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NDAs win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation watershed moment in Kerala politics: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed the mandate received by the BJP-led NDA in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

The End of Pax Americana and a Global Duopoly in the Making

The current US National Security Strategy signals more than just the arrival of a multipolar world.

UP: Three killed, 5 injured as truck collides head-on with auto-rickshaw in Unnao

A tragic accident occurred in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning. A truck collided head-on with an auto-rickshaw near Makur village. The co

Lionel Messis GOAT Tour in Kolkata marred by unrest; organiser detained, refunds announced

Fans expressed anger over mismanagement at Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour event in Kolkata. Ticket holders alleged poor organization and limited access

Fadnavis slams Congress for questioning renaming of MGNREGA; says Modi Govt brought positive change

The Union Cabinet approved a Bill to rename the MGNREGA as 'Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojna', and the number of workdays under it would be incre

Kerala local body polls: UDF retains four municipalities, LDF holds three in Kozhikode

Continuity marks municipal verdict in Kozhikode district amid anti-incumbency trend in Kerala

Delhi: 23-year-old murder accused held after absconding for 14 months

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested a 23-year-old man who had been absconding for over a year in connection with a murder case in outer nort

2001 Parliament attack anniversary: Tributes paid to fallen heroes

New Delhi: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday led Parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to those who died fending off terrorists w

Chaos At Salt Lake Stadium Over Messi Event; Mamata Orders Probe, Apologies To Fans

KOLKATA, Dec 13: Chaos erupted at the Salt Lake stadium here on Saturday as thousands of fans protested after failing to get a clear glimpse of A

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant temporarily loses power overnight, IAEA says

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant experienced its 12th loss of offsite power overnight due to military activity impacting the electrical

Wordle Answer Today: December 13 Hints and solution for puzzle #1638

Wordle continues to engage players worldwide with its everyday five-letter challenge, and todays puzzle keeps that tradition alive. Puzzle #1638

How Lionel Messis Kolkata visit turned chaotic: A complete timeline of events

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated Kolkata visit concluded abruptly. Thousands of fans faced disappointment as the planned event descended into chao

Who is Satadru Dutta? All about the organiser behind Lionel Messi's GOAT India tour 2025 and his arrest

Satadru Dutta, the main organiser behind Lionel Messi's high-profile GOAT India Tour 2025, has come under police scrutiny after being arrested. H

Russia hits two Ukrainian ports, damages Turkish-flagged vessel, Ukraine says

Russian forces have intensified their aggression, launching drone and missile assaults on two ports in the Odesa area of Ukraine, with a Turkish-

Inorbit Mall introduces PXL, Hyderabads latest premium movie theatre

Hyderabad: Good times for movie lovers in Hyderabad are truly here. The city has slowly moved from single-screen theatres to modern cinema format

PM Narendra Modi renaming MGNREGA to claim credit for revolutionary scheme: Congress

The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to 'Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozg

Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour: Kolkata event descends into vandalism after fans fail to catch a glimpse of star

Chaos erupted at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour. Angry fans, unable to see the football star due to VIP crowds, reso

'Shame on you Mamata!' BJP tears into CM over Messi event mess; makes 3 demands

Chaos erupted at Salt Lake stadium during Lionel Messi's visit, sparking a sharp BJP attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Opposition leader

Azharuddin announces action after Hyderabad school students suffer food poisoning

Hyderabad: The minister for minorities welfare of Telangana, Mohammed Azharuddin, on Saturday announced the action taken after school students in

Chaos during Messi's India visit: What really happened at Salt Lake Stadium & what lies ahead

Chaos erupted at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour. Frustrated fans, unable to see the football star, threw bottles and vandalize

First Rohingya Film Lost Land Wins Best Film at Red Sea International Film Festival

Lost Land' is described as an intimate portrait of two siblings who seek to flee persecution in Myanmar.

Over 150 Detained as Police Intensify Action Against OGW Network in Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with other security agencies, on Saturday launched a major crackdown against the Over Ground Wo

Chaos in Kolkata: Messi Frustrated, Organiser Arrested, Fans Set Dugout on Fire

What was supposed to be day of unbridled celebration translated into a day of utter chaos.

'No PM does everything wrong': Ex-Congress leader praises party; calls it most effective opposition

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YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested by Chennai police

When personnel from the Meenambakkam and Madipakkam police stations went to his residence on Saturday morning, Shankar reportedly refused to come

23-year-old murder accused held after absconding for 14 months

The accused, identified as Subhan Khan confessed to his role in the Bhalswa Dairy firing and murder case

Local body poll results signal end of LDFs decade-long rule in Kerala, says BJPs Rajeev Chandrasekhar

BJP Kerala president says the outcome shows that LDFs 10-year tenure has been a complete failure, marked by corruption and administrative shortco

Good news for customers! India's largest bank reduces lending rates by 25 points from Dec 15;it is now...

he changes affect domestic retail term deposits below Rs 3 crore, the Marginal Cost of Funds?based Lending Rate (MCLR), the External Benchmark Li

Philippines says 3 fishermen injured by Chinese coast guard's water cannons off disputed shoal

Chinese coast guard ships aggressively used water cannons and blocking tactics against Philippine fishing boats near Sabina Shoal, injuring three

Who is Satadru Dutta and how is he linked to Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025? The surprising connection revealed

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated Kolkata appearance descended into chaos after crowd surges cut short his lap of honour at Salt Lake Stadium. Amid

Fire breaks out in 12-storey building in Dhaka; 42 rescued

DHAKA, Dec 13: A massive fire broke out early Saturday on the ground floor of a 12-storey mixed-use building in a market in Bangladeshs capital c

Chaos At Salt Lake Stadium Over Messi Event; Mamata Orders Probe, Apologises to Fans

It was a dark day for the sports-loving people of Kolkata, says Governor CV Ananda Bose

Gretel Packer, billionaire daughter of media tycoon Kerry Packer, buys $59m property next to her Bellevue Hill home; check her real-time net worth and where she stands among Australias richest

Billionaire Gretel Packer has purchased a neighbouring property in Bellevue Hill for $59 million. This significant acquisition, made off-market,

Russian-French citizen detained in France says foreign states have backed him

MOSCOW, Dec 13: Dual Russian-French citizen Anna Novikova, detained in France on suspicion of espionage, said in a letter obtained by RIA Novosti

Families of Pakistani fishermen arrested by India urge Govt to seek their release

KARACHI, Dec 13: The families of 11 Pakistani fishermen, including two teenage boys, who have been arrested by Indian maritime authorities this w

Special trains between Visakhapatnam-SMVT Bengaluru to clear festival rush

East Coast Railway will operate special trains between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru to clear the extra rush of passengers

Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trumps ceasefire claim

SURIN (Thailand), Dec 13: Fighting continued to rage on Saturday morning along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, even after US President Dona

Mahayuti will contest all local polls together, says Maharashtra BJP chief

The announcement comes in the backdrop of acrimony between ruling alliance partners during the recent local body elections where they were seen p

Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs

NUSEIRAT(Gaza Strip), Dec 13: Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby. She dreams of

Uttarakhand CM launches Aroma Revolution Policy 2026-36, aims for Rs 1200 cr revenue in ten years

Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Aroma Revolution Policy 2026-36. This initiative aims to significantly increase the

Martyred journalist Hossam Shabats brother dies after Israel denies medical aid

Hassan Shabat, the brother of slain Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat, died on Friday, December 12, after Israel blocked medical aid from ente

Rajasthan: Infant Dies After Oxygen Cylinder Ran Out In Ambulance

Private ambulance driver abandoned the family at govt hospital

Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal advocate for social media ban for kids in India

Mumbai: Bollywood couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal spoke in favour of social media ban for kids in India, following the footsteps of Austra

YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar arrested

Five others of the political commentator's team were also arrested.

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

Families of Pakistani fishermen arrested by India urge government to seek their release

Indian media reported that their Coast Guard had apprehended the 11 Pakistani fishermen December 10 after their boat was found inside Indian wate

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

Deputy CM Shivakumar will become CM on Jan 6: Cong MLA

Ramanagara (Karnataka), Dec 13: A ruling Congress MLA, H A Iqbal Hussain, on Saturday predicted that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will be

Shah Rukh Khan meets Lionel Messi in Kolkata

In the videos circulating on the internet, the superstar is seen greeting Messi on his Kolkata visit

Need to be taught lesson: SC refuses to entertain bail plea of Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case accused

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has refused to entertain the bail plea of Mihir Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena leader, in the 2024 Mumbai BMW h

World Record For Largest Display Of Posters Set In Pune

India has now surpassed the US to claim the record for the longest display of posters, said Guinness World Records adjudicator Swapnil Dangrikar

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.

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Emmanuel Injured in Intense Ticket to Finale Task

For the first time, the show organisers introduced a second finale ticket, where the winner would get direct entry to the finale.

Light Snowfall Forecast in Higher Reaches of Kashmir Till Dec 17: MeT

Srinagar, Dec 13: The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast the possibility of very light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reac

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

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

Saali Mohabbat movie review: Radhika Apte makes this reductive domestic noir watchable

Tisca Chopra shows promise in her directorial turn, but the films predictable twists and familiar beats undermine its intrigue, making it less en

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

'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

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

J P Nadda lays foundation stone of new BJP state office in Shimla

Shimla: The BJP national president and Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the partys new state office here

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

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

Light Snowfall Likely In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir From Dec 13 To 17: MeT

Srinagar, Dec 13: There was a slight respite from cold conditions across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures increased a bit owing to overcast sk

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

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

Messi to visit Hyderabad: His net worth 2025, annual income and more

Hyderabad: Football legend Lionel Messi has arrived in India after 14 years, and fans across the country are celebrating his return. Messi is vis

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