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How illicit cultivation of cannabis has left the verdant hills of Kandhamal in the weeds

Youth killed as bike crashes into Metro pillar

Suraj Lama missing case: police submit report to Kerala High Court

Pipeline bursts again at Kaloor, residents stage protest

IndiGo flight at Sgr Airport by-and-large normalised

Srinagar, Dec 15:Flight cancellations at Srinagar Airport by IndiGo have largely normalised, airport officials said on Monday, noting that the ai

Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 list of winners: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ananya Panday, Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra win top acting honours; Black Warrant named Best Series

Here's the complete list of the winners of Filmfare OTT Awards 2025. Jaideep Ahlawat won Best Actor for Paatal Lok, while Ananya Panday was named

WATCH: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulls down woman's hijab at event; Opposition slams 'vile act'

As the incident unfolded, some people could be seen laughing, while Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary appeared to try to stop Kumar.

Arrange CAT Jammu premises in a month: SC to Centre, J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to arrange suitable premises within a mon

GHMC: Moula Ali Flyover to Get Speed-Breakers

Police officials were attempting to set up preventive measures since then.

34 pc power deficits loom in J&K, Ladakh amid cold wave

Srinagar, Dec 15:Amid persistent cold temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to witness a power deficit of more than 34 percent in

NHPC runs 6 hydropower projects in J&K

Pakal Dul nearing completion, Ratle 26 pc ready New Delhi, Dec 15:NHPC Limited is currently operating six hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmi

Centre pushes green, eco-tourism in J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has implemented a series of targeted initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir to advance green and eco-to

Centre sanctions key tourism projects for J&K

New Delhi, Dec 15:The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved multiple tourism infrastructure initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir. These projects, sanc

J&K unemployment rises above national average

New Delhi, Dec 15:Jammu and Kashmirs unemployment rate for July-September 2025 stood at 6.1 percentexceeding the national average of 5.2 percent,

Politicians Unite in Opposition to GHMC Ward Boundaries

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender found fault with Mayor G. Vijayalakshmi for not communicating the details with corporators.

Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer reveals final battle details ahead of Christmas release

Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer confirms the next stage of the final season. The footage shows Eleven, Will, and the Hawkins group preparing t

Nov wholesale prices remain in deflation zone for second month

Wholesale prices stayed in deflation for November, falling 0.3 percent. This marks the second month of deflation. Food articles, mineral oils, cr

In Kochi Corporation, Palluruthy is LDFs only bright spot

The front performed relatively better in certain pockets and far worse in others across the four CPI(M) area committee limits within the civic bo

Stone Laid for Two 800 Crore Units at IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Nellore

He thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the recent AP Cabinet meeting clearing the establishment of industries in the 2,700-acre IFFCO

'Rich-poor asset ownership gap narrowing': Finance Minister

India's economy is growing robustly, narrowing the wealth gap. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this progress, noting India's stat

John Cenas cancer diagnosis: What we know after the WWE icons emotional final match

WWE star John Cena shared his battle with skin cancer. He had cancerous spots removed from his chest and shoulder. Cena's experience highlights t

TDP flags cost-sharing in 'VB-G Ram G' bill

Telugu Desam Party, an NDA ally, voices worry about the VB-G Ram G Bill. The proposed 60:40 fund sharing for the rural employment scheme places a

Aspiring Pilgrims Advised to Complete Haj 2026 Registration by Jan 15

Saudi government sets Jan 15 as deadline for registration; March 20 for visa issuance

US trade deal in final lap: Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal

India and the US are nearing a framework trade deal. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that further formal discussions may not be needed.

PIL on Vertex Nala Land Grab

The PIL also complained about the inaction of the authorities in preventing and removing encroachments and illegal constructions over the surplus

48 flights delayed at Bengaluru airport owing to low visibility

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned over Congress rally slogans against PM

Parliamentary proceedings in the Lok Sabha were disrupted on Monday. The House was adjourned twice due to protests. Union Minister Kiran Rijiju d

Lok Sabha tables bills on nuclear, higher education revamp, repeal of 71 laws

India is set to modernize its nuclear energy sector with a new bill. Another bill aims to streamline higher education regulation. Additionally, 7

Modi, Jordan King Talk Trade, Boosting Security

Fertilisers, dig tech, infra, people-to-people ties in focus

New jobs bill sparks row over funding, Gandhi name

A new bill, VB-G RAM G, is set to replace MGNREGA in Parliament. It promises 125 days of wage employment for rural households. The scheme will be

Cheetah hair ties suspect vehicle to Gwalior cub hit-and-run probe

Defence panel proposes vendor benchmarks, phasing local content

India's defence procurement rules are set for major changes. The government is looking at a gradual increase in local content requirements for de

