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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

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

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

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

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.

India-Oman Free Trade Pact To Give New Energy To Bilateral Relations: PM Modi

Muscat, Dec 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman will

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

JSW MG Motor to hike prices by up to 2 pc from January

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: JSW MG Motor India on Thursday said it will hike vehicle prices by up to 2 per cent with effect from January to offset the imp

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

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.

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

MUMBAI: The NCP (SP) forging an alliance with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation polls would be akin to joining hands with

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

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

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

Everything Canadians need to know about Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security, all about the eligibility, what to expect and payment dates for 2026

Millions of Canadians will receive their final Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments for 2025 on Monday. These federal re

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

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,

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

Government revived many pre-independence airstrips into operational airports: Rammohan Naidu in Lok Sabha

The Indian government has revitalized numerous pre-independence airstrips, transforming them into active airports. These facilities are now integ

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.

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.

Stray dogs case: We will play video, ask you what is humanity, SC tells petitioner

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal responded that they will also play a video to show what was happening; next hearing on the matter is on January 7

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.

LIVE: India-Oman Free Trade Pact | PM Modi Addresses Business Leaders in Muscat

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

Is High-Fat Cheese Healthy For Your Brain? Here Is What The New Study Says

While cheese is high in saturated fat and sodium and it is known to raise the risk of high cholesterol or blood pressure, a new study has linked

TTD Land Transfer to Oberoi Hotels Biggest Scam in Temple History: Karunakar Reddy

Karunakar Reddy alleged that over 20 acres of prime TTD land near Alipiri, valued at more than Rs 460 crore as per registration records and over

Telugu Stars Turn Torchbearers of Sanatana Dharma

From invoking spiritual symbolism to positioning themselves as protectors of dharma, Tollywood actors are aggressively embracing faith-driven nar

Quote of the Day by Tim Tszyu: 'I have all the skills in the world, I just need to...'

Australian boxer Tim Tszyu has secured a significant win against American Anthony Velazquez. This victory marks a crucial step in Tszyu's comebac

'No PUC, No Fuel': Delhi govt tightens emission norms, mandates pollution certificate for fuel

J&K: 3 Arrested for Alleged Sacrilegious Act in Doda

JAMMU, Dec 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested three persons in connection with an alleged sacrilegious act reported from Doda dist

Kuch Alag Hai: New premium movie theatre to open in Nampally

Hyderabad shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to cinema and delivering a next-level movie-watching experience to audiences. From bringin

OTT content to stay outside CBFC's jurisdiction, confirms Centre

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has clarified that content published on OTT platforms will remain outside the Central Board of Film

DNA Verified: PM Modi spotted wearing earring while meeting with deputy PM Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said on his Oman visit?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Oman, and he arrived in on Wednesday. While shaking hands and hugging the deputy PM Sayyid

26/11 survivor says 'Dhurandhars' red screen 'bone-chilling' scene sent shivers and shook her to the core, says '17 years have passed but...'

As Ranveer Singh starrer 'Dhurandhar' continues to perform well at the box office, a 26/11 survivor has reviewed one of the haunting scenes where

Andhra CM Instructs Collectors to Come up with Innovative Ideas

The chief minister directed the senior officials to implement 'Mustabu', a personal hygiene programme introduced among tribal students in Parvati

Kerala HC stays further proceedings on ED show cause notice to CM Vijayan, others

The Kerala High Court has halted Enforcement Directorate proceedings against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The stay extends for three months.

Mohali kabaddi murder: Key accused killed in encounter, two policemen injured; mastermind caught at Delhi airport

One of the key accused in the murder of kabaddi player Kanwar Digvijay Singh was shot dead in a police encounter near Mohali. Two policemen were

OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026 BIG UPDATE: Notification released for 1576 Group B and C posts at ossc.gov.in; Check details here

OSSC has released the CGL Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,576 Group B and C posts across Odisha government departments. Online applications b

Airline's focus now on resilience, root cause analysis, rebuilding: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers

MUMBAI: IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers on Thursday said the airline's focus now is on three things -- resilience, root-cause analys

Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh film is on record-breaking spree, becomes first Hindi movie to earn Rs...

