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DRDO Tests 120-KM Range Pinaka Guided Rocket

The rocket was tested for its maximum range of 120 km and successfully demonstrated all planned in-flight manoeuvres: Defence ministry

401(k), Social Security or pension first? The 2026 withdrawal order that can make or break you

Choosing the right order to take money from 401(k), pension, and Social Security can save taxes and make retirement easier. Your plan should matc

Annamayya District To Be Reshaped As Madanapalle Emerges New HQ

Rayachoti loses HQ status as Assembly segments are reassigned in a major reorganisation

Telangana Plans You Quote We Pay Scheme To Address Faculty Shortage In Medical Colleges

Once a formal proposal is submitted to the commissioner of health and family welfare, the scheme will be rolled out: Reports

Russia Claims Ukraine Targeted Putins Residence, Kyiv Denies Allegation

It was not immediately clear if Putin was in the Dolgiye Borody, or Long Beards, residence which has been used in the past by Josef Stalin, Nikit

Air India Announces PayDay Sale Special Fares For New Year

Travellers can book value fares starting from Rs. 1,950 on domestic routes and Rs. 5,590 on international routes

Barbaric Situation, Says EPS, Blaming Drug Menace

According to preliminary information, the boys were allegedly filming social media reels while brandishing knives on the train when the victim, i

Kerala Local Body Poll Debacle: CPM To Reach Out To People Directly

The party plans to take remedial measures to prepare for 2026 assembly polls

Mumbai bus collision: At least 5 people injured in vehicle collision, officials say

A bus collided with people in Mumbai's Bhandup West area on Monday, injuring at least five people as the BEST vehicle was reversing, officials sa

Mumbai Police Seized Drugs Worth A Massive Rs 814 Crore This Year

The Mumbai Police's crackdown on the drugs trade this year has broken the back of the mafia. Police data shows that between January 1 and Decembe

3 More Districts Come Under VPN Ban in Jammu and Kashmir

The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified their crackdown on the use of Virtual Private Network or VPN. Citing misuse of VPN services

Watch: CambodiaThailand ceasefire consolidated after China-led trilateral meeting

Jaideep Ahlawat to NOT replace Akshaye Khanna in Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3, confirms director Abhishek Pathak: 'He left...'

Drishyam 3 director Abhishek Pathak has clarified that a new character is being written for Jaideep Ahlawat and he will not reprise Akshaye Khann

Hamas armed wing refuses to surrender arms as Trump to meet Netanyahu

Hamas's armed wing reiterated on Monday that it would not surrender its weapons, a key issue expected to feature in talks later in the day betwee

China holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockade

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said any attempts to stop Chinas unification with Taiwan were doomed to fail.

YSRC Doctors Wing Chief Slams Government Over Medical Education Crisis

The YSRC leader accused the government of failing to ensure stable, professional and merit-based leadership in the DME, claiming that medical pro

INSV Kaundinya Begins Maiden Voyage to Oman

Stitched fifth-century ship begins 1,400-km maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat

Netanyahu meets U.S. Secretary of State Rubio ahead of Trump talks

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Govt to borrow Rs 3.84 lakh cr via short-term treasury bills in Q4

The Indian government will borrow Rs 3.84 lakh crore through treasury bills in the fourth quarter of the current financial year. This borrowing a

Trump hints at land strike as Venezuela pressure mounts

A throwaway remark last week by President Donald Trump has raised questions about whether US forces may have carried their first land strike agai

Three new holidays are coming in 2026 millions of Americans will get extra days off

Millions of Americans will observe three new public holidays in 2026, including Asian Lunar New Year, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali. While these additi

Pinaka long range guided rocket impacts target with 'textbook precision' in maiden flight test

BHUBANESWAR: Adding more teeth to its firepower, India on Monday conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka long range guided rocket (LRGR) f

Crime Rose 63% In Adilabad In 2025

The SP said cybercrime and cheating cases increased during the year, while the number of road accidents also went up, though fatalities showed a

Womans body found in Yercaud

ECI halts hearings for unmapped voters in Bengal, exempts seniors, PWDs and pregnant women

KOLKATA: In a fresh directive, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed district magistrates (DMs), serving as district electoral of

India said to claim $30 billion from RIL, BP on gas output

The $30 billion claim is the largest ever pursued by the Indian Government against a corporation and centres on its allegation that mismanagement

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putins residence so Moscows negotiating stance under review

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the accusation was a lie, adding that Moscow was preparing the ground to strike government buildings

'Baby girl coming soon': White House Press Secy Karoline Leavitt breaks internet with pregnancy news

Chhattisgarh To Showcase Indias 1st Digital Museum On Tribal Heroes At Republic Day Function At New Delhi

The expert committee of the Ministry of Defence has selected Chhattisgarhs tableau for the Republic Day main ceremony: A spokesman of the Chhatti

Reliance says 'no claim of $30 billion' against co, BP; rejects media report as 'factually incorrect'

Reliance Industries Limited has refuted a media report alleging the government sought $30 billion from the company and BP over KG-D6 gas block un

Dravidian Model govt 2.0 will implement improved schemes for women: CM Stalin

TheDMKselection manifesto will have new schemes devised under the leadership of the partys deputy general secretary and Parliamentary Party leade

Gig worker held in chain theft case

The victim Ratnavatis 32-gram gold chain was allegedly snatched by the accused while she was walking towards her house, along with her daughter,

Why is Myanmar voting amid conflict? | Explained

Why is the Tatmadaw pushing ahead with elections despite instability? Which major parties are absent from the contest, and why? How does the elec

Angel Chakma murder: Uttarakhand CM Dhami issues BIG statement, says, 'Culprits will be given...'

