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Real Madrid, Brazil icon Roberto Carlos undergoes heart surgery, says "I am fine"

Brasilia, December 31: Real Madrid and Brazil icon Roberto Carlos underwent an emergency heart surgery, reported GOAL.com.

Kolkata records coldest day of season as minimum temperature continues to drop across Bengal

Kolkata, Dec 30: Winter has tightened its grip on West Bengal, leaving the entire region shivering in bone-chilling cold as minimum temperatures continue to plummet.

Kiran Rao gives her health update after appendix surgery

Mumbai, December 28: Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery.

Cold tightens grip on Bengal as Kolkata records coldest day of season

Kolkata, Dec 27: The unusual dip in minimum temperatures continued across West Bengal due to the free flow of cool northerly winds even as Kolkata recorded its coldest day of the season on Saturday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 12.8 degrees Celsius.

Rajasthan students to learn story of Guru Gobind Singh's Sahibzadas; CM announces curriculum inclusion

Jaipur, Dec 26: Children in Rajasthan will soon study the inspiring story of Guru Gobind Singh's Sahibzadas as part of their school education.

Shreyas Iyer to undergo assessment at CoE after resuming batting post spleen injury

New Delhi, Dec 25: India batter Shreyas Iyer will be reporting to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further assessment of his recovery from a spleen injury, following his resuming batting practice in his hometown Mumbai.

Bharti Singh talks about first steps after childbirth, says baby 'Kaju' is doing well

Mumbai, Dec 23: Comedian Bharti Singh on Monday shared a heartfelt update as she took her first steps after giving birth to her second son. She likened her first step after her delivery to man’s first step on the moon and added that the baby is doing well.

Australia's Ashes campaign set to continue without Cummins, uncertainty over T20 World Cup too; confirms head coach Andrew McDonald

Melbourne, December 23: Australia's Ashes campaign is set to continue without skipper Pat Cummins, who won't feature again in the series due to his ongoing back injury. The selectors and medical staff are being cautious, and there's also uncertainty about his availability for the T20 World Cup in February.

J-K: Sonamarg witnesses fresh spell of snow, cold wave persists in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir, December 21: Sonamarg in the Kashmir Valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, covering the region in a thick blanket of white, while Srinagar continues to experience a persistent cold wave with foggy mornings.

Karan Johar shares a sneak peek into his quick day of travel

Mumbai, Dec 21: Filmmaker Karan Johar, on Sunday, gave a lighthearted glimpse into his day as he shared snaps from a quick travel outing.

Jugal Hansraj has 'activated' his festive mode, sends out Christmas cheer

Mumbai, Dec 20: Actor-filmmaker Jugal Hansraj has officially slipped into festive spirit as he shared a cheerful update, declaring his “festive mode” activated.

Around 95 per cent of the filming of Arul Nithi, Priya Bhavani Shankar-starrer 'Demonte Colony 3' is done: Sources

Chennai, Dec 17: If sources in the industry are to be believed, about 95 per cent of the shooting of the third instalment of director Ajay Gnanamuthu's popular horror franchise ‘Demonte Colony’ has been completed.

Goa begins SIR enumeration to update electoral rolls

New Delhi, Dec 16: The Election Commission has launched the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across Goa, marking a key step to ensure accuracy, inclusiveness and transparency ahead of future elections, officials said on Tuesday.

J-K: Temperature drops in Kashmir Valley, tourists hope for snowfall

Srinagar, December 15: The Cold wave conditions in the Kashmir Valley are unlikely to slow down as temperature drops in many areas. However, despite the weather, tourists are flocking to the Valley enjoy the cold and serene scenery, expecting snowfall.

Dense fog blankets parts of Rajasthan; visibility drops in many areas

Jaipur, Dec 15: Dense fog blanketed several districts of Rajasthan, including Sri Ganganagar, Jaisalmer, and Alwar, on Monday morning, severely affecting road visibility and traffic movement.

SIR Phase 2: ECI records 100 pc distribution in EF in nine States/UTs, eight in digitisation amongst 12

New Delhi, Dec 11: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with data showing that nine states and Union Territories have achieved 100 per cent distribution and eight have recorded complete digitisation of Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) amongst 12.

Priyanka Chopra wraps up whirlwind 12-hour Mumbai visit, teases return in 2026

Mumbai, Dec 11: Global star Priyanka Chopra made a brief but buzzing stop in Mumbai, packing an entire trip’s energy into just 12 hours.

Injured Tickner will not bowl or field for rest of Wellington Test vs Windies: NZC

Wellington, Dec 11: New Zealand have revealed a new update on injured pacer Blair Tickner, saying it would be unlikely the fast bowler will feature in the remainder of the second Test against the West Indies.

India achieved 50 pc of electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels, boosted carbon sink: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 8: India has achieved 50 per cent of its electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels, as well as boosted its carbon sink, the government informed the Parliament on Monday.

SIR exercise: ECI nears Phase 2 completion with 99.94 per cent Enumeration Forms distributed

New Delhi, Dec 7: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with most states and Union Territories recording near-complete distribution and digitisation of Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs), the ECI data said in its daily bulletin on Sunday.

Tripura aims to train 1 per cent of population as Civil Defence Volunteers: CM Saha

Agartala, Dec 6: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that the state has set a target to train one per cent of its total population as Civil Defence Volunteers (CDF) in the coming days to better respond to disasters.

