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This years IPO billionaires see wealth eroded by market moves

Viral video: Not Tara Sutaria, but AP Dhillon tried to create kiss moment, new footage from Mumbai concert proves actress' commitment to Veer Pahariya

After a strong backlash from the internet, another video from AP Dhillon's Mumbai concert went viral, showing how Tara Sutaria tried to hold the

BRS candidate moves Telangana HC over Jubilee Hills bypoll result

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) candidate Maganti Sunitha who contested the Jubilee Hills bypoll, challenged the result in the Telangana

Cold wave grips Hyderabad, Telangana as mercury dips to single digits

Hyderabad: Hyderabad and several districts of Telangana continued to reel under an intense coldwave on Tuesday, December 30, as the biting spell

Hrithik Roshan is re-reading this book 25 years later, which explains how boring routines can turn into ones full of enjoyment

Hrithik Roshan revisited Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's psychology book 'Flow,' which he first read 25 years ago. The actor shared personal moments of

Flight Operations Normalise at Delhi Airport as Visibility Improves

The airport assured travellers that on-ground officials are available across terminals to assist passengers and provide necessary support

Trump once again claims credit for ending India-Pakistan conflict during Netanyahu meeting

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that his administration played an important role in ending the military confrontation between In

1 Dead After Speeding Thar Runs Over Men Sitting Near Bonfire In Meerut

One person died and two were critically injured when a speeding SUV ran over them while they were warming themselves by a bonfire on the roadside

Telangana Assembly: Parties flag Gulf workers issues

Hyderabad: The problems of Telangana migrants in Gulf countries emerged as a major focus in the Assembly, with members cutting across party lines

2025: Changing alliance dynamics, Karur tragedy, impeachment motion on judge dominate Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is in a state of flux as the AIADMK and BJP reestablish their partnership, reshaping the political arena. The political scene buzzed w

Air India Express pilot arrested in connection with alleged assault on passenger at Delhi airport

The Delhi Police has arrested an off-duty Air India Express pilot, identified as Captain Virendra Sejwal, in connection with an alleged assault o

Air India Express pilot accused of hitting passenger at Delhi airport arrested, released on bail

Captain Virendra Sejwal had been booked in connection with violence near the security checkpoint of Terminal 1 on December 19

Trump demands Hamas disarm within very short timeframe

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Hamas had been given a very short period of time to disarm, warning that failure to do so would bring

Quote of the Day by Pamela Anderson on the definition of a real man: The sexiest thing about men is how they are with

Pamela Andersons Quote of the Day is sparking conversation online as the actress reflects on what defines a real man. In her candid remark, Ander

Trump repeats claim of ending conflict between India and Pakistan during meeting with Netanyahu

President Donald Trump reiterated his assertion of settling the India-Pakistan conflict during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net

DRDO successfully tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket at Chandipur

The rocket, launched from the in-service Pinaka launcher, impacted the target with textbook precision over a maximum range of 120 km, demonstrati

After reunion of Pawars, Shinde likely to join them against BJP in Pune polls

MUMBAI: The NCP and NCP (SP), headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar, respectively, have decided to co

Indias domination of global rice trade stokes looming water crisis

NEW DELHI, Dec 30 (Reuters) When India overtook China as the worlds largest producer of rice this year, the countrys politicians and agriculture

China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan

China launched two days of live-fire drills around Taiwan. The exercises simulated a blockade of key ports and assaults on maritime targets. Taip

Congress claims national water award won by MP's Khandwa with AI-images; administration rejects charge

INDORE: The Congress has accused the Madhya Pradesh government of corruption, claiming that the Khandwa district administration won a national wa

West Bengal polls important, people ready for change: Dilip Ghosh on Amit Shah's visit

West Bengal Assembly elections are approaching and are seen as crucial. Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh believes people are ready for change. Union

Hamas confirms death of its prominent spokesman Abu Obeida

Gaza Strip: Hamas on Monday, December 29, confirmed that its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza

Quote of the Day by Nick Kyrgios: 'It's better to be the underdog than have all the pressure, for sure'

Nick Kyrgios, a talented yet polarizing tennis figure, is known for his explosive play and fearless attitude, having defeated top players. His ca

Harish Rao, Sridhar Babu spar in Telangana Assembly over employees Iissues

Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Monday during the Zero Hour as senior BRS leader T Harish Rao and min

Six Hindu Raksha Dal members held for distributing swords in Ghaziabad colony

GHAZIABAD: Police have arrested six members of Hindu Raksha Dal for distributing over two dozen swords in Shalimar Garden colony, an officer said

Khaleda Zia, a Force for Democracy in Bangladesh

Her decades-long personal and political feud with Bangladeshs second female prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, polarized the nation

We are also Indians, says slain Tripura students dad

GUWAHATI: Amid nationwide outrage over the murder of a Tripura student in Dehradun reportedly triggered by a dispute over a racial slur, his fath

Bondi gunmen acted alone, no evidence they were part of militant cell, Australian police say

Police have stated that the two gunmen responsible for the Bondi Beach shooting acted alone. There is no evidence they were part of a larger terr

Chinas live fire drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'

