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Fire at construction site in Lingampally, no casualties

Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a construction site near the Lingamapally Railway Station in Hyderabad on Thursday, December 18, reportedly due to

Alliance University to host annual convocation in Bengaluru on December 20

As manyas 2,500 graduating students will receive their degrees in the presence of faculty, parents, dignitaries, and staff

Rupee rises 12 paise to close at 90.26 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said Brent crude oil prices hovering near $59 per barrel supported the domestic unit at lower levels

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 finale: Which 3 contestants will exit top 2?

Hyderabad: The most awaited moment for Bigg Boss Telugu 9 fans is almost here. The grand finale of the popular reality show, hosted by Nagarjuna,

Maharashtra procures only 1.47 lakh tonnes of soybean so far

State government assures to look slack buying against the 18.5 lakh tonnes target

Legislative Assembly passes hate speech bill, while BJP members protest Byrathi Sureshs remark on MLAs from coastal Karnataka

The members of the BJP were in a surprise as the Bill was passed, without them being able to join the discussion

Ananya Panday dazzles in Rs 35000 Masaba saree, perfectly blending traditional elegance with modern glamour, SEE pics

Ananya Panday dazzled in a House of Masaba orange and gold saree, styled with minimal jewellery and soft, natural makeup, perfectly blending trad

SHANTI Bill: Opposition slams 'oligarchisation' of nuclear energy, raises serious safety, liability concerns

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a sharp debate on the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 (SHANT

PM Modi conferred with the Order of Oman

This is the latest addition to PM Modi's distinguished list of over 28 highest civilian awards from foreign nations

UDF confident of breaking the jinx in Koothattukulam and completing term uneventfully

Since elevated to a municipality in 2015, no front has managed to complete a full term in the civic body. This election the UDF has won 16 seats

CM Mamata slams Centre over G RAM G bill, says Bengals job scheme will be renamed after Gandhi

West Bengal CM said if some political parties failed to show respect to our national icons, we will do it, without directly naming the BJP

Why are Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Power, Reliance Infrastructure rising despite sector weakness?

Reliance Power shares rose nearly 7% for a third day as Delhi HC sought clarification in the Jai Anmol Ambani case, lifting group stocks.

Gujarat to host Commonwealth Games 2030, while Rajya Sabha data shows sports training vacuum

AHMEDABAD: The Indian city ofAhmedabads elevation as the official host city for the Commonwealth Games 2030 has placed Gujarat firmly on the glob

Honourable prefix inappropriate for bureaucrats: Allahabad HC

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court questioned the use of the term honourable for bureaucrats and state government officials, asking the Uttar Pr

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to feature in overseas T20 leagues? IPL chairman Arun Dhumal breaks silence

Can Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other Indian stars play overseas T20 leagues in the future? IPL chairman Arun Dhumal breaks his silence, explai

Most Road Accidents Linked to Disregard of Safety Norms: Gadkari

Lamenting that every year 5 lakh road accidents take place and 1.80 lakh lives, mostly of young people, are lost, Gadkari urged Speaker Om Birla

Men record higher lung deposition of air pollutants in Delhi: Study

New Delhi, Dec 18: Sitting in vehicles stuck in traffic or walking along crowded footpaths as they make their way back home from work, men in Del

CBM India Extends Relief Support to 2,000 Disaster-Affected Families in Punjab and Uttarakhand

Silver slips from record highs on profit booking; gold prices ease

Silver prices retreated from the record levels on Thursday, declining by Rs 751 to Rs 2,06,684 per kg in the futures trade, as traders booked pro

India includes traditional medicine in free trade agreement with Oman

India and Oman have signed a new trade deal. This agreement is the first to include traditional medicine systems. It will boost market access for

Kerala SIR: Special drive planned to enrol new voters after draft roll publication on December 23

Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar says 2.92 lakh applications in Form 6, which for fresh enrollments, have been received

21st century India takes big, swift decisions, delivers results in time-bound manner: PM Modi in Oman

Addressing the gathering of Indian students and the community at the Maitiri Parv event, Narendra Modi said that India and Oman are tied not just

From sandwiches to chocolate cake: What to eat at Kochi Muziris Biennale 2025

Explore the cafes in and around the biennale venues, which offer the space to unwind and something delicious to eat and drink

S&P Upgrades IIFL Finances Outlook to Positive On Recovering Market Share in Gold Loans; B+/B Ratings Affirmed

Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha bill: FDI in Insurance will increase competition, reduce premium, says FM

AIADMK students wing stages demonstration to highlight shortcomings in laptop scheme

Anti-India protest in Bangladesh: Scuffles break out between Pro-Yunus groups and authorities, India shuts down....

