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Actress Nadiya Fan-Girl Moment With Nicole Kidman

Nadiya happened to meet the Oscar-winning actor Nikole Kidman in Sydney

Lakhs Bathe In Freezing Sangam Waters As Magh Mela Begins In Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Jan 3: Lakhs of devotees from different walks of life, including the elderly and children, took a dip in the icy cold waters of the Sa

BCCI asks Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman

The BCCI has asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from its squad ahead of the Indian Premier Leagues 2026 ed

Manipur: 2 arrested, arms and ammunition seized

Two people were arrested on Thursday and Friday in Manipurs Imphal East district

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UAE says it has pulled troops out of Yemen as tensions rise in south

The UAE's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the country was dealing with the situation with restraint, coordination, and a deliberate com

BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from squad, says Devajit Saikia

Kolkata Knight Riders, had grabbed Mustafizur Rahman in the mini-auction held on December 16 for a price of 9.20 crores

Arvind Kashyap: Flying drones to shooting magnum opuses

Cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, who worked in the pan-India blockbuster Kantara: Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, talks to The Hindu.

Thalaivar 173: Cibi Chakaravarthi to helm Rajinikanths next with Kamal Haasan

Earlier, filmmaker Sundar C was attached to direct the film produced by Kamal Haasans Raaj Kamal Films International

Two Maoists gunned down in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

The gun battle broke out around 5 a.m. in a forest in the southern region of Bijapur when a team from the District Reserve Guard, a unit of the C

Ikkis box office collection day 2: Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra-starrer sees 50% fall after strong opening, earns just Rs...

Ikkis marks Dharmendra's final appearance on screen and is also among the last few films of the veteran actor Asrani. The Sriram Raghavan film al

Video: Hyderabad jewellery shop owner foils armed robbery attempt

Hyderabad: A robbery attempt at a jewellery shop in Hyderabad was foiled by the shop owner himself on Friday afternoon. It forced the armed assai

Inside Priyanka Gandhis son Raihan and Aviva Baigs engagement

Mumbai: Days after reports of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and businessman Robert Vadras son, Raihan Vadra, getting engaged began doing the

Who is Christian Sturdivant? Teenager arrested by FBI for plotting ISIS-inspired attack in North Carolina

An 18-year-old man from North Carolina, Christian Sturdivant, was arrested for planning a mass-casualty attack on New Year's Eve in support of IS

Chhattisgarh: Two Naxalites Gunned Down in Encounter

As many as 285 Naxalites were gunned down in separate encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh last year

Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot`s Vancouver arres

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the arrest occurred after a report of concern involving an airline crew member.

Everything You Need to Know About Exchanging Currency in Bangalore

Exchanging currency in Bangalore is now easier and more convenient than ever for travelers, students, and business professionals. Whether you are

Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels around its territo

Taiwan`s Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected four sorties of Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels and an official ship around its territor

PM Modi pays tribute to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. He described her as a legendary queen and a brave warrior. Rani

BCCI asks KKR to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from its squad amid controversy

The BCCI has requested the Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman due to rising tensions over Hindu safety in Bangladesh. Recent inci

UGC sets up committee to probe Dharamshala college student death

A police inquiry is underway, and UGC has constituted a Fact-Finding Committee to examine the incident. UGC assures that culprits will not be spa

Archaeologists uncover rare stones and coins at Taxilas ancient Bhir Mound

The discoveries were made at the ancient Bhir Mound, where experts unearthed decorative stones dating to the 6th century BC and coins from the 2n

TOEFL ordered to pay Rs 76,900 by Hyderabad consumer panel over ID issue

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad District Consumer Commission-3 has ruled that Educational Testing Service (ETS) India committed a deficiency in service

Iran's cost-of-living crisis deepens; Protests erupt in Iran as prices surge, currency hits new low

Female mouse gives birth to nine healthy pups after China space mission

With six of the offspring thriving, the mission confirms that short-term space travel does not negatively impact mammalian reproduction.

