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Watch: Supreme Court Special Bench to hear suo motu case on definition of Aravalli

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of concerns surrounding the recent redefinition of the Aravalli Hills and will hear the matter on

Hyderabad schools may get extended Sankranti vacation holidays

Hyderabad: The schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana are likely to get extended Sankranti vacation holidays in 2026. As per the a

Priyanka Chopra shares cozy snowtime glimpses of Malti Marie

Mumbai: Global sensation Priyanka Chopraseems to be making the most of the Holiday season with her loved ones in the U.S. Taking a short break fr

Dense smog engulfs Delhi as air quality remains in severe category

Thick smog combined with fog trapped pollutants near the surface, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life as residents woke up to chilly co

Two Killed as Mini Van Crashes into Tree in Vizianagaram

Tragic road accident near the local railway station on the national highway claims two lives.

In Frames: Visual vignettes

Faith, fault lines and fortitude pressed on through 2025

What the Month of Poh Teaches Sikhs About Faith and Resistance

The winter month of Poh in the Sikh calendar enters Sikh consciousness bearing memory, loss, and Chardi Kala.

CUET UG 2026 Exam: NTA issues key guidelines to candidates, check official link, exam date, other details here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a key advisory for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate 2

Andhra CM Naidu Leaves for Ayodhya to Visit Ram Temple

The chief minister is scheduled to have darshan at the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi complex during his visit

Nine UP men stranded in Kyrgyzstan after job fraud return to Pilibhit

Pilibhit District Magistrate Gyanendra Singh told PTI that the process for the return of the remaining three workers was almost complete, and the

Demand surges for Ram Mandir flag in Ayodhya, shopkeepers give special orders

The saffron flag hoisted atop the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has become a popular souvenir for tourists, with daily sales of 100-200 units. The 'Dhar

US Explores Locomotive Sales, Mineral Deals with Pakistan: Report

Discussions took place during Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzebs visit to Washington in October

What B-Schools need to do to handle the entry of AI in the classroom

Incorporating AI in business and finance education is more than just a technology upgrade; it involves mindset and behaviour change.

Congress Leader's India Too Remark Over Minorities' Fears In Bangladesh

Congress leader Rashid Alvi has condemned the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and said that the Bangladesh government is responsi

Myanmar kicks off 2025 general election five years after Civil War

Yangon: Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. This comes after five years of t

US condemns killing of Hindu worker, urges Bangladesh to protect minorities

State Departments response came amid growing concern in Washington and among advocacy groups over the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garmen

Kuldeep Sengar bail row: Supreme Court to take up CBI plea on December 29

Sengar was convicted in December 2019 in the Unnao rape case and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 25 lakh. Though granted b

BSF Opens 549 Constable General Duty Vacancies For 2025-26

Candidates must have passed Class 10 and be certified athletes to apply for BSF Constable GD sports quota posts. Selection involves document veri

Paraglider Crashes After Take-Off In Himachal, Pilot Killed, Tourist Injured

An experienced pilot was killed when a tandem paraglider reportedly developed a technical malfunction shortly after take-off, lost balance mid-ai

Polls open for military-ruled Myanmars first election in five years

Critics charge that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to military rule, which began after the army ousted the elected govern

Dense fog, cold wave and hazardous smog grip north India

North India woke up to a chilly Sunday, with dense fog and cold wave conditions affecting daily life across the region. In the national capital,

J&K Traffic Cop Suspended For Using Police Vehicle To Shoot Reels

A traffic police sub-inspector has been placed under suspension pending an inquiry for allegedly misusing his official vehicle to shoot a reel on

Pilot killed in paragliding accident in Himachals Bir Billing

According to officials of the Bir Billing Paragliding Association, the paraglider developed a technical malfunction shortly after take off, lost

Zelenskyy calls Putin a man of war after Russia`s deadly attack on Kyiv

The remarks came hours after Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine`s capital, Kyiv, and surrounding regions, killing at l

Dense Smog In Delhi As Air Quality Nears 'Severe' Category

The air quality in the national capital remains hazardous, affecting people's health. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reac

Who is IAS Jasjit Kaur? Bijnor DM whose official residence is at risk of being sealed due to..., here's all you need to know

Jasjit Kaur is a 2012-batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. She has established herself as a strict and experienced administrator. Howe

Jaipur Diary: Hard launch of junior Pilot Aarav at Save Aravallis rally?

Dhankhar makes quiet appearance in Jaipur Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhars quiet return to Jaipur on Thursday set political circles abuzz.

Scientists Rule Out Existence Of Particle After 10 Years Of Research

This discovery is important because it ruled out a major possibility for new physics beyond the Standard Model.

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'I oppose RSS ideology, but...': Digvijaya Singh praises RSS-BJP organization, urges Congress reform

Sajjanar to Drunk Drivers: Drink Kiya? Google cab, not lawyer

Drink and drive? Take a cab, not a lawyer, says IPS officer as Hyderabad Police intensify enforcement.

