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Uttarakhand to fell 5,745 trees for Bageshwar-Kanda highway upgrade; triggers ecological concerns

DEHRADUN: As environmentalists continue to protest the felling of over 6,000 trees for a highway project in Uttarkashi, another major ecological

Goa nightclub fire: Delhi court dismisses anticipatory bail plea of Luthra brothers

Delhi court on Thursday dismissed anticipatory bail to Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, where

Cognizant launches Artificial Intelligence Lab and Cognizant Moment Studio in Bengaluru

The Cognizant Moment Studio is part of the companys digital experience practice that helps clients leverage AI to reimagine customer experience a

NHAI to conduct intensive soil testing across 378 RS wall locations in Kerala

Eighteen geotechnical agencies will perform soil sampling and testing across 18 highway projects in Kerala. Move follows the collapse of a portio

BEML rolls out prototype of new driver-less metro train set for Bengalurus Phase-2 metro network

The highly anticipated pink line corridor is expected to open in two stages by the end of 2026, connecting Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara.

Bengaluru's Big Move For Those Waiting For Passengers At Arrival Terminal

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport is set to roll out new arrival pick-up regulations aimed at easing congestion, improving safety, and

Training wall to be built at Vellaiyar mouth at Serudhur coastal village

Lumina 2025 held in Kollam

Aadhaar OTP Mandated for Tatkal Booking in 322 Trains; 3 Cr Fake IDs Deactivated

New Delhi, Dec 11: To curb misuse and improve fairness, Aadhaar-based OTP verification for online Tatkal ticket booking is now operational in 322

Bangladesh set for FIRST national election after Sheikh Hasina's ousting; Date announced, to be held on...

Bangladesh is set to held its first national election, two yeats after toppling of Sheikh Hasina government in 2024. The date of the elections ha

AI Upskilling: New Program Brings Healthcare and Tech Closer

The 10-week program equips professionals to leverage AI to design preventive healthcare strategies, improve health outcomes, and operational eff

Bangladesh to vote on February 12, 2026, in first election after Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin made the announcement on Thursday (December 11)

BTC USD Today: Bitcoin price falls under $90,000 Why is the Feds hawkish rate cut crashing Bitcoin again?

BTC USD Today: Bitcoin price plunges below $90,000 after $250 million in long liquidations hit within hours. Feds hawkish 25 bps cut crushed risk

Congress senior leaders congratulate CM Revanth on unveiling Telangana Vision document; Rahul and Priyanka invited for Messi match

New arena is set to host jallikattu in 2026 at Periya Suriyur

The gallery will have a seating capacity to accommodate 810 people. While one side will accommodate general public, the other side will have arra

Stock markets snap 3-day slide; Sensex jumps 427 pts on buying in metal, auto shares

Mumbai, Dec 11 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday, cutting short a three-day falling streak following buying in

Watch: Indian rice exporters not worried about USs high tariff threats

Indian rice exporters remain unfazed after the United States threatened to impose higher tariffs on Indian rice. Exporters say the move is unlike

UDINs helped prevent potential frauds of Rs 70,000-80,000 cr: ICAI

Since its inception in 2019, the Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) has emerged as a game changer for chartered accountants, helping th

Ratna Pathak Shah:Theatre Is Changing Fast

Senior artist Ratna Pathak Shah reflects on Ismat Chughtais fearless humour, family collaborations on stage and the future she envisions for Indi

Top news of the day: Election Commission extends SIR timeline in five States, Andaman & Nicobar; Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid gets interim bail to attend sisters wedding, and more

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India vs South Africa Live Score Updates, T20 2025: Head-to-Head

Safeguarding fertility in an age of rising cancer diagnoses in young women

Fertility preservation must become a standard part of oncology care. Every woman diagnosed with cancer deserves to be informed about her options

Gold price prediction: Gold rate falls after U.S. Fed interest rate cut, Silver price nears record high

Gold price and silver rate have moved opposite directions following the U.S. Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Cut announcement.

