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NCs Facade Of Fighting For Article 370 Is Over: PDP

Srinagar, Dec 17: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday accused the ruling National Conference of giving up its fight for restoration o

South Korea eyes deal with US for nuclear submarine acquisition

SEOUL, Dec 17: Seoul is considering a separate bilateral agreement with Washington to enable construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, the Yon

Did you know Anant Ambani gifted rare watch to Messi? the price will shock you!

Hyderabad: Lionel Messis much-celebrated G.O.A.T. India Tour has been packed with star power, roaring crowds, and unforgettable fan moments. But

Delhi Police arrest five in murder of Lawrence Bishnois former aide Parry

Dont politicise Lord Rams name: Congress MP Imran Masood on VB-G RAM-G bill replacing MGNREGA

PoJK Woman Apprehended After Crossing LoC into Poonch

Jammu, Dec 17: Army troops on Tuesday apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district after

What students must know about the hidden costs of using AI

Mindful prompts, smarter usage, and lesser repetitions can help reduce the environmental cost of everyday AI interactions

Speeding SUV crashes into roadside shed in Mailardevpally killing two

The SUV, being driven rashly and negligently, went out of control near Durganagar ground and crashed into the vendors shed, where the three victi

Hyderabad Congress condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over niqab removal

Hyderabad: Hyderabad district congress committee (DCC) president, Syed Khalid Saifullah, strongly condemned Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for

2026 Holiday Calendar: Check full list of gazetted and restricted holidays here

2026 Holiday Calendar India: The Central government has released its 2026 holiday calendar. It includes 17 public holidays for all employees. Gov

Pakistan To Sell 100% Stake In PIA After Bidders Demand Complete Control

Pakistan has decided to sell its entire 100 per cent stake in Pakistan International Airlines after bidders sought complete managerial control wi

Aadhaar Has Several Levels Of Protection, No Data Breach So Far: Centre

There has been no breach of Aadhaar card holders' data from the Unique Identification Authority of India's (UIDAI) database till date, Ministry o

Bank of England set to cut rate as UK inflation slides

Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly dropped to 3.2 percent in November, its lowest since March, driven by falling food prices. This data

Chhattisgarh Assembly session: 34 Congress members suspended after uproar over probe agency 'misuse'

Congress legislators trooped into the well of the House, leading to the suspension of 34 MLAs of the Opposition party

Proud Of Indian Engineering: Rahul Gandhi Explores TVS-BMW Bike In Germany

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited the BMW Welt and the BMW Plant in Munich, Germany, this week.

High tension in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh as farmers call Mahapanchayat against ethanol plant, internet suspended

JAIPUR: An air of high tension and uncertainty prevails in Rajasthans Hanumangarh district as hundreds of farmers have begun gathering for a larg

Watch: Pink Patrol Coimbatore: Women cops patrolling streets 24/7 for safety

Seven pink patrol vehicles operated by women police officers are now patrolling Coimbatore 24/7 to prevent crimes against women and children. We

No woman in F1 since 1992 but I aim to be there one day: Trailblazing Indian racer Atiqa Mir

Eleven-year-old karting prodigy Atiqa Mir is challenging stereotypes in motorsport, aiming for Formula 1 despite its male-dominated nature. She h

Before Abdul Kalam, BJP Floated Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Name For President: Book

Ashok Tandon, who served as Vajpayee's media advisor, related the episode in his book Atal Smaran, published by Prabhat Prakashan.

