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Umar Khalid surrenders at Tihar jail after 14-day interim bail

Delhi: Activist Umar Khalid surrendered himself at Delhis Tihar jail on Sunday, December 29, after completing his 14-day interim bail period to a

Woman gang-raped, thrown out of car in Faridabad; 2 held

Faridabad: A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving van here and later thrown onto the road, sustaining serious head inju

J&K: Pistol, Grenades, Cash Seized in Ganderbal Operation

Srinagar, Dec 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said they recovered a Chinese-made pistol, two hand grenades, ammunition and cash amounti

Zomato, Swiggy offer increased payout to gig workers amid New Year strike call

New Delhi: Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on

Syro-Malabar Church raises objections over alleged misrepresentation of The Last Supper at Kochi Muziris Biennale

The work in question is a painting by artist Tom Vattakuzhy displayed as part of Edam exhibition at Garden Convention Centre in Kochi. The venue

CapitaLand India Trust divests 20% stake in 3 data centres for 702 cr

Transaction involves data centres in Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai

AQI Crisis: Why Does India Still Lack the Data Needed to Protect Public Health?

India still lacks the monitoring architecture needed to design credible policy, writes Justin M Bharucha.

6 Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport Amid Bad Weather, Operational Issues

Srinagar, Dec 31: Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were disrupted on Wednesday with six arrival and departure flights cancelled due to adver

Jiya Shankar reveals her boyfriend on Instagram, shares photo

Mumbai: Television actress and Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Jiya Shankar has been making headlines over her personal life amid widespread rumours linking

Saudi Arabia to roll out four-tier sugar tax on drinks from Jan 1

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has approved amendments to the executive regulations of the excise tax, introducin

Zomato, Swiggy offer increased payout to gig workers amid strike call by unions on New Year's Eve

Zomato has offered delivery partners payouts of 120 to 150 per order during peak hours between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. on New Year's Eve.

Security Forces Step Up Vigil To Counter Terror Threat In J&Ks Chenab Valley

Bhaderwah/Jammu, Dec 31: Braving sub-zero temperatures, the Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensif

St. George's Park And Newlands Set For Blockbuster Betway SA20 New Year's Eve Clashes

New Year's Eve clashes with Sunrisers Eastern Cape hosting Paarl Royals and Pretoria Capitals visiting MI Cape Town

SIA Conduct Raid in Srinagar Outskirts in UAPA Case

Srinagar, Dec 31: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), along with Jammu and Kashmir Police, conducted a raid in Bonpora area of Nowgam on the ou

Burqa-clad Hyderabad woman dances during Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebration

Hyderabad: A burqa-clad woman was seen dancing on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi in the Old City of Hyderabad on Tuesday, December 30. She su

At Sivagiri, Kerala CM says those who create communal schisms betray Sree Narayana Gurus teachings

Pinarayi Vijayan says communally divisive messaging plays into the hands of revanchist forces seeking to recreate the oppressive and hierarchical

Braj Bhoomi is sacred: Saints protest Sunny Leone show in Krishnas birthplace, event canceled

When Crypto Theft Becomes State Policy: What North Korea's $2 Billion Haul Really Means

North Korea-linked hackers stole over USD 2 billion in crypto in 2025, according to Chainalysis. Learn why these attacks are a state-backed econo

Jaishankar reaches Dhaka for Khaleda Zias funeral

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who dominat

Maam, I dont know: Understanding what students are really saying

Population not burden but strategic driver of sustainable, inclusive development: UNFPA to Pak

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31: As Pakistan enters 2026 as the worlds fifth most populous country, with a population exceeding 225 million, the UNFPA has high

ACB Telangana Registers 199 Corruption Cases in 2025; 273 Accused Arrested

Anti-Corruption Bureau launches QR code complaint system, intensifies awareness drives and enforcement across the state.

