Why Schools Are Closed In Meghalaya, Check New Schedule Of Exam
Meghalaya observes a government holiday to honor Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma, a Garo leader who led the first protest against British colonial forces in 1872.
Watch: Locals, Tourists Save Stranded Whale Shark At Varkala Beach In Kerala
A stranded whale shark on Varkala beach was rescued by locals and tourists who spent over three hours freeing it from a fisherman’s net and guiding it back to sea.
The Passport Puzzle: How Luthra Brothers’ India Deportation Was Delayed
Deportation of the Luthra brothers from Thailand to face charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder after their Goa nightclub, ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’, burned down on December 6…
How Rajinikanth Fans Celebrated His 75th Birthday With Padayappa Re-Release: Chants Of “Thalaivaa!” To Milk Anointment Of His Life-Size Cutout
At Chennai’s Rohini Silver Screens, the atmosphere resembled a festival
Roger Federer To Headline Launch Of 2026 Australian Open
Roger Federer will return to the scene of some of his greatest triumphs in January when he headlines a “Battle of the World No.1s” to officially launch the 2026 Australian…
Dhurandhar Actor Saumya Tandon Shares BTS Stills From Set, Calls Working With Akshaye Khanna “Absolute Treat”
Saumya Tandon played the role of Ulfat, Akshaye Khanna’s aka Rahman Dakait’s wife, in the spy thriller
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil Dies At 90
Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home town Latur in Maharashtra on Friday morning.
PM Modi Greets Rajinikanth On 75th Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted superstar Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday and said his work has consistently set benchmarks.
US Bringing Seized Tanker To Port As Venezuela War Fears Build
An oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast will be brought to a port in the United States, the White House said Thursday, as fears mount of…
Fact Check: Ministry Debunks Fake Letter Attributed To S Jaishankar
The Ministry of External Affairs’ fact-check unit has dismissed as fake a viral letter purportedly written by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the French Embassy regarding the Rafale deal.
Australia Depth Shows Up England’s Ashes ‘failures’
A well-drilled Australia are on the cusp of retaining the Ashes after just six days of cricket — not bad for a team lambasted by England great Stuart Broad before…
Salman Khan And Johnny Depp In One Frame. That’s It. That’s The Headline
Salman Khan will next be seen in Battle of Galwan
Vicky Kaushal Gushes Over “Beauty” Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: “Peak Performances, Supremely Engaging”
Dhurandhar was released in theatres on December 5
When Rajinikanth Revealed How He Keeps Himself Grounded Amid Fan Frenzy: “I Clean Floors, Sleep On The Ground”
Rajinikanth said, “I go up to the mountains, live in a temple for 10-12 days just to stay humble”
Lionel Messi’s India Visit: Fans Asked To Pay Rs 10 Lakh To Meet GOAT
Lionel Messi’s GOAT tour includes meet-and-greets costing Rs 10 lakh, a charity fashion show in Mumbai, and youth football clinics as part of Messi’s UNICEF role.
Yuvraj Singh’s ‘Tough Love’ Behind Abhishek Sharma’s Rise To T20I Summit, Says Star’s Father
Abhishek Sharma’s father attributed his son’s success to the rigorous training and Yuvraj Singh’s mentorship.
On Rajinikanth’s 75th Birthday, Wishes From Dhanush, Kamal Haasan, Jackie Shroff For “Legendary Thalaivaaa”
Dhanush wished Thalaiva Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday, while Kamal Haasan hailed his 50-year cinematic journey
On Shubman Gill’s Form, India Coach’s Honest Feedback
Shubman Gill has been guilty of taking too much load on himself since his T20 comeback and the Indian team wants him to bat as freely as he does in…
Thailand PM Dissolves Parliament After 3 Months In Office
Thailand’s Prime Minister dissolved parliament on Friday after three months in office, a royal decree showed, paving the way for general elections early next year.
Disney Invests $1 Billion In OpenAI, Licenses Over 200 Characters For Use In Sora
Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos featuring beloved Disney characters through artificial intelligence.
