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India opens Cho La, Dok La passes in Sikkim for battlefield tourism on China border

GUWAHATI: India on Monday opened the historic Cho La and Dok La passes in Sikkim, formally introducing battlefield tourism along the China border

Actor surivivor says she lost faith in trial court after Dileep acquitted

Thiruvananthapuram: The survivor in the 2017 actress assault case on Sunday said the trial court verdict did not come as a surprise to her, notin

Football Fans In Frenzy As Messi Winds Up G.O.A.T. India Tour With Delhi Leg

New Delhi, Dec 15: The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as devotional fans joyously gat

Indian Stock Market Begins Week On Negative Note, Nifty Closes Above 26,000

Among the sectors, most indies ended higher with Nifty Media spiked 1.79%, FMCG up by 0.69%, Consumer Durables up by 0.52%, Nifty Bank up by 0.12

Farmers plan protest over delay in capturing leopards

EC announces date for Maharashtra civic body polls: Voting on January 15, results to be out next day

The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Monday announced the much-awaited polls to the state's 29 municipal corporations, including Mu

CBI arrests three accused of sending bulk phishing messages

A gang was providing bulk SMS services to cybercriminals, who were using it to cheat Indian citizens; around 21,000 SIM cards were obtained in vi

NFCSF urges Centre to revise sugar MSP to 41 per kg, increase ethanol price

NEW DELHI: The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd. (NFCSF), the apex body of sugar cooperatives, has urged the Central Govern

AIRBEA Flags Acute Shortage Of Small Denomination Notes, Seeks RBI Intervention

AIRBEA observed small denomination notes Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 are almost unavailable in semi-urban and rural areas

ED questions Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor in alleged Anil Ambani group money laundering probe

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday questioned Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor in connection with an alleged money laundering c

SC mulls pan-India guidelines to prevent road accidents on expressways, national highways

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday mulled formulating pan-India guidelines to prevent road accidents, such as a recent one in Rajasthan's Pha

Former Karnataka MLA, Dr Anjali Nimbalkar, Heroically Saves US Passenger's Life Mid-Air

Shortly after takeoff, the passenger suffered severe chest pain, intense shivering, and uneasiness, leading to her fainting and completely losing

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid but rejects US push to cede territory

Berlin: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his countrys bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security

Emraan Hashmi to star in Neeraj Pandeys action-thriller series Taskaree: The Smugglers Web

A teaser of the show will be unveiled on December 17

Kunal Kemmu: Every director should take an acting course

The actor, along with director Shashank Khaitan, creators Ishita Moitra and Neeraj Udhwani and Netflixs series head, Tanya Bami discuss their rec

Telangana: Ponnam Urges Voters To Elect Cong Sympathisers in GP Polls

He cited the examples of various schemes, including the distribution of fine variety rice (against coarse variety earlier) in PDS, disbursal of n

Nabin Takes Charge as National Working President in BJP HQ

c=Cold, tingling feet? This 30-second trick can jolt your leg circulation back to life

A top vascular surgeon reveals how a simple calf raisetaking just 30 secondscan pump blood back to your heart, ease tired legs, and tackle numbn

SC Adjourns Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk's Detention

The plea claims that the detention is illegal and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights

Who Is Nick Reiner? Son of 'When Harry Met Sally' director suspected of murdering parents Rob Reiner, Michele

The Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating the deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, as a homicide.

SC Mulls Pan-India Guidelines To Prevent Road Accidents On Expressways, NHs

New Delhi, Dec 15: The Supreme Court on Monday mulled formulating pan-India guidelines to prevent road accidents, such as a recent one in Rajasth

Did 163 Pilots Resign After the 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict? No!

This is a doctored RTI response with fabricated figures. The original response carries data till 2019, not 2025.

