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Amid security concerns, India closes visa centre in Dhaka

The Indian Visa Application Centre at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, the primary integrated centre handling all Indian visa services in the capital

Kerala honours families of Goa liberation fighters

Families of freedom fighters from Kerala who took part in the Goa Liberation Movement will be honoured at a special function at Lok Bhavan on Fri

Passengers to pay extra for carrying luggage over 35 kg on trains: Railways

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the Parliament winter session said that train passengers must pay charges for carrying luggage beyond th

'Stop lying!': DHS rejects Ilhan Omars claim that ICE stopped her son, calls it 'shameful PR stunt'

E-cigarettes banned under law; no NCB cases of drug-laced vapes: Govt

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the production, manufacture, import, export, transpo

Nagaswaram player S.R.G. Rajanna no more

The son of Semponnarkoil Govindasamy Pillai, he performed alongside his elder brother, S.R.G. Sambandam

Trump labels Venezuela government a terrorist regime, orders tanker blockade

Mr. Trumps announcement came days after the U.S. seized a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude off its coast, tightening its stranglehold over the Ma

Power outage hits Vancouver and several Washington counties full details and emergency numbers

BC Hydro power outages remain across British Columbias South Coast following a powerful windstorm and severe rain damaged electrical infrastructu

From Ajmeri Gate to Punjabi Bagh: Delhi flags 62 traffic hotspots to cut congestion

Delhi authorities have launched a multi-pronged strategy to tackle traffic congestion at 62 identified hotspots. Measures include deploying addit

Mega Millions numbers from last night: Did anyone win the $80 million jackpot on Dec. 16 - When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

Mega Millions numbers from last night are out, and the $80 million jackpot remains unclaimed. No ticket matched all six numbers in the Dec. 16 dr

Watch: My remarks on the Nitish Kumar hijab video were casual: Sanjay Nishad

New York on high alert: Bomb cyclone and Polar Vortex set to trigger dangerous Arctic freeze

New York is facing extreme winter weather as Arctic air moves south and a powerful bomb cyclone forms. The city is already very cold, with snow,

Dhurander fame Ayesha Khan opens up on skincare struggles, reveals why she doesn't approve of skincare remedies

Dhurander fame Ayesha Khan, seen on Bigg Boss 17, revealed her struggle with acne. Home remedies like Multani Mitti didn't work, and only dermato

'Adding more money wont fix it': Johnson rejects health insurance relief, mounting GOP rebellion

Srinagar Police Attaches Property Of Notorious Drug Peddler Worth 1.5 Crores Under NDPS Act

Srinagar, Dec 17: Srinagar Police attached an immovable property of a notorious drug peddler worth approximately 1.5 crores under the provisions

Argentina-India strengthen cooperation in agriculture research

India and Argentina have signed a Work Plan 2025-2027 to boost agricultural research and technology exchange. This collaboration will focus on ar

8 blood sugar saboteurs you're eating daily

WTO chair rules out reform deal at next major meeting, document shows

WTO reform talks are progressing, but a comprehensive deal is unlikely at the March 2026 meeting. The US is frustrated by the consensus rule hind

'Global power is shifting': EU slams Trumps 'outdated' rhetoric, sparks push for 'independence'

Vedanta demerger by March; Anil Agarwal says five firms can become 'five Vedantas'

Vedanta Ltd is splitting into five independent companies by March 2026. This move aims to boost growth for each business. Shareholders will recei

NYT Connections Answer December 17: Hints, categories and solutions decoded for puzzle #920

NYT Connections offers a daily word puzzle. Players group sixteen words into four categories. Today's puzzle for December 17, 2025, features cate

Over 5,000 govt schools sit empty with zero students; 70% in Telangana and West Bengal

Thousands of government schools in India are empty of students. Telangana and West Bengal lead with the most zero-enrolment schools. This situati

Delhi-NCR School Holiday on December 18: Are schools closed in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram tomorrow? What parents and students must know

School Holiday December 18: Delhi schools are shut for young students as air pollution reaches severe levels. Younger classes Nursery to 5th grad

