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Fact check: Did Saudi Arabia ban photography at Two Holy Mosques for Haj 2026?

Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has not introduced any ban on photography inside Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophets Mosque in Madinah

Migrant worker killed by speeding two-wheeler on ECR

Congress makes inroads into BRS strongholds in first phase of GP polls, BJP loses ground in its Parliamentary constituencies

Letters to The Editor December 12, 2025

MoU for Chennai Metro Rails takeover of MRTS likely to be inked in Jan.

A source says the State government may need 4,200 crore for the projectif it plans to completely elevate MRTS to the CMRLs standards; it has been

State govt. renews lease period of spinal rehabilitation centre in Tiruvannamalai

Civil society groups to mount legal challenge to parts of data protection law

Transparency advocates have pushed back on the Right to Information Acts dilution through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Stage set for Super League as teams brace for challenge sans star players

The stark reality of educational costs in India

A finding of the NSS 80th Round survey, on Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education, is growing inequalities in access to quality education

Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital opens new facility in Mauritius

HC expresses concern over cleanliness issues at temple

Hardik the three-in-one cricketer who delivers more often than not

His challenge over the next three months will be to steer clear of the spectre of injuries that has been relentlessly chasing him; the all-rounde

Solid waste management has improved as segregation reaches 55%: BSWML

Export summit in Madurai on December 13

Notional security: On the U.S.s National Security Strategy

The U.S. is in pursuit of global dominance and isolationism simultaneously

UDF, LDF and BJP express confidence as Kochi Corpn. awaits poll verdict

The Madras High Court must break its silence

The High Court must clarify whether the method of the Collegiums recommendations in the case of recent judicial appointments was in accordance wi

Court to pronounce sentence in actor rape case on December 12

Russian oil export revenue hit lowest level since invading Ukraine: IEA

Russia is the world's third largest oil producer and income from fossil fuels is vital for its state finances, under pressure from meagre economi

Artefacts From India Among Items Stolen in High Value Burglary at UK Museum

CCTV shows four suspects as police probe high-value burglary of Empire collection

Aging Pennar Delta Lifeline Breaches After Months Of Ignored Warnings

Jetty Rajagopal Reddy, chairman of the Penna Delta System, had been among the first to sound the alarm. Speaking about the recent breaches in the

Round table discussion on digital security and national sovereignty today

The event will include discussions on digital security, tech-induced challenges, and national security implications among others.

Gokul Chinna Thanda Boycotts Panchayat Polls

While both Gokul Chinna and Pedda Thandas were listed as panchayats and elections were notified, Chinna Thanda residents refused to vote, allegin

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan violate sovereignty: India

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan at the United Nations Security Council. New Delhi highlighted the tragic loss o

PM Modi speaks to US president Donald Trump as bilateral trade agreement talks progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a warm and engaging conversation, reviewing bilateral relations and discussing co

Rohini Acharyas post again fuels talk of crisis in Lalus family

The deeply entrenched patriarchal mindset in Bihar creates the necessity for comprehensive social and political reforms; every young and adult wo

Surprise Defeats, Tight Races Mark Karimnagar Panchayat Polls

Counting for 369 Gram Panchayats began at 2 pm, with Ward Member ballots taken up first, followed by the Sarpanch results.

Ernakulam district completes nearly 98% of SIR digitisation

Consensus eludes Governor and CM

The Supreme Court has intervened in the Kerala governor and chief minister's deadlock over vice-chancellor appointments. A committee led by Justi

State procures 51.86 lakh tonnes of paddy

Stalin to participate in CPI centenary celebrations

UAE announces New Years holiday for public sector

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, a public holiday for federal government employees to mark the s

ECI extends SIR timeline in six states, Union Territories

The Election Commission of India has extended deadlines for electoral roll revisions in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andama

BJP to protest 100-crore spend on football match

Telangana HC Admits PIL Challenging Cabinet-Rank to Advisers

A division bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin overruled the objections and directed the registry to allot a re

