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BNPs Tarique Rahmans nomination papers filed

DHAKA, Dec 29:Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman submitted his nomination papers on Monday for the upcoming elections.

Weaponisation of water: Pak senator on Indias hydel project on Chenab river

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: A Pakistani senator on Monday said that weaponisation of water will further inflame the already tenuous ties between Pakistan

Cristiano Ronaldo Confident of Reaching 1,000 Goals, Keen to Keep Playing

Ronaldo's double for Saudi side Al-Nassr on Saturday took his tally to 956 goals for club and country, and with the 40-year-old set to play on fo

Official says 6 Islamic State militants, 3police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkiye

ANKARA, Dec 29: Turkiyes interior minister says six Islamic State militants and three police officers were killed in a clash that broke out in no

Singapore Court Opens Coroner Inquiry Into Garg's Death On January 14

The police previously said that their findings will be submitted to State Coroner Adam Nakhoda for the inquest

Special Electoral Rolls Observer C Murugans vehicle attacked during SIR hearing in Bengals South 24 Parganas

Special Rolls Observer C Murugan faced an attack and gherao in Magrahat, South 24 Parganas. His vehicle's lock was broken as locals, primarily wo

Misconstrued: Lalit Modi apologises for biggest fugitives remark

LONDON, Dec 29: IPL founder Lalit Modi on Monday apologised for calling himself and Vijay Mallya the two biggest fugitives of India in a video po

Bus accident in Karnataka kills seven, Delhis air quality sees no respite, Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, and more: The week in 5 charts

Last week, a bus accident near Hiriyur in Karnataka reignitied concerns over safety in sleeper coaches, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefi

One dies as overloaded truck mounts divider, topples onto SUV in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur

Police from multiple stations, senior officers and fire services were present at the spot to manage rescue and traffic operations

Burning Homes, Locked Doors: Hindu Family Wakes Up To Horror In Bangladesh

Amid increasing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, at least five houses of a Hindu family were set on fire in Dumritala village in the Mu

NCP and NCP (SP) unite under Ajit Pawar for PimpriChinchwad civic polls on January 15

Watch: Monkey army jumps into river to save one from crocodile attack in Odisha, shocking unity stuns social media

A troop of monkeys in Odisha's Kendrapara district displayed remarkable unity by leaping into a river to rescue one of their own from a crocodile

Hyundai not in a position to buy back Russian auto factory: Source

Hyundai faces a deadline to buy back its former Russian car plant. The ongoing Ukraine war prevents the automaker from repurchasing the facility.

Gurugram, Noida and Beyond: How NCR's Real Estate Markets Found Their Footing in 2025

After a phase marked by volatility and uneven growth, 2025 emerged as a year of balance for NCR’s real estate market. Instead of chasing sh

Year ender 2025: From earthquake alerts to Titan, Croma and myG, heres what India searched most in near me

2025 Year Ender: In 2025, Indians relied heavily on 'near me' searches for immediate needs. This included safety alerts like earthquake informati

PIA-marked balloon found in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, probe underway

Having Sleep Apnoea Increases Risk Of Mood Disorders, Anxiety By 40%: Study

A study of older adults in Canada has linked sleep apnoea with a 40 per cent higher chance of mental health conditions, including anxiety and moo

South Korea's Ex-First Lady Took Bags, Jewellery Worth Rs 1.8 Crore As Bribes

Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, has been accused of accepting more than $2,00,000 (approx. Rs 1.80 crore) worth of bribes and

Zubeen Garg Death Probe: Singapore court to open coroner inquiry

A coroner's inquiry into the death of popular Indian singer Zubeen Garg, 52, will commence in Singapore on January 14. Garg passed away on Septem

Welcome SC Order on Aravallis: Union Environment Minister

The apex court kept in abeyance the directions in its November 20 verdict that had accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges

New Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada movies and series this week (Dec 29-Jan 4): Latest South Indian OTT & theatrical releases

Start the new year with an explosive lineup of South Indian cinema! From the gritty Malayalam thriller Ek on Netflix and the emotional Tamil spor

ED seizes luxury cars, cash in raids at 10 places in Delhi, Haryana linked to UAE-based wanted criminal

The Enforcement Directorate has seized five luxury cars, bank lockers, cash amounting to Rs 17 lakhs, various incriminating documents, digital de

