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City hospital launches TMS therapy to treat neurological conditions

Minister asks protesting healthcare workers to be cautious of middlemen

Secondary grade teachers protest enters fifth day

In 2025, 46 terrorists killed in 35 incidents across J&K

Security operations keep J&K violence at historic low Op Sindoor destroyed across LoC terror camps, neutralised 100 terrorists 26 civilians kille

Over one lakh devotees throng Sri Parthasarathi Perumal temple in Triplicane on Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Man booked for setting fire to bike after police seize it

Army trains VDGs against terrorists in Chenab valley

Jammu Tawi, Dec 30 : Amid an intensive counter-terrorist operation in the higher reaches of Chenab valley, the Army has also stepped up efforts t

CEC member to visit Bannerghatta National Park following petition against reduction of buffer zone

The petition argues that the notification regarding the reduction of ESZ has excluded ecologically critical areas surrounding established elephan

Court grants bail to DySP, SI among 8 accused in custodial torture case

Srinagar, Dec 30: The Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday granted bail to eight accused in the infamous

Greater Chennai Police tighten vigil for peaceful New Year celebrations

Jammu symbol of Indias national unity: LG

Says Jammus indomitable spirit kept J&K integration alive Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:Describing Jammu as symbol of Indias national unity, Lieutenant Gove

J&Ks 2025 weather calamity: 199 lives lost, over 8,000 homes wiped out

38 remain missing, many presumed dead12,000 livestock lost Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:Jammu and Kashmir faced one of its deadliest years for weather-rela

Ikkis first review out: Agastya Nanda-starrer is 'heartfelt', Dharmendra 'breaks your heart', Jaideep Ahlawat surprises in Sriram Raghavan film

Starring Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, Dharmendra in his last performance, and Akshay Kumar's niece Simar Bhatia in her acting debut, Ikkis is

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue

Comprehensive cleft care for children in India is driven by the non-profit private model while government has achieved little in creating awarene

Women-targeted crimes up by 3.16%

JKCA elections set for Jan 16 after 8-year gap

Members hails BCCI Prez Manhas to streamline cricket in J&K Jammu Tawi, Dec 30:After nearly eight years, the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association

Electoral defeat of LDF a lesson for everyone, says Satheesan

Police say north Indian identity was not behindthe attack on Odisha youth in Tiruttani

We examined the Odisha youths version in the complaint and the FIRand found that the incident occurred after he questioned the boys as to why the

Chargesheet against Bihar man in fake job cheating case

Srinagar, Dec 30 : The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch has submitted a chargesheet in absentia against a Bihar resident before a court in

CIK tightens noose around anti-national propagandists

NIA Court issues proclamation against ex-KCCI President, 2 others in 2020 UAPA case Srinagar, Dec 30:In a major crackdown on anti-national propag

Police to Curb Traffic for New Year Eve

All flyovers in Hyderabad, except Begumpet and Tolichowki, will be closed on a need basis during the night.

Adivasis Begin Annual Gangajal Padayatra, Braving the Winter Chill

The sacred Gangajal will be used to perform Mahapuja to the Nagoba deity during the night of January 18. The Mahapuja marks the beginning of the

Harmanpreet Leads India's 15-run Win Over SL in 5th T20I, 5-0 Series Triumph

Harmanpreet's first fifty of the series came at an important juncture in the game when India were left struggling at 77 for five

Gig Workers to Go on Flash Strike on New Years Eve

Minister Vivek urges Centre to build pressure on aggregators.

Deaths most dishonourable

Laws alone may not be enough as long as notions of caste superiority exist

India is now fourth largest economy, says govt.

The government says that with the GDP valued at $4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the worlds fourth largest economy, it says th

Richard Smallwood passed away at 77: What happened to the Grammy-nominated Gospel singer and songwriter

Richard Smallwood: Gospel music legend Richard Smallwood has passed away at the age of 77. He died from complications related to kidney failure.

Letters to The Editor December 31, 2025

Devotion Sweeps Temples Across AP For Vaikuntha Ekadasi

Temple administrations, endowments department officials and police personnel across districts worked through the day to manage the unprecedented

Zohran Mamdanis NYC Mayor swearing-in: Date, time, venue, and full details

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor in a private ceremony. The event will take place moments after midnight on New Year's Day.

Too good to last: On Novembers industrial data, the Indian economy

The headwinds facing the economy are not going away soon

Cybercrime cases recorded a decline in NTR District this year

Overall crime rate went down by 21.66%, while property offences, crimes against women, POCSO cases, road accidents also recorded a decline

Overall crimes dropped by 11% in Vizag this year, says Police Commissioner

Stolen properties worth 10.59 crore recovered this year; 8.6 kg gold, 16.1 kg silver, 66 lakh in cash, 186 motorcycles and other valuables return

Vizag Beach Road to remain closed for vehicles on New Years eve

Beach Road stretch from Park Hotel Junction to NTR Statue will remain closed for vehicles from 8 p.m. on December 31 to 5 a.m. on January 1, i

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics

The three great powers understand that the world is no longer organised around a single centre of authority

Stranger Things last episode release time and what to expect: Finale global streaming timings worldwide, Season 5 Episode 8 spoilers, theatrical screening, story so far

Stranger Things last episode release time and what to expect explains when Season 5 Episode 8 will stream on Netflix, how the finale release work

Cgarh: Headmaster Flaunts Dick At Woman Cook In Govt School, Probe Ordered After Video Surfaces

Balrampur district education officer (DEO) Maniram Yadav has ordered a probe into the incident after a purported video of the incident surfaced.

Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros worth of property

Thieves drilled into a German bank vault in Gelsenkirchen and stole tens of millions of euros. Around 2,700 customers were affected by the massiv

Calm Down: Cardi B addresses fans amid Stefon Diggs relationship speculation

Cardi B responded to the fans online following the speculation that erupted regarding her relationship with NFL star Stefon Diggs. The discussion

PM-VBRY Scheme: Over 2 million first-time employees benefitted

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana has benefited over 2 million first-time employees since its August 15 launch. The scheme aims to c

A.P. HC directs VMC to shift destitute people to shelter homes

MA&UD Department told to file an affidavit on steps that can be taken to ensure that destitute people, both men and women, do not sleep on paveme

China mediated in Pakistan, India tensions: Wang Yi

China's role in the May 7-10 Operation Sindoor conflict between India and Pakistan this year came under serious scrutiny and criticism, especiall

JD Vance emerges as the clear 2028 GOP front-runner is New Hampshire already pointing to the Republican nominee?

Vice President JD Vance has taken a commanding early lead in the 2028 Republican presidential race. A new New Hampshire poll shows him far ahead

25-year-old raped by 2 men, thrown out of moving van on deserted road in Haryana

Burj at Masab Tank Opens Today

This project is designed and built by Deccan Terrain Heritage for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

Track record: On the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire accident

The Indian Railways must spare no expense in installing safety features

Mis-selling Complaints Rise Against Life Insurers In FY25

Out of the total grievances reported under Life insurance business on Bima Bharosa portal for FY 2024-25, close to 64 per cent were related to Su

Two-day Tests are nearly as ridiculous as two-Test series

Tragedy follows triumph for Anthony Joshua with boxing future uncertain

British boxing star Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway crash in Nigeria, just ten days after defeating Jake Paul in a Netflix bout. Th

The India-New Zealand FTA unlocking growth

The free trade agreement reflects confidence in India as a resilient player in international trade and also a reliable economic partner

Rajasthan Cabinet approves new vehicle scrapping policy

Cabinet also gives green light for the second revised cost proposal for the oil refinery at Pachpadra

Organic sugar exports up to 50,000 tonnes annually allowed: DGFT

India has eased its export policy for organic sugar, permitting shipments of up to 50,000 tonnes annually. This move lifts the estricted status

Photo: India defeats SL by 15 runs, complete 5-0 series whitewash

Thiruvananthapuram: Indias players celebrate a wicket during the fifth T20 International cricket match of a series between India Women and Sri La

India-Pak tensions among hotspot issues mediated by China: FM Wang Yi

Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said tensions between India and Pakistan were among the list of hotspot issues mediated by C

Year of Welfare Surge, Economic Revival for Andhra Pradesh

Approvals by the state investment promotion board added another Rs 8.55 lakh crore. New industrial policies, escrow-backed incentives and the cre

I always believed I could be in F1 when I started this journey: Lindblad

The British teen, who also has Indian heritage, will make his debut for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls on the circuit next year. The rookie, who is w

As BJP tightens grip in Maharashtra, cracks deepen in Shiv Sena

A year after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept Maharashtra with 235 seats, political fault lines are widening within the ruling coalition even

Astroguide for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Tithi: Margasira Shukla Dwadasi till 1.46 am (Thursday)

BJP Slams Cong. Govt for 7.6% Allocation in Budget for Education

Only 7.6% allocation, 73% teaching posts vacant in universities, BJP alleges.

Taking away livelihoods of poor: Punjab House passes resolution against G RAM G

CMBhagwantMann lashes out at the Centre; says it has killed the schemes basic spirit

China echoes Trump, says it mediated in India-Pakistan tensions

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi listed ensions between India and Pakistan among hotspot issues mediated by Beijing this year. This statement co

Life Insurance Penetration Further Falls To 2.7% in FY25: IRDAI Annual Report

The penetration with respect to the non-life insurance industry remained flat at one per cent during 2024-25 as in 2023-24

In 2025, Andhra Pradesh emerged as magnet for big-ticket projects under Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh closed the year with strong momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth 2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam in J

Mamata Banerjee hits back at Amit Shahs remarks on infiltration, says they are lying blatantly

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned his claims about infiltrators in

Senior IPS Officers Assume Charge As Heads of Newly Formed Future City

Future City, Malkajgiri and Yadadri get new leadership after reorganisation.

