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Plastic food packaging linked to poor mental health: Report

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The Global Mind Project Rapid Report 2025 by Sapien Labs has brought out some glaring and significant relationship between min

Shriram Finance to sell 20 pc stake to Japanese firm MUFG Bank for Rs 39,618 cr

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Financial Services firm Shriram Finance on Friday said its board has approved the sale of a 20 per cent stake to the Japan-bas

Kerala expands inclusive business support empowering transgender communities

The initiative ensures that aspiring women and transgender entrepreneurs from all 14 districts can access professional business support through o

ICICI Prudential AMC shares make stellar market debut; jump over 20 pc

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Shares of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd on Friday listed with a premium of over 20 per cent against the issue

Preity Zinta lauds Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar: Raw, real, and adorned with flawless performances

NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Bollywood star Preity Zinta praised Aditya Dhars latest directorial, Dhurandhar, calling it one of the best films she has seen

Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets 3, Including Complainant, In Fake Railway Recruitment Scam

SRINAGAR, Dec 19: The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in an alleged fake Railway recruitment scam in w

I Create Pressure On Myself To Prepare For The World Cup : Varun Chakaravarthy

With a better understanding of the opposition, playing at highest level is important : Varun Chakaravarthy

Adani to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Cr in Airports; Eyes Aggressive Bids in Next Privatisation Round

In the previous round of privatisation in 2019, Adani Group won six airports - Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Manga

Bangladesh uprising leaders death sparks nationwide protests, violence

Dhaka: Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered protests and violence i

Trump signs into law defence policy bill backing 'deeper engagement' with India including via Quad

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed into law an annual defence policy bill that highlights broadening America's engagement with Indi

Situation Tense In Bangladesh After Unrest Over Uprising Leaders Death

Dhaka/ New Delhi, Dec 19: Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggered prot

Lulu Mall management, Shreyas Media summoned for questioning in Nidhhi Agerwal mobbing case

The Telugu actor was mobbed by her fans during a promotional event of her upcoming film

Konkan Railway network in limbo as Union Ministry wont absorb KRCL or let States exit, complain patrons

Neither the Union Government funds Konkan Railway Corporations expansion nor merges the fund-starved corporation with Indian Railways

Thackerays, For Once, Seem To Have A Plan Ahead Of Mumbai Local Body Polls

In the last four months, joint protest rallies, carefully curated messaging, and workers from both parties sharing the same stage have replaced l

5 Reasons Four More Shots Please! Finale Season Is a Must-Watch on Prime Video

A little older, a little wiser, still gloriously flawed. If youve laughed, cried, or found pieces of yourself in their journey, here are five rea

Sourav Ganguly slaps Rs 50 crore defamation notice over alleged 'false' remarks in Messi tour vandalism

KOLKATA: Sourav Ganguly has slapped a Rs 50 crore defamation suit notice on an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club for falsely dragging

Video: Guards Smash Mercedes' Windscreen, Windows With Sticks In Gurugram

Driving on the wrong side of the road in Gurugram turned disastrous for a Mercedes owner after security guards attacked his car with sticks and b

UAE Weather Update: Heavy rainfall floods Dubai, Burj Khalifa struck by lightning, Crown Prince shares video; WATCH

The UAE is facing unstable weather with heavy rain, strong winds and a cold snap. The National Centre of Meteorology has issued warnings for Dece

Exclusive: Ram Charan to Shoot at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Peddi?

Music maestro A.R. Rahman, who took a break from Tollywood, is determined to rock music charts with few more tunes in the days to come.

PSCs Should Give Highest Priority to Aspect of Candidates Honesty, Integrity: Murmu

The President said that young people seeking employment as civil servants should have the inclination to work for the marginalised and the vulner

Piramal Finance to sell its entire holding in Shriram Life Insurance for 600 crore

Nidhi Agarwal Incident Should Serve as an Eye-Opener for Organizers

She is quite shocked. Being caught amid unruly crowds without proper security was disturbing. The organizers are clearly to be blamed, the produc

PUBG maker Krafton leads South Korean trio in $666 million India tech bet

Partners with Naver and Mirae Asset to back tech start-ups beyond gaming

Allu Arjun Hails Allu Sirish for Working With Rohit Sharma

The advertisement quickly went viral on social media, drawing praise from fans across film and cricket circles.

