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'No one family drove growth': PM Modi targets Congress with dynastic politics jibe

LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the countrys growth can no longer be attributed to just one family, launching a veile

NIA's anti-terror conference to firm up common legal norms

NEW DELHI: With special focus on measures to strengthen prosecution-led counter-terror efforts across the country and evolve a unified legal fram

Centre okays 260 MW hydro power project on Chenab in J&Ks Kishtwar

NEW DELHI: The Environmental Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has approved t

Dehradun Diary: Ex-CM Rawat protests AI-generated video, hits out at BJP

US embassy honours SDRF for rescue ops The US embassy has recognised the service of the Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personne

Five held for trying to sell 7-day-old baby for 6 lakh in Thane

The gang was paid 20,000 via UPI as token money, with the remaining balance of 5.8 lakh to be paid in cash, he said

Indian Student Shot Dead Near University of Toronto Campus

Toronto police said the suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. No suspect description has been released.

2025 a 'Tariff-ied' year, 2026 likely year of transition for economy: Report

The HSBC Asset Management report said that 2025 marked a decisive shift toward higher tariffs and disrupted global supply chains, with countries

Katrina Kaif drops first Instagram post after becoming mother, poses with Vicky Kaushal, brother Sebastian, brother-in-law Sunny Kaushal for...

Katrina Kaif returned to social media after a month, ever since she welcomed a baby boy with Vicky Kaushal. In the latest post, she's seen posing

Saudi Arabia's draft pesticide regulation proposes heavy fines, jail for making or importing fake products. Check the draft rules

Saudi Arabia is set to implement a stringent new law targeting counterfeit pesticides, proposing jail terms of up to five years and SR10 million

Parl panel omits G RAM G bill reference; its chairperson insists will discuss it

BJP leader urges govt to remove video implying his involvement in Ankita Bhandari murder

The controversy stems from a viral video and an alleged audio conversation of a woman named Urmila Sanawar, who claims to be the wife of former M

US strikes ISIS in Nigeria: Who ordered them, why they happened, and how weeks of warnings turned into action

The United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State-linked militants in northwestern Nigeria, a rare direct military action. This follow

Pune civic polls: Congress distances itself from NCP (SP) amid chatter over Pawar Parivaar patch-up

MUMBAI: In a political twist ahead of the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections on January 15, the Maharashtra Congress has d

UK tech campaigner sues Trump administration over US sanctions

Imran Ahmed was among five European figures involved in tech regulation whom the US State Department said this week would be denied visas

When Mrs. Smiles finally smiled

A grumpy shop, a gloomy home, and two brave twins ... A story about Christmas at Thinkyoumaylikeit.

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Major 'Suryavanshi' Shock; Rohit Mania Engulfs Jaipur

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE Score: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and many other India stars are expected to be in action today.

South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-President Yoon

Prosecutors have accused the ousted President of trying to block investigators seeking to arrest him in January by barricading himself inside the

Attacks on Christians contradict PMs message of harmony: Gehlot

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings

New DoPT initiatives for maximum governance

NEW DELHI: Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday that the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has launched five major initiative

US hits Islamic State targets in Nigeria following anti-Christian attacks; Trump confirms strikes

NBWs cant be issued merely for not complying with ED summons: Delhi HC

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has ruled that non-bailable warrants (NBWs) cannot be issued against a person solely for failing to comply with a

25-year-old woman shot after saying no to marriage proposal

Gurugram: A 25-year-old woman was shot at inside a club in Gurugram after she allegedly refused a marriage proposal from a man, police said on Th

Just A Junta With Nukes: When Putin, Bush Shared Nervous Fears Over Pakistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin raised concerns over Pakistan's nuclear proliferation during his private talks with his US counterpart, George W

Another man lynched in Bangladesh over alleged extortion

Dhaka/New Delhi: A Hindu man was lynched in Bangladesh over alleged extortion, media reports said on Thursday, days after another man from the mi

Investigation begins after Aligarh Muslim University teachers killing

LUCKNOW: In a shocking incident, a teacher of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was shot dead by unidentified assailants on the campus on Wednesday

Telangana Teen Dies By Suicide After Losing Rs 1 Lakh In Online Betting

An 18-year-old man in Telangana died by suicide after he lost Rs 1 lakh through a betting app. The man, identified as Vikram, was a resident of t

Bihar Man, Who Married 3 Times In 3 Years, Arrested For Dowry Harassment

A man, Pintu Barnwal, from Gopalganj district, Bihar, was arrested on charges of allegedly marrying three women over a span of three years, witho

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removes Hurriyat chairman designation from X profile

Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric and a moderate separatist voice in the Kashmir Valley, on Thursday evening removed his designatio

Rabies: The cruel and expensive disease of Indias most impoverished

Of the 59,000 rabies-mediated human deaths in the world every year, India represents a third, around 20,000, and more than any other country, acc

Congress asks workers to attend govt convened gram sabhas to expose disbanding of MGNREGA

Vision loss rampant as India home to diabetic retinopathy capital, say experts

NEW DELHI: India is not only the diabetes capital of the world but also the diabetic retinopathy (DR) capital too, said experts here. They attrib

Delhi-NCR air quality remains in 'very poor' levels, AQI crosses 350-mark in Anand Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri; Check area-wise pollution levels

Delhi's air quality slipped back into the 'very poor' category with the AQI touching 292 as vehicular emissions and pollution from NCR districts

Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Deter China

The increase comes as Japan faces elevated tension from China.

