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J&K Government Notifies Holidays For 2026

JAMMU, Dec 13: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued an order declaring public holidays for the calendar year 2026 under Section 25 of t

LG Manoj Sinha Attends The Valedictory Ceremony Of SKIMS Annual Festival Week

Srinagar, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday appreciated the unwavering dedication, compassion, and personal sacrifice of the me

Local Cuisine to Be Served in Vande Bharat Trains: Ashwini Vaishnaw

ntroducing local cuisine will significantly enhance the passenger experience by offering food that reflects the culture and tastes of the regions

Evening news wrap: After chaos in Kolkata, Messi arrives in Hyderabad; PM Modi hails 'watershed' Kerala poll results and more

Hyderabad: Security Beefed Up For Lionel Messi Match After Kolkata Incident

Messi will play at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at Uppal this evening. Following reports of the chaos in Kolkata, Telangana DGP B. Shiv

Average Age Of School-Going Children Consuming Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Is Around 13 Years: Study

Multi-city survey by AIIMS-Delhi shows increased rate in higher grade adolescents using substance across diverse regions

Former Law Secretary Raj Kumar Goyal Appointed As Chief Information Commissioner

New Delhi, Dec 13: Former Law Secretary Raj Kumar Goyal has been appointed as the head of the Central Information Commission while eight others,

Kerala local body polls: NDA makes major inroads ahead of assembly elections; Tharoor acknowledges political shift

The BJP-led NDA achieved significant gains in Kerala's local body elections, securing a majority in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after 45 y

Quote of the Day by Dalai Lama: Sleep is the best meditation Timeless quotes by the spiritual leader that continue to motivate the world

Quote of the Day: The Dalai Lamas teachings, grounded in centuries of Buddhist wisdom yet profoundly relevant to contemporary life, continue to o

NYT Connections Answers December 13: Full Hints and solutions for the Saturday puzzle #916

The New York Times Connections puzzle provides a daily challenge that blends vocabulary, reasoning, and pattern recognition. On December 13, 2025

Ex-principal, son among four booked in forged teacher appointment case in UP

Four individuals, including a retired principal, are facing charges for allegedly obtaining teaching positions at a government-aided school throu

Modi government 'master' at renaming schemes: Congress hits out at MGNREGA name change

Tamil Desiya Periyakkam opposes grant of EPIC to people from other States

Revealed: Who is Shoaib Ibrahims first wife? Not Dipika Kakar

Mumbai: Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim are among televisions most adored couples, known not just for their love story but also for the honest, u

Quote of the Day by Jensen Huang: 'I'm the product of my parents' dreams and aspirations'

Quote of the Day by Jensen Huang: 'I'm the product of my parents' dreams and aspirations'. The NVIDIA boss dropped that line, and man, it hits di

Gujarat BJP internal rift: MP Vasava alleges corruption, MLA Deshmukh threatens defamation

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat BJP has once again come under the spotlight as a verbal duel has erupted between two of its members, Rajpipla MLA Dr Darsh

Aditya Dhar REACTS to Hrithik Roshan questioning the politics in Dhurandhar: 'We will try our best to...'

After Hrithik Roshan had stated that he doesn't agree with the politics of Dhurandhar on his Instagram review, netizens had slammed him and point

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary sole candidate in fray for UP BJP chief: Sources

Pankaj Chaudhary has filed his nomination for the Uttar Pradesh BJP chief post. He is the sole candidate, paving the way for an unopposed electio

10 Manipur BJP MLAs fly to Delhi to meet party's central leaders

Former CM N Biren Singh said he was hopeful that some positive decision would be taken at the meeting

In Kerala Local Body Polls, A Big BJP Win, And Another Shashi Tharoor Stinger

The results in the local body elections in Kerala have come as a setback for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the state ahead of electio

Want To Study At IIMs After Class 12? Check These Undergraduate Courses

Study At IIMs After Class 12: With management education expanding beyond postgraduate programmes, these courses give students the option to align

CM Omar Abdullah Threw Open Asias Longest Ski Drag Lift At Gulmarg

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday threw open Asias longest ski drag lift at the famous skiing resort o

