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Bank Report 30% Rise in Fraud Amount in H1FY26

According to the central banks Trends and Progress of Banking in India report, Indian banks reported 5,092 frauds amounting to Rs 21,515 crore in

Cabinet Nod for Dagadarthi Airport Land Acquisition

Dagadarthi airport to come up under PPP mode, with tenders to be finalised soon

DGCA Divests its Director of Additional Charge of FSD

Jamwal is the first official from the DGCA to be transferred out nearly 20 days after the mass flight cancellations by IndiGo on December 5

Russia Claims Ukraine Fired Drones At Putin's Home, Lies, Says Zelensky

Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, on Monday alleged that Ukraine carried out a drone attack overnight on President Vladimir Putin's resid

Bangladesh Radical Group Asks Yunus To Cancel Work Permit Of Indians

The radical organisation Inqilab Mancha has asked Bangladesh's interim government to cancel the work permits of all Indians in the crisis-hit cou

Zelenskyy 'interested' in getting war reparations from Russia

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy seeks Russian war reparations, potentially for defense, following talks with Donald Trump. He emphasized Ukraine's

Veteran BJD Leader Targets Naveen Patnaiks Former Aide, Flags Partys Leadership Crisis

Badri Narayan Patra, a veteran leader and former minister, on Monday asserted that Patnaik remains Odishas most popular political figure and sugg

Nil Winds Deepen Cold Wave Across Telangana

The Indian Meteorological Department - Hyderabad (IMD) expects the minimum temperature to remain in the 10-13C range over the next few mornings,

Sangh's Global Prayer Shift: Bharat Mata to Vishwa Prarthana

This rare departure from norm was meant to symbolize the unity between the RSS in India and HSS, its global affiliate

Visual artist Taarika John celebrates Keralas classical art forms with an illustrated book

The visual artist does a deep dive into the States classical art forms such as Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kummattikali with her latest book

DRDO conducts Pinaka test: Maiden long-range guided rocket tested in Odisha; meets textbook precision

India's DRDO successfully test-fired its new Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) from Chandipur, achieving its 120 km maximum range with p

Trump has 'positive' call with Putin on Ukraine: White House

US President Donald Trump had a positive call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday, the White House said, a day after Trump met Ukra

India Gets 7 New Unicorns: Startups That Became Worth $1 Billion In 2025

India added seven new unicorns to its kitty this year. The startups that achieved the valuation of $1 billion in 2025 focus on artificial intelli

Uttar Pradesh tops domestic tourism with 137 cr visitors, 4th for foreign

Lucknow: Extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, have posi

'Playing politics': CM Siddaramaiah slams Kerala CM over his statement on Ktaka demolition drive

Rahul: Tripura Student's Killing a Hate Crime

The victim, Angel Chakma, 24, a resident of Nandannagar in West Tripura district, was allegedly attacked by a group of six people on December 9 a

After Jagannath Temple, Mamata Banerjee's Next Project Durga Angan, BJP Fumes

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced today that Salt Lake, near Kolkata, will host the world's largest Durga Angan -- a gesture to hig

Intel stock rises today after Nvidia buys 214 million INTC shares in $5 billion deal

Intel's stock surged following the confirmation of a $5 billion private share sale to Nvidia, finalized on December 26, 2025. This strategic move

European Space Agency Shares Details Of Martian Ice Age

The Martian ice age left behind striking features, revealing the planet's climatic past, ESA said.

IAS Officer Slaps, Abuses Shopkeeper For Urinating Near Sacred Narmada River

An IAS officer Gajendra Nagesh slapped a young man at the Barman sand ghat on the banks of the Narmada River in Narsinghpur district in Madhya Pr

MP: After Over A Century, MP Gets Its Resident Wild Elephants

A year later, a herd of around 40 wild elephants migrated from Chhattisgarh and arrived in the BTR by passing through the elephant corridor in Sh

Are banks open on New Year's Eve? Here's what's open and closed in the US

Many grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Some stores will have regular hours, while others will close early or rema

Dina Nath Mahajan: A Towering Public Figure of Jammus Civic and Political Life

By Ravi Rohmetra The great city of Jammu is well known as the City of Temples. It has witnessed the lives of many great men and women. There were

Meet Funding Deadlines, CEO Tells RUPPs

Telangana CEO stresses strict deadlines for party funding and expenditure filings

Mysuru commuters oppose use of ageing BMTC buses for city services

KSRTC official says that around 1,520 buses has been refurbished so far at the corporations regional and divisional workshops across the State, a

Soybean Farmers Rue NAFED Quality Norms

Farmers have also complained about procedural difficulties, stating that even elderly farmers holding pattadar passbooks are required to be physi

Shah unveils new Guwahati Police Commissionerate building, seeks five more years for lotus in Assam

