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Bengal BJP makes public a report blaming Trinamool regime for States industrial decline

The BJP released the document a day before West Bengal government is likely to hold a high-level business conclave in Kolkata on December 18 to h

Air India Express flight from Jeddah makes emergency landing in Kochi airport due to landing gear, tyre failure

Aircraft, carrying 160 passengers, lands safely under emergency conditions

Three Maoists killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarhs Sukma

The exchange of fire broke out on a forested hill under the Golapalli police station area when a team of District Reserve Guard was out on a sear

Telangana govt orders formation of third power distribution company

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, December 17, ordered the formation of a third power distribution company in the state which wil

U.S., Russia to hold talks on Ukraine in Miami: White House

The talks come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed progress during two days of meetings in Berlin between Kyiv and Trumps envoys

Will Budget 2026 Fix LTCG Rules? Investors Say Tax Is Too High, Indexation Needed

Investors say the current regime penalizes long-term equity investing. Gurmeet Chadha, in a post on X, flagged a telling data point: only 30% of

Apple opens iPhone to alternative app stores in Japan

Under Apples new rules, Japanese developers can launch their own app marketplaces on iPhones

Three line agenciesinspect rainwater vent under Chennai Bypass Road in Thiruneermalai

US military releases aerial video, claims strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific

Teen arrested and released after hundreds of youths cause chaos at Mordialloc Beach and supermarket

Chaos erupted at Mordialloc Beach when hundreds of youths gathered, leading to disturbances at a local supermarket. Riot police were deployed as

Rs 20,000 Fine Or Turn Away From Border: Old Cars Not Being Allowed In Delhi

A thick layer of toxic smog enveloped the Delhi-Noida border at the DND Flyway on this hazy Thursday morning, with air quality plunging into the

Suspended Trinamool MLA Floats Own Party, Will Contest In 135 Seats In Polls

Humayun Kabir, who was recently suspended by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after repeated clashes with the party's leadership, has decided to floa

U.S. FTC probes Instacart's AI pricing tool, source says; shares drop

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is probing Instacart, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters

Cyber police book Kerala actor rape case convict for video revealing survivors identity

Video, believed to be shot when Martin Antony was out on bail, was shared on his Facebook page and began circulating widely on social media after

Fledgling birding group in Chennai spreads wings to study habitats and conduct bird censuses

Close on the heels of its first wetland bird count, Birders Tribe has scheduled a survey of five lakes across Chennai Metropolitan Area, includin

Hyderabad: Mumbai man held for cyber fraud worth Rs 32 lakh

Hyderabad: A 21-year-old man from Mumbai was arrested for cyber fraud worth Rs 32 lakh in Hyderabad on Tuesday, December 16. The accused was iden

Trump in White House speech announces USD 1,776 bonus for US troops

Washington: President Donald Trump said in a White House speech Wednesday night that he was sending a USD 1,776 bonus check to US troops for Chri

Sub-Zero Chill Grips Kashmir As Zojila Plunges To -17C

Srinagar, Dec 18: Cold wave conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday night with several places in the Kashmir Valley recording

11 Lakh Fake Job Racket Busted: Crime Branch Files Charge Sheet Against Two In Kashmir

Budgam, Dec 18: In a major crackdown on job fraud, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed at Hyderabad's Lulu Mall during song launch, personal space breached, Police says..., WATCH

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed at Hyderabad's Lulu Mall during the song launch of her upcoming film 'The Raja Saab', with co-star Prabhas.

US, Russia to hold new talks on Trump's plan for ending Ukraine war: White House

US and Russian officials are set to convene in Miami this weekend for crucial discussions concerning President Trump's initiative to broker peace

Paush Amavasya 2025 Date and time: Is it on December 19 or 20? Check shubh muhurat, and significance

Paush Amavasya 2025 mein kab hai: Paush Amavasya, a significant new moon day dedicated to ancestors, will be observed on December 19, 2025. This

Maoist movement in A.P. hits its lowest point in four decades

More than 320 cadres have been killed in the last 11 months, including about eight Central Committee members, senior leaders and military command

VSP has achieved highest single-day hot metal production, says Palla

Calling backdoor privatisation allegations baseless, the TDP leader says the feat is evidence of operational stability and sustained momentum at

Payal Dhare video controversy: Popular influencer Payal Gaming breaks silence on viral clip scandal, says 'what has been most painful is...'

