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Is USPS open on Christmas Eve? Here's whats open and closed on Christmas Eve 2025? Stock market, mail and delivery services explained

Christmas Eve 2025 brings changes for many services. Federal offices will largely close, though essential services remain. Post offices will oper

Birdwatchers Chronicle 114 Species Near Airport and Khambala Cheruvu in Vizag

Observations highlight the resilience and ecological value of airport and city lakes

Google share price jumps over 60 per cent this year as parent Alphabet buys data center energy specialist Intersect

Alphabet intends to allow Intersect to operate independently while continuing its efforts to secure the energy sources needed for the sprawling d

Migrant Asked If He Was Bangladeshi, Lynched to Death

Five people Anu, Prasad, Murali, Anandhan, and Vipin have been arrested in connection with the brutal incident and face serious charges like mu

Too much power, too much risk? Big Short investor Michael Burry says Nvidia chips could hand AI edge to China

Investor Michael Burry cautions that Nvidia's focus on powerful, energy-intensive AI chips could hinder America's global AI race. He highlights C

'Focus on fundamentals to keep India going': RBI Bulletin

India's economy is set for strong growth. The Reserve Bank of India predicts 7.3% GDP expansion for FY 2025-26. This is driven by robust domestic

Care Earth Trust to host all women birdwatching walks in the city during weekends

No new mining lease till mgmt plan is final

Supreme Court Dismisses Review Plea On Freebies Issue

In the original petition, Dr Ramachandra Rao, a former two-term Rajya Sabha member, contended that unregulated expenditure on welfare and cash tr

Walkathon to promote awareness on Diabetic Retinopathy conducted

Supreme Court stays Manikrao Kokate's conviction, but makes it clear he cannot join government

The Supreme Court has stayed the conviction of NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. This relief prevents his disqualif

Murshidabad communal violence case: 13 convicted in murder of father-son duo

A district court in West Bengal's Murshidabad has convicted 13 individuals for the murder of a father and son during communal violence in April.

Bharti Singh makes shocking statement, says she doesn't know if she will love her newborn baby: 'Mujhe usse pyaar nahi...'

The comedian couple Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa tied the knot with each other in December 2017 and welcomed their first son Lakshya in Ap

Death knell for the rural job guarantee

The MGNREGA envisioned the right to work as a necessary condition for the right to life

Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan in Tirupati from Friday

The Tirupati meet marks the seventh edition of the BVS and the first in South India.

7 YSRC Activists Held For Animal Sacrifice At Jagan Birthday Event

The DSP said such acts could adversely affect law and order, as they may encourage others to follow similar practices on different occasions: Rep

BLOs protest outside West Bengal CEO office over workload, app changes; scuffles with police

Booth Level Officers protested outside the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's office. They raised concerns about mounting pressure and changes

Yogi calls Akhilesh, Rahul Gandhi '2 characters'; SP chief says swipe aimed at Delhi

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath labeled Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi as 'Do Namune' who flee the country during national crises. He alleged p

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party, to contest Murshidabad seats in 2026

Humayun Kabir, a suspended Trinamool MLA, has launched his new political outfit, the Janata Unnayan Party. He announced candidates for the upcomi

IndiaNew Zealand FTA: What each side stands to gain

India and New Zealand have concluded a free trade agreement, granting 100% zero-duty access for Indian exports to New Zealand. This pact is set t

Are Market Agents Needed, Asks Telangana HC

Justice T Madhavi Devi of Telangana High Court questioned the legality of issuance and continuance of commission agent licences and alleged encro

L&T Clarifies Metro Services Are Unchanged

With regard to late night services, the authorities said they were extended till 11.45 pm in weekdays on an experimental basis for seven months.

A fathers faith anda daughters destiny

Annamalai Praises Naidu For Vajpayee Statue Initiative

Annamalai, along with Union minister of state for heavy industries and steel B. Srinivasa Varma, state housing minister K. Parthasaradhi, BJP sta

Pawan Kalyan Praises Vlogger For Solo Spiritual Bike Journey

Swathi Roja recalled difficulties she faced earlier during her visit to Srisailam, particularly related to accommodation and security.