Rupee decline may not be bad for Economy now

RBI would do well to protect FOREX reserves By Nantoo Banerjee It does not make sense for India to deplete its hard-earned foreign currency rese

Underworld operative Kali Yogish and Yogish Acharya booked under KCOCA

The duo is reportedly involved in a murder and other criminal activities

3 held at Bengaluru Airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 cr

Bengaluru: Three passengers who arrived from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport have been arrested for allegedly carrying hydroponic gan

Bangladeshs intense political turmoil has potential to spill over

Dhakas obstinate stance on Hasina complicates relations further By Kalyani Shankar Bangladesh has been going through a massive political crisis

AOBSZC leadership dismantled, ganja cases dropped in 2025, says ASR SP

Says the ASR district police has organised various community policing initiatives to promote developmental change in the district, particularly t

Indias Agricultural Turning Point: The Story of 2025

A decade after PM Modi assumed office in 2014, the farm sector in 2025 stands transformed, from a system once marked by low productivity, price u

Attack on Kashmiri Vendors in Himachal: JKSA Appeals to Amit Shah

The association said the continued inaction has emboldened miscreants and created an atmosphere of fear, where vulnerable traders are left at the

Zelensky calls Moscow claim of drone attack on Putin residence a 'lie'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Moscow's accusation of a drone attack on Vladimir Putin's residence as a lie. He stated that Rus

Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Travancore Devaswom Board Former Member Arrested

According to the SIT, Vijayakumar, along with former TDB president Padmakumar, was involved in the decision to give gold to Unnikrishnan Potty

RBI Report Card Says Banks NPAs at Multi Decade Lows

Net Profit of scheduled commercial banks increased during 2024-2025 albeit at a slower pace at 14.8 per cent year on year to Rs 4.01 lakh crore.

How people say Happy New Year in 15 different countries

Saying Happy New Year differs across languages and cultures, signifying local traditions and customs. From English and French to Korean and Thai,

No amount of finger pointing: India rejects Pak remarks on treatment of minorities, slams its 'abysmal' record

India on Monday rejected remarks by Pakistans foreign ministry on the condition of minorities in the country. Ministry of External Affairs spokes

Govt Seeks $30 Bn From Reliance Industries Ltd and BP as Compensation

In the arbitration proceedings, the government has sought monetary value of the natural gas that wasnt produced as well as a compensation for exc

Identity cards of delivery executives blocked by aggregator companies after they take part in strike

Screenshots of a conversation between a delivery executive andwhat appeared to bethe support team of a food delivery platform showed that the wor

Dermatologist Explains What Is Slugging? Is This Beauty Trend Good For Skin Health?

The viral slugging skincare trend involves coating your face in petroleum jelly. But is it good for your skin health?

Indian Govt. cannot bear penalties imposed on fishermen by SL: Union Minister

Bilateral talks will be held with SL Govt. in the presence of ICG, Indian Navy, and T.N. and Puducherry Govt.s

Beyoncs net worth crosses $1 billion inside the empire making her one of the richest celebrities alive

Beyonc has crossed the $1 billion net worth mark, becoming one of the richest celebrities in the world. Her money comes from music tours, album s

BJP Chief Announces Nabin's State Tour

The state BJP chief also demanded a special intensive revision of voter lists in Telangana, alleging that illegal Pakistani and Bangladeshi voter

Tripura Student, Angel Chakma, dies after alleged assault in Dehradun, five arrested, one absconding

Bangladesh to run out of condoms and other contraceptives next year; here's why

The contraceptive shortage comes at a time when Bangladesh's total fertility rate has surged for the first time in 50 years. A shortage of condom

RediffPay starts testing ahead of UPI launch

Indian rupee falls 8 paise to close at 89.98 against US dollar

Mumbai: The rupee depreciated eight paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a negative

Sharp Drop in Violent Crime, Extremism Drives 34% Decline in ASR District

The district registered 1,498 cases in 2025, down from 2,304 in 2024 and 1,958 in 2023, taking the three-year total to 5,760 cases

Sages Foretold It: Congress MLA Says Shivakumar Will Be Chief Minister By January 9

Amid the leadership row within the Congress government in Karnataka, party MLA from Ramanagara Iqbal Hussain, on Monday, reiterated that Deputy C

We are not Chinese: Plea In Supreme Court After Tripura Student's Murder

Following the brutal assault and subsequent death of a Tripura student in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been fil

State approves allocation of land for relocation of Amrabad Tiger Reserve villages

Amid cold vibes from BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP to contest Nashik civic polls together

A close contest is expected in the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections. The BJP will contest alone. Shiv Sena and NCP will fight together. The

MIA conducts annual bomb threat mock exercise

The simulated scenario involved an abandoned bag containing mock explosives at its Integrated Cargo Terminal

