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Christmas Release Likely for Karthi's Vaa Vaathiyaar Amid OTT Deal Tensions

Probably, the renegotiations that happened in the last few days haven't worked out to the advantage of the makers.

Bomb Threat Mails To Mangaluru RTO, Gadag District Administration Office Turns Out Hoaxes

A case has been registered at the South Police Station and an investigation has been launched to trace the source of the email

Vijay Deverakonda's 'Rowdy Janardhana' Teaser Gets a Date

As per reports, the Kingdom actor has completed dubbing formalities for the teaser.

EOW Files Chargesheet Against Ex-Budgam Municipal President, 2 Others In 2022 Corruption Case

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against three individuals, including fo

Jagan Relative Arjun Reddy Detained at Airport Over Online Offences

Gudivada police had registered a case against him in November last year.

India's efforts to diversify trade across geographies and sectors is paying off: Commerce Secretary

Indias Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the countrys exports have remained resilient despite global economic challenges, supported by diver

Search for Brown University shooter continues as questions swirl about U.S. campus security

The FBI said the man is about 5 feet, 8 inches (173 centimetres) tall, with a stocky build. The agency offered a $50,000 reward for information l

40 Two-wheelers Gutted as Truck Catches Fire in Ballari

The truck was carrying 20 motorcycles meant for a showroom in Ballari city and about 20 for a showroom in Vijayapura.

U19 Asia Cup LIVE: 3-Down India Back On Track After Suryavanshi's Dismissal

India U19 vs Malaysia U19 ACC Asia Cup 2025 LIVE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi departed after scoring his fifty off just 25 balls against Malaysia.

National Herald Case: Delhi Court Refuses To Take Cognisance Of ED Chargesheet Against Gandhis

New Delhi, Dec 16: A court here on Tuesday refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates money laundering charge against Congress le

ISGF released and presented the Handbook on AI, ML, VR, AR, and Robotics Solutions and the Roadmap for their Adoption in Electric Utilities to Honble Minister of Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal ji

New word of the day: Occhiolism, the awareness of limited perspective

In today's interconnected world, 'occhiolism' describes the awareness of one's limited perspective against the vastness of global experiences. Th

IPL Auction LIVE: Why Green Cannot Get More Than Rs 18 Cr, New Rule Stuns Fans

IPL 2026 Auction LIVE Updates: A total of 369 players are set to go under the hammer in the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.

User's Consent Mandatory For WhatsApp For Collection Of Data: NCLAT

Appellant (WhatsApp and Meta) cannot assert unilateral or open-ended rights over user data, said NCLAT

AP CM Pays Tributes to Indian Soldiers on Vijay Diwas

Today, on Vijay Diwas, we remember with deep gratitude the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our brave soldiers who secured India's historic

Crypto elite shun NFTs to bet on 69-million-year-old dinosaur fossils

A 69-million-year-old triceratops fossil worth $5 million now resides in a Singapore vault. This purchase by crypto investors signals a shift awa

Australian Stock Market declines: ASX 200 edges lower, but still sees year to year gain, DroneShield gets big boost and IperionX, Life360 plunge; check top gainers and losers

The Australian stock market saw a dip on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed down. Top gainers included DroneShield Limited

War Heroes Remembered on Vijay Diwas in Secunderabad

Jishnu Dev Verma highlighted the bravery and selflessness of the Indian soldiers who fought for the nation's sovereignty and integrity

Soldier Dies In Landmine Blast In J&Ks Kupwara

KUPWARA, Dec 16: An Army soldier died in a landmine blast in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Havildar Zubai

3I/ATLAS on reconnaissance mission? Interstellar comet approaches Earth as unusual anti-tail raises questions. Hre's how to watch 3I/ATLAS livestream

3I/ATLAS on reconnaissance mission? The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is passing through the solar system. It will reach its closest point to Earth

Delhi Court Rejects EDs Money Laundering Case Against Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

ED initiated investigation against Gandhis and others based on a private complaint of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy.

