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Telangana Remains in Coldwave Grip

Minimum temperatures dip below 8C in several districts; relief likely from January 1

SIR hearings to begin on Saturday in Bengal; 32 lakh unmapped voters to be covered

Voters will be allowed to submit any of 12 recognised documents, including Aadhaar, as proof of identity and address, the official at the office

IndiaNew Zealand FTA a Landmark Deal, Says PM Christopher Luxon

India and New Zealand concluded the comprehensive, balanced and forward-looking FTA on December 22, marking a major economic and strategic milest

Bengaluru: Drunk driver arrested for dragging bike 500m, hitting vehicles

Bengaluru: Police have arrested a 38-year-old man on charges of drunk and rash driving after his SUV rammed into a bike, dragged it for about 500

One-Week Sankranti Holidays for Schools in Telangana

Schools will remain closed from January 10 to 16; classes will resume on January 17, Official notification likely.

China's industrial profits tumble at fastest pace in over a year

China observers say Beijing is taking some comfort from indicators suggesting that the official 2025 growth target of around 5% is still achievab

Operation Kalnemi: 511 arrested in Uttarakhand, including 19 Bangladeshis

Operation Kalnemi is a statewide campaign launched by the Uttarakhand government in July 2025 to identify, crack down on, and arrest individuals

MEA vows to bring back Lalit Modi, Mallya after biggest fugitives jibe

New Delhi: India on Friday said it is committed to bring back from abroad the economic fugitives including Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya to face th

Chandigarh Diary |Rise of another son in SAD politics likely

Anantveer Singh Badal, son of Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, was seen campaigning in Lambi seat for zila parishad and block s

Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somaliland emains an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which is a member of the AU, the pan-African body's head, Mahamoud Ali Yo

ED files final prosecution complaint in Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam'; 59 more named as accused

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a final charge sheet in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Fifty-nine more individuals are now accused, bringing

Kohli, Rohit's Vijay Hazare Salaries: How Much Did BCCI Pay India Duo?

Vijay Hazare Trophy Salaries: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma set to be given top compensation by the BCCI after making domestic cricket return.

Palestinian attacker kills 2 in Israel with car; IDF raids his hometown

Jerusalem: A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel on Friday afternoon, killing both,

Venezuelan President Maduro accuses Trump of 'colonial domination' amid heightened tensions

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: Do not think that love in order to be genuine has to be.

Mother Teresa, born Anjez Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, dedicated her life to serving the poorest and most vulnerable after moving to India in 1929. She found

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi chokes as AQI slides to 353, back in very poor category

BJP-RSS conspiring to weaken education, institutions: Rahul Gandhi

25 Lalu MLAs in touch with BJP: Minister

PATNA: A fresh political slugfest erupted in Bihar after a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and state agriculture minister, Ram Kripal

Telangana HC backs temples 77.30-acre land claim in Ranga Reddy

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has upheld the Revenue Departments decision to issue an Occupancy Rights Certificate (ORC) in the name of Dev

Good News for Passengers: Indian Railways to double train capacity in THESE 48 cities by..., here's all you need to know

The initiative aims to reduce congestion at busy stations, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen nationwide rail connectivity.The Minist

Bangladeshi Singer's Concert Called Off As Mob Throws Bricks, Stones At Venue

According to local reports, the concert was scheduled to take place at 9:00 pm on Friday to commemorate a local school's anniversary.

Bank Holiday on December 27: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

Banks across India were closed on Saturday, 27 December, as it was the fourth Saturday of the month. As per RBI rules, banks shut on the second a

Data to decisions: Building a tech stack for Bharat's bureaucracy

If the last decade was about Digital India, the next must be about Decisive India. Data can illuminate, but only decisions can transform. The fut

Good pavements should be a non-negotiable amenity

This has to be done with zeal and determination so that the walkers can claim their rightful place in the city

Is Thackeray reunion enough?

Mumbai has come a long way since the 1980s. These days, voters do not automatically gravitate towards certain families or names, but to whoever a

Six Australia Wickets Fall as England Fight Back in 4th Ashes Test

Australia holds an overall lead of 140 after running through England for 110 in a dramatic first day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Ashes 4th Test Day 2: Australia 98-6 at lunch, lead by 140 runs

Australia lost six wickets in the session for 94 runs after resuming on four for no loss. Number four batter Steve Smith was 16 not out, with all

India presses US to resolve H-1B delay

NEW DELHI: India on Friday said it has taken up with the US the issue of delays, cancellations and difficulties in scheduling H-1B visa appointme

Chinese Village Faces Backlash Over Fines For Unmarried Couples And Pregnancies

Additionally, anyone spreading rumors or making unfounded accusations in the village would face a fine of 500 to 1,000 yuan.

Donald Trump's BIG statement on Zelenskyy's 20-point peace plan, says, 'He doesn't have anything...'

