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Telangana Panchayat Polls: Candidates Sign Bond Declarations to Win Voters Trust

From tax waivers to surrendering property, village-level candidates adopt legal-style pledge papers to convince skeptical voters.

At Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, Terry Crews Congratulates Ranveer Singh on Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singh's latest spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' has opened to an explosive response at the box office.

Rajwinder Singh, Toyah Cordingleys murderer, gets life in prison for opportunistic killing; heres what justice tells court

Rajwinder Singh has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018. Justice Lincoln Crowley highlighted Singh

We're also deeply committed to the Quad: Secretary of State Rubio

The Quad partnership between the United States, India, Japan, and Australia is gaining momentum, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirming a

Sukhbir Singh Badal to fight next Punjab assembly elections from Gidderbaha

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal will contest the 2027 Punjab assembly elections from Gidderbaha. This announcement followed int

Census 2027: Registrar General of India asks States to appoint census functionaries by January 15, 2026

During the 2027 census, about 30 lakh field functionaries will be deployed to complete the task of taking the population count across the country

Florida Guv declares Council on American-Islamic Relations a terror organisation

Florida: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the US a foreign terror

Quote of the day by Issac Newton: 'Live your life as an exclamation rather than an explanation'

Sir Isaac Newton, a pivotal figure in science, is celebrated for his groundbreaking discoveries in gravity, motion, and calculus. Beyond his scie

Tanya Mittals first reaction on her Bigg Boss journey is raw and emotional: I felt very lonely

Tanya Mittal reflects on her lonely and isolated experience in the Bigg Boss house, struggling to forge friendships and often feeling misundersto

Main Accused in Eluru Rape Case Arrested and Paraded Publicly

Deputy Superintendent of Police Sravan Kumar said the public parade was intended to instill fear among criminals and demonstrate that strict lega

Skin Tone, Status, and Body Shaming: The Many Faces of Bullying in Schools Today

The forms of bullying today are far more layered and disturbing than most adults realise, experts tell The Quint.

Trump Vows Tariffs to Stop India 'Dumping' Rice in US Market

India exported about 2.34 lakh tonnes of rice to the US in the 2024 fiscal, less than 5 per cent of its total global basmati rice exports of 52.4

Human trafficking in Canada on the rise in 2024, Nova Scotia and Ontario report the highest rates, women and girls make up over 90 percent of victims

Human trafficking is a growing concern across Canada. Nova Scotia and Ontario show the highest rates per capita. Cities like Guelph and Thunder B

Who is Madison Beer? Justin Herberts girlfriend goes viral after wearing only a bra to announce tracklist

Madison Beer: Singer Madison Beer is set to release her deeply personal new album, 'Locket,' on January 16, 2026, following a year of gratitude f

2025 on track to be the second hottest year on record: EU monitor

The planet is on track to log its second hottest year on record in 2025, tied with 2023 after a historic high in 2024, Europe's global warming mo

Thank you, General Anderson: Melania Trump greets Quantico, Santa rides Osprey for Toys for Tots

IMF approves $1.2 bn for Pakistan as stability efforts advance

Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved nearly $1.2 billion in new financing for Pakistan, giving the country a critical infus

Govt shortlists candidates for Delhi child rights body chief; claims of violation surface

NEW DELHI: The city government has completed interviews for the post of the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights chairperson, with aro

IndiGo flight woes under the lens: MoCA and DGCA direct senior officials to conduct nationwide airport inspections

Government officials are now personally visiting airports and reviewing airline operations. This follows recent disruptions, particularly with In

Breaking News Live Updates: Govt acted immediately on IndiGo crisis; inquiry due in 15 days, says Aviation Secretary Sinha

How can India benefit from neurotechnology? | Explained

What is a Brain-Computer Interface? Can such technologies be used for human enhancement or military advantage? How can neurotechnology help non-c

On zoos and magnets: the physics behind sounds

Sounds are waves disturbances that move by pushing and pulling air molecules. Every sound can be counted by a number measuring how fast your voc

