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Can Zohran Mamdani turn bold promises into reality as NYC Mayor?

New York: Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it? Mamdani, a 34-year-old democrati

From trust to tech: protecting Indias health data

While trust is still an inherent part of the professional lives of doctors, the right to privacy, in an age where all information is online, need

Zelensky, Trump signal near deal on ending Ukraine war

New York: Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelensky said a peace plan to end the war was 90 per cent ready, while US President Donald Trump asserted

Case registered over Instagram reel showing country bomb explosion in Keralas Kannur

As per the FIR, a reel was posted on the Instagram account named Red Army Kannur showing visuals of a country bomb explosion

T.N. government sets new fee for property transfer returns and leases

A fee of 500 and 1,000 has been fixed for residential and non-residential buildings, respectively

Delhis air quality severe, dense smog affects vehicular movement

New Delhi: Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Monday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) settling in the severe category

Japanese tourists mistreated over swimsuits, Santa caps in Varanasi

Some Japanese tourists reportedly faced mistreatment for wearing swimsuits and Santa Claus caps during a visit to a ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Prade

Tara Sutaria shares pictures of her hearts Veer Pahariya, Orry

Mumbai: Actress Tara Sutaria gave fans a glimpse into a cosy night out as she shared pictures featuring her beau Veer Pahariya and B-Towns bestie

Unnao rape case hearing LIVE: SC to hear CBI's plea against Sengar's bail

The survivor said she was hopeful of justice from the Supreme Court but questioned the delay in the CBIs intervention

China launches Justice Mission 2025 drills around Taiwan with live-fire exercises

Taiwan condemned the exercises, placed its forces on high alert and rehearsed rapid-response drills to repel a potential attack

Law Ministry takes big step to shed govt biggest litigant tag

At the same time, efforts towards promoting mediation, which can eventually help in reducing court pendency, have fallen short

Rupee falls 5 paise to 89.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said foreign portfolio investors continue to offload Indian equities, which has been weighing on the Indian rupee in the last few m

Fire damages five shops in Kundapura

The fire resulted from an electrical short circuit at the puja item shop, and it spread to other shops. The fire completely burnt the puja shop a

Fact check: Is ticket price for Numaish 2026 hiked?

Hyderabad: Many media reports have claimed that the ticket price for Numaish 2026, which is set to begin on January 1, 2026, has been hiked. It i

Emraan Hashmi Starrer Haq Confirms Official OTT Premiere Date

While the film opened to a positive critical response, it unfortunately failed to create magic at the box office.

Heavy Fog In North India, Delhi: How It Affects Your Health And What to Do

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR and North India during winter, often coupled with severe air pollution, reduces visibility dramatically and poses health r

Video: Naval officer booked for assaulting traffic cop in Vizag

A Navy officer in the rank of Lieutenant Commander was arrested by the Malkapuram police in Vizag on Sunday, December 28, for allegedly assaultin

Gurugram: 25-year-old airline crew member dies during party; Investigation underway

A 25-year-old airline cabin crew member was found dead after falling ill during a party at a rented apartment in Gurugram's DLF Phase-1. She was

BSF Denies Reports of Hadi Murder Accused Entering India

Bangladesh has been witnessing political unrest, protests and violence following the killing of Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Hadi

Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit

The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling und

Congress Stumbles Over Data Chief's Tamil Nadu Debt Levels Alarming Post

A Congress functionary's remark unfavourably comparing Tamil Nadu's debt levels with BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh has dropped his party in hot water b

China starts major military drills in middle of Taiwan Strait amid Japan row

Beijing: The Chinese military on Monday started new major drills in the middle areas of the Taiwan Strait amid rising diplomatic tensions with Ja

Chinese Military Stages Drills Around Taiwan To Warn 'External Forces'

The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at US arms sales to the territory and a statement by Japan's PM, Sanae Takaichi, saying its militar

