In a final push before the enumeration phase of SIR is slated to end on December 11, 2025, the West Bengal CEO directs Special Roll Observers to thoroughly scrutinise entries and data before the enumeration phase ends on December 11
Two buildings collapse in Moroccan city of Fez, killing 22 people
It was unclear what caused the collapse or how many people were unaccounted for. Authorities said an investigation has been opened.
Postal Ballots Matter More In Local Body Polls
Dandu Madhukar of Thantoli gram panchayat of Adilabad rural mandal said a majority of the 18 government employees from their village were deployed on election duties in some other places.
Vision 2047: Musi, Lakes Set for Major Upgrade
The same section speaks of water-taxi docks, jetties, viewing decks, pedestrian crossings and last-mile shuttles, described as part of a Hussain Sagar 2.0 idea for city water bodies.
School Overhaul Explained in Vision 2047 Document
Roadmap begins with pre-primary classes in government schools
Maharashtra Government Told To Stop Toll Tax Collection For EV Cars
Speaker Narwekar, however, criticised the delay, stating that toll collection despite a clear policy and GR amounted to a failure to fulfil the governments commitment to promote EV adoption.
US Expands H-1B Vetting in India
It may be noted that the Trump Administration had earlier this year announced increased online vetting after pro-Palestinian protests rocked American universities.
Local Body Polls: Tight Security for First Phase Voting Today in Bodhan
He visited the Salura distribution centre in Bodhan mandal, as well as the polling centres at Jadi Jamalpur, Salura camp and Salura.
Govt. Staff Will Have To Return Ladki Bahin Payouts Within 2 Months
Ms. Tatkare noted that many eligible women do not have their own bank accounts and are using those of male family members.
Civic Polls: Kamareddy Collector to Ensure Transparent Process
Polling personnel should handle the checklists carefully, the collector said on Wednesday while inspecting the distribution of election material to polling staff in Rajampet and Devunipalli Zilla Parishad High School.
Immediate, thorough fire-safety inspections of pubs, bars ordered ahead of Christmas, New Year
Govt. fully committed to ensuring robust fire-safety standards in Capital, says Sood; DFS personnel asked to check compliance in wake of Goa tragedy and given the increased risk associated with upcoming festive season
LIVE | Trump holds roundtable with business leaders at White House amid elevated inflation
SIR and the annihilation of rights
What is eerily similar in the technocratic adventures in MGNREGA and the SIR is the structural codification of exclusions
Kaloji Opens Web Options For Phase-1 Of PG Med Admissions
Eligible non-service and service candidates whose certificates were verified and whose names appear in the final merit list can exercise web options from 5.30 pm on December 10 to 6 am on December 13.
Modi, Shah, Rahul Meet to Pick CIC
Sources said that during the meeting, which lasted for over an hour, names for next vigilance commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) were also discussed.
Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple Bans Life-Size Garlands
The devotees usually offer the huge and heavy garlands weighing 10 kg-15 kg each through the priests, which are feared to cause erosion in the sacred Jyotirlinga, the official said.
Changes have caught up with the sabhas in Chennai in many ways
Odisha Assembly clears Bill to implement threefold hike in salary, pension for MLAs
Under the revised pay structure, a legislator will draw 3.45 lakh per month against 1.10 lakh in 2007
UN Partially Resumes Work on Afghan Border with Iran
This winter, for the first time in years, Afghanistan will see virtually no international food aid distribution, with the closure of more than 300 nutritional aid sites.
Sovereign control a valid concern: Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a significant $17.5 billion investment in India over four years, focusing on AI and cloud. He acknowledged India's need for sovereign control and local resilience in technology deployment. Nadella lauded India's unique virtuous cycle of policies, digital infrastructure, and market, highlighting the launch of Sovereign Public Cloud for enhanced governance and control.
Arpora fire: Open to judicial probe
Further notices may be issued depending on inquiry, says Sawant Panaji: With the state government drawing flak, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the government will consider appointing a judicial inquiry into the deadly fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora once the magisterial probe report is submitted. The fire, which [] The post Arpora fire: Open to judicial probe appeared first on The Navhind Times .
