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Mizorams one-voter village gets special postal ballot to protect secrecy

An unusual election took place in Mizoram's Hmawngbuchhuah village. Only one voter was eligible to cast a ballot. To ensure vote secrecy, a posta

Budgam Police Books Homestay Owner For Concealing Stay Of Foreign National

Budgam, Dec 11: During routine inspections of hotels, guest houses, and homestays carried out by the Police Party of Police Post Humhama, Police

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Worlds biggest brands are testing their tricks in India first

India's dynamic e-commerce and retail sectors are driving global innovation. Companies like Amazon and Walmart are replicating successful India-b

Madras Jazz Festival returns to Chennai with an IndiaGermany musical showcase at the Goethe-Institut

Harlem and ZOOM come together for a night of jazz and global collaborations

Hassan Lone Shifted As SE Kargil, To Hold Addl Charge

Leh, Dec 11: The Administration of Ladakh has ordered the transfer of Mohammad Hassan Lone, who was serving as officiating Superintending Enginee

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R&B Dept Sets Up Project Monitoring Unit For Faster Infrastructure Work

JAMMU, Dec 11: The Public Works (R&B) Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has established a Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) to ensure be

Unless he changes course, Trump will be the American President that lost India, chased India away: US lawmaker

New York/Washington, Dec 11 (PTI) US President Donald Trumps policies towards India are doing real and lasting damage to the strategic trust and

Pakistan military court sentences ex-spy chief Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison

A former Pakistani spy chief, retired Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, received a 14-year prison sentence from a military court. The court found him guilty

Perth's Bullsbrook-Upper Swan bushfire: Second emergency warning threatens lives near RAAF Pearce as evacuations intensify

Perth faced a bushfire crisis on December 11, 2025. Fires threatened Kenwick, Wattle Grove, Maddington, and Beckenham, prompting urgent evacuatio

Family members worry about safety of fishermen jailed in Bangladesh

The fishermen from Konda Rajupalem village of Vizianagaram district, went fishing on boats from Visakhapatnam on October 13 and were caught by th

Former Pakistan spy chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years in prison: army

Faiz Hameed, who served during the tenure of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was also convicted of engaging in political activities and

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UP govt identifies key suspects in codeine syrup racket; over 120 FIRs registered

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police and the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) have identified more than 10 key suspects allegedly involved in

UPSC NDA 1 2026 Exam BIG UPDATE: Registration for 394 posts begins at upsc.gov.in, exam to be held on THIS date; Check details here

UPSC has released the notification for NDA & NA I 2026, inviting applications from candidates seeking entry into the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Fo

Mamata announces Rs 8,487-crore project to build 20,000 km of roads

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will on Thursday inaugurate one of the states largest road projects, launching work for the c

NIA files charge sheet against 11 Maoists for looting explosives in Odishas Sundergarh

Bhubaneswar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against 11 accused persons in a case relating to the loot of around

Rare migratory bird spotted in Jharkhands Sahibganj Sanctuary

Sahibganj: A rare migratory bird, Pallass Gull, also called the Great Black-headed Gull, has been sighted in Udhwa Bird Sanctuary in Jharkhands S

J&K Govt Orders Urban Local Bodies To Secure Schools, Hospitals, Stadiums From Stray Dogs

Jammu, Dec 11: The Jammu and Kashmir housing and urban development department on Thursday directed all urban local bodies to map schools, hospita

Hyderabad International Short Film Festival receives 704 entries

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad International Short Film Festival (HISFF), taking place between December 19 and 21 has received a total of 704 entries,

At least 22 killed in collapse of two buildings in Moroccos Fes

Two adjacent four-storey buildings collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing 22 people on December 10. At least sixteen people wer

Telangana-born Uday Nagaraju appointed to UKs House of Lords

CBSE Board Exam 2026: Science Sample Paper With Revised Pattern

CBSE Board Exam 2026 Science Sample Paper: Science paper divided into Biology, Chemistry, and Physics sections with detailed questions on plants,

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan Rock Musical Charts, Face-Off Unlikely

Composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, the song became an instant chartbuster, Chiranjeevi and Nayantara onscreen chemisty clikced.

