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Festive wine playbook: The finest Indian sparkling, ros, white and sweet wines to sip this season

This season is when sparkling wines are popped open at celebrations, and India has something for every taste

No Cameron Green on CSK's radar? Five-time champions drop big IPL 2026 auction hint

Chennai Super Kings have sparked speculation after dropping a major hint about their IPL 2026 auction strategy, with Cameron Green seemingly not

Simplilearn Appoints Sudipto Mitra as Chief Revenue Officer to Lead Revenue Growth

IndiGo flight disruptions: Board approves appointment of Captain John Illson for independent expert review

A press statement said Captain John Illson brings more than four decades of aviation experience across the FAA, ICAO, IATA and major global carri

Interview | Riz Ahmed weighs in on making Hamlet brown

The award-winning actor, musician, filmmaker and activist, on reclaiming Shakespeare, and why storytelling, at its core, is an act of defiance

Night City and Night Markets: Heres why Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Left-Handed Girl should be on your watchlist

Two different cities, two urgent aesthetic logics, each explores how place shapes desire and punishment heres why Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Lef

Ponzi scam crackdown: ED attaches assets worth 17.91 crore in Meghalaya

The attachment under the PMLA, 2002, includes 13 immovable and seven movable properties, among them several luxury cars are allegedly acquired us

Single Papa series review: Kunal Kemmu anchors a heartfelt family affair

The show offers an alternate display of masculinity with a fun, feel-good and festive vibe

UAE announces paid holiday for private sector employees on New Years Day

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a paid holiday for private sector employees on January 1, 2026 on the occasion of New Year. In a pos

Man among three arrested after wife dies during abortion at home in Dharmapuri

Through illegal foetus determination, the husband found that the woman was pregnant with a female foetus; he decided to terminate her pregnancy a

Centre Likely to Rename MGNREGA as Pujya Bapu Gramin Rojgar Yojna

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet is likely to approve the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Pujya B

Watch: Fans celebrate release of Rajinikaths iconic Padayappa

Fans across Tamil Nadu are celebrating the re-release of Rajinikanths iconic film Padayappa. The 1999 blockbuster has returned to theatres, drawi

A summit of sonic delights at JazzFest Kolkata

Nine musical ensembles from across the world had the audience in a thrall from December 5 to 7.

Viral video: Shatrughan Sinha hits back at Jaya Bachchan's insulting remark on paparazzi, supports photogrphers: 'Aap log pant bhi achi pehnti ho aur...'

After Jaya Bachchan insulted the paparazzi community, Shatrughan Sinha expressed support to the hardworking photographers, and confirmed that act

Where to watch Sholay: The Final Cut in Hyderabad? Theatres list

Hyderabad: The iconic Bollywood classic Sholay (1975) is returning to the big screen in a brand-new avatar titled Sholay: The Final Cut, featurin

Congress wins over 50 pc of Sarpanch posts in first phase of panchayat polls

Hyderabad: The ruling Congress on Friday swept the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana, winning more than half of 4,236 Sarpanch

All India Matua Sanghas Gosai Parishad plans one lakh voice Harinam Sankirtan in January

Kolkata, Dec 12 (PTI) The All India Matua Sanghas Gosai Parishad faction on Friday announced plans to hold a lakha kanthe (one-lakh-voice) Harina

Chennai startup Tvasta partners with CEPT University to build platform for 3D construction tech

An MoU towards this collaboration was signed recently between Tvasta and CEPT

Major wildfire breaks out in Nagalands Western Dzukou Valley

The fire was first spotted by a tourist guide, who immediately alerted the Khonoma village authorities and the district administration

Cabinet approves India-Oman FTA ahead of Modi's visit

India and Oman have finalized a Free Trade Agreement, with the Union Cabinet's approval following Oman's Shura Council's endorsement. This signif

NSE and Groww Listing Gains: How their correlation will define the shape of Indian Capital Market Future

The relationship between the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and leading fintech brokers like Groww has created a high-velocity growth engine for I

Tipra Motha to contest in 25-30 seats in next State Assembly elections: Debbarma

The TMP has a strong presence in the tribal areas of Tripura, as 20 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes, while tribal voters are a factor in

