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India engaged with Mexico over unilateral tariff hike

NEW DELHI, Dec 13: India is engaged with Mexico over the South American nations decision to unilaterally raise tariffs on a number of products to

Major Crackdown Against OGW Network In Kashmir As Police Raid Several Places, Over 150 Detained

Srinagar, Dec 13 : Jammu and Kashmir police along with other security agencies launched a massive crackdown against Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of

Shiprocket files updated IPO papers with SEBI; eyes Rs 2,342 cr via public issue

NEW DELHI, Dec 13: Temasek-backed e-commerce enablement platform Shiprocket has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise a

SAIL posts 14 pc growth in sales in Apr-Nov

NEW DELHI, Dec 13: State-owned steel maker SAIL on Saturday said it recorded a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in sales at 12.7 million tonnes (M

Congress government in Himachal is working with a merrymaking mindset: Nadda

Shimla, Dec 13: The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is working with a carefree mindset, alleged BJP national president J P Nadda and stre

Iran raises gasoline prices for first time since deadly 2019 protests

TEHRAN, Dec 13: Iran introduced a new pricing tier on Saturday for its nationally subsidised gasoline, attempting to rein in spiralling costs for

G.K. Vasan accuses DMK of using welfare schemes for electoral gains

He urged people to remain vigilant and said governance should not be reduced to vote-based business.

2 killed in Russia while Ukraine's energy infrastructure is targeted as peace talks press on

Drone attacks in Russia's Saratov region killed at least two people and damaged infrastructure, while Ukraine experienced widespread power outage

Indonesia flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers say

Indonesia is grappling with a devastating disaster. Torrential rains and landslides on the island of Sumatra have claimed over a thousand lives.

Delhi HC says GRAP guidelines do not create enforceable work-from-home rights for Central employees

The Delhi High Court has stated that the Graded Response Action Plan is for pollution control, not for individual employee rights. A central gove

Pharma major Dr. Reddys to produce and market drug for gonorrhoea granted approval by U.S. FDA

The FDA has granted approval for two drugs to treat the sexually transmitted infection; Indian pharma major Dr. Reddys is taking steps to obtain

Watch: I will marry Ayaan, confesses Farrhana Bhatt

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 may be over, but the spotlight on its contestants continues to shine bright. One of the most talked-about names this season

ShepHertz is building AI-powered platforms for the future of work and hiring

Gurugram-based ShepHertz started by offering backend tools for developers, secured remote work environments with wAnywhere amid the pandemic, and

Hyderabad police issue restaurant guidelines for New Years Eve

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, VC Sajjanar, on December 12 issued guidelines for hotels, clubs, and bars serving alcohol on thi

Man injured in wild elephant attack in Thalavadi hills

'We make sh**ty...': Pakistani actors, critics claim Dhurandhar has factual inaccuracies but call Aditya Dhar film 'fantastic'

Pakistani critics, actors and content creators have said that Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar is well-made with good performances, but its depic

JNTU Hyderabad HoD accused of raping faculty inside car

Hyderabad: A head of the department (HoD) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad is accused of raping a guest faculty. The

Kerala local body polls: BJP wins third straight term in Palakkad municipality

Secures 25 of 53 seats in Palakkad municipal council

'Earning woman able to maintain herself': Allahabad HC sets aside maintenance order

LUCKNOW: In a significant decision, the Allahabad High Court set aside an order passed by the lower court of Gautam Buddh Nagar mandating a man t

With Rosmarino, chef Abhijit Saha delves into the nuances of southern Italian cuisine

Off the record: Vinyl and beer come together at this new microbrewery in Bengaluru

What is Cheaper Home Batteries Program? Australia injects $5 billion amid high demand

Australia's Federal Energy Minister announced a $5 billion expansion to the battery subsidy program due to rapid depletion of its initial $2.3 bi

Kerala local election results 2025: Shashi Tharoor acknowledges 'BJP's historic performance' in Thiruvananthapuram, calls it 'notable shift in...'

