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Parliament passes bill to allow 100 pc FDI in insurance sector

New Delhi: Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current 74 per cent, which is expe

Filmmaker Rob Reiner, wife Michele's son Nick Reiner likely to face death penalty over parents' murder charges

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon at around 3:40 p.m. Shortly after, People magaz

Kavach installed on 2,000 km of rail network; rollout moving very fast, Vaishnaw tells Lok Sabha

The Minister said the Railways has so far laid 7,129 km of OFC, installed 860 telecom towers, connected 767 stations to data centres, deployed tr

Caught in a Limbo: Delays plague R.R. Nagar flyover and underpass projects, commuters bear the brunt

Much like last year, two crucial projects aimed at decongesting West Bengalurus R.R. Nagar have not moved an inch, while one long-neglected proje

Poor response to shop tenders for Sellur bus stand amid construction delays

Mid year assessment: GST rate rationalisation to further hit revenues

The State estimates the revenue shortfall of 9,000 crore in addition to the revenue loss of about 9,500 crore due to non -merger of cess

History-sheeter breaks tooth of his relative in Peraiyur

World Tennis League starts off on a cheerful note

The quality was a couple of notches below elite level, but there was fun and frolic, keeping the sizeable crowd bubbling

40,434 students not registered for SSLC exam-1 yet

Watch: Worlds largest ice-and-snow park opens in Harbin, China

Dino Morea reacts to Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna becoming internet sensations after Animal, Dhurandhar: 'If I had to do...'

The way Bobby has got his chance to shine in Animal and Akshaye has got his chance to shine, especially in Dhurandhar more than Chaava, is incred

Gita Gopinath backs simultaneous polls, flags logistical challenges

Synchronised polls could reduce policy uncertainty, spur economic activity, prioritise capital spending, says Ms. Gopinath; however, net cost imp

Student at KISS school reportedly killed by known bullies over bucket; three detained

Authorities at KISS are accused of suppressing the murder by misleading the victims parents into believing the death was caused by cardiac arrest

Telangana NEET PG students seek intervention over AIQ resignation and State joining deadlines

KU Registrar transferred

Cyber crime police warn against festive season online frauds

Pilot bodies complain to House panel on corruption in DGCA, Ministry

The meeting was held to discuss the operational meltdown at IndiGo since early December, which led to the cancellation of over 5,000 flights, aff

Dont cut trees at Cantonment Railway Colony without permission, Karnataka High Court directs Railways

Canara College students undergo drug test on Wednesday

Hyderabad International Short Film Festival to be held from December 19 to 21

Third power Discom to be established soon

Govt. gives approval to cater to the needs of consumers like farmers supported by it

In Bengal, seats with high Muslim population have lowest number of unmapped voters

Twenty Assembly constituencies with the highest share of unmapped voters have lower Muslim population; researchers say that the Matua population,

Case booked against five Mangaluru prison inmates for obstructing search

Uttarakhand Governor returns UCC and religious conversion amendment Bills

Governor Gurmit Singh flags technical and drafting issues in key legislations passed by Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government

Drug Peddlers House Worth Rs 12 Lakh Attached In J&Ks Kathua

Jammu, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached a house valued at over Rs 12 lakh in Kathua district that belonged to an alleged dr

Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait

Taiwan, which Beijing views as its territory, reports almost daily Chinese military activity around the island in what Taipei views as an ongoing

NIA arrests linchpin in illegal arms and ammunition trafficking case

Ammunition was illegally procured from gun houses in Haryana and other places, smuggled to Uttar Pradesh, and further delivered to Bihar and othe

Vizag all set to become a major AI and data centre hub, says US Consul General

The investments made by the Telugu diaspora in the U.S. stand at $215 billion, with a target of $500 billion, says American Telugu Association pr

Judges must exercise restraint while pronouncing verdict: Ex-CJI B R Gavai

NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Wednesday said that a degree of restraint was necessary for judges while pronouncing verdic

Watch: Indias exports rebound in November, defying expectations amid U.S. tariff pressure | Business Matters

