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Modi government 'master' at renaming schemes: Congress hits out at MGNREGA name change

Tamil Desiya Periyakkam opposes grant of EPIC to people from other States

Revealed: Who is Shoaib Ibrahims first wife? Not Dipika Kakar

Mumbai: Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim are among televisions most adored couples, known not just for their love story but also for the honest, u

Kolkata: Governor outlines 5-point action plan after Salt Lake Stadium chaos, seeks accountability

Quote of the Day by Jensen Huang: 'I'm the product of my parents' dreams and aspirations'

Quote of the Day by Jensen Huang: 'I'm the product of my parents' dreams and aspirations'. The NVIDIA boss dropped that line, and man, it hits di

Gujarat BJP internal rift: MP Vasava alleges corruption, MLA Deshmukh threatens defamation

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat BJP has once again come under the spotlight as a verbal duel has erupted between two of its members, Rajpipla MLA Dr Darsh

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary sole candidate in fray for UP BJP chief: Sources

Pankaj Chaudhary has filed his nomination for the Uttar Pradesh BJP chief post. He is the sole candidate, paving the way for an unopposed electio

10 Manipur BJP MLAs fly to Delhi to meet party's central leaders

Former CM N Biren Singh said he was hopeful that some positive decision would be taken at the meeting

In Kerala Local Body Polls, A Big BJP Win, And Another Shashi Tharoor Stinger

The results in the local body elections in Kerala have come as a setback for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the state ahead of electio

Want To Study At IIMs After Class 12? Check These Undergraduate Courses

Study At IIMs After Class 12: With management education expanding beyond postgraduate programmes, these courses give students the option to align

CM Omar Abdullah Threw Open Asias Longest Ski Drag Lift At Gulmarg

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday threw open Asias longest ski drag lift at the famous skiing resort o

Rajinikanth's Pic Used In Karthigai Deepam Strike, His Team Distances Itself

A poster featuring a picture of superstar Rajinikanth, along with a message put up at the hunger strike venue at Thiruparankundram in Tamil Nadu'

JNTU HoD Held for Violating Guest Faculty in Car in Hyderabad

The incident came to light when she lodged a complaint with the KPHB police, who booked a case against the HoD and arrested him

Kerala Civic Polls: LDF Welfare Push Fails, UDF Leads Majority

The oath-taking of elected panchayat members, municipal councillors and corporation members will be held on December 21

Kolkata Ashamed: A Blame Game Over Messi Event Chaos And Refund Order

Thousands of football fans had gathered in Kolkata this morning to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi. But what could have been a once-in-a-lifetime

Hyderabad gears up to welcome football legend Lionel Messi

Hyderabad: Football legend Lionel Messi will be in Hyderabad on Saturday, staying at the Taj Falaknuma Palace perched atop a hill overlooking the

Lionel Messi reaches India in ultra-luxury private jet: Know all about his special aircraft, Gulfstream V

Lionel Messi arrived in India aboard a luxury Gulfstream V private jet, highlighting his global star status, preference for comfort, privacy, and

How Messi Reacted Amid Kolkata Chaos - Looked Confused, Bemused: Report

Lionel Messi's much-hyped visit to the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday lasted 22 minutes - just enough to underline everything that is wrong with I

Income Tax department sends SMS/emails for bogus political donation claims

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) alerts that a huge amount of bogus claims have been made on account of donations to Registered Unrecogni

Ex-IAF officer held in Assam over alleged Pakistani links

GUWAHATI: A retired Indian Air Force (IAF) officer was arrested in Assam for his alleged links with Pakistani operatives, while Arunachal Police

Kerala local body polls: Peoples verdict against anti-people government, says K. Sudhakaran

Public confidence in the UDF has increased significantly, says the Congress MP

Naxalism benefits nobody, only peace can pave way for development: Amit Shah

Raipur, Dec 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Naxalism does not benefit anyone neither those who take up arms nor the security

IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights for the second day in a row, two cancelled due to 'technical reasons'

NEW DELHI: IndiGo is all set to operate over 2,050 flights by the end of Saturday. This will mark the second consecutive day that it will be cros

