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Australia retained the Ashes with two tests to spare after paceman Mitchell Starc took three of the last four wickets to blunt Englands defiant c

Fire breaks out at house in Delhi's Jaitpur Extension

The fire involved domestic articles and an LPG cylinder. No injuries were reported, Says the fire official

Sreenivasan: Kerala bids farewell to a legend

Members of the film fraternity who visited included Parvathy Thiruvothu, Renji Panicker, Sathyan Anthikkad, Jagadish, Prithviraj Sukumaran, among

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR disrupts travel plans, over 200 flights delayed, train operations hit, here's all you need to know

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued a warning on Sunday, stating that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility

No clear winner: Iraqs election sparks prolonged negotiations

Baghdad: Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago to form alliances that will shap

India's Ditwah assistance extended to Sri Lanka's northern region

Indian High Commission in Colombo, Assistant High Commission in Kandy, and Consulate General of India in Jaffna conducted humanitarian assistance

Kartik Aaryan & Ananya Pandays film title turns into a tongue twister for Big B

Mumbai: Actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday are currently busy promoting their forthcoming romantic entertainer, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera T

Sonam Bajwa's soft gold Anarkali: Effortless elegance and quiet charm in modern traditional fashion, SEE pics

Sonam Bajwa impressed fans with a soft gold Anarkali that perfectly balanced elegance and simplicity. Her subtle makeup, minimal jewelry and flow

2025 wrap up: Hyderabads top 5 haleem spots that ruled Ramzan

While haleem is no longer limited to a single season, Ramzan 2025 saw several strong haleem contenders across Hyderabad, with kitchens competing

SMC Bill seeks to end regulatory overhang; caps SEBI's inspection, probe powers at 8 years

The SMC Bill mandates SEBI to complete investigations within 180 days and strengthen investor protection through the introduction of an ombudsper

With Russel Gone, We Need Someone To Take KKR Forward So We Decided On Green : KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar

Green solves different problems for us, we hope he can score big runs : KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar

Ten-year-old girl, Holocaust survivors among victims of Bondi Beach terror attack

Ten-year-old Matilda died in hospital after being wounded in the shooting. Matilda is our little ray of sunshine, says the rabbi leading her fune

Andhra Pradesh pulse polio drive : Over 54L children vaccinated

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday conducted the Pulse Polio programme across the state, administering the life-saving drops to m

Dhurandhar box office collection day 16: Ranveer Singh scores over 30 crore on its 3rd Saturday, to cross Rs 800 crore mark, yet movie FAILS to beat...

Although Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna's Dhurnadhar continue to hold its dominance at the box office, beating even Avatar Fire and Ash on a daily

10 arrested over Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh

Of the 10, seven were arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion while three were arrested by the police as suspects in the case, says Muhammad Yunus

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ISROs LVM3 to launch next-generation communication satellite on Dec. 24

The historic mission will deploy the next-generation communication satellite designed to provide high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartp

Gunmen Kill 10, Wound 10 More in South Africa Shooting

Ten people are dead. We don't have a breakdown of who they are, Brigadier Brenda Muridili, police spokesperson for Gauteng province, told AFP.

ISRO's LVM3 to launch next-generation communication satellite on Dec 24

India's ISRO is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24. This mission is a commercial endeavor with US-based AST SpaceMobile.

MNREGA was people's right, VB-G RAM G is like govt giving alms to people: Congress' Salman Khurshid

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid said the demand for restoration of statehood is central to the identity of Jammu and Kashmir, calling its

Elvish Yadav's FIRST statement on NGO scam after Munawar Faruqui's remarks, Bigg Boss winner says, 'Bahaana chahiye...', watch video

Addressing the growing concerns, Elvish responded on social media on Saturday with a video, denying any participation in NGO scams and stating th

Hyderabad woman, with boyfriend in flat, falls to death while escaping father

Hyderabad: A woman who was with her boyfriend in a flat near Hyderabad died after falling from a balcony in a bid to escape following the arrival

When history wept, and conscience was born

Dr Mandeep Singh Azad and Dr Kawardeep The week from 20th December to 27th December is a week of sadness, grief, courage, valor, ultimate sacrifi

Public transport fares to rise across Victoria from January 2026, fuelling commuter anger over cost pressures; heres everything you need to know about the new rates

Victorian public transport fares will increase from January 1, 2026, with daily full fare caps rising by 40 cents to $11.40 for Zone 1+2 travel.