Why Rajinikanth Remains Tamil Cinema’s Greatest Phenomenon At 75
To mark the occasion of Rajinikanth’s birthday and his 50 years in cinema, his 1999 superhit film Padayappa, which was also produced by him, is re-releasing in theatres on December…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Man Wrongly Deported To El Salvador, Freed
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was freed from immigration detention on a judge’s order while he fights to stay in the US, handing a major victory to the immigrant whose wrongful deportation…
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), upgrading its initial estimated magnitude of 6.5, also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline.
US, Japan Hold Joint Flight Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China
US strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise meant to demonstrate their military cooperation around Japan’s airspace, defense officials said Thursday, as tensions…
Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced To 15 Years In $40 Billion Fraud
The 34-year-old’s Terraform Labs created a cryptocurrency called TerraUSD that was marketed as a “stablecoin,” a token that is pegged to stable assets such as the US dollar to prevent…
Risk Of STDs, Unplanned Pregnancies As China Imposes Tax On Condoms
China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing’s effort to get families…
“He Is Constantly Shaking Hands”: White House On Trump’s Bandaged Hand
The White House said Thursday the high volume of handshakes by President Donald Trump explains the adhesive bandages he has worn on the back of his right hand in recent…
“1 H-1B Worker Equals 10 Illegal Aliens”: US Pollster’s “De-Indianise” Call
Mark Mitchell, a leading US commentator and pollster, stirred a row after suggesting that major US firms should “de-Indianise” themselves.
Indian Students And Educator Shortlisted For World Education Medals 2025
The winners will be announced next month at the Education Leaders Forum in London, competing against global candidates from multiple countries.
Salman Khan Hasn’t Gone Out For Dinner In 25 Years: ‘Shooting Se Ghar, Phir Airport, That’s My Life’
For Salman Khan, life has been a routine of “shooting, home, airport, hotel” – one he hasnt broken for over 25 years
India 19 vs UAE 19 Live Score Updates, U19 Asia Cup 2025: Focus On Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre
India U19 vs UAE U19 Live: A lot of focus will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has impressed one and all with his sensational stroke play.
Watch: Gautam Gambhir’s Intense Handshakes With Indian Players After 2nd T20I Defeat Stir Internet
Coach Gautam Gambhir showed visible frustration in his post-match interactions after India’s comprehensive defeat, highlighting the team’s inconsistent performance and areas needing improvement.
‘Need To Align Policy With Health-Based Science’: Experts On Air Quality Standards
In a move critics are calling a calculated deflection, the Union government has doubled down on its stance that World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines are merely “guidance documents”…
Bangladesh Ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s Health Deteriorates, Put On Ventilator
Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia’s health condition deteriorated on Thursday night and she was placed on ventilator support, doctors said.
India Witnessing Cultural Renaissance After Long Time: J&K Lt Governor
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called on youngsters, writers and thinkers on Thursday to lead the country to new heights like visionary craftsmen, saying India is witnessing a…
Explained: Why Delhi-NCR Is Not Experiencing The Signature Winter Cold Wave
A third of December has already passed, but the intense winter chill has not yet arrived in the Delhi-NCR region.
Mexico Hits India With 50% Tariffs. This Will Be Most Impacted Sector
After the United States, Mexico has decided to impose tariffs as high as 50 per cent on the import of select goods from India and other Asian nations that do…
PM Narendra Modi Wishes ‘Thiru’ Rajinikanth On 75th Birthday: “Praying For His Long Life”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also honoured Rajinikanth’s 50 years of cinematic legacy
Jacob Duffy Stars As New Zealand Secure Nine Wicket Win Over West Indies In Wellington Test
Jacob Duffy claimed five wickets as New Zealand secured a nine-wicket win over West Indies in the second Test in Wellington.
“Quite Far Down The Road”: India Coach’s Blunt Take On Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav’s Form
Ryan ten Doeschate highlighted signs of improved mentality in Shubman Gill during the Australia tour and expressed confidence in both Gill and Suryakumar Yadav to regain form and deliver for…
Dhurandhar Collection Day 7: Ranveer Singh-Akshaye Khanna Film On A Rampage, Crosses Rs 200 Crore Mark
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar was released in theatres on December 5
Reddit Files Legal Challenge To Australia Social Media Ban
Online discussion site Reddit launched a legal challenge Friday to Australia’s social media ban on under-16s, just days after the landmark laws came into effect.
