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Prime Accused In Dhauli Gang-Rape Case Arrested After Days Of Chase In Odisha

Search operations have been intensified to trace and apprehend other two accused

Hitting Sixes Before Retirement: Chief Justice Surya Kant Flags Unfortunate Judicial Trend

In a rare acknowledgment of instances of judicial corruption, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday said that there is a growing trend of

Shashi Tharoor's 'Come To Kerala' Tip To Rajeev Shukla After Fog Hits Lucknow T20

A day after an India-South Africa T20 match in Lucknow had to be cancelled due to dense fog, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said the Board of Cri

Kidney for Loan: Chandrapur Farmer Has One kidney: Police

The farmer, Roshan Kude, underwent a health assessment at Chandrapur Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday, following which doctors concluded

Understanding Winter Solstice: All About Shortest Day Of The Year

The solstices mark the times when the Earth's tilt toward or away from the sun is at its maximum. This means the hemispheres are getting very dif

A Timeline Of US Military's Campaign Near Venezuela

Donald Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers into and out of Venezuela, US forces seized an oil tanker off the country's coast and t

Father, son killed after car crashes into hut at Mailardevpally

Hyderabad: A man and his son died in a road accident in Hyderabads Mailardevpally on Wednesday, December 17, after a car crashed into their hut w

Lok Sabha Adjourned For The Day After Passage Of G RAM G Bill Amid Opposition Uproar

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday after the passage of the G RAM G bill amid opposition uproar

G Ram G Clears Lok Sabha Amid Uproar, Opposition Tears Copy Of Bill

G Ram G Clears Lok Sabha Amid Uproar, Opposition Tears Copy Of Bill

Medical Colleges Row: Jagan Flags off Vehicles Carrying One Crore Signature Petitions

The opposition party had launched a statewide campaign collecting signatures from people against the alleged privatisation of medical colleges

Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar Apologises In Assembly After Opposition Flags Gruha Lakshmi Payment Issue

Hebbalkar asserted that there was no intention to mislead the House and clarified that funds had not been diverted

SIU Opens New Pathways for Global Cooperation as Distinguished U.S. Delegation Engages with Leadership in Zurich

Swiss International University (SIU) takes great pride in announcing the successful visit of a distinguished U.S. delegation to its Zurich campus

Telangana: Death toll in Medak steel factory accident rises to 2

Hyderabad: The death toll in Medak steel factory blast rose to two after another worked succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, December 18. The b

J&K Govt Mandates GPS, RFID For Mineral Transport Vehicles, Sets Jan 26 Deadline

Jammu, Dec 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government has amended the rules governing concession, storage and transportation of minor minerals, making

KGF AD Kirtan Nadagoudas 4-Year-Old Son Dies in Tragic Elevator Accident

The family has not issued an official statement, but the news has been confirmed by industry sources and public figures.

UT-Level Security Conference Held In Jammu

Jammu, Dec 18: A security conference chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha began on Thursday to discuss and review various aspects of securi

Urbanised Phobia Of Rich: Supreme Court Rejects Plea On Packaged Food Standards

The SC rejected a PIL seeking the adoption of WHO standards for permissible levels of certain cancer-causing chemicals in packaged food and drink

Fair Use Isn't Piracy: Raghav Chadha Demands Amendments In Copyright Act

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Thursday sought key amendments to the Copyright Act of 1957 to safeguard the interests of digital c

Dry Spell Likely To End As MeT Predicts Snowfall In Kashmir From Dec 20

SRINAGAR, Dec 18: The prolonged dry weather in Kashmir is likely to end from December 20, with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicting snow

SEBI Board members to disclose their interest under new Securities Markets Code Bill

Proposed law also mandates transfer of surplus funds to the government SEBI to transfer its surplus to Centre

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group commits Rs 15,800 crore capex in Bengal

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group Chairman Sanjiv Goenka announced a Rs 15,800 crore capital expenditure plan for West Bengal, focusing on energy, education

Amazon shakes up AI team as veteran Rohit Prasad leaves, Peter DeSantis promoted

Amazon is shaking up its artificial intelligence team with one long-time veteran heading for the exit and another taking over a more expansive gr

Wordle Result, Then Questions: Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect's Texts To Friends