Two Naxalites gunned down in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Two Naxalites were killed in an early morning encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday. The gun battle erupt

Chinese researchers pioneer large-scale microbial method to stabilise dunes

The cyanobacteria-based crust, which can withstand winds of 36 kmph, is slated to reclaim up to 6667 hectares in Ningxia over the next five years

IPL 2026: Shah Rukh Khan's KKR faces heat over Bangladeshi cricketer, Shashi Tharoor comes in support, here's all you need to know

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor came to the defence of KKR's decision to include Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman in IPL, stating that cricket sho

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for January 3, 2026: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can unlock exclusive in-game items using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes released regularly. These codes are

CPI MLAs remarks on PM Modi in Telangana Assembly draw BJPs ire

Hyderabad: BJP MLAs in Telangana have slammed CPI legislator Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao for his remarks in the Assembly on Prime Minister Narendra M

India tightens drug safety net, brings blood components under uniform standards

India has significantly enhanced patient safety by implementing uniform pharmacopoeial standards for blood components used in transfusions for th

Stole Phones, Misbehaved: Nagpur Parents Chain Son, 12, For 2 Months

A shocking incident has emerged from Maharashtra's Nagpur, where parents tied their 12-year-old son with iron chains and padlocks to correct his

Oppo Reno 15 series to launch in India on January 8 with 200MP cameras and AI-powered features; check full list

Oppo is set to launch the Reno 15 series in India on January 6, 2026. The lineup includes the Reno 15 and Reno 15 Pro. Key camera and AI features

RSS Can't be Understood by Looking at BJP: Bhagwat

Notably, the RSS is widely considered the parent organisation of the Jana Sangh and its successor, the BJP

Tamil Nadu Congress In Turmoil Ahead Of Assembly Polls

The Tamil Nadu Congress has landed in fresh trouble ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with MP Jothimani openly flagging internal conflict and

One-time relief for pre-2021 foreign med students: NMC clears FMGE route, adds India internship

Indian students who began medical studies abroad before November 18, 2021, will be subject to older screening test rules, allowing them to practi

Two Assam journalists return government-gifted mobile phones

At least two journalists in Assam have returned mobile phones that were distributed as New Year gifts by the state government. More than 2,200 jo

Passenger Held Under NDPS Act During Early Morning Checking In J&Ks Sunderbani

Rajouri, Jan 3: Police arrested a man and recovered a narcotic substance during a vehicle checking operation in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri di

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Ishan Shows Good Form; Arshdeep Strikes For Punjab

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE Score: India ODI skipper Shubman Gill has not been named in Punjab's Playing XI for the Vijay Hazare Trophy match agains

Assam tribal bodies reject proposal to grant ST status to six communities

As recommended by the Consultative Group chaired by Suhas Chakma, the Coordination Committee of Tribal Organisations of Assam (CCTOA) will reject

Dhurandhar declared tax-free in Ladakh

Mumbai: The recently released blockbuster Dhurandhar has been declared tax-free in Ladakh. On Friday, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder

Magh Mela 2026: Thousands of devotees take first holy dip at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam, CM Yogi extend wishes

Devotees gathered in large numbers across Uttar Pradesh for the first holy dip of the Magh Mela 2026 on Paush Purnima. Pilgrims performed the sac

Rajasthan mandates newspaper reading in government schools

Officials said the programme is designed not only to improve students' general knowledge and social awareness but also to prepare them better for

'Double-engine government' needed for Kerala's development: Union Minister Suresh Gopi

Union Minister Suresh Gopi stressed the need for a BJP government in Kerala for development. He highlighted how a central forensic lab project wa

Intense Cold Grips J&K, Night Temperatures Below Zero Throughout Valley

SRINAGAR, Jan 3: Intense cold gripped Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday as the minimum temperature dropped below the freezing point throughout the Va

Cyberabad police issue advisory ahead of Sankranti

Hyderabad: With Sankranti fast approaching, the Cyberabad police issued an advisory on Friday, January 2. The police urged the public to be alert

