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Major ports report 8% increase in volume in April-Dec 2025

A government official said the investments made by major ports in augmentation and efficiency has been a major factor in the cargo volume growth

From Kolkata to Silicon Valley: A 20-year-old bets on AI to outsmart hackers

Anytools core product conducts penetration testing to expose vulnerabilities before real adversaries do

Tangy tales of Hyderabad: 6 Iconic chaat spots you should visit

The moment you hear the crack of a freshly broken puri, followed by the splash of spicy pani and sweet tamarind chutney, you know you are about t

Centre mulls revoking fare cap by mid of January

Furthermore, the ministry had added that the caps would remain in force until the situation fully stabilised

How Bumrahs tips helped Shreyanka deal with injuries and death-overs bowling

The long layoff at the BCCI CoE also allowed Shreyanka to pick the brains of Suryakumar, Parag and Mayank

Iran Army Chief threatens preemptive attack over 'rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's comments

The comments by Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami come as Iran tries to respond to what it sees as a dual threat posed by Israel and the United States, as we

Cancer OPD among new facilities launched at MGMGH in Tiruchi

MIA logs 79,065 international passengers in December 2025, highest in airports history

The total aircraft movements in December were 1,521, comprising 1,044 domestic, 422 international, and 55 general aviation

Malabar shipwright's dream sails with Indian Navy

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was built by a team of carpenters from Malabar, led by 61-year-old master shipwright Babu Sankaran f

Hyderabad: Three arrested for peddling ganja in Dhoolpet

Hyderabad: Three individuals were arrested during a raid by the Prohibition and Excise Department for allegedly peddling ganja on Wednesday, Janu

In Focus Podcast | How is AI redefining the case forpersonalityrightslegislation in India

As AI reshapes identity protection, stars like Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan fight for rights against deepfakes. Join Vibha B Madhava an

Steel cos hike prices by 4,000/tonne post safeguard levy

Starting at 12 per cent, the duty will progressively reduce to 11.5 per cent and 11 per cent in next two years

Polavaram project phase 1 works to be completed by March 2027: AP CM Naidu

Through the Pattiseema lift irrigation scheme, the Krishna delta was stabilised and helped to take Godavari water to Krishna river and thereby to

Kashmir intelligence agency cracks down on mule bank accounts used for cyber frauds and terror financing

Digital devices, identity documents and bank-related records were seized during the operation, and several people were detained for questioning.

Social Security: How to determine FRA and who's going to feel the brunt of the increased FRA in 2026?

Social Security reaches a historic turning point in 2026 as the Full Retirement Age (FRA) hits 67 for the first time. This 1983 mandate now appli

School assembly news headlines January 8: Top national, international & sports updates

On January 8th, national news highlighted Assam's women's self-employment initiatives and the repatriation of a key gang member from the US. Inte

How do you know which dog is in the mood to bite, SC asks animal lovers

New Delhi: While hearing the removal of stray dogs from public spaces, the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, January 7, questioned the petitioners, Ho

Watch: Saving Olive Ridley turtles: On patrol with Chennais Marine Elite Force

Every year between December and April, the waters off Chennai turn into a nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles. Since early December, an u

Manipur security forces foil recruitment bid by banned PREPAK, arrest two women leaders

Security forces in Manipur have thwarted a recruitment attempt by the banned PREPAK outfit. Two women leaders of the group were apprehended in Th

COVID vaccine funding data not available: CIC directs DPIIT to file affidavit

While observing that the reply given by DPIIT was appropriate, the commission said the affidavit was necessary to place the department's claim of

Top news of the day: BJP, Congress team up to keep ally Shiv Sena out of power in Ambarnath; GDP to grow at 7.4% in 2025-26, and more

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Travis Kelce sparks $10$20 million contract buzz, but the offer isnt coming from the Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce experiences a major career crossroads after a disappointing 2025 season for the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran tight end could opt

Eggs thrown at AIMIMs Imtiaz Jaleel while campaigning in Maharashtra

Maharashtra: An angry mob attacked former Aurangabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Imtiaz Jaleel while campaigning

Stranger Things 5: Secret episode 9 to release on Netflix today?

