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Payal Gaming, Nivetha Thomas, Sreeleela Speak Out Against AI Deepfakes

The issue trended widely on X, where users expressed alarm over a manipulated clip falsely placing Payal Gaming in Dubai.

FDI Flows In Insurance Maybe Just A Fraction Of Potential

The Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary vide a reply to an unstarred Question No.877 in the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024, said that

IDBI Bank Sanctions 74 Lakh CSR Grant to Karimnagar Eye Hospital

IDBI Bank has conveyed its in-principle approval for the grant, stating that the initiative is intended to improve the quality of life of the rur

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Terrorist groups must be covert and cant use organisational mechanisms others can to stay on track hence, most of them fail

Terrorist groups struggle with secrecy, often leading to their downfall. Their funding relies on various illicit activities. Satellite data revea

Rural Telangana Rejected Revanth, Cong: Harish

BRS leader claims verdict reflects Congress decline and rising rural support

120 Remote Villages in AP to Get Mobile Network

The villages selected for coverage are spread across the Anantapur, Chittoor, Eluru, Kakinada, Kurnool, Palnadu, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Sri

Social Security COLA cuts? New proposal could shrink raises for millions of US seniors

Social Security COLA: Social Security faces trust fund depletion by 2034, threatening benefits for millions of retirees. The CRFB proposes a COLA

Centres Stand on Arvind Delays Chargesheet on KTR, Says Revanth

Revanth Reddy said the ACB was exercising caution to ensure that there were no procedural lapses while finalising the chargesheet

Health Minister Dares Jagan To Legally Challenge PPP Mode

Satya Kumar Yadav hits back at ex-CMs remarks on PPP medical college projects

Kochi Mayor will not be chosen based on caste or religious equations, says Satheesan

His statement comes in the wake of reports about the perceived indecision over the UDFs mayoral candidate in Kochi; Three candidates Deepthy Mar

Karnataka HC sets aside decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi kendras on government hospital premises

The court termed the governments action politics in delivery of medicines

Act against overloaded RMC lorries, DC tells police and Transport Department

She tells Transport Department to fix deadline for bus operators to compulsorily install doors

OPS Row: HC Asks State To Clarify Stand on 1999 Recruits

Counsel for the petitioners contended that candidates appointed earlier in 2002 from the very same notification were extended the benefit of the

Forget your 401(k)? Why this overlooked number could decide your retirement future

A big 401(k) balance can look safe, but it may not protect your retirement life. Experts say the real focus should be on your income replacement

Diljit Dosanjhs Wholesome Fan Moment Goes Viral

Diljit is seen carefully accepting the drawing, smiling warmly, and taking a moment to interact with the child.

Man Gets 5-Year RI for Kidnapping Minor Girl

After evaluating the evidence, the court found the accused guilty and awarded the sentence. DSP Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath said strict action wou

'Sar tan se juda' slogan challenge to India's integrity, incites people for armed rebellion: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has made a bold statement by deeming the slogan 'Gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda' as a direct challenge to In

Former SC Judge urges teachers to equip students with knowledge of local heritage

Watch: Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid BJP protest

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill on December 18 amid protests by Opposition members.

Finance Ministry unveils new logofor Regional Rural Banks

On the principle of One State One RRB, the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has consolidated 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Cognizant deploys 1 mn AI agents; to boost customer experience across verticals

To add another 10,000 AI agents to support retail industry

SCR To Dismantle Dilapidated FoB at Nampally Station

The structure will be dismantled in a phased manner between December 20 and 23

Red Fort blast case: Ninth accused sent to NIA custody till Dec 26

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth accused arrested in a case related to the Red Fort blast, to NIA custody

Experts, Industry Leaders Thrash Out Strategy To Tackle Obesity Crisis

Experts in Hyderabad stress science, lifestyle and community action for metabolic health

Kannur varsity presents 373.81-crore Budget with focus on innovation, student welfare

Coordination Meet to Discuss Release of Puducherry Boats

In a press release on Thursday, K. Santhi, joint director of the fisheries department in Nellore, has appealed to all coastal leaders and fisherm

'European pigs couldnt break Russia': Putin unleashes brutal insult on EU leaders | Ukraine War

'Jahannum main jaye': Giriraj Singh's shocking statement to woman defending Nitish Kumar over Hijab row lands him in trouble, what happened?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was under scrutiny due to the Hijab controversy for the fourth day on Thursday. However, Union minister and BJP

Mark Zuckerberg gets back in Octagon, spars with this UFC star after training return. Here's viral video

Mark Zuckerberg gets back in Octagon, spars with this UFC star Merab Dvalishvili in new footage. The Meta CEO trained over three rounds. The sess

Construction, Traffic, Forest Fires: What's Driving AQI Spike In Uttarakhand

The air quality in many cities of Uttarakhand, often seen as a refuge by those looking to briefly escape the poor to severe AQI in Delhi-NCR and