Protesters marched towards the Indian High Commisision was taken out in Dhaka to demand the return of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ot

IFFK 2025:Shavapettiis a disturbing unravelling oftrauma responses

Shavapetti directed by Rinoshun K, screened in the Malayalam Cinema Today category at the 30th IFFK, is a glance into a couples life following th

PM Narendra Modi conferred with the highest civilian award, Order of Oman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of Oman, a high civilian honor. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presented the award during Modi's visit

India-Oman trade agreement: India excludes dairy, gold, silver, footwear from trade pact with Oman

India has secured its farmers and small businesses in a new trade deal with Oman. Sensitive items like dairy, gold, and footwear will not receive

Harnaaz Sandhu breaks silence after almost slipping at Miss Cosmo International 2025: 'It's not about the fall but...' | Viral video

Harnaaz Sandhu made her Bollywood debut in Baaghi 4 opposite Tiger Shroff this year. The action thriller clashed with Vivek Agnihotri's political

Who is Parv Singh? Payal Gaming's rumoured boyfriend BREAKS his silence on YouTuber's viral video controversy

Payal Gaming faced a viral MMS/deepfake controversy, which she denied, while her rumoured boyfriend and fans supported her, raising awareness abo

Govt Steps into Check Opportunistic Pricing by Airlines: Naidu

The Minister said that in the past also, the Centre stepped in to check high airfares during major events such as the Covid pandemic, the Kumbh M

Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakurs Dacoit teaser hints at a fun outing

The Telugu-Hindi films marks the directorial debut of cinematographer Shaneil Deo

'Gala daba diya': Landlady went to collect rent in Ghaziabad's Rajnagar Extension, tenets kills and stuff body in suitcase

A 48-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her tenants in Ghaziabad when she went to their flat to collect rent. Her body was discovered stuff

Congress alleges Puducherry Speaker tried to secure bank loan for accused in counterfeit drug case

When contacted by The Hindu, Mr. Selvam said he had intervened regarding the loan without knowing Rajas involvement in the counterfeit drug busin

Delhi Police Busts Interstate Gangs Supplying Mule Bank Accounts To Cybercrooks; 9 Arrested

New Delhi, Dec 18: The Delhi Police has busted two inter-state cyberfraud rackets involved in supplying mule bank accounts used for online financ

Union Budget 2026: What is the 'Four Balance Sheet Challenge,' and is India still struggling with it?

Four Balance Sheet Challenge issue was hughlighted by a paper. India's economy has overcome significant financial stress. Now, Finance Minister N

India, Oman Ink Free Trade Agreement

Oman is an important strategic partner in the region and is a key gateway for Indian goods and services to the wider Middle East and Africa

From Vizag: Rohit Vijjapus book chronicles the sights and history of Visakhapatnam

Rohit Vijjapus illustrated book captures Visakhapatnam through its history, everyday scenes and quietly observed details

Kupwara Police Attach Two-Storeyed House In UAPA Case

Kupwara, Dec 18: Kupwara Police on Thursday attached a two-storeyed residential house belonging to an accused in connection with a case registere

Most cant do this at 30, but this 90-year-old does 400 push-ups run 10 km every day. Check his daily routine and diet

Ken Head Fitness Secret: Ken Head, a 92-year-old from Spike Island, Bristol, is inspiring many with his daily fitness regime. A former Concorde e

'Honourable' prefix doesn't hold good for bureaucrats: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court is questioning the use of the title 'Honourable' for bureaucrats and state government officials. The court has asked the