13 Killed, 98 Injured in southern Mexico train derailment

Mexico City: Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line c

Indonesia fire kills 16 people in retirement home

Footage showed the fire blazing through the home, with residents appearing to help one elderly person escape from the burning building

BSF refutes Bangladeshi media reports claiming two accused in Hadi's murder entered India

Meghalaya Border Security Force (BSF) chief Inspector General OP Opadhyay on Monday refuted Bangladesh's media reports claiming two accused in st

VB G RAM G Act likely to make States net gainers of 1,7000 cr despite 60:40 funding shift: SBI Report

The report argued that fears of the revised ratio worsening State finances or forcing higher borrowing are unfounded and largely stem from a lack

Dense fog in Delhi delays flights, causing schedule disruptions at IGI Airport

The airport is operating under Category-III conditions, which allow flights to land in low visibility

Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests

A new political alliance has formed in Nepal ahead of the March elections. Rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah has joined forces with former TV host R

Two Killed, Three Injured in Khammam Road Accident

The accident occurred around 5.30 am when the car in which the victims were travelling was hit by an over-speeding lorry coming from the opposite

Indonesia nursing home fire kills 16: Official

A devastating fire at a nursing home in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of at least 16 elderly residents, with three oth

Toxic smog pushes Delhi AQI to severe levels, low visibility hits flights and railways

Buffalo City In US Sets Guinness World Record For The Largest Chicken Wing Eating Competition

Buffalo wings are deep-fried, unbreaded chicken wings, named after the city of Buffalo in the US.

Waymo's San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises

With a fleet of more than 2,500 vehicles, Waymo operates in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Metro Phoenix, Austin and Atlanta

ICAI Reschedules Chartered Accountant Intermediate Auditing And Ethics Exam

All other CA Intermediate January 2026 exams remain as scheduled, while candidates should check www.icai.org for updates following the rescheduli

Train Derailment in Southern Mexico Kills 13

Officials said that 241 passengers and nine crew members were on the train when the accident occurred

Quote of the Day by Don Bradman: 'I was never coached; I was never told how to hold a bat. Every ball went exactly where I wanted it to go until the ball...' - Here's few timeless quotes by the legendary Australian cricketer

Sir Don Bradman, cricket's greatest, redefined the sport with his record-breaking 99.94 Test average. Born in 1908, his discipline and focus made

Five-year-old spends freezing night in forest after parents consume pesticide following domestic dispute in Odisha

A five-year-old boy heroically survived a chilling night alone in an Odisha forest, guarding his deceased father and unconscious mother after the

Cyberabad police nab 377 persons for drunk driving

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad traffic police conducted a weekend special drive against drunk driving on December 26 and 27 at various locations in the

The status of the 20-point peace plan for Ukraine

President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy met to discuss a new peace plan. Zelenskyy called it a great meeting, suggesting a deal is near

Himanta seeks action against those behind Tripura students killing in Dehradun

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged his Uttarakhand counterpart Pushkar Singh Dhami to bring those behind the alleged racist

2-Year-Old Girl Among 6 Killed In Beachside Shooting In Ecuador

Multiple gunmen killed six people on Sunday, including a two-year-old girl, after shooting up a beachside boardwalk in southwestern Ecuador, poli

Delhi AQI crosses 400: Dense fog disrupts flight ops across India; govt, airlines issue advisories

Thick smog and fog across northern India have led to significant flight delays, prompting the Ministry of Civil Aviation to issue a travel adviso

In A First, South Korea To Allow Public Access To North Korea's Main Newspaper

South Korea said Friday it will reclassify North Korea's long-banned state newspaper as general information, easing public access, in the latest

Stray dog found carrying newborns body in its jaws near cremation ground in MP's Vidisha district

VIDISHA: A stray dog was found carrying a newborn child's body in its jaws near Parashari cremation ground in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh

Israel killed 706 family members of Palestinian journos since 2023: Report

Israeli forces have killed at least 706 family members of Palestinian journalists since October 2023, according to a report released by the Pales

