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Tamil Nadu government has failed on several fronts: Tamilisai

Pakistan authorities foil suicide bomb involving young girl

Karachi: Pakistani authorities on Monday said they averted a major suicide attack in Karachi, rescuing the intended bomber, a young female studen

Professor Thelma selected Coorg Person of the Year 2025

Stress on universities, scientists to work together to help farmers

The National Agricultural Development Cooperative Limited, Baramulla, J&K, is coordinating an international conference at UAS in Raichur

LDF wins presidents post in Erumely

Coimbatore Corporation faces criticism over delay in reclaiming OSR lands

Concerns over road damage and UGD delays surface at Tiruchi Corporation Council

Sabarimala temple to open for Makaravilakku festival on Tuesday

A large influx of devotees, particularly from the neighbouring States, is expected during the period

Telugu States bag major share of Vaikuntha Ekadasi darshan tokens at Tirumala

With the TTD introducing the e-dip random allotment system for the first time, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana account for most successful applicant

Arrangements in place at temples for festive rush in Chittoor, Anantapur districts

Kanipakam temple likely to witness huge devotee rush on Vaikunta Ekadasi (December 30), Vaikunta Dwadasi (December 31) and on New Year (January 1

Vellapallam fishing hamlet reels under drinking water crisis

Fire on Tata Ernakulam Express kills one; over 150 passengers evacuated safely

Chief Minister offers condolences to the bereaved family; lauds Yelamanchili Police and Fire Department for swift and coordinated response, which

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar offers worship at Thiruvanakoil, Srirangam and Rockfort temples

Food delivery guy injured by Chinese manja in Hyderabad

Temper enthusiastic adoption of technology with ethical vigilance, says V-P

Radhakrishnan urges graduates to use digital tools to enhance productivity and connectivity, but not at the expense of their capacity for deep th

Watch: Supreme Court pauses its November 20 judgment defining Aravallis

The Supreme Court on December 29 kept its November 20 judgment on the Aravalli case in abeyance.

Bird flu source remains unclear in Kuttanad despite repeated outbreaks

A study by Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), in collaboration with NGOs and the State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK), finds no direct eviden

Two policemen in the dock for harassing and extorting 500 from four men in Bengaluru

Rockstar trivia: Hidden story behind Ranbirs song Hawaa Hawaa

Fourteen years after Rockstar released in 2011, the craze honestly has not faded. The film became a cult favourite, and a huge reason is its musi

Chennai Corporation to begin conservancy work at TNUHDB flats in 14 locations

Officials said that the project proposes to engage the private company Chennai Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to carry out conservancy operations

Migrant worker brutally attacked in Odisha, asked to show ID

Balasore: The Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested a man on charges of assaulting passengers and allegedly forcing them to chant Jai Shri Ram

Mid-Level Healthcare Providers stage protest in Chennai

They also demanded the incentive of 15,000 granted by the Union government through the National Health Mission in many other States

Five persons held in two different drug cases

In a series of sustained operations by the ANIU, three persons were arrested in the Kumaran Nagar area for possessing methamphetamine narcotics u

Killing of Tripura student in Dehradun a horrific hate crime: Rahul Gandhi

Hate doesnt appear overnight. For years now, it is being fed daily especially to our youth through toxic content and irresponsible narratives.

Narcotics wing arrested two men on charge of peddling drugs; 2.5 crore worth narcotic substances seized

Rachakonda police book over 300 motorists for drunk driving

Congress has split into two; its Priyanka versus Rahul camps now, says BJP

Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that the split in the Congress has come out in the open after senior party leader Digvijaya Singh praised the BJP and

Councillors accuse Salem Corporation of demanding bribe from street vendors for issuing ID cards

Gaming in 2026: The year of the Grand Theft Auto

Despite this year going down in history for giving us the hope of a new Grand Theft Auto game, here are some of the games rumoured for 2026, that

Churches in focus as Christmas violence threatens BJPs political calculus ahead of Assembly elections

Deepika, the mouthpiece of the Syro-Malabar Church, does not hold back its criticism of the Prime Minister in an editorial published on Monday

Houselisting and Housing Census likely in Kerala over a one-month-period during April-September 2026

