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Mis-selling Complaints Rise Against Life Insurers In FY25

Out of the total grievances reported under Life insurance business on Bima Bharosa portal for FY 2024-25, close to 64 per cent were related to Su

PIL Filed Alleging Sub Standard Products in Tirupati Laddu

Yuga Thulasi Foundation filed this PIL alleging deviation from established religious practices and dilution of purity standards in the preparatio

Year of Welfare Surge, Economic Revival for Andhra Pradesh

Approvals by the state investment promotion board added another Rs 8.55 lakh crore. New industrial policies, escrow-backed incentives and the cre

Astroguide for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Tithi: Margasira Shukla Dwadasi till 1.46 am (Thursday)

BJP Slams Cong. Govt for 7.6% Allocation in Budget for Education

Only 7.6% allocation, 73% teaching posts vacant in universities, BJP alleges.

Life Insurance Penetration Further Falls To 2.7% in FY25: IRDAI Annual Report

The penetration with respect to the non-life insurance industry remained flat at one per cent during 2024-25 as in 2023-24

Mamata Banerjee hits back at Amit Shahs remarks on infiltration, says they are lying blatantly

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned his claims about infiltrators in

Senior IPS Officers Assume Charge As Heads of Newly Formed Future City

Future City, Malkajgiri and Yadadri get new leadership after reorganisation.

700Credit breach puts 5.8 million Social Security numbers at risk in alarming third-party failure

The 700Credit data breach exposed 5.8 million Social Security numbers through a third-party partner, not its own systems. The stolen data affects

Amit Shah targets Mamata Banerjee government over infiltration

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that a change of government in West Bengal is vital to curb infiltration, which he described as a national s

VPNs banned in several J&K districts

In an effort to maintain public safety, several districts in Jammu and Kashmir have implemented a ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks. Loc

BJPShiv Sena Split In 15 Municipal Corporations

The BJP and Shiv Sena have formed an alliance in Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Panvel, Nagpur and Jalgaon municipal corporations. In Mumbai, it

OpenAI announces its most 'stressful job' for Rs 4,98,29,010, CEO Sam Altman searches for candidate to deal with...: 'We are entering a world...'

ChatGPT creator OpenAI has announced a vacancy with a salary package of USD 555,000 per annum. However, there is more to what the job offers, apa

Lift Accident: Woman Dies After Fall From Fourth Floor

The lift was not under repair. We do not know how exactly the lift grill opened, an official said

Gig Workers Extend Nationwide Strike Till December 31

A nationwide strike by platform-based gig workers, led by the Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU), has entered its final phase, with

4 Arrested, 1 Detained For Shooting UP Student At School Playground

Police on Tuesday arrested four persons and detained a boy in connection with the killing of a teenager at a school here, officials said.

Telangana: Farmer Killed by Brother in Land Row

Based on Narsammas complaint, Chowdariguda police registered a case under Section 105 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi says 'pure comedy' films are not being made in Bollywood: 'Chupke Chupke, Padosan are...'

Citing classics like Chupke Chupke, Chashme Buddoor, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, and Padosan, Rakesh Bedi highlighted how every character in these film

PM 'concerned' over Ukraine's 'attack' on Putin residence'

In light of escalating tensions, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed serious apprehension regarding allegations that Ukraine has targe

'Reforms Express' powered India's journey through 2025': PM Modi

India is now a global focus, praised for its rapid progress driven by reforms. Prime Minister Modi highlighted continuous reforms in 2025, modern

Trump, Tariffs And Turmoil: How Wall Street Survived 2025's Market Swings

The twists and turns of the US economy and the artificial-intelligence boom both played a role. But much of it could be traced to the White House

ECI issues 4-point action agenda to states holding SIR

In a bid to enhance voter experience, the Election Commission of India is overhauling the document verification process for those heading to the

11 Held for Assaulting Security Guards in Kukatpally

The complainant alleged that on December 29, around 12.15 am, accused Abdul Mohid along with a group of labourers, picked up a quarrel during the

Former B'desh PM leaves behind a mixed legacy

The news of Begum Khaleda Zia's passing, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, marks the end of an era that reshaped the nations ties with India.

MCA extends deadline up to January 31 for 2024-25 returns filings without extra fees

Companies get more time to file financial statements and annual returns. The deadline is now January 31, with no extra fees. This is the second e

SCCL Slammed For Improper Compliance of Orders

The panel comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin observed that the exercise undertaken by the company disclosed

DC Edit | Return To Democracy To Bangla Will Be Tribute To Khaleda

Prime Minister for two full terms, Khaleda was the wife of the first of Bangladeshs many military rulers in the nations numerous turbulent swings

'Who was the real Prez?': Autopen scandal explodes at 'Biden cover-up' hearing; Senators erupt

DNA TV Show: Which country will witness a coup in 2026?

A popular uprising against the hardline regime has suddenly erupted in Iran.