The Ebb And Flow of Muslim Politics In West Bengal: The Humayun Kabir Gambit

Berhampore, in West Bengal, serves as the administrative headquarters of the Murshidabad district. Nestled on the east bank of the Bhagirathi Riv

IIT Hyderabad Invites Applications For Chemistry Project With Rs 61 000 Salary

IIT Hyderabad Chemistry Project: Applicants must have expertise in heterogeneous catalyst design and material synthesis, with experience in chara

Delhi HC asks online platforms to act on Salman Khans plea against misuse of persona

The matter comes amid a series of similar petitions filed by public personalities seeking protection of their publicity rights

What Trump Said About Indians While Pitching His New Gold Card

US President Donald Trump announced a new Trump Gold Card programme that he claimed would end the idiculous system that forces skilled talent to

White Rice Vs Brown Rice Vs Red Rice: Which Is Healthier For Your Family?

Celebrity nutritionist Suman Agarwal offered a clear, science-backed comparison of white, brown and red rice in a recent Instagram video

Opinion: Opinion | The Miami 'Purge': India Must Decide Its Seat As Trump Shrinks The G20

The restructuring of G20 reflects Trump's transactional worldview and his administration's impatience with multilateral forums that require conse

Lok Sabha extends tenure of committee examining one nation, one election bills

The Lok Sabha adopted the motion by a voice vote

Lakhimpur Kheri case: Supreme Court allows Ashish Mishra to visit native place

The Bench allowed Ashish Mishra to travel to his hometown to be with his daughter ahead of her Class XII Board examinations

Karnataka Attracts 1.91 Lakh Crore FDI in 2.5 Years: MB Patil

Between 202223 and October 2025, Karnataka received 1,886 project proposals expected to create 6,92,545 jobs

The Invisible Disorder: An Indian Mother Shares How An Ultra-Rare Genetic Disease Reshaped Her Family's Life

Norrie Disease is an ultra-rare genetic disorder causing congenital blindness, progressive hearing loss and neurological challenges. One Indian m

Wardrobe in focus: What college students fashion choices reveal

College students from urban campuses share how they use fashion to express their identity

How Much Does An Aston Martin Watch Cost?

An exquisite fusion of heritage design and modern performance unveiled for the first time in India.

Bigg Boss 19 reunion photos, videos; Farrhana, Baseer not invited

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 is over but the fever is still on. The contestants and the stories that unfolded inside the house over three months continue

Have you allowed e-cigarettes?: BJP MP questions Om Birla; alleges TMC MPs smoked inside Parliament

BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused TMC MPs of vaping e-cigarettes in Lok Sabha, prompting Speaker Om Birla to state that no permission was granted and

TDP Expelled Leader Jayachandra Reddy Arrested in Mulakalacheruvu Fake Liquor Case

Jayachandra Reddy held in Bengaluru; total arrests in fake liquor case rise to 32.

IPRS Sets the Stage for Artistic Excellence and Creator Empowerment in Goa this December

IPRS Stage at SAF2025 and launch of IP Hub in Goa underscore IPRS mission to empower creators nationwide

Shift Parliament sessions out of polluted Delhi, BJD MP urges government

NEW DELHI: BJD Rajya Sabha member Manas Ranjan Mangaraj on Thursday appealed to the government to relocate Parliament's Winter and Budget session

J&K: Man Absconding for 10 Years in Rash Driving Case Arrested in Kathua

JAMMU, Dec 11: Police on Thursday arrested a man who had been absconding for nearly 10 years in a rash driving case in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua

Tens Of Thousands In Washington State Could Face Evacuations As Rain Continues Pound The Region

Govt warns catastrophic flooding as rivers near historic levels.

