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Chowringhee assembly seat in Kolkata records highest number of 'uncollectable' enumeration forms

KOLKATA: Chowringhee Assembly constituency in Kolkata has recorded the highest number of uncollectable enumeration forms (EFs) in West Bengal at

Netflix Original Peaky Blinders Streaming Date Out

The upcoming Peaky Blinders film has been titled The Immortal Man and is set to release in March 2026.

Four of family killed as car falls into gorge in J-K's Kishtwar

JAMMU: Four members of a family were killed after their car toppled down into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Saturday, offic

Music icon Zubeens murder case: SIT to file chargesheet in court on December 12

GUWAHATI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder of music icon Zubeen Garg will submit the charge sheet in the court on December

Western Ghats Fading Streams Sound An Alarm

The landslides of 2017 and 2019 left deep scars. But Holla says smaller, unseen landslides continue in remote hill pockets where human presence i

Humanity should be the guiding principle of religion, says monk on Mahaparinirvana Day

Around 7.62 crore enumeration forms digitised in Bengal since SIR launch: ECI

99.43% of the total number of distributed enumeration forms were digitised till December 6, 2025, afternoon, says Election Commission of India of

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Panchayat secretary nabbed for corruption in Indiramma housing scheme

Hyderabad: The Panchayat secretary of Kannepalli village in Mancherial district was nabbed by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Frida

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CPI(M) to hold Janadani rally in Bengaluru on December 21

Communist Party of India (Marxist) has organised a Janadani (Peoples Voice) rally for Alternative Politics in Bengaluru on December 21 and over 3

SMAT 2025-26 | Pondicherry humbles Bengal; Baroda, sans Hardik, loses to Haryana

The southern side wins by 81 runs after bundling out the opposition for a paltry 96; Gujarat snatches a one-wicket victory over Himachal Pradesh

JD Vance breaks silence as internet buzzes over wife Ushas missing ring and marriage rumors

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are finding amusement in public speculation about their marriage, particularly regarding Usha'

11 killed in a mass shooting at a South African bar

A horrific mass shooting at an unlicensed bar in South Africa's Saulsville township has claimed at least 11 lives, including three young children

NYT Strands Answers December 6: Hints, Spangram, and theme revealed for todays puzzle

A spangram is the central, theme-revealing word or phrase in Strands. Spanning from one side of the grid to the other, it typically uses multiple

MPs from Andhra Pradesh failed to take up States issues in Parliament, alleges APCC chief Sharmila

About 95% of the promises made during bifurcation in 2014 have not been fulfilled by the Centre, she alleges

Wild Elephant Tramples Forest Official, 52, To Death In Kerala

A wildlife official conducting a tiger census was killed by a wild elephant in this northern district, police said on Saturday. The man was ident

Auto torched, lorry driver attacked in Annamayya district

From a rejected startup laughed at by many to a $426 billion giant now buying Warner Bros the Netflix story you didnt know

Netflix Warner Bros Discovery merger: Netflix, now a streaming giant, faced near-collapse in its early days. Jeff Bezos offered a buyout which wa

Himachal Congress will be re-constituted within three months, says State unit chief Vinay Kumar

CHANDIGARH: With an eye on the 2027 assembly elections, the Himachal Pradesh Congress unit president Vinay Kumar said the Himachal Pradesh Congre

Venezuela's Machado To Receive Peace Prize In Oslo: Nobel Institute

Machado confirms that she will be in Oslo for the ceremony

Junior Mens Hockey World Cup | India meets Germany in a high-voltage semifinal clash

J&K Finance Dept Orders Transfers, Additional Charges For 7 Officers

JAMMU, Dec 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department today issued an order implementing transfers and additional charge arrangements for seven

Thai Family Waiting To 'Welcome' Gaza Hostage Son's Body To New Home

Two years after Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak was killed by Hamas, his family in northeastern Thailand is preparing to welcome his remains home

Kerala local body polls 2025: State Election Commission launches action on pamphlets highlighting Sabarimala issue

Action on complaint by CPI(M) State secretary

ICICI Prudential AMC set to float IPO on Dec 12

NEW DELHI, Dec 6: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), a subsidiary of ICICI Bank, is gearing up to launch its initial public offerin

Amid over 1000 flights cancellations, Indigo shares BIG update on automatic refunds, rescheduling fees: 'No questions asked...'