Two arrested for illegal possession of explosives in Krishnagiri

TGSPDCL Takes Up Advanced Pole-Mounted Distribution Transformer System in Hyderabad

The CMD stated that this new method significantly reduces space requirements and ensures that the surroundings of the transformer are safer, more

Chennais Firo is now open for lunch with jackfruit sliders, morels, and fun cocktails

Firo, which opened earlier this year in Chennai, with a menu that reimagined Indian food alongside a fun cocktails menu, now welcomes diners for

Dense fog grips Punjab, Haryana; Hoshiarpur shivers at 4.8 deg C

The winter chill intensified at many places in Punjab and Haryana as a thick blanket of fog enveloped several areas in both States

Taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingens nephew suggests community use for disputed properties in Mysuru and Wayanad

The properties of noted taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingen include a bungalow at Nazarbad in Mysuru and more than 200 acres of plantation land i

Goa Liberation Day: How Indias tri-service operation liberated the state from 450-year Portuguese rule

Operation Vijay, India's first joint military operation involving all three services, liberated Goa, Daman, Diu, and Anjidiv Islands from 450 yea

Best Pakistani Dramas right now: Top 5 shows of December 2025

Hyderabad: As 2025 draws to a close, the Pakistani entertainment industry once again proves its strength by delivering some truly engaging dramas

Delhi airport sees 79 flight cancellations due to dense fog

More than 230 flights were delayed at the airport and the average delay for departures was 49 minutes on Friday (December 19) morning, as per dat

Canada, U.S. to launch formal talks to review their FTA in mid-January 2026

Mark Carney confirmed to Provincial leaders that Dominic LeBlanc will be the countrys point person for U.S.-Canada trade relations

Got 50-60 Death Threats: Kristin Cabot Reveals Her Children Were Terrified After Coldplay Scandal

Cabot revealed that the incident caused severe trauma for her children, who faced public shaming and safety fears.

Why Anti-India Mob Attacked Bangladesh Media Houses, Mujibur Rahman's House

Bangladesh is once again on fire following the death of a radical Islamist leader who gained prominence during the 2024 student uprising that led

J&K: Security Forces Launch Search Ops in Rajouri Villages

RAJOURI/JAMMU, Dec 19: Security forces have launched extensive search operations in several villages of Rajouri district following reports of sus

Adani to invest 1 lakh crore in airports over next five years

Plans aggressive expansion as Indias aviation sector projected to grow 15-16% annually

Ashes 3rd Test: Head Slams Unbeaten 142 as Australia Lead England by 356 Runs on Day 3

The hosts were 271-4 at stumps on day three of the third Test with Head on 142 and first-innings century-maker Alex Carey not out 52, taking the

Microsoft's Bill Gates features in new Jeffrey Epstein photos released by US House Democrats: Here's what the images reveal

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates has featured in new batch of Jeffrey Epstein photographs released by US House Democrats. One of t

Australia Announces Gun Buyback as Swimmers Mourn Bondi Shooting Victims

It would be the largest gun buyback since 1996, when Australia cracked down on firearms in the wake of a shooting that killed 35 people at Port A

Baseless Attempt To Link My Name: Shilpa Shetty On Rs 60 Crore Fraud Case

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty has called it a mischievous attempt to link her name to the Rs 60 crore fraud case after the Mumbai Police added ch

Roofman movie review: Channing Tatum charms in a stranger-than-fiction tale

A surprisingly tender love story, this Derek Cianfrances crime dramedy, despite a slightly sagging middle section, is a sweet, touching adaptatio

