US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the killing of Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were linked to Reiner’s “massive, unyielding, and incurable” criticism of him. He termed it as a disease known as “TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.” Reiner and his wife were found dead at their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon. Their son has been arrested but the charges haven’t been specified and is being held on a $4 million bail, reported Fox5.“A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS.

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said he was absent from the party’s “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod” rally as he was abroad due to a prior commitment.Also Read | ‘Always been more than one tendency in party’: Shashi Tharoor shares post comparing his ideas with Rahul Gandhi; calls it a ‘thoughtful analysis’The former diplomat, who has recently made headlines for skipping Congress meetings and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, added that there are "no issues" from his side."I was abroad yesterday. It was a commitment I had made six months ago.

GUJCET 2026 registration begins tomorrow The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) is set to open the registration window for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 from tomorrow. GUJCET is a key state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering and pharmacy programmes in Gujarat. Candidates from the Class 12 science stream who are appearing for or have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination are eligible to apply.The application process will be conducted entirely online through the official GSEB portal. Aspirants are advised to complete the registration process within the notified timeline, as late applications are typically not accepted.

A fresh sweep against tax fraud has uncovered 489 bogus GST registrations in just six months, with forged PAN and Aadhaar details used to evade over Rs 3,000 crore in taxes, the government told Parliament on Monday, signalling a sharper focus on data-led enforcement, according to PTI.The latest detections, covering April to October, come even as authorities grapple with a much larger legacy problem. In the ongoing 2024–25 fiscal so far, as many as 3,977 fake GST registrations have already been identified, involving tax evasion of Rs 13,109 crore. The previous financial year, 2023–24, saw an even bigger spike, with 5,699 fraudulent registrations linked to evasion of Rs 15,085 crore.Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the Directorate General of Analytics and Risk Management (DGARM) has intensified scrutiny of digital data submitted during GST registration, particularly by proprietorship firms.According to Chaudhary, the exercise involves scanning registration data for anomalies and red flags, especially cases where individual credentials such as PAN appear to be misused.

India's Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes Shubman Gill needs to redefine his role in India’s T20I side by becoming the anchor around whom the rest of the batting revolves, much like Virat Kohli did for years in the format. Gill, India’s current T20I vice-captain, returned to the shortest format during the Asia Cup and was named Suryakumar Yadav’s deputy. However, his output has not matched expectations. The Indian Test and ODI captain has scored only 291 runs from 15 T20I innings so far, a modest return for a batter of his calibre.

WWE superstar John Cena has officially stepped away from professional wrestling. He fought the final match of his 16-match retirement run in Washington against Gunther, bringing a remarkable 24-year journey in the ring to a close.Beyond wrestling, Cena is also a successful actor who has worked in several films and series, including 'The Marine' (2006), 'Fast X' (2023), 'Blockers' (2018), 'Daddy’s Home' (2015), 'The Suicide Squad' (2021), and many more. Now, Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda, who will be working with him on an upcoming Hollywood project, has penned a heartfelt message for him.

Check out the daily horoscopes and discover how the stars could be speaking about your health and well-being. Get personalized qualities for all twelve zodiac signs-from Aries and Taurus-Gemini and beyond-into reflections as to how celestial interference might oppose their energy, balance, and well-being. Aries Daily Horoscope Today: Health Insights for December 16, 2025 You’re starting to notice a softer version of yourself, and this change is bringing more emotional balance. Today, instead of rushing or reacting, you’ll likely find yourself observing, pausing, and choosing peace. That shift is healing your mind and body.

Arjuna Ranatunga. (Photo/social media) Sri Lankan authorities plan to arrest the country's former men's cricket team captain, Arjuna Ranatunga, on corruption charges linked to his tenure as petroleum minister, a court was told on Monday.Ranatunga and his brother are accused of altering the procedure for awarding long-term oil procurement contracts and instead making spot purchases at higher prices, according to a corruption watchdog."The total loss to the state from 27 purchases is 800 million rupees," the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption told the court, as reported by news agency AFP.

