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Israel calls countries condemning new West Bank settlements 'morally wrong'

Foreign governments will not restrict the right of Jews to live in the Land of Israel, and any such call is morally wrong and discriminatory agai

Nidhhi Agerwal's Reaction To Sivaji's Comments On Outfit During Mobbing Incident

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal responded through her Instagram story with a caption about victim manipulation.

Somalis vote in the first one-person, one-vote local election in decades

The voting of local council members, to be conducted across Mogadishu's 16 districts, has been organised by the country's federal government but

BMC polls: Congress gambit to go solo reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Congress' decision to contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently has fragmented the Opposition spac

40 rescued as fire breaks out at residential building in Mumbai

Nearly 40 individuals were rescued unharmed after a fire erupted in Mumbai's Andheri West on Thursday morning. The blaze, which began around 10 a

Top Christmas decoration ideas for home on a budget that look festive and stylish

Budget-friendly Christmas decoration ideas for home: Transform your home into a festive wonderland this Christmas with budget-friendly and creati

Helicopter Crash On Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro Kills Five, Aviation Authority Says

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 25: A helicopter crashed on Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people, the civil aviation authority said on Thursday, w

Top Maoist Leader Ganesh Uike Killed in Encounter in Odisha

One of the deceased Maoists has been identified as Ganesh Uike, a Central Committee member and the chief of the Naxalite organisation in Odisha.

School teacher shot dead on Aligarh Muslim University campus

AMU Proctor Mohammad Waseem Ali identified the deceased as Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at ABK Union High School, affiliated with the university

BNP Acting Chief Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile

Dhaka [Bangladesh], Dec 25: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after spending 17 yea

India to assume chair of Kimberly Process from Jan 1 for third time

India will lead the Kimberley Process, a global initiative against conflict diamonds, for the third time starting January 1. This marks a signifi

Toxic Syrup Survivor, 5, Returns Home After 115 Days, But Without Eyesight

In a tragedy that claimed the lives of 24 children across Madhya Pradesh after they consumed a poisonous cough syrup, a five-year-old boy from Ch

President, VP, PM Modi Pay Tributes to Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal

New Delhi, Dec 25: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to forme

Karnataka Chitradurga bus accident: Fuel tanker jumped divider and hit the bus head-on in split-second horror crash

Karnataka Chitradurga bus accident: A private sleeper coach caught fire in the early hours of Thursday after colliding with a truck in Karnataka'

Rs 5 Thali At 100 Atal Canteens In Delhi From Today: See What's On Menu

Commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched 100 Atal Canteens aim

China Social Media Thrashes One-Child Policy After Population Control Czar Dies

Hatred reactions on China's social media after Peng's death who introduced one-child policy in 80's in China

India acted in right humanitarian spirit on Sheikh Hasina: Shashi Tharoor amid strain in ties with Bangladesh

India showed humanitarian spirit by not forcing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return. She is a long-time friend of India. Leg

Hyderabad police conduct Operation Kavach, seize vehicles in Old City

Hyderabad: The city police conducted Operation Kavach in Hyderabads Old City and seized some vehicles on Wednesday, December 24. The operation wa

No one knows where missile came from: Nitin Gadkari recalls meeting Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh hours before assassination; how he reacted

Union minister Nitin Gadkari recounted meeting Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh hours before his assassination in Tehran. Gadkari, was in Iran, attendi

GTRI Urges India to Focus on Export Gains From Existing FTAs

GTRI noted that India is entering 2026 amid one of the toughest global trade environments in recent years

Vajpayee Statue Unveiled in Amaravati

CM Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurate statue on former PMs birth anniversary

Drug-Addict Jalandhar Man Crosses India-Pak Border, Detained, Family Appeals For Help

A man from Punjab's Jalandhar, who is addicted to drugs, crossed the India-Pakistan border and was detained by the Pakistani Rangers.

