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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

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

Letters to The Editor December 25, 2025

Nurses Call Off Stir on Government Assurance to Regularise 1,000 Contract Nurses in Phase I

Highlighting the governments track record, Subramanian noted that under the previous regime, only 1,871 of the 6,395 contract nurses appointed in

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

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

$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

AP Government To Soon Take Final Call on Controversial Rushikonda Resorts

NDA government weighs hospitality model amid CRZ limits and proposals from top hotel brands

Alert Status in Namakkal Poultry Farms

Vaccination was being administered to the chickens.

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

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

Srikakulam Proposes Seven-Day State Festival for Ratha Saptami

The collector Swapnil has urged participation from a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including public representatives, elders well-versed in templ

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

Budget 2026: Industry seeks faster tax dispute resolution

Businesses are pushing the government to fix tax uncertainties and speed up dispute resolution. Unclear rules and treaty issues could lead to mor

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

India assures safeguards in place on New Zealand apple imports

India has granted New Zealand market access for apples under a new trade pact. The agreement includes safeguards to protect local farmers. A conc

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

Municipal Election Buzz Draws Ticket Aspirants to Party Offices

Congress, BRS and BJP leaders see rush for tickets ahead of likely local body elections

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

GI tag, carbon tax & intellectual property rights on top for India in January trade talks with EU

India and the European Union are set for crucial trade talks in early January. Discussions will cover geographical indications, critical mineral

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

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

Sebi gives its go-ahead to road ministrys proposed public InvIT

SEBI has approved NHAI's Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT), a public InvIT designed to monetize national highway assets and offer retail inv

2 Class IX Students Swept Away In Nsp Left Canal

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

Supreme Court cases & judgements that shaped country's jurisprudence

In 2025, the Supreme Court of India witnessed a series of groundbreaking developments. An internal probe ignited impeachment proceedings against

Army JCO Killed in Firing Incident in J&Ks Samba

The Army's Rising Star Corps identified the jawan as Subedar Surjeet Singh and paid rich tributes to him.

J&K HC dismisses Mehboobas PIL on transfer of prisoners from outside jails to J-K

Srinagar, Dec 24 : The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a PIL filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti seeking transfer of p

MIM May Lose Its Kingmaker Role in Enlarged GHMC

In the erstwhile 150-member strong GHMC Council, the MIM had 44 seats, which is nearly 30 per cent of the total strength. Unless any other party

Retiring in 2026? Avoid this common money mistake experts warn about

In 2025, pre-retirees face money challenges with the stock market and AI investments. Experts say its smart to rebalance portfolios, delay Social

BJP Brahmin legislators dine together, spark buzz on UP math

Dozens of Brahmin BJP legislators met for a community dinner in Uttar Pradesh. This gathering is fueling political discussions about a possible c

AP Govt Releases 50.50 Crore Honorarium To 8,148 Pastors Ahead Of Christmas

Officials said the release of funds was intended as a goodwill gesture to support pastors and recognise their service to the community during the

Shikha Mukerjee | Centre vs State: G-Ram-G Fresh Thorn in Torn Flesh

New G-RAM-G law shifts welfare burden to states and weakens rights-based employment

Where are our shoes? Chris Brown slammed after fans say they dropped hundreds on sneakers that never shipped

Fans of singer Chris Brown are expressing anger. They purchased his new Auracles sneakers in late November. Many customers have not received thei

Grave Crimes Drop By 42.85% In Suryapet

House burglaries reduced to seven cases in 2025 from nine in 2024, while theft cases also dropped sharply to seven from 16 during the same period

Thick mist in Vellore and nearby districts puts motorists on arterial stretches at risk

Early mist and haze, meteorologists said, also indicates long and cooler nights and less daylight

DCA Plans To Curb Substandard Drugs In Telangana

The alert will include the batch number and other details to ensure immediate withdrawal of the drug from the market: Shahnawaz Qasim, director g

Dhaka braces for return of BNP leader ahead of polls

BNP acting chairman and son of former PM Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman, to arrive on December 25 after nearly 18 years in exile in the U.K.; he is

2025 was hard? 2026 will be MUCH worse: Italy PM Meloni's blunt forecast sparks alarm across world

Webinar on Engineering Careers for Viksit Bharat on December 28

Aimed at engineering students and aspiring professionals, the webinar will explore emerging career opportunities, evolving industry expectations,

UK, Canada, Germany and others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan

Britain, Canada, Germany, and several other European nations have condemned Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Th

Christmas in Coimbatore: Traditions, food, and festive vibes

Its that time of the year when our streets shimmer with lights and the aroma of plum cake fills the citys bakeries. While cafes come alive with a

Delhi Airport Sees 16 Flight Cancellations on Wednesday

An official said 11 arrivals and 5 departures were cancelled, and added that operations are running smoothly at the airport