Axiado Corporation raises $100 million, to hire more in India

Centre To Host Two-day PESA Mahotsav In Visakhapatnam

The festival, titled Utsav Lok Sanskriti Ka, showcases the nations tribal heritage through traditional sports, cultural performances and indigeno

3 identified for Unrest in Indian Mission

Return of BNP acting chairman Rahman discussed at a meeting

'Dead' man returns, Chhattisgarh murder case on 4 collapses

A murder investigation in Chhattisgarh took a strange turn when the victim, believed dead and buried for 61 days, reappeared after working in Jha

CM Naidus Call To Establish De-Addiction Centres In Amaravati, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam

Public satisfaction should be the key benchmark for evaluating governance: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

Motilal Oswal Alternates invests $72 million in Hyderabad medical devices maker Sensa Core

Bombay HC flags air quality concerns, summons civic and Pollution Board chiefs

The inspection found no dust-control measures, uncovered debris, and unsafe storage of gas cylinders at the site

Anthony Joshuas huge fight payday slashed by taxes why Jake Paul walks away richer after knockout

Former Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua might have violently knocked out Jake Paul in his previous weekend, breaking his jaw yet, the Olympic

SC constituencies in Tamil Nadu see lower reduction in electorate size due to Special Intensive Revision

Around 32,080 voters have been deleted in every SC constituency, while the States average is 41,615, according to data gathered from draft rolls

BSF member abducted by Bangladeshi smugglers

Prakash returns unharmed in evening

US Navy announces new ship project under Trumps golden fleet plan

Synopsis - The US Navy plans to build a new warship under Trumps Golden Fleet program to boost American shipbuilding. The move aims to fix ship s

Place annual ceiling on new non-EVs in Delhi-NCR: Parliamentary Panel

A parliamentary panel proposes strict measures to combat Delhi-NCR pollution. Key recommendations include an annual cap on new petrol and diesel

Telangana govt. announces one-time 90% interest waiver on GHMC property tax arrears

Decision taken after examining proposal submitted by GHMC Commissioner, seeking relief for taxpayers with long-pending dues

Tummala Scoffs at BRS Campaign Against Urea App

Agriculture minister says digital system will ensure fair and transparent distribution

Minorities in Bangladesh protest govt's failure

Interim govt's failure to prevent persecution

National Herald case: Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi on ED's appeal

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. This follows a plea by the Enforcement Directorate challenging a lower

Himachal Pradesh needs a financial boost

The State needs more money to protect and preserve its vital forest cover

Will not let W.B. become Bangladesh, says BJP leader and actor Mithun Chakraborty

Ever since violence erupted in Bangladesh, the West Bengal BJP leadership has been trying to draw a parallel between the situation in Bangladesh

Why FIFAs extortionate 2026 World Cup ticket prices are not the real problem

Football fans are unhappy with 2026 World Cup ticket prices. Many believe these costs will exclude passionate supporters. However, a different pe

Gurramguda Case Win in SC Significant, Will Save All Forest Land: PCCF

Dr C. Suvarna, principal chief conservator of forests (head of forest force), said it was not an easy task to pursue the case with determination

BJP Leader Blames Party For Election Defeat In Hometown

Mungantiwar alleged that factionalism within the district BJP was responsible for the poor show and his own party was working to undermine his po

SC takes suo motu cognisance of Uttarakhand forest land encroachment

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of large-scale forest land encroachment in Uttarakhand. The court has ordered an immediate halt t

CPI Activists Stage Half-Naked Protest Against Renaming NREGA

Party opposes removal of Mahatma Gandhis name from rural job scheme

Trumps Big Beautiful Bill 2026 tax refunds SALT deduction relief and why homeowners may benefit most as new rules could raise April checks

Trumps Big Beautiful Bill 2026 tax refunds: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, is set to reshape ho

Unrest unlimited: On the crisis in Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus lacks the legitimacy to steer Bangladesh through the latest crisis

Uttarakhand mute spectator to grabbing of forest land: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court expressed shock over private individuals grabbing thousands of acres of forest land in Uttarakhand, with the state government a

As tension eases, police allow devotees to climb the hillock at Thirupparankundram

However, police personnel have been posted at the hilltop to prevent devotees from approaching the deepathoon

Married with matching paychecks? These 3 Social Security strategies could add thousands to retirement

Social Security strategies for married couples: Married couples with similar incomes face a crucial decision regarding Social Security claiming.

Tamil Nadu polls: Congress seeks more seats, power-sharing pact from DMK

Congress is pushing its ally DMK for more seats and a power-sharing agreement in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The party is also mo

New year may pinch as manufacturers pass on rising costs

Indian consumers will face higher prices for cars and household appliances starting in January. Manufacturers are passing on increased commodity

Step up: On corporate environmental responsibility

CSR as corporate obligation can support costs of restoring grasslands

Amid criticism, Centre clarifies Aravalli stand

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav clarified the new Aravalli hills definition applies only to mining. This aims to stop illegal mining and per

Putins visit to India and the aftermath

India and Russia adroitly handled the situation, and in a manner that gave little reason for satisfaction to the West, even while maintaining a v

Court Frames Charges Against 11 Maoists In 39 Cases: Udupi Police

The charges were framed on December 20. The charges include sedition, rioting, unlawful assembly and others: Reports

Congress core committee yet to reach consensus on mayoral candidate in Kochi Corporation

The core committee comprises of UDF chairman Dominic Presentation, District Congress Committee president Mohammed Shiyas, and senior leader N. Ve

GVMC Launches Online Survey Certificate Service

The initiative was unveiled at the GVMC head office conference hall by mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao and GVMC commissioner Ketan Garg, who noted that

Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work

Until the Bill directly addresses how digital labour complies with existing labour laws, it continues to rely on a framework designed to regulate

Centre Conspiring to Sell Aravallis to Benefit Mining Interests: Gehlot

He also questioned the intent of both the Centre and the BJP-led Rajasthan government over attempts made this year to alter the protected status

Avatar Fire and Ash box office collection day 4: James Cameron film continues to struggle amid Dhurandhar wave, earns just Rs...

