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Clash between rival groups in Jharkhand leaves two ex-Maoists dead, three seriously injured

RANCHI: A violent clash broke out between two factions previously associated with a banned Maoist group in Gendra village in Jharkhand's Chatra,

Tarnishing Zubeens Legacy: Why Assam Polices Chargesheet Is Under Scrutiny

As the Zubeen case enters the pre-trial phase, many in Assam have been questioning the course of the investigation.

One Dies as Overloaded Truck Mounts Divider, Topples Onto SUV in UP's Rampur

According to police and a video of the incident that later went viral, the truck driver swerved to avoid the SUV, climbed onto the divider and to

Food delivery boy gets entangled with Chinese manja, deep cut around neck

Hyderabad: A food delivery boy sustained injury on his neck after a nylon thread (Chinese manja) got entangled while travelling in Shamsheer Gunj

Only Woman On Set: Radhika Aptes Shocking Revelations About South Films

Radhika Apte reflects on her journey in South Indian cinema, sharing insights into the challenges she faced.

Renowned Naturopath D. Manthena Appointed as AP Govt Adviser

Pochampally Sridhar Rao has been appointed as a Government Adviser for Mass Communication

'Will not rest until he is hanged': Unnao rape survivor welcomes SC intervention, vowes to continue legal fight

The Unnao rape survivor on Monday expressed satisfaction in the Supreme Court order which stayed the Delhi High Court order suspending the life s

Winter session of Telangana Assembly adjourned to January 2, sittings till January 7

Welfare of the have-nots must always be ensured: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan

Video: Salman Khans nephew spotted with Varun Dhawans niece

Mumbai: Salman Khan celebrated his 60th birthday on December 27 at his Panvel farmhouse, away from the city rush. The midnight celebration brough

Kochi Mayor promises corruption-free governance, to hold public hearings

She says a special drive will be conducted to collect tax dues without overburdening citizens to ensure the Corporations financial stability

Pitch For Two-day Ashes Test Rated 'Unsatisfactory' By ICC

No batter scored a half-century and 36 wickets fell across six sessions at Melbourne Cricket Ground as England beat Australia by four wickets in

Dhurandhar 2 Will Terrify the Audience: Ram Gopal Varma

Dhurandhar 2 is set to release on March 19

From 'Lazy' To Title Challengers: Aston Villa is Big Surprise in Premier League This Season

On the back of 11 straight victories in all competitions, Villa is on its best winning streak in more than a century and is being viewed as a leg

Calling on KCR was a courtesy: Telangana CM Revanth

Selvaperunthagai slams Praveen Chakravartys T.N. debt level remark; files complaint with AICC

Mr. Chakravarty on Sunday disputed the claim of DMK Parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi, that the M.K. Stalin government had transformed the deb

Tight Spaces and Big Hearts: President Murmu Experiences Life Under the Sea.

At the naval base in Karwar, Karnataka, President Draupadi Murmu boarded the Indian Navy submarine INS Vagsheer on December 28, 2025, and went on

Law Ministry takes big step to shed Govt biggest litigant tag, but efforts to promote mediation yet to take off

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: The Union Law Ministry took a crucial step this year to help the central government shed the tag of being the biggest litigant

IIP growth jumps to 25-month high of 6.7% in November 2025, driven by manufacturing recovery

The data showed that the IIPs growth in November 2025 was last outpaced by the 11.9% seen in October 2023.

Enhanced Surveillance, Safety Measures Ordered After Navyug Tunnel Security Review

SRINAGAR, Dec 29: A senior police officer on Monday issued directions for enhanced inter-agency coordination, round-the-clock surveillance, stric

Fire Guts Three Shops Near Kundapur Temple; No Casualties Reported

Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said that an electronics shop, a provisions store, a hardware shop and a bookshop which was also

China opposes Israels recognition of Somaliland

Beijing: China on Monday said it firmly opposes Israels formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent sovereign state and its agreement to e

From Legends to the MOBA Arena: Rai Star and Gyan Gaming Redefine Indian Esports

The fastest-growing esports genre in India now draws in the nation's top gaming icons, highlighting strategy and teamwork over reflex-based play.

