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GST on Air Purifiers: Delhi HC Asks Centre to Respond to Plea

The court was informed by the Centre's counsel that the meeting of GST Council has to take place physically only and it is not possible to convene the meeting through video conferencing

26 Dec 2025 3:12 pm
Van on Fire Rolls Into Petrol Bunk in Hyderabads Ghatkesar

The fuel station employees reacted quickly and doused the fire using extinguishers in the bunk, preventing a major disaster

26 Dec 2025 3:03 pm
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak Convicted in Trial Over 1MDB Corruption Scandal

The nation's High Court found Najib, 72, guilty on three counts of abuse of power. Rulings on additional charges were still being delivered Friday afternoon.

26 Dec 2025 2:10 pm
A Year On, Jeju Air Crash Report Delayed As Families Question Probe's Credibility

Crash last year was the worst air accident on South Korean soil, killing 179 people

26 Dec 2025 2:08 pm
From Butter Chicken to Bangkok: Amit Bagga on Staying Unapologetically Indian

As Daryaganj crosses 100 crore in ARR, Co-founder & CEO Amit Bagga reflects on slow growth, hard lessons, & why preserving Indias culinary legacy matters more than rapid expansion.

26 Dec 2025 1:54 pm
Hubble Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Dracula's Chivito

The nickname Draculas Chivito playfully reflects the heritage of its researchersone from Transylvania and another from Uruguay, where the national dish is a sandwich called a chivito

26 Dec 2025 1:52 pm
Leopard Movement Detected In Densely-Populated Area Of Thane

Camera traps set up to confirm and monitor the presence of Leopard

26 Dec 2025 1:40 pm
Fulfil Poll Promises, Not Personal Vendettas: BRS Leader K.T. Rama Rao to CM Revanth Reddy

KTR slammed the CM's choice of words and said it was unbecoming of a Chief Minister

26 Dec 2025 1:39 pm
The Myths Didnt Survive: African Rappers Andhra Visit Wins Praise from Nara Lokesh

A firsthand rap account of life in Andhra Pradesh goes viral, prompting AP Minister Nara Lokesh to welcome the message and call out online misinformation.

26 Dec 2025 1:38 pm
Atlee Heads to Malaysia For Thalapathy Vijays Jana Nayagan Audio Launch

Thalapathy Vijay and Atlee have formed a powerhouse team, delivering blockbusters like Theri (2016), Mersal (2017), and Bigil (2019).

26 Dec 2025 1:37 pm
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

The national award, presented annually, celebrates exceptional talent and excellence among children

26 Dec 2025 1:26 pm
Salman Khan's 60th BDay: Battle Of Galwan Teaser Launch Sparks Excitement Among Fans

The launch of the 'Battle of Galwan' teaser has Salman Khan fans buzzing with anticipation as it marks a significant milestone in his career.

26 Dec 2025 1:14 pm
Protests Erupt Outside Delhi HC Against Kuldeep Singh Sengar's Bail in Unnao Rape Case

The Delhi High Court had granted bail (suspension of sentence) to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case

26 Dec 2025 12:52 pm
Mirwaiz Umar's 'Hobson's Choice': Relinquishes Hurriyat Title to Save X Account

Mirwaiz explained the decision in a post on 'X', stating he had faced sustained pressure from authorities to alter his profile.

26 Dec 2025 12:51 pm
Rohit Sharma Falls For First-ball Duck in Vijay Hazare Clash

Virat Kohli top-scored with 77 off 61 balls, hitting 13 fours and 1 six before getting out.

26 Dec 2025 12:48 pm
In Testament of Ann Lee : Movie Review

An 18th-century religious musical with both the agony and ecstasy of Ann Lees life

26 Dec 2025 12:45 pm
Bengaluru Customs to Auction Unclaimed Electronic gadgets

Huge Cache of iPhones, Smartwatches Seized by Customs Up For Auction

26 Dec 2025 12:40 pm
Traffic Snarls on HyderabadVijayawada Highway Near Abdullapurmet

Vehicular movement slowed to a crawl from the Outer Ring Road (ORR) junction towards Vijayawada

26 Dec 2025 12:35 pm
Mumbai: Christmas Choral At St Thomas Cathedral Begins With National Anthem

St Thomas Cathedral in Mumbai opened the Christmas choral evening with a soulful rendition of the Indian National Anthem.

26 Dec 2025 12:35 pm
Hampi Cleanup Drive: Administration Acts on Lapses Flagged During FM's Visit

Hampi, the erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and a Unesco World Heritage site, attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists

26 Dec 2025 12:24 pm
Court Fines Mumbai Resident Rs 5,000 for Feeding Pigeons

The order came months after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation banned the feeding of pigeons in most parts of the city, citing public nuisance and health hazard to people

26 Dec 2025 12:18 pm
The Pitch They Chose Was a Blunder: Sanjay Manjrekar

Weight of the final caused India to lose focus : Harbhajan Singh

26 Dec 2025 12:14 pm
Siddaramaiah Gets Invite by AICC for CWC Meeting, Irks Shivakumar

I have information that the Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh have been invited for the CWC meeting, said Shivakumar.

26 Dec 2025 12:11 pm
Want to read more in 2026? Heres how to revive your love of books

Reduce the stress and fatigue, just start reading books !

