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Finance Ministry streamlines recruitment, result cycle for public sector banks

This includes recruitment to SBI, Nationalised Banks and Regional Rural Banks

EC extends SIR timeline in six states, Union territories

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday extended the timeline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states and Un

First level checking of EVMs, VVPATs commences in districts

South Koreas ex-acting leader indicted over then presidents martial law

Seoul: South Koreas former acting leader Choi Sang-mok was indicted Thursday on charges related to the brief imposition of martial law in Decembe

Telangana CM meets Congress high command in Delhi

Hyderabad: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday congratulated Telangana Chief Minister A.

UAEs new drug law imposes Dh 50,000 minimum fine, five years jail

In a bid to crack down on the illegal sale of narcotics without prescriptions, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has passed a new law under which ph

Protests in Nagaland over Citizenship Amendment Act

NESO secretary general Mutsikhoyo Yhobu said the students' bodies had opposed the law since its inception

Watch: It is a gift: Trump announces Gold Card as boost for India, China students

Donald Trump has launched the $1 million Trump Gold Card, a new visa pathway aimed at helping companies retain top graduates from leading US univ

Delhi court grants interim bail to Umar Khalid to attend sister's wedding

During the interim bail period, the applicant (Khalid) shall not use the social media, the court said, directing him to only meet his family memb

'Everyone felt....': BCCI planned Rohit Sharma's replacement with Shubman Gill back in 2023, decision was never sudden

BCCI's captaincy transition was not a sudden move. As revealed, everyone felt the change was coming, with the board planning Rohit Sharma's repla

Dhurandhar suffers major loss, Ranveer Singh's film BANNED in these 6 countries due to..: 'There were apprehensions that...'

Amid the blockbuster run, team Dhurandhar suffered a major setback. Ranveer Singh-starrer won't be released in all the Gulf countries.

Conspiracy to dismantle public institutions detrimental to India's future: Rahul Gandhi

Mr. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, shared a video of his conversation with employees of a PSU, Bharat Immunologicals and Biologic

Governor, CM, Ministers pay tributes to poetSubramania Bharati

Rape accused Kerala MLA RahulMamkootathil turns up for voting in Palakkad two weeks since going into hiding

CPI(M) workers heckled the Palakkad MLA and raised slogans against him. A strong police force was deployed near the polling station anticipating

Woman abducted for marrying boyfriend; five, including relatives, arrested in Erode

Activist Lubna Sarwath accuses HYDRAA of destroying Bum-Rukn-Ud-Dowla lake

Hyderabad: Activist Lubna Sarwath has written to Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy alleging that Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Pro

Sholay-The Final Cut set to arrive in theatres, Abhishek Bachchan excited

Mumbai: Actor Abhishek Bachchan is brimming with excitement as he gears up to watch Sholay The Final Cut, a fully restored 4K version of the lan

Tiger suspected to have killed Adivasi woman in Nilgiris captured

Kerala local body polls 2025: Newly elected members to take oath on December 21

State Election Commission has scheduled the counting of votes polled in the two-phased local body polls for December 13

Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra launched in AP Ahead of Statewide NDA Rallies

A rally featuring 500 motorcycles and 200 cars was flagged off from the BJP office in Dharmavaram town as part of the programme

Rubio orders U.S. diplomats to change font in latest anti-diversity push

The State department in 2023 switched to the sans serif font Calibri because its rounded letters with wide spacing are considered more accessible

Planning to travel to Thailand? India issues BIG travel advisory due to..., says, 'advised to check...'

The Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised Indian travellers to check official updates before visiting Thailand. According to the Tourism Authori

Three killed as speeding car leaps over NH 44 median, crashes into KSRTC bus near Bengaluru

The police suspect the car was being driven at a high speed, causing the driver to lose control. The car reportedly skidded for nearly 100 feet b

Venezuelas Machado says government didnt know where she was hiding

Oslo: Opposition leader Mara Corina Machado said Thursday that she doesnt believe the Venezuelan government knew where she was hiding for most of

The Devil Review: Outdated to total waste, what people are saying about Darshan's latest film

Kannada star Darshan's latest film, 'The Devil,' released to packed theaters despite his ongoing imprisonment. However, early reviews on X indica

Rahul Gandhi's Claims On Representation In Constitutional Bodies Untrue: Sources

Countering an assertion by Rahul Gandhi that there was a systematic pattern of excluding marginalised communities from appointments to Constituti

Bhakti Vaani to showcase jugalbandi of genres

Bhakti Vaani, a rare curation of Carnatic and Hindustani music, will present prayer and poetry in an unusual format

Pawan Kalyan Alleges Hindus are Targeted

Alleging that some political parties in Tamil Nadu are following pseudo-secularism, Pawan Kalyan accused the Tamil Nadu's DMK government of inter

Radiant Reign, Jade, Kings Gambit and Namiri impress

Pallikaranai marshland ground truthing exercise completed, Advocate General informs Madras HC

He says that the report has now been sent to the Chengalpattu Collectorate for authentication and thereafter, it would be submitted before the Su

Omans lower house greenlights trade deal with India

New Delhi: With Omans lower house, the Shura Council, approving the free trade agreement with India, the Union Cabinet is expected to take up the

Vande Mataram Should Be Accorded Same Status As National Anthem: JP Nadda

BJP President J P Nadda on Thursday asserted in the Rajya Sabha that the national song Vande Mataram is linked to ationalism and the country sho

Indias Medical Inflation Slows but Remains High: Aon Report

Medical trend rates represent the annual percentage increase in per-employee medical plan costs across both insured and self-insured plans and se

Multitasking may feel fast but the hidden cost might stress you

Superhero, Enowate to enthrall Bengaluru dance connoisseurs this weekend

While Superhero delves into the complexities of power, resilience, and human connection, Enowate portrays emotions linked with migration, diversi

Galaxy unveils its latest tyre innovations at CII EXCON 2025

Kerala local body polls 2025: Congress candidates attacked in Kannur

In two separate incidents, UDFs two women candidates as well as a polling agent were attacked allegedly by CPI(M) workers

Umar Khalid granted interim bail in Delhi riots larger conspiracy case to attend sister's wedding

A Delhi court has granted former JNU student leader Umar Khalid interim bail. He can remain out of custody from December 16 to 29 to attend his s

SC Rrefuses Plea Of Prajwal Revanna For Transfer Of Cases To Special MP/MLA Court

It is the most unethical thing to allege bias just because some observations were made by the presiding officer : CJI Kant

Pakistan: Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years in jail, he was found guilty of...

Ex-ISI head Faiz Hameed receives 14 years in jail after a military court finds him guilty of political engineering and secrets act violations, ma

U.S. Polo Assn. Kids hosts the first ever Junior Champs League in Bengaluru

Actress Nandita Swetha Unveils VIVO X300 & VIVO X300 Pro In Warangal

The event highlighted VIVOs commitment to delivering cutting-edge mobile technology and offered visitors a closer look at the next generation of

Sasken Academy Strengthens Industry-Academia Collaboration with Global Partnerships and Skill Development Initiatives

Two Odisha Ministers visit Malkangiri; administration extends internet ban by another 12 hours

Deputy CM Singh Deo and MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallick chaired a meeting with senior officials on the prevailing situation at MV-26 village

Telangana focuses on transition of high interest microfinance to smart finance systems

Envisages financial ecosystem transforming SHGs and JLGs into gateways for individual credit empowerment

KNOT Raises $5M Round Led by 12 Flags, within 3 Months of its Pre-Series A, to Scale 60-Minute Fashion Delivery Across India

Round also saw existing investors - Kae Capital and Boundless Ventures - double down on the vertical quick-commerce play.

