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Sold Baby Boy Rescued by Hiriyur Police

The motive for the mother to sell off her baby boy is yet to be ascertained however sources suspect the mother might have sold her baby to meet h

You dont want coal?: Trump comforts worried child as he takes NORAD Santa calls with kids

Hindutva groups protest in Jammu, warn of shutdown over medical college admissions

Jammu: Several right-wing Hindu groups held a protest in Jammu on Thursday evening, demanding the shifting of Muslim students from the Shri Mata

Slain Maoist Leader Started Leaning Left from College Days

According to sources, the local police telephoned Ganeshs brother Ashok, who stays in Nalgonda, and informed him about the death of his brother i

Aravalli row: Yadav, Ramesh trade charges over mining and forest data

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that the government is imperilling the Aravallis quoting Forest Survey of India data; Environment Minister

Family-based parties practiced political untouchability against BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that previous Congress governments sidelined the BJP, naming schemes after one family. He highlighted his gov

Hyderabad Soaks in Christmas Spirit

Cardinal Poola Anthony celebrated the Christmas Mass at St Josephs Cathedral. It was kept open for visitors throughout the day, where visitors li

Your 2026 horoscope is here the major shifts every zodiac sign needs to prepare for

2026 Horoscope: As 2026 dawns, astrologers spotlight a rare alignment of eclipses and outer-planet transits set to reshape careers, relationships

BIFFes: Delegates raise eyebrows over change in venue of film festival

Even the biggest of festivals such as Cannes or Busan dont change venues due to structural convenience. All the protocols are in place, and its t

Best Christmas movies to binge watch: Here's list of romantic comedies, family entertainers, classic flicks and horror films

Best Christmas movies to binge watch remain part of yearly viewing habits across homes. These films pass between generations and shape holiday ro

Centre Urges States to Tap PPP Potential in Healthcare

With the rising demand for healthcare, Nadda said PPPs could play a vital role in setting up new medical colleges, modernising hospitals, expandi

Wealth quote of the day by Warren Buffett: 'You do things when the opportunities come along...' - Why patience matters more than constant hustle

Wealth quote of the day by Warren Buffett: The Oracle of Omaha, champions patience and strategic action over constant hustle. He emphasizes waiti

Bangladesh: Opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead

Illegal re-employment of faculty: recover 1.13-crore financial loss incurred by Periyar University

Bangladesh: Mob lynching claims another Hindu man's life, days after killing of Dipu Chandra Das

Another Hindu man, Amrit Mondal, was beaten to death by a mob in Rajbari, Bangladesh. This incident occurred over an extortion allegation. Mondal

ICC Rankings: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli finish 2025 as top two ODI batters; Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah make big gains

India finished 2025 on top of the ICC rankings as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ended the year as the world's top two ODI batters. Tilak Varma sur

Maharashtra to take strategic decisions for Vidarbhas citrus growers

Amendments to the Maharashtra Fruit Nurseries (Regulation) Act on cards

Homeowners fined $100 for shoveling snow the wrong way one costly mistake to avoid

Homeowners can face fines for shoveling snow the wrong way, especially if it goes onto roads. Michigan law and some city rules make improper snow

Nationwide delivery agents strike causes chaos on Christmas Day

Hyderabad: Nearly 40,000 delivery workers participated in the first day of the nationwide strike on Thursday, December 25, causing widespread dis

Christmas Day Parade 2025 How to watch the Disney Christmas Parade live, start time, channel, and streaming options

Christmas Day Parade 2025: Millions of American families kick off Christmas morning the same way each year. They brew coffee, huddle around the T

VB-GRAM-G Survey Begins from December 26

Field staff will visit villages across the State to finalise proposals with public participation, following which budgets will be released. Rural

Labourer shot dead in U.P.s Farrukhabad village

Body found in field; police recover empty cartridge and trace signs of struggle

Private Schools Allowed To Hold Remedial Classes During Winter Vacations In Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 25: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has granted permission to recognised private educational institutions across

Missed bus, narrow escape: Survivors describe panic, delays in services after bus caught fire

A survivor recounts desperate moments as he escaped out of the burning vehicle: I jumped down, broke the window, and managed to pull another pass

Key leader from Telangana among Maoists killed in Odisha

New-Gen Haridasas Step In During Sankranti as Elders Struggle

Traditionally, Haridasas used to sing over 300 kirtans. But few can perform the entire repertoire today. Many of the younger participants balance

Neither people of Vizag nor their representatives consulted on Rushikonda buildings, says BJP MLA

Objecting to the Cabinet Sub-Committees plan to recommend the handing over of the buildings to major hotel groups, Vishnu Kumar Raju says the opi

Task Force Seizes China Manja Worth Rs 2 Lakh in Hanamkonda

The sale and use of China manja are banned as the glass-coated nylon thread poses a serious threat to birds, animals and humans, often causing se

