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Your 2026 Social Security increase explained: See how a $56 monthly boost could lift your benefits to $2,064

Social Security 2026 increase explained: Social Security checks are set to rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA increase. Retirees can expect an average

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

In a bold diplomatic move, the United States has unveiled an arms deal with Taiwan that surpasses ten billion dollars, encompassing advanced miss

Competition Commission to Look into IndiGo Flight Cancellations

IndiGo, which has a domestic market share of over 65 per cent, cancelled hundreds of flights starting from December 2, causing hardships to thous

'I condemn it in very strong words': Javed Akhtar calls for unconditional apology from Nitish Kumar over hijab incident

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. A viral video shows Kumar attempting to remove a woman's

Discussions gather momentum in Congress over District Panchayat heads

Coffee grower from ASR district bags Best Progressive Farmer award

Parliament clears SHANTI Bill, opening Indias nuclear sector to private players

Parliament has passed the SHANTI Bill. This marks a major change in India's nuclear energy policy. Private companies can now participate in the s

Congress secured lead in 87 Assembly constituencies in local body polls: CM Revanth Reddy

We Have Achieved What We Wanted For The Team : Gujarat Titans Chairman Jinal Mehta

Shubman will continues to lead us going forward for many years to come : Shaan Mehta, Director Gujarat Titans

Woman found dead in U.P.s Ghaziabad after rent collection visit; tenants arrested

The deceased, identified as Deepshikha Sharma, was found dead around 11 p.m. and later Police team reached the spot and arrested the couple, iden

Indian 2000 Guineas to be staged on Dec. 21

Karnatakas Hate Speech Bill explained: What we need to know

The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday, December 18, passed the much-contested Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, the first such law in I

Astrologer reveals the 4 zodiac signs set to shine brightest in 2026 is yours on the list?

Astrologers predict 2026 will bring immense fortune for four zodiac signs. Jupiter's transit promises enhanced self-expression and romance for Ar

GBA Chief Commissioner directs officials to start Russell Market redevelopment work

Govts decision to swap high interest borrowings with low interest ones pays dividends

Govt allowed to borrow 17,000 crore over and above the limit

Salem Government Hospital denies allegations on lack of water supply

IndiGo Disruptions To Be Probed By Competition Commission Too

The CCI will look into IndiGo's mass flight cancellations across several routes, the country's fair trade regulator said in a statement.

CAG pulls up govt for irregular grant of MEIS, SEIS benefits with revenue impact of Rs 725 cr

Government auditor CAG has flagged the Commerce Ministry and customs department for wrongly giving benefits under MEIS and SEIS schemes. This res

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RO plants to be inaugurated at government schools

Nutritionist Warns Against Plastic Bottles And Their Impact On PCOS

Nmami Agarwal explains that FSSAI has declared packaged drinking water as a high-risk category.

SSC CGL 2025 declared: Tier 1 results released. Check scorecard, cutoff marks, direct link and other details

SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 declared: The result notification also details the number of candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selectio

India Excludes Gold, Silver, Dairy From Trade Pact With Oman

India has protected the interest of domestic farmers and MSMEs by not extending any duty concessions on products across several sectors.

How Pakistan's ISI is trying to reclaim Bangladesh through ballots and beyond? What can India to save 'Sonar Bangla' from Islamists?

With elections and a referendum due in 2026, Bangladesh stands at a crossroads as Pakistan's ISI seeks influence and India recalibrates ties.

Watch: PM Modi conferred with the Order of Oman

Greatest Strategic Challenge Since 1971: S Tharoor-Led Panel On Bangladesh

The current situation in Bangladesh poses the greatest strategic challenge for India since the Liberation war of 1971, said a parliamentary commi

Hyderabad to Host Asian Thalassemia Conclave in Jan 2026

The conclave has been conceived against this backdrop, with organisers seeking to take successful local and national models to a wider platform

All You Need To Know About India's Free Trade Agreements

India on Thursday signed a trade pact -- Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) -- with Oman, its 17th deal so far as the country ai

No chemicals needed: 5 natural ways to keep lizards away from your home

Discover natural and effective ways to keep lizards out of your home. By controlling their insect food sources, using strong-smelling natural rep

The number 1 retirement mistake people make in their 50s, and why it can cost you years of income

Many people in their 50s make a big retirement planning mistake by not learning how retirement really works. This can lead to low savings, wrong

UAE behind the USD 2.3 bn arms deal with Israel: Report

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is likely the mystery client behind the USD 2.3 billion deal with Israeli military technology company Elbit System

Pornhub rocked by massive data breach as hackers steal 200 million users search histories

Pornhub data breach has raised global concern after hackers claimed premium user information was accessed via a third-party analytics provider. T

Sourav Ganguly Files Complaint Against 'Argentina Fan Club' Head Over Remarks

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday lodged a police complaint against the head of Kolkata-based 'Argentina football fan club'

Whenever Cameron Green Is In The Auction, Our Paddle Will Go Up For Him : Akash Ambani

We were very happy with the Mumbai Indian squad : Akash Ambani

Bank of England cuts key interest rate from 4% to 3.75%

The move comes close on the heels of the announcement that consumer price inflation had slowed to 3.2% in the 12 months through November, from 3.