'Akshaye Khanna is most lazy, difficult person to work with': Section 375 director Manish Gupta on Dhurandhar actor: 'Sabki beizzati karta hai'

After Kumar Mangat slammed Akshaye Khanna for quitting Drishyam 3, an old interview of director Manish Gupta highlighted the Dhurandhar actor's '

Ind vs NZ ODI 2026 squad announcement, schedule, venue, live streaming details

Ind vs NZ ODI 2026: India will host New Zealand for eight limited-overs matches from January 11 to January 31. The series includes three ODIs and

Delhi-NCR chokes under dense fog, AQI hits 'severe' mark; Over 200 flights delayed, 6 cancelled, airlines issue advisories

With visibility dropping to zero, nearly 200 flights were delayed, while six were cancelled, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. According

Parivar together: Ajit Pawar announces alliance with NCP(SP) for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday announced an alliance between his NCP faction and the NCP (SP) led by his uncle Sharad Paw

Ex-Google Employees Bet Big On AI After ChatGPT Launch, Now Their Startup's Worth $100 Million

The duo's decision was sparked by ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, which made them question the future of human software developers.

China issues draft rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction

The move underscores Beijings effort to shape the rapid rollout of consumer-facing AI by strengthening safety and ethical requirements

'Made in India' must become symbol of excellence, global competitiveness: PM

Modi emphasised the need for quality in governance, service delivery and manufacturing, and said the label 'Made in India' must become a symbol o

Coupang announces $1.18 billion compensation to South Korean users for data leak

The plan comes a day after Coupang founder Kim Bom issued his first public apology for the data breach

Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest on 38 seats, NCP-SP on 37 in alliance for Jalgaon Municipal elections: Santosh Choudhary

Shiv Sena (UBT) and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) will contest the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation elections together. The allia

South Korean President Lee returns to presidential palace avoided by predecessor

Mr. Lees office said he will commute from the current presidential residence in another part of Seoul until it is moved back to Cheong Wa Dae at

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Suryavanshi Takes Stunner, Shardul On Fire For Mumbai

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Round three of the Vijay Hazare Trophy gets underway on December 29 with several high-profile names in focus.

Nearly 200 UP villagers get rabies shots after consuming curd from buffalo that died after dog bite

BUDAUN: Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun got rabies vaccination as a precautionary measure after they discovere

Dense fog chokes Delhi as AQI hits 402, air quality turns 'severe'

Many motorists were seen driving with their headlights on, while the conditions were causing discomfort for residents

5 Children Among 9 Stabbed To Death In Suriname, Suspect Shot, Arrested

A man stabbed to death nine people, including five children, overnight in Suriname's capital Paramaribo, police said Sunday, adding the suspect w

South Central Railway records steady infra growth in 2025

Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has said it recorded steady infrastructure growth in 2025 and achieved milestones in terms of passenge

Revanth Reddy's Sonia Gandhi Counter In Digvijaya Singh Post Row

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday night joined the row over Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's post about the BJP and its ideologic

Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Date: Is it on December 30 or 31st? Check shubh muhurat, fasting rules, and mantras

Putrada Ekadashi kab hai 30 ya 31: Paush Putrada Ekadashi, observed on December 30, 2025, is a significant fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu a

Smriti Mandhana Reaches 10,000 International Runs

Mandhana achieved the landmark during the fourth T20I of the five-match series against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium

Chhattisgarh: ED conducts raids in Bharatmala project land acquisition case

The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the payment of compensation for the acquisition of land for the Raipur-Vishakhapatnam economic cor

Pilot Dead, Another Critically Injured As 2 Helicopters Crash Midair In US

The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter ove

New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings

Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels, New York Governor Kat

All schools In Uttar Pradesh Closed Till January 1 Due Cold Wave

The state government is ensuring adequate blankets, bonfires, and night shelters for the needy, with officials instructed to provide timely relie

Ranbir Kapoor Flaunts Clean-Shaven Look as He Jets Off With Alia Bhatt for New Year Vacation

Alia Bhatt also greeted the paparazzi warmly.

