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South Korean lawmakers pass bill targeting false information despite warnings on censorship

SEOUL, Dec 24: South Koreas liberal-led legislature on Wednesday passed a bill allowing heavy punitive damages against traditional news and inter

Search teams probe wreckage after Libyan army chief, 7 others are killed in Turkiye plane crash

ANKARA, Dec 24: Search and recovery teams on Wednesday intensified their operations at the site of a plane crash that killed Libyas military chie

J&K Govt Issues January Roster Of Admn Secys At Civil Secretariat Srinagar

JAMMU, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued the roster of Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil Secret

China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along LAC to stabilise bilateral ties: US report

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 24: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations an

Nearly Rs 5 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Projects Rolled Out In Modi Governments Third Term: Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Dec 24: The Modi government has rolled out infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 5 lakh crore during its third term, Union Minister

Suryavanshi, Gani's Carnage Powers Bihar To World Record 574/6

Besides his 15 maximums, Suryavanshi also smashed 16 fours

Quote of the Day by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg: 'People don't care about what you say, they care about what you build'

Meta CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, American entrepreneur and tech billionaire, is known to speak his mind on success, politics, economics,

Dhurandhar: Bollywood Blockbuster Rewrites Indias Terror wars

By T N Ashok On a humid evening in Mumbai, the applause began before the final scene had ended. The screen was still soaked in gunfire, bodies s

Dhurandhar nears Rs 1,000 cr club; List of all 8 films in it

Hyderabad: The Rs. 1,000 crore club in Indian cinema is still waiting for its first 2025 entry. 2025 so far did not achieve this feat, not even a

Three people, including two police officers, killed by bomb in Moscow near site of Russian Generals killing

Blast happened after two police officers spotted a suspicious individual near a police car on city's Yeletskaya Street, and when they approached

Former IFS officer arrested in counterfeit drugs case in Puducherry

Police sources said the SIT team arrested Sathiyamoorthy at Hosur in Tamil Nadu and brought him to Puducherry for interrogation

Rural Development Ministry to organise job fair in Puttur

Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta said over 80 companies and more than 150 representatives from enterprises are expect

2025: A milestone in India-Singapore relations

India and Singapore marked 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2025. High-level visits by leaders from both nations strengthened their Comprehens

Beyond the clutter: Underrated Hindi films of 2025

Lost between an uneven fight for screens or just released rather nonchalantly on OTT, here are films that couldnt journey beyond a clout

Drunk and lost? Viral video of England star during Ashes sparks massive online storm, ECB breaks silence

A viral video showing an England cricketer appearing disoriented during the Ashes has triggered a massive social media storm, with fans speculati

Eminent writer Vinod Kumar Shuklas last rites performed with full state honours in Raipur

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the residence of the late litterateur at Shailendra Nagar in Raipur and expressed his condolences to the be

Three of family killed, two injured in road accident near Ballari

Three members of a family were killed and two others seriously injured when their car overturned on the Ballari-Siruguppa State Highway near Devi

Dhurandhar 2 goes pan India, Ranveer Singh's sequel takes BIGGER jump, film to release in multiple languages including...

As Dhurandhar crossed Rs 900 crore mark, the makers of Ranveer Singh-starrer have changed their plans for its sequel. Dhurandhar 2 will now not b

Axis Energy, Reliance top bidders in coal gasification mine auctions

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: Hyderabad-based renewable energy firm Axis Energy and Reliance Industries Ltd emerged as top bidders in the latest auction of

Samsonite makes India its biggest manufacturing base, domestic travel & weddings to fuel demand

NASHIK, Dec 24:American luggage manufacturer Samsonite has made India its largest manufacturing base by tripling the capacity of its plant here t

Charlie Chaplins Granddaughter in Avatar: Fire & Ash?