Amid 1000 Indigo flight cancellations that has impacted thousands of passengers, Airline has issued an update on the automatic refunds and full w

India, US Trade Team To Start Three-Day Talks From Dec 10: Report

India and the United States will commence three-day talks on the first phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement here from December 10, s

AI, AI Express Plan Capacity Boost Amid IndiGo Flight Disruptions

The statement from Air India came hours after the government announced introduction of airfare caps amid IndiGo flight disruptions.

ATM fees hit record highs, and these 4 sneaky bank surcharges are draining Americans' wallets fast

ATM fees and bank charges are rising fast in the U.S., making daily money use more costly for many people. New numbers show higher ATM costs, gro

Jharkhand CM appears before MP-MLA court for ''non-compliance'' of ED summons

The ED had moved the court, alleging that Mr. Soren did not turn up for questioning based on earlier notices issued to him in connection with an

US-India Ties Derailed By Pakistan's 'Flattery', 'Bribery': Ex-Pentagon Official

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin claimed that it is because of US President Donald Trump's gross incompetence that India and Russia are gro

Punjab: Railways to revive century-old QadianBeas line

CHANDIGARH: With 14 months remaining before the Punjab Assembly elections, the wait for the 40 km QadianBeas rail line is finally nearing an end

Tamil Nadu Sends 950 Tonnes Of Humanitarian Aid To Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday flagged off a massive consignment of humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, which is reeling un

Top news of the day: Centre orders IndiGo to complete refunds by Dec 7, imposes caps on air fares; U.S. team to visit India next week to discuss tariffs, and more

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Polar Vortex Cold Weather Forecast: Freezing Arctic chill minus temperature huts U.S. Details here

Polar Vortex Cold Weather Forecast shows winter is yet not officially began.

Hindutva Elephant Disposes Policeman for Distrupting Hindus From Prayers Goes Viral

During the Neeru Bandi Utsavam ritual festivals final day, held at the Kukke Subrahmanya Temple in Karnataka. The elephant at the temple, who oft

Evening news wrap: Centre orders cap on domestic fares, India-US trade talks to start from Dec 10; and more

NSCN leader Muivah mourns Swaraj Kaushals demise, shares memories

GUWAHATI: National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) leader Thuingaleng Muivah mourned the death of Swaraj Kaushal, the first Indian interlocut

Palestine 'Wrapped': 77 Years of Genocide on Loop

Palestine, when 'wrapped,' would be about people waiting for freedom, safety, and the right to live in their land.

IndiGo announces automatic refunds amid the ongoing flight disruptions

Amid widespread flight disruptions, IndiGo has announced automatic refunds and a full waiver on cancellation and rescheduling charges for travel

'Yamaraj Will be Waiting For You': Yogi Adityanath On Encounters

Uttar Pradesh should become a $1-trillion economy by 2029-30 and one of the things that was needed to kickstart this development was the restorat

Viral Airport Concert: Passenger Sings Woh Lamhe Amid IndiGo Disruptions

A passenger stranded at Mumbai airport amid IndiGo's flight disruption entertained fellow travellers with a spontaneous guitar performance, turni

NYT Connections Answers December 6: Decode the Saturday puzzle #909 with these clues and solution

NYT Connections challenges players to arrange 16 words into four thematic groups. While some associations are easy to spot, others hinge on subtl

Top trending shows of 2025 India couldnt stop Googling

Hyderabad: If your 2025 search history could talk, it would probably scream, One more episode! Google has officially dropped its Year in Search 2

Biocon to merge biologics unit; to acquire stake held by Serum, Mylan

Biocon will acquire the remaining stake in Biocon Biologics Limited through a share swap, valuing Biocon Biologics at $5.5 billion

Mexico Freezes Miss Universe Co-Owners Bank Accounts During Organized Crime Investigation

Mounting controversies for the Miss Universe organization

What does the next decade of eye care in India look like?