Delhi first Assembly in India to operationalise real-time digital audit: Speaker Vijender Gupta

NEW DELHI: Delhi Assembly is the first Assembly in India to operationalise a real-time digital audit monitoring portal for monitoring of audit pa

Separatist Leader Shakeel Bakshi Arrested In 1996 Srinagar Violence Case

A nearly three-decade-old case has taken a major turn with the arrest of separatist leader Shakeel Ahmad Bakshi, reviving a long-stalled investig

ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show will continue on ABC until at least May 2027. This comes after President Donald Trump publicly urged the network t

Chinese Man Detained In J&K Got Indian SIM, Searched Article 370 On Phone

The mobile phone of a Chinese man who has been detained in Srinagar for violating visa norms and visiting strategic and sensitive areas in Ladakh

Hyderabad Weather Update December 9: IMD issues cold wave alert for 7 Telangana districts as temperature drops by 5.1 degrees; Check details here

Telangana faces cold wave conditions on December 9 as IMD issues a yellow alert for seven districts. Temperatures are expected to drop 3-4C below

Govt to curtail IndiGo's winter flight schedule, slots to be reallocated to other carriers: Aviation Minister

The Minister also said that refunds worth 745 crore have been given for 7,30,655 cancelled PNRs from December 1 to 8

Trump's New Tariff Warning To India Over Rice Dumping Amid Trade Talks

US President Donald Trump has warned that he may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, especially on rice imports from India and fertili

Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

A Brazilian woman with ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been released from ICE custody on bond while contesting deportati

Real Kashmir Football Club series review: A breezy soccer tale undermined by wayward writing

The shows light-hearted outlook on Kashmir needed some more dramatic gravitas, some more poise and some more shine

Powerball winning results for Monday night revealed: Did anyone win the $875 million jackpot on December 8? - Heres what winner could take home

The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $875 million ahead of the December 8 drawing, with anticipation high nationwide. While Monday's

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes today December 9: Grab exclusive weapon skins, bundles & free diamonds before they expire

Garena Free Fire MAX is offering players free in-game rewards through redeem codes released on December 9. These 12-16 character alphanumeric cod

Akshaye Khanna in 'Dhurandhar' plays Rehman Dakait: The chilling story of notorious Karachi's Lyari gangster who killed his mother and hanged her

Ever since Dhurandhar has hit the theatres, fans can't stop praising the powerful and intense performance of Akshaye Khanna who playes the role o

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Brazilian Woman With Ties To White House Press Secretary Released On $1,500 Bond

A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from ICE custody while she fights potential d

Cambodia 'retaliated' in border clashes with Thailand: ex-PM

Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen stated that his country retaliated in renewed border clashes with Thailand after initially denying firing back.

Clashes at notorious Ecuadorian prison kill 13 inmates as government grapples with drug violence

Prisons in Ecuador have remained dangerous despite government efforts to boost security by bringing in the military

In Madhya Pradesh, Farmer Dies Of Heart Attack While Waiting For Fertiliser

A 52-year-old farmer, waiting in a queue to procure fertiliser, on Monday suffered a heart attack and later died in a village in Tikamgarh distri

Warner Bros' lack of response fueled Paramount's hostile bid, filing says

Paramount Skydance made a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery. This followed alleged unresponsiveness from Warner Bros to Paramount's earlier p

Kerala local body polls: Voting under way for first phase in seven districts

Voters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam will cast their ballots today

Centre rules out airports in Kothagudem, Mahabubnagar

The Union government has ruled out the possibility of constructing airports at Kothagudem and Mahabubnagar, two of the locations proposed by the

Bengaluru Uber Driver's This Is Not Airplane Reply To Simple Question Goes Viral

Many social media users sympathised with the driver, citing the challenges of navigating heavy traffic and long waits.

