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Fact-Check: Did Javed Akhtar Back Nitish Kumar Amid the Hijab Controversy? No!

The viral post falsely links an unrelated, earlier video of Javed Akhtar to the hijab controversy

Delhi air quality turns severe as AQI crosses 400 at 27 stations amid dense fog

Delhi woke up to choking air on Tuesday as AQI levels crossed 400 at 27 monitoring stations, with five areas slipping into the severe plus catego

This city has largest number of CBSE schools in India, not Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kolkata, it is...

This city has the highest number of CBSE board schools in India, surpassing Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, and Lucknow.

Saif Kareena Taimur celebrate give family goals, celebrates Christmas, Soha Ali drops viral photos, netizens react: 'Perfect Family Goals'

Soha Ali Khan posted cheerful Christmas photos with the Pataudi family, including Saif, Kareena, Sharmila Tagore, Taimur and Jeh, spreading festi

Two injured as Hyderabad bound bus overturns

Hyderabad: At least two people were injured after a Hyderabad bound bus overturned in Telanganas Sangareddy district on Tuesday, December 23. The

Aneet Paddas birthday note for Saiyaara co-star Ahaan Panday

Mumbai: Newbie actress Aneet Padda showered her Saiyaara co-star Ahaan Panday with love and admiration as she penned an adorable birthday message

Karnataka CM to launch development works in Vijayapura in January 2026

The CM will unveil a statue of Kittur Rani Channamma in Vijayapura district on January 9

NIA DG Sadanand Date repatriated to parent cadre Maharashtra

NIA DG Sadanand Vasant Date, a 1990-batch officer, hailed as a 26/11 hero, is the frontrunner to be the Maharashtra DGP as incumbent Rashmi Shukl

Clare Mackintosh: Crime novels depicting ordinary women finding their inner strength appeal to female readers

The British crime writer and former police officer on grief, healing, her writing journey and what her new thriller, Its Not What You Think, is a

12 Fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy for poaching; trawler impounded

12 fishermen were engaged in fishing between Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar waters, says the Fisheries department officials

Who is Tarique Rahman? Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's son returning to country after 17 years ahead of elections

Tarique Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia, plans to return to Bangladesh on December 25, 2025, ahead of the General Elections. His return has

Nanis Wife Anjana Yelavarthy and Keerthy Suresh Burn Up the Dance Floor at Anniversary Bash

Nani and Keerthy Suresh have been good friends.

Nomination process for Municipal Corporation elections begins in Maharashtra

The political parties in both ruling Mahayuti and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) camp are yet to officially announce the seat-sharing arrange

Australia Captain Cummins Out of Rest of Ashes, Lyon to have Surgery

Quick bowler Jhye Richardson and spinner Todd Murphy were named as cover in a 15-man squad for the fourth Test starting on Friday at the Melbourn

Actor Shivaji Sparks Controversy Over Remarks on Womens Attire

He is set to appear next in the upcoming film Dhandoraa.

Rupee falls 5 paise to 89.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On the domestic equity market front, Sensex declined 116.57 points to 85,450.91 in early trade, while the Nifty was down 27.15 points to 26,145.2

Trump reiterates claim of preventing India-Pakistan nuclear conflict

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that his intervention helped avert a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, asse

Kerala govt to appeal against acquittal of actor Dileep in 2017 actress assault case soon

The Kerala government will soon file an appeal against the 2017 actress assault case verdict. The state plans to challenge both the acquittal of

This movie BEATS Dhurandhar, surpasses its worldwide total in 4 days, earns Rs 3100 crore, it's based on Hindu..., movie name is...

