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TN: Garland Of 1,00,008 Vadas For Namakkal Anjaneyar

The historically renowned Sri Anjaneyar Temple, located at the Namakkal Fort, includes an 18-foot-tall Anjaneyar, sculpted from a single stone.

Two Get Lifer for Murder in Eluru

The investigation officers in the case presented the evidence in court successfully, leading to the conviction of the accused.

Deletion of over 90 Lakh Names Justifies SIR: EPS

Reacting to the publication of the draft electoral roll on the successful completion of the enumeration process carried out under SIR, Palaniswam

'Clear exit rules will encourage NPS participation': Finance Ministry

New rules for the National Pension System offer more flexibility. Subscribers can now withdraw their entire pension wealth in a lump sum if it is

Hyderabad: Traffic Diversions for Construction of Skywalk at Mehdipatnam Rythu Bazaar till Dec. 21

Traffic from Attapur side towards Banjara Hills may use the alternative route from Rethibowli, Nanalnagar Junction, Filmnagar.

Three-day CREDAI Property Expo begins in Vizag

71 stalls are showcasing a wide range of projects including residential apartments, villas, open plots, commercial spaces, and both affordable an

IMF Approves $206 Mn Aid to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah

Funds to support recovery as disaster hits economy, widens fiscal stress

India & Oman will work to roll out trade pact in three months: Piyush Goyal

India and Oman are set to implement a free trade agreement in the next three months. This pact allows Indian firms to employ 100% Indian staff fo

I find it very interesting when you open your soul and say what youre thinking: Peter Leko

Once the worlds youngest GM, the Hungarian is now among the most admired chess commentators. Still a strong player capable of pushing top GMs to

Special Task Force mooted to check pollution as air quality worsens in Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board conducts review meeting with stakeholders after AQI levels fall into moderate to poor category; committees

Bangladesh violence: UN rights chief calls for end to revenge attacks in Bangladesh

The government urges all citizens of Bangladesh to resist all forms of mob violence committed by a few fringe elements. We strongly and unequivoc

TDP State president flays Jagan over remarks on medical college issue

Medical colleges set up in PPP mode will function in the name of government medical colleges, with ownership, administration and oversight firmly

Corporate governance is about credibility, not just compliance: Sebi Chairman

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged proactive corporate governance. He stated compliance serves a purpose beyond mere form. Corporate governan

Tom Stoppard let us stage radio play Darkside for free: Mumbai-based theatre director Atul Kumar

The British playwright was quick to waive the royalty to Darkside so Kumar and his workshop participants could stage it

Govt Takes Note Of Forest Curbs On Indiramma Houses In Kawal Tiger Reserve

Forest officials have reportedly stalled the construction of 254 Indiramma houses in the Khanapur Assembly constituency, citing issues related to

41 Maoists surrender to Telangana police

Forty-one CPI (Maoist) cadres, including six senior leaders, surrendered to Telangana police, handing over 24 firearms. This significant erosion

Telangana man risks life to help the injured in Bondi Beach attack

Terrorism has no religion and humanity is above all

Traditional Christmas fruit cake recipe: When should you bake your Christmas cake for the best flavor?

Christmas fruit cake is a traditional bake that improves with age. Making it weeks in advance allows the fruit to soften and spices to mellow. Re

Citizens become Traffic Soldiers to help ease road congestion in Gajuwaka

As part of the intiative, volunteers, after undergoing a training in road safety rules, help the police regulate vechicular traffic

After Operation Sindoor, Indian Army set to buy 850 kamikaze drones worth Rs..., how will they benefit Indian defence force?

As part of lessons learnt from Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is all set to buy 850 kamikaze drones, which will be used to equip all three de

Arsenal in the 'right place' as Arteta marks six years at club

Celebrating six years at the helm, Mikel Arteta expresses confidence in Arsenal's pursuit of silverware. With the Gunners currently at the top of

Night of terror in Taipei: Masked mans knife and smoke bomb rampage leaves city in shock

A deadly attack shocked central Taipei on Friday night when a masked man wearing what seemed to be body armour made an indiscriminate assault on

Cricket: Travis Head century crushes England's hopes as Australia eye Ashes win

Head's unbeaten 142 in front of an adoring home crowd of 53,696 pushed Australia to 271 for four at stumps and a 356-run lead after England were

CM Briefs Amit Shah on AP Projects

CM highlights development agenda, praises Modi, meets BJP leadership

Chhattisgarh: Tension Prevails In Bastar Village Over Burial Dispute

Prayer room set on fire, sarpanch house vandalized

RBI Governor Voted For Rate Cut On Benign Inflation, Risks To Growth

Malhotra also favored retaining the neutral stance which gives the requisite flexibility to remain data-dependent and act according to the evolvi

India-EU trade pact: Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels on January 8-9

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels next month for crucial trade talks. Negotiations for a proposed trade pact with the European U

Sex assault: Ex-principal jailed after sign language testimony

A special Pocso court sentenced a former headmaster and retired teacher of a school for the deaf to two years' rigorous imprisonment for sexually

Trump LIVE | US President announces deals to lower prices of drugs and pharmaceuticals

Fadnavis Credits Hindu Ethos For Sustained Indian Civilisation

For over a millennia, the Hindu civilization has enriched the world with profound knowledge, creativity and scientific wisdom, all rooted in the

Stalled mortgage rates have buyers on edge when could 6% loans make a comeback?