According to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the state government stands firmly with the bereaved family in this extremely painful

January 1 license plate flipper ban takes effect drivers face $1,000 fines as loophole closes

California is rolling out a new law that tightens regulations around license plate flippers and other obscuring devices. To begin in the new year

FULL VIDEO: Zelenskyy asks Trump for 50-year security guarantees as Ukraine-Russia talks stall

PD Act invoked against habitual offender involved in theft, sexual assault cases

Bihar minister Ashok Choudharys assistant professor appointment withheld amid UGC probe

PATNA: Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar on Monday clarified that the appointment of his ministerial colleague and Janata Dal (United) leader

5-year-Old Boy Survives Night In Forest After Parents Suspected Suicide Attempt

Parents declared dead; child undergoing treatment in Cuttack

BSWML cites satellite data to say they are recent occupants, but families dispute claim

How to maximize your Social Security in 2026 the moves retirees need to make now

In 2026, retirees need smart Social Security strategies. Waiting to collect benefits can increase monthly payments. Couples should check joint be

Iraq Parliament Elects New Speaker Amid Political, Financial Challenges

Iraq has been walking a tightrope to maintain close ties with the United States and neighboring Iran as tensions continue in the Middle East.

Asset maintenance is integral to project implementation, says Deputy Commissioner H. V. Darshan

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) Administrator H.V. Darshan also slammed garbage dumping in Mangaluru du

2025 under Trump 2.0: From ICE, Epstein Files to trade war, a year that changed America forever

Study finds swearing can improve strength, focus and endurance

A study in American Psychologist suggests swearing can boost physical performance by reducing inhibitions and improving focus. Participants repea

Intel ties up with iDream Education to make laptops safer for students

AIADMK is strong, our alliance will win 210 seats, says Palaniswami

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami stated his party's alliance will win 210 seats in the upcoming assembly election. He promised quality housin

Tiger Found Dead in MP Forest, State Sees Record Big Cat Fatalities in 2025

With this, the tiger death toll mounted to 55 in 2025, a record big cat fatalities in a year since the project tiger was launched in 1973

Putin told Trump that Russia's position will change after Ukrainian drone attack on residence

Russia's President Vladimir Putin informed U.S. President Donald Trump about a drone attack on his residence. Putin stated Russia would reconside

DRDO successfully tests 120-km strike range Pinaka rockets

Defence Acquisition Council clears the planned procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore, including Long Range Guided Rockets-120.

Bank Report 30% Rise in Fraud Amount in H1FY26

According to the central banks Trends and Progress of Banking in India report, Indian banks reported 5,092 frauds amounting to Rs 21,515 crore in

Cabinet Nod for Dagadarthi Airport Land Acquisition

Dagadarthi airport to come up under PPP mode, with tenders to be finalised soon

Anthony Joshua car crash: How is Nigerian-British boxer after road accident? Where is former world heavyweight champion?

Anthony Joshua car accident: Nigerian-British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, was involved in a car accident that killed two other p

How many families were affected by the Kogilu demolition? Surveys differ

Surveys conducted by an NGO, by Housing Corporation, and by local leaders have shown different figures

Russia Claims Ukraine Fired Drones At Putin's Home, Lies, Says Zelensky

Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, on Monday alleged that Ukraine carried out a drone attack overnight on President Vladimir Putin's resid

Confrontation near madrassa in J&K leads to stone pelting, injuries; one man arrested

The police said a First Information Report under Sections 125, 125(a), 191(2) of the BNS was registered. Investigation has been taken up accordin

US could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation

The U.S. has finalised a regulation allowing authorities to deny asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border during public health emergencies, reviving a Tr

Alternative housing in Baiyyappanahalli for eligible families displaced from Kogilu Layout: CM

Bangladesh Radical Group Asks Yunus To Cancel Work Permit Of Indians

The radical organisation Inqilab Mancha has asked Bangladesh's interim government to cancel the work permits of all Indians in the crisis-hit cou

Zelenskyy 'interested' in getting war reparations from Russia

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy seeks Russian war reparations, potentially for defense, following talks with Donald Trump. He emphasized Ukraine's

Pilot Project of Fertilizer App Successful: Tummala Nageswara Rao

Nageswara Rao said that a toll-free number, 18005995779, has been set up at the agriculture commissionerate for the convenience of farmers