From 8th Pay Commission to LPG price: 5 new rule changes from January 1 that will directly affect you

Major financial rule changes in India starting January 1, 2026, will impact you directly. Read here to know

Happy New Year 2026: 25+ wishes, quotes, greetings, messages to share with family, friends on December 31

Celebrate New Year's Eve by sending heartfelt wishes, quotes, greetings and messages to family and friends. These 25+ messages are perfect for sp

2025: When Pakistan witnessed its most significant military escalation with India in decades

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31: The year 2025 witnessed the most significant military escalation between India and Pakistan in decades. This conflict challeng

This AI Monkey channel is earning Rs 38 crore a year on YouTube

Hyderabad: A few years ago, most Indian households opened YouTube mainly for movie songs, trailers, and music albums. Today, it feels like a TV f

Why are Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto, other gig workers on nationwide strike today? Know reason here, their demands

Quick delivery apps Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit and other platforms are a lifeline for those dependent on last-minute delivery. However, on New Year'

New Year's Eve Party Ideas: Check these fun-filled themes for kids and adults to make your at-home celebration memorable

New Year's Eve Party Ideas for Kids and Adults at Home: As the New Year approaches, families and friends can create memorable celebrations withou

With mounting pendency, infra woes, NCLT struggles as insolvency cases surge beyond capacity

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) framework in 2025 was marked by mounting stress on timelines and capacity, with resol

Woman 'gang-raped', thrown out of car in Faridabad; 2 held

The duo, who hail from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and are currently living in Faridabad, has been arrested, police said

The Digital Euro Is Ready. The Question Is Whether Europe Is.

When European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced on December 18 that the digital euro is technically eady, the statement sounded

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes Susanville, California: USGS

The quake was at a depth of 4.7 km (2.9 miles)

Bengal shivers under cold spell; Kolkata records seasons coldest night of 2025

West Bengal is experiencing severe cold. Minimum temperatures have dropped below 10 degrees Celsius in many areas. The sub-Himalayan districts wi

Still Cant Lose Belly Fat? Your Hormones Might Be the Reason

Rajnath Hoists Flag In Ram Temple Complex To Mark Second Year Of Idol Consecration

Ayodhya, Dec 31: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday hoisted a flag at the Annapurna Temple in the Ram Temple complex and joined prayers

Kannada cinema in 2025: Star films a let-down in a mixed-bag year

Even as big star films failed to meet the expectations, some fresh talent stepped up, delivering innovative narratives that resonated with younge

J&K court acquits 3 accused tried for 'terror' activities

The three were arrested by police at a checkpost in the Batamaloo area of the city on October 10, 2022. The prosecution had alleged that they wer

Bankrupt Pakistan forced to sell banks, famous hotels, other assets after national airlines due to..., PM Shehbaz Sharif brings Agenda 5, here's all you need to know

According to officials, five major entities have been shortlisted for privatisation over the next 12 months under Pakistan's Agenda-5 plan. In th

Class 10th & 12th Board Exam Dates 2026: Check CBSE, ICSE schedule here

Students targeting 2026 competitive and board exams can now plan their academic year. The CBSE, ICSE, and ISC board exam schedules are taking sha

Fans Mob Maruthi with Biryani to Celebrate Collaboration with Prabhas

Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is set to release on January 9, and expectations are steadily building.

Rajnath hoists flag at Ram Temple on consecration anniversary

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined prayers at the Ram Temple complex. They hoisted a flag at

Anu Malik makes big comment on Sandese Aate Hai 2.0, expects makers of Border 2 to give him...: 'You cant get away from it'

Anu Malik has said he expects credit for the recreated version of Sandese Aate Hai in Border 2, as the new song is based on his original composit

Faridabad SHOCKER: 25-year-old woman held captive, raped for hours, thrown out from moving van, gets 12 stitches in head

In a shocking case from Haryana's Faridabad, a 25 years old woman was raped for two hours in a moving van by two men, and was later thrown out of

Three OGWs posing as journalists declared proclaimed offenders in Kashmir

Three OGWs of proscribed terror outfits, including a woman, have been declared proclaimed offenders by the Special NIA Court in Srinagar for thei

New Years Eve in Bengaluru: All you need to know about traffic diversions, parking restrictions, metro and bus timings

With authorities expecting a massive turnout of over 10 lakh people this year, extensive crowd control and security measures have been put in pla