LG Sinha Pays Tribute to General Zorawar Singh on Martyrdom Day

Jammu, Dec 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid rich tributes to General Zorawar Singh, describing him as Indias greatest warrior,

PRIYAGOLD Butter Delite Biscuits Declared Unsafe; Anantnag Authorities Impose Immediate Ban

Anantnag, Dec 12: The Food Safety Department Anantnag has imposed a strict ban on the sale of PRIYAGOLD BUTTER DELITE biscuits (Batch No. E25KPO2

Sample of red chilli powder manufactured by Patanjali found unsafe: MoS Prataprao Jadhav in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: A sample of red chilli powder manufactured by Uttarakhand-based manufacturing unit of Patanjali Foods was declared unsafe, the centre

Cabinet approves landmark reforms, including 100% FDI in insurance, atomic energy liberalisation

The Union Cabinet has approved major reforms. Foreign direct investment in insurance is now 100 percent. A new Higher Education Commission of Ind

Young Entrepreneur Malik Tayyab Inspiring the World

Malik Tayyab is a self-taught Pakistani entrepreneur and CEO of Repute Agency, inspiring millions through digital marketing, music, and mentorshi

J&K Loses 7,000 Waqf Properties: Mehbooba Mufti Calls It Latest Blow Against Muslims

SRINAGAR, Dec 12: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said Jammu and Kashmir lost over 7,000 registered Waqf properti

LG Sinha Pays Tributes To General Zorawar Singh On His Martyrdom Day

Jammu, Dec 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to brave warrior, Indias greatest commander and military strategist, Gener

PMFME scheme helped small entrepreneur increase turnover by 1.7 times: MoS Ravneet Singh

The PMFME scheme is boosting small businesses. Entrepreneurs, farmers, and women are seeing their income rise significantly. The scheme has alrea

Shashi Tharoor skips third key Congress meeting in a row, triggering fresh unease in party

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was again absent from a meeting of the partys Lok Sabha MPs chaired by Rahul Gandhi on Friday, extending a pattern of

Martyrdom Day to be observed as Veer Bal Diwas across India, says Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday recalled the valour and courage of Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh, who acc

Insurance Amendment Bill: Cabinet approves 100% FDI in Indian insurance firms

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved a landmark bill proposing to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI)

MGNREGA gets a name change: Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana is new name for India's flagship rural job scheme

The Central government on December 12 approved the change of name for MGNREGA, renaming India's flagship rural employment scheme as Pujya Bapu Gr

Watch | Indian politics will miss it greatly: Milind Deora on Shivraj Patil

Nightclub tragedy: Goa BJP asks Michael Lobo, Dilip Parulekar to clarify graft remarks

Goa BJP chief Damodar Naik has sought clarification from two party leaders over their corruption allegations following a nightclub tragedy. Naik

SatyaMaple to develop 1,600 crore luxury project on Dwarka Expressway

Spread across 5 acres, the development will feature 488 premium units across three towers and will be delivered in a single phase

Mercedes to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% to offset impact of weakening rupee

Rise in input costs, commodity prices, and increased logistical expenses, in combination with inflationary pressures, have been creating signific

Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes, stranded families

Another storm system is expected to bring more rain starting Sunday (December 13, 2025)

Watch: Hema Malini turns emotional while remembering Dharmendra at his prayer meet

Sudha Murty urges government to introduce amendment for free and compulsory early childhood care

Sudha Murthy opened her speech by congratulating Anganwadi workers who are contributing to the country, particularly in rural areas

Another JOLT to IndiGo, after DGCA dismissed 4 inspectors, airline receives tax penalty of Rs...

