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J&K police seizes journalists phone, returns it later

The Jammu & Kashmir police on December 17 seized the mobile phone of journalist Jehangir Ali, who works with news portal The Wire. The police sei

Hyderabad: ED nabs Jayatri Infra MD in Rs 300 cr housing fraud

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday, December 19, arrested Kakarla Srinivas, Managing Director of Jayatri Infrastructures Priva

Health sector in T.N. to see consolidation of multi-speciality entities, says expert

Bombay HC restrains sale of CEFDON cough syrup, cites deceptive similarity with CEDON

The court ruled that the mark CEFDON was entirely subsumed in CEDON, creating a clear likelihood of confusion.

Zubeen Garg's death case: Probe underway, no foul play suspected yet, say Singapore police

Singapore police are investigating the death of singer Zubeen Garg. He died while swimming on September 19. No foul play is suspected at this tim

Made in Maharashtraliquor policy: Bombay High Court seeks States reply

Petitioners argue Maharashtras liquor stocking mandate creates an artificial classification and violates trade freedom

Several Flights Cancelled At Srinagar Airport Due To Bad Weather, Operational Issues

Srinagar, Dec 19: Srinagar International Airport authorities on Friday announced the cancellation of several flights scheduled for today, citing

Parliament adjourned sine die after passing SHANTI, G Ram G and Insurance bills

Parliament concluded its winter session, passing eight key legislations including bills to boost private and foreign investment in insurance and

Philanthropic fund saves children suffering from blood cancer

The fund, launched inAugust 2014 at Bhagwan MahaveerCancerHospital, has so far registered 272 children for their multi-stageand prolonged treatme

Good news for UP job seekers! Yogi govt to recruit 1.5 lakh employees in 2026, 70000 posts up for grabs; Check details

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to recruit 1.5 lakh employees in 2026 as part of its broader goal to create 10 lakh government j

Trump suspends green card lottery programme that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into U.S.

Kristi Noem said in a post on the social platform X that at Mr. Trump's direction she is ordering the United States Citizenship and Immigration S

Hyderabad: Owaisi asks CM for trained elephant for Muharram, Bonalu

Hyderabad: The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), president and Hyderabad Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi, asked the Telangana

Watch | Leopard enters Bhayander residential building, two injured

Confirming the incident to mid-day, Deputy Conservator of Forests Sachin Repal of the Thane Territorial Forest Department said the department had

Watch: Yunus urges the public to remain calm as protests turn violent after Sharif Osman Hadis death

Violent protests erupted across parts of Bangladesh following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in the movement that oust

Naidu Meets Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil

The discussions focused on the Polavaram project and other major irrigation projects in the state.

Seven Bills passed in Karnataka Council

The Karnataka Legislative Council on December 18 passed seven bills that were passed earlier by the Legislative Assembly

Who was Sharif Osman Hadi and why Bangladesh is on the streets

Nick Jonas groves on this Dhurandhar track as his new pre-show ritual

Mumbai: It seems like Priyanka Chopras American husband, Nick Jonas, is having a phase with Bollywood songs. After the Aavan Jaavan track from Wa

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West Bengal battling defamation for political reasons, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Trying to hard-sell the State as an investment destination, the Chief Minister said that about 2,800 companies and 2 lakh professionals are worki

Kishan Reddy blames BRS, Congress govts for Telanganas power sector crisis

Hyderabad: Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy has accused the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the present Congress government

On Goa Liberation Day, nation remembers bravehearts who fought colonial rule: President Murmu

New Delhi, Dec 19: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted the people of Goa on the states liberation day and said the nation remembers the br

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Transformation of the stupa

How the dome-shaped monument transformed over time, in both form as well as content

Regions in Karnataka with government medical college attached to district hospital to get separate hospital

In this regard, the new district hospital in Vijayanagar will be inaugurated in February 2026

J&K High Court sets next hearing date of AAP MLA Malik for December 27

This is for the first time that a sitting MLA has been detained under the Public Safety Act, a law that allows detention without charge or trial

Dense Fog Blankets North India, IMD Issues Red Alert for Delhi

The IMD warned of difficult driving conditions and an increased risk of road accidents, adding that there is a possibility of power line tripping

Delhi Man Shot Dead Over Family Fight, 69 Bullets Found Inside Body

A 52-year-old man was shot dead in south Delhi's Aya Nagar on November 30, in a violent fallout of a long-running fight between two families.

