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Gig Workers Union President Demands Removal of 10-Minute Delivery Option

Salauddin said that nearly 40,000 workers across India had supported the protest on December 25 and that the union remains open to discussions wi

Man Dies By Suicide From Company Building In Bengaluru

Unfortunate incident happened at Biocon Biologics Limited at Electronics City campus

Man gets life term for raising module of Pakistan based terror outfit in Assam

Md Kamruj Zaman alias Kamaruddin was awarded three separate punishments under provisions of an anti-terror law, with the maximum of life imprison

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers as ceasefire holds

Cambodian Defence Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata said the soldiers were handed over at a border checkpoint at 10 a.m. (0300 GMT) on Wednesda

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers following a weekend ceasefire. This move eases tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes. The fig

The US-born employment and population boom that wasnt

US job numbers show a surprising rise in native-born employment. However, this surge appears to be an illusion. Aggressive deportation campaigns

Superstar Mohanlals mother Shantakumari Amma passes away in Kochi

Kochi: Shantakumari Amma, the mother of Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal, passed away at her residence in Kochi on Tuesday. She was 90 and had been

Watch: India surpasses Japan to become worlds 4th largest economy

EUs carbon tax kicks in from Jan 1, may hit Indian steel and aluminium exports: GTRI

The EU's carbon tax on metals, including steel and aluminium, comes into effect from Thursday, impacting India's exports. Indian exporters may ne

Srinagar court issues proclamation, declares three absconders for spreading anti-India content online

In a significant legal move, a Srinagar court has proclaimed charges against Mubeen Shah, Azizul Hassan Ashai, and Rifat Wani for their role in p

No Ride Refusal, No Surge Demands on New Years Eve: Sajjanar Warns Cab, Auto Drivers

Hyderabad Police threaten strict action under Motor Vehicles Act against drivers violating ride norms at midnight.

Mrunal Thakur Says She Is Indebted to Sita Ramam

Mrunal has consistently expressed gratitude and loyalty to Tollywood.

Mali, Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on U.S. nationals

The White House noted persistent attacks by armed groups as one of the reasons for the travel ban. Mali and Burkina Faso have struggled to contai

Indonesia raises alert for Mount Bur Ni Telong volcano following spike of activity

The increase in seismic activity has been ongoing since July and became more intense and shallow in the past two months

India imposes three-year tariff on some steel products after sudden, sharp increase in imports

China, Vietnam, and Nepal will be subject to the levy; known as a safeguard duty, it be imposed at 12% in the first year followed by 11.5% in the

Sensex up in early trade, Nifty crosses 26,000 on final trading day of 2025

The Indian benchmark indices traded in the green zone early on Wednesday on the final day of the trading year.As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 167

Principal District Judge Leh Given Additional Charge Of Member Secretary LLSA

JAMMU, Dec 31: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has assigned the additional charge of the post of Member Secretary, Ladakh Legal Servi

Hyderabad Metro to run till 1 am on New Years Eve

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has announced extended services on the occasion of the New Year 2026 celebrations. On Wednesday, D

India issues FIRST statement after China's claim to mediate Pakistan truce, says 'there is no role for...'

India has rejected China's involvement in brokering peace between New Delhi and Islamabad during the military conflict, stating that no third par

EUs carbon tax to kick in from Jan 1; may hurt Indian steel, aluminium exporters: GTRI

Many Indian exporters may have to cut prices by 15-22% so EU importers can use that margin to pay the CBAM (carbon border adjustment mechanism) t

Gorakhpur: How a Village Computer Class Is Helping Students Beat OTP Fraud

Vijay Guptas village computer classroom fights OTP fraud, builds digital confidence In Bhatahat village in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh

Dense fog blankets Delhi, AQI stays in 'very poor' category

The national capital recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 384, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

World Blitz: Chess champion Carlsen wins record-extending 9th title, Arjun Erigaisi settles for bronze

