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In a late-evening development today, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court pulled up the Tamil Nadu government for wilful disobedience after the Karthigai Deepam (holy lamp) was not lit on the ancient Deepathoon pillar at Thirupparankundram.

To book Tatkal train tickets from railway reservation counters, passengers will now have to provide a one-time password received on their mobile phones, a move officials say is aimed at curbing misuse of the last-minute ticket booking facility.

The mother of 20-year-old Saksham Tate, who was allegedly murdered last week by his girlfriend's family members in Maharashtra's Nanded, on Wednesday alleged that the accused had told her that he was a horn they wanted to remove from their lives.

A wedding in Bihar's Bodh Gaya descended into a chaotic battlezone between the bride and the groom's families over shortage of rasgulla.

Delhi government opens admission for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 from December 4, 2025. Application deadline is December 27, 2025. Check individual school websites for criteria and forms.

Indian student enrollment abroad is set to rise 38% by 2025, totaling over 1.8 million, driven by global exposure, career opportunities, and immigration pathways, with Canada leading in popularity.

The GMR Hyderabad International Airport (RGIA) has released an official statement to address mounting chaos and confusion among passengers after a significant number of flight cancellations, primarily affecting IndiGo services.

A delivery courier in Novosibirsk, Russia, was arrested after CCTV captured him brutally kicking an elderly woman in the face in a public underpass.

One of the biggest anti-Maoist offensives in recent months is unfolding in the dense forests of the West Bastar Division, along the Bijapur-Dantewada inter-district border.

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin had accepted some US proposals to end the war in Ukraine and rejected others and that Russia was ready to meet US negotiators as many times as it took to reach an agreement.

A local government official and five police officers have been killed in two attacks in Pakistan near its border with Afghanistan.

All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.

Russian athlete Sergey Boytsov and his team set a world record by playing a football match at 5,900 feet in sky.

A teenager from Maharashtra has created history by memorising and reciting 2,000 sacred verses from the Shukla Yajurveda in a special Vedic style called Dandkarma Parayanam.

India vs South Africa: Star India batter Virat Kohli slammed his second century in as many games during the 2nd ODI against SA in Raipur.

Early detection can prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes and reduce your future risk of micro and macro vascular complications.

IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing one of its most severe operational breakdowns in recent years, with flight delays and cancellations sweeping across the country.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the massive Rs 3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam has arrested Anil Chokhara, a bullion (gold/silver) trader from Mumbai.

Vacancies include Assistant Secretary, Assistant Professors, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, and Junior Assistants among others.

Fennel seeds contain compounds like anethole that can help relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby easing the passage of gas.

Lopes Lara holds an estimated 12% stake in Kalshi, giving her a personal net worth of approximately $1.3 billion.

Seven Maoists and two personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a specialized unit of the state police, were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday, officials said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that American President Donald Trump brokered several peace deals, such as the very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan, and deserves remendous credit for reshaping the foreign policy.

A 25-year-old man died after falling from a 50-foot bridge in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh while allegedly filming a reel with his mobile phone, a police official said on Wednesday.

Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal shares serotonin-rich foods that one can add to their diet to cope with stress.

Kerala Pareekshabhavan has announced the KTET May and June 2025 results. Candidates can check their scores and detailed mark sheets online at ktet.kerala.gov.in.

Shubman Gill has been named as vice-captain for India's upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, starting December 9.

The development comes a day after Ranveer Singh apologised for mimicking the iconic scene

All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.

A 25-year-old man died after falling from a 50-foot bridge in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh while allegedly filming a reel with his mobile phone, a police official said on Wednesday.

A woman has been arrested for murdering her 6-year-old niece in Haryana's Panipat, police said on Wednesday. The reason: she did not want anyone to look more beautiful than her.

Two active women-led criminal gangs, one operating across Gujarat and Delhi, and another based in the Anand Parbat area of Delhi, were busted by police on Wednesday.

About 34 per cent of children aged under 5 are stunted, while 15 per cent are underweight, the government on Wednesday informed the Parliament, citing its Poshan Tracker data.

India is experiencing what authorities describe as a peak menace of digital fraud. The Supreme Court recently took suo motu cognizance of digital arrest scams, directing the CBI to lead a nationwide investigation after victims collectively lost app

A sudden 45-minute glitch in a major airline software system triggered airport-wide check-in delays on Tuesday. Air India later confirmed the system stabilised and flights ran as scheduled.

Nutritionist Lovneet Batra has advised women not to ignore premenstrual syndrome (PMS), stressing that recurrent symptoms indicate underlying hormonal imbalances.

The fall came amid weak trade and portfolio flows, persistent importer demand, and uncertainty surrounding the India-US trade deal.

Quick-commerce platform Blinkit now allows customers to add items even after placing an order, CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced Wednesday.

The government on Wednesday rolled back an order mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones sold in the country.

Parents who open a Trump Account for their child will receive $1,000, which is invested in the stock market and can be accessed when the child turns 18.

Germany's elite TU9 universities are emerging as the centre of this talent strategy, offering programmes aligned with high-demand sectors such as AI, robotics, automotive software, and renewable energy.

Indian Ocean singer Rahul Ram speaks out against Delhi's worsening air pollution in a powerful NDTV interview, highlighting its severe impact on performers and citizens alike.

When Anmol was arrested in the US in 2024, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed that Goldy Brar did not help in making bullets and alleged that he was working with Khalistani terrorists.

LandSpace has become China's most advanced private rocket company and the country's closest equivalent to Elon Musk's SpaceX, following US rivals in betting its future on rockets that can fly more than once.

Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij has ordered investigation into the assets and income of Sudhir Kumar, Director of transportation service Romulus Solutions Private Limited, man who bid Rs 1.17 crore for 'HR88B8888' number plate.

Sonia Gandhi is synonymous with the Congress party, but in Kerala's Munnar, the name is creating a very different buzz. Here, 34-year-old Sonia Gandhi is contesting the local body elections on a BJP ticket, turning heads and sparking curiosity

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had breakfast at the residence of his deputy, DK Shivakumar, amid a power tussle within the ruling party.

The number of government schools with fewer than ten students rose from 52,300 in 2022-23 to 65,000 in 2024-25, with teachers increasing from 126,000 to 144,000, according to UDISE data.

Highly trained personnel from Russia's Presidential Security Service, top commandos from India's National Security Guard, snipers, drones, jammers, and AI monitoring - a five-layer security ring has been prepped ahead of Russia President Putin's trip

Garlic has science-backed heart health benefits. Find out what they are and which type of garlic to consume for improving heart function.