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India condemns killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh, calls attacks on minorities worrisome

India on Friday strongly condemned the latest killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling a spate of recent attacks on members of the minority

NIA Court Extends Custody Of Two Accused In Red Fort Blast Case

New Delhi, Dec 26: A special court on Friday extended the custody of two key accused being investigated by the National Investigation Agency in c

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Three arrested in Anantapur for trade in illegal weapons

Two of the accused had been purchasing country-made guns and bullets at low prices from unidentified persons in the GwaliorMorena regions for the

Humanitarian Intervention Leads to Release of 80-Year-Old Undertrial Prisoner

Officials said the decision was taken keeping in view her advanced age, health condition and lack of family support, with coordinated efforts fro

Aryan Singh From Law Prep Tutorial Claims AIR-1 in AILET 2026

At least three killed in explosion at mosque in Syria's Homs

Local officials said it may have been caused by a suicide bomber or explosives placed there

Sensex declines for third day, sheds 367 points on foreign fund outflows

Falling for the third consecutive day, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 0.43% to settle at 85,041.45 in a thin trade

Spotlight: Glimpses of Bengaluru from 2025

2025 will be remembered as a landmark year for Bengaluru, as the citys governance structure was innovatively rehauled, but none of the problems f

Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces

Aden: Separatists in southern Yemen accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of targeting their forces with airstrikes, something not immediately acknowled

President Murmu confers PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 20 children; check full list here

President Droupadi Murmu said that the award-winning children have brought pride to their families, their communities, and the entire country.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli sets new world record, surpasses Australia great Michael Bevan to achieve historic feat

With a landmark innings at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Virat Kohli rewrote history by surpassing a decades-old benchmark held by former Austra

Indias rise as global power unstoppable, if talent aligns with traditional values: Andhra CM

TIRUPATI, Dec 26: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said Indias rise as a global power is unstoppable, provided its pop

Naga Vamsi Reveals War 2 Financials

At the box office, War 2 managed to generate only around Rs 35 to 40 crores in share from the Telugu states, leading to losses.

California floods: Southern region ravaged by storm videos show widespread damage

CITUs Shramik Utsav in Visakhapatnam from Sunday (December 27)

Film actor Prakash Raj will attend as chief guest at the inaugural and there would be cultural events, 12 different types of science exhibitions,

Culture: Maha Kumbh, 150 Years Of Vande Mataram, UNESCO Tag For Deepavali In 2025

New Delhi, Dec 26: From the Maha Kumbh in January-February to the launch of year-long celebrations of 150 years of Vande Mataram in November it

Rupee falls 15 paise to close at 89.86 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said a recovery in crude oil prices, significant dollar demand from importers, and risk-off sentiment amid trade deal uncertainties

Anti-India Protests At Dhaka University: NDTV Reports From Ground Zero

Fresh anti-India protests have erupted in Dhaka as Bangladesh remains tense ahead of February general elections. Anti-India slogans were raised a

'Earning Rs 4 lakh a month but not happy': 32-year-old entrepreneur says on paper everything looks successful, but...

A 32-year-old entrepreneur earning Rs 4.1 lakh monthly admitted on Reddit that financial success hasn't brought happiness, feeling empty despite

Massive International 'SIM Box Tech' Cyber Fraud Busted In Andhra Pradesh

A massive international cyberfraud network that used 'SIM box technology' to rob people has been busted by the Andhra Pradesh cyber crime police.

