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First Rohingya Film Lost Land Wins Best Film at Red Sea International Film Festival

Lost Land' is described as an intimate portrait of two siblings who seek to flee persecution in Myanmar.

Over 150 Detained as Police Intensify Action Against OGW Network in Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with other security agencies, on Saturday launched a major crackdown against the Over Ground Wo

IPL 2026 auction: Top players SRH should target to strengthen their squad

Sunrisers Hyderabad, after a disappointing 2024 season, are looking to rebuild their squad in the upcoming mini-auction. With a significant purse

Chaos in Kolkata: Messi Frustrated, Organiser Arrested, Fans Set Dugout on Fire

What was supposed to be day of unbridled celebration translated into a day of utter chaos.

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YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested by Chennai police

When personnel from the Meenambakkam and Madipakkam police stations went to his residence on Saturday morning, Shankar reportedly refused to come

Local body poll results signal end of LDFs decade-long rule in Kerala, says BJPs Rajeev Chandrasekhar

BJP Kerala president says the outcome shows that LDFs 10-year tenure has been a complete failure, marked by corruption and administrative shortco

Philippines says 3 fishermen injured by Chinese coast guard's water cannons off disputed shoal

Chinese coast guard ships aggressively used water cannons and blocking tactics against Philippine fishing boats near Sabina Shoal, injuring three

Megastar Greets Venkatesh, the Specialist of Multi-Starrers

Over the years, Venkatesh has emerged as the go-to star for multi-starrers in Telugu cinema.

Who is Satadru Dutta and how is he linked to Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025? The surprising connection revealed

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated Kolkata appearance descended into chaos after crowd surges cut short his lap of honour at Salt Lake Stadium. Amid

Fire breaks out in 12-storey building in Dhaka; 42 rescued

DHAKA, Dec 13: A massive fire broke out early Saturday on the ground floor of a 12-storey mixed-use building in a market in Bangladeshs capital c

Chaos At Salt Lake Stadium Over Messi Event; Mamata Orders Probe, Apologises to Fans

It was a dark day for the sports-loving people of Kolkata, says Governor CV Ananda Bose

Gretel Packer, billionaire daughter of media tycoon Kerry Packer, buys $59m property next to her Bellevue Hill home; check her real-time net worth and where she stands among Australias richest

Billionaire Gretel Packer has purchased a neighbouring property in Bellevue Hill for $59 million. This significant acquisition, made off-market,

Russian-French citizen detained in France says foreign states have backed him

MOSCOW, Dec 13: Dual Russian-French citizen Anna Novikova, detained in France on suspicion of espionage, said in a letter obtained by RIA Novosti

Special trains between Visakhapatnam-SMVT Bengaluru to clear festival rush

East Coast Railway will operate special trains between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru to clear the extra rush of passengers

Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trumps ceasefire claim

SURIN (Thailand), Dec 13: Fighting continued to rage on Saturday morning along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, even after US President Dona

Pilots are 'workmen' under labour law, salary or title not decisive: Delhi High Court

A significant verdict from the Delhi High Court declares that airline pilots fall under the category of 'workmen' as per labor laws. The court em

Mahayuti will contest all local polls together, says Maharashtra BJP chief

The announcement comes in the backdrop of acrimony between ruling alliance partners during the recent local body elections where they were seen p

Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs

NUSEIRAT(Gaza Strip), Dec 13: Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby. She dreams of

Uttarakhand CM launches Aroma Revolution Policy 2026-36, aims for Rs 1200 cr revenue in ten years

Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Aroma Revolution Policy 2026-36. This initiative aims to significantly increase the

Martyred journalist Hossam Shabats brother dies after Israel denies medical aid

Hassan Shabat, the brother of slain Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat, died on Friday, December 12, after Israel blocked medical aid from ente

Rajasthan: Infant Dies After Oxygen Cylinder Ran Out In Ambulance

Private ambulance driver abandoned the family at govt hospital

YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar arrested

Five others of the political commentator's team were also arrested.

