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Cold Wave Tightens Grip On Ladakh, Snow Likely Over Zojila Axis From Dec 30

Srinagar, Dec 27: The Meteorological Centre has issued a detailed weather outlook for the Union Territory of Ladakh, indicating a sharp fall in n

BJP goes to people to resolve issues, not just win polls: Nitin Nabin in Assam

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party does not go among the people merely to win elections, but to serve them and resolve their problems, asserte

One dead, five injured in accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In yet another accident at Hyderabads Outer Ring Road on Friday, December 26, one person died, and five others, including two children

Guru Gobind Singh Remains An Embodiment Of Courage, Compassion, Sacrifice: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Guru Gobind Singh remains an embodiment of courage, compassion and sacrifice and

Mirabai carries Indian weightlifting as juniors rise but doping woes persist in 2025

Indian weightlifting saw Mirabai Chanu win a World Championships silver medal. This was the sport's main achievement this year. Doping issues con

Nigerian villagers rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red

Nigerian government says that the strikes targeted areas used as staging grounds by foreign IS fighters who had sneaked into Nigeria from the Sah

Thailand and Cambodia Agree on Ceasefire: Cambodia Defence Ministry

Both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement, the Thai and Cambodian defence ministers said in a joint stateme

Guru Gobind Singh Remains an Embodiment of Courage, Sacrifice: Modi

To mark Veer Bal Diwas, the government is organising programmes across the country aimed at informing and educating citizens about the extraordin

2025: When Gen-Z street protests toppled Nepal's govt

Nepal faced major political unrest in 2025. Gen Z protests against corruption and a social media ban led to violence and the fall of Prime Minist

Inside pics from Salman Khan's 60th birthday bash with MS Dhoni, Sanjay Dutt, Randeep Hooda, Sangeeta Bijlani, Huma Qureshi

Salman Khan cut the cake with the paparazzi outside his Panvel farmouse on his 60th birthday. The supertar's entire family including Salim Khan,

Gandikotacanyon: The neglected wonder in our backyard

Any place having the right combination of a jaw-dropping beauty, a slice of ancient history and an ambience for leisure tourism should become a t

Three Youths Killed in Road Accident Near Bhimadolu Flyover in Eluru

Bike reportedly lost control at Surappagudem flyover; police begin investigation into cause of crash.

Hyderabad: New GHMC zonal commissioners take charge

Hyderabad: The newly appointed Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) commissioners took charge on Friday, December 26. The charge-taking

Twin Toddlers Die in Kacheguda House Fire; Short Circuit Suspected

Fire breaks out at Sunder Nagar residence while parents were away; forensic probe underway to determine exact cause.

Thailand and Cambodia agree to immediate ceasefire: joint statement

The agreement, signed by Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakrphanit and his Cambodian counterpart Tea Seiha, ended 20 days of fighting that has

James' concert cancelled after attack in Bangladesh's Faridpur

Just before James was to take the stage, a group of outsiders attempted to force their way into the venue. When they were denied entry, they bega

Congress under leadership of Rahul Gandhi will soon score a century of defeats: Anurag Thakur

J&K | Non-Local Minor Injured In Throat-Slitting Incident In Safakadal, Hospitalised

Srinagar, Dec 27: A non-local minor boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his rente

Hundreds Arrested In Massive Crackdown As Delhi Gears Up For New Year

Hundreds of accused have been arrested in an overnight crackdown in Delhi as the national capital gears up for New Year celebrations.

