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Quote of the day by Theodore Roosevelt: 'Do what you can, with what you have, where you are'

Theodore Roosevelt's enduring quote, Do what you can, with what you have, where you are, emphasizes practical action over waiting for perfect con

J&K Police Attaches Drug Peddlers Properties Worth Rs 3 Crore

Srinagar, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached properties worth Rs three crore of a notorious drug peddler here, alleging they

Urdunama Podcast | What Poetry Teaches Us About Ghaib

Urdunama Podcast delves into the unseen world of ghaib through poetry.

Are standing desks really effective? Sitting vs standing compared

A major University of Sydney study of over 83,000 people shows standing desks alone don't prevent heart disease or stroke. Without actual movemen

In Focus podcast | VB-GRAMG Bill: Will it destroy the worlds most successful workfare program?

Rajendran Narayanan speaks to us about how the VB-GRAMG law departs from MGNREGA, and what it means for rural livelihoods and federalism.

Government to launch 'Bharat Taxi' with profit-sharing model for drivers: Amit Shah

The government will soon launch 'Bharat Taxi' a new service. Profits from this initiative will be shared directly with drivers. This aims to impr

J&K ACB Files Chargesheet Against Chander Shekhar Vohra For Bribing SP City South

JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau produced charge-sheet in case FIR No. 01/2024 u/s 8 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Satire: Development is in the Air

Development rhetoric is turning pollution, death, negligence into acceptable collateral damage, notes Kunal Aneja.

Tucker Carlson named Antisemite of the Yearfor opposing Gaza genocide

Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson has been named Antisemite of the Year by a US-based pro-Israeli group for opposing the genocide in Gaza. Th

Did Al Jazeera Confirm Indian Involvement in the Killing of Osman Hadi? No!

Hiya voice analysis rated the audio 9/100 for authenticity, indicating the video was artificially manipulated

Deeptech funding to gather momentum in 2026 as VC firms dig deep with cautious optimism

Venture capital firms delivered on their promise to step up deeptech investments in 2025. The coming year could see VCs writing larger cheques to

Stock markets end lower in volatile trade

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever and Tata Steel were among the bi

China looking to exploit easing LAC tensions to manage India ties: US report

New York/Washington: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations and preven

Christmas 2025 last-minute gift ideas: Thoughtful picks that still feel special

Christmas is here, and even last-minute shoppers can still find thoughtful and meaningful gifts. The article highlights a range of creative ideas

Humayun Kabir names ex-policeman Abul Hasan as JUP candidate from Bengals Ballygunge after dropping Nisha Chatterjee

JUP founder said Nisha Chatterjee was dropped because her social media presence did not align with his party's image; Abul Hasan is his mother's

Alliance of Thackerays won't have much impact: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Talking to reporters in Mumbai after the announcement, CM Devendra Fadnavis said, Their track record is of corruption and self-interest

Unnao rape case survivor to move SC against Sengars jail term suspension

Unnao/Ballia: The 2017 Unnao rape case survivor on Wednesday termed the Delhi High Courts decision to suspend the jail term of expelled BJP leade

New H-1B Visa System: No more lottery, how will it work? How will it impact Indians?

The Donald Trump administration will change the H1 B Visa rules and replace the lottery system with weighted system to prioritise the hiring of h

Have you ever thought mobile usage can affect blood circulation? It can. Explained how

UP government orders schools to remain open on Christmas

Lucknow: Schools in Uttar Pradesh will remain open during Christmas this year, after the state government announced the day will instead be celeb

Delhi Red Fort blast: Court extends judicial custody of 7 accused till Jan 8

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of seven accused in the Red Fort blast case by 15 days. The court remanded Dr

CAT Result 2025 out at iimcat.ac.in; check steps to download the scorecard and more

CAT Results 2025 declared at iimcat.ac.in The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has announced the CAT 2025 results on December 24, 2025. C

AI Explained: 'Artificial Intelligence: The Logical Leap' by Ashish Sukhadeve Goes on Sale

Ashish Sukhadeve's 'Artificial Intelligence: The Logical Leap' provides a non-technical guide to AI's fundamentals, industry applications, and et

