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SCCL Staffer Loses Bid To Change Date of Birth

The court says belated claims could not be entertained, contrary to service rules and settled law

Thackeray Cousins to Jointly Contest 6 Municipal Corporation Elections

Mr. Raut said that the formal announcement about the alliance is expected to be made this week

Discussions Continue on How to Use Rushikonda Complex

The meeting was attended also by minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, along with tourism special chief secretary Ajay Jain, tourism MD and AP t

Pawan Sanctions Road on the Spot After Constables Appeal

Deputy CM approves Rs 2-crore road after constables appeal during appointment event

Ex-Corporator Quits Uddhavs Party, Joins BJP

After joining the BJP, Tejasvee said she had worked diligently in the Shiv Sena (UBT) and would now work harder in her new party

DC Edit | Govt Needs To Drop New Rural Jobs Scheme Plan

Indeed, every salient feature of the MGNREGA scheme is done to death in the new proposed scheme. The most important element of the scheme was tha

20+ Apple TV shows to binge this December 2025: Pluribus to Shrinking

Apple TV offers a unique lineup of shows, ranging from thrillers to comedies, period dramas, and sci-fi epics. Down Cemetery Road and The Mosquit

India set for real GDP growth of 7.5% as inflation stays cool: Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra

Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra projects India's real GDP to grow 7.5% in the next fiscal, driven by reforms and supportive policies.

Congress issues whip in Lok Sabha, asks MPs to be present in House for next three days

Key legislation such as the VB-G RAM G and a new Bill to overhaul laws governing India's civil nuclear sector are likely to come up for considera

K.J. Jacob | Despite Dramatic Win In Its Capital, A Long Way To Go For BJP In Kerala

Mr Modi's congratulations and blessings will be a shot in the arm for the BJP for its campaign for the Assembly elections due in April-May 2026,

AP CM Says YSRC Chief Has Scant Respect for Judiciary

The Chief Minister maintained that the PPP-based new medical colleges in AP would increase the number of medical seats in the state, while ensuri

Dense fog disrupts flights for second day; 131 services cancelled at Delhi airport

NEW DELHI: Dense fog led to flight cancellations across northern India for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, though the impact was less seve

ET Graphics: A new job framework for rural India

Rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to replace the MGNREGA, 2005. Thi

BJP-Shinde Alliance Sets 150 Seats Target for BMC Election

Mr. Shelar said that winning more than 150 seats is the formula and number decided by the alliance partners

US Visa Interviews Deferred to October

Immigration experts say the lack of clear communication has worsened anxiety. A transparent explanation from the consulates on how cancelled appo

The Best Is Yet To Come: Trump Says He Will Address Nation Today

President Donald Trump said he would give a televised address to the nation on Wednesday, adding that it had been a great year for the United Sta

The time has come to split the coaching job in Indian cricket

The Messi odyssey: of hard-earned memories and clicks

The Argentine legend, Suarez and De Paul spent less than an hour at the venue, but gave the fans something to carry for a lifetime; in a tour dom

Parliament watch: Govt seeks to mitigate US tariff impact, marine exports grow 20% and more

India is actively working to counter US tariff effects with a comprehensive plan. Efforts include trade agreements and export promotion initiativ

MP announces Rs 1,782 crore compensation package for thousands displaced by dam projects

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday approved a Rs 1,782 crore special relief package for families affected by submergence due to thr

RTOs need a passport to stay relevant

These offices need to be restored to their original purpose of ensuring road safety; one model to follow is that of Passport Seva Kendras, which

Muscat Moment: PM Modi's visit tests bilateral Gulf bet beyond oil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Muscat will focus on strengthening India-Oman ties. A key outcome is expected to be a Comprehensive Econo

Think hot showers are best? A scientist says lukewarm water is the healthier daily choice

A skin doctor says hot showers may harm your skin. She suggests short showers with lukewarm water instead. Hot water can wash away natural skin o

Man Who Hit Liverpool Parade Jailed For Over 21 Years

A driver who in a fit of road rage drove into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory was on Tuesday jailed for 21 years and six mo

Phase 2 SIR: Over one crore names left out in three states, two UTs

Electoral rolls in five states and Union Territories have seen over one crore names removed. This is part of a special revision process. West Ben

Thousands of glaciers to melt each year by mid-century: study

A new study warns that thousands of the worlds glaciers could disappear every year in the coming decades, with climate policy determining how sev

CCI clears ITC paper business buy, Coinbase DCX deal

The Competition Commission of India has approved three significant business deals. ITC's acquisition of Aditya Birla Real Estate's paper and pulp

Pakistan has an 'obsessive focus on harming India', India tells UNSC

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council. New Delhi labeled Pakistan the global epicentre of terror. India highlighted P

