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'Nothing Political': DK Shivakumar Meets Over 40 Karnataka MLAs In Late-Night Gathering

DK Shivakumar attended a late-night dinner with over 40 MLAs at Congress leader Praveen Doddananavars farmhouse, describing it as a purely social gathering.

12 Dec 2025 9:56 am
Brace For Chilly Winds In Bengaluru As IMD Issues Statewide Cold Wind Warning

According to the IMD, cold wave conditions are likely to continue in several districts, while Bengaluru is also expected to experience chilly weather over the next few days.

12 Dec 2025 9:55 am
Former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil Passes Away At 90, PM Modi Extends Condolences

Shivraj Patil, former Union Home Minister and senior Congress leader, passed away in Latur after a brief illness.

12 Dec 2025 9:49 am
TMC's Saugata Roy Seen Smoking Cigarette On Parliament Premises. Then, An Exchange With Giriraj Singh

Saugata Roy was seen smoking a cigarette outside Parliament after BJP MP Anurag Thakurs accusation of a TMC MP using e-cigarettes inside the Lok Sabha.

12 Dec 2025 9:42 am
Why Mexico Is Slapping Up To 50% Tariffs On Asian Goods, And How Big Is The Impact On India?

From January 1, 2026, Mexico will impose up to 50% duties on over 1,400 goods from non-FTA nations. Indias vehicle, machinery and steel exports face some of the steepest hikes.

12 Dec 2025 9:32 am
'Consistently Setting Benchmarks': PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes To Superstar Rajinikanth

Over a storied career of more than five decades, Rajinikanth has featured in over 160 films across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam cinema.

12 Dec 2025 9:22 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today, December 12, 2025 Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-31 Winning Numbers

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 12-12-2025: Heres Guessing Numbers for Suvarna Keralam SK-31 for Friday, December 12. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

12 Dec 2025 9:00 am
Re-Engineered, Not Shelved: Govt Likely To Finalise New Lateral-Entry Recruitment Rules

The DoPT and the Cabinet Secretariat are finalising a new, more structured recruitment framework and it would be communicated to the UPSC soon.

12 Dec 2025 8:55 am
Shillong Teer Results Today, December 12, 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 12, 2025 below.

12 Dec 2025 8:30 am
'Had Just One Entry-Exit, Assualted By Staff': Tourist Shares Plight At Luthra Brothers' Goa Club

The tourist had visited the club in November and claimed that the venue had only one elevated entry and exit, raising concerns that are now being revisited

12 Dec 2025 8:23 am
Eight Killed As Private Bus With 35 On Board Plunges Into Gorge In Andhra; Rescue Ops Underway

The accident occurred near Rajugarimetta on the ChinturuMaredumilli ghat road when the driver reportedly lost control while steering a sharp curve.

12 Dec 2025 7:56 am
'Ease Of Business': Hardeep Singh Puri Unveils Overhaul Of Petroleum And Natural Gas Rules, 2025

Hardeep Singh Puri announced major amendments to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, aimed at easing business operations and strengthening Indias energy infrastructure.

12 Dec 2025 7:41 am
Doubts Cloud 3-Year-Old Kushwaha's Chess Record As FIDE Complaint Surfaces

Concerns have been formally raised with the international chess federation, alleging that the child's rating may have been secured through violations of fair-play norms.

12 Dec 2025 7:10 am
IndiGo Soars Solo Despite Turbulence: Only Major Indian Airline To Post Profit In FY25

The data presented in Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol painted a challenging picture for the sector as a whole

12 Dec 2025 2:19 am
IRCTC Revamps Train Catering, Brings Big Names On Board For Better Meals

IRCTC partners with Haldirams, Elior, ISKCON, CAFS, and others to trial, restaurant-quality meals on Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, earning positive passenger reviews.

11 Dec 2025 11:56 pm
From Healing Touch To Healing Victims: How Post-Article 370 J&K Reclaimed Justice And Stability

The shift from a conflict-ridden mindset to one grounded in justice, development, and dignity is not merely a policy change; it is a cultural transformation

11 Dec 2025 11:45 pm
President Murmu Meets Displaced Persons In Imphal, Assures Support

President Droupadi Murmu met IDPs in Imphal, assuring government support for their needs, while Kuki groups in Kangpokpi expressed disappointment over her visit.

