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Minister Shirsat Seeks Freeze on AIMIM's Kite Symbol

High-stakes polls to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the cash-rich Mumbai, will be held on January 15, while votes will be co

What Makes Akshaye Khanna A Lovable Husband in Durandhar?

He may be Dhurandhars most ruthless villain, but look closer and Akshaye Khannas character reveals something unexpectedempathy, loyalty, emotiona

AiR Launches Pause for Happiness Campaign to Combat Burnout

AiRs uplifting New Year mission invites every Indian to slow down, breathe, and begin the year with joy and inner peace

Why Millennials And Gen Z Need A Healthkeeper And A Long-Term Safety Net

Careers are dynamic, but retirement still arrives on a fixed timeline.

Parliament clears bill to repeal 71 obsolete laws, streamline legal framework

Parliament has cleared a bill to scrap and update old laws. This move aims to simplify daily life for citizens and remove decades of legal clutte

Dr Nene Breaks Down Why Acne Keeps Coming Back

Not your children, not you; Why your home might be sabotaging your child's school grades

Our Focus Should Be On Macroeconomic Stability And High Investment In Education And Health: LG Sinha

Jammu, Dec 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday addressed the Strategic Management Forum Conference on Policy Making and Strategic Pl

Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals Gear Up for Fresh Push Ahead of IPL 2026

Punjab Kings enter the 2026 season with renewed determination and a balanced squad, Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS strategy at the auction and retenti

Meet Indian who refused blank cheque from one of the world's richest universities for his treasure, donated it instead for free to...

He wrote extensively on the history of Calcutta in the English language and published 61 books.

BJP Demands Probe Into Activities Of NGOs In Jammu And Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Dec 17: Demanding a probe into the activities of NGOs mushrooming in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP on Wednesday alleged that many of them

Showing True Colours: Omar Abdullah Slams Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Video

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised his Bihar counterpart over the hijab incident and said that Nitish Kumar m

Telangana, WB Top List of Govt Schools With Zero Enrolment

While Telangana has approximately 2,081 zero enrolment schools, West Bengal has 1,571 such institutions

Quote of the day by Erwin Schrdinger: 'The task is not so much to see...'

Erwin Schrdinger's quote challenges us to rethink familiar concepts rather than discover the entirely new. This Austrian physicist's words emphas

Only BS-4 And Above: Supreme Court Tweaks Order On Older Vehicles In Delhi

Only vehicles with BS4 engines will be exempted from action if they are found running in Delhi, the Supreme Court said today, modifying its earli

Bollywood Fashion Trends Weve Left Behind

Like rubbing salt on armys wounds: BJP slams Prithviraj Chavan over Op Sindoor remark row

Hyderabad activists file complaints against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over niqab row

Hyderabad: Two prominent activists from Hyderabad, Khalida Parveen and Lubna Sarwath, have filed police complaints urging action against Bihar ch

Delhi rolls out Rs 2,700 crore pollution roadmap; car pooling app, third party PUCC checks and 100 new electric buses

The Delhi government has announced a technology driven clean air plan that includes third party monitoring of PUCC certificates, a new car poolin

Telangana Speaker dismisses disqualification of 5 BRS MLAs in defection case

Hyderabad: In a relief to five of the 10 defected Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs, Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Wednesday

HYD.ART 2025 to showcase works of Indian masters and yesteryear Telugu artists

The art festival will feature exhibitions, panel discussions, workshops, and documentaries

Shilpa Shettys Restaurant Booked for Violating Operating Hours

The restaurant, Bastion, located on St Marks road here, was allegedly found operating beyond the stipulated hours, hosting late-night parties in

Miscreants Open Fire to Derail Resettlement in Manipur

Police said no one was injured in the firing, though it triggered panic among residents

Ganderbal Police Bust High-Value Drug Racket, Seize Cocaine Worth Over 10 Crore

Ganderbal, Dec 17: In a major breakthrough against organised drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Ganderbal have intensified their crack

Key Suspect In Punjab Kabaddi Player's Murder Killed In Police Encounter

Two days after a 30-year-old kabaddi player was shot dead in the middle of a tournament in Punjab's Mohali, the main accused, Harwinder alias Mid

How nagaswaram artistes have inspired Carnatic vocalists

Exploring the cultural significance of this dynamic interplay between the wind instrument and the voice in Carnatic tradition.

