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Gujarat: Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Surat, dousing ops underway

Surat, Dec. 17 -- A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Makhinga village of Palsana in Surat, Gujarat, on Wednesday. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and efforts to control the fire are under... Read More


Four pilgrims killed, 20 injured in truck-bus collision in UP's Basti

Basti, Dec. 17 -- At least four people were killed and 20 others injured after a truck collided with a bus carrying pilgrims late on Monday night at the Hardiya intersection under the Basti Sadar poli... Read More


UP Police launches 'Operation Torch' against illegal immigrants in Varanasi

Varanasi, Dec. 17 -- Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday launched 'Operation Torch' in Varanasi as part of a drive against illegal immigrants, officials said. Under the operation, police teams are veri... Read More


Cameron Green a generational talent, CSK missed trick: Ashwin on IPL 2026 auction

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin analysed the intense bidding battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Australian all-rounder Camero... Read More


JPC on ONOE holds crucial discussion with renowned economists Sanjeev Sanyal, Gita Gopinath

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation One Election (ONOE) held a significant meeting on Wednesday, aimed at exploring the economic implications of the proposed el... Read More


Former Indian cricketer R Sridhar named Sri Lanka's fielding coach

Colombo, Dec. 17 -- Former India cricketer and fielding coach R Sridhar has been named the fielding coach for the Sri Lanka men's team until the end of the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from February ... Read More


Recognition of unwavering commitment to Global South: Jaishankar on Ethiopia conferring highest award to PM Modi

Tel Aviv, Dec. 17 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hailed Ethiopia's conferment of the 'Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a momentous occasion. ... Read More


SC allows action against vehicles below BS-IV norms in NCR

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Supreme Court has ordered that the Delhi government can take action against owners who are using vehicles below the BS IV (Bharat Stage 4) emission standard in the NCR region... Read More


Arms and ammunition trafficking case: NIA arrests 11th accused, identified as linchpin

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the 11th accused working as a linchpin of a multi-state illegal arms and ammunition trafficking syndicate. These arms and am... Read More


"I'm incredibly grateful to the team," says 'Homebound' director Neeraj Ghaywan as film gets shortlisted at Oscars 2025

Mumbai, Dec. 17 -- 'Homebound', the much-anticipated feature film by National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, has been officially shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category at... Read More