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CAT-2025: One candidate from Karnataka secures 100 percentile

Why manufacturing has lagged in India

Indias manufacturing sector underperforms compared to China and South Korea, partly due to public sector wages that raise costs and reduce compet

Pentagon: China-Pakistan defence, space ties grow; base considered

New York: A report by the Pentagon highlights the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, adding that Beijin

Bajrang Dal workers object to Santa Claus hats in Delhi, police says issue resolved

Members of the Hindutva organisation, Bajrang Dal, verbally assaulted a group consisting of women and children during Christmas celebrations in D

BJP accuses Bengal police of using excessive force on protesters

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said protests in other parts of the country were held peacefully, but in West Bengal, the police baton charged

Surprise inspection leads to seizure of prohibited items at Parappana Agrahara

Regional Transport Authority imposes more conditions to issue permits for already registered e-autos within Mangaluru city

Protests held at land ports along Bangladesh border in West Bengal

Agitators warn chief adviser Mohammad Yunus that trade will be suspended if anti-Hindu situation in Bangladesh continues

Smart street vending zones to boost livelihoods in Visakhapatnam

GVMC plans modern vending markets at Madhurawada, Gajuwaka and Suryabagh with organised kiosks, amenities and welfare measures for street vendors

Karnataka High Court quashes notification of land for BMIC project for not awarding compensation from past 17 years

Gram Panchayats to Get Revanths New Year Gift

Revanth Reddy stated that the special assistance would be extended to gram panchayats irrespective of their political affiliations.

Israel says it killed Hamas financial officer in Gaza

Hamas's leader for the Gaza Strip, Khalil al-Hayya, confirmed on December 14 the death of Raed Saad and his companions, though he did not name Za

Vasantholsavam, light show open in Thiruvananthapuram city

Watch: Gen-Z protests in Jaipur against SC Aravalli ruling

European Union 'strongly condemns' U.S. sanctions against five Europeans

They were responding after the U.S. state department announced Tuesday (December 23) it would deny visas to the five, accusing them of seeking to

Avanade expands India operations, aims to double workforce by 2026

New Delhi: Avanade, a cloud and AI services provider across the Microsoft ecosystem, on Wednesday said it will double its India workforce by 2026

Watch: Put me in jail, I will feel safer there if Sengar is freed: Unnao survivor

Gig and platform workers to strike on Christmas and New Years Eve

Some of the key demands of the workers include immediate withdrawal 10-minute service models, fair and better pay through transparent wage struct

A White Christmas: Slow Fermented and Thoughtfully Served at NHA

A White Christmas celebration at Novotel Hyderabad Airport that blends slow food, soulful baking and a gentle nudge towards healthier eating

IndiGo says fully prepared to cater to holiday season traffic demand

New Delhi: The countrys largest airline, IndiGo, which faced massive operational disruptions earlier this month, on Wednesday said it is fully pr

Christmas wishes & shareable quotes that capture the true spirit of the season

Christmas wishes and quotes hold deep meaning. They connect people and keep the holiday spirit alive. Simple messages convey joy, warmth, and tog

Christmas Carols Echo In Many Indian Languages

Tamil Christmas carols are predominantly sung at St Thomas Tamil Cathedral in Secunderabad, by around 50 singers and musicians: Reports

Delay in Uddamgadda underbridge forces Old City residents to take long detours

Hyderabad: Projects in Hyderabads Old City continue to face prolonged delays. A case in point is the construction of the Uddamgadda (Shastripuram

No unrestricted entry to M.G. Road, Brigade Road for New Year: Bengaluru Police Commissioner

BDA mulls reclaiming unused sites in Bengalurus NPKL

PIA privatised: Pakistan sells 75% stake for 135 bn, ending decades of loss-making state control

Administrative Delays Cost Lives

The prolonged breakdown of CT scan machines in three of Jammus five major government hospitals exposes a troubling picture of administrative iner

Delhi govt mandates fee regulation committees for private schools by Jan 10

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Wednesday directed all private schools in the national capital to constitute School Level Fee Regulation Commi

Social Security 2026 complete year payments schedule and January delays explained with full SSA calendar: Who gets paid earlier? Here's phone service update

Social Security 2026 complete year payments schedule explains why January payments arrive later, who gets paid earlier, SSI rules, benefit increa

Red Gram MSP Procurement Covers Only 25% Of Output: Samithi

The procurement covered only about 25 per cent of the estimated 1.6 lakh tonnes of red gram production and urged the State government to take up

NCP-SP working to align with Ajits NCP for civic polls in Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Sharad Pawar loyalist Prashant Jagtap resigns, expressing unhappiness over the possible merger for the polls to Pune municipal corporation