4 Allu Arjuns upcoming movies fans cant stop talking about

Mumbai: After Pushpa 2: The Rule, Allu Arjun is widely seen as one of the biggest stars in India, and fans are closely watching what he does next

How a Silicon Valley dealmaker charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with President Trump. This meeting secured billions in U.S. government investment for Intel. The deal gives the U.S. gov

Delhi Police arrests alleged kingpin of organised crime syndicate under MCOCA

The police said the syndicate operated for pecuniary gain, using violence, coercion and intimidation to commit crimes and extort property, creati

Thackeray cousins reunite: Uddhav-Raj alliance signals Marathi consolidation ahead of BMC polls

Virat Kohli goes past Tendulkar to become fastest to 16000 List A runs

Bengaluru: India batting star Virat Kohli on Wednesday went past the iconic Sachin Tendulkar as the fastest to reach 16,000 runs in List A cricke

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan: USGS

A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday evening, with no immediate reports of damage. The tremor, felt as far

Sumit Woods Limited appointed as developer for Pruthvi Enclave CHS Ltd., Borivali (East) redevelopment

In a landmark decision, the Pruthvi Enclave Housing Society in Borivali East has partnered with Sumit Woods Limited for an ambitious redevelopmen

Four held in pan-India online investment scam involving transactions worth Rs 7.16 crore

New Delhi, Dec 24: Delhi Police has arrested four alleged cyber fraudsters in connection with a pan-India online investment scam and found transa

SSC, NEET, CUET: Paper leaks, cancellations and glitches that affected students in 2025

India's examination system faced significant disruptions in 2025. Paper leaks, technical glitches, and administrative lapses led to the cancellat

Netflix 2025 rankings are out: Which movies and shows are the most watched this year?

Netflixs 2025 data reveals a global viewership revolution. KPop Demon Hunters leads the charts with 500M+ views, while Squid Game continues its s

Housing sales dip 16 pc in Oct-Dec to 98,019 units in top 9 cities: PropEquity

Hyderabad witnessed a 19 per cent decline to 11,323 units from 13,902 units, while Kolkata saw an 11 per cent fall to 3,995 units from 4,497 unit

BIG move by Sunil Mittal, set to invest in this Chinese firm with 49% stake, its business is...

The new capital infusion will also enhance the company's competitiveness across the entire value chain.

Old Video Viral as 'Last Moment' of Hindu Factory Worker Murdered in Bangladesh

We were able to trace this viral clip to 18 November 2025. It was published by some Bangladeshi media outlets.

China Probably Seeks To Capitalise On De-Escalated Tension Along Line Of Actual Control With India: US Report

New York/Washington, Dec 24: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations an

Mass voter deletions in MP: 42.74 lakh names out of 5,74,06,143 dropped after SIR; final roll in Feb

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes Taiwan, buildings shake in capital Taipei

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake, which occurred at a depth of nearly 12 kilometers, also shook buildings in th

Christmas 2025: Why is Xmas celebrated on December 25? Know history, significance, and more

Christmas 2025 is celebrated on December 25 worldwide. Learn why this date was chosen, the history behind Christmas, its religious roots, cultura

Leopard kills one, injures five in multiple attacks across Himachals Mandi district

CHANDIGARH: One person was killed and five others injured after a leopard carried out a series of attacks at three different locations in the Bal

Rupee falls 16 paise to close at 89.79 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said that despite the central bank's announcement of USD/INR swaps and Open Market Operations, the measures failed to boost market

Unnao rape case survivor to move SC against suspension of Sengar's jail term

The 2017 Unnao rape survivor decried the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence as death

Anil Kapoor turns 69: No alcohol, no smoking, and..., secrets behind his youthful energy LEAKED!

