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J&K's pacer Auqib Nabi Dar creates IPL history with Rs 8.40 crore Delhi Capitals deal

Jammu and Kashmir cricket reached a historic milestone as Baramulla-born fast bowler Auqib Nabi Dar was snapped up by Delhi Capitals for a stagge

SOG Jawan killed in action amid encounter in J&K's Majalta; massive search op underway

A Special Operations Group (SOG) jawan of the J&K Police was killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Majalta tehsil of Udhampur d

Saumya Tandon on Sharing the Screen Space With Akshaye Khanna in the Movie Dhurandhar

Though she felt awful for slapping him, Saumya said she trusted the moment and conducted the scene honestly- which turned out to be one of the mo

PM Modi outlines three focus areas to boost India-Ethiopia ties

PM Modi`s discussions with Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali have paved the way for a Strategic Partnership between India and Ethiopia

Donald Trump Slams Radical Islamic Terrorism At White House Hanukkah Event

US President Donald Trump has urged nations to have a united front against radical Islam after an Islamic State-inspired terror attack on a Jewis

Sunny Deol Makes First Public Appearance After Fathers Demise; Border 2 Teaser Launched

The makers unveiled the Border 2 teaser on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, December 16.

Delhi weather alert: Will Delhi continue to see dense fog as air pollution worsens? Check IMD's weekly bulletin

IMD Delhi Weather Forecast: The national capital will experience shallow fog at many places and moderate fog at isolated places during morning ho

IPL 2026 Auction: First-time picks and uncapped players sold; check full list

The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi saw franchises invest heavily in young, uncapped talent. Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants were

Centre Gives Another Extension To Panel Probing Manipur Violence

The panel has been given extension thrice to submit its report since then--September 13, 2024, December 3, 2024, and May 20, 2025-- making the la

Trump expands US travel ban to 20 more countries

Washington: US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to expand US travel restrictions, adding 20 more countries and the Palestinian Author

American Woman Files Court Case To Classify Pet Dog As Dependent: 'She's Like My Daughter'

An American woman sued the IRS to have her golden retriever legally classified as a dependent for tax purposes.

Lindsey Graham advocates for Venezuela regime change, affirms Trumps strike authority

Telangana HC pulls up power dept over GITAM Universitys Rs 118.13 cr dues

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, December 16, expressed surprise over the inaction of the power department in recovering electrici

Messi event fiasco: WB DGP gets notice, sports minister to quit

The actions were taken following the recommendations of the probe panel constituted to investigate the alleged mismanagement during the December

New algae-derived road material reduces carbon output and cracking

Conventional pavement relies on bitumen, a crude oil-based material that binds sand and rocks together. While bitumen allows roads to expand in h

Corbett leads tiger census with 550 cameras

DEHRADUN : India launched its national Tiger Census on Sunday. The census, held every four years, aims to scientifically assess the population, d

Birch by Romeo Lane fire tragedy: Luthra brothers taken to Goa after Delhi Court grants transit remand

Goa Police have taken nightclub owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra to Goa on a two-day transit remand after their deportation from Thailand. The br

Suspected Shooter Seen Recceing Brown University In New FBI Video

Authorities in the United States have released a new video timeline and a slightly clearer image of a man suspected to be the Brown University sh

US job growth rebounds in November after shutdown-hit October

Nonfarm payrolls rose by 64,000, led by private-sector hiring, even as the unemployment rate climbed to a four-year high of 4.6% amid data distor

Undefeated Boxing Great Crawford Announces Retirement

Crawford, (42-0, 31 knockouts), retires as the reigning WBA, IBF and WBO supermiddleweight champion after defeating Alvarez by unanimous decision

Worlds smallest robots powered using micro brains come to life

The microscopic swimming machines can sense their surroundings, make decisions, and operate independently for months at a time.Barely visible to

Chinese EV that can move sideways unveiled by Geely

n the prototype setup, four independent driving units were mounted directly inside the wheels, each capable of rotating up to 90 degrees.This con

Delhi Dialogues | Sustaining high growth gets harder as the base expands

In a wide-ranging interaction at the 30th edition of Delhi Dialogues , Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran challenges prevailing narrativ

Erika Kirk doesnt drink and won a beauty pageant? Here's all viral online claims, reactions and rumors explained

Erika Kirk doesnt drink and won a beauty pageant? The claim spreads online through posts, interviews, and screenshots. This explainer lists state

Hiroshima atomic bomb victim identified after nearly 80 years through DNA

The 13-year-old victim, named Hatsue Kajiyama, died on August 6, 1945, when the first atomic bomb, Little Boy, was dropped on the Japanese city i

Meeting the big bosses of Bigg Boss!

Figuring whats it about a TV reality show, which mimics social life, that it accounts for 800 days of desi TV-OTT programming, every year?

Insult to Bapu: Opposition MPs protest VB-G RAM G bill

Chouhan, while introducing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, said the government not

G-Ram-G bill introduced in LS amid din

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed fierce protests from Opposition members after the government introduced a new bill to replace the M

Viral video: As Dhurandhar earns Rs 600 crore, Akshaye Khanna quietly celebrates film's success away from Mumbai, at his farmhouse, keeps a...

