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Budget 2023-24: Record growth push, historic rail outlay, new tax regime becomes default

Union Budget 2023-24 presented a strong growth agenda with record capital expenditure, a historic allocation for Indian Railways and significant

MUFG to take 20% stake in Shriram, confirming ET newsbreak

Japan's MUFG Bank is investing Rs 39,620 crore in Shriram Finance. This significant foreign direct investment will give MUFG a 20% equity stake.

How SMAT winner Ishan Kishan found calm amid chaos through the Bhagavad Gita

Ishan Kishan's career has seen dramatic highs and lows, culminating in a period of reflection and a renewed focus on his game. Inspired by the Bh

Karnataka clears hate speech bill: What counts as an offence, punishments and penalties explained

Hate Speech Bill Karnataka: Karnataka has enacted a new law to combat hate speech and hate crimes. The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Pre

IND vs SA Live Streaming, 5th T20I: When and where to watch the Ahmedabad decider

India vs South Africa 5th T20I Live Streaming: India and South Africa clash in a high-stakes T20I decider in Ahmedabad. With India leading 2-1 an

Budget 2022-23: World-beating growth, GatiShakti power, debut of digital rupee

The Union Budget 2022-23 emphasised Indias robust economic growth and the transformative GatiShakti infrastructure initiative. It outlined an amb

Tamil Nadu SIR voter list to be released today: How to check your name in the voter list and what to do if it is missing? Step-by-step guide

The Election Commission of India will release the draft voter list for Tamil Nadu on December 19, 2025. This list is crucial for upcoming electio

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing talk, says will serve full five-year term

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asserted he will serve his entire five-year term. He expressed strong confidence in the Congress high c

IND vs SA 5th T20I Playing 11: Shubman Gill's availability in doubt, who will make the cut? Check probable XI

India vs South Africa 5th T20I Playing 11 Prediction: India will make a late decision on their playing eleven for the fifth T20I against South Af

Does This Video Show Pakistanis Celebrating After Bondi Beach Terror Attack? No!

We were able to trace the clip back to 8 October 2023, which predates the Bondi Beach attack by over two years.

AI to replace humans soon? Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal says 'to replicate what your brain does...'

Can AI replace humans? Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal in a social media post said AI won't replace human beings soon. He said that to match

Vladimir Putin to face online year-end Q&A session

President Vladimir Putin is set to engage with the public and media in his 22nd annual year-end online session this Friday. Millions of questions

Airtel board okays call of Rs 401.25 a share on remaining Rs 15,700 cr portion of rights issue

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The board of telecom operator Bharti Airtel has approved the first and final call of Rs 401.25 per share on 39.2 crore partly

Delhi government to install 10,000 air purifiers in schools, Bhalswa landfill to be cleared by 2026: Ashish Sood

Delhi's Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of 10,000 air purifiers in government schools. This initiative is part of long-

Passage of Insurance Bill in Parliament to play catalytic role for sector growth: LIC Chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Insurance legislation passed by Parliament earlier this week is set to be a game-changer for the sectors growth and help make

Plastic food packaging linked to poor mental health: Report

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The Global Mind Project Rapid Report 2025 by Sapien Labs has brought out some glaring and significant relationship between min

Shriram Finance to sell 20 pc stake to Japanese firm MUFG Bank for Rs 39,618 cr

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Financial Services firm Shriram Finance on Friday said its board has approved the sale of a 20 per cent stake to the Japan-bas

Kerala expands inclusive business support empowering transgender communities

The initiative ensures that aspiring women and transgender entrepreneurs from all 14 districts can access professional business support through o

ICICI Prudential AMC shares make stellar market debut; jump over 20 pc

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Shares of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd on Friday listed with a premium of over 20 per cent against the issue

Preity Zinta lauds Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar: Raw, real, and adorned with flawless performances

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Bollywood star Preity Zinta praised Aditya Dhars latest directorial, Dhurandhar, calling it one of the best films she has seen

