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Letters to The Editor December 8, 2025

BJP to raise issues related to scholarships, paddy procurement in Jharkhand Assembly's winter session

The needy students are not getting their scholarships. The government is yet to begin the procurement of paddy from farmers. The farmers are bein

India should trade Sanchar Saathi mandates for digital literacy

The states focus should shift away from whats there to hide? to a combination of whats there to see? and a mission to improve digital literacy

Balancing, not swinging: on India-Russia ties, Indian diplomacy

India needs to assert strategic autonomy by engaging both Russia and West

IUML leader clarifies daughters remarks on women entering mosques

Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability

Tech-fixes and apps cannot foster a responsible work environment that motivates workers to act in public interest

Chinese national detained; was visiting J&K, Ladakh without permission: Officials

A Chinese tourist, Hu Congtai, has been detained in Kashmir. He entered Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir without permission, violating his visa. His

Punjab Govt Sets Up Control Room at Chandigarh Airport Amid IndiGo Flight Disruptions

Punjab Civil Aviation Secretary Sonali Giri said IndiGo Airlines has around 30 bags of passengers, which will be sent to them at their residences

Karnataka SHOCKER: Woman mauled to death by two Rottweiler dogs in Davangere; dog owner arrested

In a horrific incident, a woman died after being mauled by two Rottweiler dogs on the outskirts of Davanagere in the early hours of December 5. T

Intangible heritage most democratic expression of culture in many ways: Jaishankar

India is hosting a significant UNESCO meeting on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed dele

Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt

Military and security sources said that around a dozen soldiers had been arrested, including those behind the coup bid. The west Africa region ha

Syrian foreign minister likely to visit India soon

India is set to host an Arab foreign ministerial meeting in January. This initiative aims to deepen engagement with West Asia. Syria's foreign mi

Humayun Kabir eyes tie-up with AIMIM for West Bengal polls

In a bold political maneuver, suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir is teaming up with AIMIM as West Bengal gears up for its assembly elections.

CM Naidu Orders Suspension After Temple EO Caught Stealing 5kg Silver

The executive officer, Muralikrishna, was intercepted by devotees on Sunday while shifting over 5 kg of silver ornaments, silk saris and other va

Bigg Boss 19: Gaurav Khanna wins Salman Khan show, takes home Rs 50 lakh prize money; Farrhana Bhatt is first runner-up

Bigg Boss 19, which began on August 24, saw a total of 18 contestants throughout its journey. Apart from the five finalists, the rest of them wer

US embassy sees personnel changes before Segio Gor's arrival

Sergio Gor is set to become the new US ambassador to India. He plans to bring his own team to assist in managing the important Indo-US partnershi

Bengal to add 9,000 booths; digitisation nears finish

West Bengal is embarking on an ambitious plan to add around 9,000 new polling booths, a significant move prompted by the Election Commission of I

Pakistan, Armenia hold talks for embassy in Yerevan

Pakistan and Armenia are moving forward to establish diplomatic relations. Discussions are underway to open a Pakistan embassy in Yerevan next ye

Emmanuel Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus

I told them that if they don't react, we Europeans will be forced to take strong measures in the coming months, Macron told business daily Les Ec

Harish Rao Writes to Speaker; Flags Erosion of Assembly Sanctity and Violation of Rules

Flagging erosion of Assembly sanctity and violation of rules, during the past two years, Harish Rao noted that House Committees remained unconsti

45% Gig Workers Get Blocked Out of Work Without Proper Reason, Finds Survey

Class 9 survey shows 66% see no redressal mechanism; many face suspensions and instability

English Brought Me Closer to Kannada: Pawan Kalyan at Udupi Gitotsava

Referring to the Gita, Pawan Kalyan pointed out that Indias original handwritten Constitution features an illustration of Krishna imparting the G

25 killed in fire at Goa nightclub; 4 arrested

A devastating fire ripped through Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa. Twenty-five people, including four tourists, lost their lives. Most

EQT Partners lines up $1 billion CitiusTech exit

EQT Partners is gearing up to divest its substantial 40% interest in CitiusTech, aiming to secure close to $1 billion. The Swedish investment fir

BSF foils narco- terror attempts; seizes 6.6 kg heroin, arms along IB in Punjab

In a bold display of courage, BSF troops executed two effective midnight operations. In Amritsar, they intercepted a stash of 12 packets containi

Watch: All officials found guilty will be suspended: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Goa CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for victims families, Rs 50,000 for injured in nightclub fire

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon

Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and stressed that the second phase, which addresses the d

US Deputy trade rep to visit India as both nations eye December deal

Senior American officials are visiting India to strengthen political and trade partnerships. Discussions will cover regional security and economi

Rupee may slip beyond 90 if US trade deal not sealed: Experts

The Indian rupee is under pressure and could soon slip below the 90 threshold against the dollar. This forecast stems from a burgeoning trade def

New Year 2026 Horoscope: Which zodiac signs will thriveand what the stars predict for every sign based on your birth date

New Year 2026 Horoscope: As 2026 approaches, interest in what the upcoming year might signify is growing rapidly within astrology and numerology

Body of a woman washes ashore in Marina

India Inaugurates New State-of-the-Art Consulate Building in Shanghai

New Dawning Centre chancery enhances services as India, China mark 75 years of ties

Laxmidevipally Sarpanch Candidate Pays Deposit with 1,000 One-rupee Coins

Mahender said that his motivation for this unconventional method stemmed from a painful experience in a previous election

Gaurav Khanna WINS Bigg Boss 19 trophy, season 2025 ends

Mumbai: The wait is finally over! After three months of drama, emotion, and high-voltage entertainment, Gaurav Khanna has emerged as the winner o

Former college professor launches logical reasoning books for children

Logical reasoning and analytical skills questions are asked in every competitive exam, from entrance tests to those for government jobs, says V.

