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Poll preparations intensify in Ernakulam as officials balance SIR and election duties

Election-related work, which began in July, reached a crucial stage with the commissioning of EVMs on Wednesday; nearly 30 officials from various

Smaller districts, bigger questions: Andhra Pradeshs administrative restructuring

Andhras administrative boundaries have been redrawn twice, but to what end?

UDFs manifesto for Ernakulam district gives thrust to tourism, waste management, public transport

The manifesto outlines plans for modern technologies in waste treatment, a mobility hub in Kakkanad, tourism fairs and food fests, and new health

Delhi HC junks plea for court-monitored probe in Red Fort blast case

Inter-State drug racket busted; five arrested

A missing link in Indias mineral mission

Theres a pressing need to strengthen Indias critical minerals sector but more focus needs to go into the often overlooked part of the value chain

Rupee slide not a worry, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran as FDI set to top $100 billion

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran downplayed concerns over the rupee's depreciation, stating it's not pressuring inflation and expectin

Justice Ajay Rastogi panel visits ground zero at Velusamypuram in Karur

The members of the committee inspected the place where Vijay addressed the public from atop his campaign vehicle, and the spots were ambulances p

ET Graphics: As Rupee breaches 90, a look at who loses and who gains

The Indian rupee has hit a historic low against the dollar. This slide raises concerns about import costs and stock market stability. However, th

Reservation policy rationalised in best possible way: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that his cabinet has finalized a rationalized reservation policy, fulfilling the Nationa

Chandrababu Naidu Vows To Develop AP As Model State

Naidu urged farmers to instead take support and guidance from the government to raise crops that suit the nature of soil and climatic conditions.

Deadline for microchipping pet dogs extended to Dec. 14

Watch: Cyclone Ditwah: India ramps up aid as Sri Lanka faces worst disaster in decades

India has stepped up its humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka, sending a mobile field hospital and more than 70 medical personnel as the island nati

Man murdered in Yakutpura, Police hunting for attackers

Hyderabad: A 25 year old man was brutally murdered by attackers at Rein Bazaar, Yakutpura, on Wednesday late evening. The deceased, identified as

Duma okays Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support pact ahead of Vladimir Putin's India visit

Russia's parliament has approved a crucial military agreement. This pact will streamline support for military forces, warships, and aircraft betw

DY CM Shivakumar Asks Employers To Grant Leave to Kerala Workers for Local Body Polls

Karnataka employers asked to help Kerala-origin workers exercise voting rights

CCB arrests man for forging land documents in Neelankarai

Sergey Boytsov football match in air grabs attention online, sets new 'high-altitude' record: How did Russian athlete pull it off? Watch viral clip, see all shocking details

Sergey Boytsov football match in air grabs attention online after the Russian athlete staged a football game on a platform under a hot-air balloo

Venkaiah Naidu Tells Senior Politicians To Be Role Models

AP BJP chief P.V.N. Madhav felt being fortunate to hold the responsibility of party chief and described the two senior leaders -- Venkaiah Naidu

Watch: Prohibitory orders clamped in Tirupparankundram, litigants not allowed to light lamp at pillar

The Madurai district administration clamped prohibitory orders in thetemple town of Tirupparankundramlate Wednesday evening amid protests by Hind

MGM National Harbor shooting: One man shot dead while ordering food; police say no active threat while search for gunman continues

MGM National Harbor shooting: A targeted shooting at MGM National Harbor's food court on Wednesday, December 3, resulted in one fatality and one

Sunali is Indian; despite every document, she was deported: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concern over the alleged torture of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, who are reportedly being labeled a

US bankruptcies surge to 15-year high Recession alarms flash as filings outpace 2020 crisis

US bankruptcies 2025: US bankruptcy filings have surged to their highest level since 2020, with a 10.6% increase in the year ending September 30.

Labour Minister Mandaviya issues detailed rebuttal to Congress president Kharge on new labour codes

NEW DELHI: Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday undertook a strong defence of the newly implemented Labour Codes .

'8th Economic Census to be held in 2027': Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg

India will conduct its eighth Economic Census in 2027. This census will follow the population census. Data from the Economic Census will establis

Honda refreshes 2026 CB125R with four new colours, specs unchanged

Honda's entry-level CB125R is getting a style refresh for 2026 with four new colour options internationally. While mechanically identical, boasti

Best places to retire: How Greece made it to the top and why retirees are attracted to it

For 2026, Greece ranks first on International Livings Annual Global Retirement Index as the worlds top retirement destination. The Mediterranean

Putin Seeks To Elevate India Ties

According to media reports, President Putin noted that he has already established a substantive economic dialogue with Chinese President Xi Jinpi

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Chair of International Poll Body for 2026

India to lead global electoral forum with theme of inclusive, resilient democracy

Senate exposes Russias mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children | Shocking Testimony | LIVE

Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna's Pushpa 2 to release in Japan on this date, can it beat Prabhas, SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2?