Sri Lanka appoint R Sridhar as fielding coach until end of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former India fielding coach R Sridhar as their new fielding coach until the T20 World Cup in March 2026. Sridhar,

Alia Bhatts Heartwarming Reaction to Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaifs Baby Photo Wins the Internet

This public display of support humanised the celebrities for the audience

Voter List Clean-up Necessary: Bengal Governor Jabs Trinamool Before Poll

A clean up of electoral rolls is necessary ahead of an Assembly election less than six months away, Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose told NDTV Wedn

Philippines Rejects Being ISIS Training Hotspot After Bondi Beach Shooting

Philippines said there was no evidence that the country was being used for terrorist training, a day after it was revealed the men behind Austral

Google Search Adds '+' Button For Easy File And Image Uploads To AI Mode

Google has added a new plus (+) button to its search homepage that lets users upload images and documents directly into AI Mode for intelligent a

7 Sneaky Signs Your Body Is Lacking Essential Vitamins And How To Fix Them

Experiencing tiredness, feeling moody or noticing that your nails keep cracking easily. Here is what these signs mean and how you can fix them.

Video of Australian PM Albanese Suspending Visas for Pakistanis Is a Deepfake

The video has been altered using AI. Australia has not suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals.

Margazhi music season 2025: Catch TM Krishna, RK Shriramkumar and others at Soulfest 2025s mic-less concerts

As a part of the Margazhi music season, the first edition of Soulfest 2025 at the MS Subbulakshmi Arangam celebrates pure sound through a series

Top Court Transfers RG Kar Rape Murder Case To Calcutta High Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court to monitor t

Raghuram Rajan says India not superpower yet, but doing 'right things' can get it there

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan urges caution against premature claims of India being a global superpower. He emphasises that while ambition i

Growing ChatGPT, Perplexity Use Makes India Largest LLM Market in the World: Report

The number of ChatGPT downloads peaked at over 24 million in July before falling a bit and plateauing at 24 million once OpenAI zero-cost subscri

Gachiakuta series review: Furious punk rock class war in motion

Studio Bones new shounen is a blitz of anarchy in animation, turning societys discarded into a swirl of stylised rebellion

PVR INOX unveils 11-screen Superplex in Hyderabad

PVR INOX has upgraded its existing six-screen multiplex to 11-screen Superplex, with the addition of LUXE, PXL, and 4DX screens

Elgar Case: Bombay HC Permits Accused Gautam Navlakha to Shift to Hometown Delhi

In his plea, Navlakha said the trial in the case was not likely to commence soon and that he cannot afford to live in Mumbai anymore

They Got Older, They Got Better - Bollywood Stars Redefining Their Age

10 Ahmedabad schools get bomb threat, turns out to be hoax after search

As a precautionary measure, these schools declared a holiday for the afternoon shift as the morning shift was already over when they received the

Sabarimala gold row: SIT arrests former TDB administrative officer S. Sreekumar

Sreekumar's arrest comes barely two weeks after Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea

Special train from Coimbatore to Haridwar via Mangaluru

The train will cater to the extra rush of passengers during the Christmas and New Year holidays

24 Phones, 11 SIMs, Knives, 366 Grams Of Ganja Seized From Karnataka Jails

In an intensified crackdown on illegal activities inside Karnataka's prisons, authorities have seized mobile phones, weapons and narcotics during

Royal farewell: Ethiopian PM drives PM Modi to airport in rare gesture; see pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rare personal diplomatic honour in Ethiopia as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali personally drove him to the

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (December 17, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

In pictures: President Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan; portraits of all 21 awardees on display

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, a gallery honoring India's 21 Param Vir Chakra aw

Sydney Suburbs Have Residents Holding Nearly 300 Guns Each, Registry Shows

Days after at least 15 people, including a child, were killed in a deadly shooting on Bondi Beach, new data shows that gun ownership in Sydney ha

Planning a hill trip to escape Delhis toxic AQI? Viral clip shows long jam at snow-less Rohtang Pass

A viral video reveals significant traffic congestion at Rohtang Pass. This surge in visitors to the mountains coincides with severe air pollution

NMC Invites Applications For Legal Officer, Salary Rs 2 Lakh

Apply to NMC for Legal Officer roles requiring experience in Central/State Government law departments. Positions involve litigation monitoring an

Odisha man taken hostage in Sudan, returns to family

Adarsh Behera, who hails from Kotakana village in Jagatsinghpur district, went to the civil war-torn Sudan in 2022 and worked as a mechanic in a

'Challenge remains complex': China shares pollution playbook for Delhi; vehicle curbs, industrial overhaul in list

As Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, the Chinese Embassy in India shared its nation's strategies for tackling the issue. China implemente

Regional Rural Bank Probationary Officer Preliminary Exam Results Expected On This Date, Check Details

The IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam was held on November 22 and 23, with over 3900 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks.