Hyderabad man gets death for 2011 murder over rejected advances

Hyderabad: In what is a rare conviction, a local court in Hyderabad on Monday, December 29, awarded the death sentence to a man who had killed a

Dermatologist Explains 4 Natural Remedies For Winter Hair Fall And Dandruff

Winter hair fall can be caused by dandruff. Here are some simple home remedies backed by science to keep your scalp healthy and hair strong this

Govt. doing its best to encourage talent, says MP

'Attack' on Kashmiri sellers in Himachal: JKSA seeks Amit Shah's intervention

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene regarding alleged harassment and violence against

Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan concludes in Tirupati

Van with LPG fuel catches fire on Tirunelveli-Thatchanallur road

No let-up in harassmentof Kashmiri shawl sellers in HimachalPradesh: JKSA

The JKSA has urged Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to intervene immediately

Putin's residence attacked by Ukraine, claims Russia; Zelenskyy says....

According to reports, it wasn't clear if Putin was at the residence when the alleged attack happened. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warn

Bhadradri witnesses grand Teppotsavam spectacle

Coffee Day Enterprises to settle Rs 70-crore loan with Axis Bank

New Delhi: Coffee Day Enterprises, the parent company of Cafe Coffee Day, is set to settle its outstanding debt with Axis Bank, as the private se

Police constable booked in connection with motorcyclists death

Following social media posts accusing Prasanna of driving while intoxicated, police conducted an alcometer test in the presence of the victims fa

Fog, Extreme Cold Or New Year, BSF Does Not Blink: NDTV Ground Report

The Border Security Force (BSF), India's first line of defence at border areas where they are deployed, has increased monitoring of the Internati

Video: Tiger Attacks Man In Village Near Bandhavgarh Reserve, Then Sits On Cot

A tiger entered a village located in the periphery of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, attacked a man, and later sat on

Uthumalai police arrest a fugitive wanted in 90 cases

India invites Chinese government to participate in AI Summit

India invites the Chinese government to participate in the upcoming AI Impact Summit, enhancing bilateral relations and global collaboration.

ILT20: Pepper and Salt Season Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Route Into the Playoffs

ILT20: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will now face Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator.

Residents block Dindigul-Tiruchi highway seeking drinking water

Congress announces first list of 70 candidates for BMC polls

Mumbai: The Congress on Monday put out its first list of 70 candidates for the January 15 elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BM

Crime declines by 13% in Guntur district in 2025

10 big brand lawsuit settlements expire in December see if you can still claim cash

Class action settlements December: Consumers can claim compensation from ten major class action settlements concluding this month, covering issue

No House, No Refunds: Madhya Pradesh Scheme Faces Corruption Charge

Housing for all, a promise that every poor family will one day have a permanent roof over its head. But across large parts of Madhya Pradesh, tha

J&K Public Service Commission Submits Annual Report To LG Manoj Sinha

JAMMU, Dec 29: Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) today submitted its 66th Annual Report for the year 2024-25 to the Lieutenant Go

Is New Year's day a federal holiday? Has Trump declared the day after New Years a federal holiday? Here's what to know

New Year's Day, January 1, is a federal holiday. However, January 2 is not a federal holiday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared January

Watch: Taiwan condemns Chinas military drills as tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait

Nepal's Crackdown Against Cross-Border Bride Buying By Chinese Brokers

Nepalese authorities have intensified a crackdown against illegal cross-border matchmaking following revelations that brokers and online intermed

ECoR GM inspects ongoing railway projects and facilities in Visakhapatnam

Political crisis in Bangladesh snowballing into grave situation

Bangladesh has been passing through a political crisis since the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina government last year, with the situation causin

Hangul Population Shows Steady Growth At Breeding Centre In South Kashmir

Jammu, Dec 29: The population of Kashmir Stag, popularly known as Hangul, has shown a significant and encouraging increase over the years at a br

New Year 2026: Restrictions on entry to Chamundi Hills

Demanding higher MSP, farmers dump red gram on road

They criticise State government for procuring red gram only at MSP fixed by the Centre without providing any additional incentive

Three staff members held for stealing jewels from showroom in Dindigul

New Year 2026 celebrations: City police issues instructions to conclude celebrations by 1 a.m.

Telangana govt to complete irrigation scheme as planned: Minister

Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday said the Congress government would complete the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift I

CPI(M) protests at CRDA office seeking justice for Amaravati farmer

Party demands 50 lakh assistance to Ramaraos family, rectification of plot allotments and fulfilment of assurances to farmers and residents of th

Revanth Going Slow on Palamuru To Please Old Boss Babu: KTR

KTR accuses CM Revanth Reddy of stalling PRLIS to please Chandrababu Naidu