Payal Gaming, whose real name is Payal Dhare, has broken her silence after she was embroiled in alleged video controversy. In an Instagram post,

Major IT investments will give real estate sector in Vizag region a boost, says CREDAI Chairman

11th edition of CREDAI Property Expo is scheduled to be organised in Vizag from December 19 to 21

Delhi: Entry ban on non-city private vehicles below BS-VI comes into force

According to officials, 580 police personnel have been deployed at 126 checkpoints, including borders

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Officials conduct Vehicle checks to ensure compliance with new directive

Delhi is taking strict action to fight air pollution. Vehicles without a Pollution Under Control Certificate will not get fuel. Trucks carrying c

Rhino dehorning brings poaching in African reserves crashing down

Unfortunately for these creatures, some people perceive rhino horns as status symbols with which to display wealth and success; the result is a m

Vedanta scales Lanjigarh aluminium refinery to 5 MTPA, strengthens Indias position globally

The expansion, initiated in 2020, reflects Vedantas commitment to a resilient aluminium value chain and long-term national value creation.

Delhi: With effect from 12 am, vehicles without pollution certificate will not receive fuel at petrol pumps

This initiative is part of Delhi's broader efforts to combat pollution, including restrictions on non-BS-VI vehicles and the promotion of electri

Crypto investors show caution, shift to new strategies after crash

Mining companies like IREN, CleanSpark, Riot, and MARA Holdings, which have been investor favourites, have also faced setbacks

Sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of Statue of Unity, passes away

The iconic statues of Mahatma Gandhi seated in a meditating pose and of Chhatrapati Shivaji riding a horse on the Parliament premises rank among

High-fat cheese and cream may lower dementia risk, finds Swedish study

A Swedish study of nearly 28,000 adults suggests eating high-fat cheeses like cheddar and gouda may lower dementia risk. Researchers followed par

Sessions court confirms 2 years' jail for Maharashtra minister, brother

In a significant legal development, Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate is on the brink of disqualification following a court's affirmation of h

Tesla faces sales ban in California over self-driving claims

San Francisco: California regulators are threatening to suspend Teslas license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the

Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR

General visibility is expected to gradually improve during the day

Google works to erode Nvidia's software advantage with Meta's help

Alphabets Google is working on a new initiative to make its artificial intelligence chips better at running PyTorch, the worlds most widely used

Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

Additionally, hundreds of ships themselves have been sanctioned part of a massive shadow fleet of often aging vessels that has proliferated in r

Trump announces $1,776 warrior dividend checks before Christmas: Who qualifies for Trumps $1,776 military checks?

Trump announces $1,776 warrior dividend checks for U.S. service members before Christmas. About 1.45 million active-duty troops are expected to r

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion

The Trump administration announced $10 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles, howitzers, drones, and military software, aiming to m

Despite tariffs, China consumer giants push into the US as domestic market stalls

Chinese consumer brands are expanding into the U.S. market, seeking higher profit margins to offset slowing domestic spending. Companies like Urb

'Do you know how many times you killed Gandhi?' BJP MP Nishikant Dubey bashes the opposition in Lok Sabha

Delhi-NCR wakes up to thick smog as AQI slips back into severe zone

New Delhi: Thick smog continued to blanket Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday morning, with the capital witnessing a fresh d

Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar Coast in Karnataka, officials initiate inquiry

A Chinese-made GPS tracker was found on a seagull near Karwar's sensitive naval zone. Security and forest officials are investigating. Preliminar

Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed at The Raja Saab Sahana Sahana song launch in Hyderabad: Watch 'terrifying' video

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal faced a chaotic situation at a song launch event for Prabhas's film The Raja Saab in Hyderabad. Soon after the incident, s

'How did Beijing tackle air pollution?': China offers lessons to India as Delhi chokes, offers AQI guide to improve air quality

As Delhi's air remains hazardous, Chinese Embassy has offered a tutorial to India on how to tackle air pollution. Beijing, once famous for being

Delhis entry ban on non-city private vehicles below BS-VI comes into force

Fuel pumps are not dispensing fuel to vehicles without valid PUC certificates, and this is being enforced with the help of automatic number plate

Boeing, union pause contract talks for former Spirit AeroSystems engineers

Contract talks for white-collar union members at Spirit AeroSystems have been paused. Boeing acquired Spirit AeroSystems recently. The Society of

EC to start issuing SIR hearing notices in West Bengal on Thursday

West Bengals Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) will begin issuing hearing notices from December 18 as part of the Special Intensive Revision

Lamborghini zips at 252 kmph on Bandra-Worli Sea Link; car seized, FIR filed

MUMBAI: The Mumbai police have seized a Lamborghini car after its driver was found running it at a breakneck speed of 252 kilometres per hour on

Paradise, Adolescence: 10 TV Shows From 2025 to Catch Up On Before Its 2026

Its a great time to catch up on the years standout television shows. A number of titles got people watching and also talking.

Andhra Pradesh Moves to Introduce Ultra-Luxury Cruise Boats to Boost Tourism

State Tourism Development Corporation clears private operators to run five premium boats in Vijayawada and Suryalanka backwaters; services likely

Authorities caution against private apps AQI data after T20I washout in Lucknow

Following the cancellation of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa due to poor visibility caused by dense smog at the Ekana Stadium, th

Belgian top court clears extradition of Mehul Choksi, rejects all objections

The Belgian Supreme Court has dismissed Mehul Choksis appeal against extradition to India, calling his objections without substance. The court up

Trump says next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates 'by a lot'

President Donald Trump is set to name a new Federal Reserve chairman. He wants a leader who strongly supports lower interest rates. Trump also be

Fog conditions may impact flight operations in northern and eastern India

NEW DELHI : Dense fog conditions that could cause poor visibility may impact flight operations at Delhi and some airports in Northern and Eastern

Trump's Christmas gift to US soldiers: President announces $1,776 'warrior dividend' for military

Trump in White House speech announces $1,776 bonus for U.S. troops, as he says economy is strong

Yet his bonus payments for the troops come as millions of Americans are fretting about the costs of groceries, housing, utilities and their holid

High compensation costs kept IndiGos international flights flying amid domestic chaos

NEW DELHI: Indias largest domestic airline chose profitability over the suffering of lakhs of its domestic passengers during its recent operation

Srinagar Diary | Asias longest ski drag lift in Gulmarg

Asias longest ski drag lift and revolving restaurant at an altitude of 4,390 metres have been thrown open for visitors in the world famous ski re

How is the Aravalli range to be protected? | Explained

How do the Aravalli hills and ranges prevent the desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plain? What were the recommendations of the Central Empower

Forgotten footprints: the story of Sikhs uprooted from Kashmir post Partition

In 1947, as India and Pakistan were torn apart by Partition, a little-known invasion unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir.A new documentation for the 19

US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

America has approved a record $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. This includes HIMARS, howitzers, and drones. Taiwan aims for asymmetric warf

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam, Gulf wars, dies at 91

While almost all Western reporters had fled Baghdad in the days before the U.S.-led attack, Arnett stayed; as missiles began raining on the city,

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam, Gulf wars, dieds at 91

While almost all Western reporters had fled Baghdad in the days before the U.S.-led attack, Arnett stayed; as missiles began raining on the city,

The Best Movies of 2025, Ranked by, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme

Filmmakers working in and out of the studio system managed to make bold, personal, wildly imaginative and singular works.

