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Chief Secy Reviews Mining Reforms, Revenue Mobilisation And Technology-Driven Enforcement In J&K

Mandatory GPS, RFID and e-challaning for mineral transportation by January 26, 2026 JAMMU, Dec 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a

IFFK to Go Ahead With Screenings Despite Centre's Ban on 14 Films

Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian expressed his strong objection to the matter and opined that the centre's move will affect the futu

Chinna Reddy urges Centre to retain MGNREGS name

TTD board approves Rs 14 cr temple in Mumbai, Rs 48 cr grant to heart centre

Amaravati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has announced a series of decisions aimed at expanding the institutions reach, en

No mention of India, Indian Army as Bangladesh celebrates independence from Pakistan, victory over Pakistan Army

Bangladesh celebrated the Victory Day or Vijay Diwas that began at sunrise with a 31-gun salute at the old Dhaka airport area by an artillery reg

Inside Trump Medias Crypto Deal and Conflicts It May Create

Legal and ethics experts say Crypto.coms journey from investigative target to Trump business partner provides a case study of the conflicts of in

Call for greater cooperation among Global South countries in critical sectors

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Bill Enables Universities To Compete Globally: Minister

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Bill: Under the proposed Bill, the government plans to bring all major regulatory functions under a uniform framework compr

Construction workers demand festival bonus, pension hike

Aviation EduCity will come up near Bhogapuram in one year, says Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Lokesh

The facility being established by the GMR Group in an extent of 136 acres provided by the MANSAS Trust free of cost will position India not only

H.D. Kumaraswamy says he will take on Congress government after December 20

Aland vote theft case sparks heated exchange in Assembly

Mysterious blastlike din, tremors felt again in Dindigul

Markets brace for Japan rate hike as analysts warn Bitcoin price could crash by 20-30%

Bitcoin price alert: Markets brace as Japans BOJ plans a near-certain rate hike. Analysts warn Bitcoin could crash 2030%, testing below $70,000.

IPL auction 2026 PBKS: Punjab Kings buy Cooper Connolly, check complete players list, final bids

Punjab Kings approach the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a clear objective: to define their identity by filling four crucial slots. With a substantia

Man Recounts How Air India Crew And Passengers United To Save Elderly Mid-Flight

The incident highlights the importance of being prepared for medical emergencies.

Joint enforcement operation targets pubs, bars ahead of New Year celebrations

In the wake of the Goa pub fire tragedy, multiple departments have launched a joint operation for the first time in the city to crack down on pub

AIDSO stages protest against merger of rural schools

Drop the idea of starting magnet schools scheme, activists tell State govt.

LDF takes comfort in vote share numbers in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

According to a tweet by John Brittas, the BJPs vote share went down from 2,13,214 votes in the 2024 LS polls to 1,65,891 in the 2025 local body p

TTDC plans to rename Hotel Tamil Nadu Unit-II

IPL auction 2026 RR: From Ravi Bishnoi to Sushant Mishra, check complete players list, final bids

Rajasthan Royals enter the auction with a focused strategy. They aim to secure an Indian spinner and bolster their pace attack. Key retentions an

Low confidence, inability to cope with problems among six signs of later dementia risk: Study

However, the increased risk of dementia was driven entirely by the six specific symptoms in adults under 60 -- loss of self-confidence and diffic

BIE revises timetable for Inter public examinations

CM Omar Abdullah Urges Gujjar Institutions To Research On Climate Change, Reservation Impact

Jammu, Dec 16:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called upon Gujjar institutions to undertake scientific research on the i

Dube credits think tank for improved bowling show

India needs power of technology as well as strength of values, says President

Govt gets support from 16 Central trade unions on labour codes

The move comes a week before the opposition parties affiliated trade unions meet on December 22 to decide a date for holding country-wide protest

How micro-credential courses can save our arts, science and engineering degrees

Explore how micro-credential courses can enhance employability and modernize arts, science, and engineering degrees in todays economy.

