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Ban on women using smartphones in Rajasthan withdrawn; elders say prohibition kept children in mind

The ban was imposed following the suggestions that women should not use smartphones, a Chaudhary community member said, adding that no one was bo

J&K Leaders Demand Strict Action After Kashmiri Trader Assaulted In Uttarakhand

Srinagar, Dec 25: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday expressed concern over the reports of assault on a Kashmiri trader in Uttara

Navi Mumbai region heads for rapid infra, realty growth

Rajasthan considering reintroduction of educational criteria for panchayat, local body polls

The provision for compulsory education for candidates was introduced in the State in 2015 during the tenure of the then Chief Minister Vasundhara

Tiruchi airport gets Runway Guard Lights for better safety of aircraft operations

It consists of two pairs of yellow lights with one pair each on either side of the taxiway and could be operated independently and it has been in

Delhi CM inaugurates Atal Canteens, offering Rs 5 meals

New Delhi has launched Atal Canteens, offering nutritious meals for just Rs 5. This initiative, inaugurated on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniv

Proposed AHINDA convention may add to leadership tussle

Meet threatens to open up another front between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar; Jarkiholi says they need not require anyones certificate to hold the

For Muslims, Hindus, Christians: Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Unity Appeal

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman today asked the people of his troubled nation to work together for bringing pea

Odisha Identifies Three Gold Mines With Likely Reserves Of 1,586 Kg

The identification of gold reserves adds to Odishas standing as one of Indias most mineral-rich states

MacBook Air M3, iPhone SE & more: Apple discontinued these devices and accessories in 2025; heres what it means for users

Apple has significantly reduced its product range by discontinuing about 25 devices and accessories. This move signals a focused ecosystem. Key c

King Charles Leads Royals To Church Ahead Of Christmas Address

King Charles III led his family to church on foot Thursday, hours before his annual Christmas Day speech to the United Kingdom and the Commonweal

Poultry farmers discuss modalities of State-wide halt of production from January 1, 2026

Two arrested for stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 25 lakh in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Two individuals were caught by the Secunderabad railway police on Thursday, December 25, and gold ornaments worth Rs 25 lakh were seiz

What is Boxing Day? Do Americans celebrate this post-Christmas holiday? Here's what you need to know

Boxing Day, observed on December 26th in countries like Canada and the UK, is a holiday with roots in gifting to the less fortunate. While not an

Navi Mumbai Airport starts operations, first flight landed from...; WATCH here

On its first day of operations, the Navi Mumbai Airport handled 48 flights connecting nine domestic cities and served more than 4,000 passengers.

Bajrang Dal creates ruckus over Christmas celebrations at pvt school in Rajasthan

Jaipur: The principal of a private school in Rajasthans Nagaur district alleged on Thursday that a group of people claiming to be Bajrang Dal mem

Delhi Minister Sirsa urges vigilance against pollution despite recent AQI improvement

Environment Minister Sirsa asserted that the government would continue its strict action against polluting industries and vehicles

Quick commerce tests offline play as Swiggy Instamart opens retail outlet in NCR

Swiggy Instamarts recent opening of a retail outlet in the Delhi-NCR region has triggered fresh debate on whether quick commerce firms are explor

Assam marks 'anguished' Christmas celebration after VHP, Bajrang Dal activists vandalise school, shops; 4 arrested

GUWAHATI: People in Assam marked Christmas with what was described as an anguished celebration, a day after members of right wing extremist group

Analysis: Shifting Political Ideologies, Discontent In Maharashtra Politics

On Wednesday, the mood at the Pune NCP (Sharad Pawar) office was unlike that of the earlier elections. The air of excitement was replaced by unce

Telangana Transport: Green initiatives amid rising challenges

BNPs Tarique Rahman visits ailing mother ex-PM Khaleda Zia in hospital

The mother-son reunion on Bangladeshi soil comes after more than 17 years, although they have met several times in London, local media reports sa

Ensure transparency in urea distribution, build farmers confidence, says official

Special Chief Secretary of Agriculture and Cooperation Department reviews issues concerning urea supply and the procurement of pulses such as red

Assam Christian Forum seeks suo motu FIR over Christmas vandalism in Nalbari

The Assam Christian Forum has demanded a suo motu FIR against miscreants who vandalized Christmas preparations at a school in Nalbari. The forum

Palestinian actor-director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72

Tel Aviv: Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a var

PM Modi Inaugurates National Memorial Honouring AB Vajpayee's Legacy In Lucknow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, a landmark national memorial and complex dedicated to celebratin

Winter session from Dec. 29 to witness heated debates

'I want the whole of Pakistan...': Rajnath Singh recalls Vajpayees witty response to a Pakistani woman

CPI(M) and Congress wrangle over photographs of Sabarimala gold theft case accused with Sonia Gandhi

The CPI(M) has weaponised the photographs in the wake of the civic polls, which saw the UDF riding to victory on an emotive campaign powered by p

Christmas lights up Hyderabad with midnight mass, carols and festive cheer

Watch: Delhi Woman Suggests Bengaluru Should Be India's Capital, Sparks Debate

The woman, who recently moved to Bengaluru, cited the city's cleaner air and safer streets as the reason behind her suggestion.

