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Telangana Irrigation Minister accuses BRS of neglecting Palamuru-Rangareddy Irrigation Project

Digital arrest: Woman loses 3.71 crore, one held in Gujarat; accused poses as 'Justice Chandrachud'

Cyber criminals posed as personnel from Colaba police station in south Mumbai, as well as Central agencies, and also staged a fake online court h

Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh film SMASHES another record, becomes highest-grossing Hindi movie in fourth weekend

Headlined by Ranveer Singh and helmed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has roared into cinemas as a full-fledged blockbuster. The high-voltage spy thri

Minor student sustains injuries in attack by senior

Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Tarique Rahman's nomination papers filed

On December 28, Bangladeshs Election Commission approved the inclusion of Mr. Rahman in the voter list weeks ahead of the polls.

Revenue clinics helping people to quick redressal: Collector

Bulldozer politics row: Kerala CM takes on Karnataka over Bengaluru eviction drive

The statements of Kerala CM and AICC general secretary after an eviction drive in Bengaluru are seen as part of a narrative building exercise ahe

Kochi Mayor unveils 50-day action plan ahead of Assembly polls

V.K. Minimol says action plan will aim at finding solutions to multiple challenges, including waterlogging, waste management, mosquito eradicatio

Mumbai woman loses Rs 3.71 crore in digital arrest scam

Mumbai: A man was held from Gujarat for allegedly receiving a major portion of Rs 3.71 crore siphoned off from a 68-year-old Mumbai woman in a di

T.M. Abdul Azeez and Mihir Rajeevs violin concert was rooted in classicism

The guru and the sishya performed engaged in a seamless musical dialogue at Mudhras Margazhi Mahotsavam 2025.

Women protesters damage election observers car during SIR hearing in West Bengal

KOLKATA: A Special Roll Observer's (SRO) car was attacked at Sirakol in South 24 Parganas district on Monday. The attack took place hardly 24 hou

2025, the year that was for Karnataka

The Hindus Karnataka reporters explore the big stories that made headlines in a news-packed 2025.

In Focus podcast | Indias SHANTI Bill: Does it pass the smell test on nuclear safety?

Suvrat Raju speaks to us about what the SHANTI Bill changes in Indias nuclear law, and why safety and liability are at the heart of the debate.

Watch: Shehnaaz Gill falls for this viral Pakistani Drama hero

Hyderabad: Looks like theres no stopping Shehnaaz Gill from gushing about the latest trending Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu. Just like thou

BNPs Tarique Rahmans nomination papers filed

DHAKA, Dec 29:Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman submitted his nomination papers on Monday for the upcoming elections.

Weaponisation of water: Pak senator on Indias hydel project on Chenab river

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: A Pakistani senator on Monday said that weaponisation of water will further inflame the already tenuous ties between Pakistan

Cristiano Ronaldo Confident of Reaching 1,000 Goals, Keen to Keep Playing

Ronaldo's double for Saudi side Al-Nassr on Saturday took his tally to 956 goals for club and country, and with the 40-year-old set to play on fo

Official says 6 Islamic State militants, 3police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkiye

ANKARA, Dec 29: Turkiyes interior minister says six Islamic State militants and three police officers were killed in a clash that broke out in no

Singapore Court Opens Coroner Inquiry Into Garg's Death On January 14

The police previously said that their findings will be submitted to State Coroner Adam Nakhoda for the inquest

Special Electoral Rolls Observer C Murugans vehicle attacked during SIR hearing in Bengals South 24 Parganas

Special Rolls Observer C Murugan faced an attack and gherao in Magrahat, South 24 Parganas. His vehicle's lock was broken as locals, primarily wo

Can We Just Do America: Ex-Trump Ally On Meetings With Zelensky, Netanyahu

Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday and is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

Misconstrued: Lalit Modi apologises for biggest fugitives remark

LONDON, Dec 29: IPL founder Lalit Modi on Monday apologised for calling himself and Vijay Mallya the two biggest fugitives of India in a video po

High imports to exert pressure on steel prices

The expiry of safeguard duty and weak pricing globally may open up floodgates for imports

One dies as overloaded truck mounts divider, topples onto SUV in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur

