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India's first high-speed railway test track to be complete by THIS month, trains to test at 220 kmph speed; Here's all you need to know

Indian Railways is set to complete its first dedicated high-speed train test track by March 2026. Built by RDSO in Rajasthan at a cost of ?967 cr

King Charles III picks Westminster Abbey as site of Christmas Day broadcast

London: King Charles III has chosen Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day speech on Thursday, reflecting the idea of pilgrimage that

NCB arrests 5 from Andhra Pradesh in hashish oil trafficking case

New Delhi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested five people from Andhra Pradeshs Visakhapatnam who were allegedly part of a hashish oi

Bike taxi driver held for chain snatching in Telangana

Hyderabad: A bike taxi driver was arrested on Wednesday, December 24 for chain snatching and a knife attack in Telanganas Sangareddy district. Th

Trkiye detains 115 suspected Islamic State members believed planning attacks

Istanbul Police obtained information that Islamic State members had planned attacks in Trkiye, against non-Muslims in particular, during Christma

Assam's West Karbi Anglong limping back to normal after violence

An official from the district administration said that despite the situation improving fast, prohibitory orders and mobile data suspension will r

Helicopter crash on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro kills five, aviation authority says

Kilimanjaro regions head of police, Simon Maigwa, reported that the helicopter was on a medical rescue mission.

Karnataka bus accident: CM and PM announce ex-gratia

The President of India and the Prime Minister were among those who expressed grief

Kashmiri shawl vendor assaulted by Bajrang Dal activists in Uttarakhand; JKSA seeks action

DEHRADUN: A Kashmiri shawl vendor was allegedly assaulted, robbed and issued expulsion threats by a group of Bajrang Dal activists in Kashipur, U

Mayawati expresses concern over 'anti-India and anti-Hindu incidents' in Bangladesh

The way Hindu minorities in Bangladesh are being harassed by targeting their life, property and religion has created a wave of concern not only i

Delhi passenger assault: Police record statements, review CCTV footage

New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Wednesday said it had recorded statements of eyewitnesses and begun collecting evidence in connection with the all

RGV says Dhurandhar is scary reminder for makers stuck in hero worship template

Mumbai: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has described the blockbuster Dhurandhar as a game-changer that the Indian film industry cannot ignore and adde

Watch: Bangladesh unrest: One killed after unidentified men hurl bomb from a flyover in Dhaka

One person was killed in a crude bomb explosion in the Bangladeshs capital Dhaka on December 24, 2025. Police said a cocktail bomb exploded after

Who is Jordan D Jackson-Small? Imani Smith's 35-year-old boyfriend, charged of murdering Lion King actor

Jordan D. Jackson-Small was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Imani's passing. Second-degree charges of endangerin

What qualifies as tea? FSSAI clarifies

The food safety regulatory body issued a clarification saying a beverage qualifies to be tea only if it is derived from the plant Camellia sinens

AP Government hands over key R&B roads in Guntur to Municipal Corporation for maintenance

The total length of roads handed over runs into several kilometres, covering critical urban traffic corridors

PM Modi Attends Christmas Service in Delhi, Extends Festive Greetings

New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in the

New Delhi, Washington 'constantly engaged' to reach mutually beneficial trade deal: India's envoy to US

WASHINGTON: India remains very constantly engaged with the United States to find a mutually beneficial and balanced trade arrangement as early as

'Stop this nonsense': Shashi Tharoor calls lynching of Hindu man outrageous, says Yunus-led Bangladesh govts regrets not enough

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has condemned the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. He urged protests in India to remain peaceful, citing them as

Sunrise Festival In India's Easternmost Village To Welcome New Year

Find yourself catching new year's first sun-rays in Arunachal Pradesh

States weigh cap on computer science engineering seats amid rising intake

Tech hiring slowdown raises concerns over oversupply and employability of CS graduates

Bondi Beach Sees Muted Christmas Celebrations Days After Attack Killed 15

Christmas celebrations were muted at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach on Thursday in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 15 people there more

