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HC directs online platforms to act on Salmans plea

Wayanad records highest polling percentage in State

Kannur, Kasaragod record huge turnout in local body polls

Arunachal road deaths: Kharge asks for just compensation to bereaved; saddening, says Rahul

The accident was not reported by any local agency, contractor, or civil representative until the lone survivor's arrival, Rawat said, adding that

Baansera Park to get houseboat-style event centre by 2026

DFS conducts fire-safety checks; Mayor orders inspection of schools

Delhi HC declines plea for special cybercrime courts

Improve construction quality to reduce dust: CM to officials

Bid to sell demonetised currency notes worth 3.59 cr. at throwaway prices lands four in jail

Question on delay in scheme reveals rift in Mahayuti

PlanningDept., underNCP, raised objections to hike in prize money, says Minister fromShivSena; good schemes hit because of internal fight: Cong.

Geminids To Light Up Hyderabad Sky on Dec 1314

Peak viewing from midnight to 4 am; enthusiasts head to outskirts for darker skies

GBA chief orders immediate completion of Suraksha 75 Junction works

Parents Back Telangana 2047 Vision for Sports, Skill

The Vision document notes that sports and physical education will be treated as core areas, and it promises trained physical education teachers,

Fadnavisasks officials to make ready plan to build Indias biggest shipyard

Vajpayees Personality An Inspiration, Says MP Chief Minister

Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav paid rich tributes to Vajpayee, saying the ex-PM enhanced the living standards of the people and promoted econo

Rhythm of the harvest

J&K LG hands over jobs to 82 beneficiaries; says 'terror ecosystem being dismantled' in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 41 next of kin of terror victims, 22 age-relaxat

Freezing Morning Slows Voter Turnout

Turnout began to improve only after 9 am as sunlight emerged, and long queues formed outside several booths.

Putin calls Maduro, Lukashenko meets Venezuela envoy as Trump cranks up pressure

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday held his second meeting in 17 days with Jesus Rafael Salazar Velazquez, the Venezuelan Amba

This is Bengal, notU.P.: CM on assault on vendors at Gita recital event

Chief Minister expresses solidarity with food vendors, says BJPs dictatorship will not work in Bengal

Four held for phone theft at music concert

Industrial Safety: AP Signs Pact With Nagarjuna University

Factories department director M Mohan Rao and university registrar Prof G Simhachalam signed the memorandum of understanding in the presence of l

CIU takes out motorbike rally ahead of Maha Sabha in Visakhapatnam

Nalgonda, Yadadri, Suryapet Record Strong Turnout in GP Elections

Polling was held for 318 Grama Panchayats across 14 mandals in Nalgonda district. Of the 4,51,007 registered voters, 4,08,316 exercised their fra

15 Encroachments Demolished in Abids

Food kiosks, seating areas and concrete extensions were removed after repeated warnings

T.N. set to complete first spring census this month to aid groundwater conservation strategies

Crime against women: Odisha police launch digital platform

Keonjhar police have come up with digital interface to enable women to file complaints from their home

Sarpanch Polls See Record Turnout in Karimnagar Region

Rajanna Sircilla topped the region with 82.47%, followed by Jagtial with 82.27%. Karimnagar district registered 81.42%, continuing the trend of h

Warangal Records Over 80% Turnout in First-Phase Panchayat Polls

Ahead of polling, a significant number of positions across the united districts were filled unanimously. Forty-four Sarpanch posts and over 1,100

ShivSena(UBT) criticisesMahayutigovt. over aid to flood-hit farmers

No Coaching Centre Has Permission for Mega Reso Fast Test

Officials say no centre is authorised; parents told to ignore false claims, ads

Telangana HC Questions Delay In Teacher Postings Under Sport Quota

The petition wanted the state government to consider his candidature under the two per cent sports quota for the post of SGT Telugu in Ranga Redd

Shamirpet Gurukul Students March to Police Station

The district administration and education department officials also met the students at the police station and assured them that corrective steps

SCERT launches training for Delhis govt. teachers

97 new VDG groups to fortify security grid in J&K's Reasi

Reasi Police have bolstered village-level defence by forming 97 new Village Defence Guard (VDG) groups. This initiative includes replacing 726 ag

NASA loses contact with MAVEN spacecraft after a decade in Mars orbit

Maven abruptly stopped communicating with ground stations over the weekend. NASA said this week that it was working fine before it went behind th

Man killed by brother over family issue

Labour pangs back to haunt key J&K hydel project

Construction at the 850-MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project in Kishtwar faces a shutdown threat due to alleged political interference and demands for

Time away from game brought back my hunger: de Kock

Narco test likely on the ghost nabbed from near China border

CM orders action against IAS officer Santosh Verma

Man arrested for molesting and assaulting woman after brawl inside hotel

Over 2.24 crore palmyrah seeds planted under Green Tamil Nadu Mission

Several districts including Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Tirupathur and Sivagangai have each crossed the 10-lakh mark in

Man climbs on top of express train stationed at yard, touches overhead line, gets electrocuted

AISEC passes resolution against KPS-Magnet School scheme

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I | De Kock does the star turn as Proteas draw level

The opener smashes 90 off just 46 balls; the Indian bowlers barring Varun go for plenty; extras add to the home teams woes; Tilak wages a lone ba