BTSC Bihar Staff Nurse Result 2025 Released Today For Over 11,000 Positions

Candidates who appeared for the BTSC staff nurse exam can check their pass or fail status online using their registered mobile number and passwor

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I: New Chandigarh Weather Forecast and Pitch Report

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Pitch Report: India faces South Africa in the second T20I with Shubman Gill under pressure to regain form. Despite

Sarbananda Sonowal flags off Indias first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi

At a ceremony held at Namo Ghat, the Ports, Shipping, and Waterways minister inaugurated the vessel's commercial operations

Rahul Gandhi claims Amit Shah appeared pressured during Lok Sabha debate on election reforms

A day after the Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between Rahul Gandhi and Amit Shah during a debate on election reforms, Mr. Gandhi claimed

US-Pakistan arms deal: Donald Trump clears sale of F-16 fighter jets to Islamabad amid stringent measures against India

After slapping heavy tariffs on India, the Trump administration has approved a $686 million F-16 support package for Pakistan, dealing a blow to

Honour Social Innovators Too: Sudha Murty Cites QR Code Inventor's Example

Rajya Sabha nominated member Sudha Murty on Thursday made a strong pitch for recognising social innovators, arguing that while technical achievem

Terror Funding Case: SC to Hear Separatist Leader Shabir Shahs Bail Plea on Jan 7

New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will hear the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror fund

Instant Personal Loan Online: How to Get Approved in Minutes

In India, there has never been a more convenient moment to secure an instant personal loan online. As lenders digitise the end-to-end journey, yo

Earn Rewards on Every UPI Payment With Your Credit Card: Heres How

Paying by scanning a QR code is now part of daily life. What many users overlook is that certain credit cards can be linked to UPI for eligible m

Video: Skydiver Left Dangling Mid-Air As Parachute Caught On Aircraft Tail

Heart-stopping footage released Thursday by Australian authorities showed the moment a skydiver was left dangling thousands of metres in the air

J&K: Teacher Suspended in Ramban for Alleged Misconduct

JAMMU, Dec 11: The Chief Education Office (CEO) Ramban has suspended a government school teacher under Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Ser

The Rise of AI Content Creation, And the Power of Human+AI Teams

Its no secret that in recent years, the global digital landscape has changed dramatically. What just a few years ago seemed like pure science fic

Lok Sabha extends tenure of committee examining 'one nation, one election' bills

NEW DELHI : The Lok Sabha on Thursday extended the tenure of the parliamentary committee examining bills that seek to introduce simultaneous poll

From Deepika to Janhvi: 2025 Hair Lookbook

Bollywoods leading ladies are shaping 2025s biggest hair trends. Whether its Alias layered softness, Sara's sleek ponytail, or Ananyas beachy wav

Warner Music India and Rthyms.Life forms partnership to take India's music to next level

Warner Music India partnered with Rthyms.Life, a creator-first music platform, to build a 360 music ecosystem, empowering Indian artists with con

'Every relationship has its challenges, but some run deeper' : SameerLalwani on India-US ties

Curated Christmas Dining Experiences Across India

Christmas 2025 is shaping up as the most curated, experience-led season yet.

Honour social innovators too, not just tech pioneers: Sudha Murty in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty has called for a new award category to recognize social innovators. She highlighted that while technical achieveme

Terror Funding Case: SC To Hear Separatist Leader Shabir Ahmed Shahs Bail Plea On Jan 7

New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror fun

Watch: Delhi Police Uses Akshaye Khanna's Dhurandhar Clip To Warn On Drug Use

Delhi Police used Akshaye Khannas clips to show the illusion versus reality of being high.

'I was in big trouble': Udit Narayan recalls how two lines of 'Bole Chudiyaan' song almost cost him a flight

Playback singer Udit Narayan shared a dramatic incident from the recording of 'Bole Chudiyaan'. He nearly missed his flight for a show due to the

Indian national gets 90-month US sentence for $2.2 million elder fraud

Ligneshkumar H. Patel, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and financial institution fraud and two counts of wire

Ambayathode clash: Many keep away from voting afraid of police action

Those kept away from voting also included Babu Kudukkil, the chairman of the local action committee who is contesting from ward number 11 of the

Man On Run For 10 Years In Rash Driving Case Arrested In J&Ks Kathua

JAMMU, Dec 11: A man, who had been on the run for 10 years in a rash driving case, was arrested in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district on Thursday

