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HoD at JNTU Held for Raping Guest Faculty

Police act on separate complaints involving alleged sexual assault and branding of a minor

Modi Asks NDA MPs to Sharpen Outreach

PM wants MPs to get active on social media

IND vs SA: Suryakumar, Gills poor run a cause of concern for India

Gills performance, after replacing Sanju Samson as the Men in Blues T20I opener, has been a let-down.

KBR Park Event Faces Objections over Wildlife Act Violations

They also raised concern over senior forest department officials being listed as chief guest and guest of honour for the event. The groups said s

My Hero Academia Season 8 Finale Episode 11 release date, time, how to watch: When will final episode air? Here's plot expectations

My Hero Academia Season 8 Finale Episode 11 release date, time, how to watch details the final episode of the anime series. The finale airs on De

GHMC Head Office at Tank Bund Faces Severe Water Shortage

The HMWS&SB, which supplies water to the GHMC headquarters, cited maintenance issues for causing the problem. An official said that board would s

Sub-zero storm warnings are out - heres how to sleep safely when temperatures drop below freezing

Cold weather can make it hard to sleep. Sub-zero storms and freezing temperatures may wake you up or disturb your rest. Using the right bedding,

Jaish terrorist held with M-5 rifle near IB in J&Ks Akhnoor

Alert BSF troops apprehended a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist near the Indo-Pak border in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir. The operative, identified as Ab

US set to seize more tankers off Venezuela coast; Is Trump coming for Maduro? Days numbered?

A Cappella Ensemble Presents Wide Seasonal Repertoire

A cappella ensemble, juniors to seniors, delivers global sounds and seasonal spirit

Hyderabad Records Coldest Morning In 7 Years

Indian Meteorological Department-Hyderabad (IMD-H) scientists said that the pattern reflects sustained radiational cooling, clear skies and the i

'Minnesota just tip of spear: Whistleblower warns MASSIVE Somali fraud ring now emerging in Ohio

Manjira Pipeline Leak Disrupts Water Supply in Hyderabad

Water Board begins emergency repairs; supply expected to resume by Saturday afternoon

Russian presence in Donbas even after truce: Kremlin

Moscow will give its blessing to a ceasefire only after Ukraine's forces have withdrawn from the front line, Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said in

I know how badly I want to win an Olympic medal that hunger is in me: Nikhat Zareen

The richly decorated boxer has her eyes set on the ultimate prize. In this conversation after claiming gold in the World Boxing Cup Finals, the t

Oracle denies report on OpenAI data center delays but stocks crash continues

Oracle shares are up just 13 per cent now for the year, having erased all the gains from a 36 per cent jump in September, when it reported a mass

Woman married to Pakistani national, 3 others held in Assam over suspicious financial transactions

Police in Assam's Sonitpur district have arrested four people, including a woman reportedly married to a Pakistani national. The arrests followed

Teachers asked to report stray dogs, outrage in J&K

Jammu & Kashmir's education department has mandated teachers to report and manage stray dog populations, sparking outrage from political parties

China's credit growth in November stays muted on low demand

Financial institutions extended 392 billion ($55.6 billion) of new yuan loans in the month, falling short of economists' median forecast of 450 b

Sivagangacustodial death case:CBInames DSP, Inspector as accused

The Central agency files a supplementary charge sheet in the death of B. Ajith Kumar, who was a security guard at Badrakali Amman temple in Madap

Vinay Kumar New Director of RINL Finance

New finance chief brings SAIL experience in analytics, reforms and planning

Around 10 MoUs to be signed at UEF Trade Summit 2025

Key fronts eagerly await electoral outcomes in municipalities across Ernakulam

State-level NCC fest at DG Vaishnav College gets underway

BJP Finalises Alliance Pact With Shiv Sena For BMC Polls

The decision follows Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavans meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah earlier this week. On Thursday night, Mr.

16.94 lakh more women to benefit as State govt. expandsKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam

Future tense: can Indian badminton regain its glory days?

Less than a decade ago, the country had an abundance of superstars. But the next generation has struggled to produce the results fans had grown a

Waqf Tribunal grants Telangana board three-month extension for UMEED portal

Madras High Court clears decks for evicting St. Peters Matriculation School in St. Thomas Mount

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan dismiss a writ petition filed by the school against the governments refusal to part with the public p

Nov retail inflation rises a tad to 0.7%

Retail inflation saw a slight increase to 0.71% in November, up from October's 0.25%. This rise occurred as food deflation lessened. Price pressu

Chennai Metro Rail starts tunnelling from Panagal Park to Boat Club

Tunnel boring machine, Peacock, will have to drill a distance of 1.89 km on the stretch

Ukraine says it hit Yaroslavl oil refinery, sources say output suspended

Units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces have struck the capacity of the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Russias Yaroslavl region, the Ukrainian mili

Former IAS Rajkumar Goyal likely to head Central Information Commission

Rajkumar Goyal, a retired IAS officer, is poised to become the Chief of the Central Information Commission. Several other prominent figures are e

Illegal Detention, Local Bodies Polls: Court Setbacks For Punjab Government

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has been hit by two sharp setbacks in a span of days.

