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TGTDC Unveils Customise Your Tour Concept

Tourists can now plan personalised trips; Rs 100 Weekend Wonders contest unveiled

1,370 Qualify in TGPSC GroupIII Exams

TGPSC clarified that the provisional selections are subject to the outcome of writ petitions currently pending before the courts.

DC Edit | Govt Must Tread Cautiously On Insurance, Nuclear Bills

It must be recalled that India had nationalised life insurance, and the Life Insurance Corporation of India was formed only after several private

Stalin writes to Modi conveying Tamil Nadu's objections to VB-G RAM G Bill

The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

From snakes to tigers: Ishan Shanavas talks about his debut book and wildlife passion

Blending personal experiences, conservation, and lyrical prose, 22-year-old naturalist Ishan Shanavas reflects on a childhood shaped by the wild

Nobel laureate delivers eminent scholar lecture at Cusat

Adopt zero tolerance towards terrorists, their supporters: LG

Jammu Tawi, Dec 18: Stressing on the need for coordinated and decisive action against terrorists, their enablers and ideologues, Lieutenant Gover

T.N. inks MoU with Schneider Electric for projects worth 718 crore

Photographer breaks silence on Karoline Leavitt close-up photo showing alleged injection marks

A single photograph of Karoline Leavitt has sparked intense debate. Photographer Christopher Anderson defends the image, stating it was not meant

Tennis: 'Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season, women share the spotlight

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner engaged in a fierce rivalry, each securing two Grand Slam titles. Alcaraz triumphed at the French Open and US Op

J&K to tackle bird hazards near airports

Panels formed to tackle bird-attraction risks around aerodromes Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:In a move to safeguard air travel, the Jammu & Kashmir governm

Digitisation of SIR forms completed in Kozhikode

Forms received by the deadline will be included in the draft electoral roll, scheduled for publication on December 23

Promoting tourism in J&K through multiple schemes: Centre

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre is promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir through multiple schemes aimed at destination development and strengthenin

Activists demand removal of soil dumped in Kottooli wetlands

Delhi Red Fort Blast Case: Ninth accused arrested, sent to NIA custody till December 26

The NIA has made another arrest in connection to the Delhi Red Fort blast, capturing Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth individual linked to this chillin

Unauthorised pedestal removed in Puttur to avert law and order problem

Three JK districts recorded 20 pc rainfall deficit

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17:Three districts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded deficient rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season, official data table

Minister visits fire-ravaged LIC office in Madurai

34,428 Km new railway tracks added in J&K; terrain, land issues persist

New Delhi, Dec 17:The delays in several railway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir are linked to different challenges like land acquisi

Think waiting until 70 pays off? This Social Security math may change your mind fast

Social Security benefits: Many retirees assume waiting until 70 maximizes Social Security benefits. But early claiming can offer financial flexib

Pawan to Lay Stone For Godavari Water Grid project on Dec 20

Dy CM Pawan Kalyan would visit the Nidadavole constituency for the first time after formation of the coalition government

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Mandates Daily Water Quality Tests

The commissioner also asked amenities secretaries to collect daily public feedback on water quality.

Centre approves 44 Flood Management Projects for J&K

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre has approved 44 flood management projects for Jammu and Kashmir since the Eleventh Plan, through an estimated cost o

ET World Leaders Forum Compendium: India's story of stability in an uncertain world

In a resounding address at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's robust economic strength as a

2,961 signal failures per annum in South West Railways cause for concern: CAG

NEW DELHI: Substantial cases of signal failures at an average of 2,961 incidents per annum in the South Western Railway zone reflect poorly on th

Dilip Cherian | Why India Sent A Retired Cop As NSA To Port Louis

For years, the Mauritius NSA position has typically gone to officers with a strong external intelligence or military background

CRPF jawan dies of cardiac arrest

Srinagar, Dec 18: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan died of a suspected cardiac arrest at Anantnag Railway Station during the interveni

India-Oman CEPA a blueprint for shared future: PM on deal

India and Oman have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a blueprint for a shar

Rowdy-Sheeter Attacks Man With Knife in Mailardevpally

The motive for the attack is believed to be linked to ego and habitual rowdy behaviour

Karnataka: Child rights panel flags welfare of prison inmates children, seeks data in two weeks

Officials have been instructed to collect data on the number of prisoners children below 18 years of age, their health,educationand safety status

Bondi Beach Gunman Sajid Akram Performed Nikah With His Wife Venus

In March 2024, Sajid, as part of the Islamic mehar obligation, transferred his share of properties in Australia to Venuss name

US hits 2 ICC judges with sanctions over Israel war crime inquiry; Venezuela probe worries Trump?