What went wrong before Hong Kong's apartment inferno

A devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 161 people. Residents had repeatedly warned officials about a dangerous renovation project. They cite

Stay off legislative turf: Govt on GST nudge

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday opposed a PIL seeking reduced air purifier rates, telling the Delhi High Court that judicial intervention would v

Karnataka BJP Targets Priyank Kharge for Sharing AI-Generated Image

Kharge has since deleted the post with the image in question, which referred to the 2017 Unnao rape case

Thailand, Cambodia sign ceasefire agreement; to freeze troop positions, allow affected civilians to return home

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to de-escalate tensions along their disputed border. Both nations committed to halting mi

China revises aviation law to regulate drones, tighten safety rules

China has enacted a new law for drones. This regulation will impact the country's growing drone and low-altitude economy. The rules, effective Ju

8 militants arrested in Manipur

Delhi-NCR chokes under thick smog, air quality slips to 'very poor' category, AQI crosses...; Check area-wise pollution level here

A combination of cold weather, calm winds, and dense fog is trapping pollutants, leading to haze and smog. This cycle of poor air quality is expe

Mosque Bombing in Syria Leaves 8 Dead, 18 Wounded

Images released by Syria's state-run Arab News Agency showed blood on the mosque's carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage

Delhi air quality slips to 'Very Poor' as smog engulfs city; AQI crosses 300

Authorities are monitoring pollution levels and enforcing measures such as the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to address the situation

'We wish to have an alliance': Ajit Pawar meets NCP (SP) leader ahead of BMC polls; decision on alliance 'soon'

Jamia Prof's Suspension: The Institutional Erosion of a Culture of Resistance

Professor Shahares suspension is not an administrative footnote. It goes to the heart of what Jamia claims to be.

SIR hearings to begin on Saturday in Bengal; 32 L unmapped voters to be covered

Kolkata: The hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in West Bengal will commence on Saturday, with 3,234 cent

China-US Tensions Escalate: Beijing sanctions US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales, warns...

China announced sanctions against 20 US defence companies and 10 executives in response to the US's approval of large-scale arms sales to Taiwan,

Flagged Concerns: India's Response To US Cancelling H-1B Visa Interviews

India said Friday it had spoken to the US over thousands of cancelled H-1B visa interviews, which were scheduled from December 15 onwards and the

Ukraine's Zelensky To Meet Donald Trump On Sunday. Here's What's On Agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to discuss territorial issues, the main stumbling block in talks to end the war, with US President D

Deadline extended for emergency procurement of defence equipment

NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Friday extended the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism, aimed at strengthening operational

IIM Raipur Launches Joint Admission Process 2026 For MBA Admissions, Check Personal Interview Details

IIM Raipur introduces JAP 2026 for MBA admissions, involving IIM Kashipur, Raipur, Ranchi, and Tiruchirappalli with a single-window application

Telangana Remains in Coldwave Grip

Minimum temperatures dip below 8C in several districts; relief likely from January 1

SIR hearings to begin on Saturday in Bengal; 32 lakh unmapped voters to be covered

Voters will be allowed to submit any of 12 recognised documents, including Aadhaar, as proof of identity and address, the official at the office

Bravery awards for 9-yr-old, 11-yr-old posthumously

NEW DELHI: Nine-year-old Vyoma Priya lost her life while trying to save a six-year-old during an electrical accident in their gated community par

IndiaNew Zealand FTA a Landmark Deal, Says PM Christopher Luxon

India and New Zealand concluded the comprehensive, balanced and forward-looking FTA on December 22, marking a major economic and strategic milest

Bengaluru: Drunk driver arrested for dragging bike 500m, hitting vehicles

Bengaluru: Police have arrested a 38-year-old man on charges of drunk and rash driving after his SUV rammed into a bike, dragged it for about 500

CJI: Multi-door courthouse for comprehensive dispute resolution

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Friday that he he envisions a transition towards a multi-door courthouse where the cou

Why Nigeria Okayed US Strikes On ISIS After Disputing Claim Of Christian Genocide

By publicly cooperating with the United States on a Christmas Day airstrike, Nigeria's government may have averted humiliating unilateral militar

One-Week Sankranti Holidays for Schools in Telangana

Schools will remain closed from January 10 to 16; classes will resume on January 17, Official notification likely.

