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DC Edit | On SIR Issues, EC Must Be More Responsive To Voters

Reports say the commission has granted an additional week for sharing details of absent, shifted, dead and duplicate electors by the booth level

Several 13-17 year-old girls: Bombshell claim ties Biden admin to child-trafficking pipeline

Home buying made easier in 2025: Lower mortgage rates, more inventory, and price trends

Buying a house in 2025 is easier for many people. Mortgage rates are lower, and more homes are available, giving buyers more choices. Home price

PM Modi voices concern over ex-Bangladesh PM Khalida Zias health, offers support

NEW DELHI, Dec 1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday voiced deep concern over the health of former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Z

Indias GDP data robust, new series in February

Officials said extensive data inputs with around 700 granular indicators are used for the quarterly estimates.

'Love lost over caste': Maharashtra woman uses boyfriends blood as vermilion, accuses cops of provocation

15 Fugitive Economic Offenders Owe Rs 58K Cr to Banks: Govt

15 persons have been declared as Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs) by the Special Court, FEOA under the provisions of the Fugitive Economic Offe

Israels military to receive Iron Beam laser interception system on Dec 30: Official

Tel Aviv: A new low-cost laser interception system, known as Iron Beam, will be delivered to the Israeli military on December 30 to bolster its a

Indias current account gap narrows in Q2 on higher services exports, remittances

India's current account deficit significantly eased to $12.3 billion in Q2 FY24, primarily driven by robust services exports and remittances. Thi

Boy electrocuted at house in Melur

MIA handles highest single-day traffic of 8,923 passengers on November 30

Farmers stand in submerged fields to protest crop loss in Kilvelur

India's Manufacturing Growth Slumps to Nine-Month Low Amid US Tariff Impact

There was a mild loss of overall growth momentum

Will watch Putin visit closely, says German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann

With a firm peace deal between Russia and Ukraine still elusive, German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann believes that Putin's visit is an o

ST settlement in Vedaranyam marooned without power after heavy rains

Has Trump chosen a new Fed Chair? Will they deliver the interest rate cuts he demands?

President Trump has selected his candidate to lead the Federal Reserve. He expects the nominee to lower interest rates. The announcement is immin

Violin maestro A. Kanyakumari honoured with Mudhra Award of Excellence

The Sangeetha Mudhra Awards were also presented during the inauguration of Mudhras 31st Fine Arts Festival

'I believe him 100%...': Trump defends Hegseth despite kill everybody Venezuelan boat strike order

Deposit Return Scheme to Make Araku Valley Plastic-free

Officials believe the scheme will deter littering, promote reuse and help preserve the regions delicate ecosystem.

CM Revanth Asks Voters To Elect Pro-Govt Sarpanchs

CM says supportive village leaders key to smooth rollout of welfare, irrigation plans

Senior BJP leader Prem Kumar all set to become Speaker of Bihar Assembly

He is expected to get elected unopposed since no other candidate has filed nomination papers for the post

NCSC Director calls on victim of caste attack at GRH

SIR, pollution and a dog's visit: Parliament winter session starts with chaos and showdowns - what happened on Day 1

Parliament's winter session commenced with significant disruptions. Opposition MPs clashed with the government over former Vice President Dhankha

Suspected Scrub Typhus death reported in State, officials say no cause for alarm

Third edition of BLR Hubba to begin on January 16

Aiming to position Bengaluru on the global cultural map, the 10-day event will feature over 250 performances across more than 12 genres, includin

Bombay HC dismisses pleas against WeWork India IPO, says SEBI acted lawfully

Court says SEBI acted lawfully and disclosures were adequate; petitioners alleged suppression of criminal charges and risks to brand license.

C.P. Radhakrishnan chairs first Rajya Sabha session, Opposition urges him to be impartial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails Vice-Presidents rise from humble origins as a testament to Indian democracy; Mallikarjun Kharges reference to

Renewable, low-carbon systems to fuel TG clean-energy powerhouse vision

Hyderabad will have largest electric bus fleet by 2030, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will not be sold after 2039

Trees felled at Panjapur Green Park despite Court order, allege activists

Following the order, around 297 trees were to be removed and transplanted to other locations. The civic body uprooted and relocated more than 120

Start-up Funding Falls Below $1 bn in November

According to data compiled by TheKredible, Indian startups raised a total of $969 million across 108 deals in November.