Magnus Carlsen secured his ninth world blitz chess title in Doha. He faced a challenging field and admitted luck played a part. Carlsen defeated

SIR hearing: Complaint filed against CEC after elderly man dies due to fear

Kolkata: A complaint was filed against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and West Bengals Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar

Conscious Management Institute Opens in Puducherry to Offer Logistics Courses

Dr. Garry Jacobs, President and CEO of the World Academy of Art & Science, inaugurated the Conscious Management Institute in Puducherry. CMI

Rupee falls 15 paise to 89.90 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On the domestic equity market front, the Sensex opened 188.31 points higher at 84,863.39, while the Nifty rose 80.70 points to 26,009.55

Prem Anand Sinha is Avadi Police Commissioner

Before being posted to South Zone, Mr. Sinha served in Chennai city as Additional Commissioner of Police, South

Centre's intervention pushed onion growers into losses in 2025: Farmers' body

Indian onion farmers faced significant financial losses in 2025. The Maharashtra State Onion Growers Farmers' Association alleges government mark

Indias diplomacy faced a major test in 2025

India's foreign policy faced significant tests in 2025. The nation responded firmly to cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. Relations with the U

IPL 2026: Schedule, players list, venues and auction highlights

2026 IPL full schedule, teams: The Indian Premier League 2026 will commence on March 26 and conclude on May 31. The auction saw record bids for p

View: The West is near death. Its also worth fighting for

The West, a concept historically defined by market democracies and Enlightenment ideals, faces an existential crisis. Donald Trump's protection r

Handling automatic rifles, self-defence: Army trains Village Defence Guards in J&K - watch

Imaginary Law, Real Consequences: Sajjanar Warns Drunk Drivers in Viral Post

Hyderabad Police reiterate zero tolerance for drunk driving as V.C. Sajjanars witty tweet strikes a chord online.

Andhra Pradesh in 2025: Capital dreams, Maoist hunt, spate of deadly accidents, AP saw it all

Andhra Pradesh is entering a crucial phase in 2026 for Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's Amaravati vision. Key construction milestones for the

Saudi Cabinet hopes UAE will halt military, financial support to STC

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Cabinet said on Tuesday, December 30, that it hopes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will halt any military or financial supp

Investing legend Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO after six decades

Buffett transformed the company from a struggling New England textile manufacturer into a diversified global powerhouse valued at over $1 trillio

Dense fog blankets Delhi, AQI stays in very poor category

The national capital recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index of 384, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO After Six Decades

Buffett, who turns 95 this year, has led the conglomerate for nearly six decades, transforming it from a struggling New England textile manufactu

Security Forces arrest 11 jihadi operatives from Assam and Tripura

Security forces apprehended 11 jihadi operatives from Assam and Tripura, dismantling an Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) module. This Bangladesh-based

Meta is sued by US Virgin Islands over ads for scams, dangers to children

Meta knowingly and intentionally exposes its users to fraud and harm. It does so to maximize user engagement and, in turn, its revenue, states th

US announces sanctions over alleged Iran-Venezuela weapon trade

Washington: The US administration announced sanctions against 10 entities and individuals based in Iran and Venezuela, accusing Tehran of supplyi

Bangladesh to bid farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia; Jaishankar to attend funeral in Dhaka | LIVE

Zia's body will be interred alongside her late husband, Ziaur Rahman, who was assassinated in 1981 during his time as President

13-year-old Dalit girl raped in UPs Amethi

Amethi: A 13-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly raped in the Fursatganj area here, police said on Wednesday. According to police, the incident too

How Indian films rewrote the pan-India playbook in 2025

From massive cross-regional hits to small gems, heres how Indian cinema reinvented scale and storytelling in 2025

Viral video: After Tara Sutaria's viral on-stage moment with AP Dhillon, Orry steps in to reveal truth about Veer Pahariya's reaction

A viral clip from AP Dhillon's concert led to rumours about Veer Pahariya's reaction to Tara Sutaria's on-stage moment. Orry later shared an uned

What is the Ironman Triathlon?

