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Pinaka long range guided rocket impacts target with 'textbook precision' in maiden flight test

BHUBANESWAR: Adding more teeth to its firepower, India on Monday conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka long range guided rocket (LRGR) f

ECI halts hearings for unmapped voters in Bengal, exempts seniors, PWDs and pregnant women

KOLKATA: In a fresh directive, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed district magistrates (DMs), serving as district electoral of

PD Act invoked against habitual offender involved in theft, sexual assault cases

Harmony Foundation Condemns Brutal Killings of Hindus in Bangladesh

Former minorities panel vice-chair flags rising extremism and attacks on minorities

Bihar minister Ashok Choudharys assistant professor appointment withheld amid UGC probe

PATNA: Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar on Monday clarified that the appointment of his ministerial colleague and Janata Dal (United) leader

5-year-Old Boy Survives Night In Forest After Parents Suspected Suicide Attempt

Parents declared dead; child undergoing treatment in Cuttack

How to maximize your Social Security in 2026 the moves retirees need to make now

In 2026, retirees need smart Social Security strategies. Waiting to collect benefits can increase monthly payments. Couples should check joint be

Iraq Parliament Elects New Speaker Amid Political, Financial Challenges

Iraq has been walking a tightrope to maintain close ties with the United States and neighboring Iran as tensions continue in the Middle East.

Asset maintenance is integral to project implementation, says Deputy Commissioner H. V. Darshan

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) Administrator H.V. Darshan also slammed garbage dumping in Mangaluru du

2025 under Trump 2.0: From ICE, Epstein Files to trade war, a year that changed America forever

Study finds swearing can improve strength, focus and endurance

A study in American Psychologist suggests swearing can boost physical performance by reducing inhibitions and improving focus. Participants repea

For AI summit in February, government eyes G20 levels of participation

With over a dozen foreign leaders and other functionaries in attendance, the groundwork for the AI Impact Summit in February has been underway si

Intel ties up with iDream Education to make laptops safer for students

AIADMK is strong, our alliance will win 210 seats, says Palaniswami

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami stated his party's alliance will win 210 seats in the upcoming assembly election. He promised quality housin

Putin told Trump that Russia's position will change after Ukrainian drone attack on residence

Russia's President Vladimir Putin informed U.S. President Donald Trump about a drone attack on his residence. Putin stated Russia would reconside

DRDO successfully tests 120-km strike range Pinaka rockets

Defence Acquisition Council clears the planned procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore, including Long Range Guided Rockets-120.

Bank Report 30% Rise in Fraud Amount in H1FY26

According to the central banks Trends and Progress of Banking in India report, Indian banks reported 5,092 frauds amounting to Rs 21,515 crore in

Cabinet Nod for Dagadarthi Airport Land Acquisition

Dagadarthi airport to come up under PPP mode, with tenders to be finalised soon

Anthony Joshua car crash: How is Nigerian-British boxer after road accident? Where is former world heavyweight champion?

Anthony Joshua car accident: Nigerian-British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, was involved in a car accident that killed two other p

DGCA Divests its Director of Additional Charge of FSD

Jamwal is the first official from the DGCA to be transferred out nearly 20 days after the mass flight cancellations by IndiGo on December 5

Russia Claims Ukraine Fired Drones At Putin's Home, Lies, Says Zelensky

Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, on Monday alleged that Ukraine carried out a drone attack overnight on President Vladimir Putin's resid

US could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation

The U.S. has finalised a regulation allowing authorities to deny asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border during public health emergencies, reviving a Tr

Zelenskyy 'interested' in getting war reparations from Russia

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy seeks Russian war reparations, potentially for defense, following talks with Donald Trump. He emphasized Ukraine's

Pilot Project of Fertilizer App Successful: Tummala Nageswara Rao

Nageswara Rao said that a toll-free number, 18005995779, has been set up at the agriculture commissionerate for the convenience of farmers

SC stay on Aravalli order leaves BJP on the defensive in Rajasthan as Congress calls off agitation

JAIPUR: Amid political turmoil in four states over the protection of the Aravalli range, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the implementation of

Veteran BJD Leader Targets Naveen Patnaiks Former Aide, Flags Partys Leadership Crisis

Badri Narayan Patra, a veteran leader and former minister, on Monday asserted that Patnaik remains Odishas most popular political figure and sugg

BJP releases first list of 70 candidates for Mumbai civic polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of 70 candidates for the Mumbai civic body elections, with nominations closing soon. Not

Nil Winds Deepen Cold Wave Across Telangana

The Indian Meteorological Department - Hyderabad (IMD) expects the minimum temperature to remain in the 10-13C range over the next few mornings,

Sangh's Global Prayer Shift: Bharat Mata to Vishwa Prarthana

This rare departure from norm was meant to symbolize the unity between the RSS in India and HSS, its global affiliate

