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Saudi Arabia, India sign agreement on short-stay visa exemption

Saudi Arabia and India have signed an agreement for mutual exemption of short stay visas for those who hold diplomatic, special, and official pas

Chennais biryani bounty: What to pick for the party season

With the party season in full swing this December and January, Chennais best biryani hotspots are ready to serve up their flavourful specialties

Indian nurse wins Rs 24 lakh in UAEs Big Ticket draw

An Indian nurse living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) won Rs 24 lakh the Big Ticket draw after five years of trying her luck. The nurse, Tintu

Correction steps will follow probe report on IndiGo disruptions: Officials

New Delhi: Authorities will take elaborate and corrective actions after studying the probe panel report into the recent massive flight disruption

TikTok signs joint venture deal to end U.S. ban threat

TikTok said Thursday it has signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States

Supreme Court issues notice on woman lawyer's plea alleging custodial sexual assault at Noida police station

The bench said normally it would not have entertained the plea under Article 32 of the Constitution, and would have given liberty to the petition

Hamas Victims Take Binance to Court: The Lawsuit That Could Redefine Global Crypto Liability

The October 2023 lawsuit against Binance alleges over $1 billion in terror-linked crypto flows, highlighting failures in anti-money laundering an

Net direct tax collection grows 8% to 17.04 lakh crore on slower refunds

Refunds issuance dropped 14% compared to last year to over 2.97 lakh crore

Raat Akeli Hai 2 movie review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui returns in hauntingly mysterious murder-mystery; Deepti Naval, Chitrangda Singh surprise

Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders lives up to expectations and puts up another intriguing whodunit that keeps you hooked till the last. Thanks t

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi REACTS to backlash for 'kissing' on-screen daughter Sara Arjun: 'Affection of elderly man...'

Though Rakesh Bedi is earning widespread acclaim for his standout performance as the Pakistani politician Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar, he was als

Standing with journalists, deeply sorry for violence: Bangladesh Govt.

The government said it strongly and unequivocally condemns all acts of violence, intimidation, arson, and destruction of property

ChatGPT gets Apple Music integration as OpenAI invites developers to submit apps

OpenAI invited developers to send their apps for the ChatGPT ecosystem, even as users can now access Apple Music through the chatbot

Leopard Strays into Residential Complex in Thane District, Attacks 4 Persons

The leopard hid inside a room in the housing society for some time. Viral videos on social media showed the animal moving through a narrow space

How Good Earth is bringing Jaipurs palace motifs to the table

Drawing from rediscovered palace motifs and a modern colour palette, Good Earths collaboration with The Palace Atelier brings Jaipurs living heri

Kriti Sanon, Salman Khans movie on cards: Whats their age gap

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is reportedly set to surprise fans on his birthday this year with a big treat. As per buzz, the makers ar

Chicken Bounces On Backyard Trampoline in Delightful video

The video features a group of backyard chickens initially showing cautious curiosity toward a small blue trampoline

Putin to hold online year-end Q&A session

Vladimir Putin will also take questions from foreign media, not considered friendly by Moscow, Kremlin said

Nitish Kumar niqab row: Women protest in Kolkata, demand apology from CM

Kolkata: A large number of women on Thursday evening took out a protest march in Kolkata over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar publicly removing

EU's Ukraine funding deal keeps Kyiv in fight, Russian assets in deep freeze

European Union leaders have secured a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine. This financial package will support Kyiv for the next two years. The deci

Bangladesh Tense After Uprising Leader Hadis Death Triggers Unrest

Dhaka/New Delhi, Dec 19: Tension prevailed across Bangladesh on Friday following the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi, w

Watch video: Dolphins seen swimming near Worli in Mumbai

Dolphins were seen near Mumbai's Worli waterfront on December 17. A video of the marine mammals gliding through calm waters went viral online. On

Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos trailer: Vir Das stars as a failed spy in his wacky directorial debut

The film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and will be released in theatres on January 16 next year

Bangladesh violence: Mohammad Yunus issues FIRST statement on alleged lynching of Hindu man in Mymensingh; says 'There is no ...'

