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UNESCO makes a strong case for mother-tongue instruction in the country in its annual India education report

NEW DELHI: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Tuesday called for a national mission in India to ensure

D Suresh Babu Likely to Contest Telugu Film Chamber Elections?

After a six-month gap, the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce elections are scheduled to be held on December 28, with members currently in the proce

Supreme Court asks Centre, SCBA to suggest measures to prevent incidents like attack on CJI

The SC also asked for a standard operating procedure for the media to report on such incidents

Databricks Secures $4B+ Funding as AI and Data Business Hits $4.8B Run-Rate

Company accelerates investments in Agent Bricks, Lakebase and Databricks Apps to power Data Intelligent Applications

Taskaree: The Smugglers Web teaser: Emraan Hashmi plays customs officer in Neeraj Pandeys thriller series

The show also stars Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anurag Sinha and Zoya Afroz

How late-night eating can damage your digestive system

Late-night meals disturb the normal rhythm of digestion, increase exposure to stomach acid, and delay gastric emptying, all of which, over time,

Ashes 3rd Test: Carey Slams Ton As Australia Seize Upper Hand on Day 1

Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss as temperatures topped 36 Celsius at Adelaide Oval, the hosts were 326-8 at stumps on day one afte

Bihar officials struggle to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited to men under women-only scheme

DARBHANGA/PATNA: Officials of the Bihar government are facing difficulties in recovering Rs 10,000 allegedly credited to male villagers under a c

Two youths killed in motorcycle accident near Kozhikode beach in Kerala

Two others who sustained grave injuries in the accident admitted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

Bihar officials struggle to recover 10,000 wrongly credited to men under women-only scheme

PM Modi had launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana ahead of the Assembly elections, under which 10,000 was transferred to the bank accoun

U.S. FDA approves GSK's twice-yearly asthma drug

The drug is the first biologic cleared for twice-yearly dosing

Hyderabad mans role in Australia shooting insults India: Telangana BJP chief

Hyderabad: The involvement of a Hyderabad man in the recent mass shooting at a beach in Australia is not only an insult to India, but also a grav

Prithviraj Chavan refuses to apologise on Op. Sindoor remarks, says constitution gives him right to ask questions

Former Union Minister and Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said his statement was being misconstrued

Low Forex Markup Cards: Smart Choices for International Travellers

Use zero-forex cards like IDFC FIRST WOW! or Mayura and always pay in local currency to save up to 5% on every international transaction.

Canine parvovirus outbreak in Illawarra: How to spot symptoms, protect your dog and stop the spread

Canine parvovirus outbreak in Illawarra: Illawarra dog owners are urged to take urgent precautions as multiple canine parvovirus cases are report

Ahmedabad School Bomb Threat: Check full list of affected schools and what police is saying

Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting immediate police deployment and security checks. The emails, stati

MHA grants fourth extension to Manipur violence inquiry panel

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a fresh notification giving another extension till May 20, 2026, to a Commission o

Ancient cures and AI: WHO seeks evidence for traditional medicine

The WHO will also launch what it calls the world's largest digital repository of research on the subject -- a library of 1.6 million scientific r

Congress misleading public on National Herald case, matter still in court: BJP

The BJP has accused the Congress of spreading false information regarding the National Herald case. A trial court did not take cognizance of a pr

What is Akshaye Khanna up to amid massive success of 'Dhurandhar'? Private video goes viral

Akshaye Khanna is all the rage at the moment, and his fans have been wondering about how the actor must be celebrating his success or what he is

Ahmedabad school bomb threat: Three institutions get warning via e-mail which reads 'we will take revenge'

Ahmedabad News: Three schools in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, received bomb threats via email on Wednesday. Police teams, including a dog squad, were prom

Sajjanar Suspends Jubilee Traffic Inspector, SI, Home Guard on Bribe Charges

The suspended officers were collecting bribes from motorists during drunken driving checking at Journalists Colony in Jubilee Hills

Did Asaduddin Owaisi Say He Knew the Bondi Beach Terror Attack Shooters? No!

Team WebQoof found that the viral report was created using two old and manipulated clips to mislead the viewers.

