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J&K Govt Orders Enquiry Into Selection Process For Santosh Trophy 2025 Team

JAMMU, Dec 17: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted a high-level enquiry committee to probe the selection process of the J&K footb

She Is Too Hurt: AYUSH Doctor May Not Join Govt Service After Nitish Kumar Hijab Incident

Nusrat Parveen, whose niqab was pulled by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar while giving away appointment letters to newly recruited AYUSH doctor

India likely to record about 7% growth in FY26: Gita Gopinath

India's economy is set for robust growth this fiscal year, exceeding initial projections. Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath anticipates a

Probe ordered into students death in wall collapse at school: Anbil Mahesh

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PM E-DRIVE scheme: after passenger vehicles, Kerala eyeing freight electrification

State in the process of laying groundwork for establishing high-capacity charging infrastructure and related facilities for e-trucks along freigh

Tata Group's reveals BIG tourism plan in Uttar Pradesh as chairman N Chandrasekaran meets CM Yogi Adityanath

Tata plans include are also in place to build 30 more hotels by 2026, including a proposed state-of-the-art signature hotel in Noida.

ASVV to hold short film/reel-making competition on millets

Last date for submission of entries is December 22 and the two top entries in each category will be given a token of appreciation at the third ed

80% of pending cases before AC courts disposed of in two and a half years, says Minister

Protest today against neglect of Kalaburagi district

Kalyana Karnataka Kannadapara Sanghatanegala Okkutta criticises the State govt., elected representatives for neglect towards development

'Take your words back now, else': Rep. Jayapal VS Scott's heated clash at fiery House hearing

Putin says Russia will 'certainly' achieve its goals in Ukraine

The goals of the special military operation will certainly be achieved, Putin told a meeting with defence ministry officials in Moscow, using the

Aadmi toh hai: UP minister defends remarks on niqab row

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad on Wednesday sought to justify his controversial remarks linked to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kuma

Karnataka to launch OTT platform by January 2026

The dream of a Kannada OTT platform to showcase regional entertainment is set to become a reality early next year

Microfinance loan stress at four-quarter low as of September 2025: Sa-Dhan

The ratio of loans outstanding more than 90 days after their due date has fallen to 3.27% in the quarter-ended September 2025 from 4% in the Dece

School assembly news headlines for December 18: Top national, international & sports updates

News headlines December 18: Indian Railways achieved over 99% Broad Gauge electrification, while the Rajya Sabha discussed the Sabka Bima Raksha

National Tourism Mart in Visakhapatnam on February 13, 14

Prominent tour operators, hotel owners, destination promoters, tourism stakeholders, and travel experts from across the country are expected to p

Sriram Raghavans Ikkis pushes release date to avoid clash with Kartik Aaryans Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri

The war-drama was earlier set to be released in theatres on December 25

UP CM orders authorities to step up road safety measures following several crashes due to dense fog

LUCKNOW: Following the Yamuna Expressway accident, which claimed 13 lives in the Mathura stretch, UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed expressway safet

Palace flower show from December 21; green fireworks to usher in New Year at Mysuru Palace

AIADMK warns of legal action against corrupt city planning officers of Madurai Corporation

Former Mayor V.V. Rajan Chellappa criticises Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for his inability to find a Mayoral candidate for Madurai city

Goodbye to the penny: Final $16.7M U.S. penny auction marks the end of an American coin era

The last U.S. penny auction signals the historic end of Americas smallest coin following more than two centuries of circulation. Special commemor

Donald Trump to address nation in live primetime speech on Dec. 17: when and where to watch

President Donald Trump is set to give a live primetime speech to the nation on Dec. 17. The White House address comes at the end of the year and

Gas prices in the US: Which states have gasoline rates below $2 and will more states see prices fall?

Gas prices in the US: U.S. gas prices are sliding fast. The national average is now below $3 per gallon. Some stations already show prices under

Gruha Lakshmi: 2,123 crore released to women beneficiaries in Mandya

Defence avionics player Samtel secures Rs 75 crore funding from True North

Samtel, which is involved in several ongoing defence projects, says that the investment includes a Rs 140 crore green shoe option, which can enab

Third tigress dies within three months at Kolkata's Alipore Zoo, triggering concerns

KOLKATA: A third tigress has died within three months at the city's Alipore Zoological Garden on Wednesday, raising questions about the medical c

Over 25,000 runners to take part in Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon 2025

Green Christmas: decking the halls without wrecking the planet

School student Anu Elizabeth Alexander makes origami-based Yuletide decorative items with a process shaped by sustainable practices. And Infanta

India summons Bangladesh envoy; demands adequate security to its mission in Dhaka

India has summoned Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah. This action follows threats from extremist groups targeting the Indian mission in Dhaka. Ind

Women's Justice Convention Held In Belthangady, Demands Submitted To Govt

Organisations stressed the need to protect the independence and transparency of the SIT probing the Dharmasthala-related cases.

