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PMO pushes for overhaul of PhD programmes, commercialisation of defence technology

NEW DELHI: Aimed at transforming the countrys doctoral research ecosystem and leveraging defence technology for civilian applications, the Prime

Eggs safe for consumption, cancer risk claims are misleading: FSSAI

NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday said that eggs available in the country are safe for human consum

Cotton farmers call for urgent focus on yield-related issues

DMK alliance will not continue as expected by the Chief Minister, says BJP State president

Andhra Pradesh notifies sweeping amendments to building rules

Changes aimed at enhancing urban safety, promoting green construction, and improving ease of doing business through technology-driven approvals a

AI Early Warning System has enabled 6000 safe elephant crossings in the last 22 months: Supriya Sahu

BJP working president Nitin Nabin visits Puducherry

Fans stunned as Taylor Swift addresses two painful breakups on the Eras Tour

Taylor Swift revealed in her docuseries, 'The End of an Era,' that she experienced two significant breakups during the Eras Tour, impacting her a

'What the hell happened to her?': Trump roasts MTG, calls her 'Marjorie Traitor Brown' at NC rally

Health Department directs district officials to step up preparedness to tackle anticipated rise in seasonal influenza cases

Tharoor raises alarm for India amid Bangladesh riots, says 'Mob rule, situation not good'

Benjamin Netanyahu says he will visit New York City soon despite arrest threats from Zohran Mamdani

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans a New York City visit soon, despite arrest threats from mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The issue has

Centre supports development of Auroville as it reflects the ethos of Viksit Bharat, says Union Minister

Corporate Wellness Moves Beyond Checklists As Firms Link Employee Health to Productivity

Corporate companies planning to enter Hyderabad are increasingly seeking office spaces that can accommodate gyms, yoga and Zumba centres to promo

Congress to contest BMC election solo, no alliance with Thackeray and Pawar

MUMBAI: In a big blow to Maha Vikas Aghadi, the Congress party on Saturday announced to contest the Asias largest civic body the Brihanmumbai Mu

The Woman Grandmaster who made the bold move beyond the chessboard

Why didnt God save Gazas children? asks lyricist Javed Akhtar

During a debate on Does God Exist?, renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar questioned the existence of God by asking, If he is really omnipotent, then wh

Congress pushing Karnataka towards undeclared Emergency: Shobha Karandlaje

BJP Renews Allegations Against Rahul Gandhi Over Soros Link, Germany Visit

Last year too, the BJP had alleged that top Congress leaders had links with Soros-funded organisations that were involved in anti-India activitie

Bareilly Violence accused Nadeem Khan taken on remand

Bareilly: Police on Saturday brought Nadeem Khan, a key accused in the Bareilly violence case and a leader associated with the Ittehad-e-Millat C

Two from West Bengal held with 37 kg of suspected ganja

They had allegedly trafficked the suspected narcotic item from Odisha to Aluva by train

Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears: Josh Jacobs injury update, will star running back play on Saturday night game?

Green Bay Packers (9-4-1), who beat Chicago in Week 14, are a half-game behind the first-place Chicago Bears (10-4) in the NFC North.

It is a Very Emotional Experience For Me

In his final conversation, Dharmendra spoke about his journey with Ikkis

Film city proposed for Kalaburagi and Hubballi to promote regional cinema

Recoveries in cybercrime cases dip as scamsters shift tactics

A senior officer cautioned that with the New Year approaching, cyber crimes might mushroom in the name of attractive offers

Sanjay Dutt Plays a Ghost In The Raja Saab

Challenge of portraying different phases of age was what attracted him to the film

Bihar hijab row: Woman doctor yet to join work

Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari offers the doctor a government job with a monthly salary of 3 lakh and a posting of her choice

Trump nominates new head of U.S. forces in Latin America

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced in the statement that Mr. Trump had appointed General Francis L Donovan to head the U.S. Southern Command,

AP Foresters Flag Threat to Marine Species From Trawlers

Forest authorities are conducting workshops to sensitise stakeholders across the state to reduce marine mortality

Yule Sleigh It With A Starry Dress Code

Forget the usual Christmas jumpers, Santa hats and heels, instead make heads turn with these celeb-inspired Xmas outfits

MP: Nearly 42 Lakh Voters In MP Set For Deletion From Voters List

Preliminary draft electoral roll to appear on Dec 23; Notices will be issued to them seeking clarification on the required information from them

US offers new talks format including Russia and Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy revealed that the United States has proposed a new peace talk format involving Ukraine, Russia, and poten

Bangladesh on edge as protesters demand home advisers resignation after Osman Hadis death

Tens of thousands of people attend slain leaders funeral under tight security; Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said Hadi would never be forgotten an

Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival was a melange of cultures and artistes

Hyderabad: Picture actors from Norway and Malaysia mingling with performers from Assam, Maharashtra and Kerala. Add playwrights from France and T

Ballot Confusion Leads to Spike in Nota

He observed that many of his relatives, especially elderly persons, had picked Nota in confusion.