Taiwan's aviation authority said more than 1,00,000 international air travelers would be affected by flight cancellations or diversions

Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations Draw Huge Devotee Turnout Across Telugu States

North gate darshan begins at major temples including Tirumala, Yadadri, Bhadrachalam and Simhachalam

George Clooney, His Wife Amal, and Children Become French

The publication, in France's government gazette, confirms an ambition Clooney alluded to early in December when he hailed French privacy laws tha

Mumbai civic body polls: BJP to contest 137 BMC seats, Shiv Sena 90; candidates to file nomination papers on Dec. 30

Another constituent of Mahayuti, the NCP, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls

Union Public Service Commission Will Close Combined Defence Services 1 Applications Today

CDS 1 application fees differ by category, with a Rs 200 fee for General and OBC males. Payment is online only. Application involves a two-part r

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda to marry on THIS date, will have private-but-lavish ceremony in...

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda to welcome 2026 with a bang, and they will honour their relationship with the wedding vows. Read on to kn

Mumbai bus accident: Eyewitness blames presence of hawkers

A tragic bus accident in Mumbai's Bhandup locality claimed four lives and injured nine. Pedestrians, pushed onto the road by sidewalk hawkers, we

Ayodhya prepares for Shri Ram Lalla Pran Pratishthas second anniversary celebrations

Woman Turns Exam Failure Into Global Tech Success Through Grit And Persistence

The year 2010 was the most difficult period of her life. While her friends were easily securing internships, Priyanka struggled constantly.

Delhi pollution remains 'very poor': IMD shares update on AQI, rain and temperature

Delhi AQI Today: Delhi experienced thick fog and very poor air quality on Tuesday, with visibility reduced and traffic disrupted. Dense fog is ex

Congress seeks resignation of environment minister

NEW DELHI: Welcoming the Supreme Courts decision to stay its November 20 order on the new definition of the Aravalli range, the Congress on Monda

Will provide full support to expert panel: Yadav

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav on Monday welcomed the Supreme Courts decision to stay its o

Netanyahu announces Israels highest civilian honour for Trump

Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that US President Donald Trump would receive Israels highest civilian honour, the

TGSRTC to operate spl buses from Hyderabad to AP districts for Sankranti

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has made special arrangements to operate additional bus services from Hyderaba

India's domination of global rice trade stokes looming water crisis

India's booming rice exports are depleting groundwater in key agricultural states, forcing farmers to drill deeper borewells at increasing costs.

Commuters ALERT! Delhi-NCR Police issues traffic advisory for New Year's eve, avoid THESE routes on December 31, check alternative routes, diversion and more

Security agencies are conducting verification drives in sensitive locations. Police are continuously checking suspicious individuals and monitori

INTERVIEW | Aravallis among the oldest mountain systems in world

After public outrage, the Supreme Court stayed November 20 order on the Aravalli mountain range, saying only hills with a height of 100 metres or

INTERVIEW | Aravalli should be defined in terms of geology than height

Professor C R Babu is a leading environmentalist and ecologist from the University of Delhi, known for restoring degraded landscapes and biodiver

UP: Minority community perform last rites of kinless Hindu man

Saharanpur: In an example of Hindu-Muslim unity, the funeral pyre of a Hindu man was taken to the crematorium by a Muslim man and his companions,

Let 2026 be the year of the citizen

With civic elections nearing, in their last midnight gupshup session of 2025, our sutradhaars, Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora, discuss what they dont

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80

Zia served twice as prime minister, first in 1991 and again from 2001.

Why no consolation tie for pitch storm?

The cricket may have been exciting (36 wickets falling) for some, but what about the paying public, who were expecting to watch five days of Test

Early intervention systems for youth; Inside Tamil Nadus climate playbook

As the country grapples with rising adolescent distress, 2026 could be a year when we shift from crisis response to proactive, early intervention

Ex-Air Force Officer Beaten To Death By Daughter-In-Law Over Property Dispute

A 32-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly beating her elderly father-in-law to death over property dispute in southwest Delhi's Bindapur are

Khaleda Zia: Bangladesh's 1st Woman PM Who Had An India Connection

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, died at the age of 80 on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Part

Khaleda Zia, Former Bangladesh PM And BNP Chief, Dies At 80

Bangladesh's former prime minister, Begum Khaleda Zia, has died of prolonged illness while under treatment at Dhaka's Apollo Hospital.