Humayun Kabir (ANI image) NEW DELHI: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday said that the proposed construction of a mosque modelled on Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district amounts to an offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).The organisation has urged the state government to order the registration of an FIR against suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir, news agency PTI reported. In a letter addressed to chief minister Mamata Banerjee, VHP president Alok Kumar alleged that the proposed naming of the mosque after Mughal ruler Babur was a “deliberate symbolic act” that was foreseeably offensive to Hindus and had the potential to promote religious enmity.Kumar claimed that Babur is historically associated with the destruction of Hindu religious sites and that naming a mosque after him, when viewed alongside the statements made by Kabir, indicated that the move was neither accidental nor incidental.

Cracking a bank examination in the first attempt is often spoken about as an exception rather than a pattern. Yet, every year, thousands of candidates clear exams conducted by public sector banks without multiple attempts or extended preparation cycles. What separates these candidates is not prior expertise or privileged access to coaching. It is clarity of approach.Bank examinations follow a predictable structure. The syllabus is defined, the pattern is stable, and the skills tested remain largely consistent across years. Candidates who clear these exams early tend to treat preparation as a structured process rather than an open-ended struggle.

Aditya Dhar’s 'Dhurandhar', led by Ranveer Singh and also starred Akshaye Khanna R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal hit theatres on December 5 and has already crossed the ₹500 crore mark at the global box office. Beyond its commercial success, the film and Ranveer’s character Hamza Ali Mazari have sparked a fresh meme trend, with influencers humorously portraying undercover spies in Pakistan who end up being exposed because of unmistakably Indian habits.Several Instagram and YouTube creators have jumped on the trend, often stepping into the shoes of Hamza from Dhurandhar. In these videos, they blend seamlessly into Pakistani surroundings while pursuing their maksad (mission), only for small, very desi mannerisms to reveal their true identity.In one popular clip, influencer Saloni Gaur hands over documents to a Pakistani man, but instantly gives herself away through her instinctive reaction when the papers slip from her hands.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without their most influential defensive player on Monday night, as T.J. Watt has officially been ruled out for the Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The injury to the star linebacker has become one of the biggest talking points ahead of the prime-time clash, with both teams firmly in the AFC playoff hunt.Watt’s absence leaves a significant void for a Steelers defense that relies heavily on his ability to disrupt opposing quarterbacks and create game-changing moments. Is T.J. Watt playing today vs the Dolphins?

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked both the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government “not to make it into a language issue” while hearing the state’s plea challenging a Madras high court order directing it to establish Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) schools.The observation was made by a bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan after senior counsel P Wilson, appearing for the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, argued that the Centre should adopt a two-language formula in line with the state’s policy instead of the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.As the Centre’s counsel began to respond, the bench urged both parties to refrain from turning the matter into a language issue.“Don’t make it into a language issue.

For thousands of high school students across the United States, this week marks the first major checkpoint of the 2025-26 college application cycle. Early decision and early action results will be released at many leading universities, including most Ivy League institutions.These results matter for individual students, but they also serve another purpose. Early admissions outcomes often offer the first indications of how an admissions cycle is taking shape. They can signal which universities are drawing more applicants, where competition is intensifying, and how admissions offices are balancing priorities such as diversity, yield and institutional needs.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday cited India’s strong growth and sovereign rating upgrades to counter claims that the country was a “dead economy”, telling the Lok Sabha that such upgrades would not have been possible if the economy were weak, PTI reported.Responding to Opposition members who sought the government’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s description of India as a “dead economy”, Sitharaman said India remains the fastest-growing major economy, recording 8.2% growth in the September quarter.“The economy in the last 10 years has transitioned from external vulnerability to external resilience,” the minister said while replying to the Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025-26 in the House.“Every institution is raising our growth outlook for this year and the forthcoming year.

Tushar Deshpande of Rajasthan Royals (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals will head into the auction with a moderate Rs 16.05 crore purse and nine slots to fill, including one overseas position. It’s far from the largest budget available, but with key players retained and additions secured through trades, their core squad is largely in place. As a result, the remaining purse should be sufficient to address the specific gaps they still have. Their primary focus will be securing a high-quality Indian spinner. Having released their previous spin options, the Royals are prepared to bid aggressively for a leg-spinner like Ravi Bishnoi or…

Celina Jaitley, who has recently been in the news due to her legal dispute with estranged husband Peter Haag. But before that, Celina had filed a plea in court requesting for help to rescue her brother Major Vikrant Jaitly who is detained in the UAE since 2024. Celina’s family has reportedly been unable to contact him since. Now, on his birthday, the actor penned a moving note filled with love, pain and hope. She took to social media and wrote, "“Happy Birthday, Bhai… I do not know how to reach you, my baby brother, but I will keep trying.

