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Coldwave Continues Across Telangana; Sangareddy Coldest at 5C

Early morning cold grips city and districts across Telangana

Dense fog Engulfs Agra, Taj Mahal Fades from View

Multiple parts of Delhi experienced dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high

DOJ removes Epstein files, including Donald Trump image

New York: At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Departments public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein including a photogr

Kerala HC sets aside Sabarimala airport land acquisition process

Kochi: The Kerala High Court has set aside crucial stages of the land acquisition process for the proposed Sabarimala greenfield airport, holding

Ravi Teja Drops Mass Maharaja Tag for Upcoming Film

Directed by Kishore Tirumala, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Vignapthi is conceived as a clean family entertainer aimed at the Sankranthi festive season

Gunmen kill 10 people, injure another 10 in South Africa's Johannesburg

Tragedy struck near Johannesburg as unknown gunmen opened fire in Bekkersdal. Ten people lost their lives in the brutal attack. Another ten indiv

Sri Prakash students showcase talent during annual day Aroma

Hyderabad Police Issue Advisory to Prevent Thefts During Festive Season

Residents urged to secure homes and stay vigilant as travel increases during Christmas, New Year and Sankranthi

Delhis air quality worsens, AQI severe at 438

Multiple parts of Delhi experience dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high

Odisha bars fuel sale to vehicles without pollution certificate, orders oil firms to ensure strict compliance

Odisha's Transport Authority has ordered fuel stations to stop selling petrol and diesel to vehicles lacking a Pollution Under Control Certificat

Delhi chokes: AQI hits severe 410 amidst dense smog

New Delhi: Air pollution levels in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Sunday, edging dangerously close to the severe category as dense

Over 500,000 displaced in Cambodia by Thai border clashes: Interior Ministry

The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people

Widespread storm system to sweep South Australia, Victoria, and NSW as heatwave and extreme fire danger persist, extending into Tasmania and southern Queensland

South-east Australia braces for a severe weather onslaught, with thunderstorms, large hail, and damaging winds set to strike alongside extreme he

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Washington: The United States has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders, triggering delays in visa interviews, restricting where appli

Australian PM Orders Police, Intelligence Review After Bondi Attack

Albanese said his government will examine whether police and spy services have the powers, structures, and sharing arrangements o keep Australia

Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI recorded at 438

In the Akshardham area, the AQI stood at 438, categorised as 'severe'. Similar conditions were reported from the Ghazipur area, where AQI levels

CFIA recalls several pre-made food items over possible listeria contamination: Heres what you need to know

CFIA food recall: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for five Inspired Go pre-made meal products due to potential listeria c

Putin Ready to Talk to France's Macron on Ukraine: Spokesman

Macron said this week he believed Europe should reach back out to Putin over ending the war

Bangladesh's Yunus Makes A Vow At Anti-India Leader Osman Hadi's Funeral

Sharif Osman Hadi, a polarising figure known for his strong anti-India rhetoric, gained prominence during Bangladesh's 2024 student uprising that

At Least 16 Epstein Files Disappeared from US Government Website

The missing files included images of paintings depicting nude women, and one showing a series of photographs along a credenza and in drawers

Nora Fatehi Accident: Actress shares major health update after drunk man rammed car into her Mercedes, says, 'could have ended terribly...'

Bollywood Actress Nora Fatehi met with a car accident in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon at around 4 pm, while she was on her way to the Sunburn Fes

In Frames: Grounded in tradition, a Kashmiri village endures

Dudran is a quiet hilly village near the Line of Control, shaped by nature, tradition and resilience; despite long winters and isolation, life re

HC orders release of Hyderabad woman, allows her to live with chosen partner

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that a major woman from a Hyderabad couple has the right to live with the person she loves, and dir

Indias Electronics Exports Hit $31 Billion, Grow 38% in FY26

Indias electronics export sector delivered a standout performance in FY26, emerging as the fastest-growing export category among the top 30

'Aspiration alone not enough': Russia's Lavrov hints at diplomatic breakthrough with US on Ukraine

Trump's photo, 15 other Epstein-linked documents vanish from US Justice Dept's public records

Mysterious disappearances of Jeffrey Epstein documents from a US Justice Department webpage have sparked outrage. At least 16 files, including a

Sophrosyne Bets on Udupi: $2M Funding, $1.2M Grant, 60% Workforce

Indian semiconductor startup Sophrosyne Technologies announced a strategic expansion of its research and development operations in Udupi

Delhi-NCR's air quality dips to 'severe', AQI reaches 438; Flights, trains hit as smog reduces visibility

Multiple parts of Delhi experienced a dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high.In the Akshardham area, the AQI stood at 438, c

Guv defends CM Nitish action in hijab row, doctor fails to report back at work

PATNA: Contrary to the expectations, Ayush doctor Dr Nursat Parveen, who hit the national headlines after Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled down her h

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits 438 in multiple areas; GRAP-IV curbs imposed

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: There comes a certain point in life when you have to stop

This quote of the day by Hugh Jackman reflects the importance of personal responsibility and emotional maturity. It urges readers to stop blaming

10 Arrested Over Lynching Of Hindu Man In Bangladesh

Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu youth, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Telangana CM appears in Nampally Court, cases adjourned to Feb 4

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy appeared before a court of magistrates in Nampally, Hyderabad, on Saturday evening, December

Parliamentary Committee moots QR codes for pre-packaged foods

NEW DELHI: Backing the adoption of a standardised Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) for all pre-packaged foods, a parliamentary committee

Lt Col posted at defence ministry held for bribery

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Saturday arrested Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma, a senior officer in the defence ministry, in a bribery case, the agency said.

