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Messi Kolkata event controversy: Why did Sourav Ganguly file Rs 50 crore lawsuit against Argentina fan club president?

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has taken legal action against an Argentine football fan club's portfolio holder for allegedly

Pawan Warns Against Political Meddling in Land Disputes

Pawan Kalyan, who heads the Jana Sena, appeared keen on tightening the governance systems and enforcing the rule of law.

Temple priest sentenced to three years in jail over harassment of minor girl in Uttarakhand

DEHRADUN: A court in Dehradun has sentenced a local temple priest to three years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a 14-year-old gi

Have diabetes? A doctor says this common habit might be quietly harming your blood sugar levels.

Many people with diabetes focus on food but forget water. Doctors say dehydration can quietly raise blood sugar levels and cause false high readi

Mamata Banerjee to rename Karmashree scheme after Gandhi

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shame over Mahatma Gandhi's name being removed from MGNREGA. She announced the state's Karma

Parliament watch: New vehicle tracking system in Delhi, Bharat NCAP ratings & more

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed that 643 National Highway projects awarded since 2015-16 are delayed due to land acquisition, environmental

Swift Alarm Thwarts Canara Bank Robbery

Anakapalli CCS Circle Inspector K. Appala Naidu said CCTV footage was being examined to identify the suspects. A case has been registered and inv

Letters to The Editor December 19, 2025

Weigh deadline extension in light of ground realities, SC tells EC

The Supreme Court has urged the Election Commission of India to be sympathetic to state governments seeking more time for submitting electoral ro

Court orders FIR against complainant in Samir Modi case, flags extortion angle

A Delhi court has ordered the police to register an FIR against a woman who accused businessman Samir Modi of rape. This comes after Modi alleged

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Future Gridlocks Lurking Behind The IndiGo Mess

The fleet and the crew were working more shifts than they should have been. It is nice old capitalist rule: push the workers to breaking point an

Spurious liquor case: bail rejected to former Minister Jogi Ramesh, three others

Kerala governor, CM end stalemate over VC appointments at two universities

The Supreme Court has been informed that the standoff between Kerala's Chief Minister and Governor over university Vice Chancellor appointments h

Temporary relief: on trade performance, deeper distress ahead

The depreciation of the rupee is helping bring down trade deficit

SHANTI Bill: Opposition flags safety risks, regulatory gaps

Opposition parties raised concerns in Rajya Sabha regarding the SHANTI Bill. They fear opening the civil nuclear sector to private players could

Zero Tolerance for Law and Order Violations: CM Naidu

Naidu warned against any disturbance to law and order and directed the police and district administrations to act firmly against rowdyism, organi

Kerala HC judge to be Sikkim CJ

RBI Guv Meets Revanth, Seeks Act Against Ponzi SchemesPon

The BUDS Act, 2019, is a Central legislation aimed at curbing unregulated deposit schemes, but its effective implementation depends on states not

Do a real service and just resign: Dems confront Kristi Noem at explosive House hearing

Indian Cultural Congress 2025 in Kochi from December 19

Young Sarpanch Nikitha to Focus on RTC Bus, Better Drainage

Nikitha contested as a Congress candidate and secured a decisive victory, drawing widespread appreciation from villagers for her clean image and

Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles

The Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill 2025 is a direct assault on the rights of Indias rural working poor

Lok Sabha passes G RAM G Bill amid Opposition uproar over name

The Lok Sabha has passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. This new legislation replaces the UPA-era MG

DC Edit | PM Visit To Boost West Asia Ties

A free trade agreement with Oman by which India may benefit from easier access to the GCC and other nations in the vicinity, MoUs with Jordan on

Kosteniuk says events like the GCL are her motivation

35 fishermen from Bangladesh held by Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended 35 Bangladeshi fishermen and seized two boats. They were caught fishing illegally inside India's exclusive eco

A gamble: on the IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi

Uncapped Indians competed with big names from abroad for IPL money

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu gets a standing ovation from his party

ET's headline gave the CEO-CM's style of functioning a new verb-Naidugiri. As the collectors conference was concluding, state finance minister Pa

Samji Arattupuzhas new song captures the nostalgia of Kerala church band music

Why Samji Arattupuzhas new song feels like Christmas at a Kerala Church. He has over 500 Christian devotional songs to his credit

Baton of leadership: Next-gen business heirs rewrite the rulebook

India's family businesses are in the midst of a renaissance, driven by the ambitious next generation. Emerging leaders are championing innovation

A bold step amid an ambitious nuclear energy target

The SHANTI Bill, 2025, will help Indias nuclear energy plans

NCP accepts minister Manikrao Kokate's resignation

NCP minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet. This follows a court verdict upholding his conviction in a 1995 cheating

1,370 Qualify in TGPSC GroupIII Exams

TGPSC clarified that the provisional selections are subject to the outcome of writ petitions currently pending before the courts.

