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Saying love you outrages modesty of women: Chhattisgarh HC

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court, hearing the appeal against the conviction judgment order of the trial court, ruled that saying I love you, h

Kolkata Diary | Starter gun firing prompts Bengal Governor to order probe

Starter gun firing prompts Guv to order probe An incident involving the firing of a starter gun during flagging-off of a marathon run in the city

Good News for Delhi-NCR residents: Greater Noida to Faridabad in just 30 minutes, THIS bridge to cut short travel time, check here to know details

The Manjhawali bridge road project linking Greater Noida and Faridabad will move ahead with foundation laying on December 26.

Deleted, unmapped voters more than losing margin in Madhya Pradesh: Congress flays SIR

BHOPAL: A day after the first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter roll was completed with the publication of the draft voter list,

Karnataka in 2025: A year of achievement, fatalities and leadership row

Karnataka witnessed a tumultuous late 2025. A leadership clash within the Congress party persisted despite breakfast diplomacy. A stampede outsid

BIG relief for Delhi-NCR residents: Air quality shows slight improvement but stays in 'poor' category, AQI reaches...; Check area-wise pollution level

Delhi's air quality improved on Thursday with the AQI dropping to 221, though it remained in the 'poor' category, CPCB data showed. Several areas

62% of mouth cancer cases in India due to alcohol and tobacco: Study

NEW DELHI: Six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, along with chewing of smokeless

Truck Jumped Divider, Rammed Bus: Witnesses Recount Karnataka Bus Tragedy

At least nine people were charred to death, and several others sustained injuries after a private sleeper bus collided with a truck early Thursda

Projects commissioned, India set to overtake US in metro network length

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Railways has claimed that India is on course to overtake the United States in total metro network length as ongoing pr

Christmas quote of the day by Pope Francis: A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just

On Christmas, let's remember Pope Francis's enduring message, A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just, which emphasizes tha

Navi Mumbai International Airport hosts mega drone show ahead of operational launch

The second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan region after the Mumbai International Airport, the latest facility is set to become one of the busi

Unnao rape case: Survivor to move SC seeking justice after HC suspends convict Sengar's jail term

NEW DELHI: A day after the Delhi High Court suspended the life sentence awarded by a trial court to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 20

UP SHOCKER: Teacher at Aligarh Muslim University shot dead after two unidentified men fired multiple bullets in his head, investigation underway

In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh, a teacher at Aligarh Muslim University was shot in the head by unknown miscreants. As per some reports

Ratnagiri plant has machinery of 'tainted' Italian firm, emitting hazardous chemicals: Rohit Pawar

State industries minister Uday Samant, however, said the chemicals in question are not being produced at the plant set up by Lakshmi Organic Chem

Merry Christmas 2025: 50+ quotes, messages, WhatsApp status, Instagram photos, Facebook greetings to share with your loved ones

Merry Christmas 2025: Finally, Christmas, the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ is here. It is a time for families to come together, share meals, and

30 Indians arrested for driving trucks without valid licences in California

CHANDIGARH: Some 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the United States have been arrested in California after being found driving semi-trucks

50 lakh students failed in boards, need to be sent to Open School: DoSEL Secretary

NEW DELHI: Around 50 lakh students across the country have failed to clear the final exams of Class X and XII in 2024, said Sanjay Kumar, Secreta

Vajpayee's work, leadership will continue to be a guiding light for nation's development: PM Modi

Vajpayee was born on this day in Gwalior in 1924 and passed away in New Delhi on August 16, 2018. The government observes his birth anniversary a

JEE Main 2026 Candidates Must Upload Photo Verification Certificate By January

NTA mandates JEE Main 2026 candidates to upload a photo verification certificate signed by school authorities by January 7 for physical identity

Tulsi Pujan Diwas 2025: Significance, puja vidhi, rituals and what devotees should do on December 25

