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Venezuela: Explosions Rock Caracas Overnight, Power Outages Reported

Caracas [Venezuela], Jan 3: A series of loud explosions were reported across Venezuelas capital Caracas early Saturday, triggering power outages

7 explosions, low-flying aircrafts heard in Venezuelas capital

Caracas (Venezuela): At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 am local time Saturday in Venezuelas capital, Caracas.

100 Meters movie review: Vertiginous one-shot passes the Orb baton at reckless speed

100 Meters is a rigorously structured inquiry into obsession and masculine self-worth staged inside the most brutally minimalist athletic event i

Delhi Police Arrests Over 130 In Visa, Passport Fraud In 2025; Assets Targeted

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: The Delhi Police arrested over 130 individuals in 2025, including travel agents and facilitators, as part of its crackdown on v

Victoria Public Halls main auditorium available for rent at 50,000 for literary, cultural events

For international, commercial, and cinema-related events, the rent for the main hall is 1,00,000 per day, excluding electricity charges

Photos | Thick fog envelops Hyderabad on third consecutive day in 2026

Foggy conditions were witnessed in the early morning of January 1, 2026 too

Man Arrested With Narcotics During Vehicle Check in Rajouris Sunderbani

Rajouri, Jan 3: Police on Saturday arrested a man and recovered a narcotic substance during a routine vehicle checking operation in the Sunderban

PM Modi inaugurates exhibition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in Delhi

The exhibition marks a historic moment with the reunification of the Piprahwa gem relics of Lord Buddha, repatriated after 127 years

Kerala temporarily suspends new K-TET guidelines amid teacher protests

General Education Minister says decision taken in the wake of opposition from teachers organisations, reiterates that State will file review peti

No, This Video Doesnt Show Indian Soldiers at Siachen Glacier

The video shows three mountaineers summit the Pico de Orizaba in Mexico.

Introspect before levelling allegations: BJP hits out at Ajit Pawar over corruption allegations

Pune, Jan 3: Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan on Saturday said Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar should introspect, after he alleged corr

Bihar Government announces healthcare facilities for elderly at doorsteps

The Chief Minister has instructed the Health Department to implement the scheme, which comes under the 'Saat Nischay' initiative of the Nitish Ku

IndiGo flight delay sparks chaos at Delhi airport

New Delhi: Passengers at Delhi airport created a ruckus on Saturday after their IndiGo flight to Purnea was delayed, triggering anger among trave

At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft heard in Venezuelas Caracas

People in various neighbourhoods rushed to the streets. Some could be seen in the distance from various areas of Caracas

PM Modi participates in Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Bhagwan Buddha

Prabhas Has Stamina To Halt Dhurandhar Rampage, Says Hemanth Madhukar

Prabhas' Raja Saab has the potential to surpass all the records of Dhurandhar : Hemanth Madhukar

Haryana Class 12 Special Improvement Exam 2026 Postponed, Now From Jan 21

HBSE Class 12 Special Improvement Exam 2026: The exams will be held for Senior Secondary students from both the Academic stream and the Haryana O

Nearly 70% of jobs from 3rd tranche of ECMS will come to Tamil Nadu: Minister TRB Rajaa

Tata Electronics will bring in 1,500, Motherson will add 5,741 and Foxconn will contribute 16,210 high end jobs

Why tetanus evades eradication

Tetanus is unique among microbial diseases because it behaves like a non-communicable disease triggered by exposure, rather than a communicable d

Book Review | A Politician Who Stands up for Human Rights

In this book of articles published in various newspapers and the lectures he gave reflects Kumars discerning thoughts about judiciary and democra

More Than SPF: Doctor Explains The Evolution Of Sunscreen In Skin Defence

Modern formulas shield against sunlight, against pollution, heat, and even the internal chemical reactions that speed up ageing.

14 Maoists Killed In 2 Separate Encounters With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh

While 12 Maoists were killed in Sukma, two died in Bijapur district.

10 months too short to judge govt's pollution control measures: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari stated that 10 months is insufficient to judge the government's pollution control performance, requesting at least two

PM Modi unveils sacred Buddha gems after 127 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a grand exhibition of sacred Piprahwa relics. This event reunites Lord Buddha's gem relics after 127 yea

Study in rats suggests basis for compulsive behaviours could be inflammation, not habit loop

New Delhi, Jan 2: Compulsive behaviours may not involve a habit loop that overrides self-control, but may instead involve inflammation in a brain

Flinty tales | Review of Margaret Atwoods memoir Book of Lives

In an exploration of her past, Atwood helps readers join the dots between real life and her art

Loud Explosions, Low-Flying Aircraft Heard In Venezuela Capital After Trump Warns Of Ground Strikes

Loud explosions, accompanied by sounds resembling aircraft flyovers, were heard in Caracas around 2:00 am (0600 GMT) Saturday, an AFP journalist

Telangana HC orders Sanghi Polymers to pay Rs 4.21 cr power dues

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has upheld a demand for Rs 4.21 crore in electricity arrears against Sanghi Polymers Private Limited, emphasi

18 people arrested in Assam's Karbi Anglong for murdering couple over witchcraft suspicion

During the inspection of the place of occurrence, police seized soil mixed with blood samples, one wooden stick, one plastic Gamla containing cow

Mukesh Singh Appointed New DGP of Ladakh; Major IPS Reshuffle Ordered

Senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh has been appointed as the new Director General of Police of Ladakh following a key reshuffle in the AGMUT cadre o

Delhi Man Objects To Loud Music On New Year, Stabbed By Teens

New Year's evening left a trail of blood in its wake in Delhi with three stabbings and a partially burnt body staining the start of 2026.