On the morning of September 10, Tyler Robinson was messaging a friend on Discord, sharing results of the online word game Wordle

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Accuses BJP Of Targeting Congress Through False Cases To Hide Failures

Karnataka Congress MLAs and MLCs condemned the misuse of power by the BJP-led Union government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Uttarakhand youth on study visa forced to serve Russian Army, martyred; body repatriated

DEHRADUN: The body of 30-year-old Rakesh Kumar has been repatriated, his mortal remains arriving at his ancestral village in Uttarakhand on Wedne

Lok Sabha passes G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA, proposes 125 days of rural wage employment, amid opposition uproar

Centre on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or G RAM G Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, proposing t

VB-G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha: House adjourned after ruckus - key points

Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day wage employment guar

IMexI 2025 aligns shopfloor practices with Indias manufacturing push

The Integrated Manufacturing Excellence Initiative (IMexI) 2025 concluded in Mumbai, celebrating advancements in Indian manufacturing. The event

15,000 Crores Loss, Production Cut: MK Stalin Writes To PM Modi On US Tariffs

Highlighting Tamil Nadu's central role in India's manufacturing ecosystem, Chief Minister MK Stalin noted that the state accounts for 28 per cent

Google launches Gemini 3 Flash for frontier performance on PhD-level benchmarks

Google introduced its Gemini 3 Flash AI model with frontier intelligence that is designed to optimise for speed and cost savings

OTT releases this week: New movies and shows on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5

OTT releases this week: Stay updated with the latest OTT releases this week in India. From new movies to trending web series, here is the complet

2026 polls: Contest between 'pure force' TVK, 'evil force' DMK, says actor Vijay

Actor-politician Vijay has launched a strong attack on Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, calling it an 'evil force'. He stated his party, Tamilaga Vettri

India-Oman trade pact a watershed moment in our millenia-old relationship, says Piyush Goyal

India and Oman are on the verge of a significant trade agreement. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will enhance market access and

2026 Contest Between Pure Force TVK, Evil Force DMK: Vijay

This was his first public outreach in Tamil Nadu post the September 27 Karur rally of TVK where a stampede left 41 persons dead

MTAR Technologies gets Rs 310 cr order for Kaiga nuclear reactors

MTAR Technologies secured a significant Rs 310 crore order from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures for Kaiga nuclear reactors in Karnataka. This

Saumya Tandon slapped Akshaye Khanna for real in Dhurandhar

Mumbai: Talking about one of the films most intense moments, actress Saumya Tandon said she ended up slapping Akshaye Khanna in the blockbuster D

Indian computer teacher in Dubai wins Dh100,000 after trying for more than a decade

An Indian expatriate in Dubai, Ritesh Dhanak, has won Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket weekly e-draw after nearly 15 years of participation. Dhanak, a

Watch: Amid Pakistan's Dhurandhar Ban, Bilawal Bhutto's Grand Entry On Fa9la Song

Despite a ban by Islamabad, the Indian espionage thriller Dhurandhar seems to be riding the wave of popularity in Pakistan.

Good news for Delhi commuters: CM Rekha Gupta's government set to launch Bharat Taxi on THIS date; Here's everything you need to know

The Delhi government will launch the Bharat Taxi app on January 1, 2026, offering a zero-commission ride-hailing service. Here's everything you n

G Ram G bill, introduced to replace MNREGA, passed in Lok Sabha, Opposition raises slogans, 'We want...'

Th new G Ram G Bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha. The bill was introduced by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The bill seeks to replace

Bengaluru Scales Up Low-Value Plastic Segregation, Cement Factories To Reuse

Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has significantly scaled up the segregation of low-value plastic (LVP) as part of its efforts to

DMK MP demands Centre publish Keezhadi excavation report at earliest

NEW DELHI: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on Thursday demanded that the Centre immediately publish the Archaeological Survey of India's report on the Keezha

Meghalaya MP urges Centre to fast-track scientific coal mining, warns of rise in drug smuggling

The MP highlighted that the ban has crippled autonomous district councils in the State, which relied on coal as their primary source of revenue

AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over USD 500 bn economic value: BCGX-FICCI report

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Indias 64 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) alone could unlock o

USFDA issues Form 483 with 5 observations to Aurobindos Andhra unit

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Aurobindo Pharma on Thursday said the US health regulator has issued a Form 483 with five observations after inspecting Andhra

After Pushpa 2, Allu Arjuns Next to Be Made in Two Parts?

