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The holiday period presents an excellent time to incorporate some creativity into family memories. The latest trend that has swept through this holiday season has taken the spotlight on social media, and this involves making common family pictures into vibrant, personalized holiday cartoons. Thanks to AI technology, making such holiday pictures within minutes has been…

The accident in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu (Image courtesy: TOI Chennai) NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed on Wednesday after a government bus swerved and collided with two cars in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore, police said. A tyre burst caused the bus to change direction and crash head-on into the cars.“The bus collided with two…

Christmas arrives softly but it stays loudly in memory. It comes with familiar scents, repeated songs, warm lights and that unspoken permission to pause. In a year shaped by deadlines, uncertainty and constant movement, Christmas feels like a break. It reminds people that connection matters, that kindness still counts, and that joy doesn’t need to…

Drone view of Aravalli hills (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday ordered states to impose a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and expand protected zones, a major move amid public outcry over the “new definition” of the mountain range.The Union environment ministry said the decision was aimed at the…

Karbi Anglong unrest in Assam (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Assam DGP Harmeet Singh on Wednesday confirmed that the Army has been deployed to restore law and order in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong, news agency PTI reported.The region has now entered its third day of violent protests over alleged illegal settlement by non-tribals in the constitutionally…

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday lifted GRAP-IV with immediate effect, even though air quality across large parts of the city remained in the ‘very poor’ category.According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), areas such as ITO and India Gate recorded…

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: On his return to domestic cricket, India’s batting stalwart Virat Kohli produced another eye-catching performance as Delhi started their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign with a thrilling four-wicket win over Andhra in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Playing at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Delhi chased down the target…

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the local weather agency, quoted by AFP.There were no immediate reports of damage. The quake struck at 5:47 pm (0947 GMT) at a depth of 11.9 kilometres (7 miles) in Taitung county.(More details awaited) Source link

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army Subedar Surjeet Singh was killed in a firing incident inside a military camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Tuesday.Paying tribute to him, the Rising Star Corps said he made the supreme sacrifice while on operational duty in Jammu. 300-Kg Explosives, Weapons, Timers: J&K Police…

NEW DELHI: Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari flagged Delhi’s worsening air pollution, saying the capital’s toxic air was so severe that he fell ill after spending just two days in the city, while stressing that the transport sector was a major contributor to the problem.“I stay in Delhi for 2 days…