Visually, Violet is unsettling yet captivating

Skipper Pant Showed Lack Of Trust In Ravi Bishnoi : Irfan Pathan

Theres still a need for at least five more high-quality batsmen in the LSG squad : Irfan Pathan

India set to defy global slowdown as growth holds firm, CareEdge report says

India's economy is projected to grow at 7.5% and 7% in the next two fiscal years, outperforming global peers despite headwinds. This growth will

Step up deposit awareness campaign to disburse unclaimed financial assets to rightful claimants, Dakshina Kannada MP tells banks

Of the about 140 crore unclaimed financial assets in Dakshina Kannada district, about 20 crore are returned to rightful claimants

Christmas 2025: How to make plum cake and cookies. Here is step-by-step recipe guide for baking at home

Christmas Cake Recipe: Learn to bake delicious Christmas plum cake and cookies at home with this simple guide. From rich Kerala-style plum cake t

Five arrested for possession of methamphetaminein K.K. Nagar

The police are on the lookout for an absconding accused in connection with the case

'Survivor treated like criminal': Rahul Gandhi on 'manhandling' of Unnao rape victim; slams bail to ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar

Ubuy launches free three-month membership for Indian shoppers in December

The limited-period offer includes 10 per cent cashback on every order, reduced international shipping charges, and early access to select global

High Court Refuses to Cancel DGP Shivadhar Reddys Appointment; Orders Panel to UPSC

The court issued a directive to the state government: it must submit a panel list of eligible DGPs to the UPSC within two weeks

Alliance of Thackerays won't have much impact; tie-up for their own political survival: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray. He stated the coming together of

Arunachal woman posing as UK pharma exec dupes Kashmiri businessman of Rs 26 lakh

Crime Branch Kashmir's Economic Offences Wing has filed a chargesheet in a Rs 26 lakh international online fraud case in which a woman from Aruna

LIAF 2025 Returns with Hybrid London-Bangalore Edition

The streamed concerts will be available on the London International Arts Festival YouTube channel from 2831 December 2025.

After Thackeray Reunion, Ajit Pawar May Provide Maha Twist For BMC Poll

Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party faction - part of Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti, which includes the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena - i

Red Fort Blast: Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody Of 7 Accused Till January 8

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of seven accused in the Red Fort blast case by 15 days. The court rem

Kerala mental health startup Oppam raises 1.5 crore in seed funding

The fresh capital will be used to expand into new languages, strengthen technology infrastructure, and scale access to inclusive mental health se

Watch: DRDO conducts successful user trials of Akash-NG missile system

Delhi court discharges 2 accused in SIMI-IM revival conspiracy case

NEW DELH, Dec 24: A special UAPA court in Delhi on Wednesday discharged two people, including an accused involved in Batla House encounter, of co

US Embassy, Consulates in India Closed Dec 2426 Following Presidential Order

U.S. citizens needing urgent help should use emergency contact lines on embassy websites

Urgent need to support Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan by encouraging indigenous production: Prez

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said there is an urgent need to actively support the Centres ambitious Atmanirbhar Bhara

The U.S. to use its full power to take on and eradicate drug cartels: top official on Venezuela

Bharti, Warburg Pincus pick up 49% stake in Haier India

The move comes at a time when consumer appliance market in India is booming, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, and incre

Christmas WhatsApp Scam: One tap on 'gift link' can empty your bank account, here's how to avoid it

The scam typically starts with a holiday message like Merry Christmas! You've got a gift or Christmas bonus awaiting you.

What made Sangita Kalanidhi-designate R.K. Shriramkumars concert special?

The concert, where Shriramkumar accompanied vocalist and disciple Amritha Murali, featured three Dikshitar kritis, a rare Tyagaraja composition i

Delhi Pollution Crisis: High Court calls out centre over 18% GST on 'air purifiers', says, 'that's minimum you...'

Amid the Delhi pollution crisis, High court on Wednesday called out the central government on their 'inactive' response to the immediate 'emergen

Virat Kohli creates history in List A cricket on domestic return, joins Sachin Tendulkar in exclusive club

Virat Kohli marked his return to domestic cricket in style, creating history in List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The star batter ac

Delhi Pollution Crisis: High Court slams Rekha Gupta's government over 18% GST on 'air purifiers', says, 'that's minimum you...'