Sukhu marks three years in office, cites systemic reforms; slams BJP-led Centre for indifference towards Himachal

Himachal CM highlights systemic reforms, disaster relief delays, and fiscal pressures in interview with The Hindu

Designuru 5.0: Promoting design, art and architecture under one roof

The four-day festival aims to bring together architects, interior designers, artisans and students, under one roof

Yupp Video Services Powers Chaupals Full-Scale Technology Upgrade, Strengthening Platform Reliability, Performance, and User Experience Across 25+ Devices

J&K: Udhampur Students Meet President Murmu At Rashtrapati Bhawan

Jammu, Dec 11: A group of students from J&Ks Udhampur district on Thursday called on the President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in De

Indian Coast Guard foils major Pakistan intrusion: Apprehends 11 fishermen, seizes boat illegally entering Indian waters in Gujarat

Eleven Pakistani fishermen were apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday after their boat 'Al Wali' was found inside Indian waters near

Daily quiz: On UNICEF

On December 11, 1946, the UNICEF was formed to provide emergency relief to children and mothers in the aftermath of the Second World War. A quiz

Uttarakhand: Ex-SP found guilty of stripping citizen naked over garbage complaint

DEHRADUN: The State Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has held ex-Superintendent of Police (SP) of Pithoragarh, Lokeshwar Singh (IPS, retired fro

Animal Trafficking Reaches Record High In 2025: Interpol

Interpol said that wildlife crime is now an industry worth more than $20 billion a year, ranging from the movement of thousands of shark fins to

Mexicos Senate approves tariff hikes on Chinese, other Asian imports

New duties of up to 50% will be imposed in 2026 on certain goods; move seen as appeasing U.S. ahead of next USMCA review

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HPL 2025 Grand Finale Tomorrow With All Stars vs Credicon Mavericks Clashing for the Title

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Umar Khalid Gets Two Week Interim Bail to Attend Sister's Wedding

Umar, Sharjeel and other accused were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) anti-terror law and provisions of the er

Gazans Pull Iron Bars From Rubble To Construct Tents, Scratch Out A Living

In November, the UN Development Programme said that the war in Gaza had generated 61 million tonnes of rubble, citing estimates based on satellit

December 12, 2025 School Assembly News Headlines: Top national, global & sports updates for morning announcements

School assembly news headlines: India's exports are set to rise. The Rupee faces a new low. Mexico imposes tariffs on Indian goods. Pakistan's ex

22 feared dead in Arunachal gorge tragedy

Tragedy struck in Arunachal Pradesh as at least 22 Assam labourers are feared dead after their mini truck plunged into a deep gorge near the Indo

Proposals on territorial concessions by Ukraine sent to Trump: Friedrich Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed that a proposal on territorial concessions Ukraine is willing to make to end the war with Russia was se

E20 fuel saves 22L Cr imports, boost farmer's income; cuts emissions: Gadkari in LS

South Korea's ex-acting leader indicted over former President's martial law imposition

South Koreas former acting leader Choi Sang-mok has been indicted on charges related to the brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

MoS Somanna & Karandlaje hail HC stand on Jan Aushadhi Kendras, slam Siddaramaiah

The Karnataka High Court has overturned a government decision to shut down Jan Aushadhi Kendras in government hospitals. Union Ministers Somanna

Delhi riots case: Umar Khalid gets interim bail; court gives relief for attending sister's wedding

A Delhi court has granted interim bail to former JNU student leader Umar Khalid from December 16 to 29. This temporary relief allows him to atten

The Devil: Darshan hits and misses in a film that tests his stardom

In Prakash Veers The Devil, Darshan pulls double duty in a story packed with political drama, corruption, and a classic good vs. evil showdown. T

Election Commission Extends SIR Date For 6 States, No Change For Bengal

The voter roll clean-up exercise special intensive revision (SIR) in six states has been extended by the Election Commission.