US new defence law: Trump backs deeper engagement with India, including via Quad

The Act outlines 'sense of Congress on Defence Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region'. Under this, the Secretary of Defence shoul

ED arrests Jayathri Infrastructures MD from Chennai in 60 crore real estate fraud case

Kakarla Srinivas had earlier been arrested by Hyderabad Police in related cases and was subsequently released on bail

Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Neves Valente took his own life, Providence Police say

Nita Ambani stuns in red saree, wins hearts with her humility as she checks on paps in VIRAL video; watch

Nita Ambani impressed everyone at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School annual day by wearing an elegant red saree paired with pearl and diam

WikiLeaks founder Assange files complaint against Nobel Foundation over Machado win

Julian Assange cited Maria Corina Machado's backing of U.S. President Donald Trump's months-long campaign against Venezuela's leftist President N

Jitan Manjhi vs RJD Over Tampered Video That Exposed Rigging In Bihar

The RJD has accused Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi of winning elections by rigging, sharing a video of the former Bihar chief minister in which

Bengaluru Doctor Molested While Returning Home After Duty

In yet another incident raising concerns about women's safety in Bengaluru, a young doctor was allegedly molested by an unidentified man while sh

Who Was Osman Hadi, Student Leader Whose Death Led To Bangladesh Protests

Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of Bangladesh's student uprising last year, has died while undergoing treatment at a Singapore hospital aft

GHMC polls: Telangana BJP MPs vow collective efforts to strengthen party

Hyderabad: BJP MPs in Telangana have pledged to work collectively to bolster the partys presence in the state and adopt a special strategy aimed

'Dhurandhar' fever grips Pakistan: Viral video shows Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's grand entry on hit 'Rehman Dakait's' 'FA9LA' track despite ban

Despite the ban, Indian spy thriller and Ranveer Singh starrer movie Dhurandhar continues to shine in Pakistan. A video has now gone viral which

JEE Main 2026 Final Preparation Strategy For Engineering Entrance Exam

The JEE Main 2026 exam by NTA will be held in two sessions for admissions to engineering programs, featuring computer-based tests and a pen-and-p

U19 Asia Cup Semis Live: Toss Delayed Due To Rain, Here's What Forecast Says

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Under 19 Asia Cup Semifinal Match: The toss for the first semi-final match of U19 Asia Cup between India and Sri L

Tamil Nadu issues SOP for jallikattu in 2026

Double barricading of the arena to a minimum height of eight feet to deter bulls from leaping over the barricades is a requirement.

IS-K Spokesperson Arrested By Pak Authorities: UN Report

Islamabad, Dec 19: Pakistani authorities this year arrested Sultan Aziz Azzam, a spokesperson for Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K), according to a r

Stock markets rebound in early trade after four days of decline; Sensex jumps 448 points

Fresh foreign fund inflows also drove the equity markets higher

PM Modi Recalls Sacrifices of Freedom Fighters on Goa Liberation Day

The day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of 'Operation Vijay' undertaken by the armed forces to liberate Goa from Port

PM Modi To Address WHOs 2nd Global Summit On Traditional Medicine Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine on Friday.