Arvind Fashions to acquire 31.25 pc stake of Flipkart in Arvind Youth Brands for Rs 135 cr

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Arvind Fashions Ltd on Monday said it will acquire Flipkart groups 31.25 per cent stake in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd for Rs

Top Business Barons of 2025: Leaders Who Defined a Year of Promise and Execution

Indian business leaders in 2025 drove execution across real estate, energy, and education, ensuring robust growth and promising outlooks for 2026

'Akshaye Khanna is on another planet': Drishyam 3 director reaveals REAL reason behind Dhurandhar actor's exit, challenges him 'do a solo film now'

Director Abhishek Pathak has now reacted to the sudden exit of Akshaye Khanna from Drishyam 3, and challenged him to do prove his worth by doing

Ceigall India bags over Rs 1,000 cr infra project in Madhya Pradesh

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Ceigall India on Monday said it has secured an infrastructure order worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh. Its arm Ceig

If Surya Would Have Dropped That Catch, World Cup Would Also Have Been Dropped: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan's insights on Suryakumar Yadav's stunning catch in the T20 final were featured in the third episode of 'Rise of Champions'. Pathan r

Gold market: A record-breaking year of price surge and investor rush

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Gold emerged as one of the biggest winners of 2025, posting record demand and historic price levels as investors across the wo

Bleeding In Brain, Damage To Spine: Tripura Student's Medical Report

The medical report of a student from Tripura, who was murdered for raising his voice against racist comments, showed he suffered bleeding in the

Indias industrial production hits two-year high with 6.7% growth in November

India's industrial output surged 6.7% year-on-year in November 2025, a significant rebound from October's slowdown. Manufacturing, particularly b

Class 11 Student Dies After Falling From Restaurant Rooftop In Delhi

A 16-year-old boy lost his life after falling from a plastic shed at a restaurant in Delhi's Gujranwala Town, police said on Monday. The incident

Aravalli Hills Case: Supreme Court stays ruling, flags concerns, orders expert review

Teachers in Delhi to be appointed nodal officers in stray dog-related matter; associations raise concerns

Teachers in Delhi are now designated as nodal officers for stray dog concerns around educational institutions. This directive from the Directorat

'Will pursue case till he gets death penalty': Unnao rape survivor after Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bail stayed

The rape survivor further said: I do not know what was going on in the judge's mind while granting him (Sengar) bail. Only the judge knows how mu

Running Out of Time? These OTT K-Dramas Are Unmissable

If your watchlist still feels unfinished, these K-dramas deserve priority before the year ends. Romance, healing, ambition, fantasy, and thrill e

How a raita served at a funeral sparked a rabies scare among 200 villagers in UP

Panic gripped Piprauli village after raita served at a funeral was made from milk of a buffalo that later died from rabies-like symptoms. Nearly

When Soccer Media Becomes the Drone Show and the Internet Applauded the people of NMIA

NMIA's private drone show honored its workforce and inclusive staff over celebrities, winning viral internet applause for its human-centric grati

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai skipper Shardul 'Lords' over Chattisgarh

Mumbai dominated Chhattisgarh by nine wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Skipper Shardul Thakur took four wickets early. Shams Mulani also claim

Another Congress office vandalised in Keralas Kannur

Unidentified persons break into office and set fire to poll campaign materials

Month-long Sanitation Drive in 300 Wards of GHMC Begins Today

In a statement released by Karnan, it is stated that from December 29 to January 31, 2026, the sanitation staff of the Corporation will clean fly

Zhang Damo, Honored with MACA Award, Gains International Authority Recognition for Artistic Achievements

Kindly Relieve Me ASAP: Pharma Firm Finance Boss Quits Over Delhi Pollution

This resignation is seen as an unusual event in Indian corporate history, where an executive has cited environmental conditions as the reason for

Aamir Khans daughter Ira Khan reveals she is struggling with body image issues

Mumbai: Ira Khan, daughter of actor Aamir Khan, has spoken candidly about her personal struggles with body image. Sharing her thoughts openly, sh

New Year's Eve: Bengaluru on high alert with 20,000 personnel deployed; check restrictions, metro closure and more

