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'Stepped Out Without Burqa': UP Man's Chilling Confession After Killing Wife, 2 Daughters

UP man shot dead his wife and daughters in Shamli, buried them at home. He was arrested after the crime surfaced amid family dispute.

18 Dec 2025 4:56 pm
After Ethiopias Highest Award, PM Modi Receives Omans Top National Honour In Muscat

This marks the 29th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi, highlighting his growing global stature and Indias expanding diplomatic footprint.

18 Dec 2025 4:47 pm
Pongal 2026 Gift: Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Demand Rs 5,000 In Festive Kit

As Pongal nears, construction workers in Thoothukudi demand Rs 5,000 cash in the Tamil Nadu Pongal gift scheme, urging DMK to address rising costs and workers' hardships

18 Dec 2025 4:38 pm
Demolition Work Begins At Shimla's Sanjauli Mosque Following Court Order

Demolition of upper floors of Sanjauli mosque in Shimla begins after Himachal Pradesh HC orders, amid protests by Dev Bhoomi Hindu Sangharsh Samiti. Next hearing is on March 9.

18 Dec 2025 4:05 pm
Maharashtra Village Of 1,500 Registers Over 27,000 Births In 3 Months In Massive Cyber Fraud

Shendurusani village in Yavatmal reported 27,397 births in three months, exposing a massive cyber fraud.

18 Dec 2025 4:01 pm
Sick Of Delhi's Pollution? Check Top 7 Cities With AQI Under 50 Where You Can Breathe Clean Air

While Delhi grapples with toxic air every winter, several cities in the country present a stark contrast

18 Dec 2025 3:26 pm
EU Leaders Ursula Von Der Leyen And Antnio Costa To Be Republic Day 2026 Chief Guests

Their visit is expected to coincide with the IndiaEU Summit, where discussions are likely to centre on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

18 Dec 2025 2:54 pm
Bangladeshi Boats Intercepted In India Over Illegal Fishing, Dhaka Frames Incident As 'Harassment'

Top intelligence sources say the issue is being used in Dhaka to fuel anti-India sentiment at a time when Bangladeshs economy is under stress.

18 Dec 2025 2:51 pm
Luthra Brothers Not Cooperating With Authorities In Goa Nightclub Fire Probe: Sources

The Luthra brothers were deported to India from Thailand over the Goa nightclub fire and sent to five-day police custody, while their plea for medical help was rejected.

18 Dec 2025 2:46 pm
PM Modi Hails India's Growth During Oman Visit After Rahul Gandhi Stirs Fresh Row In Germany

The remarks come amid a political row triggered by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his visit to Germany where he said manufacturing in India was declining

18 Dec 2025 2:36 pm
Pollution Debate Fails To Take Off In Lok Sabha; Govt, Opposition Trade Blame As Delhi Chokes

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Opposition of avoiding the debate, saying they dont want a proper discussion on pollution.

18 Dec 2025 2:31 pm
Ghaziabad Woman Killed By Tenant After Going To Collect Rent, Body Stuffed In Suitcase

The tenant couple had not paid rent for about four months, and Deepshikha, a teacher by profession, decided to confront them and ask them to pay.

18 Dec 2025 2:25 pm
SC Rejects Plea On Quality Of Packaged Water As 'Luxury Litigation': 'Urbanised Phobia'

During the hearing, CJI Surya Kant urged the petitioner to recognise the actual conditions in the country and asked him to travel to parts of India.

18 Dec 2025 2:18 pm
High-Impact, Short-Duration: Rajnath Singh Hails Op Sindoor Amid Row Over Chavan's Remarks

Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Air Force for Operation Sindoor, countering Prithviraj Chavans criticism.

18 Dec 2025 2:03 pm
Vijaywadas Kanaka Durga Temple To Start Online Darshan: How To Book Seva Services, Step-By-Step Guide

As Kanaka Durga Temples management has modelled this system on the successful online services of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

18 Dec 2025 1:48 pm
AYUSH Doctor Whose Hijab Was Removed By Nitish Kumar May Not Join Service

Chief Minister removed the hijab of Dr Nusrat Parveen when appointment letters were being distributed to newly recruited AYUSH doctors.

