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Temples in Telangana Swarm with Devotees Amid Year-End Rush

Due to consecutive holidays for schools and offices, thousands of people visited the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy hill shrine at Yadagirigutta.

Video: Hindutva group disrupts Christian prayer meet in Bengaluru

Hyderabad: In yet another targeted attack towards the Christian community, Hindutva members disrupted a prayer programme in Bengalurus Koramangal

Holding Her Hand, Pulling Towards Self, Saying I Love You Amounts Outraging A Womans Modesty: Chhattisgarh HC

Therefore, the act done by the appellant with the victim very much falls under the offence under Section 354 of the IPC as it was done by him to

AAP leaders booked over Santa Claus skit for outraging religious feelings of Christians

New Delhi: A police case was lodged on Thursday against AAPs Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bhardwaj, and two other party leaders over a skit related t

All roads lead to 2026 for Stalin, Udhaya, EPS and Vijay

Leading the list is Chief Minister M. K. Stalin who has been highlighting his governments achievements and has expressed confidence that his DMK-

Police Deny Lathi Charge Near Alipiri Bhudevi Complex

The SP warned that strict legal action would be taken against those spreading false videos and rumours on social media, and urged the public to r

Telangana to Use Satellite Data for Rythu Bharosa

The assistance of Rs 6,000 per acre for the rabi season is proposed to be disbursed in January, coinciding with the Sankranti festival, after the

India vs Sri Lanka - Need to improve in all facets of the game, says Amol

Army limits social media use to 'viewing only'

The Indian Army has introduced new rules for social media. Personnel can now view and monitor platforms like Instagram. Communication on these si

Tirumala Sees Heavy Pilgrim Turnout Ahead of Vaikunta Dwara Darshan Period

TTD indicated that the heavy pilgrim inflow is likely to continue until January 10, coinciding with the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan period.

MVA partners chart separate paths for Maha civic polls

Maharashtra's local elections are causing political shifts. The NCP-SP is exploring alliances with the Ajit Pawar faction in Pune and Pimpri-Chin

DNA TV Show: Analysis of Tarique Rahman's show of strength against Yunus in Bangladesh

Thousands of people gathered to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman back to his homeland, Bangladesh.

TTD darshan ticket counter at Alipiri sees heavy rush

15,000 Slotted Sarva Darshan tickets booked in no time

Indias IPO Market Raises Record Rs 1.95 Lakh Crore in CY 2025

During CY25, 106 of the 365 IPOs were listed on the main board, while 259 IPOs were listed through SMEs.

Three-day shopping festival at Tamkum Convention centre from tomorrow

Christmas 2025: Virat Kohli wishes fans, Shikhar Dhawan shares selfie with girlfriend; Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues turn Santa

Indian cricketers spread festive cheer on Christmas 2025 as Virat Kohli wished fans, Shikhar Dhawan shared a selfie with his girlfriend, while Sm

Rajasthan village elders withdraw controversial smartphone ban on women

Jodhpur: The village elders in Rajasthans Jalore district have withdrawn the ban imposed on women using smartphones after the decision faced oppo

Assam: West Karbi Anglong tense but calm after clashes

West Karbi Anglong district in Assam is slowly returning to normal after clashes. Two people died during protests against alleged illegal land en

Hyderabad to celebrate three-day kite festival from January 11

Hyderabad: With little over a fortnight left for Sankranthi, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Prot

Telangana to Save Rs 650 cr on Office Rentals

Govt offices must vacate rented premises by Jan. 26, says Revanth

Vrusshabha movie review: It takes 2 Mohanlal to makes this wafer-thin story entertaining, reincarnation actioner good in parts, but...

After scoring a hat-trick with L2: Empuraan, Thudarum, and Hridayapoorvam, Mohanlal ended 2025 with a reincarnation actioner, Vrusshabha. However

Lok Sabha MPs advised not to use smart gadgets in House

Parliamentarians are now cautioned against using smart watches and spectacles within the Parliament Estate. The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued an a

'For Muslims, Hindus, Christians...': Tarique Rahman's homecoming message amid Bangladesh violence

Rahman is seen as a top contender for the post of prime minister ahead of the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, expected to be held in February 2

PM Modi attends Christmas service, renews Christian outreach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a Christmas morning service in Delhi. This visit highlights his ongoing engagement with the Christian commu

A Fairy-Tale Xmas Tree-t

This writer travelled through Northern Europe, exploring the twinkling charm of Helsinki, the fairytale-like beauty of Tallinn (Estonia) and chas

Uikes death has broken backbone of Maoist activities in Odisha: DGP

Bhubaneswar: Ganesh Uike, 69, a battle-hardened Maoist leader, finally fell to the bullets of security personnel in Kandhamal district on Thursda

Migrant worker killed in Odisha, Trinamool says targeted for speaking in Bengali

This is not the first time that attacks and death of migrant workers from West Bengal in BJP-ruled states have evoked strong reactions from the T

H-1B lottery axed: Trumps new US work visa rules shake Big Tech firms | Immigration Crackdown

Andhra Taxi App Launched To Boost Travel, Tourism In NTR District

The platform offers curated one-day to four-day tourism packages across the district. The one-day itinerary includes visits to the Kanaka Durga T

Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus govt over attacks on religious minorities

Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladeshs deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday lashed out at the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, accusin

Bajrang Dal hold protest against Christmas event outside Bareilly police station

Bareilly: Bajrang Dal leaders on Thursday staged a protest outside the Bareilly city police station, accusing organisers of a Christmas event of

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma return to action - Will BCCI telecast or livestream the matches?