Shortage Of Doctors, Medicines Affects Bolaram Cantonment Hospital

People come here because this is supposed to be a general hospital. But there are days when even basic care is delayed: Staff member

Kardashian Christmas Party: Khloe reveals who foots the bill for familys lavish Christmas eve celebrations

Khloe Kardashian has shared a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the most closely followed celebrity traditions, the Kardashian-Jenner familys

Rameswaram fishermen abstain from work; demand search for two missing fishermen

Watch: Hardik Pandya enjoys late-night Ahmedabad drive with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma after 5th T20I heroics

Hardik Pandya was spotted enjoying a late-night drive in Ahmedabad with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma after his match-winning performance in the 5th

11-foot King Cobra Rescued From Shiva Temple In Odishas Ganjam

The incident occurred at the Gupteswar Temple in the Choudhury Tikarapada area under Digapahandi block

Gold Can Move Towards Rs 1.5 Lakh in 2026 Amidst Volatility

In the international market prices have jumped from $2623 per ounce to $4340 gaining 65 per cent.

Sethu pips Kickstart FC; honours even between Gokulam and Nita

Is Dhurandhars Runaway Success A Signal For Bwood To Change Tack?

Emotionally charged stories of patriotism and sacrifice are stealing a march over conventional crowd-pullers

Agnikuls $17 million fundraise signals maturing investor confidence in Indias space sector

Roopa Viroopa, Indianised version of Beauty and the Beast, to be staged in Bengaluru

The dance theatrical is a fusion of Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, folk dance and martial arts

Five accused convicted in 2016 Bulandshahr gang rape case

Nearly a decade after a horrific crime that shook the nation, the city court at Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh convicted all five accused in the Bu

SIR meant to keep infiltrators out, Congress protected them for decades: Modi in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a strong attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing the party of neglecting Assam and the

Heartwarming Video Of Child Dancing In School Assembly Prayer Goes Viral

With his eyes closed and hands folded, he is seen dancing gently in his place.

Restaurant employing persons with disabilities and intellectual disabilities opens at Anna Maligai

Congress leader accuses BJP, ED of harassing Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case

Centre systematically dismantling MGNREGA by changing its name and altering its structure, he says

Newly wed couple dies after falling from Machilipatnam Express

Hyderabad: A couple who had gotten married just two months ago died after allegedly falling from the Machilipatnam Express late on Thursday, Dece

Sanjay Raut meets Raj Thackeray amid Mumbai civic polls alliance talks

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray as the two parties are discussing s

Paraplegic engineer Michaela Benthaus becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

In a groundbreaking achievement, Michaela Benthaus, a German engineer who lives with paraplegia, fulfilled her dream of space travel aboard Blue

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Anybody can become angry that is easy, but...'

Aristotle's timeless quote highlights that while anger is easy to feel, directing it appropriatelywith the right person, degree, time, and purpos

Rice millers in Kangayam demand government warehouse

UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo, extends peacekeeping mission for year

The UN's most powerful body condemned an offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23, demanded that Rwanda stop supporting the rebels and withdraw its tro

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Statesmanship rooted in Indias civilisational confidence

The birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister of India, is not merely an occasion of remembrance but a mome

Sardar Harbans Singh Appointed Political Advisor To NC President

Srinagar, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Saturday appointed senior party leader and former minister Sardar Harbans Singh as the

HC Dismisses Appeal on Alienation of Temple Land

The panel found no error in the reasoning or conclusions of the single judge

How rich was Rob Reiner? His surprising net worth has everyone talking

Filmmaker Rob Reiner's estate is valued at $200 million. He passed away on December 15, 2025. His son faces charges in the deaths of Rob and his

From Cameras to Crowdsourcing: How Reddit, Surveillance Tech Cracked Case

One was that increasingly pervasive surveillance technology could help catch the culprits. Another was that amateur online sleuths on Reddit coul

Chennai Corporation to repair speed breakers, install caution boards

Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic-South) P. Vijayakumar said that some speed breakers installed earlier as a piecemeal measure to address loc

CM Revanth Reddy Appeared Before the Nampally Court

In a case dating back to 2016, police had booked Revanth Reddy for allegedly holding a public meeting of Nirudyogula Jana Jagarana at Osmania Uni

Epstein files opened: Famous faces, many blacked-out pages

US authorities have started releasing documents from the Jeffrey Epstein probe. Many files are blacked out, raising questions about transparency.