Donald Trump has stated that any peace deal to end the Ukraine-Russia war will depend on his approval. Ahead of talks with Ukrainian President Ze

Russia Lashes out at Zelensky Ahead of New Trump Talks on Ukraine Plan

The 20-point plan would freeze the war on its current front line but open the door for Ukraine to pull back troops from the east

Mumbai: Teesta Setalvad joins protest against attacks on Christians

Mumbai: Several hundred people held a protest on Friday evening in Goregaon in Mumbai against Christmas-related attacks by right-wing outfits acr

Moroccan fans cry foul amid empty seats at sold-out stadiums in Africa Cup

Morocco and neighbouring Algeria were the only teams to have their group-stage tickets sell out, but again on Friday there were empty seats for t

US winter storm: Over 1800 flights grounded as severe weather disrupts peak holiday travel, National Weather Service issues warning

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued winter storm warnings for over 23 million people, with the storm's impactful core hitting New York City

Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv Ahead of Zelensky-Trump Meeting

Ukraine's air force also announced a countrywide air alert in the early hours of Saturday

A turning point for Indian MSMEs; Rewriting the rules of work and life

As a Christmas gift, Google unveiled a feature for Gmail users who are still stuck with their embarrassing email addresses from high school.

Indian-origin student arrested in U.S. for arson, terroristic threat

Lella faces arson with intent to damage a habitat or place of worship, a first-degree felony, and terroristic threat of a family/household member

Singer James' Concert Called Off In Bangladesh As Mob Attacks Venue

According to local reports, the concert was scheduled to take place at 9:00 pm on Friday to commemorate a local school's anniversary.

India Gets Hammered: England Great After Ashes Pitch Sees 20 Wickets Fall

The first day of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne saw a 123-year first. Australia collapsed for 152 yet still claimed a 42-run lead over Englan

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: THIS district to get new road network connecting villages, cities to national highways, name is...

The proposed projects include constructing new roads, repairing existing ones, and carrying out patchwork to improve the overall road infrastruct

China Announces Sanctions on US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China also urged the US to honour its commitments, stop supplying weapons to Taiwan and avoid actions that could escalate tensions in the Taiwan

MP high court denies MTP nod as minor survivor says she wants the child

Madhya Pradesh High Court denied a 16-year-old rape survivor permission to terminate her 29-week pregnancy, as she wishes to continue and has mar

IndiGo flight disruptions: Panel submits probe report to DGCA

The inquiry committee, headed by DGCA Joint Director General Sanjay K Bramhane, was constituted on December 5 to conduct a comprehensive review a

Kerala is My Lucky Place: Renuka Singh After Match-Winning Spell vs Sri Lanka

She also praised Indias bowling unit, highlighting the strong pacerspinner combination and the teams focus on finding the best balance ahead of t

Russia likely placing new nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles at former airbase in Belarus, researchers find

Russia is reportedly placing new nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles in Belarus. Satellite imagery suggests a former airbase near Krichev is bein

Top 10 extreme weather events cost world more than $122 billion in 2025: Rainfall in India, Pakistan claimed 1,860 lives - report

Extreme weather events in 2025 inflicted over $122 billion in global damages, with India and Pakistan's devastating monsoon floods alone costing

U.S. airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to Northeast winter storm warnings

The National Weather Service issued warnings of winter storms this afternoon , which will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes i

Nigeria averts unilateral US action by cooperating on airstrike

Nigeria's government confirmed its cooperation with the U.S. on a Christmas Day airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. T

Police Arrest Suspect After Man Stabs 3 women in Paris Metro

The three victims were attacked at three different locations along the Line 3 metro track that runs across central Paris

Man dead, two police officers hurt in shooting during custody exchange in North Carolina

Authorities say a man has been killed and two police officers hurt after a shooting during a child custody exchange in North Carolina

Turkey detains 115 ISIS suspects over alleged holiday attack plots

Turkish security forces have detained 115 suspected ISIS members nationwide following intelligence indicating planned attacks targeting non-Musli

There are civil war-like conditions in Bangladesh...: Uttar Pradesh Minister Jayveer Singh

Uttar Pradesh Minister Jayveer Singh on Friday reacted to the recent violence against the minorities in Bangladesh, saying that there are civil w

More Than 2,000 Maoists Have Surrendered: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said that the government appealed to the Maoists to abandon the language of violence and gun

Heavy rains, flash floods leave Southern California homes caked in mud

Southern California is recovering after a powerful atmospheric river storm brought heavy rains, flash floods, and mudslides. The mountain resort

Zelenskyy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on Sunday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to finalize drafts of a peace deal and security guarantee

Ukrainian Capital Kyiv Under Massive Russian Attack: Officials

Several powerful explosions rocked Kyiv on Saturday, according to an AFP journalist, as authorities warned that the Ukrainian capital was under t

Kim Jong Un Stresses Shared Bloodshed In New Year Message To Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted on Saturday how his nation and Russia had shared lood, life and death in the Ukraine war, as he sent

NDA government has buried MGNREGA by bringing in a new Act: Chidambaram

Making a comparison between the two Acts, Mr. Chidambaram said the MGNREGA was demand driven, while the new Act was supply driven.