Kerala election results 2025: The BJP-led NDA received a huge boost after the alliance crossed the magic mark in Thiruvanathapuram Corporation. R

MEA Secretary Sujit Ghosh's talks with China imely and productive: Chinese embassy

Indian and Chinese foreign ministry officials met in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations, noting positive momentum and reaffirming commitments

Sakshi Khanna Akshaye Khannas Half-Brother: The Filmmaker Working Quietly Behind the Scenes

Meet Akshaye Khanna's Half Brother Sakshi Khanna, Who Has Worked as an Assistant Director with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Milan Luthria

Defeated Sarpanch Candidate Seeks Refund of Cash Given to Voters in Nalgonda

Unusual post-poll drama unfolds as defeated candidate demands money back from voters after heavy loss

Kerala local body polls: UDF surges ahead in Kozhikode district; NDA makes gains; LDF hegemony weakens

The Kozhikode Corporation, ruled by the LDF for around five decades, is seeing a neck-and-neck fight

Akshaye Khanna on Losing His Hair at 19: It Was Devastating

Akshaye Khanna's story reminds us that beneath the poised performances and muted brilliance lies resilience forged in personal struggle, which ul

IPL Auction 2026: 10 big players teams may target this year

IPL Auction 2026 these 10 big players are in focus. The IPL auction on December 16 features 350 players vying for 77 slots with a combined purse

Chaos at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata as fans erupt after failing to see Messi

The police had to baton-charge to disperse the crowd on the field

Saudi Arabia prepares to launch air taxies in major cities

In a major step towards next-gen urban mobility, Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch air taxies in its major cities. The Kingdom is partnering wi

LG Sinha Hands Over Appointment Letters To 39 NoKs Of Terror Victims From Kashmir Division

SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 39 Next of Kins (NoKs) of terror victims from Ka

Kerala local body polls: BJPs Muslim candidate registers surprise win

Thrissur: In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Partys Muslim candidate, Mumtaz, has won the Kannankulangara ward in the T

Retired IAF Personnel Arrested For Alleged Pak Links In Assam

Accused shared sensitive documents with Pakistani operatives using social media

'Sincerely apologise to Lionel Messi': Mamata orders probe over mismanagement at Kolkata event

KOLKATA:Stating that she was shocked and deeply disturbed by the mismanagement at the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata , Chief Minister Mamata Baner

Kerala local body polls: UDF storms Kochi Corporation; LDF routed as Congress-led front nearly matches its previous best

LDF wins only 22 seats, including two independents it supported, which was worse than its tally of 24 in 2010

Why tech leadership must begin in the classroom

Future leaders who bring together empathy and foresight will not only navigate risks effectively but also identify opportunities that others migh

Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja recalls losing 3-month-old daughter due to...: 'She passed away in my arms, I could have...'

In her latest interview, Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja shared that losing her three-month-old daughter in her arms was the darkest phase of her lif

UP: Girl kidnapped, raped multiple times over 25 days; accused held

BALLIA: A man was arrested here for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old girl and taking her to Mumbai and Pune, where he raped her multiple times

Dhurandhar BTS video reveals how Gaurav Gera became 'Mohammad Aalam' on screen, netizens call it unbelievable

Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar is captivating audiences with its powerful performances and remarkable physical transformations. A behind-the-scenes vide

1.5 Lakh Crore Road Works Approved for Maharashtra: Gadkari

The Union minister said road works of Rs 50,000 crore have been approved for the Pune region, and construction will begin in the next three month

Cash-strapped Punjab government hopes to generate Rs 3000 crore by selling land under OUVGL Scheme

CHANDIGARH: The cash-strapped AAP-led Punjab government, whose outstanding debt touched Rs 3.98 lakh crore till October this year, hopes to gener

Actress sexual assault: Court says Prosecution 'miserably' failed to prove conspiracy against Dileep

A court has acquitted actor Dileep in the sensational 2017 actress sexual assault case. The judge stated the prosecution failed to prove conspira

Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2 co-star, Pakistani actor Alyy Khan slams Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood: 'Sadak chaap language ki...'

Alyy Khan, who also worked with Shah Rukh Khan's daughter and Aryan Khan's sister Suhana Khan in her debut film The Archies, has criticised The B

IndiGo flight suffers tail strike while landing at Ranchi airport

RANCHI: An IndiGo flight suffered a tail strike while landing at the Ranchi airport, officials said on Saturday. The incident happened around 7.3

Lionel Messi's fans' outrage over mismanagement, Mamata Banerjee issues FIRST statement: 'I was on my way to...'