Ursid meteor shower: When and how to see the final meteor shower of the year

The Ursid meteor shower, the last significant celestial event of the year, peaks Sunday night into Monday morning and continues to be visible unt

Police Foil Congress Bid To Storm BJP State Office Over NH Case

Anticipating the protest, police deployed personnel in large numbers at both Gandhi Bhavan and the BJP State office

BWSSB water supply restored

Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening Indias growth: Experts

New Delhi: Health experts and policymakers on Thursday warned that prolonged exposure to pollution is fuelling a sharp rise in strokes, cardiovas

This year, I feel confident about my technique, says Bednarek keen on landing gold in big events

Man Immolates Self In Tamil Nadu, Cops Suspect Link To Deepam Row

A 40-year-old man died after setting himself on fire in Madurai this evening in an incident the police suspect is suicide linked to the ongoing c

SIT Completes Week-Long Grilling of Ex-SIB Chief Prabhakar Rao

SIT questions Prabhakar Rao for a week; Supreme Court hearing due Friday

Welspun Living Tops S&P Global ESG Rankings in 2025

Commenting on the milestone, Dipali Goenka, Managing Director & CEO, said the recognition is both humbling and motivating.

Indias space sector raised USD 150 mn this fiscal so far: Pawan Goenka

New Delhi: Indias space industry has raised USD 150 million in funding this financial year so far, the highest ever since the government unleashe

Revanth: Congress Won 66% GPs, Secured Majority in 87 Assembly Seats

Revanth Reddy said the people of Telangana had consistently delivered a clear mandate in favour of the Congress in every election held after the

Rajasthan HC rejects plea for premature release of 1993 train blast case convicts

JAIPUR:The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has refused to grant premature release to life convicts sentenced under the Terrorist and Dis

'I'm not Marjorie Taylor Greene!': Fani Willis' fiery clash with Senators at Georgia State hearing

ED attaches 3,436.56 crore in assets over links to PACL fraud

The Enforcement Directorate investigation revealed that funds mobilised from lakhs of investors were utilised for the acquisition of these 169 im

'Pay 2.5bn, else': Starmer's ultimatum to Chelsea ex-owner Abramovich | Russian frozen assets

Winters Silent Threat

Winters in Jammu and Kashmir are not merely a test of endurance against snow and sub-zero temperatures; they are increasingly emerging as a serio

Political Display at Tirumala Sparks Outrage

The youths displayed a banner featuring photographs of political leaders, including former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and AIADMK l

CCTV footage emerges showing SHO assaulting woman at police station in Kochi

Couple say they had petitioned the Chief Minister, the State Human Rights Commission, and the Information Commission, but to no avail

Ladakh to emerge as a memorable, responsible & sustainable global tourist destination, say LG

Unveils logo of Destination Ladakh, Celebrate Ladakh calendar & STP Incentive Scheme Leh, Dec 18: The Honble Lt Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupt

How GRAMG Differs From MGNREGA

Under the VB-G RAM G scheme, which is also Centrally sponsored, State governments will shoulder a larger share of expenditure

Peoples satisfaction barometer for officials performance: Andhra CM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said peoples satisfaction is the barometer of officials performance, emp

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: NASA-Approved Answers To 10 FAQs

NASA mentioned that the Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS has been approaching from the general direction of the constellation Sagittarius.

26 Indians working in Russian armed forces reportedly died: Govt to Rajya Sabha

Twenty-six Indians serving in the Russian armed forces have died. Seven others are reported missing by Russia. The Indian government is working t

Staying Safe Amid Year-End Frauds

Messages may appear genuine, using familiar logos, simple language and well-known brand names.

Writ petition claims Assam BJP MLA is not an Indian citizen; Gauhati HC issues notices to govt, ECI

GUWAHATI: A writ petition was filed in the Gauhati High Court by Braja Gopal Sinha and Bijoy Kumar Kanu, claiming that ruling BJP MLA Bijoy Malak

Kingfisher Airlines employees to get 311.67 crore payment towards long-pending dues

Debt Recovery Tribunal directs release of funds from the sale of attached shares earlier restituted by the ED to SBI; expressly consented to the

Indias manufacturing ambitions trigger scramble for leadership talent

India seeks leaders for its manufacturing growth. Companies are hiring experts in engineering, electronics, and semiconductors. Demand is high fo

Trade unions, farmers outfits demand withdrawal of SHANTI Bill

The measure will dismantle Indias carefully built nuclear safety and accountability framework and open the most hazardous energy sector to large-

Assams Nagaon district orders expulsion of 15 declared foreigners; BJP MLAs citizenship challenged in HC

Nagaon district administration in Assam has expelled 15 individuals declared foreigners by tribunals. These individuals must leave India within 2