The Sukumar-directed Pushpa 2: The Rule is the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time with its global collections of Rs 1742 crore. SS Ra

J&K Government ordered payment of ex-gratia relief to persons affected by Law and Order

JAMMU, Dec 3: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration today announced Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for the Next of the Kin (NoK) Click her

Labour codes likely to be fully operational from April 1, 2026, Govt to pre-publish draft rules soon

Since labour is a concurrent subject, appropriate governments Centre and States will have to notify the rules under the four codes to enforce t

After SC nudge, Centre to bring back Sunali, son from Bangladesh

A pregnant woman and her son, deported earlier this year on suspicion of being Bangladeshi, will be brought back to India. The government informe

Corporate Colleges Flout BIE Rules on Student Support

Inter board dithers on taking action against colleges

Environment minister Bhupender Yadav holds high-level review meeting to discuss Delhi's air pollution

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has directed states and authorities to submit their 2026 annual action plans by December-end. These pl

Disability Inclusion Not An Act Of Charity: Top Court Judge

Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath on Wednesday said disability inclusion was ot an act of charity but affirmation of equal personhood.

Letters to The Editor December 4, 2025

Asim Munir's Policies Disastrous For Pakistan: Imran Khan

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday claimed that Field Marshall Gen Asim Munir's policies are disastrous for the coun

FIFA taps Village People for show as Trump influence dominates draw

The Village People will perform their hit song Y.M.C.A. at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. This event promises a star-studded lineup inclu

Severely Injured Wild Elephant Dies While Undergoing Treatment At SVZP

The tusk-less pachyderm is about 25 years old. Officials said the elephant had been lying in the water and could not stand, prompting an immediat

Sting in the tail: on Cyclone Ditwah, its impact

Ditwah devastated Sri Lanka, and exposed infrastructure gaps in India

Corporate India races to close succession gap

In the evolving landscape of corporate India, businesses are actively refining their succession planning strategies. An increasing number of orga

J&K accounts for 35% of all UAPA arrests in India from 20192023, data reveals

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has accounted for 35% of the total arrests nationwide under the UAPA in four years period after 2019 as a total of 36

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons in second Ashes test

England's Bazball strategy faces a stern test at the Gabba. The team confronts its pink ball weaknesses and the prospect of a two-nil Ashes defic

Lionel Messi to visit Mumbais Wankhede on December 14, interact with young footballers

Young footballer Suhana Mandal will meet Lionel Messi thanks to the Maharashtra government's 'Maha Deva' project. This initiative provides schola

ICAR data: Madhya Pradesh leads parali burning with 52% of fire events among six states

BHOPAL: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhans home state, Madhya Pradesh, is contributing the maximum to parali burning (paddy residu

Who are Henry Cuellar and Imelda Cuellar? Why has President Donald Trump pardoned husband-wife?

Donald Trump's pardons this year have included a string of unlikely beneficiaries who are boldfaced names and frequently politically aligned with

A dismantling of the base of environmental regulation

For an institution that has pioneered environmental protection, the top courts review of Vanashakti marks a disquieting step backward

Shake-up in J&K reservation policy: J&K cabinet clears proposal to slash EWS by 7 pc, RBA by 3 pc

Open Merit share to rise by 10%; Decision to be sent to LG for approval Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu & Kashmir cabinet on Wednesday green-signalle

Airline Pilots Hide Mental Health Struggles To Continue Flying: Study

Commercial airline pilots often conceal mental health conditions for fear that disclosing therapy or medication, or even just seeking help, could

Jharkhand Court Exempts Hemant Soren From Appearance In 'Land Scam' Case

The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday granted relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren by exempting him from making a personal appearance before the

Taliban Says US National Guard Shooting Has 'Nothing To Do With Afghanistan'

The Taliban government said Wednesday that the shooting of two National Guard members, one fatally, by an Afghan suspect in Washington last month

Iran's Khamenei Defends Hijab As More Women Flout Strict Dress Code

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday delivered a staunch defence of the hijab as more women flout the Islamic republic's str

PM asks BJP MPs from West Bengal to keep SIR straightforward

PM asks MPs not to let the ongoing SIR become a subject of controversy in the State, where the BJP is the main Oppposition party; asks them to fo

Serving Divyangjan citizens brings punyas: LG Sinha

Extend every possible support to persons with disabilities Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:Asserting that serving persons with disabilities is an act of virtue

Prohibitory orders clamped in Tirupparankundram, litigants not allowed to light lamp at pillar

High drama continued till 9 p.m. when armed with an order passed by the judge in a contempt of court case, the litigant and members of Hindu orga

Govt notifies revised ex-gratia relief structure

Rs 125 lakh compensation for police, CAPF, defence personnel, employees, civilians for death, disabilities, injuries Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu

Telangana Womens Commission Takes Up Inter Students Death

Panel takes suo motu action after an Intermediate student died in the hostel

State may explore policy reforms to support growth of data centre industry: Priyank

In Parliament, jailed MP Engineer Rashid calls himself MP from Tihar Jail

Regulator Probes IndiGo After Cancellations, Delays Due To Crew Shortage

Aviation watchdog DGCA on Wednesday said it is investigating IndiGo flight disruptions, and has asked the airline to submit the reasons for the c

WB Governor Seeks 'Preventive Arrest' Of TMC MLA

The governor's step came a day after Mr Kabir threatened that National Highway 34 which passes through the district would be under the Muslims co

Taking the leap: on leprosy in India and discrimination

Discriminatory provisions that impede lives of those with leprosy must go

J&Ks 80 pc daily waste goes untreated, Govt data reveals

UT generates 1,470 tonnes daily, scientifically handles only 283.5 tonnes Srinagar, Dec 3:Jammu Kashmir generates 1,470.3 tonnes of municipal sol

AUS vs ENG, 2nd Test Day 1 Playing 11: When & where to watch live, pitch report and weather update

Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 1 Live Streaming: The Ashes series moves to Brisbane for the second Test. England has announced its team, but A

The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics

The impact of extreme natural events in Asia points to a deeper problem of how modern urban life is being defined and measured

Airbus suffers a hard landing as Boeing soars again

Airbus has adjusted its aircraft delivery goals due to challenges with off-spec panels and necessary software updates for its A320 series. These

India's Thorium-based fuel tech push has ANEEL Kakodkar link

India is opening its nuclear energy sector to private companies. US firm Clean Core Thorium Energy is ready to supply its thorium-based fuel, ANE

They Would Be Net Losers: S Jaishankar To US, Europe On Blocking Talent

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday cautioned that the United States and Europe risk undermining their own interests if they cont

VDGs could join JK Police for exemplary anti-terror work: DGP

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : Praising the contribution of Village Defence Guards (VDGs), Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Wed

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Eight lakh children dropped out of schools in academic year, 3.7 lakh girls: Minister

NEW DELHI: India recorded nearly 8.5 lakh out-of-school children (OoSC) in 2025-26, of whom 3.7 lakh were girls, the Centre informed the Rajya Sa

Lawyer Escorted Out Of Chief Justice's Courtroom For Disrupting Proceedings

The Supreme Court on Wednesday saw moments of high drama as a woman lawyer was escorted out of the Chief Justice of India's courtroom after she d

Traffic plan made for construction-hit Jammu-Srinagar highway

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : A traffic management plan was finalised on Wednesday to ensure two-way movement on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National High

Disneyland ticket price hits $224, but a $249 California-only 3-day hopper deal is about to expire

Disneyland ticket prices have climbed to record highs, with peak single-day admission now estimated at $224, but eligible California residents ha

Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping: Shangloo freed as his name inadvertently listed in 2019 arrest warrant

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : The arrest and subsequent release of businessman Shafat Ahmed Shangloo has taken a curious turn with the Special Court noting

DGCA takes BIG action after IndiGo flight disruptions, asks the airline to...

On Wednesday, thousands of passengers at several major Indian airports -- including those serving Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru -- were affected b

LG unveils sacred Coin of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji

Jammu, Dec 3:Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today unveiled the sacred coin of Shri Sukrala Mata Ji. The coin, prepared by Shri Mall Mata Sukral

Gautam Adani, Chandrababu Naidu Meet In Amaravati, Discuss Key Projects

Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the latter's official home in Amaravati

CS discusses proposal with stakeholders for establishing CoE in AI

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired an extensive meeting with Nasscom to deliberate on the establishment of a Centre of

What is Bharat Taxi? Govt launches ride-hailing service to take on Ola, Uber in THESE cities; check key details

The central government has started pilot trials for its ride hailing service, 'Bharat Taxi', set to take on the already existing and popular ones

Panel report on new quota policy in J&K sent to LG after review

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated his government has finalized a rationalized reservation policy, forwarding it to Lieutenant

No snooping possible, says Scindia to calm concerns about Sanchar Saathi

In a recent announcement, Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed public concerns surrounding the 'Sanchar Saathi' application. He

No termination for 32,000 West Bengal primary teachers: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has overturned a previous order that cancelled the jobs of 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal. A division benc

Two killed as Car hits parapet on JammuRajouri road

Jammu Tawi, Dec 3 : Two persons were killed and three others injured when a car hit a parapet on the JammuPoonch highway in Rajouri district on W

Anushka Sharma reacts to Virat Kohli's 53rd ODI century in losing cause against South Africa, see viral post

Virat Kohli, in a beautiful and romantic gesture, was also seen instantly pulling out his chain and kissing his wedding ring.

Farmer arrested for illegal electric fence that killed three persons

'When, not if': Chip Roy warns of financial collapse on US' $38T debt at explosive House hearing