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Centre Clears 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydel Project on Chenab

New Delhi, Dec 27: The Centres green panel has approved the 260-megawatt Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Ka

Kapil Sharmas Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 to re-release in theatres in January

The film had a dismal run when it was released just a week after Dhurandhar on December 11

Punjab, Haryana reel under intense cold; Sonamarg coldest at minus 5.8 degrees Celsius

Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius on Friday night, nearly three degrees down from 0.2 degrees Celsius on the p

Israel recognises Somaliland, Palestine warns against Gaza deportation plans

Israel has become the first country in the world to formally recognise the breakaway Somali region of Somaliland as an independent state, a move

Bengal govt officers' association raises concern over voter deletions in draft rolls under SIR

The deletions can be made in cases when he person concerned has ceased to be ordinarily resident in the constituency or that he is otherwise not

CEC begins 3-day Odisha tour, calls BLOs 'pillars of election process'

Before concluding his visit, Mr. Kumar will interact with around 700 BLOs from Khurda and Cuttack districts on December 29 in Bhubaneswar

That Indian side wasnt great: Alastair Cook on Englands 2-2 home draw

Batting great Alistair Cook said Englands recent results had masked deeper issues, creating an illusion of progress

Saudi Arabia deports more Indians than US in 2025: MEA

More than 24,600 Indians were deported from 81 countries in 2025, according to the data tabled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in the R

Discarded fishing gear piles up on Tamil Nadu coast as recycling infrastructure lags

A study shows fishing-related debris such as abandoned or lost nets, ropes, and floats makes up nearly half of the litter found on surveyed beach

Thailand, Cambodia agree on 'immediate' ceasefire, ending weeks of deadly border clashes; Here's all you need to know

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of intense border clashes that killed over 100 people and displaced h

Defamatory post: Congress leader in police custody

He had already been booked under various sections of the BNS for the defamatory post against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Punjab, Haryana reel under intense cold as dense fog envelops many areas

CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana are reeling under intense cold while dense fog enveloped many areas in both states on Saturday. Ballowal Saunkhri

Non-Local Minor Injured in Throat-Slitting Incident in Srinagars Safakadal

Srinagar, Dec 27: A 16-year-old non-local boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his

Autism Club Ernakulams desktop calendar for 2026 celebrates creativity of individuals on the spectrum

The calendar is a showcase of the creativity of the individuals on the autism spectrum, irrespective of how talented they are

Nizamabad: Gang Uses Gas Cutters to Loot 39 Lakh from Two ATMs

Police noted that some currency was damaged by the heat from the gas cutter used during the forced entry.

Air pollution Indias biggest health crisis since Covid, warn doctors

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each

Our Talks Will Address Security Guarantees And Reconstruction, Ukraine Leader Says

20-point plan under discussion is about 90% ready : Zelenskyy

The Raja Saab pre-release event today, Hyderabad awaits Prabhas

Hyderabad: Pan India star Prabhas is gearing up for his next theatrical release, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. The romantic horror comedy f

Not US, UAE, this country deported most Indians in 2025, check major reasons behind

Many Indians living in the USA faced harsh deportations this year under President Donald Trump's strict deportation policies. Even as US adopted

Centre's green panel gives nod to Dulhasti hydel power project on Chenab river

Expert Appraisal Committee on hydel projects accorded approval during its 45th meeting earlier this month, paving the way for the floating of con

Valley Witnesses Sub-Zero Temperatures; Sonamarg Coldest At Minus 5.8 Degrees Celsius

Srinagar, Dec 27: The night temperatures plunged below the freezing point in Kashmir as the mercury dropped at most places owing to clear skies.

Heatwaves, Wildfires, Droughts And Storms Cost World More Than USD 120 Billion In 2025: Report

New Delhi, Dec 27: Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and storms cost the world more than USD 120 billion in 2025, according to a new report analysi

Salman Khan celebrates 60th birthday with family and friends

Actors Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur and cricketer MS Dhoni were among the attendees.