Hero Who Wrestled Bondi Beach Gunman Gets Rs 14 Crore From Fundraising

A man credited with saving lives for wrestling a gun from one of the alleged attackers during a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach received

Cold Tightens Grip Across Kashmir As Night Temperatures Drop, Amid Rain, Snow Forecast

Srinagar, Dec 19: Chill intensified across Jammu and Kashmir as most parts of the Kashmir Valley witnessed sub-zero night temperatures, while the

Parliament Winter session Day 15 LIVE: G RAM G Bill gets nod; Opposition sits on 12-hour dharna

The three-week-long winter session of the Parliament is set to conclude today

A step towards awakening Hyderabad nightlife

The city is inching towards a 247 future as the government prepares to roll out proposals under Night Time Economy to make late-night business a

'Rich and powerful men will be held accountable': US representative Ro Khanna ahead of Epstein files release

Americans anticipate the release of the Epstein Files. Democrats have shared new images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Representative Ro Khanna s

Kerala SHO Suspended After CCTV Shows Assault on Pregnant Woman

Kochi native Shymol N J was allegedly assaulted by the then Ernakulam North SHO Chandran after her husband, Benjo, was taken into custody in conn

Rupee strengthens past 90 per U.S. dollar-level in early trade

Forex traders said the gain in the USD/INR pair follows the rupees string of record lows in recent weeks on likely intervention from the Reserve

Bengalurus Comic Con 2025 offers wholesome family fun

Bengaluru plays host to Comic Con 2025 this weekend

U.S. Energy Department signs AI collaboration deals with Big Tech for Genesis Mission

The department said it expects the effort to significantly accelerate scientific discovery, as it plans to expand partnerships with academia and

Brazil lower house strips Eduardo Bolsonaro of seat due to absence in sessions

Brazilian law requires lawmakers who miss at least one-third of deliberative sessions in a year to lose their seat

6 Yoga Asanas To Help Manage High Blood Pressure In Winter

When the body is exposed to low temperatures, blood vessels narrow to conserve heat. This narrowing increases resistance to blood flow, forcing t

Hyderabad CP Sajjanar warns public of fake RBI agent scam

Hyderabad: Hyderabad commissioner of police, VC Sajjanar on Friday, December 19 cautioned the public against fraudsters claiming to be agents of

North India covered with dense fog: Red alert in Delhi, UP, Punjab and Haryana; over 150 flights cancelled

North India is grappling with a red alert for dense fog, severely impacting visibility and travel. Simultaneously, Delhi and surrounding regions

EU agrees 90 billion loan for Ukraine, but without Russian assets

After scrambling around for a solution, EU leaders settled on coming up with a loan for the next two years backed by the bloc's common budget

The Devil: Director Prakash Veer on the challenges of making Darshans action-thriller

Filmmaker Prakash Veer just pulled off a major feat with the release of The Devil, his action-thriller featuring superstar Darshan, all while the

Zero visibility across north India as IMD sounds red alert for Delhi

A thick blanket of dense fog covered large parts of north India on Friday morning, severely impacting the visibility. The India Meteorological De

SC sets aside HC order on driver recruitment in Telangana police

Hyderabad: The Supreme Court has overturned a Telangana High Court ruling concerning the recruitment of 325 driver posts in the Telangana Police

Team Trump Urges White Men To File Workplace Discrimination Claims

President Donald Trump's administration is encouraging white men to file workplace discrimination claims -- the latest salvo in its campaign to m

No Conclusive Data Linking Higher AQI To Lung Diseases: Govt

Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh, however, acknowledged that air pollution is one of the triggering factors for respir

Donald Trump loosens curbs on Marijuana, encourages research

Former US President Joe Biden had taken several steps to lessen federal penalties related to marijuana, including a mass pardon for those handed

What is 'Gun Buyback'? PM Albanese announces scheme as Australia counts more than 4 million firearms

Australia is launching a significant gun buyback program following the deadly Bondi Beach attack, aiming to remove hundreds of thousands of firea

U.S. launches review of advanced Nvidia AI chip sales to China, sources say

Trump this month said he would allow sales of Nvidias H200 chips to China, with the U.S. government collecting a 25% fee

Bangladesh Violence Live: Sharif Osman Hadi's assassination triggers nationawide protests; Dhaka on edge amidst arson

GRAP-4 impact: Delhi government reports fall in vehicular movement

In response to rising air pollution levels in the capital, the Delhi government on Thursday undertook a comprehensive monitoring exercise to asse

'Takes out the heart': Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on renaming MGNREGA

The recent approval of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill by Parliament has stirred controversy. Congress

MP Govt suspends blood bank in-charge, two lab technicians after six childern test positive for HIV in Satna

The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended three officials, including the in-charge of a government blood bank, after six children tested HIV po

Santa goes hi-tech

What if Santa were to use modern technology to help him? Which ones would he choose?

