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Planning a Christmas party? Easy games and activities for adults and kids

Christmas 2025 Party Games: Christmas parties come alive with engaging games and activities for all ages. From 'Pin the Nose on Santa' for kids t

Aditya Dhars Subtle Dig At Dhruv Rathee's Review Of Dhurandhar

While Dhruv Rathee called the film dangerous propaganda, Aditya Dhar opted for silence, letting Dhurandhar's box office collections speak.

Zero Tolerance on Drunk Driving for New Year: Sajjanar

120 strategic points identified across seven zones; special enforcement drive till December 31 with strict action against violators.

Study indicates need for integrated centres for assessment of breast cancer

The analysis by the Chennai Breast Centre revealed that when tests are conducted across multiple centres in a fragmented manner, a significant pr

Merry Christmas 2025: Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? Full story explained

Christmas 2025: Christmas is observed on December 25but it wasn't Jesus's original birthday. Early Christians celebrated on various dates before

Mark movie review: Sudeeps thriller just about passes the test

With some stylish scenes and a few catchy dance numbers, Mark, starring Sudeep and directed by Vijay Kartikeyaa, tries to be a gripping thriller,

No, Supreme Court Hasnt Reduced Recovery Period for Pension Commutation

The viral claim is false. The recovery period for pension commutation remains 15 years from the date of commutation.

Watch: Karnataka bus-truck collision on NH-48 kills at least 11 near Chitradurga

At least 11 people were killed after a container truck rammed into a luxury sleeper bus on National Highway 48 near Hiriyur in Karnatakas Chitrad

Make arrangements for Kolleru Festival Ensure migratory birds are easily viewed, says Eluru district Collector

She also instructed officials to provide details of nearby temples and tourist destinations in the form of a tourism circuit to visitors particip

Nepotism That Existed In Sports Before 2014 Has Ended; Now Poor Can Rise To Top Levels: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said irregularities in team selection and sports that often happened before 2014 came

Bangladesh Opposition leader returns from exile after 17 years

Bangladesh Opposition leader and son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman, returned to the country after 17 years in exile on Thu

Unnao rape case: Plea filed in SC against suspension of Sengars jail term

NEW DELHI, Dec 25: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court order suspending the jail term of expelled BJP leade

Ajit hasnt given up ideology: Supriya Sule hints at Pawar tie-up for BMC polls; mentions talks ongoing

PM Modi unveils Rashtra Prerna Sthal, 230-crore memorial honoring Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lucknow

Signature Global to invest 4,800 cr on new housing project in Gurugram

The project, located on Dwarka Expressway, Sector 37D in Gurugram, will have 1,798 apartments

Amit Shah inaugurates Abhyudaya MP Growth Summit; launches, lays foundation of Rs 2 lakh crore projects

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit' in Gwalior, launching industrial projects worth Rs 2 lakh

Indian exporters can help New Zealand cut China dependence, boost shipments: GTRI

Indian exporters across various sectors have significant potential to increase shipments to New Zealand, helping the island nation reduce its rel

6 foods to eat on an empty stomach

Meet Vinayak Agarwal, CAT 2025 topper who scored 99.99 percentile, he comes from..., check his scorecard

IIM Kozhikode has officially announced the CAT 2025 results on 24 December 2025, where a total of 12 candidates secured a perfect 100 percentile,

6 naxalites, including top leader Ganesh Uike, neutralised in major Odisha operation

A significant security operation in Odisha's Kandhmal district resulted in the neutralization of six Naxalites, including Central Committee membe

Meet Aishki Sen, CAT topper who scored 99.18 percentile, she hails from..., check her scorecard

Aishiki, a BA Psychology student from Banaras Hindu University, scored 99.18 percentile in the CAT 2025 exam and emerged as one of the toppers. C

Jingle Hell? Hate Crimes Against Christians See a Spike Around Christmas Again

A mob vandalised Christmas decor at a Raipur mall, another miscreant assulted vendors selling Christmas toys.

Why Hrithik Roshans sons are trending: Hrehaan, Hridhaans age

Mumbai: Hrithik Roshans sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan, are currently trending big time on the internet, and for all the right reasons. The star kids

Hindutva mob vandalise Christmas mall decor during Chhattisgarh Bandh

Raipur: During the Chhattisgarh Bandh, on Christmas Eve, Hindutva workers armed with sticks vandalised Raipurs Magneto Mall, forcibly taking down

Rediscovering Roots: How Margazhiyil Makkal Isai Inspires a Cultural Renaissance

Margazhiyil Makkal Isai, a cultural movement to platform art that is entirely rooted in Tamil culture and its people, while celebrating music lik

Christmas Carol Clash Leaves Several Injured in Kerala's Alappuzha

The incident occurred in the Nooranad area at around 11.30 pm on Christmas Eve when a disagreement between the groups escalated into a physical f

Indias easternmost village in Arunachal to host first Sunrise Festival

Anjaw districts Dong is a habitation that receives the first rays of the sun in the country every day

6 superfoods that boost overall health

Superfoods are packed with essential nutrients that support overall well-being. Adding them to your daily diet can improve immunity, energy level

India Tests K-4 Missile, With 3,500-km Range, From Nuclear-Powered Submarine

In a big flex of its nuclear capabilities, India has tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile launched from a nuclear-capable submarine.

PM Modi offers prayers, joins Christmas celebrations at Cathedral Church of the Redemption, Delhi

India's petrol pump count crosses 1 lakh, doubles in a decade

Over 90 per cent of the pumps are owned by state-owned firms such as Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hi

For Mumbai courts, it was a year of acquittals in two blast cases

Mumbai courts delivered key verdicts in 2025. All accused in the 2008 Malegaon and 2006 train blasts were acquitted. Bollywood saw Javed Akhtar a

Adani seals 80,000 crore in deals since 2023 Hindenburg crisis

Adani Group has completed 33 acquisitions totaling Rs 80,000 crore since early 2023. This significant buying spree across core sectors like ports

6 reasons to add nuts and seeds to your diet

Alzheimer's Disease Can Be Reversed, Show Animal Studies

In a significant breakthrough, US researchers have found in animal studies that Alzheimer's disease can be reverse, challenging previous studies

'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp Says Child Actors Need Therapy

You need some type of support system outside of your parents : Noah Schnapp

Four women from Telangana killed in accident in Maharashtra

Hyderabad: As many as four women from Telanganas Asifabad district died in an accident in Maharashtra on Wednesday, December 24. At least two peo

'Vote For Me, Win SUV, Thailand Trip, Gold': Pune Poll Candidates To Voters

The Pune municipal election is three weeks away and aspiring councillors jostling and shoving for the power the seats bring have begun courting v

Unnao rape case: Plea filed in Supreme Court against suspension of ex-BJP MLA Sengar's jail term

A new plea challenges the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend Kuldeep Singh Sengar's jail term in the Unnao rape case. The Supreme Court is no

2025 year-ender: From Kumbh, Op Sindoor to Air India crash, events that made headlines in India

India faced a challenging 2025. Major events included a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to military action. Tragic stampedes occurred

Dhurandhar 2 to release in March 2026 in five languages

Mumbai: The much anticipated sequel to filmmaker Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar 2 is slated to release in theatres on March 19, coinciding with the fest

Celebrities we lost in 2025: Indian and global icons who left a lasting legacy

India's entertainment industry mourned the loss of numerous beloved artists in 2025. Legendary actors like Manoj Kumar, Dharmendra, and Govardhan

This Christmas is different: Australia marks a changed Christmas as Albanese unveils bravery honours following Bondi antisemitic attack

Australia is honouring brave civilians and first responders. They showed courage during a deadly antisemitic terror attack near Bondi Beach. Prim

Christmas Symbols and their hidden meaning explained: Christmas tree, star, Santa Claus, bells and candy cane

Christmas Symbols: Christmas symbols like stars, lights, and trees hold deep meanings rooted in Christian tradition, representing faith, hope, an

Two lawyers move SCchallenging Delhi HC order granting bail to Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar

NEW DELHI: Two lawyers have knocked the doors of the Supreme Court by filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging the suspension of jail se

