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Shortly after getting information about the fire at Birch By Romeo Lane, Saurav and Gaurav Luthra made hurried plans to travel to Thailand.

Here's a look at scientific discoveries and breakthroughs that made headlines in 2025, spanning space, biology, ecology, and fundamental physics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted a dinner for MPs belonging to the National Democratic Alliance constituents (NDA) at his residence here.

Chandrayaan-3 has uncovered a far more active and dynamic electrical environment near the Moon's south pole than previously understood, new analysis of data from the lander has revealed.

Modeled after Ozempic, the treatment offers hope for pet owners struggling to manage feline obesity and its related health risks.

Dharmendra's prayer meet was held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in Janpath, New Delhi, today

Jitesh Sharma affected a lightning-fast run-out to deny South Africa's Quinton de Kock a century in the 2nd T20I in Mullanpur on Thursday.

The Centre on Thursday informed the Parliament that it has taken notice of instances of dubious firms involved in fake recruitment job offers.

A YouTuber's shocking experiment revealed how easily AI safety protocols can be bypassed.

Railways finally managed to trace and pay Rs 8.92 lakh as compensation to a tragedy-struck widow, who lost her husband in a train accident in 2002, after the Supreme Court's nudge.

India has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a practical and balanced approach while dealing with the Taliban, saying engagement must focus on encouraging positive steps rather than relying only on punitive measures.

The studio has published around 70 titles, including the highly successful Doki Doki Literature Club, and brings in between $10 million and $15 million annually.

As speculation about an imminent trade deal between the two countries gathers steam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Thursday and discussed expanding cooperation in various areas.

Elections in Bangladesh will be held on February 12, 2026, AMM Nasir Uddin, the country's chief election commissioner, announced through a televised address.

INSPIRE-SHE offers twelve thousand scholarships annually to top students in natural sciences, supporting higher education and research internships for youth aged seventeen to twenty-two.

In 2025, Indian employers prioritized a mix of technical, digital, and soft skills such as AI proficiency, data analytics, adaptability, and communication to meet evolving industry demands and bridge talent gaps.

As passengers continue to grapple with flight cancellations and delays triggered by IndiGo's operational meltdown, government data tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday has underscored a harsh reality: India's aviation sector is largely loss-making.

The prayer meet came just days after what would have been Dharmendra's 90th birthday on December 8

AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar has joined the BJP in attacking Rahul Gandhi over the Congress MP's foreign visits.

People who file tourist applications to visit the US with an intention to game the American system won't have it easy, according to the US embassy in India.

The former head of Pakistan's spy agency was sentenced to 14 years in prison for violating state secrets and abusing his authority, the army said on Thursday.

IND vs SA 2nd T20I LIVE Updates: India have won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the second T20I in Mullanpur on Thursday.

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport is set to roll out new arrival pick-up regulations aimed at easing congestion, improving safety, and ensuring smoother passenger movement outside its terminals.

Four months after the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India for most goods, Mexico has approved levies of up to 50 per cent on the import of select products from Asian countries, including from India and China.

Hema Malini is hosting a prayer meet for her late husband and film star Dharmendra in Delhi today

Countering an assertion by Rahul Gandhi that there was a systematic pattern of excluding marginalised communities from appointments to Constitutional and autonomous institutions, government sources on Thursday pointed to the UPA government's track.

BJP President J P Nadda on Thursday asserted in the Rajya Sabha that the national song Vande Mataram is linked to ationalism and the country should take a resolve to accord equal status to it as is given to the national anthem and flag.

Interpol said that wildlife crime is now an industry worth more than $20 billion a year, ranging from the movement of thousands of shark fins to banned ivory and primate meat.

In November, the UN Development Programme said that the war in Gaza had generated 61 million tonnes of rubble, citing estimates based on satellite imagery.

The voter roll clean-up exercise special intensive revision (SIR) in six states has been extended by the Election Commission.

Khetarpal's bravery denied the Pakistan Army a vital breakthrough on December 17, 1971, on India's western border, and kept them from gaining control of the road to Jammu. Pakistan lost 48 tanks in the Battle of Basantar.

Supriya Sahu has been honoured for her pioneering, long-standing environmental leadership in India, particularly her work on plastic reduction, wildlife conservation, and more recently, sustainable cooling.

The Indian Medical Parliamentarians Forum has urged urgent government action to prevent life-threatening treatment interruptions for children with Lysosomal Storage Disorders, calling for removal of the Rs 50 lakh cap.

Stomach pain isn't always just gas. The location, type and frequency of pain can reveal digestion issues, food intolerances, infections or even emergencies.

The video, set to the viral FA9LA track from Dhurandhar, stitched together moments of PM Modi meeting world leaders across continents.

An examination of corporate records has uncovered a network of 42 companies linked to Delhi-based restaurateurs Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the brothers at the centre of the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people on December 6.

At least 21 people are feared dead after a vehicle carrying daily-wage labourers from Assam's Tinsukia district plunged into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh.

Karnataka Congress lawmaker Iqbal Hussain kicked up a row Thursday after using the Hindi word for 'rape' 'balatkaar' in a poorly-phrased comment about the leadership struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar.

Eligibility requires 50% in Higher Secondary, with relaxations for reserved categories. Urdu Maulvi exam pass candidates are also eligible. Minimum age is 17 years.

In fiery remarks targeting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in poll-bound West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked women of the state to be prepared with kitchen tools if their names are deleted

Among the recovered devices were the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 16 series, Samsung S24 Ultra, Galaxy Fold 6, and a range of premium models from OnePlus, Vivo, Oppo, Redmi and Motorola.

The Delhi Police have busted a large counterfeit engine oil manufacturing unit operating in Alipur, seizing a massive cache of infringed Castrol-branded products ready for distribution in the market.

From tea and turmeric to mouth breathing and gym supplements, many everyday habits can stain your teeth without you realising it.

Eligible candidates must be officers from central or state government, PSUs, research institutes, or autonomous bodies with proper recommendations and certificates to apply.

If implemented as proposed, DHRUVA could become one of India's most ambitious digital infrastructure projects like Aadhaar and UPI.

The United States has reportedly approved a major arms deal worth $686 million to sell advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has been awarded Level 5 accreditation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, the highest recognition in the globally accepted framework for airport decarbonisation.

IndiGo's Rs 10,000 Travel Vouchers For Severely Impacted Customers

According to Interpol, a blue notice is issued to collect additional information about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a criminal investigation.

CBSE Board Exam 2026 Science Sample Paper: Science paper divided into Biology, Chemistry, and Physics sections with detailed questions on plants, animals, genetics, digestion, and chemistry experiments.