Ghana Bans Mining In Forest Reserves To Curb Environmental Damage

Africa's top gold producer is fighting for protecting it's environment and hault deforestation

Andhra Pradesh Governor says dialogue is the most powerful instrument of peace

The Andhra Pradesh Governor, spoke at a global peace conclave about Indias spiritual heritage, democratic values and commitment to human dignity,

8 Illegal Structures Of Drug Peddlers Demolished In Jammu; 1 Held In Kathua

Jammu, Dec 13: Eight illegal structures, including houses belonging to alleged drug peddlers, were demolished in a major drive here, while a pers

Man Turns Huge Laundry Pile Into Creative Christmas Tree

The person decorates the pile with lights to create a festive Christmas tree.

Dhurandhar: Rahul Gandhi's name as Executive Producer in Ranveer Singh film leaves netizens confused; here's the truth

Are Rahul Gandhi, the Executive Producer in Dhurandhar, and Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, the same persons? Read on to

No Monitoring Of Emissions From 11 Coal Plants Near Delhi For 10 Years: RTI

As Delhi gasps under a toxic haze with the air quality index soaring past 400 into the 'severe' category, necessitating the hasty re-imposition o

BJP registers big win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation polls

Thiruvananthapuram: The lotus bloomed in the state capital as the BJP-led NDA achieved a resounding win in the polls for the Thiruvananthapuram C

New UNESCO chief may end pro-western politicization: Venezuelan Ambassador

CARACAS, Dec 13: The appointment of former Egyptian Tourism Minister Khaled El-Enany as UNESCOs director general may help stop the pro-Western po

AP Bags Energy Conservation Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said the southern state won this award by demonstrating unwavering commitment across buildings, industry, municipal,

Since 2019, a total of 1,106 left wing extremists have been 'neutralised': MHA

NEW DELHI: Since 2019, a total of 1,106 LWEs (Left Wing Extremists) have been neutralised, 7,311 arrested, and 5,571 have surrendered across the

Is Intermittent Fasting Really Healthy? 6 Things You Must Know

Research has indicated that intermittent fasting can help improve key health markers. This dietary approach helps improve insulin sensitivity, bl

Geminid Meteor Shower: Best Time To Watch Shooting Stars Tonight

This meteor shower is named after the Gemini constellation.

Rush at Hyderabad Bus Stations Ahead of Second Phase of Panchayat Polls in Telangana

As a result, heavy rush was witnessed at major transit points in the city, including the Jubilee Bus Station and Uppal bus stop.

7 health benefits of drinking orange juice every day in winters

Nmami Agarwal Reveals Everyday Food Mistakes That Reduce Nutrients

Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal has shared an Instagram post explaining hidden habits that can drain vitamins and minerals from our food

60 Hyderabadis pay Rs 10 lakh each for photo with Messi: Report

Hyderabad: After completing the first leg of his India tour in Kolkata, football legend Lionel Messi is now on his way to Hyderabad. The exciteme

NYT Mini Crossword Answers December 13: Hints and solutions for the Saturday puzzle

The New York Times Mini Crossword continues to entertain and challenge players worldwide. Todays December 13 puzzle blends with general knowledge

Germany to send soldiers to fortify Poland border

Germany has said it will send a group of soldiers to Poland to help with a project to fortify the country's eastern border as worries mount about

Amit Shah at Bastar Olympics Closing: Sports is a Tool for Peace

Messi event chaos: WB DGP says situation under control; organiser detained, refunds promised

Rs 92 crore seized through anti-Naxal operations, severe psychological damage inflicted on 'urban naxals': Centre

The Union Government on Saturday announced it has so far seized assets worth Rs 92 crore through a multi-agency coordinated action against Naxali

Over 200 Suspected OGWs Of Terror Outfits Detained In Kashmir: Police

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday detained around 200 suspected over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits as part of a ma

Mamata Banerjee's Public Apology To Messi, Fans After Kolkata Event Chaos

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has apologised to Lionel Messi and his fans over the chaos that unfolded at his event in Kolkata this

Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000

The deadly torrential rains are one of the worst recent disasters to strike the northwestern island of Sumatra

Assets worth Rs 92 cr seized in anti-Naxal action, severe damage inflicted to 'urban naxals': Govt

The government has seized assets worth 92 crore rupees from Naxals. This action has weakened their financial support and control over information

'Plumbers Will Survive AI': Raghuram Rajan Flags India's Failure To Train For Hands-On Jobs

Rajan warned that this skills gap begins early. We are failing some of our kids even in childhood, he said.