China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy

China's military launched Justice Mission 2025 drills around Taiwan, featuring live-fire exercises and simulating coordinated assaults. This mark

Anand Mahindra wants you to see this worlds most sophisticated engineering marvel temple that even PM Modi visited

Anand Mahindra has highlighted the Brihadeeswara Temple's 11th-century engineering, calling it he worlds most sophisticated ancient engineering.

Hamas infrastructure in Europe hit as Italy arrests senior leaders

Israel said the suspects were involved in systematically raising and transferring funds to Hamass civilian and military wings.

What is 'Bomb Cyclone'? Powerful winter storm, blizzard set to impact parts of the US

A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the US, bringing heavy snow, blizzards, extreme cold, and strong winds. Forecasters warn the system co

16 Dead In Fire At A Retirement Home In Indonesia

A fire at a retirement home in the city of Manado on Indonesia's on Sulawesi island has killed 16 people, a local police official was quoted as s

Delhi Cops Arrest 5 After Video Of Them Doing Stunts On Road Goes Viral

The Delhi Police has arrested five people after registering an FIR in connection with a viral video that showed a group of men performing dangero

Telangana HC grants divorce to couple after 17 yr dispute, orders Rs 50 L alimony

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has brought closure to a protracted marital dispute by upholding a divorce between Dronamraju Vijaya Lakshmi

Etching memory: An exhibition at Kochi Muziris Biennale set in the 1930s examines a colonial mistrial and its impact on a Syrian Christian woman

A mistrial, a matriarch, a memory. An exhibition at the Kochi Muziris Biennale, tells the story of Eliamma Matthen, whose inter-generational figh

Rift in INDI alliance? Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty says DMK-ruled Tamil Nadus debt is higher than UPs

A political storm brewed in Tamil Nadu as a Congress leader highlighted the state's alarming debt, sparking sharp retorts from the DMK and discom

China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan, asserts territorial claim

China launched Justice Mission 2025, a large-scale inter-service military exercise around Taiwan, involving coordinated ground, air, navy, and mi

Google, Verizon receive U.S. Justice Department demands about diversity practices: Report

Google and Verizon are among a list of companies that have received Justice Department demands for documents and information about their workplac

DCA seizes illegal drugs worth Rs 15000 from quacks clinic in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana Drug Control Administration (DCA) on Sunday, December 28 seized illegal drugs worth Rs 15,011 from a quacks clinic in Karimn

Photo: Donald Trumpand Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump, third from right, meets with Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, third from left, at his Mar-a-Lago club, Sunday, Dec

Iran launches three satellites with Russian Soyuz rockets

The satellites, intended for low-Earth orbit, will support monitoring of agriculture, natural resources and environmental conditions.

From Akshaye Khanna's Iconic 'FA9LA' Hookstep to RCB's Historic IPL Win: Viral Moments of 2025 That Ruled Our Feeds

When Zohran Mamdani became the first Indian-American mayor of New York City, the win was historic. But what truly exploded the internet was his e

Myanmar holds phase 1 of three-phase polls; India sends observer

Myanmar commenced its first elections since the 2021 military takeover, with voting spread across three phases. Over 5,000 candidates are contest

'Parivar together': Ajit Pawar announces NCP-NCP (SP) alliance for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced an alliance between his NCP and Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) for the Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls, stating

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Protests erupt in Tripura over murder of student Angel Chakma in Uttarakhand

Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was severely assaulted in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, and later died in the hospital

Amit Shahs Guwahati visit postponed due to dense fog

Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shahs scheduled arrival in Guwahati on Sunday for a two-day visit to Assam was postponed by a day as his fligh

From Ban to Passive Participation: Inside the Armys New Social Media Policy

The new policy now allows Army personnel to access social media platforms for viewing and monitoring only.