Police from multiple stations, senior officers and fire services were present at the spot to manage rescue and traffic operations

Burning Homes, Locked Doors: Hindu Family Wakes Up To Horror In Bangladesh

Amid increasing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, at least five houses of a Hindu family were set on fire in Dumritala village in the Mu

NCP and NCP (SP) unite under Ajit Pawar for PimpriChinchwad civic polls on January 15

Watch: Monkey army jumps into river to save one from crocodile attack in Odisha, shocking unity stuns social media

A troop of monkeys in Odisha's Kendrapara district displayed remarkable unity by leaping into a river to rescue one of their own from a crocodile

Hyundai not in a position to buy back Russian auto factory: Source

Hyundai faces a deadline to buy back its former Russian car plant. The ongoing Ukraine war prevents the automaker from repurchasing the facility.

Gurugram, Noida and Beyond: How NCR's Real Estate Markets Found Their Footing in 2025

After a phase marked by volatility and uneven growth, 2025 emerged as a year of balance for NCR’s real estate market. Instead of chasing sh

Zelenskyy Shares Details Of Trump Talks, Seeks 50-year Security Guarantees

Zelenskyy made the remarks after meeting Trump at the US President's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, December 28, where the tw

PIA-marked balloon found in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, probe underway

Having Sleep Apnoea Increases Risk Of Mood Disorders, Anxiety By 40%: Study

A study of older adults in Canada has linked sleep apnoea with a 40 per cent higher chance of mental health conditions, including anxiety and moo

3 lakh crore investment pipeline opens up Gadchiroli, promises one lakh jobs

State to promote steel industry in a big way

South Korea's Ex-First Lady Took Bags, Jewellery Worth Rs 1.8 Crore As Bribes

Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, has been accused of accepting more than $2,00,000 (approx. Rs 1.80 crore) worth of bribes and

Ashes 2025-26: Pitch rating for Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground revealed

ICC has finally rated the pitch of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after the Boxing day Test between Australia and England ended within six se

Silver prices fall Rs 21,000 per kg drastically to Rs 2.33 lakh on profit booking, day after sharp rally

After a sharp rally, MCX Silver March futures saw a steep correction on Monday, plunging nearly Rs 21,000 per kg within an hour of afternoon trad

Zubeen Garg Death Probe: Singapore court to open coroner inquiry

A coroner's inquiry into the death of popular Indian singer Zubeen Garg, 52, will commence in Singapore on January 14. Garg passed away on Septem

Welcome SC Order on Aravallis: Union Environment Minister

The apex court kept in abeyance the directions in its November 20 verdict that had accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges

ED seizes luxury cars, cash in raids at 10 places in Delhi, Haryana linked to UAE-based wanted criminal

The Enforcement Directorate has seized five luxury cars, bank lockers, cash amounting to Rs 17 lakhs, various incriminating documents, digital de

Simhashta Kumbh Mela 2027: Maharashtra govt starts 'Purohit-Kanishtha Sahayak Purohit' course

Maharashtra government is training junior assistant priests for the 2027 Simhashta Kumbh Mela in Nashik. The 21-day course teaches Vedic rituals

Arvind Fashions to acquire 31.25 pc stake of Flipkart in Arvind Youth Brands for Rs 135 cr

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Arvind Fashions Ltd on Monday said it will acquire Flipkart groups 31.25 per cent stake in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd for Rs

Battle of Galwan: Tehseen Poonawalla reacts to Salman Khan getting brutally trolled for his 'smile' in teaser: 'If film keeps this tone, there's...'

Amid the harsh trolling of Salman Khan for his smile in the Battle of Galwan teaser, Tehseen Poonawalla explained the essence of the scene, and w

Top Business Barons of 2025: Leaders Who Defined a Year of Promise and Execution

Indian business leaders in 2025 drove execution across real estate, energy, and education, ensuring robust growth and promising outlooks for 2026

'Akshaye Khanna is on another planet': Drishyam 3 director reaveals REAL reason behind Dhurandhar actor's exit, challenges him 'do a solo film now'

Director Abhishek Pathak has now reacted to the sudden exit of Akshaye Khanna from Drishyam 3, and challenged him to do prove his worth by doing