The first phase will be followed by Phase II - Population Enumeration - in February 2027

Arumuganeri residents renew their long-pending demand to merge 10 wards

CISF Trains UP SSF for Namo Bharat Corridor Security

The trainers of the Central Industrial Security Force will skill the SSF staff in handling the X-ray baggage security system, apart from handling

Govt reviews supply chain gaps as Chinas rare earth curbs rattle industry

Commerce Ministry works on strategy to lower import dependence focussed on China, Asia; some import curbs, incentives may be part of budget

The Aravallis Face an Uphill Battle

Activists want the Aravallis to be preserved and protected, not turned into a hilly-billy minefield for mining mafia and land sharks

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TTD Readies Tirumala For 10-Day Vaikunta Dwara Darshan

In view of the expected influx of pilgrims, TTD has put in place special darshan, crowd-management and security arrangements : Reports

India, Bahrain exchange terms of reference to begin trade pact talks

India and Bahrain have exchanged draft terms to begin CEPA talks, with a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment in the works. India has shar

Reform, Resilience, and Resolve: Indias Economy in 2025

Amitabh Kant Multiple shocks over the past five years have brought increased global volatility and uncertainty. 2025 has been markedby geopolitic

NYT Connections Answers December 29: Crack the Monday puzzle #932 with these hints and solution

New York Times Connections puzzle number 932 arrived on December 29, 2025. This puzzle presented a mix of words requiring careful thought. Player

Avaniyapuram residents seek permission for village general committee toorganise jallikattu event

Vizags Muskan Nayyar Crowned Miss Earth India 2025

Visakhapatnams Muskan tops global field after a three-month pageant journey

Dharmapuri Central Cooperative Bank opens 44th branch in Indur

CM seeks Vice-Presidents intervention in implementing 25% quota in Pondicherry University

Rangasamy submits a memorandum to the V-P urging his intervention as Chancellor of the university to implement the reservation

BJP winning ULB polls reflects the mood of the people against Congress: BJP

Dakshina Kannada BJP district president Sathish Kumpala noted that in the first-ever election held since both the urban local bodies (ULBs) were

Cong Considers Bangladeshi Infiltrators As Vote Bank, BJP To Send All Of Them Back: Shah

Borduwa (Assam), Dec 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused the Congress of considering Bangladeshi infiltrators, who threatened Ass

BJP alleges irregularities in draft electoral roll

Fan Incidents Part of a Plan to Keep the Buzz Alive?

With such heavy security, how can these guys get so close to the stars? And suddenly the guards pounce on them and whisk them away!

DAC clears proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces

NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN

Karnataka may toe Tamil Nadu line, adopt two-language policy

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has indicated a potential shift towards a two-language policy in schools, mirroring Tamil Nadu's approach.

Mudukuthore will be developed with facilities for pilgrims and tourists, says Mahadevappa

Telangana govt to allocate 90 TMC water for Palamuru project

Hyderabad:Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday, December 29, said the Congress government is committed

MA&UD Minister assures comprehensive development for Velampeta slum dwellers in Visakhapatnam

Narayana expresses that it is painful to see families living in extremely small spaces and assures them that steps would be taken to construct ho

UP police file FIR against Bajrang Dal members for vandalising party, accusing two students of 'love jihad'

LUCKNOW: Bajrang Dal members gate-crashed a birthday celebration at a caf in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh and accused attendees of 'love ji

ECI to discuss proposals for setting up polling stations in housing complexes in Bengal

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) may hold a meeting with electoral officers of Kolkata North, Kolkata South, South 24 Parganas and

Drug mafia thriving under Congress, says Karnatakas Leader of Opposition R. Ashok

IITian CEO's company faces USD 3 million extortion attempt: Who is Varun Vummadi?

Varun Vummadi also shared a screenshot of the email, which threatens to release manipulated data and false allegations unless the demand is met.

Who is Supresh Mugade? 21-year-old batter captivating attention on internet for Sachin Tendulkar-style batting

Several videos of an aspiring batter are doing the rounds on social media wherein cricket fans are terming him the next Sachin Tendulkar of the g

Soil Mafia Runs Rampant in Parvathipuram Manyam amid Official Apathy

They alleged that tractors continue to transport soil out of the district while authorities remain passive.

