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Cold weather persists in Punjab, Haryana; temperatures stay above normal

Chandigarh, the joint capital of both States, recorded a low of 8.3 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin mocks AIADMK, calls it 'Amit Shah' Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses the BJP of trying to remove opposition votes through electoral roll changes. He criti

FMCG industry looks for high-single-digit volume growth in 2026 with better margins

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: Expecting 2026 to be a favourable year, with policy tailwinds as tax reliefs and GST reforms, along with benign commodities, t

Gold, Silver Futures Hit Fresh Peaks On Fed Cut Bets, Weak Dollar

New Delhi, Dec 22: Gold and silver prices surged to hit fresh lifetime highs in both domestic and international markets on Monday, driven by a we

No duty concessions by India on dairy sector for New Zealand under trade pact

India has always resisted opening the door to bulk dairy imports in all of its previous pacts

CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Cabinet Meet to Review Projects, Clear Key Proposals

JAMMU, Dec 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a Cabinet meeting here to review ongoing projects and discuss several key administr

Russian general killed in car bomb in Moscow, investigators say

Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff's army operational training directorate, was killed, the committee said

Operation Sindoor reinforced integrated command across tri-services: CISC Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

Policy tailwinds, tax-relief and GST reform to drive FMCG growth in 2026: Experts

FMCG companies are expected to increase investments in technology, including automation, analytics, AI-led demand forecasting, supply chain optim

Who is Brooklyn Beckham? 'Black sheep' of Beckham family who blocked parents David and Victoria on Instagram after family feud

Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly blocked his parents David and Victoria, along with his brothers, on Instagram, highlighting a public family rift.

Mutual fund platform PowerUp Money raises $12M funding led by Peak XV

PowerUp Money plans to use the fresh capital to expand its research and advisory capabilities, scale its paid products, and invest in financial l

This is India's only railway station from where you can board trains for all places across the country; not Delhi, Mumbai or Howarh, it is...

Indian Railways is home to many unique stations. But do you know why Mathura Junction is said to be the only station with trains connecting every

Western intelligence suspects Russia is developing new weapon to target Elon Musks Starlink satellites

Russia has previously called for United Nations efforts to stop the orbital deployment of weapons, and President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow h

RiNK Initiative by KLE CTIE at the Mundhe Banni Startup Meetup

This programme seeks to reverse talent migration by facilitating tech professionals return from metros and enabling GCCs, startups, and enterpris

Quran with bullet holes found outside Swedens Stockholm mosque

A defaced copy of the Quran with six bullet holes and chained to the railings of the stairs of the Stockholm Mosque in Sweden was found at its pr

Ukrainian drone attack damages two vessels in Russia's Krasnodar, officials say

The damage led to a fire spreading up to 1,500 square metres (1,794 square yards)

India, New Zealand Announce Free Trade Agreement

The leaders also welcomed progress in other areas of bilateral cooperation, including defence, sports, education, and people-to-people ties

Zero-duty market access to Indian exports, pledge to invest $20 billion, and more: Highlights of India-New Zealand free trade agreement

India has offered tariff liberalisation in 70% lines covering 95% of New Zealand India Bilateral trade

Beyond right answers: Rethinking how Maths is taught in classrooms

SC stays conviction of ex-Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate in cheating case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed conviction of former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate in a cheating and forgery case. A vacatio

CM Chairs Cabinet Meeting In Jammu, Reviews Key Administrative And Developmental Matters

JAMMU, Dec 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a Cabinet meeting in Jammu where several important administrative and developmental

Registry Will Scrutinise Urgent Cases And List Accordingly: CJI To Lawyers

New Delhi, Dec 22: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday asked lawyers to approach the Supreme Court Registry for urgent hearing of c

$46,800 worth of Silver stewards, Baccarat champagne glasses and other valuables vanish from French Presidential Palace

High-profile thefts were reported at the French Presidential Palace which included silver stewards, Svres porcelain, Baccarat champagne glasses,

From India to the World: OMG Labs Wins Global Education Challenge 2025

Access to education is widely recognised as a fundamental human right and one of the strongest drivers of upward socio-economic mobility.