Veteran BJD Leader Targets Naveen Patnaiks Former Aide, Flags Partys Leadership Crisis

Badri Narayan Patra, a veteran leader and former minister, on Monday asserted that Patnaik remains Odishas most popular political figure and sugg

BJP releases first list of 70 candidates for Mumbai civic polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of 70 candidates for the Mumbai civic body elections, with nominations closing soon. Not

Nil Winds Deepen Cold Wave Across Telangana

The Indian Meteorological Department - Hyderabad (IMD) expects the minimum temperature to remain in the 10-13C range over the next few mornings,

Sangh's Global Prayer Shift: Bharat Mata to Vishwa Prarthana

This rare departure from norm was meant to symbolize the unity between the RSS in India and HSS, its global affiliate

Visual artist Taarika John celebrates Keralas classical art forms with an illustrated book

The visual artist does a deep dive into the States classical art forms such as Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kummattikali with her latest book

DRDO conducts Pinaka test: Maiden long-range guided rocket tested in Odisha; meets textbook precision

India's DRDO successfully test-fired its new Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) from Chandipur, achieving its 120 km maximum range with p

Trump has 'positive' call with Putin on Ukraine: White House

US President Donald Trump had a positive call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday, the White House said, a day after Trump met Ukra

India Gets 7 New Unicorns: Startups That Became Worth $1 Billion In 2025

India added seven new unicorns to its kitty this year. The startups that achieved the valuation of $1 billion in 2025 focus on artificial intelli

Bhadradri-Kothagudem Police Curbed Maoists In 2025, Says Annual Report

District police arrested four prime accused, including one Area Committee Member (ACM) and three dalam members of the banned CPI (Maoist), in fiv

'Playing politics': CM Siddaramaiah slams Kerala CM over his statement on Ktaka demolition drive

Rahul: Tripura Student's Killing a Hate Crime

The victim, Angel Chakma, 24, a resident of Nandannagar in West Tripura district, was allegedly attacked by a group of six people on December 9 a

After Jagannath Temple, Mamata Banerjee's Next Project Durga Angan, BJP Fumes

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced today that Salt Lake, near Kolkata, will host the world's largest Durga Angan -- a gesture to hig

Intel stock rises today after Nvidia buys 214 million INTC shares in $5 billion deal

Intel's stock surged following the confirmation of a $5 billion private share sale to Nvidia, finalized on December 26, 2025. This strategic move

European Space Agency Shares Details Of Martian Ice Age

The Martian ice age left behind striking features, revealing the planet's climatic past, ESA said.

IAS Officer Slaps, Abuses Shopkeeper For Urinating Near Sacred Narmada River

An IAS officer Gajendra Nagesh slapped a young man at the Barman sand ghat on the banks of the Narmada River in Narsinghpur district in Madhya Pr

MP: After Over A Century, MP Gets Its Resident Wild Elephants

A year later, a herd of around 40 wild elephants migrated from Chhattisgarh and arrived in the BTR by passing through the elephant corridor in Sh

AIMIM to contest Maharashtra local body polls on large scale

Hyderabad:Riding on the back of its success in the Bihar assembly and the Maharashtra local body polls, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimee

Dina Nath Mahajan: A Towering Public Figure of Jammus Civic and Political Life

By Ravi Rohmetra The great city of Jammu is well known as the City of Temples. It has witnessed the lives of many great men and women. There were

Meet Funding Deadlines, CEO Tells RUPPs

Telangana CEO stresses strict deadlines for party funding and expenditure filings

Mysuru commuters oppose use of ageing BMTC buses for city services

KSRTC official says that around 1,520 buses has been refurbished so far at the corporations regional and divisional workshops across the State, a

Soybean Farmers Rue NAFED Quality Norms

Farmers have also complained about procedural difficulties, stating that even elderly farmers holding pattadar passbooks are required to be physi

Shah unveils new Guwahati Police Commissionerate building, seeks five more years for lotus in Assam

Rupee decline may not be bad for Economy now

RBI would do well to protect FOREX reserves By Nantoo Banerjee It does not make sense for India to deplete its hard-earned foreign currency rese

Underworld operative Kali Yogish and Yogish Acharya booked under KCOCA

The duo is reportedly involved in a murder and other criminal activities

3 held at Bengaluru Airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 cr

Bengaluru: Three passengers who arrived from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport have been arrested for allegedly carrying hydroponic gan

Dhami Assures Stern Action in Dehradun Racial Killing

Dhami said the Uttarakhand government would extend all possible support to the family

Bangladeshs intense political turmoil has potential to spill over

Dhakas obstinate stance on Hasina complicates relations further By Kalyani Shankar Bangladesh has been going through a massive political crisis

AOBSZC leadership dismantled, ganja cases dropped in 2025, says ASR SP

Says the ASR district police has organised various community policing initiatives to promote developmental change in the district, particularly t