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Lionel Messi Returns to India After 14 Years; Watch Live on Waves OTT (Dec 1315)

Waves OTT invites fans nationwide to download the app, tune in live, and be part of football history, as Lionel Messis GOAT India Tour unfolds li

Lionel Messi India tour 2025: Argentina football star to travel to four cities, meet PM Modi. Check itinerary, venues and key events

Lionel Messi has arrived in Kolkata for the GOAT India Tour 2025 and is all set to begin his India tour. In Kolkata, he will unveil the 70-foot s

Hefty price for Lionel Messi event ticket; West Bengal Governor seeks report

Thousands braved the December chill and waited past midnight to give a rousing welcome to Lionel Messi as he arrived in Kolkata for his whirlwind

10 Huts Gutted in Vizianagaram

According to the locals, the fire broke out after sparks flew from a brazier that was being used to keep warm during the cold weather.

Saphala Ekadashi in December 2025: Tithi, parana time and religious significance

Saphala Ekadashi, a significant Hindu observance dedicated to Lord Vishnu, will be celebrated on December 15, 2025. Devotees will undertake a fas

Quote of the day by J. K. Rowling: Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with.

J.K. Rowling, renowned for the Harry Potter series, overcame personal struggles to achieve global success. Her quote, Understanding is the first

Delhi chokes as AQI nears severe level

New Delhi: A thick blanket of smog shrouded the national capital on Saturday morning with an air quality index (AQI) of 397, on the brink of the

Shah Rukh Khan Reaches Kolkata Ahead of Lionel Messi Event, Joined by Son AbRam

In visuals going viral from Kolkata airport, SRK was seen making a late-night entry, accompanied by his younger son, AbRam.

Hefty Price for Messi Event Ticket; WB Guv Seeks Report from Govt

Messi would begin his GOAT India Tour on Saturday with a sponsors' meet-and-greet before heading to the Salt Lake Stadium for a tribute programme

Scammer Told Her She Was Named In Terror Case. Then Defrauded Rs 30 Lakh

Unidentified fraudsters extorted Rs 30 lakh from a 67-year-old woman in Indore by claiming that her name had surfaced in a terror case investigat

Tucker Carlson visits Gaza, accuses Israel of murdering children

American media person Tucker Carlson has accused Israel of killing children in Palestine. Carlson made the observation after visiting about 2,000

Quote of the Day by Sir John A. Macdonald: Let us not, like the hunters in the fable, quarrel about the skin before we

Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, was instrumental in the nation's 1867 Confederation and westward expansion, notably the Can

Video Shows Truckers' Shootout In Canada, 3 Indian-Origin Men Arrested

Three Indian-origin truck drivers have been arrested after a shootout between two rival tow-truck groups in Canada. The search is still on for an

20 states sue Donald Trump over USD100,000 H-1B visa fee

Washington: Twenty US states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administrations decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions,

Messi GOAT Tour LIVE: Footbvall Great's 1st Reaction Of 70 Feet Statue

Lionel Messi GOAT Tour Of India, Day 1 LIVE Updates: Argentina football icon Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata for the highly-anticipated 'GOAT Tou

Kashmir Gripped By Chilly Nights; Pulwama Coldest At -4.2C, Zojila Plunges To -17C

Srinagar, Dec 13: Cold conditions continued to prevail across Jammu & Kashmir as night temperatures remained low, with several areas in the Kashm

Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks 53 Lakh Land Scam, Chargesheet Filed Against Four Accused

Srinagar, Dec 13: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate,

Rahul Gandhi to meet Lionel Messi in Hyderabad

Rahul Gandhi will watch the football match between Messi XI and Chief Minister Revanth Reddys XI, which is scheduled to take place during the eve

Trumps 'illegal' tariffs on India challenged as US lawmakers move to end emergency duties

Trump India Tariffs: Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution to terminate the national emergency used by President Trump to impose stee

Messi Checks In Room No. 730 In Hyatt Regency: Likely Per Night Cost Here

Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata for the three-day G.O.A.T. Tour of India in the early hours of Saturday

