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Bank of England cuts key interest rate from 4% to 3.75%

The move comes close on the heels of the announcement that consumer price inflation had slowed to 3.2% in the 12 months through November, from 3.

With Dhurandhar, cinema sees a revival in Kashmirs Shopian and other small towns

Dhurandhar revives cinema in Shopian, reconnecting communities and fostering cultural growth after years of conflict in Kashmir.

AI-Generated Tiger Image Triggers Panic in Mancherial

The forest department officials lodged a formal complaint with the police seeking necessary action against the person for making AI image

Ensure Escoms reduce AT&C losses, CAG recommends to govt.

Will challenge PPP model for medical colleges in court: Jagan

YSRCP leaders collected a record 1,04,11,136 signatures opposing the model, says party president

Mandya ramps up SSLC preparation with 56 nodal officers

Jeddah-Kozhikode AI Express Flight Makes Precautionary Landing at Kochi

An Air India Express spokesperson said that the Jeddah-Kozhikode flight was diverted to Cochin International Airport and made a precautionary lan

Two held for ganja peddling in Nandyal

Red across crypto: Whats dragging Bitcoin, Pump, and the market lower today?

Crypto market down today: The crypto market slid today as a Nasdaq-led selloff hit risk assets hard. Total market cap fell $72 billion to $2.88 t

IndiaOman CEPA sealed in Muscat, receives zero duty access on 99% of its exports

Display of AIADMK banner in Tirumala sparks criticism

TTD warns of legal action against the activists, who not only displayed the banner in front of the main temple complex but also filmed and posted

Trailer of Border 2 Released, Sunny Deol Leads 1971 War Sequel Ahead of Republic Day

Border 2 centers on the India-Pakistan battle of 1971, offering a heartfelt homage to the soldiers who defended the nation.

ISPL Announces Whopping 6 Crore Prize Pool For Season 3 As League Continues Rapid Growth

ISPL season 3 will be held from January 9 to February 6, 2026, at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat

Bangladeshi fishing boats caught for engaging in 'illegal fishing activities' in India's Exclusive Economic Zone

NEW DELHI: A month after the apprehension of Fishing Boats belonging to Bangladesh, for illegal fishing, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship, while

Assembly adopts Bill to impose punishment for social boycott

Top news of the day: VB-G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests; India, Oman ink free trade agreement, and more

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NADA optimistic despite Indias dubious distinction

British Council GREAT Scholarships 202627 For Indian Students, Check Universities

12 postgraduate scholarships are available for Indian students across fields, including business management, finance, arts, dance, law, STEM, & h

Singapore Airshow 2026 Marks 10th Edition with New Frontiers in Aviation and Space

No Matches in North During Fog Season Please: Tharoor to BCCI

Tharoor's remarks come a day after the fourth T20 between India and South Africa in Lucknow was called off because of poor visibility

Viraj Profiles Near Zero Initiative: A Committed Drive Towards Sustainable Stainless-Steel Manufacturing

Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: 'Your time is limited, so...'

Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple, left behind powerful words that continue to inspire. His famous quote, Your time is limited, so do

If you dont respect Gandhiji, we will: West Bengal CM Mamata to rename govt-funded job guarantee scheme

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that her government would rename a state-funded job guarantee scheme after M

China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict

We hope relevant parties will refrain from making subjective speculation and malicious hype, says Chinese Ministry

Uttarakhand HC denies bail to software engineer who killed and chopped his wife into 72 pieces

Fifteen years after a shocking murder, the Uttarakhand high court has upheld the life sentence of a US-returned software engineer. Rajesh Gulati

Rajnath Urges IAF Commanders To Draw Lessons From Op Sindoor, Stay Ready To Deal With Challenges

New Delhi, Dec 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Indias high-impact, short-duration operational capability was demonstrated by

New word of the day: Monachopsis, feeling out of place

today's new word of the day 'Monachopsis' describes the quiet, persistent feeling of being out of place even when everything appears normal. Mona

Trafficked, Exploited, Married Off : Rohingya Childrens Lives Crushed By Foreign Aid Cuts

1.2 million members of Myanmars persecuted Rohingya minority awaiting for secured life with their shattered dreams in Bangladesh

High Court Orders Major Staff Reshuffle In J&K District Judiciary

JAMMU, Dec 18: In a major administrative reshuffle, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfers and postings of seve

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NIA arrests 9th accused in Delhi Red Fort blast case

According to the NIA, the suspect allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the blast that claimed 15 lives and left many others i

AMMKs general council to meet in Thanjavur on January 5

The meeting will be chaired by C. Gopal, former MLA and Member of Parliament

IND vs SA 5th T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs South Africa match live on TV, online?