BJP holds core committee meeting to discuss roadmap for 2026 Assembly poll

This was the partys first meeting after its State president Nainar Nagenthran and former State president K. Annamalai met Union Home Minister Ami

8 foods that actually work for lung detox

Your lungs are working overtime in today's smoggy world, and what you eat directly shapes how well they clear out gunk and stay resilient. From l

Nightclub fire: Goa court orders fresh health check-up of Luthra brothers

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, were produced in a North Goa court. They were deported from Thailand follo

LeT terrorist used Xiaomi and Vivo phones in Pahalgam attack

Two Xiaomi handsetsa Redmi Note 9 and a Redmi Note 12were traced to purchases made in Lahore and Karachi, respectively, as per NIA sources, while

Why Are Spider Plants the Perfect Beginner-Friendly Indoor Plant?

Spider plants are resilient, pet-safe, and air-purifying, making them the ideal low-maintenance choice for beginners seeking fast-growing greener

Clips from Kolkata stadium missing from Messis GOAT Tour video

Kolkata: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi released a commemorative video of his GOAT India Tour on Wednesday, notably excluding any footage

Integration of CRM with ERP and Marketing Tools on the Rise

Integrating CRM with ERP and marketing tools creates a unified data flow, eliminating silos to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Peak coldwave likely across Telangana, Hyderabad from Dec 18 to 21

Hyderabad: The city and several parts of Telangana are likely to experience a peak coldwave between December 18 and 21, with temperatures expecte

Minister Shirsat Seeks Freeze on AIMIM's Kite Symbol

High-stakes polls to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the cash-rich Mumbai, will be held on January 15, while votes will be co

What Makes Akshaye Khanna A Lovable Husband in Durandhar?

He may be Dhurandhars most ruthless villain, but look closer and Akshaye Khannas character reveals something unexpectedempathy, loyalty, emotiona

AiR Launches Pause for Happiness Campaign to Combat Burnout

AiRs uplifting New Year mission invites every Indian to slow down, breathe, and begin the year with joy and inner peace

Silver price hits $66 record high in history: Why silver prices are rising - heres the silver price outlook as XAG/USD eyes $70

Silver price hit $66, marking a historic record rally in 2025. Haven demand surged after weak US jobs data and rising recession fears. Spot silve

What happens inside your scalp when you go more than 3 days without washing

Skipping shampoo for three-plus days triggers a cascade of biological shifts: oil accumulation, microbial imbalances, and inflammation that can i

Why Millennials And Gen Z Need A Healthkeeper And A Long-Term Safety Net

Careers are dynamic, but retirement still arrives on a fixed timeline.

Speaker dismisses disqualification petitions against five BRS MLAs

Mr. Prasad Kumar pronounced his verdict on five MLAs after hearing petitioners and respondents

Rupee recovers 55 paise from all-time low level to close at 90.38 against U.S. dollar

On December 16, the rupee tanked below 91 per dollar, hitting a low of 91.14. It finally settled at an all-time low of 90.93 against the American

Prides Prince and American Eagle show out

Parliament clears bill to repeal 71 obsolete laws, streamline legal framework

Parliament has cleared a bill to scrap and update old laws. This move aims to simplify daily life for citizens and remove decades of legal clutte

Dr Nene Breaks Down Why Acne Keeps Coming Back

Mohali Kabaddi player killing: Suspect shot dead in encounter

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was involved in multiple heinous crimes and has a serious criminal background, the police sai

AI-Generated Image of Messi, Dhoni, Tendulkar, Kohli, and Sharma Viral as Real

The image is an AI-generated one. Messi only met Tendulkar in Mumbai during his GOAT Tour.

