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Rain-Soaked California Still at Risk of Floods and High Surf

Roads in the 5,000-resident town of Wrightwood were covered in rocks, debris and thick mud on Thursday

Continue pollution control measures as western disturbance may worsen Delhi weather: Sirsa

He appeals to the people not to take out vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control Certificates and to avoid unnecessary travel

Hyderabad Man Kills Wife by Setting Her on Fire in Nallakunta

The accused, identified as Venkatesh, reportedly attacked his wife, Triveni, at their residence while their children were present.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq drops Hurriyat chairman title from X profile

For some time now, I was being pressed by the authorities to make changes to my X (formerly Twitter) handle as Hurriyat chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Fa

Telangana local body polls: Women return sarees, beer to losing candidate

Hyderabad: A group of women in Telanganas Kamareddy district on Thursday, December 25 returned sarees and beer bottles given by a ward member can

Stranger Things set for final bow: Five things to know

The science-fiction-horror series returns on Friday with three new episodes from its fifth and final season

Two Killed in Helium Cylinder Explosion at Mysore Palace Gate

Police said a person was engaged in selling balloons on a bicycle using helium gas, and the cylinder exploded, resulting in the tragedy and peopl

OTT releases this week (Dec 2430): New movies and series on Netflix, ZEE5 and JioHotstar

Don't miss the year's biggest streaming events! From the epic finale of Stranger Things 5 to the remastered Baahubali: The Epic, our ultimate Dec

Meet Kasturi Wagh, Sharvari's architect sister who got married to Vineet Hingorani, Munjya actress' sister is co-founder of architecture firm, has desgined Mumbai's...

Munjya actress Sharvari's elder sister, Kasturi Wagh, married her best friend and business partner, Vineet Hingorani, in a private wedding ceremo

'Delhi ka Gajni': AAP launches poster attack on LG Vinai Kumar Saxena over air pollution

The Aam Aadmi Party has launched a poster campaign against Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. This follows a letter from the LG blamin

Telangana: Bandi Sanjay blames KCR family over Krishna water deal

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay has launched a scathing attack on former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (K

20-yr-old Indian student fatally shot near Toronto Scarborough campus

Toronto: A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student has been shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, with authorities probing the

Indian Techie In US Reveals Secret To Landing Jobs At Big Tech Companies

Microsoft senior product manager Rishabh Jolly emphasised referrals and authentic storytelling as crucial to securing jobs at big tech firms.

Anbumani Ramadoss expels G.K. Mani from PMK

Mr. Mani is a lieutenant of party founder S. Ramadoss and was appointed working president of the party

'A Day Of Courage, Conviction, Righteousness': PM Modi On Veer Bal Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to the Sahibzades on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas, remembering their sacrifice and courage

Four killed in car-bus collision in Andhra Pradesh

A tragic collision between a car and a private bus on National Highway 40 in Nandyal district claimed four lives and left two injured. The car, r

After Viral Video Of Attack On Gangster Vinay Tyagi, 2 Shooters Arrested In Haridwar

In a significant breakthrough, the Haridwar Police have apprehended two suspects in connection with a violent assault on notorious gangster Vinay

Banned Yaba tablets worth 40 crore seized in Manipur, one held

Yaba tablet, known as crazy medicine in Thai, is a highly addictive drug, containing a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine

Man sets wife ablaze in Hyderabad over suspected infidelity

Hyderabad: A man set his wife on fire in Hyderabads Nallakunta area on Wednesday, December 24 due to suspected infidelity. The accused identified

Silver futures hit new peak of 2.32 lakh/kg as global prices cross $75-mark

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March 2026 contract jumped 8,951, or 4%, to an all-time high of 2,32,741 per kg. The wh

4 cops hurt in stone-pelting during anti-encroachment operation outside Jaipur mosque

Four policemen were injured in Jaipur district early Friday when a mob pelted stones while authorities removed iron railings encroaching on a roa

Watch: U.S. launches strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, warns of more airstrikes

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, acting at the request of the Nigerian governme

