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Bengal SIR: Draft voters list to be published on Tuesday

Kolkata: The first stage of the three-level Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal will end on Tuesday, with over 58.08 lakh names already bei

Parliament Winter session Day 12 LIVE: Discussion on electoral reforms to continue today

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) is likely to be introduced in the House

Opposition boycotts Chhattisgarh Assembly proceedings over paddy procurement issue

Congress members alleged that the scale of mismanagement and the problems faced by farmers since the beginning of the season were unprecedented

Exhibition grounds gear up for Numaish 2026 in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The All India Industrial Exhibition (AIIE) society is gearing up for Numaish 2026 at the Exhibition grounds in Hyderabad. It is going

Rupee falls 9 paise to record low of 90.87 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) The rupee plunged 9 paise to a record low of 90.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustaine

25 years later, Uttarakhand Police arrest key accused in Himgiri Plantation fraud case

Two brothers had formed a company, Himgiri Plantation, in 1993. They promised investors attractive returns, including doubling their money in a s

Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue

Though Chinas authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinese companies advertise to foreign consume

Logic Pursuits Appoints Ronak Shah as EVP and Global Head of Service Delivery to Accelerate Global Delivery Excellence

Logic Pursuits , a fast-growing global Data and AI consulting firm, last week announced the appointment of  Ronak Shah  as  Execut

Vicky Kaushal flashes his phone to Alia Bhatt at award night, her reaction convinces netizens 'he's showing baby Kaushal's pics'

Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt attended the Filmfare OTT Awards, and their camaraderie over his phone went viral, convincing netizens that the Chha

Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday as persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global ma

Bondi Gunmen Inspired by ISIS, Travelled to Philippines: Police

The attack on Sunday was Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, and is being investigated as an act of terrorism targeting the Jewis

DelhiAgra Expressway horror: Multiple buses burn after massive collision; 4 dead & many injured

Who is Mallika Sagar? Art expert-turned-auctioneer set to take centrestage at IPL 2026 mini-auction

Mallika Sagar, India's pioneering female auctioneer, will lead the IPL 2026 auction on December 16. With a groundbreaking career spanning interna

Telangana govt to allow sale of small Housing Board plots: Min Ponguleti

Hyderabad: Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced that the government will consider selling small parcels of l

India seeks WTO consultations with EU on ferroalloy safeguards

India has requested World Trade Organization consultations with the European Union. This follows the EU's decision to implement safeguard measure

Candace Owens vs Erika Kirk meeting result explained: Will there be peace after December 15 private talks? Here's key outcomes, legal concerns, disputed messages

Candace Owens vs Erika Kirk meeting result shows a four and a half hour private discussion that eased tensions. Both sides shared details, clarif

Mathura: 4 Killed, 25 Injured In Yamuna Expressway Pile-Up; Buses Catch Fire

MATHURA, Dec 16: Four people were killed and over two dozen were injured in an early Tuesday vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway here, a pol

40-minute viral clip, 19-minute video: Whats behind these viral trends and how curiosity is fuelling this unhealthy craze online

Viral videos such as 40 minute and 19-minute viral clips have caused a lot of confusion among social media users. Experts have pointed out that s

US Strikes on 3 Vessels in Eastern Pacific Kill 8: US military

During one of the first strikes, survivors of an initial attack on a boat were killed after the US launched a second strike on the vessel, a cont

Why do we have wisdom teeth?

Nitish Kumar Loves Children: JDU Leader On Him Pulling Down Doctor's Hijab

IPL 2026 Auction Live News: Big buys, surprise steals and squad rebuilding by RCB, KKR, MI, CSK, PBKS to GT, SRH, DC, RR and LSG coming up

IPL 2026 Auction News Live: The IPL Auction 2026 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with a 237.50 crore purse across 10 teams vying for 77 slots. Kolkata Kni

Can Eating One Chapati With Ghee In The Morning Boost Energy Levels?

One whole wheat chapati with ghee isnt just tasty but can boost energy levels. Here is exactly how and why you should consume it.

Inside Director Rob Reiner's Fight With Son At Christmas Party Before Murder

Hollywood icon Rob Reiner's drug-addicted son Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, had a massive blow-up at Conan O'Brien's Christ

Udhampur Encounter: Two More SOG Jawans Injured, Area Under Tight Cordon

Udhampur, Dec 16: Two more Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel sustained injuries during the encounter between terrorists and security force

A timeline of Trump's fights with media, including the BBC and Jimmy Kimmel

President Donald Trump has waged an ongoing and often high-profile campaign against news organizations, involving multiple lawsuits and policy mo

Newly-wed woman dies by suicide due to harassment in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In yet another case of alleged harassment, a newly-wed woman died by suicide at her house in Hyderabad. The incident took place in the

India mocks Paks unique democracy of jailing PM, shielding army chief at UN

United Nations: In a sharp retort, India ripped through Pakistans divisive agenda at the UN Security Council, calling out Islamabads unique way o

Municipal Scam Exposed: Crime Branch Files Chargesheet In Budgam Embezzlement Case

Srinagar, Dec 16: In a significant development, the Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has presented a chargesheet in a high-profile

Luthras, Owners Of Goa Club Where Fire Killed 25, Deported From Bangkok

The Luthra brothers, against whom a case of culpable homicide and negligence is registered, had fled to Thailand's Phuket hours after the tragedy

Dharma Productions Relaunches Talent Arm as Dharma Collab Artists Agency

DCAA represents a curated roster of voices shaping the future of entertainment across film, music, and digital culture.

