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Experts warn of ecological threat as SC narrows definition of Aravali hills

The Supreme Courts acceptance of a new definition that counts only hills above 100 metres as part of the Aravalis has raised alarm among environm

Lok Sabha passes bill to levy cess on pan masala units

The Lok Sabha has passed the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, introducing a cess on pan masala manufacturing units to fund n

Ashwini Vaishnaw: India accelerates automatic train protection system rollout

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha that India is rapidly implementing the automatic train protection systemtechnology the wor

TN: 5 including 4 Ayyappa devotees from AP killed in road accident

Ramanathapuram: Five people, including four Ayyappa devotees from Andhra Pradesh, were killed when a speeding car rammed into a parked vehicle ne

Bomb threat prompts high alert at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad: Hyderabad airport, which is officially known as Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), was put on high alert on Saturday, December

PM Modi bets big as Russia trade target set to soar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that the USD 100 billion bilateral trade target between India and Russia will be achieve

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir pushes ahead with Babri-style mosque plan

The suspended Trinamool Congress MLA pushes ahead with the foundation-laying ceremony of the mosque in Murshidabad, triggering high alert and sha

Indian Army makes first-ever ascent of Arunachals highest peak Mount Kangto

An Indian Army mountaineering team from Eastern Command has achieved a historic milestone by successfully summiting Mount Kangto, Arunachal Prade

ED files chargesheet against Reliance Power, subsidiaries in 'bogus' bank guarantee case

U.S. deportation flight with 172 migrants lands in Venezuelas Caracas

U.S. forces in recent months have conducted more than 20 strikes in the Caribbean and the Pacific that have resulted in at least 87 deaths, but w

Ex-Pentagon official: US should label Pakistan a terrorism sponsor

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said the US has no strategic logic for embracing Pakistan and argued Islamabad should be designated a stat

Seashells turned to eco-friendly concrete

Researchers at the University of East London have discovered that discarded seashells, when processed into fine powder, can replace up to one-thi

Chander Kunj Army Towers resident files contempt petition in Kerala HC against Ernakulam Collector for alleged noncompliance

Alleged non-compliance with court verdict regarding evacuation, demolition, and reconstruction of the twin towers

US conducts 22nd strike on suspected drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific

The US Southern Command confirmed its 22nd strike on a small boat in the eastern Pacific, killing four people and raising the campaigns death tol

Air ambulance delay defers Zia advanced care in London

The departure of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia for advanced treatment in London has been postponed to Sunday after a Qatar-provide

Who is Abhay Kumar Singh? Bihar-born medical graduate from Russia, first Indian-origin lawmaker in Putin's party, elected in...

Abhay Kumar Singh, a native of Patna, Bihar, transitioned from studying medicine in Russia to becoming a lawmaker in Kursk city, representing Put

Ukraine, US negotiators continue with peace talks

Ukrainian officials will resume talks with the US team after nearly five hours of discussions with Moscow produced no compromise on Ukraines peac

Ex-Pentagon official: Putins India visit a result of Trumps incompetence

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said most Americans view Vladimir Putins India visit as a consequence of Donald Trumps gross incompetence.

Delhi wrapped in smog as AQI hits 333; IMD issues cold wave alert for today

New Delhi: A thick blanket of smog covered the national Capital on Saturday, pushing Delhis overall Air Quality Index (AQI) to 333, firmly in the

India to Make Russian Defence Spares Domestically

It has been a long-standing grievance of armed forces that the supply of critical spares and equipment from Russia takes a long time, affecting t

Hard Work Wasted: IndiGo Cancellations Leave Passengers In Tears

Long queues, passengers in tears, and repeated flight cancellations created a morning of severe disruption at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Pate

Amit Shah reviews pond interlinking progress in Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the ongoing pond interlinking works in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, where 1,349 ponds across 162 villages ar

Former Osmania University Vice Chancellor D.C. Reddy no more

Under Mr. Reddy, the university saw several academic reforms, including the introduction of semester system in postgraduate courses and administr

Nitish Kumar's Son Nishant Kumar May Soon Enter Bihar Politics: JDU Leader

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, is now poised to enter Bihar politics, with strong indications coming from Sanjay Kumar Jha, th