Cash app settlement approved: Eligible users can claim up to $147 see if you qualify

A federal court approved a Cash App settlement for users in Washington state who got unwanted referral texts. Eligible members can claim up to $1

No empirical data available to prove stone pillar on Thirupparankundram hill is a deepathoon, T.N. tells HC

Advocate-General P.S. Raman, representing the State, told the court that the State had not formed an opinion on the stone pillar, and did not wis

Social worker files complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Ranchi following hijab row

RANCHI: Amid the controversy over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing the hijab of a woman candidate during the distribution of appointmen

ACB Traps Revenue Inspector Taking 10,000 Bribe in Khammam

The revenue inspector was arrested and produced before the Special Court for SPE and ACB cases in Warangal

Ishan Kishan breaks MS Dhoni's world record, surpasses Sanju Samson to become first player in history to achieve rare T20 feat

Ishan Kishan etched his name in history by breaking MS Dhoni's long-standing world record and surpassing Sanju Samson. The explosive left-hander

BREAKING: Trump criminally conspired to overturn 2020 polls: Jack Smith has 'proof beyond doubt

'Russian army is battle-hardened': Putin issues chilling nuke warning, vows to achieve Ukraine goals

Shyam Dhani SME IPO From December 22

The issue size is 54.98 lakh equity shares at a face value of Rs 10 each with a price band of Rs 65 - Rs 70 per share

HC Orders Special Officer to Probe Sunnam Cheruvu Land Dispute

The court directed the CS to appoint a special officer to oversee the restoration works being carried out at the lake and for giving an independe

Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 In LS

The bill proposes new grounds for removal of a member if he has acquired any financial or other interests that are likely to prejudice his functi

SC Declares 102-Acre Gurramguda Land as Forest

The court also directed the state Chief Secretary to issue a final notification declaring the land worth more than 4,000 crore as a reserved fore

Watch: Parliament passes SHANTI Bill to open nuclear sector for private participation

The Billwasbrought with the intention of increasing the contribution of private companies in the nuclear sector, says Congress

Unilateral bullying: China, Russia stand by Maduro; slam Trumps naval blockade on Venezuela

Vijayawada-Kacheguda Spl Train to Manage Rush

The train will halt at Guntur, Sattenapalli, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda and Charlapalli stations

Centre Okays Price Support To Procure Pulses From AP

The approval ensures remunerative prices for pulses and protection against volatility within the market

Fantastic Experience: Fans Praise Delhi Leg Of Lionel Messi's India Tour

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour ended on a high note in Delhi's Arun Jaitley stadium on Monday after a chaotic begi

Karnataka Cabinet clears project for processing construction waste in Bengaluru, slew of NK projects

The project to process construction waste would come up under the PPP model with an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore

31-Year-Old Mason Falls to Death at Building Site Mishap

Mason Dies After Fall at Construction Site in Shankarapally

Operation Sindoor highlighted Indias decisive air power, says Rajnath Singh

The Indian Air Force is a technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident and future-oriented force, he says at Commanders

Tanker With Septic Waste Seized Near Osmansagar; WaterSafe: Water Board

Officials warned that dumping sewage into a protected drinking water source poses a serious threat to public health

Nikki Bella sparks dating buzz with Eagles star after cryptic locker room post

Dating speculation has surfaced online after WWE star Nikki Bella, 42, and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, 22, were captured togeth

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle plane crashes at Statesville Airport North Carolina? Here's complete truth and if Cessna C550 business jet was trying to return to airport shortly after takeoff

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle plane crashes at Statesville Airport North Carolina after a Cessna C550 business jet went down during landing on Decemb

RBI Governor urges IDRBT to shape strategy to mitigate, minimise digital frauds

Sanjay Malhotra, who was on a visit, urged the institute to strategise scalability and impact amid evolving tech landscape, changing needs of ban

Is Trump your boss?: Sen Kim goes in all guns blazing at Chairman Carr over POTUS pressure on FCC

HC to TG Govt: Have You Followed SCs Rules To Pick DGP?

Court seeks clarity on adherence to Supreme Court guidelines in appointing police chief

GHMC acts tough, suspends two bill collectors

Payal Gaming, Nivetha Thomas, Sreeleela Speak Out Against AI Deepfakes

The issue trended widely on X, where users expressed alarm over a manipulated clip falsely placing Payal Gaming in Dubai.