Welcome to the Ironman triathlon, an event which pushes athletes and sports enthusiasts to go the extra mile...

Battle of Galwan Gets Flak From Chinese Media, Indian Govt Sources Defend

Produced by Salman Khan and his mother Salma Khan, Battle of Galwan releases on April 17.

EAM Jaishankar to attend Khaleda Zias funeral in Dhaka on Wednesday

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent the government and people of India at the funeral of Khaleda Zia, the fir

Isiah Whitlock Jr., The Wire Actor, Dies at 71

On Tuesday, Simon posted an image of Whitlock, smiling with gentle eyes, in honor of the actor's passing.

Meet-up groups to explore in 2026 in Hyderabad

In 2026, here are a few networking groups that can help you find a friend in the city

Arunachals Komkar village backs PFR for Siang Upper multipurpose project

Komkar village in Upper Siang district has formally backed the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project's feasibility study. This agreement marks a signi

Maharashtra civic polls: Car chases, crematorium drama cap nomination chaos

Political parties in Maharashtra faced significant unrest over ticket distribution for upcoming civic polls, with nominations ending on Tuesday.

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$400,000 Lobster, 40,000 Oysters Stolen In New England Seafood Heist

Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate incidents within weeks of each other in New En

SoftBank has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI: Report

SoftBank has been building one of the largest private technology investment programmes in the world under founder and CEO Masayoshi Son

Panneerselvam slams DMK government over attack on Odisha man

All schools closed for week due to extreme winter weather in Assams Guwahati

The normal classes will resume from January 7, prioritising the safety and well-being of students

Two trains carrying workers collide inside Chamoli tunnel, Uttarakhand, around 50 injured

Meet Xiao Hong, founder of Manus, Chinese AI start-up acquired by Meta for over USD 2 billion, he is set to join Mark Zuckerberg's company as...

Manus, a Singapore-based platform with some Chinese roots, launched its first general-purpose AI agent earlier this year. The platform offers pai

Guwahati Schools Holidays: Kamrup Metro district announces vacation till January 6 as temperature dips to 6 degrees below normal

Schools in Kamrup Metropolitan district, Assam, are closed until January 6, 2026, due to extreme cold. Daytime temperatures in Guwahati are signi

Shah to Hold Party Meets, Visit Kali Temple on Final Day of Bengal Tour

The visit of Shah, considered the BJP's principal poll strategist, came ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections

Puducherry's statehood dream remains a dream, a minister stays without portfolio in 2025

Puducherry's statehood aspirations persisted through 2025. The year saw a minister's resignation and a new cabinet member without portfolio. Heav

'Complete breakdown of law and order': Congress Shama Mohamed on Anjel Chakma's death

Congress leader Shama Mohamed has voiced concerns over rising threats against minorities following the death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in D

Gig workers, delivery partners to take part in nationwide strike on December 31 over working conditions

Gig workers with platforms such as Swiggy, Zepto, Blinkit, Zomato, Amazon, and Flipkart are planning to take part in a nationwide strike on Decem

Mahayuti alliance cracks in Latur as BJP to contest all 70 civic seats

Former minister and BJP`s Latur civic poll in-charge, MLA Sambhajirao Patil Nilangekar, declared his party will contest all 70 seats in the LMC

Rubio speaks with UAE, Saudi leaders on Yemen, regional stability

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone calls with the top diplomats of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia

Mahayuti allies go separate ways ahead of Jalna civic elections

The collapse became evident on Tuesday, the final day for filing nomination forms, with alliance partners -- the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sh

NIA court issues notice to Kashmiris abroad for weaponising social media

A special NIA court in Srinagar has issued a proclamation directing three Kashmiris, currently based in the United States and Germany, to appear

Free Rides for Tipsy Commuters in Hyderabad

Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union to deploy 500 vehicles across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri (Rachakonda).

