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Over 25,000 runners to take part in Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon 2025

Green Christmas: decking the halls without wrecking the planet

School student Anu Elizabeth Alexander makes origami-based Yuletide decorative items with a process shaped by sustainable practices. And Infanta

HECI and the need for a measured reform approach

Women's Justice Convention Held In Belthangady, Demands Submitted To Govt

Organisations stressed the need to protect the independence and transparency of the SIT probing the Dharmasthala-related cases.

Turmeric Board Will Strengthen Crop Production in Telangana: Tummala

The Minister said the State government will offer complete support for the board for its success

Venkata Ratna Srinivas appointed Managing Director of newly-formed SPV for Amaravati development

The Managing Director of Amaravati Growth and Infrastructure Corporation Limited has been vested with wide-ranging responsibilities, including pr

Remal Alcast Commences Operations at New Billet Casthouse in Maharashtra

2025 Heung Kong Entrepreneurs Forum Takes Place in Guangzhou

Tamil Nadu Anna University Teachers Association holds protest over pending dues

Bangla band, once the voice of a generation, to reunite after 20 years for one evening

For many Kolkatans who were in college in the 1990s, the Parash Pathar reunion performance is a trip down memory lane

Google Pay brings Flex, Pocket Money and customer ratings for Indian users

Google Pay said that in eight years, more than 530 million users have transacted on the platform and over 23 million merchants have on-boarded on

'Passengers need to pay': Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on extra luggage on trains

At present, class-wise maximum limit has been prescribed for carriage of luggage by the passenger along with him/her inside the compartments, the

Water level in Mettur dam stands at 113.51 feet

Dhurandhar star Akshaye Khanna REVEALS his simple fitness secrets:, says this about diet

Akshaye Khanna, star of Dhurandhar, stays fit through a flexible diet, moderate exercise, and enjoyable activities like swimming, squash, and yog

Aland Vote Chori Issue Triggers Heated Exchange In Assembly

BJP insisted it should be held only after the interim SIT report was placed before the House.

SMAT 2025-26 | Resetting NRR calculations for the Super League phase was unfair: Mumbai captain Shardul

According to the rules, the NRR was counted from scratch for the Super League

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Hyderabad for winter sojourn

Hyderabad: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday arrived at the Rashtrapati Nilayam at Secunderabad here as part of her winter sojourn. Telangana

I request every social media user not to support AI-generated nonsense: Sreeleela

Hyderabad: Actress Sreeleela, who is one of the top stars in the Telugu and Tamil film industries, on Wednesday urged every social media user not

Meesho Co-founder Visit Aatrey Joins Billionaire Club

Meesho's billionaire founder, Vidit Aatrey, has a net worth past the $1-billion threshold

PERMANENT PAUSE!: Trumps warning to migrants, 'You wont be here for long

Dhurandhar box office: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna film continues to break records; becomes first Hindi movie to earn Rs...

Dhurandhar has become the first Hindi film to earn Rs 200 crore in its second week. The Aditya Dhar-directed blockbuster spy thriller stars Ranve

Amid security concerns, India closes visa centre in Dhaka

The Indian Visa Application Centre at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, the primary integrated centre handling all Indian visa services in the capital

CRICKET | A maiden title beckons finalists Haryana and Jharkhand

SYED MUSHTAQ ALI TROPHY | The captains, Kishan and Ankit, have led from the front with consistent batting; dew will be a major factor, making the

Manipur: Tension escalates in Bishnupur district after firing by suspected militants

A police official said that several rounds were fired near the Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas of Bishnupur district, which borders the Chura

Top news of the day: SC asks NHAI, MCD to consider shifting 9 toll plazas at Delhi borders in view of air pollution; Homebound shortlisted in international feature category at Oscars, and more

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Passengers to pay extra for carrying luggage over 35 kg on trains: Railways

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the Parliament winter session said that train passengers must pay charges for carrying luggage beyond th

Kotagiri residents highlight vacancies, software issues in newly upgraded municipality

Indian Navy commissions helicopter squadron INAS 335 'Ospreys' in Goa

The squadron was commissioned with the ceremonial water cannon salute. Speaking on the occasion, the Navy chief said strengthening maritime secur

'Stop lying!': DHS rejects Ilhan Omars claim that ICE stopped her son, calls it 'shameful PR stunt'

E-cigarettes banned under law; no NCB cases of drug-laced vapes: Govt

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the production, manufacture, import, export, transpo

10 everyday foods quietly wrecking your kidneys

Trump labels Venezuela government a terrorist regime, orders tanker blockade

Mr. Trumps announcement came days after the U.S. seized a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude off its coast, tightening its stranglehold over the Ma

Power outage hits Vancouver and several Washington counties full details and emergency numbers

BC Hydro power outages remain across British Columbias South Coast following a powerful windstorm and severe rain damaged electrical infrastructu