Pant To Be Dropped For NZ ODI Series? Report Says This Star Will Replace Him

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is likely to be left out of the squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, acco

Dense Smog Engulfs Delhi as Air Quality Remains Hazardous

Thick smog and fog have trapped pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life as residents grappled with the morning chill

All candidates must fight Pune civic polls on familiar clock symbol, Ajit tells Sharad Pawar faction

MUMBAI: Talks between the NCP (SP) and the Ajit Pawar-led ruling NCP over an alliance for the next months Pune civic polls have hit a roadblock,

Highest officer liable for contempt for non-compliance with court order: Allahabad HC

Maintaining that the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary will be liable for contempt in cases relating to the Land Acquisition Act, 1984, as well as th

Kuldeep Sengar: Power lord from the hinterland reemerges

Indian judiciary has an image to protect. When a victim becomes helpless and sees other pillars of democracy crumbling, she looks up to the exalt

Ashes series: Melbourne Cricket Ground curator in 'state of shock' after fourth Test carnage

The Melbourne Cricket Ground curator is in shock after a two-day Ashes Test. Excessive grass on the pitch led to a rapid collapse of wickets. Thi

Digvijay's RSS praise: Remark open dissent to Rahul Gandhi, says BJP

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday responded to a social media post of Congress leader Digvijay Singh that featured a photog

'Those responsible will be brought to justice': BJP's Bipin Debbarma on Tripura student's death in Dehradun

A student from Tripura, Angel Chakma, tragically died in Dehradun after a brutal assault on December 9. Five individuals have been arrested in co

Thin layer of smog covers Mumbai's Bandra as AQI hits 123

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex experienced a moderate smog layer with an AQI of 123. Meanwhile, Delhi grappled with hazardous air quality, reachin

Interview | Actor Gibin Gopinath : I crave for good roles

Gibin Gopinath is pleased how 2025 gave him meaty roles in Dis Ira and Kalamkaval

Gautam Adani to inaugurate Sharad Pawar AI Centre in Baramati, to share stage with members of Pawar family, check details

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani is set to inaugurate the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati in Pune distr

Man Murdered in Jagtial After Blackmail Over Obscene Videos, Sisters Arrested

Victim allegedly sabotaged marriage proposal and threatened woman using private videos; police register case.

Black knight leaps, white king flees: Inside Indias chess boom, where silent halls battle roaring screens

The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025 concluded in Mumbai, showcasing India's growing ambition in exporting sports formats. While online vie

Indian Railways Offers Current Booking Facility for Last-Minute Train Travel

Passengers can book available seats up to 30 minutes before departure through IRCTC or station counters.

Himachal: Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing

A paragliding accident at Bir Billing claimed the life of an experienced pilot. The tandem paraglider malfunctioned shortly after takeoff. The pi

Rishabh Pant likely to be dropped for New Zealand series due to..., THIS 27-year-old star cricketer to replace him, name is..., reports claim...

Rishabh Pant's last ODI appearance was in August 2024, and he hasn't played a game in the format since then, despite being part of the squad in S

Rs 1.26 crore to kin of man killed by DTC bus in 2023: Tribunal

NEW DELHI: A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded Rs 1.26 crore as compensation to the family members of a 32-year-old man, who died

Irans President says his country is in full-scale war with West

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday his country is in a full-scale war with the US, Israel and Europe ahead of Israeli Prim

Guinea security forces 'neutralise' armed group in gunfight

This operation allowed for the complete neutralisation of the group and the arrest of the individuals involved after several exchanges of gunfire

Pilot dies in ultralight plane crash off Copacabana beach in Brazil

Fire department rescue teams were working at the site using Jet Skis, inflatable boats, divers and aerial support; the search also includes sonar

A testing 2025 for Kerala's public faith, environment; political fortunes swing

Kerala witnessed a significant 2025 marked by a gold loss row at Sabarimala, a major verdict in the actress assault case and shifts in political

Congress to launch nationwide save MGNREGA movement from Jan 5

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday announced it will launch a nationwide mass movement from January 5 against the Centres attempts to repeal the

Nothing Will Happen To Me: BJP Councillor's Husband To Woman He Raped

A BJP councillor's husband in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district has been accused of raping a woman at knifepoint, making a video of the act, and la

Indian women get aid in Canada as consulate opens one stop centre in Toronto

The Consulate has set up a 24x7 helpline and said, the new Centre aims to provide critical and timely support to Indian passport holder women

Storm Devin affects over 2,100 flights across the United States

Several major US carriers, including JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines, were forced to adjust schedules as

Breaking News Live Updates: Goods train derailment disrupts rail traffic on Asansol Division of Eastern Railway, restoration underway

Congress to launch MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan from January 5

The VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA, was passed in Parliament during the recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament amid

Curator 'shocked' by Melbourne pitch performance in Ashes

Host board Cricket Australia (CA) were left millions of dollars out of pocket, having to refund tickets for a confirmed sell-out crowd on day thr

IT CEO, woman executive held for employees gang rape in Udaipur

Dashcam footage captures tech firm CEO Jitesh Prakash Sisodia, woman executive Shilpa Sirohi, and her husband Gaurav Sirohi all taking turns to r