Hyderabad police launch Operation Kavach against anti social activities

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police launched Operation Kavach against anti-social activities, including drug trafficking, hawala transactions and oth

Karnataka leads in solarising public health facilities, 3,600 centres adopt solar power under Saura Swasthya initiative

The project is expected to benefit more than three crore rural residents by enabling uninterrupted power supply to government hospitals

Brianna Aguilera, 19, found dead after in Austin high-rise, attorney challenges police suicide ruling as a disputed note and missed witnesses come to light

A young cheerleader's death from a high-rise balcony has sparked controversy. Police say a note indicates suicide. However, her family and lawyer

Delhi CM warns DMRC of action for flouting dust control norms at metro construction sites

CM Rekha Gupta said that she would soon visit the ongoing Metro construction sites, and if any negligence is found, stringent action will be take

Indian stock market ends in bullish tone after RBI rate cut

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks made marginal losses after hitting record highs and three weeks of consecutive gains due to profit booking. Howe

Driving mistakes that could signal something serious about your brain health

A groundbreaking study from Washington University tracked nearly 300 older adults using GPS devices for three years and discovered that subtle s

Cheetah cub released in wild at Kuno National Park dies

Sheopur: A cheetah cub has been found dead a day after being released into the wild at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, a forest officia

Wakefit raises Rs 580 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

The key anchor investors who were allocated shares include Ashoka Whiteoak, HDFC Life Insurance, Bajaj Life Insurance, HDFC Mutual Fund, Axis Mut

Opinion: Opinion | Navigating the Tightrope: Why Putin's Visit Is A Masterclass In India's Foreign Policy

India's engagement with Russia is not without risks. Its decision to host the summit, nonetheless, and continue its trade ties despite overt disa

Bigg Boss 19 Grand Finale: Amaal Mallik's father Daboo Malik meets Baseer Ali ahead of finale, calls him 'the rock who...'

The post came just days before the Bigg Boss season 19 finale scheduled for December 7. Tanya Mittal, Gaurav Khanna, Pranit More, Farrhana Bhatt,

Constitution of every Indian is under threat, says Rahul Gandhi after paying tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament on the occasion of Mahaparinirv

High Alert in Murshidabad as Suspended TMC MLA Presses Ahead with Mosque Plan

A senior officer said nearly 3,000 personnel would be deployed, with diversion plans ready if turnout threatens to choke the highway.

'IndiGo-It Didn't Go': Harsh Goenka takes a dig as airline cancels thousands of flights in a day

IndiGo is facing one of its worst crisis in years. Amid massive disruptions across the country, industralist Harsh Goenka has shared a quirky pos

Samsung tops global foldable phone shipments in Q3: Report

Seoul: Samsung Electronics solidified its top position in the global foldable smartphone market in the third quarter this year, industry data sho

Hemant Soren calls for tribal unity, warns big fish will eat little fish if communities stay divided

RANCHI:Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged the tribal communities across the country to stand united, warning that otherwise they may fac

CM Stalin Uses Ambedkar Remembrance Day to Target Centre

MK Stalin took a subtle dig at his political opponents in his homage post, saying that those who once sought to suppress Ambedkar now pretend to

Electric tractor mela showcases clean, low-cost farm mechanisation in Karnataka

A key feature was the launch of the NRDCs report, Powering Agriculture, which claims that electric tractors offer up to 80% lower operating costs

Mahaparinirvan Diwas: PM Modi offers tributes to Ambedkar on his death anniversary

Indian Classical Ragas to Russian Tunes: Here's look at musical highlights celebrating India-Russia ties at Putin's state banquet in Rashtrapati Bhavan

During the state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Rashtrapati Bhavan Naval Band performed a mesmerising bl

12 Pilibhit labourers stranded in Kyrgyzstan, district admin send report to U.P. home dept

Families of the stranded men have alleged that they are being tortured abroad and the local agents are demanding up to 2 lakh for their return

Chronic Fraudster Chargesheeted Again In Dubai Export Scam By Crime Branch Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 6: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has once again booked notorious repeat offender Zahid Bashir Sofi alias

