- newThis Hidma's bow & arrow shoots at straw targets
Month-Long Bastar Olympics Conclude Today
- 11 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 4:45am -
- newKarur stampede case: Something going wrong in Madras HC, says SC
The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Madras High Court's handling of the Karur stampede case, stating "something is going wrong in the HC." The apex court rejected the Tamil Nadu government's plea to let its own commission investigate the incident, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial inquiry. The SC will examine the HC registrar general's report.
- 17 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 4:39am -
- newRahul Gandhi asks for air pollution debate in Lok Sabha, govt agrees
Rahul Gandhi has demanded a Lok Sabha debate on the severe air pollution plaguing Indian cities, urging the government to present a concrete plan. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' and is predicted to turn 'severe' by Sunday, with light winds failing to disperse pollutants. Moderate fog is also expected.
- 26 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 4:30am -
- newIn terror acts, rights of accused subservient to national interest: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that individual liberty, while crucial, cannot override national security concerns in UAPA cases. Upholding this, the court denied bail to accused in the Jnaneshwari Express derailment case, emphasizing that barbaric acts endangering national integrity are not excusable, even after prolonged incarceration. The apex court stressed the need for expeditious trials in such grave matters.
- 44 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 4:12am -
- newLaws governing insurance, stock markets to be rewritten
The Union Cabinet has approved significant reforms for the stock market and insurance sectors. The plan includes allowing 100% foreign investment in insurance, aiming to boost penetration and consumer choice.
- 57 mins ago 13 Dec 25, 3:59am -
- newAhead of PM Modi's 3-nation tour, FTA with Oman gets Cabinet nod
Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Oman is poised to forge a robust economic and strategic alliance, potentially including a free trade agreement and a joint defense partnership. India anticipates receiving spare parts for its retired Jaguar fleet from Oman.
- 1 hour ago 13 Dec 25, 3:54am -
- newRs 12k cr for 2-phase census, will allow self-enumeration
India gears up for Census 2027 with a Rs 11,718 crore budget, marking the first digital enumeration and inclusion of a caste count. The two-phase exercise, starting April 2026, will utilize mobile apps for data collection. Reference date is March 1, 2027, with special provisions for snow-bound regions. This census aims to provide accurate population data for future development planning.
- 1 hour ago 13 Dec 25, 3:42am -
- newHigher education upgrade: Bill on single regulator gets nod
The Union Cabinet has approved the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, aiming to consolidate higher education regulation under a single authority, excluding medical and legal fields. This move seeks to simplify governance and enhance academic quality. Meanwhile, a parliamentary committee will question IndiGo, DGCA, and ministry officials regarding recent flight cancellations and pilot rest rule implementation.
- 1 hour ago 13 Dec 25, 3:34am -
- newNo Cabinet mantri present, Rajya Sabha adjourned for 10 minutes
- 1 hour ago 13 Dec 25, 3:29am -
- newNew window for coal linkage auctions to give push to reforms
India has launched CoalSETU, a new policy for long-term coal linkage auctions aimed at industrial use and exports. This dedicated window allows any domestic industrial buyer to bid, simplifying procedures and boosting the utilization of coal reserves. Fuel supply agreements can extend up to 15 years, with flexible use within group companies, potentially reducing imports and creating export opportunities.
- 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 3:22am -
- newCabinet clears SHANTI bill to open nuclear power to pvt sector
The Union Cabinet has greenlit a bill to open India's nuclear power sector to private players, a move crucial for achieving 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. The SHANTI Bill proposes changes to civil liability laws, caps supplier liability, and allows up to 49% foreign direct investment. This aims to boost domestic energy production and meet net-zero targets.
- 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 3:15am -
- newCongress MP claims BJP neta was drunk during Rahul Gandhi's speech
A Congress MP has accused a senior BJP member of attending Lok Sabha proceedings "drunk" during Rahul Gandhi's speech on electoral reforms. The MP cited the individual's "repeated gestures" and "tottering" as evidence, urging the BJP to prevent such incidents. This allegation follows a recent row over a TMC MP allegedly "vaping" in the House, highlighting concerns over parliamentary decorum.
- 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 3:07am -
- newAnurag Thakur seeks action against TMC MP for vaping in Parliament
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has received a complaint from BJP MP Anurag Thakur regarding a TMC lawmaker allegedly using an e-cigarette inside the House. Thakur highlighted this as a serious breach of parliamentary rules and the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. The Lok Sabha secretariat is reviewing proceedings for appropriate action.
