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Lionel Messi waving to fans in New Delhi on Monday Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Lionel Messi's three-day 'GOAT Tour' to India -- marred by chaotic scenes inside a stadium and the tour's promoter being arrested and detained -- has come to an end. Messi arrived in India on December 13 to thousands of fans lining the streets to catch a glimpse of who many believe is the greatest footballer of all time, hence the tour being called 'GOAT', an acronym of greatest of all time. And ...Read More >
The launch of Border 2's teaser has triggered a powerful wave of excitement and patriotic pride across the country. The brief yet impactful glimpse into the film's world captures the intensity, courage and emotional depth of India's soldiers, instantly positioning the film as one of the most anticipated cinematic tributes to the nation's armed forces. Varun Dhawan, who takes on the role inspired by the late Indian Army officer, Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC, has drawn early acclaim for the ...Read More >
Dimapur: A vehicle illegally entered the railway tracks near the old flyover area at Burma Camp in Nagaland's Dimapur and got stuck on Line No. 1 at around 11:35 pm on Tuesday. On receiving the information, police personnel and railway authorities promptly reached the spot and removed the vehicle from the tracks, preventing any accident. The vehicle (Mahindra Thar, NL-01/CA-8181), driven by Thepfuneituo (65), son of the late Khriezo Rio of Signal Angami here, was found to have entered the rail ...Read More >
The Delhi government plans to open cooperative stores in housing societies next year to enhance market access and income for those in the cooperative sector, announced Cooperation Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh at an event by NABARD. The initiative aims to support farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs nationwide. The Delhi government is set to launch cooperative stores across housing societies next year to enhance market access and incomes for individuals in the sector, Cooperation Minister Ravi ...Read More >
Amid the ongoing US visa chaos, a stranded H-1B holder has shared their ordeal after their December visa interview was abruptly rescheduled to March 2026. In a post shared on the workplace forum Blind, the individual said that they are stuck in India because of the mass visa rescheduling. The anonymous user shared that they received an email informing them that their December appointment had been moved months ahead. The user wrote that March was "literally three months away," leaving them unabl ...Read More >
Chairing a high-level meeting to review action plans of the municipal bodies of Delhi and Sonepat, he also said that construction and demolition work should not be allowed in the region until construction and demolition waste handling and processing infrastructure is created and identified within a 10 km radius of the site. The minister asked all agencies to work in mission mode to achieve a 40 per cent reduction in the air quality index over the next one year. Stressing the importance of a "W ...Read More >
The title win will surely be good news for Indian squash as the sport is set to make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028. India scripted history, clinching its maiden Squash World Cup title to become the first Asian country to achieve the feat after overwhelming Hong Kong 3-0 in the summit clash on Sunday. The historic win at the Express Avenue Mall marked an improvement on India's previous best finish of a bronze medal at the 2023 edition. The title win will surely be good news for Indian ...Read More >
A woman who survived the 26/11 terrorist attacks at Mumbai's Taj Hotel in 2008 shared her reaction after watching the film Dhurandhar. Rajita Bagga, who was present in the hotel with her husband Ajay Bagga during the attacks, posted her reflections on X about how the film portrayed the harrowing events of that night. She described how the film brought back intense memories of their experience and the ordeal they faced during the attack. Rajita Bagga began her post by stating, "I was in the Taj ...Read More >
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway latest news: Once operational, the expressway will play a key role in easing congestion in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and reducing traffic on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and other connecting highways. Delhi-Dehradun Expressway status, Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opening date: The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has missed its deadline and is now expected to open soon for vehicular traffic. Once operational, the expressway will play a key role in ...Read More >