Udhayanidhi Stalin launches Sports Tamil Nadu Athlete Management System

Gunfire triggers fresh tension in Manipur

The incident occurred a day after 389 internally displaced persons returned to their homes in an area bordering Bishnupur and Churachandpur distr

State Govt To Takeover Hyd Metro By March 2026

The Chief Secretary emphasised that the transfer must be carried out smoothly and expeditiously over the next 100 days. He asked L&T to extend it

Cases Booked Against DFI: Property Attached

Police attach properties, court orders auction to repay victims of investment scam

Over 60,000 and 18000 patients are waiting for kidney and liver transplant, respectively

NEW DELHI: As many as 60,590 patients are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant and 18,724 for a liver transplant till December 8, the Cent

Letters to The Editor December 17, 2025

8th Pay Commission arrears to start from January 1, 2026? Here's what the govt said

Last month, the Centre approved the terms of reference for the 8th Pay Commission and granted the panel a period of 18 months to submit its repor

NCLT approves Vedantas demerger plan

PM Modi calls for doubling bilateral trade with Jordan in five years

India and Jordan are set to significantly boost trade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Abdullah II are targeting $5 billion in bilateral tr

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and 34 nations approved plans for a compensation body to address war damages, though funding remains uncertain. The

'Bondi Beach terror attacker originally from Hyderabad': Telangana Police

A mass shooting at Bondi Beach involved Sajid Akram, an Indian passport holder from Hyderabad. Telangana police confirmed he was not radicalized

Stepping stone: On nuclear policy, the SHANTI Bill

Indias nuclear governance needs regulatory independence

Ahan Shetty reveals dad Suniel Shetty's advice for Border 2 co-starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh

Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features a formidable ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Medha Ran

Rupee breaches 91 level, turns weakest Asian currency in 2025

With Indias growth strong and inflation contained, policymakers may becomfortable allowing some depreciation, currency experts opined

Sonia Gandhi seeks timely pay, hikes for ASHA, Anganwadi workers

Sonia Gandhi raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha about ASHA and Anganwadi workers. These women are overburdened and underpaid for their vital gove

8 Killed In Eastern Pacific In Latest US Military Strike On Alleged Drug Boat

Strikes on three alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed eight people on Monday, according to the US military, the l

23,926 Infiltrators Arrested Since 2014; None On India-China Border: Centre

No infiltration cases have been reported along the India-China border since 2014, the government informed the Parliament, security forces apprehe

The Trump NSS, Europes existential crisis

With the Trump Administrations National Security Strategy making it clear that American support to Europe is now faint, it remains to be seen how

516-crore DFI deposit scam: HC clears way for auction of attached properties to repay victims

Google To Extend $8 Million Financial Support to India's AI Centres

Apart from Google, the other architects of AI models are Gemini and Gemma which are integrated for search enhancements, cloud services, and enter

Reckless Riding Kills Youths On Kurnool Roads

This lax enforcement has resulted in a growing number of two-wheeler accidents: Reports

Disciplinary action proceedings commence against erring State govt. staff facing charges

Over 1,200 staffers are facing charges, while around 500 have already been placed under suspension

Disclosure Day trailer out now: Steven Spielbergs movie release date, cast, plot and what we know so far

Disclosure Day trailer: Steven Spielberg returns to science fiction with his new film, Disclosure Day. The movie is scheduled for a June 12, 2026

AMRUT: Parliamentary panel flags delays, urges sops for timely delivery

The panel for housing and urban affairs has found gaps in actual implementation of AMRUT on the ground. The mission, which entails development of

Speakers forecast nuclear energy renaissance for India in the near future at TANENERGY SUMMIT 2025

Blatant foul: On Venezuela and U.S. aggression

Washingtons militarised approach to Venezuela is a violation of international law

TNMC details verification process in connection with foreign medical graduates

TNMC says that the Directorate of Medical Education and Research is allotting CRMI in NMC-recognised medical colleges as per the present quota of

Explained: Why Is Trump Administration Putting Pressure On Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will hold closed, classified briefings for all U.S. senators and representat

RUSA Funds, New VCs, Pending Probe

Minister Lokesh outlines roadmap for university revival: Reports

The three revolutions reshaping American power

The central thread around the internal, external and economic policies is an architecture of cruelty, where harm is anticipated, normalised, and

3 Indian Students Injured In Bondi Beach Shooting

Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on T

SC notice to Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha secretariats on Justice Yashwant Varma's impeachment plea

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker. This follows a plea by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. He is challen