Hyderabad: After the emotional finale of Stranger Things Season 5 on New Years Eve, fans were left with one big question: Is there a hidden Episo

Explained: Why Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer will join India's ODI squad late for New Zealand series

Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will join the India squad later than scheduled ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand cricket team. The delaye

Quote of the Day by Francis Bacon: 'Reading maketh a full man' Top quotes by the renowned philosopher

Quote of the Day: Francis Bacon's enduring quote, Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man, highlights the act

6 ayurvedic foods that balance vata, pitta, and kapha doshas naturally

Ayurveda teaches that three fundamental body forcesVata (air and space), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (earth and water)govern digestion, met

Raw Mangos Kolkata test

The brands newest outpost is an exercise in restraint and respect, but Sanjay Garg has also had to face criticism and claims of appropriation

Understand the difference: Rahul Gandhi takes dig at govt over Trumps remarks

New Delhi, Jan 7 (PTI) In the backdrop of US President Donald Trumps recent remarks on his ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tariffs, Co

Grok Obscene AI Content: X Submits Response, IT Ministry Examining It, Say Sources

New Delhi, Jan 7: The IT Ministry is examining the response and submissions made by X following a government directive to crack down on misuse of

CM Omar Abdullah Silent On Issues, Busy Criticising PDP: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Jan 7: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday hit out at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for m

GNRC Founder Dr. Nomal Chandra Borah Receives Dual Lifetime Achievement Awards

The ANEI Lifetime Achievement Award is among the highest honours in Indian nursing leadership.

Hyderabad police warn public against rise in digital arrest cyber frauds

Smoked pork and modern paan: Your guide to the food stalls at BLR Hubba 2026

Thindi Hubba, part of BLR Hubba 2026, celebrates the diversity of Indias cuisine, from ghughni in the east to mudde in the south. Curator Kabyash

Awareness rally onsafe installation of electric fences takenout

Mochi to Taro: This Hyderabad cafe serves only Japanese desserts

Hyderabads cafe scene has been steadily expanding beyond familiar desserts, and one spot in Kondapur is leaning fully into a niche rarely explore

Bangladesh to resume direct flights with Pakistan from Jan 29

DHAKA, Jan 7: State-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi from January 29, restoring nonstop air con

Netanyahu tries to calm tensions after Israeli bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox boy

JERUSALEM, Jan 7: Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy Tuesday night during

Russia sends submarine to escort tanker the U.S. tried to seize off Venezuela: reports

The U.S. Coast Guard has continued to trail the ship into the Eastern Atlantic, where it is now sailing about 300 miles south of Iceland toward t

From Kovai Raja to K Bhagyaraj: This Tamil star completes 50 years in cinema

Veteran actor-director K Bhagyaraj, who completes 50 years in Tamil cinema, goes down memory lane about his film journey

DEATH of NATO? Trump's Greenland obsession puts global security at risk; all eyes on UK, France, Germany

US territorial interest in Greenland and Canada triggers unprecedented NATO concern, as Denmark cites sovereignty, Arctic security and alliance c

AIBE 20 Result 2025 Declared: 69.21% students qualify All India Bar Exam; get direct LINK here

A total of 1,74,386 candidates have qualified, while 77,579 did not clear the examination.

Is Leader Of Opposition Post Covered In Proposed Law On Removal Of PM, CMs: Parliamentary Panel

New Delhi, Jan 7: Members of a parliamentary committee on Wednesday sought to know whether the office of the Leader of Opposition, a statutory po

Indias GDP growth projected at 7.4 per cent in FY 2025-26

The services sector remains the biggest driver of economic expansion. Growth in financial services, real estate, professional services and public

Policeman shot dead 24-hours after abduction in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Jan 7: A policeman has been shot dead 24-hours after he was abducted by unknown assailants in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on

UP government holds high-level meeting to review Noida second expressway project

UP government reviews Noida second expressway project in high-level meeting, discusses Yamuna Pushta route, funding options, execution models and