Did Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant cross the line? South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma breaks silence on 'bauna' controversy

Temba Bavuma has addressed the 'Bauna' controversy from the IND vs SA Test series, revealing he spoke directly with Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pa

DC Edit | No Funds, No Staff: DGCA a Toothless Watchdog

IndiGo crisis exposes urgent need for an autonomous, well-funded aviation regulator

CMs outbursts are arrogant and diversionary: KTR and Harish

Dowry a cross-cultural evil that has disguised itself as gifts and social expectations: Supreme Court judgment

The court directed the States and the Union government to consider changes to educational curricula across levels, reinforcing the Constitutional

'Administration has failed...': Judge greenlights controversial New York drivers license law

Festive getaway turns stressful as traffic snarls choke Bengaluru exits, travel fares soar

Merry Christmas 2025: 100+ Wishes, quotes, images and messages to share with friends and family

Christmas 2025 offers a perfect opportunity to connect with loved ones. The article provides over 100 wishes, quotes, and messages for friends, f

Centre Bans New Mining Leases in Aravalli Hills

The Centre said this exercise would expand the extent of protected and prohibited zones across the Aravallis, keeping in view local topography, e

Professional Probes Lift Conviction Rate In Nalgonda

The district police attributed the improvement to multiple measures, including stronger forensic support, effective use of digital evidence, clos

India condemns demolition of Lord Vishnu statue at Thailand-Cambodia border: 'Such disrespectful acts...'

India said that such disrespectful acts hurt the sentiments of followers around the world. The reaction comes after a statue of the Hindu deity w

Five more GI tags likely for Telangana soon

ED restores properties worth Rs 63 crore to SBI, UCO Bank in GS Oil Limited case

Hyderabad: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) restored properties valued at Rs 63.05 crore to the State Bank of India and UCO Bank in connection

Draft J&K Police Recruitment Rules 2025 Placed In Public Domain For Objections

JAMMU, Dec 24: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration has placed the draft Jammu and Kashmir Police (Sub-Ordinate) Service Recrui

Awami League will not be allowed to participate in Bangladesh election: interim government

This will be the first time since 1971 that the party has been barred from contesting an election in Bangladeshs history

CM Naidu Cites Ten Principles to Achieve Swarna Andhra Vision

The Chief Minister directed all government departments to prepare clear performance indicators to ensure faster and better delivery of services t

Revanth Reddy announces special funds of 5 lakh and 10 lakh for Sarpanches

Pax Americana over: Is US quitting NATO? US Secy of State Marco Rubio's response stuns allies

Putin addresses Parliament after deadliest Christmas attack: Weighs U.S peace plan, signals response

Telangana HC Tells Police To Restore Child to Adoptive Parents

Court cites childs best interest, Supreme Court rulings on bonding

SA20: David Miller Confident Explosive Lhuan-Dre Pretorius Will Shine Once Again

SA20: 17 international caps later, Lhuan-dre Pretorius will return to the competition that elevated his stature.

Consumer Affairs Ministry receives 100 complaints over IndiGo ticket cancellations

New Delhi: The consumer affairs ministry has received around 100 complaints from passengers related to IndiGo flight ticket cancellations, refund

Which stocks could drive the $1 trillion semiconductor milestone? Bank of Americas top bets

The global semiconductor industry is heading into what analysts believe could be its most powerful growth phase yet. Artificial intelligence is n

Naidu, Shivraj Singh Chouhan To Unveil Vajpayee Statue In Amaravati

The AtalModi Good Governance Yatra had received an overwhelming response across the State, with people recalling Vajpayees ideals and contributio

Andhra Pradesh to Monitor Urea Supply to Farmers, Ensure Equitable Distribution

Special chief secretary (Agriculture) Budithi Rajasekhar reviewed the urea demand and supply position during a video conference on Wednesday with

Leopard Sightings Trigger Fear In Rajanna Sircilla Villages

Forest officials have confirmed the presence of leopards in the Rudrangi, Marrimadla and Manala forest stretches. Locals also managed to capture

KDA flays CIIL for not giving out Kannada awards

Vizianagaram Cantonment gears up for Christmas celebrations, reflects spirit of religious harmony

India expresses concern over demolition of Hindu deity's statue in Thailand-Cambodia conflict

India has voiced concern over the demolition of a Hindu deity statue in the ongoing Thai-Cambodia border conflict. New Delhi stated such disrespe

Governor Tim Walz slams Trumps ICE crackdown as public theatrics amid Minnesota fraud uproar