India engaged with Mexico over unilateral tariff hike

NEW DELHI, Dec 13: India is engaged with Mexico over the South American nations decision to unilaterally raise tariffs on a number of products to

Major Crackdown Against OGW Network In Kashmir As Police Raid Several Places, Over 150 Detained

Srinagar, Dec 13 : Jammu and Kashmir police along with other security agencies launched a massive crackdown against Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of

Shiprocket files updated IPO papers with SEBI; eyes Rs 2,342 cr via public issue

NEW DELHI, Dec 13: Temasek-backed e-commerce enablement platform Shiprocket has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise a

SAIL posts 14 pc growth in sales in Apr-Nov

NEW DELHI, Dec 13: State-owned steel maker SAIL on Saturday said it recorded a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in sales at 12.7 million tonnes (M

Congress government in Himachal is working with a merrymaking mindset: Nadda

Shimla, Dec 13: The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is working with a carefree mindset, alleged BJP national president J P Nadda and stre

Iran raises gasoline prices for first time since deadly 2019 protests

TEHRAN, Dec 13: Iran introduced a new pricing tier on Saturday for its nationally subsidised gasoline, attempting to rein in spiralling costs for

Deputy CM Shivakumar will become CM on Jan 6: Cong MLA

Ramanagara (Karnataka), Dec 13: A ruling Congress MLA, H A Iqbal Hussain, on Saturday predicted that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will be

Retired IAF personnel arrested for alleged Pakistan links in Assam

Police said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had shared sensitive documents and information with Pakistani operatives over soc

Need to be taught lesson: SC refuses to entertain bail plea of Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case accused

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has refused to entertain the bail plea of Mihir Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena leader, in the 2024 Mumbai BMW h

World Record For Largest Display Of Posters Set In Pune

India has now surpassed the US to claim the record for the longest display of posters, said Guinness World Records adjudicator Swapnil Dangrikar

G.K. Vasan accuses DMK of using welfare schemes for electoral gains

He urged people to remain vigilant and said governance should not be reduced to vote-based business.

2 killed in Russia while Ukraine's energy infrastructure is targeted as peace talks press on

Drone attacks in Russia's Saratov region killed at least two people and damaged infrastructure, while Ukraine experienced widespread power outage

Indonesia flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers say

Indonesia is grappling with a devastating disaster. Torrential rains and landslides on the island of Sumatra have claimed over a thousand lives.

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Emmanuel Injured in Intense Ticket to Finale Task

For the first time, the show organisers introduced a second finale ticket, where the winner would get direct entry to the finale.

Light Snowfall Forecast in Higher Reaches of Kashmir Till Dec 17: MeT

Srinagar, Dec 13: The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast the possibility of very light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reac

Pharma major Dr. Reddys to produce and market drug for gonorrhoea granted approval by U.S. FDA

The FDA has granted approval for two drugs to treat the sexually transmitted infection; Indian pharma major Dr. Reddys is taking steps to obtain

Watch: I will marry Ayaan, confesses Farrhana Bhatt

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 may be over, but the spotlight on its contestants continues to shine bright. One of the most talked-about names this season

ShepHertz is building AI-powered platforms for the future of work and hiring

Gurugram-based ShepHertz started by offering backend tools for developers, secured remote work environments with wAnywhere amid the pandemic, and

Hyderabad police issue restaurant guidelines for New Years Eve

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, VC Sajjanar, on December 12 issued guidelines for hotels, clubs, and bars serving alcohol on thi

Saali Mohabbat movie review: Radhika Apte makes this reductive domestic noir watchable

Tisca Chopra shows promise in her directorial turn, but the films predictable twists and familiar beats undermine its intrigue, making it less en

Man injured in wild elephant attack in Thalavadi hills

'We make sh**ty...': Pakistani actors, critics claim Dhurandhar has factual inaccuracies but call Aditya Dhar film 'fantastic'

Pakistani critics, actors and content creators have said that Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar is well-made with good performances, but its depic

JNTU Hyderabad HoD accused of raping faculty inside car

Hyderabad: A head of the department (HoD) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad is accused of raping a guest faculty. The

