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BJP Leaders Pay Tribute on Atals 101st Birth Anniversary

Kishan Reddy hailed Vajpayee as an intellectual, poet, and administrator who addressed the UN in Hindi, India's principal language.

DC Edit | New Elected Dhaka Govt Must For India Ties' Reset

Attacks on Hindus leading to insecurity among the minorities not seen since Sheikh Hasina Wazed flew into exile in India in August 2024, targetin

Oswal's Digital Arrest: ED Recovers Rs 5.24 Cr of Rs 7 Cr Stolen

ED searched 11 locations across five states in connection with the anti-money laundering case.

Water Supply to Hit in Many Parts on December 27, 28

Water supply will be restored after the completion of the repairs, the board said.

Dilip Cherian | Gujarat Babus Get A Message And A Deadline

On paper, this looks like routine governance, review meetings, status reports, and coordination memos. In reality, it signals something deeper: a

Mob kills minority Hindu man, interim government blames terror activities by victim

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

Dream Big: Timothe Chalamet honors Susan Boyle with Marty Supreme jacket

Timothe Chalamet has honored Susan Boyle by gifting her a Marty Supreme jacket, celebrating her remarkable rise after Britains Got Talent. Boyle

Redrawing Aravallis Will Prove A Threat to Ecology: Jairam Ramesh

Ramesh said that under the new definition, an Aravalli hill is a landform with an elevation of at least 100 metres above its local surrounding te

Delhi high court bars dummy school from running classes XI and XII, admitting students

Delhi High Court has barred Richmondd Global School from admitting new students to classes XI and XII and initiated contempt proceedings against

Mild tension at Gandhi Darshan amid dispute over managing committee

Nilgiris Tea Growers Remember Vajpayee with Affection

N. Bheeman, a small tea grower hailing from Thuneri village here, who recalled the meeting with Prime Minister Vajpayee then, said the meeting wa

BJP Freed India of Single Familys Bondage

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal has been developed as a landmark national memorial and inspirational complex of enduring national significance.

Soura Access Road Dispute: Court directs SMC, Police to ensure compliance of 2023 restraint order

Srinagar, Dec 25:A local court has directed the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the Police to ensure compliance of an earlier court orde

Mohan Guruswamy | Why Is India Still So Dirty And Polluted?

The Ashok Mehta committee in 1977 was tasked with evolving an effective and decentralised system of development administration. The committee hel

Revanth Wants Kite Festivals at Restored Lakes

Revanth Reddy said themed kite festivals could be organised at different lakes, involving various sections of society.

Jammu records 9 pc rainfall deficits, Kashmir 44 pc

Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Dec 25: Seasonal precipitation in Jammu and Kashmir from October 1 to December 25 remained 44 per cent below normal in Kashm

New labour codes may reshape MNC payrolls

Experts say that companies will have to update transfer pricing benchmarks and documentation, as changes in the cost base could affect the arm's

Army revises social media guidelines

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:The Indian Army has issued an internal directive revising its policy on the use of social media applications by personnel, und

Man attempts suicide at Makkahs Grand Mosque; security officer injured

Makkah: A man attempted to take his own life at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, December 25, prompting an emergency respon

CM Naidu Cites Vajpayee as Focal Point of National Development

A commemorative postal stamp featuring Vajpayee was also released.

End reservation row or face agitation: NC MP challenges Omar

Srinagar, Dec 25 : Estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday threatened the government with a protest if it did

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details are now clear. The episode airs on December 26, 2025. T

Harish Rao Alleges Neglect of Government Hostel Students

Launching a political attack, Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over governance and alleged corruption, and accused the gover

The Sector Will Soon Become Self-Reliant and Start Exporting: Union Minister Shah

Natural farming will not only tackle the health issues involving the fertilizer-based agriculture but also increase the farmers income, besides b

Bandi Attacks BRS, Congress

Sanjay announced that the BJP would clinch the Mayor seat in the GHMC elections and make Hyderabad free from Majlis influence, despite Congress e

ZPHS Manakondur Students on Four-Day Educational Tour to Delhi

Union minister for state Bandi Sanjay Kumar, after learning about the visit, hosted the students at his official residence and arranged free food

J&K: After Rajouri and Poonch, now Kathua district administration suspends VPN services for two months

Authorities in Jammu's Kathua district have suspended VPN services for two months due to security concerns, following similar actions in Rajouri

Vajpayee Is My Eternal Inspiration: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan, who also holds the rural development portfolio, credited the ex-PM for pioneering rural transformation through the Golden Quadrilateral

Letters to The Editor December 26, 2025

Purasawalkam residents lament crumbling civic infrastructure on Bricklin Road

GCC has not taken sustained action against encroachments and several civic violations, says resident; Corporation cites lack of support from poli

Stray Dog Goes on Rampage in Vemulawada; 21 Devotees Injured

Sudden rush of victims caused a tense situation at the local hospital as doctors rushed to provide anti-rabies treatment.