L-G, CM laud VCRC on its golden jubilee

Book on GST reforms released

'Modi ji has deep hatred for...': LoP Rahul Gandhi blasts Centre over G Ram G bill

The Opposition has criticised the bill for changing the scheme's name and removing Mahatma Gandhi's reference from it. Congress MP Priyanka Gandh

12 members of an inter-state fraud gang posing as IT officials busted in Chhattisgarhs Dhamtari

RAIPUR: Dhamtari police on Tuesday arrested twelve members of an inter-state fraud gang who posed as Income Tax officers, conducting a fake raid

Kadakampally Surendran seeks apology over gold thief remark

Delhi Court Asks Aviation Body To Explain Relaxations In Pilot Fatigue Rules

Delhi Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on a plea by the Indian Pilots Guild seeking contempt act

Healthcare buildings to be built with Indian assistance in Nepal

Kathmandu: Two health post buildings will be constructed in Indrawati Rural Municipality of central Sindhupalchowk district with Indian grant ass

Not Dhurandhar, Chhaava, Saiyaara, Thamma; documentary on this 2025 Bollywood superhit film to release in cinemas this Friday

Sitaaron Ke Sitaare, the documentary on Aamir Khan-starrer Sitaare Zameen Par, will release in cinemas on December 19 and will clash at the box o

Alex Karp-led Palantir quietly renews 3-year contract with France's DGSI

Palantir PLTR Secures Three-Year DGSI Renewal: The companys Foundry and AI Platform will support Frances intelligence operations and modernize th

Bilateral talks to business forum in Amman: Why PM Modis Jordan visit matters for Indias trade

US retail sales unexpectedly unchanged in October

The unchanged reading in retail sales reported by the Commerce Department's Census Bureau on Tuesday followed a downwardly revised 0.1% gain in S

Punjab wrongly blamed for Delhi pollution despite lower AQI, says CM Mann

CHANDIGARH: Questioning the BJP Governments handling of the pollution crisis in Delhi and what he described as a false narrative blaming Punjab f

Australia: GoFundMe croses millions for Bondi hero who tackled gunman

Sydney: The 43-year-oldman from the Bondi attack Ahmed Al Ahmed, who is being hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen involved in Austra

Former Deputy Mayor of Tirunelveli Corporation no more

Amid MNREGA Row, A 'North-South Divide' Over Hindi Names For New Laws

The row over the renaming of MNREGA has highlighted the Centre's new practice of naming bills in Hindi, deviating from the tradition of providing

Iron Mountain targets $400 million India data centre revenue in five years

In India, the storage and information management player operates six retail data centres across Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Pune, wi

Metrowater reduces waiting time between tanker bookings from five to three days

The Dial for Water service is being strengthened to better serve consumers, especially those in the citys added areas. Residents may also be able

34 Maoists carrying Rs 84 lakh reward surrender in Chhattisgarh under Poona Margham initiative

RAIPUR: A total of 34 Maoist cadres, carrying a cumulative reward of 84 lakh, surrendered in the insurgency-hit district of Bijapur, around 400 k

Seven pink patrol vehicles in Coimbatore to reach out to women in distress

As seven gleaming pink vehicles, piloted by women police in Coimbatore, set out to prevent crimes against women and children, it also turns the s

12 held for making derogatory social media posts against politicians

UP Minor Allegedly Kidnapped, Raped For Over 2 Weeks

A 22-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in Sitapur district for allegedly abducting a 16-year-old girl and raping her repeatedly for nearly two

Telangana sets March-end deadline for Hyderabad Metro takeover

Chief Secretary says transfer must be carried out smoothly and expeditiously, in line with agreement reached between both parties during a review

Congress announces nationwide protests against assault on MGNREGA: Venugopal

New Delhi: The Congress, on Tuesday, announced a series of nationwide protests against what it termed the Union governments attempt to kill the M

Highways Department revives plan to construct ramps for Gandhipuram flyover

Street dog adoption drive launched; MCC calls for public participation

Hansi declared as 23rd district of Haryana, notification within a week

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday declared Hansi as the 23rd district of Haryana, marking a significant administrat

KCR led BRS meeting on Telangana water rights postponed to Dec 21

Hyderabad: In light of the Parliament session concluding on December 19, the joint meeting of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi Legislature Party (BRSLP

Rocket built by students of Idukki engineering college to launch

Vizag MP Sribharat supports Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha

The Bill strikes at the core of effective, modern governance by removing outdated and redundant laws from the statute books, he says

Odisha unveils pharmaceutical and medical devices policy to bring Rs 25,000 crore investment by 2030

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the new policy here at the Odisha Pharma Summit-2025 in the presence of Industries Minister Sampad Cha

Police announce traffic curbs, safety norms for TVK meeting in Erode on December 18

Madhya Pradesh Man Uses Kidnapper's Smartwatch To Send SOS, Gets Rescued

Unable to repay an exorbitant amount demanded by moneylenders, the man was abducted, brutally assaulted, and locked inside a room, but a quick-th

IPL auction 2026 LSG: From Wanindu Hasaranga to Anrich Nortje, check complete players list, final bids

Lucknow Super Giants entered the IPL Auction 2026 with a significant purse. The franchise focused on rebuilding its squad after a seventh-place f