Trump Expands US Travel Ban: Full List Of Banned Countries

The Trump administration cited errorist presence and criminal and extremist activity as reasons for the ban.

Months After Louvre Heist, Fresh Trouble For Museum As Staff Continues Strike

Paris' Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, remained closed on Wednesday, as its staff continued discussions on whether to extend a strike ov

Centre has set clear goals in fiscal management transparency, states should follow suit: FM

Sitharaman also called upon states to take up accountability and transparency in fiscal management as a priority just like the central government

No Snow, No Gulmarg: CM Omar Abdullah Flags Climate Threat to J&K Tourism

Srinagar, Dec 17: Warning that climate change poses a serious threat to Jammu and Kashmirs tourism economy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wedne

James Cameron and Rajamouli Discuss Avatars Cinematic Legacy

The two visionary directors spoke candidly about the nuances of large-scale storytelling, their individual creative processes

Senior citizen hit by speeding truck in Tiruvottiyur, dies

Sukumaran, a resident of Village Street, was returning home after a walk on Wednesday when the truck hit him

US readies new Russia sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal: Report

US is preparing a further round of sanctions on Russia's energy sector to increase the pressure on Moscow should President Vladimir Putin reject

Ethiopia visit: PM Modi's address in Ethiopian Parliament; hails historic ties, shared civilisational links

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Ethiopia's Parliament, calling it the land of lions and feeling at home. He highlighted shared civilizatio

James Cameron wants to visit SSR-Mahesh Babus Varanasi sets

Hyderabad: Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who took Indian cinema to a global stage with RRR, is once again making headlines, this time for an unexpe

Border 2 teaser: Netizens disappointed with VFX of Sunny Deols war sequel, say 'will save money for Dhurandhar 2'. Check some reactions here

The teaser of Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 was dropped yesterday. While the teaser received praise, fans were not happy with the VFX used in the m

Bihar Officials Struggle To Recover The Cash Wrongly Credited To Men Under Women-Only Scheme

Rs 10,000 transferred to few men instead of women under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana

Kailash-Mansarovar yatra to get boost via Shipki La Pass reopening, says Himachal minister

Ex-Harvard Worker Gets 8 Years Jail For Selling Human Organs In Black Market

A former morgue manager at the prestigious Harvard Medical School was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts dona

Spider webs can tie a lion: Modis Ethiopian Parliament address highlights power of togetherness

Watch: Ethiopian singers perform Vande Mataram rendition at banquet dinner; PM Modi applauds

Ethiopian singers deeply moved Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a rendition of Vande Mataram during a banquet in Addis Ababa. The performance co

India, Ethiopia step up ties as PM Modi signs strategic partnership agreement

First Look of Ranjan Ghoshs Adamya Presented by Aparna Sen Out

The film, set to be released in February 2026, is a political thriller set in the wilderness of Sundarbans

US stock futures today show modest gains as Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq turn green top gainers and losers to watch

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Wednesday after November payrolls topped estimates. Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow futures posted modest gains be

Hyderabad Police Issues Advisory on Cyber Fraud during Christmas, NY Celebrations

The Hyderabad cybercrime police urged the general public to remain extra vigilant, as cyber fraudsters often take advantage of festive cheer and

Meta AI glasses upgraded with noise filtration, Spotify integration

Meta announced the rollout of its v21 software update in order to bring voice amplification and Spotify sound matching features to eligible users

HarperCollins Publishers India and BMW Deutsche Motoren Launch Shikhar Dhawans The One: Cricket, My Life and More at Exclusive New Delhi Event

Delhi To Get Bharat Taxis On January 1, An Alternative To Ola, Uber, Rapido

The Bharat Taxi app model will also be based on a driver-owned cooperative system, providing drivers with higher income and better working condit

Harassed Over School Uniform, Hyderabad Boy, 9, Hangs Himself Using ID Card

A nine-year-old boy died by suicide after allegedly being harassed by classmates for not wearing his school uniform properly.

