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Video: Actress mobbed during music launch event at Hyderabad mall

Hyderabad: Telugu film actor Nidhhi Agerwal was mobbed during a music launch event at a mall in Hyderabad on Wednesday, December 17. The incident

Telangana: MPDO dies of cardiac arrest after poll duty stress in Mulugu

Hyderabad: A Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) died after reportedly collapsing due to a suspected cardiac arrest due to stress followin

Air India express jet makes safe landing in Kochi amidst gear trouble

Kochi: An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode with 160 passengers carried out an emergency landing at the Cochin International Airp

Parliament Winter session Day 14 LIVE: Shivraj Singh Chouhan to reply on bill to replace MGNREGA

The Lok Sabha will discuss air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) under Rule 193

Messi fiasco in Kolkata: Abhishek Banerjee defendsWest Bengal CM Mamata, government

LoPSuvenduAdhikari barred from entering Salt Lake Stadium; four-person Special Investigation Team visits stadium and probes intolast weeks vandal

Leonardo DiCaprio says he hasnt seen Titanic

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has laid bare a secret about one of his iconic films. The actor has shared that he has never seen h

Lamborghini zips at 252 kmph on Mumbais Bandra-Worli Sea Link; car seized, FIR filed

The incident took place on December 12, and a case has been registered against the car driver, who is yet to be identified

Photos: IND vs SA 4th T20I match called off due to dense smog

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekan

BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy accuses Karnataka Minister Krishna Byregowda of landgrab; Minister says it is ancestral property

The Minister explained that the land is ancestral property that he had inherited from his grandfather

Bengal BJP makes public a report blaming Trinamool regime for States industrial decline

The BJP released the document a day before West Bengal government is likely to hold a high-level business conclave in Kolkata on December 18 to h

SHOCKING! Jasprit Bumrah takes away fan's phone at airport, warns him, 'Phone gir gaya aapka toh, mereko bolna nahi'; Watch video

Jasprit Bumrah was involved in a viral incident with a fan at an airport after the fan ignored his request to stop recording. Bumrah snatched and

Air India Express flight from Jeddah makes emergency landing in Kochi airport due to landing gear, tyre failure

Aircraft, carrying 160 passengers, lands safely under emergency conditions

Three Maoists killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarhs Sukma

The exchange of fire broke out on a forested hill under the Golapalli police station area when a team of District Reserve Guard was out on a sear

Telangana govt orders formation of third power distribution company

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, December 17, ordered the formation of a third power distribution company in the state which wil

Will Budget 2026 Fix LTCG Rules? Investors Say Tax Is Too High, Indexation Needed

Investors say the current regime penalizes long-term equity investing. Gurmeet Chadha, in a post on X, flagged a telling data point: only 30% of

Kerala organ trafficking case: NIA finds donors sent to Tajikistan besides Iran

Investigators said proceeds from the illegal trade were routed through bank accounts and converted into cryptocurrencies.

Dense Fog Over Delhi Hits Train Movement, Flight Ops Back To Normal

At least 40 flights were delayed, and more than 22 trains are running late, as Delhi has been hit by a dense fog since the early hours of Thursda

Apple opens iPhone to alternative app stores in Japan

Under Apples new rules, Japanese developers can launch their own app marketplaces on iPhones

Three line agenciesinspect rainwater vent under Chennai Bypass Road in Thiruneermalai

US military releases aerial video, claims strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific

Teen arrested and released after hundreds of youths cause chaos at Mordialloc Beach and supermarket

Chaos erupted at Mordialloc Beach when hundreds of youths gathered, leading to disturbances at a local supermarket. Riot police were deployed as

Rs 20,000 Fine Or Turn Away From Border: Old Cars Not Being Allowed In Delhi

A thick layer of toxic smog enveloped the Delhi-Noida border at the DND Flyway on this hazy Thursday morning, with air quality plunging into the

U.S. FTC probes Instacart's AI pricing tool, source says; shares drop

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is probing Instacart, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters

Cyber police book Kerala actor rape case convict for video revealing survivors identity

Video, believed to be shot when Martin Antony was out on bail, was shared on his Facebook page and began circulating widely on social media after

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

Jerusalem: Israeli troops fired a mortar shell over the ceasefire line into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incid

Fledgling birding group in Chennai spreads wings to study habitats and conduct bird censuses

Close on the heels of its first wetland bird count, Birders Tribe has scheduled a survey of five lakes across Chennai Metropolitan Area, includin

Hyderabad: Mumbai man held for cyber fraud worth Rs 32 lakh

Hyderabad: A 21-year-old man from Mumbai was arrested for cyber fraud worth Rs 32 lakh in Hyderabad on Tuesday, December 16. The accused was iden

Trump in White House speech announces USD 1,776 bonus for US troops

Washington: President Donald Trump said in a White House speech Wednesday night that he was sending a USD 1,776 bonus check to US troops for Chri

Sub-Zero Chill Grips Kashmir As Zojila Plunges To -17C

Srinagar, Dec 18: Cold wave conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday night with several places in the Kashmir Valley recording

11 Lakh Fake Job Racket Busted: Crime Branch Files Charge Sheet Against Two In Kashmir

Budgam, Dec 18: In a major crackdown on job fraud, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against

Three Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

SUKMA: Three Naxalites, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Thursday, poli

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed at Hyderabad's Lulu Mall during song launch, personal space breached, Police says..., WATCH

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed at Hyderabad's Lulu Mall during the song launch of her upcoming film 'The Raja Saab', with co-star Prabhas.

US, Russia to hold new talks on Trump's plan for ending Ukraine war: White House

US and Russian officials are set to convene in Miami this weekend for crucial discussions concerning President Trump's initiative to broker peace

Paush Amavasya 2025 Date and time: Is it on December 19 or 20? Check shubh muhurat, and significance

Paush Amavasya 2025 mein kab hai: Paush Amavasya, a significant new moon day dedicated to ancestors, will be observed on December 19, 2025. This

U.S. gaming platform Roblox pledges changes to get Russian ban lifted

Roblox is willing to make changes to some of its features in Russia, it said on Wednesday, as it seeks to overturn a ban

Maoist movement in A.P. hits its lowest point in four decades

More than 320 cadres have been killed in the last 11 months, including about eight Central Committee members, senior leaders and military command

VSP has achieved highest single-day hot metal production, says Palla

Calling backdoor privatisation allegations baseless, the TDP leader says the feat is evidence of operational stability and sustained momentum at

Payal Dhare video controversy: Popular influencer Payal Gaming breaks silence on viral clip scandal, says 'what has been most painful is...'

Payal Gaming, whose real name is Payal Dhare, has broken her silence after she was embroiled in alleged video controversy. In an Instagram post,

Delhi: Entry ban on non-city private vehicles below BS-VI comes into force

According to officials, 580 police personnel have been deployed at 126 checkpoints, including borders

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Officials conduct Vehicle checks to ensure compliance with new directive

Delhi is taking strict action to fight air pollution. Vehicles without a Pollution Under Control Certificate will not get fuel. Trucks carrying c

Rhino dehorning brings poaching in African reserves crashing down

Unfortunately for these creatures, some people perceive rhino horns as status symbols with which to display wealth and success; the result is a m

Vedanta scales Lanjigarh aluminium refinery to 5 MTPA, strengthens Indias position globally

The expansion, initiated in 2020, reflects Vedantas commitment to a resilient aluminium value chain and long-term national value creation.

