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Former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Dies at 90; Funeral on Saturday

LATUR, Dec 12: Former Union Home Minister and veteran Congress leader Shivraj Patil passed away at his Latur residence Devghar on Friday morning

IND vs SA: Decision to reverse retirement was taken after due deliberation, says de Kock

Quinton de Kock sublime 90 off 46 balls in the second T20I against India was a testament to the left-hander's renewed purpose in playing for the

ED conducts raids across multiple States in U.P. cough syrup case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in the illegal cough syrup racket linked to absconding kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, uncovering large-scal

Watch: Salman Khan reveals a secret that he has kept for decades

Mumbai: Salman Khan isnt just a name, hes an emotion to millions. As the star steps into his milestone birthday month, turning 60 on December 27,

Auto industry continues wholesale momentum in November: SIAM data

The total production of Passenger Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and Quadricycle in November 2025 was 29,43,456 units, according to SIAM

NZ vs WI second Test: Jacob Duffy takes five wickets as Kiwis thrash West Indies

Seamer Duffy bagged his second five-wicket haul in only his third Test to help roll the West Indies for 128 after lunch on day three

Rupee hits record low as U.S. trade stalemate drags on, outflows pinch

Traders pointed to firm dollar bids in the non-deliverable forwards market alongside hedging demand from importers as factors behind the rupees d

Telangana local body polls: Drunk voter chews, swallows ballot paper

Hyderabad: A 72-year-old drunk voter was held for chewing and swallowing a ballot paper in Jagtiyal during the first phase of the Telangana local

J&K: One Dead, Three Injured in Kishtwar Road Accident

JAMMU, Dec 12: One person was killed and three others were injured after an Alcazar vehicle met with a fatal accident at Jhinhini Nala near Thana

Supergirl trailer: Milly Alcocks Kara Zor-El launches into a cosmic quest

Inspired by Tom Kings comic Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the film follows Kara as she travels across a network of rough, chaotic off-world settl

El Salvador to use Elon Musk's Grok in public education

More than 1.2 million students, from kindergarten through high school, attend public school in El Salvador

Lagging behind Owaisi: PM Modi unhappy with Telangana BJP MPs

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly expressed displeasure with the way the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is functioning in Telangan

India CPI Retail Inflation Live: Indias CPI inflation to climb in November, FY26 average expected at 2%

CPI Retail Inflation live updates: Retail inflation in India may rise to 0.51% in November due to fading base effects and higher gold and silver

Phone Tapping Case: Prabhakar Rao Surrenders before SIT in Banjara Hills

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T Prabhakar Rao, who is an accused in the phone-t

Bad President: Param Gills Bold Satire Wins Worldwide Applause

The film received limited promotion, reached few viewers, and eventually disappeared from public memory.

Statesman Of Great Dignity, Irreparable Loss: Congress Condoles Patil's Demise

Deeply saddened by the passing of former Union Home Minister, Former Lok Sabha Speaker and veteran Congress leader Shri Shivraj Patil. He was an

New Delhis air quality very poor

NEW DELHI, Dec 12: Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 332, in the very poor categ

Kashmir in grip of cold wave, Pulwama shivers at -5.5C

The MeT says there is a possibility of very light snowfall at isolated higher reaches of north and central Kashmir from December 13 to 17

Demon Pavan Eliminated From Bigg Boss Telugu 9

There were rumors that the show organizers are planning for a mid-week elimination.

Viral Maggi Capsule: What is it and is it real or fake? Heres the truth behind the trending Instagram videos

A viral Instagram trend claims Maggi noodles can be prepared in 30 seconds using a mini Maggi pill capsule. However, these videos are fabricated

Mexico Parliament nod to tariffs on India, others prompts FTA push by exporters

Mexico will impose significant tariffs on imports from countries like India starting January 1, 2026. This move could impact India's annual shipm

IAS Supriya Sahu wins UNs highest environment award, the officer who set the world record for planting 42000 trees in the Nilgiris

Supriya Sahu, Indian Administrative Service officer, has received the prestigious United Nations Champions of the Earth award for 2025. This hono

Shivraj Patil death: Statesman of great dignity, irreparable loss, says Congress

Shivraj Patil win the Latur Lok Sabha seat seven times and became the 10th speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996

Kerala Police bring two rape case probes against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil under single Crime Branch team

Move assumes significance against the backdrop of CM Pinarayi Vijayan not ruling out the possibility of more disclosures. CB team headed by Assis

Dhurandhar box office collection day 7: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna's film refuses to slow down, races to Rs 300 crore, first week closes at...

Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan-starrer hit out of the park, and earned Rs 207 crore

Here Is How Fans Are Reacting to Akhanda 2

The film, with music by Thaman, has Harshaali Malhotra, Aadhi Pinisetty, Kabir Duhan Singh and others in different roles.

2026 T.N. elections: First-level verification of EVMs and VVPATs begins in Chennai

Who is Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald and why is he stepping down?

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald is stepping down in January after nearly seven years, with finance chief Meghan Frank and Andr Maestrini appointed

From Soft Boy Charmer to Sinister Swagger: Reaction to Akshaye Khannas Two Phases

Akshaye Khanna may be trending because he represents two generations, but he is trending because he is among very few actors who can pull off eit

Red Fort blast: One month on, UNESCO meet proceeds amid heavy security

Security personnel, both from Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, keep vigil on the perimeter and inner premises of the Red Fort

Study and work abroad: Is Germany the next big attraction?

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Study & work abroad: Is Germany the next big attraction?, on November 22, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included

Winter vacation 2025: Check the full list of states that have announced holidays

Winter vacation dates for the 2025-26 academic year have been announced across various Indian states. Delhi and Haryana will observe a break from

IndiGo Crisis: DGCA's big CRACKDOWN after flight cancellations, 4 suspended, airline CEO asked to...

4 flight ops officials suspended; airline's CEO asked to appear before DGCA. This decision was made on Friday, December 12, as thousands of passe

4 Flight Ops Inspectors Who Oversee IndiGo Suspended By Regulator: Sources

India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has suspended four IndiGo flight operations inspectors who oversaw

Australian skydiver hangs 15,000 feet in the air after his parachute gets stuck on plane's tail in viral video; heres how he survived the mid-air horror

A terrifying incident unfolded in Far North Queensland, Australia. A skydiver's parachute became entangled with a Cessna Caravan aircraft's tail

Blatant lie: Congress cites Rajmohan Gandhi's comments to rebut Amit Shah's 'vote chori' claim against Nehru

NEW DELHI : The Congress on Friday termed as a latant lie Home Minister Amit Shah's vote chori charge against Jawaharlal Nehru as he cited emine

Blatant lie: Cong cites Rajmohan Gandhis comments to rebut Shahs vote chori claim against Nehru

New Delhi, Dec 12: The Congress on Friday termed as a blatant lie Home Minister Amit Shahs vote chori charge against Jawaharlal Nehru as he cited

How new data protection tools impact children, education

The Hindu hosted a webinar, How new data protection tools impact children, education, on November 29 at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Sidhart

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 movie review: Kapil Sharmas silly-comedy rewires with love

Written and directed by Anukalp Goswami, the film is a surprising blend of over-the-top gags, which quietly accentuate its progressive themes

Hyderabad tutor burns 7 yr old with hot spoon for not studying, booked

Hyderabad: A tuition teacher was booked for brandishing a 7-year-old boy in Hyderabads Filmnagar police limits on Thursday, December 11. Accordin

Amazon plans new one-hour pickup service in stores: Report

The feature would allow shoppers to place a unified order combining items from Amazon's online store and its physical outlets, according to the r

Hyderabad records lowest temperature in 7 years

Hyderabad: Hyderabad woke up to a cold morning on Friday, December 12, as it recorded the lowest temperature in seven years. According to Telanga

BIG boost to Delhi-NCR: Two new railway stations to soon serve commuters, work to be completed by THIS month; Here's what we know so far

Safdarjung and Bijwasan railway stations in Delhi are nearing completion and may soon handle long-distance trains currently routed through the cr

New Vaccine For Aggressive Breast Cancer: Cleveland Clinic Phase 1 Trial Results Bring Hope

A novel vaccine targeting triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive and hard-to-treat forms, has shown early promise in a

