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LIAF 2025 Returns with Hybrid London-Bangalore Edition

The streamed concerts will be available on the London International Arts Festival YouTube channel from 2831 December 2025.

Red Fort Blast: Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody Of 7 Accused Till January 8

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of seven accused in the Red Fort blast case by 15 days. The court rem

Watch: DRDO conducts successful user trials of Akash-NG missile system

Delhi court discharges 2 accused in SIMI-IM revival conspiracy case

NEW DELH, Dec 24: A special UAPA court in Delhi on Wednesday discharged two people, including an accused involved in Batla House encounter, of co

US Embassy, Consulates in India Closed Dec 2426 Following Presidential Order

U.S. citizens needing urgent help should use emergency contact lines on embassy websites

U.S., Ukraine reach consensus on key issues, but territorial disputes unresolved

The draft proposal, which reflects Ukraines wishes, intertwines political and commercial interests to safeguard security while boosting economic

The U.S. to use its full power to take on and eradicate drug cartels: top official on Venezuela

Bharti, Warburg Pincus pick up 49% stake in Haier India

The move comes at a time when consumer appliance market in India is booming, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, and incre

Christmas WhatsApp Scam: One tap on 'gift link' can empty your bank account, here's how to avoid it

The scam typically starts with a holiday message like Merry Christmas! You've got a gift or Christmas bonus awaiting you.

What made Sangita Kalanidhi-designate R.K. Shriramkumars concert special?

The concert, where Shriramkumar accompanied vocalist and disciple Amritha Murali, featured three Dikshitar kritis, a rare Tyagaraja composition i

Virat Kohli creates history in List A cricket on domestic return, joins Sachin Tendulkar in exclusive club

Virat Kohli marked his return to domestic cricket in style, creating history in List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The star batter ac

Delhi Pollution Crisis: High Court slams Rekha Gupta's government over 18% GST on 'air purifiers', says, 'that's minimum you...'

Amid the Delhi pollution crisis, High court on Wednesday called out the Rekha Gupta's government on their 'inactive' response to the immediate 'e

339 one BHK flats in Gachibowli, Warangal and Khammam to be allotted through lucky draw

Study links low alcohol intake with 50 pc higher chance of mouth cancer

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: A study conducted in India has found that consuming as little as nine grams of alcohol daily can be linked with a 50 per cent

UN at 80: Ellora caves host global cultural celebration with artists from 7 nations

As the United Nations marks 80 years, a rare cultural celebration unfolded at the Ellora Caves in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. From classical and f

Six Ways To Celebrate The Festive Season The Reserve Way At Phulay Bay

Experience wonderful holidays in Andamanese way !

60 Cops Raid Rowdy Sheeter Zafar Pehalwans Yakutpura Home; Weapons Seized

Zafar Pahalwan, a rowdy sheeter involved in 40 criminal cases

Uttar Pradesh Govt recruitments: Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of denying OBC reservation

BJP is denying one-third of the Constitutionally mandated 27% reservation for OBCs and showing its real anti-Constitution, anti-reservation face,

After Dhurandhar Rehman Dakait's success, Akshaye Khanna reportedly exits Drishyam 3: What went wrong?

Akshaye Khanna has reportedly exited Drishyam 3. Differences over pay and creative vision are cited as reasons. Khanna sought changes to his look

Women-focused cash transfer quickly goes from being a vote catcher to being a welfare pillar

By FY26, these schemes are projected to benefit approximately 13 crore women, representing about a fifth of India's female population, making cas

Andhra allows Ayurvedic doctors to undertake select operations independently

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has approved properly trained post graduate Ayurvedic doctors to independently undert

Ali Hussain Youngest Shooter from Telangana Becomes a Nationally Renowned Shooting Athlete

Ali Hussain, who has just turned 14, achieved this milestone in his very first attempt in the 50-metre Rifle Prone event, becoming the youngest n

Watch: Shehnaaz Gill grooves to Hania Aamirs viral Pakistani Song

Mumbai: The popularity of Pakistani dramas and their OSTs continues to rise globally, and 2025 has been no exception. This year has delivered sev

