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Another Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh, Police Claim Extortion Bid: Report

Another Hindu man has been beaten to death in Bangladesh, days after Dipu Chandra Das was lynched and his body was set ablaze, local media reported on Thursday.

25 Dec 2025 7:03 pm
Vajpayee's Media Expert Recalls Ex PM's Peace Efforts And Kargil War

Ashok Tandon, the media relations professional who served in former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's office from 1998 to 2004, in an interview with NDTV recalled how Vajpayee managed major challenges with great ease.

25 Dec 2025 6:36 pm
Distressed By Pet Dog's Prolonged Illness, Two Sisters In UP Die By Suicide

What began as an ordinary day in a Lucknow household ended in tragedy after two sisters consumed phenol and died, with police linking the incident to long-term depression and emotional distress over their ailing pet dog.

25 Dec 2025 6:19 pm
When Sonia Gandhi Called Up AB Vajpayee, Said She Was Worried About Him

Displaying bipartisanship after the terrorist attack on Parliament in December 2001, then Congress president and Leader of the Opposition Sonia Gandhi had called Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said she was worried about his safety.

25 Dec 2025 6:18 pm
Your Neck Ages Faster Than Your Face; Doctor Explains How

Dermatologist Kiran has broken down the science behind neck ageing and shared practical ways to fix it.

25 Dec 2025 6:10 pm
Bird Flu Outbreak In Kerala Prompts Heightened Surveillance In Tamil Nadu

In response to the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in neighbouring Kerala, the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered heightened surveillance and preventive measures in districts along the border to prevent spread.

25 Dec 2025 6:09 pm
Dracula's Chivito: Astronomers Use Hubble To Capture Largest Birthplace Of Planets Ever Found

Joshua Bennett Lovell, who is a co-investigator, said that they were stunned to see how asymmetric this disk is.

25 Dec 2025 6:04 pm
Forgetting Names Isn't A Memory Flaw But How Brain Works, Explains Nutritionist

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija explains that your brain prioritises meaning over labels, therefore, forgetting names is not a memory issue

25 Dec 2025 5:47 pm
School Assembly News Headlines (December 26): Top National, World, Sports, Business News

School Assembly News Headlines Today (December 26): Staying informed about national, international, sports and education news sharpens your thinking and helps you become an aware and responsible citizen.

25 Dec 2025 5:38 pm
School Assembly News Headlines (December 25): Top National, World, Sports, Business News

School Assembly News Headlines Today (December 25): Staying informed about national, international, sports and education news sharpens your thinking and helps you become an aware and responsible citizen.

25 Dec 2025 5:19 pm
2 Men Force 13-Year-Old To Drink Alcohol, Then Rape Her In Delhi

Two men, including a bank employee, have been arrested for raping a 13-year-old girl after forcing her to drink alcohol in Delhi

25 Dec 2025 5:18 pm
Chaos At Tirumala's Alipiri Complex As Weekend Crowds Surge

A tense situation unfolded at the Alipiri Bhudevi Complex today as a massive influx of pilgrims, driven by the weekend holiday rush, led to a brief stampede-like situation in the queue lines.

25 Dec 2025 5:18 pm
In First Christmas Sermon, Pope Leo Decries Palestinians' Conditions In Gaza

Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus.

25 Dec 2025 5:17 pm
Art Of The Deal: How Intel CEO Flipped Trump Attack To $5.7-Billion Lifeline

When Trump proposed that the US receive equity in exchange for giving Intel more CHIPS Act money Tan struck a deal.

25 Dec 2025 5:16 pm
In Pics: Bethlehem Holds First Christmas Celebrations After 2 Years Of Gaza War

Bethlehem, the historic city of Palestine, marked the first festive Christmas after two years of war in Gaza as thousands gathered at the Manger Square to on the festivity eve.

25 Dec 2025 5:13 pm
Can Magnesium Deficiency Increase Dementia Risk? Here's The Link Decoded

Magnesium deficiency is linked to a higher risk of dementia as it is crucial for brain health, regulating inflammation, and protecting neurons.

25 Dec 2025 5:11 pm
Momo Paradise? Viral AI Video Shows What It Would Look Like

An AI-generated video imagines a world made entirely of momos, complete with chutney rivers and giant dumpling slides. The internet is obsessed with this foodie fantasy.