Sahir Doshi on being a hip-hop wildlife educator

The content creator and Nature educator on combining wildlife, music, performing arts, and storytelling

Why Raghav Chadha Wants Indias Copyright Law Fixed for Digital Creators

In Parliament this week, Raghav Chadha raised a concern that echoes across millions of Indian smartphones, laptops, and creator studios.

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus addresses mourners at Osman Hadi's funeral, makes BIG promise, says, 'will move forward...'

A violent unrest griped Bangladesh following the announcement of student leader Osman Hadi's demise after he was shot in Dhaka. On his funeral, t

IIM Bangalore Launches Certificate Programme In Personal Finance And Wealth Advisory

The PFWA course, starting March 27, 2026, targets professionals with a bachelor's degree and three years experience in financial services.

Mbapp Equals Ronaldo With 59th Goal for Real Madrid

The former Paris Saint-Germain star, who joined Madrid in the summer of 2024, has scored 29 times for Madrid this season, including a league-lead

Worked longer, scrutinised less

NEW DELHI: Parliaments winter session saw seven of nine bills passed within a week of introduction, even as both Houses sat beyond scheduled hour

THIS billionaire becomes first-ever to reach Rs 62704145000000 net worth, not Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Mukesh Ambani, he is...

Elon Musk's net worth has skyrocketed to over USD 700 billion, making him the first person in history to achieve this feat.

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission Office in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Security has been strengthened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city i

U.P. ministers flay Akhilesh Yadav over photographs with cough syrup case accused

Minister of Fisheries Sanjay Nishad said the BJP government was following a zero-tolerance policy against illegal narcotics, organised drug mafia

Bondi Beach attack: Australian PM orders police, intelligence review

The government will examine whether they have the right powers and structures o keep Australians safe in the wake of the horrific antisemitic Bo

Google, Apple Warn Staff Against International Travel Amid US Visa Delays: Report

The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social medi

How women entrepreneurs are redefining India's luxury industry

Women entrepreneurs are reshaping the idea of luxury by combining heritage and craftsmanship with modern sensibilities.

AP Role Model for Country in Energy Conservation: CS

Vijayanand, along with APGENCO MD and APSECM CEO S. Nagalakshmi and APCPDCL CMD P. Pulla Reddy, presented awards to government and private organi

A time machine roundtable: Looking back at Indias startup journey

In this special year-end episode of the Prime Venture Partners podcast, four Partners at Prime take a step back and look at the journey from the

22 weather stations in severe zone, first cold wave day in city

NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to grapple with severe air pollution and dense fog on Saturday as well, with more than half of the citys air quality m

Major security breach alarms authorities as police investigate suspected access pass manipulation at two Adelaide prisons

Police are investigating a security breach at two Adelaide prisons. An unauthorized person may have entered high-security areas using a forged id

Morning Digest: EU leaders to be chief guests at Vande Mataram-themed 77th Republic Day fete; U.S. wants Indias nuclear liability aligned with global norms, and more

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Hyderabad womans domestic violence case against NRI husband quashed by SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that a husband asking his wife to account for household expenses does not constitute cruelty under Indian Penal Code

Why Was Shubman Gill Dropped From T20 World Cup Squad? Report Reveals Real Reason

Officially, Shubman Gill was omitted from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad due to poor form and team combination considerations.

Brewing for profitability; AI models with impact-based pricing

Third Wave Coffee Roasters is planning to open 100 more cafes in FY2026. CreateBytes builds AI solutions and enterprise software for businesses.

Nora Fatehi's Car Hit By Drunk Driver In Mumbai, Actor Safe

Nora Fatehi was on the way to perform at the Sunburn Festival.