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His performances have captivated generations: PM Modi wishes Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt birthday wishes to superstar and iconic actor Rajinikanth on the occasion of

Shivraj Patil death: Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil is no more, tributes pour in

Shivraj Patil served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha between 1991 and 1996. Before coming to the Lok Sabha, he has served as a legislator of

Google faces EU fine next year for favouring own services

A penalty against Google will likely rile the United States, which has criticised a slew of landmark EU laws as taking aim at U.S. tech companies

LIVE | Winter Session Day 10: Rahul meets with Congress MPs; Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon

Proceedings began in both Houses of Parliament on Friday as the Winter Session resumed at 11 am on its tenth day. Ahead of the sitting, Leader of

Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years for fraud

A U.S. court sentenced cryptocurrency tycoon Do Kwon to 15 years in prison Thursday over fraud linked to his company's failure

Massive Fire At Bar In Bhubaneswar. Thick Black Smoke Seen Atop Building

A massive fire erupted at a bar in Bhubaneswar this morning. Thick plumes of smoke were seen on the top floor of the building that houses the bar

Chargesheet Filed Against R&B Employee For Forging DoB To Secure Illegal Regularisation: CBK

SRINAGAR, Dec 12: In a decisive action against fraud and manipulation of official records, the Special Crime Wing (Crime Branch) Kashmir has file

Delhi chokes under thick smog as AQI hits 332, air quality remains 'very poor'

The air quality was 'very poor' at 30 stations while it was 'severe' at one station, Jahangirpuri, which recorded an AQI of 405

Why Schools Are Closed In Meghalaya, Check New Schedule Of Exam

Meghalaya observes a government holiday to honor Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma, a Garo leader who led the first protest against British colonial forc

Leopard tranquilised, rescued from tunnel on Pune airport premises

PUNE : A male adult leopard that had been intermittently moving within the Pune Airport premises since late April has been darted and captured sa

Bihars power transmission capacity gains landmark recognition with two national awards in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Once considered a power-starved state, Bihar is now gaining recognition for its sustained progress in the electricity sector. The Biha

Railways deactivates over 3 crore suspicious user IDs as Aadhaar-based checks boost tatkal availability

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways (IR) has deactivated more than 3 crore suspicious user IDs since January 2025 and introduced new Aadhaar-based verific

6 Months On, Air India Crash Still Shrouded In Mystery

An Air India flight took off from Ahmedabad airport for London Gatwick Airport and crashed less than a minute later, killing 241 of the 242 peopl

Kashmir Freezes Again As Night Temps Plunge; Pulwama Coldest At -5.5C, Valley Remains In Deep Chill

Srinagar, Dec 12: Cold wave conditions tightened their grip over Jammu & Kashmir as minimum temperatures dipped sharply across the Valley, with s

Microsoft fights $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences

Regulators in Britain, Europe and the United States have separately begun examining Microsoft and others' practices in relation to cloud computin

Maharashtra Senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil Chakurkar passes away at 91

As Lok Sabha Speaker, he spearheaded the modernisation and computerisation of Parliament, introduced live telecasting of proceedings, and oversaw

Private Doctors Lost On Covid Duty Should Be Included In Centre's Insurance Scheme: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that families of private doctors and health professionals who lost their lives while performing Covid-19 duti

Recovery of fines raised through e-challans reduced in 2024 to Rs 3,834 crore from Rs 4,150 crore in 2023: Govt

Stock markets rally in early trade amid U.S. Fed rate cuts

Amid positive global trends and rate cut by U.S. Federal Reserve, Stock markets surge in early trade

DK Shivakumar hosts Congress MLAs amid CM post speculation in Karnataka

The meeting came a day after CM Siddaramaiah dined with close allies, signaling efforts to manage internal party tensions.

