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'Extremely exciting': the ice cores that could help save glaciers

The Kon-Chukurbashi ice cap in the Pamir Mountains is the only mountainous region on the earth where glaciers have not only resisted melting, but

T.N. CM Stalin slams AIADMKs silence on Centres renaming of MGNREGS

He accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami of supporting the three farm laws and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, and wondered w

Grand Mosque introduces identification wristbands for child safety

Saudi Arabia: The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah has announced a new initiative to ensure child saf

The Largest-Scale Globally: Realsee Open-Sources Indoor 3D Dataset Realsee3D

Sankalp at Dharana, Shillim: A Thoughtfully Curated Way to Enter the New Year

Watch: IPL auction 2026: Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, Prashant Veer rake in the moolah

The IPL auction delivered intense bidding wars as franchises went all out for proven stars and emerging talent

CLAT 2025: 2 students of Universal PU College secure admission in NLSIU-Bengaluru

In addition, many students cleared CLAT 2025 and secured All India Ranks

Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro, orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers into Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on December 16 that he is ordering a blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers attempting to enter Venezuela.

PMKs administrative committee authorises Ramadoss to decide on alliance

Mr. Ramadoss reiterated that his estranged son Anbumani Ramadoss had nothing to do with the party

Payal Dhare aka Payal Gaming's net worth REVEALED, why is this popular YouTuber going viral?

Payal Dhare, also known as Payal Gaming, is going viral on social media after a 19-minutes long private MMS video is circulating on the internet.

NCs Facade Of Fighting For Article 370 Is Over: PDP

Srinagar, Dec 17: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday accused the ruling National Conference of giving up its fight for restoration o

South Korea eyes deal with US for nuclear submarine acquisition

SEOUL, Dec 17: Seoul is considering a separate bilateral agreement with Washington to enable construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, the Yon

Did you know Anant Ambani gifted rare watch to Messi? the price will shock you!

Hyderabad: Lionel Messis much-celebrated G.O.A.T. India Tour has been packed with star power, roaring crowds, and unforgettable fan moments. But

Delhi Police arrest five in murder of Lawrence Bishnois former aide Parry

PoJK Woman Apprehended After Crossing LoC into Poonch

Jammu, Dec 17: Army troops on Tuesday apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district after

Opposition to stage walkout during passage of VB-G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha

After days of protests, the Opposition MPs on Wednesday decided not to cooperate during the passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and

What students must know about the hidden costs of using AI

Mindful prompts, smarter usage, and lesser repetitions can help reduce the environmental cost of everyday AI interactions

Speeding SUV crashes into roadside shed in Mailardevpally killing two

The SUV, being driven rashly and negligently, went out of control near Durganagar ground and crashed into the vendors shed, where the three victi

Hyderabad Congress condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over niqab removal

Hyderabad: Hyderabad district congress committee (DCC) president, Syed Khalid Saifullah, strongly condemned Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for

PoK woman crosses into Poonch along LoC after argument with father

Preliminary inquiries have revealed that she had an argument with her father and fled from her home towards the LoC area before being apprehended

2026 Holiday Calendar: Check full list of gazetted and restricted holidays here

2026 Holiday Calendar India: The Central government has released its 2026 holiday calendar. It includes 17 public holidays for all employees. Gov

Pakistan To Sell 100% Stake In PIA After Bidders Demand Complete Control

Pakistan has decided to sell its entire 100 per cent stake in Pakistan International Airlines after bidders sought complete managerial control wi

Bank of England set to cut rate as UK inflation slides

Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly dropped to 3.2 percent in November, its lowest since March, driven by falling food prices. This data

Chhattisgarh Assembly session: 34 Congress members suspended after uproar over probe agency 'misuse'

Congress legislators trooped into the well of the House, leading to the suspension of 34 MLAs of the Opposition party

Eternals Deepinder Goyal tops Hurun Indias 2025self-made entrepreneurs list

Radhakishan Damani of Avenue Supermarts, last years No. 1, has slipped to second place with a valuation of 3 lakh crore, down 13% from last year

Proud Of Indian Engineering: Rahul Gandhi Explores TVS-BMW Bike In Germany

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited the BMW Welt and the BMW Plant in Munich, Germany, this week.