IPL auction 2026 LIVE: Ten teams to fill 77 slots with cumulative purse of 237.55 crore

Cameron Green could well be the biggest beneficiary of IPLs skewed demand-supply market dynamic surrounding seam-bowling all-rounders during the

Tanya Mittal Is Back Home to a Huge Family Bash After Being Evicted From Bigg Boss 19

The entrepreneur from Gwalior was given a grand homecoming by her family, which soon made headlines on social media sites.

Thamma OTT release: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's Rs 200 crore hit will premiere on THIS date, here's where you can watch

Thamma OTT release: The latest horror-comedy from Maddock Horror Comedy Universe will finally be premiering online. Here's when you can enjoy Ayu

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PM Modi salutes armed forces on Vijay Diwas

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the valour of the armed forces on Vijay Diwas the day the Indian Army defeated Pakista

Congress questions Centre after Lok Sabha says no Nehru papers missing from PMML

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha by BJP MP Sambit Patra

Ill take debt, but want to move parents out of Delhi: Bengaluru womans viral video highlights deepening AQI crisis

A Bengaluru-based woman's emotional plea to move her parents from Delhi due to severe air pollution has ignited a national conversation. She desc

Priyanka Gandhi To Oppose Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill To Rename MGNREGA in LS

The new bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household, up from the existing 100 days, for adult members willing to undertake un

Quote of the Day by Melanie Perkins: Just get started, youll learn everything

Quote of the Day by Melanie Perkins: Canva CEO Melanie Perkins, a prominent entrepreneur, advises aspiring founders to overcome the fear of the u

Rupee falls against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee settled at a new all-time low against the U.S. dollar, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-U.S. trade deal and persistent foreign

BIG relief to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case, Delhi court refuses to take note of...

In a significant development in the National Herald case, the Delhi High Court granted temporary relief to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Tri-Service-Chiefs, CDS pays tribute to 1971 War heroes at National War Memorial

India marked the 54th Vijay Diwas on Tuesday. A ceremony was held at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. This day commemorates the decisive v

Karnataka tops National Energy Conservation Awards 2025

President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi

Synvo AI and Sobat Bisnis Group (SBG) Forge Strategic Partnership to Bring Secure, Context-Aware Enterprise AI to Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Firstsource announces leadership changes to accelerate growth across Healthcare Payer and Provider businesses

Bondi Beach Suspect Father Arrived in Philippines as Indian National

Sajid Akram, 50, Indian national, and Naveed Akram, 24, Australian national, arrived in the Philippines together last November 1, 2025 from Sydne

Keerthy Suresh brings out her inner baddie with a powerful punch

Chennai: Southern beauty Keerthy Suresh let her inner baddie out as she delivered a powerful punch on the punching machine. Keerthy posted a clip

Trump file U10 billion lawsuit accusing BBC of defamation, election interference

US President Donald Trump has sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging defamation and unfair practices over the editing of his January 6, 2021 spee

CES 2026: LG to unveil Micro RGB evo, set new benchmark for LCD TVs

At the core of the LG Micro RGB evo is a significant evolution in Micro RGB technology, using LG TVs smallest individual RGB LEDs combined with O

Stock markets decline during early trade

Sensex and Nifty dragged down by persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends that dented investors' sentiment

Over 58 Lakh Names Deleted As Poll Body Publishes Bengal's SIR Draft List

In a development likely to raise a political storm in poll-bound West Bengal, a total of 58 lakh names have been deleted from the state's draft v

Gandhis Get Temporary Relief From Delhi Court In National Herald Case

Rahul, Sonia Gandhi Get Delhi Court Relief In National Herald Case

Security Forces Hunt For Terrorists Holed Up In Udhampur Village

Jammu, Dec 16: Security forces searched for terrorists in Udhampur on Tuesday, a day after a policeman was martyred in a gunfight there, a police

Central Park looks straight out of 'Home Alone 2' as massive snowfall hits New York City

New York City experienced its first substantial snowfall of the season over the weekend, transforming Central Park into a snow covered wonderland

High AQI Outside? Yoga Expert Anshuka Parwanis Breathwork Tips Can Help You Cope

National Herald Case: Delhi court refuses to take cognisance of ED chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday ruled that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and other accused in the National Herald case are no

Merriam-Webster Names 'Slop' As 2025 Word Of The Year Amid AI Content Concerns

Merriam-Webster named slop its 2025 Word of the Year, defining it as low-quality digital content produced by artificial intelligence.

