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Opposition sits on overnight protest in Parliament against passage of VB-G RAM G Bill

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sagarika Ghose accused the Union government of bulldozing the VB- G RAM G Bill, as Opposition MPs sa

India, Oman Usher in New Era of Trade Ties

To boost investment, create jobs in both nations

SLBC Tunnel Work Likely to Restart in a Month

With nine more kilometres of the 44-km-long tunnel still to be dug using the drill and blast method, the government had earlier set January 2028

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Collector Cracks Down on Late Arrivals, Absenteeism at Bhongir Hospital

The collector conducted a surprise inspection of the hospital and spent nearly three hours reviewing operations and inspecting various wards.

Will BOJ rate hike trigger a crypto crash? Here's how it might impact Bitcoin price (BTC USD), Ethereum, XRP and other altcoins

Crypto crash prediction after BOJ rate hike: Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing significant volatility as investors brace for a potential Ba

Nizamabad Collector Reviews Door-To-Door Garbage Collection In Nizamabad

The collector said residents should be encouraged to hand over garbage only to collection vehicles visiting their homes. He directed officials to

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MPDO Dies On Election Duty; Logistics Lapses Spark Anger

The deceased was identified as G. Rajendra Prasad, 58, MPDO of Venkatapuram mandal in Mulugu district. A resident of Hanamkonda, he had recently

'No more gender-affirming care for minors': RFK Jr. drops bombshell rule on transgender youth

Democrats release dozens more new images from Jeffrey Epstein estate

Oversight Democrats will continue to release photographs and documents from the Epstein estate to provide transparency for the American people, s

Violence Mars Final Phase Of Local Polls In Karimnagar

While the elections witnessed fierce contests among Congress, BRS and BJP supporters, violence in Paidipalli village of Velgatoor mandal drew sta

'VB-G RAM G' bill: Congress may launch nationwide stir against 'diluted' job law

FDI Flows in Insurance May Not Be Large

Indias move to lift investment caps on the insurance industry also applies to the $177 billion pension fund sector, paving the way for 100 per ce

Trump media to merge with fusion energy company in $6 billion AI power deal

Trump Media is merging with fusion energy company TAE Technologies in a multi-billion-dollar deal. The move links social media, clean energy, and

Telangana: Nalgonda Topped State in Voter Numbers

State Election Commission secretary I. Rani Kumudini said all three phases of the gram panchayat elections were conducted peacefully, without a s

VRV Asia Pacific Exports 168-Tonne Super Tank To Egypt

Hailing the export as a definitive triumph for the 'Make in India' initiative, Sri City MD Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy described the feat as a crowni

After Failed Attempts, GVMC Plans New Cycle Tracks for Visakhapatnam

The move comes as part of a broader effort to improve recreational infrastructure and encourage healthier mobility options for residents

VB-G Ram G Bill cleared by Parliament: Rajya Sabha passes law hours after Lok Sabha approval; Opposition protests

Parliament has passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA. The new

Visakhapatnam-Bound Air India Flight Cancelled Due To Technical Snag

A Visakhapatnam-bound Air India flight was cancelled at the Gannavaram Airport near Vijayawada on Thursday due to a technical snag, an official s

Hyderabad: Police Gets 12-Day Custody of Movie Piracy Kingpin

Ravi had also confessed that he hacked the satellite link of `Cube Network` and recorded the movies in High Availability-HA file format, the poli

Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 passed amid protests

NEW DELHI: Parliament passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB-GRAMG) 2025 past midnight on Thursday

EAGLE Teams Nab 3 Nigerian Women for Drug Peddling

The women were reportedly on their way to meet one Pruthvichandra at Quthbullapur in Hyderabad when they were apprehended.

Bangladesh: Sharif Osman Hadi Dies in Singapore, Yunus Urges Calm

The interim government of Muhammad Yunus on Monday sent Hadi to Singapore in an air ambulance for advanced treatment as doctors in Dhaka describe

NDMC to plant 2.6 lakh tulips for beautification of city

Delhi HC penalises serial litigant for filing multiple petitions but not pursuing them

'Sleepy Joe, divisive Barack': Trump roasts Biden, Obama on Presidential Walk of Fame plaques

MahaYuti seat sharing formula finalised 150:50:27 for BMC election

MUMBAI: The BJP has finalised a seat-sharing formula of 150:50:27 for the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election, Asias lar

Police bust rackets producing fake medicines, cosmetics, food items

Three held for sacrilegious act in Doda

Bitcoin price today: Why BTC USD fell below $86,000 and why $23 billion Bitcoin options expiry sparks year-end volatility fears

Bitcoin price is under pressure as a large options expiry looms. Over $23 billion in Bitcoin options contracts are set to expire, fueling fears o

Hamsadhwanis NRI Festival of Music and Dance inaugurated

Hyderabad: Cops Step Up Safer Ride Tie-Ups for New Year Revellers

Joel Davis also appealed to partygoers to behave responsibly by ensuring that one sober friend accompanies each group and takes charge of driving

Prioritise Public Service Over Position, Bhatti advice To AIS Officers

Bhatti underscored the importance of staying connected with people at the grassroots.