LG gives job letters to next of kin of Jammu terror victims

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has provided appointment letters to 41 families of terror victims. This initiative recognizes a

Lokesh Seeks Canadian Investments In APs Tourism, Green Energy, AI & Infrastructure

Meeting Prem Watsa, CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Lokesh sought support for expediting the Kuppam greenfield airport, and invited the compan

Telangana Procures 52 Lakh Tonnes of Paddy From Farmers

Against the seasonal target of 80 lakh tonnes, officials said the procurement is progressing at an unprecedented pace, supported by timely paymen

Can't view SIR too much on procedural aspects, says SC

The Supreme Court will not heavily scrutinize the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Judges noted this is a rar

Action will be taken against filmmaker Kunju Muhammed, says Chalachithra Academy Vice Chairperson

Police registered a case against him on charge of molesting a woman associated with the film industry while staying at a hotel as part of the Mal

EU FTA declaration soon: India-Italy ties get further boost; Modi invited to visit Rome

India is enthusiastically enhancing its relationship with the European Union, with negotiations for a free trade agreement moving forward. The Re

After a bruising court fight, NASCAR settles with Michael Jordanbacked team - here are the details

Michael Jordans 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports reached a settlement with NASCAR after a long lawsuit over race charters. The teams had rac

State plans women operated bike and auto services for safe urban mobility

Advocates demand suspension of e-filing system till issues are fixed

Panchayat Polls Peaceful in Adilabad Region

Polling was held for 439 Gram Panchayats out of 506 in the erstwhile Adilabad district.

HC asks Registry to allot number to PIL plea questioning Cabinet Minster status to 14 politicians

Children must be equipped for dangers in both real and digital worlds: Amala Akkineni

First phase GP polls: Congress-backed candidates win lions share in Khammam

Former Tribal Welfare chief engineer arrested for disproportionate assets

Will make sure youll be impeached: Rep. Ramirezs no-hold-barred attack on Noem over immigration

PM Modi hosts dinner for NDA; MPs arrive by bus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for NDA MPs at his residence following the coalition's significant victory in the Bihar polls. Modi

Karnataka Cabinet clears Bill on internal quota

The Bill is likely to be tabled in the ongoing Winter Session of the legislature

Telangana must lead in numismatics and heritage studies: Bhatti

Pakistan set to get big F16 upgrade deal from US, to cover entire fleet

Pakistan is poised to bolster its air defense capabilities with a $686 million upgrade for its F16 fighter jets, courtesy of the United States. T

Bhopinder Singh | From a Jail Cell, Imran Is Getting Under The Skin of Pak Military

In October 2019, while Imran was still the PM, the then designated director-general of Inter-Services Intelligence (DG-ISI), Lt. Gen. Asim Munir,

First-level checking of EVMs, VVPATs commences across Tamil Nadu

Karoline Leavitt LIVE | White House Press Secretary briefs media as US-Venezuela situation heats up

St. Francis Girls High School Celebrates 175th Anniversary

Students who excelled in academics and co-curricular activities were felicitated on the occasion.

SAVE plan ending threatens 7 million borrowers Why is the SAVE plan ending in 2025 and how much will monthly payments rise for 7 million student loan borrowers now?

SAVE plan ending 2025: 7 million student loan borrowers face higher payments as SAVE plan ends. Millions could see their monthly payments spike.

Will India's U19 team shake hands with Pakistan players? Here's what we know ahead of Asia Cup clash

As India and Pakistan prepare to face each other in the Under-19 Asia Cup, a key question has emerged: will players from both sides participate i

Give Vande Mataram equal status with National Anthem: JP Nadda

Rajya Sabha Leader JP Nadda called for Vande Mataram to be granted the same constitutional status as the National Anthem and National Flag. He cr

'Is it ok to regard US citizens as enemies?': Sen Kelly grills Gen. Guillot at fiery Senate hearing

Lok Sabha may hold debate on air pollution amid rising concerns

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is in talks with the government and opposition regarding a detailed discussion on hazardous air pollution next week, f

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Disney Invests $1B in OpenAI in Deal to Bring Characters Like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI Video Tool

At the same time, Disney went after Google, demanding the tech company stop exploiting its copyrighted characters to train its AI systems

First-level checking of EVMs, VVPATs begins in Madurai

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets: Ballot opens prices, visa rules, and all key details

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets to watch Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi live on football pitch began today.