Akshaye Khanna is among the rare stars in Bollywood who burst onto the big screen with their impeccable performances and then return to their pri

Celebrities carry a much higher burden of responsibility

Taking to Instagram, he wrote that he would like to request all bike riders to wear helmets

Rob Reiner's Son To Be Charged With Murder Over Parents' Killing

Nick Reiner, 32, could face the death penalty if convicted of the charges, said Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman

Bitcoin price rally outlook 2026: Why Bitwise predicts BTC USD will hit new all-time highs and end of the four-year cycle

Bitcoin price rally prediction: Crypto firm Bitwise predicts Bitcoin could reach new all-time highs in 2026, breaking from its traditional four-y

IPL 2026 Auction: Prithvi Shaw rejoins Delhi Capitals, latter shares heartfelt message on social media: 'Back to...'

The 26-year-old Prithvi Shaw has played five Test matches and six ODIs for India since making his debut against the West Indies in October 2018.

Trump's Approval Rating Drops To 39%, Economy Weighs: Survey

President Donald Trump's approval rating slipped in recent days to nearly its lowest level of his current term as voters from his Republican Part

Brown University shooting: Authorities release video footage, ask public to identify gunman

Sydney Shooters' 28-Day Trip: A Look Inside Extremism In Philippines

On Tuesday, that lingering threat came under renewed scrutiny after Australian authorities disclosed that the suspects in the Bondi Beach massacr

Trump Declares Venezuela Regime 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation', Blocks Oil Tankers

Trump said he is ordering a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Madu

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi conferred with Ethiopias highest honour during Addis Ababa visit, first world leader to receive it

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: THIS 4-lane highway, built with cost of Rs 188 crore, to cut short travel time between Moradabad and Bareilly, check details here

The NHAI had allocated a budget of Rs 188 crore for the project, which included the construction of two interchanges and the expansion of the hig

Ashes: Australia's Steve Smith Ruled Out of 3rd Test Against England

Veteran opener Usman Khawaja was recalled to the starting lineup as a last-minute replacement for Smith

How NineBit is building an AI layer to help enterprises unlock value from their documents

By combining LLMs with a secure on-premise deployment model, NineBit is targeting global demand for intelligent document processing.

Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner's son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, actor and director Rob Reine

Trump Orders Blockade of 'Sanctioned' Venezuela Oil Tankers

The United States has for months been building a major military deployment in the Caribbean -- with the stated goal of combatting drug traffickin

Trump's travel ban widens: Which countries are now barred from entering the US?

Travel ban: America's travel ban has been expanded by President Donald Trump. Seven new countries are now included in the list of nations whose c

FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets after pricing backlash

FIFA said in a statement that it had created a limited number of Supporter Entry Tier fixed at $60 for all 104 matches, including the final

CHERRIES HOLD Man UTD IN EPL THRILLER

Manchester, Dec 16: Manchester United drew with Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best games in the Premier League on Monday. United coach Ruben Amor

4 Arrested For Blocking School Van, Pointing Toy Gun At Student In Gurugram

Gurugram police have arrested four college students for allegedly blocking a school van with two vehicles and threatening a Class 12 student by b

Roma beat Como in Serie A

Rome, Dec 16: Brazilian full back Wesley Frana got the only goal as Roma beat Como 1-0 and moved within three points of Serie A leader Inter Mila

Rayo Vallecano held to goalless draw by Real Betis in La Liga

Madrid, Dec 16: Rayo Vallecano battled to a 0-0 draw at home against Real Betis on Monday, extending their winless streak in La Liga to six match

Morning Digest: Government tables Bill to replace MGNREGA amid protests; DGCA assures Delhi HC IndiGo will implement new pilot duty norms before Feb 10, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Bhuyan, Hlondo, Dorjee shine on Day 2

U-16 National Tennis championship By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 16: The inaugural National-Level MTA-AITA Championship Series (CS7) for Under-16

Jared Kushner's firm pulls out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners has withdrawn from the bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, citing changed investment dynamics. The firm was

Trump Expands Travel Ban, Restrictions To Include 20 More Countries

The move is part of ongoing efforts by the administration to tighten U.S. entry standards for travel and immigration, in what critics say unfairl

5th state-level yogasana judges training concludes in WGH

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 16: The Meghalaya Yogasana Sports Association successfully concluded the 5th State Level Yogasana Sports Judges Tra

Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela

President Donald Trump has ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. This move escalates tension

Morning Brief Podcast: ET in the Valley: Ashish Thusoo, Co-founder and CEO, CurieTech AI

Meghalaya recover from shaky start with Rudras hard-earned 50

Cooch Behar Trophy By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 16: Meghalaya were in a spot of bother on the first day of their U-19 mens Cooch Behar Trophy 20

PM Modi becomes FIRST global leader to be conferred with Ethiopia's top honour, receives highest civilian award in Addis Ababa