GRAP-IV in Gurugram: Check revised office timings, work-from-home measures amid worsening air quality

Gurugram's Deputy Commissioner has implemented revised office timings and a work-from-home advisory for private offices following the invocation

Samantha Ruth Prabhu makes striking style statement in silk saree and gold jewellery; See pics

Samantha Ruth Prabhu turned heads in a silk saree with a chic houndstooth print, paired with gold jewellery and soft makeup. She looks beautifull

Australia shooting, India-Oman Free Trade Agreement, and more: The week in 5 charts

This week, a shooting in Australia left at least 15 dead last week, prompting a discussion on the countrys gun laws. Auctions for the Indian Prem

AI-Generated Feature Films Are No Threat to Live-Action Movies

With AI-integrated cinema gaining traction, questions are being raised about whether such films pose a threat to conventional live-action feature

Binance faces $3B+ terror liability: First exchange to survive civil ATA motion

300+ Hamas victims sued Binance under the Anti-Terrorism Act. A federal judge just DENIED dismissal, greenlighting discovery into $1B+ terror flo

IMF Launches the Global Playbook on Stablecoin Risks and Monetary Sovereignty

The IMF warns that stablecoins, with $300B in circulation and 97% dollar-pegged, are now macro-critical financial instruments. They can weaken cu

261.43 cr. compensation credited to accounts of flood-hit farmers in Bidar

India Is a Hindu Rashtra, No Constitutional Approval Needed: RSS Chief Bhagwat

New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 22: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that India is a Hindu Rashtra and does not requir

Bondi Beach shooters stayed in rented home, surveilled the site days before the attack; court documents reveal chilling details

Bondi Beach Shooting: New court documents detail the Bondi Beach terror attack. Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly planned the attack for months. T

Photos: Urs festival procession in Ajmer

Ajmer: People participate in a ceremony during the annual Urs festival, at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, in Ajmer, Rajasthan

India-New Zealand FTA: No entry for Kiwis' dairy products. What else does the $1 bn trade deal offer?

India and New Zealand have signed a significant Free Trade Agreement. This pact aims to boost trade and investment between the two nations. It of

India's free trade agreements playbook explained

India has concluded a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand. This marks India's 18th such pact. The agreement is expected to be signed in three m

Mumbai-Bound Air India Flight Returns to Delhi Following Engine Snag

New Delhi, Dec 22: A Mumbai-bound Air India Boeing 777 aircraft returned to Delhi on Monday morning after developing a technical issue in its rig

Four of family charred to death in fire at house in Howrah

HOWRAH: Four members of a family were charred to death in a fire at their house in West Bengal's Howrah district, officials said on Monday mornin

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh announces public agitation campaign to repeal abolition of MGNREGA

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and General Secretary in-charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh, on Monday announced the party's plan to organise a public

Supreme Court refuses to list urgent plea against PMO offering chadar to Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Dec. 22

The lawyer making the mentioning in court said the offer of the ceremonial cloth on behalf of the Prime Minister would send a wrong message

MLA urges to administer polio drops to eligible children

Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat Lavish Ordia said that the drive began on December 21 and would continue till December 24 to ensure th

2025: Arunachal remains resilient over diplomatic row, disaster response, sees NDA's win in polls

Arunachal Pradesh faced a challenging 2025, marked by a diplomatic spat over an Arunachalee woman's airport detention in Shanghai and local prote

Acid attack on beauty parlour on outskrits of Patna

The incident happened when the 40-year-old woman was returning home after closing her parlour on Sunday night, they said.