China's high-speed rail network passes 50,000km mark

China's sprawling high-speed rail network passed 50,000 kilometres (31,000 miles) in total operating distance with the opening of a new line on F

Marathi cinema will not be crushed, says debut director Kshitij Patwardhan

Marathi film-makers post wins hearts, as he stands amid the rage for Dhurandhar and fights for slots

'Papa, I Cannot Bear Pain': Indian-Origin Man Dies After 8-hour Wait at Canada Hospital

A client drove him to the Grey Nuns Hospital in southeast Edmonton, where Prashant was checked in at triage and then took a seat in the waiting r

Light Snow, Rain Likely In Kashmir Next Week

Srinagar, Dec 26: The minimum temperatures improved at most places in Kashmir owing to overcast conditions, providing residents slight relief fro

Who Was Amrit Mondal, Second Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh

Days after the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, another Hindu man has been beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh, raising fresh conce

Epstein files RELEASED: US President Donald Trump launches scathing attack on Democrats, says, 'many sleazebags who loved Jeffrey...'

As the US DOJ continues to release Jeffrey Epstein-related documents under the transparency act, US President Donald Trump unleashed a scathing a

Suspicious death of 16-year-old girl turns out to be case of honour killing

Cannot bear pain: Indian man dies after 8-hr wait at Canada hospital

Toronto: A 44-year-old Indian-origin man has died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting for more than eight hours for treatment in a hospital

India's Water Crunch Brews Risks For Beverage Giants

Laws in India, the world's most populous nation, bar the movement of liquor across state borders without a special permit, effectively forcing co

Farmers in Kashmir say India-New Zealand FTA on apple violation of promises made by central government

Kashmiri apple farmers are concerned after India reduced import duty on New Zealand apples to 25% under a free trade agreement, a move they claim

Minimum Temperature Rises Above Zero In J&Ks Srinagar; Cold Wave Grips Gulmarg, Pahalgam

Srinagar, Dec 26: The minimum temperature in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar city rose above the freezing point, while at Gulmarg ski resort and Paha

Alia Bhatt celebrates love-filled Christmas 2025 with Ranbir Kapoor, baby Raha

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt spent Christmas 2025 wrapped in warmth and togetherness, celebrating the festive day with mother Soni Razdan

CBSE Issues Safety Guidelines To Prevent Dog-Bite Incidents In Schools

Following a Supreme Court ruling, CBSE mandates schools to ensure safety from dog bites through awareness programs, inspections, and coordination

Jeffrey Epstein Survivor's Sister Warned FBI About His Abuse In 1996. It Took No Action

Jeffrey Epstein took nude photos and negatives without permission and was believed to have sold the pictures to potential buyers, according to re

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 X review: Best finale ever or total let down? Here's what netizens are saying about Netflix series

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 has finally released in India, concluding the acclaimed Netflix series. While fans eagerly awaited the finale,

Papa, I'm In Pain: Indian Man Dies After 8-Hour Wait At Canada Hospital

A 44-year-old Indian-origin man has died of suspected cardiac arrest after he reportedly did not receive any treatment for several hours at a hos

Andhra govt issues NOC to Vedanta Ltd to drill 20 onshore oil, gas wells

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has issued a conditional No Objection Certificate to Vedanta Limited (Cairn Oil & Gas Division) for dril

Three Killed as Private Bus Hits Parked Car in Guntur

The accident occurred while they were returning from Tirupati.

Inspired by Bunty Aur Babli, teen graphic designer who lost job to AI and NEET aspirant friend held for Rs 16 lakh jewellery theft

Indore police cracked a major jewellery shop heist. Two 18-year-olds, a graphic designer and a NEET aspirant, were arrested. The duo stole jewell

HC quashes Collectors cancellation of 453 land registrations in Karimnagar

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that a District Collector cannot cancel registered land documents solely on the ground that the pro

Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Transformed By GST Reforms And Research Development In 2025

With GST reforms and Research Development Incentive (RDI) Scheme, the year 2025 has been a crucial turning point for Indian pharma, said industry

Malaysia's Najib Razak: From prime minister to prison

Najib Razak, once groomed for leadership, now serves jail time for graft. A crucial verdict looms in a second trial concerning the 1MDB scandal.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Offers Prayers at Tirupati

TTD officials received Bhagwat and later took him for darshan.