Election Commission's BIG move on SIR, extends deadline for 6 states; check new dates here

New dates have been set for the exercise in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Kuwait revokes citizenship of prominent Islamic scholar

Kuwait revoked the citizenship of a prominent Islamic scholar named Tareqal-Suwaidan. The reason for stripping him of citizenship is not known. T

Once reduced to a star kid tag, she is quietly building two brands now approaching the 200 crore mark

Once known as a star kid, has built a fashion and beauty empire valued at around Rs 200 crore through business acumen. Facing pandemic-induced se

Over 100 booked, 40 detained in protest against proposed ethanol plant in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh

JAIPUR: Farmers in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district continued their protest against an under-construction ethanol factory for the second consecut

Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs transformative to shape India's clean future: Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi drove a hydrogen fuel cell electric car, Mirai, manufactured by Japanese automaker Toyota, to the Parliament to showcase advanced h

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja's wife Rivaba makes sensational claims in public appearance; says 'Some India cricketers...'

Rivaba Jadeja, wife of Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, made sensational claims during a recent public appearance, hinting that some India cri

First phase of Telangana local body polls ends peacefully, counting underway

Hyderabad: The first phase of the election to 3,834 Gram Panchayats concluded peacefully in Telangana on Thursday and the counting of votes was u

Flipkart, Amazon accelerate dark store expansion as Minutes logs sharp H2 surge

Flipkart and Amazon are stepping up their quick commerce push, with Flipkart aiming to open 800 dark stores and Amazon on course to reach 300 sto

SC refuses plea of Prajwal Revanna for transfer of cases to special MP/MLA court

The Supreme Court has rejected Prajwal Revanna's plea to transfer his criminal cases. The court stated that judicial observations do not constitu

Powerloom federation welcomes 30-crore subsidy; seeks early release of pending wages

Oman's Lower House approves trade pact with India

Oman is the third-largest export destination for India among the GCC countries

IAS Officer, Behind Project To Tackle Extreme Heat, Wins UN Environment Award

Supriya Sahu has been honoured for her pioneering, long-standing environmental leadership in India, particularly her work on plastic reduction, w

Piyush Goyal confident of overcoming issues to finalise free trade pact with EU

Without sharing a timeline on when the pact is expected to be signed, Goyal said that countries like Italy will be able to export their wines and

J&K Govt Orders Probe Into Alleged Adulterated Eggs In Market

Srinagar, Dec 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an urgent investigation into allegations of adulterated eggs being sold in the mar

Lottery Powerball Winning Numbers: Power play multiplier and jackpot details for December 10 revealed

The Powerball jackpot has continued its steady climb since September 6, when two winning tickets, sold in Missouri and Texas, shared an extraordi

Naxion Energy launches sodium-ion-based energy storage systems

Naxion Energy launches advanced sodium-ion energy storage systems, offering reliable, long-lasting power solutions for various sectors.

Puducherry adds about 13 MW of renewable energy capacity

Bengal is not UP: Mamata on non-veg food vendors attack

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday condemned the assault on two food vendors at a recent Gita recital in Kolkata, as

The link between antiphospholipid syndrome and pregnancy outcomes: what you need to know

APS is one of the leading treatable causes of recurrent miscarriages, especially after 10 weeks of gestation. Awareness among patients and health

SIR of electoral rolls: ECI extends timeline in six States, UTs; no change in West Bengal

In Kerala, the last date for submission of enumeration form will be December 18, 2025, and the draft roll will be published on December 23, 2025

First Phase of Gram Panchayat Polls in Telangana Peaceful, Counting Underway

Around 13,000 Sarpanch candidates are in the fray, while 65,455 nominees are contesting for 27,628 wards, officials said

Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidis upcoming Pakistani dramas of 2026

Islamabad: Yumna Zaidi and Wahaj Ali, two of the most beloved Pakistani stars, are adored not only in Pakistan but across India and Urdu/Hindi-sp