Delhi Police Busts Fake Sticker Racket, Extortion Targeting Traffic Cops

A First Information Report (FIR), initially filed on April 29, 2025, revealed the presence of a parallel system where commercial vehicle drivers

Santa's Official Hometown In Finland Hosts NATO Troops

Rovaniemi, long celebrated as the official home town of Santa Claus in Finland, is this winter welcoming more than families seeking reindeer ride

Terror funding case: Supreme Court to hear separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah's bail plea on January 7

On September 4, the top court refused to grant interim bail to Shah in the case and issued notice to the NIA seeking its response on his plea cha

Tax Return Issues And Delays 2025: Some Common ITR Filing Errors And How To Fix Them

Tax Return Issues And Delays 2025: Here are some tips for taxpayers to avoid mistakes while filing ITR.

Teacher Suspended In J&Ks Ramban Over Alleged Misconduct

JAMMU, Dec 11: The Chief Education Office (CEO) Ramban has suspended a government school teacher under rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Ser

SC asks Justice Dhulia Committee to recommend 1 name each for appointing VC in Kerala universities

The Supreme Court is intervening in the Kerala governor and chief minister's deadlock over vice-chancellor appointments. A committee led by Justi

670 Kudremukh Families Opt for Relocation, Says Karnataka Govt

The minister said the government has already provided compensation to 356 families residing within the Kudremukh forest area

ED Kolkata officials file prosecution complaint in 26.7-crore bank fraud caseunder PMLA

The ED alleges that theproprietors ofP.K.Enterprises forged export bills and causing wrongful losses to bank

Ex-Miss Switzerland Finalist Chopped, Pureed; Husband Charged With Murder

The husband of a former Miss Switzerland finalist has been charged with her murder, Swiss authorities announced Wednesday.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray Appears In Thane Court In 2008 Rioting Case

Thackeray denied to accept the charges, replied in the negative.

IND vs SA Live Streaming, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch India vs South Africa Mullanpur match today for free

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Live Streaming: India aims to extend their series lead against South Africa in the second T20I tonight at Mullanpu

Indian film fraternity sees tremendous potential for creative collaboration with Israel

An Indian film delegation visited Israel to explore creative collaborations. They saw potential for co-productions and cultural exchange through

Luthra Brothers Were Detained From Hotel Room In Thailand. See Pic

A photo has emerged of the moment the Luthra brothers were detained from their hotel room in Thailand based on a request from India.

After Donald Trump's 100% tariff move, THIS country imposes hefty tariffs on India, China, other Asian countries

Following Donald Trump's 100% tariff move, Mexico has introduced significant tariffs on imports from India, China, and other Asian countries. The

Abhishek Bachchan finally breaks silence on divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, says 'if you are a celebrity...'

Putting a rest to the speculations, Abhishek Bachchan has finally broken his silence on divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actor ca

Double-Decker Bus Service Launched to Simhachalam Temple

Visakhapatnams electric tourist buses extended to the hill shrine for devotees and visitors

OTT releases this week: What to stream on Netflix, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5

Get ready for an action-packed week of new streaming entertainment with movies, web series, dramas, comedy and thrillers releasing from December

Watch | The Hindu Editorial - AI must pay: On the DPIIT working paper on AI and Copyright Issues

The working paper on AI and Copyright Issues is a good start

Hyderabad Police Cautions People About Credit Card Frauds

The police urged citizens to follow the safety steps and report any suspicious transactions immediately to them

India's CAD seen manageable at 1% of GDP despite tariff-led export slump: CareEdge

India's trade landscape presents a tapestry of contrasts. While merchandise exports are facing headwinds from tariff challenges, the services sec

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan claims 'womanisers' in Congress, Ramesh Chennithala hits back

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleged Congress harbours 'womanisers' and 'sexual perverts'. Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala re

Rs 10L for one photo with Lionel Messi in Hyderabad: Reports

Hyderabad: The clock is ticking and the fever is rising! Hyderabad is just 48 hours away from going full Messi-mode. The Argentine icon, Lionel M