At 69, Anil Kapoor continues to inspire with his youthful energy, thanks to a disciplined lifestyle that includes no alcohol or smoking, regular

Rubber bushes mandatory on bulls horns in jallikattu events: Salem Collector

Lanka suffered widespread devastation to agriculture from Cyclone Ditwah: FAO

COLOMBO, Dec 24: Sri Lanka has suffered widespread devastation to agriculture, fisheries and rural livelihoods from Cyclone Ditwah, UNs Food and

Mobile flashlight reveals fatal fight inside Ahmedabad housing board home

AHMEDABAD: Ahmedabad woke up to a crime on December 23 when a dispute inside a Gujarat Housing Board residence in the Bapunagar area ended in mur

Explosion in Russian capital kills 3

MOSCOW, Dec 24: Three people, including two police officers, were killed in a bomb blast in Russia on Wednesday near to the spot where a high-ran

Delhi High Court asks GST Council to consider tax cut on air purifiers

Hearing a public interest litigation, the court expressed concern that air purifiers are taxed at 18 per cent despite the air quality index remai

South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting false information despite warnings on censorship

SEOUL, Dec 24: South Koreas liberal-led legislature on Wednesday passed a bill allowing heavy punitive damages against traditional news and inter

Search teams probe wreckage after Libyan army chief, 7 others are killed in Turkiye plane crash

ANKARA, Dec 24: Search and recovery teams on Wednesday intensified their operations at the site of a plane crash that killed Libyas military chie

J&K Govt Issues January Roster Of Admn Secys At Civil Secretariat Srinagar

JAMMU, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued the roster of Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil Secret

Himachal Pradesh custodial death case: HC suspends jail term of former IGP Zaidi

The case pertains to the custodial death of Suraj, an accused in the 2017 Kotkhai gang rape and murder case, in which former Himachal Pradesh IGP

Malayalam filmmaker Anuraj Manohar challenges Kerala Film Producers Associations list of hits and flop films in 2025, questions criteria

According to the list, only eight of the more than 180 films released so far in 2025 were classified as super hits, with the estimated total loss

Global Faultlines podcast | Syria after the war: How the civil war redrew power in the Country

This episode examines how foreign intervention, jihadist realignments, economic collapse, and political shake-ups reshaped power in Syria after 2

Nearly Rs 5 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Projects Rolled Out In Modi Governments Third Term: Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Dec 24: The Modi government has rolled out infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 5 lakh crore during its third term, Union Minister

Rohit Sharma unleashes carnage in Vijay Hazare Trophy with 62-ball century, his fastest in List A cricket

Rohit Sharma produced a breathtaking knock in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, unleashing a brutal assault on the Sikkim bowling attack. The Indian skipp

PUNO Unveils Pune's First Social Zone at PUNO Advance

PUNO , a fast-growing experiential entertainment brand, today announced the launch of its Social Zone at PUNO Advance, Pune —the city&rsquo

Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep, obesity associated with increased risk of breast cancer: ICMR study

In 2022, an estimated 2.3 million women worldwide were newly diagnosed with breast cancer, resulting in approximately 670,000 deaths

Chennai police make special security arrangements for Christmas celebrations

On Thursday (December 25, 2025), as large numbers of people are expected to visit churches, elaborate security arrangements have been made to ens

Delhi High Court directs GST Council to meet at earliest, consider lowering GST on air purifiers

Earlier in the day, the High Court expressed displeasure over the authorities doing nothing to grant exemption from taxes on air purifiers in thi

Swiggy, Zomato and other delivery workers to go on strike on Christmas, NYE

Hyderabad: Gig and platform workers on Wednesday, December 31, have announced a two-day, all-India strike on Christmas (December 25) and New Year

MATTER MOTOR WORKS Wins Best Patent Portfolio at CII Industrial Intellectual Property Awards 2025

MATTER MOTOR WORKS, the company behind India’s first geared electric motorcycle, AERA 5000+, has been honoured with the Best Patent Portfol

'Brutally Tortured in Custody': Man Acquitted in 7/11 Mumbai Blasts Recounts

After spending 19 years in prison, Ehtesham Siddique was acquitted by the Bombay High Court in July 2025.

Rajasthan doubles poll spending limits, tightens campaign rules ahead of local body elections

JAIPUR : The Rajasthan State Election Commission has begun preparations for the upcoming local body elections by issuing two separate notificatio

Dhurandhar: Bollywood Blockbuster Rewrites Indias Terror wars

By T N Ashok On a humid evening in Mumbai, the applause began before the final scene had ended. The screen was still soaked in gunfire, bodies s

Dhurandhar nears Rs 1,000 cr club; List of all 8 films in it

Hyderabad: The Rs. 1,000 crore club in Indian cinema is still waiting for its first 2025 entry. 2025 so far did not achieve this feat, not even a