Indias food war: Why Reliance is buying regional brands

Turmeric Board Will Strengthen Crop Production in Telangana: Tummala

The Minister said the State government will offer complete support for the board for its success

Govt says 574 national highway projects behind schedule

Over 570 National Highway projects are delayed, costing Rs 3.60 lakh crore. Many projects face delays of over a year. The ministry is working to

Experiential tech startup Tagbin secures $10M in funding

The Gurgaon-headquartered firm intends to use the funds to expand beyond India, enhance its technology platforms and prepare the organisational a

General staffing sees 5% q-o-q growth in Q2 FY26 on FMCG, e-commerce demand: ISF

After a prolonged slow down, the IT sector is showing signs of recovery as 16 per cent y-o-y growth in Q2 FY26 is the highest in three years, sai

Venkata Ratna Srinivas appointed Managing Director of newly-formed SPV for Amaravati development

The Managing Director of Amaravati Growth and Infrastructure Corporation Limited has been vested with wide-ranging responsibilities, including pr

Chinas Treasured Artist Zhang Damo Donates a Hundred Masterpieces at Heung Kong Forum

2025 Heung Kong Entrepreneurs Forum Takes Place in Guangzhou

Tamil Nadu Anna University Teachers Association holds protest over pending dues

Bangla band, once the voice of a generation, to reunite after 20 years for one evening

For many Kolkatans who were in college in the 1990s, the Parash Pathar reunion performance is a trip down memory lane

Google Pay brings Flex, Pocket Money and customer ratings for Indian users

Google Pay said that in eight years, more than 530 million users have transacted on the platform and over 23 million merchants have on-boarded on

'Passengers need to pay': Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on extra luggage on trains

At present, class-wise maximum limit has been prescribed for carriage of luggage by the passenger along with him/her inside the compartments, the

Water level in Mettur dam stands at 113.51 feet

Dhurandhar star Akshaye Khanna REVEALS his simple fitness secrets:, says this about diet

Akshaye Khanna, star of Dhurandhar, stays fit through a flexible diet, moderate exercise, and enjoyable activities like swimming, squash, and yog

SC sets aside Rajasthan HC order asking rape accused's wife living in US to remain in India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside a Rajasthan High Court order that directed the wife of a software engineer, accused of raping a woman

Aland Vote Chori Issue Triggers Heated Exchange In Assembly

BJP insisted it should be held only after the interim SIT report was placed before the House.

SMAT 2025-26 | Resetting NRR calculations for the Super League phase was unfair: Mumbai captain Shardul

According to the rules, the NRR was counted from scratch for the Super League

Suzlon, Yanara extend partnership with 306 MW wind turbine orders

The two contracts are for 153 MW each

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Hyderabad for winter sojourn

Hyderabad: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday arrived at the Rashtrapati Nilayam at Secunderabad here as part of her winter sojourn. Telangana

I request every social media user not to support AI-generated nonsense: Sreeleela

Hyderabad: Actress Sreeleela, who is one of the top stars in the Telugu and Tamil film industries, on Wednesday urged every social media user not

Meesho Co-founder Visit Aatrey Joins Billionaire Club

Meesho's billionaire founder, Vidit Aatrey, has a net worth past the $1-billion threshold

PERMANENT PAUSE!: Trumps warning to migrants, 'You wont be here for long

Dhurandhar box office: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna film continues to break records; becomes first Hindi movie to earn Rs...

Dhurandhar has become the first Hindi film to earn Rs 200 crore in its second week. The Aditya Dhar-directed blockbuster spy thriller stars Ranve

Kerala honours families of Goa liberation fighters

Families of freedom fighters from Kerala who took part in the Goa Liberation Movement will be honoured at a special function at Lok Bhavan on Fri

CRICKET | A maiden title beckons finalists Haryana and Jharkhand

SYED MUSHTAQ ALI TROPHY | The captains, Kishan and Ankit, have led from the front with consistent batting; dew will be a major factor, making the

Manipur: Tension escalates in Bishnupur district after firing by suspected militants

A police official said that several rounds were fired near the Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas of Bishnupur district, which borders the Chura

Top news of the day: SC asks NHAI, MCD to consider shifting 9 toll plazas at Delhi borders in view of air pollution; Homebound shortlisted in international feature category at Oscars, and more

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Passengers to pay extra for carrying luggage over 35 kg on trains: Railways

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the Parliament winter session said that train passengers must pay charges for carrying luggage beyond th

Kotagiri residents highlight vacancies, software issues in newly upgraded municipality

Indian Navy commissions helicopter squadron INAS 335 'Ospreys' in Goa

The squadron was commissioned with the ceremonial water cannon salute. Speaking on the occasion, the Navy chief said strengthening maritime secur

'Stop lying!': DHS rejects Ilhan Omars claim that ICE stopped her son, calls it 'shameful PR stunt'