If we can beat India we are good enough to win the World Cup, says coach Nawaz
The former Sri Lankan player guided Bangladesh to the 2020 U-19 World Cup title and the Asia Cup last year, beating India in the final on both occasions
Foreigner held with Rs 1 crore drugs
Panaji: In a joint operation, the Narcotics Control Bureaus Goa zonal unit and the Pernem police seized Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) worth around Rs 1 crore and arrested Ina Volkova, a Belarusian woman during a raid at Pethwada, Korgao in Pernem. Sources said the raid, conducted on Tuesday, led to the seizure of suspected DMT liquid, mushrooms [] The post Foreigner held with Rs 1 crore drugs appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Diwali now on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
New Delhi: Diwali, the festival of lights, was on Wednesday inscribed on the UNESCOs Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking celebrations on earning the coveted tag. The decision was taken during a key meeting of UNESCO being hosted at the Red Fort in Delhi. Chants of Jai Hind, Vande Mataram and [] The post Diwali now on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Man Films Self Casting Vote During Local Body Polls in Kerala, Booked
The post was subsequently taken down, but the SEC shared the video uploaded by Saithali along with its statement.
EC extends deadline for booth rearrangement in West Bengal
Power of contempt is not a sword to silence critics: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has overturned a Bombay High Court order sentencing a woman to jail for contempt. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta emphasized that mercy and forgiveness are crucial judicial principles. They stated that sincere remorse and an apology, even if qualified, should be accepted, particularly when a contemnor acknowledges their mistake and seeks atonement.
Woman killed after tractor hits scooter in Karawal Nagar
With 75 bps rate cuts overall in 2025, Fed's Jerome Powell hints at wait & watch for Jan 2026
CM celebrates Deepavalis inclusion in UNESCO heritage list
A Midnight Metropolis is in the Making
Old Hyderabad landmarks to reclaim its glory as city develops into South Asias Night-Time Capital.
SC order, enforcement lapse allow overage vehicles to ply: CAQM
Americans urged to check accounts now as $1,500 landlord payments start rolling out
Americans are being asked to check their bank accounts as Section 8 landlord payments begin after a short delay. The program helps families and seniors pay rent by sending part of the payment to landlords. Housing agencies say the money is now ready, and landlords should receive around $1,500 depending on the home. More support programs are also helping households.
Groped at Post Malones Guwahati concert, alleges British woman
The travel vlogger said she and her friend were touched without consent soon after they entered the concert venue
Will amend norms, allow mist sprays on hight rises: says Delhi CM
Hyderabad: ED Raids Real Estate Firm for Cash Transactions
Earlier, the TGRERA imposed Rs 14.91 lakh on the company for failing to hand over flats on time, and directed the firm to refund the amount collected from customers.
Redevelopment of Vyttila, Kundannoor junctions in limbo
U.S treasury yields extended decline after FOMC policy announcement; yield on 10-year treasury notes were last down 3.5 basis points at 4.151 per cent.
Telangana's First Gen Z Post Office Opened at NIT-W
Awareness programmes were also conducted and many faculty, staff and students utilised the new banking, insurance, speed post and Aadhaar services.
Anvars possible UDF entry has nothing to do with Trinamool
No change in schemes for unorganised workers after Labour Codes: Centre
Several Central trade unions have raised concerns on the future of social security schemes for unorganised workers such as construction workers and beedi workers as Acts governing their welfare schemes are merged into the Codes
Behind Handicrafts Award For Manipur Woman With Disability, A Life Of True Grit
A paralysis of the limb due to a tumour led to 80 per cent disability for Yengkhom (O) Indira Devi, a resident of Manipur's Kakching district.
Karnataka Mulls Law To Cover Students, Transgender Persons Under Menstrual Leave
Draft offers monthly leave, attendance relief and protections against discrimination
INL workers in Kasaragod allegedly threaten Independent candidate
Urdu Academy to Hold Week-Long Golden Jubilee Celebrations: Minister Farooq
Shubli reiterated that the coalition government is committed to the all-round development of minorities, including skill development, youth empowerment and enhanced employment opportunities in technology and artificial intelligence.
Telangana HC Takes Up Police Assault of Advocate Case
The panel after hearing the arguments directed the response of the state be served on the implead petitioners and posted the matter for further hearing.
Ponnam Flags Off 67 Electric Buses
The RTC has started bus services for 373 new colonies in the city, benefiting about 7,61,200 citizens. Out of 373 colonies, 243 colonies are from Hyderabad region and 130 colonies from Secunderabad region.
Indian Oil to provide MRI, CT scan machines to LNJP as part of corporate social responsibility
Maoist, Involved in 2009 Madanwada Massacre of 29 Cops, Among 4 Ultras Surrender
Marrapi, an area committee member, was allegedly involved in more than 42 Maoist-related incidents from 2004 to 2025, including the 2008 Gumdideeh Naxal ambush in which six security personnel were killed.