Opposition seeks ballot papers, CJI in CEC selection panel

Rajya Sabha members debated election reforms. Opposition MPs questioned Electronic Voting Machine integrity and the Election Commission's imparti

G RAM G to replace NREGA, guarantee 125 days of work

NMC Directs Medical Colleges to Monitor Prescription Practices, Stress Legible, Clear Handwriting

The commission said the importance of clear handwriting in prescriptions must be included and reinforced in the medical curriculum of all institu

RIL's new AI arm, Reliance Intelligence, begins operations

Incorporated in September 2025, Reliance Intelligence is a wholly owned unit of RIL housing its AI partnerships with global technology firms such

NIMS Gates Shut on Nursing Officers During Peaceful Protest; Minister Intervenes

Nims Nurses Union president S. Asha Latha said the institute required nearly 2,000 nurses, but was operating with only about 300 permanent nurses

Congress sacks leader over comments on Kharge and Rahul Gandhi

Congress has expelled Odisha leader Mohammed Moquim. This action follows his letter to Sonia Gandhi. Moquim had called for a major party restruct

Bareilly: BLO dies due to 'work pressure'; admin says death 'natural'

A 58-year-old booth-level officer in Bareilly allegedly died of a heart attack due to work pressure from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam moves Madras High Court to take back its elephants

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan directs Principal Chief Conservator of Forests-cum-Chief Wildlife Warden to inspect a 2.94 acre facility created by t

Man Who Tried to Assassinate Trump at Golf Course Requests Attorney for Sentencing

Prosecutors said Routh, 59, spent weeks plotting to kill Trump before aiming a rifle through shrubbery as the then-Republican presidential candid

No Helmet, No Petrol Campaign: 700 Bikes Join Rally in Tirupati

Wearing a helmet could save lives even in serious accidents, he said, and stressed that helmets should be worn not due to fear of penalties, but

J&K admin terminates services of 103 fire dept appointees

Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated 103 appointees in the Fire and Emergency Services Department. An inquiry and ACB investigation fo

N95 masks, hydration support given to traffic police personnel

PCC delegation in New Delhi to discuss preparations for 2026 Assembly poll

China steps up price war checks as cars keep getting cheaper

State administration for market regulation announced proposed guidelines late Friday, including measures that would prevent manufacturers from pr

Putin signs law ratifying RELOS with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified a key agreement with India. This pact allows military formations, warships, and aircraft to be sent

Villagers Stage Protest For Distribution Of PDS Rice

According to CPIM leader Kolli Sambamurthy, the depot salesman had instructed villagers to arrive at the depot at 8 am on Monday. Even after wait

Lt. Governor inaugurates renovated dhobikhanas, modern fish market

Cop killed in encounter in Udhampur's forest area

A Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Operations Group member has died during an ongoing encounter in Udhampur district. The clash began when securi

Two persons arrested for possessing 10 kg of ganja

Work to build multi-purpose centre begins in ward 78

Rs 85 Lakh Looted From Noida Trader's Accountant In UP

Unidentified bike-borne assailants on Monday looted Rs 85 lakh from an accountant of a Noida-based trader after knocking him off his motorcycle o

Class 11 Boy Allegedly Rapes 14-Year-Old Girl, Shares Video On Social Media

Police in Rajasthan's Pali district have booked an 11th-grade student for allegedly raping a student studying in Class 9 and sharing explicit pho

Naidu Declares Dec. 15 as Day of Sacrifice Honouring Potti Sriramulu

Naidu criticised the previous YSRC regime for promoting three capitals for AP. He found fault with it for politicising development of government

Anthony Geary dies at 78: What happened to General Hospitals Luke Spencer?

Anthony Geary: General Hospital star Anthony Geary has passed away at 78. The actor died on December 14 due to complications from a recent operat

From Sri City Resident to Entrepreneur: Mallikarjun Paruchuris Inspiring Journey

Nireesha Sannareddy highlighted Mallikarjuns transformation as a powerful example of local talent rising to become job creators.

Millions at stake: Trump move could force 39 states to repay foster kids Social Security

Many foster kids in the U.S. get Social Security or SSI benefits, but some states take their money to pay for state costs. The federal government

Over 5.27 Lakh Devotees Visit Indrakeeladri as Bhavani Deeksha Concludes

NTR district collector Lakshmisha announced on Monday that the festival concluded with an overwhelmingly positive response from the devotees.

