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J&K Carries Out Pulse Polio Drive, CM Abdullah Vows To Make UT Polio-Free

Jammu, Dec 21: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday conducted a pulse polio drive across the Union territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdu

Anti-India protest in New Zealand? 'True Patriots of NZ' group disrupts Sikh community's Nagar Kirtan in Auckland, raises slogans, 'This is our land...', WATCH

A Sikh religious processions in South Auckland was disrupted on Saturday after a group of protesters linked to a Christian fundamentalist organiz

Fabricated, politically motivated: Cong's Chidambaram on National Herald case

Congress leader P Chidambaram labelled the National Herald case as fabricated and politically motivated. He stated the Enforcement Directorate ac

JNCASR researchers uncover missing link in cellular cleanup that can help treat Alzheimers, Parkinsons, and cancer

JNCASR researchers have found that a group of proteins called the exocyst complex, which normally helps move important molecules to the cell surf

Uttarakhand CM Dhami makes Bhagavad Gita recitation mandatory in schools

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the mandatory recitation of Bhagavad Gita verses in state schools to foster cultural con

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Lorry cleaner killed, 30 passengers of TGSRTC bus injured in bus-lorry collision

A bus, on its way to Bodhan in Nizamabad district, crashed into a lorry parked on the roadside near Chandru Thanda on the Khammam-Warangal sectio

Sameer Minhas guides Pakistan to 347/8 against India in U19 Asia Cup final

Minhas, one of the standout performers for his side in the event, blazed to 172 off 113 deliveries as he carried the aspirations of his side, whi

SRH Have Taken A Clear Stand, They Want To Win The Championship On The Back Of Their Batting : Robin Uthappa

SRH are confident they can succeed without matching that trend : Abhinav Mukund

Cong Indulging In Anti-National Activities, Wants Illegal Immigrants To Settle In Assam: PM

Namrup, Dec 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing the party of engaging in anti-nationa

Indian TV actor Sourabh Raaj Jain slams Shilpa Shinde over remarks on 'Bhabhiji Ghar per hai' actress Shubhangi Atre, says 'decency...'

TV actor Sourabh Raaj Jain defended Shubhangi Atre after Shilpa Shinde made remarks about her acting in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai. Jain emphasized res

Railways Hikes Train Fares: 12 Paise/Km From Dec 26

New Delhi, Dec 21: The Railway Ministry on Sunday announced an increase in train fares, effective December 26, 2025. Ordinary class passengers tr

Who is IAS Pratibha Singh? IAS officer who is married to IPS Aditya Langeh, she fell in love with him during...

IAS Pratibha Singh is a 2020-batch officer, currently serving as the Chief Development Officer (CDO) in Agra. IPS Aditya Langeh, a 2016-batch off

Double-engine government solving problems created by Congress in Assam: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his double-engine government was resolving long-pending problems created by the Congress in Assam, al

Indian visa applications suspended indefinitely in Bangladeshs Chittagong

Dhaka: India on Sunday suspended visa operations at the Indian Visa Application Centre in the Bangladeshs second-largest city Chittagong until fu

Mountain older than memory: How new 'definition' of Aravalli risks undercutting 'Viksit Bharat'

India's ancient Aravalli Range faces a new definition crisis after a Supreme Court ruling. The court accepted a 100-meter elevation threshold for

'They care only about vote bank': PM Modi targets Cong over illegal immigrants - top quotes from Assam rally

Two workers die after wall of opencast coal mine collapses in Jharkhand

Tragedy struck Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, as two coal workers lost their lives when a mine wall collapsed onto a truck. The incident occurred late Sa

Russia says chances of peace not improved by European and Ukrainian changes to US proposals

A top Russian foreign policy aide stated that changes to U.S. peace proposals by Europeans and Ukraine do not improve prospects for long-term pea

PFI was trying to procure arms from neighbouring countries: NIA counsel to Delhi court

The NIA told a Delhi court that the Popular Front of India had sought to procure arms from neighbouring countries and provide weapons training to

From Cannes to Met Gala: 11 Indian stars who ruled fashion in 2025

2025 marked a powerful shift for Indian celebrities on global fashion platforms. From Cannes and the Met Gala to Paris Fashion Week, Indian stars

Hyderabad CP warns against ghost pairing on WhatsApp

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad commissioner of police VC Sajjanar on Sunday, December 21 warned against Ghost pairing on WhatsApp. Ghost pairing exploi