GHMC records overall decline in crime in 2025: Annual Report

Hyderabad: A comparative analysis of crime data for 2024 and 2025 across the three major police commissionerates of the Greater Hyderabad Municip

Study links sleep apnoea with 40 pc higher chance of mental health problems

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: A study of older adults in Canada has linked sleep apnoea with a 40 per cent higher chance of mental health conditions, includ

Daily Quiz: On Mongolia

Mongolia is celebrating its Independence Day today. Here is a quiz on the Asian nation

Gujarat tribal youth launch 131 Km padayatra over unemployment, caste discrimination

AHMEDABAD: Frustrated by three years of unresolved grievances, members of the tribal community from Banaskantha have launched a 131-kilometre pad

Inside Adah Sharma's Sea-Facing House in Mumbai: Farah Khan shocked by The Kerala Story actress's no-furniture living room, saying 'Chori toh nahi...'

Inside Adah Sharma's sea-facing Mumbai home, as Farah Khan reacts to her no-furniture living room. A minimalist space designed for freedom, dance

Zelensky says Russian actions in Ukraine do not match Putin's 'peaceful rhetoric' to Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pointed out a contradiction. He said Russian President Vladimir Putin tells US President Donald Trump he w

Defence ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth 79,000 cr

The DAC approved procurement of loiter munition systems for the Armys artillery regiments

Defence Ministry Clears Procurement Of Military Hardware Worth Rs 79,000 Cr

New Delhi, Dec 29: The defence ministry on Monday approved procurement of long range rockets, missiles, radar systems and military platforms wort

Telangana Irrigation Minister accuses BRS of neglecting Palamuru-Rangareddy Irrigation Project

PM Modi Congratulates Humpy, Erigaisi on World Rapid Bronze Medals

Humpy, who had entered the event as the defending champion, was done in by the international chess federation's (FIDE) tie-break rules on Sunday

Centre Must Push State Govts To Stop Communal Violence In Their Territories: Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR, Dec 29: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the Centre should impress upon state governments to stop incidents

Ahead of January 15 BMC elections, NCP (SP) Mumbai chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP

Rakhi Jadhav, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) Mumbai president, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. This move comes just before the Brihanmumb

India moves to extradite fugitive Hussain Shattaf from UAE in 2006 Captain Manmohan Singh Virdi murder case

India is seeking the extradition of Hussain Mohammed Shattaf from the United Arab Emirates. Shattaf is wanted for the 2006 murder of Captain Manm

UP Police arrest 60-year-old pastor, son after Bajrang Dal workers protest outside church alleging forced conversion

A 60-year-old pastor and his son were arrested on Sunday after members of right-wing extremist group Bajrang Dal protested outside a church in Fa

Digital arrest: Woman loses 3.71 crore, one held in Gujarat; accused poses as 'Justice Chandrachud'

Cyber criminals posed as personnel from Colaba police station in south Mumbai, as well as Central agencies, and also staged a fake online court h

Angel Chakma killing a national disgrace, says Shashi Tharoor

The killing of Angel Chakma in Uttarakhand is not merely a tragedy but a national disgrace, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Monday. Angel

Secret power of cursing: Study finds swearing pushes limits and aids focusing better on tasks

A new study from Keele University and the University of Alabama reveals that swearing isn't just a way to vent frustration. When people curse dur

Minor student sustains injuries in attack by senior

Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Tarique Rahman's nomination papers filed

On December 28, Bangladeshs Election Commission approved the inclusion of Mr. Rahman in the voter list weeks ahead of the polls.

How Mid-Sized Indian Digital Agencies Are Redefining Marketing Delivery Globally

Quote of the day by Alfred Nobel: Hope is natures veil for hiding truths nakedness

Quote of the Day Motivation: Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, established the Nobel Prizes, celebrating achievement and reflecting on the impa

Revenue clinics helping people to quick redressal: Collector

THIS company is largest silver producer, it is not owned by Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, Gautam Adani or Tata Group, know in detail

Hindustan Zinc Limited produces virtually all of India's integrated silver production and has been awarded the title of India's Largest Integrate

'We couldn't even...': Kuldeep Singh Sengar's daughter after SC stays Delhi HC order in Unnao case

In a statement issued shortly after the Supreme Court's order, Aishwarya Senger said the defence was not even allowed to advance arguments on the

Mumbai woman loses Rs 3.71 crore in digital arrest scam

Mumbai: A man was held from Gujarat for allegedly receiving a major portion of Rs 3.71 crore siphoned off from a 68-year-old Mumbai woman in a di

T.M. Abdul Azeez and Mihir Rajeevs violin concert was rooted in classicism

The guru and the sishya performed engaged in a seamless musical dialogue at Mudhras Margazhi Mahotsavam 2025.