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, right, with Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri during the 'GOAT India Tour 2025', at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) Sunil Chhetri has played long enough, seen enough, and carried Indian football on his shoulders for years. Yet, when Lionel Messi stood in front of him at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, the former Indian captain allowed himself to be just a fan.Chhetri shared his emotions in an Instagram post on Monday, a day after meeting the Argentine footballer during Messi’s GOAT India Tour event in Mumbai the previous day.

Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI image) NEW DELHI: The Opposition has mounted a sharp attack on the Centre over its move to repeal and replace the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Several leaders have questioned the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from one of India’s largest welfare programmes.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the proposal is part of a “BJP-RSS conspiracy” to dismantle a rights-based welfare law that benefits crores of rural poor. Congress Questions BJP’s Renaming Of MGNREGA, Hits Out At Gandhi Hatred…

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has begun the recruitment process for the posts of Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications (GI) under the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.The total number of vacancies is 102 and the recruitment also includes two posts of Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) under UPSC. The online application process will continue till January 1, 2026. Candidates with the required educational qualifications and within the prescribed age limit can apply online through the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in via the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.

MUMBAI: State Bank of India plans to double its mobile banking customer base to 20 crore over the next two years from the current 9.4 crore with the launch of Yono 2.0, chairman C S Setty said on Tuesday. To help customers transition to the new digital platform, the bank will expand its in-branch digital support network to 10,000 floor managers across the country by March.“This is not simply a mobile application,” Setty said at the press conference. “We have rewritten the entire internet banking code, which will now be called Yono Net Banking, and alongside that we have launched a completely reimagined mobile application.”He said SBI has also redesigned its branch systems to mirror the same customer journeys available on mobile and internet banking.

Pat Cummins during a practice session. (Getty Images) Cricket Australia (CA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have come together in grief, issuing a joint statement condemning the deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney and offering support to those affected.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday after two gunmen opened fire on a crowd gathered to mark the first day of Hanukkah at the popular beachfront. Police identified the attackers as a father and son, with the older man dying during the incident.

Today (December 15) was a busy day in the South Indian cinema world, with important announcements, exciting updates for fans, and viral incidents on social media. From new movie updates to interviews with actors and actresses, many news stories gained attention. We compile the main events that have been discussed among fans in one place. Here is a look at some of the top South newsmakers of the day. ‘Suriya 46’ wraps up Suriya’s next film, Suriya 46, directed by Venki Atluri, has wrapped up its shoot. Recently, a photo titled “#Suriya46 – It’s a wrap” went viral on the internet.

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi greets the gathering during the 'GOAT India Tour 2025', at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The footballing god descended upon the city, and the Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour, which had begun in disorder, found its finish in Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where fans gathered to see a player whose actions on the field often defy explanation. What mattered most was that the tour ended the way it was meant to, after a chaotic opening in Kolkata on Saturday.The stands at the stadium were filled with spectators, while a small group of Indian celebrities and dignitaries watched from inside the ground, as the city played host to one of the world’s most recognisable athletes.

As artificial intelligence (AI) usage gains traction so is the AI deepfakes menace. But celebrities, right from Tollywood to Bollywood film stars, are taking the bull by the horns, opting for the legal route to curb this menace.A string of civil suits filed recently by film actors like K Chiranjeevi and Akkineni Nagarjuna to Bollywood biggies like Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor show India’s sharpening legal response to AI-driven deepfakes, counterfeit merchandising and pornographic scams, putting personality rights at the centre of the entertainment economy. Taking violations seriously, courts too have been issuing swift injunctions to curb deepfakes and unlicensed endorsements that mislead audiences and dilute personal brand value.COURTS FRAMING PERSONALITY AS PRIVACY AND PUBLICITY TOGETHERAcross jurisdictions, judges are treating unauthorized AI images, manipulated videos and counterfeit merchandise as both privacy and publicity violations.