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Sonia Seeks Doubling Of Centres Contribution To Pay Of ASHA, Anganwadi Workers

New Delhi, Dec 16: Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday raised the issue of distress faced by women frontline workers in the Rajya Sabh

No Bill Should Be Passed On Someone's Whim: Priyanka Gandhi On G Ram G

Mounting a strong protest against the Centre's new Bill to replace the rural job guarantee scheme MGNREGS, senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi

Luthra Brothers Deportation Live Updates: Luthras, Deported From Bangkok, To Land In Delhi Soon

Luthra brothers are being brought back on an IndiGo flight (6E1064) - which is scheduled to arrive at the Delhi airport at 1:45 pm (IST).

National Herald Case: Court refuses to take cognisance of ED complaint against Ghandhis | Cong LIVE

SSC Releases Exam City Slip For Delhi Police Constable Recruitment 2025

SSC has released the exam city intimation slip for Delhi Police Constable 2025 exam. Candidates can check details on the official SSC website.

Wreath-Laying Held For Martyred SOG Jawan Amjad Ali Khan In J&Ks Udhampur

Udhampur, Dec 16: A wreath-laying ceremony for martyred SOG Jawan Amjad Ali Khan was held at District Police Lines Udhampur on Tuesday. Khan lost

Bengaluru Techie Sells Her Flat, 2 Plots To Pay Fake Cops Rs 2 Crore

She received a call from a person posing as a courier official, who claimed that a suspicious piece of baggage linked to her Aadhaar card had bee

IPL Auction 2026: Who is Mallika Sagar? Meet the auctioneer set to lead the big day

Mallika Sagar, a trailblazing auctioneer, will lead the IPL 2026 auction. Her journey began with a book's inspiration, leading her to break barri

FMGE To Be Held On January 17, Check Blueprint Of The Exam

Candidates need at least 150 out of 300 marks to pass FMGE, which covers preclinical and clinical subjects based on the NMC undergraduate curricu

Goa nightclub fire: Thai authorities deport Luthra brothers to India

Marine exports see 20% growth in past few months: Piyush Goyal

In the last 12 months, 102 marine fish export establishments have been registered in the European Union, a bloc of 27 nations, says Piyush Goyal

Bollywoods New Wave: 2025 Debuts Shaping the Future of Cinema

The Genetic frontier: how gene editing and synthetic biology are redefining what it means to be human

This comprehensive e-book from The Hindu explores how gene editing tools like CRISPR and synthetic biology are fundamentally changing what it mea

K-Drama stars Ahn Bo-hyun and Lee Joo-been interview: On Spring Fever and the charm of filming a small-town romance

Ahn Bo-hyun and Lee Joo-been speak about starring in Spring Fever, shooting the series in picturesque Pohang, and meeting the expectations set by

Flying from Bengaluru today? Airport issues advisory as dense fog triggers delay fears. Check IMD's weather alert

Bengaluru Airport has issued an advisory warning of potential flight delays and road traffic congestion due to dense fog and low visibility. Pass

Lok Sabha refers Bill to set up higher education commission to joint committee of Parliament

The joint committee will comprise 21 members of the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. The proposed committee will submit its report by the l

Powerlifter Vishwas Gowda wins three gold medals at WRPF World Championship 2025 in Moscow

Vishwas topped the podium in Full Powerlifting, Bench Press and Push Pull events

The secret to affordable flight tickets during Christmas and New Year

This guide reveals the essential hacks for securing affordable year-end flights, especially during Christmas and New Year. The secret lies in boo

Goa Nightclub Fire Case: Thai Authorities Deport Luthra Brothers to India

Bangkok, Dec 16: Thai authorities on Tuesday deported Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Goa nightclub where 25 people were kille

MPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 OUT: Notifications Soon, Check Complete Schedule Here

MPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 OUT: Detailed examination schemes, syllabi, advertisements, and interview schedules will be released separately on the o

Seven-year-old girl dies after being pushed from fourth floor in Malkajgiri

Police said preliminary investigation suggested that the accused was suffering from mental health issues, though the exact motive behind the act

BHIVE Workspace in advanced talks to raise nearly Rs 400 Cr in pre-IPO round

The round comprises a significant debt component from a consortium of lenders, along with an equity infusion of around Rs 100 crore, which is nea

Delhi Police nabs 10 scammers in digital fraud crackdown

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has apprehended 10 people allegedly involved in digital fraud and extortion scams amounting to over Rs 50 crore, an o

THIS billionaire becomes first-ever to hit USD 600 billion net worth, not Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett or Mukesh Ambani, he is...

