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IT layoffs and rising prices drive 14% decline in housing sales despite new supply

Hardening property prices, layoffs in the IT sector, geopolitical tensions and other uncertainties dented Indias residential growth momentum in 2

UP BJP chief warns party lawmakers against caste-based gatherings

LUCKNOW: The newly appointed state BJP unit chief, Pankaj Chaudhury, cautioned party lawmakers against holding caste-based gatherings, calling th

The Indian link you didnt know about Leonardo DiCaprio

Hyderabad: From Titanic to The Wolf of Wall Street, Inception, The Departed, and The Revenant, Leonardo DiCaprio has built a film career that fee

Methil Devikas performance at KGS: Grace woven in rhythm

An ensemble of musicians elevated Methil Devikas Mohiniyattam with each note blending with her artistry.

Hyderabad: 45 non duty paid liquor bottles seized in Shamshabad

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise Department sleuths seized 45 non-duty-paid liquor bottles at Shamshabad during special checks on Thursday n

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak convicted in trial over 1MDB corruption scandal

Authorities said he siphoned more than $700 million into his personal bank accounts from the 1MDB fund

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak Convicted in Trial Over 1MDB Corruption Scandal

The nation's High Court found Najib, 72, guilty on three counts of abuse of power. Rulings on additional charges were still being delivered Frida

A Year On, Jeju Air Crash Report Delayed As Families Question Probe's Credibility

Crash last year was the worst air accident on South Korean soil, killing 179 people

UPI spikes in India, but some states are still in the slow lane

While UPI transaction volumes appear massive nationwide, per-capita data reveals a significant digital divide. Southern and western states show m

VV Rajesh makes history for BJP in Kerala after being elected Thiruvananthapuram mayor in landmark win. Who is he?

BJP leader VV Rajesh made history after being elected as the Thiruvanthapuram mayor which is a first corporation win for the party in the souther

Shraddha Kapoor Dresses Like Us - and Thats Why We Love Her

BJP State Secretary and Kodunganoor ward councillor VV Rajesh elected as first BJP mayor in Kerala

The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a historic win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. V V Rajesh became the mayor, marking the BJP's first munici

Bhopal and Khajuraho Emerge as Top-Ranked Airports in AAI Survey

Airports in Bhopal and Khajuraho have achieved top rankings in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey. The survey covered 58 airports across I

US court clears lawsuit over teen brought from Pakistan without parents knowledge

Washington, Dec 26 :A US federal court has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by New York-based parents who allege negligence and emotional dis

'Help' written across walls, notebooks expose mental harassment by private school staff in Kanpur

KANPUR: Four staff members of a private school here have been booked for alleged mental harassment of an eight-year-old boy after accusing him of

No conflict between science and dharma: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan in Tirupati. He asserted that science and dharma are not in conflict. Bhagwat exp

Mediation not a sign of law's weakness but its highest evolution: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that mediation represents the highest evolution of law, fostering harmony and a transition from adjudica

Maharashtra in 2025: Amid major anti-Naxal wins and stubborn crime graph, a chequered year

Maharashtra witnessed a turbulent 2025 marked by major crime and security events. Key Naxalites surrendered, while high-profile fraud cases, incl

From Butter Chicken to Bangkok: Amit Bagga on Staying Unapologetically Indian

As Daryaganj crosses 100 crore in ARR, Co-founder & CEO Amit Bagga reflects on slow growth, hard lessons, & why preserving Indias culinary legacy

IPL star Vaibhav Suryavanshi felicitated with 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' by President Murmu

Young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. The 14-year-old batter has achieved numerous recor

Hubble Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Dracula's Chivito

The nickname Draculas Chivito playfully reflects the heritage of its researchersone from Transylvania and another from Uruguay, where the nationa

Hoteliers in Siliguri impose ban on Bangladeshi tourists amid Dhaka's political turmoil

KOLKATA: An association of hoteliers in West Bengal has decided to temporarily stop providing accommodation to Bangladeshis in and around Siligur

Nisha Rajagopalans concert moved seamlessly across composers and bhakti-laden kritis

Nisha Rajagopalan began and concluded her performance with compositions on Anjaneya.

