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CISF Trains UP SSF for Namo Bharat Corridor Security

The trainers of the Central Industrial Security Force will skill the SSF staff in handling the X-ray baggage security system, apart from handling

Govt reviews supply chain gaps as Chinas rare earth curbs rattle industry

Commerce Ministry works on strategy to lower import dependence focussed on China, Asia; some import curbs, incentives may be part of budget

The Aravallis Face an Uphill Battle

Activists want the Aravallis to be preserved and protected, not turned into a hilly-billy minefield for mining mafia and land sharks

TTD Readies Tirumala For 10-Day Vaikunta Dwara Darshan

In view of the expected influx of pilgrims, TTD has put in place special darshan, crowd-management and security arrangements : Reports

India, Bahrain exchange terms of reference to begin trade pact talks

India and Bahrain have exchanged draft terms to begin CEPA talks, with a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment in the works. India has shar

NYT Connections Answers December 29: Crack the Monday puzzle #932 with these hints and solution

New York Times Connections puzzle number 932 arrived on December 29, 2025. This puzzle presented a mix of words requiring careful thought. Player

Cong Considers Bangladeshi Infiltrators As Vote Bank, BJP To Send All Of Them Back: Shah

Borduwa (Assam), Dec 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused the Congress of considering Bangladeshi infiltrators, who threatened Ass

Fan Incidents Part of a Plan to Keep the Buzz Alive?

With such heavy security, how can these guys get so close to the stars? And suddenly the guards pounce on them and whisk them away!

DAC clears proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces

NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN

Karnataka may toe Tamil Nadu line, adopt two-language policy

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has indicated a potential shift towards a two-language policy in schools, mirroring Tamil Nadu's approach.

UP police file FIR against Bajrang Dal members for vandalising party, accusing two students of 'love jihad'

LUCKNOW: Bajrang Dal members gate-crashed a birthday celebration at a caf in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh and accused attendees of 'love ji

BTC USD price today falls below $88,000: Why Bitcoin retreats from $90,000, dragging XRP, ETH, SOL lower after Asian rally fades

Bitcoin price today: Bitcoin's rally faltered, dipping below $88,000 after a brief surge past $90,000. This pullback impacted major altcoins, mir

ECI to discuss proposals for setting up polling stations in housing complexes in Bengal

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) may hold a meeting with electoral officers of Kolkata North, Kolkata South, South 24 Parganas and

IITian CEO's company faces USD 3 million extortion attempt: Who is Varun Vummadi?

Varun Vummadi also shared a screenshot of the email, which threatens to release manipulated data and false allegations unless the demand is met.

Anthony Joshua car crash: British heavyweight boxer involves in fatal road accident that kills two, claim reports

Anthony Joshua has been injured in the car crash in Nigeria. Local police has launch an investigation into the matter.

UP BJP divided over Brahmin MLAs meeting in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh BJP appears to be a divided house over a recent meeting of the partys Brahmin MLAs and MLCs in Lucknow. While the newl

SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025: Results to be out soon, check date, cut-off, steps to download

The State Bank of India will likely announce the SBI Clerk Mains result 2025 for the Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) position earl

PM Modi wishes INSV Kaundinya crew as it sails to Oman; all you need to know about the engineless ship

INSV Kaundinya, an engineless Indian Navy vessel built using ancient stitched-ship techniques, has set sail from Gujarat to Oman. This maiden voy

17-yr-olds attack man with sickles, record video of assault

Chennai: Police apprehended four minors on Sunday, December 28, for brutally attacking a 34-year-old man from Maharashtra with sickles and record

Delhi Teachers to Be Appointed Nodal Officers in Stray Dog-Related Matter

Teachers' associations, however, opposed the move, arguing that assigning such duties during the academic session could adversely affect teaching

As Delhi continues to choke; govt moves with resolve for permanent fix

New Delhi: Air pollution will remain one of the biggest challenges before the Delhi government in the coming year, even as it launched a slew of

India's export to Australia recording healthy growth; trade pact completes 3 years

Indian exports to Australia will become duty-free for all product categories starting January 1, 2026. This move follows an interim trade pact im

Srikakulam physics teacher receives award

Vladimir Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts

In a bold legislative maneuver, Russia has introduced a new law that enables the country to sidestep judgments issued by foreign and internationa

Capacity augmentation project of Mysuru station on track

The city station is among the 48 in India that have been identified for expansion of coaching terminals

Anna Science Centre-Planetarium to hold winter science camp for school students

AIDSO seeks probe into irregularities in Belagavi university

INSV Kaundinya sails on maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Oman

NEW DELHI: Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya, the Indian Navys indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, on Monday sailed on he