Ananya Panday reunites with Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri co-star Kartik Aaryan; stuns in bandhani meets benarasi outfit by...; SEE pics

Ananya Panday impressed fans and fashion critics in a Bandhani-Benarasi outfit by Arpita Mehta while promoting her film 'Tu Meri Main Tera' with

IPL 2026 Auction Analysis: Rating All 10 Teams, Part 2 RCB, RR, MI, PBKS, SRH

In the first part of our IPL 2026 auction analysis, we are taking a look at RCB, RR, MI, PBKS and SRH.

UK inflation falls to 3.2% before Bank of England rate decision

British consumer price inflation unexpectedly dropped to 3.2% in November, prompting speculation of a Bank of England interest rate cut. While ma

We were defeated on Op Sindoors first day: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan refuses apology; BJP calls remark anti-army

Prithviraj Chavan Statement on Operation Sindoor: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has refused to apologise for his remarks on Operation Sindoor

India, Ethiopia Natural Partners In Regional Peace, Security, Connectivity: PM Modi

Addis Ababa, Dec 17: India and Ethiopia are natural partners in regional peace, security and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on W

Bondi Beach Shooter Comes Out Of Coma As First Funeral Held

The surviving gunman from the father-son duo that killed 15 people on Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration has regained consciousne

Modi Govt Creating Monopolies Or Duopolies; Reins Of Economy Must Be Given Back To MSMEs: Rahul

New Delhi, Dec 17: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of creating a monopoly or duopoly in every sector and ca

Kia December 2025 offers: Benefits up to 3.6 lakh on Seltos, Sonet, Carens and Carnival

Kia Indias Inspiring December campaign offers massive year-end benefits up to 3.65 lakh to customers on models like the Seltos, Sonet, and Carniv

Quote of the Day by Pamela Anderson: 'Women are really not respected to this day. That's why we need...'

Pamela Anderson, a global icon, shares a powerful quote on women's ongoing struggle for respect. She emphasizes humor, style, stamina, and art as

Actor and Bharatanatyam artiste Manasi Sudhir chosen for Alevoor Group Award

Manasi Sudhir is also a Bharatanatyam artiste who has been training hundreds of students through Nrithya Niketana at Kodavooru

Ahmedabad: Three schools get bomb threat emails, security heightened; Here's what we know so far

Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats via email on Wednesday, leading to swift security actions.

India Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner After Threats To Embassy In Dhaka

India has summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner in New Delhi, Muhammad Riaz Hamidullah, to issue a formal diplomatic protest over recent threat

Modi govt creating 'monopolies or duopolies'; reins of economy must be given back to MSMEs: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Modi government fosters monopolies and duopolies across sectors. He highlights the struggles of small ice cream

SC asks Centre, SCBA to suggest measures to prevent incidents like shoe hurl at CJI

The Supreme Court is seeking suggestions from the Centre and the Supreme Court Bar Association. The aim is to prevent future incidents like the s

Tata, Infosys To Bear Brunt Of Trump's $1,00,000 H-1B Worker Fee

A Bloomberg News analysis found Trump's $100,000 H-1B worker fee could have a disproportionate impact on multinational staffing firms that act as

Indian film Homebound takes a proud step towards the Oscars

Indian cinema has another moment to celebrate as Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and co-produced by Karan Johar, has been shortlisted for t

Databricks hits $134B valuation after $4B funding

Part of the capital is expected to be used to provide liquidity to employees, while the rest will support product development, acquisitions and A

J&K: Suspicious Movement Near Mansar Puts Security Forces on High Alert

Samba, Dec 17: Security agencies were put on alert on Wednesday after reports of suspicious movement by unidentified individuals triggered concer

MoEngage raises additional $180M in Series F round, taking total capital to $280M

Founded in 2014, MoEngage provides customer engagement software across web, mobile, email and messaging channels.

UP Police Computer Operator Grade A Recruitment 2025: Apply For 1,352 Posts Here

UP Police Computer Operator Recruitment: Candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process before applying for the Computer Operat

Hyderabads Middle Eastern food guide: What to eat and where

Hyderabads love for rich, slow-cooked food goes far beyond its famous biryani. Over the years, Middle Eastern cuisine has found a strong place in

2015 Video Showing RSS Members Dancing Viral as 'Archival Footage' From 1942

Team WebQoof was able to trace this video back to 2015 and not 1942.