Probe into students death due to medical negligence begins in Vizag

A six-member committee question the hospital doctors and staff

PIL in Delhi HC seeks to increase payout to Indigo passengers

Indigo operates around 410 aircraft with 5,700 pilots, translating to roughly 14 pilots per aircraft. This skeletal staffing model is insufficien

BBC To Fight Trump's $10-Billion Defamation Lawsuit Over Edited Speech

The BBC said Tuesday it would fight a $10-billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump against the British broadcaster over a documentary

Roadmap for Balanced Growth in Nellore

Land acquisition underway as district targets balanced industrial growth across regions

1,057 encroachments removed in three days as Operation LUNGS resumes in Vizag

The second phase of the drive ahead of the New Year and Sankranti gives street vendors the jitters as they fear heavy losses in the peak season

India Fenced Over 93% Border With Pakistan, Almost 80% With Bangladesh

India has physically fenced over 93 per cent length of India-Pakistan International Border as well as nearly 79 per cent India-Bangladesh border,

West Bengal SIR: Matuas fear hearings after many found unmapped

According to the Election Commission data, a total of 31,39,815 voters across the state have been categorised as unmapped and will be required to

Truth shall prevail: Congress on court's refusal to take cognisance of ED charge sheet against Gandhis

A Delhi court has refused to take cognisance of the ED charge sheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The Congre

Saudi's Chop Chop Square, Where Blood Once Ran, Now Filled With Cafes

Shaded by palm trees in a popular Riyadh square, children play where blood once ran, a decade after Saudi Arabia moved its soaring number of exec

White House Chief Labels Musk Drug User, JD Vance A 'Conspiracy Theorist'

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., was an avowed ketamine user, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles said, among a series of

Decembers new Moon could shake up love lives for these 2 zodiac signs are you one of them?

The December new moon in Sagittarius on Dec. 19 provides an opportunity for fresh beginnings and personal growth. Reaching its peak at 5:43 PM PT

Cong. to move no-confidence motion against BJP govt. in Haryana

Leader of OppositionHoodaalleges that the party robbed votes to gain power

Court declines cognisance of ED complaint against Gandhis

A Delhi court has rejected the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering case against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The judge cited procedural

Abhishek Bachchan lauds nephew Agastya Nanda's dedication to portray Arun Khetarpal in Ikkis: 'Am sure you have given...'

Also featuring Jaideep Ahlawat, Akshay Kumar's niece Simar Bhatia in her acting debut, and late Dharmendra in his final film appearance, Ikkis wi

JPC to vet VBSA Bill, passage by Budget session: Dharmendra Pradhan

Pradhan also said that Institutes of National Importance-such as IITs, IIMs and IISc-will retain their core autonomy even if brought under the VB

Need to set up special courts for UAPA and NIA cases: CJI Kant

The Supreme Court has emphasized the urgent need for special courts to speed up trials involving the National Investigation Agency and the Unlawf

Bombay HC directs State to decide on Zeeshan Siddiques security plea within10 days

TTD To Develop Spiritual Township Near Alipiri, Accommodation For 25,000 Devotees

The board decided to relocate the existing sculpture institute at Alipiri to the Devlok premises on the SV Zoo Park Road to implement the project

Sajids Family Had Limited Interactions, Say Neighbours

Neighbours reveal family kept to themselves; house remained closed amid growing curiosity

Newly elected MCD councillors take oath; pending proposals put forward

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Delhi HC orders removal of objectionable social media content against J&K Deputy CM

DNA TV Show: Centre vs Opposition in Parliament over replacing MNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill

The current government has introduced the VB-G RAM G Bill, claiming to improve the existing scheme.

Locked in and paying more: Why mortgage bills could soon rise by $1,000 a month

Many US homeowners face higher mortgage bills because they bought homes during very low rates in 2020. This lock-in effect means fewer people are

PM Modi conferred with Ethiopias highest honour during Addis Ababa visit, first world leader to receive it

ADDIS ABABA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was conferred with Ethiopia's highest award 'The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia' by his Eth

Every Australian Wanted To Do: Angry Man Stomps On Bondi Shooter's Head

An Australian bystander who stomped on the head of one of the men accused in the Bondi Beach mass shooting has said he feels no remorse for his a

Inspired By Vajpayee, Lokesh Calls For Values In Politics

He is the only leader facing no charges of corruption. He believed in values, not in political positions: AP Education minister N. Lokesh

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Area where deepathoon is located belongs to dargah: T.N. Waqf Board

It cites the judgment in the 1920 Original Suit on demarcating the portions belonging to the temple and the Sikandar Badusha Dargah; says issue c

Congress likely to prefer single mayoral term for Kochi

The split-term arrangement has not worked well and has often led to conflicts within the UDF, especially affecting the Congress, whether in mayor