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Iulia Vantur calls herself blessed to be close to Salman Khans father

Mumbai: Actress-cum-singer Iulia Vantur shares a close bond with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and family. The Romanian beauty, while in conver

At 291, Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor' category

Delhis AQI on Monday morning stood at 318 in the very poor category, the CPCB data showed.

Cluster-level federations of womens SHGs promoting rural entrepreneurship in Rajasthan

Chief Secretary Srinivas interacted with the women entrepreneurs engaged in the blue pottery craft and the traditional hand block printing on cot

IPL 2026 auction to feature 350 players including 240 Indians; Quinton de Kock added

Three-time winners KKR will go into the auction with the biggest purse of 64.3 crores, followed by five-time champions CSK with 43.4 crores

Govt lost Rs 2.21 lakh crore in FY24 by providing exemptions to individual taxpayers

The revenue foregone from individual tax incentives climbed 42% over four years, from Rs 1.55 lakh crore in FY20 to Rs 2.21 lakh crore in FY24, a

Parliament winter session LIVE updates | Opposition to initiate a debate on electoral reforms in LS

Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will lead the Opposition charge as discussion on electoral reforms is

New feature toidentifyduplicate voters launched on BLO apps in West Bengal

At least 56lakh voters have been identified as dead, duplicate, untraceable and shifted in the State till now

Kerala local body polls: Fronts make fervent bid to sway electoral outcome on the day of silent campaigning

Silent campaigning unfolded across three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven district panchayats, 75 block panchayats, and 471 grama

NDA MPs felicitate PM Modi for big victory in Bihar

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated at a meeting of all MPs of the ruling NDA on Tuesday for the coalition's massive victory

LDF hopes to retain its upper hand in Kozhikode

Kerala local body polls: LDFUDF locked in a neck-and-neck battle in Thrissur; BJP could tilt the scales

With an unpredictable electorate and shifting community votes, the district braces for a razor-thin verdict.

LDF vies for a coup in a district perceived a UDF bastion

Landslide rehabilitation remains the central electoral issue, extending beyond the three wards in Meppadi grama panchayat that have been directly

Kerala local body polls: Neck-and-neck fight in Palakkad as BJP, UDF, LDF vie for 53 seats

Rivalry within the BJP has reached a boiling point, and the party will not be surprised to lose a few seats. In the case of the Congress, while i

Kerala local body polls 2025: Catholic Church says will support candidates who address peoples issues

The Church is not biased towards any political front in the State, says Idukki diocese media commission director

Delhi riots case hearing LIVE: Supreme Court to resume hearing on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, others

The top court has ordered the six accused to furnish their permanent addresses today

Stock Markets Tumble In Early Trade Amid Weak Global Cues, FII Outflows

The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged by 636.22 points, or 0.75 per cent, to 84,466.47 in early trade

Kerala local body polls: BJP candidate R. Sreelekha shares pre-polls survey, courts controversy

General Education Minister V. Sivankutty said that Ms. Sreelekhas action is a violation of the model code of conduct

Kerala local body polls: Election to panchayat ward in Ernakulam to be deferred after UDF candidate dies

IndiGo Cancels 180 More Flights as Govt Plans to Cut Its Winter Routes

The Rahul Bhatia-controlled airline operates over 2,200 flights per day from 90-odd domestic destinations and 40-plus abroad destinations

IPL 2026 Auction announced: 350 players shortlisted; 40 players in Rs 2 crore price bracket; check players' list here

While 40 players have set their reserve price at INR 2 crore, 9 players are in the INR 1.5 crore bracket. Four players have opted for a reserve p

Quote of the day by Eleanor Roosevelt: 'Do not stop thinking of life as...'

Eleanor Roosevelt's enduring legacy as a humanitarian and advocate for human rights is highlighted through her philosophy on life. She believed t

Police question Chinese national for second day, as low-budget homestays come under scanner in Srinagar

Security agencies were following his digital footprint in Kashmir and Ladakh, where he toured recently. He had managed to procure a SIM card, whi

Kerala local body polls: V.D. Satheesan predicts landslide for UDF, cites antiincumbency and Sabarimala gold theft row

While the pattern of elections to the local bodies, Parliament, and the Assembly is different, there will indeed be signs of what to expect in th

Warby Parker, Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026

Google said it is working with Samsung, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to create stylish, lightweight glasses

ED files prosecution complaint against Satyendar Jain, 13 others in DJB case

On December 4, in the same case, the agency attached assets worth about 15.36 crore of various persons.