11 Dec 2025 10:59 pm
Luthras 'In Limbo': Here's Why Deportation From Thailand Has Been Delayed

The brothers had travelled to Phuket shortly after the December 6 fire at their Goa nightclub left 25 people dead

11 Dec 2025 10:38 pm
India, US Agree To Continue 'Positive Engagements' On Trade After High-Level Talks In Delhi

A US delegation, led by Deputy US Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer, visited India from December 9-11 for high-level talks on a bilateral trade deal.

11 Dec 2025 10:33 pm
National Highway-66 In Kerala Set For Completion By Aug 2026, Govt Says Rs 16,500 Cr Spent So Far

Gadkari cited additional works, material shortages, financial constraints of concessionaires and contractors, and monsoon as key reasons for the delay in completing NH-66.

11 Dec 2025 10:18 pm
No Engine Failures, Minor Mileage Drop: ARAIs 1 Lakh Km Test Finds E20 Safe For Older Vehicles

With blending, the Ministry said there is no impact on vehicle life, regular servicing should continue to be carried out by companies.

11 Dec 2025 10:07 pm
Delhi Clean-Air Challenge: Innovators To Showcase Pollution-Cutting Tech At IIT Delhi

The shortlisted innovators will present and demonstrate working models and prototypes targeting PM2.5 and PM10 reduction from vehicles and ambient air.

11 Dec 2025 9:55 pm
Delhi, Mumbai Among Major Airports Hit With 1,951 Aircraft GPS Interference Cases In 2 Years: Govt

Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing and jamming refers to attempts to manipulate a user's navigation system by giving false signals

11 Dec 2025 9:37 pm
India Sets Its Own Air Standards; Global Rankings Not Official: Centre

The government said the WHO's guidelines are meant to help countries set their own standards, taking into account geography, and environmental conditions.

11 Dec 2025 9:24 pm
Luthra Brothers At Phuket Immigration Control Centre After Detention In Thailand, New Pic Emerges

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the fire-ravaged nightclub in Goa, have been detained by Thai authorities, with a photo showing them at Phuket Immigration Control Centre.

11 Dec 2025 8:56 pm
Bahraich Riots: Prime Accused Sarfaraz Gets Death Sentence; Life Imprisonment For 9 Others

Mohammad Sarfaraz was sentenced to death for murdering Ram Gopal Mishra during Bahraich violence. Nine others received life imprisonment after the Maharajganj market incident.

11 Dec 2025 8:55 pm
IAFs First Woman Rafale Pilot Shivangi Singh Now Set To Train Future Aviators On Hawk Jets

Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, India's first woman Rafale pilot, has been posted to an Indian Air Force training establishment to groom trainee pilots.

11 Dec 2025 8:30 pm
PM Modi To Embark On Four-Day Visit To Jordan, Ethiopia And Oman From Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18 to deepen ties and discuss regional issues.

11 Dec 2025 8:19 pm
'Warm Conversation': PM Modi, Trump Talk Trade, Energy In First Call After Putins India Visit

PM Modi and Trump reviewed the progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and discussed various regional and global developments.

11 Dec 2025 7:54 pm
Luthra Brothers' Thai Visa Cancelled, Deportation To India Likely Next Week: Sources

Thai authorities have cancelled the visas of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra and moved to place them in detention, paving the way for their deportation to India.

11 Dec 2025 7:39 pm
Noida International Airport Set To Be A Global Landmark, Blends UP's Heritage With Modern Tech

Noida airport is set to open soon, combining Swiss efficiency with Indian hospitality. It showcases local cultural architecture, boosting UP's global aviation and tourism profile.

11 Dec 2025 7:09 pm
'Are Police Shielding Ajit Pawar's Son?': Bombay High Court Questions FIR In Pune Land Deal

The Bombay High Court has questioned the cops on why Parth Pawar, son of Ajit Pawar, was excluded from the FIR in the Pune land deal case.

11 Dec 2025 7:07 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Bangladesh To Hold General Elections On February 12 & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: 7,400 HIV Cases In Bihars Sitamarhi Trigger Alarm, Over 400 Children Affected

11 Dec 2025 6:44 pm
'Allegations Grave, Serious': Delhi Court Rejects Luthra Brothers' Bail Plea In Goa Club Fire Case

A Delhi court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a fire killed 25 people.

11 Dec 2025 6:21 pm
42 Shell Companies, One Address: Shocking Details About Luthra Brothers' Empire

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra - the owners of the Goa club where 25 people died in a massive fire - allegedly ran 42 shell companies, most of whom had one Delhi address.

11 Dec 2025 6:20 pm
Karnataka Congress MLA Makes Controversial 'Rape' Remark Over Leadership Tussle In State

Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain made a controversial remark by using the Hindi word for rape to comment on the state leadership tussle.

11 Dec 2025 6:00 pm
Kapil Sibal Deposes Before JPC On 'One Nation, One Election'

Since being constituted, the 39-member committee has been hearing a range of stakeholders and experts to assess different dimensions of the ONOE proposal.

11 Dec 2025 5:49 pm
Varanasi Man Dies By Suicide, Accuses Wife Of Infidelity In Video Message: Main Bahut Pyaar Karta Tha

In a seven-minute-long clip, Rahul Mishra alleged that his wife was cheating on him. He also said he was not allowed to meet his son.

11 Dec 2025 5:37 pm
'He Operates From Jail': Is Shahjahan Still A De-Facto Power In Sandeshkhali?

Local residents have expressed similar concerns, though most refuse to come on record.

11 Dec 2025 5:28 pm
'Torchbearers Of India's Aspirations': Mukesh Ambani Tells University Students To Drive The Future

Ambani also underscored the urgent need for India to become atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in cutting-edge fields.

11 Dec 2025 5:23 pm
Election Commission Extends SIR Deadline In 6 States, No Change In Bengal

The SIR deadline in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Uttar Pradesh has been extended by a week.

11 Dec 2025 4:51 pm
Umar Khalid Gets Interim Bail In Delhi Riots Case To Attend His Sisters Wedding

Delhi court grants interim bail to Umar Khalid from December 16 to 29 for his sisters wedding, with strict conditions on social media use and movement.

11 Dec 2025 4:48 pm
Indian Coast Guard Seizes Pakistani Boat, 11 Crew Members Handed Over To Gujarat Police

Indian Coast Guard caught a Pakistani fishing boat with 11 crew in India's waters, handing them to Gujarat police for investigation.

11 Dec 2025 4:46 pm
Appointments To CIC: Rahul Gandhis Dissent Challenged By Govt Data On Social Justice Concerns

Government sources cited figures that suggest significant progress in diversity and representation within the Central Information Commissionunder the current administration

11 Dec 2025 4:44 pm
'Do I Deserve To Be Lynched?': Luthras In Delhi Court Allege Threats After Goa Club Fire

The lawyer for Luthra brothers told the Delhi court they are being targeted with revenge tactics by Goa authorities and denied fleeing after the nightclub fire that killed 25.

11 Dec 2025 3:59 pm
Night Train Travel: 6 Indian Railways Rules To Ensure A Calm And Comfortable Journey

As night settles in, the Indian Railways rules take over, from folded berths to silent coaches, ensuring every passenger rests without disruption

11 Dec 2025 3:43 pm
Luthra Brothers Have No Thailand Business, Fled To Escape Arrest After Goa Club Fire: Cops To Delhi Court

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the North Goa nightclub, misled authorities and escaped to Thailand, Goa Police said, adding that the brothers have no business there.

11 Dec 2025 3:19 pm
Case Against Spiritual Leader Aniruddhacharya For Crass Remarks Against Women

A case has been registered against Spiritual Leader Aniruddhacharya over his alleged derogatory comments towards 25-year-old women.

11 Dec 2025 2:52 pm
Varanasi Gets Indias 1st Hydrogen-Powered Water Taxi Know Ticket Price, Concessions, Timings, Steps To Book Ride

Varanasis water taxis run on a hybrid electrichydrogen engine and can carry up to 50 passengers.

11 Dec 2025 2:51 pm
IndiGo Offers Rs 10,000 Vouchers To Flyers 'Severely Impacted' In Dec 3-5 Flight Chaos

The airline said the vouchers can be redeemed for any IndiGo flight over the next 12 months.

11 Dec 2025 2:49 pm