Janhvi Kapoors Brand Power Outpaces Her Box Office

The actors growing stature in the global fashion and branding space continues to outshine her recent film performances, placing the actor at a cr

Odisha Farmers Make First Direct Export Of Garlic, French Beans To Dubai

The produce was aggregated from farmers in the economically backward Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts, with quality checks and traceability sy

Punjab govt to provide free medical treatment upto Rs 10 lakh from January

Punjab will soon launch the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. This scheme will provide free medical treatment up to ten lakh rupees to every family. It ai

52-Year-Old Businessman Duped Of Rs 53 Lakh By Woman He Was Going To Marry

A 52-year-old city-based businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 53 lakh by a woman who befriended him through a dating app and induced him to in

India hopes to seal the series; Sri Lanka aims to mounta meaningful challenge

Row over Aravalli redefinition intensifies in Rajasthan even as Centre announces mining ban

JAIPUR: Row over redefining the Aravalli range continues to escalate in Rajasthan despite the Centre's assurance that no new mining leases will b

Tigress trapped, captured in Bandipur buffer zone

Puducherry government gears up for a hectic, year-ending week ahead, with visits by V-P and Union Minister

123-Year-Old Church, Muslim Caretaker: Gulmarg Celebrates White Christmas

On Christmas Day, St. Mary's Church stands out in the heart of a snow-covered Gulmarg. As the faithful queue to offer quiet prayers, the church r

Police foil attempt to burn down Manu Smriti in Ongole

Rahul Gandhi may open Ballari jeans park, plot prices cut by half

Rahul Gandhi may inaugurate Ballari's new jeans park. The state government has halved the land allotment price to Rs 67.5 lakh per acre. This ini

Watch: Who is Tarique Rahman, the BNP leader who returned to Bangladesh after 17 years?

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladeshs BNP, has returned to Dhaka after nearly 17 years in exile. His homecoming comes ahead of the Febru

Rebellion growing in Upendra Kushwahas party, two more MLAs maintain distance, 8 office-bearers resign

Dinara MLA Alok Kumar Singh and Madhubani MLA Madhaw Anand, along with Mr. Mahto, skip the dinner party organised by party president in Patna

Bangladesh belongs to Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians: Rahman

Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged people to maintain peace as he presented a vision of a

Train Fare Hike From Tomorrow. Here's How Much Extra You Will Pay

Long-distance train travel is set to get costlier in India from tomorrow after the Indian Railways rolled out a nationwide fare hike that takes e

Sivaji Apologises For Comments On Women Attire

Though director Ram Gopal Varma, Manchu Lakshmi, Nandini Reddy and Manchu Manoj criticised Sivaji for his remarks, actress Anasuya was more force

No cricketer among Arjuna awardees this year; Yogasana makes debut, Hockey's Hardik Singh in Khel Ratna list

For the first time in years, no cricketer will receive the Arjuna Award, with a Yogasana athlete set to be honoured instead. The awards list also

Americans just got a brand-new holiday after ground breaking January 1 law takes effect

California will observe Diwali as a state holiday from 2026. This Indian and South Asian American festival of lights will be a day off for state

Robin Minz relishing the finishers role

Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination to begin in Virudhunagar district on December 29

DK Shivakumar Meets Mallikarjun Kharge Amid Karnataka Power Tussle

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence here, leading to speculatio

Army personnel can now sign up on Instagram, but as 'passive observers': Sources

The Indian Army has updated its social media guidelines. Personnel can now access Instagram but only as passive observers. This means they can vi

Four women injured as bus rams autorickshaw near Gadananathi dam

Three women pilgrims on padayatra killed in road accident near Kurukkusalai

Is Giant open on Christmas day 2025? Giant food vs Giant food stores holiday hours explained

Many shoppers are confused about Giant stores on Christmas Day 2025. Some Giant locations are open for a few hours, while others are fully closed

Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh days after Dipu Chandra Das' killing; here's what police said

The incident comes just days after the brutal mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu man, in Bangladesh's Mymensingh city over all

10-day Margazhi festival at Sthanumalayan Swamy Temple begins with flag-hoisting ritual

Madurai EOW seeks complaints of cheating by online trading company

It has defrauded a man of 50,000 on promise of higher returns

Cousins unite, MVA disintegrates? How Thackeray alliance isolates Congress in Maharashtra

Midnight masses draw large crowds in Tiruchi

People gathered in large numbers at the mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni and Our Lady of Lourdes (Poondi Matha) in P

Ban on women using smartphones in Rajasthan withdrawn; elders say prohibition kept children in mind

The ban was imposed following the suggestions that women should not use smartphones, a Chaudhary community member said, adding that no one was bo

J&K Leaders Demand Strict Action After Kashmiri Trader Assaulted In Uttarakhand

Srinagar, Dec 25: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday expressed concern over the reports of assault on a Kashmiri trader in Uttara

Navi Mumbai region heads for rapid infra, realty growth

Rajasthan considering reintroduction of educational criteria for panchayat, local body polls

The provision for compulsory education for candidates was introduced in the State in 2015 during the tenure of the then Chief Minister Vasundhara

Watch: Hilarious Video Shows Awesome Father Surprising Daughter In Elf Costume, Internet Reacts

The funny video shows the girl covering her face, trying to run away, when she saw her father in the costume.