High tension in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh as farmers call Mahapanchayat against ethanol plant, internet suspended

JAIPUR: An air of high tension and uncertainty prevails in Rajasthans Hanumangarh district as hundreds of farmers have begun gathering for a larg

Watch: Pink Patrol Coimbatore: Women cops patrolling streets 24/7 for safety

Seven pink patrol vehicles operated by women police officers are now patrolling Coimbatore 24/7 to prevent crimes against women and children. We

No woman in F1 since 1992 but I aim to be there one day: Trailblazing Indian racer Atiqa Mir

Eleven-year-old karting prodigy Atiqa Mir is challenging stereotypes in motorsport, aiming for Formula 1 despite its male-dominated nature. She h

Before Abdul Kalam, BJP Floated Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Name For President: Book

Ashok Tandon, who served as Vajpayee's media advisor, related the episode in his book Atal Smaran, published by Prabhat Prakashan.

Alia Bhatts Heartwarming Reaction to Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaifs Baby Photo Wins the Internet

This public display of support humanised the celebrities for the audience

Voter List Clean-up Necessary: Bengal Governor Jabs Trinamool Before Poll

A clean up of electoral rolls is necessary ahead of an Assembly election less than six months away, Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose told NDTV Wedn

Nasik district court issues arrest warrant against Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate

MUMBAI: Upholding the junior court order , the Nasik District Session court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against the Maharashtra sports

Philippines Rejects Being ISIS Training Hotspot After Bondi Beach Shooting

Philippines said there was no evidence that the country was being used for terrorist training, a day after it was revealed the men behind Austral

Google Search Adds '+' Button For Easy File And Image Uploads To AI Mode

Google has added a new plus (+) button to its search homepage that lets users upload images and documents directly into AI Mode for intelligent a

7 Sneaky Signs Your Body Is Lacking Essential Vitamins And How To Fix Them

Experiencing tiredness, feeling moody or noticing that your nails keep cracking easily. Here is what these signs mean and how you can fix them.

Video of Australian PM Albanese Suspending Visas for Pakistanis Is a Deepfake

The video has been altered using AI. Australia has not suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals.

Margazhi music season 2025: Catch TM Krishna, RK Shriramkumar and others at Soulfest 2025s mic-less concerts

As a part of the Margazhi music season, the first edition of Soulfest 2025 at the MS Subbulakshmi Arangam celebrates pure sound through a series

Madras High Court refuses interim relief to Minister I. Periyasamy in money laundering case

Chief Justices Bench orders notices to the Enforcement Directorate and seeks its reponse by January 5, 2026

Raghuram Rajan says India not superpower yet, but doing 'right things' can get it there

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan urges caution against premature claims of India being a global superpower. He emphasises that while ambition i

Growing ChatGPT, Perplexity Use Makes India Largest LLM Market in the World: Report

The number of ChatGPT downloads peaked at over 24 million in July before falling a bit and plateauing at 24 million once OpenAI zero-cost subscri

Strawberry season in Hyderabad: The best desserts to eat right now

Whether you love rich chocolate, light cream, or nostalgic flavours, these berry desserts define Hyderabads winter palate

Gachiakuta series review: Furious punk rock class war in motion

Studio Bones new shounen is a blitz of anarchy in animation, turning societys discarded into a swirl of stylised rebellion

PVR INOX unveils 11-screen Superplex in Hyderabad

PVR INOX has upgraded its existing six-screen multiplex to 11-screen Superplex, with the addition of LUXE, PXL, and 4DX screens

