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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

Tigress TARA enters Sahyadri Tiger Reserve core forest after soft release

Forest officials said the gates of the soft-release enclosure were opened on December 13 at 7 am, but the tigress initially chose to stay in and

Chhattisgarh: 3 Maoists killed in encounter with security personnel

Sukma: Three Maoist, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarhs Sukma district on Thursday, police s

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.

Toxic smog engulfs city, AQI hits 370; pollution control measures triggered

Areas around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium were covered in thick smog, with an AQI of 349, also placing it in the very poor category. Najafgarh record

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

Delhi airport, airlines issue advisories as dense fog disrupts visibility

In a travel advisory issued at 4.30 am, Delhi Airport authorities said foggy weather had significantly reduced visibility levels, leading to the

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

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,

Major IT investments will give real estate sector in Vizag region a boost, says CREDAI Chairman

11th edition of CREDAI Property Expo is scheduled to be organised in Vizag from December 19 to 21

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

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

Sessions court confirms 2 years' jail for Maharashtra minister, brother

In a significant legal development, Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate is on the brink of disqualification following a court's affirmation of h

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

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

'Do you know how many times you killed Gandhi?' BJP MP Nishikant Dubey bashes the opposition in Lok Sabha

PM Modi appreciates enthusiasm of Indians in Oman, says it reflects people-to-pe

PM Modi lauded the enthusiasm of Indians in Oman, saying it reflected the people-to-people ties between both nations.

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

Benjamin Netanyahu approves USD 35 billion natural gas export deal to Egypt

The gas will be delivered to Egypt over the next 15 years by US energy giant Chevron, a key owner of the gas field off Israel`s coast in the Medi

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

GRAP restrictions: Delhi to pay Rs 10,000 to affected construction workers

On Wednesday, Mishra said GRAP-3 remained in force in Delhi for 16 days, during which all construction activities across the city were suspended,

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

Paradise, Adolescence: 10 TV Shows From 2025 to Catch Up On Before Its 2026

Its a great time to catch up on the years standout television shows. A number of titles got people watching and also talking.

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

New York to allow medically assisted suicide for terminally ill

Democratic Gov Kathy Hochul plans to sign the proposal next year after pushing to add a series of `guardrails` in the bill, she announced in an o

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

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

FAA investigates after small plane crashes into New Hampshire condominiums

Emergency crews found the aircraft upside down in a snow bank in the parking lot of a wooded condominium complex in Nashua Wednesday afternoon

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

Ethiopia sees PM Modis visit as boost to development cooperation

Tesfaye further noted that ties between the nations have been primarily people-to-people, as people from both countries have contributed to each

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

High compensation costs kept IndiGos international flights flying amid domestic chaos

NEW DELHI: Indias largest domestic airline chose profitability over the suffering of lakhs of its domestic passengers during its recent operation

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.

Who is Sergey Brin? Man who overtakes Amazon's Jeff Bezos to become world's fourth-richest, his net worth is Rs...

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has overtaken Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the global billionaire list after Alphabet shares surged. Brin's net wor

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