Elon Musk has become the first person ever worth USD 600 billion, fueled by the success of SpaceX, Tesla, and his AI startup xAI. SpaceX's potent

IPL Auction 2026 Live: 10 teams, 369 players to go under the hammer for 77 slots

Cameron Green could well be the biggest beneficiary of IPL's skewed demand-supply market dynamic surrounding seam-bowling all-rounders during the

Strict legal action against those who abandon parents: Hyderabad CP

Hyderabad: Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar on Tuesday, December 16 said strict legal action will be taken against those who abandon the

From Goa Nightclub Fire To Thailand Deportation: Luthra Brothers' Journey

The Luthra brothers have been deported from Thailand to face criminal charges after 25 people were killed in a fire at their Goa nightclub, 'Birc

'Bhaiya scanner dena': Dhurandhar-inspired 'first day as a spy in Pakistan' memes explode on social media, watch hilarious videos

The film Dhurandhar is a box office hit. Its success has sparked a trend of funny memes online. These memes show fans imagining themselves as RAW

Trump signs executive order classifying fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order, classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. The order was signed i

Philippines confirms Indian national among Bondi gunmen who allegedly visited country

A spokesperson said that Sajid Akram, 50, an Indian national and Australian resident, travelled on an Indian passport, while his son Naveed Akram

'How Many Protests Will It Take for FTII Itanagar to Function?'

'I feel mentally exhausted from pausing our lives repeatedly just to fight for our basic rights,' writes a student.

PM Modi at IndiaJordan Business Forum: Trade Ties in Focus

Three-day inter-collegiate math fest in Bengaluru

The three-day event will feature a range of activities, including Ganita Jnana Sabha, Model-O Math, Mathtoon, Brainy Bytes, and other math-centri

'24L dead, 12L missing': EC publishes list of 58L deleted voters under SIR in Bengal - all you need to know

Felt Good To Hear Masood Azhar Cry: Ex J&K Police Chief On Leaked Audio

Most wanted terrorist Masood Azhar breaking down during a speech while recalling his time in jail in Jammu and Kashmir is proof that terrorists f

Hard water can impact hair and skin: heres how you can prevent the damage

Battling hard water problems is a reality for many who live in cities. By incorporating a few changes into your daily routine, you can mitigate t

Can a Dead Economy grow at 8.2%?: Nirmala Sitharaman rebuts Trump remark, clarifies IMF Grade

Hokum teaser: Adam Scott confronts an ancient evil in Damian McCarthys latest

For Neon, Hokum continues a recent run of high-profile horror releases following titles like Longlegs and The Monkey

ET AI Podcast Teaser | Why AI Is not a side strategy, explains NTT Data, Inc. CEO Abhijit Dubey

US Offers Security Deal In Ukraine Talks But Territory Still Key

The Trump administration offered to provide Ukraine with strong Article 5-like security guarantees - a reference to NATO's mutual defense clause.

Quote of the day by Serena Williams: I really think a champion is defined not by their wins, but

Tennis icon Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, believes true champions are defined by their ability to recover from setbacks, not ju

J&K: Army Havildar Killed in Landmine Blast in Kupwara

Kupwara, Dec 16: An Army soldier was killed in a landmine explosion in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Havildar

BDMA asks Centre to expedite implementation of MIP to counter Chinese predatory price cuts

HYDERABAD, Dec 16: Bulk drug manufacturers have supported Centres proposed MIP to safeguard domestic producers, saying it should be viewed as a t

Shruti Haasan finally hits pause as shes on vacay mode

Mumbai: Actress Shruti Haasan has finally carved out some time for herself after months of work, as she heads off on a long-overdue vacation. Shr

US Embassy In Dhaka Warns Of Violence Ahead Of Bangladesh Elections

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has issued a nationwide security alert for American citizens following Bangladesh's announcement that its next

Gates Foundation appoints Archna Vyas as India Country Director

NEW DELHI, Dec 16: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appointed Archna Vyas as its India Country Director, the organisation said on Tuesday, mak

Inox Wind secures repeat 100 MW order from Jakson Green

NEW DELHI, Dec 16: Inox Wind on Tuesday said it has secured a repeat order for 100 MW from Jakson Green. This order is for the supply of IWLs 3.

Tata Power to finalise Rs 6,500-cr wafer-ingot project by January: CEO Praveer Sinha

BHUBANESWAR, Dec 16: Tata Power is looking to finalise its 10 GW wafer and ingot project, to be set up at an estimated cost of Rs 6,500 crore, by

Nagaram Land Dispute Ends: Supreme Court Upholds Telangana High Court Verdict on Bhoodan Plots

The High Court had previously validated the ownership of the officials who bought the land

Why Repeating Winter Woollens Is Causing More Rashes And Fungal Infections; Doctor Shares Tips

Doctors are reporting a rise in skin rashes and fungal infections during winter, linked to repeatedly wearing unwashed woollens and heavy layers.

PM Modi lauds India-Jordan cooperation as five key pacts signed during visit

AMMAN, Dec 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the outcomes of his state visit to Jordan, describing them as a meaningful expansi

Punjab Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo As Holy Cities

The Punjab government has declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district a

Severe Air Pollution In Delhi: Are Schools Closed Today? Details Here

Delhi Schools In Online Mode: On December 15, the government withdrew this option and mandated that classes for nursery to Class 5 be conducted o

Pakistan seeks oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks: report

Russia also discussed upgrading a refinery in Pakistan with Russian companies involved, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev had said in Novem

13 Killed, 35 Injured as Fog Triggers Fiery Pile-Up on Yamuna Expressway

Mathura, Dec 16: At least 13 people were killed and 35 others injured after a massive vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway early Tuesday led

Goa nightclub blaze: Luthra brothers deported from Thailand amid probe

The brothers, who had left India after the December 6 blaze, were detained in Phuket following intervention by the Indian mission.

Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2 trailer: High-stakes fallout as Wills powers reshape the endgame

Arriving weeks after Volume 1 earned strong reactions from critics and viewers, the new footage shifts focus to the consequences of Will Byers aw

Brown University Issue: Trump Deflects Blame From FBI, Shooter On Run

Authorities in Providence, Rhode Island, said Monday they hadn't identified any new persons of interest in the shooting that killed two people an

Old, Unrelated Video Shared as Muslims Smiling After Bondi Beach Terror Attack

Team WebQoof found that the video is old and predates the recent terror attack at the Bondi beach.

The Real Reason Behind Ram Kapoors Transformation

BRS Postpones State Executive Committee and Legislature Party Meetings to December 21

Meetings rescheduled to enable participation of BRS MPs after conclusion of Parliament session

Funds amounting to 988 crore released to Andhra under MGNREGA: Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said the release would ensure timely wage payments to rural workers and strengthen livelihood security across Andhra Pra

Vancouver storm triggers widespread power outages as BC Hydro crews work to restore service

Thousands in British Columbia's Lower Mainland lost power due to a severe windstorm and atmospheric river. Heavy rain and strong winds downed tre

Himgiri Plantation fraud case: Main accused arrested in Uttarakhand after decades

Superintendent of Police Surjit Singh Panwar said Mohan was on the run since 2001 after allegedly duping investors by promising high returns thro

Christmas Release Likely for Karthi's Vaa Vaathiyaar Amid OTT Deal Tensions

Probably, the renegotiations that happened in the last few days haven't worked out to the advantage of the makers.

Modi govt's illegality fully exposed: Congress after court relief for Gandhis in National Herald case

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday claimed the illegality of the Narendra Modi government and its politically motivated prosecution stands fully

Rupee Breaches 91-Mark Against US Dollar For First Time In Intra-Day Trade

The rupee plunged 36 paise to breach the 91-mark against the US dollar for the first time in intra-day trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustaine

Ai+ Smartphone to launch its first flip phone NovaFlip in Q1 2026

NovaFlip will run on NxtQuantum OS which the company said is designed to adapt intelligently across folded and open states

Don't ignore these 5 tell-tale signs to replace your geyser: Leaks, strange noises, rusty water and more

If your geyser isn't heating properly, has leaks, makes strange noises, produces rusty water or increases electricity bills, it may be time to re

Salesforce to be renamed? CEO Marc Benioff stops using the word analysts say built the tech company

Is Salesforce going to be renamed as Agentforce? Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has rebranded many products under the Agentforce name and might also

IND vs SA fourth T20I: Pressure building on Suryakumar as India eye series win over South Africa

The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease tha

Bomb Threat Mails To Mangaluru RTO, Gadag District Administration Office Turns Out Hoaxes

A case has been registered at the South Police Station and an investigation has been launched to trace the source of the email

'Your courage is inspiring': Australian PM Anthony Albanese visits Bondi shooting hero in hospital

Bengaluru Student Shares Traumatic Experience Of 'Extortion And Molestation' While Driving Cab

A Bengaluru college student's effort to earn extra income as a cab driver took a horrific turn when he was allegedly extorted and molested by a g

Vijay Deverakonda's 'Rowdy Janardhana' Teaser Gets a Date

As per reports, the Kingdom actor has completed dubbing formalities for the teaser.

2016 dacoity case: Thane court acquits nine accused under MCOCA

Mere collection of copies of previous charge-sheets and according to the sanction order u/s 23(2) of the Act are not sufficient to prove the offe

US Plans To Reduce Number Of G20 Finance Minister Meetings: Report

The move may also reflect President Donald Trump's approach of prioritizing bilateral engagement over increasingly complex multilateral gathering

B. Sairam takes over as new chief of Coal India

He would be taking charge from Sanoj Kumar Jha, also the Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Coal, who held interim charge at Coal India.

EOW Files Chargesheet Against Ex-Budgam Municipal President, 2 Others In 2022 Corruption Case

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against three individuals, including fo

Indian Woman, 60, In US For 30 Years, Detained During Green Card Interview

A 60-year-old Indian origin woman was detained in the United States by immigration officers during the last round of her green card interview.

Jagan Relative Arjun Reddy Detained at Airport Over Online Offences

Gudivada police had registered a case against him in November last year.

Top Indian arms makers held rare meetings in Russia on potential JVs, Reuters sources

Top Indian defense executives met in Russia this year to explore joint ventures. This visit, the first since the Ukraine invasion, aimed to reori

Pak's Role Exposed: Pahalgam Terror Attack Victim's Family On Chargesheet

Aishanya Dwivedi, the wife of Shubham Dwivedi thanked the government and the anti-terror agency NIA for bringing the matter to the stage of filin

Delhi court refuses to take cognisance of ED chargesheet against Gandhis in National Herald case

A Delhi court on Tuesday declined to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates (ED) money laundering charges against Congress leaders Rahul

Pradosh Vrat 2025: Date, puja muhurat, tithi timings, rituals, significance and more

The final Pradosh Vrat of 2025 falls on Wednesday, December 17, a day dedicated to Lord Shiva and believed to be auspicious for fulfilling wishes

CBSE February 2026 Exams: 5 Smart Preparation Tips To Beat The Early Exam Stress

Focusing on NCERT textbooks and practicing previous years papers can help students understand the exam pattern and enhance concept clarity for CB

Search for Brown University shooter continues as questions swirl about U.S. campus security

The FBI said the man is about 5 feet, 8 inches (173 centimetres) tall, with a stocky build. The agency offered a $50,000 reward for information l

J&K: Security Forces Tighten Cordon to Flush Out Terrorists in Udhampur

Jammu, Dec 16: Security forces on Tuesday intensified search operations in Udhampur district to track terrorists holed up in a village, a day aft

Thales deepens Rafale localisation with SFO Technologies radar contract

The RBE2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar is an integral part of the Rafale jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation for the Indian

40 Two-wheelers Gutted as Truck Catches Fire in Ballari

The truck was carrying 20 motorcycles meant for a showroom in Ballari city and about 20 for a showroom in Vijayapura.