Constitution is the 'book of destiny', conspiracy to delete votes in name of SIR: Akhilesh Yadav

Agra, Dec 6: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the central and Uttar Pradesh governments, alleging that a concerted bid is going on to weaken the Constitution.

SIR Phase II: ECI nears completion with 99.93 pc enumeration forms distributed

New Delhi, Dec 6: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday released its daily bulletin for Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, reporting near-total progress in the distribution and digitisation of Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) across 12 States and Union Territories.

Cold wave continues in MP, temperature dips to new low at 1.8 deg C

Bhopal/Raipur, Dec 6: During the past 24 hours, weather conditions across Madhya Pradesh remained dry, though the impact of the cold wave was strongly felt in several districts.

Swara Bhasker's husband Fahad Ahmad asks fans to pray as his father suffers brain hemorrhage

Mumbai Dec 5: Actress Swara Bhasker's father-in-law recently suffered a brain haemorrhage on November 30. Now the actress' husband, Fahad Ahmad, took to his social media account in asking fans to pray for his father's speedy recovery.

Indian Railways recruited 5.08 lakh people in last 10 years, up 23.6 pc: Minister

New Delhi, Dec 5: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday told the Parliament that in the last 10 years (2014-2015 to 2024-2025), Indian Railways recruited 5.08 lakh people, compared to 4.11 lakh in the earlier 2004-2005 to 2013-2014 period, which is an increase of 23.6 per cent.

Akhilesh Yadav alleges irregularities in UP's SIR exercise, demands release of data

New Delhi, Dec 5: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday demanded greater transparency and accountability in the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Uttar Pradesh, raising concerns over alleged irregularities and undue pressure on officials.

Music of 'Mental Manadhil' is going to be a special treat for 'Aayirathil Oruvan', 'Mayakkam Enna' fans, says G V Prakash

Chennai, Dec 4: Two-time National Award winning music director, actor and producer G V Prakash on Thursday dropped an update on 'Mental Manadhil', his eagerly awaited romantic entertainer which is being directed by ace director Selvaraghavan.

India to update base year for national accounts data to 2022-23: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec 3: India will adopt 2022-23 as the new base year for calculating national accounts with effect from February 26–27 next year, as part of the update to the country’s economic data framework, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in Parliament on Wednesday.

Haryana: CM Saini performs 'Deepdaan' at Sannihit Sarovar amid Vedic chants

Kurukshetra, December 2: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that celebrating Deepotsav on the banks of the ancient and historic Sannihit Sarovar on the auspicious occasion of Gita Jayanti is a moment of great pride.

Chennai grapples with heavy rains as remnant of Cyclone Ditwah batters city

Chennai, Dec 1: Chennai came to a grinding halt on Monday as the depression left behind by Cyclone Ditwah over the Bay of Bengal triggered relentless downpours across the city.

Over 90 per cent of Air India A320 fleet reset, operations continue with minimal disruption

New Delhi, November 30: Air India has successfully addressed glitches in over 90 per cent of its operating A320 family aircraft impacted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus' requirement for a software realignment, the airline said in a statement on Sunday.

SIR Phase II: 99.65 pc enumeration forms distributed across 12 states/UTs; digitisation stands at 84.30 pc

New Delhi, Nov 30: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 of electoral rolls, with 99.65 per cent of Enumeration Forms (EFs) already distributed across 12 states and Union Territories.

Swara Bhasker reveals father-in-law suffered a brain haemorrhage, says family is attending to emergency

Mumbai, Nov 30: Actress Swara Bhasker has shared an update about a sudden family emergency.

IndiGo completes Airbus software update on all 200 aircraft; Air India resets 90 pc A320 fleet

New Delhi, Nov 30: As global flight operations disrupted due to a software issue in the Airbus A320 family of aircraft, IndiGo said it has completed the update on the mandatory Airbus system enhancement across its A320-family fleet.

270 out of 338 affected aircraft receive Airbus software update: DGCA

New Delhi, Nov 29: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday revealed the number of Indian airline services impacted as global flight operations continue to face disruptions due to a software issue in Airbus A320 aircraft.

Air crisis: Aviation experts react as 6,000 Airbus A320 jets grounded for software update

New Delhi, Nov 29: Air travel across India and several other countries is set for widespread disruption this weekend after global aviation regulators ordered immediate software updates for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft amid concerns that solar radiation may affect critical systems. Aviation experts have termed the situation “a major air crisis, ” warning of possible repercussions for safety, tourism and business travel.

DGCA issues safety directive for Airbus aircraft amid key software update

New Delhi, Nov 29: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday released a mandatory safety directive for Airbus A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft, saying that no aircraft will continue in service without meeting the required safety standards.

Airbus A320 software fix: India braces for short-term operational disruptions

New Delhi, Nov 29: India, which is one of Airbus' largest A320 aircraft markets, is set to witness flight disruptions amid software updates to address a potential safety risk linked to intense solar radiation affecting flight-control data in the aircraft.

Airbus' A320 software recall unlikely to disrupt flight schedules in South Korea: Ministry

Seoul, Nov 29: Over 40 Airbus A320-series aircraft currently operating in South Korea are subject to a global software-related recall, but the issue is unlikely to trigger major flight delays or cancellations domestically, according to the transport ministry on Saturday.