BJP`s Anurag Thakur accuses TMC MP of using e-cigarette in Lok Sabha

Anurag Thakur accused a TMC MP of smoking an e-cigarette inside the Lok Sabha, prompting Speaker Om Birla to assure action if a written complaint

Tweet not attributed to him, Rahul Gandhi tells Karnataka HC in BJPs defamation case; court extends relief

BJP General secretary Keshav Prasad had filed the case against the Karnataka Congress, Gandhi, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) presid

Inside Anushka Sharmas Minimal Wardrobe

Anushka Sharma proves that fashion doesnt need noise to stand out. She leans into soft colors, relaxed fits, and natural beauty. Heres a breakdow

Bangladesh to hold national election on February 12

Bangladesh is set for a monumental day on February 12 as it prepares for its general election, giving voters the opportunity to shape a new parli

Its a gift!: Trump unveils $1M Gold Card visa offering fast-track to US residency | Explained

Finance Ministry streamlines recruitment, result cycle for public sector banks

This includes recruitment to SBI, Nationalised Banks and Regional Rural Banks

EC extends SIR timeline in six states, Union territories

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday extended the timeline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states and Un

South Koreas ex-acting leader indicted over then presidents martial law

Seoul: South Koreas former acting leader Choi Sang-mok was indicted Thursday on charges related to the brief imposition of martial law in Decembe

Telangana CM meets Congress high command in Delhi

Hyderabad: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday congratulated Telangana Chief Minister A.

Naxion Energy to invest Rs 200 cr, expand workforce by 50 per cent

HYDERABAD, Dec 11: Naxion Energy, a sodium-ion battery company, plans to invest Rs 200 crore by the end of December 2026 to enhance its manufactu

How to keep ants away from your home: 5 methods homemakers actually swear by

Homemakers across India swear by simple, safe remedies to evict ants permanently without toxic chemicals. From vinegar sprays to sealing entry cr

UAEs new drug law imposes Dh 50,000 minimum fine, five years jail

In a bid to crack down on the illegal sale of narcotics without prescriptions, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has passed a new law under which ph

Fin Min streamlines recruitment, result cycle for public sector banks

NEW DELHI, Dec 11:The Finance Ministry has undertaken several initiatives aimed at streamlining the timelines for recruitment examinations for th

NABL Accreditation Strengthens Lords Mark Microbiotech's National Push in Advanced Preventive Healthcare

NABL accreditation strengthens Lords Mark Microbiotech's push to launch 200 labs and 2,000 collection stations, prioritizing personalized, preven

ISRO to launch 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6, its biggest US commercial payload

ISRO is set to launch its heaviest American commercial satellite, the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6, on December 15 from Sriharikota. This next-generation

Protests in Nagaland over Citizenship Amendment Act

NESO secretary general Mutsikhoyo Yhobu said the students' bodies had opposed the law since its inception

BMW mulls price hike in Jan to offset impact of weak rupee against euro

JAISALMER, Dec 11: German luxury carmaker BMW is looking to hike vehicle prices from next month as it aims to offset the impact of the weakened r

Wordle Answer Today December 11: Hints and solution revealed for todays puzzle #1636

As Wordle maintains its status as one of the worlds most widely played digital puzzles, players eagerly sought the Wordle Answer Today for Decemb

After Absconding for 2 Weeks, Rahul Mamkootathil Turns Up to Vote in Local Body Polls

The Palakkad MLA turned up to vote after he secured protection from arrest in the two cases of sexual assault against him

Zelenskyy will hold urgent talks with 30 countries as Trump pushes for swift peace deal with Russia

KYIV, Dec 11: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to hold urgent talks Thursday with leaders and officials from about 30 countries th

Germany, France, Spain move to end deadlock in fighter jet dispute

Germany, France, and Spain are set to meet this week to resolve a deadlock over the 100 billion Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet progr

Aadhaar OTP Verification Now In 322 Trains For Online Tatkal Booking, 3 Crore Fake User IDs Busted

New Delhi, Dec 11: To curb misuse and improve fairness, Aadhaar-based OTP verification for online Tatkal ticket booking is now operational in 322

UP Codeine Cough Syrup Racket: Fake Firms, 32 Arrests, 3.5 Lakh Bottles Seized

Crores worth of codeine cough syrup were supplied by firms that registered themselves using fake identities.