Centres Green Panel Gives Nod To Dulhasti Hydel Power Project On Chenab River

New Delhi, Dec 27: A panel under the Ministry of Environment has approved the 260-megawatt Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on Chenab river i

Indian Pharmacopoeia now recognised in 19 countries: Nadda

Reviewing the progress and initiatives of the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission at a meeting, Nadda appreciated the IPC's sustained efforts in stre

Telangana: Rs 39 L looted in twin ATM robberies using gas cutter in Kamareddy

Hyderabad: A suspected gang of five men used a gas cutter to break open two ATMs in Kamareddy town, stealing a total of about Rs 39 lakh. In Arya

Indian-Origin Student Arrested in US for Arson, Terroristic Threat

Manojh Sai Lella, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, was arrested by Frisco police

Federation infighting, court battles and 2 new world champions: Indian boxing's conflicted year

Indian boxing faced a tumultuous 2025 marked by internal BFI disputes and court battles. Despite administrative chaos, boxers like Jaismine Lambo

AAP announces debut in Bhiwandi, Navi Mumbai civic polls

The Aam Aadmi Party is entering the Bhiwandi and Navi Mumbai civic elections for the first time. The party plans to field candidates in a signifi

Why women need specific nutrition as they age

Womens nutritional needs shift with every life stage, from menstruation and pregnancy to menopause, making tailored nutrient intake essential to

Urdunama Podcast| Reading Ghalibs Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati

A close reading of Ghalibs Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati, where ego, failure, and self-awareness collide.

Can I Get Workmen Compensation for Fatigue-Related Injuries? Know Now!

Fatigue is becoming one of the most common hidden triggers of workplace injuries. Today, employees in various sectors, including manufacturing, l

Year 2025: Punjab braved worst floods in decades; many youths deported from US

Punjab faced a turbulent 2025. Catastrophic floods caused widespread damage and loss of life. Farmers were evicted from border points. Youths fac

Bangladesh unrest: Rock singer James' concert called off due to...; Here's all you need to know

A concert by popular Bangladeshi singer James was cancelled in Faridpur due to violent attacks by radical mobs. The incident reflects growing thr

Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi conferred with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Suryavanshi slammed 190 runs off 84 deliveries, studded with 16 fours and 15 sixes, for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh in a Vijay Hazare Trophy

Trump official honoured for India-Pak ceasefire New Delhi says didnt happen

The Trump administration has honoured Indian-origin US official Ricky Gill with the National Security Councils Distinguished Action Award for his

Gen Z, Alpha will lead India to the goal of Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

He stated that he sees and understands their competence and confidence, and therefore places great trust in them

Zelenskyy doesnt have anything until I approve it, says Trump ahead of Florida meeting

Mr. Zelenskyy will discuss territorial issues, the main stumbling block in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, with Mr. Trump in Florida on Sun

West Bengal: BJP workers hold torchlight rally in Siliguri against atrocities

We condemn the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh and expect that the perpetrators of the crime will be brought to justice Jaiswal sai

Justice Through 6th Sense: How Supreme Court Overturned Rape Conviction

While considering the bail plea of a man convicted of rape, the Supreme Court stated that it had a sixth sense that the accused and the complaina

Delhi Teen Rents Thar, Crashes Into Vehicles As He Panics Seeing Family

The boy and his friend immediately tried to flee the scene; however, bystanders chased and stopped them.

Naidu Pays Floral Tribute to NTR Raju in Tirupati

Calls former TTD board members demise an irreparable loss to Nara and Nandamuri families

Eight militants arrested in Manipur

Four members of the proscribed KCP (People's War Group) were apprehended from Andro Leitanpekpham area in Imphal East district on December 25, sa

German man owns worlds largest collection of over 11,000 snow globes

Kardinal first earned his Guinness World Record back in 2002 when he owned a mere 6100 of them and kept on amassing the winter treasures, which

Salman Khans bodyguard Shera shares a heartfelt birthday message

Mumbai: Salman Khans bodyguard Shera, who has been with the Bollywood superstar for decades now, wished his Maalik on his special day with a hear

'Take back new Aravalli definition, recall SC ruling': Environmentalist flags ecological, social fallout

Environmentalist Neelam Ahluwalia, a member of the Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan, has demanded that the Supreme Court recall its November 20 orde

Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon within a decade

The renewed interest was prompted by the 2009 discovery of water ice on the lunar surface

What is Operation Aaghat 3.0? Delhi Police's MAJOR crackdown ahead of New Year, here's all you need to know

According to police officials, the operation was aimed at dismantling vehicle theft networks, preventing crimes, and ensuring public safety.

