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'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp Says Child Actors Need Therapy

You need some type of support system outside of your parents : Noah Schnapp

2025 year-ender: From Kumbh, Op Sindoor to Air India crash, events that made headlines in India

India faced a challenging 2025. Major events included a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to military action. Tragic stampedes occurred

Dhurandhar 2 to release in March 2026 in five languages

Mumbai: The much anticipated sequel to filmmaker Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar 2 is slated to release in theatres on March 19, coinciding with the fest

Celebrities we lost in 2025: Indian and global icons who left a lasting legacy

India's entertainment industry mourned the loss of numerous beloved artists in 2025. Legendary actors like Manoj Kumar, Dharmendra, and Govardhan

This Christmas is different: Australia marks a changed Christmas as Albanese unveils bravery honours following Bondi antisemitic attack

Australia is honouring brave civilians and first responders. They showed courage during a deadly antisemitic terror attack near Bondi Beach. Prim

Christmas Symbols and their hidden meaning explained: Christmas tree, star, Santa Claus, bells and candy cane

Christmas Symbols: Christmas symbols like stars, lights, and trees hold deep meanings rooted in Christian tradition, representing faith, hope, an

'Blaming India is preposterous: Shashi Tharoor on Bangladesh violence; flags concern over upcoming election

Welcome to the Jungle: Akshay Kumar announces shoot wrap of the multi-starrer comedy

The film also stars Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon,Arshad Warsi, Lara Dutta and Tusshar Kapoor

Christmas vs Xmas: Difference & origin explained, centuries-old Christian tradition behind the X

Christmas 2025: Xmas is an ancient abbreviation for Christmas. Its origins trace back over a thousand years to medieval times. The letter X, rese

Christmas 2025: Who was Santa Claus? The real story of St. Nicholas that began with Sinterklaas in the Netherlands

Who was real Santa Claus? Santa Claus, the jolly figure of Christmas, has roots in Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop from Turkey. He was known

Amit Shah inaugurates Abhyudaya MP Growth Summit; launches, lays foundation of Rs 2 lakh cr projects

Gwalior, Dec 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit here, and also launched as well

Five Killed as Helicopter Crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Dec 25: Five people were killed after a helicopter crashed on Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro, Africas highest peak, the Tanzania Civi

Delhis invisible chokehold: NO2 pollution hits 7-year high, traffic and industry prime culprits

Delhi's average nitrogen dioxide (NO) levels have reached their highest since 2018, exceeding national and WHO standards. Vehicular exhaust and i

Telangana: School Bus Overturns in Mahabubnagar, Students Injured

The students were on a picnic to Jalavihar when the accident occurred in the early morning hour

Al Hind Air, FlyExpress gets government's nod following IndiGo crisis, airlines to operate from...; ShankhAir to begin operation from...,

The civil aviation ministry has granted clearance to two airlines, Al Hind and FlyExpress, an are set to begin operations in India. Minister Ram

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man teaser: Cillian Murphy returns as the enigmatic Tommy Shelby

Directed by Tom Harper, the film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Sophie Rundle, Stephen Graham, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee and Jay Lycurgo

Israel calls countries condemning new West Bank settlements 'morally wrong'

Foreign governments will not restrict the right of Jews to live in the Land of Israel, and any such call is morally wrong and discriminatory agai

Nidhhi Agerwal's Reaction To Sivaji's Comments On Outfit During Mobbing Incident

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal responded through her Instagram story with a caption about victim manipulation.

Death Of China's One Child Policy Ex-Chief Sees Less Tributes, More Criticism

The death of a former head of China's one-child policy has been met not by tributes but by castigation of the abandoned policy on social media th

Somalis vote in the first one-person, one-vote local election in decades

The voting of local council members, to be conducted across Mogadishu's 16 districts, has been organised by the country's federal government but

Alternative Options For Students Who Scored Less In CAT 2025

CAT 2025 results announced by IIM Kozhikode highlight 12 perfect percentiles. IIMs and 93 other institutes will use scores for MBA admissions.