IIT Hyderabad, Delhi Metro ink pact for autonomous mobility project

Hyderabad: IIT Hyderabad and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have signed a agreement to jointly develop next-generation autonomous mobili

India's private sector growth hits 10-month low as year ends on softer note, PMI shows

India's private sector activity slowed in December, reaching its weakest point in ten months. New orders declined, impacting both manufacturing a

Lawsuits And Settlements: A Look At Trump's Fight With News Organisations

President Donald Trump's contentious relationship with news organizations has led to a host of disputes and legal battles, the latest a lawsuit a

Kareena Kapoor Khan channels 90s glam in show-stopping Valentino look, SEE pics

Kareena Kapoor Khan embraced quiet luxury in a vintage Valentino 1993 outfit, pairing classic tailoring with minimal makeup and elegant jewellery

LIVE | Winter Session Day 12: Discussion on electoral reforms to continue today

After weeks of debate on key issues, the Winter Session has entered the final week. Amid ongoing Opposition protests, the Centre is likely to bri

Goa fire tragedy: Thai authorities deport nightclub co-owners Luthra brothers to India

Flipkart gets NCLT nod to shift domicile to India, moves closer to IPO

The approval allows the amalgamation of eight Singapore-incorporated entities with India-based Flipkart Internet. The combined entity will be cal

Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode up to class-5 as air quality deteriorates

Physical classes for students from nursery to Class 5 have been discontinued across all government, government-aided and unaided private recognis

'Statue of Liberty' tilts, then topples to ground in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul in dramatic video. Watch viral clip

A colossal 24-meter Statue of Liberty replica in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul was toppled by fierce winds reaching 90 km/h. Fortunately, Havan staf

J&K Polices Counter Intel Wing Carries Out Raids In Seven Districts Of Kashmir Valley

SRINAGAR, Dec 16: The Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across th

Statue of Liberty's massive replica in Brazil collapses after severe storm; Watch viral video

A massive replica of Statue of Liberty outside a Havan in Guaba, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, collapsed amid a powerful storm struck southe

SIR 2026: EC Releases List of Deleted Voters in Bengal Draft Rolls

The list features voters whose names were included in the electoral rolls of the state in 2025 but were deleted from the draft rolls of 2026.

Plea in Telangana HCchallenges GHMC ward delimitation notification

Hyderabad: A plea challenging the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporations (GHMC) ward delimitation notification was filed in the Telangana High

EC publishes draft electoral rolls, list of deleted voters in Bengal under SIR 2026

KOLKATA: The EC on Tuesday published the draft electoral rolls of West Bengal based on its enumeration feedback. The commission also published on

US employers likely added 40,000 jobs in November as government releases report delayed by shutdown

The U.S. job market faces sluggishness and confusion this fall, with companies hesitant to hire due to AI uncertainty and unpredictable policies.

PM Modi to meet Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed during second leg of three-nation tour

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold comprehensive discussions with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali covering all aspects of bilateral ti

Gold edges higher as dollar eases ahead of year-end US jobs data

Dec 16 (Reuters) Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, supported by a softer dollar, as investors awaited the release of key U.S. jobs data that

Bengal SIR: Draft voters list to be published on Tuesday

Kolkata: The first stage of the three-level Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal will end on Tuesday, with over 58.08 lakh names already bei

Fortis gastroenterologist reveals why this fruit is a daily-diet powerhouse for adults, packed with vitamin C, magnesium and more

Custard apple, also known as sugar apple or sitaphal, provides significant health benefits for adults over 45. A gastroenterologist highlights it