Bomb threat at Nampally criminal court declared hoax

Hyderabad: The Nampally criminal court complex here received a bomb threat via email on Thursday, which was later declared a hoax after searches

Christmas dining and community celebrations in Visakhapatnam

Hotels and community spaces in Visakhapatnam are turning to food, music and long-held customs to mark Christmas. From bakery counters heavy with

How AI spots health risks before symptoms even appear

Kashmir Braces For Chillai-Kalan As Night Temperatures Rise Above Freezing Point

Srinagar, Dec 18: Kashmir is experiencing a huge relief from intense cold as night temperatures rose and settled above the freezing point, with r

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Meet Telangana BLOs on Dec 21

Kumar will arrive in the city on December 19 as part of his scheduled programme covering Hyderabad and Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh

Cyient Semiconductors to acquire majority stake in U.S. firm Kinetic Tech for $93 million

The objective behind acquiring the stake in Kinetic, which was incorporated in 2006 and estimated to close 2025 with $41 million in revenue, is t

Weak Indian rupee is good for export, but not as good as it seems

The Indian rupee has seen recent volatility. While a weaker rupee is often seen as good for exports, new studies indicate its positive impact on

Rivers Polluted By Untreated Sewage; 11 Urban Local Bodies Booked

Untreated household wastewater is destroying rivers, including the Cauvery, Kabini, Arkavathi, Tungabhadra, and Bhadra.

Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: 'But life is long' Top quotes by the poet defined by death

Quote of the Day: Poet Sylvia Plath's words offer a quiet truth about life's journey. Her quote highlights how enduring patience and persistence

Sahakutumbaanam Release Postponed

The film was originally scheduled for release on December 19. However, due to certain unavoidable reasons, the makers have decided to postpone th

Tenfold increase in Minority Affairs dept budget since TMC came to power in Bengal: Mamata

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the state Minority Affairs department's plan budget has seen a tenfold

Who was Mario Pineida? Barcelona Sporting Club defender shot dead in Guayaquil violence

Mario Pineida, a well-known Ecuadorean footballer and Barcelona Sporting Club defender, was shot dead in a suspected gang-related attack at a but

Column | Is culture up for grabs?

When a U.K. outlets patent claim on sabzi sparked controversy over cultural ownership and appropriation

Watch: Change for the worse: On MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G

Experts and activists are urging the government to abandon proposed changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREG

Death toll in Yamuna Expressway pile-up at Mathura rises to 19

The accident occurred on December 16 when eight buses and two smaller vehicles collided on the expressway, triggering a massive fire

UP man kills parents, chops bodies, throws them into river; arrested

Jaunpur: Police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his elderly parents over family disputes and disposing of their dismembered bodies in t

No Relief for YSRCP Leader Jogi Rameshs Brothers in Spurious Liquor Case

Vijayawada excise court rejects bail pleas, extends judicial remand till December 31.

Kae Capital to raise new $100M fund to back seed-stage startups

The firm is the latest among a string of Indian VCs that are stocking up on dry powder to help fund early-stage startups in the country.

India Resumes Visa Centre Operations in Dhaka, Suspends Services at Two Others

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at southwestern Khulna and northwestern Rajshahi were closed on the same grounds of security concerns.

Delhi's 50% work-from-home conundrum: A pollution-era mandate is colliding with how offices actually operate

Delhi's mandatory 50% work-from-home rule, aimed at reducing pollution, has exposed practical challenges. The directive faces fragmented authorit

Bombay HC, local courts and banks in Mumbai, Nagpur get bomb threat mails, turn out to be hoax

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court, some local courts along with two prominent banks, most of them located in south Mumbai, received bomb threats on e

WorkIndia secures Rs 97 Cr in Series B led by Aavishkaar Capital

WorkIndia said the fresh capital will be used to upgrade its technology platform, sharpen its job matching algorithms, expand into high demand re

Microsofts Bill Gates points out a grim reality about AI bubble, says only a fraction will

Bill Gates has a stark warning for AI companies. The Microsoft co-founder said that AI will become hyper competitive and only a fraction of compa

ED conducts fresh raids in dunki route case

CHANDIGARH, Dec 18: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted fresh searches in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi as part of an ongoing money lau

Saddened by passing of eminent sculptor Ram Sutar: Murmu

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed condolences on the passing of eminent sculptor Ram Sutar and said his exception

Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 Grand Finale beats Rupali Ganguly's Anupamaa to take top spot in TRP charts with ratings of...