- 2 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 2:55am -
- newGovt approves 125-day rural job bill to replace MGNREGA
The government has approved a bill to replace MGNREGA with the Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Bill, promising 125 workdays per household. This move aims to counter opposition criticism on funding and boost employment claims, particularly in rural areas. Projects will align with Viksit Bharat National Infra Stack, prioritizing water security.
- 3 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 2:24am -
- newSavarkar never got due recognition: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's fight against untouchability and social evils, stating he never received due recognition. Unveiling a statue, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat honored the ideologue's enduring legacy. Shah highlighted Savarkar's patriotism, reformist zeal, and literary contributions, emphasizing his resilience during imprisonment and unwavering belief in India's freedom.
- 3 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 2:06am -
- newMegan Thee Stallion–Klay Thompson cheating rumor explodes amid breakup buzz
Social media erupted with breakup rumors about Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson. A single X post alleged cheating and a split. The internet quickly spread the claim, despite a complete lack of proof. No credible news outlets or official statements have confirmed the story. This highlights how quickly unverified information can trend online.
- 3 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 1:28am -
- newMirwaiz asks Omar govt to stop arrest of people in decades old cases
Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged the Omar Abdullah government to halt arrests in old cases, citing harassment and anxiety. He highlighted the plight of thousands of Kashmiri prisoners and called for a review of old case handling and transfer of detainees back to J&K.
- 4 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 1:25am -
- newJ&K: LG hands appointment letters to kin of Nowgam police station blast victims
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met families of those killed in the Nowgam police station blast, providing them with appointment letters on compassionate grounds. He lauded the J&K Police for dismantling a terror network, emphasizing national support for the affected families. The blast, described as accidental, occurred during the examination of seized explosives.
- 4 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 1:15am -
- newJaish terrorist held with M-5 rifle near IB in J&K’s Akhnoor
Alert BSF troops apprehended a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist near the Indo-Pak border in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir. The operative, identified as Abdul Khalik from Rajouri, was found with an M-5 rifle and magazines. He had illegally migrated to Pakistan in 2021 and was handed over to local police for further investigation.
- 4 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 1:03am -
- newTeachers asked to report stray dogs, outrage in J&K
Jammu & Kashmir's education department has mandated teachers to report and manage stray dog populations, sparking outrage from political parties and teachers' unions. Critics deem the directives "shocking" and "atrocious," arguing they undermine educators' dignity and professional roles. The orders, however, are reportedly based on Supreme Court guidelines amidst a surge in dog-bite incidents.
- 4 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 12:54am -
- newGiannis Antetokounmpo trade wish list puts Bucks in strong spot amid Heat rumor
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly lists Miami Heat as a top trade destination if he leaves the Bucks, trailing only New York. League insiders suggest Miami offers a compelling, practical landing spot, potentially involving a package of young talent and draft picks. The Heat's history of building around stars makes them a strong contender.
- 4 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 12:52am -
- newBlack Sea attack: Russian missile hits Turkish vessel; Erdogan presses Putin
- 5 hours ago 13 Dec 25, 12:25am -
- new'Cease all shooting': Trump says Thailand–Cambodia agree truce; claims tensions neared 'major war'
US President Donald Trump Friday announced Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate halt in hostilities along their disputed border. Following a conversation with both nations' prime ministers, a ceasefire was declared, returning to a previous peace accord. This development follows escalating violence and displacement of hundreds of thousands.
- 5 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 11:53pm -
- newEpstein scandal: US House panel releases 19 photos; Trump, Clinton appear in images
House Oversight Committee Democrats released 19 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, showing interactions with figures like Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and Bill Gates. The images, part of a larger cache, offer glimpses into these associations. Republicans criticized the selective release, calling it a political tactic against Trump, while Democrats demand further transparency.
- 6 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 10:54pm -
- newAyesha Curry’s mother-daughter night out subtly counters Stephen Curry rumor
Ayesha Curry recently shared a heartwarming mother-daughter outing with her daughters Riley and Ryan, attending a concert by their favorite K-pop-inspired group, KATSEYE. Stephen Curry also shared the post on his Instagram story, highlighting the family's enjoyment of the event. The popular six-member group, formed from Netflix's Pop Star Academy, is currently on their 'Beautiful Chaos Tour'.