Russia seeks $230 billion in damages from Euroclear over seized assets

The European Union wants to tap part of the roughly 210 billion euros worth of Russian central bank assets frozen in Europe after Moscow invaded

Crowds Gather as Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra Reaches Nellore

Minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy highlighted Vajpayees commitment to education through Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and stressed the importance of value-

Man Sets Himself Ablaze Near Bombay High Court Over Dispute With Lawyer

A man attempted to commit suicide by immolating himself outside the premises of the Bombay High Court here on Monday evening, police said.

Letters to The Editor December 16, 2025

Varied themes, styles mark group expo at Contemporary Art Gallery

House Burned Down, Meitei Woman's Struggle For Passport, Cabin Crew Job

Members of the Meitei community in a sit-in protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar alleged the government has not done enough to ensure all internally

RINL-VSP observes energy conservation week

India Proposes Preferential Trade Deal With Mexico To Offset Steep Tariffs

India has proposed a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with Mexico to help domestic exporters deal with the steep tariffs announced by the South

Pune Teen Stabbed To Death By Classmate At Coaching Centre In Pune

A 16-year-old boy was killed after a classmate allegedly attacked him with a knife inside a classroom at a coaching centre in Pune district on Mo

President to visit Vellore on December 17

EXCLUSIVE Real-time footage: Australias Bondi bystander takes down shooter; parents call him hero'

EU announces new sanctions on companies and individuals over Russian oil

The EU has imposed 19 packages of sanctions so far, but Moscow has managed to adapt to most measures and is still selling millions of barrels of

City distillery Khoday rejigs its positioning in alcobev industry, after remaining sober for over a decade

To invest 50 crore to expand its distillery off Kanakpura Road, scale upproduction facilities in other parts of the country

Ancient Indian statecraft as a model of hope

Indias approach to the world has been shaped by an inherited sense of what a political community should value, how it should act, and what kind o

Massacre in Sydney: on the Bondi Beach shootings, hate crimes

Australia should enhance monitoring of religious extremism

Higher GDP growth: need for cautious optimism

The second-quarter GDP estimate of 8.2% signals a strong short-term performance alongside moderate inflation, but the apparent strength masks mul

Student loan countdown: 4 smart moves to lock in tax-free forgiveness before December 31

Student loan 2025: Tax-free student loan forgiveness is still possible in 2025, but timing is critical. Borrowers who qualify this year owe zero

CMRL plans to operate trains every six minutes on stretchfrom Poonamallee to Porur

It will begin operations on the nine-km stretch of corridor 4 in January 2026, with 13 three-coach trains and nearly 30 loco pilots; the transiti

Oh Gavvy Pooh: Minaj blasts Newsom over trans agenda; Gov's team hits back at Stupid hoe singer

Restoring the menace of unfettered discretion

The top courts verdict in the 16th Presidential Reference renders the Governors assenting power as more a check than a balance in the law-making

Delhi Air Pollution: Vets See Surge In Respiratory, Eye Diseases In Animals

Pets and birds are increasingly showing signs of respiratory distress, eye infections, and stomach ailments with rising pollution in Delhi, the c

End of an era? Travis Kelces NFL future in question after Patrick Mahomes heartbreak and Chiefs playoff failure

Travis Kelce's NFL future is increasingly uncertain following Patrick Mahomes' severe knee injury and the Kansas City Chiefs' playoff elimination

Draft electoral rolls of three states, two Union Territories to be published today

Draft voter lists for West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep are set for publication on Tuesday. This is part of a special vote

Nasscom Foundation, Applied Materials to offer STEM training to students, teachers in State schools across Malur

Poll Body To Publish Bengal Draft Electoral Rolls Today

The Election Commission is set to publish the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal on Tuesday, following the completion of the statewide Special

Bombay High Court Converts Civil Suit On Goa Nightclub Fire Into PIL

The Bombay High Court on Monday converted a civil suit against Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub into a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), saying some

Nobel Peace Winner Maria Machado Fractured Vetebra While Fleeing Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado suffered a vertebra fracture during her secret journey out of hi

US Fed chair front-runner Kevin Hassett pledges independence from Trump

As a top adviser to the president, I talk about almost everything with him almost every day, Hassett said during an appearance on CBS's Face the

Dont Roam Without Guardian: UP Cops 'Advice' To Girl Sparks Row

A station house officer in eastern Uttar Pradesh has been transferred after she allegedly stopped a girl and her brother at a temple park in Mau

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4: Priyanka Chopra to be the first guest on Kapil Sharma's Netflix show, episode out on...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is all set to make her comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli's upcoming epic action adventure Varanasi co-starri

Encounter on in Jammus Udhampur as security forces encircle a group of terrorists

A joint team of Special Operation Group along with the Army and the CRPF is on job, says a police spokesman