Another Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh Over Alleged Extortion

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

Gig Workers Participate in Flash Strike

According to union leaders, aggregator platforms attempted to blunt the impact of the strike by deploying third-party delivery firms, offering ad

AIADMK forms panel to draft manifesto for 2026 Assembly poll

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami says the committee will tour Tamil Nadu to elicit opinions and views from the general public whi

Ice storm warning issued across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and parts of Michigan

Winter storm warning: The National Weather Service (NWS) upgraded its winter storm advisory to an ice storm warning on Thursday, impacting region

Fragile attractiveness: on the latest FDI data and India

Indias best efforts to bring in investment can be upended by U.S.

Hostility towards women in digital spaces damaging democracy: Uttarakhand women's commission chief

DEHRADUN: Chairperson of Uttarakhand Women's Commission Kusum Kandwal has issued a statement condemning the growing hostility against women on so

Post-Matric Scholarships For Tribal Students Released: Sandhya Rani

The minister said the measures reflect the governments resolve to ensure uninterrupted, positive and fear-free education for tribal students, and

Ayurveda needs deeper research, specialised expertise: Health Minister

Pakistan just a junta with nuclear weapons: Putin to George W Bush

Newly released documents reveal Russian President Vladimir Putin and then US President George W Bush shared deep worries about Pakistan's nuclear

FSSAI warns food businesses against labeling herbal infusions as tea

Under FSSAI regulations, the term tea can be used on packaging and labels only for beverages derived from Camellia sinensis

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali language

The President said it is a matter of pride and joy for all the Santhali people, and it will enable them to read and understand the Constitution i

200 Members of Manthani Family Reunite in Hyderabad

Participants, who relished a tasty treat too, ranged from 80-year-old elders to a six-month old infant. The aroma of mouth-watering dishes hung a

Centre to deploy 53 additional CAPF companies ahead of Republic Day parade in Delhi

NEW DELHI: In view of the threats received by intelligence agencies ahead of the upcoming Republic Day parade in Delhi, the Union Ministry of Hom

Centrestageto wilderness and back again theKishansaga

Freed up in the mind and more driven than he has ever been, the flamboyant batter will be chomping at the bit, hoping for a chance to light up th

Doping menace: on Indian sport and dope positive cases

India must make National Anti-Doping Agency well-funded and independent

Unnao Rape Case: Plea in SC against HC suspending Sengar's jail term

A legal challenge has reached the Supreme Court. It questions the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the jail sentence of Kuldeep Singh Senga

ForTN, talent isnt the issue cohesion, mindset and clarity are:Bhagwandas

The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems

Merely designing better infrastructure will not deliver the desired outcome if the human element of belonging is ignored

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 21: Ranveer-starrer crosses Rs 630 crore, set to dethrone SRK's Jawan as highest-grossing Hindi film

The spy thriller crossed the rare Rs 600 crore mark in India in a span of just 20 days, and saw another surge on Christmas (Day 21) without facin

18-Year-Old Graphic Designer Arrested For Theft, Says He Lost Job Due To AI

An 18-year-old graphic designer, who claimed to have lost his job due to AI, was arrested with his NEET-aspirant woman friend on Thursday for all

110 kg of ganja seized in Sholinganallur

Southern districts of Tamil Nadu come alive with Christmas fete

Special midnight masses were organised in churches. Coastal villages came alive with festive decorations featuring themed cribs, lights, decorati

DMDK invites Stalin, Palaniswami to Vijayakant death anniversary event

Man Strangles Wife, Jumps In Front Of Train In Delhi

A 40-year-old woman was allegedly strangled by her husband who later jumped to his death in front of a train in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, po

Fire Fighters Rescue Eagle Entangled Near HC

The Eagle has been shifted to a government vet hospital for treatment and later handed over to the forest department. Now, the bird's condition i

Arms, ammunition recovered from Manipur's Imphal West District: Police

Security forces have recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur. In Imphal West district, weapons including guns, rifles, an

Students protest against alleged Islamophobia at Jadavpur University convocation

KOLKATA: Two students held a poster reading ''there is no place for Islamophobia at Jadavpur University'' while receiving their citations and cer

2 Arrested With Country-Made Pistols In Bulletproof SUV In Delhi

The Delhi Police has arrested two armed men and seized a bullet-proof SUV during a routine vehicle check in outer north Delhi on Christmas eve, o

Here's Why Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus Is Prime Target In Search For Life

The findings are based on analysis of data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017.