Delhi records low of 8.1 degrees Celsius, air quality 'poor'

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 240, in the poor category, at 9 am, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed

Delhi Weather: National capital wakes up to chilly morning as AQI improves after days of very poor air

Delhi experienced a cold, windy Saturday with improving weather and a drop in air pollution. The Air Quality Index moved to the 'poor' category,

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination 2025 City Intimation Slip Released By NBEMS

Candidates registered for FMGE 2025 can download city intimation slips from emails or SMS. Document submission deadline extended to January 7, 20

Trump, top Iranian official trade threats as protests grip Iran

US President warns of intervention if protesters are targeted; says locked and loaded, ready to go

We haven't got a clue what the pitch will do, admits England skipper Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes is focused on the upcoming fifth Ashes match. He admits uncertainty about wicket inspections but stresses the team's d

Over 200 parrots die along Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh; Bird Flu ruled out, food poisoning suspected

Over 200 parrots have died near the Narmada River in Khargone district due to consuming toxic food, ruling out Bird Flu. Post-mortem examinations

Keeping buildings alive: Conservation architects on continuity, repair, and responsibility

Conservation is not about saving the past, say leading architects. It is about learning how to live with time

Bihar man beaten after being mistaken for Bangladeshi

Madhubani: A man was allegedly beaten up in Bihars Madhubani district after being wrongly suspected of being a Bangladeshi, police said. Police s

Australia set to swelter as four states brace for extreme heatwave with inland temperatures soaring up to 48C

Australia is set to endure a severe heatwave next week, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-to-high 40s across Western Australia, South A

Maharashtra's First Woman DGP Rashmi Shukla Retires

Shukla was accorded the Guard of Honour at her farewell ceremony held at the Naigaon Police Ground in Bhoiwada in the presence of senior officers

Delhi records low of 8.1 degrees Celsius, air quality poor

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 240, in the poor category, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed

Sai Sudharsan to miss remainder of Vijay Hazare Trophy? Here's what we know so far

Sai Sudharsan sustained an injury while taking a run during a recent match against Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Man arrested in Bihar for circulating AI-generated fake videos of PM, Prez

A man was arrested in Bihars Muzaffarpur district on Friday for allegedly creating and circulating AI-generated fake videos and audio clips of Pr

Pakistan backs Chinas claim of mediation during May India-Pakistan conflict

Pakistan has publicly endorsed China's assertion of mediating during the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict following Operation Sindoor. Islamabad

Driving in Hyderabad is toughest job, says Akbaruddin Owaisi

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi on Friday heavily criticised people who do not follow traffic rul

Kargils Drass receives first snowfall of the year, turning the landscape into frosty fairyland

Man beaten up over Bangladeshi suspicion in Bihar's Madhubani; attempt to murder case filed

Raids are being conducted to arrest both individuals. Strict action will be taken against those spreading such rumours, said Madhubani Superinten

Pretorius Unbeaten 98 Seals Dramatic One-Run Win for Paarl Royals

Pretorius, back in form after a quiet start to the season, struck 10 boundaries and two sixes in his 65-ball knock

Madhya Pradesh: Bhagirathpura hit by diarrhoea outbreak; 10 fatalities reported

32 patients are currently undergoing treatment in intensive care units

Understanding RSS through BJP is a huge mistake: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that despite the uniform and physical exercises, the Sangh is not a paramilitary organisation, and it would also

Assam polls will be fight between people and 'raja': Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi

Gaurav Gogoi claimed that people's right to criticise, a crucial element in a democracy, was being taken away by the BJP-led coalition government

Savitribai Phule: Indias First Woman Teacher and a Pioneer of Social Reform

Remembering Indias first woman teacher whose fight for education, equality and social justice transformed the lives of women and the oppressed.

