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Seed distribution fizzles out, Leaving farmers helpless

Ajay Sharma Rajouri, December 4: Farmers across Jammu region have accused the Agriculture Department of gross mismanagement and deep-rooted corru

Letters to The Editor December 5, 2025

Delhi nursery admissions: application window opens; Dec. 27 last date

According to the admission schedule notified by the Directorate of Education, the first list will be put out on January 23 and the second list on

AP-Transco AEE caught accepting bribe

Woman held, stolen ornaments worth 7 lakh recovered

The accused allegedly stole the bag carrying the ornament from a woman passenger in a bus

Pipeline pirates: 2 Delhi kingpins arrested for oil theft via tunnels across north India

Cyber crackdown: on the investigation into cyber-crime

Tackling digital arrest scams also needs global action

Venkaiah Naidu calls for making Telugu proficiency mandatory for govt. jobs

Students of 144 colleges affiliated to Krishna University participate in youth festival Krishna Tarang-2025 at Machilipatnam

Clown world on steroids!: Sen Kennedy blasts Minnesota over $1B Somali fraud scheme

A.P. farmers demand immediate procurement of paddy at MSP

Procurement staff are unable to explain moisture parameters and farmers are being directly sent to private mills where millers dictate the prices

New Delhis relative isolation, Indias tryst with terror

The country is having to deal with being an onlooker than a major player in world affairs, and also fault lines in its multi-cultural, multi-reli

Mist sprayers will be installed at nine major pollution hotspots: CM

A.P. cotton farmers demand MSP, plan protest at CCI Guntur on December 10

Andhra Pradesh Farmers Association seeks relaxation of CCI norms, procurement of produce at MSP, input subsidies and crop insurance for losses am

BNHS to release sixcritically endangeredvultures in Assam after 15-yearconservation effort

Three Slender-billed and three White-rumped vultures, bred in captivity, will undergo a soft release inKamrupand Biswanath districtsof Assamin Ja

Kohli the embodiment of passion, drive and desire

Watching him bat in the last six weeks or so, few would guess that he is retired internationally from two of the three formats. In his las tthree

A day to pause and come down to earth

World Soil Day is a reminder of the need to look after a life-sustaining and silent resource soil

Sheep Thieves In Self-Drive Cars Arrested

Police said the accused, who were previously acquainted, turned to crime after their income failed to support their spending habits. They initial

Astroguide for December 5, 2025

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December 5: Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 29 C and 19C respectively

Super Cup | Goa and East Bengal enter summit clash

IndiGos FDTL Fiasco: 550 flights cancelled, operations to stabilise by Feb

New Delhi: IndiGo on Thursday told aviation watchdog DGCA that operations are expected to be fully stabilised by February 10, 2026, and sought te

This simple Social Security slip-up could cost you every dollar of your $2,000 benefit

Social Security mistakes are costing retirees big. One slip-up can wipe out a $2,000 monthly benefit. If you claim benefits before full retiremen

UppalNarapally Elevated Corridor to Be Ready by Oct 26

In November, R&B minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy issued clear directions to the officials of the state R&B department and the Union ministry of

Bijapur Encounter: 6 More Bodies Of Naxals Recovered, Maoist Toll Mounts To 18

The encounter between Maoists and security forces, which began at nine am on November three in Keshkuthul forest under Bhairamgarh police station

New report maps Indias DPI 2.0 future

Hyderabad Race Club Confirms Four More Horses Test Positive for Glanders

Racehorse owners in Hyderabad said the freeze has continued to strain their budgets but the club has kept its earlier agreement of paying Rs.17,5

Critically ill former Bangladesh PM Zia to be taken to London, doctors say

Zia, the 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson, will be flown in an air ambulance late after midnight or early Friday to Lon

Cabinet approves short tunnel - flyover between Hebbal junction and Mehkri Circle

The project is estimated to cost 2,215 crore and will be borne by Bangalore Development Authority

Karnataka: Elderly Couple Saved From Digital Arrest Scam

The fraudsters claimed that a Rs 6 crore cheating case had been registered against the couple and told them that they were being placed under dig

Parliament Approves Bill To Raise Excise Duty On Tobacco

The Parliament on Thursday approved the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha returning it to the Lok Sabha.

