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TATA IPL 2026 Mini-auction: It's Great To Finally Have Venkatesh Iyer, Says Andy Flower

Royal Challengers Bengalurus Head Coach Andy Flower on Royal Challengers Bengalurus purchase of Venkatesh Iyer after a bidding war with KKR.

Bondi Beach Attack: How Easy is to Get Guns in Australia? How Will Reforms Help?

Gun control laws vary slightly in each state and territory, but are broadly similar.

NIA Nabs 2 More Persons in Ramalingam Murder Case

Mohammed Ali Jinnah of Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu was declared a Proclaimed Offender and also carried a reward of Rs.5 lakh for his arrest

'Love of my life!': Trump Jr announces engagement to Bettina Anderson at White House Christmas event

IPL Auction 2026: Delhi Capitals shell out 8.4 crore for uncapped Auqib Nabi Dar

Uncapped pacer Aqib Nabi Dar became a star at the IPL 2026 auction. Delhi Capitals secured him for 7 crore after a bidding war. Dar impressed wit

Zelenskyy says peace proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days

Zelenskyy told reporters late Monday that a draft peace plan discussed with the U.S. during talks in Berlin earlier in the day is very workable.

UN: India Mocks Pakistan For Jailing PM, Giving Lifetime Immunity To Munir

He was responding to a statement made by Pakistan's Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad who raised the issues of Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Water

KKR Land Green For Record-Breaking Rs 25.20 Crore, Spend Rs 18 Crore For Pathirana

Abu Dhabi, Dec 16: Kolkata Knight Riders splurged a record-breaking Rs 25.20 to land top Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and Rs 18 crore to

IPL auction 2026: Lucknow Super Giants snap up Wanindu Hasaranga for 2 crore

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga was secured by Lucknow Super Giants for 2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. Despite past injury setbacks and releases,

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 113.99 feet

The reason you are not feeling hungry may not be your fault

Starlight Serenade and Enforcer catch the eye

Uncapped J&K pace bowler Auqib Dar sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore.

Uncapped J&K pace bowler Auqib Dar sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore. The post Uncapped J&K pace bowler Auqib Dar sold to Delhi Capitals f

CAPFs Report 438 Suicides, 7 Fratricides in 3 Years; Over 23,000 Resignations Since 2014: Govt Data

New Delhi, Dec 16: A total of 438 suicides and seven fratricides were reported among personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam

Study findshigh levelsofinternalisedweight bias among obesity patients

Research reveals weight stigmas deep psychologicalimpactthree in four patients felt depressed, andnearly halfbelieved they did not deserve a fulf

Why is Indian rupee continuously falling? Know 6 major factors and impact on Indian households

The Indian rupee has fallen for the fourth consecutive session today, hitting an all-time low of the 91 per dollar mark in the afternoon session.

Thousands Visit Tokyo Zoo to See Japans Last Two Pandas Before Return to China

The Tokyo metropolitan government announced Monday that Xiao Xiao and his sister Lei Lei will return to China in late January and that their last

Kannada film producer allegedly kidnaps actress-wife over 1-year-old daughter's custody in Bengaluru, shocking details inside

As per the complaint, Harshavardhan allegedly called Chaitra's mother and threatened that the actress would be released only if their child was h

Scenic Mahendragiri In Odisha Set To Emerge As Confluence Of Nature And Spirituality

Towering over southern Odisha, Mahendragirithe highest peak of the Eastern Ghats in the staterises to an elevation of 1,501 metres (4,925 feet),

West Bengal sports minister resigns amid Messi visit chaos, officials face show-cause notices

West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigned following chaos during Lionel Messi's visit to Yuvabharati Stadium. Several top police official

Man Dressed in Pakistan Cricket Jersey Misidentified as Bondi Beach Attacker

We found that the man was being incorrectly identified as one of the shooters in the Bondi beach terror attack.

What are Data Clean Rooms and why they matter in a world of strict data privacy laws

Businesses are increasingly adopting Data Clean Rooms, secure digital spaces enabling data collaboration without exposing personal information. D

Chronic conditions: what are we learning?