I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Union Cabinet Briefing | LIVE

Software Engineer and Partner Busted for Selling Drugs in Hyderabad

The four arrested individuals comprise three alleged peddlers and one user

Bombay High Court stays fraud notices to Anil Ambani; questions banks compliance

The High Court questions auditors qualification, independence and banks delay under RBI norms

Is India's economy on a high-growth trajectory? RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta weighs in

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta highlights a bright future for India's economy, with growth anticipated to reach 7-7.5% thanks to ongoing reform

Lancet study flags early hope for Nipah vaccine; trial finds strong immune response

Watch: A good template: On Indias FTA with New Zealand

Indias FTA with New Zealand can be a precedent, not an exception

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Strong Start for Mana Shankara Varaprasad US Premieres; Advance Bookings Open

Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the movie is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on January 12, 2026.

Italy watchdog orders Meta to halt WhatsApp terms barring rival AI chatbots

A spokesperson for Meta called the decision fundamentally flawed, and said the emergence of AI chatbots put a strain on our systems that they wer

Rohit Sharma slams 62-ball century on List A return as Mumbai cruise in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rohit Sharma marked his return to domestic List A cricket with a 62-ball century for Mumbai against Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, striking e

The men and women India loved and lost in 2025

India lost several prominent personalities in 2025. Dharmendra, a legendary Bollywood actor, passed away. Advertising icon Piyush Pandey also lef

Stress-linked gene may raise opioid addiction risk in Indians: AIIMS study

Babylon 2.0 Is Not Just a Venue. Its a Mood

It is not built to host a night it is crafted to ignite an era.

Top hits and flops at Box Office 2025: Dhurandhar, Saiyaara among highest-grossing Indian movies this year; Sikandar, Emergency biggest failures

Top Box Office hits and flops of 2025: Bollywood's 2025 box office presented a mixed bag, with spy thrillers like 'Dhurandhar' and emotional dram

Unnao Rape Survivor's Mother Manhandled, Blocked From Protest In Delhi

Shocking scenes played out on the roads of the national capital as paramilitary personnel blocked the Unnao rape survivor and her mother from add

Libyas Army Chief killed in Turkye jet crash

A private jet carrying General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, four officers, and three crew members crashed in Turkiye on December 23, 2025, short

Video: 5 UP Boys Ride On 1 Bike, Shoot Reel. They've Been Fined Rs 31,000

The video caught the attention of local authorities. The Police from Pilkhuwa Kotwali filed a traffic violation case and issued a fine of Rs 31,0

Meet Eshaan Roshan: Hrithik Roshan's newly married cousin, was part of Krrish 3, Kaabil as..., dated popular TV actress for 10 years, she is...

Rakesh Roshan's nephew, Hrithik Roshan's cousin, Eshaan Roshan, got married to Aishwarya Singh on December 23, 2025. Read on to know more about h

Chennai women took to the pickleball court to celebrate world sari day

World Sari Day brought women of all ages together, blending tradition, sport and community on the pickleball court

Discover Chennais unique Christmas celebrations: Traditions and festivities

Forget what Christmas is supposed to look like. In Chennai, it smells of the sea, plum cake and hot chocolate. Here are 12 ways the city keeps th

The Best TV Shows of 2025

This year, television seems to have finally stopped shielding us from the myriad nighmares unfolding in real time, and the very best among its of

No Loud Looks - Yet Rukmini Vasanth Stands Out

China's 'rejuvenation' plan: US Pentagon flags claim on Arunachal; highlights growing bonhomie with Pakistan

A Pentagon report reveals China's inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh as a core interest alongside Taiwan and maritime disputes, integral to its 2049

Santa Tracker 2025: Here's Where Santa Claus Is Right Now, How To Follow The Sleigh

Santa Tracker 2025 lets children and families follow Santa Claus's annual Christmas Eve journey in real time.

