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Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala passes away at 89

Om Prakash Chautala, aged 89, passed away in Gurugram after suffering a cardiac arrest on December 20

Google layoffs: Sundar Pichai announced 10% job cuts in managerial roles

Google's decision to cut down on manager, director, and VP roles over the past two years was part of a broader restructuring strategy to push for efficiency

Jaipur petrol pump fire: Truck collision claims 11 lives, several injured

Several vehicles parked at a fuel station along Jaipur-Ajmer highway were destroyed. The fire caused extensive damage to the surrounding area

DND flyway toll ends: Supreme Court ruling brings relief to commuters

A Supreme Court bench stated that the Noida Authority 'overstepped its authority' by delegating the power to NTBCL to collect or levy fees on DND flyway, which resulted in an undue burden on commuters

Ayodhya overtakes Taj Mahal, becomes UP's top tourist destination in 2024

Ram temple in Ayodhya attracted 135.5 million domestic visitors, overtaking the Taj Mahal as Uttar Pradesh's most visited spot in 2024

Mi-17 crash that killed General Rawat caused by human error: Defence report

The Mi-17 crash that killed General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 11 others was caused by pilot error due to spatial disorientation amid bad weather, a defence report revealed

Shopping, streaming, and memes: Top 10 social media trends that ruled 2024

In 2024, India's digital space was abuzz with creativity, commerce, and viral moments. With over 900 million users, India set the pace for global social media trends. Here's what ruled this year

France mass rape trial: 50 guilty, ex-husband gets 20 years in jail

Dominique Pelicot drugged and raped his ex-wife Gisele for a decade, enlisting 50 men. Video evidence exposed the crimes, igniting calls for reform

Blockbusters to flops: India's entertainment hits and misses of 2024

From hits like Stree 2 to big-budget flops, this year's movies brought blockbusters, surprises, and lessons in what works and what doesn't

Nitin Gadkari calls live-in and same-sex marriages 'against society rules'

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari warns live-ins and same-sex marriages defy societal norms, risking the collapse of social structure

Could Canada become 51st US state? Donald Trump thinks it's a 'great idea'

Trump sparked a debate by claiming many Canadians would support becoming the 51st US state. In November, he reportedly joked about merging the countries during a dinner with Canadian Prime Minister

Ambedkar row: Congress leads protests, demands Amit Shah's resignation

Congress launches nationwide protests, demanding Amit Shah's resignation over his controversial remarks on Ambedkar, sparking a political storm in Parliament

Coffee culture in crisis? Starbucks India rethinks its growth brew

Tata Starbucks scales back store openings amid inflationary pressure and real estate challenges. The company remains bullish on India's cafe market, targeting 1,000 stores by 2028

Ahead of Delhi polls, Kejriwal announces free treatment for senior citizens

Ahead of the 2025 Delhi elections, Arvind Kejriwal announces free treatment for those aged 60 years and above under the Sanjeevani Yojana if AAP retains power

2025 Oscars shortlist revealed: Laapataa Ladies out, Emilia Perez shines

The 2025 Oscars shortlist is out, with Emilia Perex and Santosh leading in Best International Feature, while India's Laapataa Ladies is excluded

Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark sparks chaos, Congress demands resignation

Congress protests Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar, demands his resignation, while BJP defends the Home Minister

'If they tax us, we tax them': Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs on India

US President-elect Donald Trump vows reciprocal tariffs on India, criticising high taxes on US goods

9-hour spacewalk: Chinese astronauts top US record, making space history

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong broke the 23-year-old record for the longest spacewalk, completing a historic 9-hour extravehicular activity aboard the Tiangong space station

After Palestine storm, Priyanka Gandhi's tote turns focus to Bangladesh

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's symbolic protest in Parliament took another turn as her latest tote bag focused on atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh

Why 'One Nation, One Election'? Centre calls it a 'transformative shift'

The Centre has described 'One Nation, One Election' as a transformative shift to improve governance, cut costs, minimise disruptions, and streamline the country's electoral process