MLAs Disqualification Petitions Dismissed in Telangana

The Speaker gave the clean chit while pronouncing the verdict on petitions filed regarding the disqualification of MLAs

Bollywoods Dhurandhar creates history on global music charts

Bollywood has reached a new global milestone with the film Dhurandhar. For the first time ever, all songs from a Bollywood film have entered the

Wordle Answer Today December 17: Hints and solution revealed for the today's puzzle #1642

Today's Wordle puzzle, number 1,642, has been solved. The word features a repeated letter and an unusual starting character. Wordle, a popular da

Chandni Chowks Annapurna Bhandar, where Indira Gandhi ordered sweets after Indias 1983 WC win, to shut after nearly 100 years

Annapurna Bhandar, a beloved Chandni Chowk sweet shop, closes its doors on December 31 after nearly 100 years. A legal battle over property force

A Photographer Finds Thousands Of Dinosaur Footprints Near Italian Winter Olympic Venue

The dinosaur prints are believed to have been made by 33 ft long-necked bipedal herbivores

J&Ks Financial Dependence On Centre Increased After Becoming UT: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmirs financial dependence on the Centre has increased after it was

Deepinder Goyal tops list of Indias self-made entrepreneurs of 2025; Zepto founders youngest on the list

The Hurun-IDFC FIRST list of Indias Top 200 self-made entrepreneurs of the millennia 2025 also features notable names like Sriharsha Majety, Nand

NMC Instructs Medical Colleges To Include Importance Of Writing Legible Prescriptions In Their Curriculum

New Delhi, Dec 17: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has instructed all medical colleges to set up sub-committees for monitoring prescription

Pollution: SC Asks NHAI, MCD to Shift or Close Delhi's Toll Plazas

The top court described the pollution crisis as an annual feature and called for pragmatic and practical solutions to tackle the menace

Dhurandhar makes history, becomes first Bollywood film to have its entire soundtrack listed on Spotify Global Top 200 chart

With Dhurandhar, Shashwat Sachdev delivers a soundtrack that functions at scale - spanning cinematic score-driven compositions, contemporary hip-

Parliament passes Bill to repeal or amend 71 obsolete laws to boost ease of living

NEW DELHI: The Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill seeking to repeal or amend 71 obsolete and outdated laws with a view to enhancing ease of li

'Only BS-IV and above': SC tightens curbs on older vehicles in Delhi-NCR amid pollution crisis

The Supreme Court on Wednesday tightened restrictions on older vehicles in Delhi-NCR amid severe air pollution, modifying its earlier order to sa

A new Kuchipudi production depicts the birth of Surya and the interconnectedness of life

Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Reddy, with an ensemble of 25 dancers and a live orchestra, will trace the origins of life in her presentation in Hyderab

Indian malls to attract over $3.5 billion in investments over next 3 years

Experts attribute the growth to increasing purchasing power, limited premium real estate supply, and aggressive expansion plans by international

Elephant herd kills four in a day as villagers panic in Jharkhands Ramgarh

RANCHI: A herd of wild elephants went on a rampage in the Ghatto OP area of Jharkhands Ramgarh district, around 40 km from the state capital Ranc

Traffic Police, Enforcement Teams To Monitor Ban On Non-BS VI Vehicles Entry Into Delhi

NEW DELHI, Dec 17: The Delhi Traffic Police and transport departments enforcement teams will be deployed at petrol pumps and borders as a ban on

7.6% Voters Removed From West Bengal Draft Roll, 1.6 Crore Under Scanner

About 58 lakh voters, amounting to 7.6 per cent, were removed from the voter list because they have died, moved away, were absent or were registe

Beachville Caf hosts Carnatic concert series this Margazhi

As Margazhi fills Chennais sabhas, a parallel Carnatic concert series unfolds inside a caf in Alwarpet, where proximity, timing, and format resha

Delhis curb on non-Delhi vehicles raises questions over the idea of NCR

Delhi's new vehicle entry ban for non-BS-VI registered cars reignites debate on the National Capital Region's shared urban space. The move questi

'Md Salim Awasthi': CPM Leader, A Muslim, Becomes Brahmin In SIR Draft Roll

In an epic error during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal, CPM's state general secretary and former MP, Mohammed