Affront to non-Hindi speaking people: Chidambaram slams use of Hindi words in bills names

New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Congress leader P Chidambaram has slammed the increasing practice of the government using Hindi words in the titles of th

Birch-Goa Owners Luthra Brothers Deported, Fly to Delhi

The duo, who fled to Phuket hours after the incident, will be brought to Delhi upon arrival in India. They are expected to be produced before the

Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting inspired by Islamic State

A tragic attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney has been classified as an act of terrorism. Australian law enforcement revealed that the assa

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Episode 3 release date, time, schedule and how to watch on Disney+: Global streaming timings, runtime

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Episode 3 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details the Disney+ release plan, global timings

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 16, 2025: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag in-game freebies on December 16, 2025, by utilizing newly released 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes.

Chhattisgarh: Archery gives DRG jawan a new lease of life

Kishan Kumar Hapka lost his leg in an anti-maoist operation

VC Sajjanar Warns Against Neglect of Elderly Parents, Assures Support

The Commissioner stated that he meets numerous petitioners every day, but cases involving elderly parents left helpless due to neglect by their c

IPL 2026 set to kick off on March 26, final to be played on May 31

IPL auction to take place today (December 16) in Abu Dhabi

PM degree defamation case: Gujarat court rejects Kejriwal, Sanjay Singhs plea for separate trial

Ahmedabad, Dec 16 (PTI) A sessions court here has rejected pleas of AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh for separation of trial in a cri

BCCI's BIG update on IPL 2026 ahead of mini auction, season to begin from THIS Date

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to take place from March 26 to May 31, continuing its traditional slot in the cricket calendar.

'Moment of pride': PM Modi pays tribute to 1971 War heroes on Vijay Diwas; army shares unseen bits

Rewiring child protection

Child protection is being treated as a governance priority in Odisha

Nvidia unveils new open-source AI models amid boom in Chinese offerings

Nvidia said on Monday it acquired AI software firm SchedMD, as the chip designer doubles down on open-source technology

Arjuna Ranatunga, former Sri Lankan World Cup-winning captain, to be arrested

Former Sri Lankan minister Arjuna Ranatunga faces arrest in a corruption probe. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation allegedly lost Rs 800 million du

India vows to counter Pak-sponsored terrorism with all its might; rejects J&K dispute claims

Two commandos injured in IED blast during anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh

Bijapur: In an incident highlighting the persistent threat of Naxalite tactics in Chhattisgarhs Bastar region, two commandos from the Central Res

Four killed, 25 injured as buses catch fire after fog-induced pile-up on Yamuna expressway in UP

At least four people were killed and 25 others injured after a major collision involving multiple vehicles triggered a fire on the Yamuna Express

Quote of the Day by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: 'If you want to be a winner, then compare yourself to the best and...'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is known to speak his heart out on various topics such as business, finance, AI, economy, success and more. In one

Trump signs executive order classifying fentanyl as 'weapon of mass destruction'

President Donald Trump has declared fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. This executive order aims to target financial assets and sanctions on

Tesla board made $3 billion via stock awards that eclipsed tech peers

The analysis found CEO Elon Musks brother Kimbal has earned nearly $1 billion since 2004, based on the appreciated value of stock options held or

British Man Fined Rs 30,000 For Spitting A Leaf That Blew Into His Mouth

An 86-year-old British man was fined Rs 30,000 (250 pounds) for spitting out a leaf that blew into his mouth in Lincolnshire.

Japan lifts megaquake advisory week after powerful tremor

Japan has lifted a rare megaquake warning issued after a recent tremor. The magnitude-7.5 quake off the northern coast caused small tsunami waves

Goa club fire: Luthra brothers, who fled to Thailand, will be brought back to Delhi today

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of a Goa nightclub where 25 died in a fire, are being deported from Thailand. They will face charges in India f

Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to the Philippines, Australia police say

An attack on a Hanukkah event in Sydney's Bondi Beach has killed 15 people. Police identified the alleged gunmen as a father and son. Early indic

Vijay Diwas 2025: Why December 16 is celebrated as Indias Victory Day against Pakistan

Vijay Diwas 2025 December 16: India observes Vijay Diwas on December 16, commemorating its decisive 1971 victory over Pakistan. This 13-day confl

Over 2,800 farmers died by suicide in Karnataka since 2023-24 FY: Minister

Karnataka has recorded 2,809 farmer suicides since the 2023-24 fiscal year, placing it second nationally. The state government has disbursed comp

Live: IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players to Go Under Hammer

Earlier, a total of 1390 players registered for the IPL 2026 player auction, of which 350 were shortlisted. The pool also comprises 224 uncapped