Amid the Delhi pollution crisis, High court on Wednesday called out the Rekha Gupta's government on their 'inactive' response to the immediate 'e

Study links low alcohol intake with 50 pc higher chance of mouth cancer

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: A study conducted in India has found that consuming as little as nine grams of alcohol daily can be linked with a 50 per cent

Fresh demonstrations in Kolkata and other districts in WB in protest against Mymensingh incident

KOLKATA: Fresh incidents of demonstrations in Kolkata and several districts across West Bengal were reported on Wednesday in protest against the

The CFTC Just Rewrote What Counts as Good Collateral on Wall Street

The CFTC's December pilot allowing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as derivatives collateral marks a quiet but historic shift, integrating crypto dir

Reduce GST on air purifiers or provide clean air, Delhi HC tells govt

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the authorities doing nothing to grant exemption from taxes on air purifi

Army JCO killed: Firing inside J&K's Samba camp; terror angle ruled out

Kohli Breaks Tendulkar's All-Time Record On Vijay Hazare Trophy Return

Kohli's last appearance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy came during the 2010-11 season, where he captained Delhi.

UN at 80: Ellora caves host global cultural celebration with artists from 7 nations

As the United Nations marks 80 years, a rare cultural celebration unfolded at the Ellora Caves in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. From classical and f

Six Ways To Celebrate The Festive Season The Reserve Way At Phulay Bay

Experience wonderful holidays in Andamanese way !

Uttar Pradesh Govt recruitments: Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of denying OBC reservation

BJP is denying one-third of the Constitutionally mandated 27% reservation for OBCs and showing its real anti-Constitution, anti-reservation face,

After Dhurandhar Rehman Dakait's success, Akshaye Khanna reportedly exits Drishyam 3: What went wrong?

Akshaye Khanna has reportedly exited Drishyam 3. Differences over pay and creative vision are cited as reasons. Khanna sought changes to his look

Women-focused cash transfer quickly goes from being a vote catcher to being a welfare pillar

By FY26, these schemes are projected to benefit approximately 13 crore women, representing about a fifth of India's female population, making cas

Andhra allows Ayurvedic doctors to undertake select operations independently

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has approved properly trained post graduate Ayurvedic doctors to independently undert

Ali Hussain Youngest Shooter from Telangana Becomes a Nationally Renowned Shooting Athlete

Ali Hussain, who has just turned 14, achieved this milestone in his very first attempt in the 50-metre Rifle Prone event, becoming the youngest n

Perth home raid uncovers weapons and extremist items after man allegedly backed Bondi attack

A Perth man, Martin Thomas Glynn, was arrested after allegedly cheering the Bondi Beach terror attack and was found with bomb-making plans, extre

Watch: Shehnaaz Gill grooves to Hania Aamirs viral Pakistani Song

Mumbai: The popularity of Pakistani dramas and their OSTs continues to rise globally, and 2025 has been no exception. This year has delivered sev

I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Union Cabinet Briefing | LIVE

Software Engineer and Partner Busted for Selling Drugs in Hyderabad

The four arrested individuals comprise three alleged peddlers and one user

Bombay High Court stays fraud notices to Anil Ambani; questions banks compliance

The High Court questions auditors qualification, independence and banks delay under RBI norms

Is India's economy on a high-growth trajectory? RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta weighs in

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta highlights a bright future for India's economy, with growth anticipated to reach 7-7.5% thanks to ongoing reform

Lancet study flags early hope for Nipah vaccine; trial finds strong immune response

Watch: A good template: On Indias FTA with New Zealand

Indias FTA with New Zealand can be a precedent, not an exception

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Net FDI negative for third straight month in October 2025, as inflows fell & outflows grew

RBI data shows direct investment into India fell in October 2025, while outward investment by Indian companies grew. Separately, net portfolio in

Strong Start for Mana Shankara Varaprasad US Premieres; Advance Bookings Open

Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the movie is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on January 12, 2026.