With Rosmarino, chef Abhijit Saha delves into the nuances of southern Italian cuisine

Off the record: Vinyl and beer come together at this new microbrewery in Bengaluru

What is Cheaper Home Batteries Program? Australia injects $5 billion amid high demand

Australia's Federal Energy Minister announced a $5 billion expansion to the battery subsidy program due to rapid depletion of its initial $2.3 bi

J P Nadda lays foundation stone of new BJP state office in Shimla

Shimla: The BJP national president and Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the partys new state office here

Kerala local election results 2025: Shashi Tharoor acknowledges 'BJP's historic performance' in Thiruvananthapuram, calls it 'notable shift in...'

Kerala election results 2025: The BJP-led NDA received a huge boost after the alliance crossed the magic mark in Thiruvanathapuram Corporation. R

MEA Secretary Sujit Ghosh's talks with China imely and productive: Chinese embassy

Indian and Chinese foreign ministry officials met in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations, noting positive momentum and reaffirming commitments

Sakshi Khanna Akshaye Khannas Half-Brother: The Filmmaker Working Quietly Behind the Scenes

Meet Akshaye Khanna's Half Brother Sakshi Khanna, Who Has Worked as an Assistant Director with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Milan Luthria

Defeated Sarpanch Candidate Seeks Refund of Cash Given to Voters in Nalgonda

Unusual post-poll drama unfolds as defeated candidate demands money back from voters after heavy loss

Akshaye Khanna on Losing His Hair at 19: It Was Devastating

Akshaye Khanna's story reminds us that beneath the poised performances and muted brilliance lies resilience forged in personal struggle, which ul

IPL Auction 2026: 10 big players teams may target this year

IPL Auction 2026 these 10 big players are in focus. The IPL auction on December 16 features 350 players vying for 77 slots with a combined purse

Chaos at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata as fans erupt after failing to see Messi

The police had to baton-charge to disperse the crowd on the field

Light Snowfall Likely In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir From Dec 13 To 17: MeT

Srinagar, Dec 13: There was a slight respite from cold conditions across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures increased a bit owing to overcast sk

Saudi Arabia prepares to launch air taxies in major cities

In a major step towards next-gen urban mobility, Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch air taxies in its major cities. The Kingdom is partnering wi

LG Sinha Hands Over Appointment Letters To 39 NoKs Of Terror Victims From Kashmir Division

SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 39 Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims from Ka

Kerala local body polls: BJPs Muslim candidate registers surprise win

Thrissur: In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Partys Muslim candidate, Mumtaz, has won the Kannankulangara ward in the T

Retired IAF Personnel Arrested For Alleged Pak Links In Assam

Accused shared sensitive documents with Pakistani operatives using social media

Why tech leadership must begin in the classroom

Future leaders who bring together empathy and foresight will not only navigate risks effectively but also identify opportunities that others migh

Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja recalls losing 3-month-old daughter due to...: 'She passed away in my arms, I could have...'

In her latest interview, Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja shared that losing her three-month-old daughter in her arms was the darkest phase of her lif

Messi to visit Hyderabad: His net worth 2025, annual income and more

Hyderabad: Football legend Lionel Messi has arrived in India after 14 years, and fans across the country are celebrating his return. Messi is vis

UP: Girl kidnapped, raped multiple times over 25 days; accused held

BALLIA: A man was arrested here for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old girl and taking her to Mumbai and Pune, where he raped her multiple times

Dhurandhar BTS video reveals how Gaurav Gera became 'Mohammad Aalam' on screen, netizens call it unbelievable

Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar is captivating audiences with its powerful performances and remarkable physical transformations. A behind-the-scenes vide

1.5 Lakh Crore Road Works Approved for Maharashtra: Gadkari

The Union minister said road works of Rs 50,000 crore have been approved for the Pune region, and construction will begin in the next three month

Cash-strapped Punjab government hopes to generate Rs 3000 crore by selling land under OUVGL Scheme

CHANDIGARH: The cash-strapped AAP-led Punjab government, whose outstanding debt touched Rs 3.98 lakh crore till October this year, hopes to gener

Actress sexual assault: Court says Prosecution 'miserably' failed to prove conspiracy against Dileep

A court has acquitted actor Dileep in the sensational 2017 actress sexual assault case. The judge stated the prosecution failed to prove conspira

IndiGo flight suffers tail strike while landing at Ranchi airport

RANCHI: An IndiGo flight suffered a tail strike while landing at the Ranchi airport, officials said on Saturday. The incident happened around 7.3

Lionel Messi's fans' outrage over mismanagement, Mamata Banerjee issues FIRST statement: 'I was on my way to...'