Daily Quiz: On IPL auctions

With the IPL mini auction set to take place on December 16, a look at the most expensive buys across all auctions since 2008

GST rationalisation boosts retail credit demand: TransUnion CIBIL

GST rate cuts in September have made goods more affordable. This has boosted the retail credit market. Consumer confidence is rising. Demand for

Doctors warn these drinks spike your blood pressure faster than salt

Most of us fixate on salt when thinking about high blood pressure, but the truth is more complicated. Common daily beveragesfrom your morning cof

Cambodia claims Thai bombing is hitting deeper into its territory near shelters for displaced people

Thai F-16 fighter jets dropped two bombs near camps for displaced people in the Chong Kal district in the Oddar Meanchey province and the Srei Sn

BJP appoints Nitin Nabin, 45, as new working president, receives a warm welcome at BJP office

Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'Glory is fleeting but obsurity is forever'

Napoleon Bonaparte, a historical figure, warned against obscurity. He believed that taking action and making an impact, even temporarily, is more

Piyush Goyal outlines Indias power & energy roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'

After UNESCO Meet, Delhis Red Fort To Reopen For Visitors From Tuesday

New Delhi, Dec 15: The historic Red Fort complex in Delhi will reopen for general visitors from Tuesday, according to a senior official of the Ar

Someone Has to be Held Accountable: HC Converts Goa Fire Civil Suit Into PIL

Bench observed that the local panchayat had failed to take suo motu cognisance of the club and had taken no action despite complaints

What Indians asked Alexa most in 2025, from K-pop to Bollywood

Alexa has quietly become a part of everyday life in many Indian homes, helping users play music, discover podcasts, and find quick answers withou

Stock markets end marginally lower on foreign fund outflows

Hindustan Unilever, Trent, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel were among the gainers

PM Modi in Jordan: To hold talks with King Abdullah II; what's at stake

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a three-nation tour in Jordan, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. He will then visit Ethiopia, a key Afr

BMC polls on January 15, results on January 16; voting for 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra

Trade deficit falls 61% in Nov. 2025 to $6.6 billion on surging merchandise exports

Indias exports to the U.S. grew 22.6% to $6.98 billion in November 2024 as compared to November 2024. This was also 10.7% higher than in October

BCCI not recognised as NSF: Sports Minister Mandaviya in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 15: The BCCI is not a recognised National Sports Federation (NSF), Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated in the Lok Sabha on Mo

US stock market outlook: Everything that could move markets this week jobs report, inflation data and key earnings

US stock market outlook this week: US stock market focus shifts sharply this week as a flood of delayed economic data returns. October retail sal

Not just Rohit-Kohli, compulsory for all current India players to play 2 Hazare games: BCCI

Other senior stars like Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, K.L. Rahul, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have also been asked to play

Goa nightclub fire: HC converts civil suit into PIL; says 'someone has to be held accountable'

PANAJI: The Goa bench of Bombay High Court on Monday converted a civil suit against Birch by Romeo Lane at Arpora, where a devastating fire on De

Mumbai BMC Election date 2026 announced: Civic body polls to be held on January 15, counting of votes on...

Elections will be held for 29 municipal corporations, 32 district councils, and 336 panchayat samitis.

New study suggests best way to stop taking antidepressants

The study found that the most effective way for a patient to stop taking antidepressants was to gradually lower the dosage alongside seeing a psy

Ram Janmabhoomi movement stalwart Ram Vilas Vedanti passes away; CM Yogi condoles his demise

Dr Vedanti was regarded as one of the leading voices of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. During his tenure as the MP from Ayodhya, he consistently a

NYT Connections Answer December 15: Hints, categories and solutions decoded for puzzle #918

NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle from the New York Times Games team that appears straightforward at first glance but quickly reveals its co

Australias Bondi Beach Shooting | Shocking eyewitness footage reveals chaos & panic after gunfire

SC Asks Centre, J&K Administration To Provide Space For Functioning Of CAT At Jammu

New Delhi, Dec 15: Taking a strong note of the delay, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to

Delhis toxic air: 82% know someone ill due to pollution - Study

A new survey reveals 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering serious health issues attributed to long-term air pollution exposure. This

SC Adjourned Hearing on Sonam Wangchuk Detention Plea to Jan 7

New Delhi, Dec 15: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned till January 7, 2026, the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate

Dhurandhar: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna film overtakes Pushpa 2, Chhaava to become highest-grossing Hindi film ever in...