PM Modi joins Christmas celebrations at Delhi's Cathedral Church, attends morning service

The church witnessed a significant gathering of worshippers who had assembled to mark Christmas, the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus Christ.The s

No connection between PMs 'global talk and local walk' on environment, says Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the government of launching a determined assault on ecological balance by weakening environmental protectio

In veiled swipe, Vijay says DMK rattled by TVK''s rallies, claims party allowed lotus to bloom in TN

Actor Vijay's new political party, TVK, has successfully held three public meetings, rattling rivals. Vijay accused the ruling DMK of allowing th

On Christmas Day, Andhra Pradesh highlights welfare measures for Christians

Leaders extend Christmas greetings

Couldn't have ended 2025 in space domain in better way: Amb Kwatra on Indias successful launch of U.S. satellite

Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, underlines growing 'Atmanirbharta' in the space sector

Vajpayees Leadership a Guiding Light for Nations Development: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth a

Shashi Tharoor Roots For Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Urges BCCI To Pick Him Up

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor compared Vaibhav Suryavanshi's talent to Sachin Tendulkar when he was a 14-year-old player.

Labour reforms get a boost, rules on four codes in the offing in 2026

Talking to PTI, Union Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said 2025 has been truly transformative for India's labour and employment ec

NCB Arrests 5 From AP in Hashish Oil Trafficking Case

Hashish oil is a cannabis product and is commonly used for smoking by mixing it with tobacco.

Melbourne car firebombed during Christmas season, suspected antisemitic attack follows deadly Bondi Hanukkah shooting

A vehicle with a 'Happy Chanukkah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne on Christmas morning. Authorities are investigating the incident as suspected

In Veiled Swipe, Vijay Says DMK Rattled by TVK's Rally

Claims party allowed lotus to bloom in Tamil Nadu

Bus Driver Recounts When He Saw The Speeding Truck As Tragedy Leaves 5 Dead

At least 10 people were burnt alive in a highway tragedy in Karnataka early this morning. A luxury private bus caught fire on National Highway-48

Three Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Odisha

Acting on a tip-off, a small mobile team of SOG (Special Operation Group) of Odisha Police launched a combing operation in the forest, when they

NCB busts inter-state hashish oil racket; 4 kg contraband seized, five arrested in Visakhapatnam

NEW DELHI: In a significant operation against inter-state drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) dismantled a hashish oil trafficki

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman lands in Dhaka

His return to Bangladesh comes after a gap of 17 years amid a fresh wave of unrest and political instability that has been gripping the country

Delhi HC directs Centre to fast-track extradition of US-based accused; trial to end within a year

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to expedite the extradition of US-based accused Amit Wadhwa and asked the trial court to conclude th

Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica to feature physical zoom ring and triple camera setup: Check key features

Xiaomi's upcoming 17 Ultra smartphone will feature a physical zoom ring for tactile control. The device will carry Leica branding and a red dot l

No connection between PMs global talk and local walk on environment, says Cong

New Delhi, Dec 25: The Congress on Thursday claimed that over 90 per cent of the Aravallis will not be protected under the redefinition of the hi

Brace for 7 days of intense winter in Hyderabad; IMD forecasts fog

Hyderabad: The residents of Hyderabad need to get ready for seven more days of intense winter along with foggy conditions forecast by the India M

Asias longest Zojila tunnel set to achieve breakthrough by mid-2026 as workers defy extreme cold

SRINAGAR: The strategically important 13.150-kilometre-long Zojila Tunnel, which is Asias longest highway tunnel at high altitude and will provid

New pic: MS Dhoni, Salman Khan flirt with dirt at farmhouse

Mumbai: A day after the most viral frame featuring three superstars from Bollywood, cricket and music took the internet by storm, another unseen

Fire Damages Plantation Site Of Actor Sayaji Shinde's 'Sahyadri Devrai' Project In Beed

Actor Shinde had apposed removing trees in Nashik's Tapovan area to build a 'Sadhu Gram' ahead of the Kumbh Mela

PM Modi to meet chief secretaries on Friday; aims to enhance coordination between Centre, states

