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Warangal Records Over 80% Turnout in First-Phase Panchayat Polls

Ahead of polling, a significant number of positions across the united districts were filled unanimously. Forty-four Sarpanch posts and over 1,100

No Coaching Centre Has Permission for Mega Reso Fast Test

Officials say no centre is authorised; parents told to ignore false claims, ads

Telangana HC Questions Delay In Teacher Postings Under Sport Quota

The petition wanted the state government to consider his candidature under the two per cent sports quota for the post of SGT Telugu in Ranga Redd

Shamirpet Gurukul Students March to Police Station

The district administration and education department officials also met the students at the police station and assured them that corrective steps

97 new VDG groups to fortify security grid in J&K's Reasi

Reasi Police have bolstered village-level defence by forming 97 new Village Defence Guard (VDG) groups. This initiative includes replacing 726 ag

Man killed by brother over family issue

Training aircraft skids off runway at Dhana airstrip

Time away from game brought back my hunger: de Kock

Narco test likely on the ghost nabbed from near China border

CM orders action against IAS officer Santosh Verma

Man arrested for molesting and assaulting woman after brawl inside hotel

Over 2.24 crore palmyrah seeds planted under Green Tamil Nadu Mission

Several districts including Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Tirupathur and Sivagangai have each crossed the 10-lakh mark in

Man climbs on top of express train stationed at yard, touches overhead line, gets electrocuted

AISEC passes resolution against KPS-Magnet School scheme

Era of terrorist glorification is over in J&K: LG Sinha

Hands over appointment letters to 41 NoKs of terror victims Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that no one in

First time after apple orchards-cancer report, Kashmir leaders meet to discuss grave issue, form policy

Kashmir's apple farmers face a grave health crisis as studies reveal a strong link between pesticide exposure and malignant brain tumors. Decades

HYDRAA Chief Urges Youth To Serve Public Good at Yuva Aapada Mitra Programme

NDMAs Yuva Aapada Mitra session trains students as community first responders

NHPC executing 4 major Hydropower Projects in J&K worth Rs 25,945 Cr

New Delhi, Dec 11:The Government of India on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that four major hydropower projects, totalling 3,014 MW, are under c

J&K, Ladakh get Rs 6,900 Cr boost for power sector

New Delhi, Dec 11:Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have received Rs 6,974 crore in sanctioned funds under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RD

Leh Apex Body faces public pushback as draft seeking statehood for Ladakh goes to debate

Ladakh's campaign for statehood and Sixth Schedule status intensified as the Leh Apex Body presented its draft proposal. While proponents advocat

The Fed just made its call will your money grow, shrink or disappear? Heres the impact

The Federal Reserve rate cut is important because it can change how much money people earn or pay on savings, loans, mortgages and credit cards.

J&K created over 78, 000 jobs under PMEGP

New Delhi, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir remained a top Union Territory in generating employment under the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Prog

HC temporarily stays registration of 'Wellford Pudin Hara' trademark on Dabur plea

The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the registration of 'Wellford Pudin Hara' trademark, citing its strong resemblance to Dabur India's '

NO relief to Saurav, Gaurav Luthra: Goa Nightclub 'Birch by Romeo' owners' anticipatory plea rejected by Delhi court due to...

Delhi's Rohini District court on Thursday rejected the transit anticipatory bail pleas of Gaurav and Saurav Luthra. The Luthra brothers, Gaurav a

J&K reports 5,808 road accidents in 2024

New Delhi, Dec 11:Jammu and Kashmir recorded 5,808 road accidents in 2024, Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) informed Lok Sab

'India's rice output may hit record 152 MT in 2025-26'

India is projected to achieve a historic peak in rice production, hitting 152 million tonnes during the 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, wheat producti

Adm orders fire safety audit of commercial buildings

Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: The administration on Thursday ordered a comprehensive audit of adherence to building plans and fire safety norms in all comm

Private hospital fined 1 lakh for causing obstruction on road

EC extends SIR timeline in 6 states & UTs

The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in five states and a Union Territory follo

Metrowater to conduct open house tomorrow

Fact check: Did Saudi Arabia ban photography at Two Holy Mosques for Haj 2026?

Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has not introduced any ban on photography inside Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophets Mosque in Madinah

India stands firmly with affected family in Manipur: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu assured Manipur's affected families of the government's unwavering support and commitment to restoring harmony and devel

Supreme Court overturns insurance denial for doctors who died in Covid

The Supreme Court has ruled that families of doctors who died during the Covid-19 pandemic are eligible for insurance cover. This applies even if

Migrant worker killed by speeding two-wheeler on ECR

Congress makes inroads into BRS strongholds in first phase of GP polls, BJP loses ground in its Parliamentary constituencies

Letters to The Editor December 12, 2025

Haven't filled up enumeration form for SIR yet, says Bengal CM Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, recently stirred discussions by revealing that she has yet to complete her enumeration form,

MoU for Chennai Metro Rails takeover of MRTS likely to be inked in Jan.

A source says the State government may need 4,200 crore for the projectif it plans to completely elevate MRTS to the CMRLs standards; it has been

State govt. renews lease period of spinal rehabilitation centre in Tiruvannamalai

PM Modi set to visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman next week; check details

PM Modi will visit Ethiopia in the second leg of his visit from December 16 to 17. This will be his first visit to the African country. He will h

Chinese national deported for visa violations

Budgam homestay owner booked for concealing stay Srinagar, Dec 11:A Chinese national who travelled through sensitive areas of Ladakh and Jammu an

Playing to the gallery: on the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025

Karnatakas hate crimes bill is a threat to free speech

Civil society groups to mount legal challenge to parts of data protection law

Transparency advocates have pushed back on the Right to Information Acts dilution through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Police searches at locations linked to banned Tehreek-e-Hurriyat

Srinagar, Dec 11 : Police on Thursday carried out searches at multiple locations linked to the members of the banned organisation Tehreek-e-Hurri

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Stage set for Super League as teams brace for challenge sans star players

Schools Against Long SSC Exam Schedule

TRSMA says month-long exams, overlaps and summer heat will burden schools, learners

Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital opens new facility in Mauritius

HC expresses concern over cleanliness issues at temple

Cold Wave Grips ASR, Manyam As Temperatures Plunge To 3.2C

Dr D. Hemalatha Devi, principal of Paderu Medical College and in-charge superintendent of the district hospital, said around 40 winter-related ca

CJI Kant will ask lawyers to furnish argument deadlines

Chief Justice Surya Kant of India is making headlines by urging lawyers to establish specified timelines for their presentations, a change that p

Hardik the three-in-one cricketer who delivers more often than not

His challenge over the next three months will be to steer clear of the spectre of injuries that has been relentlessly chasing him; the all-rounde

Solid waste management has improved as segregation reaches 55%: BSWML

NHPC denies offering forest land as collateral to raise funds

NHPC is seeking an NOC from the environment ministry to use Subansiri Lower project assets for future debt financing without offering forest land

Export summit in Madurai on December 13

Notional security: On the U.S.s National Security Strategy

The U.S. is in pursuit of global dominance and isolationism simultaneously

UDF, LDF and BJP express confidence as Kochi Corpn. awaits poll verdict

The Madras High Court must break its silence

The High Court must clarify whether the method of the Collegiums recommendations in the case of recent judicial appointments was in accordance wi

Court to pronounce sentence in actor rape case on December 12

Russian oil export revenue hit lowest level since invading Ukraine: IEA

Russia is the world's third largest oil producer and income from fossil fuels is vital for its state finances, under pressure from meagre economi

Artefacts From India Among Items Stolen in High Value Burglary at UK Museum

CCTV shows four suspects as police probe high-value burglary of Empire collection

Aging Pennar Delta Lifeline Breaches After Months Of Ignored Warnings

Jetty Rajagopal Reddy, chairman of the Penna Delta System, had been among the first to sound the alarm. Speaking about the recent breaches in the

Round table discussion on digital security and national sovereignty today

The event will include discussions on digital security, tech-induced challenges, and national security implications among others.

