In a significant pre-poll development, seven candidates from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been declared winners unopposed in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections. Read the full details and implications.
The winners of the prestigious 17th Khalifa Award for Education will be revealed in April 2024. The award, recognising global educational excellence, has received entries from 57 countries.
As 2026 dawned, the world erupted in celebrations. Kiribati, Tonga, and New Zealand were first, followed by Sydney's fireworks, Dubai's Burj Khalifa spectacle, and London's Thames display. See how the globe welcomed the new year.
India's victorious women's T20 World Cup team visited Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple on New Year's Day 2026, offering prayers for continued success. Read about their spiritual start.
Cities from Sydney to Dubai lit up to welcome 2026. Sydney paused for a moment of reflection on the Bondi attack, while Bangkok, UAE, and Taiwan hosted spectacular displays. See how the world celebrated.
As the world welcomed 2026, Dubai's Burj Khalifa dazzled with a light show, while Sydney held a solemn tribute for Bondi attack victims before its fireworks. Get the full global roundup.
The Times of India Film Awards 2025 celebrated 2024's best in cinema & OTT. Laapataa Ladies won big, while Mirzapur 3, Panchayat 3 triumphed. Discover all winners!
Dubai plans a dazzling NYE 2026 with Burj Khalifa's 'Beyond Dreams' show, 48 fireworks displays, and major road closures. Plan your trip with metro and transport tips.
23 government schools in Mohali, Punjab, have been selected for the prestigious National Green School Award. They will be honored in Delhi on January 30 for their outstanding environmental initiatives.
Dr Himanshu Thakkar, a renowned ENT specialist from Rajkot, received the IMA Dr A K N Sinha National Award for his exceptional medical services. The award was presented at IMA NATCON 2025 in Ahmedabad.
Madhya Pradesh Congress alleges the state's national water conservation award submission used AI-generated images. The administration strongly refutes the claims, calling them baseless.
LNJ Bhilwara Group's RSWM secures three prestigious industry awards for sustainability and green initiatives, reinforcing its leadership in eco-friendly textile manufacturing.
On Veer Bal Diwas 2025, India posthumously honoured nine-year-old Vyoma Priya from Coimbatore with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her act of supreme courage. Read her inspiring story.
A look back at the key winners and losers in Indian politics in 2025, from Nitish Kumar's Bihar victory to Congress's struggles and internal rifts. Discover the trends that shaped the year.
Celebrated Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla, winner of Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith awards, died in Raipur at 88. Explore his unique literary legacy and iconic works.
Seventeen Lucknow Police and fire service personnel were felicitated for cracking heinous crimes, rescuing lives, and reuniting missing children. Read about their inspiring stories of courage and dedication.
Dibyendu Das from IISER Kolkata receives the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2025 from President Murmu. Discover his groundbreaking chemistry research and this top scientific honour.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced 25 National Sports Awards for 2024, with 24 athletes receiving Arjuna and Dhyan Chand honours. Notably, no athlete was selected for the prestigious Khel Ratna award this year. Discover the full list of winn
Indian men's hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh nominated for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Ministry announces 24 nominees for Arjuna Awards for 2024. Full list inside.
Libya's army commander and four others die in a military helicopter crash in Turkey. The incident raises questions about foreign military cooperation. Read the full report.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 upon eminent scientists at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring their groundbreaking contributions.
Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award, passed away at AIIMS Raipur on December 23, 2025. Remembering his legacy of simplicity and magic realism in literature.
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 was announced at a major international convention in New Delhi. Discover the winners and the event's key highlights.
Rithika S K from KCG College of Technology wins the prestigious 9th IET India Scholarship Award for her solar-powered, portable healthcare solution for remote areas. Discover her inspiring journey.
BJP sweeps Goa Zilla Panchayat polls 2025, winning 31 of 49 seats. Congress trails with 10. Full list of winners and analysis of the political landscape.
Google crowns top 3 winners of its Fund My Crazy campus innovation drive. Over 29,000 entries from Indian students used Gemini AI to solve everyday problems like bill splitting and waste reduction. Discover the winning ideas!
Dr Alexander Smith of Northwestern University received the 2025 Sastra-Ramanujan Award for his work on congruent numbers. The award highlights mathematics' role in building a Viksit Bharat 2047.
A stunning video of lightning striking the Burj Khalifa during Dubai's heavy rain, shared by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan, goes viral. Details on the rare weather event and public reaction.
Visakhapatnam police clinched a state award for solving a major cybercrime case involving loan app harassment that led to a suicide. Read how they tracked the gang and helped victims.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months in a Romanian prison for cannabis possession at a 2024 festival. Court says it's to 'set an example'. Read the full story.