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Geminids To Light Up Hyderabad Sky on Dec 1314

Peak viewing from midnight to 4 am; enthusiasts head to outskirts for darker skies

Parents Back Telangana 2047 Vision for Sports, Skill

The Vision document notes that sports and physical education will be treated as core areas, and it promises trained physical education teachers,

Vajpayees Personality An Inspiration, Says MP Chief Minister

Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav paid rich tributes to Vajpayee, saying the ex-PM enhanced the living standards of the people and promoted econo

Rhythm of the harvest

Freezing Morning Slows Voter Turnout

Turnout began to improve only after 9 am as sunlight emerged, and long queues formed outside several booths.

Putin calls Maduro, Lukashenko meets Venezuela envoy as Trump cranks up pressure

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday held his second meeting in 17 days with Jesus Rafael Salazar Velazquez, the Venezuelan Amba

Four held for phone theft at music concert

Industrial Safety: AP Signs Pact With Nagarjuna University

Factories department director M Mohan Rao and university registrar Prof G Simhachalam signed the memorandum of understanding in the presence of l

At COP30, Chinas tea-infused fabric and Indias austerity

Pavilions are where countries set up cultural displays that tout their commitment to sustainable development and clean energy

CIU takes out motorbike rally ahead of Maha Sabha in Visakhapatnam

Nalgonda, Yadadri, Suryapet Record Strong Turnout in GP Elections

Polling was held for 318 Grama Panchayats across 14 mandals in Nalgonda district. Of the 4,51,007 registered voters, 4,08,316 exercised their fra

15 Encroachments Demolished in Abids

Food kiosks, seating areas and concrete extensions were removed after repeated warnings

T.N. set to complete first spring census this month to aid groundwater conservation strategies

Crime against women: Odisha police launch digital platform

Keonjhar police have come up with digital interface to enable women to file complaints from their home

Warangal Records Over 80% Turnout in First-Phase Panchayat Polls

Ahead of polling, a significant number of positions across the united districts were filled unanimously. Forty-four Sarpanch posts and over 1,100

ShivSena(UBT) criticisesMahayutigovt. over aid to flood-hit farmers

ChatGPT-5.2 AI model launched by OpenAI. Check features, how to use

ChatGPT-5.2 comes with improvements in general intelligence, coding and long-context understanding, according to OpenAI.

No Coaching Centre Has Permission for Mega Reso Fast Test

Officials say no centre is authorised; parents told to ignore false claims, ads

Telangana HC Questions Delay In Teacher Postings Under Sport Quota

The petition wanted the state government to consider his candidature under the two per cent sports quota for the post of SGT Telugu in Ranga Redd

Shamirpet Gurukul Students March to Police Station

The district administration and education department officials also met the students at the police station and assured them that corrective steps

SCERT launches training for Delhis govt. teachers

97 new VDG groups to fortify security grid in J&K's Reasi

Reasi Police have bolstered village-level defence by forming 97 new Village Defence Guard (VDG) groups. This initiative includes replacing 726 ag

Man killed by brother over family issue

Labour pangs back to haunt key J&K hydel project

Construction at the 850-MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project in Kishtwar faces a shutdown threat due to alleged political interference and demands for

Training aircraft skids off runway at Dhana airstrip

Time away from game brought back my hunger: de Kock

Narco test likely on the ghost nabbed from near China border

CM orders action against IAS officer Santosh Verma

Man arrested for molesting and assaulting woman after brawl inside hotel

Over 2.24 crore palmyrah seeds planted under Green Tamil Nadu Mission

Several districts including Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Tirupathur and Sivagangai have each crossed the 10-lakh mark in

AISEC passes resolution against KPS-Magnet School scheme

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I | De Kock does the star turn as Proteas draw level

The opener smashes 90 off just 46 balls; the Indian bowlers barring Varun go for plenty; extras add to the home teams woes; Tilak wages a lone ba

Karnataka High Court disposes plea on bank account freezing issue in cybercrime cases as MHA is framing SOP to remedy situation

Era of terrorist glorification is over in J&K: LG Sinha

Hands over appointment letters to 41 NoKs of terror victims Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that no one in

