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Cotton farmers call for urgent focus on yield-related issues

DMK alliance will not continue as expected by the Chief Minister, says BJP State president

Andhra Pradesh notifies sweeping amendments to building rules

Changes aimed at enhancing urban safety, promoting green construction, and improving ease of doing business through technology-driven approvals a

AI Early Warning System has enabled 6000 safe elephant crossings in the last 22 months: Supriya Sahu

BJP working president Nitin Nabin visits Puducherry

Fans stunned as Taylor Swift addresses two painful breakups on the Eras Tour

Taylor Swift revealed in her docuseries, 'The End of an Era,' that she experienced two significant breakups during the Eras Tour, impacting her a

Health Department directs district officials to step up preparedness to tackle anticipated rise in seasonal influenza cases

Tharoor raises alarm for India amid Bangladesh riots, says 'Mob rule, situation not good'

Benjamin Netanyahu says he will visit New York City soon despite arrest threats from Zohran Mamdani

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans a New York City visit soon, despite arrest threats from mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The issue has

Centre supports development of Auroville as it reflects the ethos of Viksit Bharat, says Union Minister

Corporate Wellness Moves Beyond Checklists As Firms Link Employee Health to Productivity

Corporate companies planning to enter Hyderabad are increasingly seeking office spaces that can accommodate gyms, yoga and Zumba centres to promo

CPI(M) to hold convention today after Statewide outreach campaign

The Woman Grandmaster who made the bold move beyond the chessboard

Why didnt God save Gazas children? asks lyricist Javed Akhtar

During a debate on Does God Exist?, renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar questioned the existence of God by asking, If he is really omnipotent, then wh

BJP Renews Allegations Against Rahul Gandhi Over Soros Link, Germany Visit

Last year too, the BJP had alleged that top Congress leaders had links with Soros-funded organisations that were involved in anti-India activitie

Bareilly Violence accused Nadeem Khan taken on remand

Bareilly: Police on Saturday brought Nadeem Khan, a key accused in the Bareilly violence case and a leader associated with the Ittehad-e-Millat C

Two from West Bengal held with 37 kg of suspected ganja

They had allegedly trafficked the suspected narcotic item from Odisha to Aluva by train

Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears: Josh Jacobs injury update, will star running back play on Saturday night game?

Green Bay Packers (9-4-1), who beat Chicago in Week 14, are a half-game behind the first-place Chicago Bears (10-4) in the NFC North.

HC Chief Justice Opens New Courts in Bhupalpally

The Chief Justice highlighted that these courts were being set up to tackle the growing number of pending cases and to ensure faster delivery of

It is a Very Emotional Experience For Me

In his final conversation, Dharmendra spoke about his journey with Ikkis

Film city proposed for Kalaburagi and Hubballi to promote regional cinema

Recoveries in cybercrime cases dip as scamsters shift tactics

A senior officer cautioned that with the New Year approaching, cyber crimes might mushroom in the name of attractive offers

Bihar hijab row: Woman doctor yet to join work

Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari offers the doctor a government job with a monthly salary of 3 lakh and a posting of her choice

Trump nominates new head of U.S. forces in Latin America

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced in the statement that Mr. Trump had appointed General Francis L Donovan to head the U.S. Southern Command,

AP Foresters Flag Threat to Marine Species From Trawlers

Forest authorities are conducting workshops to sensitise stakeholders across the state to reduce marine mortality

Yule Sleigh It With A Starry Dress Code

Forget the usual Christmas jumpers, Santa hats and heels, instead make heads turn with these celeb-inspired Xmas outfits

13th Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Festival from Dec. 23

Artisans from 15 countries to take part. Flower show, Tourism Expo to be held for the first time as part of the festival

A series triumph which underlines Team Indias dominance in T20Is

MP: Nearly 42 Lakh Voters In MP Set For Deletion From Voters List

Preliminary draft electoral roll to appear on Dec 23; Notices will be issued to them seeking clarification on the required information from them

US offers new talks format including Russia and Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy revealed that the United States has proposed a new peace talk format involving Ukraine, Russia, and poten

Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival was a melange of cultures and artistes

Hyderabad: Picture actors from Norway and Malaysia mingling with performers from Assam, Maharashtra and Kerala. Add playwrights from France and T

Ballot Confusion Leads to Spike in Nota

He observed that many of his relatives, especially elderly persons, had picked Nota in confusion.

DSU swearing-in event at CU: UDSF seeks action against violation of rules

Shortage Of Doctors, Medicines Affects Bolaram Cantonment Hospital

People come here because this is supposed to be a general hospital. But there are days when even basic care is delayed: Staff member

Kardashian Christmas Party: Khloe reveals who foots the bill for familys lavish Christmas eve celebrations

Khloe Kardashian has shared a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the most closely followed celebrity traditions, the Kardashian-Jenner familys

Horatti chairs Council proceedings non-stop for over 11 hours

Significant decline reported in maternal mortality in Mysuru

Karnataka High Court finds no fault in preventive detention of actor Ranya Rao under anti-smuggling law

Quiet Comeback Of The Baithak

Away from loud auditoriums and splashy launches, the city is embracing the baithak an intimate format where listening takes centre stage

Thrissur to host 64th Kerala School Arts Festival

Five-day extravaganza to be held from January 14 to 18 across 25 venues with competitions in 239 items

Watch: Hardik Pandya enjoys late-night Ahmedabad drive with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma after 5th T20I heroics

Hardik Pandya was spotted enjoying a late-night drive in Ahmedabad with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma after his match-winning performance in the 5th

11-foot King Cobra Rescued From Shiva Temple In Odishas Ganjam

The incident occurred at the Gupteswar Temple in the Choudhury Tikarapada area under Digapahandi block

Gold Can Move Towards Rs 1.5 Lakh in 2026 Amidst Volatility

In the international market prices have jumped from $2623 per ounce to $4340 gaining 65 per cent.