King Charles III picks Westminster Abbey as site of Christmas Day broadcast

London: King Charles III has chosen Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day speech on Thursday, reflecting the idea of pilgrimage that

UN turns 80 in 2025 amid global crises, India says ready for greater role

As nations continue to grapple with humanitarian emergencies, climate chaos and economic inequality, questions are raised over the relevance of t

President, PM visit Vajpayee's memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'; pay tributes

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries who attended a

NCB arrests 5 from Andhra Pradesh in hashish oil trafficking case

New Delhi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested five people from Andhra Pradeshs Visakhapatnam who were allegedly part of a hashish oi

Woman Techie Sold Drugs With Boyfriend, Busted By Hyderabad Cops

A 21-year-old woman software engineer, her partner, and two other men have been arrested in connection with a drug network in Hyderabad. A signif

Bike taxi driver held for chain snatching in Telangana

Hyderabad: A bike taxi driver was arrested on Wednesday, December 24 for chain snatching and a knife attack in Telanganas Sangareddy district. Th

Ooty turns Manali: Temperature drops below zero; forest department bans tourists near Sagar Dam

Ooty Weather: Ooty is experiencing severe cold with temperatures dropping below zero. Frost has blanketed gardens and vehicles. The Forest Depart

Chhattisgarh saw Maoist collapse and crackdown on 'scams'

Chhattisgarh saw major successes against Naxalism in 2025. Top Maoist leaders were eliminated, and hundreds of cadres surrendered. The ruling BJP

Assam's West Karbi Anglong limping back to normal after violence

An official from the district administration said that despite the situation improving fast, prohibitory orders and mobile data suspension will r

Tharoor Defends Indias Stand on Sheikh Hasina

His remarks come amid renewed strain in India-Bangladesh relations following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka

Udaipur IT employee alleges sexual assault by CEO, senior female executive, husband in moving car

JAIPUR: A shocking case of alleged gang rape in a moving car has come to light in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The victim, a manager at a private IT compa

Arudra Darshan festival at Chidambaram Natarajar temple begins with flag hoisting

Valiant Revolutionary Story Undermined by Stale Jokes and Uninspiring Narration

Director Pradeep Advaitham fails to bring the revered Bhairanpally Sayuda Poratam revolution to life, largely due to a lacklustre screenplay that

Helicopter crash on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro kills five, aviation authority says

Kilimanjaro regions head of police, Simon Maigwa, reported that the helicopter was on a medical rescue mission.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman Lands In Bangladesh After 17 Years In Exile

Dhaka [Bangladesh], Dec 25: After spending 17 years in exile, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, returns to Dhaka

Kashmiri shawl vendor assaulted by Bajrang Dal activists in Uttarakhand; JKSA seeks action

DEHRADUN: A Kashmiri shawl vendor was allegedly assaulted, robbed and issued expulsion threats by a group of Bajrang Dal activists in Kashipur, U

Door Handles Of Tesla's Model 3 Face Renewed Scrutiny By US

Tesla Inc's door handles are facing renewed scrutiny in the US after federal auto safety regulators opened a probe into the emergency releases in

Delhi passenger assault: Police record statements, review CCTV footage

New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Wednesday said it had recorded statements of eyewitnesses and begun collecting evidence in connection with the all

RGV says Dhurandhar is scary reminder for makers stuck in hero worship template

Mumbai: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has described the blockbuster Dhurandhar as a game-changer that the Indian film industry cannot ignore and adde

Pak Agency's Role In Fanning Anti-India Sentiment In Bangladesh Likely: Report

The ISI's role in attempting to fan an anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh is most certainly confirmed, given the rhetoric by some Pakistan news o

Watch: Bangladesh unrest: One killed after unidentified men hurl bomb from a flyover in Dhaka

One person was killed in a crude bomb explosion in the Bangladeshs capital Dhaka on December 24, 2025. Police said a cocktail bomb exploded after

Who is Jordan D Jackson-Small? Imani Smith's 35-year-old boyfriend, charged of murdering Lion King actor

Jordan D. Jackson-Small was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Imani's passing. Second-degree charges of endangerin

Who is Jordan D Jackson-Small? Imani Smith's 35-year-old boyfriend, charged with murdering Lion King actor

Jordan D. Jackson-Small was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Imani's passing. Second-degree charges of endangerin

Tarique Rahman, With Wife, Daughter And Cat, Returns To Dhaka After 17 Years

Thousands of people in Bangladesh took to the streets on Thursday to welcome Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman, w