CIK Launches Major Crackdown on Alleged Terror-Linked Network Masquerading as Social Activism

Raids were carried out at 12 locations spanning seven districts-Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kupwara, Budgam, and Shopian

Confused On Screen Usage For Your Children? These Tips Might Help

Part of the challenge is that screen time isnt just one thing. It can be educational or passive, interactive or sedentary, and part of schoolwork

IPL 2026 Auction: LSG Happy with Hasaranga, Nortje Buys

Goenka described the auction outcome as the result of a well-planned and thoughtful strategy, expressing overall satisfaction with how the biddin

Govt to take over Hyderabad metro rail operations by March 2026

Hyderabad: Telangana chief secretary K Ramakrishna Rao on Tuesday, December 16, directed officials to complete the process of taking over the Hyd

Sanitary workers line-up garbage-laden vehicles at Corporation demanding revoking of suspension of their leader

NC MPs Meet UHM Amit Shah In New Delhi

Srinagar, Dec 15: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha met Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah on T

Modi govts illegality fully exposed: Congress after court relief for Gandhis in National Herald case

New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday claimed the illegality of the Narendra Modi government and its politically motivated prosecution

Who is Mangesh Yadav? Left-arm speedster from MP T20 League joins Virat Kohli's RCB at Rs 5.2 crore

Mangesh Yadav emerged as one of the biggest uncapped stories of the IPL 2026 auction after Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought the left-arm pacer

Think $1 million is enough? Heres how few Americans actually retire with that much - see where you really stand

Many Americans dream of retiring with $1 million, but very few actually reach it. Most people have far less in savings, and factors like income,

Pentagon prepares major military reorganization plan: Report

US Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine was expected to present the plan to Hegseth in coming days, a senior defense official familiar with the discus

Hyderabad: Traffic to be restricted for President of India visit

Hyderabad: Traffic in parts of the city will be restricted or diverted for the upcoming visit of the President of India from December 17 to 22. A

Jobs report today: U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.6%, highest since 2021 Is the economic slowdown just beginning?

US jobs report today sends a fresh warning. Unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, the highest since 2021. Employers added just 64,000 jobs, miss

Residents submit petitions detailing problems they face with sewage pools, stagnant rainwater

Eighty Feet Road traversing Rahmath Nagar East remains submerged for several days after recent rains and due to absence of stormwater drain. Sinc

Student dies in wall collapse at govt. school in Tiruvallur

The incident happened when the students were eating lunch near a ramp at the school in Kondapuram

IPL 2026 Auction: Uncapped Players Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer Fetch 14.20 Crore

Meet the uncapped players who aroused most curiosity in the IPL 2026 auctions:

Supreme Court ends 25-year-old marriage, no reconciliation possible

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dissolved a 25-year-old marriage, holding that it had ceased to exist in reality and that there was no possibili

TotalEnergies Marketing India and Energy Core Lanka Unveil a New Chapter of Lubricants Excellence in Sri Lanka

The Trump doctrine: How United States sees India in a China-first world

The Trump administration's 2025 National Security Strategy redefines global power dynamics, placing India at a critical juncture. The document em

U.K. launches BBC funding review, as broadcaster reels from Trump lawsuit

Currently the BBCs funding mainly comes from a 174.50 ($234) annual charge imposed on all viewing households, but the number of licence holders h

Better for parties to separate, when marriage survives only on paper due to prolonged litigation: SC

NEW DELHI: Observing that courts should not compel estranged couples to continue marriages that survive only on paper, the Supreme Court on Monda

Madurai district administration scouts for alternative venues to set up counting centre during Assembly polls

Madras High Court had asked the Election Commission to spare Madurai Government Medical College as it caused inconvenience to students and look a

Improved roads, new libraries inaugurated in the Nilgiris

Wordle Answer Today December 16: Hints and solution revealed for the today's puzzle #1641

Wordle players face a challenge with puzzle number 1641 on December 16, 2025. The word SEGUE proves tricky due to its spelling and pronunciation.

Transport department cracks down on driving school, 9 lose licences in Vizianagaram

Joint inspection of land acquired for Mysuru Airport expansion being conducted: Airports Authority of India

'No prima facie case made out against ex-CM Palaniswami,' TN govt tells HC

The Tamil Nadu government has cleared AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of corruption charges. Allegations concerned the construction of 11 me

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters

The first batch was delivered after a delay of nearly 15 months from the original delivery schedule of May 2024, primarily due to global supply c

KC(M) faces crisis in Idukki after poll debacle

Telangana government welcomes UMEED portal deadline extension

Minister, and officials urge compliance