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Kohli, Simarjeet Sparkle as Delhi Down Andhra by 4 Wickets

Kohli (131, 101 balls) was ably supported by Nitish Rana (77, 55b) and Priyansh Arya (74, 44b) as Delhi scaled down a challenging target of 299 i

Jungkook Gifts Fans a Velvet-Smooth Cover of 'The Christmas Song'

The release drew widespread praise on social media

'Trump believes our oil belongs to him': Venezuela rips US at UNSC, calls out Washington's extortion

Jamia Millia Islamia suspends professor, orders inquiry after exam question on atrocities against Muslim minorities sparks backlash

Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended a faculty member. This action follows an internal inquiry into a controversial question in a semester examinat

'Sanatan Dharma' not safe in West Bengal, alleges Suvendu

Suvendu Adhikari asked the police to mend their ways or face consequences after April, when the assembly elections would be due in the State

NYSE and Nasdaq trading hours update: Christmas-eve, Christmas, Boxing day, early closures and year-end schedule

US stock markets have limited trading around Christmas and New Year. NYSE and Nasdaq close early on Christmas-eve and stay shut on Christmas Day.

Dhurandhar 2 locked for Eid 2026: Release date, languages, story continuation and OTT details

Dhurandhar 2 will release on March 19, 2026. The film will be available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. This marks a pan-India r

IND vs SL second T20I | India paying attention to every small detail ahead of the T20 World Cup: Shafali Verma

The dashing opener adds that she enjoys bowling and wants to contribute to the team in multiple ways

Non-veg diet, poor sleep and obesity increase risk of breast cancer: Study

New Delhi: Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by abo

BMC turning blind eye to air pollution issue, says HC; questions nod for over 125 projects in city

The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for its failure to address the city's severe air pollution.

Evening news wrap: Unnao rape survivor to move SC against Kuldeep Sengar bail; Delhi Metro Phase-VA approved and more

Won't Let KCR Family Return to Power as Long as I'm in Politics: Revanth Reddy

Small villages will receive 5 lakh each, and larger ones 10 lakh, in addition to existing state and central funds

Christmas holidays: Is December 26 a federal holiday? Trumps order explained for federal workers and private employers

Christmas eve and December 26 federal holiday: President Donald Trump has declared Christmas Eve and December 26 as federal holidays for this yea

Indias rising consumer base to draw more MNCs, says Samsungs JB Park

Samsung's JB Park highlights India's growing appeal for multinational manufacturers diversifying from China, citing expanding consumer markets, p

Awami League raises alarm over surge in custodial deaths under Yunus-led interim govt in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec 24: Bangladeshs Awami League on Wednesday alleged that deaths in jail and police custody have risen sharply across the country under t

Christians Being 'Targeted' Nationwide, Alleges Kerala LOP

The Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly targeted the right wing group in a Facebook post on the eve of Christmas

Air India to resume non-stop DelhiRome flights from March 25

The flights will resume from March 25, 2026, with Air India operating four services a week between Delhi and Romes Leonardo da Vinci Internationa

After IndiGo crisis, aviation ministry gives nod to two new Indian airlines

AI Hind Air aims to begin operations in southern India with a fleet of ATR Turboprop aircraft, while Fly Express website says coming soon

Chewing alone can cure bloating and gas? here's what the science actually says

Thorough chewing isn't a magic cure, but it's a surprisingly powerful first step. Research shows proper mastication reduces bloating and gas by h

Interstate human trafficking gang held in Miyapur, newborns rescued

Hyderabad: Eleven members of an interstate human trafficking gang were arrested here, and two newborn babies were rescued from them, police said

UT Govt Ensuring World Class Healthcare Facilities For All In Ladakh: LG Kavinder

Dedicates 3 Tesla MRI Facility worth Rs 25.9 crore to people of Kargil Kargil, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today d

Stress tests and drones: the new playbook to protect the endangered western hoolock gibbon

Over the last 50 years, the gibbon population has plummeted from over an estimated 100,000 individuals to less than 5,000

Celebrity divorces and break-ups in 2025: From Palash Muchhal-Smriti Mandhana, Dakota Johnson-Chris Martin to Dhanashree-Yuzvendra Chahal

2025 proved a tumultuous year for celebrity relationships as it was marked by high-profile divorces and breakups. Fans were shocked after Smriti

Whats open and closed on Christmas 2025here's what you need to know before you step out

Many stores and restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day 2025 to allow employees to spend time with loved ones. However, select grocery stores

Hyderabad Traffic Home Guard killed in Attapur accident

Gujarat Giants Lacks Reliability : Aakash Chopra

Gujarat Giants need batting firepower, their lineup feels thin : Aakash Chopra

Mustard acreage rises 4% to 84.67 lakh hectares as crop condition remains normal

Mustard cultivation has increased by 4 percent nationwide. Major states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal s

Watch: Unnao rape case: UP Womens Commission assures victims safety after Sengars bail

Union Cabinet approves 12,000 crore Delhi Metro expansion under Phase V(A)

The new phase includes three corridors: R.K. Ashram MargIndraprastha (9.913 km), AerocityIGI Airport T-1 (2.263 km), and TughlakabadKalindi Kunj

From Trump's Antics To Ukraine & Palestine, 2025 Has Been a Year of Uncertainty

When you strip away the geopolitics, it's innocent civilians who are left to bear the lions share of the suffering.

Victory Flair, Surrealist and Psychic Star catch the eye

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Secondary particulate matter is a core driver of dangerous PM2.5 in India: CREA analysis

New analysis reveals a large part of India's PM2.5 pollution forms chemically in the air. Up to 42 percent is secondary particulate matter, mainl

Leopard runs riot in three villages in Himachal's Mandi; kills one, injures 9 before being slain

A leopard attacked villagers in Mandi district early Wednesday. One person died and nine were injured. The big cat ran amok in Chandyal, Badhyal,

Maharashtra court convicts two Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay

Thane: A court in Maharashtras Navi Mumbai has convicted two Bangladeshi nationals for entering and staying in India without valid passports. In

Cabinet clears Delhi Metro phase 5A: 12,015 cr for 16 km; 13 stations in 3 corridors to cut traffic

Clash erupts between rival Matua groups in Bengal over voter deletion remarks by Union minister Shantanu Thakur

KOLKATA: Violence broke out between two rival Matua groups affiliated to Union minister of shipping and BJP MP Shantanu Thakur and Trinamool Cong

AI Turns Family Photos Into Christmas Cartoons, A Festive Trend Goes Viral

A new holiday trend allows families to turn regular photos into joyful Christmas cartoons using AI tools like Nano Banana Pro and Sora 2.

On Camera, Lord Vishnu Statue Destroyed In Cambodia, Allegedly By Thailand

As the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia drags on, a Cambodian official has accused Bangkok of destroying a statue of Lord Vishnu in a dispu

Sumathi Shatakam Teaser Unveiled; Film Set For Feb 6 Release

Producer Bellamkonda Suresh said the teaser clearly reflects the films strong success potential.

CRPF personnel manhandle Unnao rape survivor's mother, prevent her from addressing media

NEW DELHI: Security personnel in Delhi on Wednesday prevented the Unnao rape survivor and her mother from addressing the media and allegedly forc

IBPS RRB PO Score Card 2025 OUT at ibps.in: Prelims marks released for 3,928 officer posts, check cut-off and Mains status now

The IBPS has released the RRB PO Prelims Score Card 2025 on December 24, 2025, for candidates who appeared for the Officer Scale I exam. The scor

Eating past 8 PM? Your next day energy is ruined to begin with; Immediate effects of late dinners;

Late dinners wreak havoc on your body's internal clock and blood sugar control, leaving you foggy, lethargic, and craving junk the next morning.

Hrithik Roshans family dance video from wedding goes viral

Hyderabad: Actor Hrithik Roshan attended his cousin Eshaan Roshans wedding festivities in Mumbai on Tuesday, December 23, along with his sons, Hr

Bulldozers will act against anyone encroaching on monuments, govt land: Adityanath

Lucknow, Dec 24: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said no one would be spared if they illegally encroach upon monuments,

Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says

All the main parameters of the Russian side's position are well known to our colleagues from the United States, says Kremlin spokesman

Embassy REIT sells two blocks at Bengalurus Manyata Park to EAAA Alternatives for 530 crore

EAAA Alternatives, an Indian alternative asset manager with over 65,000 crore in assets under management, focuses on real assets and private cred

US lawmakers express concern over ban of Awami League in Bangladesh

New York/Dhaka: A group of US lawmakers has expressed concern over the total ban of the Awami League political party ahead of elections scheduled

BWSSB celebrates Kannada Rajyotsava with grandeur

BWSSB Chairperson Dr. V. Ram Prasad Manohar emphasized love for Kannada and urged non-Kannadigas to learn the language

Physical activity linked to lower breast cancer risk: ICMR study

Age, obesity, reproductive factors influence risk among Indian women, review finds

Pakistan court extends interim bail of Imran Khan, his wife Bushra in May 9 cases

The May 9 cases are related to violence by former PM Imran Khan's supporters who resorted to vandalism in 2023 after his arrest in Islamabad

Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Boat Is Being Reassembled In Public At The Grand Egyptian Museum

42-meter long cedarwood boat built some 4,500 years ago

China probably seeks to capitalise from deescalating tensions along Line of Actual Control with India: US report

A US Department of War report indicates China seeks to ease border tensions with India. This move aims to stabilize bilateral ties and prevent cl

Deadly blast rips through Pennsylvania nursing home near Philadelphia; 2 dead, several injured

Heres the Holiday trading schedule every investor needs before the bell rings

NYSE & Nasdaq holiday trading hours 2025: U.S. stock markets enter holiday mode as New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq close early on Christmas Ev

Delhi Metro Phase 5A approved: 16-km corridor, 13 stations with Rs 12015 crore project cost

Once the project is completed, the Delhi Metro network will cross 400 km.

Sensitivity met structure at Rithvik Rajas concert at The Music Academy

Niraval explorations and ensemble synergy defined the vocalists December Season concert.

US, Ukraine reach consensus aimed at ending war but territorial disputes remain

Kyiv: The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict

Quote of the day by Mark Twain: 'The fear of death...'

Quote of the day by Mark Twain highlights a thought on fear, life, and death. This explainer covers the meaning of the quote, what quote of the d

Bharti Singh discharged, walks out from hospital with Haarsh Limbachiyaa, assures fans 'our baby is safe'

Bharti Singh made her first public appearance after giving birth to her second child. After getting discharged from the hospital, Bharti assured

Happy New Year 2026: Top 10 International getaways perfect for spending the New Year Eve

As Indians eye abroad getaways for New Year 2026, easy-visa nations within five flight hours are dominating bookings. Dubai, Southeast Asia, and

Unnao rape case: Survivor to move Supreme Court after Delhi High Court grants bail to Sengar

The Unnao rape survivor plans to move the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court grants bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, raising fresh safety conc

Maharashtra poll results 2025: BJP gains, Sena & NCP factions struggle | Full breakdown

In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra, we break down the major takeaways from the recently held municipal council and Nagar Panchayat elections ac

Interim bail of Imran Khan, wife Bushra extended in May 9 cases

Islamabad: A Pakistani court has extended the interim bail of former premier Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the May 9 cases and five othe

Electoral roll observers appointed for SIR in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala CEO Rathan U Kelkar said on Wednesday that four electoral roll observers have been appointed for all 14 districts of t

Anti-Bangladesh protests held at land ports in West Bengal

Kolkata: Members of a pro-Hindu organisation held demonstrations at several land ports along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal on Wednes

10 Ayurvedic Remedies For Better Digestion; Tips You Need For Winters

Digestion is the cornerstone of overall well-being. Here are 10 Ayurvedic remedies that can help make your digestion better.

Quote of the day by Theodore Roosevelt: 'Do what you can, with what you have, where you are'

Theodore Roosevelt's enduring quote, Do what you can, with what you have, where you are, emphasizes practical action over waiting for perfect con

Video: Moment Cheap Ukrainian 'STING' Outsmarted A Russian Jet-Powered Shahed Drone

A video posted online captures the moment a small, fast-moving Ukrainian interceptor drone closes in on -- and destroys -- a Russian jet-powered

SIT moves closer to questioning more TDB higher-ups in Sabarimala gold theft case

Notably, two TDB officials who were in charge in 2019, K.P. Sankar Das and N. Vijaykumar, have moved the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge,

15 Babies Sold For 15 Lakhs Each: Infant Selling Racket Busted In Telangana

The Cyberabad Special Operations Team in Telangana has dismantled a sophisticated interstate syndicate that was buying and selling infants across

Urdunama Podcast | What Poetry Teaches Us About Ghaib

Urdunama Podcast delves into the unseen world of ghaib through poetry.

Sobot Shines in G2 Winter 2026: A New Benchmark in AI Customer Service

CDPM, IIM Udaipur Hosts Panel Discussion on Intergenerational Mobility and Pathways out of Poverty in India

Daily Quiz: On Mohammed Rafi

Indian singer Mohammed Rafi was born on this day in 1924. Here is a quiz on one of the greatest Indian singers of all time

Are standing desks really effective? Sitting vs standing compared

A major University of Sydney study of over 83,000 people shows standing desks alone don't prevent heart disease or stroke. Without actual movemen

In Focus podcast | VB-GRAMG Bill: Will it destroy the worlds most successful workfare program?

Rajendran Narayanan speaks to us about how the VB-GRAMG law departs from MGNREGA, and what it means for rural livelihoods and federalism.

Government to launch 'Bharat Taxi' with profit-sharing model for drivers: Amit Shah

The government will soon launch 'Bharat Taxi' a new service. Profits from this initiative will be shared directly with drivers. This aims to impr

Medical Breakthrough: Study Finds New Treatment Effective For Rare Liver Disease

A new monoclonal antibody treatment has shown promising results for a rare liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).

Massive setback for England as Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes series, Jacob Bethell named in playing XI for Boxing Day Test

England head into the Boxing Day Test under pressure after a major setback, with Jofra Archer ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series. The

J&K ACB Files Chargesheet Against Chander Shekhar Vohra For Bribing SP City South

JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau produced charge-sheet in case FIR No. 01/2024 u/s 8 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Satire: Development is in the Air

Development rhetoric is turning pollution, death, negligence into acceptable collateral damage, notes Kunal Aneja.

Adani Power Raises Long-Term Capacity Target To 41.87 Gigawatt By FY32

Adani Power Ltd has raised its long-term installed capacity target to 41.87 gigawatt by FY32 and committed capital expenditure of about Rs 2 lakh

Tucker Carlson named Antisemite of the Yearfor opposing Gaza genocide

Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson has been named Antisemite of the Year by a US-based pro-Israeli group for opposing the genocide in Gaza. Th

Loss Of Good Gut Bacteria Linked To Inflammatory Bowel Disease Onset: Study

A healthy gut is dominated by anaerobic bacteria, which thrive in the absence of oxygen, whereas inflammatory bowel disease is marked by an imbal

Did Al Jazeera Confirm Indian Involvement in the Killing of Osman Hadi? No!

Hiya voice analysis rated the audio 9/100 for authenticity, indicating the video was artificially manipulated

Deeptech funding to gather momentum in 2026 as VC firms dig deep with cautious optimism

Venture capital firms delivered on their promise to step up deeptech investments in 2025. The coming year could see VCs writing larger cheques to

Stock markets end lower in volatile trade

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever and Tata Steel were among the bi

China looking to exploit easing LAC tensions to manage India ties: US report

New York/Washington: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations and preven

Christmas 2025 last-minute gift ideas: Thoughtful picks that still feel special

Christmas is here, and even last-minute shoppers can still find thoughtful and meaningful gifts. The article highlights a range of creative ideas