Delhi air quality: AQI drops to 234, improvement from 'very poor' category; relief temporary

Delhi's air quality saw a welcome improvement for the second day, moving from 'severe' to 'poor' levels. While some areas experienced 'moderate'

LG Pays Tribute To Socialist Leader And Former President Of BHU Students Union Babu Markandeya Singh

Jammu, Dec 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to Babu Markandeya Singh, a well-known socialist leader and former President o

Where to buy best plum cakes this festive season

This Christmas, savour plum cakes crafted with rum-soaked fruits, spices and lots of love

Ankita Bhandari case: Mother demands action after actress alleges VIP involvement in video

DEHRADUN: The Ankita Bhandari murder case has once again come under political and social scrutiny following the release of a video by actress Urm

Govt. allows inclusion of quartzite in limestone mining lease held by Ramco in Nandyal district

The government has fixed the seigniorage fee at 160 per MT for industrial use, according to G.O. Ms. No. 261

Samiti observes 98th anniversary of Manusmriti Dahan Divas by burning copies

No seat-sharing talks held in Chennai, says BJP State president

How Adani Group expanded core businesses through acquisitions worth Rs 80,000,0000000?

Since the Hindenburg report, the Adani Group has completed 33 acquisitions worth over ?80,000 crore, focusing on core sectors like ports, cement

Jewellery, cash stolen from house in Salem

'11 mins mein Rs 25 lakh': Elvish Yadav does impossible, becomes biggest entreprenuer by selling..., BB OTT 2 winner reacts, fans say 'systum hila diya'

Elvish Yadav launched his clothing line 'Systumm', and in 11 minutes, it made a sale of Rs 25 lakh. The popular influencer took the social media

For Muslims, Hindus, Christians: Tariq Rahman's Bangladesh Unity Appeal

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman today asked the people of his troubled nation to work together for bringing pea

Midnight masses held across Coimbatore churches on Christmas eve

'I was there': Ex-Australia star adds new angle to England's Noosa 'drinking' row

An ex-Australia cricketer has added a fresh twist to England's Noosa 'drinking' row, claiming first-hand knowledge of the incident. The revelatio

Railways roll out second phase of fare rationalisation, shielding short-distance travellers

NEW DELHI: The Railways on Thursday rolled out the second phase of its recent fare rationalisation, introducing calibrated changes to the passeng

Delhi: Air quality improves as AQI drops to 234; deterioration likely in coming days

For the second day running, Delhi witnessed a boost in air quality, now categorizing as 'poor' with an AQI reading of 234an encouraging shift fro

Lebanon says two dead in Israeli strike near Syria border

Israel has kept up strikes on Lebanon and has also maintained troops in five southern areas it deems strategic despite a November 24 ceasefire

Over 23,000 people visit Hyderabad zoo on Christmas in new record

Hyderabad: A record 23,440 people visited the Hyderabad Zoo (Nehru Zoological Park) on Thursday, December 25, in view of the Christmas holiday. A

Joe Rogan says Trump is not all there one year after backing him

Joe Rogan agreed with guest Tom Segura that Donald Trump is losing it, attributing it to age and the stress of past political battles. Rogan expr

Donald Trumps latest approval ratings are in see where he stands as the year ends

Donald Trump ends 2025 with low approval ratings as more people disapprove than approve. Polls show voters worry about the economy, high prices,

Bengali migrant worker lynched in Odisha, six arrested

Sambalpur: A 30-year-old Muslim migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly killed in Odishas Sambalpur district following an altercation over

SC-ST Commission Takes Serious Note Of Honour Killing In Dharwad District

Speaking to reporters on Thursday after visiting members of the family who were injured in the assault and murder incident and are currently unde

Unrest over NoC to Vedanta for drilling oil wells in Krishna district

Villagers and HRF question the G.O. permitting the company to drill wells at 20 locations of Kaza Block in Movva and Guduru mandals of the distri

Three Palestinians arrested on suspicion of torching Christmas tree at Catholic church in West Bank

The Holy Redeemer Church of Jenin posted photos of the arson, showing the skeleton of a synthetic Christmas tree that had been gutted of the gree

Karnataka bus fire: Death toll rises to 6, most victims burnt alive

Chitradurga (Karnataka): At least six persons, including a child were killed when a speeding truck crashed against a luxury sleeper bus that caug