Ceigall India bags over Rs 1,000 cr infra project in Madhya Pradesh

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Ceigall India on Monday said it has secured an infrastructure order worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh. Its arm Ceig

If Surya Would Have Dropped That Catch, World Cup Would Also Have Been Dropped: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan's insights on Suryakumar Yadav's stunning catch in the T20 final were featured in the third episode of 'Rise of Champions'. Pathan r

Bleeding In Brain, Damage To Spine: Tripura Student's Medical Report

The medical report of a student from Tripura, who was murdered for raising his voice against racist comments, showed he suffered bleeding in the

Indias industrial production hits two-year high with 6.7% growth in November

India's industrial output surged 6.7% year-on-year in November 2025, a significant rebound from October's slowdown. Manufacturing, particularly b

Myanmar Pro-Military Party Claims Huge Win in First Phase of Junta-Run Poll

The armed forces snatched power in a 2021 coup, but on Sunday opened voting in a phased month-long election they pledge will return power to the

Class 11 Student Dies After Falling From Restaurant Rooftop In Delhi

A 16-year-old boy lost his life after falling from a plastic shed at a restaurant in Delhi's Gujranwala Town, police said on Monday. The incident

Aravalli Hills Case: Supreme Court stays ruling, flags concerns, orders expert review

Teachers in Delhi to be appointed nodal officers in stray dog-related matter; associations raise concerns

Teachers in Delhi are now designated as nodal officers for stray dog concerns around educational institutions. This directive from the Directorat

'Will pursue case till he gets death penalty': Unnao rape survivor after Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bail stayed

The rape survivor further said: I do not know what was going on in the judge's mind while granting him (Sengar) bail. Only the judge knows how mu

Running Out of Time? These OTT K-Dramas Are Unmissable

If your watchlist still feels unfinished, these K-dramas deserve priority before the year ends. Romance, healing, ambition, fantasy, and thrill e

When Soccer Media Becomes the Drone Show and the Internet Applauded the people of NMIA

NMIA's private drone show honored its workforce and inclusive staff over celebrities, winning viral internet applause for its human-centric grati

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai skipper Shardul 'Lords' over Chattisgarh

Mumbai dominated Chhattisgarh by nine wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Skipper Shardul Thakur took four wickets early. Shams Mulani also claim

Karnataka Launches India's First AI-Powered Skills Intelligence Unit, Plans District-Level Workforce Revolution in 90 Days

Karnataka is preparing for the next decade of AI-driven growth with two major initiatives: District Skill Groups and the creation of a Karnataka

Another Congress office vandalised in Keralas Kannur

Unidentified persons break into office and set fire to poll campaign materials

Month-long Sanitation Drive in 300 Wards of GHMC Begins Today

In a statement released by Karnan, it is stated that from December 29 to January 31, 2026, the sanitation staff of the Corporation will clean fly

Zhang Damo, Honored with MACA Award, Gains International Authority Recognition for Artistic Achievements

Kindly Relieve Me ASAP: Pharma Firm Finance Boss Quits Over Delhi Pollution

This resignation is seen as an unusual event in Indian corporate history, where an executive has cited environmental conditions as the reason for

Aamir Khans daughter Ira Khan reveals she is struggling with body image issues

Mumbai: Ira Khan, daughter of actor Aamir Khan, has spoken candidly about her personal struggles with body image. Sharing her thoughts openly, sh

Bolero driver crushed to death as truck overturns after hitting divider in Rampur

Rampur: An overloaded truck carrying wood shavings lost balance after mounting a road divider and overturned onto a Bolero SUV on the Delhi-Naini

Proposed IBC amendments positive but miss real estate sector reforms: ICRA

ICRA notes that protecting homebuyers and resolving stalled housing projects have been key government priorities over the years; therefore, struc

Right-wing mob storms students birthday party in Bareilly, thrashes guests for love jihad

Right-wing activists disrupted a private birthday party in Bareilly. They allegedly assaulted guests and raised 'love jihad' slogans. The inciden

Missiles, radars & loiter munition: Centre clears mega Rs 79,000 crore defence deal; what's on list

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved capital acquisition proposals totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the operational capa

'We are worried': What SC said on convict Kuldeep Sengar's bail; the 'public servant' question