Kapil Sharma Brings Laughter to IndiaSouth Africa ODI

Just like his films chaos and comedy, Kapil brings the perfect mix of laughter and timing to the studio, setting the stage for a blockbuster fina

Shaping Future Cyber Defenders: ATAL FDP at Kristu Jayanti University in Bengaluru

The event featured expert sessions on cryptanalysis, password cracking, forensic fundamentals, AI-based anomaly detection, and enterprise blockch

Behind Virat Kohli's Domestic Cricket Return, A Fresh Background Story

Virat Kohli has lit up the ongoing three-match ODI series against South Africa, smashing back-to-back centuries in the first two matches.

Telangana CM announces Hyderabad-like makeover for Warangal

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy announced Hyderabad like development for Warangal on Friday, December 5. Reddy said that Wara

Suspended Trinamool MLA's Babri Mosque Event Today, BJP's Babur Warning

BJP leader Arjun Singh warned Kabir that he would send him to Babur if the legislator went ahead with his plan to lay the foundation stone of a B

St. Johns Medical College Hospital in Bengaluru celebrates golden jubilee

Director Rev. Fr. Jesudoss Rajamanickam reflected on the institutions five-decade journey of healing

Apple sendsnew round of cyber threat notifications to users in 84 countries

Apple has sent a new round of cyber threat notifications to users in 84 countries, the company said on Friday

What did Trump whisper to Carney and Sheinbaum during his surprise YMCA dance at the World Cup draw? Forensic lip reader reveals

Donald Trump energized the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw by dancing to the Village People's YMCA, expressing his enjoyment to Canadian Prime Minister

IndiGo Chaos Hits Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad Airports

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered the formation of a high-level four-member committee to review the circumstances leading to w

Kerala local body polls: Delimitation redraws Alappuzha districts political battleground

Beyond vote share trends lie regional issues, including growing disenchantment among paddy farmers and fears of displacement over the coastal hig

Kerala local body polls: UDF targets big win in its citadel of Malappuram,LDFeyes key gains

Cheetah cub dies at M.P.s Kuno National Park, day after release into the wild

The exact cause of the death will be confirmed after receiving the autopsy report, an official said

IndiaRussia Summit: Carpool moment with PM Modi, banquet dinner & big trade decisions highlights from Putins visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his two-day state visit to India, marked by a warm reception from PM Modi and discussions on strengthe

Sonia Gandhi's Project Vilify Nehru Charge; Use His Surname, BJP Hits Back

The project to vilify Jawaharlal Nehru is the main goal of the ruling establishment today, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has said, ripping into th

Kerala local body polls: Land crunch shrinksMunnarsward count after delimitation

Absence of land for house construction has resulted in families shifting to nearby panchayats, which has led in the ward numbers decreasing to 20

The lives and roles of cats: Museum of Art and Photography exhibition features feline characters

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of artworks on display at the Museum of Art and Photography.

Delhi To Reintroduce Double Decker Buses, Check Routes And Fares

Double decker buses are set for return to the roads of Delhi, with the government planning to start one such bus from Pradhanmantri Sanghrahalaya

'Will Hit the Bullseye', Say Akhanda 2 Makers Promising a New Date Soon

Akhanda 2 co-stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Samyuktha, Kabir Duhan Singh, Harshaali Malhotra and others.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Proposes Lowering Juvenile Age To 14

Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said he will propose reducing the juvenile age under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, to 14 for prosecution against heino

Road Rage On Camera: J&K Cop Slaps Man, Tosses His Phone After Argument

A disturbing video has emerged from Jammu and Kashmir's Doda, where a man alleged that he was assaulted and wrongfully detained by a police offic

Treated worse than animals: 12 labourers from UP reportedly stranded in Kyrgyzstan; families allege fraud by local agents

Twelve labourers from Pilibhit are reportedly stranded and facing severe harassment in Kyrgyzstan. Families allege they were sent by local agents

How IIT Madras Incubation Cell is powering Indias next-gen deeptech startups

Since its launch in 2013, IIT-M Incubation Cell has incubated over 500 deeptech startups. CEO Tamaswati Ghosh talks about the incubators role in