Poland only EU state to step up ties with Pakistan

Poland is deepening its engagement with Pakistan. Recent high-level visits focused on boosting trade, investment, and cooperation in energy and d

Cricket: England's Ashes hopes hanging by a thread as Australia press for victory in Adelaide

After a challenging outing in Adelaide, England's aspirations for reclaiming the Ashes are hanging by a thread. The Australian bowlers unleashed

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle or his family were on plane at time of Statesville Airport crash? Here's all details about crash and family of Biffle

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle or his family were on plane at time of Statesville Airport crash? A Cessna C550 linked to Greg Biffle crashed at States

FIFA World Cup 2026: How to plan the perfect trip across the United States, Canada, and Mexico

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises a thrilling summer for soccer fans globally. Sixteen North American cities will host top teams and passionate su

BMC election: BJP, Shiv Sena reach agreement to fight 150 seats together

Decision on remaining 77 seats in two days, says Mumbai BJP chief; Fadnavis, Shinde will take call in case of deadlock: Sena Minister; NCP should

Decomposed bodies of couple found in Indore residence

BHOPAL: A middle-aged couple identified as Kanhaiya Lal Paranwal and Smriti Paranwal were found dead under c inside their duplex house in Madhya

DC Edit | Govt Must Tread Cautiously On Insurance, Nuclear Bills

It must be recalled that India had nationalised life insurance, and the Life Insurance Corporation of India was formed only after several private

Parliamentary panel flags Bangladesh RCEP agenda, political flux and China factor

India voices apprehension regarding Bangladesh's potential entry into RCEP. This move could impact Dhaka's duty-free access to the Indian market.

Stalin writes to Modi conveying Tamil Nadu's objections to VB-G RAM G Bill

The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

From snakes to tigers: Ishan Shanavas talks about his debut book and wildlife passion

Blending personal experiences, conservation, and lyrical prose, 22-year-old naturalist Ishan Shanavas reflects on a childhood shaped by the wild

Why gold prices today are near an all-time high as softer US inflation fuels Fed rate cuts for 2026

Gold prices are nearing record highs today. Softer US inflation data has boosted investor confidence in future Federal Reserve interest rate cuts

Nobel laureate delivers eminent scholar lecture at Cusat

Terror accused confesses to crime, sentenced to 4 Yrs 4 months

Srinagar, Dec 18: An accused in a terror case in Pulwama district has been sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment after he confesse

T.N. inks MoU with Schneider Electric for projects worth 718 crore

Photographer breaks silence on Karoline Leavitt close-up photo showing alleged injection marks

A single photograph of Karoline Leavitt has sparked intense debate. Photographer Christopher Anderson defends the image, stating it was not meant

Geetali Gupta CLAT 2026 topper in disbelief after seeing her result, cries tears of joy, raw reaction wins internet's heart, WATCH

CLAT 2026 topper Geetali Gupta is going viral and getting praise not only for her academic success but also for the emotional reaction she gave k

J&K to tackle bird hazards near airports

Panels formed to tackle bird-attraction risks around aerodromes Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:In a move to safeguard air travel, the Jammu & Kashmir governm

Digitisation of SIR forms completed in Kozhikode

Forms received by the deadline will be included in the draft electoral roll, scheduled for publication on December 23

Promoting tourism in J&K through multiple schemes: Centre

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre is promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir through multiple schemes aimed at destination development and strengthenin

Activists demand removal of soil dumped in Kottooli wetlands

SC ruling on Aravalli definition sparks opposition in Rajasthan, former CM Gehlot warns of ecological disaster

JAIPUR: The Supreme Courts recent ruling, issued on the recommendation of the central government, to limit the definition of the Aravalli mountai

Delhi Red Fort Blast Case: Ninth accused arrested, sent to NIA custody till December 26

The NIA has made another arrest in connection to the Delhi Red Fort blast, capturing Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth individual linked to this chillin

Unauthorised pedestal removed in Puttur to avert law and order problem

Three JK districts recorded 20 pc rainfall deficit

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17:Three districts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded deficient rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season, official data table

Minister visits fire-ravaged LIC office in Madurai

34,428 Km new railway tracks added in J&K; terrain, land issues persist

New Delhi, Dec 17:The delays in several railway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir are linked to different challenges like land acquisi

Think waiting until 70 pays off? This Social Security math may change your mind fast

Social Security benefits: Many retirees assume waiting until 70 maximizes Social Security benefits. But early claiming can offer financial flexib

Pawan to Lay Stone For Godavari Water Grid project on Dec 20

Dy CM Pawan Kalyan would visit the Nidadavole constituency for the first time after formation of the coalition government

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Mandates Daily Water Quality Tests

The commissioner also asked amenities secretaries to collect daily public feedback on water quality.