After Brief Respite, Mercury Drops Below Freezing Point In Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Dec 25: Cold conditions returned to Kashmir after a brief respite, with minimum temperatures dropping several degrees to settle below t

Lawrence Bishnoi's Jailed Brother Picks Up Religious Books, Surya Namaskar

Did the time in jail, which has only been a few days so far, give a pause and a chance to gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of gangster Lawrenc

'Vada pao khaoge kya': Watch how Rohit Sharma responded to fan's request during Vijay Hazare Trophy match

Rohit Sharma showcased his batting prowess with a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored 155 runs, guiding Mumbai to victory. A fan's vada

Watch video: Rohit Sharma reacts to vada pav question during Mumbai vs Sikkim Vijay Hazare Trophy clash

Rohit Sharma showcased his batting prowess with a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored 155 runs, guiding Mumbai to victory. A fan's vada

Faithful return to Bethlehem, Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St Peter's

On Dec. 24, the giant Christmas tree returned to Manger Square, temporarily replacing the wartime nativity scene of baby Jesus surrounded by rubb

PM Modi Attends Christmas Service in Delhi, Extends Festive Greetings

New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in the

New Delhi, Washington 'constantly engaged' to reach mutually beneficial trade deal: India's envoy to US

WASHINGTON: India remains very constantly engaged with the United States to find a mutually beneficial and balanced trade arrangement as early as

'Stop this nonsense': Shashi Tharoor calls lynching of Hindu man outrageous, says Yunus-led Bangladesh govts regrets not enough

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has condemned the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. He urged protests in India to remain peaceful, citing them as

Congress gambit to go solo in BMC polls reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

The Congress has opted to contest the BMC elections independently, fracturing the opposition and creating a multi-cornered battle. Citing ideolog

States weigh cap on computer science engineering seats amid rising intake

Tech hiring slowdown raises concerns over oversupply and employability of CS graduates

Bondi Beach Sees Muted Christmas Celebrations Days After Attack Killed 15

Christmas celebrations were muted at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach on Thursday in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 15 people there more

Air India Express flight takes off as Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations

In the first month, NMIA will operate for 12 hours -- between 08:00 hours and 20:00 hours -- handling 23 scheduled daily departures. During this

PM Modi joins Christmas celebrations at Delhi's Cathedral Church, attends morning service

The church witnessed a significant gathering of worshippers who had assembled to mark Christmas, the birth anniversary of Lord Jesus Christ.The s

No connection between PMs 'global talk and local walk' on environment, says Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the government of launching a determined assault on ecological balance by weakening environmental protectio

In veiled swipe, Vijay says DMK rattled by TVK''s rallies, claims party allowed lotus to bloom in TN

Actor Vijay's new political party, TVK, has successfully held three public meetings, rattling rivals. Vijay accused the ruling DMK of allowing th

On Christmas Day, Andhra Pradesh highlights welfare measures for Christians

Leaders extend Christmas greetings

Shashi Tharoor Roots For Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Urges BCCI To Pick Him Up

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor compared Vaibhav Suryavanshi's talent to Sachin Tendulkar when he was a 14-year-old player.

Labour reforms get a boost, rules on four codes in the offing in 2026

Talking to PTI, Union Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said 2025 has been truly transformative for India's labour and employment ec

Four of Telangana family killed in car accident in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district

ADILABAD: Four members of a family, including children, were killed in a car accident near Devad village in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra la

NCB Arrests 5 From AP in Hashish Oil Trafficking Case

Hashish oil is a cannabis product and is commonly used for smoking by mixing it with tobacco.

Melbourne car firebombed during Christmas season, suspected antisemitic attack follows deadly Bondi Hanukkah shooting

A vehicle with a 'Happy Chanukkah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne on Christmas morning. Authorities are investigating the incident as suspected

In Veiled Swipe, Vijay Says DMK Rattled by TVK's Rally

Claims party allowed lotus to bloom in Tamil Nadu

Bus Driver Recounts When He Saw The Speeding Truck As Tragedy Leaves 5 Dead

At least 10 people were burnt alive in a highway tragedy in Karnataka early this morning. A luxury private bus caught fire on National Highway-48

Three Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Odisha

Acting on a tip-off, a small mobile team of SOG (Special Operation Group) of Odisha Police launched a combing operation in the forest, when they