Resident Doctors Announce Mass Leave To Protest Shimla Doctor's Suspension

The Resident Doctors Association of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla, has announced a day-long mass casual leave on December 26

Man arrested for running illegal clinic in Thoraipakkam

Devitalizing Art 370 matter of pride for country: PM

Says Aug 5, 2019 decision ended two flags, two constitutions, strengthened national unity Lucknow, Dec 25: Terming revocation of Article 370 in

India Inc wants to tech all its employees to the future

As India approaches 2026, companies such as Zensar Technologies, Godrej Consumer Products, and Tata Motors are proactively enhancing their workfo

India moving steadily towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Sinha

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:Highlighting Indias rise as the worlds fastest-growing economy, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that under Pr

Home Minister to inaugurate 2-day Anti-Terror Conference today

Focus on promoting collaborative approaches to counter terrorism Enhancing mechanisms to disrupt terror financing networks Sharing intelligence a

Woman, 25, Shot At In Gurugram Club For Refusing Marriage Proposal

A 25-year-old woman was shot at inside a club in Gurugram after she allegedly refused a marriage proposal from a man, police said on Thursday.

India's Petrol Pump Network Crossed 1,00,000-mark Till November

As per the data available from the petroleum planning & analysis cell of the oil ministry, the country had 1,00,266 petrol pumps at the end of No

Christmas celebrated with devotion, festive spirit across J&K

Northlines Correspondent Jammu/Srinagar:The festival of Christmas was celebrated with devotion, joy and a spirit of harmony across Jammu and Kash

Kwatra, Gor talk trade at Trump's Florida residence

Indian envoy Vinay Kwatra met with US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in Florida. Discussions focused on strengthening trade ties and a proposed

President Droupadi Murmu Releases The Constitution Of India In Santhali

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, officially released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language during a ceremony held at Rashtrap

Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19. The winning ticket was sold in Cabot, lottery officials in Ar

Census 2027 Phase-I Pre-Test Completed, April 2026 Rollout Planned

The discussion to be executed in further operations planned soon after the completion of the pre-test exercise of the Phase I - Houselisting and

Bangladesh belongs to all: BNP's Rahman after homecoming

Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years. He addressed a rally in Dhaka, promising to restore democratic rights. Rahman spoke of

What Was CBI Doing Before?: Unnao Rape Survivor On Kuldeep Sengar's Bail

The 2017 Unnao rape case victim expressed her disappointment and anger with the judgment of the Delhi High Court granting bail to the accused, fo

RBI may pump in 1 lakh cr more for liquidity comfort

The Reserve Bank of India may inject an additional 1 lakh crore in February-March 2026 to maintain surplus liquidity in the banking system. This

Chief Minister To Inaugurate Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan In Tirupati

The Chief Minister will attend the inaugural session of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan from 10.15 am to 12.45 pm. The national-level event aims to

Netflix and WWE team up for a Stranger Thingsthemed Monday Night RAW in January 2026

Netflix and WWE are extending the Stranger Things phenomenon past its Season 5 finale through a never before seen crossover with Monday Night RAW

40 Masked Men Vandalise Christmas Decor In Chhattisgarh's Raipur

Unidentified persons were booked for vandalising Christmas decorations at a mall in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur, a police official said on Thursd

57,000 displaced people from Manipur are battling third winter

Manipur faces its third harsh winter since ethnic strife began in May 2023. Displaced people are restless, demanding resettlement. Recent clashes

Odisha Tops National Air Pollution Charts, Surpasses Delhi

Three townsBalasore, Talcher, and Baripadarank among Indias five most polluted cities. Persistent PM2.5 pollution raises serious health concerns,

Turkey detains over 100 IS suspects in raids ahead of holiday attacks

Istanbul: Officers from the Istanbul Police Counter-Terrorism Department launched simultaneous raids on Thursday at 124 locations and detained ov

A seven-course Christmas meal at a Coonoor cafe

Coonoors Cafe Diem rings in the festivities with a seven-course meal, complete with blueberry ravioli, artichoke pizzas, and moringa falafel

Bioethanol Boom Opens New Avenues for Upland Farmers in Nellore District

The surge in investments in bioethanol is linked to the governments proposal to blend ethanol in aviation fuel, further boosting its long-term de

Gaiety and Reunions Mark Christmas Celebrations in Andhra Pradesh

Nativity scenes, stars of various sizes and hues, and lighting illuminated the churches in AP.

China Slams US Report Claiming Plot To Sabotage US-India Ties

China on Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties

Temples in Telangana Swarm with Devotees Amid Year-End Rush

Due to consecutive holidays for schools and offices, thousands of people visited the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy hill shrine at Yadagirigutta.

Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: 'Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by...' - Life lessons by the four-time Pulitzer winner

Quote of the Day: Robert Frost's iconic The Road Not Taken explores how individuals retrospectively assign meaning to life choices. The poem depi

UP Man Shoots 20-Year-Old Woman Who Refused His Advances, Dies By Suicide

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead by a man who later committed suicide in an apparent case of unrequited love in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat on Thurs

1 Killed, 4 Injured As Balloon Gas Cylinder Explodes In Mysuru

A balloon seller was killed and four others injured in a balloon gas cylinder explosion here on Thursday, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar s