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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to inaugurate Shaastra 2026 at IIT Madras

The student-managed event, to be held from January 2 to 6 next year, is expected to draw over 80,000 visitors

Winter Carnival signals tourism revival in Pahalgam after April terror attack

The April 22 attack dealt a severe blow to Kashmirs promising tourist season, with safety fears keeping visitors away and leaving the Valley in a

Mehbooba Urges J-K CM To Send Ministerial Team To States Amid Attacks On Kashmiris

Srinagar, Dec 26: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said there was a growing intolerance in the country and urged Jammu and Kashmir chief mi

Coimbatore Corporation begins turf work at Kumarasamy Lake bund

Jayant Patil meets Uddhav Thackeray to explore NCP (SP)Sena (UBT) tie-up for BMC polls

MUMBAI: Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil on Friday met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray here to discuss a possible alliance between the

Kolusu holds Praja Darbar, directs officials to resolve grievances

The Minister receives 16 petitions from four mandals at Nuzvid, warns of strict action against delays in grievance redressal

Rajasthan CM hits back at Gehlot over Aravalli remarks, says no tampering will be allowed

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma alleged that it was during Congress regimes that extensive mining activity took place in the Aravalli area and ques

Congresss Molly Jacob elected Alappuzha municipal chairperson

Independent councillor Jose Chellappan elected vice-chairperson of the civic body

Additional AC three-tier compartment sanctioned for well-patronised Mettupalayam-Tirunelveli special train

Balloon-Like Object Found Lying In Agricultural Fields In J&Ks Samba

Samba, Dec 26: A suspicious balloon shaped like an aeroplane was found lying in agricultural fields near Path Seekers School in the Ramgarh secto

Housing sales drop 14%, value jumps 6% YoY: study

Moxys Bold, Playful DNA Fits Kathmandu Perfectly

Captain Subarna Thapa talks about blending Moxys global, playful DNA with Kathmandus vibrant culture, social energy, and evolving nightlife scene

Venkatagiri residents push to rejoin Nellore district amid reorganisation concerns

Thermal power plants FY25 biomass shortfall due to supply challenges

Despite these systemic constraints, power producers have been actively working to improve compliance

Video: Israeli Soldier Rams Vehicle Into Praying Palestinian Man In West Bank

An Israeli reservist soldier with a rifle slung on his back rammed an ATV into a Palestinian man who was praying on the side of a road in the occ

Rana Reviews Development Works In Poonch; Calls For Expeditious Completion

JAMMU, Dec 26: Aimed at accelerating the pace of development in Poonch district, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Triba

China opens world's 'longest' expressway tunnel in Xinjiang

China has opened the Tianshan Shengli tunnel, claimed to be the world's longest. This 22.13-km tunnel significantly cuts travel time through the

Injury scare in Vijay Hazare Trophy! KKR star rushed to hospital after 'freak' injury - Watch

A major injury scare unfolded in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a Kolkata Knight Riders star suffered a freak injury and was rushed to hospital mi

Protesters block key Dhaka junction seeking justice for Sharif Osman Hadis killing

The protesters blocked the main roads at Shahbagh, bringing vehicular movement in the area to a complete halt

Two Boys Injured After Electric Shock While Taking Photos On Train At Budgam Railway Station

Srinagar, Dec 26: Two boys were injured after receiving an electric shock while taking photographs atop a train at Budgam Railway Station on Frid

Pulse Polio drive: State exceeds target with 103% coverage

Andhra Pradesh CID busts international cybercrime racket, arrests 14 persons

In raids conducted in various States, the CID teams have confiscated 14 SIM boxes, 1,496 SIM cards, eight routers, seven cameras, 22 cellphones,

Hiriyur bus fire once again raises concern about safety of sleeper coaches

Industry representatives acknowledge that sleeper buses, while popular, come with inherent safety challenges

'Trump is lying!': Crockett questions US govt's immigration data, calls ICE action 'inhumane'

Avatar Fire and Ash box office collection: James Cameron film becomes biggest Hollywood grosser in India in 2025, earns Rs...

With Rs 109.45 crore collected in just its first week, Avatar: Fire And Ash has overtaken the lifetime India total of Mission: Impossible - The F

PM Modi to chair Chief Secretaries conference over weekend

The Prime Minister will chair the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi on December 27 and 28, 2025

No conflict between science & dharma: Mohan Bhagwat on mother-tongue learning to become Vishwa Guru

J&K | Man Held With Fake Currency Worth 86,000 In Pampore

Srinagar, Dec 26: Police arrested a 27-year-old man from Pampore in South Kashmir Pulwama district and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN

VV Rajesh scripts history as BJP's first Mayor in Kerala

While Rajesh on Friday won with 51 votes, the CPI(M) led Left candidate R.P. Shivaji got 29, and the Congress-led UDF and former legislator K.S.