Elgar Case: Bombay HC Permits Accused Gautam Navlakha to Shift to Hometown Delhi

In his plea, Navlakha said the trial in the case was not likely to commence soon and that he cannot afford to live in Mumbai anymore

They Got Older, They Got Better - Bollywood Stars Redefining Their Age

Sabarimala gold row: SIT arrests former TDB administrative officer S. Sreekumar

Sreekumar's arrest comes barely two weeks after Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea

Special train from Coimbatore to Haridwar via Mangaluru

The train will cater to the extra rush of passengers during the Christmas and New Year holidays

24 Phones, 11 SIMs, Knives, 366 Grams Of Ganja Seized From Karnataka Jails

In an intensified crackdown on illegal activities inside Karnataka's prisons, authorities have seized mobile phones, weapons and narcotics during

Christmas brunch in Hyderabad

Asian, Indian, or European? Hyderabad offers varied options for a relaxed Christmas brunch

Royal farewell: Ethiopian PM drives PM Modi to airport in rare gesture; see pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rare personal diplomatic honour in Ethiopia as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali personally drove him to the

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (December 17, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

In pictures: President Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan; portraits of all 21 awardees on display

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, a gallery honoring India's 21 Param Vir Chakra aw

Sydney Suburbs Have Residents Holding Nearly 300 Guns Each, Registry Shows

Days after at least 15 people, including a child, were killed in a deadly shooting on Bondi Beach, new data shows that gun ownership in Sydney ha

NMC Invites Applications For Legal Officer, Salary Rs 2 Lakh

Apply to NMC for Legal Officer roles requiring experience in Central/State Government law departments. Positions involve litigation monitoring an

Odisha man taken hostage in Sudan, returns to family

Adarsh Behera, who hails from Kotakana village in Jagatsinghpur district, went to the civil war-torn Sudan in 2022 and worked as a mechanic in a

'Challenge remains complex': China shares pollution playbook for Delhi; vehicle curbs, industrial overhaul in list

As Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, the Chinese Embassy in India shared its nation's strategies for tackling the issue. China implemente

Bombay HC pulls up Maharashtra Govt over pregnant women being forced to undergo unsafe deliveries

The courtslamsthe government forgaps in maternal health schemes despite 771 crore spend; directs urgent review of services in Nandurbar and Nande

Regional Rural Bank Probationary Officer Preliminary Exam Results Expected On This Date, Check Details

The IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam was held on November 22 and 23, with over 3900 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks.

Trump Expands US Travel Ban: Full List Of Banned Countries

The Trump administration cited errorist presence and criminal and extremist activity as reasons for the ban.

Months After Louvre Heist, Fresh Trouble For Museum As Staff Continues Strike

Paris' Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, remained closed on Wednesday, as its staff continued discussions on whether to extend a strike ov

Centre has set clear goals in fiscal management transparency, states should follow suit: FM

Sitharaman also called upon states to take up accountability and transparency in fiscal management as a priority just like the central government

James Cameron and Rajamouli Discuss Avatars Cinematic Legacy

The two visionary directors spoke candidly about the nuances of large-scale storytelling, their individual creative processes

Senior citizen hit by speeding truck in Tiruvottiyur, dies

Sukumaran, a resident of Village Street, was returning home after a walk on Wednesday when the truck hit him

US readies new Russia sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal: Report

US is preparing a further round of sanctions on Russia's energy sector to increase the pressure on Moscow should President Vladimir Putin reject

Mordialloc beach: Riot police swarm area after youths storm supermarket, throw items at officers watch video

Mordialloc beach brawl: Police were called to Mordialloc Beach after a large group of youths became unruly. The gathering led to a Woolworths sto

Ethiopia visit: PM Modi's address in Ethiopian Parliament; hails historic ties, shared civilisational links

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Ethiopia's Parliament, calling it the land of lions and feeling at home. He highlighted shared civilizatio

James Cameron wants to visit SSR-Mahesh Babus Varanasi sets

Hyderabad: Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who took Indian cinema to a global stage with RRR, is once again making headlines, this time for an unexpe