IND vs SA 5th T20I live streaming guide: Get full details on when and where to watch India vs South Africa's fourth T20I live on TV and online. C

Modis five inspirational messages for Indian students in Oman we must know

Manikrao Kokate resigns: Maharashtra minister steps down after conviction in fraud case; Ajit Pawar accepts resignation

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigned after a court issued arrest warrants in a 1995 housing quota case. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

ED attaches fresh PACL assets worth over Rs 3,400 crore

The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth over Rs 3,400 crore in a money laundering probe against PACL, accused of a Rs 48,000 cr

Palaniswami criticises DMK regimes handling of Navodaya Vidyalaya case

Evening news wrap: G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha; anti-India protests erupt in Bangladesh, and more

Student loans get a major 2026 makeover: Who pays more, who saves, and what changes

Major student loan changes in 2026 will reshape how people borrow and repay federal loans. New repayment plans, lower borrowing limits, and the e

Tiruchi Aavin ice cream plant set to start production

Taken up with a budget of 43.41 crore, the plant will have capacity to produce all types of ice creams with different tastes and flavour; it will

7 Officials Transferred As JKL HC Orders Reshuffle In Dist Judiciary

JAMMU, Dec 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir has ordered a reshuffle within the district judiciary, directing the transfer and posting of sev

Rani Mukerji steals spotlight in stunning Black floral dress at Vaibhavi Merchant's star-studded birthday bash, SEE pics

Rani Mukerji wowed in a black floral midi dress and diamond jewellery at Vaibhavi Merchant's birthday, standing out among Bollywood stars with he

Rajnath Singh urges IAF commanders to draw lessons from Op Sindoor, stay ready to deal with challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Air Force's swift action during Operation Sindoor. He stated that India's operational capabilit

Commanding Accolades: Peach Blossoms and Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong Honoured by Multiple International Award Wins

131 vacancies in Emirates Airlines: Know eligibility and salary

Emirates, the worlds largest airline, is expanding its fleet by adding several aircraft in the coming years, with chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed

Geetali Gupta From Law Prep Secures AIR-1 in CLAT 2026

NIA arrests Kashmir resident in Red Fort blast case; ninth arrest so far

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a Jammu and Kashmir resident, who the investigators said was a close associate of al

No, The Philippines Didnt Declare Indian Diplomat Persona Non Grata

The MEA has clarified that the letter, purportedly issued by The Philippines' DFA, is fake.

Danube Group Expands Into New Business Segment With the Launch of UAEs First Cricket-Focused Digital Media Platform under the leadership of Mr. Anis Sajan

Mehbooba Mufti Also Got Burqa Removed: Omar Abdullah's Reminder Amid Row

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among the first to critcise his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar over the hijab row, has hit his po

U.S. approves $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan: Taipei

The arms sale announced on Thursday (December 18, 2025), which still needs U.S. Congressional approval, would be the second since Mr. Trump retur

Messi wraps up India trip at Anant Ambani's Vantara in Jamnagar

Football legend Lionel Messi concluded his India tour in Jamnagar, visiting Anant Ambani's Vantara animal rescue centre. He experienced a traditi

6 Health Benefits Of Eating Jaggery Daily

Jaggery, or gur, can be made from palm or sugarcane. But its wide-ranging health benefits are present in both forms. Here are most of them and ho

5 ways to check if you are overweight without a weighing machine

Nainar Nagenthran slams DMK government over vacancies in higher educational institutions

BJP says information obtained through the Right to Information Act revealed that more than 40% of the sanctioned lecturer posts were vacant in 12

Sub-inspector injured in stone pelting in poll counting centre in Adilabad

Hyderabad: A sub-inspector from the Gudihatnoor police station was injured due to stone pelting at the Sitagondi counting centre in Adilabad dist

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2025: Result Out, Download Directly Here

SSC CGL Tier 1 Result: The result has been released for CGL Tier 1 examination. Candidates can download the result through their login credential

Karnataka clears hate speech bill: What counts as offence, punishment, exemptions explained

Karnataka Assembly has passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025. The legislation aims to prevent and punish hate speech and crimes. It d

Telangana Congress protests against NDA in National Herald case

Hyderabad: Telangana Congress on Thursday held protests at several places in the state against the NDA governments alleged vendetta politics in t