'Blaming India is preposterous: Shashi Tharoor on Bangladesh violence; flags concern over upcoming election

Christmas vs Xmas: Difference & origin explained, centuries-old Christian tradition behind the X

Christmas 2025: Xmas is an ancient abbreviation for Christmas. Its origins trace back over a thousand years to medieval times. The letter X, rese

Bangladesh Election: The Hindu Candidate Running For Sheikh Hasina's Seat And His Opponents

Amid ongoing atrocities against minorities, a Hindu man is seeking to win people's mandate from the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's constit

Karnataka bus fire tragedy: Truck loses control, crashes into sleeper bus fuel tank; four charred bodies recovered

In a major tragedy on Christmas Day, at least nine persons were burned alive and 21 others injured after a sleeper coach bus caught fire followin

6-Year-Old Dies After Dog Bite Despite Vaccination: 7 Possible Causes

Rabies is a serious and often fatal disease if not treated promptly. Awareness of the initial symptoms and appropriate post-exposure vaccination

Christmas 2025: Who was Santa Claus? The real story of St. Nicholas that began with Sinterklaas in the Netherlands

Who was real Santa Claus? Santa Claus, the jolly figure of Christmas, has roots in Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop from Turkey. He was known

Trump policies straining India-US ties: Top Democrat Congressman

Krishnamoorthi warned that poor coordination could allow armed groups to exploit instability. That we don't enable armed groups to come to the fo

Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 Registration Started, Apply Here

HTET 2025 Registration: The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) registrations have started and will continue till January 4, 2026. Candidates

Base revision of macro-economic indicators at advanced stage, new GDP series on Feb 27

For the base year revision for GDP, an Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS) and five domain-specific sub-committees have be

Five Killed as Helicopter Crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Dec 25: Five people were killed after a helicopter crashed on Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro, Africas highest peak, the Tanzania Civi

Delhis invisible chokehold: NO2 pollution hits 7-year high, traffic and industry prime culprits

Delhi's average nitrogen dioxide (NO) levels have reached their highest since 2018, exceeding national and WHO standards. Vehicular exhaust and i

Telangana: School Bus Overturns in Mahabubnagar, Students Injured

The students were on a picnic to Jalavihar when the accident occurred in the early morning hour

Bengal SIR: ECI orders two-level document checks during voter hearings

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed a two-level verification to confirm the authenticity of the supporting identity docu

Al Hind Air, FlyExpress gets government's nod following IndiGo crisis, airlines to operate from...; ShankhAir to begin operation from...,

The civil aviation ministry has granted clearance to two airlines, Al Hind and FlyExpress, an are set to begin operations in India. Minister Ram

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man teaser: Cillian Murphy returns as the enigmatic Tommy Shelby

Directed by Tom Harper, the film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Sophie Rundle, Stephen Graham, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee and Jay Lycurgo

Israel calls countries condemning new West Bank settlements 'morally wrong'

Foreign governments will not restrict the right of Jews to live in the Land of Israel, and any such call is morally wrong and discriminatory agai

Nidhhi Agerwal's Reaction To Sivaji's Comments On Outfit During Mobbing Incident

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal responded through her Instagram story with a caption about victim manipulation.

Somalis vote in the first one-person, one-vote local election in decades

The voting of local council members, to be conducted across Mogadishu's 16 districts, has been organised by the country's federal government but

Alternative Options For Students Who Scored Less In CAT 2025

CAT 2025 results announced by IIM Kozhikode highlight 12 perfect percentiles. IIMs and 93 other institutes will use scores for MBA admissions.

BMC polls: Congress gambit to go solo reshapes Opposition contest in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Congress' decision to contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently has fragmented the Opposition spac

40 rescued as fire breaks out at residential building in Mumbai

Nearly 40 individuals were rescued unharmed after a fire erupted in Mumbai's Andheri West on Thursday morning. The blaze, which began around 10 a

Top Christmas decoration ideas for home on a budget that look festive and stylish

Budget-friendly Christmas decoration ideas for home: Transform your home into a festive wonderland this Christmas with budget-friendly and creati

The Great Indian Kapil Show: Sidhu Vs Archana, who earns more

Mumbai: The new season of The Great Indian Kapil Show has officially arrived on Netflix, and it has already started winning hearts. Season 4 of t

Helicopter Crash On Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro Kills Five, Aviation Authority Says

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 25: A helicopter crashed on Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro, killing five people, the civil aviation authority said on Thursday, w

Top Maoist Leader Ganesh Uike Killed in Encounter in Odisha

One of the deceased Maoists has been identified as Ganesh Uike, a Central Committee member and the chief of the Naxalite organisation in Odisha.