Himachal Police in touch with Punjab, Rajasthan counterparts over spotting of 'Pak' balloons

SHIMLA: Following spotting of multiple aeroplane-shaped balloons having PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) or Pakistani flag printed on them i

IND vs SA live streaming, 4th T20I: When and where to watch Lucknow match as India eyes 8th straight series win

India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live Streaming: India aims to secure another T20I series victory against South Africa in the fourth match at Luckn

Bondi Beach Shooter Charged With Terrorism, 15 Murder Counts

Naveed was critically wounded by police during the shooting, and local media reported he woke from a coma on Tuesday night

Chaos in Ludhiana Jail: Inmates Attack Officials, Superintendent Knocked Unconscious

LUDHIANA: Violence erupted inside Ludhiana Central Jail on Tuesday evening after prisoners went on a rampage, attacking jail officials and leavin

Bombay High Court rejects seven bail pleas in Pune luxury car hit-and-run evidence tampering case

The Bombay High Court noted that tampering with medical records mocked justice for victims; directs speedy trial and witness examination.

MoEngage Secures Additional $180 million in Series F Funding; Completes Liquidity Event for Employees & Investors

Perfios Launches AI-Powered Operating System for BFSI, Spearheading Global Shift to Cognitive Finance

Theagentic AI OS transforms institutional workflows with real-time intelligence and stronger governance, aligned with RBIs call for responsible A

Akshaye Khanna's viral clip from Alibaug residence leaves fans surprised as 'Dhurandhar' soars high at box office. Here's why

Akshaye Khanna' role in Dhurandhar has left fans praising him left, right and centre. Now, a clip of the actor from his Alibaug residence has gon

Woman gangraped after being lured with job offer in Maharashtra; 4 booked

Beed: A woman from Baramati in Pune district has allegedly been raped by three men in Maharashtras Beed district after being promised a job, poli

ChatGPT Images gets upgrade as OpenAI touts faster generation and accuracy

OpenAI announced the release of ChatGPT Images powered by its new flagship image generation model, as well as a new Images feature within ChatGPT

Bengaluru Woman Stalks Cop, Sends Love Letter Written In Blood

A woman has been charged with allegedly stalking, harassing, and threatening to die by suicide for pressuring a serving police inspector into a r

Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED arrests ex-CMO deputy secretary Soumya Chaurasia

RAIPUR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Soumya Chaurasia, a suspended state administrative service officer who was deputy secretary

Video: Tej Pratap Yadav Rides Ninja Superbike, 'Dhoom Dhoom' Plays In Background

Tej Pratap Yadav shared a video, set to the title track of the Bollywood blockbuster Dhoom , showcasing him riding his green sports bike.

Prohibitory orders imposed along India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Cachar

SILCHAR: Prohibitory orders have been imposed along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Cachar district by the administration to prevent illeg

Kartik Sharma, CSK's top buy in IPL 2026 Auction, says he couldn't stop crying even when bidding ended

Nineteen-year-old Kartik Sharma was bought by Chennai Super Kings for a record Rs 14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 mini auction. This made him the joi

Suspicious Movement Triggers Security Alert Near Mansar

Samba, Dec 17: A sense of alarm prevailed in a village near Mansar in Samba district on Wednesday after locals reported spotting suspicious indiv

OpenAI launches faster, smarter ChatGPT Images

OpenAI has launched GPT Image 1.5 for ChatGPT users. This new version brings faster image generation and better editing capabilities. Users can n

Trane Technologies WinsFour Great Place to Work India Recognitions in 2025

Agoda Reveals India's Most Affordable Year-End Flight Routes for Holiday Travelers

As the year-end holiday season approaches, digital travel platform Agoda reveals the most affordable domestic and international flight routes acr

ANSR Named a Leader in Everest Group Global Capability Center (GCC) Setup Capabilities in India PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025