- 7 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:50pm -
- newSMAT: Match-fixing scandal hits domestic cricket; 4 players suspended
Assam Cricket Association has suspended four players with immediate effect following allegations of involvement in corrupt practices during the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. The players are accused of attempting to instigate current team members for fixing. The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit conducted an inquiry, leading to criminal proceedings and an FIR against the accused.
- 7 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 9:49pm -
- newRupee at historic low: How 9% real depreciation could reshape India’s economy - explained
The Indian rupee is experiencing a significant decline against the US dollar, which could impact inflation, exports, and corporate margins. While short-term effects are challenging, a weaker rupee could boost long-term growth by encouraging domestic production and improving export competitiveness. Experts anticipate this trend may continue due to trade deal uncertainties and capital flow pressures.
- 8 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:57pm -
- new'Sanskrit ours too': Pak varsity launches course; Mahabharat, Gita on the cards
In a historic move, Pakistan's Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has introduced a Sanskrit course, marking a significant first since partition. The curriculum includes Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Gita. Academics emphasize Sanskrit's regional unifying role and aim to foster local scholarship on ancient texts, previously dominated by foreign researchers.
- 8 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:46pm -
- new'Main Bihar se hoon': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits back at UAE sledging
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed an incredible 171 off 95 balls, including fourteen sixes, setting a new U-19 world record in India's 433/6 against UAE. The 14-year-old's dominant innings, marked by a witty exchange with the wicketkeeper, propelled India to a commanding position. His performance also secured a tournament record for most sixes in a single U-19 Asia Cup innings.
- 8 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:33pm -
- newChest pain vs heart attack: Cardiologist explains how to spot the difference
Delhi cardiologist Dr. Shailesh Singh advises distinguishing between heart-related chest pain and minor discomfort. He stresses that pain during exertion, feeling like pressure or squeezing, and easing with rest, is a classic cardiac sign. Sharp, fleeting pains or those aggravated by touch or deep breaths are less likely to be heart issues.
- 9 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 8:07pm -
- newDelhi’s school fee law goes live: What changes for parents and schools this academic year
Delhi's new education act aims to curb arbitrary private school fee hikes. The law mandates itemized fee heads, caps on certain charges, and prohibits disguised capitation fees. User-based services must be no-profit, no-loss. A School-Level Fee Regulation Committee, including parents, will now approve fee structures, ensuring transparency and predictability for three years.
- 9 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 7:50pm -
- newPM Modi, Gill, fashion show: Messi's India tour has everything but football
Lionel Messi is set to visit India for the 'GOAT India Tour 2025', his first trip since 2011, but this time without any competitive matches. The tour focuses on promotional events and appearances across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, including meetings with dignitaries and a charity fashion show.
- 9 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 7:36pm -
- newPak PM 'humiliated': After 40-min wait, Sharif 'gatecrashes' Putin-Erdogan meet - watch
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reportedly "gatecrashed" a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after waiting over 40 minutes. This incident occurred as Sharif continues efforts to strengthen ties with Moscow, despite acknowledging Russia's close partnership with India.
- 10 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 7:25pm -
- newRed Fort blast probe: NIA raids Hazaribag home of 'ISIS operative'; gadgets, documents scanned
In the early hours, Hazaribag was the scene of a high-stakes NIA operation at the residence of Shahnawaz Alam, a known ISIS operative currently imprisoned in Pune. This raid, part of an investigation into the recent Red Fort bombing in Delhi, focused on uncovering extremist materials and digital devices.
- 10 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 7:23pm -
- new'Pressure will pile': Gill's form under scrutiny; ex-cricketer asks Samson to 'be ready'
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Shubman Gill is under immense pressure due to his recent T20I struggles, with the T20 World Cup approaching. Pathan emphasized that Gill must score runs to secure his place, especially with Sanju Samson waiting in the wings. Gill's form is crucial for the team's powerplay starts and his leadership role.
- 10 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 6:55pm -
- newFrom Top Gun to Marvel: How Hollywood mastered the art of propaganda
Much like the morality of art, it is absolutely futile to discuss whether a piece of art is “propaganda” – but that hasn’t stopped critics from convulsing in unison over Aditya Dhar’s magnum opus Dhurandhar. The title track of the movie contains the line: “Ladies and gentlemen, you are not ready for this.”
- 10 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 6:27pm -
- newZubeen Garg death: 4 charged with murder; singer's cousin accused of culpable homicide
A Special Investigation Team has charged four individuals with murder in the Zubeen Garg death case. The singer's cousin, a suspended Assam Police officer, faces charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Two personal security officers are accused of criminal breach of trust. This development follows the singer's death in Singapore, where local police initially found no foul play.