What if Indian cricket icons joined the Avengers? Check which Marvel superhero matches with your favourite player

What if our favourite Indian cricketers are reimagined as Avengers? This story imagines the current Indian cricket team as the Marvel superheroes

PM Modi wishes Sharad Pawar on his birthday, prays for his long and healthy life

Sharad Pawar, a towering figure in Maharashtra politics, is the founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The 84-year-old leader has had a

Goa Nightclub Fire: Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Appears Before Police

The state government has suspended Bagkar along with two other officers, identified as Shamila Monteiro (then Member Secretary, Goa State Polluti

Delhi weather update: City wakes up to toxic smog; AQI hits 329

Despite slight improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the city remained shrouded in thick, hazardous haze. Areas such as Ghazipur and Anand

Railways revamps ticketing system with anti-bot tech, Aadhaar OTP, ID purge

NEW DELHI: In a move to strengthen the ticket reservation system, Indian Railways (IR) has deactivated more than 3 crore user IDs since January 2

Quote of the day by Mike Tyson: Everyone has a plan until they .

Mike Tyson, a legendary boxer, offers timeless wisdom. His famous quote highlights that plans falter when faced with adversity. True strength lie

170 government schools do not have a toilet, no drinking water facility in 61 schools in Karnataka

He said that, in 2025-26, a grant of 90 crore has been allocated for the construction of toilets, and the action plan approval process is in prog

Veteran Congressman and former Union minister Shivraj Patil passes away at 90

Patil began his political journey as the president of Latur municipality between 1966 and 1970 and was subsequently elected as an MLA for two ter

SBI Clerk 2025 mains result date: Check likely release time, steps to download scorecard and more

The State Bank of India is expected to announce the SBI Clerk Mains result 2025 for Junior Associate posts on its official website, sbi.co.in. Th

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'Pained by loss': PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for Andhra bus accident victims; 9 killed, 20 injured

A tragic bus accident in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district claimed nine lives and injured twenty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offe

ChatGPT-5.2 released: Cost, how to use, benchmark scores, and is it better than Gemini 3? Heres all you should know

ChatGPT-5.2 released, Check GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 3 Comparison: OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, a significant upgrade designed for professional tasks li

ED raids in multiple states in UP illegal cough syrup case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided multiple locations across several states as part of a money-laundering investigation into an al

Lure of better life turns tribal youth into drug mules

Hundreds of tribal youth from the Agency areas of Alluri Sitharama Raju district languish in jail after getting caught with ganjaand charged unde

1 H-1B Worker Equals 10 Illegal Aliens: US Pollster's De-Indianise Call

Mark Mitchell, a leading US commentator and pollster, stirred a row after suggesting that major US firms should de-Indianise themselves.

ASR district bus accident: Most of the deceased were from Chittoor

The ASR district police have already reported nine deaths and 22 injuries, officials confirmed that a significant number of the victims were resi

Delhi Traffic Advisory: Commuters to face heavy disruptions around New Delhi Railway Station due to... until December 31; Check affected areas, alternative routes

Delhi's central traffic is set to face disruptions due to redevelopment work at New Delhi Railway Station, especially around Chelmsford Road, Pah

Unity on the menu as PM Modi hosts NDA MPs for a rare dinner at 7 LKM

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted a dinner for all NDA MPs from both Houses at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence. The din

'Was Hit With Rod': Mumbai Woman Says She Was Assaulted At Goa's Romeo Lane

The woman, identified as Vaibhav Chandel - a resident of Mumbai who visited the club on November 1 - alleged that the club's staff spoke rudely,

Illegal cough syrup case: ED raids in multiple locations in various states

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids across several states in a money laundering investigation. The probe targets an alleged illegal c

Telangana to disburse Rs 588cr for maize procurement

Hyderabad: Telangana agriculture minister Thummala Nageshwar Rao has announced the disbursement of Rs 588 crore for the procurement of maize. The

The Eiffel Tower: Accidental superstar

What started as an attraction for a fair went on to become one of the worlds most visited monuments.

Meghalaya boosts pollution tracking, unveils real-time air quality monitoring system in Byrnihat

Located along the Assam-Meghalaya border, Byrnihat has featured among Indias worst pollution hotspots in studies by IQAir and the Centre for Rese

Who was Debbie Zakaib, Alexandre Taillefers wife and a leading voice in Quebec fashion and gastronomy and how did she die?

Debbie Zakaib, Alexandre Taillefers wife and a celebrated Quebec personality in fashion and food, has died. She died after a brief but challengin

Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Is this the end of cinema?

Critics fear the mega-merger will accelerate the decline of cinema, strengthen streaming consolidation and invite serious antitrust scrutiny.