New Years Eve deliveries may be hit as gig workers plan nationwide strike

Delivery partners working with companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon and Flipkart have announced plans to log off their apps o

Uttarakhand: Around 60 Injured as Loco Trains Collide Inside Tunnel

Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said that there were a total of 109 people, mostly workers, on the train at the time of the accident

Uttarakhand: Two loco trains collide in Vishnugad-Pipalkoti tunnel, 60 injured

Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said that there were a total of 109 people on the train at the time of the accident, which occurred late

ISRO conducts ground test of SSLV third stage at Sriharikota

ISRO successfully tested an upgraded third stage for its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle. This improved stage features a lighter motor case, boost

UN approves sharp cuts in 2026 budget amid financial turmoil

Guterres, who has been working on a financial survival plan for the UN for months, suggested cutting the budget by $577 million and slashing 18%

New Year 2026: Delhi Police intensifies security, sets up over 50 checkpoints

He added that more than 50 checkpoints have been set up across the city to curb traffic violations and conduct checks for drunk driving using bre

Did Social Media Merely Reflect 2025, Or Did It Quietly Run It?

Everyone thought they understood the internet. But 2025 was social media saying, loudly: No. Sit down.

Hyderabad Police Announce Strict Drunk-Driving Checks for NY Celebrations

Special enforcement drive at 120 locations across the city; heavy fines, vehicle seizure and licence cancellation warned.

Hyderabad Police Announce Strict Drunk-Driving Checks for New Year Celebrations

Special enforcement drive at 120 locations across the city; heavy fines, vehicle seizure and licence cancellation warned.

Covert US drone attack hits Venezuela port linked to criminal gang

The strike was executed by the CIA and targeted a remote dock that US agencies believe was being used by the criminal gang Tren de Aragua to stor

Delhi New Year 2026 traffic alert: Connaught Place, India Gate to see restrictions; Check full list of diversions & parking spots

Delhi New Year 2026: Delhi is preparing for New Year's Eve 2026 with major celebrations planned. The Delhi Traffic Police has announced special t

Uttarakhand: Fire breaks out at BD Pandey Hospital campus in Nainital

Residents immediately informed the fire department after noticing the incident. However, before fire tenders could reach the spot, the warehouse,

Warner Bros. plans to reject Paramount's takeover offer next week

Warner Bros. Discovery is poised to reject Paramount's latest takeover bid, citing concerns over an unincreased financial offer and potential deb

Taiwan detects 77 Chinese aircraft, 17 naval vessels amid extensive PLA drills

The latest activity comes after the PLA`s Eastern Theatre Command conducted military drills in waters east of Taiwan, which it described as an al

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

About 35 military planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line that separates the two sides; drills began 11 days after U.S. announced a record $11.1

BEST bus involved in Mumbai accident was mechanically sound, 'human error' may have caused crash

The Olectra Greentech-made nine-metre-long electric bus from the fleet of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking crashed i

Hyderabad: Home Guard injured in hit and run at Madhapur traffic signal

Hyderabad: A speeding car rammed into a home guard on duty at a traffic signal in Hyderabads Madhapur area and fled the scene, police said. The i

Australia Great, Who Played 208 ODIs, In Induced Coma After Serious Illness

Former cricketer Damien Martyn, who played 67 test matches for Australia, is in a serious condition in a Brisbane hospital.

Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire, damages equipment at Tuapse refinery, Russia says

The strike damaged refinery equipment, one port berth and five homes - windows were broken in four apartment blocks and a private house - the Kra

Stranger Things Finale Trailer Is Out

The characters devise a plan to enter the Abyss, rescue Vecna's kidnapped children and destroy it with a bomb.

Gujarat weather alert: Rain likely in Banaskantha, Patan, Kutch and parts of Saurashtra today

Gujarat weather today: Light rain is expected in parts of north Gujarat and Saurashtra on Wednesday due to a Western Disturbance, according to th