Vote Counting Begins for Kerala Local Body Polls

Counting is being carried out in 244 centres and 14 district collectorates

GST reforms may reduce retail inflation by 35 basis points in 2025-26: SBI report

Retail inflation in India has experienced a dip thanks to adjustments in GST rates, with SBI Research forecasting this positive trend ahead. Howe

North Korea acknowledges its troops cleared mines for Russia

North Korea sent troops to clear mines in Russia's Kursk region earlier this year, leader Kim Jong Un said in a speech carried on Saturday by sta

'No big deal': Trump dismisses newly released photos with Epstein, says 'everybody knows this man'

SBI Loans To Be Cheaper As It Passes RBI Rate Cut Benefit To Borrowers

The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced its lending rate by 25 basis points, following the Reserve Bank's policy rate

Unpacking SIP Leak: Why 75% of India's New Mutual Fund Investors Quit Early

Data from mid-2025 shows that SIP exits spike precisely when markets dip

Donald Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from U.S.states

The states joining California in the lawsuit include New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington

Bill Gates, Ex-Prince Andrew Seen In New Pics From Epstein's Estate

The photo release included images of the right-wing political operative Steve Bannon, billionaires Richard Branson and Bill Gates, filmmaker Wood

Goa Fire: Thailand, India Coordinating Luthra Brothers Deportation

Deportation procedures for the Luthra brothers are underway, with the Goa Police in continuous coordination with central agencies

Viagra Alternative For Women Launched In US, Works In 10 Minutes

US-based Dare Bioscience developed a topical cream with sildenafil that boosts female arousal and works in ten minutes.

'Unsecured Lending Means...': Nithin Kamath Explains Why Zerodha Stays Out

The brokerage is doubling down on Loan Against Securities (LAS)a low-risk, asset-backed model aligned with its investor base.

On Camera, Australian Politician's Pet Dog Welcomes Bull, Horse Into Home

A lawmaker in Australia was left in udder disbelief when he came home to discover his pet dog had let a bull and a horse into his living room. An

Kerala Local Body Election Result 2025 Live: LDF crosses 400 mark in gram panchayats as NDF gains some steam. Check latest update

Kerala Civics Polls Result 2025: The counting of votes for Kerala local body elections started at 8 am today. The State Election Commission (SEC)

Delhi-NCR AQI: National capital chokes as air quality worsens; AQI at..., hits 'severe' levels in Anand Vihar, ITO and other areas

Delhi's air quality witnessed a sharp deterioration on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 393 at around 8 am,

Hyderabad: SIR is NRC in disguise, says Akhilesh Yadav

Hyderabad: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the SIR of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that

Box Office: Next Stop For Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar - Rs 250 Crore

By the end of its first week, Dhurandhar had accumulated Rs 207.25 crore, placing it 12th on the list of highest first-week collections in Bollyw

Thai authorties working with Indian counterparts to ensure deportation of Luthra brothers implicated in Goa club killer fire

Deportation procedures of the Luthra brothers from Thailand are underway, and the Goa Police are in continuous coordination with central agencies

IndiGo Will Pay Over Rs 500 Crore To Customers Severely Affected By Crisis

IndiGo said on Friday that it has estimated the compensation amount will exceed Rs 500 crore for customers whose flights were cancelled within 24

UCC, anti-conversion, land laws in Dhami government booklet on completion of 4 years

The booklet 'Dhami Ki Dhamak - 4 Saal Bemisal' (Dhami's impact - four years of excellence) was released by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

Taliban Detains 4 Afghan Men For Dressing Like Characters From British TV Show Peaky Blinders

Four young men in Herat, Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban for dressing as characters from the TV show Peaky Blinders.

PMK Leader's Visit To Vijay-Led TVK's Headquarters Sparks Alliance Buzz

K Balu said the purpose was his visit was to invite the TVK to participate in their December 17 protest in Chennai, demanding a caste-based surve

3 yrs after womans death, husband arrested for murder using venomous snake

Thane: After nearly three years of investigation, Badlapur police in the district have arrested a man and three others for allegedly murdering hi

Cambodia Says Thailand Still Bombing Hours After Trump Truce Call

It came after US President Donald Trump said Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to halt fighting along their disputed border, which has

Thane Man Steals Rs 2.23 Lakh From Employer, Tries To Stage It As Robbery

Sushant Dashrath Mohite claimed that two men in khaki uniform stopped him, checked his vehicle documents and forcibly took Rs 2.23 lakh.