Three new airlines cleared to enter Indian market after IndiGo disruption

NEW DELHI: Air travellers are set to get more choice in the domestic aviation market, with three new airlines preparing to take to Indian skies i

Cash transfers to women have gone from 1 to 15 states in 5 yrs

2.46 lakh crore, 13 crore women, 15 states: the fastest-growing welfare promise is reshaping household power and state finances, finds Richa Gand

Pawan Kalyan Visits Village Where Jana Sena Workers' Houses Were Demolished

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday visited Tadepalli mandal in Guntur district, fulfilling a promise he had made befo

Kerala SIR: Kozhikode North Assembly segment has highest voter exclusions in district

While 1,84,784 enumeration forms were distributed in the constituency, 23,709 were not returned, which is 12.83%. Political parties begin process

Startling revelation: Muhammad Yunus-led government accused of getting Osman Hadi killed to delay Bangladesh elections

Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh Interim Government has been accused of engineering murder of Osman Hadi to delay the Bangladesh Elections 2026.

Jacqueline Fernandez swears by Sri Lankan dish Kottu Roti, here's unravelling the secret recipe

Jacqueline Fernandez loves Kottu Roti, a Sri Lankan street food made with chopped roti, spiced vegetable curry and optional eggs, offering a flav

Prakash Raj Replaces Rajat Kapoor in SS Rajamoulis Varanasi?

The film is slated for a grand release in 2027 across multiple languages worldwide.

Thackeray brothers seal alliance for BMC polls, warn Marathi voters against division

MUMBAI: Cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray on Wednesday formally announced an alliance between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Na

Watch: ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit

ISRO successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite into low Earth orbit On December 24, 2025.

Ishan Kishans 33-ball century at No.6 sends clear message to BCCI selectors

Ishan Kishan smashed a blistering 33-ball century against Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, registering the second-fastest List A hundred by

Fans React as Rashmika Playfully Teases Vijay Deverakonda Online

The film is progressing at a brisk pace and is slated for release in December 2026.

'LSG captain Rishabh Pant showed lack of trust in Ravi Bishnoi': Irfan Pathan

Ravi Bishnoi, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, was acquired by the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) for a whopping Rs 7.4 crore at the I

Margazhi special: Andal and the evolution of feminine expression

Performer and choreographer Anita Ratnam reflects on how Goddess Andal, her eternal guide and companion, has influenced her art and life.

China doesn't respect the territorial integrity of India: Former diplomat KP Fabian on Beijing's expansionist policy

Former diplomat KP Fabian observed that China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh reflects a long-standing expansionist mindset. He noted India remain

Witness Rashmika Mandannas Gritty Transformation into an Avenging Force

Rashmika Mandanna, who has undergone a fierce transformation for the role, delivers what appears to be the boldest and most violent performance o

Hyderabad police to conduct drunk driving checks in city from Wednesday

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Tuesday, December 23 said that special drive against drunk driving will be conducted f

YouTube Integrates Stablecoin Payments for Millions of Creators

YouTube has quietly taken one of the most consequential steps in the mainstream adoption of stablecoins. In mid-December 2025, the platform enabl

AP Govt to Allow Trained Ayurvedic Docs to Perform Select Surgeries

The Andhra Pradesh government took this decision to integrate the ancient Indian medical system with the modern medical system.

Mid-Air Emergency Activates 'Garmin Autoland', US Plane Lands Itself

A small airplane landed safely on its own, using a special autopilot system called Garmin Autoland, after an in-flight emergency in Colorado, US.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 36-ball hundred powers Bihar to create world record highest score of 574 runs in 50-over cricket

Riding on Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 190, Bihar shattered world cricket records with a colossal 574/6 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Teenager Vaibhav Sur

Sensex vs Nifty 50: Key Differences Every Investor Should Know

A simple guide to how Sensex and Nifty 50 track markets and shape different investing strategies

Not another sneaker drop: Knotty is building Indias premium sneaker accessories market

Not another sneaker drop: Knotty is building Indias premium sneaker accessories market Gurugram-based Knotty is addressing a gap in India's fast-