Delhi weather update: Dense smog blankets city as AQI jumps to 305 on Friday

The air quality worsened significantly compared to Thursday afternoon, when the AQI was recorded at 234. A thick layer of smog continues to linge

Bangladesh Hindu mob lynching: Ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina makes BIG allegations on Muhammad Yunus government, says, 'Horrific precedents..., dark times...'

Chain of incidents, from mob lynching of Hindu to homes of Hindus set on fire, the atrocities against Hindu minorities has been on a rise ahead o

Delhi Sees Slight Improvement In Air Quality, But Remains In 'Poor' Category

The national capital witnessed a marginal improvement in air quality on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling into the 'poor' category

Mediation Being Accepted As Successful, Cost-Effective Tool: CJI Surya Kant

Panaji, Dec 26: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that mediation is increasingly being accepted as a successful, cost-effective an

From Maha Kumbh to 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', India celebrates culture in 2025

India's Ministry of Culture marked 2025 with significant events. The Maha Kumbh showcased Indian heritage. Celebrations for Vande Mataram and Ahi

Andhra High Court work commences in Amaravati

Construction has begun on Amaravati's new High Court as Municipal Minister P Narayana inaugurated the raft foundation works. The building, design

Ashes 4th Test: Australia all out for 152 as England takes charge

Steve Smith looked to have weathered the storm, but he was cleaned up on nine by Tongue, who knocked back his middle stump to leave England's Bar

CMAT 2026 BIG UPDATE: Exam date announced at cmat.nta.nic.in, to be conducted on THIS date; Check details here

The NTA has announced the CMAT 2026 exam schedule, set for January 25, 2026, in two shifts. Shift 1 is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Shift 2 is f

Rupee falls 23 paise to 89.94 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said a negative trend in domestic equities, dollar demand from importers, and trade deal uncertainty further dented investor sentim

CBI Prosecutor Injured In Road Accident Near Banihal, Succumbs

Srinagar, Dec 26: A young CBI prosecutor who was critically injured in a road accident near Banihal on Thursday succumbed to his injuries during

Over Rs 1 crore seized as Pune Police crack down on illegal liquor trade

According to the police, the raid was conducted at Kakade Vasti in Kondhwa under the jurisdiction of Kondhwa Police Station. The operation was ca

Landmark free trade milestone in 2025 injects momentum behind stronger India-UK ties

India and the UK finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement in 2025, alongside a 'Vision 2035' pact to deepen bilateral ties. The CETA is projecte

Asia's longest tunnel is being built in THIS country, not in China, Japan or Korea, it is in..., to get completed by...

The Zojila Tunnel, Asia's longest highway tunnel at high altitude, is set for completion by May 2026. Spanning 13.150 km, it will provide all-wea

Andhra Pradesh High Court work commences in Amaravati

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana inaugurated the raft foundation works for the new High Court building in the greenfield c

Veer Baal Diwas A Day Of Reverence To Remember Sacrifice Of Brave Sahibzades: PM

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Veer Baal Diwas is a day of reverence, dedicated to remembering the sacrifice of t

Hyderabad: Jayesh Ranjan appointed HMDA metro area chief

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Thursday, December 25 appointed IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan as Special Chief Secretary of the metropolitan a

Hypocrisy Will Destroy Us: Celebs On Dipu Das' Lynching In Bangladesh

Bollywood celebrities have called for accountability over the mob lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, where tensions keep simmering amid large

Don't Like Your Old Gmail Address? Google May Let Users Change It Soon

Google plans to allow Gmail users to change their email addresses, a feature that wasn't available to most users up until now.

UP Man Kills Wife For Owning 'Secret' Phone, Buries Body In Pit Behind Home

A man killed his wife for secretly using a mobile phone and then buried her body in a pit behind their house in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. The ma

Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab

Chip maker Groq said the departure of its top executives was part of a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia for its inference technology

Japanese Tourist Hurt in China Crash Praises Kindness Of People

At the end of her post, Takumaru said that this experience had completely changed her perception of China.