Railways Revise Timings of Janmabhoomi Superfast Express; Special Trains Extended

New schedule to take effect from February 15; weekly special services extended to manage Sankranti rush.

Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: What are Geminids and where do the meteors come from? NASA explains the unusual source

Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: Bright yellow fireballs streak across skies around the globe in the popular Geminids meteor shower will lighten the

Counting of votes polled in local body polls in Kerala commences

Initial trends shared by the State Election Commission (SEC) showed the ruling LDF, the opposition UDF and the NDA leading in various grama panch

Union Cabinet Approves Single Higher Education Regulator Replacing Multiple Bodies

The new regulator, named Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan, will handle regulation, accreditation, and professional standards but will not manage f

Lockie Ferguson Exclusive: Still Surprised Dhoni Left a Sh*t Ball in World Cup

Six years on, MS Dhoni's leave at the 2019 World Cup semi-final still bemuses Lockie Ferguson.

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Carrying Illegal Fuel, Indians Among 18 Crew Members

Iran has seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Iranian media said overnight Friday to Saturday, adding that 18 crew members from India, Sri L

A Case Filed against Aniruddhacharya Alleging Derogatory Statements Regarding Women

They were proclaimed to have been involved with multiple relationships.

Queen Mxima's Fashion Moment in Suriname: The Mix of Cultures

During the emotionally heavy trip, where King Willem-Alexander apologized for the role of the Netherlands in slavery, descendants of enslaved peo

Heavy Smog Blankets Delhi As Air Quality Nears 'Severe', Airport Issues Advisory

Residents of Delhi woke up to smog on Saturday, with the air quality nearing the severe category. According to data from the Central Pollution Co

Indigo Airline back on track; resumes operations across 138 destinations, operates around 2050 flights

Quote of the day by Marilyn Monroe: 'I believe that everything happens for a reason, people change...'

Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic figures of the Hollywood, inspired people with her wise words. Her one of the quotes 'I believe that every

Hyderabad: HC questions police role in land ownership disputes

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, December 12, questioned the authority of the police to determine ownership of disputed lands, obse

Mirwaiz urges government to stop arresting people and relocate Kashmiri prisoners back to jails in J&K

Mirwaiz said these people are being even when they have moved on and were not involved associated with any form of violence for decades now.

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre presents Doug Aitkens spectacular art exhibition, Under the Sun

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of outstanding artworks on display at NMACC in Mumbai.

U.S. Envoy Witkoff will travel to Berlin to meet with Zelenskyy and European leaders

Witkoff will also meet with his counterparts from France, Britain and Germany on Sunday (December 14, 2025) and Monday (December 15, 2025), the o

US Aims for International Gaza Force Deployment Early Next Year

The U.S. Central Command will host a conference in Doha on December 16 with partner nations to plan the International Stabilization Force for Gaz

Pakistans ties with Nordic states touch new low as Norway envoy served demarche

This would be the first time in recent years that Pakistan has served a demarche to an European envoy. European envoys are generally given red ca

Cabinet ministers absent, Upper House adjourned

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Friday saw an unusual brief adjournment as no cabinet minister was present in the House when the session began. The

MNREGA gets new name, 125 days of employment

NEW DELHI: Setting the stage for a major overhaul of the countrys flagship rural jobs scheme, the Union Cabinet on Friday approved the renaming o

Donald Trump's USD 100000 H-1B visa fee faces legal challenge from these US states due to...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office is leading the case, said the administration lacked authority to impose the fee.

Trump Diverted Billions In Military Funds To Support Immigration: Report

The Trump administration diverted more than $2 billion from US military funds in 2025 to support immigration enforcement operations, weakening mi

100 promises, zero action

With polls round the corner, the disconnect between raja and praja is stark. While politicians talk bird parks, golf courses, world-class project

'European Buses Have Nothing On Indian Buses': Canadian Man Praises India's $15 Sleeper Rides

Canadian traveller Justin said Indian sleeper buses were better than the European counterparts, owing to the host of amenities provided.