India, New Zealand conclude Free Trade Agreement talks

NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand on Monday concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economi

Lynching Incident: Kerala CM Assures Justice, Orders Strict Action

The government will also review the matter and ensure appropriate compensation to the victim's family, Vijayan added

Kiccha Sudeeps 47th Titled Mark: Pan-India Actioner Certified U/A, Set for Christmas Release

The word Mark expands to MAD, ATTITUDE, RUTHLESS, KING, reflecting his powerful persona

Handle With Care: A theatre show where the audience performs

Belgian group Ontroerend Goed brought their performance Handle With Care to Bengaluru, turning audiences into performers with nothing but a seale

Pregnant woman killed over inter-caste marriage in Hubballi

Hubballi: A pregnant woman died at a private hospital here, after her parents family allegedly attacked her over inter- caste marriage, police sa

Attempt to divide people on communal lines will not succeed in TN: VCK founder

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan accused the Sangh Parivar of attempting to divide Tamil Nadu on communal lines over the Thirupparankundram lamp lig

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Chinese Technology Bypasses Bitter US-China Rivalry

Open models offered by many Chinese rivals, from Alibaba to DeepSeek, allow programmers to customise parts of the software to suit their needs.

Dense Fog Prompts Traffic Advisory in Rural Jammu, Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution

Jammu, Dec 22: Amid dense fog persisting across several areas over the past two days, Traffic Police Rural Jammu on Saturday issued a comprehensi

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Accused in Uttarakhand's LUCC scam summoned in fresh Rs 4.44 crore cheque bounce case in Mumbai

DEHRADUN: Legal pressures are intensifying dramatically for Shabab Hussain, the central figure in the massive Loni Urban Multi Credit and Thrift

Telangana HC to Hear Writ Pleas on GHMC Ward Delimitation

The court is expected to take up the matter for detailed hearing later in the afternoon

Telangana BJP Opposes Cong Govt's Proposed Hate Speech Law

The Bill is being proposed only to target the saffron party leaders, workers and to suppress BJP in the state: BJP

108th annual conference of Indian Economic Association begins at Osmania University

Should 'Hindu Rashtra' Be Added To Constitution? What RSS Chief Said

Stressing that India is a Hindu nation, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that no constitutional approval is n

NEET SS 2025 Admit Card out today at natboard.edu.in; check how to download and exam details

The NEET SS Admit Card 2025 will be released by NBEMS on December 22, 2025, for the examination scheduled on December 26 and 27. The exam feature

Light Rain, Snow Likely in Parts of J&K Till Tuesday Morning: Weatherman

Srinagar, Dec 22: Light rain or snowfall is likely in parts of Jammu and Kashmir till Tuesday morning as a weak Western Disturbance may affect th

Centre's Push For Early AI Education: NCERT To Develop AI Textbooks For Classes 11 And 12

AI Textbooks In School: CBSE has already prepared a draft curriculum on AI and computational thinking for students from Classes 3 to 12.

Demolition Of MGNREGA To Have Catastrophic Consequences: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 22: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said the demolition of the historic Mahatma Gandhi National Ru

LinkedIn launches 'Year in Review' feature; check how to create, share, edit and eligibility to use it

LinkedIn has unveiled its 2025 'Year in Review,' offering a personalized professional recap for its 1 billion+ users. This visually engaging feat

Experts Highlight Meditation As A Scientific Tool For Stress Management And Emotional Regulation

Meditation is a scientific tool that can help manage stress and regulate the brains emotional responses, said experts at the Morarji Desai Nation

Asim Munir Claims Divine Help During Operation Sindoor

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terr

Watch: Sana Javed and Shoaib Malik spotted amid divorce talks

Islamabad: Amid ongoing rumours of a possible divorce, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and actress-wife Sana Javed have put speculation to rest

Chinese Embassy In India To Launch Online Visa Application System Today

The Chinese Embassy in India will officially launch the China Online Visa Application System, a move aimed at simplifying and streamlining the vi

Hyderabad man stabbed by friends following row over girl

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old man was stabbed by his friends following a row between them, allegedly over an issue involving a girl at Balapur on Sund

