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RUSA Funds, New VCs, Pending Probe

Minister Lokesh outlines roadmap for university revival: Reports

Roadmap for Balanced Growth in Nellore

Land acquisition underway as district targets balanced industrial growth across regions

CM Says Digital Health Records For All Citizens To Be Ready In A Year

Special focus on screening and analysing top ten diseases: Reports

Decembers new Moon could shake up love lives for these 2 zodiac signs are you one of them?

The December new moon in Sagittarius on Dec. 19 provides an opportunity for fresh beginnings and personal growth. Reaching its peak at 5:43 PM PT

JPC to vet VBSA Bill, passage by Budget session: Dharmendra Pradhan

Pradhan also said that Institutes of National Importance-such as IITs, IIMs and IISc-will retain their core autonomy even if brought under the VB

Need to set up special courts for UAPA and NIA cases: CJI Kant

The Supreme Court has emphasized the urgent need for special courts to speed up trials involving the National Investigation Agency and the Unlawf

Fed rate cut fallout: Why Social Security retirees may get a COLA surprise

Social Security COLA 2027: The Fed cut rates by 0.25%, signaling inflation may be stabilizing. Early projections put the 2027 Social Security COL

Sajids Family Had Limited Interactions, Say Neighbours

Neighbours reveal family kept to themselves; house remained closed amid growing curiosity

Newly elected MCD councillors take oath; pending proposals put forward

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Tithi: Margasira Bahula Trayodasi from 2.32 am (Thursday)

Delhi HC orders removal of objectionable social media content against J&K Deputy CM

DNA TV Show: Centre vs Opposition in Parliament over replacing MNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill

The current government has introduced the VB-G RAM G Bill, claiming to improve the existing scheme.

Locked in and paying more: Why mortgage bills could soon rise by $1,000 a month

Many US homeowners face higher mortgage bills because they bought homes during very low rates in 2020. This lock-in effect means fewer people are

Every Australian Wanted To Do: Angry Man Stomps On Bondi Shooter's Head

An Australian bystander who stomped on the head of one of the men accused in the Bondi Beach mass shooting has said he feels no remorse for his a

I am proud of what I could do, says Beena Philip

Area where deepathoon is located belongs to dargah: T.N. Waqf Board

It cites the judgment in the 1920 Original Suit on demarcating the portions belonging to the temple and the Sikandar Badusha Dargah; says issue c

Congress likely to prefer single mayoral term for Kochi

The split-term arrangement has not worked well and has often led to conflicts within the UDF, especially affecting the Congress, whether in mayor

UP Priest Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Seven-Year-Old Boy

A priest has been arrested for allegedly sodomising a seven-year-old boy in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria, police said on Tuesday.

PM Modi conferred with Ethiopias highest honour by PM Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia

Prime Minister Modi was conferred with the award for his contribution towards strengthening India-Ethiopia partnership and for his visionary lead

Singareni To Ink Mega Power Deals In Odisha For 4,900 MW Capacity On December 18

The coal from Naini must be used captively, making this a win-win for Odisha and Singareni: N. Balaram

Thailand says Cambodia must announce ceasefire 'first' to stop fighting

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said his country supported the ceasefire initiative of Malaysia, chair of the ASEAN regional bloc, with Washin

PM Modi conferred with Ethiopia's highest honour during Addis Ababa visit, first world leader to receive it

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Ethiopia's highest honor, 'The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia'. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali pr

Nitin Nabin's Exit For BJP Chief Post Triggers Bihar Cabinet Reshuffle

A political development unfolded in Bihar on Tuesday as the state government swiftly redistributed key ministerial portfolios following the resig

IPL 2026 auction: Why Devon Conway and other capped stars went unsold, while Rs 30 lakh base-price players hit multi-crore jackpots

The IPL 2026 auction delivered a surprising contrast as capped stars like Devon Conway went unsold while several Rs 30 lakh base-price players la

Vijay Divas | Indias decisive victory in 1971 war, made country proud on global stage: Sinha

Lauds GoC Mishra for installing 108-foot high mast National Flag at Kachrial Jammu Tawi, Dec 16:Reaffirming the nations collective resolve to uph

Dow Jones today moving toward historic loss: Why is Dow down as jobs data, Fed signals rattle US stock market

Dow Jones today heads toward steep losses: Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 368 points to 48,048, extending losses as investors digested mixed U

GHMC Council Members Rues About Losing Strongholds

Corporators across parties raise objections, suggestions without usual heated exchanges

Watch: Ananya Panday teaches Amitabh Bachchan Gen Z slangs, Kartik Aaryan shows him how to make Korean heart sign on KBC 17

