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The Allahabad High Court has quashed a criminal case, including charges under the SC/ST Act, arising from alleged irregularities in land allotments made more than two decades ago and related…
Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Wednesday acknowledged lapses by officials in connection with water contamination in Indore that has claimed seven lives so far, and said those found guilty…
The Hyderabad city police have announced a massive security blanket and stringent regulations for New Year’s Eve celebrations to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.
Russia had alleged that Ukraine carried out a drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region, although they did not say where he was at the…
Ambassadors of the Quad nations, consisting of the US, India, Australia and Japan, held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing.
An explosives-laden car with150 kg of illegal ammonium nitrate concealed in bags of urea fertilizer was found in Rajasthan’s Tonk on New Year’s Eve today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to all citizens on the occasion of the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha and said that the anniversary is a…
The past year was one of the most momentous in recent times, made so by the arrival of a US president who is bent on transforming the world to his…
In a major relief for debt-hit Vodafone Idea, the Union Cabinet approved a support package that freezes a large part of the telecom company’s adjusted gross revenue dues.
A bizarre incident has happened in Maharashtra politics ahead of the state’s civic body elections. A Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader, who was performing his mother’s last rites, was…
Ankit Sajwan Ministries, a prominent church in New Delhi, hosted a Mega Christmas Celebration this week, drawing more than 30,000 worshippers.
India will witness a rare and powerful sight on Republic Day as animals of the Indian Army march proudly along Kartavya Path, symbolising endurance, sacrifice and Indias unique high-altitude military…
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the state government will drop “heavily drunk” people to their homes amid New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Greg Abel will become the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, succeeding Warren Buffett, who is stepping down after a 60-year career.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper train reached a speed of 180 kmph on the Kota-Nagda section during a safety and stability demonstration.
Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, offered prayers at the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on the occassion of Pratishtha Dwadashi and the second…
The Gen Z-led protests, inspired by earlier uprisings in Bangladesh and Kenya in 2024, focused mainly on corruption, economic inequality, poor governance, unemployment, and lack of public services.
In a surprising twist in the Bangladeshi student leader Osman Hadi’s murder case, the prime accused, Faisal Karim Masud, has publicly denied any role in the killing, claiming he was…
US pressure on Venezuela escalated earlier this month when the CIA conducted a drone strike on a coastal port site.
As global security dynamics grow more volatile, the Indian Army is reshaping its preparedness around a critical pillar of modern warfare: endurance.
As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand once again becomes one of the first countries to welcome the New Year.
Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha,” retires on December 31 as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway. He will continue as chairman. Greg Abel will formally take over as CEO…
Taiwan’s world-leading microchip manufacturer TSMC says it has started mass producing next-generation “2-nanometre” chips.
Warren Buffett is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, and as he exits the stage after six decades, the spotlight turns not just on his successor Greg Abel, but also to…
The U.S. Justice Department revealed it has 5.2 million pages of Epstein files left to review and needs 400 lawyers from four different department offices to help with the process…
The events in our backyard offer a reminder that being a “Global South” leader is a hollow title if one’s own immediate periphery is on fire.
A horrific incident has emerged from Assam, where a couple was killed after being burnt alive by a group of villagers on the suspicion of practising witchcraft in the Anlong…
A video showing a man attempting to attack a police constable with a knife during the Vaikunta Ekadesi festival in Tamil Nadus Tirupur district has gone viral on social media,…
A 28-year-old woman was gangraped in a moving van in Faridabad for over two hours and then thrown on the road early on Tuesday.
Ranjit ‘Ricky’ Singh Gill, an Indian-origin adviser to US President Donald Trump, is grabbing headlines after being awarded for his supposed role in “India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations” following Operation Sindoor earlier…
Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New…
Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate incidents within weeks of each other in New England.
At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that 2026 will be a crucial year for artificial intelligence, marking a shift from experimentation and excitement to wider, real-world adoption of the technology.
Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital’s shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president.