Three people, including two police officers, killed by bomb in Moscow near site of Russian Generals killing

Blast happened after two police officers spotted a suspicious individual near a police car on city's Yeletskaya Street, and when they approached

Former IFS officer arrested in counterfeit drugs case in Puducherry

Police sources said the SIT team arrested Sathiyamoorthy at Hosur in Tamil Nadu and brought him to Puducherry for interrogation

Rural Development Ministry to organise job fair in Puttur

Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta said over 80 companies and more than 150 representatives from enterprises are expect

Beyond the clutter: Underrated Hindi films of 2025

Lost between an uneven fight for screens or just released rather nonchalantly on OTT, here are films that couldnt journey beyond a clout

BlueBird Block-2 mission: Isro releases rare onboard camera footage from liftoff to satellite separation Watch

ISRO's LVM3-M6 rocket successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile, offering a unique onboard camera perspective of t

Drunk and lost? Viral video of England star during Ashes sparks massive online storm, ECB breaks silence

A viral video showing an England cricketer appearing disoriented during the Ashes has triggered a massive social media storm, with fans speculati

Eminent writer Vinod Kumar Shuklas last rites performed with full state honours in Raipur

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the residence of the late litterateur at Shailendra Nagar in Raipur and expressed his condolences to the be

Three of family killed, two injured in road accident near Ballari

Three members of a family were killed and two others seriously injured when their car overturned on the Ballari-Siruguppa State Highway near Devi

Dhurandhar 2 goes pan India, Ranveer Singh's sequel takes BIGGER jump, film to release in multiple languages including...

As Dhurandhar crossed Rs 900 crore mark, the makers of Ranveer Singh-starrer have changed their plans for its sequel. Dhurandhar 2 will now not b

Axis Energy, Reliance top bidders in coal gasification mine auctions

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: Hyderabad-based renewable energy firm Axis Energy and Reliance Industries Ltd emerged as top bidders in the latest auction of

Samsonite makes India its biggest manufacturing base, domestic travel & weddings to fuel demand

NASHIK, Dec 24:American luggage manufacturer Samsonite has made India its largest manufacturing base by tripling the capacity of its plant here t

Skipper Pant Showed Lack Of Trust In Ravi Bishnoi : Irfan Pathan

Theres still a need for at least five more high-quality batsmen in the LSG squad : Irfan Pathan

Castrol India shares jump 9 pc on stake sale deal

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: Shares of Castrol India jumped 9 per cent on the bourses on Wednesday after BP plc announced that it will sell a 65 per cent s

Step up deposit awareness campaign to disburse unclaimed financial assets to rightful claimants, Dakshina Kannada MP tells banks

Of the about 140 crore unclaimed financial assets in Dakshina Kannada district, about 20 crore are returned to rightful claimants

Christmas 2025: How to make plum cake and cookies. Here is step-by-step recipe guide for baking at home

Christmas Cake Recipe: Learn to bake delicious Christmas plum cake and cookies at home with this simple guide. From rich Kerala-style plum cake t

Five arrested for possession of methamphetaminein K.K. Nagar

The police are on the lookout for an absconding accused in connection with the case

'Survivor treated like criminal': Rahul Gandhi on 'manhandling' of Unnao rape victim; slams bail to ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar

Ubuy launches free three-month membership for Indian shoppers in December

The limited-period offer includes 10 per cent cashback on every order, reduced international shipping charges, and early access to select global

High Court Refuses to Cancel DGP Shivadhar Reddys Appointment; Orders Panel to UPSC

The court issued a directive to the state government: it must submit a panel list of eligible DGPs to the UPSC within two weeks

Alliance of Thackerays won't have much impact; tie-up for their own political survival: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray. He stated the coming together of

Telangana: 7 IPS Officers Transferred

Several ASPs shifted and assigned new roles.

Arunachal woman posing as UK pharma exec dupes Kashmiri businessman of Rs 26 lakh

Crime Branch Kashmir's Economic Offences Wing has filed a chargesheet in a Rs 26 lakh international online fraud case in which a woman from Aruna

LIAF 2025 Returns with Hybrid London-Bangalore Edition

The streamed concerts will be available on the London International Arts Festival YouTube channel from 2831 December 2025.