This movie, the third instalment from a global blockbuster franchise, has almost recovered its mega budget of $400 million, but it has surpassed

Trump unveils plan for 'Trump-class' battleships as part of a 'Golden Fleet' to boost US sea power

Rupee falls 5 paise to 89.73 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) The rupee fell 5 paise to 89.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday amid FII outflows and a weak opening in the

US visa curbs, AI surge shape cautious outlook for Indian IT in 2026

New Delhi: Indias USD 280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncertainty against its biggest-

Stock markets decline in early trade after two days of rally

Mumbai, Dec 23 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday after two days of sharp rally, dragged by IT st

Switch over to reading from addiction to reels and shorts, says CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also expressed concern over the growing addiction to social media reels and shorts that last only a few seconds, saying

Hyderabad police commissioner cautions against digital arrest scam

Hyderabad: Hyderabad commissioner of police VC Sajjanar on Monday, December 22 cautioned the public against digital arrest scam. In a video messa

Top memes of 2025: From income tax cuts, labubu, 6-7 to Jet2 holiday, what created the buzz this year

2025 saw viral meme trends like the ambiguous 6-7 slang, a Coldplay concert kiss cam incident, and the Jet2 Holiday audio dominate social media.

Two cadres of proscribed outfit held in Manipur

Woman Claps Back At Nosy Society Uncles With Rs 62 Lakh Civil Suit, Wins Praise Online

A 22-year-old woman in India faced harassment from housing society board members during a friend's gathering and responded with a Rs 62 lakh civi

Blind In This Life, Next: BJP Leader Harasses Visually Impaired Woman In Madhya Pradesh

A video of a BJP leader in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur harassing a visually impaired woman has gone viral, sparking intense backlash. The footage s

Todd Murphy replaces Nathan Lyon as Australia announce squad for Boxing Day Test, Cummins out of fourth test

Spinner Todd Murphy has been drafted into Australia's Ashes squad for the fourth Test, replacing the injured Nathan Lyon. Captain Pat Cummins wil

Delhiites wake up to hazardous air, AQI crosses 400 at 27 stations; several others slip to severe plus range

Delhi's minimum temperature dropped to 8.8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.3 degrees above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said

How climate change is driving an increase of vaginal yeast infections in India

Fungal infections thrive in heat and humidity, say doctors, reiterating the need for early access to medical care, adherence to treatment and avo

Bad Deal: New Zealand Foreign Minister Slams India Trade Agreement

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has strongly criticised the newly announced India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling i

Min Ponguleti flags lapses in Telangana govt land records

Hyderabad: The Telangana Revenue department will soon conduct a comprehensive review of assigned lands and Bhoodan properties, with minister Pong

Step Towards Stronger Energy Security Partnership: US Praises India's SHANTI Bill

The SHANTI Bill is short for the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India' Bill.

Why celebrities like R Madhavan, Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan are seeking court protection

R Madhavan Personality Rights: Indian celebrities are increasingly seeking legal protection for their names and images online. Actor R Madhavan r

20-yr-old Hyderabad woman dies by suicide after boyfriend refuses to marry her

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old Hyderabad woman who was a student of B.Tech died by suicide after her boyfriend refused to marry her. The incident took

BCCI announces MAJOR pay hike for these domestic cricketers, senior players to now get Rs...

BCCI has revised the domestic pay structure for Indian women cricketers, resulting in a significant increase in their daily salaries. Read here t

32 Lakh Unmapped Voters to Be Heard in Bengal SIR from Dec 27

During the enumeration phase, a total of 31,68,424 unmapped voters were identified across the state

Indias manufacturing woes: Rahul Gandhis prescription for job creation

Trump appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland

Trump said the Louisiana Republican understands how essential Greenland is to our national security, and will strongly advance our countrys inter

What to know about Norovirus?

A stomach bug called norovirus is spreading rapidly this winter. It causes vomiting and diarrhea. This highly contagious virus infects many peopl

5 Dead As Mexican Navy Plane On Medical Mission Crashes

A small Mexican Navy plane transporting a young medical patient and seven others crashed Monday near Galveston, killing at least five people and

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Date: Check latest update about expected price, launch, specifications

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Price: Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series may launch in February, with sales commencing in March, according to a new l

UK Man Charged With Drugging, Raping Former Wife For Over 13 Years

British authorities have charged a man with repeatedly drugging and raping a woman who is now his ex-wife over a 13-year period, officials said M