SHANTI Bill bulldozed in Parliament not only for 'TRUMP but also for ADANI': Congress

The Congress party has criticized the Modi government over the passage of the SHANTI Bill. They claim the bill was rushed through Parliament. The

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2 decades of progress reversed by bypassing all parliamentary conventions: Cong on MGNREGA repeal

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of undermining the MGNREGA law in Parliament. They claim two decades of progress have been rev

Javed AkhtarMufti Shamail Debate on God Sparks Intense Public Reaction

Mufti Shamail Nadwi responded by emphasising human free will, arguing that acts of violence and cruelty stem from human choices rather than divin

Rs 2 crore embezzled from Indias Geneva mission; CBI books accounts officer

New Delhi: The CBI has launched a probe into the swindling of more than 2 lakh Swiss francs (around Rs 2 crore) at Indias Permanent Mission in Ge

15 Flights Cancelled At Srinagar Airport As Bad Weather Disrupts Air Traffic

Srinagar, Dec 21: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport were badly hit on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions, leading to the

Power restored for about 95,000 customers after major outage hits San Francisco

Power has been restored for approximately 95,000 customers in San Francisco following a significant outage that affected around 130,000 residents

Kishan Reddy Writes to Sonia Gandhi, Urges Telangana Poll Promises Implementation

In an open letter addressed to Sonia Gandhi, the Union Coal Minister recalled that during the Telangana Assembly election campaign in 2023, she u

PM lays foundation stone of 10,601-crore fertiliser plant in Assam's Dibrugarh

Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL) will have an annual urea production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes, and the projec

Video: Ramdev Challenges Journalist To Wrestle, What Happens Next

Yoga guru Ramdev challenged a journalist to a wrestling match, which ended in a surprising showdown. At an event, Ramdev approached the editor fo

Epstein Files Released: From Clinton and Trump to Prince Andrew and Michael Jackson, full List of prominent names

From Bill Clinton and Donald Trump to Prince Andrew and Michael Jackson, the Epstein files name many powerful figures-but allege no wrongdoing.

Secularism Bitter Word For BJP, It Is Desperate To Delete It From Constitution; Alleges Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

DMK and the state have the strength to oppose and scuttle the BJP's nefarious designs : Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively'

Peace talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war are moving forward constructively in Florida. A Kremlin envoy met with US officials, including Jared

No, Australian Cops Didnt Arrest 4 Indians Over Bondi Attack, Clips Are Altered

Both videos are digitally altered ones. There are no credible sources to corroborate the claim.

Implement poll promises in Telangana: Kishan Reddy writes to Sonia Gandhi

Hyderabad: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday urged senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to clarify the partys position on the promises made

DRG jawan killed in accidental firing in Chhattisgarh

NARAYANPUR: A jawan from the District Reserve Guard was killed after a weapon went off accidentally in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Sund

Connectivity at a crossroads: India-Bangladesh ties after regime change

IndiaBangladesh relations have witnessed a visible cooling since Sheikh Hasinas ouster in August 2024

Rs 2 cr siphoned off from India's Permanent Mission in Geneva; CBI books accounts officer

A former accounts officer at India's Permanent Mission in Geneva has been accused of siphoning over 2 lakh Swiss francs (around Rs 2 crore) to fu

Railway fares to go up from December 26

New Delhi: Indian Railways on Sunday announced a revision in fares with effect from December 26 this year, aimed at a Rs 600 crore increase in re

Anil Kapoor credits Feroz Khan for success of Welcome, admits Akshay Kumar-starrer was stuck, and late actor saved movie: 'Picutre yehi ruk jaati'

Cult comedy Welcome completed 18 years, and Anil Kapoor, aka Majnu bhai, remembered the contribution of the late Feroz Khan as RDX.

Delhi airport: 97 flights cancelled, over 200 services delayed due to fog

According to latest information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, more than 200 flights were delayed and the average delay

Dhurnadhar's casting director on Akshaye Khanna's reaction after hearing film's script, what makes him bigger than any stars: 'Woh aise logon mein se nahi hain jo...'

Dhurandhar has made Akshaye Khanna the biggest star of 2025, and the movie's casting director, Mukesh Chhabra, opened up about the success mantra

Dhurandhar casting director on Akshaye Khanna's reaction after hearing film's script, what makes him bigger than any stars: 'Woh aise logon mein se nahi hain jo...'