Elon Musk said on Tuesday his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third building to expand its infrastructure, aiming to boost training capacity to nearly 2 gigawatts of compute…
India has imposed a three-year import tariff of between 11% and 12% on some steel products, according to a finance ministry order published on Tuesday, as the government aims to…
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Tuesday targeting Moscow, parts of western Russia and annexed Crimea, injuring one person near the Russian capital, Russian authorities said.
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Tuesday targeting Moscow, parts of western Russia and annexed Crimea, injuring one person near the Russian capital, Russian authorities said.
A leopard killed a 10-year-old boy in a village in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday afternoon, sparking panic among the local residents, officials said.
The deadly clash at Galwan between Indian and Chinese troops five years ago is still a sore point that stings from time to time. Like now, when a movie has…
India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy with a size of USD 4.18 trillion, and is poised to overtake Germany to become the third-largest by 2030, the…
A 30-year-old man allegedly raped his three-month-old niece under the influence of alcohol on Tuesday in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district, police said.
A week after an altercation between a patient and a doctor at IGMC here made headlines and triggered a protest by resident doctors, the two on Tuesday apologised to each…
Shankh Airlines is likely to begin flight operations in the first half of January with an initial fleet of three Airbus aircraft, focusing on connecting Lucknow with Delhi, Mumbai and…
Braving freezing temperatures and gale-force winds, the 18-year-old daughter of a naval officer has become the youngest Indian to ski to the South Pole, the Navy said on Tuesday. In…
In the country’s cleanest city, Indore, three people died and more than 60 people fell ill after consuming contaminated drinking water in the Bhagirathpura areaover the past week.
Vigilance teams carried out simultaneous raids at several locations linked to Additional Revenue Officer (Tehsildar) Jitendra Kumar Panda of Barang in Odisha’s Cuttack district on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, the Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, a move aimed at decriminalising minor offences and simplifying compliance for citizens
After years of waiting, 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra are going to elect their mayors in elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. These include two newly-created corporations in Jalna and…
In a significant escalation of its crackdown on secessionist propaganda and digital misinformation, a special judge in Srinagar has issued a proclamation against three accused in a case registered by…
For the Indian Army, 2025 will be remembered as a decisive phase in India’s counter-terror and deterrence posture, with Operation Sindoor emerging as the defining military action against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism…
The Delhi Police has arrested the off-duty Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting a passenger at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, an officer said on Tuesday, adding that the…
There is a possibility of an “armed conflict” between India and Pakistan in 2026 due to “heightened terrorist activity”, a report by a US think tank said.
Ukraine said Tuesday there was no “plausible” evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residences, accusing Moscow of peddling falsehoods to manipulate talks on…
In an advisory issued on December 29, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked these platforms to immediately review their internal compliance frameworks and ensure strict action against…
The public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has asked the programme head of All India Radio (AIR) or Akashvani in Manipur’s capital Imphal for inputs on recruiting staff for resuming live broadcast…
The Delhi High Court has restrained the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) from continuing to occupy the Yamuna floodplain area after March 31, 2026.
As Delhi continues to choke under “very poor” and “severe” air quality, the city government on Tuesday announced a dual action plan to tackle two major pollution sources: dust from…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for mission-mode reforms across diverse sectors to sustain long-term growth.
Eurostar suspended train services in Europe on Tuesday after a power supply issue in the Channel tunnel, sparking travel chaos for passengers during the very busy New Year period.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the proposed Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act.
The defence ministry on Tuesday signed contracts worth Rs 4,666 crore to procure over 4.25 lakh close quarter battle carbines and 48 heavy torpedoes.
Google account holders can now change their primary ‘@gmail.com’ email addresses to a new address while retaining all data from their existing account, as the tech giant begins a gradual…
Half of the cars sold in South Africa in 2025 have connections to India– they are either manufactured by companies like Mahindra and Tata, or have components made in India,…
Eurostar on Tuesday said it was to resume train services following the suspension of all services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels, sparking travel chaos.
