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J&K: Army Havildar Killed in Landmine Blast in Kupwara

Kupwara, Dec 16: An Army soldier was killed in a landmine explosion in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Havildar

BDMA asks Centre to expedite implementation of MIP to counter Chinese predatory price cuts

HYDERABAD, Dec 16: Bulk drug manufacturers have supported Centres proposed MIP to safeguard domestic producers, saying it should be viewed as a t

Shruti Haasan finally hits pause as shes on vacay mode

Mumbai: Actress Shruti Haasan has finally carved out some time for herself after months of work, as she heads off on a long-overdue vacation. Shr

Gates Foundation appoints Archna Vyas as India Country Director

NEW DELHI, Dec 16: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appointed Archna Vyas as its India Country Director, the organisation said on Tuesday, mak

3 Cars Collide on Busy PVNR Expressway; Traffic Disrupted

Those heading to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad and returning to the city from Shamshabad were affected badly because of

Inox Wind secures repeat 100 MW order from Jakson Green

NEW DELHI, Dec 16: Inox Wind on Tuesday said it has secured a repeat order for 100 MW from Jakson Green. This order is for the supply of IWLs 3.

Nagaram Land Dispute Ends: Supreme Court Upholds Telangana High Court Verdict on Bhoodan Plots

The High Court had previously validated the ownership of the officials who bought the land

PM Modi lauds India-Jordan cooperation as five key pacts signed during visit

AMMAN, Dec 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the outcomes of his state visit to Jordan, describing them as a meaningful expansi

Pakistan seeks oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks: report

Russia also discussed upgrading a refinery in Pakistan with Russian companies involved, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev had said in Novem

13 Killed, 35 Injured as Fog Triggers Fiery Pile-Up on Yamuna Expressway

Mathura, Dec 16: At least 13 people were killed and 35 others injured after a massive vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway early Tuesday led

Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2 trailer: High-stakes fallout as Wills powers reshape the endgame

Arriving weeks after Volume 1 earned strong reactions from critics and viewers, the new footage shifts focus to the consequences of Will Byers aw

Old, Unrelated Video Shared as Muslims Smiling After Bondi Beach Terror Attack

Team WebQoof found that the video is old and predates the recent terror attack at the Bondi beach.

BRS Postpones State Executive Committee and Legislature Party Meetings to December 21

Meetings rescheduled to enable participation of BRS MPs after conclusion of Parliament session

Funds amounting to 988 crore released to Andhra under MGNREGA: Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said the release would ensure timely wage payments to rural workers and strengthen livelihood security across Andhra Pra

Vancouver storm triggers widespread power outages as BC Hydro crews work to restore service

Thousands in British Columbia's Lower Mainland lost power due to a severe windstorm and atmospheric river. Heavy rain and strong winds downed tre

Christmas Release Likely for Karthi's Vaa Vaathiyaar Amid OTT Deal Tensions

Probably, the renegotiations that happened in the last few days haven't worked out to the advantage of the makers.

Rupee Breaches 91-Mark Against US Dollar For First Time In Intra-Day Trade

The rupee plunged 36 paise to breach the 91-mark against the US dollar for the first time in intra-day trade on Tuesday, weighed down by sustaine

Ai+ Smartphone to launch its first flip phone NovaFlip in Q1 2026

NovaFlip will run on NxtQuantum OS which the company said is designed to adapt intelligently across folded and open states

Don't ignore these 5 tell-tale signs to replace your geyser: Leaks, strange noises, rusty water and more

If your geyser isn't heating properly, has leaks, makes strange noises, produces rusty water or increases electricity bills, it may be time to re

Salesforce to be renamed? CEO Marc Benioff stops using the word analysts say built the tech company

Is Salesforce going to be renamed as Agentforce? Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has rebranded many products under the Agentforce name and might also

IND vs SA fourth T20I: Pressure building on Suryakumar as India eye series win over South Africa

The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease tha

Bomb Threat Mails To Mangaluru RTO, Gadag District Administration Office Turns Out Hoaxes

A case has been registered at the South Police Station and an investigation has been launched to trace the source of the email

Bengaluru Student Shares Traumatic Experience Of 'Extortion And Molestation' While Driving Cab

A Bengaluru college student's effort to earn extra income as a cab driver took a horrific turn when he was allegedly extorted and molested by a g

Vijay Deverakonda's 'Rowdy Janardhana' Teaser Gets a Date

As per reports, the Kingdom actor has completed dubbing formalities for the teaser.