Book Review | Open-Ended Puzzle About Motherhood

Intense but restrained, this novel will make you think not just about the plot but quite likely your own life too

Rashmi Shukla, Maharashtra's 1st Woman Top Cop, Retires

Rashmi Shukla, Maharashtra's first woman Director General of Police (DGP), retired on Saturday, having completed 37 and a half years in the India

UPSC Success Story: Suraj Tiwari's Journey From Wheelchair To IAS Officer

Suraj Tiwari lost limbs in a 2017 train accident and cleared UPSC in 2023 on his first attempt while preparing at home.

Leaders pay tribute to freedom fighters Rani Velu Nachiyar, Veerapandiya Kattabomman

In a post on X, Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan described Rani Velu Nachiyar as an enduring icon of womens strength and leadership and

Balakrishna Dabbles With Galwan Conflict Ahead Of Salman Khan?

Though the Galwan conflict is referenced at the beginning, Akhanda 2 is not a war film, says Nandamuri Balakrishna

Election Commission Details 91.46 Lakh Voter Discrepancy Cases In West Bengal

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has furnished a breakup of the 91.46 lakh logical discrepancy cases identified in the course of progeny-ma

Will KKR Get Refund Of Rs 9.20 Crore Spent On Mustafizur? What IPL Rules Say

The Kolkata Knight Riders bought Mustafizur Rahman for a price of Rs 9.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. The franchise is expected to get a full

At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela's Caracas

Explosions and aircraft were heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, early Saturday. This follows recent U.S. military actions targeting drug-smug

6-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped, Thrown From Roof In UP, 2 Arrested

In a horrific incident, a six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and thrown off the roof by the assailant in Uttar Pradeshs Bulandshahr district,

6 reasons limbs feel tired before the rest of the body

6 things that reduce oxygen delivery to your body: What you should know

Delhi Wakes Up To Chilly Morning, Air Quality Improves To 'Poor' Category

The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1 degrees Celsius, 1.2 notches above the season's average, according to the

Who is Mustafizur Rahman? Bangladesh's star pacer acquired by KKR for Rs 9.2 crore, know why BCCI demands his removal from IPL 2026

Mustafizur Rahman made his IPL debut in 2016 with Sunrisers Hyderabad and has also played for Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, a

6 signs your joints are under strain

FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group

Federal agents have foiled a New Year's Eve terror plot in North Carolina. An 18-year-old man, Christian Sturdivant, was arrested for planning at

Toxic: Tara Sutarias first look from Yashs actioner unveiled

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi in pivotal roles

Book Review | What It Takes to be Queen of Indias Underworld

Narrated in a readable style and set in re-imagined scenarios complete with conversations and other details, the book evokes pity, fear and admir

6 body signals that appear before a heart attack

6 signs your muscles aren't fully recovering

6 things that slow physical recovery without any injury

Delhi Police bust 180 crore cyber crime network operating via shell companies; two arrested

The crackdown was carried out under Operation Cy-Hawk, launched to dismantle organised cyber fraud networks and to choke illicit financial channe

6 reasons your body feels heavy without weight gain

Rajnath Singh's BIG statement on white-collar terrorism: 'Degree in hand, RDX in their...'

Addressing the 104th Foundation Day of Bhupal Nobel University in Udaipur, Singh further stressed that education should aim not only at professio

The readiness gap before the first job and how to close it

For many students who are preparing to enter the workforce in the new year, here are some tips to ensure that the transition from student to empl

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to visit Kondagattu hill shrine in Telangana

Telangana to impose road safety tax on new vehicles

Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly on Friday, January 2, passed the Telangana Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Act, making it mandatory for new

Committee Formed To Inspect Old NH-44 Bypassed Stretches

JAMMU, Jan 3: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted a committee to conduct a joint inspection of the bypassed stretches of the old

Community and mentorship: How MumabiOgraphy nurtures photography skills and livelihood

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of creative works from Jahangir Art Gallery, along with founder insights.

Mumbai housing registrations reach all-time high in 2025 amid affordability concerns: Nuvama

According to a report from Nuvama Institutional Equities, the city recorded 150,294 registered units over the calendar year, representing a 6 per

PWD Officers Deputed To NRIDA For SoR Approval

LEH, Jan 3: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has deputed three officers of the Public Works (R&B) Department to the National Rural

2026 jallikattu season kicks off at Thatchankurichi in Pudukottai

The event was inaugurated by Minister for Law S. Regupathy and Minister for Backward Classes Welfare Siva V. Meyyanathan in the presence of Distr

Fatal fire at Swiss bar: Six people injured remain unidentified

The severity of the burns has made it difficult to identify both the injured and deceased, requiring families to supply authorities with DNA samp

Kerala MLA and former Minister Antony Raju found guilty in evidence tampering case

Verdict comes 19 years after chargesheet was filed against the Thiruvananthapuram MLA

Karnataka records highest-ever 198 organ donations in 2025, ranks third nationally

Tamil Nadu tops chart with 267 organ donations, followed by Telangana with 205

Central high level committee formed for Telangana-Andhra Pradesh water issues

Hyderabad: A high-level committee has been formed by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to examine and address water related issues between Telanga

20 Maoists, including top leaders, to surrender before Telangana DGP

Hyderabad: In a major development, 20 Maoists will be surrendering before Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy on Saturday, January 3. The Maoists inclu

Over 12 Naxalites gunned down in encounters in Chhattisgarhs Bastar region

SUKMA/BIJAPUR, Jan 3: More than 12 Naxalites were killed in separate encounters with the security forces in Chhattisgarhs Bastar region on Saturd

Would love to see one bowler allowed to bowl a fifth over in T20 cricket: Simon Taufel

Simon Taufel said he does not endorse all recent rule changes, including the Impact Player rule and strategic timeouts

Zomato delivery worker critical after accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A Zomato delivery worker identified as Mohammed Shanawaz is in a critical condition in a Hyderabad hospital after a serious road accid

Indore water contamination tragedy: IMC springs into action, tankers rush to rescue Bhagirathpura residents

The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has deployed water tankers to ensure the supply of safe drinking water to the residents.District Collector

Actress Nadiya Fan-Girl Moment With Nicole Kidman

Nadiya happened to meet the Oscar-winning actor Nikole Kidman in Sydney

BCCI takes BIG step against Shah Rukh Khan's KKR amid Bangladesh-IPL row, asks franchise to...

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia today revealed that BCCI has asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad ami

Lakhs Bathe In Freezing Sangam Waters As Magh Mela Begins In Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Jan 3: Lakhs of devotees from different walks of life, including the elderly and children, took a dip in the icy cold waters of the Sa

BCCI asks Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman

The BCCI has asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from its squad ahead of the Indian Premier Leagues 2026 ed

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar launches IITM Global Research Foundation

The foundation has been conceived as a sustainable and scalable platform to take IIT Madrass academic, research and innovation strengths to the g

Manipur: 2 arrested, arms and ammunition seized

Two people were arrested on Thursday and Friday in Manipurs Imphal East district

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BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from squad, says Devajit Saikia

Kolkata Knight Riders, had grabbed Mustafizur Rahman in the mini-auction held on December 16 for a price of 9.20 crores

Arvind Kashyap: Flying drones to shooting magnum opuses

Cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, who worked in the pan-India blockbuster Kantara: Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, talks to The Hindu.

Thalaivar 173: Cibi Chakaravarthi to helm Rajinikanths next with Kamal Haasan

Earlier, filmmaker Sundar C was attached to direct the film produced by Kamal Haasans Raaj Kamal Films International

Two Maoists gunned down in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

The gun battle broke out around 5 a.m. in a forest in the southern region of Bijapur when a team from the District Reserve Guard, a unit of the C

Ikkis box office collection day 2: Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra-starrer sees 50% fall after strong opening, earns just Rs...

Ikkis marks Dharmendra's final appearance on screen and is also among the last few films of the veteran actor Asrani. The Sriram Raghavan film al

Video: Hyderabad jewellery shop owner foils armed robbery attempt

Hyderabad: A robbery attempt at a jewellery shop in Hyderabad was foiled by the shop owner himself on Friday afternoon. It forced the armed assai

Inside Priyanka Gandhis son Raihan and Aviva Baigs engagement

Mumbai: Days after reports of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and businessman Robert Vadras son, Raihan Vadra, getting engaged began doing the

Who is Christian Sturdivant? Teenager arrested by FBI for plotting ISIS-inspired attack in North Carolina

An 18-year-old man from North Carolina, Christian Sturdivant, was arrested for planning a mass-casualty attack on New Year's Eve in support of IS

Tamil film Ratha Kanneer gets added to NFAIs collection; hailed as rare and significant

Directed by Krishnan-Panju and written by Thiruvarur Thangarasu, the 1954 film became a powerful source of progressive thought in India at the ti

Mild earthquake hits eastern Nepal

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Taplejung district in eastern Nepal on Saturday morning, with tremors also felt in neighboring Shankhuwasabhar

Chhattisgarh: Two Naxalites Gunned Down in Encounter

As many as 285 Naxalites were gunned down in separate encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh last year

Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot`s Vancouver arres

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the arrest occurred after a report of concern involving an airline crew member.