Mumbai's Luxury Homes Now Cost As Much As New York's Lower Manhattan Flats

The prices of premium apartments in Mumbai are now on a par with some parts of New York, according to a new report, underscoring the rapid rise o

Nizamabad DGP orders strict vigil for local polls, bans victory rallies

The DGP received a ceremonial guard of honour and conducted a review meeting with officers of the combined districts at the Kamareddy District Po

Indigo Asks DGCA to Relax Rules

The new rules have increased the amount of mandatory rest per week for pilots by 12 hours to 48 hours. In addition, pilots are now only allowed t

Russian President Putin says India, Russia collaboration not directed against anyone

NEW DELHI: The India-Russia collaboration is not directed against any country and it is solely aimed at safeguarding the national interests of th

Court Order On Lighting Lamp Not A Setback: DMK On Deepam Contempt Case

The ruling DMK has said the development is ot a setback for the party. The judiciary must also espect the powers of the state, the party insist

Srisailam Dam Safety - Conditions More Fragile Than Ever Before

To protect the apron which also formed a visible hole from the top in its centre the project authorities had installed 62 huge concrete-filled

Brian Cole: Everything we know so far about Brian Cole of Virginia, the alleged Jan. 6 DC pipe bomber arrested by the FBI

Brian Cole: The FBI arrested Brian Cole Jr. from Woodbridge, Virginia, on December 4, in connection with pipe bombs planted near DNC and RNC head

Indian Navys ENC to add two warships in 2026

Dietitians rank the 5 breakfast cereals that keep blood sugar steady all day

Blood sugar influences daily health, impacting energy, mood, and appetite. High blood sugar can result in fatigue, mood swings, and long term com

Divya Khosla feels Bollywood is filled with crocodiles, addresses divorce rumours: 'I would never sell my soul to...'

Divya last appeared in the thriller comedy Ek Chatur Naar, also starring Neil Nitin Mukesh.

Mist Sprayers, Police Cases: Delhi's 'Toughest' Anti-Pollution Drive Yet

The Delhi government on Thursday rolled out its oughest-ever anti-pollution drive in the capital -- deploying mist spray technology, tightening

Indian Businesses Turn Prudent on Expansion Amid Moderating Confidence in Margins and Credit Conditions

AQI Emerges as the New Luxury Metric as HNIs & NRIs Turn to Clean-Air Living

Ram Rattans Naugaon Becomes the Preferred Address for Health, Luxury, Slow Living and High-Growth Investment

'Its worse than they admit': ICE agents targeted in 'violent clashes', GOP torches Dems in Congress

Political Protection for Criminals is Over: Odisha CM Majhi Warns Lawbreakers

Says crime rates have declined sharply, police given free hand; government pushes recruitment of 60,000 youths in 2 years into public service

City hospitals achieve milestones with rare and complex surgeries

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Supreme Court directs 30% reservation for women in State Bar Councils

Petitions point out the stark underrepresentation of women and other marginalised groups in Bar Council bodies across the country.

Tirupparankundram row | T.N. loses appeal, judge again orders lighting of lamp atDeepathoon

Justice G.R. Swaminathan directs the Subramaniya Swamy temple authorities to ensure that the lamp is lit at the Deepathoon (pillar) near a dargah

CRDA Nod for Major Capital Works in AP

Naidu cleared the notification for the second phase of land pooling and the LPS plans.

Vijayawada hospital successfully performs awake bypass surgery

'You should be ashamed of yourself!': Crane ERUPTS in explosive clash with witness at House hearing

Kashmirs Dal Lake May Find its Twin in Bhopal, Shikara Service Launched in Upper Lake

Twenty new shikara boats equipped with high class entertainment facilities like bird-watching, savoring local dishes, mobile markets of handicraf

SSC Opens Self-Slot Selection Window For Delhi Police Constable Exam 2025

Candidates must choose their exam slot by the deadline to receive admission certificates; no changes are allowed after slot selection for Delhi P

GIMSR launches Family Adoption Programme for MBBS 2025 batch

As Palaash Muchhal, Smriti Mandhana postpone their wedding, event organisers shares cryptic note, 'See you soon champions'

After the controversy made headlines, the event management company wrote a cryptic note, stating that its employees definitely deserve a mention

Kerala local body polls: Campaigning shifts to top gear in Ernakulam

Rahul Gandhi accuses govt of blocking LoP meetings with foreign leaders

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, Every democracy has a protocol which should be followed. The government wants to capture e

GCC cancels tender to outsource conservancy operations in Tondiarpet, Anna Nagar

The civic body cites administrative reasons/issues for the cancellation and announces that a revised tender that focus on improving services in t

Mark Zuckerberg Plans 30% Budget Cuts To Build Metaverse, Layoffs Loom

Meta Platforms Inc.'s Mark Zuckerberg is expected to meaningfully cut resources for building the so-called metaverse, an effort that he once fram

550 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Today, A New Record For 20-Year-Old Airline

In a record for the 20-year-old airline, IndiGo cancelled over 550 flights on Thursday as operational disruptions continued for a third day.