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday will be seen promoting their upcoming romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri on Amitabh Bachchan's K

Trump alcoholic personality; Vance conspiracy theorist: Susie Wiles bombshell rocks White House

Cop dies in Udhampur encounter, operation on

DGP Prabhat leads wreath-laying ceremony Udhampur, Dec 16: Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, led the solemn wreath laying ceremony at the

Full Support to Aquaculture Development: Minister Atchannaidu

Atchannaidu said Andhra Pradesh accounts for 29 per cent of the countrys fisheries sector

Centre released Rs 235 Cr for PRIs in In 5 yrs

The Centre on Tuesday said that it has released Rs 235 crore during the past five years to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Jammu

Hegseth refuses to release secret unedited video on Venezuela boat strikes after Senate briefing

Three emerge as contenders for chairpersons post in Perumbavoor

Lion cub named 'Lionel,' football with elephant calf: What all happened during Messi's visit to Anant Ambani's Vantara?

Global football icon Lionel Messi wrapped up his GOAT Tour 2025 with a special visit to Vantara. There he interreacted with animals, played footb

From red to green: The first traffic light changes in 60 years are coming to the US

Nashville is upgrading its traffic lights for the first time in 60 years. New smart signals are being installed to adapt to real-time traffic con

Praneeth Pranav Encroaches Seals Off Lake From Public, Encroaches On Govt Land

The agency is conducting surveys into the alleged encroachment of government land and for constructing boundary walls around the Md. Osmankunta l

Floods damage 78K hectares of crop area in J&K

Heavy rains and floods damaged crops over nearly 0.78 lakh hectares across Jammu and Kashmir during the current year, the government informed Par

Watch: Government introduces bill in Lok Sabha to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100 per cent

The government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to raise Foreign Direct Investment in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent

129 PACSs operating in Ladakh

The Centre on Tuesday said that 129 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are currently functional in the Union Territory of Ladakh, with

Digital podiatry clinic inaugurated at IISc for early detection of diabetic foot risks

Sick man: Republicans lambast Trump for loathsome post about deranged Rob Reiners death

Draft Legislation On Insurance Aims Transparency, Increasing FDI: Nirmala Sitharaman

Earlier in the day, the finance minister also introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha

India fences over 93 pc Pak border: MHA

Fencing key to national security, preventing infiltration curbing smuggling New Delhi, Dec 16:Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said that

'Give Russia's 210B frozen assets to us': Zelensky to Europe; Lavrov warns, 'planned robbery by EU'

5,000 polio booths to cover 11 lakh children on Dec 21

Jammu Tawi, Dec 16:In a colossal efforts to safeguard Indias polio-free status, the Health Department has established more than 5,000 polio vacci

Jagan Politicizing PPP Mode Plan for Medical Colleges: Health Minister

The minister clarified that the state government would hold management rights on these colleges and said 10 states had adopted the PPP mode of de

Army steps up vigil, patrols along LoC, hinterland

Jammu Tawi, Dec 16:The Army has intensified patrols in the higher reaches of the Jammu region to prevent infiltration and maintain constant vigil

Rights panel directs KSRTC to resolve employees issues

Three held in connection with thefts; gold, silver worth 31 lakh recovered

MP: Glowing highway In MP Reserve Protects Wildlife Animals Rom Speeding Vehicles

Drivers see red in shining table-top marks to slow down

CIK busts terror-linked social activism network in Kashmir

12 suspects detained; digital evidence seized including 10 mobiles, a laptop, 14 SIM cards Srinagar, Dec 16:In a decisive blow to anti-national e

Sonia Gandhi Praises Revanths Vision for Telangana

CPP chairperson expresses confidence in Telangana Rising 2047 vision and growth plans

Security forces arrest five militants during a joint operation in Manipur

Security forces in Manipur apprehended five militants from PREPAK and KCP involved in extortion activities across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Imp

CS orders G3 surveys, action against illegal mining

Jammu Tawi, Dec 16:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting of the Mining Department to assess the progress of mining sector

Foresters Step Up Vigil in NSTR After Finding Jaw-Trap

The authorities are gathering intelligence and trying to identify the source of the device and the manufacturer

India, Ethiopia elevate ties to strategic partnership as PM Modi holds talks with his counterpart

We are elevating India and Ethiopia relations to a strategic partnership. This step will provide new energy, new momentum and new depth to our ti

Nashik Kumbh 2027 tree felling sparks environmental battle

The authorities Nashik civic body to the chief minister of Maharashtra have not given up hopes of felling substantial numbers of trees to accom

Northlines Impact: Govt fills vacant posts of Chief Engineer in PWD

Ajay Sharma Jammu Tawi, December 16: Following persistent reporting by the Northlines over vacant posts of Chief Engineer in Public Works Departm

Three arrested in Tolichowki murder case

Litigation involving former cricketer Sadanand Vishwanath among 3.01 lakh pending court cases settled in KSLSAs Lok Adalat

Lok Sabha passes insurance reform bill, raises FDI limit to 100% to boost competition, affordability

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that raising the FDI limit to 100 per cent in the insurance sector will help attra

Airtel Africa teams up with Starlink to launch direct-to-cell service in 14 markets

Airtel Africa is joining hands with SpaceX. This partnership will bring Starlink's satellite internet to smartphones across 14 African countries.

Is Michelle Obama using Ozempic? Rumors fly after her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Michelle Obama delivered a striking appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, gaining renewed attention amid online rumors about her recent weight loss. D

FSSAI announces nationwide crackdown on adulteration of milk, paneer, and khoya

NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday directed all states and Union Territories to launch a special nati

This state bans sale of tobacco rolling papers, cones to curb drug addiction in teenagers, young adults

The Gujarat government has taken a big step to crackdown on consumption of intoxicating substances. It has announced an immediate ban on the stor

Trial in Renukaswamy murder case to begin today

ETS Hosts TOEFL Experience Days in Hyderabad

A hands-on learning event brings TOEFLs research, design thinking, and classroom resources closer to educators and advisors in Hyderabad a key s

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with PM Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia

GITAM University Owes Rs 118 Crores to Electricity Dept

HC summons SE for not disconnecting

Gunfire sparks fresh tensions in Manipur

GUWAHATI: Gunfire was heard on Tuesday night in Manipurs Bishnupur district bordering Churachandpur district, sparking fresh tensions among peopl

Amaal Mallik asks fans to stop 'nonsensical romance' with Tanya Mittal after Bigg Boss 19: 'Tarnish her image and...'

Amaal Mallik also acknowledged Tanya Mittal's support on Bigg Boss 19 and apologised to her for his unpleasant words said in anger. Linking her c

India Gains Leverage In US Talks As Exports Defy Trump's Steep Tariffs

India's exports leapt in November in defiance of US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs, providing fresh leverage in ongoing trade talks with

Jumbling System For Inter Practical Exams

The new system, which is restricted to theory examinations so far, will be implemented for government-sector colleges

Karnataka Minister promises a lasting solution to Mangalurus waste management woes

Kishor Kumar Puttu, MLC, has sought a comprehensive report and concrete action from the government on several issues linked to waste management,

Free Kicks And A Jersey Gift? PM Modi-Lionel Messi Meet That Did Not Happen

Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi, who completed his GOAT India tour today, had agreed to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and had eve

Food Regulator Asks States To Launch Drive Against Adulterated Milk Products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and Union Territories to launch a special nationwide enforcement

Call-up to India T20I team, reward for all the hard work: Kamalini

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Fans cant believe Nick Jonas pre-concert jam is this Bollywood hit

Nick Jonas has a fun and energetic ritual before every concert, and it comes with a Bollywood twist. The singer recently revealed that he likes t

PPP medical colleges: YSRCPs signature campaign a drama for Jagans political survival, says Health Minister

Its MPs are misrepresenting the model as privatisation due to their own lack of understanding, says Satya Kumar

Gaushala Founder Encroaches Two Acres In SCB

Cantonment Board former vice-president Jai Prakash Teli said permission was granted for one acre land during a general board meeting held on Apri

Delhi court grants Goa police 48 hours transit remand of Luthra brothers in nightclub fire case

Goa police team arrests Luthras at Delhi airport after they were deported from Thailand; duo taken to Safdarjung hospital for medical checkup; al

AP: Jagan demands CBI probe into demolition of houses in Vijayawada

Vijayawada: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday demanded a CBI inquiry into the demolition in the Joji N

Watch: Delhi to deny fuel to vehicles without valid PUC from December 18

The Minister said Delhis air quality remained better for nearly eight months this year compared to the same period last year

Polling for Final Phase of Gram Panchayat Elections Today

Polling in over 3,700 panchayats today; counting to begin an hour after voting ends

Telangana Waqf Board Completes Registration of 70 Pc of Its Properties on Umeed Portal: Azharuddin

Mohammed Ali Shabbir noted that while gazettenotified Waqf institutions had already been uploaded, the extension would help include many pending

Social media influencer booked under POCSO Act

Showcase Pakistans atrocities in Balochistan: Baloch leaders to Bollywood

Washington: Tara Chand, President of Baloch American Congress, has urged Bollywood actors and the Indian film industry to make a powerful film hi

Vijayanagar palike bazaar shops to be allotted through e-auction