Man jumps on tracks, Kolkata Metro services on Blue Line partially affected

Person rescued; services remain suspended across seven stations between Maidan and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar on both up and down lines

CM pays tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh

Muslims, Christians give traditional cremation to Hindu woman in Belagavi

Lexus LM 350h Clocks Strong Growth As Demand Rises For Ultra-Luxury MPVs

Growing preference for Toyota's luxury variant from tier-1 cities

Invasive mosquito species that thrives in cities threatens Indias 2030 malaria elimination goal

Health Ministry report flags asymptomatic infections, difficult terrain, cross-border transmissions from Myanmar, Bangladesh; high-burden pockets

Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 6 dead, 21 wounded

Beirut: A bombing at a mosque located in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least six people and wounded 21 others, authorit

Peace only way out of Manipur ethnic crisis: BJP MLA Khemchand

BJP legislator Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized that peace and dialogue are the only solutions to Manipur's ethnic crisis. Speaking at a Christm

Karkalas Yaksha Rangayana to perform three plays in Bengaluru

YakshaRangayana,establishedinKarkalainMarch2022,is among the sixbranchesofRangayanain the State.

CPI plans massive centenary public meeting at Khammam on January 18

CPI Centenary celebrations held in Hyderabad

Shakti Kapoor spills beans on Shraddha Kapoors salary, check here

Mumbai: Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most popular stars in Hindi cinema today. She closed 2024 with a major milestone when Stree 2 reportedly co

Surge in tourists arrivals this holiday season in Vizag, ASR districts

Jipmer top contributor to Sainik welfare

Vir Singh Negi, Director, Jipmer noted that the recognition marks another milestone in Jipmers continued contributions to social and national cau

Are banks open the day after Christmas as Trump declared December 26 a federal holiday? What to know about banks, post office, and stock market today

Are banks open the day after Christmas: Many Americans wondered if banks would be open the day after Christmas. President Trump declared December

Stray Dogs To Aravallis: Supreme Court's 10 Big Rulings In 2025

From stray dogs to executive powers, the Supreme Court delivered some impactful judgments in 2025 that influenced law, governance, and public lif

Farmers seek dredging of stream in Brahmavar taluk, threaten stir

Unseasonal rains hit onion crop on 2.99 lakh hectares in Maharashtra, 809 crore relief provided

Maharashtra government is allocated an amount of Rs. 4176.80 crore under SDRF

Ancient Stone Sculpture of Goddess Durga Unearthed from River Jhelum

The sculpture was recovered on Thursday by local fisherman Nazir Ahmad Latoo, a resident of Baramullas Shaltang, Zogyar village

What time does Walmart open today? Here's when stores reopen today after Christmas as Boxing Day rush begins

Walmart reopened its doors at 6 a.m. on December 26, following a Christmas Day closure. Millions of shoppers flocked to stores for returns and ba

Rohitstips helped me immensely:Tamore

New Assembly Secretary assumes charge

HomeLane targets full-year profitability in FY26 as losses narrow

The company reported revenue of 756 crore, a 22 per cent year-on-year growth, and turned EBITDA positive in the fourth quarter of FY25. Net losse

UIDAI opens States first Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Madurai

Zero drugs policy during NY fete: Hyderabad Police Commissioner

Silver has better appeal than gold due to its monetary, industrial use, says Anindya Banerjee of Kotak Securities

KCR, Revanth Reddy Replaced Public Debate With ''Foul Language'': Bandi Sanjay

Telangana voted for governance, but only gutter politics since 2014, says the BJP leader

As a son, Ill take pride in my fathers achievements: KTR

BRS working president says he too could get down to street language level, if need be

Ixigos Great Indian Travel Index: OTT shows boost local tourism

New Delhi: Indias popular OTT shows are doing more than driving viewership they are putting the Northeast firmly on the travel map as flight boo

Jawan actor Viraj Gehlani joins forces with Surya Kumar Yadav, Sunil Chhetri for..., applauds unsung heroes in...: 'Ab tak process hi kar raha hu'

Viraj Gelani along with Surya Kumar Yadav, Sunil Chhetri and Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Sanjay Kumar attended the inaugural ceremony of Navi

Dharmasthala case: Court to decide on SITs report on December 29

Jawan actor Viraj Ghelani joins forces with Suryakumar Yadav, Sunil Chhetri for..., applauds celebrating unsung heroes: 'Ab tak process kar raha hu'

Viraj Ghelani, along with Suryakumar Yadav, Sunil Chhetri and Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Sanjay Kumar, attended the inaugural ceremony of Nav

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Will not allow BJP to create communal disharmony in T.N., says Stalin

CM inaugurates the Integrated Collectorate complex at Veeracholapuram near Kallakurichi