The film, being produced by Sun Pictures on a staggering budget of around 800 crore, features Deepika Padukone as the female lead, with Mrunal Th

India Has Changed Its Economic DNA: PM Modi in Muscat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Muscat, Oman on Wednesday, on a two-day visit in the last leg of his three-nation tour

Work on fourth-line project from Tambaram to Chengalpattu to begin in January

Bank Of India Announces 514 Credit Officer Vacancies, Apply Here

Candidates must be graduates with relevant experience in banking credit roles. Age limits vary by grade, with relaxations for reserved categories

Sun Pharma gets OAI classification from USFDA for Baska facility

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Sun Pharma on Thursday said the US health regulator has classified its Baska facility in Gujarat under Official Action Indicat

Israel signs with Egypt largest gas export deal

CAIRO, Dec 18: Israel has signed the largest gas export deal in the countrys history with Egypt worth 112 billion shekels ($34.6 billion), Israel

Who is Rohit Prasad, Amazon AI executive set to exit the company after 12 years? All about Ranchi BIT Mesra graduate

Rohit Prasad Amazon: Amazon's artificial general intelligence chief Rohit Prasad is set to depart from the company after 12 long years. Prasad jo

Raghav Chadha demands Copyright Act amendment to protect digital content creators

Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, the AAP MP from Punjab said millions of Indians have become digital content creators, function

Nag on Chaitanya-Sobhita Rumours: Ill let you know

It may be recalled that Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita tied the knot on December 4, 2024.

Told to fund expansion of Konkan Railway network or relinquish share, Karnataka insists on better exit option

Railway Ministry has told the four share-holding States either to fund KRCLs capital expenditure or relinquish their shares

'More headline, image management': Unreliable data mask just how bad India's air quality crisis is

NEW DELHI: Recent remarks about pollution from two Indian officials have increased frustration among residents who say policymakers are unwilling

ICAI CA January Exam 2025: Admit Card To Be Released Today, Download Directly Here

ICAI CA January Exam Admit Card: The admit card link will become active today and remain available till January 31, 2025 (11:55 pm).

Securities Market Code Bill introduced in LS; govt proposes sending it to parliamentary panel

The Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 seeks to merge the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, the Depositories Act

Nampally Court Gets Bomb Threat Email; Security Tightened

Upon receiving information, the bomb disposal squad rushed to the spot and checked the entire court complex thoroughly

Tharoor slams govt. over nuclear Bill in Lok Sabha

BNP Paribas in exclusive talks to buy Mercedes-Benz's car-leasing unit in $1.2 billion deal

BNP Paribas is in exclusive talks to acquire Mercedes-Benz's car-leasing subsidiary, Athlon, for approximately 1 billion euros. This acquisition

Shraddha Kapoor calls Dhurandhar 'big moment for Indian cinema', applauds technicians in Aditya Dhar film: 'When you feel...'

In her second note dedicated to Dhurandhar, Shraddha Kapoor appreciated casting director Mukesh Chhabra, cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, editor

Sahana Sahana Song Thrills Fans at The RajaSaab Event, Exit Turns Chaotic for Nidhhi Agerwal

As the program concluded, the crowd reportedly surged forward in an attempt to get closer to the actress, leading to a chaotic situation

DMK Evil, TVK Pure: Vijay's Big Political Return After Karur Tragedy

Actor-politician Vijay headlined a campaign rally in Tamil Nadu's Erode district Thursday afternoon his first in the state since 41 people died i

England Ashes Dreams On Life-Support As Australia Rip Through Batting

A pumped-up Australia ripped through England's fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of a third Test defeat with

Opinion: Opinion | India's Aviation Model Is Cracking Under Its Own Weight

When airlines strain against duty hour limits, when safety oversight suffers from understaffing, when passenger protection exists only on paper,

Ashes 3rd Test: England Dreams on Life-Support as Australia Rip Through Batting on Day 2

At stumps on a sweltering day two, the visitors had ground to 213-8, trailing by 158 after Australia added 45 to their overnight 326-8 as tempera