Election Commission to announce names of all eligible voters in Assam Gram Sabhas, municipal wards

Assam's Election Commission will publicly announce electoral rolls in Gram Sabhas and Municipal wards for maximum transparency, a first for the s

No Step Back On Welfare Programmes: Ponguleti

It has also increased the diet charges by 40 per cent and cosmetic charges by 200 percent for the students of government hostels and residential

Rajendar, Residents Push For Secunderabad Cantonment Polls

On Tuesday, the Malkajgiri MP met and spoke with Rakesh Mittal, joint secretary in the Department of Defence, who was in town, seeking urgent act

AP Issues GO Creating Polavaram District With Rampachodavaram as Headquarters

The Polavaram district will comprise 12 mandals

Foreign Traveller Ranks Best Places To Travel In South India, Video Viral

Content creator Rory Porter, who has visited India twice this year, shared his ratings about the places he visited in the southern region of the

DC Edit | SCs Twin Course Corrections

The apex court had last month approved a definition suggested by the governments expert panel that mining should be banned in the Aravalli hills,

US stock market slips again today: Why Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down for a second straight day as gold and silver prices surge

US stock market slips again today. Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down for a second straight day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 83.80 poi

As Warren Buffett retires on New Year's Eve, the Buffett indicator hit a record here's what it means for stock market 2026

Stock market 2026 outlook as Buffett Indicator record high: Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, handing the reins to Greg

Delhi Court Bans All Construction Near Dargah In Yamuna Floodplain

The Delhi High Court has said people cannot be allowed to make houses or sheds under the pretext of a graveyard or for any other purpose in the Y

Delhi Girl Who Ran From Home At 14, Sold Into Marriage, Dies

She left her home at the age of 14 after a family dispute and ended up living on the street, picking rags to survive before being sold into marri

From 5,000 Km Away, Shanghai Surgeon Remotely Operates On 2 Mumbai Patients

A surgeon stationed in Chinese city of Shanghai operated on two patients at a leading private hospital in Mumbai, over 5,000 km away, in what the

ZP general body approves budget for 2025-26

'24 hours or else': Saudi airstrikes on Mukalla spark ultimatum, troop withdrawal threat

Overall Decline, But Crimes Against Women Up

With overall crime dipping, Maoists nearly vanquished and conviction rates rising, Telanganas police leadership is projecting 2025 as a year of c

Not just Times Square - here are the most bizarre New Years Eve drops across the United States

Across the U.S., towns celebrate New Years Eve with quirky and unusual drops to signal the arrival of 2026. Events are fruit drops such as orange

Mega City Move Triggers Overhaul of Police Zones

City becomes Mega City as tri-commissionerate system gives way to four units.

Extend Kogilu-style Rehabilitation to Entire State, Demands Sriramulu

Speaking to the media in Ballari, Sriramulu claimed that the Chief Minister had hurriedly announced rehabilitation for Kogilu victims to appease

Dhurandhar box office collection day 26: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna film stays steady; crosses Rs 750 crore-mark in India

The Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has completely outshone every other theatrical release in December, including the Hollywood biggie including

Three-year-old Mauled by Stray Dogs in Attapur

The child sustained deep facial wounds and was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where doctors administered 18 stitches.

Cybercops To Lock Fraud-Linked Bank Accounts

Fraudsters may take control of your bank account under the guise of offering business loans. If such accounts are found to be linked to scams, th

M.P. Nathanael | Can Corruption In India Be Weeded Out, Or At Least Curtailed, In The Near Future?

There are instances of overlap in the duties of the anti-corruption bureau and the vigilance department and at times even the CBI, as has happene

CM Naidu Orders Probe Into Podili PoliceTrader Clash; SI Sent to VR

The incident involved a local trader, Avinash, and the town sub-inspector, Vemana.

Visakhapatnam generates 1,940 crore in liquor sales in 2025

Escalation in Yemen Raises Alarm Over Civil War and Wider Regional Fallout

Yemen has been mired for more than a decade in a civil war that involves a complex interplay of sectarian grievances and the involvement of regio

Tamil Nadu govt. is weighing its options on Chennai University Amendment Bill, says Higher Education Minister

Govi.Chezhiaansays there are options available and the final decision will soon be taken by the Chief Minister. The Governor reserved the Bill fo

2025: Extra local trains, metro and buses to manage Mumbai New Year crowd

Mumbai is preparing for New Year's Eve 2026 with special transport arrangements. Western Railway, Central Railway, Mumbai Metro, and BEST buses w

Telangana Temples Overflow With Devotees on Vaikunta Ekadasi

Yadagirigutta temple draws nearly 1 lakh devotees

Watch: Election Commission revises UP SIR timeline amid staff workload concerns

Goa to Gulmarg, Shimla to Jaipur: Tourist hotspots overflow as India gears up for New Year 2026

TGSPDCL To Install 6,500 Pole-Mounted Transformers In 2026

The initiative prioritises public safety and environmental cleanliness, as locals often dump waste near ground-level transformers: Reports

Shaheen Shah Afridi's stint with BBL comes to an end, set to return to Pakistan due to..

Shaheen Shah Afridi has cut short his Big Bash League stint with Brisbane Heat and is set to return home. Know the real reason behind this decisi

Nizamabad District Collector Transferred

Ila Tripathi, a 2017-batch IAS officer currently serving as the collector of Nalgonda district, has been appointed as the new Nizamabad district

Deepti Sharma shatters major T20I world record in IND vs SL match, becomes first-ever cricketer to..