Recognized forANSRs expertise in supporting enterprises across the GCC journey in multiple ways, including setup, operations, transformation, and

Former Union Ministry Secretary Loses Rs 57 Lakhs in Digital Arrest

During the period of isolation and digital arrest, Ramasami had to seek the permission of his digital captors to travel to Tiruchy to receive a '

Global trade getting weaponised through tariffs: Sitharaman

She said that globally it is now very clear that trade is not free and fair

BrowserStack Bridges Developer-QA Productivity Gap with Test Failure Analysis Agent

Startek earns three Comparably 2025 awards for compensation, culture and leadership

Suspected gunman in Sydneys Bondi Beach massacre charged with 15 counts of murder

SYDNEY, Dec 17: A suspected gunman in Sydneys Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offences, including 15 charges of murder, police said Tues

Thales awards SFO Technologies RBE2 Radar wired structures contract for Rafale under Make in India

Dr Pal on Heart Health: 5 Facts That Change Everything

We often take our heart for granted until its too late. Heart disease doesnt happen overnight; it builds quietly through daily habits, stress, an

3 in 4 Asia Pacific Entrepreneurs Anticipate Economic Gains Next Year Herbalife Survey

Delhi govt to pay 10,000 to workers hit by anti-pollution restrictions

The minister also said all government and private institutions must mandatorily switch to work from home for 50 per cent of the staff from Thursd

Trump's travel ban widens: US expands travel ban to 20 more countries

It Was My Duty: Schizophrenic Indian-Origin Man Kills Father In US With Sledgehammer

A 28-year-old Indian-origin man has been charged with first-degree murder by US authorities after he allegedly beat his 67-year-old father to dea

Got income tax refund email? Govt warns it could be a scam, tells taxpayers what to do immediately

The Income Tax Department has issued a stern warning to citizens. Scammers are sending fake emails and messages claiming tax refunds. These fraud

Karnataka Congress to protest against MGNREGA name change

Belagavi: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has announced that the ruling Congress in the state will launch protests on Wednesday ag

Silver futures jump to hit record Rs 2.05 lakh/kg; tops USD 66/ounce in global markets

NEW DELHI, Dec 17: Silver prices surged to a new lifetime high of Rs 2,05,934 per kilogram in the futures trade on Wednesday, supported by a rall

Lok Sabha LIVE: Govt introduces SHANTI Bill to transform Indias Nuclear Sector

Hyderabad Man's Involvement in Australia Shooting Insult to India: Ramchader Rao

The BJP leader urged the Telangana police to inquire into the circumstances under which Akram left India and also with whom he maintained contact

Delhi's Pollution Measures To Hit 1.2 Million NCR Vehicles: All You Need To Know

According to Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, only BS6 compliant vehicles from outside Delhi will be permitted to enter the capital wh

After Pahalgam attack, Kashmir tourism stakeholders look to winter snowfall for revival

SRINAGAR: After the onset of winter in Kashmir, the stakeholders are eagerly waiting for the seasons first major snowfall, hoping it will revive

The First World Skills Youth Camp Successfully Held in Ningbo

Global trade getting 'weaponised' through tariffs, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman addressing India Economic Conclave 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said global trade is increasingly being weapon

Apple clocks record exports growth in India in November

Considering the latest numbers, the US-based tech giant has exported iPhones worth $14 billion in the first eight months of the current financial

Have You Seen These Viral Messi Pics From Vantara Yet?

The photos of Messi's Vantara visit went viral on social media, promoting a flurry of reactions from users.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant twin in black, meet with Lionel Messi in Jamnagar, SEE pic

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant met football star Lionel Messi in Jamnagar, turning heads in matching black outfits. Fans celebrated online as

CLAT 2026: Results Announced Highlighting Gender Distribution And Citywise Toppers

In CLAT 2026 UG, the highest score was 112.75 with Bengaluru leading in toppers. Males outperformed females in the top 100, while PG toppers were

IOB OFS opens for subscription, Govt to offload up to 3 pc stake

NEW DELHI, Dec 17: The Indian Overseas Banks Offer-for-Sale (OFS) opened on Wednesday for non-retail investors at a floor price of Rs 34 per shar