During its opening weekend from December 19 to 21, Avatar 3 collected Rs 67.25 crore net in India, while Dhurandhar surged ahead with Rs 99.70 cr

Congress To Launch National Stir On MGNREGA

We raised issues and asked questions in Parliament. We participated in the debate and placed all our concerns and objections on record. Now, we w

BJP proposing elimination of Indian Constitution: Rahul Gandhi in Berlin

Rahul Gandhi alleged the BJP is aiming to eliminate the Constitution and its principles of equality. Speaking in Berlin, he stated the party has

Quote of the day by Confucius: 'Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.'

Confucius, a practical ancient Chinese thinker, emphasized character and ethical conduct over perfection. His teachings, aimed at ordinary people

Sabarimala Pilgrims Told To Avoid Forest Routes

The Pulmedu forest path covers a distance of approximately 16km. Due to the arduous nature of the forest paths, elderly devotees, persons with he

SARAS Exhibition Records Rs 10 Crore Sales

Rural artisans, SHG women showcase crafts at DWCRA Bazaar

Left parties protest renaming of MGNREGA, demand original format retention

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IAS Officers Wife Trusts Gandhi Hospital Again For Risky Delivery

It was a very high-risk case. The premature baby was delivered at 9.40 am, followed by a two-hour surgical procedure. The mother is in ICU and wi

Telangana HC Disposes PIL on Alleged Encroachment of Airport Land

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin declined to adjudicate the PIL on merits, observing that

CS stresses optimal use of PM-VBRY to boost employment in J&K

JAMMU, Dec 22: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today reviewed the implementation of the Prime Ministers Viksit Bharat RozgarYojana (PM-VBRY) in Jammu

Govt. committed to welfare of Christians, says A.P. CM Naidu

India, Afghanistan Discuss Formation of Joint Working Group on Health

The Afghan minister visited India from December 16-21

NHRC Orders On-the-Spot Inquiry Into Intermediate Students Death

According to the commissions law division, the case was registered following a complaint dated December 14.

Rain, snow bring relief from severe cold; cloudy weather to persist in J&K

Traffic disruptions, 2 flight cancellations reported Jammu Tawi, Dec 22: Cold conditions across Jammu and Kashmir eased slightly on Monday follow

DGGI uncovers 27.07 crore GST fraud, arrests key suspect in Vizag

Good news for passengers, Central Railways to run 76 special trains for Christmas and New Year, issues advisory; check routes, fare details

Central Railway on Monday announced the operation of 76 special trains to cater to passenger demand during the upcoming Christmas and New Year fe

BCCI Announces Chinnaswamy Stadium As Venue For Delhi And Andhra Clash

The match is scheduled to start on Wednesday at 9 am. The BCCI on its website stated Abhijeet Bengeri and Anil Dadekar as on-field umpires for th

Surprise security checks held; shops, vehicles searched

Police, CRPF conduct intensified frisking drives at citys key markets, complexes Srinagar, Dec 22: In a surprise operation, Srinagar Police, ass

Fetal anomalies scanning unit set up in 7 secondary hospitals in State

Gujarat Govt Eases Liquor Consumption Rules At Gift City; Permit Requirement Scrapped

The state home department has announced the changes through a gazette notification

Register non-J&K vehicles or face seizures: SSP Traffic

Srinagar, Dec 22: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Rural Kashmir, Ravinderpal Singh, on Monday warned owners of non-J&K registered v

J-K: Overground worker held in Pulwama; pistol, live rounds recovered

Security forces apprehended an alleged overground worker (OGW) linked to terrorists in Pulwama district on Monday. Javid Ahmad Hajam was arrested

Power Unions To Protest Against Electricity Bill Today

AIPEF flags privatisation fears as Centre defends reforms to revive discoms

Doctor carries out tubectomy under mobile phone flashlight in Jharkhand's Hazaribag

A viral video shows a tubectomy surgery continuing under mobile phone light at a Jharkhand government health center after a power outage. The adm

Air Quality Crisis Prompts Inspections Across Vizag

Collector-led inspections flag dust control failures at ports, plants

CPI-M slams Congress for attending tea party with PM Modi after contentious Parliamentary sessions

NEW DELHI: Slamming Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for attending a tea party hosted by the BJP government after the conc