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return to competitive action, raising a big question for fans - will the BCCI telecast or livestream the

Flash strike by platform, gig workers receives lukewarm response; mega strike on New Year's eve

NEW DELHI: The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) announced a flash strike on Thursday demanding for better wages and a nati

Bangladesh should repeat 1971 to save its minorities: BJP leader

Kolkata: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said that the right-thinking citizens of Bangladesh may have to repeat the 1971-type situ

On AB Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary, Rivals Recall PM Who Had No Adversaries

Atal Bihari Vajpayee spent six decades in politics, was among the strongest opposition voices for years before becoming the first man to be prime

Yunus Envoy Quits After Osman Hadi's Brother Alleges In-House Killing Plot

Bangladesh's assasinated radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi's brother has alleged that a section within the interim government of Chief Adviser Muh

ADB signs pacts with Pakistan for two projects worth $730 million

The Asian Development Bank has partnered with Pakistan for two significant projects totaling $730 million. These initiatives aim to bolster the n

Bluebird Block-2 launch: Indias heavy-lift moment is beyond space

Satellite Mission showcases price, power and strategic leverage By R. Suryamurthy By any technical measure, Indias successful launch of the Blue

BJP leader shot dead in Bihar hours after deputy CM said criminals would be driven out in three months

PATNA: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead by unidentified criminals in Bihars Samastipur district, hours after deputy chief mini

Man, son held for setting on fire goods in house due to enmity over love marriage

2026 would be a year of lower oil prices and crude oversupply

Producers reshaping strategies to cope with oil revenue loss By K Raveendran As 2026 approaches, the global oil market is heading into a year th

Watch: Christmas decorations vandalised at Raipur mall during bandh

Freedom Of Worship Being Attacked: Shashi Tharoor On Christmas Vandalism

Spotlighting the reports of the alleged attack on Christians in the days leading up to Christmas, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor served a warning: wh

U.S. naval moves against Venezuela | Explained

Which tankers did the U.S. target near Venezuela? How does the U.S. use financial systems to enforce sanctions? What role do insurance and classi

Honouring the supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh & Sabibzada Fateh Singh as VEER BAL DIVAS

By Puran Chand Sharma Veer Bal Divas, observed annually on 26 December, is a solemn and inspiring national day dedicated to commemorating the unp

King Charles III calls for kindness, unity in Christmas message

London: On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe, concerns over immigration divide societies, and some politicians f

Time To Act Now

Road safety has quietly grown into one of the most serious public safety challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming lives on a scale that rarely p

AIADMK forms panel to formulate manifesto for 2026 Assembly poll

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday announced the constitution of a high-level committee to prepare the party ma

Thirupparankundram deepam row: what Sthaneeka Bhattars testified 30 years ago

When a row broke out over lighting ofKarthigaiDeepamat the hill inMadurai, fourSthaneekaBhattarsof theSubramaniaswami Temple testified that the l

'Tu' assault row: Himachal Medical Officers Association announces mass leave on Dec 26; demands revocation of doctors suspension

Himachal doctors are planning a mass leave on December 26, demanding the suspension of a resident doctor be revoked. The doctor faces allegations

Youngsters booked for stopping long distance train to shoot reels in Kerala

Kannur: The Railway Protection Force on Thursday booked two youngsters for briefly stopping a long-distance train in this district after they fla

Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project BC Trust gets award

Myanmar sets late January date for final election round

Russian spirits export to India nearly quadruples in 10 months: Report

Moscow: The exports of Russian spirits to India have nearly quadrupled in the first 10 months of the year compared to the same period last year,

Massive refunds ahead? Trump advisor says 2026 will bring the biggest tax payouts in US history

Biggest tax refund 2026: Senior White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett predicts the largest tax refund cycle in U.S. history for 2026. This i

No attacks on minorities under NDA govt: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday claimed that the NDA-led Centre is governing without any religious bias, while minority

Bol Bharat mata ki jai: Bajrang Dal attacks Kashmiri shawl seller in Uttarakhand

Kashipur: A 28-year-old Kashmiri shawl seller,Bilal Ahmad Ganie, was assaulted and intimidated by men having links with Bajrang Dal in Uttarakhan

Pakistan is just a junta with nuclear weapons: Putin told President Bush

Newly revealed conversations from two decades ago show Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W. Bush shared significant worrie

Jesus is Palestinian? Here's complete truth, who placed controversial Times Square billboard message during Christmas and is it still up

Jesus is Palestinian? A Times Square billboard carrying this message during Christmas has sparked debate. The ad, funded by the American-Arab Ant

Mumbai: CR, WR to run 12 suburban train services for New Year revellers on Jan 1; check timings here

The special suburban locals from Kalyan and CSMT will depart at 1.30 am and reach their respective destinations at 3 am. More details below:

Have you tried the baklava plum cake in Coimbatore?

