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Rapido rolls out rider-rejection visibility feature in Bengaluru pilot

The move comes as the Bengaluru-based startup pushes deeper into four-wheeler cab services

Punjab Congress president Warring moves HC seeking videography of Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti vote counting

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking mandatory videograph

Anant Ambani To Host Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez And Others At Vantara During The GOAT India Tour

Football icon's GOAT Tour of India heading to Gujrat

Red Fort blast: Court extends NIA custody of Soyab, Naseer Bilal by four more days

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Monday extended the NIA custody of Soyab , a Faridabad resident accused of harbouring Red Fort bomber Umar-un-Nabi, a

Train firing: Court orders medical examination of accused former RPF constable

Mumbai: A court here on Monday ordered medical examination of former Railway Protection Force constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, held for shooting d

President Murmu to visit Karnataka, TN, Telangana from Dec 16 to 22

New Delhi: President Drouapdi Murmu will visit Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana from December 16 to 22, her office said on Monday. On Tuesday,

More than a spirit: Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Ghelani unveil TIGERFIRE a story of resilience in a bottle

Entering the rapidly evolving Indian spirits landscape with a bold statement of intent, TIGERFIRE has officially launched as a new premium artisa

In a first, stall booking for Santiniketans prestigious Poush Mela to be entirely online

In the long history of the winter fair, it has been cancelled only on three occasions during the Bengal famine of 1943, the aftermath of Direct

Legislative Council members pay tributes to Shivashankarappa

Four arrested for murder of youth in Udupi district

India-China conflict sites in Sikkim are now tourist attractions

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flags off 25 motorcycles and vehicles in Gangtok to mark the opening of Cho-La and Dok-La for visitors under the

Indias exports rise 19.37 pc in Nov; trade gap shrinks to 5-month low

New Delhi: Indias exports rebounded by 19.37 per cent to USD 38.13 billion in November after contracting in October, driven by higher shipments o

Five, including 4 Indian expats win Rs 1 crore in Big Ticket draw

In the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw on Sunday, December 14, five people, including four Indian expats, won Rs 1,23,48,360. Each winner took Rs

Apollo treats man with hoarseness symptoms; shows improvement through speech therapy

Maharashtra CM's wife Amruta Fadnavis meets Lionel Messi, gets massive backlash online due to...

Amruta Fadnavis can be seen chewing gum and brazenly walking past footballer Luis Suarez to take a selfie with Messi

Block Educational Officer of Tiruchi arrested on graft charge

My thoughts and prayers: Melania Trump mourns victims of Brown, Australia's Bondi beach shooting

Red Dead Redemption 2 free download rumoured as leaked list reveals upcoming giveaway dates

Interest in the Red Dead Redemption franchise has spiked in the wake of the original games re-release. The renewed attention also coincides with

Honkai Star Rail 3.8 release date, time and maintenance start and end time explained for all regions: Global release timings, duration, end time, banner schedule, new map, file size

Honkai Star Rail 3.8 release date, time and maintenance start and end time details are now confirmed. The update launches on December 16, 2025, w

Retired doctor in Kalaburagi cheated of 1.26 crore in digital arrest scam

The cyber fraudsters threatened the doctor while impersonating as Mumbai Crime Branch officials

'Vote Chori' rally: Omar Abdullah says campaign is Congress, not INDIA bloc's stand

A day after the Congress held its 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified that the Vote

India, Mexico in talks for possible Preferential Trade Agreement to mitigate tariff hit

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the proposed 50% tariffs by Mexico would impact $2 billion worth of Indias exports

AI-based assessment in India: Design choices will shape equity

Email threatening explosion at Mangaluru RTO turns out to be hoax

Karnataka emerged as blue-chip heavy crypto market: CoinSwitch

Younger investors continue to dominate activity in Karnataka, aligning with national demographic trends

University of Liverpool marks start of Bengaluru campus project

The University said the Bengaluru campus has been designed as an integrated teaching and research facility, with smart classrooms,specialisedlabo

'Thank you for experience that will live on in city's memories': Mumbai Airport thanks Messi, Suarez for visit

Football legends Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul departed from Mumbai after a successful GOAT India Tour event at Wankhede Stadium

Ram Temple Trust to seek SCs title suit evidence for museum preservation

LUCKNOW: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has decided to seek the return of key evidence and documents related to the Ram Janmabhoom

Murmu to Visit Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu from Dec. 16 to 22

The President will inaugurate the National Conference for the Chairpersons of Public Service Commissions, being organised by the Telangana Public

What happens to stocks when the Fed cuts rates?

When the Fed cuts interest rates, borrowing becomes cheaper for businesses and consumers. This can support stock markets, especially if the econo

School assembly news headlines for December 16: Top national, international & sports updates

Parliamentary discussions on education and elections took place. Prime Minister Modi began a three-nation tour. India's solar capacity saw a sign

Watch | How great composers shaped the Carnatic music repertoire | K. Gayatri

In this Margazhi season, vocalist Dr. K. Gayatri begins a special series celebrating four iconic South Indian composers across four languages. In

Maldivian expand connectivity to Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi

With this additional flight, passengers now have more options to plan their trips around business schedules, medical visits, or leisure getaways

TM Forum Releases Core Network High-Reliability AN Solution Package, Leading a New Paradigm of Autonomous Networks

Do travelers need to delete 5 apps when flying during the holidays? Heres what you need to know

Travelers are warned about a viral claim that TSA agents check phones for five specific apps. This is not true. TSA officers can ask you to power

Top news of the day: Trade deficit falls 61% in Nov. 2025 to $6.6 billion on surging merchandise exports; Polls for BMC, 28 other municipal corporations on Jan. 15, vote count on Jan. 16, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Who is King Abdullah II? Jordon's monarch hosting PM Modi, whose real estate empire spread over US, UK, has net worth of Rs...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a four-day trip where he was welcomed in Amman, Jordon, by King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. He ascended the th

Stock markets close marginally lower on foreign fund outflows, weak rupee; Sensex slips 54 pts

Mumbai, Dec 15 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty pared most of early losses to close marginally down on Monday amid persistent forei

Western Star and Buckingham impress

Evening news wrap: Centre to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G; PM lands in Jordan, begins 3-nation tour and more

The Centre is set to replace MGNREGA with the VBG RAM G Bill, 2025, offering 125 days of work with a focus on rural, climate, and digital issues.

Top Lifestyle Benefits You Can Unlock With A Metal Debit Card

Unlike standard debit cards, many metal versions offer richer reward structures.

Panneerselvams group changes its name with Kazhagam replacing committee in its title

Since December 14, statements issued by Mr. Panneerselvams group carry the new title

Huge embarrassment for Shaheen Afridi in BBL debut as star Pakistani pacer gets removed from bowling midway due to...

Pakistan's star pacer made his Big Bash League debut on Monday with the Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades match, where he was removed from the

'Almost had a midair collision': JetBlue plane nearly hits US Air Force aircraft near Venezuela

The Michelin Guide enters the world of wine with The Michelin Grappe, a new distinction

The 2026 chapter will begin with wines from the Burgundy and Bordeaux regions, with one, two, and three grapes being the reference points. Here a

SHANTI bill 2025 introduced; oppn raises concerns as India to open nuclear sector for pvt investment

Thiruparankundram hill structure not a temple lamp pillar, says HRCE

Madurai: The stone pillar referred to as Deepathoon atop the Thiruparankundran hill near a Dargah was not a temple lamp pillar and it could be a

Tanmay Agarwal enjoys the fruits of being well-prepared and staying calm

International conference on smart villages gets under way at SASTRA

Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader Dr Ramvilas Vedanti passes away at 67

LUCKNOW: Former BJP MP and senior saint Dr Ram Vilas Das Vedanti (67), a prominent figure of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, passed away while unde

Panic grips residents as leopard kills two cattle in Hasanur area in Erode

Shaheen Shah Afridi stopped from bowling during Big Bash League match after dangerous delivery. Watch video

Shaheen Shah Afridi endured a difficult Big Bash League debut for Brisbane Heat, with his bowling spell cut short after two dangerous full tosses

Power shutdown in many areas of Tiruchi on December 17

T.N. set to be punished through restructuring of MGNREGS, says Stalin

CM says the proposal to restructure the programme through theViksit BharatGuarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill should be dropp

183 new fair price shops inaugurated in Salem district in three years, says Minister

Inside a scientific experiment that transformed skin cells into embryo-forming eggs

The initial success of a pioneering experiment in the U.S. offers a glimpse into the future potential of lab-made gametes in fertility treatments

$1,500 payments coming? Trump backs new plan heres who could qualify

Trump-backed $1,500 ACA payments explained: President Donald Trump has backed a Republican proposal that could deliver $1,000 to $1,500 payments

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB, suffers torn ACL and is out for the season: What is it and whats the recovery time?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending left knee injury late in the fourth quarter of a Week 15 loss to the Los

Lionel Messi winds up G.O.A.T. India Tour with Delhi leg; fans in frenzy

Messi was seen kicking the ball at the stands along with his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul while taking a round of the ve

Five-time MLA, ex-minister Sanjay Saraogi appointed BJP's new Bihar unit president

Sanjay Saraogi has been appointed the new Bihar unit president of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The saffron party made the announcement on Monday.

8 foods Japanese eat for skin nourishment and natural glow

Japanese women swear by everyday foods that pack serious skin-boosting power. From fermented staples to antioxidant-rich teas, these 8 simple ing

26-year-old Palestinian man dies in Israels Ofer prison

A 26-year-old Palestinian man imprisoned since June this year died in jail on Sunday, December 14. The Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission a

J&K | Nodal Officers Appointed To Ensure Cleanliness, Prevent Stray Animal Entry In Offices

JAMMU, Dec 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has nominated nodal officers to ensure upkeep, cleanliness and prevention of entry of stray dogs

Migratory birds arrive at Vellode Bird Sanctuary

Committee Constituted To Supervise Strengthening Of Fourth Tawi Bridge

JAMMU, Dec 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee to supervise all works related to the strengthening and flood-resilie

New-Age Singles Redefine Dating with Clear Communication, Emotional Honesty

Relationships with differences in shared values and beliefs are non-negotiable.

RCBs next test: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title defence begins at IPL 2026 auction table

IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru begins the 2026 IPL season as champions. Their 2025 victory marked a historic breakthrough after 18 seasons

Intelligence agencies monitor expansion of terrorist infrastructure in POK

Video : Bangladeshi Hindu freedom fighter And His Wife Found With Their Throats Slit

A 75-year-old freedom fighter (Muktijoddha) and his wife were found brutally murdered, their throats slit, at their home in Bangladesh's Rangpur.

Red Fort Blast: Court Extends NIA Custody Of Soyab, Naseer Bilal By 4 More Days

New Delhi, Dec 15: A Delhi court on Monday extended the NIA custody of Soyab, a Faridabad resident accused of harbouring Red Fort bomber Umar-un-

India opens Cho La, Dok La passes in Sikkim for battlefield tourism on China border

GUWAHATI: India on Monday opened the historic Cho La and Dok La passes in Sikkim, formally introducing battlefield tourism along the China border

Actor surivivor says she lost faith in trial court after Dileep acquitted

Thiruvananthapuram: The survivor in the 2017 actress assault case on Sunday said the trial court verdict did not come as a surprise to her, notin

Football Fans In Frenzy As Messi Winds Up G.O.A.T. India Tour With Delhi Leg

New Delhi, Dec 15: The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as devotional fans joyously gat

Indian Stock Market Begins Week On Negative Note, Nifty Closes Above 26,000

Among the sectors, most indies ended higher with Nifty Media spiked 1.79%, FMCG up by 0.69%, Consumer Durables up by 0.52%, Nifty Bank up by 0.12

Farmers plan protest over delay in capturing leopards

IPL auction 2026: Green, Venkatesh, Livingstone in focus as KKR, CSK ready to loosen purse strings

The 10 teams need to fill up 77 slots with a cumulative purse of 237.55 crore

Goa fire tragedy: Luthra brothers to land in Delhi on Tuesday

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra will be taken into custody by the Goa Police immediately upon their arrival in Delhi from Thailand where they were deta

BMC elections date: Mumbai to vote on January 15; counting on January 16

Voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections is set for January 15, 2026. Counting of votes will take place on January 16. This an

8 habits wrecking your heart after 40

By 40, the habits you've ignored quietly accumulatesedentary routines, poor sleep, unchecked stress, processed foods, tobacco, alcohol, and skipp

Polls for BMC, 28 other municipal corporations on Jan. 15, vote count on Jan. 16

29 civic bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, have 2,869 seats on offer and 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their

CBI arrests three accused of sending bulk phishing messages

A gang was providing bulk SMS services to cybercriminals, who were using it to cheat Indian citizens; around 21,000 SIM cards were obtained in vi

NFCSF urges Centre to revise sugar MSP to 41 per kg, increase ethanol price

NEW DELHI: The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd. (NFCSF), the apex body of sugar cooperatives, has urged the Central Govern

Quote of the day by Marie Curie: 'Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only...'

Marie Curie's enduring words encourage us to replace fear with understanding, asserting that knowledge empowers us to face life's uncertainties w

AIRBEA Flags Acute Shortage Of Small Denomination Notes, Seeks RBI Intervention

AIRBEA observed small denomination notes Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 are almost unavailable in semi-urban and rural areas

ED questions Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor in alleged Anil Ambani group money laundering probe

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday questioned Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor in connection with an alleged money laundering c

Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel had steady rise at Berkshire

Greg Abel is set to take over as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, succeeding Warren Buffett. A native Canadian, Abel impressed Buffett with his commitme

SC mulls pan-India guidelines to prevent road accidents on expressways, national highways

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday mulled formulating pan-India guidelines to prevent road accidents, such as a recent one in Rajasthan's Pha

IPL Auction 2026: Live Streaming, Date, Venue & When It Will Be Held Complete Schedule & Details

IPL Auction 2026 date, time, venue, and timing: The 2026 IPL mini auction is set for December 16th in Abu Dhabi, with 10 franchises vying for 77

PM Modi arrives in Amman on strategic visit, welcomed by Jordanian counterpart

Former Karnataka MLA, Dr Anjali Nimbalkar, Heroically Saves US Passenger's Life Mid-Air

Shortly after takeoff, the passenger suffered severe chest pain, intense shivering, and uneasiness, leading to her fainting and completely losing