In its second weekend, Dhurandhar earned Rs 146.60 crore in India, setting a new benchmark at the box office as it became the highest-grossing Hi

India says no dumping in premium basmati rice exports to US

India has rejected US claims of rice dumping. Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that Indian rice exports are primarily premium basmati, which

Jaishankar to visit Israel on Tuesday to discuss bilateral and regional issues

JERUSALEM, Dec 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in Israel on Tuesday to meet the countrys top leadership and discuss bilate

Not Just Ro-Ko, Compulsory For All Current India Players To Play 2 Hazare Games: BCCI

This is in line with the recommendations of a review that was undertaken after the Test debacle in Australia earlier this year

Nitin Nabin Takes Charge As BJP National Working President At Party HQ In New Delhi

Nitin Nabin formally assumed charge as the BJPs newly appointed National Working President at the party headquarters in Delhi on Monday

Students, staffers of Tezpur University stage nine-hour hunger strike demanding VC's removal

TEZPUR: Students and other stakeholders of Tezpur University on Monday staged a nine-hour hunger strike, demanding a response from the Ministry o

Messi event chaos: West Bengal Governor flags management lapses, to submit report to Centre

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose called the recent chaos during Lionel Messi's event a management failure. He stated the incident hurt footba

Feeling old? 8 body parts that tighten up as you get older

As we age, 8 key body areas lose their suppleness due to declining collagen, reduced joint lubrication, and muscle weakening. Spotting stiffness

BJP MLA Ajay Chandrakar flags lack of reliable data in Chhattisgarh Anjor 2047 vision

RAIPUR: Senior BJP legislator Ajay Chandrakar questioned his own governments vision document Chhattisgarh Anjor 2047, scrutinising its basis, dur

SC Adjourns To Jan 7 Hearing On Wifes Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention

New Delhi, Dec 15: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to January 7, 2026, the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of jailed cli

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Vote Chori Issue Raised By Congress, INDIA Bloc Has Nothing To Do With It: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday distanced himself from the vote chori issue raised by the Congress and

In Focus podcast | Why did India get a C grade from IMF?

B. Bhagwan Das speaks to us about why the IMF graded Indias GDP data poorly, what the C rating really means, and how it complicates claims of hig

Dr Manpreet Kalra Explains How Food Supports Collagen

In her recent post, Dr Manpreet shares foods that naturally support collagen production. Certain nutrients like vitamin C, amino acids, zinc, and

Ram Vilas Vedanti dies: Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader passes away at 67; last rites in Ayodhya

Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti passed away at the age of 67 in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, due to a heart attack.

Nitin Nabin assumes charge as BJP national working president

Nitin Nabin has taken charge as the Bharatiya Janata Party's national working president. He expressed gratitude for the support from his state an

Man arrested within hours for trespassing into hostel and attacking young woman

Publicis Groupe India appoints Atique Kazi as CEO of Performics India

Publicis Groupe India has appointed Atique Kazi as the new Chief Executive Officer of Performics India. This move strengthens their media operati

What is G RAM G bill? Centre proposes new law to replace MGNREGA; 5 key things to know

The government has said the new legislation will establish a ural development framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047,

Singer Cliff Richard Undergoing Prostate Cancer Treatment

The 85-year-old singer joined calls for Britain to introduce a national screening program for the disease.

Mukesh Ambani, Isha Ambani plan BIG move, in talks to acquire stake in Rs 668 crore company to take on Tata, it is...