Memories in Midst of Madness: Dipendu, Nabi Get Jerseys Autographed

For 35 minutes, as chants of Messi, Messi echoed across the stands

J&K To Get Rs 5.5 Bn Under Externally Funded Project For Tourism: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir is set to receive an investment of about Rs 5.5 billion in the

Punjab local body polls: CM Mann slams Congress, SAD for accusing AAP-govt of 'high-handedness'

CHANDIGARH: A day ahead of the local body polls in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal

How Stepping Out For A Meal Became Luthra Brothers' Undoing In Thailand

Sources told NDTV that this short outing on December 9 led the authorities to discover that the brothers, for whom the police were searching in I

Arrested Pakistan-trained Terrorist Tasked with Reviving JeM in J&K's RajouriPoonch

The BSF foiled an infiltration attempt along the IB in the Pargwal sector of Jammu by arresting a Pakistan-trained JeM terrorist. The accused, Ab

System Failed Terror Victims Earlier, Justice Now Being Delivered: J&K LG Manoj

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor hands over job letters to terror victims' families in Srinagar, vows dignity, rehabilitation, and strict ac

Isha Ambani's soft pink outfit proves minimal fashion and comfort can go hand in hand; SEE pics

Isha Ambani's soft pink outfit highlights minimal fashion, comfort and elegant styling, proving that simple looks can still be stylish and modern

MoS Pankaj Chaudhary likely to be new UP BJP chief; CM, nine other leaders propose his name

LUCKNOW: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to get its party chief for the Uttar Pradesh unit on Sunday. The nomination process for t

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Double eviction likely; show to get top 5

Hyderabad: Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is currently witnessing massive hype and craze as the reality show has entered its final stage. With only one week

Any IPL Franchise Looking For An Explosive Batter Will Definitely Consider Salman Nizar : Saba Karim

My top three favourite IPL teams are MI, CSK, and RCB : Sairaj Patil

Kerala local body polls: BJP captures power in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, ending decades-long LDF rule

BJP-led NDA wins 50 wards in the 101-ward Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, while the LDF was reduced to 29 wards. UDF wins 19 seats, a strong come

Noida Police cuts speed limits after 15-vehicle pile-up on Eastern Peripheral Expressway;checkdetails

The accident occurred after a vehicle heading towards Palwal on the expressway slowed down due to the dense fog near Samadhipur village, a police

Kerala local body polls: Strong showing in local polls widens UDFs path to victory in 2026 Assembly elections, says Satheesan

LoP Satheesan said the UDFs emergence as a big tent accommodating varied social groups catalysed the coalitions best performance since the first

Ballot Papers Found in Drain in Nalgonda. SEC Orders Probe

State Election Commission orders probe; Collector directs action against officials for negligence

Cancer, Infertility Linked To Synthetic Chemicals In Food Chain, Scientists Say

A global scientific report warns that chemicals widely used in food production and packaging are driving serious health risks, environmental dama

AR RahmanTo Be Honoured With Lakshminarayana International Award For Contributions To The Field Of Arts

Two-time Academy Award winner and global music icon AR Rahman's work is known for playing a key role in transforming the sound of Indian cinema

Kerala local body polls: PM Modi thanks voters of Thiruvananthapuram for NDAs victory

The NDA won from 50 wards in the 101-ward Corporation, while the LDF was reduced to 29 wards

BJP says 'shame on you Mamata' as Messi event chaos turns into political row; Suvendu Adhikari demands CMs resignation