Budget 2021-22: Health gets big leg-up, PLI makes debut, major infra push

The Union Budget 2021-22, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was India's first fully digital Union Budget. Coming amidst Covid-19,

Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets 3, Including Complainant, In Fake Railway Recruitment Scam

SRINAGAR, Dec 19: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in an alleged fake Railway recruitment scam in w

US halts DV1 visa program, releases Brown shooting suspect photo: He never should have been let in

I Create Pressure On Myself To Prepare For The World Cup : Varun Chakaravarthy

With a better understanding of the opposition, playing at highest level is important : Varun Chakaravarthy

Adani to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Cr in Airports; Eyes Aggressive Bids in Next Privatisation Round

In the previous round of privatisation in 2019, Adani Group won six airports - Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Manga

Bangladesh uprising leaders death sparks nationwide protests, violence

Dhaka: Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered protests and violence i

Trump signs into law defence policy bill backing 'deeper engagement' with India including via Quad

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed into law an annual defence policy bill that highlights broadening America's engagement with Indi

Situation Tense In Bangladesh After Unrest Over Uprising Leaders Death

Dhaka/ New Delhi, Dec 19: Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered prot

Lulu Mall management, Shreyas Media summoned for questioning in Nidhhi Agerwal mobbing case

The Telugu actor was mobbed by her fans during a promotional event of her upcoming film

Konkan Railway network in limbo as Union Ministry wont absorb KRCL or let States exit, complain patrons

Neither the Union Government funds Konkan Railway Corporations expansion nor merges the fund-starved corporation with Indian Railways

CM Chandrababu Naidu requests Nirmala Sitharaman for enhanced assistance under Purvodaya, SASCI schemes

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asked for an allocation of 10,054 crore under SASCI for FY 2025-26

5 Reasons Four More Shots Please! Finale Season Is a Must-Watch on Prime Video

A little older, a little wiser, still gloriously flawed. If youve laughed, cried, or found pieces of yourself in their journey, here are five rea

Sourav Ganguly slaps Rs 50 crore defamation notice over alleged 'false' remarks in Messi tour vandalism

KOLKATA: Sourav Ganguly has slapped a Rs 50 crore defamation suit notice on an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club for falsely dragging

Video: Guards Smash Mercedes' Windscreen, Windows With Sticks In Gurugram

Driving on the wrong side of the road in Gurugram turned disastrous for a Mercedes owner after security guards attacked his car with sticks and b

UAE Weather Update: Heavy rainfall floods Dubai, Burj Khalifa struck by lightning, Crown Prince shares video; WATCH

The UAE is facing unstable weather with heavy rain, strong winds and a cold snap. The National Centre of Meteorology has issued warnings for Dece

Exclusive: Ram Charan to Shoot at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Peddi?

Music maestro A.R. Rahman, who took a break from Tollywood, is determined to rock music charts with few more tunes in the days to come.

PSCs Should Give Highest Priority to Aspect of Candidates Honesty, Integrity: Murmu

The President said that young people seeking employment as civil servants should have the inclination to work for the marginalised and the vulner

Piramal Finance to sell its entire holding in Shriram Life Insurance for 600 crore

One or two benches of Supreme Court may sit on Dec. 22 to hear urgent cases: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI-led bench also asked the junior lawyers, who were mentioning the matters for urgent listing, to argue their cases on December 22

PUBG maker Krafton leads South Korean trio in $666 million India tech bet

Partners with Naver and Mirae Asset to back tech start-ups beyond gaming

Allu Arjun Hails Allu Sirish for Working With Rohit Sharma

The advertisement quickly went viral on social media, drawing praise from fans across film and cricket circles.