Delhi HC directs Centre to fast-track extradition of US-based accused; trial to end within a year

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to expedite the extradition of US-based accused Amit Wadhwa and asked the trial court to conclude th

Meals At Just Rs 5: Delhi Government To Roll Out 100 Atal Canteens Today

The Delhi government will launch 100 Atal Canteens across the national capital on Thursday, offering meals at just Rs 5, to mark the birth annive

Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica to feature physical zoom ring and triple camera setup: Check key features

Xiaomi's upcoming 17 Ultra smartphone will feature a physical zoom ring for tactile control. The device will carry Leica branding and a red dot l

No connection between PMs global talk and local walk on environment, says Cong

New Delhi, Dec 25: The Congress on Thursday claimed that over 90 per cent of the Aravallis will not be protected under the redefinition of the hi

Brace for 7 days of intense winter in Hyderabad; IMD forecasts fog

Hyderabad: The residents of Hyderabad need to get ready for seven more days of intense winter along with foggy conditions forecast by the India M

Asias longest Zojila tunnel set to achieve breakthrough by mid-2026 as workers defy extreme cold

SRINAGAR: The strategically important 13.150-kilometre-long Zojila Tunnel, which is Asias longest highway tunnel at high altitude and will provid

New pic: MS Dhoni, Salman Khan flirt with dirt at farmhouse

Mumbai: A day after the most viral frame featuring three superstars from Bollywood, cricket and music took the internet by storm, another unseen

Fire Damages Plantation Site Of Actor Sayaji Shinde's 'Sahyadri Devrai' Project In Beed

Actor Shinde had apposed removing trees in Nashik's Tapovan area to build a 'Sadhu Gram' ahead of the Kumbh Mela

Bangladesh: BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, Khaleda Zia's son, lands in Dhaka amid growing unrest

Rahman, the 60-year-old son of ailing former premier Khaleda Zia, has emerged as a leading contender for prime minister in the upcoming February

Jordan launches fresh airstrikes on Syria's Sweida province, says, 'neutralised a number of arms...'; Here's what we know so far

Jordan carried out airstrikes in southern Syria's Sweida province targeting drug and arms smuggling networks near the border. Jordanian forces sa

Crime Branch Busts Fake Jobs, Land Allotment Scam in Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a major fake jobs and land allotment racket

NMC releases final NEET UG 2026 syllabus, urges students to follow updated curriculum

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the final syllabus for NEET (UG) 2026, effective from the 2026-27 academic session. This updat

Crude bomb explosion kills one in Bangladesh amid deepening crisis

According to eyewitnesses, an explosive device was thrown from the top of the flyover and detonated on the road below, critically injuring the vi

Gold and silver bring cheers for investors, 2026 outlook remains strong

Silver prices surged by more than 137 per cent -- outperforming gold -- which also posted a strong gain of around 68 per cent this year. With equ

Gujarat 2025: Plane crash, bridge collapse cast pall of gloom; Games rights, Asiatic lions brought cheer

Gujarat experienced a year of significant tragedies, including a devastating Air India plane crash and bridge collapse, alongside positive develo

Year 2025 for Madhya Pradesh: Union Carbide waste burnt 41 years on, toxic syrup killed 24 kids

Madhya Pradesh marked 2025 with major developments. The state was declared Naxal-free after decades of conflict. Toxic waste from the Union Carbi

ASBL Hosts India's Biggest Real Estate Event Bringing Thousands of its Customers Together

ASBL hosted India’s biggest real estate event - ASBL Family Day 2025 at Anvaya Conventions in Hyderabad’s Financial District, bringin

Army Allows Personnel To Use Instagram For Viewing, Not Posting: Sources

The army has made a significant change to its policy on the use of social media: soldiers and officers are allowed to use Instagram for viewing a

'Times Are Tough': Santa, Mrs Claus Caught Speeding In Ohio With A Concealed Weapon, Video Viral

Ohio deputies stopped Santa and Mrs Claus for speeding, sharing bodycam footage that went viral for its festive humor.

Australian PM Albanese announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi anti-Semitic attack

Mr. Albanese plans to create a special honours system for individuals who risked their safety during the beachside Hanukkah attack, including Ahm