'They cannot do that ...': Trump fumes over 'rice dumping' from India

U.S. Judge orders lifting of Trump-backed limits on pro-Palestinian Tufts student

Rumeysa Ozturk was detained after the U.S. Department of State revoked her student visa as the Trump administration moved to crack down on non-ci

13,989 Pilots Employed By 6 Major Airlines: Center Amid IndiGo Chaos

Six major domestic airlines have employed 13,989 pilots, with Air India and its low-cost arm, Air India Express, having 6,350 and 1,592 pilots re

Kin traces missing elderly woman to hospital through necklace GPS

Mumbai: The sudden disappearance of a 79-year-old woman during an evening walk in south Mumbai had left her family worried, but thanks to a GPS t

Japans north struck by 7.5 magnitude earthquake, injuring 30 and prompting tsunami warnings

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan, injuring at least 30 people and causing power outages and road damage. Tsunami waves reache

Missing For 15 Years, Ex-Soldier Reunites With Family After Viral Video

A former soldier, missing for 15 years, has returned home to his family in Ghartholi village of Himachal Pradesh's Sujanpur district.

The great Indian consumer reset; Maha, Karnataka top crypto TDS collections

PW clocked a profit of Rs 69.7 crore, compared with Rs 41.1 crore a year ago. This is particularly surprising, since it clocked a loss of Rs 127

Quote of the day by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: 'Manpower without unity is not...'

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, championed unity and decisive action, believing collective effort and cohesion are vital for pro

After Lok Sabha, Upper House clears bill to levy cess on pan masala units

NEW DELHI: The Parliament on Monday approved the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill 2025, seeking a cess on manufacturing units of p

Trump Says US will Allow Sale of Nvidia AI Chips to China

The announcement marked a significant shift in US export policy for advanced AI chips, which Joe Biden's administration had heavily restricted ov

Weather today: IMD warns of cold wave in Delhi, Telangana, Chandigarh; dense fog likely in UP, Odisha. Check latest forecast

Weather update today: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi might experience cold wave conditions from December 9, the IMD s

Goa nightclub fire: Probe panel told to submit report within 7 days

PANAJI: Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Monday said four people were arrested in connection with the fire at a nightclub in Goa that claimed 25 lives. On

Bank Holiday on December 9: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list for December here

Banks in Kerala are closed today, December 9, due to the first phase of local body elections, while all other states operate normally. Several re

IMF approves Pakistan loan review, clears $1.2 billion in new disbursements

The International Monetary Fund has approved Pakistan's loan review. This unlocks 1.2 billion dollars for the nation. Pakistan receives fresh sup

Japan threatening us militarily, China foreign minister tells German counterpart

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has voiced a passionate denunciation of Japan's military initiatives, declaring that any threatening behavior to

Lucknow Diary | Monk returns for SIR documents after 36 yrs

A monk, who returned to his parental place after 36 years, was forced to seek police assistance when his family refused to recognise him and with

Full List of 2026 Golden Globe Nominees

Best performance by a male actor, drama Sterling K. Brown, Paradise; Diego Luna, Andor; Gary Oldman, Slow Horses; Mark Ruffalo, Task; Adam Scott,

Viral video: Mohit Chauhan SUFFERS mishap at AIIMS Bhopal live concert, suffers huge fall after he...., fans express concern

Mohit Chauhan performed at a live concert at AIIMS, Bhopal, and it turned dramatic after the artiste tripped over stage lights and fell in mid-co

A year after Assads collapse, Syria battles trauma, sectarian rifts and the slow work of rebuilding

A year after Bashar Assad's fall, Syria grapples with healing from decades of repression and civil war. While former prisoner Mohammad Marwan fin

Indus Towers stock nears multi-month breakout; Axis Securities sees upside

Piers Morgans explosive showdown with Nick Fuentes exposes extremist views on race, religion, and women

Piers Morgan engaged in a fiery interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Fuentes made controversial statements about Adolf Hitler and the H

My best wishes for you, you, and you

Humans like to believe that good things never end, until they do. Ive always known that one day, this columns topic would be about saying goodbye

Trump Threatens 5% Tariff on Mexico Over Water Dispute

Trump said the US expects Mexico to deliver 200,000 acre-feet of water before December 31, with additional supplies to follow