Trump remakes America as leader of the brand

Donald Trump's extensive self-branding, from naming federal buildings to commemorative coins, echoes historical figures like Alexander the Great

Watch the fragile corridor: Bangladesh's fluid political landscape necessitates vigilance in the Chickens Neck

Sir Cyril Radcliffe's hasty partition of India created the Siliguri Corridor, a vital but narrow land bridge connecting India to its northeastern

Mehbooba Mufti calls for JK CM intervention on FTAs; Expresses fear of dilution of apple import duties

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti and Himachal Pradesh apple growers are raising serious concerns over potential import duty cuts on apples in upcoming F

Rekha Gupta govt stares at a busy year with many unfulfilled promises for Delhi

Delhi's BJP government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has fulfilled some key poll promises like Ayushman Bharat and Atal Canteen by year-end

TMC's five-member delegation meets Chief Electoral Officer amid SIR in WB

A Trinamool Congress delegation met the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer, alleging that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive is a conspi

Delhis air turns hazardous as pollution inches closer to severe category, AQI flares to 391

Delhi experienced severely polluted air on December 28, with AQI levels reaching 391 and bordering the 'Severe' category. Thick smog enveloped th

Winter Storm Snarls Holiday Travel Across US Northeast, Great Lakes

In Times Square, workers in red jumpsuits worked to clear the sludge- and powder-coated streets and sidewalks using shovels and snowblowers

Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine: PM Mark Carney

Skewering the tandoor: Why Delhis ban misses the point as pollution chokes the city

Delhi's government is banning tandoors in a desperate attempt to combat smog, a move the author argues distracts from real solutions like vehicul

A college makes it to the number 2 position on eBird checklist leaders list for Chennai in 2025

A culture of birding on the campus and consistently generating citizen-science data about birds are the reasons why Stella Maris College is where

Are Driverless Taxis Really The Future? Waymo's San Francisco Outage Raises Doubts

A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about

Assam Cabinet clears key decisions to strengthen land rights, governance and public service

Assam's Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has approved key decisions. These include land settlements for indigenous families

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds talks with NATO, EU leaders ahead of talks with Trump, urges them for 'strong positions' against Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a video conference with NATO and European Union leaders, after arriving in Canada, ahead of key talk

Putin sends BIG warning to Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, says, 'Russia would resolve all goals of its by...'

The statement came after a massive overnight barrage in which Russia launched around 500 drones and 40 missiles at Kyiv and surrounding regions,

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Kyiv endured a massive Russian missile and drone attack, killing at least one and wounding 27, just before President Zelenskyy's talks with U.S.

Reshaping the future of work; Real-time geospatial intelligence

As Indias workforce moves beyond traditional degrees, these demonstrable skills outline what will matter in 2026. Suhora is building a new intell

Bullion market pads up for Silver Thursday as CME Group raises margin, cuts limits

The white precious metal price tops $79 an ounce; CME hikes initial margin on March futures to $25,000

Why Indias betting on new tactic against digital arrest

Nothing seems to deter cybercriminals from striking at will and defrauding unsuspecting victims. Diffused networks and transnational cartels put

Chinese Woman Shocked Seeing Male Therapist At Spa, Mocked By Manager For Being Ignorant

The manager said a male therapist was sent because Hung hadn't explicitly requested a female therapist.

Putin says Ukraine not in a hurry to resolve conflict with Russia peacefully; warns of military action

'Congress is just limited to one family': BJP's Prakash Javadekar on Digvijaya Singh praising organisational strength of RSS

BJP leader Prakash Javadekar criticized the Congress, stating it's limited to one family, while Digvijaya Singh praised the RSS's organizational

Doctors association flags uneven distribution of PGs under DRP

Outlook 2026: The skills to shape Indias next phase of work

As Indias workforce moves beyond traditional degrees, these demonstrable skills outline what will matter in 2026 and how professionals can prepar

More Countries Reject Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 during a descent into conflict that continues to leave the east African country fragile.

JJD chief Tej Pratap Yadav cites threat to life in letter to Bihar Deputy CM, demands security saying, 'I am in danger'

Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav cited threat to life in a letter to Bihar's Home Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chau

Big Boost to Uttar Pradesh: THIS expressway set to transform Gorakhpur, 156 villages to be connected, here's all you need to know

The 525.590 km expressway will now have 86.600 km of its length in Gorakhpur-Kushinagar. The alignment work is underway, and we expect to complet

Gangster dies of gunshot wounds in Uttarakhand; family alleges police connivance to grab property

Police said Tyagi was being taken from Roorkee jail to Laksar court for a hearing on Wednesday, when two bikers allegedly opened fire at the poli

Pakistan faces humanitarian crisis as families of missing Balochistan residents protest in Quetta

The protesters said many families have been living in uncertainty for years due to alleged enforced disappearances. They described the situation

Nats and the age of hate

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Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of concerns surrounding definition of Aravalli range

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of concerns regarding the Aravalli Range's definition, following criticism over a new 100-meter h