Greg Biffle net worth and wife Cristina Grossu last post: Statesville plane crash investigation continues. Here's his earnings

Greg Biffle net worth and wife Cristina Grossu last post are drawing attention after a Cessna C550 plane linked to the former NASCAR driver crash

Country-made bomb hurled at house, two persons held

Lokesh Visits East Godavari Today

Lokesh will go to Cherukuri Veerraju Subbalakshmi Convention Centre at Rajamahendravaram and participate in a meeting with Telugu Desam leaders u

Titles conferred on eminent artistes at Mylapore Fine Arts Clubs 74thart festival in city

B.K. Ponwar honoured withLifetime Achievement Award

Lok Sabha passes 'G RAM G' bill amid fierce protests, opposition MPs tear copies

Lok Sabha passed the VB-G Ram G bill, replacing MGNREGA, amid opposition protests. Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the new law, highlight

Temporary relief for sacked Bengal teachers after SC order on extension of recruitment deadline

The top court has ordered the completion of the recruitment process by August 31

Seers Demand Chief Minister's Post For Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

A group of seers from various maths met on Thursday to pitch for Home Minister G Parameshwara for the chief minister post, amid the ongoing power

Labour codes protect rights, support growth: Mansukh Mandaviya

India's labour minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, announced new labour codes designed to boost the workforce and economic growth. These reforms aim to

Telangana to Host Kite, Balloon and Drone Festivals in January

The Hot Air Balloon Festival is scheduled from January 16 to 18, 2026.

Creatures of the night: sub-editors who turn the wheels after dark

There is satisfaction in producing the newspaper, in wrapping up the minutiae, in having the last word

'G Ram G' Bill, To Replace MGNREGA, Clears Parliament Amid Opposition Walkout

The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill --- meant to be an updated version of UPA government's flagship MG

Kishan Surpasses Dhoni, Equals Abhishek After 45-Ball 100 In SMAT Final

Ishan Kishan was in fiery form for Jharkhand against Haryana in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy - the national T20 tournament

Christianity, Dravidian ideology preach compassion, humanitarianism, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

He says like Christmas, the people of Tamil Nadu will come together to celebrate Ramzan and Pongal, and stand united against hate politics

Messi Kolkata event controversy: Why did Sourav Ganguly file Rs 50 crore lawsuit against Argentina fan club president?

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has taken legal action against an Argentine football fan club's portfolio holder for allegedly

Pawan Warns Against Political Meddling in Land Disputes

Pawan Kalyan, who heads the Jana Sena, appeared keen on tightening the governance systems and enforcing the rule of law.

Temple priest sentenced to three years in jail over harassment of minor girl in Uttarakhand

DEHRADUN: A court in Dehradun has sentenced a local temple priest to three years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a 14-year-old gi

Have diabetes? A doctor says this common habit might be quietly harming your blood sugar levels.

Many people with diabetes focus on food but forget water. Doctors say dehydration can quietly raise blood sugar levels and cause false high readi

5 Children Get HIV In Madhya Pradesh From Donated Blood, 2 Doctors Suspended

What began as routine, life-saving treatment for five children suffering from thalassemia has turned into one of the gravest public health failur

Mamata Banerjee to rename Karmashree scheme after Gandhi

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shame over Mahatma Gandhi's name being removed from MGNREGA. She announced the state's Karma

Where was Greg Biffle plane headed and who all are in his family? Statesville plane crash linked to NASCAR driver explained

Where was Greg Biffle plane headed and who all are in his family? A Cessna C550 jet linked to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed at Statesville Re

Swift Alarm Thwarts Canara Bank Robbery

Anakapalli CCS Circle Inspector K. Appala Naidu said CCTV footage was being examined to identify the suspects. A case has been registered and inv

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Weigh deadline extension in light of ground realities, SC tells EC

The Supreme Court has urged the Election Commission of India to be sympathetic to state governments seeking more time for submitting electoral ro

Court orders FIR against complainant in Samir Modi case, flags extortion angle

A Delhi court has ordered the police to register an FIR against a woman who accused businessman Samir Modi of rape. This comes after Modi alleged

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Future Gridlocks Lurking Behind The IndiGo Mess

The fleet and the crew were working more shifts than they should have been. It is nice old capitalist rule: push the workers to breaking point an