BMC polls: Congress gambit to go solo reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Congress' decision to contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently has fragmented the Opposition spac

Top Christmas decoration ideas for home on a budget that look festive and stylish

Budget-friendly Christmas decoration ideas for home: Transform your home into a festive wonderland this Christmas with budget-friendly and creati

The Great Indian Kapil Show: Sidhu Vs Archana, who earns more

Mumbai: The new season of The Great Indian Kapil Show has officially arrived on Netflix, and it has already started winning hearts. Season 4 of t

Helicopter Crash On Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro Kills Five, Aviation Authority Says

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 25: A helicopter crashed on Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people, the civil aviation authority said on Thursday, w

Top Maoist Leader Ganesh Uike Killed in Encounter in Odisha

One of the deceased Maoists has been identified as Ganesh Uike, a Central Committee member and the chief of the Naxalite organisation in Odisha.

School teacher shot dead on Aligarh Muslim University campus

AMU Proctor Mohammad Waseem Ali identified the deceased as Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at ABK Union High School, affiliated with the university

BNP Acting Chief Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile

Dhaka [Bangladesh], Dec 25: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after spending 17 yea

Car With Hanukkah Sign Set On Fire In Melbourne Days After Bondi Attack

Australian police are investigating a suspicious fire after a car carrying a sign celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah was set ablaze Thur

Reunion Of Thackeray Brothers To Protect Marathi Manoos' Welfare: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray said while many alliances and coalitions have occurred in politics, tie-up between Shiv Sena led by Uddhav T

Toxic Syrup Survivor, 5, Returns Home After 115 Days, But Without Eyesight

In a tragedy that claimed the lives of 24 children across Madhya Pradesh after they consumed a poisonous cough syrup, a five-year-old boy from Ch

President, VP, PM Modi Pay Tributes to Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal

New Delhi, Dec 25: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to forme

Karnataka Chitradurga bus accident: Fuel tanker jumped divider and hit the bus head-on in split-second horror crash

Karnataka Chitradurga bus accident: A private sleeper coach caught fire in the early hours of Thursday after colliding with a truck in Karnataka'

PM Modi Urges MPs to Identify and Nurture Olympic Talent

PM Modi said the Sansad Khel Mahotsav has evolved into a peoples movement, engaging youth from cities and villages alike

Rs 5 Thali At 100 Atal Canteens In Delhi From Today: See What's On Menu

Commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched 100 Atal Canteens aim

China Social Media Thrashes One-Child Policy After Population Control Czar Dies

Hatred reactions on China's social media after Peng's death who introduced one-child policy in 80's in China

India acted in right humanitarian spirit on Sheikh Hasina: Shashi Tharoor amid strain in ties with Bangladesh

India showed humanitarian spirit by not forcing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return. She is a long-time friend of India. Leg

Hyderabad police conduct Operation Kavach, seize vehicles in Old City

Hyderabad: The city police conducted Operation Kavach in Hyderabads Old City and seized some vehicles on Wednesday, December 24. The operation wa

GTRI Urges India to Focus on Export Gains From Existing FTAs

GTRI noted that India is entering 2026 amid one of the toughest global trade environments in recent years

Vajpayee Statue Unveiled in Amaravati

CM Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurate statue on former PMs birth anniversary

Drug-Addict Jalandhar Man Crosses India-Pak Border, Detained, Family Appeals For Help

A man from Punjab's Jalandhar, who is addicted to drugs, crossed the India-Pakistan border and was detained by the Pakistani Rangers.

India's first high-speed railway test track to be complete by THIS month, trains to test at 220 kmph speed; Here's all you need to know

Indian Railways is set to complete its first dedicated high-speed train test track by March 2026. Built by RDSO in Rajasthan at a cost of ?967 cr

King Charles III picks Westminster Abbey as site of Christmas Day broadcast

London: King Charles III has chosen Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day speech on Thursday, reflecting the idea of pilgrimage that

UN turns 80 in 2025 amid global crises, India says ready for greater role

As nations continue to grapple with humanitarian emergencies, climate chaos and economic inequality, questions are raised over the relevance of t

President, PM visit Vajpayee's memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'; pay tributes