Nagaswaram player S.R.G. Rajanna no more

The son of Semponnarkoil Govindasamy Pillai, he performed alongside his elder brother, S.R.G. Sambandam

10 everyday foods quietly wrecking your kidneys

Trump labels Venezuela government a terrorist regime, orders tanker blockade

Mr. Trumps announcement came days after the U.S. seized a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude off its coast, tightening its stranglehold over the Ma

Power outage hits Vancouver and several Washington counties full details and emergency numbers

BC Hydro power outages remain across British Columbias South Coast following a powerful windstorm and severe rain damaged electrical infrastructu

From Ajmeri Gate to Punjabi Bagh: Delhi flags 62 traffic hotspots to cut congestion

Delhi authorities have launched a multi-pronged strategy to tackle traffic congestion at 62 identified hotspots. Measures include deploying addit

Mega Millions numbers from last night: Did anyone win the $80 million jackpot on Dec. 16 - When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

Mega Millions numbers from last night are out, and the $80 million jackpot remains unclaimed. No ticket matched all six numbers in the Dec. 16 dr

Watch: My remarks on the Nitish Kumar hijab video were casual: Sanjay Nishad

New York on high alert: Bomb cyclone and Polar Vortex set to trigger dangerous Arctic freeze

New York is facing extreme winter weather as Arctic air moves south and a powerful bomb cyclone forms. The city is already very cold, with snow,

Navy inducts INAS 335 'Ospreys': Helicopter to boost maritime capabilities - why it matters

India's Navy has boosted its submarine warfare and surveillance with the commissioning of its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, at Goa

Social media feud turns fatal as senior journalist dies after assault by colleague in Dehradun

DEHRADUN: In a tragic turn of events, senior journalist Pankaj Mishra died following a physical altercation with a colleague stemming from a soci

Dhurander fame Ayesha Khan opens up on skincare struggles, reveals why she doesn't approve of skincare remedies

Dhurander fame Ayesha Khan, seen on Bigg Boss 17, revealed her struggle with acne. Home remedies like Multani Mitti didn't work, and only dermato

'Adding more money wont fix it': Johnson rejects health insurance relief, mounting GOP rebellion

Low Funds, Pending Dues, No Work: How Govt Crippled MGNREGA Before Renaming It

A mere 1.4 percent of the households that availed employment under MGREGA completed 100 days of work, data shows.

Evening news wrap: SC seeks practical solutions to Delhi-NCR pollution; BJP shares clip alleging Kirti Azad vaped in LS & more

Srinagar Police Attaches Property Of Notorious Drug Peddler Worth 1.5 Crores Under NDPS Act

Srinagar, Dec 17: Srinagar Police attached an immovable property of a notorious drug peddler worth approximately 1.5 crores under the provisions

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WTO chair rules out reform deal at next major meeting, document shows

WTO reform talks are progressing, but a comprehensive deal is unlikely at the March 2026 meeting. The US is frustrated by the consensus rule hind

Train Passengers Need to Pay Charges for Carrying Luggage Beyond Free Allowance Limits

Vaishnaw was responding to questions raised by MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy who sought to know whether Railways would implement baggage regulatio

'Global power is shifting': EU slams Trumps 'outdated' rhetoric, sparks push for 'independence'

Vedanta demerger by March; Anil Agarwal says five firms can become 'five Vedantas'

Vedanta Ltd is splitting into five independent companies by March 2026. This move aims to boost growth for each business. Shareholders will recei

NYT Connections Answer December 17: Hints, categories and solutions decoded for puzzle #920

NYT Connections offers a daily word puzzle. Players group sixteen words into four categories. Today's puzzle for December 17, 2025, features cate

Over 5,000 govt schools sit empty with zero students; 70% in Telangana and West Bengal

Thousands of government schools in India are empty of students. Telangana and West Bengal lead with the most zero-enrolment schools. This situati

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R Osprey squadron in Goa with water cannon salute

Delhi-NCR School Holiday on December 18: Are schools closed in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram tomorrow? What parents and students must know

School Holiday December 18: Delhi schools are shut for young students as air pollution reaches severe levels. Younger classes Nursery to 5th grad

8 foods that actually work for lung detox

Your lungs are working overtime in today's smoggy world, and what you eat directly shapes how well they clear out gunk and stay resilient. From l

Nightclub fire: Goa court orders fresh health check-up of Luthra brothers

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, were produced in a North Goa court. They were deported from Thailand follo

LeT terrorist used Xiaomi and Vivo phones in Pahalgam attack

Two Xiaomi handsetsa Redmi Note 9 and a Redmi Note 12were traced to purchases made in Lahore and Karachi, respectively, as per NIA sources, while

Why Are Spider Plants the Perfect Beginner-Friendly Indoor Plant?

Spider plants are resilient, pet-safe, and air-purifying, making them the ideal low-maintenance choice for beginners seeking fast-growing greener