Not your children, not you; Why your home might be sabotaging your child's school grades

Our Focus Should Be On Macroeconomic Stability And High Investment In Education And Health: LG Sinha

Jammu, Dec 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday addressed the Strategic Management Forum Conference on Policy Making and Strategic Pl

Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals Gear Up for Fresh Push Ahead of IPL 2026

Punjab Kings enter the 2026 season with renewed determination and a balanced squad, Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS strategy at the auction and retenti

Karnataka Congress protest over MGNREGA row, hate politics in National Herald case

Belagavi: The ruling Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday staged a protest against the Centres move to replace the existing rural employment law MG

Puducherry government seeks Centres nod to create more posts in Police department

India, Oman to sign Free Trade Agreement on December 18, Piyush Goyal confirms

Apart from various sectoral benefits, India will gain in terms of the access Oman provides to other markets such as the GCC region, eastern Europ

Stock markets fall for third day on foreign fund outflows; Sensex drops 120 points

Among sectoral indices, capital goods declined by 0.96%, realty (0.81%), consumer durables, industrials (0.76%), services (0.64%)

Meet Indian who refused blank cheque from one of the world's richest universities for his treasure, donated it instead for free to...

He wrote extensively on the history of Calcutta in the English language and published 61 books.

BJP Demands Probe Into Activities Of NGOs In Jammu And Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Dec 17: Demanding a probe into the activities of NGOs mushrooming in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP on Wednesday alleged that many of them

Alappuzha bishop calls for 'Care for Creation in Christmas message

He urges the faithful to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life and public celebrations

Parliament passes Bill to repeal, amend 71 laws

Piloting the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said it aimed at removing outdated laws,

Online Quiz: On Stranger Things

The final season (volume 1) of Stranger Things premiered on November 26. Volume 2 is slated for December 25. Here is a quiz on the show

Telangana, WB Top List of Govt Schools With Zero Enrolment

While Telangana has approximately 2,081 zero enrolment schools, West Bengal has 1,571 such institutions

Quote of the day by Erwin Schrdinger: 'The task is not so much to see...'

Erwin Schrdinger's quote challenges us to rethink familiar concepts rather than discover the entirely new. This Austrian physicist's words emphas

Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar apologises for wrong information on Gruha Lakshmi payment after BJP stages dharna

Pointing out that the two missed installments of February and March amounted to nearly 5,000 crore, the Opposition urged her to let the House kno

Diplomatic Intervention Secures Safe Return Of Odia Youth From Sudan; CM Lauds MEA

Untraceable youth in Sudan, raising serious concerns among his family and the state administration.

Only BS-4 And Above: Supreme Court Tweaks Order On Older Vehicles In Delhi

Only vehicles with BS4 engines will be exempted from action if they are found running in Delhi, the Supreme Court said today, modifying its earli

T.N. government to expand cool roof initiative to 297 green schools: CM Stalin

Mr. Stalin said the State today stands as an example in taking pioneering initiatives to mitigate the impact of climate change

Like rubbing salt on armys wounds: BJP slams Prithviraj Chavan over Op Sindoor remark row

Upendra on Rajinikanth: Dronacharya to my Ekalavya

Upendra talks about working with Rajinikanth and his upcoming projects including 45 with Shivarajkumar and Raj B Shetty releasing on December 25

Hyderabad activists file complaints against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over niqab row

Hyderabad: Two prominent activists from Hyderabad, Khalida Parveen and Lubna Sarwath, have filed police complaints urging action against Bihar ch

Delhi rolls out Rs 2,700 crore pollution roadmap; car pooling app, third party PUCC checks and 100 new electric buses

The Delhi government has announced a technology driven clean air plan that includes third party monitoring of PUCC certificates, a new car poolin

Telangana Speaker dismisses disqualification of 5 BRS MLAs in defection case

Hyderabad: In a relief to five of the 10 defected Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs, Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Wednesday

HYD.ART 2025 to showcase works of Indian masters and yesteryear Telugu artists

The art festival will feature exhibitions, panel discussions, workshops, and documentaries

Shilpa Shettys Restaurant Booked for Violating Operating Hours

The restaurant, Bastion, located on St Marks road here, was allegedly found operating beyond the stipulated hours, hosting late-night parties in

A Messi Affair: How Political VIP Culture is Making Kolkata Joyless

Kolkata, Mecca of desi football, wanted to roll out the red carpet for Messi. Instead, it tripped over its own feet.