Fire guts plastic recycling unit at industrial area in Thalassery

The fire occurred at City Plastic, a facility employing several workers

Chandrababu Naidu sets Swachh targets, says Andhra Pradesh will be plastic-free by June next and roads garbage-free by January 26

Stressing the need for adopting a circular economy through which waste is recycled, the Chief Minister has appealed to the people to be a part of

Over 8,000 Candidates Take Odisha Home Guard Exam For 187 Posts On Airstrip

Odisha Home Guard Recruitment Exam 2025: The exam was conducted on December 16 for just 187 Home Guard posts. Despite the limited number of vacan

Nirmala Sitharaman launches VijAIpatha labs in Hosapete govt. schools

A.P. Chief Secretary calls for time-bound completion of ongoing power projects

Dignified workplace is essential for women

Kerala local body polls: LDF leads in vote share of fronts in Thiruvananthapuram district

The LDF received 37.27% of the votes in panchayats, compared to the UDFs 35.30%, while the BJP-led NDA got 21.59%. In the Thiruvananthapuram Corp

Global pecking order has changed; no single power can dominate anymore: EAM Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: The global economic and political pecking order has undergone a very significant change with multiple centres of power emerging, Exter

Microsoft Launches Data Centre Skilling Programme in Hyderabad

Young India Skills University Vice Chancellor Dr Subba Rao said the university had introduced a three-month data centre management programme as p

Over 35 Students Injured As School Picnic Bus Overturns On Jammu Ring Road

Jammu, Dec 20: At least 35 school students were injured after a picnic bus ran over the divider and overturned on the Ring Road near Bishnah area

51st Tamil Isai Sangam festival begins in Madurai

A weak rupee makes it harder for country to achieve income growth target

Samastha's 100th annual international conference to be held in February

Will end 'maha jungle raj'; TMC making people suffer...: PM Modi sounds poll bugle in Bengal

India T20 World Cup squad: The late call that left Shubman Gill out

Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup omission stemmed from a strategic selection puzzle, not a single incident. A toe injury, though minor, led to a caut

Congress protests against removal of Gandhis name from MGNREGA

BJP shudders at the very mention of Gandhis name, allege Congress leaders

Quality of civil services decisive for Viksit Bharat, says Vice-President

Implementation of national priorities depends on the quality of administrators selected today, says C. P. Radhakrishnan

Hijab row: SCBA issues 'strongest condemnation' over Nitish Kumar's act; seeks unconditional apology from Giriraj Singh, Sanjay Nishad

Trump signs law, wants Indias nuclear liability aligned with global norms

U.S. President tells Secretary of State to establish mechanism to assess the implementation of 2008 nuclear deal; Congress says PM Modi bulldozed

'Don't disrespect Russia, else': Putins ultimatum to West over Ukraine at year-end presser

Foundation stone laid for Ziegenbalg memorial hall in Mayiladuthurai amid protest by fishermen

Fishermen objected saying that locating the memorial outside Tharangambadi went against the sentiments of the local people as the missionary was

University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor releases book in honour of late economist Prof. V.K. Nataraj

Turning 67 soon? Avoid these 6 costly Social Security mistakes in 2026

If you are turning 67 soon, choosing when and how to claim Social Security is very important. Mistakes like claiming too early, ignoring spousal

Good news for commuters: Travel time from Mumbai to Thane to cut to just 25 minutes; MMRDA is set to extend...; check details here

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is serving Mumbai with a traffic game-changer. The authorities have plans to extend

RTC union seeks steps to reduce increased workload after launch of Stree Shakti shceme

If problems are not addressed immediately, it will become difficult for the RTC bus crew to continue their duties, says APPTD president

K.C. Venugopal, Kodikunnil Suresh condole death of Sreenivasan