Letters to The Editor November 24, 2025

Never faced any pressure from executive: CJI BR Gavai

Stepping down as Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai confidently shared that he always operated free from any coercive pressures from the executive

Israel's Netanyahu vows to keep striking Hamas and Hezbollah

Over the past week Israel has hit multiple targets in neighbouring Lebanon, with the Israeli military saying on Saturday it had struck Hezbollah

India Inc sees spike in corner office exits as oversight tightens

Indian companies are seeing a surge in CEO changes, mirroring pandemic-era levels. Boards are now quicker to act and focus on performance. Leader

Micro weddings, macro budgets

Couples are shifting toward microweddings as they look for more personal and less overwhelming celebrations. These ceremonies, typically under 50

The Council of BJP: on the Bihar Council of Ministers

Nitish Kumar and JD(U) are no longer in command in Bihar

Rubio says Ukraine meeting in Geneva probably best so far

Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyys Chief of Staff, said the meeting had been a very productive first session with the distin

The letter has won but the spirit has not lost

In the 16th Presidential Reference, the top court has upheld the letter and the spirit of the Constitution

Satish Jarkiholi and Parameshwara send a political message by saying Congress came to power due to team effort

In what is being seen as a bid to undermine Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K Shivakumar, two of his Cabinet colleagues, Satish Jarkih

Difficult choices: on Trump administrations draft peace proposal for Ukraine

Ukraine and its allies must seek to build on Donald Trumps proposals

Safe processing matters more than zesty flavours

There is a troubling gap when it boils down to ensuring uniform food safety across Indias informal food sector

Vijayanagara-era Padala Mandapam at Alipiri Set for Scientific Restoration

The Archaeological Survey of India would begin the work on December 8 after a bhoomi puja at the site.

Two Techies Working in Hyderabad Killed in AP NH Mishap

Gaddam Badrinath, 25, from Gadwal district of Telangana, and Polavarapu Haritha, 26, from Visakhapatnam were killed when a lorry rammed into thei

Serving Flavoured Hookah Mix Needs Permit: Telangana HC

Since the material placed establishes that the petitioner was not present at the scene of offence and was in continuous official training during

Hyderabad To Unlock Industrial Lands for Mixed-Use Development

New policy allows redevelopment of ageing units for housing, offices and IT

Sunderbani Main Chowk turns into nightmare for commuters

Locals Slam Traffic Police Inaction Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, November 23: The main chowk of Sunderbani town on the Jammu-Rajouri highway has beco

Test cricket: Muthusamy hits maiden hundred as South Africa persevere to end Day 2 at 489; India 9/0

In Guwahati, on the second day of the second Test, the Indian teams think tanks stand was vindicatedthanks to South Africaafter Senuran Muthusamy

Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal quits U.K. ahead of proposed taxes on super-rich: Report

The news of Mr. Mittals exit comes ahead of expected tax rises on the wealthy as Chancellor Rachel Reeves tries to address a 20 billion pounds ho

With Cyclone Senyar In Offing, Rain Forecast Over AP For Next Two Days

Light-to-moderate rain or thundershowers are likely over a few places in Rayalaseema and one or two places over south coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCA

Two arrested for possessing 12 kg of ganja

NCB, Delhi Police seize 328 kg meth; arrest two

Authorities have dismantled a major drug trafficking ring. The Narcotics Control Bureau and Delhi Police seized 328 kilograms of high-quality Met

Two landlords booked for violating tenant verification guidelines

Jammu Tawi, Nov 23: Two landlords have been booked for allegedly failing to provide details of their tenants for their verification here on Sunda

BJP sets target of 100 seats for Assam polls

As the assembly elections approach, Assam's BJP is gearing up for a bold campaign, aiming to secure a substantial win. Targeting 103 seats with h

Nepal: 4-magnitude earthquake hits Kaski district

Kathmandu: An earthquake of four magnitude hit Nepals Kaski district in Gandaki province on Sunday. The earthquake was recorded at 5.17 pm with i

Sugar MSP to be raised after seven-year pause

The government is reportedly set to increase the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar by nearly 23% to 38 per kg, marking the first hike in almos

No tolerance for terror sympathizers, youth radicalisation: LG

Jammu Tawo, Nov 23: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting here, directing officials to take the

Boy dies after his neck gets entangled in a cradle in Avadi

Fake Website Troubles Srisailam Devotees

A tourist from Bengaluru booked a room and darshan through the bogus website after speaking to its operator over the phone: Reports

Tulsa King Season 3 ending explained and Season 4 release date update: When will next season air? Here's full breakdown of finale and future plans

Tulsa King Season 3 ending explained and Season 4 release date update covers the final events of the season, the rescue mission, Coles betrayal,

J&K LG calls for action against terror sympathisers & OGWs

Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed counter-terrorism efforts. The focus is on dismantling the entire support structure

Photo: Protest in Delhi against toxic air

A group of protesters demonstrating at the India Gate over rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR allegedly attacked police personnel with pepper spra

Export Mission: Interest subvention may be capped at 50 lakh per MSME

India's government is planning new support for exporters. The Export Promotion Mission will offer interest subvention to MSMEs. Benefits may be c

Tax collection may fail to meet target for this fiscal

The government anticipates a slight dip in tax collections this financial year. This is due to recent Goods and Services Tax rate reductions and

Rupee Slide: Short-term gains for some exports to be limited by 50% US tariffs

Indian garment and handicraft exporters face limited gains from a weaker rupee due to steep US tariffs. The rupee has hit a lifetime low against

Labour codes are nation-building reforms: Bandaru Dattatreya

ITBP To Set Up 10 All-Women Posts On LAC

The creation of seven new battalions and a sector headquarters has strengthened the plan and enhanced the forces reach and supervision in forward

It is time South Asian countries deal bilateral relations with caution and cooperation

By Dr Arun Mitra For some time now, the events that are fast occurring in South Asia one after other are a cause of concern. We witnessed terror

Hackers Attack Political Leaders Whatsapp Groups

Public relations officers (PROs), who maintain and administer these WhatsApp groups, noticed early on Sunday that an unknown number, +91 94903 73

Andhra Woman Doctor Dies by Suicide in Hyderabad Over US Visa Rejection

She is suspected to have taken an overdose of sleeping pills or injected herself on Friday night, the official said based on preliminary informat

77th NCC Day celebrated at Andhra University

Society: Click, Pray, Repeat

by P. Mohan Chandran Inside Indias Faithtech-Fueled Devotion Economy Is faith now a product with SLAs and tracking IDs? Who owns the ritual when

1 Crore Indiramma Saris to be Distributed: Shabbir

Shabbir said that during the BRS regime, the saris distributed were often used by beneficiaries as protection for crops, whereas the Congress gov

Telangana Indebted to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Kishan Reddy

State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao paid tribute, underscoring Patels firm decision during the Nizams era to ensure Hyderabads accession to Ind

Doctors reveal simple test to check if your waistline is putting you at risk for heart disease, diabetes, & dangerous metabolic issues

A simple String Test, popularized by Dr. Clare Bailey Mosley, assesses metabolic health by measuring waist-to-height ratio. This quick home test

CPI(M) threatening candidates, alleges BJP

Indias New Labour Codes: The Pros and Cons

Jag Mohan Thaken After a thumping win in the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP-led central government has begun implementing its long-pending pol

Jayashree Koppurapu Appointed CSR Director of Telangana Government

According to a statement, Koppurapus appointment signalled the states renewed thrust on integrating corporate participation into welfare and comm

Abhinav Deshwal wins 25m pistol gold at Deaflympics

He shot a score of 44 in the final to edge out South Koreas Seung Hwa Lee, who finished on a score of 43

Iran warns of attempts to target supreme leader Khamenei

The 86-year-old Mr. Khamenei has been Iran's supreme leader since 1989 and has the final say on all state affairs

Indias New Labour Codes: A transition from archaic laws to modern reform

A new chapter in Indias labour reforms replacing 29 archaic laws with four modern labour codes is being hailed as a historic step toward global

Saudi Mishap: CM Revanth Likely to Hand Over Cheques to Kin of Deceased in Madina Soon

According to Telangana Haj Committee sources, the government has expedited the process of handing over the ex gratia to the bereaved familie

Huma Qureshi wants same penalty for eve-teasing and online harassment, says 'both are equally harmful'

The actor spoke about the sexism she faces online, the policing of women's bodies, and why cyber harassment should be punished the same as physic

Urban Development in AP To Facilitate Rs 2.8 Lakh Crore GSDP Growth

State targets major infra upgrades, jobs and investment with PPP funding.

Delhi: Protest against toxic air turns tense as agitators pepper spray police

New Delhi: A group of protesters demonstrating at the India Gate over rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR allegedly attacked police personnel with

Study Maps Antibiotic Resistance Across Open Drains in Hyderabad

Several pathogens listed by the WHO as priority organisms detected in sewage

Watch: Mother of Hind Rajab opens Doha Film Festival

Doha: The inaugural Doha Film Festival opened with an emotional address from Wissam Hamada, mother of six-year-old Hind Rajab, whose final phone

Wife of Maharashtra Ministers Aide Dies By Suicide

An accidental death report has been filed, and further investigation is underway to determine responsibility and gather evidence

How gels and shampoos move: RRI builds a device to see it in action

Vizag's Karuna Shines As India Lifts Women's T20 World Cup For Blind

Blind cricket uses an auditory ball made of plastic material that produces sound, allowing players to judge the direction and play their shots ac

Gang of eight, including constable, arrested for kidnapping BPO employees

How a Bengaluru techie was tricked into spending Rs 48 lakh on Ayurvedic remedies that left him with kidney damage