BNP Acting Chief Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile

Dhaka [Bangladesh], Dec 25: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after spending 17 yea

Car With Hanukkah Sign Set On Fire In Melbourne Days After Bondi Attack

Australian police are investigating a suspicious fire after a car carrying a sign celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah was set ablaze Thur

Reunion Of Thackeray Brothers To Protect Marathi Manoos' Welfare: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray said while many alliances and coalitions have occurred in politics, tie-up between Shiv Sena led by Uddhav T

India to assume chair of Kimberly Process from Jan 1 for third time

India will lead the Kimberley Process, a global initiative against conflict diamonds, for the third time starting January 1. This marks a signifi

Toxic Syrup Survivor, 5, Returns Home After 115 Days, But Without Eyesight

In a tragedy that claimed the lives of 24 children across Madhya Pradesh after they consumed a poisonous cough syrup, a five-year-old boy from Ch

President, VP, PM Modi Pay Tributes to Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal

New Delhi, Dec 25: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to forme

Karnataka Chitradurga bus accident: Fuel tanker jumped divider and hit the bus head-on in split-second horror crash

Karnataka Chitradurga bus accident: A private sleeper coach caught fire in the early hours of Thursday after colliding with a truck in Karnataka'

PM Modi Urges MPs to Identify and Nurture Olympic Talent

PM Modi said the Sansad Khel Mahotsav has evolved into a peoples movement, engaging youth from cities and villages alike

China Social Media Thrashes One-Child Policy After Population Control Czar Dies

Hatred reactions on China's social media after Peng's death who introduced one-child policy in 80's in China

India acted in right humanitarian spirit on Sheikh Hasina: Shashi Tharoor amid strain in ties with Bangladesh

India showed humanitarian spirit by not forcing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return. She is a long-time friend of India. Leg

Hyderabad police conduct Operation Kavach, seize vehicles in Old City

Hyderabad: The city police conducted Operation Kavach in Hyderabads Old City and seized some vehicles on Wednesday, December 24. The operation wa

No one knows where missile came from: Nitin Gadkari recalls meeting Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh hours before assassination; how he reacted

Union minister Nitin Gadkari recounted meeting Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh hours before his assassination in Tehran. Gadkari, was in Iran, attendi

GTRI Urges India to Focus on Export Gains From Existing FTAs

GTRI noted that India is entering 2026 amid one of the toughest global trade environments in recent years

Vajpayee Statue Unveiled in Amaravati

CM Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurate statue on former PMs birth anniversary

Drug-Addict Jalandhar Man Crosses India-Pak Border, Detained, Family Appeals For Help

A man from Punjab's Jalandhar, who is addicted to drugs, crossed the India-Pakistan border and was detained by the Pakistani Rangers.

India's first high-speed railway test track to be complete by THIS month, trains to test at 220 kmph speed; Here's all you need to know

Indian Railways is set to complete its first dedicated high-speed train test track by March 2026. Built by RDSO in Rajasthan at a cost of ?967 cr

King Charles III picks Westminster Abbey as site of Christmas Day broadcast

London: King Charles III has chosen Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day speech on Thursday, reflecting the idea of pilgrimage that

UN turns 80 in 2025 amid global crises, India says ready for greater role

As nations continue to grapple with humanitarian emergencies, climate chaos and economic inequality, questions are raised over the relevance of t

President, PM visit Vajpayee's memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'; pay tributes

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries who attended a

NCB arrests 5 from Andhra Pradesh in hashish oil trafficking case

New Delhi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested five people from Andhra Pradeshs Visakhapatnam who were allegedly part of a hashish oi