The men and women India loved and lost in 2025

India lost several prominent personalities in 2025. Dharmendra, a legendary Bollywood actor, passed away. Advertising icon Piyush Pandey also lef

Stress-linked gene may raise opioid addiction risk in Indians: AIIMS study

Babylon 2.0 Is Not Just a Venue. Its a Mood

It is not built to host a night it is crafted to ignite an era.

Top hits and flops at Box Office 2025: Dhurandhar, Saiyaara among highest-grossing Indian movies this year; Sikandar, Emergency biggest failures

Top Box Office hits and flops of 2025: Bollywood's 2025 box office presented a mixed bag, with spy thrillers like 'Dhurandhar' and emotional dram

Unnao Rape Survivor's Mother Manhandled, Blocked From Protest In Delhi

Shocking scenes played out on the roads of the national capital as paramilitary personnel blocked the Unnao rape survivor and her mother from add

Bombay HC stays banks action against Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications; says RBI directions violated

The Bombay High Court has stayed actions by three banks to declare Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications' accounts as 'fraud'. The court ruled

Libyas Army Chief killed in Turkye jet crash

A private jet carrying General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, four officers, and three crew members crashed in Turkiye on December 23, 2025, short

Eviction demand: Additional forces deployed, no fresh violence in Assams West Karbi Anglong

GUWAHATI: An uneasy calm prevailed in the Kheroni area of Assams West Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday after two days of violence over the dem

Meet Eshaan Roshan: Hrithik Roshan's newly married cousin, was part of Krrish 3, Kaabil as..., dated popular TV actress for 10 years, she is...

Rakesh Roshan's nephew, Hrithik Roshan's cousin, Eshaan Roshan, got married to Aishwarya Singh on December 23, 2025. Read on to know more about h

Chennai women took to the pickleball court to celebrate world sari day

World Sari Day brought women of all ages together, blending tradition, sport and community on the pickleball court

Discover Chennais unique Christmas celebrations: Traditions and festivities

Forget what Christmas is supposed to look like. In Chennai, it smells of the sea, plum cake and hot chocolate. Here are 12 ways the city keeps th

The Best TV Shows of 2025

This year, television seems to have finally stopped shielding us from the myriad nighmares unfolding in real time, and the very best among its of

No Loud Looks - Yet Rukmini Vasanth Stands Out

China's 'rejuvenation' plan: US Pentagon flags claim on Arunachal; highlights growing bonhomie with Pakistan

A Pentagon report reveals China's inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh as a core interest alongside Taiwan and maritime disputes, integral to its 2049

U.S. border patrol agents arrest 30 Indian nationals living illegally in America

Border Patrol agents in the El Centro Sector in California arrested 49 illegal immigrants with commercial drivers licenses during vehicle stops a

Santa Tracker 2025: Here's Where Santa Claus Is Right Now, How To Follow The Sleigh

Santa Tracker 2025 lets children and families follow Santa Claus's annual Christmas Eve journey in real time.

Three new airlines cleared to enter Indian market after IndiGo disruption

NEW DELHI: Air travellers are set to get more choice in the domestic aviation market, with three new airlines preparing to take to Indian skies i

Cash transfers to women have gone from 1 to 15 states in 5 yrs

2.46 lakh crore, 13 crore women, 15 states: the fastest-growing welfare promise is reshaping household power and state finances, finds Richa Gand

Pawan Kalyan Visits Village Where Jana Sena Workers' Houses Were Demolished

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday visited Tadepalli mandal in Guntur district, fulfilling a promise he had made befo

Kerala SIR: Kozhikode North Assembly segment has highest voter exclusions in district

While 1,84,784 enumeration forms were distributed in the constituency, 23,709 were not returned, which is 12.83%. Political parties begin process