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Film Academy Invites 529 New Members, Including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie Brothers and Jacob Elordi

If all new members accept their invitations, the film academy will number 11,319, with 10,338 voting members. In 2016, the academy numbered close

VIDEO: Buildings collapse after back-to-back major earthquakes rock Venezuela; Twin quakes bring back memories of deadly 1967 earthquake

The US Geological Survey said high casualties and extensive damage are probable in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and

West Bengal Forms SIT to Probe Taratala Godown Collapse; Three Arrested

Special Investigation Team to examine causes behind the collapse that killed five people and injured 20 in Kolkata's Taratala area.

Ketan Agarwal Death Case: Probe takes new turn, Siya not mentally prepared for marriage; police examine motive

Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal's death at Lohagad Fort, initially deemed an accident, is now under suspicion of foul play. Police are investigati

FIFA World Cup 2026: Hakimi says eady for more after Morocco seal Round of 32 spot

Morocco star Achraf Hakimi expressed confidence and determination after his side secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 wi

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico stays perfect, bounces Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win

Teen Mora shines as Mexico fans dare to dream; the World Cup co-host will play their Round of 32 match in the Azteca stadium again, where they ar

Hyderabad hosts 39 most valuable privately-held firms this year

Hyderabad:Thirty-nine companies from Telangana, all headquartered in Hyderabad, have made it to the 2025 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500, a list

Top tennis players to limit media appearances at Wimbledon as protest over prize money continues

Wimbledon's top tennis stars are continuing their protest over prize money by cutting media time to just 15 minutes per match during the first we

IAF deploys for rescue missions after severe flash floods hit Arunachal's Keyi Panyor

22-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Swept Over Yosemite's Nevada Fall

Witnesses reported seeing the man go over the popular waterfall as rescue teams launched recovery operations in the national park.

Future is atoms, not bits: Sridhar Vembu reveals where Zoho is betting its R&D dollars

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is championing a significant investment in research and development-led manufacturing, aligning with the view that fut

Emergency a Dark Chapter That Brutally Crushed Democracy: Modi

The prime minister said for people, the Constitution is an embodiment of the aspirations, rights and duties of 140 crore Indians

Explained | Why NMC is phasing out PG diploma medical courses from 2027

The National Medical Commission has directed medical colleges offering PG diploma courses to apply for conversion of those seats into MD/MS broad

CMRL pay-off case: Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayis daughter Veena appears before ED again

Questioning is after Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday obtained copies of 134 documents collected by Serious Fraud Investigation Office in con

Gold and Silver Prices Surge After Recent Decline

Mumbai, June 25: After experiencing a decline over the past two sessions, gold and silver prices have rebounded, showing an increase of nearly ha

EOW Files Charges Against Two for Fraud and Selling Fake Agricultural Products

Srinagar, June 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has filed a chargesheet against two individuals for fraud, cr

Why Kashmirs Sufiyana Music bids for UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage list | Explained

Believed to have emerged between the 14th and 15th Century, Sufiyana music is continuum of pre-Islamic musical practices in Kashmir

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, reports National Centre of Seismology

Nepal experienced a 3.8 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning, with its epicenter located at a depth of 25 kilometers. Meanwhile, Japan's P

Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, rocked Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas and other affe

Anand Mahindra Steps In to Help 80-Year-Old Kolkata Violinist After Viral Video

Street musician Bhagwan Mallick's decades-long struggle for survival draws nationwide attention and support after his story resonates on social m

Failed Project: Hyderabad firm to refund Rs 11 lakh

Hyderabad: Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) directed Hyderabad-based Jayatri Infrastructure India to refund Rs 11 lakh to a wo

Coach Shelley Nitscke Optimistic About Phoebe Litchfields Return Against India

London, June 25: Australias womens cricket team coach, Shelley Nitscke, expressed hope for Phoebe Litchfields return in the upcoming match agains

Buildings Toppled, People Trapped: Pics Show Damage As Quakes Hit Venezuela

Venezuela Earthquake: Twin strong earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit west of Caracas causing building collapses and injuries

Sri Lanka offers better value than Rishikesh, man claims after staying in beach-facing hotel for half the price

A recent social media post highlighted a stark cost difference between domestic and international travel, with a friend opting for Sri Lanka over

While others relaxed after class 12 boards, these Surat boys used their summer holidays to start a cold coffee business & earned nearly Rs 2 Lakh in less than 3 months

Two Surat teenagers, Shreyanshu Rana and Pratham Pengawala, transformed a school fair idea into a successful cold coffee business, Aes The Thick

IRGC Navy rejects new Strait of Hormuz route, warns of enforcement measures: Iranian Media

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on the use of only Iran-approved

From BrahMos to Akashteer: UAE interest puts Indias defence technology in focus

Venezuelas deadly history of earthquakes and how they affected its politics

As the 1812 earthquake during the War of Independence illustrated, Venezuela is no stranger to natural disasters being bound up with moments of p

NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'

For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian democracy.

