: India on Sunday trashed as misleading propaganda media reports in Bangladesh that a demonstration outside Bangladesh's mission in New

Health check-up or politics? Bihar CM Nitish Kumars Delhi visit may include ModiShah meet

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday left for a two-day tour of the national capital, where he is expected to meet top NDA leaders,

You gotta get Michael Whatley: Trump kicks off NC midterms, attacks Roy Cooper in Rocky Mt speech

Top 10 Bollywood films that suffered heavy losses in 2025

Bollywood cinema in 2025 showed clear signs of growth and recovery after a shaky few years. Audiences returned to theatres for films that offered

Why is Ayurveda Mentioned in the Epstein Files?

Among the exhibits in the Epstein files that the Justice Department has released, one mentions the use of massages and Ayurveda for detoxificatio

No playground left: GHMC apathy hits Golconda children

Hyderabad: Ratii Galli in Hyderabads Golconda is not filled with joyous children running around, but instead greets visitors with a large garbage

BJP in uproar over Telangana CM crediting Sonia Gandhi for Christmas

New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has triggered a political controversy after attributing Christmas celebrations in the state to

Delhi Airport Incident: AI Express Issues Show Cause Notice To Pilot, To Set Up External Inquiry Panel

The proceedings are being carried under the labour laws as a pilot comes under the workmen category. An external inquiry committee will set up ne

Delhi Police Crime Branch rescues two missing minors, apprehends 24-year-old suspect

A dedicated team led by Inspector Manoj Dahiya, assisted by ASI Gopal Krishan, Woman Head Constable Seema and Constable Dharamraj, under the supe

Kerala govt warns against 'communalisation' of schools

Kerala government strongly condemned private schools for imposing restrictions on Christmas celebrations. State General Education Minister V Siva

India among Asia-Pacific's most resilient real estate markets despite global uncertainty: Report

While the Asia-Pacific economy is expected to moderate in 2026 amid changing trade policies and cautious capital flows, India's property market i

IIP data, rupee movement and global cues likely to drive Sensex, Nifty next week

Commenting on Nifty outlook, experts said that on the upside, immediate resistance is placed at 26,000, followed by 26,200 and 26,400. They added

IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup 2025 Final: Sameer Minhas, Ali Raza shine as Pakistan beat India by 191 runs to win title

Pakistan produced a dominant show in the IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup final as Sameer Minhas and Ali Raza starred in a crushing 191-run win over Indi

Bangladesh unrest: India suspends visa applications indefinitely in Chittagong

India has suspended visa operations at its Indian Visa Application Centre in Bangladeshs southeastern port city of Chattogram until further notic

Dhaka University's Bangabandhu Hall renamed Osman Hadi Hall: report

We are removing it based on students' verdict, Hall Council V-P said when asked whether the hall council leaders had obtained permission to erase

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to martyrs of Assam Agitation at memorial in Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Guwahati to honor the martyrs of the Assam Agitation. He paid floral tributes at the Swahid Smarak Kshetra.

Technology Without Compassion is Just Machinery: Mukesh Ambani Honours Dr R.A. Mashelkar on Historic Milestone

The evening saw the launch of Dr Mashelkars latest book, which outlines his famous philosophy of More from Less for Morealso known as Gandhian En

Wordle Answer today: Hints and solution for December 21 puzzle #1646 revealed

Despite its straightforward format, Wordle maintains engagement through carefully balanced difficulty levels. The daily limit prevents burnout, w

Kerala SIR: IAS officer Aishvarya Singh appointed as Special Roll Observer for State

Thousands Cheer As The Sun Rises On Winter Solstice At Stonehenge

Winter Solstice - an spiritual pilgrimage around the prehistoric stone pillars

Bangladesh's Bengali Cultural Institutions Targeted, Pattern Points To Pak

Cultural organisations in Bangladesh are under attack from Islamic radicals. The interim government formed after the toppling of Sheikh Hasina's

Bangladesh unrest: Inqilab Moncho gives 24-hr ultimatum to B'desh's Home Ministry after Hadi's funeral concluded

Israeli cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in occupied West Bank

Tel Aviv: Israels Cabinet on Sunday approved a proposal for 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, the far-right finance minister said. Th

Around 8 passenger trains cancelled for three days due to elephant movements between Jharkhand, Odisha

Movement of a herd of elephants has been noticed near rail tracks between Chakradharpur (Jharkhand's Singhbhum)-Jharsuguda (Odisha) section of th

Quote of the Day by Stephen Hawking: 'There is no heaven or afterlife for broken-down computers.'

