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Multiple issues discussed, in Brahmin MLAs get-together

The meeting was attended by roughly 35 MLAs and MLCs hailing from the Brahmin community

Teens body found in Munak Canal; 2 arrested

Anu Garg becomes Odishas first woman Chief Secretary

Garg has been elevated to top post with incumbent Manoj Ahuja retiring on December 31, 2025

Uproar as Hindu group allegedly recited Hanuman Chalisa outside Bareilly church before Christmas

The Congress alleged that the right wing groups are intentionally trying to undermine religious freedom of minority communities

Union Cabinet clears 3 new metro stretches; network to cross 400 km

Expansion to include 13 new stations; project to be completed within 3 yearsat estimated cost of over 12,000 cr.; PM calls it an infrastructure b

Former VP M. Venkaiah Naidu elected president of Atal Smriti Nyas Society

Red Fort blast case: court extends judicial custody of seven till Jan. 8

HC orders action against illegal cafes, restaurants in Majnu ka Tila

Schools to form fee fixation committees by Jan. 10: Sood

CCTV footage of assault in airport under review: police

PAC seeks immediate action on human-animal conflict situation

IUML to get one-year term for Deputy Mayors post in Kochi Corporation

Mixed response to Chhattisgarh Bandh; Christmas decorations vandalised in Raipur

Demands were made for the the enactment of a stringent anti-conversion law

Doctor seen punching patient in viral video indefinitely suspended by IGMC Shimla

The incident involved Dr Raghav Nirula, Senior Resident in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, and a 36-year-old male patient identified as Arj

UDF remains a divided house in Perumbavoor municipality

DDMA temporarily shuts 12 shops at Mather Bazaar in Kochi for flouting safety norms

Christmas weather alert: Tornado warning issued for Los Angeles, California

A tornado warning has been issued in California as severe storms move through the state. Parts of Los Angeles are under a tornado alert today, wi

Sengottaiyan hints at AIADMK leaders joining TVK

Donald Trump in Epstein files: Key names, takeaways from latest release

Epstein files latest: The most concrete new detail is an internal email dated January 7, 2020, in which a New York prosecutor said flight records

WaterAdalatto be held on December 26

BWSSB to hold phone-in programme on December 26

Trumps $2,000 tariff dividend warning: Why experts predict grocery bills could rise in US

Trumps $2,000 tariff dividend impact on grocery prices: President Trump plans a $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans. Economists worry this could

High Court Notices to State on GHMC Merger Ordinances

The petition was filed by Barigala Raju, a resident of Tukkuguda municipality, who contended that there was no urgency for the issuance of ordina

Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge Delhi HC order; survivor meets Rahul Gandhi, seeks assistance

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which probed the 2017 Unnao rape case will immediately challenge in the Supreme Court a Delhi High Cou

When is the next full moon in the US? Here's the complete 2026 full moon schedule

Louisville stargazers can anticipate 12 full moons in 2026, each with a unique seasonal name. From the January Wolf Moon to the December Cold Moo

Government To Launch Bharat Taxi With Profit-Sharing Model for Drivers: Amit Shah

New cooperative taxi model aims to boost driver income and customer convenience

BJP, Shindes Shiv Sena Seal Most BMC Seats

On Wednesday, Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam held a core committee meeting with Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale at the BJP office to take forward se

JK Finance Department orders transfer posting of 17 AAOs

JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has ordered the transfer and posting of 17Assistant Accounts Officers.. click here to see com

ED Secures Return of Rs 63 Crore Scam Cash to Two Banks

Based on the orders of the Special PMLA Court, Nampally, Hyderabad, issued on March 2, 2025, and December 17, 2025, the ED restored recovered mon

Tornado warning issued in Los Angeles county amid severe storms

On Wednesday, the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a tornado warning at 10:20 a.m., effective until 10:45 a.m., for Alhambra, Pasadena, Monterey

BJP Bid to Bring OPS, TTV into Alliance Hits Roadblock

Amidst rumours that Panneerselvams supporters were given three seats, the supporters felt that they would be marginalised.