The development comes weeks after Reliance Retail transferred its FMCG business into New RCPL, a newly created direct subsidiary of Reliance Indu

Ex Yes Bank CEO Rana Kapoor Questioned in Anil Ambani Case Over Quid Pro Quo Deals

Former Yes Bank CEO Rana Kapoor appeared before investigators at the Enforcement Directorate's headquarters on Monday in connection with the ongo

'Arun Khetarpal, My Hero': Brother of 1971 War Martyr on His Courage, Duty

Mukesh Khetarpal recalls brother Arun's bravery and sacrifice.

300+ law provisions set for decriminalisation under Modi govt proposal

The Modi government is accelerating efforts to decriminalise hundreds of minor offenses across various laws, aiming to replace jail terms with hi

Bengaluru Police arrest man for targeting, harassing women on roads

According to police, Vinod would approach women walking alone and hug them forcibly. In the case of women riding bikes, he would wait for them to

South Koreas ousted President Yoon plotted martial law to eliminate rivals, probe finds

SEOUL, Dec 15: South Koreas ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol plotted for over a year to impose martial law to eliminate his political

WBPSC Clerkship Mains Admit Card 2025 Released Today, Exam On December 28

WBPSC Clerkship Mains Admit Card 2025: The admit card contains crucial details such as exam centre, reporting time and candidate details.

Rupee slumps 25 paise to close at all-time low of 90.74 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Dec 15: The rupee on Monday crashed to its lowest-ever level of 90.80 before settling at a fresh all-time low of 90.74 (provisional) agai

Rupee slumps 25 paise to close at all-time low of 90.74 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, compounded by strong US dollar demand from importers, further dented investor sentime

Govt to incentivise states to collaborate with industry to address skill gaps: Official

NEW DELHI, Dec 15: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship plans to incentivise districts and states to collaborate with the indus

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower as weak global cues weigh on markets

Selling pressure was seen in several heavyweights on the Sensex. Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, HDFC Bank, B

Lokesh Urges Jayant To Establish National Skills Training Institute in Vizag

He informed the Union minister that the Andhra Pradesh government has already allocated 5 acres land for establishing the NSTI at Pedagantyada in

Fortis launches facility for mental healthcare; plans 10 centres over 3 yrs

GURUGRAM, Dec 15: Fortis Healthcare on Monday launched a 36-bed hospital for mental healthcare with plans to establish 10 such facilities over th

Actor and Special branch SI booked for drunk driving after accident in Kannur

The Malladi Brothers concert was shaped by thoughtful raga exposition and classic kritis

Sreeram Prasad and Ravikumars recital for Kartik Fine Arts stood out for their traditional approach and wide repertoire.

J&K Sports Minister Assures Fair Probe Into Team Selection For Santosh Trophy

Jammu, Dec 15: Jammu and Kashmir sports minister Satish Sharma on Monday assured a time-bound and impartial inquiry into Santosh Trophy team sele

Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Convicted in Landmark National Security Trial

Three government-vetted judges found Lai, 78, guilty of conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security and c

Doctor Reveals Common Coffee Mistake You Should Be Avoiding For Maximum Benefits

Coffee is linked to improved brain function, enhanced mood, and increased physical performance. Research suggests that regular coffee consumption

YSRCP Holds Rallies in Districts Opposing Privatization of Medical Colleges

The rallies saw participation from party cadres, students, and citizens from various sections of society

NC MP Ramzan Urges Vande Bharat Halt at Anantnag

Srinagar, Dec 15: National Conference MP and Rajya Sabha member Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to in

KrishiVitta - Agri Startup Investor Meet held in Bengaluru

Vice-Chancellor Dr. S.V. Sureshastressed UAS-Bs commitment to driving innovation and noted that KrishiVitta 2025 aims to boost the flow of equity

Congress should vacate power in Telangana if it doubts EC: Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: Slamming Congress over its vote chori allegations, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Monday said the party should set the precedent