Bigg Boss 19 also dominated digitally, topping Ormax Media's charts as the most-watched OTT show with 8 million viewership. Gaurav Khanna won the

Binance Case Challenge: Shaping the next generation of blockchain leaders in Indian business schools

Students in India are showing a growing interest in blockchain, and the numbers clearly reflect this trend. This year's Binance Case Challenge sa

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Expected top 2, winner and prize money

Hyderabad: With just two days to go, Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is all set to crown its winner. The popular reality show is now in its finale week, and t

At Priyanka Gandhi-Nitin Gadkari Meet, Bhai-Behen Quip And A Rice Delicacy

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's meeting with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to press for projects in Kerala saw wor

Indian-Origin Man Rapes 21-Year-Old Woman After She Passes Out In Cab In US

An Indian-origin cab driver has been accused of raping an unconscious passenger in California, United States. Simranjit Singh Sekhon, 35, was arr

NZ vs WI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham create history; become first pair to achieve massive WTC milestone

New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham etched their names into the record books during the NZ vs WI Test as they stitched together a his

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat begins four-day West Bengal visit amid run-up to assembly polls

KOLKATA: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived at Bagdogra airport on Thursday to begin a four-day visit to West Bengal, during

Medical Complaints, Dubious Documents: Luthras Evade Goa Police's Questions

Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, the brothers in Goa Police custody over a fire at a nightclub in Goa that killed 25 people, are evading questions posed

University of York announces three leadership appointments ahead of 2026 Mumbai campus launch

With applications now open, the University has invited prospective students across India

Who Will Speak for the Marathi Manoos? Inside Mumbais High-Stakes BMC Election

The richest municipal corporation in India functioned without an elected civic body or a mayor for four years.

No Compromise On Safeguard Mechanism In Nuclear Bill: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Dec 18: The Rajya Sabha on Thursday took up a discussion on the nuclear energy bill, with Union Jitendra Singh asserting that no compr

Kartik Sharma went 4 years without selection, parents sold land and jewelry; 19-year-old Bharatpur cricketers rise to a Rs 14.20 crore CSK deal

Kartik Sharma's journey from poverty to a Rs 14.20 crore IPL deal is a testament to his family's unwavering support. Facing financial hardship, i

Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses press after VB-G RAM G clears in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar

Here's Why You Need To Give 2 Hours Between Dinner And Bedtime

A two-hour gap between dinner and sleep gives the stomach enough time to process food before the body shifts into rest-and-repair mode.

Tata Motors against expecting small vehicles from CAFE norms

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: Leading car maker Tata Motors is against granting exemption to small petrol vehicles weighing up to 909 kg from the strict Cor

China launches island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP

BEIJING, Dec 18: China on Thursday launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the worlds largest FTP by

Aadi Saikumar Shoots Through Injury for Shambhala

Produced by Shining Pictures, the film has generated strong buzz and profitable pre-release business, and is set to release on December 25.

Mufti Asks Omar To Rethink Allotting Fertile Land To BSF For Camp In Pulwama

Srinagar, Dec 18: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday asked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to reconsider allotting fertile l

Kievs loan based on Russian assets carries lot of financial risks: Belgian Prime Minister

BRUSSELS, Dec 18: A reparation loan for Ukraine based on frozen assets of Russia carries a lot of financial and economic risks, Belgian Prime Min

How Razorpay supercharged Wow! Momos operations, customer experience, and growth

Razorpay has been central to Wow! Momos expansion across 725 stores by streamlining payments, automating workflows, and driving customer engageme

Maharashtra's 'Rummy' Minister Sacked, But Pressure Grows On D Fadnavis

Maharashtra politics is in turmoil, again, after Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Manikrao Kokate who earlier this year was

Rain creates crimson spectacle on Irans Hormuz Island for the first time this year

TEHRAN, Dec 18: Rainfall on Irans Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week,