Forty years underground, Rs 1.1 crore bounty on his head: Who was Maoist leader Ganesh Uike?

Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Ganesh Uike, a central committee member with a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, was killed in an Odisha security operation. Known

Conventional bridge over Mir Alam Tank sinks hopes of lower footprint of connectivity

The deepest region we encountered is nearly 12 metres and at other places it is nine metres. The pillars will be raised in the lake and there wil

Veer Bal Diwas 2025: Remembering the fearless Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji on December 26. How are events planned in India today?

Veer Bal Diwas is observed every year on December 26 to commemorate and honour the fearless sacrifice of youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, S

Ahead of key meeting, ISL clubs seek clarity on league structure from AIFF

The 2025-26 ISL season was put on hold in July due to disagreements over renewing the Master Rights Agreement

Quote of the day by Bill Gates: Success today requires the agility and drive to constantly

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, transformed the personal computer industry. He partnered with Paul Allen to create Microsoft, introducin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shares BIG update on Russia-Ukraine peace deal, says 'It is important if we succeed...'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said key documents linked to a Russia-Ukraine peace plan are ready or nearly complete after talks with US

US H-1B rule shift alarms Indian tech workers, diaspora families

Washington: A sweeping change to the US H-1B visa selection process has triggered fresh anxiety among Indian technology professionals and Indian

Chennai construction workers seek housing allotment within city limits

'India Cured Me': NRI Returns After 10 Years, Criticises US Healthcare System

An NRI living in the US for 10 years returns to India, praising Indian healthcare and highlighting the high costs and complexity of the US system

Japan's Cabinet okays record defence budget that aims to deter China

Japan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget of over 9 trillion yen for fiscal 2026. This plan aims to enhance strike-back capabilities and c

Explained: 1MDB, Malaysia's Massive Financial Scandal Involving Goldman Sachs

Malaysia's massive 1MDB corruption scandal allegedly saw top officials loot billions from state funds, splurging on luxury assets worldwide inclu

Four Killed in Road Accident at Nallagatla in Nandyal

Speeding car crashes into private travels bus after crossing divider; two others critically injured

King Charles Calls For 'Reconciliation' At A Time Of 'Division' In Christmas Message

Britain's King Charles III praised individuals who risked their lives to save others in situations of violence, including those caught up in the

Breaking News Live Updates: 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Gujarats Kachchh in the wee hours of Friday morning

'Pending case no ground to deny character certifcate': Punjab and Haryana high court

The Punjab and Haryana high court ruled that character certificates cannot be denied to Army aspirants due to pending criminal cases before charg

Hyderabad: Prince Mukarram Jahs son Azam issued removal notice from MJ Trust

Hyderabad: The ongoing feud in the erstwhile Asaf Jahi family of the Nizams between prince Azam Jah and princess Esra is now spilling out in the

Doctors assaulting patients is just unthinkable

Reports are stating that the altercation was sparked after this patient asked the doctor to speak to him respectfully

Punjab and Haryana high court: Reinstate CISF constable sacked in 1998

After 28 years, a CISF constable sacked in 1998 for assault and misconduct has been reinstated by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court de

Its the time to love social media

You might be on a digital detox in the last week of the year, but for me, social media is a place which is full of inspiration, motivation and ma

Custodial torture: Court orders FIR against 2 Tamil Nadu cops

The Madras High Court has ordered an FIR and legal action against two Tamil Nadu police officers for allegedly torturing a passport applicant in

10 dead, 32 injured in Mexico bus crash

Fatal road accidents, often involving buses or trucks, are common in Mexico. They are often caused by speeding or mechanical failure.

China Mall Uses Transparent Toilet Glass To Catch Smokers, Sparks Online Buzz

To alert people about this system, shopping centers have posted a notice on the doors.

Jamie Lever needs 'rest and reset', takes break from social media after facing huge backlash for Tanya Mittal's mimicry: 'I've lost...'