Dhurandhar has become the first Hindi movie to earn Rs 20 crore for 13 consecutive days. It has defeated Pushpa 2 Hindi as the Hindi dubbed versi

Suo motu case booked against Lulu Mall management after actor Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed by unruly crowd

Police said further investigation is under way to ascertain lapses in crowd control and security arrangements

Bharti Singh Faces Backlash over Body-Shaming Comment on Laughter Chef 3

In the lighter moments, Bharti joked about the actress Ayesha Khans height in comparison to comedian Krushna Abhisheks height

IIIT Hyderabad launches online course on agentic AI

Designed to be hands-on and practice-oriented, the course enables learners to design, build, test and deploy agentic AI systems grounded in real-

CM Stalin writes to PM Modi seeking resolution of U.S. tariffs hitting Tamil Nadu exports

The tariffs have translated into a combined daily loss of 60 crore in revenue for exporters across various districts of Tamil Nadu, he said

US Embassy Clarifies Visa Validity Doesnt Determine Length of Stay

The length of time an international visitor can stay in the United States is determined by the US Customs and Border Protection officer upon arri

Expand Mustabu Programme to Private Colleges: Naidu to Officials

Chief Minister directs officials to expand Mustabu programme to private institutions up to Intermediate level.

No toll if wait exceeds 5 mins: Raghav Chadha questions value of toll tax, cites poor roads

India look to seal series against plucky Proteas as concerns mount around SKY and Gill

India faces South Africa in the final T20I in Ahmedabad. India holds an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-ca

Sculptor Ram Sutar death: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs pay tributes

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said Sutars art would endure for generations and that every viewing of his sculptures would evoke his memory

Beyond Transactions: How UPI is rewiring Indias relationship with money

From cash to QR codes, Indias relationship with money has undergone a quiet revolution. What began as a policy experiment with UPI has evolved in

Kedi Movie Director Kiran Kumar Passes Away

Kiran Kumars last directorial venture was KJQ: King Jackie Queen, for which the shooting had already been completed.

Truecaller Launches Voicemail for Free in India; Don't Speak to Nuisance Callers Ever Again

Truecaller today launched a free and powerful AI-powered voicemail experience for Android users in India with instant transcription and automatic

J&K Government Warns Notaries Against Illegal Property Registrations

JAMMU, Dec 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has issued a stern warning to notaries across the Union

Opposition MPs Protest March in Parliament, Seek Rollback of G RAM G Bill

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Several opposition Members of Parliament on Thursday staged a protest march inside the Parliament House complex, demanding wit

Security Struggles to Escort Nidhhi Agerwal After Fan Frenzy at Event

Security personnel struggled to maintain control but eventually managed to escort her safely to her car.

SEBI's Digital Gold Caution: What the Regulator Is Really Signaling to Investors

Digital gold has emerged as one of the most widely used entry points into commodity investing for Indian retail investors. It offers fractional e

Two arrested in connection with journalists murder in Dehradun

The complainant stated that on the night of December 15 at around 10 p.m., Amit Sehgal, along with some other people, allegedly formed a gang and

Over 2,000 Anganwadi-cum-Creches in India: Minister in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: To help working mothers provide due care and protection to their children, the Centre is operating over 2,000 Anganwadi-cum-Creches (A

Kanakadurga Temple planning Tirupati TTD-like online booking service after record footfalls on Bhavani Deeksha Viramana

Kanakadurga Temple experienced a record crowd during the Bhavani Deeksha Viramana, prompting authorities to plan online services mirroring Tiruma

Indias Arctic Access Through Russia Is a Strategic Game Changer

India's expanded access to Russian naval facilities elevates its maritime reach from the Indian Ocean.

SynbioTech Wins 5 Gold Medals at US Innovation Awards