Barrie could get new millionaire soon: $1M Maxmillions lottery ticket for December 30 draw was sold in Barrie but prize remains unclaimed due to this big reason

A $1 million Maxmillions ticket sold in Barrie for the December 30, 2025 draw remains unclaimed. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)

We wont declare winners till inquiry reports are submitted, says Maharashtra State Election Commission

Maharashtra State Election Commission has ordered a probe into reports of unopposed elections of candidates in the State for the municipal corpor

UP cop reprimanded for using device to label man Bangladeshi

Ghaziabad: The station house officer of the Kaushambi police station here was reprimanded by his seniors after videos of him purportedly tying a

Inquiry against Kashmiri cricketer for spotting Palestinian flag on helmet; PDP, AIP express support

Jammu and Kashmir Police launched an inquiry after a cricketer displayed a Palestinian flag on his helmet during a private match. The video of th

What Is Project Pan And How It Encourages Mindful Use Of Makeup

Some creators track their product usage using a spreadsheet, noting each item and its cost.

Iran presses UN to condemn Trump's 'provocative' warnings amid nationwide protests

Iran urged the UN to condemn what it called unlawful threats by US President Donald Trump amid nationwide protests over rising costs. Trump warne

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq says haven't compromised on conviction, dialogue is the way forward

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reiterated his unchanged beliefs and willingness to engage in dialogue for lasting peace in Kashmir, invoking Atal Bihari Vaj

Cong's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accuses TMC of 'Vote Robbery' in Bengal local body elections

Security tightened ahead of HM Shahs BJP rally in TN on Sunday

Chennai: Security arrangements have been significantly strengthened ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) concluding public rally in Tamil N

New Year Attack Document, Hammers: What FBI Found From ISIS-Inspired Plotter

According to investigators, Christian Sturdivant (18) had planned to attack people at a grocery store and a Burger King fast-food restaurant.

Who is Kyrylo Budanov? Ukraine's new Chief of Staff amidst Zelenskyy-Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan, his daring operations against Russia include...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff, signaling a stronger

70-year-old MLAs cycling expedition to Kanyakumari draws PMs attention

PM calls Rajajinagar MLA Suresh Kumar to congratulate him on his 702-km cycling expedition that was taken up after recovering from a rare medical

AUS vs ENG fifth Ashes Test: We havent got a clue what the pitch will do, admits Ben Stokes

England named a 12-man squad for the clash with seamer Matthew Potts and spinner Shoaib Bashir likely vying for the one spot on the team dependi

Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Air quality improves to 'poor', national capital wakes up to chilly morning; check area-wise AQI

Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved to 'poor' days after being in the 'very poor' category as the national capital woke up to a chilly and

Man Beaten Up In Bihar After Being Mistaken For Bangladeshi

A man was allegedly beaten up in Bihar's Madhubani district after being wrongly suspected of being a Bangladeshi, police said.

Dharamshala Dalit college student death: Parents seek justice as UGC order fact-finding probe

A 19-year-old student's death in Dharamshala has ignited outrage. Her parents demand justice, alleging prolonged ragging and sexual harassment le

Congress appoints district presidents in 11 Himachal districts after over 13 months

The appointments followed the submission of reports by All India Congress Committee (AICC) observers, who conducted district-wise reviews and hel

French ministers report Grok's sex-related content on the X platform to prosecutors

The ministers said they had also reported the content to French media regulator Arcom for checks on whether the content complied with the Europea

Mom, Happy New Year: Missing Son's Last Message Before Swiss Fire

The last message Laetitia Brodard received from her son Arthur came just minutes into 2026, as he was celebrating New Year's Eve with friends in

Cricket Shouldnt Carry Political Burden: Tharoor on KKR Row

Reacting to criticism over KKR selecting Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman, Tharoor told reporters that cricket must be insulated from poli

Yemen's southern separatists announce two-year independence plan amid Saudi-backed clashes

Yemen's southern separatists plan a referendum for independence. This comes as Saudi-backed forces clash with separatist fighters in Hadramout pr

Large turnout of Devotees marks first Snan of Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj

The Magh Mela 2026 has begun in Uttar Pradesh with a large number of devotees taking a holy dip on Paush Purnima. Pilgrims gathered at the Sarayu