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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 dressing
Mysuru temple to distribute more than 2 lakh laddus on New Year's day
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
Walk Within padayatrastarting in Dharwad today
Two men killed as unauthorised well caves in at Kil Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu
CAT-2025 Karnataka topper wants to join IIMB
Academy of Comparative Philosophy and Religion plans competitions
Mumbais Raghuvanshi stretchered off with injury during Vijay Hazare Trophy match
After investigations, he was discharged from the hospital. The doctors examined him, and all reports were normal. He suffered a concussion, but is now doing fine, a team source confirmed
How the end of H-1B lottery is a correction that will benefit talented Indian students
Goa nightclub fire: Court extends police custody of Luthra brothers till December 29
Their initial 10-day remand expired on Friday (December 26)
Drunk driver drags motorcycle for half a kilometre in serial accident on ORR
According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 7.15 p.m. on Wednesday (December 24) near the Sumanahalli flyover, when Rohith was returning home
Congress alleges corruption, administrative failure in BMC; releases 'chargesheet'
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad claimed that the BMC, which has been without elected representatives for more than three years, has failed to ensure transparency and accountability in governance
Zebu Films gives an Indian touch to Santa Claus with an animated music video
The music video, Santhu Baba, has home-grown Santa Claus who spreads joy and extends friendship
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NRCB-Ainthinai programme promotes entrepreneurship among tribal farmers
Coal Ministry notifies rules doing away with CCO nod for opening, restarting coal mines
The coal ministry expects the notified rules would help save up to two months of time towards quicker operationalisation of a mine.
Home interiors and real estate in 2025: Indias transformative year
Luxury, sustainability, technology and thoughtful interiors converged to reshape countrys housing this year
China sanctions 20 U.S. defence firms over Trumps Taiwan arms sales
The Foreign Ministry in a statement warned that any attempt to provoke China on the Taiwan issue would be met with a firm response
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SIT Extends Probe to Tamil Nadu in Sabarimala Gold Loss Case
Police are searching for a jeweller named Balamurughan, also known as D Mani, from Dindigul in Tamil Nadu
India imposes anti-dumping duty on two Chinese products
These duties were imposed as these products cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel, and 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a were exported to India from China at below normal prices
Swara Sanje music programme in Bengaluru on December 27
The programme will commence at5.30 p.m.with a vocal concert byShrimathi Devifrom Mysuru
After backlash, BIAL increases free parking duration at T1 arrivals at Bengaluru airport
Beyond the free waiting period, cab operators will be charged 100 for the first 30 minutes, followed by 50 for each additional hour
Nooranad Leprosy Sanatorium hosts Christmas love feast
Samba crop on 3% of total cultivated area qualifies for compensation: Thanjavur Collector
Collector Priyanka Pankajam tells the monthly grievance redress meeting that crops on 9,833 acres qualify for compensation for loss due to rain, according to a survey by officials
When you travel internationally, it is not just the hands of a clock that change position. The clock within ones body must also take the time to adjust.
CMF begins Nothing OS 4.0 rollout to Phone 1 and Phone 2 Pro users in India
Nothing OS 4.0 brings extra dark mode, a refined dark mode that claims to deepen blacks, improves contrast, and reduces power usage
Swiggy Scenes Launches Un-Coop Yourself for an Immersive On-Ground Activation this year-end
Arihant Group of Institutions celebrates founders day in Bengaluru on December 23
A new institutional logo symbolising a future-ready learning ecosystem was unveiled
Balananda Sharma appointed as Nepal's new Foreign Minister
This is the fifth Cabinet expansion by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, who leads an interim government mandated to hold the general elections on March 5
On the problems faced by Indians following rescheduling of H-1B visas, the MEA said We have flagged these issues and our concerns to U.S. side
Kacheguda-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express to halt at Hindupur on trial basis from December 27
The trial stoppage is aimed at improving rail connectivity and offering faster, more convenient travel options for passengers in the Hindupur region
One Plan, Two Benefits: Protection & Guaranteed Savings with SBI Life New Smart Samriddhi
Salem West MLA R. Arul lodges complaint against PMK leader Anbumani
His complaint comes in response to another complaint lodged by the Anbumani faction against the proposed general council and executive committee meeting of the party to be convened by Dr. Ramadoss in Salem on Monday (December 29, 2025).
Nurse murdered at home in Bengaluru, colleague arrested
Investigations revealed that the two were friends and had got into an argument over marriage
Drone patrolling across Sathya Sai district from January 1, says Superintendent of Police
Drone surveillance will be useful to effectively control crime and the offenders will also be punished as the recorded footage will act as an evidence, the SP said
CMO refutes media reports of CM calling up Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh to congratulate him
CMO issues press release clarifying its position
New flower species discovered in Aravalli Hills | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
In Focus podcast | Why do reports of attacks on Christians spike around Christmas in India?
Delhi University professor and social commentator Apoorvanand discusses the rise in attacks on religious minorities around festivals in India
Three arrested in Anantapur for trade in illegal weapons
Two of the accused had been purchasing country-made guns and bullets at low prices from unidentified persons in the GwaliorMorena regions for the past few years and illegally supplying them to other States, the District Superintendent of Police said
Aryan Singh From Law Prep Tutorial Claims AIR-1 in AILET 2026
At least three killed in explosion at mosque in Syria's Homs
Local officials said it may have been caused by a suicide bomber or explosives placed there
Sensex declines for third day, sheds 367 points on foreign fund outflows
Falling for the third consecutive day, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 0.43% to settle at 85,041.45 in a thin trade
Spotlight: Glimpses of Bengaluru from 2025
2025 will be remembered as a landmark year for Bengaluru, as the citys governance structure was innovatively rehauled, but none of the problems faced by the residents of the State capital were solved, or even reduced.