Bengaluru police have deployed nearly 20,000 personnel for New Year's Eve, focusing on crowd control and public safety, especially for women. Enh

Bolero driver crushed to death as truck overturns after hitting divider in Rampur

Rampur: An overloaded truck carrying wood shavings lost balance after mounting a road divider and overturned onto a Bolero SUV on the Delhi-Naini

Proposed IBC amendments positive but miss real estate sector reforms: ICRA

ICRA notes that protecting homebuyers and resolving stalled housing projects have been key government priorities over the years; therefore, struc

Missiles, radars & loiter munition: Centre clears mega Rs 79,000 crore defence deal; what's on list

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved capital acquisition proposals totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the operational capa

'We are worried': What SC said on convict Kuldeep Sengar's bail; the 'public servant' question

The Supreme Court has intervened in the Unnao rape case. It has halted the Delhi high court's decision to suspend former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh

Who Is Ricky Gill, Trump's Indian-Origin Advisor, Awarded for Negotiating India-Pak Deal?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented the award to Gill, which is among the NSCs highest internal recognitions, acknowledging exceptional s

Congress's last-minute tie-up for Mumbai civic polls unsettles party's city cadre

The Congress party has reversed its decision to contest the Mumbai civic elections alone. Days before nominations, the party joined hands with Va

MHA Approves Forensic Institute In Jammu And Kashmir After AIIMS Proposal

Samba, Dec 29: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a proposal of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, for a st

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood to miss ICC T20I World Cup 2026? Here's what we know so far

Two of the Australian star bowlers, who recently sustained injuries, are likely to be included in the squad for the upcoming ICC T20I World Cup 2

Horrific Rampur accident caught on camera as truck topples onto Bolero, crushing driver to death. Watch

A power department driver was tragically crushed to death when a truck carrying wooden scrap overturned onto his government vehicle on the Nainit

Parliamentary Panel Discusses MGNREGA Shortcomings, Ways To Adopt VB-G RAM G Act Smoothly

New Delhi, Dec 29: A parliamentary panel on Monday examined various aspects of the UPA-era rural job guarantee law MGNREGA, which has now been re

Angel Chakma murder case: From 'Chinky' to 'Momo'- how stereotypes turn North East Indians into aliens in their own country?

MBA student Angel Chakma from Tripura died after a brutal racial attack in Dehradun, where he was abused as 'Chinese' for his North East features

Lalit Modi apologises for 'biggest fugitives' remark, calls it 'misconstrued' after video with Vijay Mallya goes viral

IPL founder Lalit Modi has apologized for his remarks about being a fugitive. He stated his comments were misconstrued. Modi and Vijay Mallya fac

'BJP resolves to remove all infiltrators...': Shah backs anti-encroachment drive at Batadrava Project in Assam

Vice President Urges Focus On Basic Amenities For Poor

Puducherry, Dec 29: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday stressed the need for ensuring basic amenities for the poor, saying governments mu

AP Cabinet Clears Formation of Three New Districts; Total to Rise to 28

The final gazette notification is anticipated to be released within two days.

Ukraine should withdraw troops from Donbas, says Kremlin; expects Putin-Trump call soon

Russia's Kremlin has demanded Ukraine withdraw its forces from occupied Donbas territories. A phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin

SC keeps Aravalli definition ruling in abeyance, seeks expert review

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, December 29, kept in abeyance the directions in its November 20 verdict that had accepted a uniform defin

Exhausted, frightened: Kuldeep Sengars daughter Ishita pens open letter after SC verdict on Unnao rape sentence; speaks about 8 years of silence

London Indian Film Festival to Hold Retrospective on Shyam Benegal

The festival is scheduled to be held in June-July next year.