Lights up on Boran

A lesser known Bandra village lane deserves some attention to its history and inhabitants as it shines quietly for Christmas

Major power outage hits San Francisco

A major power outage affected much of San Francisco on Saturday, leaving around 125,000 residents without electricity, the citys emergency manage

Owen Beck finally gets his first NHL goal: Contract, salary and cap hit details

Montreal Canadiens rookie Owen Beck scored his first career NHL goal on December 20th, intercepting a puck in the neutral zone and snapping a cle

Red battle, end stage: India closes in on Maoists last battlefield in Bastar

Security forces are intensifying operations in Bastar to capture two key Maoist leaders, Papa Rao and Barsa Deva, following the elimination of to

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: Ganga Expressway construction nears completion, to opne for public from..., check details here

The Ganga Expressway is expected to give a major boost to industrial development in the region. This will not only improve connectivity but also

Tables have turned: As the party season begins, table scaping steps in as the new hosting ex

Tablescapingthe art of visually styling dining tablesis gaining popularity in India, blending food, dcor and immersive experiences. Designers lik

IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory, Dense Fog May Disrupt Flights in North India

The airline said reduced visibility during the early hours could impact flight operations, potentially leading to delays or schedule changes

HC judge quotes Prophet Muhammad, directs Madurai corpn to pay lawyers fee

Madurai: Quoting a famous saying of Prophet Muhammad on prompt and fair payment upon completion of work, Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madras Hi

T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Ishan Kishans inclusion a reward for consistency

Kishans recall, much like Karun Nairs return to the Test side for the England tour, sends a strong message to domestic cricketers grinding it out

Nora Fatehi mets with road accident, drunk man rams car into actress' Mercedes, Mumbai Police says, 'taken to hospital...'

Actress Nora Fatehi was involved in a minor car accident in Mumbai around 4 pm while heading to the Sunburn Festival.

Congress plays down Omars dismissal of vote theft charge

Congress leader Salman Khurshid stated that alliance membership doesn't negate a constituent's political ideology, responding to J&K CM Omar Abdu

Bangladesh: 10 Arrested in Hindu Youth Lynching Case

Dipu Chandra Das was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over accusations of blasphemy

'Indias future is inseparable from its neighbours,' says ex Army chief Naravane as Bangladesh boils

He stated that India's future is linked to its neighbours, underscoring the importance of maintaining positive ties amid turmoil in Bangladesh. S

Zelenskyy says U.S. must pile pressure on Russia to end war

America must clearly say: if not diplomacy, then there will be full pressure...Putin does not yet feel the kind of pressure that should exist, sa

Nora Fatehi's Car Hit by Drunk Driver, Actress Safe: Mumbai Police

The police have registered a case against the intoxicated driver

People in Siliguri protest against reported attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, urges India to act

Mbappe equals Ronaldo's record in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Sevilla

Mbappe missed several earlier chances before getting his opportunity from the spot four minutes from time and he made no mistake to net his 59th

AUS vs ENG third Test: Rain halts play on day 5 of Ashes, England 241-6

Will Jacks was 21 not out, with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith on 25

Punjab Police crack down on narco-terror nexus: Army deserter caught with 907 gm heroin, hand grenade

Punjab Police have arrested alleged Army deserter Rajbir Singh and his associate Chirag in a narco-terror nexus bust. Singh, apprehended near the

Quote of the Day by inventor of telephone Alexander Graham Bell: When one door closes, another opens; but

Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, spent formative years in Canada. His words on opportunity and focus are highlighted. The quote

U.S. forces stop oil tanker off Venezuela coast as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

The pre-dawn operation comes days after Mr. Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers coming in and out of the South American coun

Australia Marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach Shooting Victims

The federal and New South Wales state governments have declared Sunday a national Day of Reflection, a week after Australias worst mass shooting

WWII Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

World War II Navy veteran Ira Ike Schab, a survivor of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, has died at 105. Schab, who rarely spoke of the experience f

U.S. Forces Halt Second Merchant Ship Near Venezuela

The move, which was confirmed by two US officials familiar with matter, comes days after Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers

Nora Fatehi's car hit by drunk driver, actor safe: Mumbai Police

According to Mumbai Police, a drunk driver rammed his car into her vehicle, but she sustained no injuries. She was taken to a nearby hospital for

Being casteist biggest demand of time: Another IAS officer stirs row

US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

U.S. intelligence reports indicate Vladimir Putin still aims to capture all of Ukraine and parts of Europe, contradicting claims of his desire fo

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Pakistan

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Khuzdar district in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a depth of 8 km. This follows several other mild tremors in the

Suryakumar Given Clear Ultimatum After Gill's Axe: Report Makes Huge Claim

In 19 innings this year, Suryakumar has managed 218 runs at a strike rate of 123.2, his worst since making his international debut.

US strikes on Syria underscore scale of challenge for its President

U.S. and Jordanian forces launched over 70 airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria, targeting infrastructure and weapons sites. This

US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say

The U.S. intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, confirming a lockade of sanctioned vessels. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem st

Haaland propels Man City to top with double against West Ham

City stamped their authority early on, and Haaland struck in the fifth minute when his first shot from Phil Foden's cross was parried by Alphonse

Speed up sewer work and relay dug-up roads, say Uthandi residents

People say the delayed sewerage project has hindered road repairs; they also flag increase in commercial encroachments such as eateries and unreg

The immortal sacrifices of the chaar sahibzaade

Inderjeet S Bhatia Prince bhatiainderjeet3@gmail.com The history of humanity is marked by countless stories of courage, but few episodes shine as