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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

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

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

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

Kabaddi player Rana Balachauria shot dead in the middle of tournament in Mohali

On any enmity angle or gang rivalry behind the killing, the police said, The matter is under investigation

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

Thane textile businessman duped of Rs 35 lakh; 4 booked

Thane: Police have registered a case against four Mumbai-based traders for allegedly cheating a textile businessman from Maharashtras Thane distr

National Herald case: Modi government's illegality fully exposed, says Congress

The court in Delhi has ruled that the ED case is without jurisdiction; it has no FIR, without which there is no case, says Congress leader Supriy

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

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

Elon Musk on way to becoming worlds first trillionaire

New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has taken another step towards becoming the worlds first trillionaire, according to reports. With his c

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

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

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

3 Cars Collide on Busy PVNR Expressway; Traffic Disrupted

Those heading to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad and returning to the city from Shamshabad were affected badly because of

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Tanya Mittal returns home to Gwalior after Bigg Boss 19, gives sneak peek of lavish home, luxury car collection, here's what her father does, he is...

Tanya Mittal returned to the Gwalior home a week after Bigg Boss 19 ended. She finally shared a sneak peek into her lavish lifestyle, silencing t

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.

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

Genetic researchers probe nuclear genome to explain exceptionally high TB burden among MPs Sahariyas

BHOPAL: Genetic science researchers from across the country have turned their focus to genomic factors that may underlie the abnormally high prev

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

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.

Moscow Dodged 'Pearl Harbor-Style' Ukraine Attack. Saviour? Hungover Russians

Hungover Russian drivers and other unforeseen hurdles nearly disrupted Ukraine's audacious drone strike on Moscow, but Operation Spiders Web ulti

Murder bid accused on run for 5 years arrested in Palghar

The accused and his mother also allegedly threatened a local businessman with dire consequences, a police release said

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.

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

Don't Travel At Night: Cognizant's Advisory After Leopard Sightings In Pune

IT major Cognizant has issued a safety advisory for its employees in Pune after reports of increased leopard movement in several parts of the cit

Streets To Parliament: Jagan Reddy's Party, TDP Clash Over Medical College Privatisation In Andhra

While the YSRCP launched protests across the state and collected 1 crore signatures against the PPP move, TDP MP raised strong counterarguments i

U19 Asia Cup LIVE: 3-Down India Back On Track After Suryavanshi's Dismissal

India U19 vs Malaysia U19 ACC Asia Cup 2025 LIVE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi departed after scoring his fifty off just 25 balls against Malaysia.

Industry-ready engineers: Jyothi Engineering College inks MoU with Technovalley

The partnership will provide hands-on training, internships, curriculum enrichment, certification pathways, and placement support aligned with em

The Hashemites: Inside The Royal Family That Has Ruled Jordan For Over 100 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Jordan, the first in nearly four decades, coincides with 75 years of bilateral ties.

National Herald Case: Delhi Court Refuses To Take Cognisance Of ED Chargesheet Against Gandhis

New Delhi, Dec 16: A court here on Tuesday refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates money laundering charge against Congress le

ISGF released and presented the Handbook on AI, ML, VR, AR, and Robotics Solutions and the Roadmap for their Adoption in Electric Utilities to Honble Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal ji

New word of the day: Occhiolism, the awareness of limited perspective

In today's interconnected world, 'occhiolism' describes the awareness of one's limited perspective against the vastness of global experiences. Th

Thane Textile Businessman Duped Of Rs 35 Lakh, Case Filed Against 4

Police have registered a case against four Mumbai-based traders for allegedly cheating a textile businessman from Maharashtra's Thane district of

User's Consent Mandatory For WhatsApp For Collection Of Data: NCLAT

Appellant (WhatsApp and Meta) cannot assert unilateral or open-ended rights over user data, said NCLAT

Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting inspired by Islamic State group

MELBOURNE, Dec 16: A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydneys Bondi Beach was a terrorist attack ins

AP CM Pays Tributes to Indian Soldiers on Vijay Diwas

Today, on Vijay Diwas, we remember with deep gratitude the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our brave soldiers who secured India's historic

CIK Raids 12 Locations Across Kashmir in Terror Probe

Srinagar, Dec 16: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday carried out predawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley as part

Big blow to Pakistan as 'Super Flu' threat looms this winter: What is H3N2 virus, know symptoms, risks and precautions

According to the NIH, Pakistan has recorded 340,856 suspected influenza-like illness cases between epidemiological weeks 44 and 49, with 12 perce

Crypto elite shun NFTs to bet on 69-million-year-old dinosaur fossils

A 69-million-year-old triceratops fossil worth $5 million now resides in a Singapore vault. This purchase by crypto investors signals a shift awa

Australian Stock Market declines: ASX 200 edges lower, but still sees year to year gain, DroneShield gets big boost and IperionX, Life360 plunge; check top gainers and losers

The Australian stock market saw a dip on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed down. Top gainers included DroneShield Limited

In A First, Indian Army Deploys Satellite Internet For Sri Lanka Flood Relief

Cyclone Ditwah unleashed unprecedented flooding across Sri Lanka, crippling terrestrial networks and isolating communities.

After Deadly Nightclub Fire, Goa Authorities Seal Another Restaurant For Breaching Safety Norms

The Cape Goa, located on a cliff at Cabo de Rama Fort in South Goa, was sealed after several violations were found. The action comes after a mass

Soldier Dies In Landmine Blast In J&Ks Kupwara

KUPWARA, Dec 16: An Army soldier died in a landmine blast in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Havildar Zubai

3I/ATLAS on reconnaissance mission? Interstellar comet approaches Earth as unusual anti-tail raises questions. Hre's how to watch 3I/ATLAS livestream

3I/ATLAS on reconnaissance mission? The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is passing through the solar system. It will reach its closest point to Earth

Delhi Court Rejects EDs Money Laundering Case Against Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

ED initiated investigation against Gandhis and others based on a private complaint of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy.

IPL auction 2026 LIVE: Ten teams to fill 77 slots with cumulative purse of 237.55 crore

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

Awkward moment for Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as AQI, AQI' chants erupt at Lionel Messis event at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Watch video

At the Lionel Messi event in Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister faced an awkward moment as a section of the crowd greeted her wi

Tanya Mittal Is Back Home to a Huge Family Bash After Being Evicted From Bigg Boss 19

The entrepreneur from Gwalior was given a grand homecoming by her family, which soon made headlines on social media sites.

Thamma OTT release: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's Rs 200 crore hit will premiere on THIS date, here's where you can watch

Thamma OTT release: The latest horror-comedy from Maddock Horror Comedy Universe will finally be premiering online. Here's when you can enjoy Ayu

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PM Modi salutes armed forces on Vijay Diwas

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the valour of the armed forces on Vijay Diwas the day the Indian Army defeated Pakista

Congress questions Centre after Lok Sabha says no Nehru papers missing from PMML

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha by BJP MP Sambit Patra