Fighting continues between Thailand, Cambodia after Trump claim of ceasefire

Cambodia stated Thai forces continued bombing Saturday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire. Thailand countered,

Voting should be made a breeze for the elderly

Some of the committees recommendations to make voting more senior-friendly strike a chord

US senators seek to overturn Trump rule hitting Indian H-1B spouses

Washington: A group of influential US senators have introduved a legislation in the Senate to overturn a Trump administration rule that ends auto

Kolkata Diary | CM to review prep for Gangasagar mela

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a meeting with her cabinet colleagues, chief secretary, home secretary, DGP and senior offic

Allu Arjun Praises Dhurandhar's Lead Cast Performance

Directed by Aditya Dhar, 'Dhurandhar' follows the story of an Indian spy named Hamza who deeply infiltrates Pakistan to join Rehman Dakait's gang

Operations to hunt terrorists in Jammu forests

SRI NAGAR: After a series of encounters and brief gunfights in the forest belts of Jammu region in the last six months, security forces have laun

US briefly withheld some intelligence from Israel during Biden era

America briefly halted sharing vital intelligence with Israel. This action stemmed from concerns over civilian casualties and alleged mistreatmen

Telangana HC clears roadblock for Akhanda 2 ticket price hike

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court Division Bench has temporarily lifted the restrictions on increasing movie ticket prices, clearing a major hu

US plan sees Ukraine joining EU in 2027, official tells AFP

A new US plan suggests Ukraine could join the European Union by January 2027. This proposal also includes Ukraine ceding land to Russia. European

Trump's order targeting state AI laws faces political and legal hurdles

President Trump's order to challenge state AI laws faces significant opposition. States aim to protect their regulatory rights. The administratio

Police post built with stones thrown at cops during Sambhal clash opens

LUCKNOW: A newly constructed police post was inaugurated on Friday, just 100 metres away from the residences of Samajwadi Partys Sambhal MP Zia-u

NIA chargesheets 7 for radicalising youth under guise of free Arabic classes

New Delhi: The NIA on Friday filed a supplementary chargesheet against seven accused and Kovai Arabic Educational Association (KAEA), a registere

Inside Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khannas Birthday Bash

Visuals from the birthday party show many in attendance, including Bigg Boss 19 fame Pranit More, Mridul Tiwari, Ashnoor Kaur, Abhishek Bajaj, Am

Messi fever grips Kolkata as fans throng airport, streets to catch glimpse of football legend, watch viral video

Messi, along with teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, landed in Kolkata at 1:30 AM IST. Fans, eager to catch a glimpse of the former Barce

Mens grooming comes of age; Bots eating ad budgets

Consumer companies are increasingly betting on the male grooming and personal care categories. Wasted digital ad spend in India runs into tens of

US Forces Raided Ship Headed To Iran From China In Indian Ocean: Report

A US special operations team in the Indian Ocean raided a ship headed to Iran from China last month and seized military-related articles, the Wal

Did Pak PM Gatecrash Putin's Closed-Door Meeting? A Fact Check

Shehbaz Sharif met Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Pea

Single regulator to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Friday cleared a proposal to set up a single higher education regulator to replace multiple bodies such as the Un

Delhi Notifies New Legislation To Regulate Fees In Private Schools

The Delhi government has notified the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fee) Act, 2025, bringing into effect a n

'Skilled Talent Drives Us Forward': 20 US States Sue Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

Twenty US states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing the

US Nonprofit Sues to Block Trumps White House Ballroom Project

Preservationists have long criticised the project, arguing that it alters the historic character of the White House and that the administration f

2025 Kerala local body polls: Political fronts wait with bated breath as counting of votes set to begin

The 2025 elections were held to 23,573 wards in 1199 local bodies including the three-tier panchayats, municipalities and corporations

IndiGo issues BIG update on passenger refunds and compensation, plans Rs 500 crore payout to....

The airline said it is currently identifying flights where customers were severely impacted and stranded between December 3 and 5, and all such c