25 Dec 2025 5:07 pm
On Christmas, Hanuman Chalisa Recitation At Park Right Across Church In Haryana

It's Christmas today. But in Haryana's Hisar, Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad, the Hindu right-wing organisations, have announced a mass recitation of Hanuman Chalisa at a popular city park right across the church.

25 Dec 2025 5:06 pm
Bihar STET 2025: Result Likely To Be Released Soon, Details Here

Bihar STET 2025: The board is expected to release the BSEB STET 2025 examination result and score card in the last week of December or first week of January, 2026.

25 Dec 2025 5:02 pm
Video: Man Falls From 10th Floor, Cheats Death As Leg Gets Stuck 2 Floors Down

He was sleeping in his 10th-floor flat and turned, falling straight out of a window to what would have been certain death. Fortunately for him, his leg got stuck in the grille of a flat two floors down.

25 Dec 2025 4:57 pm
Study Reveals How Clouds Contribute To Earth's Growing Heat Imbalance More Than Air Pollution

The findings highlight the need to improve climate models and focus on understanding cloud changes.

25 Dec 2025 4:48 pm
1 Teacher, 5 Simultaneous Classes: SIR Impact On Education In Madhya Pradesh

In Kheda Madhopur village of Agar Malwa district, a small two-room primary school has become a stark reflection of the crisis unfolding in Madhya Pradesh's education system.

25 Dec 2025 4:37 pm
7 Surprising Signs Your Body Is Healthier Than You Think

Nutritionist Suman Agarwal shares 7 hidden signs that indicate you might be healthier than you realise.

25 Dec 2025 4:26 pm
Family Of 4 Found Dead In Liechtenstein, 1 Body Recovered In Switzerland

Police on Wednesday discovered the bodies of two men and two women believed to belong to a single family from Liechtenstein, authorities in the tiny Alpine principality said.

25 Dec 2025 4:15 pm
India Tests K-4 Missile, With 3,500-km Range, From Nuclear-Powered Submarine

In a big flex of its nuclear capabilities, India has tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile launched from a nuclear-capable submarine.

25 Dec 2025 2:18 pm
Alzheimer's Disease Can Be Reversed, Show Animal Studies

In a significant breakthrough, US researchers have found in animal studies that Alzheimer's disease can be reverse, challenging previous studies that for over a century considered the neurodegenerative disease to be irreversible.

25 Dec 2025 2:03 pm
'Vote For Me, Win SUV, Thailand Trip, Gold': Pune Poll Candidates To Voters

The Pune municipal election is three weeks away and aspiring councillors jostling and shoving for the power the seats bring have begun courting voters with a bewildering list of freebies and gifts from foreign trips to expensive cars.

25 Dec 2025 2:01 pm
Bangladesh Election: The Hindu Candidate Running For Sheikh Hasina's Seat And His Opponents

Amid ongoing atrocities against minorities, a Hindu man is seeking to win people's mandate from the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's constituency in the upcoming national elections.

25 Dec 2025 1:49 pm
6-Year-Old Dies After Dog Bite Despite Vaccination: 7 Possible Causes

Rabies is a serious and often fatal disease if not treated promptly. Awareness of the initial symptoms and appropriate post-exposure vaccination is essential to prevent severe outcomes.

25 Dec 2025 1:46 pm
Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 Registration Started, Apply Here

HTET 2025 Registration: The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) registrations have started and will continue till January 4, 2026. Candidates can apply through direct link here.

25 Dec 2025 1:40 pm
Death Of China's One Child Policy Ex-Chief Sees Less Tributes, More Criticism

The death of a former head of China's one-child policy has been met not by tributes but by castigation of the abandoned policy on social media this week.

25 Dec 2025 1:21 pm
Alternative Options For Students Who Scored Less In CAT 2025

CAT 2025 results announced by IIM Kozhikode highlight 12 perfect percentiles. IIMs and 93 other institutes will use scores for MBA admissions.

25 Dec 2025 1:18 pm
Car With Hanukkah Sign Set On Fire In Melbourne Days After Bondi Attack

Australian police are investigating a suspicious fire after a car carrying a sign celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah was set ablaze Thursday in Melbourne.

