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India Imposes 3- Year Tariff on Some Steel Products to Curb Cheap Imports

The levy, locally known as a safeguard duty, will be imposed at 12% in the first year followed by 11.5% in the second year and then 11% in the th

Saudi-led Coalition clarifies Mukalla weapons shipment after UAE denial

Riyadh: The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen has issued clarifications regarding the arrival of two vessels at Yemens Mukalla p

Kareena finally gets Saif to pose for a picture on their lavish holiday

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is currently on an unwinding spree as she vacations abroad along with her family. On Tuesday, the a

SIA Conducts Raid In Srinagar Outskirts ULA(P) Act case

Srinagar, Dec 31: A team of the State Investigation Agency, along with Jammu Kashmir Police, conducted a raid at Bonpora in the Nowgam area of Sr

Rashmika, Vijay Deverakonda to Ring in New Year in Rome?

Vijay Deverakondas brother, Anand Deverakonda, appears in one of the shared photos.

Xs Grok AI used to undress Bollywood actors, female social media users through photos

AI chatbot Grok on X complied with numerous user demands to put real life women in bikinis or make them engage in explicit acts, with photos visi

China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi Jinping says

Our countrys economy is expected to move forward under pressure...showing strong resilience and vitality, says President Xi Jinping

Ravinder Kumar Re-designated As Director-Level Private Secretary To Union Minister

JAMMU, Dec 31: The Department of Personnel and Training has approved the re-designation of the post of Private Secretary to the Union Minister fo

Ailing Couple Die by Suicide in Jangaons Bachannapet

Husband and wife reportedly consumed pesticide after prolonged illness; police register case.

One J&K Officer Among Three Promoted To APCCF Grade

JAMMU, Dec 31: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has promoted three AGMUT cadre Indian Forest Service officers to the grade

Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath attend Pratistha Dwadashi at Ram Temple

Ahead of New Year Celebrations, Hyderabad police issues warning

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police have issued a stern warning to citizens as part of safety measures for the upcoming New Year celebrations. Author

Relations stable, strong: Envoys of Quad countries hold rare publicised meeting in Beijing

China, over the years, has been a strong critic of the Quad and has not yet reacted to the meeting

Two J&K Officers Among Seven Promoted To IFS Conservator Of Forests Grade

JAMMU, Dec 31: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has promoted seven AGMUT cadre Indian Forest Service officers to the grade

No 10 Minute Delivery: Gig Workers Hold Nationwide Strike on New Year's Eve

According to food delivery agents, despite spending long hours on the road, their income has reduced significantly, leaving them financially stra

Rituals begin at Ram Temple complex on second anniversary of Pran Pratishtha

Religious rituals began at the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya on Wednesday. This marks the second anniversary of the consecration of Ram Lalla's i

Heavy Snowfall Shuts Bandipora To Gurez Road At Razdhan Pass, Tulail Lower Areas Receive Up To 15 Inches Of Snow

Bandipora, Dec 31: Fresh snowfall across the Gurez sector of north Kashmir has led to the closure of the Bandipora to Gurez road after heavy accu

80-year-old Nakka Indrayya builds his own grave in Jagtial

Hyderabad: An 80-year-old man in Telanganas Jagtial district has built his own grave in advance while still leading a healthy life. Nakka Indrayy

Bangladesh first female PM Khaleda Zia's funeral today: Heavy security deployed in Dhaka, know which foreign dignitaries will be attending

Khaleda Zia's state funeral will take place today at 2 p.m. Heavy security has been deployed across capital city of Dhaka amid the three-day nati

India boards 'reform express' in 2025, puts people before paperwork

Year ender 2025: This year, India embarked on sweeping economic reforms that transformed its financial landscape. The Goods and Services Tax was

Three J&K Segment IFS Officers Among 11 Granted Senior Time Scale

JAMMU, Dec 31: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has promoted 11 AGMUT Cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers to the Sen

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers: sources

U.S. Justice Department this year doubled to $50 million the reward for information that leads to Maduros arrest

No New Year celebration plans yet? 10 ideas to ring in 2026 with fun

New Year 2026: Embrace a relaxing New Year's leave at home with creative and simple activities. Transform your space into a spa, indulge in binge

Injured Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi to return home from BBL; doubtful for T20 World Cup

Shaheen has been called by the PCB for treatment and rehabilitation at the High Performance Centre in Lahore after he sustained a knee injury whi

What Online Courses are Available from Amrita University at Apna Advantage?