Spurious liquor case: bail rejected to former Minister Jogi Ramesh, three others

Kerala governor, CM end stalemate over VC appointments at two universities

The Supreme Court has been informed that the standoff between Kerala's Chief Minister and Governor over university Vice Chancellor appointments h

Super Kings seismic shift Dads Army to T20 babies

The shedding of conservatism and embarking on a bold new tomorrow represents a dramatic change in the make-up of the teams DNA; how the revamped

Bangladesh Radical Leader Osman Hadi Dies Of Injuries Week After Being Shot

A leader of Bangladesh's 2024 uprising who was wounded in an assassination attempt and flown to Singapore for treatment has died in the city-stat

SHANTI Bill: Opposition flags safety risks, regulatory gaps

Opposition parties raised concerns in Rajya Sabha regarding the SHANTI Bill. They fear opening the civil nuclear sector to private players could

Zero Tolerance for Law and Order Violations: CM Naidu

Naidu warned against any disturbance to law and order and directed the police and district administrations to act firmly against rowdyism, organi

Kerala HC judge to be Sikkim CJ

RBI Guv Meets Revanth, Seeks Act Against Ponzi SchemesPon

The BUDS Act, 2019, is a Central legislation aimed at curbing unregulated deposit schemes, but its effective implementation depends on states not

Do a real service and just resign: Dems confront Kristi Noem at explosive House hearing

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Pakistan Denied GST Relief On Condoms By IMF Despite Population Boom

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declined Pakistan's request to immediately scrap the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on contracepti

Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles

The Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill 2025 is a direct assault on the rights of Indias rural working poor

Sudarshan Chakra to play major role in asset protection: Rajnath Singh

India is building a national defence shield under Project Sudarshan Chakra. Indigenous jet engine development is a national mission. Modern warfa

Lok Sabha passes G RAM G Bill amid Opposition uproar over name

The Lok Sabha has passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. This new legislation replaces the UPA-era MG

DC Edit | PM Visit To Boost West Asia Ties

A free trade agreement with Oman by which India may benefit from easier access to the GCC and other nations in the vicinity, MoUs with Jordan on

Faith And Tribal Tradition Faultline Cracks, Burial Turns Into Battleground In Chhattisgarh

Months after a burial dispute from Bastar reached the Supreme Court, exposing the deep fault lines between law, faith, and tribal tradition, a fr

Kosteniuk says events like the GCL are her motivation

35 fishermen from Bangladesh held by Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended 35 Bangladeshi fishermen and seized two boats. They were caught fishing illegally inside India's exclusive eco

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu gets a standing ovation from his party

ET's headline gave the CEO-CM's style of functioning a new verb-Naidugiri. As the collectors conference was concluding, state finance minister Pa

Samji Arattupuzhas new song captures the nostalgia of Kerala church band music

Why Samji Arattupuzhas new song feels like Christmas at a Kerala Church. He has over 500 Christian devotional songs to his credit

Baton of leadership: Next-gen business heirs rewrite the rulebook

India's family businesses are in the midst of a renaissance, driven by the ambitious next generation. Emerging leaders are championing innovation

TGTDC Unveils Customise Your Tour Concept

Tourists can now plan personalised trips; Rs 100 Weekend Wonders contest unveiled

A bold step amid an ambitious nuclear energy target

The SHANTI Bill, 2025, will help Indias nuclear energy plans

NCP accepts minister Manikrao Kokate's resignation

NCP minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet. This follows a court verdict upholding his conviction in a 1995 cheating

1,370 Qualify in TGPSC GroupIII Exams

TGPSC clarified that the provisional selections are subject to the outcome of writ petitions currently pending before the courts.

Poland only EU state to step up ties with Pakistan

Poland is deepening its engagement with Pakistan. Recent high-level visits focused on boosting trade, investment, and cooperation in energy and d

Cricket: England's Ashes hopes hanging by a thread as Australia press for victory in Adelaide

After a challenging outing in Adelaide, England's aspirations for reclaiming the Ashes are hanging by a thread. The Australian bowlers unleashed

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle or his family were on plane at time of Statesville Airport crash? Here's all details about crash and family of Biffle

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle or his family were on plane at time of Statesville Airport crash? A Cessna C550 linked to Greg Biffle crashed at States

FIFA World Cup 2026: How to plan the perfect trip across the United States, Canada, and Mexico

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises a thrilling summer for soccer fans globally. Sixteen North American cities will host top teams and passionate su

BMC election: BJP, Shiv Sena reach agreement to fight 150 seats together

Decision on remaining 77 seats in two days, says Mumbai BJP chief; Fadnavis, Shinde will take call in case of deadlock: Sena Minister; NCP should