JNTU HoD Held for Violating Guest Faculty in Car in Hyderabad

The incident came to light when she lodged a complaint with the KPHB police, who booked a case against the HoD and arrested him

Kerala Civic Polls: LDF Welfare Push Fails, UDF Leads Majority

The oath-taking of elected panchayat members, municipal councillors and corporation members will be held on December 21

WFI to monitor wrestlers payment in PWL

The WFI is working to finalise the last of six franchises while gearing up for the proposed PWL auction, featuring six teams and 300-plus athlete

Kolkata Ashamed: A Blame Game Over Messi Event Chaos And Refund Order

Thousands of football fans had gathered in Kolkata this morning to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi. But what could have been a once-in-a-lifetime

Hyderabad gears up to welcome football legend Lionel Messi

Hyderabad: Football legend Lionel Messi will be in Hyderabad on Saturday, staying at the Taj Falaknuma Palace perched atop a hill overlooking the

Lionel Messi reaches India in ultra-luxury private jet: Know all about his special aircraft, Gulfstream V

Lionel Messi arrived in India aboard a luxury Gulfstream V private jet, highlighting his global star status, preference for comfort, privacy, and

How Messi Reacted Amid Kolkata Chaos - Looked Confused, Bemused: Report

Lionel Messi's much-hyped visit to the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday lasted 22 minutes - just enough to underline everything that is wrong with I

Income Tax department sends SMS/emails for bogus political donation claims

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) alerts that a huge amount of bogus claims have been made on account of donations to Registered Unrecogni

BJP-led NDA creates history in Kerala local polls, unseats LDF in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

Of the 101 wards in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP won 50, LDF 29, UDF 19 and two by independent candidates

Kerala local body polls: Peoples verdict against anti-people government, says K. Sudhakaran

Public confidence in the UDF has increased significantly, says the Congress MP

Naxalism benefits nobody, only peace can pave way for development: Amit Shah

Raipur, Dec 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Naxalism does not benefit anyone neither those who take up arms nor the security

'Chaos at Messi's event was anticipated': West Bengal Guv on how Calcutta authorities made footballer's visit 'messy'

Chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's event was foreseen by West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose. He conveyed this anticipation and

IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights for the second day in a row, two cancelled due to 'technical reasons'

NEW DELHI: IndiGo is all set to operate over 2,050 flights by the end of Saturday. This will mark the second consecutive day that it will be cros

Messi in Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemns chaos

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaos during Lionel Messis visit to Kolkata, calling it a dark day for sports lovers. He blamed

Ghana Bans Mining In Forest Reserves To Curb Environmental Damage

Africa's top gold producer is fighting for protecting it's environment and hault deforestation

Andhra Pradesh Governor says dialogue is the most powerful instrument of peace

The Andhra Pradesh Governor, spoke at a global peace conclave about Indias spiritual heritage, democratic values and commitment to human dignity,

Police use mild force as chaos erupts at Messis GOAT Tour event in Kolkata

Police used mild force to disperse angry fans at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata after chaos erupted during Lionel Messis GOAT Tour event over alleg

Man Turns Huge Laundry Pile Into Creative Christmas Tree

The person decorates the pile with lights to create a festive Christmas tree.

Messi in Kolkata: Fans alleges event as `massive scam`

What was billed as the biggest sports show of the year turned chaotic in Kolkata as fans protested poor management during Lionel Messis appearanc

Chaos at Messi`s GOAT tour in Kolkata as fans vandalise stadium

Lionel Messis Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour India 2025 turned chaotic after the football legend left early, triggering angry protests by fans at S

Dhurandhar: Rahul Gandhi's name as Executive Producer in Ranveer Singh film leaves netizens confused; here's the truth

Are Rahul Gandhi, the Executive Producer in Dhurandhar, and Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, the same persons? Read on to

No Monitoring Of Emissions From 11 Coal Plants Near Delhi For 10 Years: RTI

As Delhi gasps under a toxic haze with the air quality index soaring past 400 into the 'severe' category, necessitating the hasty re-imposition o

BJP registers big win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation polls

Thiruvananthapuram: The lotus bloomed in the state capital as the BJP-led NDA achieved a resounding win in the polls for the Thiruvananthapuram C

'Captain's job is not just to Toss...': Former Indian cricketer takes a subtle jibe at Suryakumar Yadav

After India lost the second T20I game against South Africa in New Chandigarh, former Indian cricketer has raised some important questions over Su

AP Bags Energy Conservation Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said the southern state won this award by demonstrating unwavering commitment across buildings, industry, municipal,

Since 2019, a total of 1,106 left wing extremists have been 'neutralised': MHA

NEW DELHI: Since 2019, a total of 1,106 LWEs (Left Wing Extremists) have been neutralised, 7,311 arrested, and 5,571 have surrendered across the

Is Intermittent Fasting Really Healthy? 6 Things You Must Know

Research has indicated that intermittent fasting can help improve key health markers. This dietary approach helps improve insulin sensitivity, bl

Geminid Meteor Shower: Best Time To Watch Shooting Stars Tonight

This meteor shower is named after the Gemini constellation.

Rush at Hyderabad Bus Stations Ahead of Second Phase of Panchayat Polls in Telangana

As a result, heavy rush was witnessed at major transit points in the city, including the Jubilee Bus Station and Uppal bus stop.

7 health benefits of drinking orange juice every day in winters

Nmami Agarwal Reveals Everyday Food Mistakes That Reduce Nutrients

Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal has shared an Instagram post explaining hidden habits that can drain vitamins and minerals from our food

'Absolute privilege': LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka shares heartfelt message after memorable meeting with Lionel Messi in Kolkata

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka shared a heartwarming note after meeting global football icon Lionel Messi during his Kolkata visit. The emotional post c

NYT Mini Crossword Answers December 13: Hints and solutions for the Saturday puzzle

The New York Times Mini Crossword continues to entertain and challenge players worldwide. Todays December 13 puzzle blends with general knowledge

Germany to send soldiers to fortify Poland border

Germany has said it will send a group of soldiers to Poland to help with a project to fortify the country's eastern border as worries mount about

Amit Shah at Bastar Olympics Closing: Sports is a Tool for Peace

Messi event chaos: WB DGP says situation under control; organiser detained, refunds promised

Rs 92 crore seized through anti-Naxal operations, severe psychological damage inflicted on 'urban naxals': Centre

The Union Government on Saturday announced it has so far seized assets worth Rs 92 crore through a multi-agency coordinated action against Naxali

Over 200 Suspected OGWs Of Terror Outfits Detained In Kashmir: Police

Srinagar, Dec 13: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday detained around 200 suspected over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits as part of a ma

Mamata Banerjee's Public Apology To Messi, Fans After Kolkata Event Chaos

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has apologised to Lionel Messi and his fans over the chaos that unfolded at his event in Kolkata this

CJI Calls For Unified Judicial Policy, Use Of Technology To Converge Practices Across Courts

Jaisalmer, Dec 13: Pushing for a unified judicial policy, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said technology can help align standards

Assets worth Rs 92 cr seized in anti-Naxal action, severe damage inflicted to 'urban naxals': Govt

The government has seized assets worth 92 crore rupees from Naxals. This action has weakened their financial support and control over information

'Plumbers Will Survive AI': Raghuram Rajan Flags India's Failure To Train For Hands-On Jobs

Rajan warned that this skills gap begins early. We are failing some of our kids even in childhood, he said.

Memories in Midst of Madness: Dipendu, Nabi Get Jerseys Autographed

For 35 minutes, as chants of Messi, Messi echoed across the stands

J&K To Get Rs 5.5 Bn Under Externally Funded Project For Tourism: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir is set to receive an investment of about Rs 5.5 billion in the

Punjab local body polls: CM Mann slams Congress, SAD for accusing AAP-govt of 'high-handedness'

CHANDIGARH: A day ahead of the local body polls in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal

How Stepping Out For A Meal Became Luthra Brothers' Undoing In Thailand

Sources told NDTV that this short outing on December 9 led the authorities to discover that the brothers, for whom the police were searching in I

Arrested Pakistan-trained Terrorist Tasked with Reviving JeM in J&K's RajouriPoonch

The BSF foiled an infiltration attempt along the IB in the Pargwal sector of Jammu by arresting a Pakistan-trained JeM terrorist. The accused, Ab

In Focus podcast | Russia-Ukraine war: Is the 28-point Trump peace deal dead in the water?