Vaishno Devi landslide: Court dismisses plea against shrine board

Jammu: A court in Jammu and Kashmirs Katra has dismissed a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine board officials for th

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 21, 2025: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can get free in-game items using redeem codes. These codes are released regularly and are 12 characters long. Player

It sucks: Ben Stokes vows England will bounce back after losing Ashes

Stokes said the key difference between the sides was constant execution with England lacking Australias relentless quality

Security Tightened At Indian Assistant High Commission Office, Visa Centre In Bdesh Amid Protests

DHAKA, Dec 21: Security has been strengthened at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhe

Donald Trump To Bill Clinton, Full List Of People Named In Epstein Files

The Epstein files were made public after sustained pressure on the US Department of Justice and a congressional order demanding transparency.

Mass Shooting in South Africa: At least 10 people killed in Johannesburg, here's what we know so far

At least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting incident in Bekkersdal township in South Africa's Johannesburg.

Starc Shines as Australia retains Ashes with 2 tests spare

Adelaide: Australia retained the Ashes with two tests to spare after paceman Mitchell Starc took three of the last four wickets to blunt Englands

Maharashtra civic polls: Counting of votes begins

Counting of votes for the elections to the posts of president and members in 286 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra began

Nine drugmakers strike deals with Trump, with more to come

The most recent pledges mean 14 of the 17 drugmakers targeted by Trump this summer have agreed to lower prices for the Medicaid program for low-i

U19 Asia Cup Final Live: India Drop Sitter; Big Buzz Around Mohsin Naqvi

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Final LIVE Updates, U19 Asia Cup 2025: India U19 skipper Ayush Mhatre won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan U

Nora Fatehi says Im alive and well after being into a car accident in Mumbai

Actress Nora Fatehi got into a car accident on Saturday after a drunk driver slammed into her car. However, she has now assured all her well-wish

Unsold in IPL 2026 Auction, Devon Conway achieves major Test record during NZ vs WI match

New Zealand opener Devon Conway scripted history duringthe NZ vs WI match on Sunday and became the only Blackcap ever to...

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10 Killed In Mass Shooting In South Africa

Unknown gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 10 others in an attack at a township outside Johannesburg, police said Sunday, in the second mass sho

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Cotton Mill in Sangareddy

Short circuit triggers sudden blaze, causing heavy property loss and destroying machinery; fire personnel struggle for hours to control the flame

Its giving 2025: Gen-Z slangs that were caught in 4K this year

Snow, Rain In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir As Chillai-Kalan Checks In

Srinagar, Dec 21: The higher reaches of Kashmir witnessed snowfall and the plains rain on Sunday as Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter per

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Vaishno Devi landslide case: Court rejects FIR plea; calls incident 'natural disaster'

A Katra court has refused to initiate criminal proceedings against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board officials following a deadly landslide, ru

Gambhir's 2019 Post On Samson Resurfaces After Shubman Gill's Removal

Gautam Gambhir's 2019 post on Sanju Samson became a big talking point on social media after India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement.

Hindu Lynched In Bangladesh, Investigators Find No Proof Of His 'Blasphemy'

There is no direct evidence that Dipu Chandra Das, the Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh's Mymensingh for alleged blasphemy, actually made any rema

Australia Beat England by 82 Runs to Win Third Test and Retain Ashes

England's dogged resistance on day five at Adelaide Oval lasted into the second session before Scott Boland removed Josh Tongue for an 82-run vic

India extends Cyclone Ditwah assistance to Sri Lanka's northern region

India's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' has extended humanitarian and infrastructure aid to Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna peninsula following Cyclone Ditw

Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion after Tesla pay deal ruling

Delaware Supreme Court reinstates Elon Musks $139 billion in stock options, reversing a lower court ruling

Talent, traditions, tributes: this annual cultural festival in Goa promotes art across genres

In this photo essay, we showcase more outstanding artworks from the Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa.

Cyber Alert: GhostPairing Scam Targets WhatsApp Users

A new scam tricks users into pairing their accounts with hackers devices, giving them access to private chats, photos, and contacts. Experts urge

Shubhanshu Shukla To NDTV On Actor Who Should Play Him In His Biopic

Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, was honoured as the Science Icon of the Year' at the NDT

Bangladesh is home to worlds third-largest Hindu population after India and Nepal

Bangladesh is home to the world's third-largest Hindu population. Official data confirms this significant presence. However, reports indicate a r

Karnatakas iconic toy towns: Why is the next generation walking away?

Channapatna and Kinnal in Karnataka are known for the unique toys. These GI-tagged toys are made by local artisans who have been doing across gen

Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are.

Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple, left a profound legacy of inspiration through his words. His famous quote, The people who are craz

Maharashtra civic polls counting begins

Voting for the posts of president and members in 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra, as well as for 143 vacant member

Is one Jaishankar enough?: There is only one Modi, EAMs witty response goes viral

Pranet Khetan on how he created Paraspeak

The device, which helps those with speech disorders be understood, was a National Winner at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 competition

Coldwave Continues Across Telangana; Sangareddy Coldest at 5C

Early morning cold grips city and districts across Telangana

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission, visa centre in Sylhet amid protests

Security has been stepped up at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city following

Dense fog Engulfs Agra, Taj Mahal Fades from View

Multiple parts of Delhi experienced dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high

DOJ removes Epstein files, including Donald Trump image

New York: At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Departments public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein including a photogr

Kerala HC sets aside Sabarimala airport land acquisition process

Kochi: The Kerala High Court has set aside crucial stages of the land acquisition process for the proposed Sabarimala greenfield airport, holding

Ravi Teja Drops Mass Maharaja Tag for Upcoming Film

Directed by Kishore Tirumala, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Vignapthi is conceived as a clean family entertainer aimed at the Sankranthi festive season

Maharashtra police helps in rescue of 7 persons from 'cyber slavery' in Myanmar's notorious KK Park

A probe revealed that several youths from Mira Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar were trapped in this cycle of cyber slavery

Sri Prakash students showcase talent during annual day Aroma

Hyderabad Police Issue Advisory to Prevent Thefts During Festive Season

Residents urged to secure homes and stay vigilant as travel increases during Christmas, New Year and Sankranthi

Delhis air quality worsens, AQI severe at 438

Multiple parts of Delhi experience dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high

Odisha bars fuel sale to vehicles without pollution certificate, orders oil firms to ensure strict compliance

Odisha's Transport Authority has ordered fuel stations to stop selling petrol and diesel to vehicles lacking a Pollution Under Control Certificat

Delhi chokes: AQI hits severe 410 amidst dense smog

New Delhi: Air pollution levels in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Sunday, edging dangerously close to the severe category as dense

Over 500,000 displaced in Cambodia by Thai border clashes: Interior Ministry

The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Washington: The United States has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders, triggering delays in visa interviews, restricting where appli

Watch: Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro

Australian PM Orders Police, Intelligence Review After Bondi Attack

Albanese said his government will examine whether police and spy services have the powers, structures, and sharing arrangements o keep Australia

Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI recorded at 438

In the Akshardham area, the AQI stood at 438, categorised as 'severe'. Similar conditions were reported from the Ghazipur area, where AQI levels

CFIA recalls several pre-made food items over possible listeria contamination: Heres what you need to know

CFIA food recall: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for five Inspired Go pre-made meal products due to potential listeria c

Putin Ready to Talk to France's Macron on Ukraine: Spokesman

Macron said this week he believed Europe should reach back out to Putin over ending the war

Bangladesh's Yunus Makes A Vow At Anti-India Leader Osman Hadi's Funeral

Sharif Osman Hadi, a polarising figure known for his strong anti-India rhetoric, gained prominence during Bangladesh's 2024 student uprising that

At Least 16 Epstein Files Disappeared from US Government Website

The missing files included images of paintings depicting nude women, and one showing a series of photographs along a credenza and in drawers

In Frames: Grounded in tradition, a Kashmiri village endures

Dudran is a quiet hilly village near the Line of Control, shaped by nature, tradition and resilience; despite long winters and isolation, life re

Putin ready to talk to Macron if there is mutual will, Kremlin says

If there is mutual political will, then it can only be viewed positively, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

HC orders release of Hyderabad woman, allows her to live with chosen partner

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that a major woman from a Hyderabad couple has the right to live with the person she loves, and dir

Indias Electronics Exports Hit $31 Billion, Grow 38% in FY26

Indias electronics export sector delivered a standout performance in FY26, emerging as the fastest-growing export category among the top 30

Lobo Lobo is Messi-ed up

You were there in person, Lobo Lobo? Kolkata or Mumbai?

'Aspiration alone not enough': Russia's Lavrov hints at diplomatic breakthrough with US on Ukraine

Trump's photo, 15 other Epstein-linked documents vanish from US Justice Dept's public records

Mysterious disappearances of Jeffrey Epstein documents from a US Justice Department webpage have sparked outrage. At least 16 files, including a

Sophrosyne Bets on Udupi: $2M Funding, $1.2M Grant, 60% Workforce

Indian semiconductor startup Sophrosyne Technologies announced a strategic expansion of its research and development operations in Udupi

Tales of Biblical jealousy

The sacred bond of blood is undone because one man wanted the approval another received.

Delhi-NCR's air quality dips to 'severe', AQI reaches 438; Flights, trains hit as smog reduces visibility

Multiple parts of Delhi experienced a dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high.In the Akshardham area, the AQI stood at 438, c

Guv defends CM Nitish action in hijab row, doctor fails to report back at work

PATNA: Contrary to the expectations, Ayush doctor Dr Nursat Parveen, who hit the national headlines after Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled down her h

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi chokes under toxic smog as AQI hits 438 in multiple areas; GRAP-IV curbs imposed