J&K Police Launch Probe After Suspicious Bag Found In Udhampur

Udhampur, Dec 26: A suspicious bag was found near the Head Post Office in Udhampur on Friday afternoon. Offical sources said that On receiving in

Delhi SHOCKER: 13-year-old girl forced to drink alcohol, gang-raped by two men in Samaypur Badli area

In a shocking case, a 13-year-old girl was forced to drink alcohol, later gang-raped by two men near Delhi's Samaypur Badli on Saturday, 20 Decem

Can Eating High-Fat Cheese And Cream Reduce Dementia Risk? Study Suggests Yes

A 25-year Swedish study suggests that eating high-fat cheese and cream may be linked to a lower long-term risk of dementia.

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen dies at 72

AGARTALA: Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen died at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday, officials said here. Sen was 72. He was th

Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak faces more jail time and fines. A judge found him guilty of abuse of power in the 1MDB scandal. The r

Airports witness 7% surge in passenger traffic during November 2025 over same period last year

NEW DELHI: Airports across the country have recorded a 7% increase in passenger traffic during November 2025 as compared to the same month last y

Leopard Movement Detected In Densely-Populated Area Of Thane

Camera traps set up to confirm and monitor the presence of Leopard

The Myths Didnt Survive: African Rappers Andhra Visit Wins Praise from Nara Lokesh

A firsthand rap account of life in Andhra Pradesh goes viral, prompting AP Minister Nara Lokesh to welcome the message and call out online misinf

Pakistani stars Hania Aamir and Sajal Alys weddings on cards

Hyderabad: With 2026 just around the corner, the coming year is expected to witness several high-profile celebrity weddings across the globe. In

Atlee Heads to Malaysia For Thalapathy Vijays Jana Nayagan Audio Launch

Thalapathy Vijay and Atlee have formed a powerhouse team, delivering blockbusters like Theri (2016), Mersal (2017), and Bigil (2019).

How to Travel Smarter With Alerts and Notifications for Updates

Delays, reschedules, platform changes, route diversions, last-minute bus stand shifts, and sudden cancellations are common in Indian travel. What

Opinion: Opinion | SHANTI Bill Deserves Scrutiny - But Support, Too

No law is perfect. Some provisions of the SHANTI Bill will warrant review, oversight, and refinement as implementation unfolds. But rejecting the

Bengali actress Parno Mittra joins Trinamool Congress

Popular Bengali actress Parno Mittra has joined the Trinamool Congress. She stated this was a conscious decision to correct a past political erro

Woman Shot Inside Gurugram Club After Rejecting Marriage Proposal

New Delhi, Dec 26: A 25-year-old woman was shot inside a club in Gurugram after she allegedly refused a marriage proposal from a man, police said

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Unnao rape case: Protest outside Delhi HC against suspension of Sengar's jail term

Women activists from the All India Democratic Women's Association participated in the protest along with activist Yogita Bhayana and the survivor

From Global Standards To AI-Integration, 2025 Was The Year Of Traditional Medicine Growth; Here's Why

2025 has been a year of evidence-based growth, global leadership, and people-centric healthcare for the Ayush sector.

Who Was Shivank Avasthi? 20-Year-Old Indian Student Shot Dead In Canada

Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus in Canada.

Unnao rape case: Protest outside Delhi HC against suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's jail term

NEW DELHI: A protest was held outside the Delhi High Court here on Friday against the suspension of the sentence of Kuldeep Sengar , who was conv

SHOCKER! Hyderabad man burns wife alive in front of children, pushes daughter into fire, flees from site; manhunt launched

In a horrific incident from Hyderabad, a woman was set on fire by his husband in front of their children on December 24 in the Nallakunta area. A

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

The national award, presented annually, celebrates exceptional talent and excellence among children

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' earns over Rs 1000 crore at box office

The film stars Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi

Consider Law Like Australia To Ban Under-16s From Social Media: Madras High Court

Australia this month became the first country in the world to ban social media for children younger than 16.