Eye health is not just about restoring sight; it is about giving people a fair chance at life. We have the tools and the reach, and most importan

Language Mirrors Life: Rage Bait, Gen Z, and Oxfords Word of the Year

The words that define us: Oxford English Dictionary English Editor, Fiona McPherson, on Rage Bait, Gen Z, and the evolution of Oxfords Word of th

IND vs SA: Huge blow for South Africa as two key players ruled out of T20I series against India, check details

South Africa have suffered a major setback ahead of the T20I series against India, with two key players ruled out due to injury concerns. The tea

The 25 Most Googled Health Questions In India This Year, And Their Answers

Top Health Googled Questions: Indians googled several queries related to issues like blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, kidney stones and mor

Center orders IndiGo to clear all pending refunds by Sunday

Amid IndiGos ongoing flight disruptions, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered the airline to complete all pending refunds by 8 pm on Sunday

Around 7.62 crore enumeration forms digitised in West Bengal since SIR launch: EC

West Bengal has digitized over 7.62 crore enumeration forms for its electoral roll revision. This significant progress was achieved over a month

Congress Divided as Tharoor Attends Presidents Banquet for Putin

The controversy picked up pace when senior Congress leader Pawan Khera publicly questioned not just the surprising nature of the invitation but,

Ex-Pentagon official takes jibe at US President Donald Trump amid Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India: 'Trump deserves Noble Peace Prize due to...'

Ex-Pentagon official Michael Rubin has pitched for a Noble Peace Prize for US President Donald Trump, not for stopping' India-Pakistan war as Tru

Modi-Putin meeting sets course for next-gen IndiaRussia defence ties

India and Russia are shifting their defense partnership from a buyer-seller model to joint research, development, and co-production, aligning wit

Ponguleti Reviews Arrangements for Telangana Global Summit

Eminent personalities from various fields from the country and abroad have been invited for the summit: Minister

Will AIADMK general council meeting provide clarity on Panneerselvams re-entry?

What has triggered the latest round of political chatter is the recent meeting between Mr. Panneerselvam and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New

Netflix unveils title and release date of Cillian Murphys 'Peaky Blinders' film

The upcoming film is a continuation of the British historical crime drama series that revolved around the Peaky Blinders crime gang in the afterm

Early kidney problems often look like dehydration; how to tell the difference and key signs you shouldnt ignore

Kidney issues often present subtly, with early symptoms like fatigue and dry mouth mistaken for dehydration. Changes in urine, swelling, brain fo

D.K. Shivakumars dilemma is typical of when an organisation man aims for the top job

The Congress in Karnataka faces a major power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. Rumours of a half-term CM

Himachal: Man loses fingers in explosion; police probe manufacture of explosives as cause

HAMIRPUR: A man lost four fingers in an explosion that occurred at a shop in Barsar town in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district on Saturday morn

'6th December is a black day for the Indian judiciary': Owaisi recalls Babri Masjid demolition verdict

Goa Beat Jammu And Kashmir By 7 Wickets In Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy

Kolkata, Dec 6: Skipper Suyash Prabhudessai led from the front with an unbeaten 28-ball 51 as Goa handed a seven-wicket defeat to Jammu and Kashm

Couple Braves Snowstorm to Marry in Banff National Park

Dressed in their wedding attire, they hiked 30 minutes through the storm, holding onto each other for balance and for strength.