MSME Marketing Conclave held in Chennai
Over 75,000 polling stations in T.N. after rationalisation process
PM panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent note
PTI New Delhi The committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner met here on Wednesday and is learnt to have decided on the appointment of CIC and eight Information Commissioners, with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi apparently giving a dissent note. The meeting that lasted [] The post PM panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent note appeared first on The Navhind Times .
India needs to take up leadership to expand its strategic autonomy: T.S. Tirumurti
Bill to curb hate speech tabled in Karnataka assembly
PTI Belagavi The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled in the state Assembly a bill to curb hate speech that proposed a jail term of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of Rs 1 lakh amid strong opposition from the BJP, which alleged that the move was aimed at snatching freedom of expression of [] The post Bill to curb hate speech tabled in Karnataka assembly appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Intl Janmangal convention at New Delhi tomorrow
PTI New Delhi The mass movement One fast every month (fasting once a month, on every 7th) will be launched on December 12 13 under the guidance of Swami Ramdev and Jain saint Acharya Prasanna Sagar Maharaj at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Lakhs of people from India and across the world have started joining [] The post Intl Janmangal convention at New Delhi tomorrow appeared first on The Navhind Times .
The foreigner was put on emergency exit and sent back from the Srinagar airport. Besides, he has been blacklisted for violating Foreigners Regional Registration Offices rules, a senior police officer toldThe Hindu
625 stolen phones worth 1 cr. recovered by Delhi Police
Ukraine likely to share updated peaceproposals with US ahead of talks
AP Kyiv Ukraine is expected to hand its latest peace proposals to US negotiators on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyivs effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms. As tension builds around US President Donald [] The post Ukraine likely to share updated peaceproposals with US ahead of talks appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Telangana to Double Investment on Health from 4% to 8%
Digital health will serve as the backbone of Telanganas future-ready public health ecosystem.
GNC HR conclave emphasises importance of industry-aligned skills, continuous learning
Gaza aid lags behind ceasefire target, only 70% delivered since October
AP Jerusalem Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the US-brokered ceasefire, according to an Associated Press analysis of the Israeli militarys figures. Under the October ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Israel agreed to allow 600 trucks of aid into Gaza each day. But an average of [] The post Gaza aid lags behind ceasefire target, only 70% delivered since October appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Retired Judge Hariparanthaman wants shifting of the Thiruparankundram case to some other judge
The retired judge cited several instances where Mr. Justice Swaminathan had allegedly not followed protocols to issue a contempt notice against officials of the State government, and had paralysed the government machinery
Stalin unveils foundation for modern paddy storage units
Mortgage rates are gradually declining after the Feds 25-bps cut, its third move of 2025. The federal funds rate is now 3.50%3.75%. Thirty-year mortgage rates hold near 6.19%6.30, while refinance rates sit around 6.52. Markets remain volatile, and the next shift could push rates sharply up or down.
Diwali has been added to UNESCOs Representative List, recognising its significance Festivals, whether Diwali, Christmas or Eid, are meant to be celebrated by all communities. Their aim is to strengthen the social fabric and unite people. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a major celebration of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, [] The post Let there be light appeared first on The Navhind Times .
BIS Chennai gets new Deputy Director-General
WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to be held in New Delhi
Vision 2047 Rare, a Plan To Pull Up Rural Telangana Economy by Its Boot Straps
State plans tech-driven, sustainable agriculture with CURE-PURE-RARE model
The visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin was strategically significant for both countries. Right since the war in Ukraine started, Moscow has been facing Western pressures through sanctions and campaigns to isolate Russia. New Delhi has also been under pressure to condemn Russia on international platforms, reduce its oil purchase from that country and then [] The post India and Russia stand close appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Chinese national sent back to Delhi from Kashmir
A Chinese national, apprehended for visiting Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh without proper authorization, has been sent back to New Delhi. The 29-year-old tourist allegedly violated visa norms by traveling to restricted areas after arriving on a visa permitting only specific Buddhist pilgrimage sites. He was questioned for several days before his return.
Telangana HC Ticks Off Government on Land Regularisation
The Bench was dealing with a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Gadeela Raghuveer Reddy of Kondapaka, Siddipet, who challenged the validity of G.O. Ms. No. 56 dated May 23, 2023 by which around 1,161 sq yards of land in NBT Nagar at Road No 12 of Banjara Hills, was regularised in favour of Venkateshwar Rao, and around 425 square yards in same locality was regularised in favour of Vijaya Laxmi Gadwal.