A Bengaluru-based software engineer was allegedly defrauded of Rs 48 lakh by a self-proclaimed Ayurvedic healer and an Ayurvedic medicine shop. C

Air Indias codeshare agreement with Air Canada reinstated

NEW DELHI: Air India has reinstated its codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance carrier, Air Canada. The move would boost connectivity betw

Jagtial Boy Dies By Suicide, Unable To Bear Parents Fights

According to the police, the victim was a Class 8 student at a private school in the town. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the familys

'Two years ago, you plunged my country...': Ravi Shastri left speechless by Travis Head's 'special' Ashes opener carnage

Ravi Shastri heaped high praise on Travis Head after his explosive knock in the Ashes opener, calling the innings special and one of the finest c

Tracker Season 3 Episode 6 release date, time and how to watch: When will new episode air? Here's plot, streaming options, official synopsis

Tracker Season 3 Episode 6 release date time and how to watch details the schedule, streaming platforms, storyline and viewing options. The episo

Israel says killed Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

Israel said it killed Hezbollah's chief of staff in an air strike on Lebanon's capital on Sunday, hitting an apartment building in an operation t

Centre Considers Revising Lokpal Act For Better Enforcement

Lokpal needs modifications to check any scope of discretion and ensure proper enforcement

November 24: Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 30C and 19C respectively

Over 4.13 lakh girl and over 3.28 lakh boy students benefitedunder the Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Puthalvanschemes in 2024-25, says T.N. government

Two boys feared drowned in Penna

AP CM Naidus 18-month rule devastated farmers: Jagan Reddy

Amaravati: YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged on Sunday that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

DGP Leads Vijayawada Rally Against Drug Abuse

DGP Gupta said the government was acting firmly against drug networks, with EAGLE identifying 869 drug hotspots across the state and maintaining

96 pc of electorate distributed enumeration forms in TN under SIR: EC

Chennai: Ninety six per cent of the electorate in Tamil Nadu have been distributed the enumeration forms as part of the SIR exercise and from Nov

Josh Jacobs injury in Vikings vs Packers: What has happened to NFL star Josh Jacobs? Why is Green Bay Packers running back not playing against Minnesota Vikings?

Josh Jacobs of Green Bay Packers is missing aginst Minnesota Vikings in Sunday's NFL game.

Man rapes three-year-old girl in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri, arrested

LAKHIMPUR KHERI: A three-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 35-year-old man at a village in this district, police said on Sunday. The inciden

Masking should be a routine, not a reaction, say experts at webinar

Wearing masks during high-pollution periods and adopting simple protective measures can drastically reduce exposure to toxic particles and safegu

PM Modi departs Johannesburg after concluding his engagements at G-20 Leaders Summit

Modi on Sunday met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Italian premier Giorgia Meloni, South African Pr

VP's Call to Officials to Check Tax Evasion

The VP visited the NACIN campus at Palasamudram in Somandepalli mandal in Satya Sai district on Sunday

PM Modi calls for global AI compact at G20 summit; announces summit in India

Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the third session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, emphasised the need for a fair and ju

Crowds at Vizags Picnic Spots Indicate Shrinking Green Spaces

With limited green areas available in the city, many families and picnickers spilled onto the beach road

Justice Surya Kant to Take Charge as CJI on Monday

Born on February 10, 1962, in Hisar district of Haryana, Justice Kant rose from a small-town legal practice to the countrys highest judicial offi

Replacing Siddaramaiah Could Spark Backlash, Warns Vatal Nagaraj

There is no leader in any party who matches Siddaramaiahs stature in Karnataka. If the high command attempts this, it will be like playing with f

IAF Wing Commader Namansh Syal's last rites in Himachal native village: Wife Wing Commander Afshan salutes, mother bids tearful farewell

The mortal remains of Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal arrived at his village Patialkar in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra dist

Tejas pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal cremated with full military honours

CHANDIGARH: The mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the Indian Air Force pilot who died in a Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air

Udupi MLA threatens stir over incomplete district govt. hospital project

Yashpal Suvarna, Udupi MLA, has threatened that he will lead a protest if the State government did not complete the 146-crore new 250-bed distric

Fitness is necessary but we need more players with unique personalities too, says Gade

Interview - Saina Nehwal | There should have been more Indian shuttlers at the top now

Saina expresses her concern over the gradual slowdown of the sport in the country; the veteran player urges the new generation to train in groups

Panel To Probe Expired Medicines Claim At Rajamahendravaram GGH

GGH denies role in expired drugs case: Reports

Ukraine races against deadline: FM Sybiha calls Jaishankar amid diplomatic scramble

With Washingtons deadline nearing for Kyiv to accept Donald Trumps contentious 28-point peace plan, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha brie

Perantallamma Temple Works With Rs 1.15-cr Begins

Nellore ministers launch renovation of 300-year-old temple