Who is Sergey Brin? Man who overtakes Amazon's Jeff Bezos to become world's fourth-richest, his net worth is Rs...

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has overtaken Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the global billionaire list after Alphabet shares surged. Brin's net wor

Belgium Court Rejects Mehul Choksi's Appeal Against Extradition

The highest court of Belgium has rejected the appeal of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi against India's extradition request, while endorsing a

Entry Ban On Non-Delhi Private Vehicles Below BS-VI Comes into Force

According to officials, 580 police personnel have been deployed at 126 checkpoints, including borders

No truck with Ajits NCP in BMC polls over Malik: BJP

MUMBAI: The BJP said on Wednesday that it will not have a tie-up with its MahaYuti ally NCP for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elec

PNB scam: Belgium top court endorses lower court view; no risk of denial of justice to Choksi in India

India has given a number of assurances to Belgium regarding Choksi's safety, the charges that he would face during trial in India, prison arrange

2,081 govt schools in Telangana have no students, highest in country: Centre

Hyderabad: The Union Education Ministry has revealed that 5,149 government schools across India had zero students enrolled during the 202425 acad

Safonov Hero As PSG Beat Flamengo To Win 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup

PSG led through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before Jorginho's spot-kick levelled for Flamengo as the game finished 1-1 after extra time

How can you track and watch Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS live as it makes it closest approach to Earth tomorrow? Check details

On December 19, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth with NASA saying it poses no danger to our planet. Skygaz

US Govt Admits Negligence in Helicopter-Plane Collision That Killed 67 in Washington

The official response to the first lawsuit filed by one of the victims families said that the government is liable in the crash partly because th

How solving India's winter air pollution will also help solve the global climate crisis

For India, investing in reducing black carbon can benefit both the climate and health, making it an effective tool to tackle the global climate c

Maximalism Is Back in Cocktails With Bold Colors and Flavors

Its a little bit like that eras grown-up cousin has taken the reins, says Sharman-Cox. More decadent luxury rather than garish waste.

Why BCCI Is To Be Blamed As Excessive Fog Ruins India-SA T20I - Explained

Indian cricket witnessed a rare and bizarre event on Wednesday. An international match - the India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow - was aban

Have Some Shame: BCCI Blasted After T20I Called Off Due To 'Excessive Fog'

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekan

How China Built its Manhattan Project To Rival West in AI Chips

China's machine is operational and successfully generating extreme ultraviolet light, but has not yet produced working chips, the people said

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Air quality crosses 370-mark, thick smog blankets national capital as air quality remains in 'very poor' zone, check area-wise pollution levels

Dense toxic smog covered large parts of Delhi, pushing AQI levels into the 'very poor' category in areas like RK Puram and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadi

India has leverage to tell Russia it is on wrong path: Estonian FM

Estonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, has said that India can play a meaningful role in influencing Russia over its war against

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The US government has admitted fault in a deadly crash near Washington DC. An air traffic controller and an Army helicopter pilot's actions contr

IND vs SA T20 match in Lucknow cancelled due to Delhi smog: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday raised concerns over air pollution in Lucknow after a cricket match between South

TRUMP LIVE | US President addresses nation as Venezuela tensions explode, teases his 2026 agenda

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi deploys teams at borders and petrol pumps as ban on entry of non-BS VI vehicles kicks in

Opposition mounts attack on govt over G-Ram-G bill, says rights will be diluted

NEW DELHI: Mounting a sharp attack on the proposed legislation to replace MGNREGA, the Opposition parties on Wednesday accused the government of

This Is Deeply Disturbing...: Sreeleela Speaks Out Against Deepfake Content, Misuse of AI

On Instagram, the actress shared a strong message raising awareness, I put my hands together and request every social media user not to support A

Australia to introduce laws to crack down on hate speech after Bondi shooting

Mr. Albanese said the government will seek to introduce legislation that makes it easier to charge people promoting hate speech and violence, as