GST benefits propel November auto wholesales

Most of the top auto companies reported over 20% growth YoY indicating robust performance

Palestinian journalist gang raped, tortured with dog at Sde Teiman: Report

Nearly five months after the horrific gang rape of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli soldiers at Sde Teiman detention centre, a new report has rev

Renuka brings stray dog to Parliament; says those inside bite, not dogs

New Delhi: Those sitting inside bite, dogs dont, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury said on Monday after she arrived in Parliament with a rescued stray

Govt tables sin tax bill in Lok Sabha, tobacco products to be dearer now

Sai Parenteral acquires stake in Australian pharma firm for 125 crore

Ukraines Zelenskyy in Paris seeking support as Donald Trump pushes plan

The plan to end the war is championed by U.S. President Donald Trump but European countries fear it risks forcing Kyiv to cave in to Russian dema

Netanyahus pardon sparks mass outrage in Israel: Citizens flood streets in masks, orange jumpsuits

Eli Lilly cuts Zepbound price to widen access for obesity drug

Eli Lilly has reduced the cost of its popular obesity drug Zepbound for American patients. This move aims to make the treatment more accessible a

NDA govt's decision to transfer Rs 10,000 to women key reason for INDIA bloc's poll defeat: Congress

A senior Congress leader claims a government cash handout to women caused the INDIA bloc's election loss in Bihar. He called the scheme a bribe a

Santa Claus rally 2025 prediction: How AI, Fed cuts, and tech stock volatility are shaking Wall Street

Stock market prediction December 2025: Wall Street strategists are warning that the traditional Santa Claus rally may not occur this December. Un

98.39% of the 2000 banknotes by far returned: RBI

Fisher hamlets in Sirkazhi reel under water stagnation, sea erosion

Rainwater has continued to stagnate in low-lying streets and around houses, with no visible outlet. Similar conditions prevail in Perumalpettai p

SSC Constable GD recruitment 2026: Registration starts at ssc.gov.in; check direct link, vacancies, other details

The Staff Selection Commission has opened online registrations for 25,487 Constable (GD) posts in CAPFs, SSF, and Assam Rifles for 2026. Applicat

Demand grows for opening of elephant interpretation centre at Mettupalayam in Coimbatore

BJP and Shiv Sena field extended families in council polls

The First Family of the Congress is accused of running a political dynasty no doubt there are hordes who are beholden to it for political benefi

Q2 FY26 FDI equity inflows up 20.5% on year

Foreign direct investment equity inflows into India saw a significant jump of 20.5 percent year-on-year, reaching $16.4 billion in the July-Septe

Vijay-led TVK moves SC against SIR; hearing set for Dec 4

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea filed by actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) challengin

Odisha: Woman Doctor to Donate Entire Life Savings to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Her 100th Birthday

Dr. Bai has conveyed her wish that the amount be utilised specifically for the treatment of women cancer patients, reflecting her lifelong dedica

Social Security COLA 2026: Are you living in one of these five states as they see the highest monthly benefit increases?

Social Security COLA 2026 is locked in at 2.8%, and retirees in five states are set to see the biggest dollar increases. The national average ben

Who is Nishant Agarwal? BrahMos scientist arrested for 'passing defence secrets' to Pakistan cleared of charges

A court had earlier sentenced Agarwal to 14 years in prison for allegedly using IT systems to transfer classified information to intelligence ope

LIC raises stake in Cipla

Who is Alina Habba? What is controversy surrounding former personal lawyer to Donald Trump?

Alina Habba is one of a number of U.S. attorneys whom the Trump administration has kept in power even though she was neither confirmed by the Sen

Govt Tables 41,455 Crore Supplementary Demand for Grants; Subsidies Top List

Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the first batch of supplementary demands for grants for 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha,

Delhi HC slams Centre for failing to hold Cantonment Boards elections

Special notifications could only be issued on special occasions, such as a military operation, and the governments act might be seen as misuse of

Indian Army successfully conducts combat launch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

The missile demonstrated high-speed flight stability and terminal precision, striking its designated target accurately

Cunha panel submits report on COVID patients death at Chamarajanagar

Unethical practices tarnished VSPs brand image: CITU

The Quiet Wedding Of Sam and Raj

he actor and filmmaker marry in a rare Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha at the Linga Bhairavi Temple, Coimbatore

Inspectors posted in Madurai city

OSR lands cannot be converted into housing plots by giving retrospective effect to new rules: Madras High Court

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and Mohammed Shaffiq hold that any reduction in OSR requirements could be made applicable only prospectively