Committee clears 25 subjects regarding medical colleges issues

Gongura Paneer To Palakura Pappu: PM Modi's Dinner Menu For NDA MPs

Following the viral interest in the vegetarian meal served to Russian President Vladimir Putin, another all-vegetarian menu has caught the public

Trump over Biden anytime: Traitor MTG unexpectedly softens stance on US Prez amid public feud

Shoot the protesters? Is it legal?': Hirono ERUPTS over Trumps Nat'l Guard orders at fiery hearing

Watch: Awakening of Hindus in T.N. enough to resolve Thirupparankundram row: RSS chief, Opposition reacts

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat commented on the Thirupparankundram dispute, saying the issue must be resolved in favour of Hindus and emphasising the aw

Slave compounds in Myanmar, adjoining regions are hubs for execution of digital arrest frauds: CBI

The Central agency has filed a charge sheet against 13 accused persons in a major digital arrest case; it found that several key bank accounts us

Second phase polling goes peaceful, but politics turns fiery

Goa nightclub fire: CM Pramod Sawant says, 'will bring Luthra brothers back', orders closure of restaurants violating norms

After Luthra brothers - Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, wanted in connection with the tragic fire at Goa's Birch Hotel, were detained in Thaila

AWS to invest $7 billion in Telangana for major data centre expansion

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy hailed the investment as a testament to investor confidence and central to Telanganas USD 3 trillion economic vis

CRPF officer from Jind awarded Union home ministers Medal

Telangana HC Fines Govt Rs 5,000 for Delay in Himayatsagar FTL Case

The court had earlier issued notice to the Chief Secretary and several agencies, including the irrigation department, HMDA, GHMC, HMWS&SB, PCB an

BRS Warns Centres Proposed Seeds Bill Will Rob, States, Farmers of Their Rights

KTR says draft law risks seed sovereignty, weakens safeguards for farmers

DC Edit | Global Recognition For Diwali

As the conflict-ridden world gets more fractious and polarised than ever, Unesco, the otherwise largely powerless United Nations educational, sci

This Country Wants US Spy Planes. Not For Espionage, But To Hunt Al Qaeda

Ivory Coast wants the Trump administration to station US spy planes in the country's north to carry outcross-border operations targeting Al Qaeda

Karnataka Yakshagana Academy to confer five artists with its honorary award for 2025

American lawmakers voice concern over tariffs, H1B visa issues impacting India-US ties

US Representative Ami Bera, addressing a House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee hearing, highlighted he strong bipartisan sup

Karnataka: Kumta Man Booked for Torturing His Young Son

Police have registered a case against Vijay Naik and his female friend at Kumta police station and initiated an investigation

P. Govinda Pillai Endowment announced

Arrangements complete for CM Naidus Vizag visit on December 12

You asking me to resign is an endorsement!: Noems sarcastic jibe at Rep. Thanedar in heated clash

Drunk Voter Chews, Swallows Ballot Paper in Jagtial

The man, identified as Venkataiah of Venkatapur village, arrived at the polling station in an intoxicated state, police said.

Tata Hitachi increases its India focus amidst high U.S. tariffs, a weak rupee

Despite global uncertainties linked to tariffs and currency fluctuations, Hitachi executives said the company remained bullish in India as the co

The ESG movement is resilient now Donald Trump did bring a backlash but the impact is less dramatic than expected

Florian Berg, a research scientist at MIT Sloan, believes ESG efforts remain strong. He notes that while some companies have withdrawn from allia