Tata Group plans an AI City in Lucknow, expansion of TCS units and fresh investments in electronics and defence after Tata Sons Chairman met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, during which the two held wide-ranging discussions on the progress, expansion and proposed new investments of Tata Group projects in Uttar Pradesh. The meeting saw a broad consensus on long-term collaboration ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) A soldier was killed in an explosion in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Tuesday. Officials said that the soldier died on Monday in an explosion in Putaha Khan Gali of the Trehgam area of the district of the Line of Control (LoC). The soldier has been identified as Havaldar Zubair Ahmad of J&K Light Infantry (JAKLI). "The injured soldier was rushed to a military hospital in the Drugmulla area of Baramulla district, but doctors said he w ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the boy's family. Chennai: A Class 7 boy died, and another student was injured after a wall collapsed at a government school in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district. The incident occurred while students were sitting outside their classrooms and having their midday meal. Tiruvallur District Collector Pratap told NDTV that a preliminary investigation revealed four students were eating when the compound wall suddenly colla ...Read More >
Congress Members of Parliament on Wednesday staged a protest in the Parliament House complex, accusing the Centre of misusing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following relief granted to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The protest came a day after a Delhi court refused to take cognisance of the ED's money laundering charges against the two Congress leaders. Party MPs said the court's decision proved that "truth has prevailed" in the case. Holding a banner reading "Sa ...Read More >
James Cameron expressed his interest to visit SS Rajamouli's Varanasi film set. (Credit: YouTube/20th Century Studios India) SS Rajamouli interacted with director James Cameron ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire & Ash (2025), through a live video conference. During the conversation, Cameron expressed his interest in visiting the sets of Rajamouli's upcoming film, Varanasi. Rajamouli was speaking to Cameron for the session titled 'Meeting of the Minds: James Cameron in conversation with SS Ra ...Read More >
The Prime Ministers Museum and Library is housed in the historic Teen Murti campus located south of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi A day after the Congress questioned the government's claims in Parliament that no Jawaharlal Nehru-related documents were missing from the Prime Ministers Museum and Library, the Centre issued a statement on Wednesday. In a series of posts on X, the Ministry of Culture rejected the opposition's claims . On JN papers: Vide letter dated 29.04.2008 Shri M V Rajan, re ...Read More >
Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting immediate police deployment and security checks. The emails, stating "We will take revenge," led to investigations, similar to recent hoax threats in Amritsar and Delhi, one of which referenced the Khalistan movement. On Wednesday, three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails, triggering swift police action. Officers were deployed to the campuses to ensure public safety, the Joint Police Commissioner said. ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) said global trade is increasingly "getting weaponised" through tariffs and other measures, and India will have to negotiate its way carefully. She said that the overall strength of the economy will give the country an added advantage. Tariff strike and souring ties "Trade is getting weaponised through tariff, through many other measures and India will have to negotiate its way carefully in this, and not just take care of tari ...Read More >
Gujarat Kidney & Super Speciality IPO | It is raising up to Rs 250.8 crore via IPO, which comprises of entirely fresh issue of 2.2 crore equity shares, at a valuation of nearly Rs 900 crore Gujarat Kidney & Super Speciality, the Gujarat-based multispeciality hospitals chain, has fixed price band at Rs 108-114 per share for its initial public offering (IPO) on December 16. It is raising up to Rs 250.8 crore via IPO, which comprises of entirely fresh issue of 2.2 crore equity shares, at a valuat ...Read More >
Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining T20Is against South Africa due to illness, with Shahbaz Ahmed named as his replacement. Patel is still with the team for further medical assessment. India currently leads the five-match series 2-1. New Delhi, India all-rounder Axar Patel was on Monday ruled out of the remaining two T20 Internationals against South Africa due to illness with the BCCI's selection committee naming Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement. Axar had also missed the third T20I ...Read More >
The swivel seat can be ordered as a retrofitment kit at Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships and installed either in new WagonR models or in existing vehicles. Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday announced the launch of the WagonR with an optional swivel seat, marking a step towards improving accessibility in mass-market passenger vehicles. The feature is aimed at enhancing convenience for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, extending mobility solutions to a wider customer base. The swivel ...Read More >