Thailand Says Vishnu Idol Razed For Security, Not To Hurt Hindu Sentiments

After the controversy around Thailand destroying a statue of Lord Vishnu in a disputed border area went rife, the country issued a statement. Tha

Politics over nomenclature of Veer Bal Diwas, Centre tell states to host events in schools

CHANDIGARH: Politics has erupted over the nomenclature of Veer Bal Diwas after the Union government wrote to all states and Union Territories dir

Life comes full circle for tsunami survivor Meghana

From enduring tsunami, Meghana takes to freediving in the same sea, which once threatened to consume her

Shivamogga DCC bank to open new branches to reach out to customers, says bank president

Will hold general council meeting as planned: G.K. Mani

He alleges that the faction led by Anbumani Ramadoss is resorting to drama and terms it as a move to divert public attention in order to hold all

CM must maintain dignity, says Bandi Sanjay

KCR did great injustice to Telangana on Krishna water share

GCCs keep Indias tech job market alive, even as IT services industry embarks on a hiring moratorium

When leadership hiring by IT services companies grew 2.4% in 2025 over last year, leadership hiring by GCCs grew 7.7%, indicating GCCs are now ma

TD AP Chief Palla Srinivasa Rao Seeks Arms Act Action over YSRC Rallies

Alleging that the YSRC was seeking to create instability through provocative demonstrations, the TD leader called for firm, uncompromising action

Vocalist Ashok Huggannavar passes away

Seven arrested for ganja peddling

Rape Survivor Attempts Suicide, Names Madhya Pradesh BJP Leader's Family In Note

In Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri, a woman who had accused Rajat Sharma, son of BJP leader and Shivpuri Municipal Council President Gayatri Sharma, of

BCCI remains richest cricket board despite Rs 358 crore Dream11 deal exit; ICC sees revenue fall

The BCCI continues to be the richest cricket board in the world even after the end of its Rs 358-crore Dream11 sponsorship and a dip in revenue f

Pillur II scheme water pipeline bursts near Saravanampatti in Coimbatore

A year of policing in Telangana, with a personal touch

21 injured as stray dogs go on biting spree in Vemulawada

Swiggy, Zomato Gig Workers Call For All-India Strike On December 25, 31

Delivery and gig workers from major e-commerce, food delivery, and home service platforms, including Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit, Amazon, Flip

EPFO Tiruchi regional office to hold PF Near You on December 29

Emotional journey of a woman portrayed in household draws applause at Tamil Isai Vizha in Madurai

Bangladesh Unrest Live: Another Hindu Man Beaten To Death In Bangladesh

AnotherHindu man has been beaten to death in Bangladesh, days after Dipu Chandra Das was lynched and his body was set ablaze, local media reporte

Former BRS Aroori Ramesh Defectors Suffer Reverses in Panchayat Polls After Joining BJP

Meanwhile, the BRS seized upon the outcome, claiming rural voters had rejected BJPs new entrants. Analysts cautioned that unless the BJP leadersh

Maharashtra MPs claim of privilege violation unjustified, says senior SC lawyer

Stranger Things final episodes release time worldwide and how to watch on Netflix: What to do if new episodes do not appear?

Stranger Things final episodes release time worldwide and how to watch explains when Season 5 Volume 2 and the finale arrive on Netflix. It cover

Telangana continues to record single digit temperatures

Childrens Special Gram Sabha held in Chamarajanagar district

Vennaru Left Bank road likely to be widened

Watch: Santa gets pulled over for speeding in Ohio

Delhi Police registers FIR against AAP leaders on charges of hurting religious sentiments

Delhi Police have filed a case against Aam Aadmi Party leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha, and Adil Ahmed Khan. The FIR alleges they hurt reli

Another Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh, Police Claim Extortion Bid: Report

Another Hindu man has been beaten to death in Bangladesh, days after Dipu Chandra Das was lynched and his body was set ablaze, local media report

Global iron ore prices poised to drop a tad in 2026

Weak demand and higher production likely to turn the market bullish

Is Walmart open today? Heres what to know about stores open on Christmas near you

Is Walmart open today on Christmas Day 2025? Many other popular stores like Kroger, Aldi, Target, and Costco will be shut their doors. Consumers

Keezhvenmani massacre victims remembered

RINL Announces Third Phase of Voluntary Retirement Scheme

At present, the steel plant has 9,385 permanent employees and around 8,400 contract workers. Sources said about 506 crore was allocated for VRS c

Burglars decamp with jewellery, cash in Krishnagiri

TMC slams BJP over lynching of Bengal migrant worker in Odisha

KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress on Thursday intensified its attack on the BJP, alleging that the lynching of a Bengali migrant worker in Odisha w

Bird census to be taken up in Virudhunagar district on December 27, 28

Volunteers interested to participate in bird enumeration can register themselves