Mortgage rates are staying high around 6%, making home buying expensive for many Americans. Experts say rates might slowly drop to 6% by late 202

How to make small urban homes feel spacious and stylish

Leading designers share ways to balance space, light, storage, and comfort to make a compact space your own

BJP Fetes Elected Sarpanches In Nirmal

Ramchander Rao thanked the people of Nirmal for electing a large number of BJP-backed sarpanches and ward members

Russia's Sberbank allowed to import gold into India

India has authorized Russia's Sberbank to import gold into the country. This inclusion is effective from June 25, 2025, until March 31, 2026. Sbe

ED searches at Dream11 over Jai Corp probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at over 25 locations, including Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11. This action is linked

WB, ADB Creates Framework For City Development In India

The Cities as Growth Hubs framework helps each city define its urban growth trajectory, plan orderly, serviced expansion, and prioritize investme

Letters to The Editor December 20, 2025

Adani Port Opens Skill Centre at Gangavaram

The skill development centre is designed to provide structured training programmes and practical exposure to help youth and women in local commun

Do not rush it: on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

The SIR requires more time to prevent mass exclusions

From the Sincaraz takeover to the Sabalenka makeover

The tennis landscape continued to change as the sport grappled with challenges in 2025. Which of the emergent storylines will hold sway next year

PDSO Unveils Poster, Announces Seminar On Medical Education Privatisation

PDSO district president P. Viswanath criticised the Andhra Pradesh governments decision to run ten of the 17 newly sanctioned medical colleges un

Sniffing a chance to protect wildlife

Wildlife enthusiasts are supporting a crucial WWF initiative to train sniffer dogs. These 'super sniffers' are vital in detecting illegal wildlif

Everything back to normal in Kashmir: ATOAI

Adventure tourism leaders have declared Jammu and Kashmir safe, urging the reopening of all tourist spots closed after the Pahalgam terror attack

Putin Warns Of 'Severe' Consequences If Frozen Russian Assets Used For Ukraine

Putin warned Friday that severe consequences would have followed for the EU if it had approved using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine --

Kerala 2.0 a call to reclaim the States future

Kerala can rise again but only if there is the courage to confront hard truths and pursue bold reforms

Two major energy tax credits expire December 31 Act now to claim up to $3,200 before year-end deadline

Two major energy tax credits expire December 31: Two valuable federal energy tax credits expire December 31, cutting short savings for homeowners

Govt. to increase reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to 50%

After notifying the reservation of 50% constable posts in BSF, Home Ministry moves to enhance reservation in Group C posts for ex-Agniveers in ot

Russia will come for Poland if Ukraine is defeated: Zelenskyy

Without our independence, Moscow will inevitably come for Poland. That's why it's important that we exist, it's important that you exist, it's ve

Forgotten Horses: How two grand histories gallop past powers real engine

Two major books on world history, 'The Silk Roads' and 'The Golden Road', are examined. They aim to shift focus away from Europe. However, both t

India Wins T20 Series Against South Africa After Taking 5th Match By 30 Runs

Second fifties in the five-match series by Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya powered India to 231-5. South Africa's chase shrivelled from 120-1 to a

Iltija files police complaint against Nitish over hijab-tug row

PDP member Iltija Mufti filed a police complaint in Srinagar against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for allegedly gesturing to an AYUSH graduate in a hija

Promise and delivery: on Telanganas rural local body elections, results

In Telangana, the Congress is making steady progress

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, December 20, 2025

Mainly clear sky. Mist /hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours

Search operation launched in Rajouri after reports of suspicious movement

Security forces launched extensive cordon and search operations in Rajouri district's villages after reports of suspicious movement. Troops from

The significance of a strong defence industrial base

In an evolving global security landscape, Indias security and economic ambitions demand nothing less

Air pollution curbs strand Delhi-NCR commuters

Delhi's ban on non-BS VI vehicles to combat pollution is disrupting commutes for thousands from Noida and Gurgaon. Employees are shifting to cabs

Bhimavaram Municipality Bags Award

Bhimavaram municipality has secured a silver award from the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) for conserving electricity

Kamal Haasan seeks clarification over road map for ramping up Indias nuclear power generation

The Rajya Sabha member recently raised two questions in Parliament related to the strategy and timeline for scaling up nuclear capacity under the

High-paying careers of the future: How AI is reshaping the U.S. job market

High-Paying Careers are evolving quickly as artificial intelligence and automation transform the U.S. job market. While technology is impacting a

Demarcations on at Mudumal

Menhirs all set to obtain Unesco heritage tag

Vikarabad: Husband Kills Wife Demanding Dowry

The murder took place on Thursday but came to light when CCTV footage became available, and was also shared on social media.