Lionel Messi's appearance at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuvabharati Salt Lake Stadium turned chaotic as fans, who had paid up to Rs 5,000, grew restle

Eight men arrested for murder of history-sheeter in Tiruvottiyur

The police said that the deceased, Sathya, was murdered in retaliation by the friends of Poi Vijay, whom he allegedly killed a few years ago

Godavari Pushkarams to Commence from June 26, 2027

M Hari Jawaharlal, ex-official secretary, Revenue (Endowments- II) Department said the government took the opinion of T Venkata Krishna Purna Pra

Demolition Reels: When the Police Become Content Creators of Bulldozer Raj

Officers in charge of demolitions and encroachment drives are seen uploading the reels of their demolitions.

Kerala local body polls: UDF sweeps Malappuram

UDF won 11 of the 12 municipalities, 84 of the 94 grama panchayats, 14 of the 15 block panchayats, and 31 of the 33 district panchayat council in

Process to Recover Skeletal Remains of Iconic Elephant Ramu Begins in Odisha

Ramus skeleton, which was buried following his death earlier this year, is being carefully exhumed from within the Bharatpur forest under the Cha

GRAP Stage III curbs invoked in Delhi-NCR amid sharp dip in air quality

NEW DELHI, Dec 13: The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday invoked stricter GRAP Stage-III restrictions, including shifting schools

Messi's Kolkata visit ENDS in chaos, fans demand refunds, accuse ministers of...

Angry fans accused the Ministers and politicians of hogging Messi's time and not delivering on promises.

Mandir-Masjid: How competitive faith politics is recasting Bengal's 2026 poll battle

KOLKATA: As West Bengal heads into an election year, a spate of templemosque announcements, scripture spectacles and date-sensitive symbolism is

10 most beautiful temples in India you must visit once

Two hospitalized, several injured as Athabasca Rivermen Junior hockey team bus crashes on icy Northern Alberta highway

A bus carrying the Athabasca Rivermen junior hockey team crashed on a snowy and icy highway in northern Alberta early Friday morning. Two teenage

Shakti Artists Remember Ustaad Zakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain's Shakti group fellow bandmates and collaborators shared their tributes on the occasion of his first death anniversary.

Book Review | Power Plays for a New Global Age

A large part of the book is about the challenges the United States poses to India, despite a certain congruence in strategic interests

Angry fans on rampage as Messis Kolkata tour turns Messy

Kolkata: Lionel Messis brief visit to Kolkata descended into chaos as angry fans broke security protocols after failing to catch even a glimpse o

National Technical Textiles Mission sets up demo farms for agro textiles

If agricultural universities in south India come forward, a demonstration farm can be set up in the south too, Mission Director Ashok Kumar Malho

West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers' interests

Settler violence in the West Bank has escalated dramatically. Reports indicate increased kidnappings and abuse, with alleged military involvement

Bottles thrown, banners vandalised: Messi forced to exit Salt Lake stadium early as chaos erupts in Kolkata. Watch video

Football legend Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata faced significant disruptions. Frustrated fans resorted to throwing bottles and attempting to bre

Scholarships: December 13, 2025

Information on financial aid for students

Shivraj Patils last rites performed with state honours; Om Birla, Kharge present

Latur, Dec 13: The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil were performed with full state honours in his ho

New Year Celebrations: Sajjanar Issues Guidelines for Clubs, Hotels, Pubs

The managements, which are going to conduct ticketed events and programmes upto 1 am should apply to the Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad for gr

'Embarrassment on international stage': BJP targets TMC after chaos during Messi's stadium visit; shares footage

Chaos erupted at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's brief visit, with angry fans throwing projectiles after being unable to see th

Kunal Kapur says MasterChef season 9 is all about Ras, Rasoi, and Rishtey

Mumbai: As the latest season of the popular cooking reality show, MasterChef India 9 gears up for release soon, Celebrity chef Kunal Kapur, who w

Kerala election result 2025: BJP's 'R Sreelekha' wins in Thiruvananthapuram. Know the story behind Raid Sreelekha tag

BJP candidate R Sreelekha won from the Sasthamangalam division in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation in a big boost for the NDA. R Sreelekha is t