UK-based UP preacher booked over Pakistan links

LUCKNOW: The Enforcement Directorate has opened a money laundering case against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, a UK-based Islamic preacher from UP, a

CBI Lawyer Killed As Speeding Scorpio Hits His Car On Jammu-Srinagar Highway

A video purportedly showing the advocate's car being hit from behind by a speeding vehicle near Banihal went viral on social media.

China's industrial profits tumble at fastest pace in over a year

China observers say Beijing is taking some comfort from indicators suggesting that the official 2025 growth target of around 5% is still achievab

Smog Returns To Delhi As Air Quality Slips Back Into 'Very Poor' Zone

Delhi's air quality deteriorated once againy after showing signs of improvement earlier in the week, as several parts of the national capital sli

CM: Sikh gurus legacy continues to guide Indias path of progress

Operation Kalnemi: 511 arrested in Uttarakhand, including 19 Bangladeshis

Operation Kalnemi is a statewide campaign launched by the Uttarakhand government in July 2025 to identify, crack down on, and arrest individuals

MEA vows to bring back Lalit Modi, Mallya after biggest fugitives jibe

New Delhi: India on Friday said it is committed to bring back from abroad the economic fugitives including Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya to face th

Minister Says Bihar Liquor Ban Targets Poor, Advises Action Against Mafia

Union Minister Manjhi said the real test of the liquor ban will be when action is taken against senior officials who consume alcohol and the liqu

Chandigarh Diary |Rise of another son in SAD politics likely

Anantveer Singh Badal, son of Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, was seen campaigning in Lambi seat for zila parishad and block s

Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somaliland emains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which is a member of the AU, the pan-African body's head, Mahamoud Ali Yo

Kohli, Rohit's Vijay Hazare Salaries: How Much Did BCCI Pay India Duo?

Vijay Hazare Trophy Salaries: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma set to be given top compensation by the BCCI after making domestic cricket return.

Palestinian attacker kills 2 in Israel with car; IDF raids his hometown

Jerusalem: A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel on Friday afternoon, killing both,

Venezuelan President Maduro accuses Trump of 'colonial domination' amid heightened tensions

Over 50 Vehicles Involved In Massive Pile-Up In Japan, 1 Dead, 26 Injured

A massive crash in snowy weather killed one person and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on Friday as the country kicked off its end-of-t

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: Do not think that love in order to be genuine has to be.

Mother Teresa, born Anjez Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, dedicated her life to serving the poorest and most vulnerable after moving to India in 1929. She found

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi chokes as AQI slides to 353, back in very poor category

BJP-RSS conspiring to weaken education, institutions: Rahul Gandhi

25 Lalu MLAs in touch with BJP: Minister

PATNA: A fresh political slugfest erupted in Bihar after a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and state agriculture minister, Ram Kripal

Good News for Passengers: Indian Railways to double train capacity in THESE 48 cities by..., here's all you need to know

The initiative aims to reduce congestion at busy stations, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen nationwide rail connectivity.The Minist

Bangladeshi Singer's Concert Called Off As Mob Throws Bricks, Stones At Venue

According to local reports, the concert was scheduled to take place at 9:00 pm on Friday to commemorate a local school's anniversary.

Bank Holiday on December 27: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

Banks across India were closed on Saturday, 27 December, as it was the fourth Saturday of the month. As per RBI rules, banks shut on the second a

Freezing rain knocks out power across London, Ontario: Trees down, icy roads and safety risks

Freezing rain hit London, Ontario and southwestern Ontario on Boxing Day. This caused many power outages. Ice built up on trees and power lines.

Data to decisions: Building a tech stack for Bharat's bureaucracy

If the last decade was about Digital India, the next must be about Decisive India. Data can illuminate, but only decisions can transform. The fut

Good pavements should be a non-negotiable amenity

This has to be done with zeal and determination so that the walkers can claim their rightful place in the city

Is Thackeray reunion enough?