Ford, Honda, and GM recall over 80,000 vehicles in Canada over safety defects affecting brakes, park modules, and pedestrian warning systems

Over 80,000 Ford, Honda, and GM vehicles in Canada face recalls for critical safety flaws. Issues include faulty park modules on F-150s and Maver

Four held for drug peddling in Hyderabad, contraband worth Rs 3L seized

Hyderabad: A group of four people including a woman was held for drug peddling and consumption in Hyderabad. Drugs including ganja, MDMA worth Rs

Politically Motivated: Mehbooba Mufti's Plea On Prisoners Rejected

The Court emphasised that the public interest litigation is not a tool for advancing political agendas or turning the judiciary into a political

HC dismisses Mehboobas PIL on transfer of prisoners from outside jails to J-K

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a PIL filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti seeking transfer of prisoners

Rajasthan: Panchayat bans daughters-in-law from using phones with cameras

Jodhpur: A village panchayat in Rajasthans Jalore district has prohibited daughters-in-law and young women from 15 villages from using phones wit

Six-year-old Thane girl dies month after dog bite

Thane: A six-year-old girl from Maharashtras Thane died over a month after being bitten by a street dog, a civic official said on Wednesday. Her

Watch: Two killed, internet suspended in Assams violence-hit Karbi Anglong

Protesters set fire to the ancestral residence of an Assam tribal council chief on December 22, 2025, accusing him of failing to evict outsiders

BJP councillor apologises for threatening African national to learn Hindi

New Delhi: BJP councillor Renu Chaudhary, who had threatened an African national for not speaking Hindi, issued an apology in response to the wid

SEBI's Digital Gold Caution: What the regulator is really signaling to investors?

In its November advisory, SEBI clarified that digital gold products are notSEBI-regulated securities,nordo they fall under any existing regulator

Mummy, Don't Want To Waste Money: BTech Student Dies By Suicide In Noida

A first-year engineering student has died by suicide at a hostel in Greater Noida, leaving behind a note that says he did not want his parents to

J&K Govt Seeks Voluntary Salary Contribution for Red Cross Fund

Jammu, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an order seeking voluntary annual salary contributions from employees of all departmen

Zelensky says no consensus with US over territory, nuclear plant in latest plan

Kyiv's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that talks with American teams did not resolve territorial disputes. Key issues like the Donetsk re

Unnao rape case survivor to move SC against suspension of BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar's jail term

The Unnao rape survivor will challenge the Delhi High Court's decision to grant bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar. Sengar, serving a life sentence, ha

H-1B Visa FAQs: All About Team Trump's Wage Policy, How It May Affect Indians

In a significant H-1B visa policy overhaul, the Trump administration in the United States is replacing the random lottery system that selected be

Watch: India Test Fires Next-Generation Akash Missile System

In a big boost to the Indian armed forces, key trials of the next-generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) have been completed.

Delhi HC slams Centre over no GST exemption on air purifiers in 'emergency situation'

The Delhi High Court has expressed strong displeasure with authorities for failing to grant tax exemptions on air purifiers. The court highlighte

Hands And Feet Always Cold? Why This Happens And Easy Solutions For Winter

Cold hands and feet are common, often due to cold weather or reduced blood flow.

62% Mouth Cancer Cases In India Caused By Alcohol, Smokeless Tobacco Use: Study

More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, with locally brew

Unnao rape case survivor to move SC against suspension of Sengars jail term

UNNAO (UP), Dec 24: The 2017 Unnao rape case survivor on Wednesday termed the Delhi High Courts decision to suspend the jail term of expelled BJP

Unnao rape survivor to move Supreme Court against suspension of Sengars jail term

The survivor and her mother staged a protest near Mandi House against the verdict granting bail to the accused, expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Senga

Ensuring safety and efficacy through the vaccine pipeline

Every vaccine starts its journey years before the first public dose: scientists assess whether the vaccine produces protective antibodies without