Replacing MGNREGA is Historic Mistake: Sachin Pilot

Pilot accused the ruling BJP at the Centre of constantly fueling political vendetta by falsely framing Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Ga

It is laughable: Maulana Rashidi reacts to RSS chief's 'Hindu rastra' call; terms it vote bank politics

All India Imam Association president Maulana Sajid Rashidi criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's 'Hindu Rashtra' comments, deeming them unconstitu

Ozempic Meals? Restaurants shrink portions to match bite-sized hunger

A self-described foodie, social butterfly and New Yorker for 20 years, Lina Axmacher has long loved exploring the city's famed restaurant culture

NIA Director General Sadanand Date repatriated to parent cadre Maharashtra

Sadanand Vasant Date, Director General of the National Investigative Agency, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre in Maharashtra.

Around 32 lakh unmapped voters to be called in phase 1 of SIR hearings from Dec 27 in Bengal

Around 32 lakh unmapped voters in West Bengal will participate in the first phase of hearings for electoral roll revision starting December 27. N

UN chief voices concern over violence in Bangladesh, including lynching of Hindu man

United Nations: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the violence in Bangladesh, including the lynching of a Hindu man i

ISRO to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite of US' AST SpaceMobile on December 24

ISRO stated that the LVM3-M6/BlueBird Block-2 Mission is a dedicated commercial mission onboard the LVM3 launch vehicle, which will launch the Bl

NASA and Boeing test longer, thinner wings to improve fuel efficiency

NASA and Boeing have completed wind tunnel tests of longer, thinner high-aspect-ratio wings designed to reduce drag, improve fuel efficiency and

8 Gentle Exercises To Get Rid Of Post-Workout Muscle Soreness

Exercises like light walking and gentle yoga can help with muscle soreness by boosting blood flow and flushing out waste products from tired musc

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for December 23, 2025: Unlock 10+ free rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag in-game freebies using 12-character alphanumeric redeem codes released regularly. These codes have limited

Texas At least 5 people killed in Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston

A small Mexican Navy plane carrying a young medical patient and seven others crashed near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people. US and

Christopher Nolans The Odyssey Trailer Is Out

The trailer shows Odysseus getting shipwrecked along with his army and making his way back home during a treacherous journey.

Google, xAI, OpenAI sued over chatbot training

The lawsuit is one of several copyright cases brought by authors and other copyright owners against tech companies over the use of their work in

Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at industrial site in Russia's Stavropol region, Governor says

Ukraine, which has reportedly attacked the Stavrolen plant before, has said its strikes inside Russia and away from the front line are aimed at c

Pay, policy and pressure Why Indian doctors are quitting the UK

New Delhi: Among the shared history, food, and architecture, India and the United Kingdom are also connected through a deeply immersed force of h

Bangladesh Unravels, Even as Indian Diplomacy Continues to Falter

Protestors near Dhakas famous Shahbagh intersection has called for the formation of a revolutionary government.

USA: 12 mn people from 150 countries join world largest collective meditation

From Indian cities and villages to communities in Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australia, participants included students, professionals

US judge orders due process for Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador prison

The US Department of the Interior has paused leases for five major offshore wind projects under construction, citing national security concerns l

Church Treads Carefully As TVK Chief Vijay Courts Minority Support Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls

As the 2026 assembly elections draw closer, Vijay's appeal among minorities, the Church's guarded stance, and the DMK's counter-moves underline t

US pauses leases for five offshore wind projects, cites national security risk

The US Department of the Interior has paused leases for five major offshore wind projects under construction, citing national security concerns l

SIR in Madhya Pradesh: Draft electoral roll to be published by ECI on Monday

New Delhi: After more than one-and-a-half month of door-to-door Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Madhya Pradesh, the Election Commiss

Four of family found dead in Keralas Kannur; family feud over child custody cited as cause

Replacing MGNREGA is 'historic mistake': Sachin Pilot

BENGALURU : AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot on Monday termed the central government replacing the rural employment law MGNREGA, as a historic