'Merry Christmas': JD & Usha Vance roll up their sleeves to feed Americas homeless in Pennsylvania

Opinion: Blog | It Was A Shell From My Tank: When A Father Met The Pak Soldier Who Killed His Son

He stood like a rock before our Patton tanks, Brigadier Naser (retd) told Mukesh Khetarpal, almost three decades after his son was killed in batt

Zomato founder Goyal pips Dmarts Damani to top list of 200 self-made entrepreneurs

While Eternal topped the list with its valuation rising 27 per cent year-on-year to 3.2 lakh crore, Avenues Supermarts dipped 13 per cent to 3 la

Carpooling app to Rs 2,700 crore allocation: Delhi environment ministers presser on curbing toxic air key points

Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday announced that his government is launching its own carpooling app as the pollution

Metropolis' MedEngage 202526 Opens Applications for Medical Research Grants and Scholarships for Medical Students

MedEngage Scholarship Programme 2025-26’. This year, the initiative will support 350 medical students across India through scholarships and

In Focus podcast | Indias new labour codes explained: Why are trade unions upset?

Venkatesh B. Athreya speaks to us about what the four new labour codes change, why trade unions are protesting them, and what the codes mean in p

Avatar Fire and Ash first reviews out: James Cameron film is 'nonsense, worst in franchise', critics say 'Avatar 3 has lost...'

The first reactions from the international critics to Avatar 3 have not been really favourable with some calling the James Cameron film hree-hou

IndiGo crisis: Delhi HC junks PIL seeking increased compensation to passengers

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking direction to the Centre and IndiGo airline to pay a compensation

Nehru papers not missing, 51 cartons of private letters sent to Sonia Gandhi 'untraceable': Govt

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Culture on Wednesday clarified that 51 cartons of Nehru papers were sent to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in 2008 and h

J&K | Security Officers Directed To Boost Vigilance, Deploy More Force In Kathua, Samba

Jammu, Dec 17: A senior police officer on Wednesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmirs border districts of Kathua and Samba, d

Varun Chakravarthy extends lead at top of ICC T20I bowling rankings, hits career-high rating

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has reached a career-high rating, extending his lead in the ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings. He is now in the al

Things to do in 2026: Make it your best hair year by following these 5 things

Most hair routines fail because people chase trends instead of addressing fundamentals. In 2026, stop the quick fixes. Consistency beats everythi

Who was Meher Castelino? India's first Femina Miss India dies at 81

Meher Castelino, who was India's first Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist, has passed away at the age of 81.

Why Can't 9 Tolls Be Shut Till Jan? Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a sharp notice to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and came down heavily on the Municipal Corp

Bareilly violence: Three more chargesheets filed against Tauqeer Raza

Bareilly: Police have filed chargesheets in three more cases against Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) president Tauqeer Raza, the main accused in t

South African immigration authorities raid US refugee processing centre

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 17: A centre in South Africa processing applications for the United States refugee programme was raided by immigration and law

Bihar ordered probe as men receive funds meant for women entrepreneurs

PATNA: The Bihar government has ordered an investigation into the alleged transfer of Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of some male members

Jamshri Realty unveils integrated mixed-use project in Solapur

Spread over 15 acres, the mixed-use development will combine high-street retail, wellness and recreational spaces, modern office infrastructure,

Making sense of DHRUV64 indigenous microprocessor | Explained

India is a major market for processors yet continues to depend on imported designs and supply chains; to this end the Indian government has pitch

Congress spent more than BJP on 'party propaganda', social media in Delhi polls, but couldn't win a single seat: ADR data

BJP outspent Congress in Delhi assembly elections, with total expenses of Rs 57.65 crore compared to Congress's Rs 46.19 crore. While Congress le

Air pollution: Supreme Court asks NHAI, MCD to consider shifting or closing 9 toll plazas at Delhi borders

The Supreme Court described the pollution crisis as an annual feature and called for pragmatic and practical solutions to tackle the menace

Delhi circle rates to be hiked 10 times: Check what the government is planning after a 17-year gap

Delhi government is considering a significant increase, potentially up to tenfold, in agricultural land circle rates, a revision not seen in 17 y

Reteti Sanctuary with no poacher's threat : The Impact Of Wildlife Conservation In Kenya

Wildlife tourism and wild Elephants: The keystone of Kenya's economy

Dehradun announces new rules for pet owners; FIRs allowed in dog bite cases, registration made mandatory

Dehraduns municipal corporation has framed new dog licensing bylaws allowing FIRs against pet owners if their dogs bite someone. Licensing will b

Why is Delhi's air still toxic long after Diwali and stubble burning?