2016 dacoity case: Thane court acquits nine accused under MCOCA

Mere collection of copies of previous charge-sheets and according to the sanction order u/s 23(2) of the Act are not sufficient to prove the offe

US Plans To Reduce Number Of G20 Finance Minister Meetings: Report

The move may also reflect President Donald Trump's approach of prioritizing bilateral engagement over increasingly complex multilateral gathering

B. Sairam takes over as new chief of Coal India

He would be taking charge from Sanoj Kumar Jha, also the Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Coal, who held interim charge at Coal India.

Moscow Dodged 'Pearl Harbor-Style' Ukraine Attack. Saviour? Hungover Russians

Hungover Russian drivers and other unforeseen hurdles nearly disrupted Ukraine's audacious drone strike on Moscow, but Operation Spiders Web ulti

Murder bid accused on run for 5 years arrested in Palghar

The accused and his mother also allegedly threatened a local businessman with dire consequences, a police release said

EOW Files Chargesheet Against Ex-Budgam Municipal President, 2 Others In 2022 Corruption Case

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against three individuals, including fo

Jagan Relative Arjun Reddy Detained at Airport Over Online Offences

Gudivada police had registered a case against him in November last year.

Top Indian arms makers held rare meetings in Russia on potential JVs, Reuters sources

Top Indian defense executives met in Russia this year to explore joint ventures. This visit, the first since the Ukraine invasion, aimed to reori

Pak's Role Exposed: Pahalgam Terror Attack Victim's Family On Chargesheet

Aishanya Dwivedi, the wife of Shubham Dwivedi thanked the government and the anti-terror agency NIA for bringing the matter to the stage of filin

Pradosh Vrat 2025: Date, puja muhurat, tithi timings, rituals, significance and more

The final Pradosh Vrat of 2025 falls on Wednesday, December 17, a day dedicated to Lord Shiva and believed to be auspicious for fulfilling wishes

CBSE February 2026 Exams: 5 Smart Preparation Tips To Beat The Early Exam Stress

Focusing on NCERT textbooks and practicing previous years papers can help students understand the exam pattern and enhance concept clarity for CB

Search for Brown University shooter continues as questions swirl about U.S. campus security

The FBI said the man is about 5 feet, 8 inches (173 centimetres) tall, with a stocky build. The agency offered a $50,000 reward for information l

J&K: Security Forces Tighten Cordon to Flush Out Terrorists in Udhampur

Jammu, Dec 16: Security forces on Tuesday intensified search operations in Udhampur district to track terrorists holed up in a village, a day aft

40 Two-wheelers Gutted as Truck Catches Fire in Ballari

The truck was carrying 20 motorcycles meant for a showroom in Ballari city and about 20 for a showroom in Vijayapura.

Streets To Parliament: Jagan Reddy's Party, TDP Clash Over Medical College Privatisation In Andhra

While the YSRCP launched protests across the state and collected 1 crore signatures against the PPP move, TDP MP raised strong counterarguments i

U19 Asia Cup LIVE: 3-Down India Back On Track After Suryavanshi's Dismissal

India U19 vs Malaysia U19 ACC Asia Cup 2025 LIVE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi departed after scoring his fifty off just 25 balls against Malaysia.

The Hashemites: Inside The Royal Family That Has Ruled Jordan For Over 100 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Jordan, the first in nearly four decades, coincides with 75 years of bilateral ties.

National Herald Case: Delhi Court Refuses To Take Cognisance Of ED Chargesheet Against Gandhis

New Delhi, Dec 16: A court here on Tuesday refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates money laundering charge against Congress le

ISGF released and presented the Handbook on AI, ML, VR, AR, and Robotics Solutions and the Roadmap for their Adoption in Electric Utilities to Honble Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal ji

New word of the day: Occhiolism, the awareness of limited perspective

In today's interconnected world, 'occhiolism' describes the awareness of one's limited perspective against the vastness of global experiences. Th

IPL Auction LIVE: Why Green Cannot Get More Than Rs 18 Cr, New Rule Stuns Fans

IPL 2026 Auction LIVE Updates: A total of 369 players are set to go under the hammer in the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.