Inquilab Moncho rejects Hadi murder chargesheet, warns of escalation if justice denied

DHAKA, Jan 7: Slain Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadis party has rejected the police chargesheet in his murder case and accused the st

India needs to reduce imports and increase exports to become 3rd-largest economy: Gadkari

NEW DELHI, Jan 7: India will have to reduce imports and increase exports, if it wants to become the third-largest economy in the world, Union Min

Samantha's Maa Inti Bangaaram teaser to release with The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu

Samantha is set to release the teaser trailer of Maa Inti Bangaaram with The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu this Sankranthi.

I have to keep pushing myself and the team: Prince Deep

Indias GDP estimated to grow at 7.4 pc in FY26

NEW DELHI, Jan 7: The Indian economy is likely to grow at 7.4 per cent in 2025-26, up from 6.5 per cent in the previous fiscal, mainly on account

Groupe SEB India appoints Jasjeet Kaur as CEO

NEW DELHI, Jan 7: Home and kitchen appliances maker Groupe SEB India on Wednesday said Jasjeet Kaur has been appointed as its Chief Executive Off

Inox Clean Energy raises Rs 3,100 crore through 6 pc equity sale

NEW DELHI, Jan 7: Inox Clean Energy has raised Rs 3,100 crore in an equity funding round diluting around 6 per cent stake to multiple foreign and

Jammu and Kashmir: Fresh snowfall in Bhaderwah delights tourists, boosts winter

Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Bhaderwah valley in J&Ks Doda district delighted tourists, many of whom experienced snow for the first ti

Arne Slot Says Liverpool Can Still Do 'Special Things'

Slot's men head to the Emirates for Thursday's clash in fourth place in the table, but 14 points adrift of the Gunners

Delhi: Two dead, one critical after car rams taxi near Siri Fort

Two people died and one was critically injured after a car hit a taxi on August Kranti Marg near Siri Fort in south Delhi early Wednesday. The im

Venezuela's Political Transition Can Keep Global Oil Prices Lower: Report

Venezuela could become one of the biggest sources of new oil supply in the world over the next decade if it undergoes a political transition, pot

T20 World Cup | ICC and BCB likely to thrash out impasse by this weekend

CRICKET | In a statement, the Bangladesh board says that the ICC has responded favourably to its request to relocate its matches outside India

Stock markets decline for 3rd day on geopolitical concerns, fresh tariff hike threats

MUMBAI, Jan 7: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower for the third day in a row on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions and

PM Modi speaks to Israeli PM Netanyahu, exchanges views on regional situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to exchange New Year greetings and discuss ways to

S Jaishankar Urged To Discuss Baby Ariha Shah Case With German Chancellor

John Brittas, CPI(M) MP from Kerala, has written a letter to S Jaishankar, urging urgent high-level diplomatic intervention during the forthcomin

No one knows which dog is in what mood, says SC on animals roaming on roads

Top court flags non-compliance of rules and directions by civic bodies following its November 7 order to relocate stray dogs from public places,

How Divya Hoskera visualised Sita as Natures force

Vanavaasini was presented at Kalavaahinis Dance for Dance festival.

GDP to grow at 7.4% in 2025-26, government predicts in first advance estimates for the year

Based on this assessment, and the fact that Q1 and Q2 saw 7.8% and 8.2% growth, respectively, this means the second half of the year would see av

Key member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang repatriated from U.S.; held at Delhi airport

Wanted by the Haryana Police, Mr. Bhainswal is facing charges of offences related to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy

Qualcomm in Talks With Samsung For Contract Manufacturing of 2-Nanometre Chips

South Korean paper cited Amon as saying that Qualcomm was holding talks first with Samsung about contract manufacturing using the latest two-nano

Dhurandhar beats Pushpa 2 to become highest grossing Hindi film of all time

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 5.70 crore net at the Indian box office on its fifth Tuesday, taking its 33-day total to Rs 831.40 crore net.