Indias exports delivered a surprise in November, posting their highest level for the month in the last 10 years. The strong performance came desp

Coimbatore Corporation plans to complete road restoration works by year end

11 bills passed in Council

Dubai Airport predicts Dec 28 as busiest day, over 3 lakh passengers expected

Dubai: Dubai Airport has updated its travel forecasts for the festive season, revealing December 28 to be the busiest day, with more than 3,00,00

Pakistan shuts down 42 refugee camps housing Afghans for over four decades

Millions of Afghan refugees crossed into Pakistan after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, being a bordering provinc

Stinking stretch at Arapalayam bus stand puts commuters, residents at risk

More bins are to be provided and garbage to be cleared daily before it spreads across the carriageway, causing stench, disease risk and inconveni

Dharmasthala case: Chinnaiah likely to be released from the Shivamogga Central Prison on Thursday

Wife pleaded, sister performed CPR, but 34-year-old dies after multiple hospital refusals

Dhaka police stop march to Indian mission as India summons Bangladesh envoy

DHAKA: Police stopped a group of protesters marching towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka's Gulshan area on Wednesday afternoon, demanding

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to open for public soon, Nitin Gadkari reveals new inauguration date

The Delhi-Dehradun expressway will reduce travel time between the two cities to two hours from the existing 6.5 hours.

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi 'in good health' after son raises alarm

In an interview in Tokyo, Kim Aris said that he had not heard from his mother in years and believes she is being held in Myanmars capital, Naypyi

Why did Carlos Alcaraz split with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, who said he would have liked to continue?

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has parted ways with his long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. The duo achieved significant success together, including

Authorities set fines up to 100K Saudi Riyals for Haj transport violations

Makkah: The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites has announced draft regulations for Haj transportation activities, outlining penalties

CBS shake-up: Who is Tony Dokoupil, the new face of CBS Evening News?

Tony Dokoupil has been named the new anchor of CBS Evening News in a major CBS News change. He will move from CBS Mornings to the networks top ni

Watch: Bangladeshs threats to cut NE off cannot be tolerated | Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted to a Bangladeshi youth leaders call to shelter Indian separatists and sever the region from Indias mainland

Bill on sub-classification of SCs for reservation tabled in Assembly

Prasar Bharatis draft syndication policy proposes to monetise content

The draft Content Syndication Policy, 2025, available for public consulation, seeks to expand the reach of Prasar Bharatis content, and strengthe

Which Indra is controlling transfer racket in Police Department, leading to police-criminal nexus, asks BJP

GP Polls: A newly elected sarpanch fulfills her promise right away, a loser wins hearts of villagers

Three arrested for hurling country-made bomb over a bus in Krishnagiri

First phase of Organ Transplantation Institute to be launched soon

Indian Army organises 'Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Supercar Drive' in Sikkim

The event, organised from December 11-15, was a civil-military initiative conducted in partnership with Super Car Route (Mumbai) and the Sikkim g

Indian Army contingent leaves for India-U.A.E. joint exercise Desert Cyclone II

Exercise in Abu Dhabi aims to enhance interoperability and defence cooperation in urban operations

The reality of invisible illnesses and the challenges of Crohns disease care in India

Stories of people living with invisible illnesses like Crohns-- reveal the reality of painful, persistent, life-altering diseases that leave no o

Street vendors union alleges continued harassment, seeks implementation of Street Vendors Act in Karnataka

SRM University-AP organises meet on centre-margin power dynamics

UCIL donates drones to enhance policing in Kadapa

Overnight rain leaves low-lying areas inundated in Ramanathapuram district

Nod for leasing 5 acres to Central Forensic Science Laboratory

Kumail Nanjiani is back on stage: Inside his stand-up return, Fallout Season 2 and big directing plans

Kumail Nanjiani, recognized for Silicon Valley and The Big Sick, has made a come back to his comedic roots with Night Thoughts, his second comedy