Sanctions To Military Action, How US-Venezuela Relations Have Worsen
The seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast this week comes after long-standing tensions between Washington and Caracas, starting with US sanctions in 2006 and most recently strikes against…
Indian Artefacts Among 600 “High Value” Items Stolen From UK Museum
Many artefacts from India dating back to the British Colonial era are among more than 600 “high value” items that were stolen during a burglary at a museum in Bristol.
India vs UAE, U19 Asia Cup Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
India vs UAE, U19 Asia Cup Live Streaming: India U19, led by Ayush Mhatre and featuring star opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi, face UAE U19, captained by Yayin Rai, in the Asia…
Meeting Virat Kohli, Celebrity Match: All You Need To Know As Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour Of India Begins Today
From Kolkata to Hyderabad, Mumbai to Delhi, Lionel Messi is set to turn India into one giant football festival.
Gautam Gambhir Roasted By Experts After India’s Defeat In 2nd T20I: “That’s A Major Mistake”
Former players Robin Uthappa and Dale Steyn criticised Gambhir’s decision to shuffle the batting order, calling it a major mistake that disrupted India’s stability.
Husband In Indore, Pak Woman Begs Court To Deport Him To Prevent 2nd Marriage
A family dispute between a Pakistani Hindu husband-wife duo, each living in two different countries for a long time after their marriage in Pakistan in 2020, has reached the Madhya…
Still No Free Movement In Manipur? National Human Rights Commission Seeks Report
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today ordered the police and civil authorities in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district to give an action-taken report on a complaint about denial of safe passage…
Mumbai Househelp Arrested For Stealing Jewellery Worth Rs 3.5 Crore
Mumbai Police has arrested a domestic help for allegedly stealing jewellery and diamonds worth Rs 3.57 crore from the house of a 93-year-old woman who lives in Marine Drive area…
“Felt Humiliated”: Bangladesh President Wants To Quit After February Polls
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin said on Thursday he plans to step down midway through his term after February’s parliamentary election, telling Reuters he has felt humiliated by the interim government,…
Nobel Laureate Machado Says US Helped Her Leave Venezuela
Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Thursday that the United States helped her get to Norway from hiding in Venezuela, expressing support for US military action against her…
“Shubman Gill’s Form A Big Worry Ahead Of T20 World Cup”: Ex-India Star’s Blunt View
India batter Shubman Gill’s woeful run in T20I cricket continues. The player was dismissed for a first-ball duck in the second match vs South Africa.
Gautam Gambhir’s Football Style Coaching As South Africa Batters Go Bonkers In 2nd T20I
India head coach Gautam Gambhir was unhappy with his bowlers and he let his frustration known from the dugout during the 2nd T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur on Thursday.
Bangladesh Cricketer Charged In Sexual Assault Case, Allegedly Lured Woman With Promise Of Marriage
Tofael Ahmed Raihan, a 25-year-old cricketer from Bangladesh, has been charged by police in a sexual assault case after allegedly luring a woman under the promise of marriage.
Trump Says He Will Sign Order Curbing State AI Laws
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would sign an executive order on artificial intelligence that would attempt to preempt a growing number of state laws governing the technology…
Eknath Shinde Announces New Framework For Mumbai’s Pagdi Buildings
Eknath Shinde Thursday made a historic announcement in the Legislative Assembly, declaring that a separate regulatory framework will be created to free Mumbai from the pagdi system and to ensure…
PM Modi To Go On 3-Nation Tour To Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman From December 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from December 15, an official statement said.
Forcing Victim To Consume Acid Must Be Tried As Attempted Murder: Top Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that acid-attackers must be tried under the provision of Attempt to Murder under penal laws, in cases where they are accused of forcibly making…
US Sanctions Nicolas Maduro’s Family, 6 Ships Carrying Venezuela Oil
The US imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro, among others, on Thursday as President Donald Trump looks to inflict further pressure on the South American nation.