KGF, Salaar assistant director Kirtan Nadagouda's four-year-old son dies in lift accident, Pawan Kalyan offers condolences

Kirtan Nadagouda's four-and-a-half-year-old son Sonarsh K Nadagouda lost his life after getting trapped inside a lift. Kirtan assisted Prashanth

Opinion: Opinion | Good vs Evil: Will Vijay's Tamil Nadu Election Pitch Succeed?

By framing the upcoming election as a battle between good and evil, Vijay is deliberately reviving memories of the Jayalalithaa-Karunanidhi rival

RR Sabha to hold Tamil drama festival

With Dhurandhar, cinema sees a revival in Kashmirs Shopian and other small towns

Dhurandhar revives cinema in Shopian, reconnecting communities and fostering cultural growth after years of conflict in Kashmir.

3 Arrested For Raping, Blackmailing 19-Year-Old Girl In Bengaluru: Cops

The Bengaluru South District police arrested 3 men including two students on Wednesday for allegedly raping a 19-year-old college student for two

AI-Generated Tiger Image Triggers Panic in Mancherial

The forest department officials lodged a formal complaint with the police seeking necessary action against the person for making AI image

Case Against Hyderabad Mall, Organisers Actor Actress Nidhhi Agerwal Mobbed At Event

A case was registered here on Thursday against management of a mall and the event organisers after actress Nidhhi Agerwal was allegedly mobbed by

New employee claims to turn manager's life into 7 am nightmare, claims viral Reddit post. Here's complete tale

New employee claims to turn manager's life into 7 am nightmare, claims viral Reddit post explains how an early-arriving worker forced a manager t

Mukesh Ambani's BIG move as he acquires majority stake in Tamil Nadu's heritage brand....

T. Krishnakumar, Director of Reliance Consumer Products Limited, said, We are very excited to announce this joint venture, as it further strength

What Is ANPR? How Delhi Petrol Pumps Use It For Pollution Checks

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) has rapidly evolved from a regular law enforcement tool into a global smart city technology.

Ensure Escoms reduce AT&C losses, CAG recommends to govt.

Air power has emerged as a decisive force in today's times: Rajnath Singh

During a strategic briefing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Air Force's swift and effective Operation Sindoor, indicating a

Will challenge PPP model for medical colleges in court: Jagan

YSRCP leaders collected a record 1,04,11,136 signatures opposing the model, says party president

Annamalai arrested: TN police detains BJP workers for protesting garbage dumping; BJP calls it condemnable

Tamil Nadu police detained former BJP state president K Annamalai and party workers protesting against the dumping of waste from Tiruppur city in

School assembly news headlines December 19: Top national, international, business and sports updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Omans highest civilian honour. European leaders are expected to attend Indias Republic Day celebr

Video: Australia Cops Arrest 7 Near Bondi Beach Over 'Violent Attack' Plan

Amid an ongoing investigation regarding the Bondi Beach attack in Australia, police carried out an operation in a Sydney suburb with heavily arme

Mandya ramps up SSLC preparation with 56 nodal officers

Collectorinspectsjoint Railway-NDRFdrill at Erode Junction

Jeddah-Kozhikode AI Express Flight Makes Precautionary Landing at Kochi

An Air India Express spokesperson said that the Jeddah-Kozhikode flight was diverted to Cochin International Airport and made a precautionary lan

Red across crypto: Whats dragging Bitcoin, Pump, and the market lower today?

Crypto market down today: The crypto market slid today as a Nasdaq-led selloff hit risk assets hard. Total market cap fell $72 billion to $2.88 t

IndiaOman CEPA sealed in Muscat, receives zero duty access on 99% of its exports

'Road Accidents Killed More People Than Any War': Nitin Gadkari In Parliament

The number of people killed in road accidents in India is more than casualties in a war or the Covid pandemic, Union Road Transport and Highways

Display of AIADMK banner in Tirumala sparks criticism

TTD warns of legal action against the activists, who not only displayed the banner in front of the main temple complex but also filmed and posted

Trailer of Border 2 Released, Sunny Deol Leads 1971 War Sequel Ahead of Republic Day

Border 2 centers on the India-Pakistan battle of 1971, offering a heartfelt homage to the soldiers who defended the nation.