Fragile attractiveness: on the latest FDI data and India | The Hindu Editorial

Indias best efforts to bring in investment can be upended by U.S.

Photos: Christmasacross world

Christian devotees pray at Omdurman church on Christmas Day, in Khartoum, Sudan, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. AP/PTI(AP12_26_2025_000009B) Girls in t

Who is Musheer Khan? Sarfaraz Khan's 20-year-old lesser-known brother, who is currently making waves in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Musheer Khan, a rising cricket star from Mumbai, made headlines at the 2024 U19 World Cup as India's best all-rounder. Known for his impressive b

Hundreds of billions at stake? Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman sounds alarm for staying in the AI game over the next five to 10 years

Mustafa Suleyman, the head of Microsoft AI, has said that companies may have to spend hundreds of billions to lead the race of Artificial Intelli

Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Sets World Record With Giant Santa Claus Made From Apples In Odisha

This record-breaking artwork came at a time when the entire country was immersed in the Christmas spirit.

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Sanjay Subramanyans Season of experiments continues

His concert at The Indian Fine Arts Society saw the Carnatic vocalist skirt heavyweight ragas, spotlighting Suryakantham and Hemavati.

Why Rajeev Thakkar Is Calling Parag Parikh's Large Cap Fund 'Dal Chawal'

According to Thakkar, large caps are currently an *under-owned and undervalued category*.

HPWWI Convocates Its First-Ever Women Batch in the Woodworking Sector

Unnao rape case: Protests at Delhi HC over accuseds jail term suspension

New Delhi: A protest was held outside the Delhi High Court here on Friday against the suspension of the sentence of Kuldeep Sengar, who was convi

Ashes 4th Test: 20 wickets fall on a record-breaking Day 1

Australia secured a 42-run first-innings lead over England on a dramatic day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Twenty wickets fell before a world-

Aligarh Teacher's Killers Kept Shooting Him In The Head Even After He Died

Two days after a teacher was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus in Uttar Pradesh, CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced.

Satire | Congrats, you are now Viksit

Thanks to the epochal battles they had to fight and win in 2025, Indians have become the most resilient people on earth

Schools Closed In These Uttar Pradesh Districts As Cold Wave Grips State

UP School Holidays: The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students amid a sharp drop in temperatures and near-zero visibility durin

Government Drags Heels On Plea To Cut GST For Air Purifiers

The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanket

Salman Khan's 60th BDay: Battle Of Galwan Teaser Launch Sparks Excitement Among Fans

The launch of the 'Battle of Galwan' teaser has Salman Khan fans buzzing with anticipation as it marks a significant milestone in his career.

Over 1.47 Cr Tourists, 12885 Foreigners Visit Jammu Region This Year

JAMMU, Dec 26: Despite being severely impacted due to Pak-sponsored terror attacks (Pahalgam), Operation Sindoor, and unprecedented rains and flo

Tension in Rajasthan's Chomu after stones pelted at police over mosque railing issue; four cops injured

India fast emerging as world's diabetic retinopathy capital; experts unveil new national screening guidelines

NEW DELHI: India is not only the diabetes capital of the world but is also fast emerging as the diabetic retinopathy capital, experts warned, whi

Video: Van catches fire at petrol pump in Telangana

Hyderabad: A van caught fire in Telanganas Medchal Malkajgiri district on Friday, December 26. The incident occurred in the IT corridor. In a vid

New AI Tool Can Predict Blood Loss With Accuracy During Liposuction

A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) model is highly accurate in predicting blood loss in patients undergoing high-volume cosmetic surg

Millions Drink it Daily, But at what Cost? Sri Ramakrishna Hospital's Orthopedic Specialists Explain the Link Between Tea, Coffee and Musculoskeletal Pain

Many patients complaining of persistent neck or back pain overlook one daily habit, post-meal tea or coffee. Orthopedic specialists from Sri Rama

Opinion: Opinion | SHANTI Bill May Not Necessarily Be A Nuclear 'Sell-Out', After All