Online education has become a dependable option for learners seeking recognised degrees with flexibility and academic depth. Universities are ste

Soha Ali Khan swears by THIS green juice for better digestion, hormone balance; here's the recipe to try at home

Soha Ali Khan shares her everyday green juice recipe ahead of the New Year. Know its ingredients, method, and benefits for safe daily intake.

Putin ordered Ukraine buffer zone expansion in 2026, says Russia's top general Gerasimov

Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Mr. Putin ordered expansion in 2026 of the buffer zone in Ukraines regions of Sumy and Kharkiv n

Bengaluru New Year's eve: Police to drop heavily drunk partygoers at home

Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that heavily intoxicated individuals on New Year's Eve will be safely taken to designated rest

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Toxic: First look of Nayanthara from Yashs magnum opus unveiled

Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, also stars Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi as the female leads

Don't Stop At One Child, Have 2-3: Himanta Sarma To Hindu Couples

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sparked a fresh controversy after urging Hindu couples in the state to have more than one child, cit

'Weakened our negotiating position': Congress demands clarity on China's role in Operation Sindoor; calls relationship 'lopsided'

Congress has questioned the Centre's silence after China claimed to have mediated between India and Pakistan during the May tensions. Leader Jair

Newsmakers of 2025

A look at the newsmakers who burst onto the scene in 2025 and shaped narratives across various spheres of life

Tom Cruise Reclaims His Throne as the Worlds Highest-Paid Actor

Tom Cruises recent career has been defined by massive blockbusters.

Anil Ravipudi Applauds Prabhas for His Great Sportsmanship

Anil Ravipudi also expressed his teams commitment to celebrating The Raja Saab wholeheartedly and revealed that they would be attending the premi

Pakistan Records Deadliest Year In Decade As Taliban Ties Worsen

Pakistan recorded its deadliest year of violence in a decade, with gunfights, airstrikes, and suicide bombings marking much of 2025, as relations

West Bengal 2025: SIR, identity politics, B'desh unrest and road to Assembly polls next year

Year Ender 2025: West Bengal's politics in 2025 focused on electoral rolls and border issues. Migrant detentions and unrest in Bangladesh fueled

Cricketer Imad Wasims video with alleged GF goes viral after divorce

Islamabad: Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim has officially confirmed his divorce from Sannia Ashfaq after six years of marriage, sending shockwaves

Producer Bandla Ganesh Launches New Production House BG Blockbusters

With BG Blockbusters, Bandla Ganesh aims to create films that come straight from the heart while pushing creative boundaries.

BIG move by Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto amid gig workers' strike on New Year's Eve, offer delivery agents...

The development comes as an effort to maintain operations when delivery worker unions called a strike on December 25 and 31 over issues like pay,

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami set to make ODI comeback against New Zealand, reports claim...

Mohammed Shami's impressive domestic form has caught the attention of the BCCI selectors, who are closely monitoring his progress.