Delhi-NCR anti-pollution measures start today: Ban on Non-BS-VI vehicles, work-from-home policy and more; Here's what's allowed and what's not amid 'very poor' AQI

Delhi introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as the AQI hits the 'severe' category. The new curbs include a hybrid work model for offices, a

Delhi: With effect from 12 am, vehicles without pollution certificate will not receive fuel at petrol pumps

This initiative is part of Delhi's broader efforts to combat pollution, including restrictions on non-BS-VI vehicles and the promotion of electri

Crypto investors show caution, shift to new strategies after crash

Mining companies like IREN, CleanSpark, Riot, and MARA Holdings, which have been investor favourites, have also faced setbacks

High-fat cheese and cream may lower dementia risk, finds Swedish study

A Swedish study of nearly 28,000 adults suggests eating high-fat cheeses like cheddar and gouda may lower dementia risk. Researchers followed par

Tesla faces sales ban in California over self-driving claims

San Francisco: California regulators are threatening to suspend Teslas license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the

Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR

General visibility is expected to gradually improve during the day

Google works to erode Nvidia's software advantage with Meta's help

Alphabets Google is working on a new initiative to make its artificial intelligence chips better at running PyTorch, the worlds most widely used

Trump lists his administration's successes on migration, ending wars in year-end address to nation

In a year-end address, President Trump touted his second-term achievements, claiming to have secured the border, ended eight wars, destroyed Iran

Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

Additionally, hundreds of ships themselves have been sanctioned part of a massive shadow fleet of often aging vessels that has proliferated in r

Trump announces $1,776 warrior dividend checks before Christmas: Who qualifies for Trumps $1,776 military checks?

Trump announces $1,776 warrior dividend checks for U.S. service members before Christmas. About 1.45 million active-duty troops are expected to r

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion

The Trump administration announced $10 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles, howitzers, drones, and military software, aiming to m

Despite tariffs, China consumer giants push into the US as domestic market stalls

Chinese consumer brands are expanding into the U.S. market, seeking higher profit margins to offset slowing domestic spending. Companies like Urb

Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar Coast in Karnataka, officials initiate inquiry

A Chinese-made GPS tracker was found on a seagull near Karwar's sensitive naval zone. Security and forest officials are investigating. Preliminar

Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed at The Raja Saab Sahana Sahana song launch in Hyderabad: Watch 'terrifying' video

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal faced a chaotic situation at a song launch event for Prabhas's film The Raja Saab in Hyderabad. Soon after the incident, s

UK looks to restart cooperation after U.S. suspends tech deal

The deal was signed during U.S. President Donald Trump's pomp-filled state visit to the UK in September

'How did Beijing tackle air pollution?': China offers lessons to India as Delhi chokes, offers AQI guide to improve air quality

As Delhi's air remains hazardous, Chinese Embassy has offered a tutorial to India on how to tackle air pollution. Beijing, once famous for being

Delhis entry ban on non-city private vehicles below BS-VI comes into force

Fuel pumps are not dispensing fuel to vehicles without valid PUC certificates, and this is being enforced with the help of automatic number plate

Boeing, union pause contract talks for former Spirit AeroSystems engineers

Contract talks for white-collar union members at Spirit AeroSystems have been paused. Boeing acquired Spirit AeroSystems recently. The Society of

EC to start issuing SIR hearing notices in West Bengal on Thursday

West Bengals Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) will begin issuing hearing notices from December 18 as part of the Special Intensive Revision

Lamborghini zips at 252 kmph on Bandra-Worli Sea Link; car seized, FIR filed

MUMBAI: The Mumbai police have seized a Lamborghini car after its driver was found running it at a breakneck speed of 252 kilometres per hour on

Andhra Pradesh Moves to Introduce Ultra-Luxury Cruise Boats to Boost Tourism

State Tourism Development Corporation clears private operators to run five premium boats in Vijayawada and Suryalanka backwaters; services likely

Authorities caution against private apps AQI data after T20I washout in Lucknow

Following the cancellation of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa due to poor visibility caused by dense smog at the Ekana Stadium, th

Hyderabad woman wins Rs 5 L compensation over surgery negligence

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionII has slammed a Chennai-based hospital and its doctors for gross medical

Belgian top court clears extradition of Mehul Choksi, rejects all objections

The Belgian Supreme Court has dismissed Mehul Choksis appeal against extradition to India, calling his objections without substance. The court up

Trump says next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates 'by a lot'