Not just toast anymore: Avocado finds its way into Indian chutneys, tikkis and thalis

Avocado consumption is surging across India, moving beyond big cities to smaller towns like Sangli and Patna. Imports have seen a significant jum

Another Cold Wave Across State, Minimums Drop 2C to 4C Below Normal

Night temperatures fall 24C below normal; schools tweak timings in north

Man kicks and injures five-year-old boy playing on road

Large-scale deletions reinforce AIADMKs demand for SIR, says Edappadi Palaniswami

Urging electors not to panic in the event of their names having been left out of the roll, the AIADMK leader says his party will ensure that no g

RKLB stock today: Why Rocket Lab stock is surging to an eight-month high

RKLB stock today: Rocket Lab's stock experienced a significant surge, climbing over 16% on Friday, driven by strong operational updates and a sub

SIR document verification hearings spark anxiety among Matuas in West Bengal

In West Bengal, the Matua community is bracing for a tense period as document verification hearings approach, pivotal in safeguarding their votin

Court junks Rabri's plea to transfer cases from Judge

A Delhi court has rejected Rabri Devi's request to move IRCTC and land-for-jobs cases. The CBI argued her plea was a tactic to avoid fair justice

Sanskrit University VC Appreciates Historian Prof. Sheikh Ali

The VC unveiled a commemorative volume titled New Facets of Indian Historiography and Historical Methods dedicated to Prof. Sheikh Ali, founder v

The Imposter ending explained: Who survived and who didnt

The Imposter is a gripping four-part thriller that turns a family reunion into a nightmare. When a woman claiming to be a long-lost daughter come

Counselling to fill 50 BDS, MBBS seats from today

Minnesota Somali fraud EXPLODES: US attorney estimates $9B may have been lost; 6 charged

India actively addressing doping concerns: Sports Ministry

SIR draft roll: Over 97 lakh names deleted in Tamil Nadu, 74 lakh in Gujarat

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have removed the highest number of voters from their electoral rolls. This Special Intensive Revision saw over 97 lakh nam

Woman Advocate Alleges Illegal Detention, Assault; SC Issues Notice to Preserve CCTV

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner, described the case as extremely serious, alleging that the woman advocate was sexually

DK Shivakumar Offers Prayers at Andle Jagadishwari Temple and Gokarna

At the Jagadishwari temple, the Deputy Chief Minister performed a series of special pooja.

Kannada Cinema Roundtable 2025: A call for consistency, originality and telling rooted stories

India and Italy: a shared language of craft, stone and design

At the Venice Biennale, designers Matteo Cibic, Paola Marpillero, and Rooshad Shroff discussed how heritage materials inform contemporary design

Indian knowledge offers holistic solutions to global problems: LG

Urges youth to embrace nations civilisational values Jammu, Dec 19:Asserting that the Indian Knowledge System, rooted in the Vedas, offers a comp

11 Schoolgirls Fall ill in Nandikotkur

Police said a stranger gave a packet of chocolates to one of the students as she had been entering the school on Friday, asking her to share it w

Security tightened in Srinagar after inputs of 'possible' attack: Frisking, vehicle checks intensified

Security forces have intensified checks in Srinagar and nearby districts. This comes after intelligence reports indicated a potential targeted at

3.80 lakh voters removed from voter list of Madurai district after Special Intensive Revision

What married retirees need to know: 5 often-overlooked Social Security rules

Married retirees should know some important Social Security rules that many people miss. Spousal and survivor benefits can change how much money

Doctor molested while walking back home after work in Bengaluru

Rain, snowfall likely to end dry spell in J&K

MeT Forecasts Rain, Snowfall on Dec 21 Srinagar, Dec 19:Minimum temperatures declined at several places across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with

PDP's Iltija Mufti lodges police complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over 'hijab' incident

Iltija Mufti has filed a police complaint against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The complaint concerns an incident where Mr. Kumar allegedly

Minor Hostel Student Delivers Baby

Vempalli police are investigating the case.

Social Security on the brink? $2,600 tax hike could save it, but Americans say no

Social Security faces a potential collapse by 2033. Experts warn benefits could drop from $2,008 to $1,546 without action. Most Americans reject

Delimitation: GHMCs Window for Objections Closed

The final notification is expected by December 31, the day the boundaries of all administrative units will be frozen for over one year for Census

IMD strengthens weather forecasting network in J&K

Three Doppler radars operational Srinagar, Dec 19:The weather monitoring in Jammu and Kashmir has been equipped with advanced monitoring and fore