Centre approves 44 Flood Management Projects for J&K

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre has approved 44 flood management projects for Jammu and Kashmir since the Eleventh Plan, through an estimated cost o

ET World Leaders Forum Compendium: India's story of stability in an uncertain world

In a resounding address at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's robust economic strength as a

2,961 signal failures per annum in South West Railways cause for concern: CAG

NEW DELHI: Substantial cases of signal failures at an average of 2,961 incidents per annum in the South Western Railway zone reflect poorly on th

Dilip Cherian | Why India Sent A Retired Cop As NSA To Port Louis

For years, the Mauritius NSA position has typically gone to officers with a strong external intelligence or military background

CRPF jawan dies of cardiac arrest

Srinagar, Dec 18: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan died of a suspected cardiac arrest at Anantnag Railway Station during the interveni

India-Oman CEPA a blueprint for shared future: PM on deal

India and Oman have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a blueprint for a shar

Rowdy-Sheeter Attacks Man With Knife in Mailardevpally

The motive for the attack is believed to be linked to ego and habitual rowdy behaviour

Karnataka: Child rights panel flags welfare of prison inmates children, seeks data in two weeks

Officials have been instructed to collect data on the number of prisoners children below 18 years of age, their health,educationand safety status

Bondi Beach Gunman Sajid Akram Performed Nikah With His Wife Venus

In March 2024, Sajid, as part of the Islamic mehar obligation, transferred his share of properties in Australia to Venuss name

US hits 2 ICC judges with sanctions over Israel war crime inquiry; Venezuela probe worries Trump?

Cash app settlement approved: Eligible users can claim up to $147 see if you qualify

A federal court approved a Cash App settlement for users in Washington state who got unwanted referral texts. Eligible members can claim up to $1

No empirical data available to prove stone pillar on Thirupparankundram hill is a deepathoon, T.N. tells HC

Advocate-General P.S. Raman, representing the State, told the court that the State had not formed an opinion on the stone pillar, and did not wis

Social worker files complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Ranchi following hijab row

RANCHI: Amid the controversy over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing the hijab of a woman candidate during the distribution of appointmen

ACB Traps Revenue Inspector Taking 10,000 Bribe in Khammam

The revenue inspector was arrested and produced before the Special Court for SPE and ACB cases in Warangal

Ishan Kishan breaks MS Dhoni's world record, surpasses Sanju Samson to become first player in history to achieve rare T20 feat

Ishan Kishan etched his name in history by breaking MS Dhoni's long-standing world record and surpassing Sanju Samson. The explosive left-hander

BREAKING: Trump criminally conspired to overturn 2020 polls: Jack Smith has 'proof beyond doubt

'Russian army is battle-hardened': Putin issues chilling nuke warning, vows to achieve Ukraine goals

Shyam Dhani SME IPO From December 22

The issue size is 54.98 lakh equity shares at a face value of Rs 10 each with a price band of Rs 65 - Rs 70 per share

HC Orders Special Officer to Probe Sunnam Cheruvu Land Dispute

The court directed the CS to appoint a special officer to oversee the restoration works being carried out at the lake and for giving an independe

Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 In LS

The bill proposes new grounds for removal of a member if he has acquired any financial or other interests that are likely to prejudice his functi

SC Declares 102-Acre Gurramguda Land as Forest

The court also directed the state Chief Secretary to issue a final notification declaring the land worth more than 4,000 crore as a reserved fore

Watch: Parliament passes SHANTI Bill to open nuclear sector for private participation

The Billwasbrought with the intention of increasing the contribution of private companies in the nuclear sector, says Congress

Unilateral bullying: China, Russia stand by Maduro; slam Trumps naval blockade on Venezuela

Vijayawada-Kacheguda Spl Train to Manage Rush

The train will halt at Guntur, Sattenapalli, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda and Charlapalli stations

Maduro slaps down delusional Trump, vows Venezuela will continue trading oil despite US blockade

Centre Okays Price Support To Procure Pulses From AP

The approval ensures remunerative prices for pulses and protection against volatility within the market

Fantastic Experience: Fans Praise Delhi Leg Of Lionel Messi's India Tour

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour ended on a high note in Delhi's Arun Jaitley stadium on Monday after a chaotic begi

Karnataka Cabinet clears project for processing construction waste in Bengaluru, slew of NK projects

The project to process construction waste would come up under the PPP model with an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore