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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

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

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.

CAT 2025 Result Declared: 12 Candidates Score 100 Percent, 2.58 Lakh Appeared

CAT 2025 Result: The number of candidates scoring 99.8 percentile was the same as those scoring 99.99 percentile, at 26.

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

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

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

Note Saying 'Trump Loves Young Girls' Is Fake: US Department Of Justice

The Department of Justice on Tuesday said that the handwritten letter by Jeffrey Epstein, addressed to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar, that

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

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

China Aims to Use LAC De-escalation to Prevent Deepening US-India Ties: US Report

The Xi-Modi meeting marked the onset of monthly high-level engagements between the two countries, where parties discussed border management and n

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.

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

Quote of the day by Jesus Christ: 'Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for...'

Jesus Christs words in Matthew 6:34 offer a powerful reminder against constant anxiety about the future. The teaching encourages people to focus

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

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,

J&K Police Attaches Drug Peddlers Properties Worth Rs 3 Crore

Srinagar, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached properties worth Rs three crore of a notorious drug peddler here, alleging they

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.

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

Video: Surat builder arrested after fireworks display stops traffic

Surat: A 58-year-old real estate developer was arrested for allegedly blocking traffic on a busy public road in Gujarats Surat city to burst fire

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

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

Study relates onset of inflammatory bowel disease with increase in oxygen-tolerant bacteria

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: A new study has related the onset of inflammatory bowel disease with a loss of beneficial bacteria known to help with digestin

Humayun Kabir names ex-policeman Abul Hasan as JUP candidate from Bengals Ballygunge after dropping Nisha Chatterjee

JUP founder said Nisha Chatterjee was dropped because her social media presence did not align with his party's image; Abul Hasan is his mother's

How 85-Year-Old Man Lost Rs 9 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' In Mumbai

A major cyber fraud has been reported from Mumbai, where an 85-year-old man from Mumbai's Thakurdwar area was cheated of nearly Rs 9 crore by fra

Alliance of Thackerays won't have much impact: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Talking to reporters in Mumbai after the announcement, CM Devendra Fadnavis said, Their track record is of corruption and self-interest

Unnao rape case survivor to move SC against Sengars jail term suspension

Unnao/Ballia: The 2017 Unnao rape case survivor on Wednesday termed the Delhi High Courts decision to suspend the jail term of expelled BJP leade

New H-1B Visa System: No more lottery, how will it work? How will it impact Indians?

The Donald Trump administration will change the H1 B Visa rules and replace the lottery system with weighted system to prioritise the hiring of h

Delhi HC Expresses Displeasure Over No Tax Exemption on Air Purifiers in 'Emergency Situation'

Court directed the GST Council to meet at the earliest and consider lowering or abolishing goods and services tax on air purifiers in view of wor

Have you ever thought mobile usage can affect blood circulation? It can. Explained how

Delhi Red Fort blast: Court extends judicial custody of 7 accused till Jan 8

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of seven accused in the Red Fort blast case by 15 days. The court remanded Dr

CAT Result 2025 out at iimcat.ac.in; check steps to download the scorecard and more

CAT Results 2025 declared at iimcat.ac.in The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has announced the CAT 2025 results on December 24, 2025. C

Bangladesh journalists claim 'death threats' are the new normal for Dhaka newsrooms

Reporters in Bangladesh are facing a dangerous environment. Attacks on major news outlets have intensified threats and surveillance. Journalists

Hyderabadis, check out 5 magical places to put on your travel list

Thailand is not just a travel destination it is an experience filled with colour, culture and charm. For travellers from Hyderabad, Thailand feel

AI Explained: 'Artificial Intelligence: The Logical Leap' by Ashish Sukhadeve Goes on Sale

Ashish Sukhadeve's 'Artificial Intelligence: The Logical Leap' provides a non-technical guide to AI's fundamentals, industry applications, and et

4 Allu Arjuns upcoming movies fans cant stop talking about

Mumbai: After Pushpa 2: The Rule, Allu Arjun is widely seen as one of the biggest stars in India, and fans are closely watching what he does next