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend a three-day conference of Chief Secretaries, scheduled to take place from Friday, Decemb

Bangladesh: BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, Khaleda Zia's son, lands in Dhaka amid growing unrest

Rahman, the 60-year-old son of ailing former premier Khaleda Zia, has emerged as a leading contender for prime minister in the upcoming February

Crime Branch Busts Fake Jobs, Land Allotment Scam in Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a major fake jobs and land allotment racket

NMC releases final NEET UG 2026 syllabus, urges students to follow updated curriculum

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the final syllabus for NEET (UG) 2026, effective from the 2026-27 academic session. This updat

Crude bomb explosion kills one in Bangladesh amid deepening crisis

According to eyewitnesses, an explosive device was thrown from the top of the flyover and detonated on the road below, critically injuring the vi

Gold and silver bring cheers for investors, 2026 outlook remains strong

Silver prices surged by more than 137 per cent -- outperforming gold -- which also posted a strong gain of around 68 per cent this year. With equ

Gujarat 2025: Plane crash, bridge collapse cast pall of gloom; Games rights, Asiatic lions brought cheer

Gujarat experienced a year of significant tragedies, including a devastating Air India plane crash and bridge collapse, alongside positive develo

Year 2025 for Madhya Pradesh: Union Carbide waste burnt 41 years on, toxic syrup killed 24 kids

Madhya Pradesh marked 2025 with major developments. The state was declared Naxal-free after decades of conflict. Toxic waste from the Union Carbi

Army Allows Personnel To Use Instagram For Viewing, Not Posting: Sources

The army has made a significant change to its policy on the use of social media: soldiers and officers are allowed to use Instagram for viewing a

'Times Are Tough': Santa, Mrs Claus Caught Speeding In Ohio With A Concealed Weapon, Video Viral

Ohio deputies stopped Santa and Mrs Claus for speeding, sharing bodycam footage that went viral for its festive humor.

On Aravalli hills, PM Modis global talk doesnt match local action on environment: Congress

The Congress party claims the redefinition of Aravalli hills will leave over 90% unprotected, opening them to mining and real estate. Jairam Rame

North Korea displays apparent progress in construction of nuclear-powered submarine

Mr. Kim visited a shipyard to inspect the construction of what the North describes as an 8,700-ton-class nuclear-propelled submarine

How did forest officials get so rich so quickly, Uttarakhand HC asks, makes Centre & state govts, SC panel, CBI party in plea

Uttarakhand High Court has ordered a probe into forest officers' unexplained wealth and the disappearance of thousands of forest boundary pillars

NIFT 2026: Exam Centres Expanded For Fashion Technology Entrance Exam

The National Testing Agency includes Vapi and Daman among NIFTEE 2026 exam cities following requests from NIFT, raising the total exam centres to

Karnataka Bus Accident: Driver tells what went wrong and how vehicle went up in flames in minutes

Chitradurga Bus Accident: A speeding container truck collided with a luxury sleeper bus near Hiriyur, Karnataka, resulting in at least nine death

Trump warns against infiltration by 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids

We want to make sure that he's not infiltrated, that we're not infiltrating into our country a bad Santa, says U.S. President Donald Trump

'Lion King' Actor Imani Smith Stabbed To Death, Boyfriend Arrested

Imani Smith, known for playing Young Nala in Disney's popular 'The Lion King' on Broadway, has passed away in an alleged homicide, reported Deadl

India Revamps Tax Regime In 2025, New Act Comes Into Effect From April 1

India overhauled its tax regime in 2025 with sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and a higher income tax exemption limit, with the s

Bharti Singh shares first glimpse of newborn son Kaju, cries holding him; greets paps upon discharged from hospital

After welcoming her second son on December 19, 2025, Bharti was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. While heading home, she greeted the pa

Will ensure KCR will not regain power as long as I am active in politics: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde lock lips; BTS clips from sets of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai leaked

In the leaked BTS clips, Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde are seen getting close during a beachside shoot, with Pooja in a black swimsuit and Varun i