Gokul Chinna Thanda Boycotts Panchayat Polls

While both Gokul Chinna and Pedda Thandas were listed as panchayats and elections were notified, Chinna Thanda residents refused to vote, allegin

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan violate sovereignty: India

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan at the United Nations Security Council. New Delhi highlighted the tragic loss o

PM Modi speaks to US president Donald Trump as bilateral trade agreement talks progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a warm and engaging conversation, reviewing bilateral relations and discussing co

Surprise Defeats, Tight Races Mark Karimnagar Panchayat Polls

Counting for 369 Gram Panchayats began at 2 pm, with Ward Member ballots taken up first, followed by the Sarpanch results.

Ernakulam district completes nearly 98% of SIR digitisation

Consensus eludes Governor and CM

The Supreme Court has intervened in the Kerala governor and chief minister's deadlock over vice-chancellor appointments. A committee led by Justi

State procures 51.86 lakh tonnes of paddy

Police Chief Transfers Kulsumpura ACP to CAR Over Corruption Allegations

10 city cops face action for alleged corruption in 2025

UAE announces New Years holiday for public sector

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, a public holiday for federal government employees to mark the s

ECI extends SIR timeline in six states, Union Territories

The Election Commission of India has extended deadlines for electoral roll revisions in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andama

BJP to protest 100-crore spend on football match

Telangana HC Admits PIL Challenging Cabinet-Rank to Advisers

A division bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin overruled the objections and directed the registry to allot a re

LG gives job letters to next of kin of Jammu terror victims

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has provided appointment letters to 41 families of terror victims. This initiative recognizes a

Lokesh Seeks Canadian Investments In APs Tourism, Green Energy, AI & Infrastructure

Meeting Prem Watsa, CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Lokesh sought support for expediting the Kuppam greenfield airport, and invited the compan

Telangana Procures 52 Lakh Tonnes of Paddy From Farmers

Against the seasonal target of 80 lakh tonnes, officials said the procurement is progressing at an unprecedented pace, supported by timely paymen

Behemoth GHMC may have twelve zones, 60 circles

Action will be taken against filmmaker Kunju Muhammed, says Chalachithra Academy Vice Chairperson

Police registered a case against him on charge of molesting a woman associated with the film industry while staying at a hotel as part of the Mal

NCERT Class VII textbook highlights Mahmud of Ghaznis brutality; celebrates southern, eastern dynasties

NEW DELHI: The regime of Mahmud of Ghazni has been highlighted extensively in the Class VII Social Science Studies textbook (Part-2) released rec

After a bruising court fight, NASCAR settles with Michael Jordanbacked team - here are the details

Michael Jordans 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports reached a settlement with NASCAR after a long lawsuit over race charters. The teams had rac

State plans women operated bike and auto services for safe urban mobility

Advocates demand suspension of e-filing system till issues are fixed

Panchayat Polls Peaceful in Adilabad Region

Polling was held for 439 Gram Panchayats out of 506 in the erstwhile Adilabad district.

HC asks Registry to allot number to PIL plea questioning Cabinet Minster status to 14 politicians

Why are you filibustering?: Kristi Noem & Rep Goldman's heated exchange over DHS and ICE actions

Children must be equipped for dangers in both real and digital worlds: Amala Akkineni

Former Tribal Welfare chief engineer arrested for disproportionate assets

Will make sure youll be impeached: Rep. Ramirezs no-hold-barred attack on Noem over immigration

PM Modi hosts dinner for NDA; MPs arrive by bus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for NDA MPs at his residence following the coalition's significant victory in the Bihar polls. Modi