Tulsi Pujan Diwas, observed on December 25th, falls on an auspicious Thursday this year, honoring the sacred Tulsi plant. Worshipped for purity a

ISRO LVM-3 success a significant milestone in strengthening India-US space ties, says Kwatra

Nine killed after truck collides with bus in Karnataka: Police

Chitradurga: At least nine persons were killed when a speeding truck crashed against a luxury sleeper bus, which caught fire under the impact, in

Post Hiroshima: Disquieting accounts of nuclear modernity

What does nuclear politics do to ordinary people? Three books put Indias nuclear policy under the lens and call for an awareness about the risks

Christmas 2025 Wishes: How to create greetings & images using ChatGPT and Google Gemini

Christmas 2025 is here. This article provides a step-by-step guide for users to create personalized Christmas wishes and festive images using AI

Karnataka: At Least 10 Killed as Private Bus Catches Fire

The accident occurred around 2 am near Hiriyur on National Highway-48, when the bus was travelling overnight from Bengaluru to Shivamogga

As Khaleda Zia's Son Tarique Rahman Returns To Bangladesh, A Look At His Time In Exile

Tarique Rahman, the eldest son of Bangladesh's former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is returning to the country a

Telangana people will bury Congress in 2028: KTR

Hyderabad: Reacting strongly to the offensive language used by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, against former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Ra

Delhi weather alert for Christmas: Planning to step out today in Delhi-NCR? Check IMD forecast for December 25, AQI in Noida, Gurugram

Delhi NCR weather Update: Are you planning to step out for Christmas in Delhi-NCR? If yes, then it is advisable to check the weather forecast by

India Calls its Grasslands Wastelands; its a 1.3 lakh Crore Mistake!

China keeps India border in focus despite talks: US report

Washington: China continues to prepare for possible military confrontation with India along the Line of Actual Control, even as both sides pursue

No such joy for England

Although there is only one instance of England winning a Test on Christmas Day (vs India in 1972), Stokes & Co may have enjoyed a better festive

Officials cant just occupy school/college premises

We want to see that studies and students are given preference with regular communication channels open for the principal/college administrators a

White House orders military to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuela oil

Trump has accused the South American country of flooding the U.S. with drugs, and his administration has for months been bombing boats originatin

Gambhir Targeted After BCCI Selector Spotted Watching Rohit In VHT 2025-26

India batter Rohit Sharma was at his best during Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match against Sikkim at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

Chinas central bank signals steady, cautious support for growth

The Peoples Bank of China vowed to guide borrowing costs to continue hovering at a low level, according to a Wednesday statement following its fo

Karnataka bus fire: Over 10 feared dead as Bengaluru-Shivamogga bus catches fire in Chitradurga

Karnataka Bus Fire Accident Today: Over ten individuals are feared dead after a private bus caught fire following a collision with a lorry on Nat

India Voices Alarm Over Hindu Deity Statue Demolition in Thailand-Cambodia Clash

Hindu and Buddhist deities are deeply revered and worshipped by people across the region, as part of our shared civilizational heritage, Jaiswal

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal civil rights leader, championed nonviolent protest against segregation in the US. His powerful advocacy, includ

Deeptech funding gathers speed; UAVs for modern warfare

The coming year could see VCs writing larger cheques to deeptech companies. Apollyon Dynamics is building high-speed kamikaze drones. In the fore

Bethlehem Welcomes Faithful; Pope Leo XIV Leads Xmas Eve Mass at St. Peters

Bethlehem had canceled Christmas celebrations during the war. But on Wednesday, the giant Christmas tree returned to Manger Square

Christmas Eve tragedy in northern NSW leaves one teenager dead and two critically injured in car crash

A tragic car crash on Diamond Head Road in Coralville, New South Wales, has claimed the life of a teenage boy. Two other teenage passengers are i

J&K Bank wins Best MSME Bank award at MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025

The spokesman said the bank also secured the runner-up position in the CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility category