Defamation case: HC advances hearing in Akbars plea

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday advanced from May next year to March the hearing on former union minister M J Akbars plea challenging

CAPFs Saw 438 Suicides, 7 Fratricides In 3 Years; Over 23,000 Personnel Resigned Since 2014: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 16: A total of 438 incidents of suicide and seven fratricides were reported among the personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces

Lockheed Martin finishes production of F-16 block 70 initial fleets of Bulgaria, Slovakia

WASHINGTON, Dec 16: US defense contractor Lockheed Martin has completed the production of all F-16 Block 70 fighter jets for the initial fleets o

Photos: 147th du-ba-du program held in Asif Nagar

Hyderabad: The 147th Du-Ba-Du program was organized on December 14 at Royal Regency Garden, Asif Nagar. The program was held under the guidance o

Kerala local body polls, Mexico tariffs extension, U.S. tariff on Indian rice exports and more: The week in 5 charts

Last week, Mexico extended its tariffs on several Indian imports, the U.S. announced tariffs for rice imports from India, and a fire in a Goa nig

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers land in Delhi after deportation

New Delhi: Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, brothers and co-owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, landed in Delhi on Tuesda

Indias diversity a strength in AI era, solutions built here can benefit world: Pradhan

NEW DELHI, Dec 16: Indias linguistic and socio-cultural diversity is a strength in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Union Education Minis

Power shutdown on December 18

Supreme Court grants bail to Kapil, Dheeraj Wadhawan in 34,000-crore DHFL bank fraud case

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan in a massive bank fraud case. The court cited the slow pace of proceedings and t

Australia Beach Shooting Suspect Originally from Hyderabad

Sajid Akram completed his B.Com degree in Hyderabad and migrated to Australia in search of employment

Tata, HDFC, Reliance, and Adani top LICs big-ticket bets

LIC also has maximum exposure to power generation and distribution companies, accounting for more than half of its investment portfolio.

Domestic coal production up 2.06% in November

Notwithstanding the increase in production, it fell below the stipulated target of 97.18 MT.

Margazhi Music Season 2025: A Guide to the best sabha canteens in Chennai

From wedding-style ela sappadu to expansive dosa menus, Chennais sabha canteens are upping their game this Margazhi with senior-friendly seating

Naval diving support craft DSC A20 commissioned at Kochi to boost underwater capabilities

The Indian Navy commissioned its 11th ship of the year, the naval diving support craft A20, at the Kochi naval base. This modern catamaran vessel

Ram Ka Naam Badnaam Na Karo: Tharoor on VB-G RAM G Bill

Introducing the bill, Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre not only believes in Gandhi but also follows his principles

Cold wave alert in six Telangana districts on December 17

According to IMDs latest bulletin, cold wave conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Manch

'Sena (UBT) and MNS to ally': Sanjay Raut on Maharashtra civic polls; tie-up likely in Mumbai, other major cities

Estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are set to unite their Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS parties for upcoming civic polls in Mumbai, T

SIR within EC's constitutional mandate to purify electoral rolls: JP Nadda in Parliament

Christmas is When Consumers Celebrate, Experience and Gift

Hyderabad market has shown a strong momentum, says Vishal Chartuvedi

No Fancy Diets: How Celebs Stay Fit with Simple Indian Food

Great Indian Laughter Challenge winner Sunil Pals dramatic weight loss sparks concern at Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 premiere

Actor-comedian Sunil Pal's noticeably slimmer appearance at the premiere of 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' in Mumbai has sparked widespread discussio

Messi event fiasco: CM Mamata Banerjee to take sports charge; Aroop Biswas quits ministry

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is reportedly set to take over the state's sports ministry. This follows Sports Minister Aroop Biswas

Singareni Collieries, Altmin to collaborate for battery-grade lithium refinery in Telanganas Hyderabad

The refinery is targeted to commence operations by 2027 and poised to play a strategic role in supporting Indias rapidly growing electric vehicle

'Sanjeevani' hills: Odisha is planning to develop an 'Ayurvedic paradise' that has 2,500 rare herbs and medicines

Gandhamardan hill: Odisha is leveraging the Gandhamardan hill's rich medicinal herb biodiversity to boost its economy and create jobs. The state

IPL 2026 auction: No surprises, we were all prepared on bidding war for Cameron Green, says KKR CEO Venky Mysore

Transcript of the media interaction with Venky Mysore, CEO, Kolkata Knight Riders

Cameron Green Tops IPL 2026 Mini-Auction

Anil Kumble praised Delhi Capitals for acquiring David Miller for just 2 crore, calling it an absolute steal.

