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Leopard spotted in Thane, injuring several people

According to a Navghar police official, a few residents from Parijat housing society and some passersby were injured who were passing by on the T

AP CM Pushes For Refinery, Metro Rail And Shipbuilding Projects In Delhi Meetings

The CM met petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and invited him to lay the foundation for the proposed BPCL Greenfield Refinery in Nellore dist

Bowen Yang to leave Saturday Night Live cast: What SNL fans can expect in his final episode Heres everything you need to know

Bowen Yang is departing Saturday Night Live mid-season during his eighth year on the show, with his final episode airing this Saturday. Yang's te

Vizag: Family Wiped Out In Road Mishap

Kantha Rao eked out his living as an employee of a medical shop, Sandhya worked as a housekeeper in a private company and daughter was a 5th-grad

Dev 360 | Clean Air As Privilege: Its Indias Hidden Inequality | Patralekha Chatterjee

Why is India -- so vocal on climate change and greenhouse gases -- in mute mode on domestic air pollution? It is now a pan-Indian crisis whose de

Official to be suspended over delay in opening gym in Ward 62

Naidu Opposes Almatti Dam Height Hike, Seeks Central Intervention

He urged the Centre to intervene immediately, also as the issue is currently before the Supreme Court.

Gold Mining Kicks Off in Jonnagiri

Geo Mysore is handling the project after it secured the required permissions.

High Court Ex-Judge Seeks Full Pension

The petitioner thereafter was transferred to the High Court of Telangana where she demitted office in October 2022 on attaining the age of supera

'Missing' Woman Found Dead

The victim was identified as Vannegari Mogulamma, 49.

Around 4,000 micro-observers to scrutinise SIR hearing process in West Bengal

Sources in the CEOs office said that micro-observers will check for any discrepancies during hearings, and would report any red flags to EROs, AE

DC Edit | No Job Guarantee In RAM-G: Will It Ensure Rural Welfare?

Due to government-fixed wages, MGNREGA increased the bargaining power of unskilled workers and raised their incomes substantially. On the flip si

One Year RI for Housebreaking

According to the prosecution, on February 7 this year, the victim and her husband went to Vijayawada to their son's house, and after one week, th

Phone-Tapping Case: CP Sajjanar Holds First Strategy Meet With SIT

Sajjanar reviewed the case details with the designated investigation officer and senior police officials drafted into the team.

Nizamabad: Manik Bhavan School To Have SSC English Medium

English-medium instruction will begin from the next academic year, marking a significant step in upgrading the institutions academic offerings.

Largest tax refund season of all time? How Trumps Big Beautiful Bill could boost 2026 paycheck & who benefits most

Largest tax refund ever 2026: Taxpayers anticipate a significant tax refund season in 2026 due to retroactive changes in the 2025 tax code. These

Homemade Wine Christmas Legacy in Nilgiris

Illuminated churches, carols and traditional homemade wine mark the Yuletide

Taiwan: 3 people killed after mass stabbing attack in capital Taipei

The attack on Friday took place during the city's evening rush hour. Pictures and videos shared on social media platforms showed people fleeing t

DC Edit | Bangladesh On The Boil Again

Given his record in office as chief adviser after being dropped back in Bangladesh as a faux ruler, Muhammad Yunus has been prone to giving into

PM Modi launches global e-library, which puts traditional meds on world map

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Traditional Medicine Global Library (TMGL) at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, establishi

Four Arrested For Letting Fraudsters To Use Accounts

According to officials, Michael Reddy was a current-account holder of Thanish Consultancy Pvt Ltd, where a part of the fraud amount got deposited

Coast Guard, CIU Seize 9.49 kg of Hashish Oil off Pamban

The successful operation highlights the Indian Coast Guards proactive role as the lead maritime law enforcement agency and its close coordination

Rahul Gandhi calls G RAM G bill anti-rural poor, vows to force government to withdraw it

Rahul Gandhi stated Congress will force the PM Modi government to withdraw the disbanding of the MGNREGA job guarantee scheme, warning it's the B

EC to Deploy Central Govt Officers As Micro Observers for SIR in West Bengal

Officials to verify forms, documents and hearings during Special Intensive Revision

Celebrate the season: 10 Best U.S. destinations to explore for christmas cheer this december

Christmas Getaways: From sunny escapes in Maui, Hawaii, to snowy mountain towns like Breckenridge, Colorado, you can spend a memorable Christmas

ED Quizzes Anil Ambani's Son in Yes Bank Loan Case

A large portion of these loans later turned into non-performing investments, resulting in losses of about Rs 3,300 crore for Yes Bank, the agency

High-cocoa dark chocolate with theobromine may help slow aging, support healthy cells, and promote biological youth

Dark chocolate with high cocoa has a chemical called theobromine that may help slow aging and keep cells healthy. Studies show it can make people

Parab 2025 Opens In Koraput

On the inaugural evening on Thursday, Vedanta Aluminium unveiled its dedicated stall, showcasing its engagement with community development and cu

AI training programme for government officials to be launched

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras is tying up with Google and Digital Futures Lab for the initiative

Bengaluru firm deploys AI-driven climate intelligence system in its coffee plantations

Residents welcome incinerator plant closure in Manali

Japans MUFG Invests Rs 39,600 cr In Shriram Finance

The companys Board of Directors on Friday approved the preferential issuance of equity shares to Japans MUFG. The company will issue 47.11 crore

MMTS: Hyderabads overlooked lifeline waiting for a comeback

Daily commuters urge South Central Railway authorities to boost frequency, punctuality, and daytime services of MMTSalong key suburban routes; th

All promises implemented except the one made to D.K. Shivakumar

Residents of two city zones will not receive piped water supply for two days

West Godavari, Eluru Get Pat from CM Naidu

The Collectors of West Godavari and Eluru won appreciation from Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at the recent collectors conference, for their i

TVK functionaries arrested for assault

Tour of Mangaluru via helicopter to be part of Karavali Utsav that starts on December 20

Cash Transfers Adds To Revenue Expenditure Of States

Of the total expenditure of 19 states between FY22 and FY25, 85 per cent went towards revenue expenditure and 15 per cent for capital expenditure

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.

Chennai districts draft electoral roll sees over 14 lakh deletions

The deletions constitute 35.58% of the total 40,04,694 electors; the roll lists 25,79,676 voters, including 12,47,690 men, 13,31,243 women, and 7

48-year-old painter dies after stray dog bite in Kodungaiyur

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.

Mangalore Bishop takes part in Christmas celebration at Alvas College

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

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.

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

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

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

Rivian stock jumps over 11% for a second straight day whats behind the RIVN rally?

Rivian stock today: Rivian shares surged over 11% to a new 52-week high, extending a two-day rally. Investor confidence is building around the el

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

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

Asking wife to keep expense sheet not cruelty, rules SC

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against a husband, stating that asking his wife to maintain an Excel sheet for household expenses does not const

CM Briefs Amit Shah on AP Projects

CM highlights development agenda, praises Modi, meets BJP leadership

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

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

Booking Through App Must for Urea Purchases

Land extent, crop type decide how many bags per farmer

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

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

After Birch, Curlie's, another popular Goa nightclub, sealed due to..., was earlier linked to high-profile death case, check details

Curlie's is a popular beachside pub in North Goa which has been sealed by the Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) authorities. The nightclub has been r

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

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

Trump Was Right To Sue BBC Over Edited Clips Of His Speech: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his annual end-of-year press conference on Friday that US President Donald Trump was right to sue the BBC o

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