Stanly Johny speaks to us about Trumps push for a Ukraine ceasefire, the pressure on Kyiv and Moscow, and whether a peace deal is realistically w

Isha Ambani's soft pink outfit proves minimal fashion and comfort can go hand in hand; SEE pics

Isha Ambani's soft pink outfit highlights minimal fashion, comfort and elegant styling, proving that simple looks can still be stylish and modern

MoS Pankaj Chaudhary likely to be new UP BJP chief; CM, nine other leaders propose his name

LUCKNOW: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to get its party chief for the Uttar Pradesh unit on Sunday. The nomination process for t

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Double eviction likely; show to get top 5

Hyderabad: Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is currently witnessing massive hype and craze as the reality show has entered its final stage. With only one week

Any IPL Franchise Looking For An Explosive Batter Will Definitely Consider Salman Nizar : Saba Karim

My top three favourite IPL teams are MI, CSK, and RCB : Sairaj Patil

Kerala local body polls: BJP captures power in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, ending decades-long LDF rule

BJP-led NDA wins 50 wards in the 101-ward Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, while the LDF was reduced to 29 wards. UDF wins 19 seats, a strong come

Noida Police cuts speed limits after 15-vehicle pile-up on Eastern Peripheral Expressway;checkdetails

The accident occurred after a vehicle heading towards Palwal on the expressway slowed down due to the dense fog near Samadhipur village, a police

Kerala local body polls: Strong showing in local polls widens UDFs path to victory in 2026 Assembly elections, says Satheesan

LoP Satheesan said the UDFs emergence as a big tent accommodating varied social groups catalysed the coalitions best performance since the first

Government Overhauls Bank Exam, Result Timelines: What Aspirants Must Know

Transparency In IBPS Exams: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance has initiated a series of measures to standa

Cancer, Infertility Linked To Synthetic Chemicals In Food Chain, Scientists Say

A global scientific report warns that chemicals widely used in food production and packaging are driving serious health risks, environmental dama

AR RahmanTo Be Honoured With Lakshminarayana International Award For Contributions To The Field Of Arts

Two-time Academy Award winner and global music icon AR Rahman's work is known for playing a key role in transforming the sound of Indian cinema

Kerala local body polls: PM Modi thanks voters of Thiruvananthapuram for NDAs victory

The NDA won from 50 wards in the 101-ward Corporation, while the LDF was reduced to 29 wards

BJP says 'shame on you Mamata' as Messi event chaos turns into political row; Suvendu Adhikari demands CMs resignation

Messi event chaos: The BJP attacked West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over chaos at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's appearance, alleging mis

Citizens Make A Country Better: Indian Man In Australia Shares Car Park Incident

An Indian man living in Australia shared a video praising an act of honesty after a stranger left a note with insurance details following a minor

Security personnel who died in 2001 Parliament attack remembered on anniversary

Leaders across party lines, families of martyrs, and security forces paid tribute to personnel lost in the 2001 Parliament terror attack. Their s

Messi`s event organiser detained, will refund ticket prices to spectator: Cops

According to the police, the event saw serious crowd management issues, which led to inconvenience and disappointment among spectators. Police in

SSC CGL Tier-1 Result 2025 Date: Know When The Result Is Expected To Be Declared

SSC CGL Tier-1 Result 2025: Following the release of the SSC CGL Tier 1 results, shortlisted candidates will proceed to appear for the Tier 2 exa

Prime organiser of Messi event in Kolkata detained over 'mismanagement' after stadium chaos

The police detained Satadru Datta, the prime organiser of the Lionel Messi football event at Salt Lake stadium on Saturday. Chaos erupted at the

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

Kerala Local Body Election Result 2025: BJP emerges dominant force in Thiruvananthapuram, PM Modi calls it 'watershed moment'

Besides this, NDA retained the Palakkad municipality after a close battle with UDF and wrested the Thrippunithura Municipality from the grand old

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.