The Supreme Court has intervened in the Unnao rape case. It has halted the Delhi high court's decision to suspend former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh

Who Is Ricky Gill, Trump's Indian-Origin Advisor, Awarded for Negotiating India-Pak Deal?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented the award to Gill, which is among the NSCs highest internal recognitions, acknowledging exceptional s

Congress's last-minute tie-up for Mumbai civic polls unsettles party's city cadre

The Congress party has reversed its decision to contest the Mumbai civic elections alone. Days before nominations, the party joined hands with Va

MHA Approves Forensic Institute In Jammu And Kashmir After AIIMS Proposal

Samba, Dec 29: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a proposal of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, for a st

Horrific Rampur accident caught on camera as truck topples onto Bolero, crushing driver to death. Watch

A power department driver was tragically crushed to death when a truck carrying wooden scrap overturned onto his government vehicle on the Nainit

Parliamentary Panel Discusses MGNREGA Shortcomings, Ways To Adopt VB-G RAM G Act Smoothly

New Delhi, Dec 29: A parliamentary panel on Monday examined various aspects of the UPA-era rural job guarantee law MGNREGA, which has now been re

Rahul Gandhi flags issues faced by ex-servicemen at Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence meet

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi flagged the multiple issues concerning ex-servicemen, such as the shortfall in the hiring,

Angel Chakma murder case: From 'Chinky' to 'Momo'- how stereotypes turn North East Indians into aliens in their own country?

MBA student Angel Chakma from Tripura died after a brutal racial attack in Dehradun, where he was abused as 'Chinese' for his North East features

Lalit Modi apologises for 'biggest fugitives' remark, calls it 'misconstrued' after video with Vijay Mallya goes viral

IPL founder Lalit Modi has apologized for his remarks about being a fugitive. He stated his comments were misconstrued. Modi and Vijay Mallya fac

'BJP resolves to remove all infiltrators...': Shah backs anti-encroachment drive at Batadrava Project in Assam

Vice President Urges Focus On Basic Amenities For Poor

Puducherry, Dec 29: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday stressed the need for ensuring basic amenities for the poor, saying governments mu

AP Cabinet Clears Formation of Three New Districts; Total to Rise to 28

The final gazette notification is anticipated to be released within two days.

SC keeps Aravalli definition ruling in abeyance, seeks expert review

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, December 29, kept in abeyance the directions in its November 20 verdict that had accepted a uniform defin

Exhausted, frightened: Kuldeep Sengars daughter Ishita pens open letter after SC verdict on Unnao rape sentence; speaks about 8 years of silence

Thailand army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to the immediate ceasefire on December 27, 2025, pledging to end renewed border clashes that killed dozens of people

London Indian Film Festival to Hold Retrospective on Shyam Benegal

The festival is scheduled to be held in June-July next year.

The controversy of redefining the Aravalli Hills

Activists, scientists and opposition alleged that the redefinition could open vast stretches of the fragile mountain ecosystem to mining

The Hindu Editorial | The lost message: On shallow symbolism

Assurances of state protection for minorities must go beyond symbolism

A look at China's war games around Taiwan over the years

China has launched its largest war games around Taiwan, named 'Justice Mission 2025'. These drills aim to demonstrate Beijing's capability to iso

Bangladesh Unrest: Osman Hadi's Party's 24-Day Ultimatum To Yunus Regime

Sharif Osman Bin Hadi's party, Inqilab Moncho, has given a 24-day ultimatum to the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government to complete the trial in

Jet Lag Without Travel: How Holiday Routines Confuse Your Body Clock

Late nights, festive stress, and irregular sleep during holidays can trigger internal jet lag. Doctors warn that disrupted circadian rhythms may

Watch: Think were getting a lot closer on ending Ukraine- Russia war: Trump

DAC clears Rs 79,000 crore defence buys to boost Army, Navy and Air Force capabilities

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved significant procurement proposals totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore. These acquisitions will bo

Vijay Hazare: Kohli to Play Jan 6 Game for Delhi, Confirms DDCA Chief

The BCCI diktat for all centrally-contracted players was to take part in at least two Vijay Hazare games but Kohli wants to play a third match as