14 IndiGo flights cancelled at Goas Dabolim airport

Panaji: At least 14 domestic flights of IndiGo from Goas Dabolim airport were cancelled on Saturday due to the ongoing disruption of the airlines

Qatari leader says Gaza ceasefire is at critical moment

As the first phase of the ceasefire winds down, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said that they are working to force the w

Wordle Answer Today, December 6: Hints and solution to break down the Saturday puzzle #1631

Wordle has evolved into a daily ritual driven by vocabulary recall, logical deduction and the motivation to maintain long-running streaks. For ma

Three Dead, One Injured As Yatri Vehicle Meets Accident In J&Ks Kishtwar

Kishtwar, Dec 6: A Yatri vehicle met with an accident in Kishtwar on Saturday, resulting in the death of three persons on the spot, while another

Warm and engaging atmosphere reigned, Shashi Tharoor on Putin banquet

NEW DELHI, Dec 6: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who on Friday attended a banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Rashtrapati

Historic blunders on J-K, China are Nehrus legacy: BJP hits back at Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 6: The BJP on Saturday alleged that historical blunders like allowing Pakistan and China to occupy Indian territory and giving spe

Yasser Abu Shabab, chief of Israel-backed Gaza militia leader killed

Yasser Abu Shabab, Popular Forces group head, the unofficial Israel-backed militia group in Gaza, was killed. In his short lifespan, Abu Shabab w

LG Sinha Clarifies JKPSC Exam File Issue; Says Social Media Claims Misleading

JAMMU, Dec 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday clarified that several social media posts circulating about the JKPSC examination were

Watch: IndiGo cancels over 1,000 flights as system reboot cripples air travel in India

Of these, 124 flights (63 departures and 61 arrivals) were cancelled at Bengaluru airport and 109 flights -- 51 departures and 58 arrivals -- at

Global Alumni MeetofVivekanandaCollege on December 20

South Africa: 11 killed, 14 injured after mass shooting in Pretoria

The number of people killed in a deadly shooting incident in Pretoria on Saturday has risen to 11, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has co

Punjab LoP moves HC seeking extension of nomination deadline for Zila Parishad, Block Samiti polls

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking an extension

India explores defence co-development, co-production & supply chain integration with Kazakhstan

India is ready to partner with Kazakhstan in defense. Promising opportunities exist for Indian and Kazakh defense companies. Collaboration will g

LDF accuses unholy UDF-BJP nexus in at least four divisions in Kochi Corporation

BJP has allotted seats to BDJS to help the UDF, alleges former Mayor M. Anilkumar

Inside Indias white revolution 2.0: Shahs big bet on circular dairy economy

AHMEDABAD: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated Banas Dairy's Bio-CNG and Fertilizer Plant in Banaskantha. He al

Tax Revenues Jump 30%, But Spending Still Outruns Income

A booming tax haul fuels government spending, but the fiscal gap persists as sanitation, administration and education absorb the biggest slices o

In Focus podcast |Digital Gender-Based Violence in India:Why are survivors struggling for justice?

Manjusha Madhu speaks to us about how digital gender-based violence is increasing in India, who itimpactsmost, and why justiceremainsdifficult to

Unlocking the potential Indias research in medicine

Indian scientists do not lack talent: what they lack is an ecosystem: sustained funding, institutional autonomy, interdisciplinary collaboration,

IND vs SA: India end 20-game toss woes; KL Rahul credits THIS commentator as team's new 'lucky charm'

KL Rahul playfully credited a commentator for India's toss win in the 3rd ODI against South Africa, calling him the team's lucky charm after endi

Cyber Security Professional from Telangana Dies in US Fire Accident

Sahaja Reddy Udumala completed her Masters in Cyber Security in the US and began working there a few months ago

Chandigarh extends exemption for establishments with up to 20 workers under Punjab Shops Act

Chandigarh has adopted the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, easing compliance for small businesses. Establishments wit

INDIA Bloc On Life Support, Risks Being Wheeled Into ICU: Omar Abdullah

New Delhi, Dec 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the opposition INDIA bloc is cur

West Bengal CM assures to fight against political forces fanning 'flames of communal hatred'

KOLKATA: The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while observing Samhati Diwas on Saturday, appealed to people to maintain peace and inte

England openers survive to dinner, trim Australias lead to 132 runs in 2nd Ashes Test

Englands openers, Crawley and Duckett, score 45 without loss, reducing Australias lead to 132 runs

Domestic airfares capped to prevent demand-supply price spike: Air India

The move was taken to prevent fare hikes that usually occur through revenue management systems when demand increases suddenly, an official statem