Bangladesh's interim govt, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has broken the silence over the mob killing of a Hindu man in Mymensingh as turmo

Centre to set up Bureau of Port Security for vessels, port facilities

A new Bureau of Port Security will be established to enhance the safety of ships and port facilities. This statutory body will focus on collectin

StockGro raises $13M from BITKRAFT Ventures in Series B1 funding round

Earlier this month, StockGro also raised Rs 150 crore from stock market investor Mukul Agrawal in a Series B funding round.

Mrs. Deshpande series review: A stoic Madhuri Dixit meanders through a dated show

Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the show unfolds with a deliberate dryness that often feels too convenient and uninventive

MUFG to take 20% stake in Shriram, confirming ET newsbreak

Japan's MUFG Bank is investing Rs 39,620 crore in Shriram Finance. This significant foreign direct investment will give MUFG a 20% equity stake.

Karnataka clears hate speech bill: What counts as an offence, punishments and penalties explained

Hate Speech Bill Karnataka: Karnataka has enacted a new law to combat hate speech and hate crimes. The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Pre

SBI Clerk Mains Result at sbi.co.in LIVE: When will results be announced? Know how to check scorecard, cut off

The State Bank of India (SBI) will soon release the SBI Clerk Mains Result 2025 for Junior Associate positions. Candidates can check their result

Hindu Man Lynched, Set On Fire In Bangladesh Amid Anti-India Protests

Amid anti-India protests in Bangladesh, a young Hindu man was killed in a mob lynching in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district over allegations

Messi Fiasco Fallout: Sourav Ganguly Slaps 50 Cr Defamation Suit On Football Fan Club Official

Cricketer-turned-sports administrator Ganguly had also lodged a police complaint against Uttam Saha of 'Argentina Football Fan Club' on Thursday

Adani Group To Invest Rs 1 Lakh Crore On Airports In Next 5 Years

Adani Group plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in its airports business over the next five years, betting on sustained growth in India's aviation se

Rajasthan Man's Nose Chopped Off As Families Clash Over Love Marriage

At least two people were seriously injured in Rajasthan's Barmer on Wednesday night after a dispute between two families over alove-marriageboile

Study In UK: What Are GREAT Scholarships And How Much Funding Is Offered

UK Scholarships For Indian Students: The scholarships cover disciplines such as Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, STEM, Design and Humani

Uttarakhands Gen Z pradhans combat stereotypes and patriarchy, rewrite rules of politics

A new generation of young, educated pradhans, many of them women, are returning to Uttarakhand's villages after years of outmigration. These Gen-

Tom Cruise Reveals First Poster And Teaser For Comedy 'Digger'

A first poster and teaser for the Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment film were revealed today, accompanied by a tagline describing the movi

Sudha Murty's Deepfake Video Used For Investment Scam, She Reacts

Sudha Murty said she was eally concerned about her deepfake videos.

Agencies Launch Probe Into Bondi Shooter's India-Australia Trips, Visa Status

Central and state agencies in India have launched a detailed investigation into the Bondi Beach attacker Sajid Akram's immigration history, visa

Will Serve Full Five-Year Term, Says CM Siddaramaiah, Rejects Power-Sharing Talk

During a discussion in the assembly on the issues pertaining to North Karnataka's development, Siddaramaiah also said he never mentioned that he

Drunk Scorpio Driver Goes On Rampage In Faridabad, Hits Several Vehicles

Panic gripped Faridabad late at night after a black Scorpio went on a reckless rampage along Mathura Road Highway (NH-19), ramming into multiple

CAT 2025 Result at iimcat.ac.in LIVE: When will results be announced? Know how to check scorecard, cut off

IIM Kozhikode will soon release the CAT 2025 result of 2.58 lakh candidates at the iimcat.ac.in. Check here latest and live updates on CAT exam r

No Surprises Expected But 2026 T20WC Could Be SKY's Last as India Skipper

Having endured a barren run for almost 14 months and across 24 games, Suryakumar is holding on to his place only because he is the captain

Green Tea Allergy Is Real: Here's How To Tell If You Have It

Green tea can aid in weight loss, but there are people who can develop a green tea allergy. Here is how you can know if you have it and precautio

Virohan raises $7.5M led by Japan's Mynavi Corporation

The round was led by Japans Mynavi Corporation, with participation from existing backers Blume Ventures, Bharat Inclusive Technologies Seed Fund

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing talk, says will serve full five-year term

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asserted he will serve his entire five-year term. He expressed strong confidence in the Congress high c

Does This Video Show Pakistanis Celebrating After Bondi Beach Terror Attack? No!