The controversy of redefining the Aravalli Hills

Activists, scientists and opposition alleged that the redefinition could open vast stretches of the fragile mountain ecosystem to mining

The Hindu Editorial | The lost message: On shallow symbolism

Assurances of state protection for minorities must go beyond symbolism

A look at China's war games around Taiwan over the years

China has launched its largest war games around Taiwan, named 'Justice Mission 2025'. These drills aim to demonstrate Beijing's capability to iso

Bangladesh Unrest: Osman Hadi's Party's 24-Day Ultimatum To Yunus Regime

Sharif Osman Bin Hadi's party, Inqilab Moncho, has given a 24-day ultimatum to the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government to complete the trial in

Jet Lag Without Travel: How Holiday Routines Confuse Your Body Clock

Late nights, festive stress, and irregular sleep during holidays can trigger internal jet lag. Doctors warn that disrupted circadian rhythms may

Watch: Think were getting a lot closer on ending Ukraine- Russia war: Trump

DAC clears Rs 79,000 crore defence buys to boost Army, Navy and Air Force capabilities

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved significant procurement proposals totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore. These acquisitions will bo

Goodbye To 24-Hour Days? Scientists Predict Earth Will Have 25-Hour-Long Days In The Distant Future

The rotation is slowing down due to tidal friction from the Moon, lengthening the day by approximately 1.7 milliseconds per century.

Zomato, Swiggy and other delivery workers on strike on Dec 31: All you need to know

The delivery workers across major e-commerce platforms, including Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto and Amazon, have announced a nationwide strike o

Welcome SC order on Aravallis, formation of new panel to study issue: Union Environment Minister

NEW DELHI: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to stay its order accepting a uniform defin

LG Manoj Sinha Interacts With IAS Officer Trainees Of 2025 Batch

Jammu, Dec 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday interacted with the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch, who are on their 5-day visit

Why Free-to-Play Games Are India's New Tea-Break Entertainment

multiplayer games have become the go-to entertainment choice for quick breaks between meetings, travel, or simply to unwind during the day. Their

EC bars hearing notices for 'unmapped' voters in Bengal; disallows party BLAs at SIR hearings

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Monday, directed district magistrates (DMs), who have been assigned for the ongoing Special I

Saravana Bhavan's 16-year-old bill shows three items cost only Rs 50, astounded netizens say, 'Good old days', watch

The post has garnered a significant response, with some users nostalgically reminiscing about the good old days when eating out was affordable.

Lalit Modi Apologises To Indian Govt For His 'Two Fugitives' Remark

Lalit Modi has issued an apology to the Indian government following his remarks; however, he did not specify for what he apologising.

At Least 13 Dead as Interoceanic Train Derails in Mexico

The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz went off the rails Sunday as it passed a curve near the town of Nizanda

Swearing May Boost Confidence, Reduce Inhibitions: New Study

A new study finds that swearing could help promotes psychological states conducive to maximizing effort and overcoming internal constraints. Thes

Parliamentary panel on defence discusses resettlement, healthcare facilities for ex-servicemen

A parliamentary panel on defence discussed ex-servicemen's rehabilitation, noting only 1.9% are absorbed in government jobs despite a higher quot

Watch: Frustrated Farmers Protest In 'Sholay'-Style Over Crop Damage Aid In Nashik

A group of frustrated farmers held a protest against the local officials over alleged irregularities and favouritism in crop damage compensation.

Quote of the day by Justin Bieber: I'm crazy, I'm nuts, just the way

Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber describes his mind as crazy and uts, explaining that his thought process is non-stop and differs from what

For Key Question On Unnao Rape Convict's Bail, CBI Cites LK Advani Case

The Supreme Court on Monday stepped in to halt the release of former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, staying a Delhi High Court order tha

Aravalli hills row: Environment minister welcomes SC's stay on 'new definition'; extends support

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to stay its order on the Aravalli range's ew definition. The co

SC's BIG order on Aravalli, puts revised hills definition in abeyance, mulls fresh expert committee

The Supreme Court stressed that it must be assessed whether the 100?metre elevation threshold is scientifically sound and if a detailed geologica

'BJP resolves to remove all infiltrators': Amit Shah backs anti-encroachment drive at Batadrava Project in Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated the BJP's commitment to removing infiltrators nationwide. He highlighted the redevelopment of Batadrava Than

Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Sees Dip

According to officials, a total of 68.85 lakh pilgrims had paid obeisance at the shrine till December 28 this year, with around 70,000 more expec

Talking To AI Bots May Reduce Mental Health Stigma In Hesitant Therapy Seekers, Says Study

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not replace professional care, chatbots like ChatGPT may help reduce mental health stigma, particularly for peop

Cost Comparison of Renting Vs Buying Commercial Vehicles

When it comes to operating a fleet of vehicles for commercial purposes, one of the most significant decisions a business must make is whether to