“Doesn’t Want Any More Talk”: Trump “Frustrated” With Russia-Ukraine War
US President Donald Trump is “extremely frustrated” with Russia and Ukraine, his spokeswoman said on Thursday, as Kyiv said Washington was still pushing it to make major territorial concessions as…
ChatGPT Blamed For US Murder-Suicide In Fresh Lawsuit
The estate of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot fueled her son’s paranoid delusions and contributed to her…
Charlie Kirk Murder Accused Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Court Appearance
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sought on Thursday to limit media access to ensure a fair trial as the 22-year-old man made his…
Gongura Paneer To Palakura Pappu: PM Modi’s Dinner Menu For NDA MPs
Following the viral interest in the vegetarian meal served to Russian President Vladimir Putin, another all-vegetarian menu has caught the public’s eye. This time, the spread was prepared for a…
World Bank Approves $305 Million For Haryana’s Clean Air Project
The World Bank has approved a financial assistance package of USD 305 million for the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development (HCAPSD), a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Haryana…
3 Men Die During Alleged Black Magic Ritual In Chhattisgarh
Three men died under mysterious circumstances during an alleged black magic ritual late Wednesday night in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district.
South Africa bowlers deliver stunning performances to secure win by 51 runs
In the second T20I match against Team India, South Africa emerged victorious by 51 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Punjab. Tilak Varma and Jitesh Sharma showcased…
PM Modi, US President Donald Trump Discuss Trade, Energy And Defence
As speculation about an imminent trade deal between the two countries gathers steam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Thursday and discussed…
Former cricketer Kapil Dev expresses his views on spil coaching for Team India
Legendary captain Kapil Dev shared his opinion on the current Team India`s split coaching by saying whatever is good for cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)…
Hema Malini delivers an emotional speech at Dharmendra`s Delhi prayer meet
Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini hosted a prayer meeting on Thursday in Delhi for her husband and the late film icon, Dharmendra, who died on November 24 at…
OpenAI, Microsoft Sued For ‘Encouraging’ Mentally Challenged Man To Kill Mother
OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, were sued in California state court on Thursday over claimsthat OpenAI’s popular chatbot ChatGPT encouraged a mentally ill man to kill his mother…
Anurag Kashyap`s Kennedy releases on OTT, Rahul Bhat pens emotional note
Indian actor and festival favourite Rahul Bhat took to social media to share an emotional note as his widely acclaimed film Kennedy finally finds a limited release on Letterboxd Video…
Siddharth Anand seemingly trolls Naga Vamsi post Dhurandhar success
The roaring success of Dhurandhar has set new trends and benchmarks for Bollywood, at the box office as well as in terms of filmmaking. Amid this, an alleged tweet of…
Akshaye Khanna on premature balding at 20: `It can mentally kill you`
Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna is all the rage on social media after the release of Dhurandhar. The Aditya Dhar-directorial has been having a dream run at the box office. Clips…
T20 World Cup 2026 tickets now available for as low as Rs 100
The sale of T20 World Cup 2026 ticket prices has begun as low as Rs. 100 or LKR 1000 in phase 1 for some venues. The marquee event will be…
T20 World Cup 2026 tickets now available for as low as Rs 100
The sale of T20 World Cup 2026 ticket prices has begun as low as Rs. 100 or LKR 1000 in phase 1 for some venues. The marquee event will be…
How Did Maria Corina Machado Get From Venezuela To Norway?
Maria Corina Machado reportedly took three days to make it out of Venezuela and reach Norway, wearing a wig and a disguise, dodging checkpoints and the risk of arrest.
‘Will End Tyranny’: Nobel Winner Maria Machado’s “Fight For Democracy” Vow
Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado will do her best to return to Venezuela to end the “tyranny” in the country, she said Thursday as she seized the spotlight in…
This Country Wants US Spy Planes. Not For Espionage, But To Hunt Al Qaeda
Ivory Coast wants the Trump administration to station US spy planes in the country’s north to carry outcross-border operations targeting Al Qaeda-allied jihadists wreaking havoc across the Sahel
Satya Nadella Reveals He’s Spending Free Time Designing A Cricket App
Microsoft Corp’s Satya Nadella, a die-hard cricket fan, has been spending his free time coding and designing his own app that he uses to analyse the centuries-old game.