From Ajmeri Gate to Punjabi Bagh: Delhi flags 62 traffic hotspots to cut congestion

Delhi authorities have launched a multi-pronged strategy to tackle traffic congestion at 62 identified hotspots. Measures include deploying addit

Mega Millions numbers from last night: Did anyone win the $80 million jackpot on Dec. 16 - When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

Mega Millions numbers from last night are out, and the $80 million jackpot remains unclaimed. No ticket matched all six numbers in the Dec. 16 dr

Watch: My remarks on the Nitish Kumar hijab video were casual: Sanjay Nishad

New York on high alert: Bomb cyclone and Polar Vortex set to trigger dangerous Arctic freeze

New York is facing extreme winter weather as Arctic air moves south and a powerful bomb cyclone forms. The city is already very cold, with snow,

IPL 2026 Mini Auction: How CSK, MI and KKR Have Reshaped Their Squads

On December 16, (Tuesday), Abu Dhabi hosted the Mini auction for IPL 2026, with 369 players competing for 77 blank slots in 10 franchises.

Dhurander fame Ayesha Khan opens up on skincare struggles, reveals why she doesn't approve of skincare remedies

Dhurander fame Ayesha Khan, seen on Bigg Boss 17, revealed her struggle with acne. Home remedies like Multani Mitti didn't work, and only dermato

'Adding more money wont fix it': Johnson rejects health insurance relief, mounting GOP rebellion

Low Funds, Pending Dues, No Work: How Govt Crippled MGNREGA Before Renaming It

A mere 1.4 percent of the households that availed employment under MGREGA completed 100 days of work, data shows.

Evening news wrap: SC seeks practical solutions to Delhi-NCR pollution; BJP shares clip alleging Kirti Azad vaped in LS & more

Srinagar Police Attaches Property Of Notorious Drug Peddler Worth 1.5 Crores Under NDPS Act

Srinagar, Dec 17: Srinagar Police attached an immovable property of a notorious drug peddler worth approximately 1.5 crores under the provisions

Argentina-India strengthen cooperation in agriculture research

India and Argentina have signed a Work Plan 2025-2027 to boost agricultural research and technology exchange. This collaboration will focus on ar

8 blood sugar saboteurs you're eating daily

After bagging whopping Rs 25.20 cr IPL deal, Cameron Green falls for two-ball duck in Ashes

Just a few hours after bagging one of the biggest IPL deals in Auction, Australian star all-rounder Cameron Green faces a reality check during an

WTO chair rules out reform deal at next major meeting, document shows

WTO reform talks are progressing, but a comprehensive deal is unlikely at the March 2026 meeting. The US is frustrated by the consensus rule hind

Train Passengers Need to Pay Charges for Carrying Luggage Beyond Free Allowance Limits

Vaishnaw was responding to questions raised by MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy who sought to know whether Railways would implement baggage regulatio

'Global power is shifting': EU slams Trumps 'outdated' rhetoric, sparks push for 'independence'

Vedanta demerger by March; Anil Agarwal says five firms can become 'five Vedantas'

Vedanta Ltd is splitting into five independent companies by March 2026. This move aims to boost growth for each business. Shareholders will recei

NYT Connections Answer December 17: Hints, categories and solutions decoded for puzzle #920

NYT Connections offers a daily word puzzle. Players group sixteen words into four categories. Today's puzzle for December 17, 2025, features cate

Over 5,000 govt schools sit empty with zero students; 70% in Telangana and West Bengal

Thousands of government schools in India are empty of students. Telangana and West Bengal lead with the most zero-enrolment schools. This situati

Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R Osprey squadron in Goa with water cannon salute

Bid to protect Rice bowl of Vadakara as a community reserve

Project aims at conserving Cherandathur Chira, a nearly 600 acre wetland, in Maniyur grama panchayat in Kozhikode that serves as a habitat for se

BJP holds core committee meeting to discuss roadmap for 2026 Assembly poll

This was the partys first meeting after its State president Nainar Nagenthran and former State president K. Annamalai met Union Home Minister Ami

8 foods that actually work for lung detox

Your lungs are working overtime in today's smoggy world, and what you eat directly shapes how well they clear out gunk and stay resilient. From l

Nightclub fire: Goa court orders fresh health check-up of Luthra brothers

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, were produced in a North Goa court. They were deported from Thailand follo

LeT terrorist used Xiaomi and Vivo phones in Pahalgam attack

Two Xiaomi handsetsa Redmi Note 9 and a Redmi Note 12were traced to purchases made in Lahore and Karachi, respectively, as per NIA sources, while

Why Are Spider Plants the Perfect Beginner-Friendly Indoor Plant?