Hemant Dhome interview: On Krantijyoti Vidyalay and reinvigorating Marathi cinema

The writer-director reflects on the genesis of his upcoming Marathi film, why he emphasizes on viewing filmmaking as a business and more

Andhra: One held for vandalising shivalingam in Draksharamam temple

Andhra Pradesh: A shivalingam has been allegedly vandalised near the Draksharamam temple in BR Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andra Pradesh, and

Pinarayi Vijayan, Siddaramaiah Attend 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage in Kerala

Sivagiri Pilgrimage is held every year for three days from December 30 to January 1 at Sivagiri, Thiruvananthapuram

Unrelated Clip From a Protest in Chhattisgarh Linked To Save Aravallis Protest

This video shows a protest against a cement plant in a village in Chhattisgarh.

Army hospital sets 'new benchmark' in glaucoma care

An Army hospital in New Delhi has achieved a medical first. They used a new 3D operating microscope for glaucoma surgery. This advanced technolog

Food delivery workers hold nationwide strike over pay, insurance and working conditions

Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Raghav reiterated his call to ban 10-minute delivery apps, claiming that the same companies have been oppressing

Injured Pak Pacer Shaheen Afridi To Return Home From BBL; Doubtful For T20 World Cup

Shaheen has been called by PCB for treatment and rehabilitation at the High Performance Centre in Lahore after he sustained a knee injury while f

Chennai traffic police to impose traffic restrictions for New Years celebrations

Shubhangi Atre finally reveals REAL REASON for quitting Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, took sly dig at Shilpa Shinde: 'Koi cheez beech mein chhodna...'

As the OG Angoori bhabhi, Shilpa Shinde, returned to Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, Shubhangi Atre revealed why she quit the show after 10 years, and eve

Swabhimani Party extends support to MVA in Maharashtra civic polls

Sources within the Congress told The Hindu, There are a few places where the MVA is fighting together. Wherever there is a united MVA candidate,

Old age pensions paid a day early as New Year gesture: Andhra CM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said the state government is distributing NTR Bharosa social pensions o

J&K Court Acquits Three Accused Tried For Terror Activities

SRINAGAR, Dec 31: A sessions court in Jammu and Kashmir has acquitted three people accused of involvement in terror activities for lack of eviden

BJP slams Mamata for 'threatening' Amit Shah

Mamata Banerjee has threatened the Home Minister of India in words which cannot even be thought of. We have seen it. She said that you (Shah) are

Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in New Year

New York: Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 but the celebrations are set to last through New Y

West Bengal 2025: SIR, Bangladesh unrest and road to Assembly polls next year

Kolkata: As West Bengal edged closer to the assembly polls due next year, 2025 unfolded as a year in which the mechanics of voting, border anxiet

Six Flights At Srinagar Airport Cancelled Due To Adverse Weather Conditions, Operational Issues

Srinagar, Dec 31: A total of six arrivals and departure flights at Srinagar Airport in Jammu and Kashmir were cancelled on Wednesday due to adver

Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service delayed again due to security concerns

The Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service faced another delay. Security clearance issues in Balochistan province have halted its resump

The UK is no longer building a Crypto Hub, it is writing a Crypto Rulebook

For nearly five years, the United Kingdom spoke about becoming a global crypto hub. The phrase was aspirational, flexible, and deliberately open-

Warren Buffett Retires Today And The 'Buffett Indicator' Is At Record High

Warren Buffett is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, and as he exits the stage after six decades, the spotlight turns not just on his successor

First Look: Nayanthara Joins the World of Toxic as Ganga

The film is set to release in theatres on March 19, 2026.

Goa Is Overrated? These Indian Beaches Deserve the Hype

From KYC to KYA: Why crypto's AI moment is forcing a rethink of trust

Crypto's AI future will not be governed by who you are, but by what your agents are allowed to do.