Smriti Mandhana's brother shares new update on India star cricketer after her wedding with Palash Muchhal called off

Days after her wedding with Palash Muchhal was called off, India star cricker Smriti Mandhana's brother has shared a new update about her as she

Nara Lokesh Intensifies U.S. Tour, Seeks Tech Investments for Andhra Pradesh

From quantum research to GCCs, the IT Minister meets global industry leaders to push innovation and infrastructure development in Amaravati.

Vietnam's Vingroup to develop $3 billion ecosystem in Telangana, strengthens India push

Vietnam's Vingroup plans a significant $3 billion investment in Telangana, India. The conglomerate will establish a multi-sector ecosystem coveri

Zee Media Auto Summit 2025: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari makes BIG statement on 10-15 years car scrappage rule, says, 'We're rolling out flex-engine vehicles powered by...'

Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, the chief guest at Zee Media Auto Summit has made a significant statement on

Hyderabad freezes under coldwave; outskirts dip to 7.6 degrees

Hyderabad: The city continued to reel under an intense coldwave for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, December 9, recording its coldest morn

Beijing court orders Malaysian Airlines to pay damages to families of MH370 victims

A Beijing court has ordered Malaysian Airlines to pay 2.9 million yuan ($410,000) each to the families of eight passengers from the missing MH370

Cambodia and Thailand Clash at Border as Civilian Toll Rises

Five days of combat in July between the two Southeast Asian nations killed dozens of people and displaced around 300,000 on both sides of the bor

Eastman Auto & Power Accelerates Its Global Energy Portfolio with New Telecom Battery & Hybrid Inverter Range

IndiGo cancels 180 flights from Bengaluru & Hyderabad; Govt to cut routes

IndiGo cancelled nearly 180 flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad on Tuesday, extending disruptions at the airline for the eighth straight day, so

Kaptures Survey of CX Leaders Reveals Massive AI Ambition but Only 7% Have Scaled Agentic AI Enterprise-Wide

Smriti Mandhana UPDATES Instagram after cancelled wedding to Palash Muchhal, removes....

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana removed the evil eye emoji from her Instagram bio after confirming her wedding with businessman Palash Munchal w

Arjun Rampal issues long statement after Dhurandhar's success, calls out 'mad methods' of Ranveer Singh for prep: 'Soaked up all the pressure while...'

As Dhurandhar continues to shatter box office records, Arjun Rampal, aka Major Hamid Iqbal, penned a long note, acknowledging his co-stars and di

IndiGo disruption: Centre to take BIG move amid airline's massive operational meltdown, to cut down its winter flight schedule

Amid IndiGo's massive operational crisis, Centre on Tuesday eyeing to cut airline's winter flight schedule and reallocate those slots to other ai

Long life and good health: PM Modi greets Sonia Gandhi; Congress hails her visionary leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her 79th birthday. The Congress party lauded h

Goa fire tragedy: Flagged illegalities about nightclub for years, says landowner

Landowner Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar claims he warned of illegalities at Birch by Romeo Lane for two decades. A fire at the North Goa nightclub killed

UAE-backed separatists take over in Yemen, airspace closed

Aden: A government official said Yemens airspace was briefly closed on Monday as tensions escalated in the countrys south after a separatist grou

Dileep got justice in Kerala actor assault case, says UDF convenor Adoor Prakash

Adoor Prakash says he is personally happy as a close acquaintance of actor Dileep

U.S. startup seeks to reclaim Twitter trademarks 'abandoned' by Musks X

The petition was filed by Stephen Coates, a former trademark lawyer at Twitter who now serves as Operation Bluebird's general counsel and runs a

Rupee falls 10 paise to 90.15 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Dec 9 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 10 paise to 90.15 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as dollar demand from corporates, im

Vijay to hold first rally in Puducherry after Karur stampede; police impose strict crowd controls

Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks Major Grain Misappropriation Racket

Senior FCS&CA Officers Charge-Sheeted in Multi-Truck Rice Diversion Scam Srinagar, Dec 9: In a major breakthrough against white-collar corruption

Australia's social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

Under-16 social media ban to take effect at midnight on Wednesday; other governments around the world say they plan similar steps

L&T transfers its realty business to L&T Realty Properties

L&T Realty was founded as a wholly-owned arm to develop both L&T land holdings and joint-venture opportunities with leading partners

U.S. FDA qualifies first AI tool to help speed liver disease drug development

The cloud-based system, called AIM-NASH, analyzes images of liver tissue to help doctors assess signs of diseases such as fat buildup, inflammati

Florida teen girl lured into woods by alleged crush, shot repeatedly and set on fire after social media clash

A Florida teenager, Danika Troy, was tragically killed after being lured into the woods by alleged killers who claimed a crush on her. Her body w

Man stabs fianc to death in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her fianc in Hyderabads Warsiguda area on Monday, December 8, over marriage refusal. The v

Dhurandhar box office collection day 4: Ranveer Singh BEATS Salman Khan, passes Monday's test with flying colors, crosses Rs 150 crore

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is unstoppable and has already crossed Salman Khan's Sikandar in just four days. Despite a working Monday, the film sh

Parliament Winter session Day 7 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up discussion on election reforms

The Rajya Sabha is expected to continue with the discussion on the 150th Anniversary of the National Song Vande Mataram

ParadigmIT and Pathsetter AI appoint Som Prakash Satsangi to the Board to accelerate AI-led transformation across Government and Enterprises

ParadigmIT and Pathsetter AI, pioneers in AI-driven digital transformation and sovereign AI infrastructure, announced the appointment of Som Prak

Telanganas 65 L SHGs driving womens empowerment: Seethakka

Hyderabad: With nearly 65 lakh self-help groups (SHGs) transforming rural and urban economies, Telangana has become a model for women-led progres

Rahul Gandhi to lead opposition charge as Lok Sabha debates election reforms today

Parliament's lower house will debate election reforms today. The Special Intensive Revision exercise by the Election Commission of India is a key

UK Politician Fined For Hiring Indian Student As Nanny Illegally

A local Labour Party politician from west London has been fined 40,000 pounds after she lost an appeal against an immigration law breach for hiri

SoftBank, Nvidia looking to invest in Skild AI at $14 billion valuation

If successful, the funding will be at nearly triple Skild's valuation from the $4.7 billion it commanded in a $500 million Series B round earlier

LS to Debate Election Reforms Amid Opposition Criticism of SIR

The opposition has been demanding a debate on SIR for months, with Congress alleging discrepancies in the voter list

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: 14th Week Nominated Contestants

The grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is expected to be held on December 21, 2025.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! show gets one-year contract extension nearly three months after controversial suspension - Check out Jimmy's salary per show and his net worth in 2025

Jimmy Kimmel has secured a one-year contract extension with ABC, keeping him on air until mid-2027. This renewal follows a period of tension with

Ram Charan's Heartwarming Gesture Wins Over Social Media

The RRR star made their day by spending quality time with them.

Asim Munir's New Anti-India Rhetoric In 1st Address As Pakistan's Defence Chief

Pakistan's newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir, has issued yet another unwarranted provocation against India,

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami

TOKYO, December 9, 2025 (AP) A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsun

Netanyahu defends leadership during Gaza war, touts his strong connect with world leaders, including PM Modi

Speaking during a so-called '40-signature debate', Mr. Netanyahu put up a strong defence of his government's policy on various fronts, including

Meta to allow European users to share less data, says EU

Meta was fined and warned it could face daily penalties under the landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA) unless it complied with the law

Internet suspended in Odisha's Malkangiri after two villages clash over discovery of headless body; Police forces deployed

Odisha authorities suspended internet and social media in Malkangiri district. This action followed violent clashes between two villages after a

Aviation Minister to Address Lok Sabha as IndiGo Crisis Deepens

In the Rajya Sabha, the Union Civil Aviation Minister stated that the issues faced by passengers were linked to the airline's internal crew roste

