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Avakai: Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture, Literature to be Held from Jan. 8 to 10

Avakai will present a multidisciplinary programme spanning cinema, literature, poetry, music, dance, theatre and cultural conversations

Uttam Tears into KCR: Cites Kaleshwaram Collapse and Unpaid Bills, Says BRS Ruined State Finances

They built Kaleshwaram for commissions and pushed the state into massive debt, says irrigation minister

Chitrangada Singh said NO to many big projects; missed playing female protagonist in SRK film

Not only did Chitrangada Singh talk about missing out on a SRK film, but she also spoke about other missed opportunities in life and in her caree

Silver price hits record highs near $70 as precious metals post strongest year since 1979 where is silver price headed now?

Silver prices surged toward $70 an ounce, marking record highs and a historic 2025 rally. Gains exceed 140% this year. Gold, platinum, and pallad

12 Celebrity divorces and breakups that made headlines in 2025

Mumbai: Celebrities live with nonstop attention. Their stardom, fan following, and social media presence turn even private moments into public co

TGHRC takes serious note of Kodad custodial death; Seeks Report from Govt

The Commission directed the Principal Secretary to Government, Home department to submit a detailed report, while fixing the matter for further c

China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

China will implement provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products starting Tuesday, following an investigation into EU subsidies. This

Bengaluru police integrate with Uber, Ola apps for real-time emergency support

According to Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, new integration allows emergency call facilities to be accessed directly from the Uber and Ola m

Graduates and Post-Grads Queue Up for Class V Home Guard Posts in Odisha

The Home Guard position offers a daily allowance of Rs. 639 on a contractual or requirement basis, equating to slightly over Rs. 18,000 monthly

What Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, its people expect from India?

As Bangladesh enters an interim phase, its government and people seek a reset with India focused on non-interference, respect and fairness.

Rupee falls 3 paise to close at 89.70 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the lack of progress in the U.S.India trade negotiations weighed on the sentiment, while a weak tone in the U.S. dollar index

Kirti Kulhari Interview: On Four More Shots Please!, working with women filmmakers and finding her footing

The actor discusses her initial hesitance to do Four More Shots Please!, why she had strong opinions on massy films and more

Power shutdown in many areas of Tiruchi on December 23

Former Punjab Police Officer Dies by Suicide, Note Blames Online Fraud

Punjab's former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal died while undergoing treatment at a hospital after he attempted suicide. He had attempted suicide

Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi, Amit Shah in Delhi

New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a month after retaining charge of the eastern stat

4 held for religious conversion under guise of prayer meet in UP

Shahjahanpur: Four persons, including a woman, were arrested for allegedly carrying out religious conversions under the guise of a prayer meeting

Goa Nightclub Fire: Police Remand of Luthra Siblings Extended By 5 Days

The court has also remanded in judicial custody Ajay Gupta, another owner of the ill-fated club, as the police did not seek extension of his cust

Government to release new series of retail inflation, GDP data from February, IIP from May next year

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation will hold a pre-release consultative workshop on the base revision of GDP, CPI, and IIP o

Goa Nightclub Fire: Police Custody Of Luthras Extended By 5 Days

A Goa court on Monday extended by five days the police custody of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub w

Late nights, long sleeps, low output: Workers who don't follow a social schedule struggle most at work, finds a study

A large study reveals that workers whose sleep patterns clash with daily schedules, known as social jetlaggers, experience significant productivi

'If This Breaks, Trading Stops': Nithin Kamath Exposes The Risk No Investor Sees Coming

The transition isn't just technical, it's existential. You're migrating live client positions while ensuring nothing breaks, Kamath says.

On National Mathematics Day, awardwinning mathematician Rajala Srivastava shares tips to love maths

Celebrate National Mathematics Day with an inspiring conversation featuring Rajala Srivastava, winner of the Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Priz

Karnataka To Auction Unused Liquor Licenses, Likely To Earn Rs 1,000 Crore

Siddaramaiah had proposed the transparent e-auction system in the 2025-26 budget presented on March 7, as part of efforts to mobilise additional

From a Rs 4.3 lakh iPhone purchase to Rs 68,600 in tips: How India shopped on Swiggy Instamart

Swiggy Instamarts 2025 order data, spanning Rs 10 printouts, Rs 4.3 lakh iPhone carts, four milk packets a second, and 400% growth in gold purcha

Arun Vijay interview: On Retta Thala and why he wants to do a light-hearted film next

The actor also speaks about performing dual roles in the film, and what he likes the most about doing action sequences

Sensex, Nifty extend gains, climb 0.75% each

The Sensex closed at 85,567.48, rising by 638.12 points, or 0.75 per cent. Similarly, the Nifty settled at 26,161.60, up 195.20 points, marking a

Vijay Uses Christmas Event to Signal TVKs Inclusive Political Vision

The celebration showed how cultural and religious occasions can promote values like love, empathy, and mutual respect.

Modi to chair 5th national conference of chief secretaries from Dec 26-28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the fifth national conference of chief secretaries in Delhi this week, from December 26-28. This significa

Goa nightclub fire: Police remand of Luthra siblings extended by five days

Goa police custody for nightclub owners Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra has been extended by five days. The siblings were arrested after a fire

Fed up with monkey attacks, Telangana village sarpanch turns bear to scare them away, watch viral video

A Telangana sarpanch donned a bear costume to scare away monkeys plaguing his village, Lingapur. This unconventional approach followed failed att

Sensex rallies 638 points, Nifty settles above 26,000 on foreign fund inflows, firm global trends

Building on the previous session's rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 638.12 points or 0.75% to settle at 85,567.48. During the day, it surged

IIT Delhi develops washing power that turn clothes into mosquito shield

Researchers at IIT Delhi have developed a novel mosquito-repellent laundry detergent. This innovative product, used during regular washing, makes

Indian missions worldwide observe World Meditation Day emphasising peace, global harmony

Meanwhile, in Guayana, the Indian High Commission and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Georgetown, in association with Brahma Kumaris Guyana,

Delhi HC protects actor R Madhavan's personality rights, orders takedown of objectionable content

The Delhi High Court has protected actor R Madhavan's personality rights. Several websites and online platforms are now restrained from using his

After Osman Hadi, another student leader shot in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Unidentified gunmen on Monday shot in the head Motaleb Shikder, a second leader of Bangladeshs violent student-led 2024 uprising. The atta

Caf run by visually impaired chefs opens in Chennai

Blind Bake Caf, run entirely by visually impaired chefs, is redefining inclusion through enterprise. From baking hundreds of muffins a day to man

Quote of the day by Oprah Winfrey: 'You become what you believe'

Quote of the day: Media icon Oprah Winfrey's powerful message 'You become what you believe' guides us. Her journey shows that inner conviction, n

India in advance stage of negotiations for trade pact with US: Piyush Goyal

India is in advanced trade agreement talks with the US, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Discussions are crucial for reso

Dhurandhar scripts HISTORY as Ranveer Singh film beats Pushpa 2, Chhaava, Baahubali 2 Animal, Jawan; becomes highest grossing movie in...

The Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has now become the highest-grossing film ever in its third weekend. It has surpassed the third weekend earni

Mob Justice In Bangladesh Again: Two Men Thrashed, Paraded For Duck Theft

In worrying signs that mobs in Bangladesh are taking law and order into their hands, two men were thrashed, their heads tonsured, and were made t

NSEL case: Bombay HC orders release of 84 cr to OTS account

The Court ruling by a two-judge bench of Justices Manish Pitale and Manjusha Deshpande was on an application filed by 63 moons for release of mon

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces new political party

Kolkata: Humayun Kabir, the suspended Trinamool Congress legislator from Bharatpur Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal,

ISRO Chairman Offers Prayers in Tirumala Ahead of Space Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch its LVM3-M6/BlueBird Block-2 Mission, a dedicated commercial mission aboard

From Nihari To Jalebi: Korean Vlogger Goes On Delhi Street Food Trail Before Sunrise

The breakfast trail started early at 5:45 am while it was still dark. The first thing Doobydobap ate was a Parantha Omelette.

IndiaNew Zealand FTA to bring $20 billion FDI commitment over 15 years

New Zealand will invest twenty billion US dollars in India over the next fifteen years. This commitment is part of a new free trade agreement bet

Telangana CS Reviews International Kite Festival Arrangements

The Ministers concerned will also review the arrangements in the first week of January. A hot air balloon festival will also be organized on city

Breast Cancer Drug Delivery Gets Precise Through Nano Injection Platform Developed By IIT Madras

An international team of researchers led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has developed a cutting-edge nanoinjection drug deliv

Im on unpaid leave: Thousands of H-1B visa holders stranded in India share thier woes

Thousands of Indian H-1B holders are left stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled or postponed their renewal appointments, with

Yogis do namune jibe backfires as Akhilesh calls remark a BJP self-goal

Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sought to turn Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths do namune jibe into a political got

India, Canada to soon start talks for terms of reference for trade pact: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

India and Canada will soon begin discussions on the terms for a free trade agreement. This follows a pause in negotiations by Canada in 2023. Ind

Budget 2026: Infra spending expected to anchor Indias push among top economies

As India gears up for the Union Budget 2026, infrastructure spending is poised to be the cornerstone of the government's growth strategy. Industr

India sees 16 pc growth in IT hiring in 2025: Report

Mumbai: Indias IT sector showed signs of recovery in 2025, with total job demand touching 1.8 million roles, marking a 16 percent increase over t

Lorry rams stationary pickup truck in Telanganas Mancherial killing three women farm workers from Maharashtra

Three Parties Inducted into Congress-led UDF Alliance in Kerala Ahead of Assembly Polls

Former MLA P V Anvar, prominent tribal leader C K Janu new entrants in opposition front

Road connectivity for Perumbalam Island by mid-February

Once the bridge is opened, the KSRTC will launch bus services to Perumbalam. Short-distance buses operating from the island will terminate at New

Pakistan's expanding use of AI deepfakes and state-backed disinformation campaigns

The trend is troubling for regional stability and for Pakistan's own information ecosystemand countermeasures will require international vigilanc

Terrorism, All Other Criminal Activities Under Strict Vigil Of J&K Police: DGP Nalin Prabhat

JAMMU, Dec 22: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat said on Monday that terrorism and all other forms of criminal act

Ahead of ICC T20I World Cup 2026, Ishan Kishan set to captain THIS team in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Ishan Kishan, who was selected for Team India's squad for the upcoming ICC T20I World Cup 2026, is set to captain a team in Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The Best Original Scores of 2025

The gorgeous soundscapes of 2025 were what we carried out of the theatre, off the couch, and away from the screen most often here are the best o

PlasmaGen raises Rs 150 Cr led by ViNS Bioproducts

PlasmaGen said the fresh capital will be used to expand its product portfolio, strengthen internal capabilities and support entry into internatio

This Video Doesnt Show Visuals From Messis Goat India Tour in Ahmedabad

The video shows Coldplay's concert that was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

'Sustainable' Christmas Tree Made From Beer Bottles Sparks Row In Kerala

An unconventional Christmas tree in Kerala has triggered protests from the UDF, which claims the idea sends the wrong message.

BSF personnel abducted by Bangladeshi cattle smugglers

Incident happened in Mekhliganj area of district on December 21, morning, and personnel returned to India in evening after BSF took up matter wit

Work Dispute, Not Blasphemy: New Twist In Hindu Man's Lynching In Bangladesh

Days after Hindu factory worker Dipu Chandra Das was set on fire after being lynched in Bangladesh's Mymensingh, his family has claimed that the

Yogi jibes at Rahul, Akhilesh, says two namoone flee the country during crisis

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, without taking names, took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi

National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks Gandhis reply on ED plea against trial court order

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: The Delhi High Court on Monday asked Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others to respond to a plea by the Enforc

KSERC to hold hearing on proposal to remove 10 paise cap on surcharge

The hearing will be held online at 11 a.m. on Tuesday (December 23)