Mustafa Suleyman's life took a U-turn at 19: Why the Microsoft AI chief quit Oxford's Mansfield College after 9/11 terror attack

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman faced economic challenges but still managed to perform well in his academics. Born to Syrian taxi driver and

Over 5,400 Afghan refugees deported from Iran, Pakistan in single day

Kabul: Over 5,400 Afghan migrants have been repatriated from Iran and Pakistan in a single day, a Taliban official said on Sunday. Sharing the Hi

Ray Dalio Tells Nikhil Kamath Why India Could Be The Surprise Story In US-China Rivalry

He cautioned that India's current global power is more akin to where China was 30 years ago.

BJP Got Rs 6,654 Crore In Donations In 2024-25, Congress Saw Huge Dip

The BJP received Rs 6,654.93 crore in donations during the 2024-25 financial year, also a Lok Sabha election year, registering a 68 per cent jump

Opinion: Opinion | Ten Reasons Why Modi Government Should Not Have Killed MGNREGA

The original objective of MGNREGA was guarantee, livelihood and security. This Bill kills all three of these.

Petrol pump dealers in Manipur threaten to shut operations over extortion demands

Deeply disappointed that the government has taken no concrete action regarding their security, even as a memorandum about it was submitted to Gov

Jammu weather: IMD forecasts rain and snowfall in J and K as Chillai Kalan sets in

Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience increased rain and snowfall over the next 48 hours. This precipitation coincides with the start of Chillai

Passenger Bus Crash in Indonesia Kills At Least 16 People, Official Says

The inter-province bus was traveling from the capital Jakarta to the countrys ancient royal city of Yogyakarta when it overturned while entering

New Zealand Finalises Trade Deal With India: Report

New Zealand has finalised a free-trade agreement with India, local media, including BusinessDesk and Radio NZ, reported, citing unidentified offi

No specific info on prime suspect in Hadis killing: Bangladesh police

Dhaka: Bangladesh Police has said they have no specific information on the whereabouts of the prime suspect in the killing of prominent youth lea

Tollywood pro league launched in Hyderabad

I am a chaiwala, Modi says, highlights BJPs respect for Assam and tea community

Instagram Chaos: David Beckham, Victoria's Feud With Son Brooklyn Goes Public

David Beckham and his wife Victoria have reportedly unfollowed son Brooklyn on Instagram. Brooklyn, in return, is said to have done the same.

Kerala mob lynching: CM Pinarayi Vijayan vows strict action after mob beats Dalit labourer to death; orders probe

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assured strict action and justice for Ram Narayan Bakel, a Dalit migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh, who w

Air Indias Mumbai-bound B777 plane returns to Delhi due to right engine issue

The plane, carrying around 335 people, was airborne for nearly an hour before returning to Delhi. The aircraft made an emergency landing

India concludes FTA talks with New Zealand, cuts tariffs on 95% Kiwi goods

New Zealand and India have finalized a free trade agreement to enhance economic relations and expand market access for exporters. This pact will

Scientists should take technology to farms, says Minister

He was speaking at the inauguration of the Horticulture Mela in the University of Horticulture Sciences in Bagalkot

Lorry Rams into Van in Mancherial; 3 Killed

Around 23 labourers from Chandrapur in Maharashtra boarded a van to attend to agriculture works in Karimnagar district. When the van reached Inda

Gurugram Changes Office Hours Amid Poor Air Quality, Check New Timings

In the directive, Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar asked private offices to continue the work-from-home arrangement until air quality impr

Hyderabad NRIs confused ahead of SIR in Telangana

Hyderabad: Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana which will be held in phase-III, Non-Resident Indians (N

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge claims VB-G RAM G act undermines MGNREGA's rights-based framework

BENGALURU: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday strongly criticised the Union government's VB-G RAM G Act 2025 that replaced MGNREGA, clai