Women protesters damage election observers car during SIR hearing in West Bengal

KOLKATA: A Special Roll Observer's (SRO) car was attacked at Sirakol in South 24 Parganas district on Monday. The attack took place hardly 24 hou

Winter Trips That Feel Like a Pause Button

In Focus podcast | Indias SHANTI Bill: Does it pass the smell test on nuclear safety?

Suvrat Raju speaks to us about what the SHANTI Bill changes in Indias nuclear law, and why safety and liability are at the heart of the debate.

Shah unveils new Guwahati Police Commissionerate building, surveillance system

Guwahati, Dec 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated a Rs 111-crore new building of Guwahati Police Commissionerate and a survei

Fall in rankings, ISL freeze, Messi GOAT tour: Indian Football's 2025 in nutshell

Indian football endured a difficult 2025. The sport saw administrative turmoil and the Indian Super League's suspension. Lionel Messi's tour face

Watch: Shehnaaz Gill falls for this viral Pakistani Drama hero

Hyderabad: Looks like theres no stopping Shehnaaz Gill from gushing about the latest trending Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu. Just like thou

AI-Generated Image of Kuldeep Sengar Getting Released & Garlanded Goes Viral

The viral image is AI-generated, and Kuldeep Sengar remains in jail and continues to serve his sentence.

Amit Shah inaugurates North East's largest auditorium in Guwahati

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled Guwahati's 'Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir', the North East's largest auditorium, on Monday. This Rs

BNPs Tarique Rahmans nomination papers filed

DHAKA, Dec 29:Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman submitted his nomination papers on Monday for the upcoming elections.

Weaponisation of water: Pak senator on Indias hydel project on Chenab river

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: A Pakistani senator on Monday said that weaponisation of water will further inflame the already tenuous ties between Pakistan

Cristiano Ronaldo Confident of Reaching 1,000 Goals, Keen to Keep Playing

Ronaldo's double for Saudi side Al-Nassr on Saturday took his tally to 956 goals for club and country, and with the 40-year-old set to play on fo

Official says 6 Islamic State militants, 3police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkiye

ANKARA, Dec 29: Turkiyes interior minister says six Islamic State militants and three police officers were killed in a clash that broke out in no

Singapore Court Opens Coroner Inquiry Into Garg's Death On January 14

The police previously said that their findings will be submitted to State Coroner Adam Nakhoda for the inquest

Can We Just Do America: Ex-Trump Ally On Meetings With Zelensky, Netanyahu

Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday and is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

Misconstrued: Lalit Modi apologises for biggest fugitives remark

LONDON, Dec 29: IPL founder Lalit Modi on Monday apologised for calling himself and Vijay Mallya the two biggest fugitives of India in a video po

Bus accident in Karnataka kills seven, Delhis air quality sees no respite, Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, and more: The week in 5 charts

Last week, a bus accident near Hiriyur in Karnataka reignitied concerns over safety in sleeper coaches, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefi

High imports to exert pressure on steel prices

The expiry of safeguard duty and weak pricing globally may open up floodgates for imports

One dies as overloaded truck mounts divider, topples onto SUV in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur

Police from multiple stations, senior officers and fire services were present at the spot to manage rescue and traffic operations

Burning Homes, Locked Doors: Hindu Family Wakes Up To Horror In Bangladesh

Amid increasing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, at least five houses of a Hindu family were set on fire in Dumritala village in the Mu

NCP and NCP (SP) unite under Ajit Pawar for PimpriChinchwad civic polls on January 15

Watch: Monkey army jumps into river to save one from crocodile attack in Odisha, shocking unity stuns social media

A troop of monkeys in Odisha's Kendrapara district displayed remarkable unity by leaping into a river to rescue one of their own from a crocodile