We were able to trace the clip back to 8 October 2023, which predates the Bondi Beach attack by over two years.

Vladimir Putin to face online year-end Q&A session

President Vladimir Putin is set to engage with the public and media in his 22nd annual year-end online session this Friday. Millions of questions

Airtel board okays call of Rs 401.25 a share on remaining Rs 15,700 cr portion of rights issue

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The board of telecom operator Bharti Airtel has approved the first and final call of Rs 401.25 per share on 39.2 crore partly

Delhi government to install 10,000 air purifiers in schools, Bhalswa landfill to be cleared by 2026: Ashish Sood

Delhi's Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of 10,000 air purifiers in government schools. This initiative is part of long-

Indias trade deficit with China may reach USD 106 billion in 2025: GTRI

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Indias trade deficit with China is expected to reach USD 106 billion in 2025 as imports are rising faster than the countrys ex

Passage of Insurance Bill in Parliament to play catalytic role for sector growth: LIC Chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Insurance legislation passed by Parliament earlier this week is set to be a game-changer for the sectors growth and help make

Plastic food packaging linked to poor mental health: Report

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The Global Mind Project Rapid Report 2025 by Sapien Labs has brought out some glaring and significant relationship between min

Shriram Finance to sell 20 pc stake to Japanese firm MUFG Bank for Rs 39,618 cr

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Financial Services firm Shriram Finance on Friday said its board has approved the sale of a 20 per cent stake to the Japan-bas

Kerala expands inclusive business support empowering transgender communities

The initiative ensures that aspiring women and transgender entrepreneurs from all 14 districts can access professional business support through o

Winter session ends: OM Birla meets MPs as Parliament concludes; PM Modi, Priyanka in attendance

Parliament's Winter Session concluded Friday with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die. Despite disruptions over the VB-G RAM G Bill, bot

Preity Zinta lauds Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar: Raw, real, and adorned with flawless performances

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Bollywood star Preity Zinta praised Aditya Dhars latest directorial, Dhurandhar, calling it one of the best films she has seen

Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets 3, Including Complainant, In Fake Railway Recruitment Scam

SRINAGAR, Dec 19: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in an alleged fake Railway recruitment scam in w

Indias moment has arrived on the world stage: Ranveer Singh on Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singhopens up about stepping into a raw, unapologetic Indian character in his latest film Dhurandhar, calling it Indias moment on the wor

US halts DV1 visa program, releases Brown shooting suspect photo: He never should have been let in

I Create Pressure On Myself To Prepare For The World Cup : Varun Chakaravarthy

With a better understanding of the opposition, playing at highest level is important : Varun Chakaravarthy

Adani to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Cr in Airports; Eyes Aggressive Bids in Next Privatisation Round

In the previous round of privatisation in 2019, Adani Group won six airports - Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Manga

Bangladesh uprising leaders death sparks nationwide protests, violence

Dhaka: Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered protests and violence i

Situation Tense In Bangladesh After Unrest Over Uprising Leaders Death

Dhaka/ New Delhi, Dec 19: Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered prot

Lulu Mall management, Shreyas Media summoned for questioning in Nidhhi Agerwal mobbing case

The Telugu actor was mobbed by her fans during a promotional event of her upcoming film

Konkan Railway network in limbo as Union Ministry wont absorb KRCL or let States exit, complain patrons

Neither the Union Government funds Konkan Railway Corporations expansion nor merges the fund-starved corporation with Indian Railways

Thackerays, For Once, Seem To Have A Plan Ahead Of Mumbai Local Body Polls

In the last four months, joint protest rallies, carefully curated messaging, and workers from both parties sharing the same stage have replaced l

CM Chandrababu Naidu requests Nirmala Sitharaman for enhanced assistance under Purvodaya, SASCI schemes

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asked for an allocation of 10,054 crore under SASCI for FY 2025-26