Man arrested after stabbing eight and injuring seven at Japanese rubber factory

The department told The Associated Press that five of the people who were stabbed were in serious condition but other details were not available.

Deadly explosion killed eight people at an Alawite mosque in Syrias Homs

England 77-2 at Tea, Need 98 More to Win Chaotic 4th Ashes Test

Australia resumed on day two on 4-0 in their second innings after an explosive opening day of searing pace saw 20 wickets fall with the hosts dis

Cold Wave Tightens Grip On Ladakh, Snow Likely Over Zojila Axis From Dec 30

Srinagar, Dec 27: The Meteorological Centre has issued a detailed weather outlook for the Union Territory of Ladakh, indicating a sharp fall in n

At least 7 killed in Vietnam after bus overturns

29-seat bus carrying a charity group was travelling downhill when it flipped and was crushed, according to the Vietnam News Agency

BJP goes to people to resolve issues, not just win polls: Nitin Nabin in Assam

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party does not go among the people merely to win elections, but to serve them and resolve their problems, asserte

Guru Gobind Singh Remains An Embodiment Of Courage, Compassion, Sacrifice: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Guru Gobind Singh remains an embodiment of courage, compassion and sacrifice and

This is Australias best beer, five consecutive years at the top of sales show how one brew quietly took over the nations drinking culture

Great Northern Super Crisp has once again claimed the title of Australia's top-selling beer, a remarkable five-year streak. This mid-strength bre

Deepti Sharma scripts history during IND vs SL 3rd T20I game, becomes first Indian player to...

In the third T20I match against Sri Lanka, India's star all-rounder Deepti Sharma scripted history after she scalped three wickets. Know more abo

Mirabai carries Indian weightlifting as juniors rise but doping woes persist in 2025

Indian weightlifting saw Mirabai Chanu win a World Championships silver medal. This was the sport's main achievement this year. Doping issues con

Nigerian villagers rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red

Nigerian government says that the strikes targeted areas used as staging grounds by foreign IS fighters who had sneaked into Nigeria from the Sah

Hyderabads CCMB helps Noida airport combat bird strikes with DNA tech

Hyderabad: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad has provided training to officials from the upcoming Noida Internati

Thailand and Cambodia Agree on Ceasefire: Cambodia Defence Ministry

Both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement, the Thai and Cambodian defence ministers said in a joint stateme

Madhuri Dixit stuns in stylish black House of Masaba corset outfit, see viral pics

Madhuri Dixit dazzled in a black House of Masaba corset outfit, blending modern style, elegance and grace with minimal jewellery and soft makeup.

2025: When Gen-Z street protests toppled Nepal's govt

Nepal faced major political unrest in 2025. Gen Z protests against corruption and a social media ban led to violence and the fall of Prime Minist

Inside pics from Salman Khan's 60th birthday bash with MS Dhoni, Sanjay Dutt, Randeep Hooda, Sangeeta Bijlani, Huma Qureshi

Salman Khan cut the cake with the paparazzi outside his Panvel farmouse on his 60th birthday. The supertar's entire family including Salim Khan,

Gandikotacanyon: The neglected wonder in our backyard

Any place having the right combination of a jaw-dropping beauty, a slice of ancient history and an ambience for leisure tourism should become a t

Three Youths Killed in Road Accident Near Bhimadolu Flyover in Eluru

Bike reportedly lost control at Surappagudem flyover; police begin investigation into cause of crash.