SHANTI Bill: Tharoor alerts govt wont reconsider bills despite serious concerns

Candace Owens vs Erika Kirk: Podcaster stands firm on Charlie conspiracies despite meeting widow

IFFK proceeds with more censor exempted films being screened

Two arrested for poaching wild boar

Parliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector

During the debate in Rajya Sabha, the Opposition demanded the Bill should be sent to a select committee of Parliament given the far-reaching impa

Cong. backed candidates continue winning streak in GP polls

Water released in 18th canal for irrigation purposes

'This is a backdoor ban on abortion': McGovern calls out GOP health bill | Obamacare Subsidies row

MRI Services At SMHS/Super Speciality Hospital Srinagar To Resume From December 18

SRINAGAR, Dec 17: Administrator, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, has informed that MRI services at Government SMHS Hospital and Govern

IAF, Russian air force take part in 'Exercise AviaIndra'

Indian and Russian air forces are currently engaged in 'Exercise AviaIndra'. Personnel from both nations are conducting joint flying operations.

40-year mystery solved: Who is Michelle Newton, found alive after decades missing? Mother Debra Newton arrested

A Kentucky girl, abducted 40 years ago at age three, has been found alive in Florida living under a new name. Her mother, Debra Newton, was arres

Nehru papers: Govt slams Sonia Gandhi, says such records belong in public archives, not behind closed doors

The government has demanded the return of 51 cartons of Jawaharlal Nehru papers from Sonia Gandhi. These crucial historical documents are current

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Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'Imagination is more important than...'

Albert Einsteins enduring wisdom highlights the vital role of imagination in innovation and discovery, placing it above the mere accumulation of

Palaniswami welcomes move to increase workdays under new rural jobs scheme

He, however, urges the Centre to retain Mahatma Gandhis name in the title of the proposed scheme

Over 62.40 lakh children to be covered under Pulse Polio campaign in Karnataka on December 21

Tourism a top priority sector, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Its potential is largely untapped, says the Chief Minister; Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan calls for improving road connectivity to the triba

Bevco invites tenders to set up automated bottle collection machines at outlets

State government had earlier accorded sanction to charge 20 per bottle of liquor and to refund 20 to the customers on return of empty bottle

Jubilee Hills traffic police officers transferred over bribery allegations

Hyderabad: Four officers from the Jubilee Hills traffic police station have been transferred to the City Armed Reserve Headquarters, Hyderabad ov

Two from MP held for stealing valuables worth 20.30 lakh

Residents protest against incomplete railway subway near Tiruchuli

Navy commissions MH-60R helicopter squadron INAS 335 Ospreys at INS Hansa

With the induction of the versatile, multi-role MH-60R helicopter on the western seaboard as the first operational squadron, the Navy has signifi

NIT-W team wins first prize at Smart India Hackathon 2025 for last-mile connectivity solution

New case against actor rape case convict

India moving gradually to integration of modern and traditional medicine systems: AYUSH Secretary

No sudden or complete merger planned, he says; WHOs global summit on traditional medicine is an opportunity to strengthen the evidence base, gove

Karnataka High Court orders application of child custody guidelines framed by Calcutta HC for now

Coimbatore Corporation plans Phase II works at newly built hockey ground under Namakku Naame scheme

Mohun Bagan banned from AFC competitions for two seasons, heavily fined

Snicko controversy: England to file formal complaint after Alex Carey given not out due to...

After the end of Day 1 of the Adelaide Test, Ben Stokes-led England have decided to lodge a formal complaint after Australian wicketkeeper batter

Justice Sanjeev Kumar Inaugurates Common Room And Cafeteria For Stakeholders At High Court

SRINAGAR, Dec 18: In a significant step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure and enhancing facilities for court stakeholders, Justice Sa

Delhi readies for 'No PUCC, No fuel' ban on non-city vehicles below BS VI from Dec 18

Delhi enforces a strict 'no PUCC, no fuel' rule and bans older private vehicles from Thursday. Over 537 police personnel will be deployed at fuel