Bengal SIR 2026: EC publishes list of voters deleted from draft electoral rolls

Bengal SIR 2026: Ahead of West Bengal's draft electoral rolls publication, the Election Commission released a list of over 58 lakh deleted voters

SIR: Draft rolls of three States, two UTs to be published on Tuesday

The enumeration period for Tamil Nadu and Gujarat has been extended till December 14, where the draft electoral rolls will be published on Decemb

Musk's net worth hits $600 billion as SpaceX preps for IPO

Musk, who was the first to surpass $500 billion in net worth in October, owns an estimated 42% stake in SpaceX, which is preparing to go public n

Good news for UP commuters: 74 km link road to connect Ganga-Yamuna expressway, to boost connectivity in THESE areas; Check details

The 74.3 km Ganga-Yamuna Link Expressway in Greater Noida is moving faster, with land acquisition set to begin in January. Built for Rs 4,000 cro

Parliament Winter session Day 12 LIVE: Discussion on electoral reforms to continue today

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) is likely to be introduced in the House

Affront to non-Hindi speaking people: Chidambaram slams use of Hindi words in bills' names

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram slammed the Union government increasing practice of using Hindi words, written in English script- in the tit

Opposition boycotts Chhattisgarh Assembly proceedings over paddy procurement issue

Congress members alleged that the scale of mismanagement and the problems faced by farmers since the beginning of the season were unprecedented

Strong Winds Topple Statue Of Liberty During Storm, Not The One In New York

A nearly 40-metre-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty tumbled after a severe storm smashed the Brazilian city of Guaiba on Monday afternoon.

SC to TN govt: See Navodaya schools as opportunity, not imposition

Hearing Tamil Nadus challenge to a Madras High Court order, the court said the focus should remain on improving access to quality education for r

PM Modi, Jordans King Abdullah II discuss trade, security and strategic ties

The Prime Minister acknowledged King Abdullah II`s personal commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, calling it noteworthy, especially as

Exhibition grounds gear up for Numaish 2026 in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The All India Industrial Exhibition (AIIE) society is gearing up for Numaish 2026 at the Exhibition grounds in Hyderabad. It is going

25 years later, Uttarakhand Police arrest key accused in Himgiri Plantation fraud case

Two brothers had formed a company, Himgiri Plantation, in 1993. They promised investors attractive returns, including doubling their money in a s

Shameless: Video of Nitish Kumar trying to remove doctors hijab sparks row; oppn slams Bihar CM

A curated edit of conscious design-led gifts by Indian homegrown brands

From rosewood palettes and artisanal toys to handmade journals and chilli oils, here is how to gift with a purpose this festive season

Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue

Though Chinas authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinese companies advertise to foreign consume

Logic Pursuits Appoints Ronak Shah as EVP and Global Head of Service Delivery to Accelerate Global Delivery Excellence

Logic Pursuits , a fast-growing global Data and AI consulting firm, last week announced the appointment of  Ronak Shah  as  Execut

Vicky Kaushal flashes his phone to Alia Bhatt at award night, her reaction convinces netizens 'he's showing baby Kaushal's pics'

Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt attended the Filmfare OTT Awards, and their camaraderie over his phone went viral, convincing netizens that the Chha

Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday as persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global ma

Bondi Gunmen Inspired by ISIS, Travelled to Philippines: Police

The attack on Sunday was Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, and is being investigated as an act of terrorism targeting the Jewis

DelhiAgra Expressway horror: Multiple buses burn after massive collision; 4 dead & many injured

How Jeh Aerospace is turning global supply pain into Indias big aerospace opportunity

Jeh Aerospace is using hard metals, AI and a US-India model to turn a global supply-chain meltdown into a $150 million order book.

Donald Trump classifies fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

Trump stressed that while fentanyl has legitimate medical uses, illicit production and mixing had turned it into a lethal weapon; he cited major

Who is Mallika Sagar? Art expert-turned-auctioneer set to take centrestage at IPL 2026 mini-auction

Mallika Sagar, India's pioneering female auctioneer, will lead the IPL 2026 auction on December 16. With a groundbreaking career spanning interna