Stephen Hawking, diagnosed with a motor neuron disease early in life, defied expectations to become a renowned cosmologist. He viewed the univers

RSSS Seeks Focus On Horticulture Mission Implementation

Rami Reddy said even funds required to provide water connectivity from completed irrigation projects to farmlands in Rayalaseema were not being r

Congress MP expresses shock over names of two voters in Thirupparankundram printed in Hindi

The names of voters against serial numbers 551 and 552, both residents of Tamil Nadu, have been mentioned in Hindi

Watch: Kerala bids tearful farewell to Malayalam cinema icon Sreenivasan

Kerala witnessed an emotional farewell as legendary actor, screenwriter and director Sreenivasan, one of the most influential figures in Malayala

Government orders immediate shifting of all offices from private buildings, sets December 31 deadline

Officials directed to search for office space, the government said, adding that no rental payment from February 1

Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank

The latest approvals come days after the United Nations said the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank all of which are considered i

NIA nabs Telangana social worker for links with Maoists

Hyderabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a social worker in Telanganas Jangaon district on Sunday, December 21, for alleged li

Maha Local Polls: Shiv Sena Wins in Palghar and Dahanu, BJP Gets Jawhar and Wada

In the Palghar Municipal Council, Shiv Sena candidate Uttam Gharat was elected president. He defeated Kailash Mhatre of the BJP

Inter Students Attack Class IX Boys at Narsampet Gurukul School

At the time of the attack, there were no teachers, wardens, or duty staff present on the premises to protect the children

8 early signs of high blood pressure you shouldnt ignore

Centre seeks report on death of elephants on railway tracks in Assam's Hojai: Bhupender Yadav

Mr. Yadav also said all States have been asked to monitor elephant movement along the railway tracks

Train-hit elephant calf dies at Kaziranga rescue centre

Less than a week old, the calf was severely injured when a Rajdhani Express ploughed through a herd crossing the track in Hojai district on Decem

Manish Malhotra shares why Rekhas style remains unchanged, rooted, and eternal

Mumbai: Fashion designer Manish Malhotra recently celebrated veteran actress Rekhas timeless sense of style. In his latest post, he highlighted h

Mandala Pooja At Sabarimala On Dec 27

The procession will begin from the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple at 7 am on December 23

Student abducted, raped in hotel room in A.P.

Police reportedly pickup main accused and suspects in the case

Mocking a survivors trauma

1-Year-Old Boy, Walking Behind Mother, Mauled To Death By Leopard In Gujarat

A five-year-old son of a farm labourer was mauled to death by a leopard in Gujarat's Amreli district on Sunday morning, an official from the fore

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Does This After Pak Star Gives Him Fiery Send-Off. Watch

India's 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi endured a poor outing with the bat in the U19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai on

Bharat had transitioned from survival to revival mode through allegiance to fundamental vows, says T.N. Governor Ravi

Governor R.N. Ravi said during the pandemic, India shared vaccines with 150 countries before fully vaccinating its own population

Israeli Cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank

Israel's Cabinet has approved nineteen new settlements in the occupied West Bank. This move significantly expands the number of settlements. Fina

Zomato Agent Shares Interaction With Rude Customer In Bengaluru, Viral Video Divides Internet

In a viral post, a Zomato agent explains how he had to walk a long distance to deliver an order at a customer's doorstep. He found the latter's b

Why UK Universities Opening Campuses In India Is A Game Changer

UK universities setting up campuses in India are expected to offer a broader range of scholarships, merit-based aid, and financial support.

CITU leader counters BJP claims on saving Visakhapatnam Steel Plant from privatisation

After the third blast furnace was revived this year (2025), the plant had suffered losses to the tune of 1,000 crore

In Focus-Weekend | Sick Nation: Are you eating your way into metabolic dysfunction?