ISPL Announces Whopping 6 Crore Prize Pool For Season 3 As League Continues Rapid Growth

ISPL season 3 will be held from January 9 to February 6, 2026, at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat

Systemic Lapses In Blood Bank Regulations Lead To HIV Infections Among Thalassaemic Children In India

The recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children due to blood transfusion lapses needs reforms and regulations.

Bangladeshi fishing boats caught for engaging in 'illegal fishing activities' in India's Exclusive Economic Zone

NEW DELHI: A month after the apprehension of Fishing Boats belonging to Bangladesh, for illegal fishing, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship, while

Assembly adopts Bill to impose punishment for social boycott

Top news of the day: VB-G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests; India, Oman ink free trade agreement, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

NADA optimistic despite Indias dubious distinction

British Council GREAT Scholarships 202627 For Indian Students, Check Universities

12 postgraduate scholarships are available for Indian students across fields, including business management, finance, arts, dance, law, STEM, & h

Singapore Airshow 2026 Marks 10th Edition with New Frontiers in Aviation and Space

No Matches in North During Fog Season Please: Tharoor to BCCI

Tharoor's remarks come a day after the fourth T20 between India and South Africa in Lucknow was called off because of poor visibility

Viraj Profiles Near Zero Initiative: A Committed Drive Towards Sustainable Stainless-Steel Manufacturing

Air India Group reported most technical defects in year under review: Govt

Air India Group emerged as the airline group with the highest number of technical defects reported during the year, as per data tabled in Parliam

Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: 'Your time is limited, so...'

Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple, left behind powerful words that continue to inspire. His famous quote, Your time is limited, so do

Uzbek woman shot in Ludhiana after refusing to accompany two men on a drive

CHANDIGARH: A 34-year-old Uzbek woman Asligun Sparova was allegedly shot in the chest by an acquaintance in Ludhiana after she refused to accompa

If you dont respect Gandhiji, we will: West Bengal CM Mamata to rename govt-funded job guarantee scheme

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that her government would rename a state-funded job guarantee scheme after M

China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict

We hope relevant parties will refrain from making subjective speculation and malicious hype, says Chinese Ministry

Uttarakhand HC denies bail to software engineer who killed and chopped his wife into 72 pieces

Fifteen years after a shocking murder, the Uttarakhand high court has upheld the life sentence of a US-returned software engineer. Rajesh Gulati

Rajnath Urges IAF Commanders To Draw Lessons From Op Sindoor, Stay Ready To Deal With Challenges

New Delhi, Dec 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Indias high-impact, short-duration operational capability was demonstrated by

New word of the day: Monachopsis, feeling out of place

today's new word of the day 'Monachopsis' describes the quiet, persistent feeling of being out of place even when everything appears normal. Mona

Trafficked, Exploited, Married Off : Rohingya Childrens Lives Crushed By Foreign Aid Cuts

1.2 million members of Myanmars persecuted Rohingya minority awaiting for secured life with their shattered dreams in Bangladesh

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (December 18, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, December 18, 2025.

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Delhi Sees Nearly 76 Pc Spike in PUC Issuance Ahead of No PUC, No Fuel Rule Enforcement

Earlier this week, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that vehicles without a valid pollution under control (PUC) certifi

NIA arrests 9th accused in Delhi Red Fort blast case

According to the NIA, the suspect allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the blast that claimed 15 lives and left many others i

AMMKs general council to meet in Thanjavur on January 5

The meeting will be chaired by C. Gopal, former MLA and Member of Parliament

IND vs SA 5th T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs South Africa match live on TV, online?

IND vs SA 5th T20I live streaming guide: Get full details on when and where to watch India vs South Africa's fourth T20I live on TV and online. C

Modis five inspirational messages for Indian students in Oman we must know

Manikrao Kokate resigns: Maharashtra minister steps down after conviction in fraud case; Ajit Pawar accepts resignation

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigned after a court issued arrest warrants in a 1995 housing quota case. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

ED attaches fresh PACL assets worth over Rs 3,400 crore

The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth over Rs 3,400 crore in a money laundering probe against PACL, accused of a Rs 48,000 cr

Palaniswami criticises DMK regimes handling of Navodaya Vidyalaya case

Evening news wrap: G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha; anti-India protests erupt in Bangladesh, and more

NIA Arrests Ninth Suspect in Red Fort Blast Case

Investigations revealed Yasir Ahmad Dar's active participation in the conspiracy behind the blast, which killed at least 15 people