Goldilocks phase, reform glide path to lift India in 2026

India's economy is set for a 'goldilocks' phase of strong growth and low inflation. The government's upcoming budget will introduce measures to b

2026 Purnima Dates: Check month-wise full list of Poornima days with names and moon-rise timing

Check the complete list of Poornima dates in 2026 with tithi timings: The year 2026 brings twelve significant Poornima or full moon days. Each da

Tamil Nadu Govt Undertakes Major IPS Reshuffle Ahead of Assembly Elections

Officials described the extensive reshuffle as a strategic move to ensure effective policing and administrative readiness in the lead-up to the s

Watch: Aviva Baig At Priyanka Gandhi's 2024 Wayanad Rally With Raihan Vadra

The couple stood together as Raihan's mother, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, addressed party workers and supporters during the bypoll cam

Denmark shuts its 400-year-old postal service

Roughly 1,500 mailboxes throughout Denmark were taken down, and an estimated 1,500 of PostNords 4,600 employees were decided to be laid off

Israel to halt operations of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza

Jerusalem: Israel on Tuesday, December 30, said it had suspended humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from ope

IIT Roorkee Announces JEE Advanced 2026 Registration With Updated Fees

JEE Advanced 2026 exam registration starts April 23 for qualifiers. Exam on May 17. Fee hikes apply for overseas exam centres and certain categor

Secret Ingredients 2025: Redefining Hospitality through Story, Space and Strategy

Assam man arrested in Kerala over alleged extremist social media posts

The accused, identified as Roshidul Islam, was arrested from Kaipamangalam police station limits in Thrissur. He had been living in the area for

Pepsi & 7UP Team Up with Disney on Zootopia 2, Sparking Fresh Wave of Crossover Youthful Energy

Mach Conferences Secures 92 Crore Government Order from Punjab Government

Pakistan has deadliest year in decade as taliban ties worsen

Pakistan experienced its deadliest year in a decade with 3,967 deaths from insurgent attacks, primarily driven by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan

U and I Resources Pvt. Ltd.: Surat-Based 360 Brand Consulting Agency Expands to the United States After Transforming Businesses into National Brands Over Two Decades

Shri Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Gujarat, and Union Ministers Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu & Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Grace Namotsav at Sanskardham

More than 10,000 students, parents, teachers, eminent educationists and leaders in the Civil Services attend the event

PM Modi Applauds Erigaisi For Winning World Blitz Bronze

Erigaisi topped the Swiss Round with 15 points, beating some of the top contenders including world No.1 Magnus Carlsen, but was defeated by Uzbek

Uttarakhand: 60 injured in train collision at Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric tunnel

About 60 people were injured when a loco train collided with a goods train inside Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Proj

Dense Fog Disrupts Air Traffic at Delhi Airport, 148 Flights Cancelled

New Delhi, Dec 31: Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were severely hit on Wednesday as dense fog and low visibi

Indore water contamination: Residents claim 8 deaths; authorities confirm 3

Municipal Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav said a leakage was found at a point in the main water supply pipeline in Bhagirathpura, above which a to

Russia's Gerasimov says Putin ordered Ukraine buffer zone expansion in 2026

Russia's top general revealed President Putin has ordered the expansion of a 'buffer zone' in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions by 2026. This mo

Gig workers announce nationwide strike on Dec 31, demand end to 10-min delivery

Gig and platform workers demand restoration of old payout system, transparency in ID deactivations and algorithm-based assignments and social sec

Congress Hits Out at Centre Over Chinas India-Pak Mediation Claim

Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, expressed concern over Chinas claim, noting that Beijing has close defence ties with Pakistan and is a major arms

January 2026 Ekadashi, Poornima, Amavasya dates: Check full list with moonrise timings

January 2026 Ekadashi date: January 2026 presents a spiritually significant month for Hindus in India, marked by key lunar observances. Devotees

Khaleda Zia's Funeral: Bangladesh first woman PM to be laid to rest beside husband Zia Ur Rahman today, India's foreign minister Jaishankar, Pakistan deputy PM to attend

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia will be laid to rest later today beside her husband, former president Ziaur Rahman, at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in th

Poland Acts To Improve Status Of Same-Sex Couples With Cohabitation Bill

LGBT groups in Poland are hopeful for the chance to pass the same-sex marriage bill in parliament.

Was Indeed Racism: Murdered Tripura Student's Uncle Snaps Back At Cops

The uncle of Anjel Chakma, the Tripura student murdered in Uttarakhand after he objected to locals using racial slurs including calling his broth

ByteDance to spend about $14 billion in Nvidia chips in 2026: Report

ByteDance plans to spend about 100 billion yuan ($14.29 billion) on artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia in 2026, the South China Morning Po

Meningitis: Damien Martyns ICU battle reveals the deadly risks of this brain infection; Symptoms, causes, and treatment

Damien Martyn hospitalised: Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-year-ol

2026: Tollywood to Dish Out Sequels to Rock the Box Office

Tollywoods sequel looks set to dominate the box office in the coming years.

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NGT dealt with pressing environmental issues ranging from faecal coliform levels in Mahakumbh to desilting of drains

The National Green Tribunal tackled significant environmental concerns in 2025. Issues included high faecal coliform levels in Prayagraj's Mahaku

Andhra Reports 1,566 Scrub Typhus Cases In 2025, Special Task Force Ordered

Around 1,566 confirmed cases of scrub typhus have been reported in Andhra Pradesh so far this year, with about 20 deaths also recorded, according

Cases of Red Fort blast, National Herald and IRCTC 'scam' kept Delhi courts busy in 2025

Delhi courts saw a busy year in 2025, dealing with major political figures and significant terror incidents. Cases involving Sonia Gandhi, Rahul

Gig Workers Union President Demands Removal of 10-Minute Delivery Option

Salauddin said that nearly 40,000 workers across India had supported the protest on December 25 and that the union remains open to discussions wi

Government of India launches official 2026 calendar, listing public holidays and key dates

Shiva Lingam at Andhras Draksharamam temple vandalised

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs police to nab culprits

High-profile rush to Delhi HC for relief in 2025

The Delhi High Court saw a busy 2025 with major legal battles. Celebrities sought protection for their rights. Politicians faced court challenges

Who is Mahnoor? Asim Munir' third daughter marries her first cousin Abdul Rehman Qasim in 'low-key' nikah

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir married her daughter Mahnoor to his brother Qasim Munir's son Abdul Rehman on December 26 at Army Headquar

Thieves Throw Chilli Powder In Madhya Pradesh Farmer's Eyes, Rob Rs 25 Lakh

Three assailants on Tuesday robbed a farmer of Rs 25 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and snatching his bag in Ashoknagar district o

Khaleda Zia Funeral Updates: Ex-Bangladesh PM's Body Arrives In Firoza

Khaleda Zia Funeral Updates: Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. Her funeral will be held on

Can Diabetics Eat Makki Ki Roti? 5 Other Health Benefits You Should Know

Makki ki roti is more than just a winter treat. When consumed correctly, it is a nutritious addition to the Indian plate.

Man gets life term for raising module of Pakistan based terror outfit in Assam

Md Kamruj Zaman alias Kamaruddin was awarded three separate punishments under provisions of an anti-terror law, with the maximum of life imprison

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers as ceasefire holds

Cambodian Defence Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata said the soldiers were handed over at a border checkpoint at 10 a.m. (0300 GMT) on Wednesda

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers following a weekend ceasefire. This move eases tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes. The fig

The US-born employment and population boom that wasnt

US job numbers show a surprising rise in native-born employment. However, this surge appears to be an illusion. Aggressive deportation campaigns

Odisha in 2025: Security gains, industrial push amid tragedies and turmoil

One of the major positives for the state was its progress towards becoming a Naxal-free state, with security forces neutralising six red rebels,

Superstar Mohanlals mother Shantakumari Amma passes away in Kochi

Kochi: Shantakumari Amma, the mother of Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal, passed away at her residence in Kochi on Tuesday. She was 90 and had been

Watch: India surpasses Japan to become worlds 4th largest economy

No Third-Party Intervention: Sources On China's India-Pak Truce Claim

New Delhi has rejected China's claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during the military conflict earlier this year.

Srinagar court issues proclamation, declares three absconders for spreading anti-India content online

In a significant legal move, a Srinagar court has proclaimed charges against Mubeen Shah, Azizul Hassan Ashai, and Rifat Wani for their role in p