India now home to 2 lakh recognised startups: Piyush Goyal

India's startup ecosystem is booming with over two lakh government-recognised entities. This year alone saw over 44,000 new recognitions, a recor

Revanth, Ministers To Attend Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod Maha Rally in Delhi

Party targets alleged vote theft, EC bias as national protest gathers momentum

J&K Congress Faces Internal Rift Over SC Cell Dispute, AICC In-charge to File Complaint

A fresh storm has hit the J&K Congress after leadership disowned SC Department chairman Karan Bhagat, calling his recent programme unauthorised.

Hyderabad Police Chief Warns of Strict Action Against Extortionists

Sajjanar also expressed concern over internal disputes and clashes regarding dominance within the community, noting that such incidents were lead

Corrections and Clarifications December 13, 2025

'Digital progress uneven across states': Report

India's digital progress is uneven. Some states are building world-class digital systems, while others fall behind. Delhi leads with a high digit

Military retirement pay increase 2026: How much military retirement pay will increase in 2026 as new 2.8% COLA takes effect

Military retirement pay increase 2026: Military retirement pay will rise 2.8% in 2026 as the new COLA takes effect, lifting checks starting Decem

After Eggs, Now Biscuits: J&K Battles Back-to-Back Food Safety Scares

Sulphite-laced biscuits banned in Anantnag as J&K government orders urgent probe into adulterated eggs reported across Kashmir Valley.

India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies

India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, whil

Safeguarding RTC AP Government's Priority, Says Chairman Narayana

Crediting the success of the government flagship Stree Shakti scheme to the corporation officers, staff and workers, Narayana assured that all is

Dune: Prophecy Season 2 release date, cast and how to watch update: Full details on new episodes, filming locations and production status

Dune: Prophecy Season 2 release date, cast and how to watch update explains the new season plan, production timeline, first footage details, new

Letters to The Editor December 13, 2025

YouTube Removes Pakistan Reality Show Based On 'Love Island'

YouTube has hit pause on a dating show that whisked eight men and women from deeply conservative Pakistan to a sun-soaked Istanbul villa, where t

Germany Accuses Russia Of Cyberattack On Air Safety, Election Interference

Germany on Friday accused Russia of a cyberattack targeting its air traffic control and spreading disinformation ahead of February's general elec

Freezing Rain And Floods Ravages Gaza's Tent Camps As Aid System Fails

Rains drenched Gaza's tent camps, and dropping temperatures chilled Palestinians huddling inside them Thursday as winter storm Byron descended on

Do you spend too much time on the couch? Eat these simple heart-boosting foods to stay safe

If you sit a lot, your heart can get weak. Eating foods like cocoa, green tea, berries, leafy greens, plums, and nuts can help keep your heart he

EU To Indefinitely Freeze Russian Assets, Removing Obstacle To Ukraine Loan

The European Union looked set on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the c

Adani Green Energy case: SEBI clears insider trading charges against Pranav Adani, his relatives

The case centred on whether Pranav Adani had disclosed confidential details about Adani Green Energy's planned acquisition of SB Energy before th

FTAs for a start: On India and trade pacts

Support for exports is a must for sustained gains from trade pacts

Ukraine Claims To Hit 2 Russian Ships With Military Equipment In Caspian Sea

Ukraine's special forces said on Friday they had conducted an operation alongside what they described as a local resistance movement to hit two R

Five-Year Jail Term for Two in Red Sanders Smuggling Case

The case was pursued under the supervision of Task Force SP P. Srinivas, based on a special operational plan prepared by RSASTF Head L. Subba Ray

Interplanetary missions crucial for nation: astronaut

This could be the worst team the Premier League has ever seen

Wolverhampton Wanderers are facing a historic low in the Premier League, currently winless and rooted to the bottom of the table. With relegation

Nadella, Fadnavis Launch Maharashtras Cybercrime AI

MahaCrimeOS AI is designed to augment officers with AI tools so they can resolve cases faster and more efficiently, combining human expertise wit

