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16-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Maharashtra Government School Hostel

A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at a government-run ashram' (residential) school in Murbad tehsil of the district on Thursday, police said.

26 Dec 2025 12:58 am
Here's Why Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus Is Prime Target In Search For Life

The findings are based on analysis of data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017.

25 Dec 2025 11:58 pm
China Slams US Report Claiming Plot To Sabotage US-India Ties

China on Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties while deepening defence ties with Pakistan as an attempt to sow discord with false narratives.

25 Dec 2025 11:30 pm
UP Man Shoots 20-Year-Old Woman Who Refused His Advances, Dies By Suicide

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead by a man who later committed suicide in an apparent case of unrequited love in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat on Thursday, police said.

25 Dec 2025 11:29 pm
1 Killed, 4 Injured As Balloon Gas Cylinder Explodes In Mysuru

A balloon seller was killed and four others injured in a balloon gas cylinder explosion here on Thursday, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said.

25 Dec 2025 11:28 pm
$2 Ticket, $1.8 Billion Payout: US Player Wins 2nd-Largest Powerball Jackpot

A Powerball ticket purchased outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner.

25 Dec 2025 11:24 pm
40 Charged For Vandalising Christmas Decorations At Raipur Mall

Around 40 unidentified persons have been charged for vandalising Magneto Mall on VIP Road in Raipur during the state-wide 'Chhattisgarh Bandh' on Wednesday. A group of protesters entered the mall, damaged property, and allegedly misbehaved with staff

25 Dec 2025 11:11 pm
On AB Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary, Rivals Recall PM Who Had No Adversaries

Atal Bihari Vajpayee spent six decades in politics, was among the strongest opposition voices for years before becoming the first man to be prime minister without ever joining the Congress. That should bring a fair share of adversaries.

25 Dec 2025 10:38 pm
Yunus Envoy Quits After Osman Hadi's Brother Alleges In-House Killing Plot

Bangladesh's assasinated radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi's brother has alleged that a section within the interim government of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus plotted the killing to derail the upcoming general election.

25 Dec 2025 10:38 pm
Freedom Of Worship Being Attacked: Shashi Tharoor On Christmas Vandalism

Spotlighting the reports of the alleged attack on Christians in the days leading up to Christmas, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor served a warning: when traditions are attacked, it is all of us.

25 Dec 2025 10:34 pm
52-Year-Old Businessman Duped Of Rs 53 Lakh By Woman He Was Going To Marry

A 52-year-old city-based businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 53 lakh by a woman who befriended him through a dating app and induced him to invest in a fraudulent scheme, police said on Thursday.

25 Dec 2025 8:54 pm
123-Year-Old Church, Muslim Caretaker: Gulmarg Celebrates White Christmas

On Christmas Day, St. Mary's Church stands out in the heart of a snow-covered Gulmarg. As the faithful queue to offer quiet prayers, the church represents the syncretic culture of Kashmir.

25 Dec 2025 8:51 pm
Train Fare Hike From Tomorrow. Here's How Much Extra You Will Pay

Long-distance train travel is set to get costlier in India from tomorrow after the Indian Railways rolled out a nationwide fare hike that takes effect on Friday.

25 Dec 2025 8:47 pm
DK Shivakumar Meets Mallikarjun Kharge Amid Karnataka Power Tussle

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence here, leading to speculations linking it to the ongoing power tussle in the state for the CM post.

25 Dec 2025 8:38 pm
30,000 Worshippers, One Spirit: Inside Delhi's Mega Christmas Celebration

Ankit Sajwan Ministries, a prominent church in New Delhi, hosted a Mega Christmas Celebration this week, drawing more than 30,000 worshippers.

25 Dec 2025 8:30 pm
Watch: Hilarious Video Shows Awesome Father Surprising Daughter In Elf Costume, Internet Reacts

The funny video shows the girl covering her face, trying to run away, when she saw her father in the costume.

25 Dec 2025 8:17 pm
Case Against Saurabh Bhardwaj, Other AAP Leaders For 'Fainting' Santa Video

The Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha, and Adil Ahmed Khan on charges of hurting religious sentiments.

25 Dec 2025 8:16 pm
SBI Clerk Mains 2025 Exam Result Expected To Be Released Soon, Details Here

SBI Clerk Mains Result: This recruitment drive aims to fill 6,589 Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) posts across India with a mandatory local language requirement.

25 Dec 2025 8:14 pm
30-Year-Old Migrant Worker Lynched After Fight Over Bidi In Odisha

A 30-year-old migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly killed in Odisha's Sambalpur district following an altercation over a bidi, police said on Thursday.

25 Dec 2025 8:02 pm
Analysis: Shifting Political Ideologies, Discontent In Maharashtra Politics

On Wednesday, the mood at the Pune NCP (Sharad Pawar) office was unlike that of the earlier elections. The air of excitement was replaced by uncertainty.

25 Dec 2025 7:58 pm
PM Modi Inaugurates National Memorial Honouring AB Vajpayee's Legacy In Lucknow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, a landmark national memorial and complex dedicated to celebrating the life and ideals of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

25 Dec 2025 7:52 pm
Watch: Delhi Woman Suggests Bengaluru Should Be India's Capital, Sparks Debate

The woman, who recently moved to Bengaluru, cited the city's cleaner air and safer streets as the reason behind her suggestion.

25 Dec 2025 7:48 pm
For Muslims, Hindus, Christians: Tariq Rahman's Bangladesh Unity Appeal

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman today asked the people of his troubled nation to work together for bringing peace and stability.

25 Dec 2025 7:38 pm
Thailand Says Vishnu Idol Razed For Security, Not To Hurt Hindu Sentiments

After the controversy around Thailand destroying a statue of Lord Vishnu in a disputed border area went rife, the country issued a statement. Thailand asserted that the destruction was linked to security reasons.

25 Dec 2025 7:22 pm
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