- 11 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 6:19pm -
- newElection 2.0: There's a new political guru in town, and it doesn't eat, sleep or blink
- 11 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 6:17pm -
- newIndiGo crisis: Govt clarifies on capping air fares; what aviation minister said in LS
- 11 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 6:06pm -
- newMicrosoft AI CEO opens up: 'Told to quit school at 16' - Suleyman on working-class life
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman reveals his working-class London upbringing shaped his tech vision. The DeepMind co-founder, whose Syrian taxi driver father and nurse mother urged him to learn a trade, lived independently from age 16 before dropping out of Oxford to help Muslim youth post-9/11. Now he champions AI for social good and universal basic income.
- 11 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 5:49pm -
- newFrom ages 8 to 18: How an all-girl team is taking free chess to rural India
The evolution of the chess queen finds a parallel in rural India, where the “Checkmate Betul” initiative, launched by US-based Avika Shukla, offers free, structured chess training to girls with no prior access. The programme, run by an all-girl global team, is helping students gain confidence, focus and new skills while overcoming significant logistical hurdles.
- 12 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 5:24pm -
- newGoogle may have revealed to OpenAI how an AI browser should be — and where Atlas misses
Google unveils Disco, an experimental browser that transforms browsing activity into custom web applications using its Gemini 3 AI. This approach, powered by GenTabs, directly challenges AI browsers like OpenAI's Atlas by building apps rather than just adding chatbots. Disco aims to redefine browser functionality with AI at its core, offering a glimpse into the future of web navigation.
- 12 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 5:02pm -
- new'Something wrong in HC': SC scraps plea on Karur stampede probe; warns TN govt
The Supreme Court rejected Tamil Nadu's plea to modify its order suspending the state's inquiry commission and SIT probe into the Karur stampede. Emphasizing fairness, the bench also criticized a Madras High Court report on a writ petition's registration. The court previously ordered a CBI investigation and a supervisory committee.
- 12 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 5:00pm -
- newNetworking battle: Cisco CFO slams HPE-Juniper deal; Says Cisco is gaining
Cisco's CFO Mark Patterson highlighted market uncertainty stemming from Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion Juniper acquisition. He suggested this integration, particularly in wireless, is causing customer confusion, which Cisco is capitalizing on. This echoes previous Cisco sentiments about the deal's disruptive potential for enterprise clients.
- 13 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 4:05pm -
- new'Tamil Nadu govt anti-Sanatan': Big BJP, DMK face-off in LS; uproar over Deepam row
BJP leader Anurag Thakur accused the Tamil Nadu government of an "anti-Sanatan" stance over the Karthigai Deepam dispute. The state government defied Madras High Court orders to light a ceremonial lamp at Thiruparankundram temple, leading to contempt proceedings and protests. The government has appealed to the Supreme Court.
- 14 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 2:38pm -
- newWhich GenAI courses became India’s top choice in 2025 amid soaring AI demand?
India witnessed a surge in GenAI learning in 2025, with Coursera reporting over 3.6 million enrolments, the highest globally. Learners explored courses ranging from introductory AI to specialised GenAI skills, including prompt engineering, LLM applications, and AI workflow automation. Top-ranked programmes came from Google Cloud, IBM, AWS, Vanderbilt University, and DeepLearning.AI. Key skills focused on automation workflows, data literacy, cybersecurity, and problem solving. The trend reflects…
- 15 hours ago 12 Dec 25, 1:30pm -
- Paige Shiver net worth: 55% salary hike and Sherrone Moore link spark buzz
University of Michigan football is in turmoil as executive assistant Paige Shiver faces intense public scrutiny. Her name is linked to former coach Sherrone Moore's firing and police detainment due to alleged inappropriate relationship rumors. Shiver's recent significant salary increase and social media silence have fueled speculation amid the ongoing investigation.
- 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 11:20am -
- Usain Bolt & Kasi Bennett net worth 2025: Career, family, business
Sprint legend Usain Bolt, estimated at $90 million net worth in 2025, continues to thrive post-retirement through endorsements and business ventures. His partner, Kasi Bennett, a model and entrepreneur, supports his endeavors while maintaining a private life. Together, they focus on their three children, balancing global success with family values.
- 2 days ago 11 Dec 25, 4:50am -