Spider plants are resilient, pet-safe, and air-purifying, making them the ideal low-maintenance choice for beginners seeking fast-growing greener

Delhi Govt Directs Maximum 50 Pc Staff To Physically Attend Private Offices Due To Air Pollution

Punishment for non-compliance to restrictions under GRAP Stage IV air pollution

Clips from Kolkata stadium missing from Messis GOAT Tour video

Kolkata: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi released a commemorative video of his GOAT India Tour on Wednesday, notably excluding any footage

Integration of CRM with ERP and Marketing Tools on the Rise

Integrating CRM with ERP and marketing tools creates a unified data flow, eliminating silos to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

How board exams create stress and the reforms to ease it

Peak coldwave likely across Telangana, Hyderabad from Dec 18 to 21

Hyderabad: The city and several parts of Telangana are likely to experience a peak coldwave between December 18 and 21, with temperatures expecte

Minister Shirsat Seeks Freeze on AIMIM's Kite Symbol

High-stakes polls to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the cash-rich Mumbai, will be held on January 15, while votes will be co

What Makes Akshaye Khanna A Lovable Husband in Durandhar?

He may be Dhurandhars most ruthless villain, but look closer and Akshaye Khannas character reveals something unexpectedempathy, loyalty, emotiona

AiR Launches Pause for Happiness Campaign to Combat Burnout

AiRs uplifting New Year mission invites every Indian to slow down, breathe, and begin the year with joy and inner peace

Silver price hits $66 record high in history: Why silver prices are rising - heres the silver price outlook as XAG/USD eyes $70

Silver price hit $66, marking a historic record rally in 2025. Haven demand surged after weak US jobs data and rising recession fears. Spot silve

Imagine The Audacity: BJP's Amit Malviya Lights Up Parliament Vaping Row

The 'smoking in Parliament' row blew up Wednesday after BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a 35-second video that showed, he claimed, Trinamool MP Ki

What happens inside your scalp when you go more than 3 days without washing

Skipping shampoo for three-plus days triggers a cascade of biological shifts: oil accumulation, microbial imbalances, and inflammation that can i

BIG relief for govt employees, four pre-retirement withdrawals allowed, here's how it affects your savings, check details

The rules of the National Pension System have been changed regarding exiting and withdrawals. The new rules have been relaxed and will benefit go

Prides Prince and American Eagle show out

Delhi Emerges As Top Choice For Foreign Universities Eyeing India: Report

Preferred Cities In India By Foreign Universities: Apart from Delhi NCR, cities such as Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai

CNG, Domestic PNG Prices To Drop By Rs 2-3 Per Unit From January 1

Consumers across India are set to benefit from reduced prices of Compressed Natural Gas and domestic Piped Natural Gas as the Petroleum and Natur

Parliament clears bill to repeal 71 obsolete laws, streamline legal framework

Parliament has cleared a bill to scrap and update old laws. This move aims to simplify daily life for citizens and remove decades of legal clutte

Aadhaar Database Remains Protected, Multi-Layered Tech Being Used: Ministry

The government has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and no breach of data has occurred

Dr Nene Breaks Down Why Acne Keeps Coming Back

AI-Generated Image of Messi, Dhoni, Tendulkar, Kohli, and Sharma Viral as Real

The image is an AI-generated one. Messi only met Tendulkar in Mumbai during his GOAT Tour.

Not your children, not you; Why your home might be sabotaging your child's school grades

Our Focus Should Be On Macroeconomic Stability And High Investment In Education And Health: LG Sinha

Jammu, Dec 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday addressed the Strategic Management Forum Conference on Policy Making and Strategic Pl

President Murmu inaugurates portraits of 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees at Rashtrapati Bhavan

NEW DELHI: Portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees are now on display at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurate

Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals Gear Up for Fresh Push Ahead of IPL 2026

Punjab Kings enter the 2026 season with renewed determination and a balanced squad, Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS strategy at the auction and retenti

Karnataka Congress protest over MGNREGA row, hate politics in National Herald case

Belagavi: The ruling Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday staged a protest against the Centres move to replace the existing rural employment law MG

Puducherry government seeks Centres nod to create more posts in Police department

Stock markets fall for third day on foreign fund outflows; Sensex drops 120 points

Among sectoral indices, capital goods declined by 0.96%, realty (0.81%), consumer durables, industrials (0.76%), services (0.64%)

Meet Indian who refused blank cheque from one of the world's richest universities for his treasure, donated it instead for free to...

He wrote extensively on the history of Calcutta in the English language and published 61 books.

BJP Demands Probe Into Activities Of NGOs In Jammu And Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Dec 17: Demanding a probe into the activities of NGOs mushrooming in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP on Wednesday alleged that many of them

Alappuzha bishop calls for 'Care for Creation in Christmas message

He urges the faithful to adopt eco-friendly practices in daily life and public celebrations

Showing True Colours: Omar Abdullah Slams Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Video

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised his Bihar counterpart over the hijab incident and said that Nitish Kumar m

Parliament passes Bill to repeal, amend 71 laws

Piloting the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said it aimed at removing outdated laws,