Two arrested for illegal possession of explosives in Krishnagiri

TGSPDCL Takes Up Advanced Pole-Mounted Distribution Transformer System in Hyderabad

The CMD stated that this new method significantly reduces space requirements and ensures that the surroundings of the transformer are safer, more

Chennais Firo is now open for lunch with jackfruit sliders, morels, and fun cocktails

Firo, which opened earlier this year in Chennai, with a menu that reimagined Indian food alongside a fun cocktails menu, now welcomes diners for

Dense fog grips Punjab, Haryana; Hoshiarpur shivers at 4.8 deg C

The winter chill intensified at many places in Punjab and Haryana as a thick blanket of fog enveloped several areas in both States

Taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingens nephew suggests community use for disputed properties in Mysuru and Wayanad

The properties of noted taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingen include a bungalow at Nazarbad in Mysuru and more than 200 acres of plantation land i

The Reason Why Pawan Kalyan Gifted Sujeeth a Swanky New Car

According to latest reports, the OG team was scheduled to film an important sequence in Japan.

Best Pakistani Dramas right now: Top 5 shows of December 2025

Hyderabad: As 2025 draws to a close, the Pakistani entertainment industry once again proves its strength by delivering some truly engaging dramas

Delhi airport sees 79 flight cancellations due to dense fog

More than 230 flights were delayed at the airport and the average delay for departures was 49 minutes on Friday (December 19) morning, as per dat

Canada, U.S. to launch formal talks to review their FTA in mid-January 2026

Mark Carney confirmed to Provincial leaders that Dominic LeBlanc will be the countrys point person for U.S.-Canada trade relations

Got 50-60 Death Threats: Kristin Cabot Reveals Her Children Were Terrified After Coldplay Scandal

Cabot revealed that the incident caused severe trauma for her children, who faced public shaming and safety fears.

Why Anti-India Mob Attacked Bangladesh Media Houses, Mujibur Rahman's House

Bangladesh is once again on fire following the death of a radical Islamist leader who gained prominence during the 2024 student uprising that led

J&K: Security Forces Launch Search Ops in Rajouri Villages

RAJOURI/JAMMU, Dec 19: Security forces have launched extensive search operations in several villages of Rajouri district following reports of sus

Adani to invest 1 lakh crore in airports over next five years

Plans aggressive expansion as Indias aviation sector projected to grow 15-16% annually

FPIs Turning Net Buyers After Biggest Selling In Last 20 years

Against the overall trend, foreign investors have stayed positive in the primary market with net buying.

Microsoft's Bill Gates features in new Jeffrey Epstein photos released by US House Democrats: Here's what the images reveal

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates has featured in new batch of Jeffrey Epstein photographs released by US House Democrats. One of t

Australia Announces Gun Buyback as Swimmers Mourn Bondi Shooting Victims

It would be the largest gun buyback since 1996, when Australia cracked down on firearms in the wake of a shooting that killed 35 people at Port A

Baseless Attempt To Link My Name: Shilpa Shetty On Rs 60 Crore Fraud Case

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty has called it a mischievous attempt to link her name to the Rs 60 crore fraud case after the Mumbai Police added ch

Roofman movie review: Channing Tatum charms in a stranger-than-fiction tale

A surprisingly tender love story, this Derek Cianfrances crime dramedy, despite a slightly sagging middle section, is a sweet, touching adaptatio

Amid PM Modi's Assam Visit, Congress To Launch Manifesto Consultations

Even as all eyes remain on PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam on December 20 and 21, the main opposition Congress has announced a parallel

Just 25 pc of ACB cases in Telangana approved for prosecution: RTI

Hyderabad: A response to a Right to Information (RTI) petition has revealed that only 25 per cent of cases registered by the Telangana Anti-Corru

TN calls meeting to address demands of government employees and teachers

The meeting will be attended by MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, State finance minister Thangam Thennarasu, and Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi,

Assam cabinet approves land for Ammonia-Urea project

Assam cabinet approved land for an Ammonia-Urea Project, with PM Modi laying the foundation stone on December 21. The state also declared two bee

Air purifiers to be installed in 10,000 classrooms: Delhi Edu min

New Delhi: Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Friday announced that air purifiers will be installed in 10,000 classrooms to ensure clean air

Sony Pictures Networks set to bring game show Wheel of Fortune to India

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar to host the show

Chennai Corporation to strictly enforce construction waste guidelines from Dec. 22