Maharashtra installs over 45,000 solar agricultural pumps in a month, claims world record

Maharashtra has so far installed 7.47 lakh solar pumps in the State and targets to set up a total of 10.45 lakh pumps

An unlikely friendship that stood test of time

Revisiting the special bond between Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his Parsi businessman friend Naval Bhathena on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Could your daily coffee habit be keeping your cells younger? Study finds moderate intake may slow biological aging

Moderate coffee consumption, specifically 3-4 cups daily, may help slow biological aging in individuals with severe mental health conditions. Res

Over 3,000 Indian Nationals Deported From US In 2025: Centre

In 2025, as of November 21, as many as 3,155 Indian nationals have been deported from the US, the government informed Parliament on Friday.

Saag, Zafrani roll and Satanaj roti: What Putin was served at dinner hosted by President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan, concluding his two-day visit. The eve

Govt Suspends Flight Duty Time Limitations Amid IndiGo Chaos

To restore normal operations quickly, several operational measures have been implemented

UN agency says Chernobyl nuclear plant's protective shield damaged

The International Atomic Energy Agency said an inspection last week of the steel confinement structure completed in 2019 found the drone impact i

DRDO hands over seven technologies developed under tech development fund to armed forces

The Committee undertook detailed discussions on a wide spectrum of project proposals and approved 12 new projects spanning across strategic, aero

I will resign if I have lied with respect to my watch; will Narayanaswamy resign?: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenged MLC Narayanaswamy to resign if he had lied about his watches, stating he had provided co

'Houses Built Under PM's Scheme Bulldozed': The Lives Being Uprooted in Nalanda

Bulldozer action in Nalanda, Bihar: 8 Dalit homes demolished, hundreds served notices; 85 were PMAY houses.

Delhi-NCR air quality remains in 'very poor' category with persistent smog, AQI at 333; Check area-wise pollution level here

The area around Anand Vihar was blanketed in a dense layer of toxic smog, with an AQI of 366 in the 'very poor' category. According to CPCB data,

Train to LoC: Railways completes survey on Baramulla-Uri line

SRINAGAR: In a step towards extending Kashmirs rail connectivity up to the border town of Uri, close to the Line of Control (LoC), the Railways h

Attack On US Firms: JD Vance, Marco Rubio On EU Slapping X With Huge Fine

The European Union hit Elon Musk's X with a 120-million-euro ($140-million) fine Friday for breaking its digital rules, sparking an angry reactio

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw takeaways: England, Croatia reunite in Group of Death

The best group games and plot lines to watch out for as the 2026 World Cup draw was announced

NDA slams Tejashwi for skipping many sittings in winter session of Assembly

PATNA: The ruling NDA on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Assembly and RJD leader Tejashwi

Woman Found Dead, Infant Missing in Palnadu; Family Alleges Murder

Police suspect accident, while victims family claims foul play and demands a detailed investigation.

One Of The Greatest Honours Of My Life: Trump On FIFA Peace Prize Award

US President Donald Trump said he was not attending the draw for the 2026 World Cup to receive a prize, but he got one anyway.

Former DEA agent charged in shocking plot to launder millions for Mexican cartel

A former DEA official, Paul Campo, and his associate Robert Sensi face federal charges for allegedly conspiring to launder drug money and supply

At least five killed, seven injured as car rams into stationary vehicle near Tamil Nadus Keelakarai

A senior police officer said the Keelakarai vehicle belonged to a DMK functionary who was out with friends, with his driver at the wheel

Maharashtra's Ruling Alliance Presents Report On 1 Year Of Governance

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra completed one successful year of stable, transparent, and result-oriented governance

US to expand travel ban to over 30 countries: Homeland Security Secretary

Washington: The Trump administration will be expanding its ban on travel for citizens of certain countries to more than 30, Homeland Security Sec

4 AP Ayyappa Devotees Killed as Lorry Crashes Into Parked Car in Rameswaram

Police said the car was halted on the roadside, and all occupants were asleep when the lorry rammed into it.

The making of neurodivergent artists

Around the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), tracking one day in the life of three organisations in Chennai, two of wh