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Five accused convicted in 2016 Bulandshahr gang rape case

Nearly a decade after a horrific crime that shook the nation, the city court at Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh convicted all five accused in the Bu

SIR meant to keep infiltrators out, Congress protected them for decades: Modi in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a strong attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing the party of neglecting Assam and the

Dense fog and severe cold wave hit normal life in Bihar, red alert issued for 12 districts

PATNA: Normal life in Bihar has been largely hit by dense fog and severe cold wave conditions, prompting authorities concerned to change the timi

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Statesmanship rooted in Indias civilisational confidence

The birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister of India, is not merely an occasion of remembrance but a mome

Drogue Parachute Deployment Tests For Gaganyaan Successful

A crucial component of this system is the deployment of drogue parachutes. The objective of the test last week was to rigorously evaluate the per

CM Revanth Reddy Appeared Before the Nampally Court

In a case dating back to 2016, police had booked Revanth Reddy for allegedly holding a public meeting of Nirudyogula Jana Jagarana at Osmania Uni

Chandrababu Naidu sets Swachh targets, says Andhra Pradesh will be plastic-free by June next and roads garbage-free by January 26

Stressing the need for adopting a circular economy through which waste is recycled, the Chief Minister has appealed to the people to be a part of

Nirmala Sitharaman launches VijAIpatha labs in Hosapete govt. schools

A.P. Chief Secretary calls for time-bound completion of ongoing power projects

Dignified workplace is essential for women

US Tech Enabled Chinas Surveillance Empire; Now Tibetan Refugees In Nepal Are Paying The Price

For Tibetan refugees living in Nepal, the country has become slave to China, almost second China

Kerala local body polls: LDF leads in vote share of fronts in Thiruvananthapuram district

The LDF received 37.27% of the votes in panchayats, compared to the UDFs 35.30%, while the BJP-led NDA got 21.59%. In the Thiruvananthapuram Corp

Global pecking order has changed; no single power can dominate anymore: EAM Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: The global economic and political pecking order has undergone a very significant change with multiple centres of power emerging, Exter

Microsoft Launches Data Centre Skilling Programme in Hyderabad

Young India Skills University Vice Chancellor Dr Subba Rao said the university had introduced a three-month data centre management programme as p

51st Tamil Isai Sangam festival begins in Madurai

A weak rupee makes it harder for country to achieve income growth target

Samastha's 100th annual international conference to be held in February

President Murmu Calls for Balance Between Growth and Spirituality

She observed that the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam viewing the world as one family was more relevant than ever in achieving global peace.

India T20 World Cup squad: The late call that left Shubman Gill out

Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup omission stemmed from a strategic selection puzzle, not a single incident. A toe injury, though minor, led to a caut

Congress protests against removal of Gandhis name from MGNREGA

BJP shudders at the very mention of Gandhis name, allege Congress leaders

Quality of civil services decisive for Viksit Bharat, says Vice-President

Implementation of national priorities depends on the quality of administrators selected today, says C. P. Radhakrishnan

Trump signs law, wants Indias nuclear liability aligned with global norms

U.S. President tells Secretary of State to establish mechanism to assess the implementation of 2008 nuclear deal; Congress says PM Modi bulldozed

Foundation stone laid for Ziegenbalg memorial hall in Mayiladuthurai amid protest by fishermen

Fishermen objected saying that locating the memorial outside Tharangambadi went against the sentiments of the local people as the missionary was

University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor releases book in honour of late economist Prof. V.K. Nataraj

Turning 67 soon? Avoid these 6 costly Social Security mistakes in 2026

If you are turning 67 soon, choosing when and how to claim Social Security is very important. Mistakes like claiming too early, ignoring spousal

Good news for commuters: Travel time from Mumbai to Thane to cut to just 25 minutes; MMRDA is set to extend...; check details here

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is serving Mumbai with a traffic game-changer. The authorities have plans to extend

RTC union seeks steps to reduce increased workload after launch of Stree Shakti shceme

If problems are not addressed immediately, it will become difficult for the RTC bus crew to continue their duties, says APPTD president

K.C. Venugopal, Kodikunnil Suresh condole death of Sreenivasan

SIR threatens fundamental democratic right of citizens, says Seeman

36 former judges condemn Opposition leaders' bid to impeach Justice G R Swaminathan

NEW DELHI: Thirty-six former judges,including former Supreme Court and High Court Chief Justices, denounced theOpposition leaders' bid to impeach

AIADMK protests against move to shift bus stand in Kumbakonam

Teachers associations stage road blockade demanding immediate release of long-pending pay revision, arrears

Europe stumbles in its attempt to sidestep Trumps world order

The EU's landmark Mercosur free-trade agreement faced another delay as Italy raised concerns over its domestic farming sector. President von der

AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Scam: Delhi Court Orders Release of Christian James Michel

He will remain in jail as he is accused in a separate corruption case filed by the CBI in the matter

Tamilaruvi Manian urges Vijay to join AIADMK-led alliance to defeat DMK

Baby girl found dead in the Cauvery in Mayiladuthurai

Bharathiar University releases training manual on mass cultivation of Spirulina for agri-preneurs

Get defected BRS MLAs to contest by polls: KTR to Telangana CM Revanth

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Saturday, December 20, challenged Telangana chief minister Revanth

CEO Rajouri Issues Ultimatum To Non-Joining Teachers, Warns Of Action

Rajouri, Dec 20: The Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri has issued a circular directing teachers transferred under ATD-2025 and those detailed

Collector forms panel to monitor worsening air quality in Visakhapatnam

Instructs officials to take immediate steps to control the deteriorating air quality; directs GVMC officials to ensure that vehicles transporting

Premiumisation fuelling demand for luxury AlcoBev brands

Remaining Mysore races cancelled

RBI Issued Compounding Order for Genpact India Against One-Time Payment: ED

A compounding order in the regulatory context means a formal decision taken by an authority to settle an offence by allowing the defaulter to pay

Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls, Major Reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh BJP

Hinting a major reshuffle, a senior Uttar Pradesh BJP leader said that nearly half of the state-office bearers will be replaced and similar chang

Div Com Kashmir Transfers 95 Officials

SRINAGAR, Dec 20: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, has ordered the transfers and postings of 95 officials. See Order Copy Click

'No embargo' on Imran Khan's sons meeting him in jail, says Pakistan

Suleman and Kasim, who currently live in London, are Imran Khan's sons from his first marriage with British TV personality Jemima Goldsmith

Modi: 'Maha Jungleraj' In Wb Needs To End

TMC opposes SIR to save infiltrators; Bad weather keeps PM away from rally: Reports

CJI Surya Kant to Sit in a Special Vacation Bench on December 22

The apex court will remain closed for Christmas and New Year holidays from December 22 to January 2, 2026.

Communist parties should come closer with Dalits at national level, says Thol Thirumavalavan

Russian missile strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan

The discussions are part of the Trump administration's monthslong push for peace that also included meetings with Ukrainian and European official

VCK leader hails NGOs contribution to Dalits struggle

Team India's biggest worries before T20 World Cup 2026: Openers still unsettled, captain Suryakumar Yadav off-colour

Team India face key challenges ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, with the opening combination still unsettled despite the return of Sanju Samson a

Amara Raja Group celebrates 40th foundation day

Radhakrishnan Moots Ethical, Citizen-Centric Civil Services for Viksit Bharat@2047

He further highlighted that the independence of PSCs has been central to safeguarding merit, fairness and transparency in public recruitment

University of Hyderabad records 6.3C, cold wave alert in 11 Telangana districts on December 21

CUET-PG application process for 2026-27 has begun, says Central University V-C

The last date for submitting application is January 14;exams will be held in March 2026

Colloquium on Puppet and Child at Indian Institute of Educational Theatre on December 21

PM Modi's Bengal Address Decoded: Energising Cadre, Countering Mamata Banerjee

For the upcoming election in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the strongest brand equity for the state BJP in countering Chief M

Ganja, cocaine and MDMA seized from six drug peddlers in multiple raids in Telangana

Telangana ACB catches govt officer red-handed for taking Rs 10K bribe

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a government officer in Wanaparthy for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe o

Leadership issue: High command will call us at an appropriate time: Shivakumar

Congress workers will not allow Gandhis India to be turned into Godses India, he says at protest rally in Bengaluru