Assam govt prohibits 'all forms of radical literature associated with banned extremist organisations'

Assam has banned all radical literature from banned extremist groups. This includes print and digital content from organizations like JMB and ABT

Dharmasthala Whistle-Blower Chinnaiah in Prison Even After Bail Order

Arrested on August 23 on charges of perjury, Chinnaiah was in judicial custody for over three months

Faced with daily notices for suspension of listed business, VP cites grounds for rejection

Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan clarified Rule 267 usage. He stated notices are dismissed for not following format or discussing unrelated

ACB Acts on HYDRAA, Nets Big Corrupt Shark

HYDRAA complaint leads to probe into benami firms, land scams and record tampering

Pantone color of the year 2026 is Cloud Dancer' - Why this color is about to be everywhere

Pantone has announced Cloud Dancer, a gentle white, as its 2026 Color of the Year. This calming shade signifies a global need for serenity amidst

Odisha Drama Teacher Arrested For Sexually Harassing Girl Student: Cops

A guest faculty of Odisha government-run Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Bhubaneswar was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually harassing a g

No illegality in judge taking assistance of Central forces in Deepathoon case, says HC

The single judge, having found that the State machinery wilfully decided not to implement the direction, citing pendency of the unnumbered appeal

CPI(M) seeks probe into demolition of JJ Nagar houses in Vijayawada

It is unjustifiable and immoral to destroy houses built with loans, despite a Supreme Court stay order valid until December 31, says CPI(M) leade

Farmers Loot Urea-Laden Truck in MP Village

A video showing the local villagers including women and girls looting the bags of urea from the truck in the village of Jatara in Tikamgarh distr

Watch | In Pictures: Tracing two decades of Putins key diplomatic engagements with India

Watch: Despite new bans and committees, why is Delhis air is still toxic?

Delhi is choking once again but this time, stubble burning isnt to blame. In this explainer, we break down why air pollution remains dangerously

Konda Vishweshwar Highlights Monkey Menace in Telangana

The MP noted raids by monkeys caused substantial economic losses for farmers. He said the issue had become a topic during the ongoing local body

Trump Envoys Push Ukraine Plan as Russia Sanctions Are Eased

The Treasury Department suspended until at least April 29 economic sanctions against Lukoil-branded gas stations outside of Russia.

Maltreated In Detention: S Jaishankar On 73-Year-Old Woman Deported By US

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that 73-year-old Indian citizen Harjit Kaur was maltreated while in U

TN Govt moves SC against Madras HC order to allow temple devotees to light lamp near Thiruparankundram Dargah

NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court's order quashing the proh

Delhi Police Constable Exam 2025: SSC activates self-slot selection at ssc.gov.in

The Staff Selection Commission has opened the self-slot selection window for Delhi Police Constable Exam 2025 candidates on ssc.gov.in. Applicant

TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagenthran Arrested

TN BJP chief held during attempt to light Karthigai Deepam atop Thirupparankundram hill

DC Edit | Rupee Plunge Offers Reality Check, Stresses Self-reliance

Analysts attribute the weakness in the rupee and domestic equities to persistent foreign investment outflows from equity markets, a widening curr

THIS Afghan cricketer wants Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to skip 2027 ODI World Cup; Here's what he said

Debate over Rohit and Kohli's World Cup involvement has grown increasingly contentious, fueled by rumours of a divide within Indian cricket. Repo

Scrub Typhus Prevalence High in AP

774 cases, four related deaths reported so far

Prashant Bhushan blames EC for lack of transparency in SIR process

He argued that although ECs press notices had indicated the number of claims and objections received, these were not made available online in the

Gadkari: Toll Collection System to End in a Year

Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari said that the new system has been rolled out in 10 places and will be extended across the countr

AP CS Tells Collectors to Prevent a Shortage of Fertilisers

The CS held a video conference with district collectors from the AP Secretariat on grain procurement, availability of fertilizers, control of sea

Average U.S. Long-Term Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.19%, Near Years Low

The decline brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.19% from 6.23% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the r

The US states absence at COP30 created a power vaccum in climate action Chinas taken the leadership role but it poses risks

America sees a divided approach to climate action. Investor-driven ESG efforts face challenges but maintain a core group. The tech sector leads i

Syed Ata Hasnain | Power Reset In Pak And Its Global Consequences

Recent tremors surrounding Imran Khans uncertain fate, constitutional experimentation through the 27th Amendment, and Asim Munirs ascent as a pot

Singareni in First Out-of-State Deal with Rajasthan

These projects will meet critical power needs across both states, prompting Rajasthan's swift Cabinet nod for rapid execution, Nagar stated. He h

Rane Questions Why Greens Dont Oppose Bakri Eid Slaughter

The environmental activists who oppose tree felling at Tapovan in Nashik were never seen opposing goat sacrifice on Eid. So why silent then? All

DNA TV Show: Analysis of Russian President Putin's Indian policy

India's strategic needs have always been a priority for Putin, and these priorities led to the development of the BrahMos missile in India.

DDO System Launched To Strengthen Village-Level Governance

Pawan Kalyan launches new DDO system aimed at stronger panchayats and Gram Swaraj