CPI(M) blames Congress-BJP stoked caste and religion identity politics for its poor showing in the local body polls

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan claims that the LDF, weighed down by nearly 10 years of incumbency, defied political gravity by significantl

Andhra Pradesh sets up task force to strengthen infectious disease control

24-member panel to frame prevention strategy, oversee rapid response and review outbreaks every three months across the State

Three killed, two injured as lorry collides with car in Khammam district

UP BJP divided over Brahmin MLAs meeting in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh BJP appears to be a divided house over a recent meeting of the partys Brahmin MLAs and MLCs in Lucknow. While the newl

SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025: Results to be out soon, check date, cut-off, steps to download

The State Bank of India will likely announce the SBI Clerk Mains result 2025 for the Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) position earl

BJP president wants SIR in Telangana to weed out bogus votes

Minister, MLC meet those injured in Inam Veerapur incident

PM Modi wishes INSV Kaundinya crew as it sails to Oman; all you need to know about the engineless ship

INSV Kaundinya, an engineless Indian Navy vessel built using ancient stitched-ship techniques, has set sail from Gujarat to Oman. This maiden voy

17-yr-olds attack man with sickles, record video of assault

Chennai: Police apprehended four minors on Sunday, December 28, for brutally attacking a 34-year-old man from Maharashtra with sickles and record

Delhi Teachers to Be Appointed Nodal Officers in Stray Dog-Related Matter

Teachers' associations, however, opposed the move, arguing that assigning such duties during the academic session could adversely affect teaching

As Delhi continues to choke; govt moves with resolve for permanent fix

New Delhi: Air pollution will remain one of the biggest challenges before the Delhi government in the coming year, even as it launched a slew of

Srikakulam physics teacher receives award

Vladimir Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts

In a bold legislative maneuver, Russia has introduced a new law that enables the country to sidestep judgments issued by foreign and internationa

Capacity augmentation project of Mysuru station on track

The city station is among the 48 in India that have been identified for expansion of coaching terminals

Anna Science Centre-Planetarium to hold winter science camp for school students

AIDSO seeks probe into irregularities in Belagavi university

INSV Kaundinya sails on maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Oman

NEW DELHI: Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya, the Indian Navys indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, on Monday sailed on he

Man gets five-year jail term in POCSO case

Action plan ready to procure samba paddy: Minister

Millions to get bigger paychecks January 1 as new wage law takes effect see who benefits most

Millions of US workers will earn more money starting January 1 as new minimum wage laws take effect. States and cities across the country are rai

U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

Details of the security guarantees have not become public, but Mr. Zelenskyy said on December 29 that they include how a peace deal would be moni

Valliyoor old market traders seek fair shop allotment at new facility

Traders alleged that persons with political links had committed irregularities in the allotment; after the auction and quota, only 107 outlets we

Telangana government urged to set up a guest house in Tirumala

2 held in Gujarat for duping Hyderabad woman of Rs 1.95 crore

Hyderabad: The Cybercrime police in Hyderabad apprehended two fraudsters in Gujarat on Monday, December 29, for siphoning off Rs 1.95 crore from

Automatic train protection system Kavach commissioned on Bajwa-Ahmedabad route

New Delhi: Indian Railways achieved a significant milestone in ensuring operational safety with the commissioning of the automatic train protecti

Collector highlights sports role in development of children

Emotions run high in Andhra Pradesh Cabinet over Annamayya district headquarters issue

Transport Minister breaks down during discussions on shifting headquarters from Rayachoti as Chief Minister assures district-level development an

Sri Lanka receives record 2.33 million visitors, Indians top arrivals

Russia, the UK, Germany and Australia were the other four major tourist source markets for Sri Lanka in 2025

Congress considers Bangladeshi infiltrators as vote bank, BJP to send all of them back: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of treating Bangladeshi infiltrators as a vote bank. He promised to identify and deport all il

Tribal body seeks trial in Anjel Chakma murder case outside Uttarakhand

The All India Chakma Students Union also demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation, citing lapses by the State police and hospital

Two Women From Telangana Die in Road Accident in US

The victims, Meghana Rani and K Bhavana, both aged 24, died in a car accident in Bishop city of California