Dhurandhar has made Akshaye Khanna the biggest star of 2025, and the movie's casting director, Mukesh Chhabra, opened up about the success mantra

Nine Dead, Several Injured as 12 Gunmen Open Fire Near Johannesburg

Johannesburg: At least nine people were killed and several others injured in a mass shooting at a township west of Johannesburg in the early hour

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Electricity Outage Hits San Francisco, Thousands Without Power

Large parts of the West Coast tech hub, which has a population of more than 800,000 people, were plunged into darkness

Railways Announces New Fare Structure from December 26, 2025

New fares: No hike for short trips, moderate increase for longer journeys

Hike In Train Fares: 1 Paisa/Km Beyond 215 Km For Ordinary Class, 2 Paise/Km For Other Classes

New Delhi, Dec 21: The Railway Ministry has on Sunday announced a hike in train tickets by 1 paise per km for ordinary class beyond a journey of

J&K: 1st-Ever Food Grain Freight Train Reaches Anantnag

SRINAGAR, Dec 21: In a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir, the first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of

Is Varanasi Indias biggest film? Priyanka Chopra reacts on Kapil show

Hyderabad: Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is gearing up for his most ambitious project yet, titled Varanasi. The film has already become one of the m

NH-44 Open Amid Inclement Weather; Mughal, Sinthan, SSG Roads Closed Due To Snowfall

Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 21: Traffic is moving on the JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) from both sides as of Sunday morning despite prevailing i

Parliamentary panel recommends Institution of National Importance status for Auroville Foundation

Committee urges amendment to 1988 Act, citing UNESCO recognition

'Needed someone to...': KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar reason behind picking Cameron Green in IPL 2026 Auction

Green's acquisition for Rs 25.20 crores by KKR was the biggest story of the IPL 2026 auction held in Abu Dhabi last week, becoming the most expen

In A First, Food-Grain Freight Train Arrives In Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Dec 21: The first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Sunday reached the Anantnag Goods Terminal, mark

Epstein Files Released: Why big names like Trump, Clinton, Michael Jackson, British royal appear, but proof of wrongdoing remains absent

The first tranche of Epstein files names Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and Prince Andrew, but offers no proof of wrongdoing. Redactions raise fresh

Strong Fundamentals to Sustain Indias Growth Momentum: Report

Indias economy is expected to consolidate on its long-term growth trajectory in 2026, with real GDP growth moderating to 6.6 per cent and inflati

Massive Power Outage Leaves San Francisco In Dark, 130,000 Residents Affected

A huge electricity outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, leaving 130,000 residents without power for several hours at its peak, with the city's m

Madhya Pradesh Debt Hits Rs 4.65 Lakh Crore, Ministers Express Concern

Madhya Pradesh's total debt has risen to Rs 4.65 lakh crore, exceeding the state's total budget of Rs 4.21 lakh crore for the financial year 2025

Bad news for Passengers, India Railways announces fare hike, long distance train journeys to become expensive from..., check new prices here

In a major update, Indian Railways have made a big announcement of train fare hike for long distance travel, from December 26. All Mail trains an

Railways rationalises passenger fares from December 26; non-AC travel to cost Rs 10 more for 500 km

Indian Railways (IR) has rationalised its fare structure with effect from December 26, 2025. Under the revised system, passengers travelling up t

Saudi Arabia Expands Liquor Store's Access To Wealthy Non-Muslims

Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to its only store that sells alcohol, allowing wealthy foreign residents to buy booze in the latest step

India, Netherlands sign MoU to collaborate on National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat

India and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost cooperation on maritime heritage. This agreement will support the de

Sleeping pills, locked room, stabbing: How a 17-year-old allegedly plotted her fathers murder with her lover in Gujarat

A 17-year-old girl allegedly conspired with her lover to kill her father. He had repeatedly opposed their relationship. The girl reportedly drugg

Railways Hikes Fares, Non-AC Tickets To Cost Rs 10 More For Every 500 km

Train journeys are set to become dearer as the Railways implements a fare hike starting December 26. While fares for suburban train travel have n

GST fraud: Four booked for setting up fake firms, claiming 22.06 crore ITC

Accused allegedly created eight bogus firms to fraudulently claim ITC

Security Tightened at Indian Mission, Visa Centre in Bangladesh Amid Protests

DHAKA, Dec 21: Security has been significantly tightened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the Indian visa application centre in

Barrie businessman and philanthropist Paul Sadlon Sr. dies at 93

Paul Sadlon, a respected Barrie businessman and philanthropist, has passed away at 93. His death was announced at an OHL game. Sadlon founded Pau

TDP Announces LS Constituency Presidents and General Secretaries

Chandrababu Naidu finalizes party leadership list, considering experience, seniority, loyalty, and social representation.