Rs 100-crore drug bust: Mephedrone factory in Rajasthan bulldozed

The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) Unit-1 of the Mira-BhayandarVasai-Virar (MBVV) Police in Maharashtra had on Monday said that it had busted a mephed

Ganderbal Police Bust High-Value Drug Racket, Seize Cocaine Worth Over 10 Crore

Ganderbal, Dec 17: In a major breakthrough against organised drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Ganderbal have intensified their crack

Key Suspect In Punjab Kabaddi Player's Murder Killed In Police Encounter

Two days after a 30-year-old kabaddi player was shot dead in the middle of a tournament in Punjab's Mohali, the main accused, Harwinder alias Mid

How nagaswaram artistes have inspired Carnatic vocalists

Exploring the cultural significance of this dynamic interplay between the wind instrument and the voice in Carnatic tradition.

MLAs Disqualification Petitions Dismissed in Telangana

The Speaker gave the clean chit while pronouncing the verdict on petitions filed regarding the disqualification of MLAs

Bollywoods Dhurandhar creates history on global music charts

Bollywood has reached a new global milestone with the film Dhurandhar. For the first time ever, all songs from a Bollywood film have entered the

Wordle Answer Today December 17: Hints and solution revealed for the today's puzzle #1642

Today's Wordle puzzle, number 1,642, has been solved. The word features a repeated letter and an unusual starting character. Wordle, a popular da

Chandni Chowks Annapurna Bhandar, where Indira Gandhi ordered sweets after Indias 1983 WC win, to shut after nearly 100 years

Annapurna Bhandar, a beloved Chandni Chowk sweet shop, closes its doors on December 31 after nearly 100 years. A legal battle over property force

A Photographer Finds Thousands Of Dinosaur Footprints Near Italian Winter Olympic Venue

The dinosaur prints are believed to have been made by 33 ft long-necked bipedal herbivores

J&Ks Financial Dependence On Centre Increased After Becoming UT: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmirs financial dependence on the Centre has increased after it was

Deepinder Goyal tops list of Indias self-made entrepreneurs of 2025; Zepto founders youngest on the list

The Hurun-IDFC FIRST list of Indias Top 200 self-made entrepreneurs of the millennia 2025 also features notable names like Sriharsha Majety, Nand

NMC Instructs Medical Colleges To Include Importance Of Writing Legible Prescriptions In Their Curriculum

New Delhi, Dec 17: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has instructed all medical colleges to set up sub-committees for monitoring prescription

Pollution: SC Asks NHAI, MCD to Shift or Close Delhi's Toll Plazas

The top court described the pollution crisis as an annual feature and called for pragmatic and practical solutions to tackle the menace

Dhurandhar makes history, becomes first Bollywood film to have its entire soundtrack listed on Spotify Global Top 200 chart

With Dhurandhar, Shashwat Sachdev delivers a soundtrack that functions at scale - spanning cinematic score-driven compositions, contemporary hip-

Parliament passes Bill to repeal or amend 71 obsolete laws to boost ease of living

NEW DELHI: The Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill seeking to repeal or amend 71 obsolete and outdated laws with a view to enhancing ease of li

'Only BS-IV and above': SC tightens curbs on older vehicles in Delhi-NCR amid pollution crisis

The Supreme Court on Wednesday tightened restrictions on older vehicles in Delhi-NCR amid severe air pollution, modifying its earlier order to sa

Rahul Gandhi visits BMW Plant in Germany, calls for 'meaningful manufacturing ecosystems' in India

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed concern over the decline in manufacturing in India while stressing that man

A new Kuchipudi production depicts the birth of Surya and the interconnectedness of life

Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Reddy, with an ensemble of 25 dancers and a live orchestra, will trace the origins of life in her presentation in Hyderab

Indian malls to attract over $3.5 billion in investments over next 3 years

Experts attribute the growth to increasing purchasing power, limited premium real estate supply, and aggressive expansion plans by international

Elephant herd kills four in a day as villagers panic in Jharkhands Ramgarh

RANCHI: A herd of wild elephants went on a rampage in the Ghatto OP area of Jharkhands Ramgarh district, around 40 km from the state capital Ranc