First time after apple orchards-cancer report, Kashmir leaders meet to discuss grave issue, form policy

Kashmir's apple farmers face a grave health crisis as studies reveal a strong link between pesticide exposure and malignant brain tumors. Decades

HYDRAA Chief Urges Youth To Serve Public Good at Yuva Aapada Mitra Programme

NDMAs Yuva Aapada Mitra session trains students as community first responders

NHPC executing 4 major Hydropower Projects in J&K worth Rs 25,945 Cr

New Delhi, Dec 11:The Government of India on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that four major hydropower projects, totalling 3,014 MW, are under c

J&K, Ladakh get Rs 6,900 Cr boost for power sector

New Delhi, Dec 11:Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have received Rs 6,974 crore in sanctioned funds under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RD

Leh Apex Body faces public pushback as draft seeking statehood for Ladakh goes to debate

Ladakh's campaign for statehood and Sixth Schedule status intensified as the Leh Apex Body presented its draft proposal. While proponents advocat

The Fed just made its call will your money grow, shrink or disappear? Heres the impact

The Federal Reserve rate cut is important because it can change how much money people earn or pay on savings, loans, mortgages and credit cards.

J&K created over 78, 000 jobs under PMEGP

New Delhi, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir remained a top Union Territory in generating employment under the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Prog

J&K records 831 road accident deaths in 2024

Jammu and Kashmir has reported 831 road accident fatalities in 2024, Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) informed the Lok Sabha

NO relief to Saurav, Gaurav Luthra: Goa Nightclub 'Birch by Romeo' owners' anticipatory plea rejected by Delhi court due to...

Delhi's Rohini District court on Thursday rejected the transit anticipatory bail pleas of Gaurav and Saurav Luthra. The Luthra brothers, Gaurav a

J&K reports 5,808 road accidents in 2024

New Delhi, Dec 11:Jammu and Kashmir recorded 5,808 road accidents in 2024, Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) informed Lok Sab

OpenAI, Microsoft Sued For 'Encouraging' Mentally Challenged Man To Kill Mother

OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, were sued in California state court on Thursday over claimsthat OpenAI's popular chatbot Chat

'India's rice output may hit record 152 MT in 2025-26'

India is projected to achieve a historic peak in rice production, hitting 152 million tonnes during the 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, wheat producti

Adm orders fire safety audit of commercial buildings

Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: The administration on Thursday ordered a comprehensive audit of adherence to building plans and fire safety norms in all comm

Private hospital fined 1 lakh for causing obstruction on road

EC extends SIR timeline in 6 states & UTs

The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in five states and a Union Territory follo

US Trade Gap Shrinks To Narrowest Since 2020 After Tariff Hikes

The US trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in September to the smallest since 2020, delayed government data showed Thursday, with imports rising

Telangana Will Turn into Hub for Cultural Preservation, Says Bhatti

NSI chairman Dr. D.Raja Reddy said with more than 50,000 coins, the State Museum has the largest collection of Satavahana coins. In addition, the

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

US Officials Threaten Jail, Family Separation To Force Migrants To Deport

The email from a US immigration officer presented Kelly and Yerson Vargas with a stark choice: accept deportation to their native Colombia or ris

India stands firmly with affected family in Manipur: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu assured Manipur's affected families of the government's unwavering support and commitment to restoring harmony and devel

Supreme Court overturns insurance denial for doctors who died in Covid

The Supreme Court has ruled that families of doctors who died during the Covid-19 pandemic are eligible for insurance cover. This applies even if

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

CM orders revenue push, strict expense control

Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday called for boosting revenues across all streams and exercising strict control over

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

PM Modi set to visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman next week; check details

PM Modi will visit Ethiopia in the second leg of his visit from December 16 to 17. This will be his first visit to the African country. He will h

Chinese national deported for visa violations

Budgam homestay owner booked for concealing stay Srinagar, Dec 11:A Chinese national who travelled through sensitive areas of Ladakh and Jammu an

Playing to the gallery: on the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025

Karnatakas hate crimes bill is a threat to free speech

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

'Downward Spiral': Woman Blames Social Media For 15-Year-Old Son's Suicide

A French mother whose teenage son took his own life is fighting to hold social media platforms accountable, saying their algorithms pushed suicid

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

Schools Against Long SSC Exam Schedule

TRSMA says month-long exams, overlaps and summer heat will burden schools, learners

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Says US Trade Negotiations 'Progressing Well'

Negotiations are progressing well for the trade deal between India and the United States, and substantial discussions have taken place, Commerce

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

Husband In Indore, Pak Woman Begs Court To Deport Him To Prevent 2nd Marriage

A family dispute between a Pakistani Hindu husband-wife duo, each living in two different countries for a long time after their marriage in Pakis

Thai PM's 'Return Power to People' Post Signals Parliament Dissolution

Thai leader Anutin Charnvirakul said late Thursday he would like to return power to the people, a known signal in the kingdom that a prime minist

HC expresses concern over cleanliness issues at temple

Cold Wave Grips ASR, Manyam As Temperatures Plunge To 3.2C

Dr D. Hemalatha Devi, principal of Paderu Medical College and in-charge superintendent of the district hospital, said around 40 winter-related ca

CJI Kant will ask lawyers to furnish argument deadlines

Chief Justice Surya Kant of India is making headlines by urging lawyers to establish specified timelines for their presentations, a change that p

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