Bihar Ministers appointment as Assistant Professor put on hold due to shortcomings

Sources said that due to the discrepancy over his name, the appointment of Ashok Choudhary who is Minister in the Bihar government has been withh

Bangladesh Updates: 3-Time PM Khaleda Zia Dies After Prolonged Illness

Begum Khaleda Zia, former Bangladesh prime minister and the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has died of prolonged illness

Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80

Khaleda was suffering from advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, chest and heart problems, her doctors said

CM Dhami promises strict action over Tripura students killing in Dehradun

Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for the only absconding accused, a resident of Nepal, and said they have sent a team to the neighbour

What is Legionnaires' disease? Deadly outbreak prompts health alert in Sydney CBD - Check causes, symptoms and high-risk age groups

A fourth case of Legionnaires' disease has been confirmed in Sydney's CBD, prompting a health alert. Individuals who spent time in the Clarence S

Ghaziabad Police Arrest 6 Hindu Raksha Dal Activists For Distributing Swords

Police on Monday arrested six activists of Hindu Raksha Dal for distributing over two dozen swords in Shalimar Garden colony, a police official s

From armoured giants to clawed hunters, six new dinosaurs found in 2025

While other species in the group could reach 4 metres in length and up to 400 kg, this teenage specimen would have been about a metre long, weigh

Khaleda Zia, Bangladeshs first female PM, dies at 80

Khaleda Zia dies: Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, has passed away at the age of 80 following a protracted illness. Her par

Akshay Kumar gets knockout kick from wife Twinkle Khanna on her birthday, superstar admits 'you still hit me harder than any stunt'

As Twinkle Khanna turned 52, her hubby, Akshay Kumar, dropped a special birthday post in his classic humour style.

Haryana BJP Ministers inaugurate library building twice separately, bringing into open the infighting within the party

The conflict between the two leaders is nothing new and the duo had allegedly exchanged barbs during a debate on stage in 2018

Israel defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives; US accuses Security Council of double standards

Some states question if recognition part of a bid to relocate Palestinians or establish military bases

Mexico train derailment kills 13, injures 98 passengers

According to the statement issued by the Mexican Navy, which oversees the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the train on Line

Who was Khaleda Zia? Bangladesh's first female prime minister dies at 80 after prolonged illness, she was wife of...

Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia dies at 80, after a prolonged illness, as per reports. Khaleda Zia had advanced cirrhosis o

Many Americans make this costly 401(k) and IRA mistake dont leave a mess for your family

Many Americans risk sending their 401(k) and IRA savings to the wrong heirs. Outdated beneficiary forms override wills and can create tax penalti

Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 elderly residents

The bodies of victims were taken to a hospital for identification with the assistance of families, officials said. Firefighters with six trucks n

Suriname knife attacker found dead in his cell, after killing 9 people including his own children

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect had a history of mental illness

Australia Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a nationwide crackdown on gun ownership and hate speech in the wake of the attack, promi

Top 4 Must-Listen Stories Of 2025 By Sudhanshu Rai

Celebrity storyteller Sudhanshu Rai once again proved why his voice and narratives hold unmatched power, turning everyday moments into deeply uns

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: NMRC to expand metro services from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector-142 by...

The project is estimated to cost approximately Rs 2254.35 crore and is expected to benefit around 1 to 1.25 lakh passengers daily. Read here to k

US President Donald Trump meets Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, discusses Gaza Peace Plan second phase; Israel PM issues BIG statement, says, 'blessed to have..., free world...'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday praised US President Donald Trump after their meeting in Florida, saying Israel has never had

India News Live Updates: IndiGo issues travel advisory for Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Kolkata, Ranchi, Guwahati and Hindon Airports

From Dhurandhar to Chhaava, a look at major blockbusters that ruled box office

2025 IN REVIEW Indian cinema has once again proven its box-office might in 2025, delivering a string of massive blockbusters that continued the t

Stock Market Live Updates 30 Dec 2025: Stock to sell today: Angel One

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Angel One has been on a decline for more than a month now. While it found support at 2,450 and was

At UN, US Defends Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland

The United States defended Israel's right to recognize the breakaway territory of Somaliland at the United Nations on Monday, comparing it to the

Four Killed, 9 Hurt After BEST Bus Rams into Pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in the accident

Not trying to shock anyone: Duffer Brothers on Stranger Things finale

The makers of Netflixs popular sci-fi show Stranger Things have opened up about what fans can expect from the finale episode of the series. Creat

Morning Brief Podcast: Adani's Airport Playbook

Morning Digest: Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks; Fake demands under MGNREGA will not be entertained, says Centre; and more

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What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

China conducted war games around Taiwan, warning against separatism and foreign interference. The drills highlight the ongoing dispute over Taiwa

Bangladesh envoy in Delhi reaches Dhaka on urgent call: Report

Bangladesh High Commissioner Reaz Hamidullah has returned to Dhaka. This follows an urgent summons from the foreign ministry. The move comes amid

India eye series whitewash, SL hunt for consolation win

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29: India will look to continue their aggressive intent and complete a 5-0 series whitewash against a vanquished Sri Lank

Humpy and Erigaisi settle for bronze at World Rapid Cships

Doha, Dec 29: Indian chess stalwart Koneru Humpy suffered a massive heartbreak in her bid for a third world rapid title, finishing with a bronze

Trump Warns Hamas, Iran After Netanyahu Talks

Trump also downplayed reports of tensions with Netanyahu over the second stage of the fragile Gaza ceasefire

2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

Washington, December 30, 2025 (AP) Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said

Citigroup selling its Russia business at $1.1 bn loss

Citgroup on Monday said it is selling the last of its business operations in Russia, and expecting to log a $1.1 billion loss in the process. AO

IG Indoor Stadium to host BWF India Open

New Delhi, Dec 29: The BWF India Open Super 750 badminton tournament will be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium instead of the KD Jadhav In