Old Video of Mumbai Bar Raid Falsely Shared as One of Temple in UPs Gorakhpur

The video dates back to 2021 and shows a police raid on a dance bar in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaifs son name revealed; 1st family pic

Mumbai: The wait is finally over for Vickat fans. Bollywoods most loved couple, Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, have shared the first glimpse of

India's GDP Expected To Grow At 7.4% In 2025-26: Centre's Advance Estimates

India's GDP is expected to grow at a rate of 7.4% in the current financial year, up from 6.5% in 2024-25, the Centre has said in advance estimate

Mohun Baingan, East Baingan: Trinamool Mocks Sports Minister's Flub

A mispronunciation by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has sparked a political firestorm, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the Bharati

Correcting a historical wrong: Mill named after Bhagat Singhs judge to be renamed

Sir Shadi Lal sugar mill in Uttar Pradesh is likely to soon become simply the Shamli sugar mill, named after the town where it stands, as its new

BJP respects ex-CM Vilasrao Deshmukh as he played key role in making of Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis statement comes in the wake of a controversy over State BJP chief Ravindra Chavan's recent remarks that the memo

Gen Z revolters are angry at the government they installed after Nepals protests

KATHMANDU, Nepal, January 7, 2026 (AP) Mukesh Awasti was all set to leave for Australia to pursue a degree in civil engineering on a sunny day i

SmartCity Kochi exit row between Kerala government and Dubai-based Tecom Investment drags on

While Tecom insists that any exit shall be treated under provisions of the Indo-UAE treaty, the State government has objected, arguing that the p

CM Omar Abdullah Chairs District Review Meeting Of Kathua District

Inaugurates & lays foundation stone of projects worth 11.58 crore KATHUA, Jan 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today dedicated development works w

ONGC teams clearing debris at blowout site in Andhra

Mori: Specialised ONGC teams from Delhi and Mumbai are on-site in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, to contain a massive gas well blowout, burni

Delhi riots case: Court issues release orders for four accused granted bail by SC

Four individuals have been released from custody following bail granted by the Supreme Court in the Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. The De

Vaishno Devi Institute row: From sons of soil to faith-based exclusion in India

The protests in Jammu against the admission of Muslim students to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Jammu a

This Margazhi Season, the sound was the real winner at The Music Academy

Sound engineer Sai Shravanam shares how enhanced acoustics has redefined performance and listening at the nearly century-old auditorium.

The 2017 Unnao Rape Survivor on Life Beyond the Courtroom

My family died. My father died. I've fought a very long battle, and I am still fighting, the Unnao survivor says.

Rana Daggubati Treated Me Like Family: Harshvardhan Rane

Hyderabad is school, Hindi cinema is college, says Harshvardhan Rane, who was in the city, in an exclusive interview with Deccan Chronicle

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal reveal their baby boys name, Vihaan Kaushal; see first picture

Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have unveiled their son's name, two months after his birth. The couple shared on social media that

CIK Cracks Down On Cyber Fraud Terror Funding Nexus, 22 Detained

Srinagar, Jan 7: In a major offensive against organised cybercrime and its alleged links to terror financing, Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK)

Understand the difference: Rahuls dig at Modi over Trump remarks

New Delhi: In the backdrop of US President Donald Trumps recent remarks on his ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tariffs, Congress leade

Sir, May I See You Please? Trump's Latest Claim On PM Modi

US President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly raised an issue with him over the delivery of American-made Apache heli

Key member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang repatriated from US; held at Delhi airport

A key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Aman Bhainswal, has been brought back to India from the US. He faces serious charges including murder

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel meets 79 youths for Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue-2026

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel interacted with 79 youth participants selected for the 29th National Youth Festival in New Delhi. She emph

Why Identity, Not Inheritance, Is Becoming the Defining Question of India's Family Businesses

India's family businesses prioritize collective identity and merit over inheritance, focusing on stewardship and shared values to ensure long-ter

Nivin Pauly First Malayalam Actor to Sign 100 Crore Film

The deal marks one of the largest production deals in the history of the Malayalam film industry