Rahul Gandhi's 'Institutions Under Assault' Jab, BJP's 'Propaganda' Reply

India's institutional framework is under a full-scale assault and has been weaponised to favour the ruling BJP, Leader of the Opposition in Lok S

Colorado funeral home owners face up to 50 years in prison for abuse of 191 corp

A Colorado judge accepted plea deals for Return to Nature Funeral Home owners Jon and Carie Hallford over the abuse of 191 corpses. Jon faces up

India-Bangladesh ties sour: US dials Yunus; Dhaka suspends visa services 10 key points

Epstein Files Case Update: Bill Clinton accuses Justice dept of 'protecting someone' amid newly released documents; Here's everything you need to know

Bill Clinton has raised concerns over the selective release of Jeffrey Epstein files by the DOJ, alleging that some information is being withheld

Doctor suspended after viral video shows assault on patient in IGMC hospital war

A doctor at IGMC Shimla has been suspended indefinitely after a viral video showed him allegedly assaulting a patient inside a hospital ward. The

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Hundreds of families may be forced to pack up and leave the town of 11,000, heading east to Omaha or Iowa, or south to the meatpacking towns of K

Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's son got Rs 250 crore as his share from Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam': Chargesheet

Chhattisgarh's Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offence Wing claims Chaitanya Baghel, son of the former CM, received Rs 200-250 crore from an alle

West Bengal to call 32L unmapped voters for first SIR hearings

Kolkata: Around 32 lakh unmapped voters will be called in the first phase of hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral

19-minute viral video, Payal Gaming viral video: Anjali Arora of Kacha Badam fame shares traumatic truth about minutes of entertainment

Influencer Anjali Arora has spoken out in support of Payal Gaming, who is embroiled in a viral video controversy. Arora shared her own experience

'Recall 1971': Russian Envoy Asks Bangladesh To Ease Tensions With India

Amid continued domestic unrest and strained geopolitical ties, Russia has called on Bangladesh to ease tensions with India at the earliest

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi's air quality slips to 'severe' category with AQI recorded at 413, fog blankets North Indian states

Around 32 lakh unmapped voters to be called in phase 1 of SIR hearings from December 27 in Bengal

KOLKATA: Around 32 lakh unmapped voters will be called in the first phase of hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral

Modi will not remain silent on Bangladesh & Pakistan, even US & China are scared of him: BJP's Sunil Sharma

BJP leaders in Jammu and Kashmir joined protests in Kishtwar against violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. Legislator Sunil Sharma alleged a c

National Farmers Day 2025: Date, theme, history, significance; check why India celebrates Kisan Diwas on December 23

National Farmers Day, also known as Kisan Diwas, is observed annually on December 23 to honor the contributions of farmers to India's economy. Th

Venezuelan President Maduro dances with AI robot amid tensions with US

Ex-CM Baghel's son got Rs 250 crore as his share from Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam': Chargesheet

RAIPUR: Chaitanya, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, received Rs 200 crore to Rs 250 crore as his share from an alleged l

IndiGos Turkey lease extension ends March 2026, No more extensions

New Delhi: IndiGo has been allowed to operate five narrow body planes leased from Turkey only till March 2026 and no further extension will be gi

Brian May Unveils Never-Heard Queen Song Cut From 1974 Album

The track -- formally called Not for Sale (Polar Bear) -- was originally recorded for Queen's 1974 album Queen II but failed to make the final cu

U.S. Justice Department handling of Epstein file release sparks backlash

Some lawmakers seek possible contempt of Congress charges against Pam Bondi; Donald Trump says, I don't like pictures of Bill Clinton being shown

U.S. nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port

South Koreas Navy said USS Greenevilles visit will be utilised as a chance to promote exchange and cooperation between the U.S. and South Korean

Paramount Skydance gets Larry Ellison's guarantee for Warner Bros. Discovery deal

To strengthen this bid, Larry Ellison has provided a personal financial guarantee, showing that the combined group has sufficient funding to comp

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

The junta has waged a pre-vote offensive, clawing back territory and hammering areas beyond its reach with air strikes, but concedes elections ca