UK Police Hunt Suspects After 600 British Empire Artefacts Stolen from Museum
More than 600 artefacts relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth have been stolen from the collection of Bristol Museum, police said Thursday as they released images…
Putin Spoke To Venezuela’s Maduro, Reaffirmed Support Amid US Tensions: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reaffirmed his support to Venezuela in a phone call with long-time ally President Nicolas Maduro after the United States seized an oil tanker off…
Thai PM’s ‘Return Power to People’ Post Signals Parliament Dissolution
Thai leader Anutin Charnvirakul said late Thursday he “would like to return power to the people”, a known signal in the kingdom that a prime minister intends to dissolve parliament,…
‘Downward Spiral’: Woman Blames Social Media For 15-Year-Old Son’s Suicide
A French mother whose teenage son took his own life is fighting to hold social media platforms accountable, saying their algorithms pushed suicide-related content that sent the 15-year-old into a…
US Officials Threaten Jail, Family Separation To Force Migrants To Deport
The email from a US immigration officer presented Kelly and Yerson Vargas with a stark choice: accept deportation to their native Colombia or risk being charged with a crime and…
US Trade Gap Shrinks To Narrowest Since 2020 After Tariff Hikes
The US trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in September to the smallest since 2020, delayed government data showed Thursday, with imports rising just slightly as President Donald Trump’s new tariffs set…
Leopard Kills 7-Year-Old Boy Near Temple In Rajasthan: Cops
A 7-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack near the Atila Balaji temple in Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur, on Thursday.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav wins toss; Team India opt to bowl
In the second T20I match against South Africa, Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Punjab.…
IOC Approves LA28 Olympics Hockey Tournaments’ Qualification System
12 teams per gender will compete at the Games, including host nation USA.
Jasprit Bumrah Suffers Big Low For The 1st Time In T20I Career In Rare Off-Day In 2nd T20I
Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless and conceded 45 runs in his four overs, suffering a big low in the process.
Yuvraj Singh, Harmanpreet Kaur Given Major Honour As Mullanpur Stadium Hosts 1st-Ever T20I
Stands named after Women’s World Cup 2025-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and 2011 World Cup winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh were inaugurated.
2 Hyderabad Men Die After Injecting Stolen Surgical Anaesthesia Drug
Investigation revealed that the anaesthesia drug was stolen from a private hospital, highlighting a critical lapse in the handling of controlled substances.
Kolhapuri Chappals Can Hit $1 Billion Exports After Prada Deal: Piyush Goyal
After a massive global controversy over Prada’s Kolhapuri-inspired sandals, a massive collaboration between Prada and Kolhapuri Chappals has been announced.
New Photo Shows Luthra Brothers At Thai Immigration Control Centre
A new photo of the Luthra brothers surrounded by Thai officials at an immigration facility has emerged. The two were detained from their hotel room in Thailand following a request…
Over 89,000 CCTV Cameras Installed In Maharashtra Schools: Minister
The Maharashtra government reiterated their commitment to enhancing child safety in schools across the state, highlighting the successful installation of CCTV cameras in over 89,000 educational institutions
Minutes After Stealing Gold, Cash, Karnataka Thief Robbed By 4 Men
Minutes after stealing 90 grams of gold, Rs 1.75 lakh cash and then committing two more burglaries, the thief was going robbed near the Mandur crematorium.
When Duty Called, Dharmendra Flew 18 Hours In Agony To Stand With His Party
At a special prayer meeting held in Delhi to pay tribute to the legendary Dharmendra, his associate of 21 years, Sudhir Kumar Singh, opened his heart and took everyone back…
Families Of Doctors Who Died On Covid Duty Entitled To Government Insurance: Top Court
The court said individual claims for insurance made under the PMGKY-Package will be considered and decided in accordance with the law and on the basis of evidence.
India Calls for ‘Pragmatic’ Engagement With Taliban At UN Security Council
India has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a practical and balanced approach while dealing with the Taliban, saying engagement must focus on encouraging positive steps rather…
After 23 Years, Widow Gets Rs 8.92 Lakh Compensation Thanks To Court’s Nudge
Railways finally managed to trace and pay Rs 8.92 lakh as compensation to a tragedy-struck widow, who lost her husband in a train accident in 2002, after the Supreme Court’s…