CITUs Shramik Utsav in Visakhapatnam from Sunday (December 27)
Film actor Prakash Raj will attend as chief guest at the inaugural and there would be cultural events, 12 different types of science exhibitions, literary meetings, cartoon shows, screening of short films, book exhibition, photo expo, CITU State general secretary said
Watch: Every family should have at least three kids, says AP CM
In a historic first, BJP takes charge of Tripunithura municipality
Shinkows in Udhagamandalam serves nostalgia on a plate since 1954
Nine children injured in drone strike on madrassa in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Tank, officials said
IPL 2026: Venkatesh Iyer may not be in RCB playing eleven at the start of season, says Anil Kumble
Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi
HIL 2026: Hardik Singh named captain of HIL Governing Council squad
Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are eyeing good performances in the Hockey India League, beginning early next year, to fine-tune their skills and build confidence ahead of a busy international season
From Sainik School to cockpit: Vizianagaram boy flies high
WhatHebei Can OfferThe Photovoltaic Miracle of Ningjin
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Man arrested for burning wife to death in Hyderabads Nallakunta; mother manages to save daughter
Venkatesh allegedly suspected his wifes fidelity and even questioned the paternity of the daughter, said Nallakunta Police Inspector
Aishwarya Vidhya Raghunath performed at The Music Academys 99th December music festival.
Rhea Seehorn shines as a fantasy writer who might be the only person to save the world from unbridled niceness and is just one of many delights in this post-apocalyptic binge-fest
Expansive alapanas and swara passages defined Mahathis performance
Rooted in tradition, The vocalist balanced bhava, technique and imagination with poise in her concert at Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha.
CJI Surya Kant pitches for multi-door courthouse for comprehensive dispute resolution
Mediation, which can reduce judicial pendency, is not a sign of the laws weakness but its highest evolution, the CJI said
Sambhal court directs FIR against 13 cops for fake encounter; police say 'will challenge order'
The police personnel had allegedly arrested a man after an encounter in a robbery case, even though he was lodged in jail at the time
Rediscovering the Silk Route: A culinary journey through time and tradition at Silq
Methil Devikas performance at KGS: Grace woven in rhythm
An ensemble of musicians elevated Methil Devikas Mohiniyattam with each note blending with her artistry.
Shashank Subrahmanyams music blended strong Carnatic classicism with a global sensibility
From a breezy Mohanam to a serene Sindhu Bhairavi, Shashank took the audience on a musical journey, skillfully navigating the ragas with technical prowess.
Nisha Rajagopalans concert moved seamlessly across composers and bhakti-laden kritis
Nisha Rajagopalan began and concluded her performance with compositions on Anjaneya.
Unnao rape case: Protest outside Delhi HC against suspension of Sengar's jail term
Women activists from the All India Democratic Women's Association participated in the protest along with activist Yogita Bhayana and the survivors mother
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' earns over Rs 1000 crore at box office
The film stars Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi
Samriddhi Tripathy of Karnataka crowned KIIT NanhiPari Little Miss India 2025
Fragile attractiveness: on the latest FDI data and India | The Hindu Editorial
Indias best efforts to bring in investment can be upended by U.S.
Sanjay Subramanyans Season of experiments continues
His concert at The Indian Fine Arts Society saw the Carnatic vocalist skirt heavyweight ragas, spotlighting Suryakantham and Hemavati.
HPWWI Convocates Its First-Ever Women Batch in the Woodworking Sector
Satire | Congrats, you are now Viksit
Thanks to the epochal battles they had to fight and win in 2025, Indians have become the most resilient people on earth
Woman Interrupted | Women Uninterruptedpodcast - Episode 37
Anna Thomas in conversation with Zeenat Khan on being interrupted in her right to a safe existence by communal riots.
Man arrested for murdering his wife in Ashok Nagar
Two BJP workers killed in north Bengal; six people arrested, including Trinamool Boothpresident
Local Trinamool leaders and police officials said the deaths were due to an internal family feud and had no political motive
Naveen Patnaik hails security personnel for killing six Maoists in Odisha
Patnaik said that the States focused attention to expedite socio-economic development, road connectivity and pro-poor policies led to a steady decline in Maoist activities
'No winner': Kosovo snap poll unlikely to end damaging deadlock
The Balkan nation has been politically deadlocked since the inconclusive vote in February, which outgoing premier Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje (VV) party won but without enough seats to form a government
A snapshot of Rajan who broke stories but never saw a byline
Grassroots activists are often journalists best friends
First Tamil Nadu Assembly session of 2026 to commence on January 20
The Speaker said the customs followed in the Assembly would not be altered and expressed hope that the Governor would safeguard the dignity of the House.
Three killed as bus rams into car on NH-16 near Guntur
The car was travelling from Tirupati to Suryapet in Telangana
Column by Saba Mahjoor | Of gods and potatoes
What you believe in can be as similar or dissimilar as the good old tuber boiled, roasted or fried, says Phuphee
Delhi air quality to worsen: Sirsa urges public not to use vehicles unless necessary
Kerala Congress leader booked for defamatory post against CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Police sources confirmed that one of the images circulated was created using artificial intelligence tools
T.N. CM Stalin extends birthday greetings to CPI veteran R. Nallakannu
CEO among three held for gang rape of woman IT firm manager in Udaipur
All three accused were arrested on Thursday (December 25) and produced before a court, which remanded them to four-day police custody
Man-eating tiger trapped in Wayanad
ED registers money laundering case against preacher Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan
The ED action is based on a First Information Report registered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS).
At Karafa in Hyderabad, come for the coffee, stay for the desserts