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries who attended a

NCB arrests 5 from Andhra Pradesh in hashish oil trafficking case

New Delhi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested five people from Andhra Pradeshs Visakhapatnam who were allegedly part of a hashish oi

Bike taxi driver held for chain snatching in Telangana

Hyderabad: A bike taxi driver was arrested on Wednesday, December 24 for chain snatching and a knife attack in Telanganas Sangareddy district. Th

Ooty turns Manali: Temperature drops below zero; forest department bans tourists near Sagar Dam

Ooty Weather: Ooty is experiencing severe cold with temperatures dropping below zero. Frost has blanketed gardens and vehicles. The Forest Depart

Chhattisgarh saw Maoist collapse and crackdown on 'scams'

Chhattisgarh saw major successes against Naxalism in 2025. Top Maoist leaders were eliminated, and hundreds of cadres surrendered. The ruling BJP

Trkiye detains 115 suspected Islamic State members believed planning attacks

Istanbul Police obtained information that Islamic State members had planned attacks in Trkiye, against non-Muslims in particular, during Christma

Assam's West Karbi Anglong limping back to normal after violence

An official from the district administration said that despite the situation improving fast, prohibitory orders and mobile data suspension will r

Tharoor Defends Indias Stand on Sheikh Hasina

His remarks come amid renewed strain in India-Bangladesh relations following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka

Udaipur IT employee alleges sexual assault by CEO, senior female executive, husband in moving car

JAIPUR: A shocking case of alleged gang rape in a moving car has come to light in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The victim, a manager at a private IT compa

Arudra Darshan festival at Chidambaram Natarajar temple begins with flag hoisting

Helicopter crash on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro kills five, aviation authority says

Kilimanjaro regions head of police, Simon Maigwa, reported that the helicopter was on a medical rescue mission.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman Lands In Bangladesh After 17 Years In Exile

Dhaka [Bangladesh], Dec 25: After spending 17 years in exile, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, returns to Dhaka

Kashmiri shawl vendor assaulted by Bajrang Dal activists in Uttarakhand; JKSA seeks action

DEHRADUN: A Kashmiri shawl vendor was allegedly assaulted, robbed and issued expulsion threats by a group of Bajrang Dal activists in Kashipur, U

Prez, PM Visit Vajpayees Memorial Sadaiv Atal; Pay Tributes

New Delhi, Dec 25: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries who att

Door Handles Of Tesla's Model 3 Face Renewed Scrutiny By US

Tesla Inc's door handles are facing renewed scrutiny in the US after federal auto safety regulators opened a probe into the emergency releases in

Delhi passenger assault: Police record statements, review CCTV footage

New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Wednesday said it had recorded statements of eyewitnesses and begun collecting evidence in connection with the all

RGV says Dhurandhar is scary reminder for makers stuck in hero worship template

Mumbai: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has described the blockbuster Dhurandhar as a game-changer that the Indian film industry cannot ignore and adde

Pak Agency's Role In Fanning Anti-India Sentiment In Bangladesh Likely: Report

The ISI's role in attempting to fan an anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh is most certainly confirmed, given the rhetoric by some Pakistan news o

Who is Jordan D Jackson-Small? Imani Smith's 35-year-old boyfriend, charged of murdering Lion King actor

Jordan D. Jackson-Small was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Imani's passing. Second-degree charges of endangerin

Who is Jordan D Jackson-Small? Imani Smith's 35-year-old boyfriend, charged with murdering Lion King actor

Jordan D. Jackson-Small was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Imani's passing. Second-degree charges of endangerin

Tarique Rahman, With Wife, Daughter And Cat, Returns To Dhaka After 17 Years

Thousands of people in Bangladesh took to the streets on Thursday to welcome Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman, w

Video: Lord Vishnu statue demolished in Cambodia by Thailand in An Ses area, India says 'such disrespect acts...'