Roll back fare hike, SUCI(C) urges Railways

Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) members stage a demonstration in front of Dharwad Railway Station

Electoral roll observer reviews SIR exercise in Krishnagiri

Why a walk through Jew Town, Mattancherry, is full of surprises

Synagogue Lane in Jew Town, Mattancherry, never fails to surprise a curious walkers. Every visit as ituncovers antique trails, historic Jewish ho

Centre redresses over 800 long-pending grievances at Pension Adalat

A Pension Adalat successfully resolved over 800 long-pending grievances for central government pensioners. The event, held at the Indian Institut

Sisters battling depression end life over pet dogs illness in Lucknow

Lucknow: Two sisters battling depression and distressed over their pet dogs illness have allegedly died by suicide after consuming phenyl at thei

A new retirement fear is spreading: Why many Americans worry they will have to work again

Many Americans feel unsure about retirement as savings stay low and living costs stay high. Younger workers feel the most pressure because they d

Is stock market open today, Friday, Dec. 26? NYSE and Nasdaq trading hours following Christmas Day 2025

Is the Stock Market Open Today? The primary US stock exchanges, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, are operating under a standard schedule today, Fri

ED probes radical preacher who allegedly drew salary from UP govt even after becoming British citizen

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, a UK-based radical Islamic preacher from Ut

Syria: 8 killed, 21 injured in bombing at Mosque in Homs during Friday prayers

Preliminary investigations indicate that explosive devices were planted inside the mosque.

Sharon Verma's 'Free Palestine' Joke Sparks Controversy, Comedian Faces Backlash

The exchanges have polarised responses, with many users interpreting the clip differently based on their perspectives on comedy and social commen

As TTP militarises, Pakistan faces escalating internal security crisis

Intelligence Bureau officials say that the TTP has inflicted massive damage on the Pakistan Army, and in the coming year, the hostilities are lik

Being Attacked Because We Are Hindus: NDTV's Ground Report From Bangladesh

Hindus in Bangladesh's troubled capital Dhaka in an exclusive conversation with NDTV's Ankit Tyagi, who is at ground zero, narrated the horrors t

Year Ender 2025 Special: From 'Japanese Walking' to 'Oatzempic', fitness and diet trends that broke the internet

In 2025, fitness and eating habits shifted towards long-term health. Japanese walking, Hyrox-style races, and power training became widely popula

First Time In 123 Years: History Made In Australia vs England 4th Ashes Test

Something that had not happened in the last 123 years occurred in the Ashes on Friday. Australia collapsed for 152 yet still claimed a 42-run lea

8 Killed, 18 Injured In Bombing At Mosque In Syria During Friday Prayers

An explosion hit worshippers at a mosque in a predominantly Alawite area of Syria's Homs on Friday, state media said, killing at least eight in t

The anti-trend shift transforming Indias New Year party dressing

From rewearing heirlooms to embracing texture over glitter, Indian partywear is moving away from spectacle and toward self-directed, grounded dre

Opinion: Opinion | Jana Nayagan vs. Parasakthi: The Politics Playing Out On Tamil Nadu's Screens

This is not merely a contest between two films; it is a proxy battle for political space, symbolism, and supremacy.

Top 10 Tamil films of 2025: Madras Matinee, Naangal, Bison, and more

From Angammal and Madras Matinee to Tourist Family and Bad Girl, here is a list of our top 10 Tamil films of the year

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Rosemary For Hair Fall: How Effective Is It? 4 Ways To Use

Amidst the myriad of solutions available, rosemary has emerged as a natural remedy for its potential benefits for hair health.

Two men killed as unauthorised well caves in at Kil Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu

CAT-2025 Karnataka topper wants to join IIMB

Minimum wages in 2026: See which states are raising pay, and who is stuck at $7.25

US minimum wage 2026: Workers in 2026 face differing minimum wage outcomes based on location. Nineteen states will see pay hikes on January 1. Ca

Social Security 2026: 10 critical things every American saver and retiree must know

Big changes hit Social Security and retirement in 2026. These updates touch every saver and retiree across America. Social Security benefits rise

NYT Connections hints answers today December 26 puzzle #929: Clues, categories, solutions and tips

NYT Connections hints answers today December 26 puzzle #929 are here. Discover the categories, clues, and full solutions for todays game. This gu

Fugitives will be brought back to face Indian courts: MEA on Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya

Fishing community offers prayers to Sea Goddess during Gangamma Jathara in memory of 2004 tsunami

Women carry kalasas to Lawsons Bay Beach in Vizag, thanking the deity for sparing the city during the disaster

DAC meeting on key defence projects acquisitions postponed to next week

The meeting was expected to take up a number of significant proposals aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Indian armed forces, with a

Academy of Comparative Philosophy and Religion plans competitions