Messi event chaos: The BJP attacked West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over chaos at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's appearance, alleging mis

Citizens Make A Country Better: Indian Man In Australia Shares Car Park Incident

An Indian man living in Australia shared a video praising an act of honesty after a stranger left a note with insurance details following a minor

Security personnel who died in 2001 Parliament attack remembered on anniversary

Leaders across party lines, families of martyrs, and security forces paid tribute to personnel lost in the 2001 Parliament terror attack. Their s

SSC CGL Tier-1 Result 2025 Date: Know When The Result Is Expected To Be Declared

SSC CGL Tier-1 Result 2025: Following the release of the SSC CGL Tier 1 results, shortlisted candidates will proceed to appear for the Tier 2 exa

NDAs win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation watershed moment in Kerala politics: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed the mandate received by the BJP-led NDA in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

Kerala Local Body Election Result 2025: BJP emerges dominant force in Thiruvananthapuram, PM Modi calls it 'watershed moment'

Besides this, NDA retained the Palakkad municipality after a close battle with UDF and wrested the Thrippunithura Municipality from the grand old

The End of Pax Americana and a Global Duopoly in the Making

The current US National Security Strategy signals more than just the arrival of a multipolar world.

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UP: Three killed, 5 injured as truck collides head-on with auto-rickshaw in Unnao

A tragic accident occurred in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning. A truck collided head-on with an auto-rickshaw near Makur village. The co

Deputy CM Shivakumar will become Chief Minister on Jan 6: Congress MLA

A Congress MLA predicts Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will become Chief Minister on January 6. He believes Shivakumar should be given a ch

Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS scams

The Income Tax Department has issued a fresh public advisory cautioning taxpayers--especially senior citizens--against a growing number of fraudu

Lionel Messis GOAT Tour in Kolkata marred by unrest; organiser detained, refunds announced

Fans expressed anger over mismanagement at Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour event in Kolkata. Ticket holders alleged poor organization and limited access

PM renaming MGNREGA to claim credit for revolutionary scheme: Congress

NEW DELHI: With the Cabinet approving a Bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Congress on Satu

Prime organiser of Messi event in Kolkata detained over mismanagement

Satadru Datta was detained for alleged mismanagement of the event from the Kolkata airport where he had gone to see off Messi and his entourage o

Fadnavis slams Congress for questioning renaming of MGNREGA; says Modi Govt brought positive change

The Union Cabinet approved a Bill to rename the MGNREGA as 'Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojna', and the number of workdays under it would be incre

Thailand says 4 soldiers killed in Cambodia conflict, denies Trump truce claim

Bangkok said Cambodian forces killed four Thai soldiers on Saturday, after the prime minister denied US President Donald Trump's claim that a tru

Kerala local body polls: UDF retains four municipalities, LDF holds three in Kozhikode

Continuity marks municipal verdict in Kozhikode district amid anti-incumbency trend in Kerala

Man Killed Over Black Magic Allegations in Nirmal District

Victims body burned in forest area; two brothers arrested in Kadem mandal murder case

Shivakumar will become CM on Jan 6: Congress MLA

Ramanagara: A ruling Congress MLA, H A Iqbal Hussain, on Saturday predicted that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will become Chief Minister

Delhi: 23-year-old murder accused held after absconding for 14 months

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a 23-year-old man who had been absconding for over a year in connection with a murder case in outer nort

2001 Parliament attack anniversary: Tributes paid to fallen heroes

New Delhi: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday led Parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to those who died fending off terrorists w

Chaos At Salt Lake Stadium Over Messi Event; Mamata Orders Probe, Apologies To Fans

KOLKATA, Dec 13: Chaos erupted at the Salt Lake stadium here on Saturday as thousands of fans protested after failing to get a clear glimpse of A

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant temporarily loses power overnight, IAEA says

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant experienced its 12th loss of offsite power overnight due to military activity impacting the electrical

Wordle Answer Today: December 13 Hints and solution for puzzle #1638

Wordle continues to engage players worldwide with its everyday five-letter challenge, and todays puzzle keeps that tradition alive. Puzzle #1638