A Lord Vishnu statue was allegedly demolished in Cambodia by Thailand amid the escalating border tensions. The Lord Vishnu statue was located ins

After Brief Respite, Mercury Drops Below Freezing Point In Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Dec 25: Cold conditions returned to Kashmir after a brief respite, with minimum temperatures dropping several degrees to settle below t

Lawrence Bishnoi's Jailed Brother Picks Up Religious Books, Surya Namaskar

Did the time in jail, which has only been a few days so far, give a pause and a chance to gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of gangster Lawrenc

'Vada pao khaoge kya': Watch how Rohit Sharma responded to fan's request during Vijay Hazare Trophy match

Rohit Sharma showcased his batting prowess with a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored 155 runs, guiding Mumbai to victory. A fan's vada

Faithful return to Bethlehem, Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St Peter's

On Dec. 24, the giant Christmas tree returned to Manger Square, temporarily replacing the wartime nativity scene of baby Jesus surrounded by rubb

New Delhi, Washington 'constantly engaged' to reach mutually beneficial trade deal: India's envoy to US

WASHINGTON: India remains very constantly engaged with the United States to find a mutually beneficial and balanced trade arrangement as early as

'Stop this nonsense': Shashi Tharoor calls lynching of Hindu man outrageous, says Yunus-led Bangladesh govts regrets not enough

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has condemned the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. He urged protests in India to remain peaceful, citing them as

Sunrise Festival In India's Easternmost Village To Welcome New Year

Find yourself catching new year's first sun-rays in Arunachal Pradesh

Congress gambit to go solo in BMC polls reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

The Congress has opted to contest the BMC elections independently, fracturing the opposition and creating a multi-cornered battle. Citing ideolog

States weigh cap on computer science engineering seats amid rising intake

Tech hiring slowdown raises concerns over oversupply and employability of CS graduates

Bondi Beach Sees Muted Christmas Celebrations Days After Attack Killed 15

Christmas celebrations were muted at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach on Thursday in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 15 people there more

Air India Express flight takes off as Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations

In the first month, NMIA will operate for 12 hours -- between 08:00 hours and 20:00 hours -- handling 23 scheduled daily departures. During this

PM Modi joins Christmas celebrations at Delhi's Cathedral Church, attends morning service

The church witnessed a significant gathering of worshippers who had assembled to mark Christmas, the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus Christ.The s

In veiled swipe, Vijay says DMK rattled by TVK''s rallies, claims party allowed lotus to bloom in TN

Actor Vijay's new political party, TVK, has successfully held three public meetings, rattling rivals. Vijay accused the ruling DMK of allowing th

On Christmas Day, Andhra Pradesh highlights welfare measures for Christians

Leaders extend Christmas greetings

Vajpayees Leadership a Guiding Light for Nations Development: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth a

Shashi Tharoor Roots For Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Urges BCCI To Pick Him Up

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor compared Vaibhav Suryavanshi's talent to Sachin Tendulkar when he was a 14-year-old player.

Labour reforms get a boost, rules on four codes in the offing in 2026

Talking to PTI, Union Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said 2025 has been truly transformative for India's labour and employment ec

Four of Telangana family killed in car accident in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district

ADILABAD: Four members of a family, including children, were killed in a car accident near Devad village in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra la

NCB Arrests 5 From AP in Hashish Oil Trafficking Case

Hashish oil is a cannabis product and is commonly used for smoking by mixing it with tobacco.

Melbourne car firebombed during Christmas season, suspected antisemitic attack follows deadly Bondi Hanukkah shooting

A vehicle with a 'Happy Chanukkah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne on Christmas morning. Authorities are investigating the incident as suspected

In Veiled Swipe, Vijay Says DMK Rattled by TVK's Rally

Claims party allowed lotus to bloom in Tamil Nadu

Bus Driver Recounts When He Saw The Speeding Truck As Tragedy Leaves 5 Dead

At least 10 people were burnt alive in a highway tragedy in Karnataka early this morning. A luxury private bus caught fire on National Highway-48

Three Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Odisha

Acting on a tip-off, a small mobile team of SOG (Special Operation Group) of Odisha Police launched a combing operation in the forest, when they

NCB busts inter-state hashish oil racket; 4 kg contraband seized, five arrested in Visakhapatnam

NEW DELHI: In a significant operation against inter-state drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) dismantled a hashish oil trafficki