5 Reasons Four More Shots Please! Finale Season Is a Must-Watch on Prime Video

A little older, a little wiser, still gloriously flawed. If youve laughed, cried, or found pieces of yourself in their journey, here are five rea

Sourav Ganguly slaps Rs 50 crore defamation notice over alleged 'false' remarks in Messi tour vandalism

KOLKATA: Sourav Ganguly has slapped a Rs 50 crore defamation suit notice on an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club for falsely dragging

Video: Guards Smash Mercedes' Windscreen, Windows With Sticks In Gurugram

Driving on the wrong side of the road in Gurugram turned disastrous for a Mercedes owner after security guards attacked his car with sticks and b

Exclusive: Ram Charan to Shoot at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Peddi?

Music maestro A.R. Rahman, who took a break from Tollywood, is determined to rock music charts with few more tunes in the days to come.

PSCs Should Give Highest Priority to Aspect of Candidates Honesty, Integrity: Murmu

The President said that young people seeking employment as civil servants should have the inclination to work for the marginalised and the vulner

Piramal Finance to sell its entire holding in Shriram Life Insurance for 600 crore

Nidhi Agarwal Incident Should Serve as an Eye-Opener for Organizers

She is quite shocked. Being caught amid unruly crowds without proper security was disturbing. The organizers are clearly to be blamed, the produc

One or two benches of Supreme Court may sit on Dec. 22 to hear urgent cases: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI-led bench also asked the junior lawyers, who were mentioning the matters for urgent listing, to argue their cases on December 22

PUBG maker Krafton leads South Korean trio in $666 million India tech bet

Partners with Naver and Mirae Asset to back tech start-ups beyond gaming

Allu Arjun Hails Allu Sirish for Working With Rohit Sharma

The advertisement quickly went viral on social media, drawing praise from fans across film and cricket circles.

Two arrested for illegal possession of explosives in Krishnagiri

Chennais Firo is now open for lunch with jackfruit sliders, morels, and fun cocktails

Firo, which opened earlier this year in Chennai, with a menu that reimagined Indian food alongside a fun cocktails menu, now welcomes diners for

Dense fog grips Punjab, Haryana; Hoshiarpur shivers at 4.8 deg C

The winter chill intensified at many places in Punjab and Haryana as a thick blanket of fog enveloped several areas in both States

Taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingens nephew suggests community use for disputed properties in Mysuru and Wayanad

The properties of noted taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingen include a bungalow at Nazarbad in Mysuru and more than 200 acres of plantation land i

Goa Liberation Day: How Indias tri-service operation liberated the state from 450-year Portuguese rule

Operation Vijay, India's first joint military operation involving all three services, liberated Goa, Daman, Diu, and Anjidiv Islands from 450 yea

The Reason Why Pawan Kalyan Gifted Sujeeth a Swanky New Car

According to latest reports, the OG team was scheduled to film an important sequence in Japan.

Best Pakistani Dramas right now: Top 5 shows of December 2025

Hyderabad: As 2025 draws to a close, the Pakistani entertainment industry once again proves its strength by delivering some truly engaging dramas

Delhi airport sees 79 flight cancellations due to dense fog

More than 230 flights were delayed at the airport and the average delay for departures was 49 minutes on Friday (December 19) morning, as per dat

Canada, U.S. to launch formal talks to review their FTA in mid-January 2026

Mark Carney confirmed to Provincial leaders that Dominic LeBlanc will be the countrys point person for U.S.-Canada trade relations

Got 50-60 Death Threats: Kristin Cabot Reveals Her Children Were Terrified After Coldplay Scandal

Cabot revealed that the incident caused severe trauma for her children, who faced public shaming and safety fears.

Why Anti-India Mob Attacked Bangladesh Media Houses, Mujibur Rahman's House

Bangladesh is once again on fire following the death of a radical Islamist leader who gained prominence during the 2024 student uprising that led

J&K: Security Forces Launch Search Ops in Rajouri Villages

RAJOURI/JAMMU, Dec 19: Security forces have launched extensive search operations in several villages of Rajouri district following reports of sus

Adani to invest 1 lakh crore in airports over next five years

Plans aggressive expansion as Indias aviation sector projected to grow 15-16% annually