Whether SHANTI is a sell-out dressed up as reform, or a lever for reliable power for industry and cities, and for turning rural power from a lott

Who is Devendra Bora, who sent Rohit Sharma on duck, in Mumbai vs Uttarakhand Vijaya Hazare Trophy 2025

Mumbai opener Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Uttarakhand pacer Devendra Bora in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Bora, playing his third

Indian Doctoral Student Shot Dead Near University of Toronto Campus

Toronto, Dec 26: A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, with Canadian authorities

'Danger to human life': Mumbai businessman fined Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons in public

A Mumbai businessman has been convicted for feeding pigeons in a public place, marking the first such ruling since the Bombay High Court banned t

Online betting: 20 yr old dies by suicide after losing Rs 1 L in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old degree student died by suicide in Rangareddy district after losing Rs 1 lakh in online betting, police said on Thursday,

Bangladesh Hindu mob lynching: Why was Amrit Mondal beaten to death in Rajbari, days after Dipu Chandra was burnt alive?

A 29-year-old Hindu man, Amrit Mondal, was lynched in Bangladesh's Rajbari district over alleged extortion attempts. Mondal, a known criminal wit

Goa 2025: Nightclub blaze casts shadow; FIDE World Cup, IFFI bring cheer

Goa's tourism sector faced a setback following a tragic nightclub fire. The state government encountered criticism regarding corruption and deter

Exclusive: Is 2026 release King Shah Rukh Khans last film?

Hyderabad: Shah Rukh Khan is one of the biggest stars Indian cinema has ever seen. His craze is unmatched across generations, and his stardom con

10 Bills That Grabbed Eyeballs Around The World In 2025

Numerous bills were passed around the world throughout 2025. However, some of them ignited fierce debates, with some citizens and opposition lead

Woman Interrupted | Women Uninterruptedpodcast - Episode 37

Anna Thomas in conversation with Zeenat Khan on being interrupted in her right to a safe existence by communal riots.

Air pollution: Centre opposes plea seeking GST cut on air purifiers, says 'will open Pandoras box'

The Union government on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that a court order to reduce GST rates on air purifiers would open a Pandoras box, a

Video: Drunk Creta Driver Drags Royal Enfield Bike For 500 Metres In Bengaluru On Christmas Eve

In a drunken driving incident in Bengaluru, a motorcycle was dragged for half a kilometre by a car following a chain collision on Christmas Eve.

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Protests Erupt Outside Delhi HC Against Kuldeep Singh Sengar's Bail in Unnao Rape Case

The Delhi High Court had granted bail (suspension of sentence) to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case

Mirwaiz Umar's 'Hobson's Choice': Relinquishes Hurriyat Title to Save X Account

Mirwaiz explained the decision in a post on 'X', stating he had faced sustained pressure from authorities to alter his profile.

Woman Shot In Gurugram Club After Rejecting Marriage Proposal

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: A 25-year-old woman was shot at inside a club in Gurugram after she allegedly refused a marriage proposal from a man, police s

Home Alone Song Has Roots In Ukraine, Russia Bombed City Of Composer

Carol of the Bells, the iconic Christmas song from Home Alone, is in the spotlight, not for the festive cheer but for Russian forces destroying t

How Personal Loan for Women Options Compare with Regular Personal Loans?

Different Loans, Different Starting Points On paper, a Personal Loan for Women look similar: both give a lump sum, no collateral in most cases, a

Mumbai Businessman To Pay Rs 5,000 Fine For Feeding Pigeons

A court here has convicted a businessman and directed him to pay a fine of Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons in a public place, holding his act was li

Two BJP workers killed in north Bengal; six people arrested, including Trinamool Boothpresident

Local Trinamool leaders and police officials said the deaths were due to an internal family feud and had no political motive

Rohit Sharma Falls For First-ball Duck in Vijay Hazare Clash

Virat Kohli top-scored with 77 off 61 balls, hitting 13 fours and 1 six before getting out.

A tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh

Ashok Bhan Paying tribute to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh,the noted Supreme Court Lawyer and a Kashmiri leader Ashok Bhan said : Dr.