School Holiday December 9: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Schools across India are closed on December 9, 2025, due to weather disruptions, elections, and strikes. Jammu & Kashmir faces a cold wave, Keral

Now, citizens need to beware of flying objects, too

The 69-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest, head and arms due to the incident and was admitted to a hospital to undergo treatment

Trump is giving farmers $12 billion in aid. They've been hit hard by his trade war with China

President Donald Trump unveiled a 12 billion dollar farm aid package. This support aims to assist farmers facing increased costs and trade war ch

Congress betrayed national song under pressure from Jinnah: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of betraying 'Vande Mataram' under pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah, citing appeasement politi

Say it like Shanta tai

It had to take literary and theatre icon Shanta Gokhales honest and thoughtful acceptance speech at a recent books awards ceremony to remind us t

Trumps former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as U.S. attorney for New Jersey after court ruling

Alina Habba is one of several acting U.S. attorneys around the country to have their appointments by the Trump administration challenged on the b

Morning Brief Podcast: How IndiGo and Air Travel Unravelled

India Condemns Pakistan Strikes, Backs Afghan Sovereignty

We condemn such attacks on innocent Afghan people. India strongly supports the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Afghanistan

Martha Stewart rejects coffins, shares unconventional death plan and pinpoints final resting spot

Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart has revealed her unusual end-of-life wishes. The 84-year-old intends to be composted rather than buried in a tradit

Honduras resumes releasing election results, Trump-backed Asfura maintains lead

With 97% of the ballots tallied, Asfura, a 67-year-old former Tegucigalpa mayor, had 40.52% of the vote as election officials resumed releasing u

US Tariff Threats: Trump targets Indian Rice, Canadian fertiliser; warns 5% tariff increase on Mexico due to...

Trump made the comments during a meeting at the White House where he unveiled USD 12 billion in fresh support for American farmers. He said impor

Trump reverses US chip curbs in deal with Xi, allows Nvidia exports to China despite security fears

President Trump announced an agreement with China allowing Nvidia to export advanced H200 AI chips to approved customers, a reversal of Biden-era

7.5 Quake Hits Japan, Injures 23, Triggers Small Tsunami

About 480 residents were taking shelter at the Hachinohe Air Base, and 18 defense helicopters were mobilized for a damage assessment

Gold, silver prices today, December 9: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 9, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,043 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,956 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Actor-Politician Vijay's First Rally Since Karur Stampede Today, Venue Puducherry

Actor-politician Vijay is all set to address his first public meeting in Puducherry on Tuesday, speaking from the rooftop of his campaign bus in

Morning Digest: MEA wants assurances from China that Indians wont be targeted selectively; Goa night club owners fled to Phuket after fire, say police

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Can't hear out holders before declaring a/cs fraud: RBI, SBI

Banks and RBI informed the Supreme Court that personal hearings before declaring accounts fraudulent are unfeasible due to a surge in cases. With

After 30 years, SC says it's time to let HCs look into state-related green issues

Golden Globe snubs: 'Wicked 2,' JLo, and more stars shut out of Golden Globe nominations 2026

Golden Globe nominations have left many surprised, with major stars like Jennifer Lopez and the 'Wicked' sequel notably absent. Despite critical

India condemns Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan that killed civilians; MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, 'we support Independence of...'

India reiterated its strong backing for Afghanistan's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence, condemning reports of Afghan civilian

Down Cemetery Road Finale Episode 8 release date and how to watch: When will final episode drop? Here's schedule, plot, cast and crew

Down Cemetery Road Finale Episode 8 release date and how to watch is confirmed for 10 December. The Apple TV series follows art expert Sarah Tuck

PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products as part of a deal with Elliott Management

PepsiCo is undertaking a significant review of its North America supply chain and plans aggressive cost reductions to fuel growth, following disc

US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits

A federal judge has ruled against President Trump's administration. The administration had paused all federal approvals for wind energy projects.

Parliament standing panel to summon airlines & DGCA next week over IndiGo fiasco