Team India's star all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name in the history books during the IND-W vs SL-W match in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.

3 Die, 32 Fall ill in Indore Due to Suspected Water Contamination

Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) Puspendra Bhargav said that deaths of three people have so far been reported due to water contamination.

Gig workers of Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy, Amazon, Flipkart on strike on New Year's Eve, what are their demands?

Delivery workers from ecommerce and quick delivery platforms like Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy, Amazon, Flipkart will be on strike on December 31, New

GHMC Transfers Medical Staff After Civic Reorganisation

According to the proceedings, the state government had earlier reorganised GHMC into 12 zones and 60 circles

Syed Ata Hasnain | 2025: Conflicts Unresolved Amidst Global Security Drift

One of the clearest lessons of 2025 was that having military power is not enough. What matters is when it is used, where it is used, and when it

CWC Okayed Banakacharla, Revanth Must Explain Silence: Harish Rao

Harish Rao says Telangana stayed silent after CWC cleared APs proposal.

300 KM And Still Going Wandering Tiger Adds Karimnagar District To Its Travel Diary

For the last two days, fewer and fewer fresh traces were seen in Siddipet in and around the Thoguta village and on Tuesday, we received reports o

Hyundai Motor India enters commercial mobility segment with 'Prime Taxi' range

Fleet operators and taxi drivers look for vehicles that deliver maximum uptime, predictable maintenance, and low operating costs, and Hyundai Pri

No power supply in Mangaluru on December 31

Congress MLA Gets Bail in Illegal Online Betting Case

ED sleuths arrested K.C. Veerendra, representing Chitradurga Assembly seat, in Gangtok, Sikkim before he was ferried to Bengaluru on transit rema

Full Moon January 2026: All About The 'Wolf Supermoon'

This 'supermoon' also coincides with Earth's closest approach to the sun (perihelion), which is a rare occurrence.

HC stops new construction near dargah, graveyard in Yamuna floodplain

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has said people cannot be allowed to make houses or sheds under the pretext of a graveyard or for any other purpo

Lab Technician Killed in Mishap in RC Puram

According to RC Puram police, the deceased, identified as Nikita, was riding her two-wheeler to her workplace at a laboratory when the accident o

Free Laddu At Scanning Point In Indrakeeladri For 500 Ticket Holders

Devotees who purchase the 500 Antaralaya Darshan ticket will now receive their free laddu prasadam at the ticket scanning point itself: Reports

IMA-AMC Premier League Cricket tournament on January 3

Curb Festive Nuisance

New Year celebrations are a time of joy, optimism and togetherness. They symbolise fresh beginnings and offer a pause from routine life, allowing

Nine-Member Interstate Bag-Lifting Gang Held: 75 Lakh Booty Seized

A total of 23 cases have been detected against the gang in the district

J&K Cracks Down On Overseas Separatists Spreading Misinformation

In a significant escalation of its crackdown on secessionist propaganda and digital misinformation, a special judge in Srinagar has issued a proc

Earthquake alert: Indonesia faces tremors with 4.3 magnitude

Indonesia experienced several earthquakes recently. A magnitude 4.3 quake hit on December 30, 2025, at a shallow depth. Earlier, a magnitude 4.6

PPP Mode May Play Crucial Role in Healthcare: HRDA

HRDA said the PPP model promises expansion, innovation and improved infrastructure, however, concerns persist that unchecked growth could gradual

Hotel Heist: Man Nabbed With Rs 31 Lakh

The accused, Md Adnan alias Ethasham, 39, a resident of Charminar, had on December 22 asked his friend Fahad to lure victim Mohammed Shareef, 21,

Knee injury for Shaheen Shah Afridi forces early exit from Big Bash League

Islamabad: A knee injury has forced fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to return home after playing four games for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash Lea

Escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war and create wider tensions in Gulf region

Saudi Arabia bombed Mukalla, Yemen, targeting weapons for separatists. This move by the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council threatens trade

Devotees Throng Yadagirigutta Temple For Vaikunta Dwara Darshan

The darshan of Sri Lakshminarsimha Swamy mounted atop Garudavahana was provided at Uttaradwaram of Outer Prakaram of the temple from 5.50 am

IRDAI To Issue Norms To Bring Down Distributors Commissions

Speaking to a news channel, M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, said that the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

Fresh Case of Stray Dogs Captured with Barbed Wire in Tadigadapa, Norms Violated

Activists alleged that, under the guise of relocation, stray dogs were being illegally killed

Iran warns of harsh response after Trumps nuclear threat

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, December 30, warned that his country would respond forcefully to any attack, following re

Congress To Field Joint Candidates in Municipal Elections

Congress leaders believe that fielding a single joint candidate reflects unity within the party, sends a positive message to voters and prevents

Predator: Badlands, starring Elle Fanning, arrives on streaming January 6, 2026

Predator: Badlands centers on a young Predator named Dek, an outcast from his clan, who discovers an unexpected ally in Thia, featured by Elle Fa