Thane Textile Businessman Duped Of Rs 35 Lakh, Case Filed Against 4

Police have registered a case against four Mumbai-based traders for allegedly cheating a textile businessman from Maharashtra's Thane district of

Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting inspired by Islamic State group

MELBOURNE, Dec 16: A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydneys Bondi Beach was a terrorist attack ins

AP CM Pays Tributes to Indian Soldiers on Vijay Diwas

Today, on Vijay Diwas, we remember with deep gratitude the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our brave soldiers who secured India's historic

CIK Raids 12 Locations Across Kashmir in Terror Probe

Srinagar, Dec 16: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday carried out predawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley as part

Big blow to Pakistan as 'Super Flu' threat looms this winter: What is H3N2 virus, know symptoms, risks and precautions

According to the NIH, Pakistan has recorded 340,856 suspected influenza-like illness cases between epidemiological weeks 44 and 49, with 12 perce

Crypto elite shun NFTs to bet on 69-million-year-old dinosaur fossils

A 69-million-year-old triceratops fossil worth $5 million now resides in a Singapore vault. This purchase by crypto investors signals a shift awa

Australian Stock Market declines: ASX 200 edges lower, but still sees year to year gain, DroneShield gets big boost and IperionX, Life360 plunge; check top gainers and losers

The Australian stock market saw a dip on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed down. Top gainers included DroneShield Limited

War Heroes Remembered on Vijay Diwas in Secunderabad

Jishnu Dev Verma highlighted the bravery and selflessness of the Indian soldiers who fought for the nation's sovereignty and integrity

In A First, Indian Army Deploys Satellite Internet For Sri Lanka Flood Relief

Cyclone Ditwah unleashed unprecedented flooding across Sri Lanka, crippling terrestrial networks and isolating communities.

Soldier Dies In Landmine Blast In J&Ks Kupwara

KUPWARA, Dec 16: An Army soldier died in a landmine blast in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Havildar Zubai

3I/ATLAS on reconnaissance mission? Interstellar comet approaches Earth as unusual anti-tail raises questions. Hre's how to watch 3I/ATLAS livestream

3I/ATLAS on reconnaissance mission? The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is passing through the solar system. It will reach its closest point to Earth

Delhi Court Rejects EDs Money Laundering Case Against Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

ED initiated investigation against Gandhis and others based on a private complaint of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy.

IPL auction 2026 LIVE: Ten teams to fill 77 slots with cumulative purse of 237.55 crore

Cameron Green could well be the biggest beneficiary of IPLs skewed demand-supply market dynamic surrounding seam-bowling all-rounders during the

Awkward moment for Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as AQI, AQI' chants erupt at Lionel Messis event at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Watch video

At the Lionel Messi event in Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister faced an awkward moment as a section of the crowd greeted her wi

Tanya Mittal Is Back Home to a Huge Family Bash After Being Evicted From Bigg Boss 19

The entrepreneur from Gwalior was given a grand homecoming by her family, which soon made headlines on social media sites.

Thamma OTT release: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's Rs 200 crore hit will premiere on THIS date, here's where you can watch

Thamma OTT release: The latest horror-comedy from Maddock Horror Comedy Universe will finally be premiering online. Here's when you can enjoy Ayu

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Congress questions Centre after Lok Sabha says no Nehru papers missing from PMML

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha by BJP MP Sambit Patra

Ill take debt, but want to move parents out of Delhi: Bengaluru womans viral video highlights deepening AQI crisis

A Bengaluru-based woman's emotional plea to move her parents from Delhi due to severe air pollution has ignited a national conversation. She desc

Priyanka Gandhi To Oppose Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill To Rename MGNREGA in LS

The new bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household, up from the existing 100 days, for adult members willing to undertake un

Quote of the Day by Melanie Perkins: Just get started, youll learn everything

Quote of the Day by Melanie Perkins: Canva CEO Melanie Perkins, a prominent entrepreneur, advises aspiring founders to overcome the fear of the u

Rs 70 Lakh Fireworks, Grand Decor: Wedding Video Of BJP MLA Golu Shukla's Son Viral

Another video shows the bride and groom performing exchanging garlands before the presiding deity at Khajrana temple in Indore, an area that is o

Rupee falls against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee settled at a new all-time low against the U.S. dollar, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-U.S. trade deal and persistent foreign

BIG relief to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case, Delhi court refuses to take note of...