MP: Two Friends, With Humble Background, Dig Out A Fortune, 15.34 Carat Diamond

The fortune changing yield from the land, taken on lease from the state government on November 19 this year, is worth around Rs 60 lakh, accordin

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Kristin Cabot says Tequila led to viral moment with married ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron

An HR executive, Kristin Cabot, broke her silence after being caught on Coldplay's kiss cam with her married CEO boss. She admitted to an alcohol

NDMC to plant 2.6 lakh tulips; religious sites, public spaces to be decorated

Farmers Body: Feeding India by 2050 Needs 70% Rise in Food Output

White paper outlines steps to improve Indian agriculture

Telangana DGPs appointment challenged in High Court

Hyderabad: The appointment of B Shivadhar Reddy as the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force (HoPF) was challenged

Nissan to Bring 3 New Cars, Starting With Gravite MPV

The price of the Gravite will be announced at a later date. When launched, it will face competition from the likes of Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Rumio

Money power wont win elections in south, says CPM Politburo member

Parliamentary panel backs Indias humanitarian approach to Sheikh Hasinas stay

A parliamentary panel on external affairs has highlighted the stay of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina in India, noting that the c

India faces its greatest strategic challenge in Bangladesh since 1971: Parliamentary committee on external affairs

The panel says New Delhi could end up losing the strategic space in Dhaka without necessary recalibration

Create comprehensive policy framework to provide legal aid to all Indian citizens, HC tells Centre

The court was hearing a petition filed by A. Malarvizhi alias Kottaithai of Virudhunagar district, whose husband Ayyappan Marimuthu, employed in

Assam: PM Modi to inaugurate new Airport Terminal, unveil Bordoloi statue, launch Namrup Urea Plant

GCL | Firouzjaleads the way for Continental Kings in victory overMumbaMasters

Thailand carries out more airstrikes on Cambodia as deadly border conflict flares

Thailand has conducted more airstrikes on Cambodia, targeting a warehouse storing rockets

Assam Asks 15 People, Declared Foreigners, To Leave India Within 24 Hours

Assam authorities on Thursday asked 15 'declared foreigners' to leave the state within 24 hours, invoking the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) A

9-Year-Old Girl Walks Again After Complex Spinal Surgery at KGH

Tejaswani, a resident of Madugula mandal, was admitted to KGH's neurosurgery department on November 7 with severe neck pain and an inability to h

NLC India Renewables Limited signs Power Purchase Agreement with SJVNL

Bengaluru: 4-yr-old killed as bricks fall from under-construction building

Bengaluru: A four-year-old girl was killed and three others injured on Thursday after hollow bricks from the fourth floor of an under-constructio

Assam Cabinet clears key land allotments for Ammonia-Urea project ahead of PM Modis two-day state visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam starting December 20. The Assam cabinet approved land for an Ammonia-Urea Project. Wetlands in Goal

Harmony Foundation Condemns Bondi Beach Killings, Hails 2 Heroes

On December 14 two gunmen opened fire on innocent people peacefully celebrating their faith, which left 16 dead in an act of gross hatred inspire

Fog hits operations at Delhi airport, 27 flights cancelled; Indigo cancels 59 flights

Mumbai: As many as 27 flights of various airlines were cancelled and many more delayed at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to dense fog and subseque

Mamata Renames Karmashree Project After Mahatma Gandhi

Her move was aimed at protesting the BJP-led Centres step to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

UP Man Who Killed Wife Over Burqa Denied Her Aadhaar To Keep Pic Private

A man in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, who killed his wife over not wearing the burqa and two daughters, did not let her apply for an Aadhaar because h

Watch: Bihar hijab controversy: Union Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar

Congress holds protest against BJP on National Herald case

Rubio says US sanctioning ICC judges for targeting Israel

America has imposed sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court. These judges are accused of targeting Israel. The US has stated

SHANTI: Opposition expresses concerns over safety, lack of regulation, allege US pressure

Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha voiced concerns over the SHANTI Bill, alleging it compromises safety and opens doors for irregularities by priv

JPMorgan flags 6 stocks that could be due for a sudden pullback why investors may want to tread carefully

JPMorgan warned that six popular stocks may face a sudden pullback as market crowding hits extreme levels. The bank says heavy buying, especially

Mob vandalises prayer hall over burial dispute in Bastar

Clashes in Kanker village follow opposition to Christian burial rites; police personnel among those injured in mob fury

What were Indians searching this year? Viral moments that defined 2025

Curious about what your search history looks like? Google has released its Top Trendslist, showcasing the most searched-for topics in India in 20

Minister rebuts Bhumana's charges on land allotment to Oberoi Group in Tirupati

Micron stock soars 11% after crushing Q1 results and strong forward guidance will MU stock keep rising as analysts call it a strong buy?

Micron stock jumps 11% after AI memory demand surges. Earnings beat Wall Street estimates with $4.78 per share on $13.64 billion revenue. Revenue