Mumbai has come a long way since the 1980s. These days, voters do not automatically gravitate towards certain families or names, but to whoever a

Six Australia Wickets Fall as England Fight Back in 4th Ashes Test

Australia holds an overall lead of 140 after running through England for 110 in a dramatic first day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

India presses US to resolve H-1B delay

NEW DELHI: India on Friday said it has taken up with the US the issue of delays, cancellations and difficulties in scheduling H-1B visa appointme

Chinese Village Faces Backlash Over Fines For Unmarried Couples And Pregnancies

Additionally, anyone spreading rumors or making unfounded accusations in the village would face a fine of 500 to 1,000 yuan.

Donald Trump's BIG statement on Zelenskyy's 20-point peace plan, says, 'He doesn't have anything...'

Donald Trump has stated that any peace deal to end the Ukraine-Russia war will depend on his approval. Ahead of talks with Ukrainian President Ze

Majority of Australians support stricter hate speech and immigration laws following Bondi Beach terror attack, poll finds

Following the deadly Bondi Beach terrorist attack, a new poll reveals strong public backing for stricter hate speech laws, enhanced immigration s

Russia Lashes out at Zelensky Ahead of New Trump Talks on Ukraine Plan

The 20-point plan would freeze the war on its current front line but open the door for Ukraine to pull back troops from the east

Mumbai: Teesta Setalvad joins protest against attacks on Christians

Mumbai: Several hundred people held a protest on Friday evening in Goregaon in Mumbai against Christmas-related attacks by right-wing outfits acr

Moroccan fans cry foul amid empty seats at sold-out stadiums in Africa Cup

Morocco and neighbouring Algeria were the only teams to have their group-stage tickets sell out, but again on Friday there were empty seats for t

US winter storm: Over 1800 flights grounded as severe weather disrupts peak holiday travel, National Weather Service issues warning

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued winter storm warnings for over 23 million people, with the storm's impactful core hitting New York City

A turning point for Indian MSMEs; Rewriting the rules of work and life

As a Christmas gift, Google unveiled a feature for Gmail users who are still stuck with their embarrassing email addresses from high school.

Indian-origin student arrested in U.S. for arson, terroristic threat

Lella faces arson with intent to damage a habitat or place of worship, a first-degree felony, and terroristic threat of a family/household member

Singer James' Concert Called Off In Bangladesh As Mob Attacks Venue

According to local reports, the concert was scheduled to take place at 9:00 pm on Friday to commemorate a local school's anniversary.

'1,000,000 more pages...': Trump claims Democrats behind Epstein hoax as more files surface

India Gets Hammered: England Great After Ashes Pitch Sees 20 Wickets Fall

The first day of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne saw a 123-year first. Australia collapsed for 152 yet still claimed a 42-run lead over Englan

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: THIS district to get new road network connecting villages, cities to national highways, name is...

The proposed projects include constructing new roads, repairing existing ones, and carrying out patchwork to improve the overall road infrastruct

China Announces Sanctions on US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China also urged the US to honour its commitments, stop supplying weapons to Taiwan and avoid actions that could escalate tensions in the Taiwan

MP high court denies MTP nod as minor survivor says she wants the child

Madhya Pradesh High Court denied a 16-year-old rape survivor permission to terminate her 29-week pregnancy, as she wishes to continue and has mar

IndiGo flight disruptions: Panel submits probe report to DGCA

The inquiry committee, headed by DGCA Joint Director General Sanjay K Bramhane, was constituted on December 5 to conduct a comprehensive review a

Kerala is My Lucky Place: Renuka Singh After Match-Winning Spell vs Sri Lanka

She also praised Indias bowling unit, highlighting the strong pacerspinner combination and the teams focus on finding the best balance ahead of t

Russia likely placing new nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles at former airbase in Belarus, researchers find

Russia is reportedly placing new nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles in Belarus. Satellite imagery suggests a former airbase near Krichev is bein

Top 10 extreme weather events cost world more than $122 billion in 2025: Rainfall in India, Pakistan claimed 1,860 lives - report

Extreme weather events in 2025 inflicted over $122 billion in global damages, with India and Pakistan's devastating monsoon floods alone costing