Suryavanshi To Be Honoured With Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, Set To Meet PM Modi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi missed Bihar's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Manipur to reach New Delhi, where he will be awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rash

Delhi records 'very poor' air quality

Delhis air quality deteriorates to very poor with an AQI of 310, expected to remain hazardous for six days

The silent scourge strangling childhoods in Andhra Pradesh

Nearly 18 years since theProhibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 came into force, Andhra Pradesh continues to report a high incidence of the prac

Watch video: Child knocks down $280,000 golden crown during museum while trying to take a photo

A valuable golden phoenix crown gifted to Chinese influencer Zhang Kaiyi suffered damage at a Beijing exhibition. The incident occurred when a ch

Who Is Jebu? Siberian member of Tarique Rahmans family who returned to Bangladesh after 17 years and why it has sparked buzz

'Jebu has returned to the country', the BNPs verified Facebook page announced after Tarique Rahman's family returned to Bangladesh after 17 years

What Tarique Rahmans return means for Bangladesh and India: Ex-Envoy Riva Ganguly Das explains

Who is Tarique Rahman, and why his return to Bangladesh after 17 years is being keenly watched in India

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the BNP, has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile, ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections.

Zubeen Gargs death casts a long shadow over Assams cultural and political life in 2025

Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg's death in 2025 sparked widespread suspicion and protests, leading to murder charges against festival organizer

Ashes 4th Test: Tongue's fifer ends Australia's first innings for 152 runs at MCG on Day 1

England's bowlers dominated Australia on day one of the fourth Ashes Test. Josh Tongue took five wickets as Australia was bowled out for 152. Eng

Hyderabads historic Numaish set to open on January 1

Hyderabad: The 85th All India Industrial Exhibition (AIIE), more commonly known as Numaish, is expected to be inaugurated by Chief Minister A. Re

An exhibition celebrating his 101st anniversary captures the many faces and moods of Vajpayee

AIMA MAT: Management Aptitude Test February 2026 Session Registrations Open

Management Aptitude Test March 2025 registrations are live at AIMAs website. The exam will be held in paper and computer formats.

Myanmar will hold its first general election in 5 years as criticism of military rule mounts

The military has framed the polls as a return to multi-party democracy, likely seeking to add a facade of legitimacy to its rule, which began aft

North Korea Displays Progress On Its First Nuclear-Powered Submarine

North Korea on Thursday displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely

Opinion: When a chief minister is guilty of a public act of moral turpitude

By Kalpana Kannabiran The recent public misdemeanour by the Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, against a woman doctor, grabbing her hijab and

'No one family drove growth': PM Modi targets Congress with dynastic politics jibe

LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the countrys growth can no longer be attributed to just one family, launching a veile

Proud To Call US My Home: UK Techie Sues Trump Administration Over Sanctions

Imran Ahmed, a British national who heads the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), was among five European figures involved in tech regulat

Trump says US hit ISIS targets in Nigeria

Washington: President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, describing the

The year the cloud went dark: Inside 2025s biggest tech outages

The year 2025 saw widespread internet disruptions. Major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud experienced

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: 4, 6, 4 - Virat Kohli Makes Stunning Start For Delhi

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Updates: Virat Kohli has made a fiery start to his innings for Delhi against Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

NIA's anti-terror conference to firm up common legal norms

NEW DELHI: With special focus on measures to strengthen prosecution-led counter-terror efforts across the country and evolve a unified legal fram

Centre okays 260 MW hydro power project on Chenab in J&Ks Kishtwar

NEW DELHI: The Environmental Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has approved t

Dehradun Diary: Ex-CM Rawat protests AI-generated video, hits out at BJP

US embassy honours SDRF for rescue ops The US embassy has recognised the service of the Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personne

Five held for trying to sell 7-day-old baby for 6 lakh in Thane

The gang was paid 20,000 via UPI as token money, with the remaining balance of 5.8 lakh to be paid in cash, he said