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France Alerts After Ebola Case, Isolates Five Potential Contacts

Paris, June 25: France has identified and isolated five individuals who may have been infected with the Ebola virus. These individuals were trave

Hyderabad schoolgirl accused of killing newborn after delivery

Hyderabad: A schoolgirl studying in Class 12 has been accused of killing her newborn baby after giving birth on a school campus in Hyderabad. The

US President Donald Trump's showdown with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill

A heated exchange erupted between Senator Bill Cassidy and President Donald Trump during a private GOP lunch. Cassidy recounted confronting Trump

Stale Biryani, Rat Burrows Found at Kondapur Zayaka Food Court; FSSAI License Suspended

The Food Business Operator (FBO) was instructed not to operate the premises until re-inspection and revocation of the suspension

Guess The Price of Madhavans Titan Watch

It comprises 144 meticulously assembled components and 14 jewels.

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Success is most often achieved by those who don't know...' - Iconic fashion designer on the power of a fearless mindset

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: Coco Chanel, a revolutionary fashion icon, redefined women's style with her emphasis on comfort and freedom, bre

'America is back': Trump kicks off US 250th anniversary state fair celebrations in DC

From Chile to Russias Far East: A timeline of most powerful quakes in history

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and leav

France Issues Alert After Ebola Case, Five Potential Contacts Isolated

Paris, June 25: France has identified and isolated five individuals who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus. These individuals traveled on a

AAP's Sanjay Singh to submit documents to SIT probing Ram temple donation 'misappropriation'

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh will appear before a Special Investigation Team on Thursday to submit documents concerning alleged irregularities

The strange link between AI hallucination and creativity

A setting called temperature governs how adventurous an LLMs outputs are. The higher the temperature, the more likely the model reaches for the l

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

The Trump administration is reportedly pushing ahead with a multi-million dollar sale of jet engines to Turkey, despite congressional objections.

Telangana HC orders CBI probe into ST students honour killing

Hyderabad:Nearly four years after the body of a young Scheduled Tribe (ST) law graduate was fished out of a canal in Telangana, the High Court ha

Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills two, Hezbollah accuses it of truce 'violation'

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbollah c

RSS-Aligned Leaders Have No Place in Congress: KPCC Chief Hariprasad

Hariprasad said Congress leaders and workers were bound by the party's ideology and principles

An Ajmer legend whistles past 150

Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop gave India its first indigenous locomotive and spawned a cosmopolitan culture as a diverse set of peop

PM Modis Commitment to Justice and Equality on Constitution Martyrdom Day

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Constitution Martyrdom Day by reflecting on the dark period when Indian democracy faced s

Assam State Budget 2026-27: FINER suggests higher devolution share and tax net widening

Ahead of Assam's 2026-27 State Budget, industry body FINER urges higher central fund devolution and tax net expansion. They praise the Profession

Sony Pictures invests $100 million in giant screen start-up Cosm

Los Angeles-based Cosm is an operator of large-screen theatres that show films and sporting events

A master planning dilemma for Bengaluru

Multiple plans by multiple agencies inevitably adds to the complexity. Unlike in the past, the master plan, covering a total area of 1,227.48 sq

U.S. online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off overseas, Adobe says

Online spending on Tuesday is tracking ahead of its projections and marks the biggest e-commerce day so far in 2026, Adobe said

FIFA WC Day 15 Schedule: Germany, Netherlands, USA Among Big Teams In Action

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 15, Today's Schedule: Germany and USA have already made it to the knockout round from Group E and Group D, respectively.

Englands Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to Miss Match Against New Zealand Due to Injury

London, June 25: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has provided an important update regarding the fitness of team captain Nat Sciver-Brun

Tragic Collapse in Taratala: Death Toll Rises to 7 as Rescue Operations Continue

Kolkata, June 25: Over 20 hours after a devastating incident in the Taratala area of West Bengal, rescue operations are still ongoing. On Thursda

Rahul Gandhi expresses regret in defamation case filed by Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son

Kartikeya Singh has filed a defamation complaint in a Bhopal court against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Gandhi's application, filed

'Emergency was direct assault on our Constitution': PM Modi, BJP leaders mark 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'

Karnataka: ED Raids Locations Linked to Minister Jarkiholis Brother-in-Law

According to sources, the ED conducted simultaneous searches at around six locations linked to Manjunath in Belagavi, Bengaluru, Mysuru and Arsik

Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilities

Anthropic said distillation is a way to help accelerate Chinas ability to reach Anthropics advanced Mythos Preview capabilities

Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia's presidential runoff election

More than 26 million people voted in the polarising runoff, setting a historic record. Of those, over 4,26,000 people chose a third, no-name opti

At White House, NATO'S Rutte tries to ease tensions with Trump over Iran

NATO chief Mark Rutte met with President Trump at the White House to ease tensions over the Iran war and U.S. troop withdrawal threats. Rutte pre

AAPs Sanjay Singh to submit documents to SIT probing Ram temple donation misappropriation

Lucknow, Jun 25 (PTI) Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Sanjay Singh has said that he has been called by the Special Inv