Telangana HC summons top officials over unpaid contract dues

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has taken a stern view of the failure of senior state government officials to clear long-pending civil contra

Former-MNS leader Prakash Mahajan joins Shiv Sena

Prakash Mahajan, a former MNS leader, has joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This move comes just weeks before the municipal corporation ele

Venkatesh Iyer Not Be In The Playing XI In The Start : Anil Kumble

Venkatesh Iyer has strong leadership qualities : Andy Flower

Watch: Every family should have at least three kids, says AP CM

Multi-door courthouse: CJI Kant's vision for holistic dispute resolution; calls for alternatives beyond trials

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant outlined his vision of a multi-door courthouse where courts function as comprehensive dispute resolution centre

I have a plan a safe Bangladesh: BNPs T Rahman in first public rally after returning home

Buried 18K Palestinian bodies since Oct 2023: Funeral director

A 65-year-old mortician in Gaza said he has buried at least 18,000 Palestinian bodies since the Israel-Palestine conflict re-emerged in October 2

Salman Khan At 60: A Look At His Bollywood Journey

From romantic dramas & family entertainers to action blockbusters, Salman Khan's journey has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.

PM Modi To Chair Conference Of Chief Secretaries Over Weekend

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fifth national conference of chief secretaries of all states here over the weekend

In a historic first, BJP takes charge of Tripunithura municipality

Stabbing attack in Japans factory leaves several injured

Tokyo: Several people were hospitalised after being stabbed at a factory in central Japan on Friday, media reports said. Kyodo News agency and ot

Shinkows in Udhagamandalam serves nostalgia on a plate since 1954

Nine children injured in drone strike on madrassa in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Tank, officials said

Watch: Fan turns aggressive after selfie snub, Hardik Pandya keeps his cool while out with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya drew praise online after calmly handling an aggressive fan who reacted badly to being denied a selfie. The incid

Shimla targets drug networks; 50 repeat traffickers identified

Himachal Pradesh is waging a strong war against drugs. Shimla police are using a new strategy to stop drug sales on the streets. They are identif

IPL 2026: Venkatesh Iyer may not be in RCB playing eleven at the start of season, says Anil Kumble

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 1

ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Toured Visiting Iconic Stops Across Qatar and Oman

Cricket fans in Oman and Qatar had the opportunity to see the trophy up close

US stock futures today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq hold gains post-Christmas could the Santa rally be here?

U.S. stock futures were mostly steady Thursday night as Wall Street reopened after Christmas. The pause followed a strong holiday-shortened sessi

Congress Slams Assam Government Over Nalbari Christmas Market Vandalism

Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly and senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia on Friday strongly condemned the vandalism

Old, Unrelated Clip of a Crowd Viral as Save Aravalli Protest in Rajasthan

We traced the video back to August and found that it is linked to a religious event, and not Aravalli protests.

NCP's Sharad, Ajit 'Pawar-ing' Up For Family Reunion Before BMC Election

Squeezed out, it seems by their respective alliance bosses, Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar's NCPs are drifting toward a big familial and political r

Sahibzades represent ultimate expression of bravery against religious fanaticism: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the supreme sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh's sons, calling it India's ultimate courage against Mughal cruelt

14 Injured In Stabbing, Unspecified Liquid Attack In Japan's Mishima

Fourteen people were hospitalised after a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan, when an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, local media

Japans Cabinet OKs record defence budget that aims to deter China

TOKYO, Dec 26: Japans Cabinet on Friday approved a record defence budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming

HIL 2026: Hardik Singh named captain of HIL Governing Council squad

Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are eyeing good performances in the Hockey India League, beginning early next year, to fine-tune their skills

OTT releases this week (Dec 24-31): New movies and shows on Netflix, Prime, JioHotstar and ZEE5

What's new on Netflix, ZEE5, and JioHotstar this week? Our curated list features the years biggest drops: Stranger Things 5 Vol 2, the all-in-one

2025 Year-ender Special: From SIR and stray dogs to live-ins, top court rulings that shaped Indias legal and political debate

India's top courts made significant rulings in 2025. The Supreme Court addressed Waqf Act amendments, stray dog management, and electoral roll re

Saatvik Green Energy bags additional solar pumps order from Maharashtra state utility

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Saatvik Green Energy on Friday said it has secured an additional order worth Rs 16.74 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity

Titan to enter lab-grown diamond with brand name beYon

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Titan Co, the countrys leading jewellery maker, on Friday announced its entry into the lab-grown diamond segment, under the br

From Sainik School to cockpit: Vizianagaram boy flies high

Opinion: Opinion | At 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Might Just Be Too Good To Be 'Protected'

This boy from Samastipur is simply asking Indian cricket to widen its imagination. Can it keep up?