Several injured in Christmas carol clash in Keralas Alappuzha

A verbal duel between two groups flared up into a physical fight

Teacher shot dead on Aligarh Muslim University campus, police probe underway

The deceased has been identified as Rao Danish, a former student of Aligarh Muslim University. He had been working as a teacher at the ABK High S

Rock nostalgia, live in Chennai by the 55-year old legacy band The Blue Bird

Classic rock, timeless energy, and The Blue Birds

Delhi Sees Respite From Air Pollution As AQI Records 220

Delhi saw a brief respite from elevated pollution levels on Thursday morning, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 220 in the 'poor' cate

Groq founder to join NVIDIA as companies sign AI inference licensing deal

Groq has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with chip giant NVIDIA, marking a significant development in the AI infrastructure spac

Rahul Gandhi cheers Foxconn jobs in Congress-ruled Karnataka, BJP says credit goes to PM Modi

Foxconn's new facility in Karnataka has created 30,000 jobs rapidly. Rahul Gandhi praised this job creation, highlighting its speed and the large

CBI to Move SC Against Bail to Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao Rape Case

Sengar, however, will remain in jail as he is also serving a 10-year term for the custodial death of the rape survivor's father

New Experimental Obesity Drugs Target Mitochondria To Burn More Calories: Australian Study

The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on mitochondrial uncouplers - molecules that make ce

Nine arrested for vandalizing church in Vikarabad, CRII condemns attacks

Four Women from Kumuram Bheem Asifabad Killed in Maharashtra Road Accident

Car returning from Nagpur plunges off bridge near DevadaSondo; two others critically injured.

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Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri Movie Review: A heartwarming romantic comedy

Film: Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, Neena Gupta, Jackie Shroff Director: Sameer Vidwans Producers: Kar

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd Women's T20I: Harmanpreet & Co look to seal series with another dominant show against Lankans

India looks to secure the T20 series against Sri Lanka today. They have dominated the first two matches with strong batting and bowling performan

Lion King actor Imani Smith passes away at 26, stabbed by boyfriend Jordan D. Jackson-Small

Imani Dia Smith, popularly known for playing Young Nala in Disney's The Lion King, was found dead in an alleged homicide. The police discovered t

India likely to miss $1 trillion export target in FY26 as global slowdown hits shipments: GTRI

India is unlikely to achieve the ambitious target of USD 1 trillion in exports of goods and services in FY26, with global slowdown and protection

Who is Mayoori Kango? Papa Kehte Hain actress who gave up IIT, worked at Google, now CEO of a global corporate firm

Mayoori Kango, known for Papa Kehte Hain, transitioned from a successful acting career to becoming a top corporate leader. After studying in the

Rajnath Singh Recalls How Vajpayee Handled Pak Woman's Marriage Request

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh went down memory lane to bring back a memorable story about what former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee replie

Civic polls: Rapid urban growth, strained services key voter issues in Mumbai region

Nine municipal corporations in Maharashtra's Mumbai Metropolitan Region are heading to polls. Core civic issues like pollution, housing, water, s

Christmas with punches: This unique tradition in Peru helps settle disputes

In Peru's Chumbivilcas province, Takanakuy is a unique Christmas tradition where villagers resolve disputes through hand-to-hand combat. This fes

Watch: Hrithik Roshan, sons dance on Sukhbirs Oh Ho Ho Ho

Mumbai: Actor Hrithik Roshan shared a heartwarming family moment as he was seen dancing with his sons Hrehaan and Hridaan to Sukhbirs popular tra

After deadline miss, DOJ signals further delay in Epstein files release

The Christmas Eve announcement came hours after a dozen US senators called on the Justice Department`s watchdog to examine its failure to meet th

CM Siddaramaiah Orders Probe Into Chitradurga Bus Fire Tragedy

The chief minister expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident

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Hymns, carols, morning prayers: How PM Modi celebrated Christmas see pics, watch video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Christmas greetings, wishing for peace, compassion, and hope, and called for societal harmony. He attended