Lobbying for cabinet berths in Karnataka frowned upon by Congress leadership

According to sources, the central leaders are learnt to have told Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar that the Cabinet expansion would be taken up at

France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of Congo,

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beats South Korea to reach knockout stage for first time

South Africa had failed to advance from the group stage in their first three World Cup appearances in 1998, 2002 and 2010

Disha Patani Shares Heartfelt Tributes to Beloved Pets Bella and Jasmine

Mumbai, June 25: Actress Disha Patani is mourning the loss of her beloved pets, dog Bella and cat Jasmine, who passed away on the same day. The a

Police Recover 41 Stolen Bikes, Arrest Serial Theft Suspect in Ballari

Siruguppa police have arrested a 56-year-old autorickshaw driver and recovered 41 stolen motorcycles worth approximately Rs 20.5 lakh, allegedly

PM Modi reviews four major projects worth Rs 30,000 crore, calls for timely completion under PM Gati Shakti framework

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting, reviewing infrastructure projects exceeding 30,000 crore to boost economic growth

Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to help

President Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. assistanc

enParadigm Helps Hospitality Enterprise Save 6.5 Crore Through Its AI-Led Hiring Platform

enParadigm Helps Hospitality Enterprise Save 6.5 Crore Through Its AI-Led Hiring Platform

POCSO Case Filed After Teen Girl Dies by Suicide in Mangaluru

A special police team has been formed to trace and apprehend the accused

Relief from Scorching Heat Expected in NCR with Rain Forecast

Noida, June 25: The latest weather forecast from the Meteorological Department brings good news for residents of the National Capital Region (NCR

India's office market remains cautious despite resilient demand and selective rental gains: Report

In Q2 FY26, companies took more office space than what was newly built or added, because developers were cautious in adding supply

Ladakh Groups Warn Centre Against Delays After Successful Bandh, To Chart Next Course Next Week

Buoyed by the success of a territory-wide bandh, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have cautioned the Union Government

Vaishno Devi Yatra Crosses 50 Lakh Pilgrims Before June Ends, Records Sharp Surge in Footfall

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has crossed the milestone of 50 lakh pilgrims before the end of June, with more than 51 lakh devotees visiting

Strict Action Promised Against Those Found Guilty in Taratala Incident: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, June 25: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has addressed the recent Taratala incident, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries

US Congress welcomes Taiwans parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2026 (AP) Members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday pledged firm support for the self-governed island of Ta

PM Modi Reviews 30,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Progress Meeting

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared insights from the 52nd Pragati meeting. He emphasized the use of the PM Gati Shakti N

FIFA 2026: Mexico stay perfect and bounce Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win

Mexico concluded their flawless World Cup group stage with a dominant 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic, securing a third consecutive win. Goal

Ghost Works Scam: Seven Booked for Embezzling Funds Worth Crores Through Non-Existent Works in J&K

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of J&K has charge-sheeted seven individuals, including former Rural Development Department officials and a contractor,

Trump marks nation's 250th birthday with campaign-style rally

Event blurs lines between commemoration and campaign as low approval ratings persist

Thousands Gather for Sacred Dip at Triveni Sangam on Nirjala Ekadashi

Prayagraj, June 25: On the auspicious occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi, a remarkable scene of devotion unfolded at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar

Shefali Verma Reflects on Pressure Ahead of Crucial Match Against Bangladesh

New Delhi, June 25: The Indian womens cricket team is set to face Bangladesh in the 23rd match of the Womens T20 World Cup 2026. Under the captai

OpenAI unveils AI chip Jalapeno

While OpenAI is still measuring final performance, early testing shows that Jalapeno will deliver performance per watt substantially better than

Airport, Schools Shut, Emergency Declared: Night Of Horror In Venezuela

The US Geological Survey (USGS) estimates suggest death count due to twin earthquakes in Venezuela would likely range from 10,000 to a lakh.

Five arrested, FIR registered in Taratala warehouse accident

A special investigation team (SIT) has also constituted to investigate the matter after it was transferred to the Detective Department of Kolkata

Five arrested, FIR registered in Taratala warehouse accident

A special investigation team (SIT) has also constituted to investigate the matter after it was transferred to the Detective Department of Kolkata

Govt Allocates Rs.20 Cr for Bonalu Celebrations in Hyderabad

The Minister said that Bonalu is not just a religious festival, but a cultural symbol that reflects the soul of Telangana

Meet former Google engineer Aashna Doshi who quit her high-paying job to start a podcast and a startup

Aashna Doshi, a former Google engineer, has embarked on a new venture, launching her AI startup, Bounty. Driven by a desire for creative freedom

Venezuela Declares Emergency After Strong Quakes, Prez Confirms Fatalities

Emergency response teams have been deployed to search for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings and damaged structures

Pune Realtor Murder: Fiance, lover made 2,000 Calls, police say

Pune: Pune realtor Ketan Agarwals fiance Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan Chaudhary remained in constant touch for nearly six months, exchanging a