18 Dec 2025 1:45 pm
Why Government School Teachers In Karnataka Are Paying For Eggs In Midday Meals

In Puttur, a teacher says children often come back holding their plates, asking softly if there is a banana that day. The request is never demanding. Saying no feels impossible.

18 Dec 2025 1:33 pm
IAS-IPS Couples: The Growing Trend Of Love And Marriage Among Civil Services Officers

From shared classrooms in Mussoorie to lifelong partnerships, IAS and IPS love stories are no longer rare, with training, trust and shared ambition bringing officers together

18 Dec 2025 1:24 pm
Lalit Modi Hosts Lavish 70th Birthday Bash For Vijay Mallya In London

Photographs from the evening featured a mix of prominent personalities from various fields. Actor Idris Elba and fashion designer Manoviraj Khosla were among the guests.

18 Dec 2025 1:23 pm
Dont Just Scan For Antibiotics, Check Everything - Nationwide Egg Testing Should Include These Key Probes

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked its officers to collect samples of both branded and unbranded eggs.

18 Dec 2025 12:53 pm
Will Kick Him Out: Why Indias High Commission In Dhaka Is Under Growing Threat

With politicians making anti-India remarks, extremist forces too have joined in and warned the Indian Mission of consequences

18 Dec 2025 12:52 pm
Delhis Air Pollution A Concern For Foreign Patients But India Remains Key Medical Tourism Hub

Medical tourism platforms, which work closely with foreign patients and caregivers, say concerns do come up but queries can be resolved with clear and practical discussions

18 Dec 2025 12:41 pm
PM Modi Set To Interact With MPs, MLAs In Assam; To Open New Airport Terminal In Guwahati

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, built at a cost of Rs 4,000 crore, on December 20.

18 Dec 2025 12:35 pm
Son Beats Parents To Death, Dismembers Bodies, Throws Them In River In UP

The accused identified asAmbesh, an engineer, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents, Shyam Bahadur (62) and Babita (60).

18 Dec 2025 12:14 pm
'If Muslims Also...': RSS's Dattatreya Hosabale Says Nature Worship Not Harmful To Any Religion

Hosabale said India's age-old cultural traditions are deeply connected with nature and environmental conservation that transcended religious boundaries.

18 Dec 2025 12:10 pm
No Power For 12 Hours On Dec 19: Check Affected Areas In West Bengaluru

Once the transformer capacity enhancement work is completed, BESCOM expects improved load handling in the Byadarahalli zone.

18 Dec 2025 12:04 pm
Venkataraman Death: Karnataka Govt Orders Probe As Man Dies Of Heart Attack On Road

Speaking to News18, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the state government would not hesitate to take action if negligence by any hospital or medical professional is established.

18 Dec 2025 12:03 pm
Veteran Sculptor Ram Sutar, Designer Of Statue Of Unity, Passes Away At 100; PM Modi Expresses Grief

Sculptor Ram Sutar, known for designing the world's tallest statue Statue of Unity in Gujarat, passed away late on Wednesday night after suffering from age-related ailments.

18 Dec 2025 12:01 pm
India Shuts Down Two Visa Application Centres In Bangladesh Over 'Security Situation'

Bangladesh on Thursday shut down the Indian Visa Application Center in Rajshahi, Khulna, in view of the security situation in the country.

18 Dec 2025 11:59 am
Worst Is Behind Us: IndiGo CEO Tells Staff, Says Cancellations Triggered By Multiple Factors

His message came on a day IndiGos shares rose to 5,071 apiece in the morning, reflecting renewed market confidence.

18 Dec 2025 11:57 am
Highway Emergency? Bengaluru Motorists Can Now Scan QR Codes For Instant Help

For now, motorists travelling on Bengalurus national highways can expect to see more of these QR code boards along major routes.

18 Dec 2025 11:57 am
Yellow Line Commuters, Take Note: BMTC Bus Stops Added Near Key Stations

The Yellow Line is critical because it connects major residential zones with E City. Efficient bus connectivity could reduce private vehicle use on Hosur Road and nearby stretches.

18 Dec 2025 11:29 am
Two Street Dogs From Mysuru Find Homes In Germany Through Adoption Drive

Two German tourists, Phenia and Arena, who were in Mysuru as part of their travels were there. Instead of merely observing the event, they chose to adopt 2 street dogs on the spot.