President Donald Trump is set to name a new Federal Reserve chairman. He wants a leader who strongly supports lower interest rates. Trump also be

Fog conditions may impact flight operations in northern and eastern India

NEW DELHI : Dense fog conditions that could cause poor visibility may impact flight operations at Delhi and some airports in Northern and Eastern

Trump's Christmas gift to US soldiers: President announces $1,776 'warrior dividend' for military

Trump in White House speech announces $1,776 bonus for U.S. troops, as he says economy is strong

Yet his bonus payments for the troops come as millions of Americans are fretting about the costs of groceries, housing, utilities and their holid

Srinagar Diary | Asias longest ski drag lift in Gulmarg

Asias longest ski drag lift and revolving restaurant at an altitude of 4,390 metres have been thrown open for visitors in the world famous ski re

How is the Aravalli range to be protected? | Explained

How do the Aravalli hills and ranges prevent the desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plain? What were the recommendations of the Central Empower

Why have Thailand-Cambodia border clashes flared up again? | Explained

Why is the border between the two countries contested? How did the U.S. broker a ceasefire?

Forgotten footprints: the story of Sikhs uprooted from Kashmir post Partition

In 1947, as India and Pakistan were torn apart by Partition, a little-known invasion unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir.A new documentation for the 19

US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

America has approved a record $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. This includes HIMARS, howitzers, and drones. Taiwan aims for asymmetric warf

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam, Gulf wars, dies at 91

While almost all Western reporters had fled Baghdad in the days before the U.S.-led attack, Arnett stayed; as missiles began raining on the city,

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam, Gulf wars, dieds at 91

While almost all Western reporters had fled Baghdad in the days before the U.S.-led attack, Arnett stayed; as missiles began raining on the city,

The Best Movies of 2025, Ranked by, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme

Filmmakers working in and out of the studio system managed to make bold, personal, wildly imaginative and singular works.

Belgium Court Rejects Mehul Choksi's Appeal Against Extradition

The highest court of Belgium has rejected the appeal of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi against India's extradition request, while endorsing a

Entry Ban On Non-Delhi Private Vehicles Below BS-VI Comes into Force

According to officials, 580 police personnel have been deployed at 126 checkpoints, including borders

Academy Awards to move from ABC to YouTube starting 2029

YouTube will hold rights through 2033, covering the main event, red-carpet coverage, the Governors Awards, and nominations announcements

No truck with Ajits NCP in BMC polls over Malik: BJP

MUMBAI: The BJP said on Wednesday that it will not have a tie-up with its MahaYuti ally NCP for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elec

PNB scam: Belgium top court endorses lower court view; no risk of denial of justice to Choksi in India

India has given a number of assurances to Belgium regarding Choksi's safety, the charges that he would face during trial in India, prison arrange

2,081 govt schools in Telangana have no students, highest in country: Centre

Hyderabad: The Union Education Ministry has revealed that 5,149 government schools across India had zero students enrolled during the 202425 acad

Safonov Hero As PSG Beat Flamengo To Win 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup

PSG led through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before Jorginho's spot-kick levelled for Flamengo as the game finished 1-1 after extra time

How can you track and watch Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS live as it makes it closest approach to Earth tomorrow? Check details

On December 19, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth with NASA saying it poses no danger to our planet. Skygaz

US Govt Admits Negligence in Helicopter-Plane Collision That Killed 67 in Washington

The official response to the first lawsuit filed by one of the victims families said that the government is liable in the crash partly because th

How solving India's winter air pollution will also help solve the global climate crisis

For India, investing in reducing black carbon can benefit both the climate and health, making it an effective tool to tackle the global climate c

Maximalism Is Back in Cocktails With Bold Colors and Flavors

Its a little bit like that eras grown-up cousin has taken the reins, says Sharman-Cox. More decadent luxury rather than garish waste.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to visit Hyderabad on Dec 2021

Hyderabad: Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan will be visiting Hyderabad on December 20 and 21. According to the official schedule, he will