IPL Auction 2026: Cameroon Green, Pathirana...check the costliest players of the season

The IPL Auction 2026 in Abu Dhabi witnessed fierce bidding. Kolkata Knight Riders secured all-rounder Cameron Green for a massive Rs 25.2 crore.

Shilton Hospitality Celebrates 20 Years of Purposeful Growth and Announces Strategic Expansion Across South India

Shilton Hospitality , a homegrown multi-brand hospitality group headquartered in Bengaluru, announces its 20th-anniversary milestone as it outlin

Viral: When 5'2 Tall Meloni Saw Mozambique President. He's 6'8

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was in for a visible surprise when she welcomed Mozambican President Daniel Chapo in Rome last week.

Lok Sabha clashes on Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha Bill; FM takes on opposition over welfare concern.

Noise pollution by azaan triggers debate in Karnataka Council

BJP member D.S. Arun stated that he and his family members had been disturbed by the regular azaan from a mosque close to his place in Shivamogga

China reiterates demand that Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi retract remarks about Taiwan

Sanae Takaichi had earlier said an attack on the democratically governed Taiwan could be deemed as an existential threat to Japan

ET AI Podcast: AI may force a Universal Basic Income debate, NTT DATA, Inc. CEO Abhijit Dubey

R&B Appoints Rajesh Kumar Gupta As In-Charge Engineer-In-Chief (Technical)

JAMMU, Dec 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed Er. Rajesh Kumar Gupta as In-charge Engineer-in-Chief (Secretary Technical) in the Pub

Waiting for quick deliveries? You should know what it does to your brain and heart before ordering again

Constant waiting for replies, approvals and updates keeps the body in a state of silent alert. This explainer breaks down how anticipatory stress

No fuel for vehicles without valid PUC from December 18: Delhi Minister Sirsa

The Minister said Delhis air quality remained better for nearly eight months this year compared to the same period last year

Indias linguistic diversity strengthens its AI ambitions: Dharmendra Pradhan

Describing technology as a strategic driver of national transformation, India's education minister said estimates indicate AI could add nearly $1

CSK Full Squad, IPL 2026: List Of Players Bought By Chennai Super Kings

CSK Full Squad, IPL 2026: Here is the full list of players bought by Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 auction.

Sunil Gandotra Posted As In-Charge Chief Engineer (Mechanical)

JAMMU, Dec 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed Er. Sunil Gandotra, In-charge Superintending Engineer (Mechanical), as In-charge Chief

IPL Auction 2026: Ravi Bishnoi spins his way to Rajasthan Royals for 7.20 crore

Despite inconsistent recent IPL seasons, Ravi Bishnoi's valuable wrist-spin skill commanded a fierce bidding war, with Rajasthan Royals securing

Viral video: Sunny Deol fights back tears at Border 2 teaser launch in first public appearance after Dharmendra's death

Also starring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in the lead roles, the much-anticipated war drama Border 2 will release in cinemas on

Rishab Shetty makes first statement after Ranveer Singh 'insulting' Bhuta Kola, ADMITS he's 'uncomfortable' watching mimicry of Daivas: 'I request people not to...'

After Ranveer Singh mimicked the Bootas from Kantara, Rishab Shetty made his first statement, admitting that he's uncomfortable to see such imita

After Cameron Green, SRK's KKR land Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore at IPL 2026 auction

Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders went on a spending spree at the IPL 2026 auction. After securing Cameron Green for a record Rs 25.20 c

Rob Reiner, Michele death case: Son Nick Reiner 'booked' for murdering his parents, police reveal: 'Charges have not...'

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed the arrest of Nick Reiner for the murder of Rob Reiner and Michele.