PSB consolidation to gain momentum in 2026 as Govt eyes big, world-class banks

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Consolidation in public sector banks is expected to gain momentum in the coming year, as the Government has expressed its desi

Wild boar pins down forest officer in UP for two minutes despite being beaten with sticks: Watch chilling viral video

A forest department officer was injured during a wild boar rescue operation in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. The animal attacked Shivam Pratap Singh, kn

Who is Devendra Singh Bora? Uttarakhand rookie pacer who shocked Rohit Sharma with golden duck in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Uttarakhand rookie fast bowler Devendra Singh Bora shot into the spotlight after dismissing Rohit Sharma for a golden duck in the Vijay Hazare Tr

At least 14 injured in stabbing and liquid spray attack in Japan, officials say

A shocking incident unfolded in Mishima, Japan, where fourteen individuals sustained injuries during a stabbing and liquid spray attack at a rubb

India's Small Business Credit Landscape Evolving Rapidly: CRIF High MarkSIDBI Report

CRIF High Mark and SIDBI have unveiled the second edition of CRIF–SIDBI Small Business Spotlight Report (Dec 2025) , offering interesting c

Veer Bal Diwas: PM Modi hails Sahibzadas who shattered fanaticism with unmatched courage

'My son cant see. how do I explain colours to him?' Check India's most searched how to questions in 2025

What India asked the Google in 2025: Indians increasingly turn online for practical answers, learning and also real-world problem-solving. 'How t

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

China has imposed sanctions on ten individuals and twenty US defense companies. This action follows a recent large US arms sale to Taiwan. The sa

Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani share glimpse of their Miss Claus Saraayahs first Christmas

Mumbai: Star couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani gave a tender peek into their daughter Saraayahs first Christmas, sharing an adorable glim

Saudi Arabia Sees First Snowfall In 3 Decades, Iceland Records 20 Degree Celsius

The people of Saudi Arabia woke up to a winter wonderland as snow covered parts of the kingdom for the first time in nearly three decades.

Teach Our Epics, Not Hollywood Superheroes: CM Chandrababu Naidu To Parents

At the National Sanskrit University event in Tirupati, Naidu stresses the importance of Indian mythology heroes for teaching truth, courage, and

Hardik to lead HIL governing council squad in 2026

Hardik Singh will lead the HIL Governing Council team in the Hockey India League. The tournament begins January 3 in Chennai. The team features e

Navi Mumbai International Airport opens for commercial flights: Highlights from Day 1

RRTS can transform urban mobility, act as catalyst for decentralised economic growth: Knight Frank

India's new Regional Rapid Transit System promises to change how people travel and boost economies. The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor will cut

Three weddings, no divorces and a trail of FIRs: Bihar mans serial marriages land him in jail

A Bihar man faces arrest for allegedly marrying three women in three years without divorcing. His first two wives accuse him of dowry harassment

Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump to happen in 'near future'

Mr. Trump has unleashed an extensive diplomatic push to end the war, but his efforts have run into sharply conflicting demands by Moscow and Kyiv

Telangana: Congress worker caught harassing woman, beaten publicly

Hyderabad: A Congress leaders follower was publicly thrashed and handed over to the police after being caught allegedly harassing a woman at a pr

Medicines For Attention Deficiency Improve Alertness, Not Focus, Says New Study

Prescription medicines used to treat ADHD may be working by making one more alert and interested in tasks, rather than directly improving their a

Fulfill poll promises, not personal vendettas: KTR to CM

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K T Rama Rao said on Friday, hit back at Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his recent