In a significant development in the National Herald case, the Delhi High Court granted temporary relief to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Tri-Service-Chiefs, CDS pays tribute to 1971 War heroes at National War Memorial

India marked the 54th Vijay Diwas on Tuesday. A ceremony was held at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. This day commemorates the decisive v

Synvo AI and Sobat Bisnis Group (SBG) Forge Strategic Partnership to Bring Secure, Context-Aware Enterprise AI to Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Firstsource announces leadership changes to accelerate growth across Healthcare Payer and Provider businesses

Bondi Beach Suspect Father Arrived in Philippines as Indian National

Sajid Akram, 50, Indian national, and Naveed Akram, 24, Australian national, arrived in the Philippines together last November 1, 2025 from Sydne

Keerthy Suresh brings out her inner baddie with a powerful punch

Chennai: Southern beauty Keerthy Suresh let her inner baddie out as she delivered a powerful punch on the punching machine. Keerthy posted a clip

National Herald Case: Delhi court declines to take cognisance of EDs chargesheet

The court also refused that Ms Gandhi and others are entitled to an FIR copy of the case

Trump file U10 billion lawsuit accusing BBC of defamation, election interference

US President Donald Trump has sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging defamation and unfair practices over the editing of his January 6, 2021 spee

CES 2026: LG to unveil Micro RGB evo, set new benchmark for LCD TVs

At the core of the LG Micro RGB evo is a significant evolution in Micro RGB technology, using LG TVs smallest individual RGB LEDs combined with O

Stock markets decline during early trade

Sensex and Nifty dragged down by persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends that dented investors' sentiment

Gandhis Get Temporary Relief From Delhi Court In National Herald Case

Rahul, Sonia Gandhi Get Delhi Court Relief In National Herald Case

Security Forces Hunt For Terrorists Holed Up In Udhampur Village

Jammu, Dec 16: Security forces searched for terrorists in Udhampur on Tuesday, a day after a policeman was martyred in a gunfight there, a police

Central Park looks straight out of 'Home Alone 2' as massive snowfall hits New York City

New York City experienced its first substantial snowfall of the season over the weekend, transforming Central Park into a snow covered wonderland

High AQI Outside? Yoga Expert Anshuka Parwanis Breathwork Tips Can Help You Cope

Goa Nightclub fire: Luthra Brothers, Birch Club owners, deported; to land in Delhi today

Luthra Brothers, who fled to Phuket hours after the incident, will be brought to Delhi upon arrival in India. They are expected to be produced be

National Herald Case: Delhi court refuses to take cognisance of ED chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday ruled that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and other accused in the National Herald case are no

Merriam-Webster Names 'Slop' As 2025 Word Of The Year Amid AI Content Concerns

Merriam-Webster named slop its 2025 Word of the Year, defining it as low-quality digital content produced by artificial intelligence.

IIT Hyderabad, Delhi Metro ink pact for autonomous mobility project

Hyderabad: IIT Hyderabad and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have signed a agreement to jointly develop next-generation autonomous mobili

India's private sector growth hits 10-month low as year ends on softer note, PMI shows

India's private sector activity slowed in December, reaching its weakest point in ten months. New orders declined, impacting both manufacturing a

Lawsuits And Settlements: A Look At Trump's Fight With News Organisations

President Donald Trump's contentious relationship with news organizations has led to a host of disputes and legal battles, the latest a lawsuit a

Kareena Kapoor Khan channels 90s glam in show-stopping Valentino look, SEE pics

Kareena Kapoor Khan embraced quiet luxury in a vintage Valentino 1993 outfit, pairing classic tailoring with minimal makeup and elegant jewellery

LIVE | Winter Session Day 12: Discussion on electoral reforms to continue today

After weeks of debate on key issues, the Winter Session has entered the final week. Amid ongoing Opposition protests, the Centre is likely to bri