Watch: It is a gift: Trump announces Gold Card as boost for India, China students

Donald Trump has launched the $1 million Trump Gold Card, a new visa pathway aimed at helping companies retain top graduates from leading US univ

Delhi court grants interim bail to Umar Khalid to attend sister's wedding

During the interim bail period, the applicant (Khalid) shall not use the social media, the court said, directing him to only meet his family memb

Pakistani military court sentences former ISI chief to 14 years in jail

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11:In a significant development, a Pakistani military court on Thursday sentenced former spy chief Faiz Hameed to 14 years in jail

'Everyone felt....': BCCI planned Rohit Sharma's replacement with Shubman Gill back in 2023, decision was never sudden

BCCI's captaincy transition was not a sudden move. As revealed, everyone felt the change was coming, with the board planning Rohit Sharma's repla

Tariffs have cost US households USD 1,200 each since Trump returned to White House, Democrats say

New calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee reveal that sweeping import taxes imposed by Donald Trump have cost the avera

Simplify green clearances for coal mining projects: Parliamentary panel

Dhurandhar suffers major loss, Ranveer Singh's film BANNED in these 6 countries due to..: 'There were apprehensions that...'

Amid the blockbuster run, team Dhurandhar suffered a major setback. Ranveer Singh-starrer won't be released in all the Gulf countries.

Air India partners with Scoot to expand Asia-Pacific reach

The collaboration enables Air India passengers to seamlessly access most of Scoots network covering over 70 destinations across 18 countries th

Urologist urges to follow these 5 things to live kidney-stone-free

Recurrent kidney stones plague many Indians, but simple lifestyle tweaksconsistent hydration, moderate salt, balanced calcium, lean protein, and

Election Commission Has Become A Puppet Of Govt: Cong MP Ajay Maken

New Delhi, Dec 11: Congress Rajya Sabha member Ajay Maken on Thursday alleged that the Election Commission has become a puppet of the government

'Threat to society': SC says acid-attackers must face attempt to murder charges; PIL seeks recognition under disability law

The Supreme Court has ruled that acid-attackers who force victims to ingest acid must face charges of attempt to murder, not just grievous hurt.

Governor, CM, Ministers pay tributes to poetSubramania Bharati

PGTI launches franchise-based professional golf league

PGTI has brought in experienced administrators to steer the league. Veteran sports administrator Amrit Mathur will serve as Commissioner of 72 Th

Rape accused Kerala MLA RahulMamkootathil turns up for voting in Palakkad two weeks since going into hiding

CPI(M) workers heckled the Palakkad MLA and raised slogans against him. A strong police force was deployed near the polling station anticipating

Umar Khalid granted interim bail for 14 days to attend sisters wedding

Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday, December 11, granted student activist Umar Khalid interim bail for 14 days to attend his sisters wedding. Addit

School holiday December 12 alert: States announce winter breaks; Check state-wise closures

Students across India anticipate December 2025 holidays. Uttar Pradesh announces a 12-day winter break. Kerala and Tamil Nadu schools close due t

Woman abducted for marrying boyfriend; five, including relatives, arrested in Erode

Activist Lubna Sarwath accuses HYDRAA of destroying Bum-Rukn-Ud-Dowla lake

Hyderabad: Activist Lubna Sarwath has written to Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy alleging that Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Pro

ED Raids In 4 States In Padgha ISIS-Linked Radicalisation Case

Early morning raids at 40 locations in Maharashtra, Delhi, Kolkata and Uttar Pradesh

Widow gets Railways compensation after 23 yrs, CJI says smile is what we want to earn

New Delhi, Dec 11: A smile on a poor persons face is what we want to earn, nothing else, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Thursday while

Elon Musk avoid these types of meals? Know what the richest man in the world eats for his breakfast