Karan Sarin, metabolic health coach, joins us to unpack why lifestyle diseases now dominate Indias health crisis and whats really driving metabol

Civilian death toll in Cambodia rises to 19 in renewed conflict with Thailand

PHNOM PENH, Dec 21: The civilian death toll in Cambodia has increased to 19, as the renewed border conflict with Thailand has entered its 15th da

Heated scenes in U-19 Asia Cup final: Vaibhav Suryavanshi fires back with shoe gesture after Pakistan star's angry send-off - Watch

Heated scenes unfolded during the IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup final when Vaibhav Suryavanshi pointed at his shoe in response to an angry send-off fr

Lars Eidinger to feature in Superman: The Man of Tomorrow from James Gunn

LOS ANGELES, Dec 21: German actor Lars Eidinger became the latest addition to the star cast of the upcoming film Superman: The Man of Tomorrow.

Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine are proceeding constructively

MIAMI, Dec 21: A Kremlin envoy says peace talks on a US-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were pressing on constructively

Inox Clean Energy acquires Vibrant Energys 1337 MW power portfolio for Rs 5,000 cr

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: Inox Clean Energy Ltd has executed definitive agreements with Australia-based Macquarie Corporate Holdings Pty Ltd and other s

Sandeep Reddy Vanga praises Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar as 'Built Like a Man'; Aditya Dhar responds

After his public row with Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Reddy Vanga praised Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar for its strong storytelling and performances,

Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms climbs Rs 75,257 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners

NEW DELHI, Dec 21:The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most-valued firms climbed Rs 75,256.97 crore last week, with Tata Consultanc

Bondi beach shooting: Australia falls silent, lights candles for shooting victims

Australians observed a minute of silence to honor victims of the Bondi Beach shooting. Gunmen attacked a Jewish festival, killing 15 people. The

Sakeena Itoo Kick-Starts Pulse Polio Campaign Across J&K From Jammu

JAMMU, Dec 21: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo kick-started the Pulse Polio Campaign across

Cold wave alert in 11 Telangana districts on December 22

According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), between December 20 and 21, a total of 14 out of 33 districts recorded tem

'Tough to understand': Kevin Pietersen lashes out at England after Ashes loss

Taking to his X handle, the former England cricketer lashed out at Ben Stokes-led English side for their loss in Adelaide Test. Here's what he sa

Who is Sameer Minhas? Pakistan U-19 sensation torments India with record-breaking knock in Asia Cup 2025 final

India vs Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup Final: In the final against India, he delivered a remarkable 172 runs off 113 balls, featuring 17 fours and nine

UGC NET December 2025 city intimation slip out at ugcnet.nta.ac.in; check steps to download and more

The National Testing Agency has released the UGC NET December 2025 City Intimation Slip. This slip helps candidates know their exam city in advan

Indian Visa Applications Suspended in Bangladesh's Chittagong

India on Thursday resumed operations at its visa application centre in Dhaka, a day after closing it over escalated security concerns, but closed

Maharashtra local body poll results 'trailer' of what's to come in January 15 civic polls, claims Eknath Shinde

Local body poll results in Maharashtra show the Mahayuti alliance leading. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated these results are a preview

Eight months into marriage, woman beaten to death over dowry in Tandur

Hyderabad: In a disturbing incident, a woman was beaten to death by her husband in Tandur district after constant torture for dowry just eight mo

Amid Dhurandhar's wave, Avatar Fire and Ash SUFFERS another major setback, 30% shows will be cut down on Christmas for...

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continues to dominate cinemas, despite, Avatar Fire and Ash. Now, as per the latest reports, 30% of shows of James Cam

SHANTI Bill bulldozed in Parliament not only for TRUMP but also for ADANI: Congress

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: The Congress on Saturday took a swipe at the Modi government over the passage of the SHANTI Bill, saying it was bulldozed in P

Centre has practically ended MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill: Prashant Bhushan

The VB-G RAM G Bill was passed by Parliament in the Winter session amid strong protests by the opposition over the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's na

CM Revanth Reddy releases poster of the biggest tribal festival

Those who struggled in history for the cause of the downtrodden and made sacrifices for the weak are nothing short of divine figures for Telangan