How a Silicon Valley dealmaker charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with President Trump. This meeting secured billions in U.S. government investment for Intel. The deal gives the U.S. gov

Thackeray cousins reunite: Uddhav-Raj alliance signals Marathi consolidation ahead of BMC polls

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan: USGS

A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday evening, with no immediate reports of damage. The tremor, felt as far

Sumit Woods Limited appointed as developer for Pruthvi Enclave CHS Ltd., Borivali (East) redevelopment

In a landmark decision, the Pruthvi Enclave Housing Society in Borivali East has partnered with Sumit Woods Limited for an ambitious redevelopmen

Bajrang Dal leader detained for vandalising mazar in UPs Fatehpur

Fatehpur: A Bajrang Dal office bearer has been detained for allegedly vandalising an old mazar (shrine) in Uttar Pradeshs Fatehpur, police said o

Four held in pan-India online investment scam involving transactions worth Rs 7.16 crore

New Delhi, Dec 24: Delhi Police has arrested four alleged cyber fraudsters in connection with a pan-India online investment scam and found transa

SSC, NEET, CUET: Paper leaks, cancellations and glitches that affected students in 2025

India's examination system faced significant disruptions in 2025. Paper leaks, technical glitches, and administrative lapses led to the cancellat

Netflix 2025 rankings are out: Which movies and shows are the most watched this year?

Netflixs 2025 data reveals a global viewership revolution. KPop Demon Hunters leads the charts with 500M+ views, while Squid Game continues its s

Housing sales dip 16 pc in Oct-Dec to 98,019 units in top 9 cities: PropEquity

Hyderabad witnessed a 19 per cent decline to 11,323 units from 13,902 units, while Kolkata saw an 11 per cent fall to 3,995 units from 4,497 unit

BIG move by Sunil Mittal, set to invest in this Chinese firm with 49% stake, its business is...

The new capital infusion will also enhance the company's competitiveness across the entire value chain.

China Probably Seeks To Capitalise On De-Escalated Tension Along Line Of Actual Control With India: US Report

New York/Washington, Dec 24: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations an

Mass voter deletions in MP: 42.74 lakh names out of 5,74,06,143 dropped after SIR; final roll in Feb

Drone-Based Heroin Smuggling Racket Busted In Kathua; Fifth Accused Arrested

Hiranagar, Dec 24: In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, Hiranagar Police have busted a Pakistan-based heroin smuggling

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes Taiwan, buildings shake in capital Taipei

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake, which occurred at a depth of nearly 12 kilometers, also shook buildings in th

Christmas 2025: Why is Xmas celebrated on December 25? Know history, significance, and more

Christmas 2025 is celebrated on December 25 worldwide. Learn why this date was chosen, the history behind Christmas, its religious roots, cultura

Leopard kills one, injures five in multiple attacks across Himachals Mandi district

CHANDIGARH: One person was killed and five others injured after a leopard carried out a series of attacks at three different locations in the Bal

Unnao rape case survivor to move SC against suspension of Sengar's jail term

The 2017 Unnao rape survivor decried the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence as death

Anil Kapoor turns 69: No alcohol, no smoking, and..., secrets behind his youthful energy LEAKED!

At 69, Anil Kapoor continues to inspire with his youthful energy, thanks to a disciplined lifestyle that includes no alcohol or smoking, regular

Rubber bushes mandatory on bulls horns in jallikattu events: Salem Collector

Lanka suffered widespread devastation to agriculture from Cyclone Ditwah: FAO

COLOMBO, Dec 24: Sri Lanka has suffered widespread devastation to agriculture, fisheries and rural livelihoods from Cyclone Ditwah, UNs Food and

'Mirzapur: The Film' begins shooting in Rajasthan, Ali Fazal shares BTS video

The film is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release in 2026

Mobile flashlight reveals fatal fight inside Ahmedabad housing board home

AHMEDABAD: Ahmedabad woke up to a crime on December 23 when a dispute inside a Gujarat Housing Board residence in the Bapunagar area ended in mur