Nine killed as govt bus hits two vehicles after tyre burst in Tamil Nadus Cuddalore

A government bus in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, veered into oncoming traffic after a tyre burst, resulting in a fatal collision with two private vehic

Osmania Prof Elected TAS Fellow

Dr Raju has published 50 research papers in reputed international peer reviewed journals, including review articles and a book chapter: Reports

Chinas tourism market reshaped by Hainans customs shift

BEIJING,Dec. 24, 2025/PRNewswire/ --A news report fromchinadaily.com.cn:

Woman Kills Husband to Claim Home Loan Insurance in Mahbubabad

Police registered a case under relevant sections of law and conducted the investigation under the supervision of Circle Inspector Y. Satyanarayan

GENTLE MONSTER Takes Legal Action Against Blatant Product and Branding Imitation

Modi led regime brought lasting peace to J&K: Amit Shah

Says decisive policies over the past decade transformed internal security Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 24:Asserting that the PM Modi led government h

Telangana: First Merit List for 2322 Staff Nurse Posts Out

Candidates can submit objections to the provisional merit list between December 24 and 5 pm on December 27 by logging into the website.

Nihao China App Launches as an All-in-One Solution for International Visitors

Tech-Driven Audit Training At Osmania

The programme, attended by 60 assistant audit officers, was inaugurated by university Vice Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram: Reports

J&K Education 2025: A system under strain amid reform efforts

Jammu Tawi, Dec 24: In 2025, Jammu and Kashmirs school education system faced stark realities that exposed deep structural and academic weaknesse

9 killed as government bus collides with SUVs at Ezhuthur on Tiruchi-Chennai National Highway

The deceased, all of whom were occupants of the two cars, were being identified, the police said.

CAG flags major lapses in rural power scheme in J&K, Ladakh

62 pc works incomplete, Ministry blames unforeseen events Jammu Tawi, Dec 24:A performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has

Assam: Activists vandalise school Christmas setup, damage shop decorations

Nalbari: Activists of a fringe outfit vandalised Christmas celebrations in a school and damaged festival items at shops in Nalbari district of As

Congress Committed To BC Quota: PCC Chief

Government adviser Mohammed Ali Shabbir and PCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud participated as chief guests in the unveiling of the statue of Savitr

December 25: Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 29 C and 14C respectively

Govt hasnt procured books for libraries for four years now, local bodies owe department 526.83 crore collected as library cess

2025: Police register 202 FIRs, nab 272 accused, seize 240 vehicles in Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 24:Acting tough against offenders involved in illegal mining and sand extraction, Police in North Kashmir registered 202 FIRs and a

Astroguide for December 25, Thursday

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No roads, no schools: Modern facilities merely a dream in Jharkhand's Budikai village

RANCHI: Modern facilities has failed to reach Budikai village in Jharkhands Khunti, even after 78 years of independence. Most affected of all ame

Andhra Pradesh Medical Employees Union Seeks Regularisation, Clearance of Pending Dues

APMEU officials urged coordinated, issue-based struggles across departments to safeguard employee welfare.

Bhopinder Singh | Bangladesh, Under Yunus, Appears To Be Sinking Rapidly Into Planned Chaos

Violence, extremism and historical revisionism threaten the nations fragile future

Appeal to national leaders to stop former BJP MLA Sengars bail: Unnao rape survivor

The survivor, who was manhandled by Delhi Police personnel during a protest on Tuesday, meets Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi

Minister Jarkiholi Defends Belagavi DC Over Privilege Complaint By Maharashtra MP

He also sought all the MPs of Karnataka to raise their voice in this issue

DNA TV Show: Will Sheikh Hasina return to Bangladesh?

US lawmakers have questioned the ban on the Awami League of Sheikh Hasina.

Is This CCTV? BCCI Blasted Over Poor Video Quality Of Kohli, Rohit's Tons

Fans were unable to catch a glimpse of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the star batters smashed centuries on their return to action in the Vijay

Blast in Gaza wounds soldier, Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation

Jerusalem: An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the

RSS Chief Bhagwat To Address Global Hindu Meet in Hyderabad

The programme begins on December 25 with inauguration by Swami Govind Dev Giri, treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

Will force criminals to flee Bihar in next 3 months: Samrat Choudhary

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced a decisive action against criminals. He stated that within the next three months, crim

Sabarimala gold case: Vijayan raises questions over Sonia Gandhi-Potty meeting

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan challenged Opposition leaders regarding the Sabarimala gold theft case. He dismissed claims of accused ind

BCCI faces online backlash after posting 'CCTV-style' clips of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma VHT centuries; RCB joins troll fest

BCCI drew flak after posting low-resolution clips of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Vijay Hazare Trophy centuries. Fans mocked the 'CCTV-style' q