25 Dec 2025 1:13 pm
Reunion Of Thackeray Brothers To Protect Marathi Manoos' Welfare: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray said while many alliances and coalitions have occurred in politics, tie-up between Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena founded by Raj Thackeray is set to be historic.

25 Dec 2025 1:12 pm
Army Allows Personnel To Use Instagram For Viewing, Not Posting: Sources

The army has made a significant change to its policy on the use of social media: soldiers and officers are allowed to use Instagram for viewing and monitoring purposes only, sources said.

25 Dec 2025 11:42 am
'Times Are Tough': Santa, Mrs Claus Caught Speeding In Ohio With A Concealed Weapon, Video Viral

Ohio deputies stopped Santa and Mrs Claus for speeding, sharing bodycam footage that went viral for its festive humor.

25 Dec 2025 11:41 am
NIFT 2026: Exam Centres Expanded For Fashion Technology Entrance Exam

The National Testing Agency includes Vapi and Daman among NIFTEE 2026 exam cities following requests from NIFT, raising the total exam centres to 102.

25 Dec 2025 11:33 am
'Lion King' Actor Imani Smith Stabbed To Death, Boyfriend Arrested

Imani Smith, known for playing Young Nala in Disney's popular 'The Lion King' on Broadway, has passed away in an alleged homicide, reported Deadline.

25 Dec 2025 11:32 am
India Revamps Tax Regime In 2025, New Act Comes Into Effect From April 1

India overhauled its tax regime in 2025 with sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and a higher income tax exemption limit, with the spotlight now turning to customs duty rationalisation and procedural simplification in the coming Budget.

25 Dec 2025 11:32 am
Delhi Sees Respite From Air Pollution As AQI Records 220

Delhi saw a brief respite from elevated pollution levels on Thursday morning, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 220 in the 'poor' category.

25 Dec 2025 11:20 am
New Experimental Obesity Drugs Target Mitochondria To Burn More Calories: Australian Study

The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on mitochondrial uncouplers - molecules that make cells burn energy less efficiently and release fuel as heat instead of converting it into energy the body

25 Dec 2025 11:15 am
Prayers, Carols: PM Modi Joins Christmas Morning Service At Delhi Church

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday joined Christmas celebrations at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi, participating in prayers alongside a large congregation of Christians from Delhi and several parts of North India.

25 Dec 2025 11:03 am
Rajnath Singh Recalls How Vajpayee Handled Pak Woman's Marriage Request

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh went down memory lane to bring back a memorable story about what former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee replied to a woman, who asked him to marry her while he was on a visit to Pakistan.

25 Dec 2025 11:00 am
Watch: Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte Delight Fans With Special Piano Duet On Christmas

Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte performed an endearing piano duet of Holm Sound by Erland Cooper at the annual Together at Christmas carol concert.

25 Dec 2025 10:56 am
Should Kids At Least Do A Little Bit Of School Work Over Holidays

As the summer holidays begin, parents may feel concerned their children will forget how to spell their own names during the long school break.

25 Dec 2025 10:53 am
Why Mangoes Fall Before They're Ripe

Ever wondered why your mango tree drops fruit before it's ripe? Each season, mango growers across Australia watch helplessly as millions of mangoes fall to the ground too early.

25 Dec 2025 10:47 am
Strong Science, Peoples Participation Driving Indias Public Health: JP Nadda

Indias public-health journey has entered a decisive and results-oriented phase, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Wednesday.

25 Dec 2025 10:46 am
IT Firm Manager Gang-Raped In Car Allegedly By CEO, 2 Others In Udaipur

A manager of a private IT company was allegedly gang-raped in a moving car in Rajasthan's Udaipur on the pretext of dropping her home after a birthday party, the police said on Wednesday.

25 Dec 2025 10:38 am
Stiffer Colon Likely To Raise Risk Of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Study

Chronic inflammation is likely to increase the stiffness of the colon, which may in turn increase the development and progression of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study.

25 Dec 2025 10:35 am
Ashwini Vaishnaw 'Thanks' Rahul Gandhi In Exchange Over iPhone-Makers Foxconn

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi praised the Karnataka government this week for facilitating the 'fastest factory ramp-up seen in India so far', referring to iPhone-maker Foxconn hiring nearly 30,000 staff 80 per cent of whom were women in nine months.

25 Dec 2025 10:34 am