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Ramco Cements sells its non-core assets to Prestige Estates for 515 crore

With this, the company has so far disposed non-core assets worth 1,017 crores, as against the target of 1,000 crore that was announced while rele

Cybercrime dips 19pc in Rachakonda; Rs 40 crore refunded

Hyderabad: This year, 3734 cases related to cybercrime were reported, as compared to 4618 in 2024, indicating a 19 percent dip, the Rachakonda co

Police vehicles fitted with CCTV cameras flagged off

Pregnant woman hospitalised after alleged assault at Jagans birthday event

FTA Provides New Opportunity for Export Sectors to Diversify

The FTA will provide zero-duty market access to 100 per cent of Indias exports

R.P. Sivaji to be LDF Mayor candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

More crimes against women in Rachakonda in 2025

Hyderabad: Crimes against women under the Rachakondapolice commissioneratein Hyderabad this year saw an increase of nearly 4 per cent since 2024,

Protestors torch Assam tribal council chiefs ancestral residence

GUWAHATI: Protestors on Monday torched the ancestral residence of Assams Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram R

British-era missionary letters, photos reveal early plantation life in Munnar

The accounts, primarily from Spanish missionary Father Alfonse Maria De Los Angeles, who arrived in 1894, were recently translated from Spanish a

How much the 2026 Social Security COLA raises monthly checks and why Medicare premiums reduce the real gain

Social Security COLA 2026 brings a 2.8% increase to monthly retirement checks. A $2,300 benefit rises by about $64 monthly. Gross payments climb

Amitava Chatterjee Calls On LG Ladakh Kavinder Gupta

JAMMU, Dec 22: Amitava Chatterjee, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Jammu & Kashmir Bank, today paid a courtesy visit to the Honble

Dr Jitendra Releases E-Edition Of Mulk Raj Sarafs Autobiography

JAMMU, Dec 22 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Mini

Education should develop emotional intelligence, shape character, says NHRC chief

Justice V. Ramasubramanian, chairperson, National Human Rights Commission and former judge of the Supreme Court, attends annual day event of Sant

Policing is a service-oriented responsibility, Chittoor SP tells trainee constables

Dr Jitendra Emphasises Esteem Of Linguistic Pride To Sustain Dogri Language

JAMMU, Dec 22 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Mini

Three Sabarimala pilgrims injured in accident

Left parties stage protest, criticise changes in rural job scheme

They oppose the BJP-led Union governments new law, the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025

SC stays conviction of NCP leader Manikrao Kokate; bars him from holding office of profit

NEW DELHI: In a major relief to Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed his

CM Omar Abdullah Releases Samnvay, Coffee-Table Book Chronicling J&Ks Digital Transformation

JAMMU, Dec 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today released a coffee-table book titled Samnvay, which showcases the digital transformative journey

Renewables with battery storage cheapest form of firm power: CEEW expert

A CEEW study finds that, in the following five years, grid flexibility needs will increase at least five times, said Disha Agarwal, SeniorProgram

146.84 crore subsidy credited to mango farmers in Chittoor, says Collector

RKLB stock today: Record 21st launch and $816 million deal are driving Rocket Lab stock up

RKLB stock today saw a significant jump following a highly successful year. The company completed its 21st Electron rocket launch, placing a Japa

Bihar 'almost' rid of Maoist menace, no major incidents reported in last three to four years

PATNA: The Bihar government on Monday claimed that the State has 'almost' got rid of the Maoist menace. The number of Maoist-infested districts h

India in advanced stages of trade talks with US: Piyush Goyal

Goyal told journalists that India has already finalised free trade agreements with three members of the Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence alliance A

'Enough of your Jago Maa': Singer Lagnajita alleges harassment by TMC MP Mallik, narrates her ordeal

Saudi Arabia awards Pakistans powerful army chief highest national honor after defense pact

ISLAMABAD, December 22, 2025 (AP) Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honor to Pakistans army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during

Enhancing knowledge on pest resistance need of the hour in sericulture, says expert

Sarvesh Singh appointed as Telangana Life Sciences Director & CEO

L-G recommends CBI, NIA probe into fake drug manufacturing case

90 pc waiver for accumulated interest on property tax in Hyderabad: Telangana govt

Hyderabad:The Telangana government has announced a new one-time settlement (OTS) scheme offering a waiver of 90 per cent of the interest on outst

Students walk through Vizags living history

Nadda accuses Congress of facilitating Jhiram Valley Maoist attack

A decisive action has been taken against Maoism under the double-engine government at the Centre and Chhattisgarh: Nadda