Soha Ali Khan shares effective parenting trick to reduce daughter's screen time, build empathy: 'Exploring the World Helps Inaaya Understand Others'

Soha Ali Khan encourages her daughter Inaaya to explore the world around her instead of spending too much time on screens. This approach helps re

Why Indian Students are Choosing the Germany Over the US and UK - How One Mumbai Consultancy is Leading the Shift

Mumbai's EduOptions empowers Indian students to choose Germany's tuition-free degrees over US and UK debt, providing specialized guidance for suc

Granules generic for ADHD secures U.S. FDA tentative nod

U.S. FDA approval positions Granules India to enhance access to ADHD treatments amid a competitive market, with potential to cater to a significa

Pakistan, China ink 24 MoUs to bolster digital collaboration

Pakistan and China have inked twenty-four Memoranda of Understanding to boost digital cooperation. These agreements aim to develop an innovative

India borrowing costs to spike as market stares at $90 bn supply in Q4

Indias central and state governments are set for heavy borrowing in Q1, with total debt issuance estimated at 8.1 trillion ($90.3B)3.1 trillion f

Veganuary Launches Two New Cookbooks Featuring Celebrity-Backed Festive Vegan Recipes

The cookbooks provide a perfect opportunity to enjoy festivals and family gatherings while supporting better health.

Badal demands rollback of VB-G RAM G Act, says its will adversely impact poor

CHANDIGARH, Dec 22: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday demanded that the Centre withdraw the VB-G RAM G Act, saying it

Heat, humidity due to climate change could increase stunting in South Asias children by 2050: Study

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: Hot and humid conditions driven by climate change could increase cases of stunting in South Asias children by over three milli

Apollo Micro Systems gets access to two Directed Energy Weapon Systems tech of DRDO

The approvals are for two distinct transfers of technology (ToT) relating to Laser-based Directed Energy Weapon systems and EO Tracking System fo

Sarla Aviation begins ground testing of electric air taxi demonstrator

According to Sarla Aviation, the aircraft is designed to validate key systems, including structure, propulsion integration, and safety architectu

Not Ayesha, Salman Khans 1st choice for Wanted finally revealed

Mumbai: Did you know that Salman Khan and Ayesha Takias pairing in Wanted might never have happened if producer Boney Kapoor had agreed to the su

Confidence Surges Among Small Enterprises Despite GlobalHeadwinds, Reflecting Indias Strong Economic Momentum ASSOCHAM Dun & Bradstreet Small Business Confidence Index

Protests against Imran Khans 17-year sentence magnify across Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers are holding rallies in various parts of the country, in protest against the courts verdict sent

Watch: No progress in peace deal reported after separate Russia, U.S., Ukraine talks in Miami

BUMA Australia Secures AU$740 Million Multi-Year Contract Extension with Whitehaven at Blackwater Mine Through 2030

Huaweis MoM-based Multi-Agent Collaboration System Empowers Core Networks Transitioning to L4 High Stability

What Are the Advanatges of SMM?

SMM drives growth through precise targeting, cost-efficiency, and real-time engagement, allowing brands to build loyal communities and achieve me

Bisleri International Sets Guinness World Record for Environmental Pledges in Collaboration with NBT and Pune Book Festival

The National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with Bisleri International Private L

Private Enterprise is Leading Sustainable Agricultural Development in India

Amit Gupta and organizations like his company Agrifields and the Agrifields Foundation are powering sustainable agricultural development in India

Watch: U.S. intensifies Venezuela blockade; pursues second sanctioned tanker this weekend

Days adter U.S. President Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, the country intercepted an oil

Plea in SC seeks to restrain PM from offering chadar at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to restrain Prime Minister Narendra Modi from offering a ceremon

Liverpool Fear Isak Has Broken Leg: Reports

Isak was hurt in the act of scoring the opening goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory in London after a sliding challenge from Spurs defender Micky van

Best Christmas 2025 gift ideas for kids, parents, friends & office colleagues for thoughtful gifting

2025 Best Christmas Gift Ideas: Discover thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list, from kids and parents to friends and colleagu