Sethu pips Kickstart FC; honours even between Gokulam and Nita

Is Dhurandhars Runaway Success A Signal For Bwood To Change Tack?

Emotionally charged stories of patriotism and sacrifice are stealing a march over conventional crowd-pullers

All eyes on Independent collective at Pala

After the oath-taking, the collective plans a Janasabha to assess community support before finalising its political stance, amid speculation of a

Student elections in varsities will help find efficient leaders: ABVP

Agnikuls $17 million fundraise signals maturing investor confidence in Indias space sector

VIP convoys, festive crowd and roadwork shape tricky traffic weekend for Hyderabad

Walayar mob lynching: rights activists allege bid to trivialise crime, demand 25 lakh compensation

Protest meeting in Thrissur calls the killing of Chhattisgarh native Ram Narayan a chilling reflection of growing Islamophobia in the State

Economist decries scrapping of MGNREGA by Centre

Roopa Viroopa, Indianised version of Beauty and the Beast, to be staged in Bengaluru

The dance theatrical is a fusion of Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, folk dance and martial arts

Mysuru zoo on alert over glanders case

Telugu short film Osey Balamma selected for Sundance Film Festival 2026

HC Says Adult Woman Can Take Her Choice to Live Her Life

The High Court accordingly ordered the immediate release of the woman from Shakti Sadan

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

Heartwarming Video Of Child Dancing In School Assembly Prayer Goes Viral

With his eyes closed and hands folded, he is seen dancing gently in his place.

Restaurant employing persons with disabilities and intellectual disabilities opens at Anna Maligai

Congress leader accuses BJP, ED of harassing Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case

Centre systematically dismantling MGNREGA by changing its name and altering its structure, he says

Newly wed couple dies after falling from Machilipatnam Express

Hyderabad: A couple who had gotten married just two months ago died after allegedly falling from the Machilipatnam Express late on Thursday, Dece

Sanjay Raut meets Raj Thackeray amid Mumbai civic polls alliance talks

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray as the two parties are discussing s

Paraplegic engineer Michaela Benthaus becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

In a groundbreaking achievement, Michaela Benthaus, a German engineer who lives with paraplegia, fulfilled her dream of space travel aboard Blue

Majority and minority communalism have to be resisted, says Kerala CM

He spoke at a reception organised for Samastha Shatabdi Sandesh Yatra, led by Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama president Syed Muhammad Jifri Mut

Swearing-in of local body members in Kollam

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Anybody can become angry that is easy, but...'

Aristotle's timeless quote highlights that while anger is easy to feel, directing it appropriatelywith the right person, degree, time, and purpos

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

HYDRAA clears road encroachment

Rice millers in Kangayam demand government warehouse

705-crore ICWF funds unutilised for Indians abroad: Kodikunnil Suresh

In 2020, ICWF spending stood at 128.98 crore. This dropped drastically to 23.27 crore in 2021

UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo, extends peacekeeping mission for year

The UN's most powerful body condemned an offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23, demanded that Rwanda stop supporting the rebels and withdraw its tro

Solar, renewable energy expo turns heads

CGR, ATA hold discussions on environmental sustainability

Sardar Harbans Singh Appointed Political Advisor To NC President

Srinagar, Dec 20: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Saturday appointed senior party leader and former minister Sardar Harbans Singh as the

HC Dismisses Appeal on Alienation of Temple Land

The panel found no error in the reasoning or conclusions of the single judge

How rich was Rob Reiner? His surprising net worth has everyone talking

Filmmaker Rob Reiner's estate is valued at $200 million. He passed away on December 15, 2025. His son faces charges in the deaths of Rob and his

From Cameras to Crowdsourcing: How Reddit, Surveillance Tech Cracked Case

One was that increasingly pervasive surveillance technology could help catch the culprits. Another was that amateur online sleuths on Reddit coul

Chennai Corporation to repair speed breakers, install caution boards

Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic-South) P. Vijayakumar said that some speed breakers installed earlier as a piecemeal measure to address loc

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

Epstein files opened: Famous faces, many blacked-out pages

US authorities have started releasing documents from the Jeffrey Epstein probe. Many files are blacked out, raising questions about transparency.

Fire guts plastic recycling unit at industrial area in Thalassery

The fire occurred at City Plastic, a facility employing several workers

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

Over 8,000 Candidates Take Odisha Home Guard Exam For 187 Posts On Airstrip

Odisha Home Guard Recruitment Exam 2025: The exam was conducted on December 16 for just 187 Home Guard posts. Despite the limited number of vacan

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

Over 35 Students Injured As School Picnic Bus Overturns On Jammu Ring Road

Jammu, Dec 20: At least 35 school students were injured after a picnic bus ran over the divider and overturned on the Ring Road near Bishnah area