Netflix vs Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros Discovery: Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison offers $40.4 billion guarantee, ORCL share price jumps

Netflix is the biggest of the three companies, with a market capitalization of around $430 billion as of mid-December. Warner Bros. Discovery is

Bangladesh burns: Another student leader faces murderous attack

The victim was identified as Muhammad Motaleb Shikder, a student leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), the same party to which Osman Haidi

Scientists urged to prioritise research in energystorage solutions

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says it will support Indias ambitious clean energy transition

Salman Khan's thirst-trap gym photos go viral; flaunts biceps, thigh muscles [PICS]

Ahead of his 60th birthday, Salman Khan treated his fans to gym photos, looking fit and dapper in a black vest and blue shorts. He flexed his mas

Are banks open on Christmas Eve 2025? Confusion grows over U.S. bank hours after Trumps federal holiday order heres what stays open

Are banks open on Christmas Eve 2025? Banks across the United States will generally remain open on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. The question

Flights Of Fancy: BJP Laughs Off Sonia Gandhi's G RAM G Criticism

The BJP vs Congress spat over the G RAM G law a rural employment guarantee scheme meant to replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA rumbled on Monday with

Aravalli hills definition only subject to mining; only 0.19 per cent area open to mining: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav

Addressing a press conference to allay concerns over the revised definition, Yadav said the Modi government remains firmly committed to the Green

Who is Motaleb Sikder? Another student leader shot at in Bangladesh after Osman Hadi's killing; he played key role in...

Motaleb Sikder was shot in the head in the southwestern city of Khulna on December 22, according to a report by Bangladesh-based The Daily Star.

Student body hits out at University of Mysore over curbs on protests

Stalin inaugurates new RTO building for Nagercoil division through video conference

The nostalgic return of handmade toffees across India

Remember the 90sCaramilk from the 1990s? The golden-brown chewy toffee gets a revival of sorts with makers across the country reinventing the tof

Spain Ends Year As Top Team in FIFA Mens Football Rankings

FIFA said Vietnam, which climbed three places to 107th in the rankings, registered the biggest leap

Experts push for wider insurance access, coverage

Second phase of magisterial inquiry into Maredumilli encounters on December 27

Hyderabad-based advocate permitted to conduct fact-finding at encounter sites under police supervision, says Sub-Collector

Alert station master rescues passenger at Pandavapura railway station

Mob lynching: govt. promises justice, protection for victims family

There will be no compromise in investigation. Not a single person involved will be spared, says Revenue Minister K. Rajan

Kunal Kemmu and Single Papa team on what makes comedy work

In this interview, Single Papa star Kunal Kemmu joins creators Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra and director Shashank Khaitan to discuss Netflixs fe

Watch: Kerala lynching triggers political outrage over Dalit migrant worker killing

The lynching of Dalit migrant labourer Ram Narayan Bhagal in Keralas Palakkad district has triggered strong reactions from political leaders. The

Sharnbasva University students secure fourth place in CII national competition

23.16% of the proposals at the global Kerala summit turns into actual investment: Minister

HDK questions efficiency of CM over non-payment of Gruha Lakshmi amount

Odyssey dance brings in devotional themes live at Tamil Isai Sangam festival in Madurai

Farmers seek compensation for damaged crops in Erode

Salem DRUCC reviews passenger needs,infrastructure works

Recovered mobile phones handed over to owners in Erode

MrBeasts YouTube subscriber count beats US population in 2025

Hyderabad: On the world map, two countries dominate the headcount. India has about 1.46 billion people and China has about 1.42 billion. Together

Sensex rallies 638 pts, Nifty settles above 26,100 on foreign fund inflows, firm global trends

Mumbai, Dec 22 (PTI) Benchmark Sensex jumped by 638 points while the broader Nifty closed above 26,100 on Monday following heavy buying in IT, au

Meesho shares hit 10 pc lower circuit, fall for 2nd day

Over the last two trading days, Meesho shares have fallen nearly 17 per cent, after dropping around 7 per cent on Friday.

Gold, Silver Make New Highs on Fed Rates, Global Tensions

In the international market gold touched $4408 per ounce and silver made a high of $68.96 per ounce on Monday amidst expectations of further US i

Heat, humidity due to climate change could increase stunting among children in South Asia: Study

NEW DELHI: A latest study revealed that hot and humid conditions driven by climate change could increase cases of stunting in South Asia's childr

GHMC Delimitation: HC Refuses to Stay Move for 300 Wards

Authorities further disclosed that approximately 3,100 objections have already been received and are currently under examination and resolution

Doctor assaults patient at Shimla hospital; probe ordered as video sparks protest

Rahul Rao, Medical Superintendent of the hospital, said action against the accused doctor has been initiated and a report has been sought; Furthe

Court begins hearing on private complaint on road rage case involving former Mayor and KSRTC driver

The court sends notices to Arya, her husband, Sachin Dev, MLA and others following a petition accusing the police of exonerating them of the offe

GRSE delivers 5th warship to Navy this year, building 12 more warships

Anjadip is the 115th warship built by GRSE and the 77th warship delivered to the Navy

Ensure you are a voter campaign begins in Virudhunagar district

Experiential and interdisciplinary learning programme held at school in Mysuru

Boom to bust: how 2025 crushed Madanapalles tomato fortunes

Extreme weather, wild price swings and shrinking yields turned Asias largest tomato belt from a profit centre into a year-long struggle for farme

Training of bulls begins weeks ahead of Jallikattu in Madurai

The focus is on regular care rather than intensive conditioning; the most important aspect is feeding the bulls at the right time in the right qu

Defence PSU, Safran firm join hands to manufacture high-precision, combat-proven systems in India

The agreement was signed here by CMD, India Optel Limited (IOL), Tushar Tripathi and Head of the Defence Global Business Unit for Safran Electron

Ignored India Star Buys New BMW Car, Posts Emotional Social Media Message

Ignored Indian cricket team spinner Yuzvendra Chahal revealed that he has purchased a new BMW car ahead of IPL 2026.

Rahul Gandhi will decide on leadership, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in counter to Kharge

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted Rahul Gandhi will decide on the state's leadership, countering AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge's

Indian women rank high in AI skills globally, but top roles dominated by men

Many organisations have introduced mentoring networks to elevate women into AI roles, but the data shows that senior AI leadership continues to b

Kumaraswamy promises coffee growers to make prompt efforts to resolve their problems

Panasonic Deepens its Bet on India's Residential Tech Ecosystem with the Next Evolution of Ignition Startups Red Health & Respirer Living Sciences

Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company, along with Panasonic Corporation (PC), today announced the win

Jobs In 2026: Emerging Skills Indian Employers Will Focus On

Emerging Skills to Focus on in 2026: Sectors such as logistics, healthcare, automotive, biotech, digital services, and advanced manufacturing are

Jesus Could Start For Arsenal in League Cup, Says Arteta

The Premier League leaders host Oliver Glasner's side at the Emirates, desperate to end the club's six-year trophy drought

Pope Warns Against Power Struggles in Vatican Bureaucracy

Leo was speaking to leaders of the Roman Curia -- the Catholic Church's governing body -- as he prepares for his first Christmas as pope

Delhi HC protects actor R. Madhavans personality rights, orders takedown of objectionable content from Internet

The court also restrained several defendants from using the personality traits of Madhavan through the use of artificial intelligence and deepfak

Hack It, Don't Work Hard: Does The Craze Around Ozempic Indicate India's Future Drug Dependency Over Holistic Wellness?

GLP-1s were originally developed to manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. However, the additional benefit of weight loss has gained mor

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 133.90 feet on December 22, 2025

P.R. Pandian released on bail from Tiruchi Central Prison

Video : Factual Diarrhea: Indian Student Drops Truth Bomb On Pakistans Kashmir Claim At Oxford Debate

Indian student Kautilya Pandit challenged Pakistan at the Oxford Union over its narrative on Kashmir demography. Kautilya said thousands of years

Fire erupts at private hospital in Mumbai; all patients safe

As per the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the blaze was confined to electrical wiring and installations in the CT-MRI unit of the private medical facility.

StartupTN invites applications for Tamil Nadu Space Tech Fund

The State has allocated 10 crore for FY26 for the scheme

Cuts may be coming heres who has the most to lose from Social Security changes

Gen X retirement crisis: Gen X faces a growing retirement crisis as baby boomers exit the workforce, with researchers warning this generation is

Social Security checklist: 3 must-do moves every baby boomer should make before 2025 ends

Baby boomers should review their Social Security plans before 2025 ends. Experts say checking benefits, planning for taxes, and understanding Med

Sacking Stokes, McCullum Will Not Solve England's Ashes Woes: Strauss

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes are under pressure after the visitors went 3-0 down in the series on Sunday with two matches still to play

Indias Core Sector Output Grows 1.8% in November 2025

Crude oil production declined 3.2 per cent in November