Netanyahu touts his strong connect with world leaders, including PM Modi, as he defends his leadership during Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted Israel's strength and global support during a parliamentary debate. He highlighted strong ties

Anand Mahindra reminds India of Janaki Ammal, the Kerala scientist who made the country a leading sugarcane producer

Dr Janaki Ammal, a pioneering botanist, transformed Indias sugarcane industry through her groundbreaking hybrid cross-breeding techniques. Her wo

6 Men Posing As Cops Rob Jewellery Worth Rs 15 Lakh From Teacher's Home

In a shocking incident in the Simratala police station area of Jamui district of Bihar, around six robbers dressed as policemen barged into the h

Golden Globe Awards nominations: Leonardo DiCaprios One Battle After Another leads Golden Globes 2026 with 9 nominations; see full list

Golden Globe Awards nominations: Leonardo DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads the 83rd Golden Globe nominations with nine nods, dominating

Why Aditi Rao Hydari Is Bollywoods Queen of Pastels

Aditi has built an iconic pastel aesthetic of soft hues, delicate drapes and timeless elegance.Her wardrobe is a masterclass in soft glamour, whe

Trump says to sign order blocking AI regulation by states

There must be only One Rulebook if we are going to continue to lead in AI, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform

Algorithms are the new editors, Democracies are the new victim: When moderation becomes censorship and neutrality becomes a myth

For years, the internet was celebrated as the world's most democratic invention - a global town square where every citizen could speak, organise

Telangana Panchayat Polls: Candidates Sign Bond Declarations to Win Voters Trust

From tax waivers to surrendering property, village-level candidates adopt legal-style pledge papers to convince skeptical voters.

At Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, Terry Crews Congratulates Ranveer Singh on Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singh's latest spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' has opened to an explosive response at the box office.

Kaun Baithayega? Rajnath Singh Loses Cool During 'Vande Mataram' Debate

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh remained angry for nearly 30 seconds before Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla gestured to the lawmakers to remain calm.

Underwear-Hidden Bullets Helped Cops Identify Luigi Mangione As Suspect

Moments after Luigi Mangione was handcuffed at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, a police officer searching his backpack found a loaded gun magazine wra

Rajwinder Singh, Toyah Cordingleys murderer, gets life in prison for opportunistic killing; heres what justice tells court

Rajwinder Singh has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018. Justice Lincoln Crowley highlighted Singh

Registrar General asks states to appoint census functionaries by January 15, 2026

About 30 lakh field functionaries will be deployed to complete the task of taking the population count across the country within a fixed time fra

We're also deeply committed to the Quad: Secretary of State Rubio

The Quad partnership between the United States, India, Japan, and Australia is gaining momentum, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirming a

Sukhbir Singh Badal to fight next Punjab assembly elections from Gidderbaha

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal will contest the 2027 Punjab assembly elections from Gidderbaha. This announcement followed int

Census 2027: Registrar General of India asks States to appoint census functionaries by January 15, 2026

During the 2027 census, about 30 lakh field functionaries will be deployed to complete the task of taking the population count across the country

58 IndiGo flight cancellations at Hyderabad airport on December 9

The airline cancelled 14 arrivals and 44 departures, marking the first occasion since December 4 that the daily tally of cancellations has fallen

Will Curtail IndiGo's Routes, Allocate Them To Others: Aviation Minister

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said the government will curtail IndiGo's winter flight schedule and allocate them to other o

Florida Guv declares Council on American-Islamic Relations a terror organisation

Florida: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the US a foreign terror

Quote of the day by Issac Newton: 'Live your life as an exclamation rather than an explanation'

Sir Isaac Newton, a pivotal figure in science, is celebrated for his groundbreaking discoveries in gravity, motion, and calculus. Beyond his scie

Tanya Mittals first reaction on her Bigg Boss journey is raw and emotional: I felt very lonely

Tanya Mittal reflects on her lonely and isolated experience in the Bigg Boss house, struggling to forge friendships and often feeling misundersto

Main Accused in Eluru Rape Case Arrested and Paraded Publicly

Deputy Superintendent of Police Sravan Kumar said the public parade was intended to instill fear among criminals and demonstrate that strict lega