Supplyco Christmas-New Year fairs begin on Monday

Ex-Army doctor issues warning: Avoid peanuts if they show these signs

A former Army doctor warns against consuming moldy peanuts, which can contain the potent toxin Aflatoxin B1, severely damaging the liver and incr

Man killed in tiger attack in Wayanad

Karnataka tops FASTag penalty collections in 202425

The State has collected 129.91 crore from motorists who either did not use FASTag or whose tags were invalid or non-functional at toll plazas

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Why 35% Of Restaurants In India Want To Quit Food Delivery Apps: Survey Reveals

The findings of a new study suggest that 1 in 3 restaurants in India would stop using food delivery apps if given a choice. At the same time, the

No Van To Pick Her Up, Schoolgirl Blocks Road In Protest For 3 Hours

On a quiet road in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district, traffic came to a standstill on Saturday as a 10-year-old girl blocked the road inprotest aft

Christian Michel Gets Bail In Agusta Westland Money Laundering Case

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday ordered to release Christian Michel James from custody in the alleged money laundering case linked with August

5 Expensive celebrity engagement rings that went viral in 2025

Mumbai: Celebrity engagements in 2025 have turned into major pop-culture moments, with dazzling diamond rings dominating headlines and social med

Lighting the Past: Pattadakal Monuments Glow After Night

After the testing phase, the illumination system will be inaugurated and operated on a regular basis

Suryakumar confident of regaining form before World Cup

Going Abroad Not Crime: Omar Abdullah Defends Rahul Gandhi

Katra/Jammu, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday defended Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is battling allegation

Nirav Modis Bank of India trial adjourned over U.K. prison paperwork delays

Nirav Modi, fighting extradition to India in estimated $2 billion PNB loan scam, was shifted from Thameside prison in South London to HMP Pentonv

Chief Minister Stalin accorded warm reception at Thoothukudi airport

Any Differences Will Be Resolved By INDIA Bloc Constituents Among Themselves: Salman Khurshid

Cong hurt by govt removing Mahatma Gandhis name from rural employment bill: Khurshid Srinagar, Dec 20 : Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on

How homebuyers are still landing mortgage rates under 6% 8 strategies that work

Homebuyers can still get mortgage rates under 6% by using smart strategies. Choosing government-backed loans, shorter terms, discount points, tem

Painful Incident: Bihar Gov slams CMs niqab removal act

Patna: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday said he was disappointed to witness the row after the niqab (veil) of a doctor was removed b

Week-long Visakha Book Festival to begin on December 27

Macaulay was a foot soldier in the massive Western civilisational onslaught.

If we cannot erase the impact of Thomas Babington Macaulays Minute of 1835, 190 years after what he wrote, then 1,900 years later, too, we will c

Why the first 10 minutes after waking up may be the most dangerous for your heart, and what not to do

Cardiologists highlight that abrupt mental and sensory stimulation immediately after waking can trigger early morning heart attacks. This sudden

Delhi horror: Lover stabs woman over abortion dispute; accused locked house, fled

A 35-year-old woman was stabbed several times by her lover in Delhis Uttam Nagar area after a dispute over her forced abortion. The accused, a ma

J&K: NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Hizbul Mujahideen chief

A special NIA court in Budgam has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Hizbul Mujahideen chief Mohammad Yousuf Shah, also known as Syed Salah

'Husband abandoned me': UP woman refuses to accept newborn son; counselled by hospital staff

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

State TV identified the executed man as Aghil Keshavarz, saying he had close intelligence cooperation with the Mossad and took photos of Iranian

Kashmiri crafts come alive at Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa

Panaji: A few rooms at the Old GMC Complex here have been lined from wall to wall with Waguv mats woven from reed and rice straw exuding the wa

School bus loses rear wheel on G.D. Naidu flyover in Coimbatore

BJP Claims Mamata Banerjee is Inciting Communal Tensions

Bhatia further alleged that Banerjee has been instructing her party leader to make such communal statements to appease a particular community, as

Inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against RGUKT-Srikakulam staff under way

Cultural festival enthrals audiences with a variety of performances

The rasikas were treated to a melange of classical music, dance and spiritual expositions at the seventh Margazhi Manghala Utsavam