Man gets five-year jail term in POCSO case

Action plan ready to procure samba paddy: Minister

Millions to get bigger paychecks January 1 as new wage law takes effect see who benefits most

Millions of US workers will earn more money starting January 1 as new minimum wage laws take effect. States and cities across the country are rai

U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

Details of the security guarantees have not become public, but Mr. Zelenskyy said on December 29 that they include how a peace deal would be moni

Govt exempts 14 copper products from QCO for one year

The government has granted a one-year exemption from mandatory quality control for certain imported copper products, specifically for actual user

Valliyoor old market traders seek fair shop allotment at new facility

Traders alleged that persons with political links had committed irregularities in the allotment; after the auction and quota, only 107 outlets we

Telangana government urged to set up a guest house in Tirumala

2 held in Gujarat for duping Hyderabad woman of Rs 1.95 crore

Hyderabad: The Cybercrime police in Hyderabad apprehended two fraudsters in Gujarat on Monday, December 29, for siphoning off Rs 1.95 crore from

Automatic train protection system Kavach commissioned on Bajwa-Ahmedabad route

New Delhi: Indian Railways achieved a significant milestone in ensuring operational safety with the commissioning of the automatic train protecti

Collector highlights sports role in development of children

Sri Lanka receives record 2.33 million visitors, Indians top arrivals

Russia, the UK, Germany and Australia were the other four major tourist source markets for Sri Lanka in 2025

Congress considers Bangladeshi infiltrators as vote bank, BJP to send all of them back: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of treating Bangladeshi infiltrators as a vote bank. He promised to identify and deport all il

Tribal body seeks trial in Anjel Chakma murder case outside Uttarakhand

The All India Chakma Students Union also demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation, citing lapses by the State police and hospital

Two Women From Telangana Die in Road Accident in US

The victims, Meghana Rani and K Bhavana, both aged 24, died in a car accident in Bishop city of California

After 5 years away, the worlds richest actor finally returns to the big screen

Arnold Schwarzeneggers rise from champion bodybuilder to Hollywood legend started in the 1970s and led to a profession covering decades of blockb

IndiGo flight disruptions: Shashi Tharoor says there has to be a serious analysis and accountability

Wordle Answer Today December 29: Hints and solution revealed for the Sunday puzzle #1654

Today's Wordle #1654, a common food-related term, proved accessible for players. The New York Times' popular daily puzzle, known for its simple m

Bapatla Police Return 373 Recovered Mobiles Worth Rs 4.6 Lakh

He said the recoveries were made by special police teams using advanced mobile tracking technology.

First ever rake load leaves Garo Hills from Mendipathar Railway Station

Biplab Kr Dey Mendipathar, Dec 29: In a historic first for the state of Meghalaya, yesterday witnessed the first time that a train carrying a con

Won't rest until he's hanged: Unnao rape survivor welcomes SC order staying Sengar's life sentence

The Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court order that suspended the life sentence and granted bail to Kuldeep Sengar in the Unnao rape case.

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 132.15 feet

MePDCL clarifies on tariff hike across West Garo Hills

Tura, Dec 29: The Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) has issued a clarification over accusations made of power tariff bein

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: 71 blasphemy-linked cases in 6 months, says rights group

After the lynching of Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das, mobs torched at least 5 Hindu homes in Pirojpur's Dumritala village. Victims escaped

Chinese Manja Critically Injures Food Delivery Worker in Hyderabad

The use and sale of synthetic or Chinese manja, used mainly for kite flying, are strictly prohibited since the glass-coated or nylon threads pose

Tender floated for construction of Grand Chola Museum in Thanjavur

Amit Shah vows to drive out infiltrators across India; accuses Congress of backing illegal migration

GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday slammed the Congress for allegedly encouraging infiltration and announced that the BJP would dr

Want Aadhaar Card: US Vlogger Shares Emotional Message Before Leaving India, Internet Reacts

The video received positive responses from social media users, who praised his genuine love for India.

From Global Spotlight To Grim Tragedies, Visakhapatnams Turbulent 2025

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan visited the family of Pahalgam terror attack victim Chandra Mouli on April 24, a day after Chief Minister Nara Chand

CM directs officials, Ministers to ensure quality infrastructure works in Assembly constituencies

Congress MLA announces Rs 5000 reward for information on Chinese manjha

Hyderabad: Ahead of Sankranti, Congress MLA Danam Nagender on Monday, December 29, announced a reward of Rs 5,000 for reporting the sale of Chine

Delhi govt plans to install anti-smog guns atop Kashmere Gate ISBT

Delhi government is installing anti-smog guns at bus terminals to fight dust pollution. Kashmere Gate bus terminal will be the first to get these

Top news of the day: Supreme Court stays suspension of convict Sengars life sentence in Unnao rape case and keeps in abeyance its expert report in Aravalli hills case, and more

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People wrongly accuse me of appeasement; I am secular in true sense, says Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal CM was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Durga Angan, a cultural complex dedicated to Goddess Durga, at New Tow

Actor Jayasurya interrogated in investment fraud case

The actor was questioned for several hours over his suspected links to the alleged multi-crore Save Box Bidding App investment fraud.

Pharma company making illegal psychotropic drugs busted in Rajasthan, three arrested

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has busted a major interstate narcotics racket in Rajasthans Bhiwadi, seizing 22 kg of illegal

UP Man Dies, Daughter Found Starving After 5-Year Captivity By Caretakers

A horrific incident has come to light from Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district, where a retired railway employee and his mentally challenged daughter

Guidelines issued for medical boards to assess age of juveniles in conflict with law

The norms mandate that the board consists of a physiologist, a dental expert, a radiologist, and a forensic expert, andbars medical practitioners

Watch: Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire with drone incursions

'Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn ko kuch sikhna chaiye': Suniel Shetty REJECTS Rs 40 crore tobacco ad deal, netizens lauds 'gutsy Anna'

As per the latest reports, Suniel Shetty rejected a Rs 40 crore tobacco endorsement, prioritising family values over money. Netizens applaudedthe

We Are Not Momo: Nagaland Minister On Tripura Student's Killing

Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along on Monday strongly reacted to the alleged racial attack on a Tripura student in Dehradun, asserting that the

Things to do in Hyderabad on New Year 2026: Best adventure sports

The first day of a new year is more than just a holiday. It is a chance to set the mood for the months ahead. If you want to welcome 2026 with en

Evening news wrap: Unnao rape survivor welcomes SC stay on Sengar's bail; China holds military drills near Taiwan & more

The Unnao survivor seeks the death penalty for Kuldeep Singh Sengar, welcoming the Supreme Court's stay on his bail. China launched massive drill

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How transformative was 2025 for higher education in India?

Indias higher education system crossed a pivotal threshold, where regulatory reforms sought to align closely with market realities, expanded stud

Kangana Ranaut gets furious over her AI-edited pics at Parliament: 'Let me decide how I want to...'

Kangana Ranaut, current MP from Mandi, often impresses with her sartorial choices at Parliament. The actress steps out in sarees, serving fashion

Russia wants Ukraine to succeed?: Zelenskyy stunned as Trump praises Putin; moment goes viral

Tiruchi City Police detain over 100 accused under Goondas Act

Delhi Govt Constitutes Expert Committee to Combat Capital's Hazardous Air

Officials said the move marks a departure from earlier approaches that relied largely on regulatory orders without structured expert consultation

Quote of the Day by Sigmund Freud: 'One day, in retrospect ' Top quotes by the father of psychoanalysis

Quote of the Day: Sigmund Freud's profound quote, 'One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful,' offers a

BJP wants all infiltrators ejected from India: Amit Shah in Assam

The Home Minister addressed a crowd after inaugurating the redeveloped Batadrava Than, the birthplace of saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva in N

Homebound review: The kind of cinema the Oscars are made for

Neeraj Ghaywan, the director who gave us the masterpiece Masaan, returned with Homebound. This film is a brutal, honest, and deeply moving look a

Silver price today: Why did silver prices fall sharply after hitting record high above $80? Key reasons explained

Silver price today: Silver prices experienced a sharp decline on Monday after reaching record highs above $80 an ounce. Investors took profits, a

US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy revealed the U.S. is offering 15-year security guarantees as part of a peace plan, though he prefers a longer commi

US lawmakers flag national security risks as global firms fuel China's chip industry

A US House committee report reveals major semiconductor equipment firms from the US, Netherlands, and Japan are significantly boosting China's ch

US Charge d'Affaires to Bangladesh talks of impending Feb polls in her farewell call with Yunus

US Charge d'Affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson met with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. They discussed upcoming elections and bilateral relations. The US

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How to Prepare for Medical Emergencies with Your Best Health Insurance Plans For Family?

Prepare for medical emergencies by choosing comprehensive sum insureds, educating family members on claim processes, and maintaining a digital-ph

Netanyahu To Visit US Today As Trump Pushes For Progress On Gaza Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of

Zelensky Calls For Public Vote On 20-Point Peace Plan In Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that a 20-point peace plan to end Russia's war should be put to a referendum in Ukraine.

Frightened, Losing Faith: Unnao Rape Convict's Daughter Writes Open Letter

Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar's daughter wrote an open letter on Monday, claiming that her family is left exhausted, frightened an