Border 2 teaser: Netizens disappointed with VFX of Sunny Deols war sequel, say 'will save money for Dhurandhar 2'. Check some reactions here

The teaser of Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 was dropped yesterday. While the teaser received praise, fans were not happy with the VFX used in the m

Bihar Officials Struggle To Recover The Cash Wrongly Credited To Men Under Women-Only Scheme

Rs 10,000 transferred to few men instead of women under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana

Ex-Harvard Worker Gets 8 Years Jail For Selling Human Organs In Black Market

A former morgue manager at the prestigious Harvard Medical School was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts dona

Spider webs can tie a lion: Modis Ethiopian Parliament address highlights power of togetherness

Watch: Ethiopian singers perform Vande Mataram rendition at banquet dinner; PM Modi applauds

Ethiopian singers deeply moved Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a rendition of Vande Mataram during a banquet in Addis Ababa. The performance co

UP minister clarifies after outrage over crass comment on Nitish hijab issue, oppn wants apology

Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended his controversial comment on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling down a woman's hijab, claiming it was lo

India, Ethiopia step up ties as PM Modi signs strategic partnership agreement

First Look of Ranjan Ghoshs Adamya Presented by Aparna Sen Out

The film, set to be released in February 2026, is a political thriller set in the wilderness of Sundarbans

US stock futures today show modest gains as Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq turn green top gainers and losers to watch

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Wednesday after November payrolls topped estimates. Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow futures posted modest gains be

Hyderabad Police Issues Advisory on Cyber Fraud during Christmas, NY Celebrations

The Hyderabad cybercrime police urged the general public to remain extra vigilant, as cyber fraudsters often take advantage of festive cheer and

HarperCollins Publishers India and BMW Deutsche Motoren Launch Shikhar Dhawans The One: Cricket, My Life and More at Exclusive New Delhi Event

Delhi To Get Bharat Taxis On January 1, An Alternative To Ola, Uber, Rapido

The Bharat Taxi app model will also be based on a driver-owned cooperative system, providing drivers with higher income and better working condit

Harassed Over School Uniform, Hyderabad Boy, 9, Hangs Himself Using ID Card

A nine-year-old boy died by suicide after allegedly being harassed by classmates for not wearing his school uniform properly.

Accused Gunman In Sydney Beach Shooting Charged With 15 Counts Of Murder

An accused gunman in Sydney's Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offenses including 15 charges of murder, as hundreds of mourners gathered

Bombay High Court Allows Activist Gautam Navlakha To Relocate To Delhi

In a development in the long-running Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday relaxed bail conditions for activist

India Summons Bangladesh Envoy Over Dhaka Mission Security Concerns

The move comes amid heightened tensions after anti-India rhetoric by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah

India's FY26 GDP growth forecast raised to 7.5% from 6.9% earlier: CareEdge Ratings

CareEdge Ratings has raised India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% from 6.9%, citing stronger-than-expected first-half performance. Despite thi

Escape From Delhi Air? Video Of Hundreds Of Cars Near Rohtang Pass Is Viral

A video shows a long stretch of vehicles, both private and commercial, at a standstill near Rohtang Pass

MEA summons Bangladesh envoy, expresses concern over 'deteriorating security environment' in country

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner, M Riaz Hamidullah, and expressed concern regarding the d

How a 15-Year-Old Built An AI Platform To Help Indian Consumers Be Heard

The platform offers empowerment through simplicity, transparency, and visibility into complaint status.

Handcrafted wooden Christmas cribs add festive cheer in Coimbatore Churches

Cribs made of MDF wood, available in church stores across the city, offer an opportunity for families to come together to create a Christmas memo

Hyderabad: Fake YouTube reporter arrested in extortion case, demanded Rs 35k

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police arrested a self-proclaimed YouTube reporter on Wednesday, December 17, in an extortion case, where he demanded Rs