Telangana BJP hits out at Revanth Reddy over remarks on voter deletions

Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N Ramachander Rao has criticised chief minister A Revanth Reddy for his comments during the Congress protest h

Delivery giant UPS underpaid thousands at Christmas, US lawsuit alleges

US authorities accused global delivery giant UPS of underpaying its seasonal workers, vital to meeting the demand of the annual glut of online sh

US military says strikes on 3 boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean kill 8 people

The U.S. military struck three boats in the eastern Pacific accused of drug smuggling, killing eight people. While the military claims the vessel

Delhi's Air Quality Improves Marginally, AQI 'Very Poor' At 378

The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall AQI stood at 378 at around 8 am, pla

Trump weighs order to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

President Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana from a highly restricted Schedule I drug to Schedule III, a move that could significantly

ECI to release SIR draft roll in West Bengal: How to check if your name is in the voter list and what to do if you can't find it? A complete guide

ECI West Bengal SIR Draft roll: In West Bengal, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will release the draft electoral rolls for the state today

Meet The Winner Runner Up Of Bigg Boss Telugu 9

The grand finale is all set to take place this Sunday, December 21st.

Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo decalred holy cities by Punjab govt; know what has changed

The Punjab government on Monday formally declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Da

Resolve issues with Centre to set up Navodayas, SC tells TN

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Tamil Nadu government to have a consultation with the union government regarding the setting

Michael Bay enters Indian film industry, teams up with AR Rahman for..., Oscar-winning composer says 'different worlds of cinema come together'

Armageddon, The Transformers franchise maker, Michael Bay, teamed up with AR Rahman for Vinod Bhanushali's new creative collaboration. The celebr

'We are closer to end': Trump claims major progress over Russia-Ukraine war

Star Entertainment CEO Steve McCann to exit after bruising turnaround stint

Star Entertainment's CEO Steve McCann is stepping down after a tumultuous period marked by financial turmoil and regulatory scrutiny. Bruce Mathi

Sonakshi Sinha Calls for Stringent Laws to Monitor Online Abuse

Sonakshi further emphasized that this is a subject which could not be glossed over or tackled in isolation.

Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures? | Explained

What is the Biological Weapons Convention? Are non-state actors also pursuing biological tools?

Rich-Poor Gap Closing For Assets, Rural India Racing Ahead: N Sitharaman In Parliament

Growth over the last decade has been road-based and the consumption gap among the rich and poor in both urban and rural India is rapidly shrinki

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Over 36 Lakh Applications Recorded For PPC 2026, Check Steps To Register

Students, teachers, and parents can register for PPC 2026 by January 11 via the official website and participate in an MCQ competition.

Steadily recovering: Low visibility disrupts flight ops in Delhi; airport issues advisory

Shraddha Kapoor makes SHOCKING statement on Dhurandhar's success, says 'don't play with our emotions', demands makers to..., calls out Yami Gautam for...

Shraddha Kapoor gave a shout out to team Dhurandhar, demanded to preponed Part 2's release, and even lauded Yami Gautam for calling out the 'nega

IPL 2026 Set To Take Place From March 26 To May 31: Report

Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to release the complete schedule, the 19th edition of the tournament is expected

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of presidents Jan. 6 speech

WASHINGTON, December 16, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the Briti

Was Elected 4 Times On Same Machine: Supriya Sule Junks EVM Rigging Charge

Supriya Sule, an ally of the Congress-led INDIA bloc, made the remarks days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Centre over poll rigg

Repeal will mark end of right to work: Activists

Who Is Nick Reiner, Son Accused Of Killing Hollywood Director Rob Reiner, Wife

The 32-year-old son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner is esponsible for the deaths of his parents, a

Priyanka Chopra to Arrive as First Guest at The Great Indian Kapil

On Monday, Netflix India shared the new look poster of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' featuring Kapil Sharma and Priyanka Chopra on their Instagra

4 Arrested In California For Plotting Bomb Attacks On New Year's Eve

Federal authorities said Monday that they foiled a plot to bomb multiple sites of two US companies on New Year's Eve in Southern California after

Donald Trump Sues BBC For $10 Billion Over Edited Capitol Speech

US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion from the BBC over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech to s

India News Live Updates: Multiple buses cath fire on Yamuna Expressway; casualties feared

US Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia

NEW YORK, December 16, 2025 (AP) Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security measures

Rachael Carpani passes away at 45: How did the Australian actress die? A look at her career and net worth

Rachael Carpani, a renowned Australian actress known for her roles in McLeod's Daughters and Home and Away, passed away unexpectedly at the age o

Good News for Messi fans: Argentina football icon makes BIG promise as he concludes GOAT tour, announces his return to India: 'Hopefully one day...'

Lionel Messi dazzled fans at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, promising to return after a memorable India Tour.

The Mighty Nein Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings, what to expect

The Mighty Nein Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch explains when episode 7 titled Belonging releases, global timings, full s

Will OpenAI Be The Next Tech Giant Or Next Netscape?

Investor Michael Burry, made famous in the film The Big Short, recently likened OpenAI to Netscape, which ruled the web browser market in the mid