Century-old Kodaikanal observatorys solar data unlocks new clues to Suns magnetic behaviour

Study maps how solar activity varies across latitudes using 11 years of observations

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Rs 10,601 Cr ammonia-urea plant in Assam

Namrup: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a Rs 10,601-crore brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Dibrugarh district

The Raja Saab OTT deal lower than expected, producer confirms

Hyderabad: The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas and directed by Maruthi, is one of the most awaited films of the Sankranthi season. While the film is

Modi government killing rural employment scheme: Congress MP Hooda

Hooda called the move an open declaration of war on rural livelihoods and said Congress would oppose the policy on every platform, from Parliamen

What Is Toshakhana case that has reshaped Pakistan politics? Has it finished Imran Khan's political career?

The Toshakhana case that led to Imran Khan's conviction involves foreign gifts, disputed valuations and allegations of political targeting.

Labour ministry should explore involving NGOs to open creches for women workers: Par panel

It also recommended a mandate of a fixed percentage of CSR funds for childcare and maternity support in the informal sector

By Calling China a Near-Peer, Has Trump Underestimated America & Allies?

Trump underlines his indifference towards China and India by simply omitting any direct reference to them.

IND vs PAK, U-19 Asia Cup 2025 Final: Ayush Mhatre involved in verbal spat with Pakistan players after dismissal - Watch

Tense scenes unfolded during the IND vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup 2025 final as Ayush Mhatre was involved in a verbal exchange with Pakistan players foll

India issues BIG statement after protest outside Bangladesh High Commission: 'Misleading propaganda in...'

The statement comes after the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu man, over allegations of insulting Islam. The incident took

Maharashtra local body election 2025 results: BJP-led Mahayuti takes BIG lead, MVA trails; Eknath Shinde says 'People have...'

The Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead in 118 bodies, and the Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, is leading in 59. The Nationalist Congress Party is l

Hackathon on ocean plastic and oil elimination mission

The initiative is aimed at addressing marine pollution, including plastic waste, micro-plastics, nano-plastics, and oil residues in oceans, river

Bangladesh: ahead of Elections 2026

Read exclusive, in-depth articles from The Hindu on the current state of affairs in troubled Bangladesh, and more

WTC Points Table 2025-26: Australia tighten grip on No.1 spot after Ashes win; where do India and Pakistan stand?

Australia's dominant Ashes series win has further strengthened their hold on the No.1 position in the WTC 2025-26 points table. With a perfect st

Kiara Advani FIRST look out from Geetu Mohandas' 'Toxic' fans spot Harley Quinn vibes

Kiara Advani's first look as Nadia in Toxic impressed fans with her bold, emotional avatar, marking her post-motherhood comeback ahead of the fil

Meditation leads to inner peace, emotional stability: VP Radhakrishnan

Hyderabad, Dec 21: Meditation is a universal practice that transcends cultural, geographical and religious boundaries, and a path that leads to i

123-year-old clock gifted by Lord Curzon to Golden Temple restored

CHANDIGARH: The 123-year-old manual clock, which was gifted to the Golden Temple by Lord Curzon, who was the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905,

Telugu Writer V. Mallikarjun Announces New Novel Oka Endakalapu Maddhyanam

Mallikarjun is also widely respected for his willingness to support fellow writers and literary initiatives. His personal signature, Neeku Naa Pr

JM AMC expands presence in AIFs, launches Rs 1,000-cr real estate fund

The AIF platform will offer specialised pools of capital across credit, real estate and pre-IPO opportunities

Warangal: NIA Arrests Social Activist Gade Innaiah Over 'Pro-Maoist' Remarks

The arrest follows his alleged remarks in support of the Maoist movement

Indian visa applications suspended indefinitely in Bangladesh's Chittagong

The decision came into effect on December 21 following a recent security incident at the Assistant High Commission of India in Chittagong

IT bench strength plunges to 10% in 2025 as companies abandon buffer model

Most large IT services firms actively reduced bench tenure, capping idle time at 3045 days before redeployment, reskilling or role reassessment a

Misleading propaganda, says Delhi after Dhaka reports cite threat to life of Bangladesh envoy

India is committed to ensure the safety of foreign missions/Posts in its territory in accordance with the Vienna convention