87th Senior National Badminton Championship Begins in Vijayawada

Home minister Vangalapudi Anitha said hosting a championship of this stature reflected Andhra Pradeshs growing sporting culture and commitment to

Human Capital Key To Telanganas Vision-2047: Deputy CM

The Deputy Chief minister pointed out that even MLAs and ministers, who hold high constitutional positions, follow discipline by arriving early f

Watch: Rajnath Singh recalls Vajpayees witty response to Pakistani woman

Watch: Shiv Sena(UBT) and MNS announce alliance ahead of Mumbai civic polls

Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have announced a long-awaited alliance between MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) for the January 15 Mumbai civic electio

I have been made party in writ petition related to BMIC in Supreme Court, says Deve Gowda

Nagore Hanifa played key role in taking DMK to the masses, says CM Stalin

Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Nagore E.M. Hanifa, Stalin describes him as a person endowed with extraordinary vocal strength, whose p

Police reinforce security at tourist spots in Kashmir Valley ahead of Christmas

In the wake of an expected rise in tourist footfall ahead of New Year, police chief Birdi has called for multi-layered security at key tourist de

PESA Mahotsav Concludes in Visakhapatnam, Stresses Tribal Empowerment

Parallel Gram Sabhas were conducted in PESA Gram Panchayats across ten thematic areas, reinforcing participatory governance and community-led dec

Eagle Team Seizes Ganja Worth 1.52 Crore In Bhadradri-Kothagudem

The seizure was made after intercepting a container at Atchutapuram crossroads within the limits of Dammapeta police station in Bhadradri-Kothagu

CBI arrests two bank officials in mule accounts case

Officials posted in Patna accused of aiding cyber fraud syndicates, says agency

Realtor murder case: MLA Byrathi Basavaraj moves Karnataka HC seeking anticipatory bail

PESA Act provides strong constitutional backing for tribal rights : Union Minister

Delhi govt mandates fee regulation committees for private schools by January 10

Delhi private schools must now form Fee Regulation Committees by January 10, 2026. This new law aims for transparent fee setting. Committees will

40% pollution comes from transport: Gadkaris blunt admission on Delhis toxic air

He better watch his a*s!: Trump snaps at Colombian Prez over US seizure of Venezuelan oil criticism

Telangana Man Begs on Abu Dhabi Streets After Job Loss Due to Mental Health Issues

Family seeks urgent government help for repatriation and medical care

Fish Fingerlings Released in Mahabubsagar Lake

They said the Congress government is committed to the economic development of fishermen

Aravalli Bachao Andolan launched with 1000-km rally from Mount Abu

A 1,000-km foot march has begun in Jaipur to raise awareness about the Aravalli mountain range. Youth leader Nirmal Choudhary initiated the march

Don't use smart spectacles, pen cameras in Parliament complex, MPs told

Members of Parliament are now advised against using advanced digital devices within the Parliament complex. The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued

Gurumurthy Seeks IIM For Tirupati

The institute would particularly benefit students from rural areas and economically weaker sections, who often face financial and social barriers

8-year-old dies in freak accident at private school in Khammam

Hyderabad: An eight-year-old boy identified as Vihar died in a freak accident on Wednesday, December 24, after he slipped and fell on a pencil, p

Watch: Jaipur crowd's 'Rohit bhai ko bowling do' chant during Vijay Hazare Trophy match sends internet into frenzy

A light-hearted moment stole the spotlight during Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy clash when the Jaipur crowd broke into chants of Rohit Bhai Ko Bow

Bangladesh unrest LIVE updates: 1 killed in crude bomb explosion in Dhaka

The crude bomb was hurled by unidentified men from a flyover.

Hyderabad: Man loses Rs 6 lakh after clicking on fake e-challan link

Hyderabad: A city resident lost Rs 6 lakh after paying a challan through a fake e-challan link, prompting the Hyderabad commissioner of police, V

VHP, Bajrang Dal rally in Agartala over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal members protested in Agartala, demanding Indian government intervention against alleged atrocities on Hindu

Much-awaited Yellow Line opens; auto fare hike, bike taxi ban add to commuter burden

Beware of Fake Tokens, Police Warn Vaikunta Ekadasi Devotees

They warned that devotees found using counterfeit tokens would be denied darshan and that strict legal action would be taken against those issuin

Puducherry DMK leaders hold talks with party leadership in Chennai

DKS dismisses speculation of leadership change in State

Attack on childrens Christmas carol draws protests across the State

Police arrest an RSSworkerfor assaulting the children who were part of the carol group and damaging their musical instruments. In protest, DYFIor