Police initiate probe against Pondicherry varsitys Dy. Registrar

FDI Flows In Insurance Maybe Just A Fraction Of Potential

The Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary vide a reply to an unstarred Question No.877 in the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024, said that

FACT CHECK: Did Shilpa Shetty's Mumbai home get raided? Actress breaks silence on alleged Rs 60 crore fraud case: 'My name continues to be...'

Shilpa Shetty has broken her silence amidst the ongoing investigation in an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud case. The actor said she has been unfairly

Watch: Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill, Opposition tears copies

The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill after an eight-hour debate. Rural Development Minist

Dharmasthala burials case: Chinnaiah released from Shivamogga prison

Parliamentary panel calls for strict implementation of Land Acquisition Act in its entirety and true spirit

NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has urged the strict implementation of the Land Acquisition

Astroguide for Friday, December 19, 2025

Tithi: Margasira Bahula Amavasya full day

Terrorist groups must be covert and cant use organisational mechanisms others can to stay on track hence, most of them fail

Terrorist groups struggle with secrecy, often leading to their downfall. Their funding relies on various illicit activities. Satellite data revea

Rural Telangana Rejected Revanth, Cong: Harish

BRS leader claims verdict reflects Congress decline and rising rural support

Photo: Winter Session of Parliament

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Parliaments Winter session, in New Delhi, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)(PTI12_18_2025_

Man ends life inside police outpost in Madurai

120 Remote Villages in AP to Get Mobile Network

The villages selected for coverage are spread across the Anantapur, Chittoor, Eluru, Kakinada, Kurnool, Palnadu, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Sri

Belthangady police make public announcement of Thimarodys externment order

Social Security COLA cuts? New proposal could shrink raises for millions of US seniors

Social Security COLA: Social Security faces trust fund depletion by 2034, threatening benefits for millions of retirees. The CRFB proposes a COLA

Centres Stand on Arvind Delays Chargesheet on KTR, Says Revanth

Revanth Reddy said the ACB was exercising caution to ensure that there were no procedural lapses while finalising the chargesheet

3,746 Challaned, 61,000 PUCs Issued On Day 1 Of 'No PUC, No Fuel' In Delhi

Delhi's 'No PUC, No Fuel' directive came into force across the national capital on Thursday amid claims of strict enforcement

Health Minister Dares Jagan To Legally Challenge PPP Mode

Satya Kumar Yadav hits back at ex-CMs remarks on PPP medical college projects

Kochi Mayor will not be chosen based on caste or religious equations, says Satheesan

His statement comes in the wake of reports about the perceived indecision over the UDFs mayoral candidate in Kochi; Three candidates Deepthy Mar

Karnataka HC sets aside decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi kendras on government hospital premises

The court termed the governments action politics in delivery of medicines

OPS Row: HC Asks State To Clarify Stand on 1999 Recruits

Counsel for the petitioners contended that candidates appointed earlier in 2002 from the very same notification were extended the benefit of the

CEN police arrest person accused of posting false news on police

India is monitoring Chinas growing footprint in Bangladesh: MEA

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has told a parliamentary committee that India is closely monitoring Chinas expanding presence i

Forget your 401(k)? Why this overlooked number could decide your retirement future

A big 401(k) balance can look safe, but it may not protect your retirement life. Experts say the real focus should be on your income replacement

Diljit Dosanjhs Wholesome Fan Moment Goes Viral

Diljit is seen carefully accepting the drawing, smiling warmly, and taking a moment to interact with the child.

Man Gets 5-Year RI for Kidnapping Minor Girl

After evaluating the evidence, the court found the accused guilty and awarded the sentence. DSP Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath said strict action wou

'Sar tan se juda' slogan challenge to India's integrity, incites people for armed rebellion: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has made a bold statement by deeming the slogan 'Gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda' as a direct challenge to In

Former SC Judge urges teachers to equip students with knowledge of local heritage

Watch: Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid BJP protest

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill on December 18 amid protests by Opposition members.

Sachin Tendulkar had his 2011 World Cup, can Virat Kohli get 2027? Team India asked to recreate MS Dhoni-led magic

Sachin Tendulkar's long wait ended with India's iconic 2011 World Cup win under MS Dhoni. Now, ahead of the 2027 World Cup, Team India has receiv

SCR To Dismantle Dilapidated FoB at Nampally Station

The structure will be dismantled in a phased manner between December 20 and 23

Red Fort blast case: Ninth accused sent to NIA custody till Dec 26

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth accused arrested in a case related to the Red Fort blast, to NIA custody