GST on Air Purifiers: Delhi HC Asks Centre to Respond to Plea

The court was informed by the Centre's counsel that the meeting of GST Council has to take place physically only and it is not possible to conven

Venkatesh Iyer may not be in RCB playing eleven at start of IPL: Anil Kumble

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore. Experts suggest Iyer might not feature in the initial playing XI. RCB focused

AMSL bags new defence orders worth over Rs 100 cr

Apollo Micro Systems Limited has received new defence orders exceeding Rs 100 crore. The company will supply unmanned aerial systems to the Minis

Viral video: Akshay Kumar brutally trolled for wearing veshti-style wrap with metalic studs loafers, netizens say 'Ranveer Singh ke saat mat...'

Ranveer Singh once commented on Pankaj Tripathi's photo, saying, Hum sudhar gaye, aap bigad gaye. It seems like Akshay Kumar is the next one in t

I see Gen-Z's capabilities and confidence, have great faith in you: PM Modi encourages youth to strive for country

Emphasising the abundance of opportunities being created at various fields, PM Modi on Saturday believed in the capabilities and confidence of Ge

Man arrested for burning wife to death in Hyderabads Nallakunta; mother manages to save daughter

Venkatesh allegedly suspected his wifes fidelity and even questioned the paternity of the daughter, said Nallakunta Police Inspector

Van on Fire Rolls Into Petrol Bunk in Hyderabads Ghatkesar

The fuel station employees reacted quickly and doused the fire using extinguishers in the bunk, preventing a major disaster

President Droupadi Murmu confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 20 children

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 20 children for their exceptional achievements in the f

OTT releases this week (Dec 24-31): Stranger Things 5 Vol 2, Baahubali: The Epic, & more

What's new on Netflix, ZEE5, and JioHotstar this week? Our curated list features the years biggest drops: Stranger Things 5 Vol 2, the all-in-one

Quote of the Day by Jackie Chan: 'Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a persons life'

Jackie Chan, Hong Kong martial artist, has always inspired people through his wise words. Chan's journey from a stuntman to gaining international

Aishwarya Vidhya Raghunath showed how a well-structured performance strikes an instant chord with the audience

Aishwarya Vidhya Raghunath performed at The Music Academys 99th December music festival.

Pluribus series review: Vince Gilligans smart, funny, terrifying sci-fi thriller unsettles in the best way

Rhea Seehorn shines as a fantasy writer who might be the only person to save the world from unbridled niceness and is just one of many delights i

4 cops injured, internet suspended in Chomu after violence erupts during anti-encroachment drive

Jaipur, Dec 26: Four policemen were injured in stone-pelting when police removed iron railings erected along a road outside a mosque in Chomu tow

ADHD drugs boost alertness, reward perception rather than focus: Study

New Delhi: Prescription medicines used to treat ADHD may be working by making one more alert and interested in tasks, rather than directly improv

Expansive alapanas and swara passages defined Mahathis performance

Rooted in tradition, The vocalist balanced bhava, technique and imagination with poise in her concert at Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha.

Tech Wrap 2025: How smartphone brands evolved and engaged

The year 2205 wasnt an easy year for the smartphone brands in India where they had to deal with a steep rupee fall and increasing memory costs le

This north Indian state wants students to read newspapers again

Uttar Pradesh schools will now mandate newspaper reading for students, aiming to foster reading habits, critical thinking, and reduce screen time

How scammers used Mukesh Ambanis name to cheat a 77-year-old Hyderabad woman of 1.8 crore

A Hyderabad woman was defrauded of 1.8 crore by cybercriminals who impersonated Mukesh Ambani and RBI officials. Over nine months, they convinced

Meet 10-year-old Op Sindoor hero who defied Pak's drones to make high-risk runs to supply lassi, ice to soldiers, awarded with Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar

A 10-year-old boy Shavn Singh from Punjab's Ferozepur has been awarded with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, which is India's highest civil