Case Against Saurabh Bhardwaj, Other AAP Leaders For 'Fainting' Santa Video

The Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha, and Adil Ahmed Khan on charge

Delhi CM inaugurates Atal Canteens, offering Rs 5 meals

New Delhi has launched Atal Canteens, offering nutritious meals for just Rs 5. This initiative, inaugurated on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniv

Action sought against couple for assaulting tribal girl in Srikakulam district

SBI Clerk Mains 2025 Exam Result Expected To Be Released Soon, Details Here

SBI Clerk Mains Result: This recruitment drive aims to fill 6,589 Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) posts across India with a mandat

Proposed AHINDA convention may add to leadership tussle

Meet threatens to open up another front between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar; Jarkiholi says they need not require anyones certificate to hold the

For Muslims, Hindus, Christians: Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Unity Appeal

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman today asked the people of his troubled nation to work together for bringing pea

Odisha Identifies Three Gold Mines With Likely Reserves Of 1,586 Kg

The identification of gold reserves adds to Odishas standing as one of Indias most mineral-rich states

King Charles Leads Royals To Church Ahead Of Christmas Address

King Charles III led his family to church on foot Thursday, hours before his annual Christmas Day speech to the United Kingdom and the Commonweal

Poultry farmers discuss modalities of State-wide halt of production from January 1, 2026

Two arrested for stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 25 lakh in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Two individuals were caught by the Secunderabad railway police on Thursday, December 25, and gold ornaments worth Rs 25 lakh were seiz

What is Boxing Day? Do Americans celebrate this post-Christmas holiday? Here's what you need to know

Boxing Day, observed on December 26th in countries like Canada and the UK, is a holiday with roots in gifting to the less fortunate. While not an

30-Year-Old Migrant Worker Lynched After Fight Over Bidi In Odisha

A 30-year-old migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly killed in Odisha's Sambalpur district following an altercation over a bidi, police sa

Navi Mumbai Airport starts operations, first flight landed from...; WATCH here

On its first day of operations, the Navi Mumbai Airport handled 48 flights connecting nine domestic cities and served more than 4,000 passengers.

Bajrang Dal creates ruckus over Christmas celebrations at pvt school in Rajasthan

Jaipur: The principal of a private school in Rajasthans Nagaur district alleged on Thursday that a group of people claiming to be Bajrang Dal mem

Delhi Minister Sirsa urges vigilance against pollution despite recent AQI improvement

Environment Minister Sirsa asserted that the government would continue its strict action against polluting industries and vehicles

Assam marks 'anguished' Christmas celebration after VHP, Bajrang Dal activists vandalise school, shops; 4 arrested

GUWAHATI: People in Assam marked Christmas with what was described as an anguished celebration, a day after members of right wing extremist group

Analysis: Shifting Political Ideologies, Discontent In Maharashtra Politics

On Wednesday, the mood at the Pune NCP (Sharad Pawar) office was unlike that of the earlier elections. The air of excitement was replaced by unce

Telangana Transport: Green initiatives amid rising challenges

BNPs Tarique Rahman visits ailing mother ex-PM Khaleda Zia in hospital

The mother-son reunion on Bangladeshi soil comes after more than 17 years, although they have met several times in London, local media reports sa

Several MNS, Sena (UBT) leaders join BJP in Nashik; local ruling party MLA opposes move

Ahead of Nashik municipal polls, prominent leaders from MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) switched to BJP. Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale and former Shiv Sen

Ensure transparency in urea distribution, build farmers confidence, says official

Special Chief Secretary of Agriculture and Cooperation Department reviews issues concerning urea supply and the procurement of pulses such as red

Assam Christian Forum seeks suo motu FIR over Christmas vandalism in Nalbari

The Assam Christian Forum has demanded a suo motu FIR against miscreants who vandalized Christmas preparations at a school in Nalbari. The forum

Palestinian actor-director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72

Tel Aviv: Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a var

PM Modi Inaugurates National Memorial Honouring AB Vajpayee's Legacy In Lucknow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, a landmark national memorial and complex dedicated to celebratin

Winter session from Dec. 29 to witness heated debates

'I want the whole of Pakistan...': Rajnath Singh recalls Vajpayees witty response to a Pakistani woman

CPI(M) and Congress wrangle over photographs of Sabarimala gold theft case accused with Sonia Gandhi

The CPI(M) has weaponised the photographs in the wake of the civic polls, which saw the UDF riding to victory on an emotive campaign powered by p