Telangana CM slams KCR over Mahabubnagar irrigation projects

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday alleged that BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao ignored irrigation projects in Mahab

Mahbubabad Villagers Fall At Woman's Feet Asking Her To Contest Sarpanch Poll

The emotional appeal stemmed from a deep internal conflict within the party. After the recent formation of the new Congress government, several B

LPS 2: Amaravati farmers expect better package, time-bound fulfilment of promises

They justify their demands claiming that their land commands a higher value and citing the delay in the development of returnable plots acquired

Amid Oppositions uproar on the SIR, Lok Sabha passes Manipur GST Amendment Bill

On the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament, the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed by a voice vote

Victoria College alumni launches career initiative for students

Three arrested for house burglaries; 26.5 lakh valuables recovered

Police identifies young girl killed in bus accident using social media

One dead, three injured as major portion of over 50-year-old bridge collapses in MPs Raisen

BHOPAL: A major portion of a more than 50-year-old bridge collapsed in Madhya Pradeshs Raisen district on Monday, killing a 35-year-old man and i

Himachal Pradesh govt facing acute financial crunch; MLAs have to wait for funds, hiked salaries: CM Sukhu

In a challenging financial landscape, MLAs in Himachal Pradesh must now exercise patience as they await their area development funds and proposed

Nvidia invests $2 billion in Synopsys to boost AI and chip design partnership

Nvidia and Synopsys have started a new partnership to work together on AI and advanced computing tools. Nvidia also invested money in Synopsys as

Masala bond one of the biggest scams in Kerala: Chennithala

KPRS sees irregularities in crop loss assessment, disbursal of relief

Why is Taylor Swift avoiding NFL Games this season? Fans observe the changed pattern

Taylor Swift, who commanded significant NFL attention last season with her frequent and high-profile appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games, has

Nurses association to intensify protest seeking service regularisation, among other demands

With the election only four months away, this shows that the DMK government is not keen on fulfilling its electoral promise, the Tamil Nadu Nurse

Shamirpet police station ranked best in Telangana, 7th nationwide

Hyderabad: The Ministry of Home Affairs annual list of best-performing police stations ranked Cyberabads Shamirpet police station seventh in the

Autophagy, Naturopathy And Cancer: Cutting Through The Noise

Sonali Bendres post reflects a survivor who trusts modern medicine while exploring supportive wellness. Experts say these practices aid recovery,

Rahul Easwar remanded; police seize laptop

Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police book him under various Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with provisions of the Information Technolo

Trump says will 'look into' reported double-tap strike on alleged drug boat

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he would look into claims the military conducted a follow-up strike that killed survivors on a boat in the

Team Building! CM Siddaramaiah will head to DK Shivakumars house for breakfast on Tuesday

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will meet for breakfast. This meeting follows a previous discussion

Lok Sabha Passes Manipur GST Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Uproar

Sitharaman introduced three bills besides tabling supplementary demands for grants for 2025-2026.

IMA scam: Investor illegally withdraws excess amount despite official freeze on his bank account

Former Australian cricketer stripped of Hall of Fame title after domestic violence charges, his name is...

A former Australian opener, who represented his country from 1993 to 2001 and later moved into a broadcasting role, has been stripped of his Hall

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens for trial run; inauguration expected by month-end

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, expected to reduce travel time by almost four hours, was opened for a trial run on Monday.

Additional coach added to Kirandul Passenger for tourist season

Delhi's Air Back In 'Very Poor' Zone After One Day Of 'Poor' Quality

A day after a slight improvement, the air quality in the capital slipped back to the 'very poor' category at 304 on Monday, marking a return to t

Foreign Direct Investment In India Jumps 18% In First Half Of FY26

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India rose 18 per cent to USD 35.18 billion during April-September this fiscal year, while the inflow from the

Cyclone Ditwah: PM Modi holds call with Sri Lanka President Dissanayake; condoles loss of lives

Prime Minister Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, offering condolences and continued aid for Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. India's

2 Elderly Women Suffer Facial Injuries In Stray Dog Attack In Kerala

Two elderly women were attacked by a stray dog in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, leaving them with serious facial injuries.

SC seeks Centre's response on plea concerning GST concession on car purchase by persons with disabilities

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and others for their response regarding a plea that claims Goods and Services Tax benefits for disabled in

Five held for extortion after impersonating as Telangana ACB officers

Hyderabad: Five members of an inter-state gang allegedly involved in extortion by impersonating officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) wer