In an exchange filing, Interglobe Aviation Ltd, the parent firm of IndiGo, said it received the tax penalty order on Thursday (December 11), whic

Youth killed in Magadi road accident after being hit by vehicle linked to son of former Karnataka minister H. M. Revanna

Former Minister told reporters that their driver was at the wheel of the SUV at the time of the accident

Watch | Shivraj Patil left behind a huge legacy: Supriya Sule

US stock futures today: Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs but Nasdaq slides again as Oracles crash drags Google, Nvidia and Broadcom lower

US stock futures today: Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs as Dow futures rise 0.30% and S&P 500 futures hold flat, while Nasdaq futures fall 0.20%

Phone tapping case: Ex-SIB chief Prabhakar Rao surrenders before police

Hyderabad: Former Telangana intelligence chief T Prabhakar Rao, accused in a phone-tapping case, surrendered before police here on Friday as per

Kerala local body polls: Widespread violence and bogus voting alleged across Kannur; parties trade charges

UDF, IUML and BJP accuse CPI(M) of orchestrating systematic disruption across the district. CPI(M) rejects charges, counter-alleging that UDF is

Watch | If U.S. happy with Indias offer, Trump administration should sign trade deal: Piyush Goyal

From Make in India to Design for India: Ajay Piramal Charts a Vision for Nation-Building at Anant National University

Offering land at 99 paise an acre a game-changer for Andhra Pradesh: Naidu

Lays foundation stone for Cognizant and 7 other IT firms in Visakhapatnam

Allu Arjun joins Dhurandhar buzz in Hyderabad, video viral

Hyderabad: Allu Arjun is living a rare kind of stardom right now. After the blockbuster success of Pushpa 2, his popularity has grown far beyond

ED raids Jharkhand-based traders residence over alleged money laundering through coal trade

RANCHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided the official and residential premises of Dhanbad-based coal trader Manoj Agrawal at Bhe

Awami League banned, Sheikh Hasina exiled, leaders silenced: Why Bangladesh election 2026 face legitimacy crisis?

With the Awami League banned and its leaders jailed or exiled, Bangladesh's February 12 polls face serious questions over inclusivity, fairness a

Clip of Indira Gandhi Not Answering a Question About Emergency Is AI-Generated

The video is an AI-generated one and doesn't show an authentic interview of former PM Indira Gandhi.

Make in India: PT Usha calls on govt. to promote manufacturing of anti-doping kits in India

New Delhi, Dec 12: Indian Olympic Association President (IOA) and Rajya Sabha member P T Usha on Friday urged the central government to promote p

From the Vault to New Vegas: A Complete Recap of Jonathan Nolans Fallout

Season one introduced us to Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), a starry-eyed Vault Dweller who believed that her underground society was humanitys salv

BJP central leadership has asked party MLAs to reach Delhi for discussion: Former Manipur CM Biren Singh

IMPHAL: Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday said the BJP central leadership has asked the party MLAs to come to Delhi to discus

AI Governance in the era of Agentic AI

Anurag Thakur files written complaint against TMC MP for smoking e-cigarette in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday lodged a written complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding action against a TMC lawmaker for

Don't bring down judiciary by filing such cases: SC on plea challenging its decision on RTE Act

NEW DELHI: Don't bring down the judiciary by filing such cases, the Supreme Court on Friday remarked while expressing strong displeasure over a p

Hardeep Puri gets a polite etiquette lesson from speaker Om Birla Teaches :Speak With a Smile

Balakrishna Shines in This Banal, Pathetic Chinese Biowar Story

Boyapati mixes multiple genres and ends up presenting a hotchpotch mass entertainer with political touches.

Sabarimala Gold Case: Kerala Vigilance Court Rejects Bail Plea of Former TDB Prez

The Kollam Vigilance Court denied the relief to Padmakumar, also a former CPI(M) MLA, after the prosecution opposed his bail plea on the ground t

Cision AcquiresTrajaan, Expanding AI and Search Intelligence Across Its Platforms

A 10-Minute Adjournment Of Rajya Sabha After No Cabinet Minister Was Present

Rajya Sabha proceedings on Friday were briefly adjourned for 10 minutes after it was noted that no Cabinet Minister was present in the House.

Infrastructure expansion gave big boost to spiritual tourism in country: Shekhawat

New Delhi, Dec 12: The expansion of roadways and other travel-related infrastructure in the country in the past 11 years has given a big boost to

Margazhi music and dance season: What is on the cards fashion-wise, this year?

From precise design hacks to colour-coded costumes and signature stage flair, four artistes Rithvik Raja, Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalan, Chr

Pollution Highest In Delhi, One Cigarette Changes Nothing: Trinamool MP On Parliament Smoking Row

The row over smoking in parliament has heated up, with the BJP seeking disciplinary action against a Trinamool member for allegedly vaping in Lok

CLAT 2026 Objection Window Closes Today, Check How To Raise Objection

The final results of CLAT 2026 will be declared after reviewing all valid objections. The exam had a 17 per cent increase in applications compare

Assam Cops Submit Chargesheet In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Zubeen Garg, 52, died while swimming in a sea during a yacht trip in Singapore on September 19.

Maharashtra, Brookfield to create Asias biggest GCC; $1 bn investment lined up

The upcoming facility is expected to employ 45,000 people directly and indirectly, with an MoU to be signed soon

Thakur Files Written Complaint against TMC MP for Smoking e-Cigarette in House

A Member of Parliament belonging to the All India Trinamool Congress was seen openly using an electronic cigarette while seated in the House duri

Lloyds Engineering Works forms dedicated division to foray into defence sector

Lloyds Engineering Works has established a new subsidiary, Lloyds Advance Defence Systems, to strategically enter the defence sector and focus on

SIT submits over 3,500 chargesheet in Zubeen Garg death case in Guwahati court

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a 3,500-page chargesheet in the Guwahati Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court concerning the death of s

Doctor Shares The Top Healthcare Challenges India Must Solve In 2026, Before The Costs Become Unmanageable

Dr Sabine Kapasi explains how India is entering a year where further delay in healthcare reforms and advances will widen existing gaps in care.

CIC appointments: Government sources counter Rahul, say 5 of 8 shortlisted names from disadvantaged groups

For the eight vacancies of Information Commissioners considered at the meeting, the Centre recommended one SC, one ST, one OBC, one minority repr

Alliance to be formed 'at any cost' ahead of civic polls: Maharashtra BJP chief

Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan stated that senior party leaders have directed an alliance at any cost for upcoming municipal corporati

Govt to extend FPO scheme for five years, address compliance and capital hurdles

The government will extend its central scheme for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for another five years, from 2026-31, to address operation

ICSI Admit Card Dec 2025 Out: Direct Download Link Here; Exam From December 22

ICSI Admit Card Dec 2025 (OUT) LIVE: The CS Executive and Professional exams will be held from December 22 to December 29, 2025. As per the offic

Meet Akshaye Khannas half-brother, Sakshi Khanna, who worked as an AD and has his own production house

Akshaye Khanna's brother, Sakshi Khanna, is the youngest son of Vinod Khanna. Sakshi has worked as an assistant director on major films. He also

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 AI Model, Better At Creating Spreadsheets

OpenAI launched its GPT-5.2 artificial intelligence model, after CEO Sam Altman reportedly issued an internal code red in early December pausing

CIC appointments: Govt sources counter Rahul Gandhi, say 5 of 8 shortlisted names from disadvantaged groups

A high-level panel has put forward five names from disadvantaged communities for Central Information Commission vacancies. This move counters cla

Watch: Physical fight between Ranbir and SRK, Alia interrupts

Mumbai: What if we said a massive physical fight just broke out between two of Indias biggest superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor? Befor

Border 2 Teaser date OUT! Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty assemble, first look to drop on THIS historic day, fans react

Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty crashed the internet by showcasing the valour of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in the fi

Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty

Australian and U.S. military strategists view resource-rich but largely under-developed Papua New Guinea (PNG) as having a prized location north

SIT Submits Over 3,500 Pages Of Chargesheet In Zubeen Garg Death Case In Guwahati Court

Investigations may take up to another three months : Singapore Police

President Murmu Urges All Communities In Manipur To Support Efforts For Peace, Reconciliation

Imphal, Dec 12: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday called on all the communities of Manipur to continue the efforts for peace, understanding, and

Surat-based Tapi Project back in Bengaluru this weekend

The Tapi Project promises a fluid, mind-expanding performance in Bengaluruon December 12 and 13

Govt must promote domestic production of anti-doping kits: RS member P T Usha

P T Usha, a Rajya Sabha member, has called for a government program to boost local production of anti-doping kits. This initiative aims to make I

Quick fix of the day: The fast shoe drying hack

Quick fix of the day: As winter arrives, a simple household hack for drying wet shoes is necessary. This method involves filling shoes with crump