Bombay High Court Allows Activist Gautam Navlakha To Relocate To Delhi

In a development in the long-running Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday relaxed bail conditions for activist

India Summons Bangladesh Envoy Over Dhaka Mission Security Concerns

The move comes amid heightened tensions after anti-India rhetoric by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah

India's FY26 GDP growth forecast raised to 7.5% from 6.9% earlier: CareEdge Ratings

CareEdge Ratings has raised India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% from 6.9%, citing stronger-than-expected first-half performance. Despite thi

Escape From Delhi Air? Video Of Hundreds Of Cars Near Rohtang Pass Is Viral

A video shows a long stretch of vehicles, both private and commercial, at a standstill near Rohtang Pass

MEA summons Bangladesh envoy, expresses concern over 'deteriorating security environment' in country

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner, M Riaz Hamidullah, and expressed concern regarding the d

How a 15-Year-Old Built An AI Platform To Help Indian Consumers Be Heard

The platform offers empowerment through simplicity, transparency, and visibility into complaint status.

Handcrafted wooden Christmas cribs add festive cheer in Coimbatore Churches

Cribs made of MDF wood, available in church stores across the city, offer an opportunity for families to come together to create a Christmas memo

Hyderabad: Fake YouTube reporter arrested in extortion case, demanded Rs 35k

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police arrested a self-proclaimed YouTube reporter on Wednesday, December 17, in an extortion case, where he demanded Rs

PoJK Woman Crosses Into Poonch Along LoC After Argument With Father

Jammu, Dec 17: Army troops apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed into Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district along the Line of Control (LoC) foll

IndiGo flight crisis: Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL seeking increased compensation to passengers

PIL sought to direct the Centre and Indigo airline to pay four times the compensation of the full ticket price to all passengers whose tickets we

Reins Of Economy Must Be Given Back To MSMEs : Rahul Gandhi

Govt is determined to destroy small businesses for the benefit of its favoured industrialists, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP govt

No Snow, No Gulmarg: CM Omar Sounds Climate Alarrm at 17th ATOAI Annual Convention At SKICC, Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operat

AI-Based Digital Toll Collection To Be Implemented Across Country By 2026-End: Gadkari

New Delhi, Dec 17: The multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll system and AI-driven highway management will be completed across the country by 2026-end,

Watch: This honour belongs to countless Indians, says PM Modi on Ethiopias top civilian award

Carrom World Cup gold medallist L Keerthana on her historic win and the game that changed her life

The 22-year-old from Old Washermanpet in Chennai has created history by winning three golds at the 7th Carrom World Cup in the Maldives

New word of the day: Ameliorate, improve without the pressure of perfection

Ameliorate is a quiet but powerful word that captures the idea of improvement without perfection. In a world chasing instant fixes, it reflects r

Watch: Modi, Shah must resign, says Kharge

AP CM Defends PPP Model for New Medical Colleges

The Chief Minister addressed the politically sensitive issue of developing 10 medical colleges under the PPP model, a move vehemently opposed by

Trump-Munir Talks: Will Pakistan Army send troops to Gaza? Will it trigger political backlash? Why should India be upset?

Will Islamabad deploy troops in the Gaza Strip after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir meet US President Donald Trump? How India may find itself in

How Prodigal uses AI to modernise loan collection

AI-powered fintech startup, Prodigal, automates loan servicing and debt collection conversations across voice, SMS, and email. The platform analy