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Goa Gets Its 3rd District ‘Kushavati’, Named After Ancient River
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the proposed third district in the state will be called ‘Kushavati’, named…
Growth To Remain High In 2026 Despite Unfavourable External Environment: RBI
Indian economy is projected to register high growth, driven by strong domestic consumption and investment despite a volatile and unfavourable…
Suitcase Full Of Jewellery, Cash Worth Crores: Seizures From Delhi Home
Stacks of cash worth more than Rs 5 crore, a suitcase full of jewellery – both gold and diamond –…
Who Is Sadanand Date? 26/11 Hero Who Rescued Hostages Is Now Maharashtra DGP
Sadanand Date, 1990-batch IPS officer and former NIA chief, is now Maharashtra DGP. He won the President’s Police Medal for…
‘We Are Made To Feel Worse Than Animals’: Gig Workers Lash Out At Online Delivery Platforms
Gig workers said the festive incentives offered by platforms were a familiar tactic to dilute collective action rather than address…
Heavy police presence in Sydney for New Year’s celebrations after Bondi attack
Thousands of officers are deployed around Sydney Harbour and across the city, with some carrying high-grade weapons as part of…
Video: Cobra Tries To Hitch A Ride Inside Helmet In Maharashtra. Rescued
A cobra was found hiding inside a two-wheeler helmet in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district on Wednesday.
New Zealand Becomes Second Country To Welcome 2026. Here’s The First
As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand once again becomes one of the first countries to…
Bengaluru: Kogilu Layout Eviction Relief In Karnataka Triggers Discrimination Debate, What Is The Dispute About?
Opposition leaders and civil society groups have questioned the consistency of the government’s rehabilitation policy, alleging unequal treatment of eviction…
‘Looking Forward To Script New Chapter In Ties’: Bangladesh After Jaishankar’s Dhaka Visit
Jaishankar’s brief visit, which lasted only four hours, is seen as an important step in improving the ties between the…
Pralay missile test: India conducts successful salvo launch off Odisha coast – watch
India successfully conducted a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles off the coast of Odisha. The tests, conducted…
“I’m In Dubai”: Man Accused Of Osman Hadi’s Murder Amid ‘India’ Claims
In a surprising twist in the Bangladeshi student leader Osman Hadi’s murder case, the prime accused, Faisal Karim Masud, has…
US Conducts 1st Known Strike Inside Venezuela, Targets Drug Trafficking Dock
US pressure on Venezuela escalated earlier this month when the CIA conducted a drone strike on a coastal port site.
Year-Ender 2025: 14 Best Bollywood Romantic Films of 2025
In 2025, Bollywood reaffirmed that romance remains one of its most resilient and adaptable genres. Amid blockbusters driven by action,…
Year Ender 2025: Raghav Juyal to Monica Panwar 16 Breakthrough Performances on OTT
2025 was a defining year for OTT as we saw performances that cut through with clarity and conviction. From prison…
Exclusive: Shah Rukh Khan Asked for Jubin Nautiyalâs Number After Hearing The Bads of Bollywood Song
Composer Shashwat Sachdev is earning wide praise for his work in Aditya Dhar’s film, Dhurandhar. Alongside the Ranveer Singh starrer,…
Annamalai Slams Tamil Nadu Govt Over Attacks On Migrants, Calls It ‘Disturbing Pattern’
Annamalai slams the TN government after attacks on Suraj and Jamal, highlighting a pattern of violence on migrants. Four minors…
Pune Metro Extends Services For New Year’s Eve Revellers, To Operate Till 6 AM on Jan 1
Pune Metro offers overnight service for New Year celebrations. Metro trains will be available every 20 minutes till 6am on…
Nimesulide painkiller ban: Centre bars oral formulations over 100 mg, cites health risks
The central government has imposed an immediate ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of the…
Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens. The two…
Video: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Passes ‘Water Test’ At 180 Kmph
The Vande Bharat Sleeper train reached a speed of 180 kmph on the Kota-Nagda section during a safety and stability…
Security Scare On New Year’s Eve, Explosives-Laden Car Seized In Rajasthan
An explosives-laden car with150 kg of illegal ammonium nitrate concealed in bags of urea fertilizer was found in Rajasthan’s Tonk…
Ayodhya Temple Sees Surge Of Devotees, Rajnath Singh Offers Prayers
Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, offered prayers at the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in…
150 Kg Ammonium Nitrate, Cartridges Seized From Car In Rajasthan’s Tonk On New Year’s Eve
Two men were arrested in Rajasthan’s Tonk district after the District Special Task Force seized 150 kg of ammonium nitrate…
‘Vile Attitude’: Govt Advisor Slams IndiGo Over Cabin Crew’s Luggage Handling
Kanchan Gupta questioned why passengers should fund the salaries and benefits of IndiGo’s cabin crew if they are not willing…
EAM attends Khaleda Zia’s funeral; hands PM Modi’s letter to son Tarique
India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Modi’s condolences to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka following…
Smooth deliveries on New Years eve? Zomato, Swiggy hike payout to gig workers
Zomato and Swiggy are increasing incentives for delivery partners on New Year’s Eve. This comes as gig workers plan a…
Hundreds of thousands mourn Bangladesh’s ex-PM at state funeral
A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged…
Faridabad Gang-Rape Horror: Van Caught On CCTV, Survivor In Trauma
CCTV visuals have emerged showing the van in which a 28-year-old Faridabad woman was gang-raped on Tuesday for over two…
Sena Leader Gets Nomination Papers In Crematorium, Beats Deadline By Minutes
A bizarre incident has happened in Maharashtra politics ahead of the state’s civic body elections. A Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde…
Assam Shocker: Couple Burnt Alive By Villagers Over Witchcraft Suspicion
A group of villagers entered the couple’s house and attacked them with sharp weapons. After the assault, the attackers set…
Was Pakistan’s 1971 Surrender Triggered By This Photo?
One little-known story from the 1971 India-Pakistan war shows how a single photograph helped break the enemy’s will to fight
Water contamination kills 3 in Indore: Hospitals see rush of patients
Three people died in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area after consuming contaminated water, with over 15,000 residents affected by diarrhoea and vomiting.…