Even low alcohol intake raises oral cancer risk in Indian men: study

The study adds to growing evidence that no level of alcohol consumption can be considered risk-free when it comes to cancer

J&K Bank observes Mission YUVA Disbursal Day

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 26: Jammu & Kashmir Bank today observed a Special Mission YUVA Disbursal Day across the Union Territory to

ASSOCHAM J&K delegation meets Principal Secy I&C, seeks policy support for industry

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: A delegation of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Jammu & Kashmir Coun

Unnao rape case: CBI moves Supreme Court against Delhi high court order

The CBI has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the Delhi high court's order suspending the sentence of expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh

Patnitop hotel & restaurant association elects new body

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: The new body of Patnitop hotel & restaurant association was elected in the general body meeting of the ass

UP: Hauled up for using AI during exam, girl dies by suicide; father accuses school of abetment

A Class 10 student died by suicide after allegedly being reprimanded by teachers and the principal at a Greater Noida West school for using AI on

His decision is supreme

POWERGRID handsover medical equipment worth Rs 12.25 cr to HBCHRC

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Dec 26 : Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) today formally handed over state-of-the-art medi

India condemns 'hostility' against Bangladesh minorities

'Hindu's killing a matter of grave concern'

GCC sets up specific feeding areas for stray dogs in Chennai

Designated feeding areas have been demarcated in Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Teynampet, Perungudi, Palavakkam and Thiruvottiyur; senior official says t

How 2025 made Ease of Doing Business a habit!

Indias Regulatory Revolution In the early 2010s, doing business in India felt like a hurdle race where the hurdles were raised mid-sprint. Do you

Remembering Prem Nath Bhat

Behari Lal Koul Amar Shaheed Advocate Prem Nath Bhat occupies a place of profound significance in the collective memory of the Kashmiri Pandit co

Checkmating China-Pak nexus in Bangladesh

Rajan Kour Amid the changing geopolitical scenario and increasing anti India sentiment in Bangladesh, there are significant decisions India has t

SAUBHAGYA Under Scrutiny

The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) was conceived as a transformative national mission-to ensure universal household elect

Himachal Pradesh: Doctors launch indefinite strike after colleague sacked over assault; demand immediate reinstatement

Resident doctors in Himachal Pradesh have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the reinstatement of a doctor sacked for assaulting a patient.

Teenager Krishna Goutham in joint lead with Carlsen after three rounds in World Rapid Championships

Goutham overcame Serbian GM Indjic Aleksandar with black pieces, before getting the better of one of the top Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram with

In a first, standards for incense sticks notified

India has introduced quality standards for incense sticks, prohibiting harmful insecticidal chemicals and synthetic fragrance intermediates. Thes

Rana reviews development works in Poonch, calls for expeditious completion

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: Aimed at accelerating the pace of development in Poonch district, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology

Silver futures hit new peak of Rs 2.32 lakh/kg as global prices cross USD 75-mark

NEW DELHI, Dec 26 : Extending its blistering rally for the fifth straight session, silver prices on Friday surged Rs 8,951 to hit a fresh record

PM Modi calls on Prez Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rastrapati Bhavan here. The Presidents office

Smart bulk meters to curb water loss and enable real-time monitoring of citys supply

Once the bulk metering project is completed, Chennai Metrowater will be able to precisely identify water loss, track consumption and monitor draw

Dr Jitendra addresses Tirupati National Conclave, lauds Indias tradition-modernity synergy

Excelsior Correspondent TIRUPATI, Dec 26: Addressing the inaugural session of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan 2025 at the National Sanskrit Univers

JKPL: Kanwal Tigers team beats Royal Goodwill CC by 6 wkts

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: The BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League (JKPL) 2025-26, organised by 92.7 BIG FM, was inaugurated at U

Probe in Pahalgam attack, Red Fort area blast examples of watertight investigations: Shah

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday praised the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack and Delhi blast cases stress

20th National Matsogi-Do Cship from Dec 28

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 26: The 20th National Matsogi-Do Championship 2025 will be organised from December 28 to 31 at Gymnasiu

Papa, I cannot bear pain: Indian-origin man dies after 8-hour wait at Canada hospital

TORONTO, Dec 26 : A 44-year-old Indian-origin man has died of suspected cardiac arrest after waiting for more than eight hours for treatment in a

Dr Jitendra for acceleration of technology transfer to upscale Industry engagement

Excelsior Correspondent TIRUPATI, Dec 26: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, today unders

IESA calls for accelerated skilling, employment reforms in 2026

NEW DELHI, Dec 26 : Industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) on Friday called for accelerated skilling and employment reforms in 2026 t

Trump's Christmas Gospel: Bombs, Blessings And Blame

Christmas under Donald Trump brought air strikes abroad and political threats at home, as the US president used the holiday to project a vision o

Suraj Sharma sweeps senior and junior 25m rapid fire pistol national titles

Rajasthan's Bhavesh Shekhawat rounded off the podium, claiming bronze with a total of 24 hits

Police attach house of drug peddler in Gool

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 26: In a major step to curb the drug menace and dismantle the financial networks of narcotics traffickers, Ra

Immovable properties worth crores attached under NDPS Act in Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Dec 26: Police here today claimed to have attached two immovable properties of notorious drug peddlers worth se