This festive season, choose from Santa and Christmas tree cookies, to rich plum cakes, mini donuts, Korean buns and butter puffs at Anandhaas Bak

Carrying the red flag into the next century

As the Communist Party of India marks a century of political engagement, its legacy invites reflection on the task to rebuild India on the founda

Discord within RLM as three of its MLAs ditch 'Litti Chokha' party to meet BJP's Nitin Nabin

PATNA: All is not well within Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) as three of its four MLAs abstained from a 'Litti Chokha' party held at party chief and

IndiGo commences daily direct flight between Mangaluru and Navi Mumbai

One killed, four injured as gas cylinder explodes near Mysuru palace gate

Left Parties Seek Withdrawal Of PD Act Against Farmers Leader

The parties alleged misuse of the PD Act to intimidate peoples movements, noting that Appalaraju had been supporting farmers, agricultural labour

India's GCCs go on leadership hunt

Global capability centres in India are seeing a significant rise in senior leadership hiring. These centres are evolving from back-office operati

Shimla: Doctors' body threatens mass leave; demands reinstatement of medic terminated for 'assaulting' patient

SHIMLA: A day after the Himachal Pradesh government terminated the services of a senior resident doctor for getting into a physical altercation w

West Bengal crowned as overall champion in Finswimming championship

Churches decked in lights, midnight masses mark Christmas celebrations across country

New Delhi: Christmas was celebrated with devotion and festive gaiety across the country on Thursday as churches were decked in lights and cribs,

Chitradurga resident arrested in cheating case

Sold Baby Boy Rescued by Hiriyur Police

The motive for the mother to sell off her baby boy is yet to be ascertained however sources suspect the mother might have sold her baby to meet h

You dont want coal?: Trump comforts worried child as he takes NORAD Santa calls with kids

New e-autos targeting women and tourists launched in Madurai

Women auto drivers can equip themselves with value-additions such as road safety training, soft skills, basic tourism knowledge and a responsible

Hindutva groups protest in Jammu, warn of shutdown over medical college admissions

Jammu: Several right-wing Hindu groups held a protest in Jammu on Thursday evening, demanding the shifting of Muslim students from the Shri Mata

Slain Maoist Leader Started Leaning Left from College Days

According to sources, the local police telephoned Ganeshs brother Ashok, who stays in Nalgonda, and informed him about the death of his brother i

Aravalli row: Yadav, Ramesh trade charges over mining and forest data

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that the government is imperilling the Aravallis quoting Forest Survey of India data; Environment Minister

Karnataka: 1 dead, several injured in blast near Mysuru Amba Vilas Palace

Karnataka: One dead, several injured in blast near Mysuru Amba Vilas Palace

Keith Urban sparks buzz after allegedly questioning his divorce from Nicole Kidman

Country star Keith Urban is reportedly grappling with loneliness and regret following his separation from Nicole Kidman, questioning if their div

Hyderabad Soaks in Christmas Spirit

Cardinal Poola Anthony celebrated the Christmas Mass at St Josephs Cathedral. It was kept open for visitors throughout the day, where visitors li

Your 2026 horoscope is here the major shifts every zodiac sign needs to prepare for

2026 Horoscope: As 2026 dawns, astrologers spotlight a rare alignment of eclipses and outer-planet transits set to reshape careers, relationships

BIFFes: Delegates raise eyebrows over change in venue of film festival

Even the biggest of festivals such as Cannes or Busan dont change venues due to structural convenience. All the protocols are in place, and its t

Best Christmas movies to binge watch: Here's list of romantic comedies, family entertainers, classic flicks and horror films

Best Christmas movies to binge watch remain part of yearly viewing habits across homes. These films pass between generations and shape holiday ro

Centre Urges States to Tap PPP Potential in Healthcare

With the rising demand for healthcare, Nadda said PPPs could play a vital role in setting up new medical colleges, modernising hospitals, expandi

Wealth quote of the day by Warren Buffett: 'You do things when the opportunities come along...' - Why patience matters more than constant hustle

Wealth quote of the day by Warren Buffett: The Oracle of Omaha, champions patience and strategic action over constant hustle. He emphasizes waiti

Bangladesh: Opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead

Illegal re-employment of faculty: recover 1.13-crore financial loss incurred by Periyar University

Get out of Obamacare, if you can: Witness drops bombshell as Senate probes ACA subsidy fraud

Bangladesh: Mob lynching claims another Hindu man's life, days after killing of Dipu Chandra Das

Another Hindu man, Amrit Mondal, was beaten to death by a mob in Rajbari, Bangladesh. This incident occurred over an extortion allegation. Mondal

From MacBook Air M3 to iPhone 16 Pro: Apple discontinues more than 20 devices in 2025, check list here

The company has made these decisions thoughtfully, evolving its design philosophy to align with customer expectations.