Cabinet nod for Census 2027

Rs 11,718 cr sanctioned, 30 lakh enumerators to be involved New Delhi, Dec 12: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved Rs 11,718 crore for conductin

Rahul Gandhi raises air pollution issue in Parliament

When Gandhi suggested a discussion on the matter, parliamentary affairs minister Kiran Rijiju said the demand for such a debate had already been

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy

India must take the lead in promoting the guiding principle, From the Indian Ocean, for the World

US launches critical tech and minerals coalition, minus India

The US has initiated Pax Silica, a strategic blueprint aimed at solidifying the silicon supply chain in partnership with influential nations like

GHMC to Receive Delimitation Complaints Through Weekend

As of late on Thursday, 280 complaints were received related to the delimitation, most of them related to the boundaries of divisions.

Infiltrator nabbed with modified AK rifle at IB

Jammu Tawi, Dec 12 : The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an alleged infiltration bid along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu district on Friday and

ASR Bus Accident: Driver Lost Control of Steering, Brakes Failed, Says Second Driver

Woman passenger M Lakahmi (55) said all were asleep at the time of the mishap, as they were tired of travelling. A sudden jerk woke them up. Peop

Three die as truck falls into canal in Bapatla district

Ten Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district

Ten Naxalites, including six women, surrendered in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. They carried a collective reward of Rs 33 lakh on their heads. This surre

Endless ordeal: On the Kerala actor rape case

Bringing all conspirators to justice is a must to build faith in the system

A.P. govt. mandates two e-waste collection drives every month

ULBs must hold e-waste collection drives on 10th and 20th of every month, supported by designated collection points, strict record-keeping and a

Private Travels Bus Hits, Kills Scooter Rider in Nandyal

The bus belonging to Srihari Travels and carrying 18 passengers dragged the scooter for nearly 100 metres before stopping

A critical story that a chunk of the media missed

The International Monetary Funds grading of Indias national accounts statistics is a matter of concern

All roads lead to Aspinwall House

Nepal plans to allow Indian currency notes above Rs 100

Nepal has announced that it will soon accept Indian currency notes exceeding 100, a development poised to enhance economic interactions for both

Ensure 100 pc e-KYC for PMUY beneficiaries, says CS

Jammu Tawi, Dec 12:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

White Knight Corps GOC reviews security scenario

Jammu, Dec 12: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Friday visited the forward areas in

SIR is 'NRC in disguise', says Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh's electoral roll revision, labeling it an 'NRC in disguise' and a plot to remove voters against the BJP.

Disrupt terror funding, counter radicalisation: LG

Meets families of martyrs, hands over appointment letters to NOKs Srinagar, Dec 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday met the families of

J&K begins process for appointment of SEC

Nominates Minister Ittoo as member of selection panel Srinagar, Dec 12:With Lok Bhavan clearing the amendment passed by the Jammu & Kashmir Legis

IndiGo faces nearly 59 crore penalty in relation to GST; airline to contest order

The Additional Commissioner of CGST, Delhi South Commissionerate, has imposed the penalty of 58,74,99,439 on the airline for the financial year 2

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UK Reaffirms Stance on Kashmir During Parliamentary Debate

UK Urges Diplomacy, Cites Human Rights as Parliament Revisits Kashmir Issue

Andhra Pradesh Unveils New SOP for E-Waste, Makes Monthly Disposal Mandatory

Suresh Kumar the guidelines are to be implemented with immediate effect. ULB commissioners have been directed to ensure strict compliance to boos

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Ratle Power Project In J&K May Get Stalled, Builder Alleges Local Interference

A multi-billion dollar hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir is facing threat of closure. The construction company alleges political interferen

44 Students Fall Ill After Having Semiya Kheer At Kondapur School

After learning of the students falling sick, the school staff and local authorities rushed them to Kondapur Area Hospital for treatment: Reports

Visakha Utsav set for January 23-31, Naidu releases poster

Guntur Drafting Comprehensive Agricultural Action Plan for District

Speaking at the district-level Rythanna Mee Kosam conference in Guntur on Friday, the collector underlined that agriculture must transform into a

Transform Vizag Economic Zone Into Global Hub: CM Naidu Tells Officials

The entire state will be developed through three major economic regions: Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, and Tirupati: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu

US Democrats release fresh Epstein photos featuring Trump, Clinton, Gates

The photos, drawn from a larger archive of more than 95,000 images, also include appearances by Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates and Larry

House Democrats release a new batch of photos tied to Jeffrey Epsteins estatehere are the high-profile names under fire yet again

House Democrats have released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. These images offer a new look at his connections with prominent figures.