According to a press release, the guidelines, which were first implemented across all GCC zones on May 21, mandate that all construction material

Sabarimala Gold Issue: Kerala HC Denies Bail to Ex-TDB President N Vasu, Others

Besides Vasu, Justice A Badharudeen denied relief to former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K S Baiju and former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) adm

One or two benches of Supreme Court may sit on December 22 to hear urgent cases: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear urgent cases on December 22. This is the first day of the Supreme Court's Christmas and New Year holi

Indian squad for T20I World Cup and T20I series against New Zealand to be announced on Dec. 20

India is placed in Group A alongside Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States and will start its campaign against the USA on Feb

Disruptions unbecoming of MPs, says Rajya Sabha Chairman as Winter session ends

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Friday strongly disapproved of disruptions by Opposition members during the passage of the r

Phone-tapping case: SC extends ex-Telangana SIB chiefs custody

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday extended till December 25 the police custody of former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T

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Ram Gopal Varma Says Dhurandhar Success A Warning To Film Industry

Dhurandhar, released on December 5, crossed the Rs 450 crore milestone in 14 days

One Or Two Benches Of SC May Sit On Dec 22 To Hear Urgent Cases: CJI Surya Kant

New Delhi, Dec 19: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that he is willing to sit on December 22, the first day of Christmas and New

What is Green Card lottery program? Trump suspends Brown University program after deadly shooting incident

Following the Brown University deadly shooting incident, US President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of the Diversity Visa Program, al

Power shutdown in Bengaluru on December 20 for maintenance work

Consumers in some areas in east Bengaluru will experience a power outage between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

PSCs Need To Anticipate Emerging Challenges In Tech, Focus On Transparency: President Murmu

Hyderabad, Dec 19: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said Public Service Commissions need to anticipate emerging challenges in technology and al

Want To Study In UK? Check Government-Aided Scholarships Worth Rs 12 Lakh

Scholarships For Study In UK: The scholarships cover disciplines such as Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, STEM, Design and Humanities, a

Argentina and Spain To Meet In Qatar For 'Finalissima'

The match, which will take place less than three months before the kick-off of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada

PM suffering from 'acute acronym-itis': Congress' dig after passage of G RAM G Bill

NEW DELHI: A day after Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA, the Congress on Friday took a swipe a

Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space

Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT

WebQoof Recap: Around Bondi Beach Terror Attack, RSS, Rahul Gandhi & More

Read Team WebQoof's recap to find out our top five fact-check stories from this week.

Opinion: Opinion | The 'SHANTI' Bill Is A Radioactive Gamble With India's Future

The Bill shields foreign suppliers from being sued. It blocks citizens from the courts. It looks like a law written by the nuclear lobby, for the

J&K: Air Traffic Hit as Several Srinagar Flights Stand Cancelled

Srinagar, Dec 19: Several incoming and outgoing flights at Srinagar International Airport were cancelled on Friday due to adverse weather conditi

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Joins Jarkiholi For Dinner, Spotlight Turns On Congress Power Equations

Meeting at Jarkiholi's house has triggered speculations in political circles over a possible change of guard in the State leadership.

Over 150 flights cancelled in Delhi due to dense fog

New Delhi, Dec 19: Due to dense fog, more than 150 flights have been cancelled so far on Friday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Del

Navi Mumbai Airport Is Here For All Passengers: Jeet Adani To NDTV

The Navi Mumbai International Airport set for a grand opening on December 25.

Zubeen Gargs death: SIT files complaint against Akhil Gogoi for circulating charge sheet details

The nine-member SIT, headed by Special DGP Munna Prasad Gupta, had submitted the charge sheet before the Kamrup (Metro) Chief Judicial Magistrate

Alimento Agro Foods raises Rs 52 Cr in Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures

The company plans to use the capital to expand manufacturing capacity, strengthen distribution across India, and invest in product development fo

Over 500 Nurses Detained in Chennai Following Hunger Strike for Permanent Jobs

According to police, the nurses were detained on Thursday night when they refused to disperse