J&K: High court dismisses Mehbooba Muftis plea to shift undertrials

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed by former CM Mehbooba Mufti. The court deemed the petition vague,

People support DMK because it is a good force, says Minister

The digital narcissus

AI has learned the art of flattery. The result is tragic: we have taught machines to keep us stupid, unquestioning, unchallenged, and content

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 20: Ranveer Singh blockbuster maintains momentum to cross Rs 600 crore mark

The spy actioner has maintained its momentum even as it nears its fourth weekend since being released on December 5. With fresh collections on Ch

Governor Ravi, Stalin extend Christmas greetings to people

Following talks, T.N. to regularise services of 1,000 contract nurses

BRS Hits Back at CM Revanth Reddy

KTR, Harish Rao say CM resorts to abuse to deflect from governance and water disputes

J&K: High court seeks UT reply on PoJK Displaced Persons

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has issued a notice to the UT administration regarding a Public Interest Litigation concerning Displaced Persons o

$1,776 Warrior Dividend payment taxable and does it affect my BAH or pay raise? What service members must know and are guard and reserve eligible for it

$1,776 Warrior Dividend payment taxable and does it affect my BAH or pay raise? This explainer answers service member questions about eligibility

Why do only 14% of Americans max out their 401(k), and what does the data reveal about who can actually afford it?

Only 14% of workers max out their 401(k)s, despite rising retirement risks. Data from Vanguard shows the issue is largely structural. Wages have

Midnight mass marks the start of Christmas festivities in Madurai

ACB Finds Two Suitcases Of Property Papers With Mahbubnagar Transport Officer

The ACB has formed a special team to arrest the driver and is probing the properties and valuables that are in Sivashankar's possession. The ACB

Corrections and Clarifications December 25, 2025

J&K: JCO on duty dies of gunshot in Samba; Army rules out terror angle

A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army, Subedar Surjeet Singh, tragically lost his life from a gunshot wound while on duty in Samba dis

SHGs To Get Exclusive Buildings

Rs 10 lakh structures to boost self-employment, leadership and grassroots decision-making

Light to moderate rain likely in parts of T.N. till December 28, says RMC

J&K: Leopard attacks CRPF cop in Kashmir camp

A CRPF head constable sustained injuries when a leopard entered a paramilitary camp in Anantnag, attacking him in the mess. The animal subsequent

Scuffle erupts among Matuas in Bangaon HQ

A major scuffle erupted among Matuas in Thakurnagar, the community's headquarters. This incident occurred after Union minister Shantanu Thakur ma

Tamil Nadu: Cop Suspended for Sexually Harassing Student on Train

Based on the findings and seriousness of the charge, senior police officials ordered the immediate suspension of Sheikh Abdullah from his posting

Israel-Hamas war to return? Netanyahu warns Hamas: Signals Israeli attack in explosive new address

US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal

China is still limiting rare earth element supplies needed by the United States for permanent magnet manufacturing. This is happening even after

Will you see Santa or the ISS this Christmas? Do not forget to watch this bright Christmas flyby on Dec. 24 and 25

Look up this Christmas for a special sight. The International Space Station will glide across the sky before sunrise on December 24 and 25. This

Letters to The Editor December 25, 2025

Green washing: on the Supreme Court, mining in the Aravallis

The debate on what is Aravalli reveals distrust of govt. on ecological issues

Donbas, nuclear plant still unresolved as US & Ukraine seek to iron out key issues

Kyiv and Washington have agreed on key points to end the Ukraine conflict. However, disputes persist over territorial control in Donbas and manag

$46 flights to the Sun? Airlines winter sale has travelers racing to book warm escapes

American Airlines cheap flights deal: American Airlines is offering holiday travelers a chance to escape the cold. Winter flight deals are availa

Nicki Minaj stirs debate at AmericaFest after Charlie Kirk clip resurfaces

Nicki Minaj appeared at Turning Point USAs AmericaFest over the weekend, sparking discussion following a clip of the organizations late founder,

ED arrests key accused linked to illegal call-centre that targeted U.S. nationals

The agency has initiated the money-laundering investigation on the basis of a case registered by the CBI

S&P 500 sets a new all-time high on Christmas Eve How S&P 500 added $18 trillion in market value since the April 2025 bottom

S&P 500 has officially hit a fresh record high today, quietly locking in one of the strongest wealth-creation stretches in U.S. market history. F

The deliberate unmaking of Indias right to work

The repeal of MGNREGA marks the erosion of a foundational principle of Indias democracy and a political transformation of welfare

China opens doors wider to check falling foreign inflows

China is offering new incentives to attract foreign investment. The country has added over 200 industries to its encouragement list. These includ

Alert Status in Namakkal Poultry Farms

Vaccination was being administered to the chickens.