26 Dec 2025 12:09 pm
Tollywoods Pan-India Dream Shaken in 2025, With Only a Few Silver linings

Despite over 200 releases, only a handful of Telugu films found success in 2025, exposing weak content, a fading pan-India buzz, and changing audience behaviour, even as young heroes and strong storytelling offered hope.

26 Dec 2025 12:08 pm
Vijay's Swansong Chella Magale From Jana Nayagan Drops Today

Actor Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan ramps up excitement with the third single 'Chella Magale' sung by the superstar himself, releasing on December 27.

26 Dec 2025 12:05 pm
Ashes, Boxing Day Test: England Strike Back, Then Stumble

All-rounder Michael Neser top-scored with 35

26 Dec 2025 11:59 am
Allu Arjun and Trivikram Reunite for Massive 1000 Crore Pan-India Mythological Epic

The official announcement is anticipated soon; the film is tentatively slated for a 2027 release

26 Dec 2025 11:51 am
Director Atlee Turns Christmas Into a Working Day

Music composer Sai Abhyankkar shared a picture from the recording studio, offering fans a glimpse into the films progress

26 Dec 2025 11:48 am
Karnataka Bus Accident: Toll Rises to 7 as Driver Succumbs to Injuries

Following the crash, Rafique was rushed to the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences at Hubballi

26 Dec 2025 11:42 am
Droupadi Murmu Releases Constitution Of India In Santhali Language

Santhali is an ancient language spoken by a significant number of tribal people in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal ,and Bihar.

26 Dec 2025 11:37 am
Samantha Calls 2025 a Year Full of Gratitude

As 2025 draws to a close, Samantha shared a glimpse of her memorable year on Instagram on Christmas Day

26 Dec 2025 11:33 am
Rain-Soaked California Still at Risk of Floods and High Surf

Roads in the 5,000-resident town of Wrightwood were covered in rocks, debris and thick mud on Thursday

26 Dec 2025 11:26 am
Hyderabad Man Kills Wife by Setting Her on Fire in Nallakunta

The accused, identified as Venkatesh, reportedly attacked his wife, Triveni, at their residence while their children were present.

26 Dec 2025 11:19 am
Two Killed in Helium Cylinder Explosion at Mysore Palace Gate

Police said a person was engaged in selling balloons on a bicycle using helium gas, and the cylinder exploded, resulting in the tragedy and people around him were injured

26 Dec 2025 11:14 am
'Papa, I Cannot Bear Pain': Indian-Origin Man Dies After 8-hour Wait at Canada Hospital

A client drove him to the Grey Nuns Hospital in southeast Edmonton, where Prashant was checked in at triage and then took a seat in the waiting room.

26 Dec 2025 10:47 am
Three Killed as Private Bus Hits Parked Car in Guntur

The accident occurred while they were returning from Tirupati.

26 Dec 2025 10:31 am
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Offers Prayers at Tirupati

TTD officials received Bhagwat and later took him for darshan.

26 Dec 2025 10:26 am
Indian Student Shot Dead Near University of Toronto Campus

Toronto police said the suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. No suspect description has been released.

26 Dec 2025 9:21 am
Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Deter China

The increase comes as Japan faces elevated tension from China.

26 Dec 2025 8:20 am
Four Killed in Road Accident at Nallagatla in Nandyal

Speeding car crashes into private travels bus after crossing divider; two others critically injured

26 Dec 2025 7:54 am
Rly Police Arrests 2 Zip-Gang Women

210 grams of stolen gold worth 25 lakh recovered from train thieves

26 Dec 2025 6:49 am
Women Lover Arrested For Killing Husband

Affair led to suffocation murder of government school teacher, say police

26 Dec 2025 6:22 am
TGGDA Flags Salary Delays For TVVP Doctors, Seeks Bill To Bring Body Under DSHS

Doctors seek legislation to ensure timely pay under TVVP system

26 Dec 2025 6:01 am
Narayana Starts Raft Foundation For High Court Building in Amaravati

High Court construction begins, boosting Amaravati capital revival drive

26 Dec 2025 5:54 am
Nimmala Takes To Farming During Festive Break

Minister joins rabi farming, stressing leaders must understand farmers hardships

26 Dec 2025 5:46 am
200 KG Meat, Liquor Seized At Srisailam Entry

Temple authorities seized around 200 kg of meat and prohibited liquor during security checks at the Srisailam toll gate in Nandyal district on Thursday.

26 Dec 2025 5:42 am
Vajpayee birth anniversary celebrated across Godavari districts

BJP leaders and activists observed the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee across the erstwhile Godavari districts on Thursday, paying rich tributes to the late leader.

26 Dec 2025 5:33 am
HC Guidelines For Listing Properties As Prohibited

The judge was ruling on a petition challenging the Karimnagar district collectors orders cancelling the registration of 453 registered documents belonging to private persons whose land fell in Survey No.s 197 and 198 of Kothapalli mandal headquarters town.

26 Dec 2025 4:07 am
IAS Officers Reshuffle: Haritha Is New TGPSC Secretary

Garima Agrawal (2019 batch), additional collector (local bodies), Rajanna Sircilla, was directed to continue to hold full additional charge (FAC) of the post of collector.

26 Dec 2025 3:35 am