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The amendment seeks to ensure that elections to zilla parishads and panchayat samitis are conducted within stipulated timelines, as prolonged legal proceedings have been causing delays. Under the existing provision in Section 14(2) of the Act, candidates whose nomination papers were accepted or rejected could file appeals before district courts. However, such appeals often remained pending for varying peri ...Read More >
Silver prices hit record highs in India and globally, driven by rate-cut expectations, strong industrial demand, supply deficits and safe-haven flows, with the metal outperforming gold, topping crude oil prices and maintaining a bullish medium-term outlook amid broader macroeconomic shifts Silver prices surged to a historic high of Rs 2,06,111 per kilogram on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday, extending their bullish momentum, which was seen this year, amid strong global cues, mac ...Read More >
Far from cricket stadiums and film sets, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were recently seen in a quiet, deeply personal moment of faith. A fresh video featuring the couple listening to Premanand Ji Maharaj has surfaced online, once again drawing attention to the spiritual path they consistently choose away from public glare. The video, shared on Bhajan Marg's YouTube channel, captures Virat and Anushka seated calmly at Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, Varah Ghat in Vrindavan. Dressed in simple clothes, ...Read More >
Nagarjuna with Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala at their wedding Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got married last year, on December 4, in an intimate ceremony. Rumours often swirl on social media about whether they are expecting their first child, and the power couple mostly refrains from reacting to these rumours. However, recently, Nagarjuna, the ace actor and father of Naga Chaitanya, was asked a similar question during an interview. Nagarjuna was recently asked whether there is an ...Read More >
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Dow Jones Dip 0.5% as NASDAQ Proposes 23-Hour Trading Reliance Industries' stock got a boost as Morgan Stanley has maintained an with a new target price of Rs. 1,847. It has been observed that Reliance Industries' Rs. 5.8 lakh crores (USD 80 billion) investment since COVID is expected to see results from 2026, with all verticals turning positive in terms of free cash flow. Akzo Nobel India experienced massive block deal transactions involving 51.9 lakh shares ...Read More >
India is actively seeking a larger role in global supply chains as companies shift manufacturing. IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath highlights the need for reforms in land acquisition and labor. Skill development is also crucial for economic growth. India is working to capture a larger share of global supply chains as companies diversify away from traditional manufacturing hubs. Speaking to Times Network, IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath said, "India has made improvements in physical infrastru ...Read More >
Chhattisgarh: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday took major action in the alleged Rs 3,200 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam by arresting Saumya Chaurasia, a close aide of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. Chaurasia, who earlier served as Deputy Secretary to Bhupesh Baghel during the Congress-led government, was summoned to the ED office in Raipur on Tuesday morning for questioning. After nearly seven hours of interrogation, the agency placed her under arrest. Notably, Chaurasia was ...Read More >
India's exports to the US in November rose 22% on-year to $6.98 billion, despite the 50% tariff that Washington levies on imports from India since August. This is faster than the 19.38% growth in India's total outbound shipments in November and 2.62% in April-November. New Delhi: Led by engineering goods, chemicals and farm products, India's merchandise exports to the US rose 11.38% on-year in April-November FY26 at $59.04 billion, reflecting strong momentum in India-US trade ties, data release ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court. The top court had taken suo motu cognisance of the case in 2024. A bench of justices MM Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma directed that the case papers be sent to the high court. The top court also directed that a copy of the status report be given to the parents of the victim. While taking suo motu notice of the case, the bench constituted a Nationa ...Read More >
Madurai: The stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai district is situated in an area belonging to Sikandar Badusha Dargah, Tamil Nadu Wakf Board said in Madras HC on Tuesday.A submission to this effect was made by the wakf board during a hearing on a batch of appeals challenging a single judge's order directing the Subramaniya Swamy temple management to light Karthigai Deepam at the stone 'Deepathoon' (lamp post) on one of the peaks of Thiruparankundram hills, apart from the other us ...Read More >
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