Lionel Messi's appearance at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuvabharati Salt Lake Stadium turned chaotic as fans, who had paid up to Rs 5,000, grew restle

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Third T20I in US, Australia, England, Canada and New Zealand - Preview, Start Time, Squads and More

Shubman Gill faces immense pressure to cement his T20 World Cup spot as Team India confronts South Africa in the third T20I. Skipper Suryakumar Y

Eight men arrested for murder of history-sheeter in Tiruvottiyur

The police said that the deceased, Sathya, was murdered in retaliation by the friends of Poi Vijay, whom he allegedly killed a few years ago

Godavari Pushkarams to Commence from June 26, 2027

M Hari Jawaharlal, ex-official secretary, Revenue (Endowments- II) Department said the government took the opinion of T Venkata Krishna Purna Pra

Demolition Reels: When the Police Become Content Creators of Bulldozer Raj

Officers in charge of demolitions and encroachment drives are seen uploading the reels of their demolitions.

Kerala local body polls: UDF sweeps Malappuram

UDF won 11 of the 12 municipalities, 84 of the 94 grama panchayats, 14 of the 15 block panchayats, and 31 of the 33 district panchayat council in

Process to Recover Skeletal Remains of Iconic Elephant Ramu Begins in Odisha

Ramus skeleton, which was buried following his death earlier this year, is being carefully exhumed from within the Bharatpur forest under the Cha

Messi's Kolkata visit ENDS in chaos, fans demand refunds, accuse ministers of...

Angry fans accused the Ministers and politicians of hogging Messi's time and not delivering on promises.

Mandir-Masjid: How competitive faith politics is recasting Bengal's 2026 poll battle

KOLKATA: As West Bengal heads into an election year, a spate of templemosque announcements, scripture spectacles and date-sensitive symbolism is

Hyderabad Police to Deploy SHE Teams, DD and Drugs Checking during New Year

The police said a penalty for drunken driving is Rs.10,000 or six months imprisonment. Driving license will be suspended for three months and abo

10 most beautiful temples in India you must visit once

Two hospitalized, several injured as Athabasca Rivermen Junior hockey team bus crashes on icy Northern Alberta highway

A bus carrying the Athabasca Rivermen junior hockey team crashed on a snowy and icy highway in northern Alberta early Friday morning. Two teenage

Shakti Artists Remember Ustaad Zakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain's Shakti group fellow bandmates and collaborators shared their tributes on the occasion of his first death anniversary.

Book Review | Power Plays for a New Global Age

A large part of the book is about the challenges the United States poses to India, despite a certain congruence in strategic interests

Angry fans on rampage as Messis Kolkata tour turns Messy

Kolkata: Lionel Messis brief visit to Kolkata descended into chaos as angry fans broke security protocols after failing to catch even a glimpse o

National Technical Textiles Mission sets up demo farms for agro textiles

If agricultural universities in south India come forward, a demonstration farm can be set up in the south too, Mission Director Ashok Kumar Malho

West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers' interests

Settler violence in the West Bank has escalated dramatically. Reports indicate increased kidnappings and abuse, with alleged military involvement

Bottles thrown, banners vandalised: Messi forced to exit Salt Lake stadium early as chaos erupts in Kolkata. Watch video

Football legend Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata faced significant disruptions. Frustrated fans resorted to throwing bottles and attempting to bre

Road works of Rs 1.50 lakh crore have been approved for Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved road projects worth Rs 1.50 lakh crore for Maharashtra. These significant infrastructure developments a