First time after apple orchards-cancer report, Kashmir leaders meet to discuss grave issue, form policy

Kashmir's apple farmers face a grave health crisis as studies reveal a strong link between pesticide exposure and malignant brain tumors. Decades

VIT rejects govt report allegations, blames campus violence on misinformation

It claimed that 35 cases of jaundice had been reported out of over 17,000 students. Several students, however, have alleged that the University a

HYDRAA Chief Urges Youth To Serve Public Good at Yuva Aapada Mitra Programme

NDMAs Yuva Aapada Mitra session trains students as community first responders

NHPC executing 4 major Hydropower Projects in J&K worth Rs 25,945 Cr

New Delhi, Dec 11:The Government of India on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that four major hydropower projects, totalling 3,014 MW, are under c

2.5 lakh workers registered under SPREE in A.P., says ESIC official

Employers and workers can register through Shram Suvidha, ESIC or MCA portals by December 31, says ESIC State Regional Director Malla Rama Rao

Leh Apex Body faces public pushback as draft seeking statehood for Ladakh goes to debate

Ladakh's campaign for statehood and Sixth Schedule status intensified as the Leh Apex Body presented its draft proposal. While proponents advocat

The Fed just made its call will your money grow, shrink or disappear? Heres the impact

The Federal Reserve rate cut is important because it can change how much money people earn or pay on savings, loans, mortgages and credit cards.

A.P. Cabinet approves proposals worth 9,500 crore; Lok Bhavan and Assembly Darbar Hall projects cleared

14 major industrial proposals with investments exceeding 15,000 crore in SEZs, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, MSMEs, renewable energy, and agro-

J&K created over 78, 000 jobs under PMEGP

New Delhi, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir remained a top Union Territory in generating employment under the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Prog

A.P. Cabinet approves DA hike for govt. employees, State Water Action Plan

The Cabinet clears draft of A.P. Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2025 intended to replace the outdated Central laws of 1894 with a modern

J&K records 831 road accident deaths in 2024

Jammu and Kashmir has reported 831 road accident fatalities in 2024, Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) informed the Lok Sabha

HC temporarily stays registration of 'Wellford Pudin Hara' trademark on Dabur plea

The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the registration of 'Wellford Pudin Hara' trademark, citing its strong resemblance to Dabur India's '

J&K reports 5,808 road accidents in 2024

New Delhi, Dec 11:Jammu and Kashmir recorded 5,808 road accidents in 2024, Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) informed Lok Sab

Devotees throng Indrakeedari in Vijayawada as Bhavani Deeksha Viramana begins

Over 43,800 devotees visit the temple on the first day, while 5,618 devotees tonsure their heads; mobile app to share detailed information about

OpenAI, Microsoft Sued For 'Encouraging' Mentally Challenged Man To Kill Mother

OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, were sued in California state court on Thursday over claimsthat OpenAI's popular chatbot Chat

'India's rice output may hit record 152 MT in 2025-26'

India is projected to achieve a historic peak in rice production, hitting 152 million tonnes during the 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, wheat producti

Adm orders fire safety audit of commercial buildings

Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: The administration on Thursday ordered a comprehensive audit of adherence to building plans and fire safety norms in all comm

Private hospital fined 1 lakh for causing obstruction on road

EC extends SIR timeline in 6 states & UTs

The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in five states and a Union Territory follo

US Trade Gap Shrinks To Narrowest Since 2020 After Tariff Hikes

The US trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in September to the smallest since 2020, delayed government data showed Thursday, with imports rising

Telangana Will Turn into Hub for Cultural Preservation, Says Bhatti

NSI chairman Dr. D.Raja Reddy said with more than 50,000 coins, the State Museum has the largest collection of Satavahana coins. In addition, the

Fact check: Did Saudi Arabia ban photography at Two Holy Mosques for Haj 2026?

Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has not introduced any ban on photography inside Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophets Mosque in Madinah

US Officials Threaten Jail, Family Separation To Force Migrants To Deport

The email from a US immigration officer presented Kelly and Yerson Vargas with a stark choice: accept deportation to their native Colombia or ris

India stands firmly with affected family in Manipur: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu assured Manipur's affected families of the government's unwavering support and commitment to restoring harmony and devel

Supreme Court overturns insurance denial for doctors who died in Covid

The Supreme Court has ruled that families of doctors who died during the Covid-19 pandemic are eligible for insurance cover. This applies even if

Migrant worker killed by speeding two-wheeler on ECR

Congress makes inroads into BRS strongholds in first phase of GP polls, BJP loses ground in its Parliamentary constituencies

Letters to The Editor December 12, 2025

MoU for Chennai Metro Rails takeover of MRTS likely to be inked in Jan.

A source says the State government may need 4,200 crore for the projectif it plans to completely elevate MRTS to the CMRLs standards; it has been

CM orders revenue push, strict expense control

Jammu Tawi, Dec 11: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday called for boosting revenues across all streams and exercising strict control over

State govt. renews lease period of spinal rehabilitation centre in Tiruvannamalai

PM Modi set to visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman next week; check details

PM Modi will visit Ethiopia in the second leg of his visit from December 16 to 17. This will be his first visit to the African country. He will h

Chinese national deported for visa violations

Budgam homestay owner booked for concealing stay Srinagar, Dec 11:A Chinese national who travelled through sensitive areas of Ladakh and Jammu an

Playing to the gallery: on the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025

Karnatakas hate crimes bill is a threat to free speech

Civil society groups to mount legal challenge to parts of data protection law

Transparency advocates have pushed back on the Right to Information Acts dilution through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act

'Downward Spiral': Woman Blames Social Media For 15-Year-Old Son's Suicide

A French mother whose teenage son took his own life is fighting to hold social media platforms accountable, saying their algorithms pushed suicid

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Stage set for Super League as teams brace for challenge sans star players

Schools Against Long SSC Exam Schedule

TRSMA says month-long exams, overlaps and summer heat will burden schools, learners

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Says US Trade Negotiations 'Progressing Well'

Negotiations are progressing well for the trade deal between India and the United States, and substantial discussions have taken place, Commerce

The stark reality of educational costs in India

A finding of the NSS 80th Round survey, on Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education, is growing inequalities in access to quality education

Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital opens new facility in Mauritius

Husband In Indore, Pak Woman Begs Court To Deport Him To Prevent 2nd Marriage

A family dispute between a Pakistani Hindu husband-wife duo, each living in two different countries for a long time after their marriage in Pakis

Thai PM's 'Return Power to People' Post Signals Parliament Dissolution

Thai leader Anutin Charnvirakul said late Thursday he would like to return power to the people, a known signal in the kingdom that a prime minist

HC expresses concern over cleanliness issues at temple

CJI Kant will ask lawyers to furnish argument deadlines

Chief Justice Surya Kant of India is making headlines by urging lawyers to establish specified timelines for their presentations, a change that p

Hardik the three-in-one cricketer who delivers more often than not

His challenge over the next three months will be to steer clear of the spectre of injuries that has been relentlessly chasing him; the all-rounde

Solid waste management has improved as segregation reaches 55%: BSWML

NHPC denies offering forest land as collateral to raise funds

NHPC is seeking an NOC from the environment ministry to use Subansiri Lower project assets for future debt financing without offering forest land

Export summit in Madurai on December 13

Nov. equity MF netflows rise 21% to 29,000 cr.

Notional security: On the U.S.s National Security Strategy

The U.S. is in pursuit of global dominance and isolationism simultaneously

UDF, LDF and BJP express confidence as Kochi Corpn. awaits poll verdict

The Madras High Court must break its silence

The High Court must clarify whether the method of the Collegiums recommendations in the case of recent judicial appointments was in accordance wi

Court to pronounce sentence in actor rape case on December 12

Russian oil export revenue hit lowest level since invading Ukraine: IEA

Russia is the world's third largest oil producer and income from fossil fuels is vital for its state finances, under pressure from meagre economi

Artefacts From India Among Items Stolen in High Value Burglary at UK Museum

CCTV shows four suspects as police probe high-value burglary of Empire collection