Two Women Arrested For Extorting Rs 1.5 Crore From Mumbai Businessman

Police have arrested two women, including an artist, for extorting Rs 1.5 crore from a real estate developer in Mumbai by threatening to implicat

Video | 10 Killed As Bus Catches Fire After Collision With Truck In Karnataka - NDTV

Video | 10 Killed As Bus Catches Fire After Collision With Truck In Karnataka NDTV

Breaking News Live Updates: Nine killed in road accident on Trichy-Chennai National Highway

10 Killed As Bus Catches Fire After Collision With Truck In Karnataka

At least 10 people were burned alive after a private sleeper bus caught fire following being hit by a truck in Karnataka's Chitradurga district.

Grand Christmas Ball today in Chennai

The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves w

Japan expects growth to accelerate next year with fiscal stimulus

Under the latest projections approved by the cabinet on Wednesday, the government expects Japan's economy to expand 1.1% in the current fiscal ye

Karnataka: At least 9 burnt alive after passenger bus collides with lorry, engulfs in fire in Chitradurga, here's what we know so far

At least 9 people died in a tragic incident after a passenger bus catches fire after collision with a lorry in Karnataka's Chitradurga.

Catholic Bishops Urge Modi, Shah to Ensure Safety of Christians

The Archbishop, in his appeal, said the message of Christmas, of Christmas carols and prayers is that of peace, joy, hope and harmony

The rising cases of extreme phobias and why early help matters

Extreme phobias, as forms of anxiety disorders, can cause mental impairments that lead to significant disabilities by interfering with a persons

Merry Christmas 2025 Wishes Images: Best Xmas messages, quotes and greeting to share with your family and friends

Merry Christmas 2025: Christmas 2025 is arriving with a renewed sense of hope, joy, and togetherness, fostering closer connections among families

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees test-firing of long-range missiles, state media reports

The test, aimed at assessing the nuclear-armed country's strategic technology for developing a new type of high-altitude missile, destroyed targe

US Justice Dept Misses Deadline, Seeks More Time on Epstein Files

The Christmas Eve announcement came hours after a dozen U.S. senators called on the Justice Departments watchdog to examine its failure to meet t

CBI to move Supreme Court challenging suspension of Kuldeep Sengars life sentence in Unnao rape case

It was decided to file an SLP before the Supreme Court at the earliest against the orders of the High Court, which granted bail to Sengar after s

Morning Digest: Environment Ministry tells States to enforce SCs Aravalli orders; Dhaka braces for return of BNP leader ahead of polls, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote

Mr. Asfura, of the conservative National Party, received 40.27% of the vote in the Nov 30 election, edging out four-time candidate Salvador Nasra

Trial court erred: Allahabad high court; man freed after 24 years in jail

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad high court has freed a man after nearly 24 years of imprisonment. The court found the trial court erred by

Gujarat: High court lets off dad on death row for pregnant teens rape and murder

Gujarat High Court acquitted a father sentenced to death for the rape and murder of his pregnant teenage daughter. The court cited procedural lap

Trump-Backed Nasry Asfura Wins Honduras Presidential Election

Asfura defeated fellow conservative TV personality Salvador Nasralla, who had demanded a full recount due to alleged irregularities

Tamil Nadu: Court sentences man to death for raping minor daughter

A father in Tamil Nadu has been sentenced to death for the horrific sexual assault and impregnation of his 14-year-old daughter. The 49-year-old

Gold, silver prices today, December 25: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 25, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,894 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,736 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

Trump Says US Won't Allow Bad Santa Infiltration In Christmas Calls With Kids

President Trump marked Christmas Eve by quizzing kids calling in about what presents they were excited about receiving, while promising to not le

Delhis Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra

Delhis Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra, at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, in Bengaluru, on Wednes

Got apology from Bumrah, Pant: Bavuma

Johannesburg, Dec 24: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has opened up about the unsavoury remarks made during his teams recent tour of India, rev