700Credit breach puts 5.8 million Social Security numbers at risk in alarming third-party failure

The 700Credit data breach exposed 5.8 million Social Security numbers through a third-party partner, not its own systems. The stolen data affects

Amit Shah targets Mamata Banerjee government over infiltration

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that a change of government in West Bengal is vital to curb infiltration, which he described as a national s

VPNs banned in several J&K districts

In an effort to maintain public safety, several districts in Jammu and Kashmir have implemented a ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks. Loc

BJPShiv Sena Split In 15 Municipal Corporations

The BJP and Shiv Sena have formed an alliance in Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Panvel, Nagpur and Jalgaon municipal corporations. In Mumbai, it

OpenAI announces its most 'stressful job' for Rs 4,98,29,010, CEO Sam Altman searches for candidate to deal with...: 'We are entering a world...'

ChatGPT creator OpenAI has announced a vacancy with a salary package of USD 555,000 per annum. However, there is more to what the job offers, apa

Framing of charges in IRCTC case: ED concludes arguments

The Enforcement Directorate has wrapped up its case against Lalu Prasad, the former railways minister, along with his wife Rabri Devi and their s

Gig Workers Extend Nationwide Strike Till December 31

A nationwide strike by platform-based gig workers, led by the Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU), has entered its final phase, with

4 Arrested, 1 Detained For Shooting UP Student At School Playground

Police on Tuesday arrested four persons and detained a boy in connection with the killing of a teenager at a school here, officials said.

Telangana: Farmer Killed by Brother in Land Row

Based on Narsammas complaint, Chowdariguda police registered a case under Section 105 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi says 'pure comedy' films are not being made in Bollywood: 'Chupke Chupke, Padosan are...'

Citing classics like Chupke Chupke, Chashme Buddoor, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, and Padosan, Rakesh Bedi highlighted how every character in these film

PM 'concerned' over Ukraine's 'attack' on Putin residence'

In light of escalating tensions, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed serious apprehension regarding allegations that Ukraine has targe

'Reforms Express' powered India's journey through 2025': PM Modi

India is now a global focus, praised for its rapid progress driven by reforms. Prime Minister Modi highlighted continuous reforms in 2025, modern

Trump, Tariffs And Turmoil: How Wall Street Survived 2025's Market Swings

The twists and turns of the US economy and the artificial-intelligence boom both played a role. But much of it could be traced to the White House

CBSE Cancels Affiliation Of Jaipur School Over Class 4 Student's Suicide

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today cancelled the affiliation of a school where a 9-year-old died by suicide on November 1.

11 Held for Assaulting Security Guards in Kukatpally

The complainant alleged that on December 29, around 12.15 am, accused Abdul Mohid along with a group of labourers, picked up a quarrel during the

Former B'desh PM leaves behind a mixed legacy

The news of Begum Khaleda Zia's passing, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, marks the end of an era that reshaped the nations ties with India.

MCA extends deadline up to January 31 for 2024-25 returns filings without extra fees

Companies get more time to file financial statements and annual returns. The deadline is now January 31, with no extra fees. This is the second e

SCCL Slammed For Improper Compliance of Orders

The panel comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin observed that the exercise undertaken by the company disclosed

DC Edit | Return To Democracy To Bangla Will Be Tribute To Khaleda

Prime Minister for two full terms, Khaleda was the wife of the first of Bangladeshs many military rulers in the nations numerous turbulent swings

'Who was the real Prez?': Autopen scandal explodes at 'Biden cover-up' hearing; Senators erupt

DNA TV Show: Which country will witness a coup in 2026?

A popular uprising against the hardline regime has suddenly erupted in Iran.

Election Commission to announce names of all eligible voters in Assam Gram Sabhas, municipal wards

Assam's Election Commission will publicly announce electoral rolls in Gram Sabhas and Municipal wards for maximum transparency, a first for the s

Telangana: Six Injured in Clash Between Two Families Over Land Dispute

The clash reportedly broke out when Ravi, along with his family members, went to the house of Chinna Maisaiah, leading to a violent confrontation

No Step Back On Welfare Programmes: Ponguleti

It has also increased the diet charges by 40 per cent and cosmetic charges by 200 percent for the students of government hostels and residential

Rajendar, Residents Push For Secunderabad Cantonment Polls

On Tuesday, the Malkajgiri MP met and spoke with Rakesh Mittal, joint secretary in the Department of Defence, who was in town, seeking urgent act