Visual artist Taarika John celebrates Keralas classical art forms with an illustrated book

The visual artist does a deep dive into the States classical art forms such as Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kummattikali with her latest book

Trump has 'positive' call with Putin on Ukraine: White House

US President Donald Trump had a positive call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday, the White House said, a day after Trump met Ukra

India Gets 7 New Unicorns: Startups That Became Worth $1 Billion In 2025

India added seven new unicorns to its kitty this year. The startups that achieved the valuation of $1 billion in 2025 focus on artificial intelli

Uttar Pradesh tops domestic tourism with 137 cr visitors, 4th for foreign

Lucknow: Extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, have posi

Bhadradri-Kothagudem Police Curbed Maoists In 2025, Says Annual Report

District police arrested four prime accused, including one Area Committee Member (ACM) and three dalam members of the banned CPI (Maoist), in fiv

'Playing politics': CM Siddaramaiah slams Kerala CM over his statement on Ktaka demolition drive

Rahul: Tripura Student's Killing a Hate Crime

The victim, Angel Chakma, 24, a resident of Nandannagar in West Tripura district, was allegedly attacked by a group of six people on December 9 a

After Jagannath Temple, Mamata Banerjee's Next Project Durga Angan, BJP Fumes

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced today that Salt Lake, near Kolkata, will host the world's largest Durga Angan -- a gesture to hig

Intel stock rises today after Nvidia buys 214 million INTC shares in $5 billion deal

Intel's stock surged following the confirmation of a $5 billion private share sale to Nvidia, finalized on December 26, 2025. This strategic move

IAS Officer Slaps, Abuses Shopkeeper For Urinating Near Sacred Narmada River

An IAS officer Gajendra Nagesh slapped a young man at the Barman sand ghat on the banks of the Narmada River in Narsinghpur district in Madhya Pr

MP: After Over A Century, MP Gets Its Resident Wild Elephants

A year later, a herd of around 40 wild elephants migrated from Chhattisgarh and arrived in the BTR by passing through the elephant corridor in Sh

Are banks open on New Year's Eve? Here's what's open and closed in the US

Many grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Some stores will have regular hours, while others will close early or rema

AIMIM to contest Maharashtra local body polls on large scale

Hyderabad:Riding on the back of its success in the Bihar assembly and the Maharashtra local body polls, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimee

Dina Nath Mahajan: A Towering Public Figure of Jammus Civic and Political Life

By Ravi Rohmetra The great city of Jammu is well known as the City of Temples. It has witnessed the lives of many great men and women. There were

Meet Funding Deadlines, CEO Tells RUPPs

Telangana CEO stresses strict deadlines for party funding and expenditure filings

Mysuru commuters oppose use of ageing BMTC buses for city services

KSRTC official says that around 1,520 buses has been refurbished so far at the corporations regional and divisional workshops across the State, a

Soybean Farmers Rue NAFED Quality Norms

Farmers have also complained about procedural difficulties, stating that even elderly farmers holding pattadar passbooks are required to be physi

Rupee decline may not be bad for Economy now

RBI would do well to protect FOREX reserves By Nantoo Banerjee It does not make sense for India to deplete its hard-earned foreign currency rese

Underworld operative Kali Yogish and Yogish Acharya booked under KCOCA

The duo is reportedly involved in a murder and other criminal activities

3 held at Bengaluru Airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 cr

Bengaluru: Three passengers who arrived from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport have been arrested for allegedly carrying hydroponic gan

Dhami Assures Stern Action in Dehradun Racial Killing

Dhami said the Uttarakhand government would extend all possible support to the family

Bangladeshs intense political turmoil has potential to spill over

Dhakas obstinate stance on Hasina complicates relations further By Kalyani Shankar Bangladesh has been going through a massive political crisis

AOBSZC leadership dismantled, ganja cases dropped in 2025, says ASR SP

Says the ASR district police has organised various community policing initiatives to promote developmental change in the district, particularly t

Indias Agricultural Turning Point: The Story of 2025

A decade after PM Modi assumed office in 2014, the farm sector in 2025 stands transformed, from a system once marked by low productivity, price u

Attack on Kashmiri Vendors in Himachal: JKSA Appeals to Amit Shah

The association said the continued inaction has emboldened miscreants and created an atmosphere of fear, where vulnerable traders are left at the

Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Travancore Devaswom Board Former Member Arrested

According to the SIT, Vijayakumar, along with former TDB president Padmakumar, was involved in the decision to give gold to Unnikrishnan Potty

RBI Report Card Says Banks NPAs at Multi Decade Lows

Net Profit of scheduled commercial banks increased during 2024-2025 albeit at a slower pace at 14.8 per cent year on year to Rs 4.01 lakh crore.