Robbers used a large drill to break into a German bank’s vault room and steal cash and valuables worth some 30 million euros ($35 million), police said on Tuesday.
Robbers used a large drill to break into a German bank’s vault room and steal cash and valuables worth some 30 million euros ($35 million), police said on Tuesday.
The Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday issued a detailed traffic advisory announcing restrictions, diversions and special parking arrangements in Connaught Place and adjoining areas in view of the New Year’s…
47-year-old Hassa’s journey into narcotics trade progressed from a curious consumer to a regular traveller for a notorious peddler within months of her first use.
A woman sub-inspector has been attached to the police lines after a video went viral showing her allegedly misusing her authority and abusing a couple on road in Meerut, officials…
Marking a milestone in the country’s indigenous aerospace manufacturing, the next generation, multi-role civil helicopter Dhruv NG, billed as an alternative to imported light twin-engine helicopters, made its maiden flight…
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with family members, arrived in Ranthambore on Tuesday, as Rajasthan witnesses a sharp increase in tourist footfall across major destinations ahead…
Chaos and intense emotional drama marked the final day of filing nomination papers for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, as a woman candidate from the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction)…
The Madhya Pradesh government upgradedUnion minister and former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s security nearly a month after the Centreflagged a potential threat from Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI, bringing to…
In the last few weeks, a flood of new laws – including allowing 100% FDI in insurance, opening up of the nuclear sector to private players – and a slew…
The Assam Police has busted a major terror module and arrested 11 individuals linked to a Bangladesh-based extremist outfit.
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s daughter Mahnoor got married on December 26 to her first cousin Abdul Rehman.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother, former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
With the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman overseeing the party for a while now, the answer to ‘Who’s next?’ has always been known.
He described his win as a blessing of Guru Sahib and said he would spend around 10 per cent of the prize money to help people in need.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed grief over the death of former Bangladesh PM Begum Khaleda Zia.
Seven people were killed and about 12 injured after a bus fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora district, police said.
In July 2021, Raihan held his first solo exhibition, Dark Perception, at Bikaner House in New Delhi. The show explored how darkness can alter perception and allow creative freedom, drawing…
Five luxury cars and Rs 17 lakh in cash were seized during raids at residences of Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a criminal who fled to the UAE last year, and his…
PM Modi has been stressing for dialogue and diplomacy since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022.
The Punjab Assembly has convened a one-day special session to pass a resolution against the VB G RAM G Act, 2025, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the first task of the BJP will be to rid West Bengal of infiltrators if the party comes to power in…
Raihan Vadra, the son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, is now engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Aviva Baig.
The death of Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, has prompted an outpouring of condolences from across the world, with global leaders highlighting her service to the South Asian…
The festival, which marks the opening of the celestial “Gates of Heaven”, saw record turnouts at major temples, supported by unprecedented high-tech security and AI-driven crowd management.
According to reports, the 14-year-old boy’s mother, Sridevi, had scolded him for wanting to go out to play cricket, instructing him to complete his pending school assignments instead.
Nearly three in 10 immigrants changed their travel plans to avoid attention from immigration officials, as per the study.
The recently released teaser of actor Salman Khan’s war drama ‘Battle of Galwan’ has triggered a strong reaction from China, with its state media criticising it for allegedly “distorting facts”.
The incident occurred at the Seven Hills Sai Co-Living Paying Guest facility at around 6:15 pm on Monday.
The driver was reversing the bus at the endpoint of its route when he lost control, the police said.
Hundreds of H-1B visa holders recently travelled to India to complete visa stamping. When they reached India for their appointments in January, many were told their dates had been postponed…
Actor Sunny Leone was scheduled to perform as a DJ at a bar in Mathura.
A customer was allegedly locked inside a room in a a retail store and beaten up by staff members, police said on Monday as they registered a case in the…
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boss was one of two women who had dominated Bangladeshi politics for the past four decades.