BJP consolidates Mahayuti dominance in Maharashtra local body polls, big blow to MVA

MUMBAI: The BJP has emerged as the single largest political force in Maharashtras urban local body elections, consolidating the Mahayuti alliance

Odisha State Transport Authority Enforces Strict Pollution Norms To Curb Vehicular Pollution

Fuel to be denied without valid PUCC at petrol pumps, urged drivers to follow road safety

Hyderabad police constable attempts suicide with service pistol

Hyderabad: An Armed Reserve constable with the Hyderabad police, Muthyalapayati Krishna Chaitanya, from the 2020 batch and working under Hyderaba

Nutritionist-Approved Tips To Get Your Digestive System Back On Track After Travelling

Nutritionist Loveneet Batra explains how travelling affects your 24-hour circadian rhythm.

Iraq's political future in limbo as factions vie for power

The November election didn't produce a bloc with a decisive majority, opening the door to a prolonged period of negotiations

Bridge across Suvarnamukhi to be ready for vehicular movement soon

Trail run was completed successfully, and the bridge will be thrown open for vehicular movement very soon, says TDP MLA

Misconceptions About RSS Owing To Misleading Campaigns: Mohan Bhagwat

Kolkata, Dec 21: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said there are some misconceptions about the organisation among a sect

Reliance's Mukesh Ambani urges India to lead in AI, stresses empathy and energy self-reliance

Mukesh Ambani added that Reliance is close to solving Indias energy challenges through solar and storage solutions, and highlighted Jios role in

Christmas weather across Australia: Mild South-East, storms in the North, chilly Tasmania, and a scorching 40C heatwave in Perth

Australia will face a varied Christmas Day weather outlook, with mild conditions expected in the south-east and potential showers in the north. W

ISROs LVM3 to Launch Next-Gen Communication Satellite on Dec 24

SRIHARIKOTA, Dec 21: ISROs LVM3-M6 mission is set to launch the next-generation BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite on December 24 under a c

Chillai-Kalan begins: Kashmir sees snow and rain in its higher reaches - watch

Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in plains as Chillai-Kalan, the harshest winter period, commenced after a dry spell

Prerna Gupta on Making World-Class Watches in India

Prerna Gupta shares how Rotoris is building credibility through engineering, intent, and forward-looking designwithout leaning on borrowed histor

Snowfall, Rain Lash Kashmir as Chillai-Kalan Begins

In the tourist resort of Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Kargil highway, snowfall began early Sunday morning and was going on till the last reports were

Delhi intensifies GRAP-IV crackdown as over 600 non-compliant industries face closure

More than 3,000 inspections conducted to curb industrial, vehicular and construction pollution

How are students reshaping the politics in Bangladesh?

What started off as a fight for political reforms eventually morphed into a political movement with students launching their own political party

GNTO eyes 10 lakh overnight stays by Indian tourists in Germany in 2026

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: Germany is targeting 10 lakh overnight stays by Indian tourists in the country in 2026, after narrowly missing the goal this y

J&K terror probe: Terrorists take food from village house to forest; search operation launched

Security forces are conducting a major search operation in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, after two terrorists allegedly took food from a villager'

Are you sleeping till late on weekends? Here's how you could be harming your brain right now

Sleeping in on weekends may feel good, but it can disrupt your body's natural clock and affect brain function, mood and energy. Maintaining a con

Parliamentary panel suggests funding boost for state-owned IREL to prioritise rare earth mining

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: Amid the rising global demand for rare earth elements, a parliamentary panel has urged the government to bolster IREL (India)

Home loan book set to cross Rs 10 lakh cr next fiscal year on strong demand: SBI chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: State Bank of India (SBI), the countrys largest lender, is poised to achieve another milestone with its home loan portfolio ex