T20 World Cup 2026 Tickets On Sale Today from 100/LKR 1000

-Entry-level ticket prices at historic low to widen accessibility -Ticket prices for Phase I in India start at 100 (approximately $1.11)

APPFCL to Avail Rs 2,000-Cr Loan from SBI Backed by State Guarantee

The Andhra Pradesh Power Finance Corporation Ltd is availing the term loan from the State Bank of India's commercial branch in Vijayawada

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 tickets: Here's how to buy, prices, direct link, schedule, venues and more

The ICC has launched ticket sales for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with entry-level prices starting at an hist

Sholay-The Final Cut set to arrive in theatres, Abhishek Bachchan excited

Mumbai: Actor Abhishek Bachchan is brimming with excitement as he gears up to watch Sholay The Final Cut, a fully restored 4K version of the lan

Tiger suspected to have killed Adivasi woman in Nilgiris captured

Kerala local body polls 2025: Newly elected members to take oath on December 21

State Election Commission has scheduled the counting of votes polled in the two-phased local body polls for December 13

Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra launched in AP Ahead of Statewide NDA Rallies

A rally featuring 500 motorcycles and 200 cars was flagged off from the BJP office in Dharmavaram town as part of the programme

Mexico Slaps 50% Tariffs On India. $1 Billion Worth Exports In Crosshairs

Four months after the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India for most goods, Mexico has approved levies of up to 50 per cent on the import of se

Dharmendra Prayer Meet Live Updates: Hema Malini's Heartfelt Speech For Husband

Hema Malini is hosting a prayer meet for her late husband and film star Dharmendra in Delhi today

Rubio orders U.S. diplomats to change font in latest anti-diversity push

The State department in 2023 switched to the sans serif font Calibri because its rounded letters with wide spacing are considered more accessible

The First Sign Isn't What You Think: Dr Saurabh Sethi Reveals What Your Body is Telling You

Health problems dont begin with the symptoms you expect. Dr Saurabh Sethi, in one of his social media posts highlights how the body communicates

US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan

American strategic bombers and Japanese fighter jets have conducted a joint military exercise. This demonstration of air power occurred near Japa

Three killed as speeding car leaps over NH 44 median, crashes into KSRTC bus near Bengaluru

The police suspect the car was being driven at a high speed, causing the driver to lose control. The car reportedly skidded for nearly 100 feet b

Venezuelas Machado says government didnt know where she was hiding

Oslo: Opposition leader Mara Corina Machado said Thursday that she doesnt believe the Venezuelan government knew where she was hiding for most of

The Devil Review: Outdated to total waste, what people are saying about Darshan's latest film

Kannada star Darshan's latest film, 'The Devil,' released to packed theaters despite his ongoing imprisonment. However, early reviews on X indica

Rahul Gandhi's Claims On Representation In Constitutional Bodies Untrue: Sources

Countering an assertion by Rahul Gandhi that there was a systematic pattern of excluding marginalised communities from appointments to Constituti

Bhakti Vaani to showcase jugalbandi of genres

Bhakti Vaani, a rare curation of Carnatic and Hindustani music, will present prayer and poetry in an unusual format

Pawan Kalyan Alleges Hindus are Targeted

Alleging that some political parties in Tamil Nadu are following pseudo-secularism, Pawan Kalyan accused the Tamil Nadu's DMK government of inter

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Pallikaranai marshland ground truthing exercise completed, Advocate General informs Madras HC

He says that the report has now been sent to the Chengalpattu Collectorate for authentication and thereafter, it would be submitted before the Su

Major accident on HayuliangChaglagam road along Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, 7 feared dead

A truck carrying 21 labourers fell into a deep gorge on the Hayuliang-Chaglagam road in Arunachal Pradesh. At least 17 people are feared dead in

Omans lower house greenlights trade deal with India

New Delhi: With Omans lower house, the Shura Council, approving the free trade agreement with India, the Union Cabinet is expected to take up the

Vande Mataram Should Be Accorded Same Status As National Anthem: JP Nadda

BJP President J P Nadda on Thursday asserted in the Rajya Sabha that the national song Vande Mataram is linked to ationalism and the country sho