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Collector warns action against buses not operating from Solar Bus Terminal

Christmas holidays 2025 trip idea: Hyderabad to Land of waterfalls

If you are still deciding where to go for your upcoming Christman and new year holidays, plan a last-minute trip to Meghalaya. Just one flight aw

NIA Arrests 9th Accused, A Kashmir Resident, In Red Fort Blast Case

New Delhi, Dec 18: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Jammu and Kashmir resident, a close associate of suicide bomber Umar-un

Coastal flood advisory hits Staten Island and Brooklyn heres what residents should expect

Coastal Flood Advisory alerts residents of Staten Island and Brooklyn about the minor flooding that is expected Friday morning during high tide.

Anna Science Centre-Planetarium to hold science talent test

'She can go to hell': BJP Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar over hijab removal incident involving Muslim doctor

He did nothing wrong, is how Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday chose to defend Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar whose recent act of assau

Delhi terror attack: NIA nabs Jammu & Kashmir man Yasir who aided Umar Un Nabi; 9th arrest so far

Residents of reorganised villages in Erode asked to represent their objection if any

Blood sugar swings without diabetes? Why it happens and how to prevent it

Blood sugar swings can occur even without diabetes, often triggered by diet, stress, or poor sleep. This simple explainer breaks down why these f

Dr Saurabh Sethis Blood Sugar Hack Needs No Dieting

Indian airports way ahead of Asian peers in biometric adoption: SITA APAC chief Sumesh Patel

Five years, nearly a million left: Over 2 lakh Indians renouncing citizenship every year - whats behind the exodus?

Nearly a million Indians have renounced their citizenship in five years, with over two lakh annually since 2022. This trend, raises questions abo

Power engineers, trade unions and farmers plan nationwide protest against SHANTI nuclear Bill

Power engineers will protest nationwide on December 23. The demonstration opposes the SHANTI Bill. This bill allows private companies into India'

Why is silver price rising and how long will it rise as silver price hits a new record high of $66.5 per ounce, up 130% this year

Silver price hits new record: Silver price today is trading near $66.5 per ounce. Silver is now up 130% in 2025. Rate cut expectations for 2026 a

GP Polls Results Show Congress Retains its Dominance in Telangana: Political Observers

While observers opined that the impressive performance of candidates with Congress support shows the Congress party's continued grip on state pol

Saudi Arabia Deports 56,000 Pakistani Beggars After Warning To Islamabad

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have tightened scrutiny on Pakistani nationals amid growing concerns over organised begging and crimina

Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill 2025

Parliament winter session: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, refra

Vadodara collectorate receives hoax bomb threat email

AHMEDABAD: Vadodara collectorate received a bomb threat email on Thursday morning, warning that the building would be blown up if it was not evac

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews state revenue receipts for FY26

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed revenue collection for FY 2025-26, urging officials to boost collections and utilize AI f

Mini India in Muscat: PM Modi addresses community, highlights growth and ties with Oman

All India Law Entrance Test 2026 Result Declared, Download Directly Here

NLU AILET 2026 Result: The NLU has released the AILET 2026 result today, December 18. Candidates can login on the official website to download th

Dan Bongino quits FBI: Meet Andrew Bailey, former Missouri AG, tipped as next Deputy Director

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Festive season accessories flood shops in Tiruchi ahead of Christmas

Christmas Star or Star of the Bethlehem and the crib depicting the Nativity scene are the most sought after items besides the reindeer that glows

Kerala SIR: CEO files complaint with cyber police over misuse of absentees list

Kelkar says his office has received information that some people were portraying the list as the final one. The draft roll is scheduled to be rel

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FA9LA rapper Flipperachi shares how life has changed after Akshaye Khanna's viral song in Dhurandhar: 'I honestly can't...'

Bahraini rapper Flipperachi's song FA9LA became a global hit after featuring in Bollywood's Dhurandhar with Akshaye Khanna. The track went viral

My heart: Pakistani actress Sajal Aly in love with Salman Khan

Mumbai: Over the years, several Pakistani artists have openly expressed their admiration for iconic Bollywood stars. From Hania Aamir going gaga

TVS Supply moves NCLAT against NCLT order rejecting insolvency against ZTE

TVS Supply Chain Solutions is appealing a tribunal's decision. The tribunal had previously dismissed their insolvency plea against ZTE Telecom In

AP CM to Visit New Delhi to Seek Centre's Help for Projects

The Chief Minister is scheduled to meet six union ministers on Friday, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, an