Hyderabad: New GHMC zonal commissioners take charge

Hyderabad: The newly appointed Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) commissioners took charge on Friday, December 26. The charge-taking

Twin Toddlers Die in Kacheguda House Fire; Short Circuit Suspected

Fire breaks out at Sunder Nagar residence while parents were away; forensic probe underway to determine exact cause.

Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets Accused In Major Livestock Scam, Lakhs Cheated Under Fake Govt Scheme

Srinagar, Dec 27: In a significant action against economic offence, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesh

Thailand and Cambodia agree to immediate ceasefire: joint statement

The agreement, signed by Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakrphanit and his Cambodian counterpart Tea Seiha, ended 20 days of fighting that has

Congress under leadership of Rahul Gandhi will soon score a century of defeats: Anurag Thakur

J&K | Non-Local Minor Injured In Throat-Slitting Incident In Safakadal, Hospitalised

Srinagar, Dec 27: A non-local minor boy sustained serious injuries after his throat was allegedly slit with a sharp-edged object inside his rente

Hundreds Arrested In Massive Crackdown As Delhi Gears Up For New Year

Hundreds of accused have been arrested in an overnight crackdown in Delhi as the national capital gears up for New Year celebrations.

What went wrong before Hong Kong's apartment inferno

A devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 161 people. Residents had repeatedly warned officials about a dangerous renovation project. They cite

Stay off legislative turf: Govt on GST nudge

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday opposed a PIL seeking reduced air purifier rates, telling the Delhi High Court that judicial intervention would v

Karnataka BJP Targets Priyank Kharge for Sharing AI-Generated Image

Kharge has since deleted the post with the image in question, which referred to the 2017 Unnao rape case

Massive crash on highway in Japan kills 1 person, injures 26 as the holiday season starts

The Gunma prefectural highway police said on Saturday (December 27, 2025) that the pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway started with a collision bet

Thailand, Cambodia sign ceasefire agreement; to freeze troop positions, allow affected civilians to return home

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to de-escalate tensions along their disputed border. Both nations committed to halting mi

Delhi-NCR chokes under thick smog, air quality slips to 'very poor' category, AQI crosses...; Check area-wise pollution level here

A combination of cold weather, calm winds, and dense fog is trapping pollutants, leading to haze and smog. This cycle of poor air quality is expe

Mosque Bombing in Syria Leaves 8 Dead, 18 Wounded

Images released by Syria's state-run Arab News Agency showed blood on the mosque's carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage

Why 2026 is the year SMEs need to rethink working capital

As Indias small businesses enter the final quarter of the financial year, liquidity planning and access to timely working capital are critical fo

Delhi air quality slips to 'Very Poor' as smog engulfs city; AQI crosses 300

Authorities are monitoring pollution levels and enforcing measures such as the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to address the situation

'We wish to have an alliance': Ajit Pawar meets NCP (SP) leader ahead of BMC polls; decision on alliance 'soon'

Jamia Prof's Suspension: The Institutional Erosion of a Culture of Resistance

Professor Shahares suspension is not an administrative footnote. It goes to the heart of what Jamia claims to be.

19 Bangladesh nationals among 511 arrested in Uttarakhands three districts under Operation Kalnemi

Those arrested included 19 Bangladeshis illegally residing in the State, of whom 10 have been sent back to the neighbouring country, while action

SIR hearings to begin on Saturday in Bengal; 32 L unmapped voters to be covered

Kolkata: The hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in West Bengal will commence on Saturday, with 3,234 cent

China-US Tensions Escalate: Beijing sanctions US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales, warns...

China announced sanctions against 20 US defence companies and 10 executives in response to the US's approval of large-scale arms sales to Taiwan,

Flagged Concerns: India's Response To US Cancelling H-1B Visa Interviews

India said Friday it had spoken to the US over thousands of cancelled H-1B visa interviews, which were scheduled from December 15 onwards and the

Ukraine's Zelensky To Meet Donald Trump On Sunday. Here's What's On Agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to discuss territorial issues, the main stumbling block in talks to end the war, with US President D

Deadline extended for emergency procurement of defence equipment

NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Friday extended the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism, aimed at strengthening operational