Quote of the Day by Franz Kafka: Start with what is right rather than Top quotes by the Absurdist fiction novelist

Quote of the Day: Franz Kafka's enduring quote challenges societal norms and encourages moral integrity over conformity. His writings, often char

IPL Auction 2026: Indian spinner Rahul Chahar goes unsold

Indian leg-spinner Rahul Chahar went unsold at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, despite a base price of 1 crore. Chahar, known for his wicket-t

Karnataka government acted on violation of Kannada language Act by two schools in Bengaluru, says Minister Madhu Bangarappa

BJP MLC claims that many CBSE and ICSE schools hardly teach the language, which was evident by the fact that students from such schools struggle

Petroleum products, electronic goods pushing India's exports to China: Govt data

India's exports to China surged by 32.83% year-on-year, reaching USD 12.22 billion in April-November 2025. Petroleum products led this growth, fo

Modi Trying to Eliminate Rural Poor's Secure Livelihood: Rahul Gandhi

The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister S

Percy Jackson and the Olympians interview: Aryan Simhadri on decoding Grovers growth and the quest for Pan

The actor behind Grover Underwood opens up about the satyrs growth, iconic moments from Rick Riordans source material, and his favourite on-set s

Bengal Govt issues show-cause notices to DGP, senior officers for Messi event 'mismanagement' at Salt Lake Stadium

The State Government suspended Bidhannagar Deputy Commissioner of Police Aneesh Sarkar and initiated departmental proceedings against him for rep

Bhogapuram International Airport Trial Run Slated For Next Month

Educity will make many schools and universities available for students and it will help in training students in the aviation sector

Opposition MPs protest against VB-G RAM G bill on rural employment, term it insult to Bapu

New Delhi, Dec 16: Several opposition MPs protested in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday over the VB-G RAM G Bill that has become a new fla

Bihar Cabinet Clears Saat Nischay-3 Development Programme for 202530

The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Ultimate Hyderabad ice cream guide: Top gelatos, sundaes and more

While usually associated with summers, true ice cream lovers know that winter is the best time to relish a scoop. The cooler weather slows everyt

Altered Photo Misidentifies Bondi Beach Shooter as Indian Santosh Narain'

The image is altered. The original one shows Naveed Akram's name on the licence.

IPL Auction 2026: Big bids for Matheesha Pathirana as KKR secure elite death-overs specialist for 18 crore

Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was sold for a significant sum at the IPL Auction. This sale underscores the high value placed on bowl

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R&B Deptt Places 8 Incharge SEs As Incharge CEs

JAMMU, Dec 16: The Public Works (Road and Building) Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the placement of 8 Incharge SEs (C

VB-G RAM G Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha Amidst Opposition Protest

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while introducing the bill, said the government not only believes in Mahatma Gandhi but also follows his pr

BJP eyes stronger NDA for 2026 T.N. Assembly polls with fresh election in-charge appointments

On December 15, BJP national president J.P. Nadda appointed Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal as the election in-charge for Ta

Rs 1 Lakh Loan Balloons To Rs 74 Lakh, Maharashtra Farmer Sells Kidney

A farmer from Maharashtra was forced to travel to Cambodia and sell his kidney as a Rs 1 lakh loan and the Rs 10,000 per day interest caused his

Delhi Vehicles Ban: Govt's BIG move, restricts entry of non-BS6 vehicles from December 18 to tackle rising pollution

Delhi Vehicles Ban News: The fresh measures come as a thick layer of toxic smog continues to blanket Delhi and surrounding cities, and air qualit

Infopark Kochi proposes shifting SilverLine station to Phase 3 to free up frozen land under Phase 2

Infopark proposal points out that if SilverLine proceeds as per its current alignment, it would be more ideal to have the station in Phase 3 rath

Top 6 Spices That Support Your Brain And Body: Doctor Lists

Many spices have been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional cooking, making them an integral part of daily diets.

Modi Trying To Eliminate Rural Poors Secure Livelihood, New Bill Insult To Bapus Ideals: Rahul

New Delhi, Dec 16: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the bill on rural employment an insult to the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, as he a

One of two Bondi Beach attackers is Indian, last visited Hyderabad in 2022: Indian officials

Officials said that preliminary investigation does not establish any local links in India to the deceased attacker