A hundred years ago | Cure for asphyxiation

Uttar Pradesh: Girl thrashed by dad over affair with cousin, dies

A 16-year-old girl's body was discovered under mysterious circumstances in Sachendi village, days after her father allegedly beat her for an affa

Court refuses to halt release of web series UP 77

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to stay the release of web series UP 77, which is reportedly based on the life of slain gangster Vikas

Anand Bakshis son alleges wrong lyrics attribution in credits of new Saat Samundar Paar song

Anand Bakshis son, Rakesh Anand Bakshi, called out the makers of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri for the credit attribution to the lyrics of

India condemns demolition of deity's statue in Thailand-Cambodia border

India has condemned the demolition of a Hindu deity statue near the Thailand-Cambodia border, emphasizing that such acts disrespect shared civili

Salman, Dhoni, AP Dhillons muddy pic goes viral

Superstar Salman Khan is just days away from his 60th birthday, and as his special day nears, fans and his close ones are making sure to celebrat

India-US ties: Envoy Vinay Kwatra meets US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor at Mar-a-Lago; trade talks in focus

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at Mar-a-Lago to discuss strengthening trade ties an

Mama Lioness Sussanne Khan dotes on her sons

Entrepreneur and interior designer Sussanne Khan has shared a heartfelt tribute to her sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan, calling herself a Mama Lioness

Angered By Outages, Congress MLA Cuts Power To Officials' Houses In UP

Annoyed by power cuts, Congress MLA Virendra Jati from Jhabreda in Haridwar district climbed electricity poles and cut the power to the houses of

Life imprisonment for Assam man accused in Arambakkam child rape case

IGP Asra Garg says close coordination between the investigation and prosecution teams brought justice to the survivor and her family within five

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663 arrested by Bdesh police in one day under Op Devil Hunt-2

DHAKA, Dec 24: Bangladesh police arrested at least 663 people nationwide within 24 hours under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, a countrywide crackd

NEET-UG 2026 syllabus out, NMC asks aspirants to follow it

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the final syllabus for NEET (UG) 2026, urging students to align their preparation with the upd

Amit Shah inaugurates bronze statue of Vajpayee in Panchkula

PANCHKULA, Dec 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday unveiled a bronze statue of former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the

Rana orders time-bound completion of Jammu I&FC projects

*Directs to blacklist non-performing contractors Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: In a decisive push to fast-track infrastructure developme

Christmas- A Festival of Faith, Hope, and Humanity

Michael wazir michaelwazir0@gmail.com A star in the night sky, a manger in a humble stable, and a child wrapped in cloth these simple images for

BJP organizes Swadeshi Mela, reinforces call for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Sat calls for mass adoption of Indian products Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, organized Swad

LG, CM greet people on Christmas

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the joyous occas

J&K Bank bags Best MSME Bank Award, earns CSR recognition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has won the Best MSME Bank Winner award at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025.

CM Yogi commends Galgotias Universitys global rankings and its innovations

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, Dec 24: Uttar Pradeshs rapidly rising stature in Indias and the global education landscape owes much to the sign

DyCM calls for pro-public decisions on Gair Mumkin Khads issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to exa

BJP lights earthen lamps, pays tribute to Vajpayee

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir illuminated thousands of earthen lamps on the evening preced

Location of public amenities discretion of Govt: HC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 24: High Court held the location of public convenience and amenity is in sole discretion and under the doma

Hockey star Hardik Singh lone recommendation for Khel Ratna

Chess star Divya and decathlete Tejaswin were among the 24 picked for the Arjuna awards NEW DELHI, Dec 24: India mens hockey team vice-captain Ha

Chance for Gukesh to end season on high, Humpy will aim to defend title

DOHA, Dec 24: World champion D Gukesh will get the opportunity to end the season on a high following an underwhelming season, while Koneru Humpy