Trump says he is leaning toward Warsh or Hassett to lead the Fed: Reports

Amidst ongoing discussions about fiscal policy, President Donald Trump has identified two potential candidates for the role of Federal Reserve ch

GRAP 3 reimposed in Delhi as AQI level hits 409: Know what's allowed and what's banned across Delhi-NCR

Anti-pollution restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) have been reactivated in Delhi on Saturday after the city's

Karnataka's sole aim is to convert Tamil Nadu into desert through Mekedatu, says AIADMK

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami alleges Karnataka's Congress government plans to make Tamil Nadu a desert by building the Mekedatu dam. He c

Geopolitical risks emerge as top boardroom concerns for Indian companies: Report

Geopolitical instability is the top future risk for Indian businesses. Nearly half of top executives see it as the biggest threat in the next fiv

Exhibitors Welcome Minister Komatireddys Decision on Ticket Rate Hikes

Reddy revealed that a letter has been submitted to Dil Raju, chairman of the Telangana State Film Development Corporation, urging him to stop tic

Kerala local body polls: After five years, Congress-led UDF romps back to power in Kochi Corporation

By noon, UDF was leading in 45 divisions, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) was ahead in only 20. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leadin

This AI App Can Detect TB, Asthma Using a 15-Second Cough Test

What if a simple cough could reveal early signs of serious lung diseases? An Indian AI-powered application is doing exactly that

No provision to regularise services, TANSACS contractual employees told

Mandir-Masjid: How competitive faith politics recasting Bengal's 2026 poll battle

As West Bengal gears up for its elections, a notable uptick in religious symbolism is evident. Political rallies are increasingly hosted at templ

Why Lionel Messi left Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium in 10 minutes? Here's the reason

Argentina football great Lionel Messi, who is currently on 3-day tour to India, arrived Kolkata early in the morning. Messi met SRK and unvelied

Renaming MGNREGA will cost lot of govt resources: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has voiced strong opposition to reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act. She hi

UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 5 Merit List Out, Download Directly Here

UP NEET UG counselling 2025: Candidates who secured NEET UG 2025 scores between 113 and 511 are eligible to compete for state quota dental seats

Myanmar military claims armed opposition groups used hospital hit by airstrike as base

BANGKOK, Dec 13: Myanmars military on Saturday acknowledged there was an airstrike on a hospital in the western state of Rakhine, which a local r

LaKeith Stanfield joins Lionsgates 48 Hours in Vegas

LOS ANGELES, Dec 13: Actor LaKeith Stanfield is set to feature in 48 Hours in Vegas from Lionsgate, where he will essay the role of NBA (National

Surging Interest Payments on Loans Batter Tollywood

The producer stresses that shooting days must be strictly controlled, as each additional day costs anywhere between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 50 lakh, de

Dhurandhar star Sara Arjun serves bold look in sculptural futuristic gown; SEE pics

Sara Arjun from Dhurandhar impressed fans as a fashion-forward star in a sculptural Amit Aggarwal gown. Her simple makeup, sleek hair, and minima

Lift operator in Chennai sentenced to 14-year-imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girls

The court ordered the lift operator to undergo seven years of rigorous imprisonment each in two cases for committing aggravated sexual assault on

Book Review | A Flashlit Mosaic of Mystery & Memory

All I can say is the book is part domestic drama, part historical fiction, and wholly compelling in its exploration of people

High Stress Levels May Be Causing Constipation: Doctor's Tips To Fix It

Constipation caused by stress is more common than people realise. Doctor explains how stress triggers constipation, and the science-backed steps

LG Sinha hands over job letters to terror victim families in Srinagar

Vows to end terror ecosystem in J&K; Sympathisers, supporters of terrorism to face harshest punishment Srinagar, Dec 13:Lieutenant Governor Mano

Book Review | Not Dole Dolls: Women Reward Schemes That Give Them Agency

Tewari underscores that women generally respond to policies that ease everyday burdens and strengthen family well-being

Hyderabad Demands Uncompromising Compliance with Safety Norms: Fire DG

Platforms like FESA 2025 enable regulators, developers and experts to share learnings, strengthen preparedness and ensure that high-rise growth i