Daggers drawn between NDA, YSRCP corporators during VMC council meet
Noisy protests and scuffle over privatisation of medical colleges and naming of a kalyana mandapam after a freedom fighter mar Vijayawada Municipal Corporation council meeting
Hyderabad Gave Me Fond Memories, Says Rituparna Sengupta
The actress will attend Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan music fest this weekend.
Abhay Kumar Singh to act as Director-General of Police
Freed bonded labourers body calls for speedy trials
Experts Meet on Coinage, Economy of South India
A total of 76 research papers were submitted by scholars from different states who will participate in the seminar.
Union govt. should increase funding for R&D, says Minister
GCCI flags gaps in new ITR form for Goans filing under civil code exemption
Panaji: The GCCI, in its pre-Budget memorandum to the finance ministry, has called for additional fields in the new Income Tax return form to assist Goan taxpayers claiming exemption under section 10 of the IT Act 2025. The memorandum states that Goan residents presently governed by section 10 of the Act (earlier section 5A of [] The post GCCI flags gaps in new ITR form for Goans filing under civil code exemption appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Will Put Luthras Behind Bars, No Matter Where They Are: Goa Chief Minister
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured that the Luthra brothers -- owners of the nightclub 'Birch' by Romeo Lane pub at Arpora that caught fire and cost 25 lives -- will be caught no matter where they hide.
Property of Hizbul terrorist attached in Doda
Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached a property of a Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist in Doda district following court orders, officials said. Ancestral land measuring 1.16 kanal of Hizbul terrorist Zahid Hussain in Mangota village was identified, physically verified, inspected and formally [] The post Property of Hizbul terrorist attached in Doda appeared first on Northlines .
Tight Security for First-phase Gram Panchayat Polls Today
With Section 163 BNSS in force within 100 metres of polling booths, the commissioner directed that gatherings of more than four persons should not be allowed and that all violations of election rules must be dealt with firmly.
Pressure mounts on Shubman Gill as India look to press advantage in Mullanpur
Shubman Gill seeks a significant knock at home in the second T20I against South Africa, aiming to improve his T20 record. India, after a dominant win, faces scrutiny on Suryakumar Yadav's form. South Africa aims for a better batting performance after a dismal first T20.
US Fed Cuts Rates For 3rd Time This Year, Flags Labour Market Concerns
A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labour-market concerns even as inflation remained elevated amid President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Poonch man crosses over to PoK
Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : A 28-year-old man crossed over to Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) from Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. Shahid Khan, a resident of Qasba village, has gone to attend a marriage function in the forward village of Kirni and is believed to have crossed the Line of Control (LoC) around 3:15 [] The post Poonch man crosses over to PoK appeared first on Northlines .
Five people go missing from Brahmaputra in Guwahati
GUWAHATI: Five of a nine-member group are missing after they reportedly ventured into the Brahmaputra River off Guwahatis Kharghuli area on Wednesday afternoon. According to locals, a group of nine people had visited Bhakti Kutir, a Krishna temple near the river, where the incident occurred. Around 12:50 pm, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) received a call reporting that four to five people were missing. The caller said there were eight to nine people and four to five of them were missing. Immediately after getting the information, our team arrived with four boats to conduct a search and rescue operation, an NDRF officer told the media at the site. The officer added that three people managed to swim ashore while another was rescued by the NDRF team. Five are missing, he said, adding that a sudden shift in the water level was suspected to have caused the incident. Rescue teams recovered belongings of some of the missing persons from the riverbank. Most of those affected are from outside Assam.
Top leaders to cast votes in Kannur as local body polls begin on Dec. 11
BJP demands White Paper on status of implementation of promises for development of North Karnataka
Leader of the Opposition demands sacking of ministers who failed to hold periodic reviews on implementation of developmental projects in North Karnataka region
PM-led panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent
New Delhi, Dec 10 : The committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner met here on Wednesday and is learnt to have decided on the appointment of CIC and eight Information Commissioners, with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi apparently giving a dissent note. The meeting [] The post PM-led panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent appeared first on Northlines .
U.S. to start social media vetting for H-1B and H4 visa seekers
The latest announcement on vetting social media activities has added another layer to the grant of H1-B visa seekers that is expected to prolong the waiting time for fresh applicants
LDF poised to end UDF dominance in Ernakulam, says CPI
LDF will benefit from having the upper hand from the very outset in seat-sharing, finalising candidates, and later in campaigning as a united force, says CPI district secretary

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