No amount of finger pointing: India rejects Pak remarks on treatment of minorities, slams its 'abysmal' record

India on Monday rejected remarks by Pakistans foreign ministry on the condition of minorities in the country. Ministry of External Affairs spokes

Govt Seeks $30 Bn From Reliance Industries Ltd and BP as Compensation

In the arbitration proceedings, the government has sought monetary value of the natural gas that wasnt produced as well as a compensation for exc

Identity cards of delivery executives blocked by aggregator companies after they take part in strike

Screenshots of a conversation between a delivery executive andwhat appeared to bethe support team of a food delivery platform showed that the wor

Dermatologist Explains What Is Slugging? Is This Beauty Trend Good For Skin Health?

The viral slugging skincare trend involves coating your face in petroleum jelly. But is it good for your skin health?

Indian Govt. cannot bear penalties imposed on fishermen by SL: Union Minister

Bilateral talks will be held with SL Govt. in the presence of ICG, Indian Navy, and T.N. and Puducherry Govt.s

Beyoncs net worth crosses $1 billion inside the empire making her one of the richest celebrities alive

Beyonc has crossed the $1 billion net worth mark, becoming one of the richest celebrities in the world. Her money comes from music tours, album s

Tripura Student, Angel Chakma, dies after alleged assault in Dehradun, five arrested, one absconding

Ladakh Digitises Land Records To Strength Transparency, Good Governance: LG Gupta

Leh, Dec 29: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday launched the Ladakh land records web GIS portal developed by the Revenue Department, describing

Bangladesh to run out of condoms and other contraceptives next year; here's why

The contraceptive shortage comes at a time when Bangladesh's total fertility rate has surged for the first time in 50 years. A shortage of condom

Indian rupee falls 8 paise to close at 89.98 against US dollar

Mumbai: The rupee depreciated eight paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a negative

Sharp Drop in Violent Crime, Extremism Drives 34% Decline in ASR District

The district registered 1,498 cases in 2025, down from 2,304 in 2024 and 1,958 in 2023, taking the three-year total to 5,760 cases

Sages Foretold It: Congress MLA Says Shivakumar Will Be Chief Minister By January 9

Amid the leadership row within the Congress government in Karnataka, party MLA from Ramanagara Iqbal Hussain, on Monday, reiterated that Deputy C

We are not Chinese: Plea In Supreme Court After Tripura Student's Murder

Following the brutal assault and subsequent death of a Tripura student in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been fil

State approves allocation of land for relocation of Amrabad Tiger Reserve villages

Disaster Waste Management Protocol notifief by Kerala govt.

The protocol prepared by Suchitwa Mission clarifies the roles and responsibilities of departments in waste management during disasters

MIA conducts annual bomb threat mock exercise

The simulated scenario involved an abandoned bag containing mock explosives at its Integrated Cargo Terminal

Hyderabad man gets death for 2011 murder over rejected advances

Hyderabad: In what is a rare conviction, a local court in Hyderabad on Monday, December 29, awarded the death sentence to a man who had killed a

Dermatologist Explains 4 Natural Remedies For Winter Hair Fall And Dandruff

Winter hair fall can be caused by dandruff. Here are some simple home remedies backed by science to keep your scalp healthy and hair strong this

Govt. doing its best to encourage talent, says MP

'Attack' on Kashmiri sellers in Himachal: JKSA seeks Amit Shah's intervention

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene regarding alleged harassment and violence against

Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan concludes in Tirupati

Van with LPG fuel catches fire on Tirunelveli-Thatchanallur road

Three police inspectors suspended after inter-State drug seizure; journalist booked for extortion

The disciplinary action followed a high-profile operation led by the Maharashtra Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in coordination with the Benga

Putin's residence attacked by Ukraine, claims Russia; Zelenskyy says....

According to reports, it wasn't clear if Putin was at the residence when the alleged attack happened. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warn

Bhadradri witnesses grand Teppotsavam spectacle

Police constable booked in connection with motorcyclists death

Following social media posts accusing Prasanna of driving while intoxicated, police conducted an alcometer test in the presence of the victims fa

Fog, Extreme Cold Or New Year, BSF Does Not Blink: NDTV Ground Report

The Border Security Force (BSF), India's first line of defence at border areas where they are deployed, has increased monitoring of the Internati

Video: Tiger Attacks Man In Village Near Bandhavgarh Reserve, Then Sits On Cot

A tiger entered a village located in the periphery of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, attacked a man, and later sat on

Uthumalai police arrest a fugitive wanted in 90 cases

India invites Chinese government to participate in AI Summit

India invites the Chinese government to participate in the upcoming AI Impact Summit, enhancing bilateral relations and global collaboration.

Man shoots himself to death in Kalaburagi

ILT20: Pepper and Salt Season Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Route Into the Playoffs

ILT20: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will now face Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator.

Residents block Dindigul-Tiruchi highway seeking drinking water

Congress announces first list of 70 candidates for BMC polls

Mumbai: The Congress on Monday put out its first list of 70 candidates for the January 15 elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BM