18 Dec 2025 11:20 am
AI Express Flight From Jeddah Makes Emergency Landing In Cochin Due To 'Tyre Failure'

The aircraft, operating as flight IX 398, was diverted to Cochin after the problem was detected mid-flight.

18 Dec 2025 11:10 am
Apologise, Or Else: Pakistani Gangster Issues Threat To Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Incident

As the opposition targeted the Chief Minister over his actions and raised questions about his mental state, the Janata Dal (United) found it difficult to offer a clear explanation.

18 Dec 2025 11:03 am
Weather News Today LIVE Updates: Dense Fog Envelopes Delhi-NCR; Vehicles Without PUC Certificate Won't Receive Fuel

Weather Forecast News Today Live Updates: Lok Sabha is also set to hold a detailed discussion today on the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi and its adjoining regions.

18 Dec 2025 10:58 am
Im Tired Of This: Madras HC Judge Slams Officials Over Repeated Contempt In Deepam Row Case

The judge added that once a court issues an order, it must be obeyed unless stayed or overturned by a higher court.

18 Dec 2025 10:41 am
Bengaluru: 64-Year-Old High Court Advocate Killed In Rash Driving By 19-Year-Old College Student

CCTV footage reviewed by investigators shows the victim stepping out of a shop in Sanjay Nagar when the car suddenly rammed into him.

18 Dec 2025 10:40 am
'Zubeen Garg Encouraged To Venture Into Sea': What Police Chargesheet Says On Singer's Death

The 12,000-page chargesheet filed by the Assam Police SIT claimed Zubeen Garg was encouraged to venture into the sea while drunk, and the accused did not do enough to save him.

18 Dec 2025 10:12 am
American Firm Jabil To Set Up Advanced Electronics Training Labs In Select Maharashtra ITIs

A delegation from Jabil met Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Tuesday, and outlined the plan to establish modern electronics laboratories in chosen ITIs.

18 Dec 2025 10:07 am
Bengaluru Faces Poor Visibility As Karnataka Sees Coldest Spell In 20 Years

Bengaluru is seeing chilly mornings as severe cold grips several Karnataka districts. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Gadag, Koppal, Bagalkot and Dharwad

18 Dec 2025 10:04 am
CAG Flags Serious Lapses In DBT, Says Crores Transferred Without Verification

CAG Sanjay Murthy attributed the lapses to weak data integration and government departments operating in silos, resulting in inconsistent databases and poor cross-verification.

18 Dec 2025 10:01 am
Bangladesh Crisis Poses 'Very Real' Threat To India, Says Sheikh Hasina's Son, Warns Of Islamist Rise

Sajeeb Wazed Joy said regression in Bangladeshs internal stability could reverse gains in curbing insurgent activity along the India-Bangladesh border

18 Dec 2025 9:57 am
Parliament Winter Session Live Updates, Day 14: Parliament Set For Pollution Debate As Delhi Reels From Toxic Air

Parliament Winter Session 2025 Live Updates, Day 14: Bhupender Yadav set to address air pollution after Rahul Gandhi calls it a national health emergency.

18 Dec 2025 9:48 am
Indian Team To Join Sydney Bondi Beach Attack Probe Over Suspect's Hyderabad Link, India Visit

The decision follows inputs that the suspect held an Indian passport, triggering jurisdictional and intelligence-sharing requirements between the two countries.

18 Dec 2025 9:39 am
Short 87 KM Stretch Sees 4-Year Delay, Derails Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Project Worth Rs 1 Lakh Crore

The Expressway, which passes through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, is divided into 53 packages.

18 Dec 2025 9:29 am
Supreme Court Flags Growing Trend Of Judges 'Hitting Sixes' Before Retirement

The SC bench led by CJI Surya Kant was hearing a petition by a Madhya Pradesh principal district judge challenging his suspension 10 days ahead of retirement.

18 Dec 2025 9:26 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya Plus KN-602 Winning Numbers For December 18, 2025

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 18-12-2025: Heres Guessing Numbers for Karunya Plus KN-602 for Thursday, December 18. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

18 Dec 2025 9:00 am
Shillong Teer Results Today, December 18, 2025: Winning Numbers For All Teer Games

Shillong Teer Result Today: Here's full list of common and winning numbers for Shillong Teer, Juwai Teer, Khanapara Teer, and more for December 18, 2025 below.

18 Dec 2025 8:34 am