Hooded Pitohui: World's Only Toxic Bird That Causes Mild Paralysis, Numbness

In the rainforests of New Guinea lives a bird unlike any other - the Hooded Pitohui, known as the world's only toxic bird. While most birds are h

BJP vs Congress In Karnataka Over 4,000 Crores In Dues In Free Travel Scheme

The BJP has seized on the revelation to mount an attack against the ruling Congress, accusing it of bankrupting the Road Transport Corporations (

India to revamp M&A rules to protect retail investors, expedite deals

India's SEBI is set to overhaul merger and acquisition rules, aiming to prevent acquirers from offering preferential prices to major shareholders

Havih, a Maxwell Biosciences Subsidiary, Announces Partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh

Havih Envirosciences, an Indian citizen-owned and operated life sciences company and subsidiary of Maxwell Biosciences, announced a strategic par

ASX 200 closes little changed, with Bapcor leading gainers and Boss Energy the days worst performer; check top gainers and losers

Australian shares saw a cautious trading day on Thursday, December 18. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed almost flat, gaining a mere 0.03 per cent. Wh

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Final: Who won the BCCI's premier T20 tournament? Check full list here

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Final: Haryana and Jharkhand are facing each other in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, marking their f

Rohingya Man, 19, Stabbed To Death In Hyderabad After Drunken Brawl

A 19 year old Rohingya man was stabbed to death allegedly by another Rohingya following a drunken brawl here, police said on Thursday.

Supreme Court finds 31-yr-old man's plight very, very sad, asks to meet his parents on passive euthanasia

The primary medical board, after examining his condition, had stressed the negligible chance of his recovery

Harsh Goenka shares a 'fascinating' 700-year-old village where multi-story homes are carved inside volcanoes

Harsh Goenka shared images of Kandovan, Iran. This village features unique homes carved into volcanic cones. These dwellings are over 700 years o

Trend of judges passing many orders before retirement like batter hitting sixes in final over: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has voiced concern over judges issuing many orders just before retiring. This practice was compared to a cricketer hitting sixe

Sandalwood Actress Shwetha R Prasad Celebrates Regal Jewellers 1st Anniversary

There was a fashion show where customers got a chance to walk the ramp in their own unique style.

Dubious hat-trick: India worst doping offender for third straight year, says WADA

Indian athletics (76) had the highest number of doping cases in 2024, followed by weightlifting (43) and wrestling (29)

India accelerates free trade agreements to counter US tariffs and expand exports

NEW DELHI: India has accelerated a push to finalize several free trade agreements over the next few months to offset the impact of steep US impor

Rohingya man killed in Hyderabad, stabbed 19 times

Hyderabad: A 19 year old Rohingya man was stabbed to death allegedly by another Rohingya following a drunken brawl here, police said on Thursday.

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This Video of Elephant Rescuing a Tiger From Being Swept Away Is AI-Generated

Two detections tools showed higher probability of the viral video being an AI-generated one.

Lok Sabha LIVE discusses VB-G RAM G Bill in Parliament

After 8 Failed IVF Cycles In the UK, 42-Year-Old Woman Finds Success in Chennai

She is now 30 weeks pregnant, with her own gametes and experiencing a happy pregnancy.

TTD land transfer to Oberoi hotels biggest scam in temple history: YSRCP

Tirupati: Senior YSRCP and former TTD chairman leader B Karunakar Reddy has accused the NDA coalition government of conspiring to hand over highl

Elon Musk Predicts End Of Poverty, Says There's No Need To Save Money

He claimed poverty would eventually be eliminated and that a universal high income would ensure financial stability for all.

Meet Sakshi Khanna, Dhurandhar Star Akshaye Khanna's Lesser-Known Half-Brother

Sakshi Khanna was born to Vinod Khanna and Kavita Khanna in 1991

Sobhita Dhulipala glitters like gold in stunning lehenga?saree with eye?catching ruby necklace, SEE pics

Bollywood actress Sobhita Dhulipala dazzled in a golden lehenga-saree with glowing makeup and a ruby necklace. Fans and fashion critics praised h

NCP (SP) aligning with Ajit Pawar's NCP would be like joining hands with BJP: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that an alliance between NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawar's NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation polls would b