Days after getting heavy backlash due to her mimicry of Bigg Boss 19's Tanya Mittal, Jamie Lever announced a break from social media, hinting at

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 released in India: When and where to watch the loved sci-fic show? Check time, cast and more

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2: The wait is finally over and fans can't contain their excitement about Stranger Things Season 5 which has star

Lessons from Unacademys ESOP crisis; Design-led manufacturing expertise

The Unacademy episode is a sectoral stress test highlighting the need for more specific ESOP frameworks. Aimtron operates across high-complexity

Delhi sees a breather in air quality, but pollution levels stay poor with AQI at 292

Delhi NCR AQI Today: Delhi experienced marginally cleaner air on Friday, with the overall AQI at 292, still in the 'poor' category. While some ar

Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check

The budget for the year starting from April, to be submitted to parliament early next year, will total a record 122.3 trillion yen ($784.63 billi

Who was Shivank Avasthi? 20-year-old Indian student shot dead in shooting in Canada's Toronto, Consulate General says, 'Deep Anguish...'

A 20-year old Indian student Shivank Avasthi was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. The Consulate General of India in C

Indian Student, 20, Shot Dead Near Toronto University, Accused On The Run

Shivank Avasthi was found with a gunshot wound on Tuesday, in what the police said was Toronto's 41st homicide case this year.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years

The KCNA report follows Thursday's reveal of Kim overseeing the construction of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine with his daughter, a poten

Bhaad Mein Jaa, Says Fan To Hardik Pandya. Cricketer Does This. Watch

A video of a fan misbehaving with India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is going viral on social media.

Lion King actor Imani Smith dies after being stabbed by boyfriend

Her boyfriend, Jordan D Jackson-Small, was arrested in connection with her death. A GoFundMe page has set a target of raising $55,000 to support

Trump and Melania join NORAD Santa calls, joke about Bad Santa infiltrating US

Distance record set as doctors perform remote robotic surgery across 12,034 km

The procedures linked Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait with Hospital Cruz Vermelha in Brazil, using advanced robotic systems running over a secu

GCC plans biomining of waste at Athipet dumpyard

CBI Court sentences two accused to 5 years imprisonment with fine of Rs 12 lakh each for cheating LIC

A CBI court in Lucknow has sentenced Braj Kumar Pandey and Manish Kumar Srivastava to five years in jail and a Rs 12 lakh fine each. They were co

India-born physician appointed to Texas nutrition advisory panel

She also holds leadership roles with the Midland Quality Alliance and Healthy City Midland and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Association,

Humanoid robot learns household tasks by watching humans, not coding

Hard-coded humanoids often fail to execute tasks while working with objects they cannot identify. They find it almost impossible to execute actio

US launches 'deadly' strikes on ISIS terrorist scums in Nigeria, President Donald Trump makes BIG announcement, says 'slaughtering of...'

President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, describing the action as a

Fewer but stronger cyclones: Four trends reshaping Indian ocean storm cycle

While the number of total disturbances has decreased, storms are becoming more severe and arriving later in the year

Morning Digest: Mob kills minority Hindu man in Bangladesh; U.S. launches strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, and more

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Australian PM announces bravery awards for heroes of Bondi Beach terror attack

Sajid Akram, who was killed by police during the December 14 attack, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram are accused of perpetrating Australias

No herbal infusion can be called tea, says FSSAI

India's food safety watchdog, FSSAI, has mandated that only beverages derived solely from the Camellia sinensis plant can be labeled as 'tea'. Th

Rly Police Arrests 2 Zip-Gang Women

210 grams of stolen gold worth 25 lakh recovered from train thieves

Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot

Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred, says Congress leader Ashok Gehlot

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides

Residents around wildfire burn scar zones from the Airport Fire in Orange County were under evacuation orders.

When ESOPs turn real: what the Unacademy moment means for startups

More than one companys decision, the Unacademy episode is a sectoral stress test highlighting the need for more specific ESOP frameworks, transpa

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Women Lover Arrested For Killing Husband

Affair led to suffocation murder of government school teacher, say police

Russian court sentences pro-war activist, Putin critic to 6 years in prison

Sergei Udaltsov, the leader of the Left Front movement that opposes Putin and is affiliated with the Communist Party, was arrested last year.

TGGDA Flags Salary Delays For TVVP Doctors, Seeks Bill To Bring Body Under DSHS

Doctors seek legislation to ensure timely pay under TVVP system

Just five DNA letters flip chromatin from fluid to solid-like state

New research has found that the way the genome is organised can arise from chromatins own physics, without needing extra instructions; by slightl

Narayana Starts Raft Foundation For High Court Building in Amaravati

High Court construction begins, boosting Amaravati capital revival drive

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

Last month, Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian p

Nimmala Takes To Farming During Festive Break

Minister joins rabi farming, stressing leaders must understand farmers hardships

Hundred years: Prohibition for Madras

200 KG Meat, Liquor Seized At Srisailam Entry

Temple authorities seized around 200 kg of meat and prohibited liquor during security checks at the Srisailam toll gate in Nandyal district on Th