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has been conferred with Ethiopia highest award, The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia. PM Modi is the first g

Warner Bros likely to reject $108.4 billion Paramount bid, back Netflix in bidding war, sources say

Warner Bros. Discovery's board is reportedly leaning towards advising shareholders to reject Skydance's $108.4 billion takeover bid. This decisio

Lok Sabha passes insurance bill raising FDI to 100%; rural jobs bill tabled

Enhancing the FDI limit to 100% will enable global insurance companies to inject substantial capital directly without waiting to seek a domestic

Lesson of the Day by Martin Luther King, Jr. : 'Make a Career of Humanity' Here's some iconic and inspirational quotes by renowned social activist

Lesson of the Day by Martin Luther King, Jr. explains the meaning of making a career of humanity. It traces Martin Luther King, Jr.s life, work,

Kay Flock sentenced to 30 years in prison: How a rising Bronx rapper's career collapsed after shooting convictions

Kay Flock: Bronx rapper Kay Flock, Kevin Perez, received a 30-year prison sentence for multiple shootings. The 22-year-old's music career was hal

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How India established its first research station in Antarctica

India recently announced its intention to build Maitri II, the countrys newest research station in Antarctica and Indias fourth, about 40 forty-o

Draft roll done, 1.9cr in Bengal face notice over mapping, discrepancies

125th year celebration of Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabhas December Music Festival inaugurated

The lifetime contribution Acharya Sarathy Award went to academician, musicologist and guruRama Ravi and academician, musicologist and guru R.K. P

Five men arrested for inter-State synthetic drug trafficking

Disability rights organisations, activists demand withdrawal of Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill

According to a press release, they stated that any dilution of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) will translat

T.N. government enhancing higher education and research: Minister

Five transpersons arrested for robbery

When Prasantha Mandal attempted to take money from his purse, they snatched the purse containing 700

SC: Gangsters jump state to dodge arrest, need one agency for entire NCR

Banking system laxity a cause for cyber conning: SC

Mohanlal Sons opens 40th showroom in Chandni Chowk

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 16: Renowned menswear brand Mohanlal Sons today inaugurated its 40th flagship showroom at Omaxe Chowk, Cha

FICCI FLO hosts Woven Whispers to promote women-led handloom economy

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 16: Woven Whispers: Craft to Commerce, a landmark celebration of Indias handloom legacy and its evolution into

Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner's son Nick with two counts of murder in killing of his parents

Nick Reiner, 32, will be charged in the death of the 78-year-old actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, District Attor

Dense fog: IndiGo issues travel advisory; warns of potential flight delays

Dense fog is set to cause flight delays and disruptions across North and East India on Wednesday morning. IndiGo has issued a travel advisory, ur

Bengal Government Took Action After Messi Incident: Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday said the West Bengal government has taken action following the chaos d

PU celebrates its 9th convocation, honours achievements of graduates

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 16: Parul University (PU) bid farewell to the graduating batch of 2025, holding its 9th Convocation, an event

Gang rape of minor girl in Odisha triggering political controversy

Criminals are becoming fearless while governments incompetence in preventing crime is instilling fear in the general public, said former CM Navee

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Tesla stock soars to record high today: What's driving TSLA rally?

Tesla stock record high: Tesla shares have achieved an all-time high, surging 21% this year after an initial Q1 drop. This rally is fueled by CEO

Aishwary wins 3P gold with world record, Gurjoat clinches skeet event

NATIONAL SHOOTING NEW DELHI/BHOPAL, Dec 16: World Championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a landmark performance at t

Satwik-Chirag brace for stern test in group of death

BWF WORLD TOUR HANGZHOU, Dec 16: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face a stern examination of form and resilience when the season-e

Prithvi Shaw calls social media influencers plea against him false, frivolous

MUMBAI, Dec 16: Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw on Tuesday claimed that social media influencer Sapna Gills plea against him in an alleged molestat

Over 1.36 crore voters flagged in progeny mapping in West Bengal SIR

ECI says anomaliesemergedduring progeny mapping; claims and objections window now open till January 15

Kundus unbeaten 209 guides India to a massive win over Malaysia

DUBAI, Dec 16: Abhigyan Kundu delivered a record-breaking innings to lead India to a dominant win over Malaysia in their Under-19 Asia Cup Group

'Battleship Potemkin' and several other films land in troubled waters

Kerala Fest Claims Centre Refused Clearance; I&B Min Points To Norms

Specially-abled sportspersons play cricket during the inauguration of the Khelo Tripura Para Games 2025 in Agartala

Specially-abled sportspersons play cricket during the inauguration of the Khelo Tripura Para Games 2025 in Agartala on Tuesday. (PTI)

Masood declines PCBs offer to become players affairs consultant

KARACHI, Dec 16: Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood has declined the PCBs offer to take up the post of Consultant International and Players Affair

Sabalenka is the WTA Player of the Year again

PARIS, Dec 16: Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive WTA Tour Player of the Year award on Monday, getting nearly 80% of the vote from a medi