Bangladesh protests: Video shows mob attacking journalist after Sharif Hadi's death; offices of 'Prothom Alo, 'The Daily Star' set on fire

Following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a young student leader in Bangladesh, violent mob has burnt down several media offices in Dhaka. The me

Opposition holds overnight protest in Parliament against G RAM G bill

This is an insult to India`s poor, it is an insult to Mahatma Gandhi, it is an insult to Rabindranath Tagore. With just five hours` notice, this

ED Arrests Jayatri Infrastructures MD in 300-Crore Pre-Launch Housing Scam

Accused Kakarla Srinivas held in Chennai, brought to Hyderabad for court production

U.S. FDA nod for Alembic Pharmas generic of Sandozs ophthalmic solution

The product has an estimated market size of $61 million for twelve months ending September 2025, Alembic said citing IQVIA numbers.

Garbage Being Burnt Near Residences: Actor Flags Bengaluru Civic Apathy

Kannada actor Aindrita Ray has flagged the alleged negligence of civic authorities after discovering that household garbage was being openly burn

Opinion: Why violence during Telangana Panchayat elections is concerning

Hyderabad: The just concluded gram panchyayat elections in Telangana have witnessed all kinds of violations from distribution of gifts, allegatio

Ukraine`s resilience can weaken Putin`s ability to prolong war: Zelenskyy

Building on this, the Ukrainian President described resilience as a form of pressure intended to change Russia`s approach to the war; Zelenskyy a

Crime Branch Kashmir Cracks Fake Railway Recruitment Racket, Chargesheet Filed Against Three

Srinagar, Dec 19: In a significant action against job frauds targeting unemployed youth, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir

Delhi air quality remains very poor at 387, thick smog persists in the city

Large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan make joint appearance days after calling divorce rumours...

After rubbishing divorce rumours, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai made a joint appearance on Thursday evening for Dhirubhai Ambani Internatio

Fire breaks out at Thane banquet hall, over 1,000 wedding guests escape unhurt

THANE: More than 1,000 wedding guests escaped without any injury after a fire broke out at a banquet hall in Maharashtra's Thane city, officials

Tom Cruises next with Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu titled Digger; first look, release date out

The film has been described as a comedy of catastrophic proportions

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: An Unexpected Winner on the Horizon

Consequently, many netizens are predicting that Kalyan Paddala will emerge as the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu 9.

Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Fund Management Corporation makes first climate investment

Tamil Nadu Green Climate Fund concludes shareholder agreement with a PET recycling company

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

Kirill Dmitriev, who heads Russia`s sovereign wealth fund, is set to meet with US President Donald Trump`s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Trump`s son-

Delhi Weather Today: IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog, flights disrupted, AQI stays high. Check latest forecast

Delhi Weather Today: Delhi is battling severe air pollution. Smog has pushed the Air Quality Index to 'very poor' and 'severe' levels in many are

Bihar to buy wind power from Torrent at 4.04 per kWh

The winning tariff signals a hardening of wind power prices, reflecting changing dynamics in Indias renewable energy market and a growing focus o

If Aravalli Is Lost, Can North India Survive?

This isn't just a failure of administration, but a failure of a society that has forgotten how to understand nature.

Delhi weather updates: Air pollution worsens in city; overall AQI rises to 387

Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 437, placing it in the severe category. Thick smog also enveloped areas including ITO, Ghazipur, Palam and Greater