Gurugram, Noida and Beyond: How NCR's Real Estate Markets Found Their Footing in 2025

After a phase marked by volatility and uneven growth, 2025 emerged as a year of balance for NCR’s real estate market. Instead of chasing sh

Zelenskyy Shares Details Of Trump Talks, Seeks 50-year Security Guarantees

Zelenskyy made the remarks after meeting Trump at the US President's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, December 28, where the tw

Year ender 2025: From earthquake alerts to Titan, Croma and myG, heres what India searched most in near me

2025 Year Ender: In 2025, Indians relied heavily on 'near me' searches for immediate needs. This included safety alerts like earthquake informati

PIA-marked balloon found in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, probe underway

Having Sleep Apnoea Increases Risk Of Mood Disorders, Anxiety By 40%: Study

A study of older adults in Canada has linked sleep apnoea with a 40 per cent higher chance of mental health conditions, including anxiety and moo

3 lakh crore investment pipeline opens up Gadchiroli, promises one lakh jobs

State to promote steel industry in a big way

South Korea's Ex-First Lady Took Bags, Jewellery Worth Rs 1.8 Crore As Bribes

Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, has been accused of accepting more than $2,00,000 (approx. Rs 1.80 crore) worth of bribes and

Ashes 2025-26: Pitch rating for Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground revealed

ICC has finally rated the pitch of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after the Boxing day Test between Australia and England ended within six se

Zubeen Garg Death Probe: Singapore court to open coroner inquiry

A coroner's inquiry into the death of popular Indian singer Zubeen Garg, 52, will commence in Singapore on January 14. Garg passed away on Septem

Welcome SC Order on Aravallis: Union Environment Minister

The apex court kept in abeyance the directions in its November 20 verdict that had accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges

New Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada movies and series this week (Dec 29-Jan 4): Latest South Indian OTT & theatrical releases

Start the new year with an explosive lineup of South Indian cinema! From the gritty Malayalam thriller Ek on Netflix and the emotional Tamil spor

ED seizes luxury cars, cash in raids at 10 places in Delhi, Haryana linked to UAE-based wanted criminal

The Enforcement Directorate has seized five luxury cars, bank lockers, cash amounting to Rs 17 lakhs, various incriminating documents, digital de

Simhashta Kumbh Mela 2027: Maharashtra govt starts 'Purohit-Kanishtha Sahayak Purohit' course

Maharashtra government is training junior assistant priests for the 2027 Simhashta Kumbh Mela in Nashik. The 21-day course teaches Vedic rituals

Arvind Fashions to acquire 31.25 pc stake of Flipkart in Arvind Youth Brands for Rs 135 cr

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Arvind Fashions Ltd on Monday said it will acquire Flipkart groups 31.25 per cent stake in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd for Rs

Battle of Galwan: Tehseen Poonawalla reacts to Salman Khan getting brutally trolled for his 'smile' in teaser: 'If film keeps this tone, there's...'

Amid the harsh trolling of Salman Khan for his smile in the Battle of Galwan teaser, Tehseen Poonawalla explained the essence of the scene, and w

Top Business Barons of 2025: Leaders Who Defined a Year of Promise and Execution

Indian business leaders in 2025 drove execution across real estate, energy, and education, ensuring robust growth and promising outlooks for 2026

'Akshaye Khanna is on another planet': Drishyam 3 director reaveals REAL reason behind Dhurandhar actor's exit, challenges him 'do a solo film now'

Director Abhishek Pathak has now reacted to the sudden exit of Akshaye Khanna from Drishyam 3, and challenged him to do prove his worth by doing

Ceigall India bags over Rs 1,000 cr infra project in Madhya Pradesh

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Ceigall India on Monday said it has secured an infrastructure order worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh. Its arm Ceig

If Surya Would Have Dropped That Catch, World Cup Would Also Have Been Dropped: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan's insights on Suryakumar Yadav's stunning catch in the T20 final were featured in the third episode of 'Rise of Champions'. Pathan r

Gold market: A record-breaking year of price surge and investor rush

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Gold emerged as one of the biggest winners of 2025, posting record demand and historic price levels as investors across the wo