Amid PM Modi's Assam Visit, Congress To Launch Manifesto Consultations

Even as all eyes remain on PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam on December 20 and 21, the main opposition Congress has announced a parallel

Just 25 pc of ACB cases in Telangana approved for prosecution: RTI

Hyderabad: A response to a Right to Information (RTI) petition has revealed that only 25 per cent of cases registered by the Telangana Anti-Corru

TN calls meeting to address demands of government employees and teachers

The meeting will be attended by MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, State finance minister Thangam Thennarasu, and Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi,

Australian Stock Market closes on high: ASX 200 crossed its 20-day moving average, DroneShield Limited tops the gainers list, heres how other key indices performed

The Australian stock market finished Friday, December 19, 2025, on a strong note. The S&P/ASX 200 index saw a gain, boosted by top performers lik

Air purifiers to be installed in 10,000 classrooms: Delhi Edu min

New Delhi: Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Friday announced that air purifiers will be installed in 10,000 classrooms to ensure clean air

Sony Pictures Networks set to bring game show Wheel of Fortune to India

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar to host the show

Chennai Corporation to strictly enforce construction waste guidelines from Dec. 22

According to a press release, the guidelines, which were first implemented across all GCC zones on May 21, mandate that all construction material

Sabarimala Gold Issue: Kerala HC Denies Bail to Ex-TDB President N Vasu, Others

Besides Vasu, Justice A Badharudeen denied relief to former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K S Baiju and former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) adm

One or two benches of Supreme Court may sit on December 22 to hear urgent cases: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear urgent cases on December 22. This is the first day of the Supreme Court's Christmas and New Year holi

Indian squad for T20I World Cup and T20I series against New Zealand to be announced on Dec. 20

India is placed in Group A alongside Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States and will start its campaign against the USA on Feb

Disruptions unbecoming of MPs, says Rajya Sabha Chairman as Winter session ends

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Friday strongly disapproved of disruptions by Opposition members during the passage of the r

Edtech In 2026: What Students, Parents And Institutes Should Expect

Edtech In 2026: With deeper digital penetration across India, the next wave of growth is likely to come from tier-2 and tier-3 towns, where stude

6 Winter Habits Dermatologists Say You Should Stop

Ram Gopal Varma Says Dhurandhar Success A Warning To Film Industry

Dhurandhar, released on December 5, crossed the Rs 450 crore milestone in 14 days

One Or Two Benches Of SC May Sit On Dec 22 To Hear Urgent Cases: CJI Surya Kant

New Delhi, Dec 19: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that he is willing to sit on December 22, the first day of Christmas and New

What is Green Card lottery program? Trump suspends Brown University program after deadly shooting incident

Following the Brown University deadly shooting incident, US President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of the Diversity Visa Program, al

Power shutdown in Bengaluru on December 20 for maintenance work

Consumers in some areas in east Bengaluru will experience a power outage between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

PSCs Need To Anticipate Emerging Challenges In Tech, Focus On Transparency: President Murmu

Hyderabad, Dec 19: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said Public Service Commissions need to anticipate emerging challenges in technology and al

Want To Study In UK? Check Government-Aided Scholarships Worth Rs 12 Lakh

Scholarships For Study In UK: The scholarships cover disciplines such as Finance, Marketing, Business, Psychology, STEM, Design and Humanities, a

Trump administration could strip some naturalised Americans of their citizenship: Report

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 19: The Trump administration is looking at plans to strip some naturalised Americans of their citizenship, the latest in

PM suffering from 'acute acronym-itis': Congress' dig after passage of G RAM G Bill

NEW DELHI: A day after Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA, the Congress on Friday took a swipe a

Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space

Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT

WebQoof Recap: Around Bondi Beach Terror Attack, RSS, Rahul Gandhi & More

Read Team WebQoof's recap to find out our top five fact-check stories from this week.

Opinion: Opinion | The 'SHANTI' Bill Is A Radioactive Gamble With India's Future

The Bill shields foreign suppliers from being sued. It blocks citizens from the courts. It looks like a law written by the nuclear lobby, for the

J&K: Air Traffic Hit as Several Srinagar Flights Stand Cancelled

Srinagar, Dec 19: Several incoming and outgoing flights at Srinagar International Airport were cancelled on Friday due to adverse weather conditi

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Joins Jarkiholi For Dinner, Spotlight Turns On Congress Power Equations

Meeting at Jarkiholi's house has triggered speculations in political circles over a possible change of guard in the State leadership.

Over 150 flights cancelled in Delhi due to dense fog

New Delhi, Dec 19: Due to dense fog, more than 150 flights have been cancelled so far on Friday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Del

Navi Mumbai Airport Is Here For All Passengers: Jeet Adani To NDTV

The Navi Mumbai International Airport set for a grand opening on December 25.

Alimento Agro Foods raises Rs 52 Cr in Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures

The company plans to use the capital to expand manufacturing capacity, strengthen distribution across India, and invest in product development fo

Over 500 Nurses Detained in Chennai Following Hunger Strike for Permanent Jobs

According to police, the nurses were detained on Thursday night when they refused to disperse

India marks first-ever milestone by clearing more child sexual abuse cases than filed

A report by C-LAB for Children says courts across the country disposed of 87,754 POCSO cases in 2025 against 80,320 new registrations, pushing th

SPNI to bring Wheel of Fortune to India, Akshay Kumar to host the game show

Show to be hosted by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar

Sony Pictures Networks India to introduce Game Show Wheel of Fortune in India

Show to be hosted by Bullywood actor Akshay Kumar

Step inside Hyderabads village-themed library in Gachibowli

There was a time when Hyderabad was known for its slow, unhurried rhythm. Now, that the city has disappeared amidst the glass-fronted office park

How Groq helps enterprises curb AI costs and speed up performance

As generative AI becomes central to how businesses operate, many are waking up to shockingly high AI bills and slower response times from large L

Bangladesh on boil again: Why it matters for India - explained

Bangladesh slid back into turmoil after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader of last years July Uprising, triggered violent

Two men from T.N. booked for submitting forged documents to Medical Council

3I/ATLAS interstellar comet or alien spacecraft? See it yourself today as it makes closest approach to planet

3I/ATLAS interstellar comet or alien spacecraft? NASA released new images of comet 3I/ATLAS after a rare flyby near Earth. Scientists explain wha

17-Year-Old Stabs Man to Death Over Alcohol Money in Vijayawada

Tataji died immediately from his injuries.

India's net direct tax collections rise 8% to Rs 17.05 lakh cr as of Dec 17

India's net direct tax collections have surged by 8% to Rs 17.05 lakh crore year-to-date, driven by robust corporate tax growth and reduced refun

Fact-Check: Scripted Video of a Muslim Man Identifying as Hindu Viral as Real

We were able to trace this video to a YouTube channel named 'Miss Neha Yadav.'

Budget 2019-20: Fiscal discipline, structural reforms, a mega projects road map

The Union Budget 2019-20 focused on achieving fiscal discipline, strengthening Indias structural reforms: Budget 2019-20 charted a course for Ind

Two foreign nationals arrested for attempting to travel abroad using fake Indian passports

This Holiday Season Get Closer To Your Family, Not To Mobile

The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from online world to spend quality time with your loved ones

IMDb celebrates The Most Popular Indian Titles of 2025 with Custom Awards

IMDb Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025

Inference is like electricity: Paytm and Groq on the new utility shaping fintech

Indias fintech revolution is entering its next phase; one where intelligence must move as fast as money. At TechSparks 2025, Paytm and Groq laid

Ladakh Reconstitutes Advisory Boards, Two Members Appointed

LEH, Dec 19: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has reconstituted the Advisory Boards under various preventive detention and securit

Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Die After Passing Key Bills; Winter Session Ends

New Delhi, Dec 19: The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, formally bringing the 19-day-long Winter Session of Parliament to a close, Spe