Department of Posts to host Dak Adalat for customer feedback

Unavu Thiruvizha extended till December 28

Army flag march, RAF deployed in West Karbi Anglong

Army conducted a flag march in West Karbi Anglong following tension over alleged encroachment on grazing lands. Violence erupted on Monday, leadi

CBI To Challenge Order Giving Bail To Kuldeep Sengar In Unnao Case: Sources

The Delhi High Court order providing relief to Kuldeep Singh Sengar - the convict in the 2017 Unnao gangrape case -- will be challenged immediate

Magnetic moment: on India and rare earth elements

India must not undermine green compliance in its clean energy transition

PPP Policy To Continue, Asserts CM Naidu

Chairing a review of the health department at the secretariat, Naidu asked officials to firmly counter misinformation surrounding the PPP model a

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers

Unorganised workers have been left out of consideration in all the codes except the one that concerns social security

Egyptian Heba El-Sewedy Wins Mother Teresa Award for Reaching Out to Burn Victims

The other seven were presented the award for their contributions spanning maternal health, womens rights, environmental conservation, and medical

Unnao rape case: CBI to move Supreme Court against Delhi high court order; challenges bail to ex-BJP MLA Sengar

The CBI will challenge the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence and grant him bail in the U

Sangh Parivar Creating Hatred Against Christians Will Be Dealt with Sternly: Pinarayi

A prayer group was attacked in Madhya Pradesh, and even in Kerala, a carol group in Palakkad was targeted.

Indian Army JCO killed in firing in J&K's Samba district

A junior commissioned officer of the Army died in a firing incident inside a military camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident o

BSP's Unravelling: Once a third force, now hurtling towards zero MPs

The Bahujan Samaj Party, a former national third force, faces parliamentary absence for the first time. Once a significant player, the BSP drew a

Arundhatiand the power of perspective

Her career is not about the wickets taken or matches played, but about opening the doors for those waiting to break through; the move to Kerala b

Same-gender driver option to be mandatory on cab apps

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has mandated cab aggregators to offer passengers the option to select a driver of the same gender, wh

BMC polls: Marathi identity in play as Thackeray cousins join hands

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have joined forces for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The two parties aim to count

Church Leaders Condemn Violence Against Christians Across the Country, Seek Urgent Intervention by PM Modi and Amit Shah

Cleemis also expressed concern over efforts to diminish the significance of Christmas, with other events being promoted to overshadow it.

Bengal CEO, officials train 4,600 micro observers

West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal trained over 4,600 micro observers for hearings concerning unmapped voters. These observers w

Bangladesh: Crude bomb explosion in Dhaka; 1 killed

A bomb blast in Dhaka claimed one life. This incident occurs as Tarique Rahman prepares to return to Bangladesh after years abroad. Meanwhile, pr

Road Ministry mandates cab aggregators to provide option of female drivers while booking a ride

Cab passengers can now choose a driver of the same gender. Female passengers can specifically select a female driver. This new rule aims to enhan

Indias Bahubali LVM3 launches heaviest US satellite BlueBird-6

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 24: Indias heavy-lift launch vehicle LVM3, popularly known as Bahubali, on Wednesday successfully launched and

Notice to Anil Ambani: HC tells PSU banks not to take further action

The Bombay High Court has temporarily halted public sector banks from taking further action on fraud-related show-cause notices issued to Relianc

CBI to move SC challenging suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case

The CBI will challenge the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the life sentence and grant bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. Sengar

No Smart Spectacles, Pen Cameras In Parliament To Protect Privacy, MPs Told

The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Wednesday urged MPs against using digital devices, such as smart spectacles, pens and watches, in the Parliament com

January roster of Admn Secys for Srinagar Sectt

Jammu Tawi, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued the roster of Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil S

Weird Science Icon Kelly LeBrock Steps Back Into the Spotlight for a good cause

Kelly LeBrock made a rare public appearance at Lisa Vanderpumps annual Dog Gala, stepping away from her secluded ranch lifestyle to support anima

Chargesheet against businessman in bribery case filed by Ex-SP Jammu South

Jammu, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Wednesday filed the chargesheet against a businessman in a bribery case filed against

2 Class IX Students Swept Away In Nsp Left Canal

People present near the canal noticed the incident and alerted the police: Reports