Even without stubble burning or firecrackers, Delhi's air remains toxic due to old vehicles, dust, coal power plants and winter weather traps.

Songs of the Stone: A Saga of Sound, Space and Story Brings the Qutub Minar into a New Cultural Conversation

As winter descended on Delhi and the Qutub complex settled into stillness, the city witnessed The First Chapter of Songs of the Stone on 13th Dec

Infant among 12 dead in Gaza as families struggle to recover from rains

Deir Al-Balah: Palestinians in Gaza struggled to recover Tuesday from torrential rains that battered the enclave for days, flooding camps for the

Hyderabad police recover jewellery worth Rs 31 lakhs in two servant thefts

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police uncovered two major servant thefts in the span of a few days and recovered stolen gold and silver ornaments worth

SIT Begins Probe Into Vandalism at Messi Event in Kolkata

Bidhannagar police apprehended one more person in connection with the vandalism at the stadium, taking the total number of arrests to six

Stock markets fall for 3rd day on foreign fund outflows; Sensex drops 120 pts

MUMBAI, Dec 17: Stock markets declined for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with benchmark Sensex closing lower by 120 points at a weeks l

Supreme Court's BIG order on old diesel, petrol vehicles in Delhi-NCR, ends protection to...

Supreme Court ends protection to End of Life (EOL) vehicles in Delhi-NCR.

BJP slams Mamata government over deindustrialisation in West Bengal

KOLKATA: The opposition BJP on Wednesday alleged that the state has been suffering from deindustrialisation since the Trinamool Congress, led by

Manufacturing declining in India, need to build meaningful ecosystems: Rahul Gandhi

India needs to build meaningful manufacturing ecosystems for accelerating growth, Mr. Gandhi said in a social media post after a guided tour of B

People With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Have Disrupted Immunity, Proves New Study

New research on chronic fatigue may indicate that changes in blood vessels and immune system responses may be behind chronic fatigue syndrome.

Hyderabad Businessman Donates Rs.1.2 Cr Worth of Blades to TTD

Half blades valued at Rs 1.2 crore were donated to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams by Hyderabad-based businessman B Sridhar

Rupee recovers 55 paise from all-time low level to close at 90.38 against US dollar

Mumbai: The rupee recovered 55 paise from its all-time low level to close at 90.38 (provisional) against the US dollar after a volatile trade on

AI in classrooms: Helping students learn or doing the thinking for them?

The future classroom blends AI efficiency with human insight, teaching students not just answers but how to think.

Delhi government planning overhaul of PUC certificate issuing system: Environment Minister Sirsa

Government set to hold meeting with Google Maps to identify major traffic hotspots using the data available with them for a carpooling app, he ad

Chandni Chowk's iconic, a near century old Annapurna Bhandar to shut down on..., due to..., know its history, connection with Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi

Chandni Chowk's iconic sweet shop, Annapurna Bhandar, has been serving customers authentic Bengali delicacies since 1929. However due to legal is

Hijab controversy escalates: Police complaint against Nitish Kumar in Lucknow amid strong criticism

Quote of the Day by Michael Jackson: 'The greatest education' Top quotes by the king of pop

Quote of the Day: Michael Jackson's profound quote highlights his philosophy of learning through observation and relentless practice. This princi

'Ilhan Omar hates Jewish people!': Trump 'links' Dem Congresswoman to Sydneys Bondi Beach shooting

NDA members strongly support nuclear bill; Opposition seeks examination by JPC

NEW DELHI: Opposition MPs Wednesday strongly pitched for sending the nuclear energy bill moved by the government to a parliamentary panel for wid

10 Ahmedabad schools get bomb threat; turns out to be hoax after search

AHMEDABAD: As many as 10 private schools in Ahmedabad received an email on Wednesday threatening bomb blasts, which later turned out to be a hoax