Egypt's Sobhi Sentenced To a Year in Prison in Academic Fraud Case

In addition to the prison sentence, Sobhi faces a four-year suspension after the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed violations of anti-dopi

In Assam Shocker, Couple Burnt Alive Over Witchcraft Suspicion

A horrific incident has emerged from Assam, where a couple was killed after being burnt alive by a group of villagers on the suspicion of practis

Karnataka School Headmaster Funds Students' First-Ever Flight, Wins Hearts

The students of the Government Higher Primary School in Bahadduribandi village travelled from Toranagallu's Jindal Airport to Bengaluru on a spec

Registration Deadline Extended For National Institute of Fashion Technology Exam

NIFT NIFTEE 2026 registration deadline extended by NTA to January 13 for broader candidate access. Exam will take place on February 8, 2026, in C

Congress' Big 528-Seat Bet For Maharashtra Civic Polls: The Story Behind It

The Congress will contest a chunk of seats 528 across the Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corpora

Republic Day 2026 And Beating Retreat Tickets: How To Book, Expected Prices And Dates

With official details still pending, estimated dates, prices, and booking procedures for Republic Day 2026 and Beating Retreat tickets are based

All About World's Most Advanced 2nm Chips Now In Mass Production In Taiwan

Taiwan's world-leading microchip manufacturer TSMC says it has started mass producing next-generation 2-nanometre chips.

All About Warren Buffett, The Oracle Of Omaha Retiring After 60 Years

Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, retires on December 31 as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway. He will continue as chairman. Greg

L&T Finance Ltd. Launches 'Sachet with Sachet,' a Cyber Safety Initiative for Smarter Financial Decisions

L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), formerly known as L&T Finance Holdings Limited, one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the

India Imposes 3- Year Tariff on Some Steel Products to Curb Cheap Imports

The levy, locally known as a safeguard duty, will be imposed at 12% in the first year followed by 11.5% in the second year and then 11% in the th

Saudi-led Coalition clarifies Mukalla weapons shipment after UAE denial

Riyadh: The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen has issued clarifications regarding the arrival of two vessels at Yemens Mukalla p

Cabinet Clears Appointment, Upgradation of 40 Senior Officers Across Ministries

New Delhi, Dec 30: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment, posting and in-situ upgradation of 40 senior off

Kareena finally gets Saif to pose for a picture on their lavish holiday

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is currently on an unwinding spree as she vacations abroad along with her family. On Tuesday, the a

Arms, Ammunition And 8.40 Lakh Recovered In Ganderbal: Police

Srinagar, Dec 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said they recovered a Chinese-made pistol, two hand grenades, ammunition and cash worth 8.

Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REITs files DRHP for 4,000 cr IPO to fund 2 major acquisitions

The REIT has a gross asset value (GAV) of 38,790 crore as of June 30, 2025

Health Resolutions 2026: How To Stick To Your Weight Loss Diet Plan

Setting realistic goals is the first step towards self-satisfaction in your weight loss journey. Here are some practical tips for creating a real

OTT releases this week (Dec 31-Jan 6): New movies and web series on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5

As we ring in 2026, the OTT releases this week (Dec 29 Jan 4) are delivering a massive entertainment boost across all major streaming platforms.

Woman Gang-Raped In Moving Van In Faridabad For 2 Hours, Thrown Out On Road

A 28-year-old woman was gangraped in a moving van in Faridabad for over two hours and then thrown on the road early on Tuesday.

SIA Conducts Raid In Srinagar Outskirts ULA(P) Act case

Srinagar, Dec 31: A team of the State Investigation Agency, along with Jammu Kashmir Police, conducted a raid at Bonpora in the Nowgam area of Sr

Rashmika, Vijay Deverakonda to Ring in New Year in Rome?

Vijay Deverakondas brother, Anand Deverakonda, appears in one of the shared photos.

Xs Grok AI used to undress Bollywood actors, female social media users through photos

AI chatbot Grok on X complied with numerous user demands to put real life women in bikinis or make them engage in explicit acts, with photos visi

2026 long weekend holiday list: Month-wise guide to planning trips and festivals without burning your leaves

2026 Long Weekends: Plan your 2026 holidays strategically to make the most of your time off. This guide provides a month-wise overview of long we

Chaturbhuj Behera Promoted To PCCF Grade

JAMMU, Dec 31: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has promoted Chaturbhuj Behera, Indian Forest Service officer of the AGMUT