Lorry Owners to Halt Goods Transport From December 9 in Protest Against Fitness-Fee Hike

The association appealed to both the Centre and the state to ensure that no extra financial burden is imposed on them.

US envoy Keith Kellogg says Ukraine peace deal is really close

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 after eight years of fighting between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops in the Donbas, whic

Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Highlights APs Rich Heritage: Governor

He said Kuchipudi stands as a globally recognised traditional classical dance form gifted by Andhra Pradesh to the world

Telangana Rising Will Begin Investment-Led Growth, Says Ponguleti

The Bharat Future City venue, he noted, is rapidly evolving to meet global standards, and the event would act as a launchpad to translate long-te

Roasted Cockroach Found in Chicken Noodles Served at Hotel on Beach Road

Vijayawada Food Safety joint controller N. Poornachandra Rao maintained, We have been inspecting hotels and restaurants in Vijayawada, Visakhapat

Financial literacy programme organised in ASR district

No viable way for global companies to cut dependence on China without India: David Bach, President, IMD

Every CEO I speak to believes AI is transformative. The debate is not whether it will reshape industries but how dramaticallyDavid Bach President

Both Silicon Valley and Washington are in their imperial era

Karen Hao describes a company like OpenAI as modern-day British East India Company. The parallels are extremely stark, said the award-winning rep

Trump sided with Arabs over Israel; no other: Tucker drops 'Bibi sorry' bombshell at Doha Forum

Union power minister flags misinformation on smart meters, calls for consumer education

DC Edit | Airlines Need To Follow The Rules, Or Face Strict Action

It is the government that blinked, putting the new FDTL limitations on hold to try and mitigate the miserable lot of passengers who were held to

126 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Again from Hyderabad Airport

An IndiGo crew member at the airport said that, apart from providing flight updates, the airline has been extending alternate arrangements and ho

Germany says NO to Palestine, Netanyahu promises next step to Crush Hamas in Presser with Merz

Did Virat Kohli ignore Gautam Gambhir? Awkward post-match exchange triggers rift rumours online

A post-match clip from the 3rd ODI vs South Africa showing Virat Kohli greeting teammates warmly but exchanging only a formal gesture with head c

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Hamas official says group ready to discuss freezing or storing its weapons

Doha: Hamas is ready to discuss freezing or storing its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel, a senior official said Sunday, o

Health Experts Warn of Rising Mental Health Crisis

The call came at a seminar held on Sunday at the M.B. Vigyan Kendra to mark the death anniversary of Dr. Amit Sengupta

MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy lashes out at Kishan Reddy over false statistics

Kishan Reddy is misleading people with false data

Telangana HC Directs Estranged Parents To Equally Care for Child

Telangana HC stresses equal parenting, unhindered access and responsible co-parenting norms

In Pics: Charred Remains Of Goa Nightclub After Massive Fire Kills 25

Several images of the charred 'Birch by Romeo Lane' have surfaced after a massive fire raged through the nightclub in the early hours of Sunday,

91 IndiGo flights cancelled at Chennai airport on Sunday

IndiGo CEO, accountable manager get more time for replies to DGCA notices

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Sunday gave more time to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and the Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras to submit the

I Give Up: Engineering Student Found Dead In Noida Hostel, Say Cops

A third-year student at an engineering institute in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha Nagar district was found hanging in his hostel room, police sai

Goa nightclub fire: Locals recount night of horror and violations that led to it

There were no fire extinguishers, no help and not even a safety announcement.

EPS criticises DMK govt. over law and order situation in T.N.

Commuters face inconvenience at temporary Avadi bus terminus

A senior official of the CMDA said the modernisation of the bus terminus had been long overdue and has commenced now

MP Wilson seeks centres for SWAYAM examination in T.N.

Despite exemption, SC/ST postgraduate medical students made to pay tuition fee, wait for refunds

IndiGo Issues 610 Crore in Refunds Amid Efforts to Normalise Operations

We are making very significant progress in restoring our flight schedules and strengthening our customer support systems, IndiGo spokesperson sai

World's 100-ft car with helipad stuns viewers as tiny one-door car goes viral

Both videos are being widely shared, and people are reacting to the unusual design and amazing features of these two different machines.

Sunil Gatade | A Cat And Mouse Game On In Maha As BJPs Allies Are Getting Sidelined

Mr Shinde and Mr Pawar are virtually at the mercy of the BJP, which proclaims itself to be the worlds largest party. The party is feverishly wide

Railways, RTC run specials to meet demand after flight cancellations

Narayana Says Nellore To Become Model City With Naidus Backing

Minister highlights NH-16 underpasses, praises Vemireddy familys welfare and civic initiatives

I Don't Feel German: After Nine Years In Germany, Indian Man Refuses To Change His Citizenship

He said that in India, even if his opinions differ from the majority, he still feels empowered to express himself openly and strive for change.

25 killed in Goa nightclub fire; four arrested, three officials suspended as CM orders probe

The victims included five tourists and 20 staff, including four Nepalis; the club was operating without required licenses, no emergency exit door

Rajnath Singh issues BIG statement on Operation Sindoor: 'We could have...'

Singh further stressed the government's commitment to the holistic development of border areas, saying the constant effort of the government is t

Chief Minister Stalin to inaugurate mega farm expo in Tiruvannamalai on December 26

Revenue officials said that Mr. Stalin will visit the town on December 25-26 where he will chair a meeting with party functionaries in the region

Dhurandhar box office collection day 3: Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar film is unstoppable, mints Rs 40 crore on Sunday, earns...

Dhurandhar has minted Rs 100 crore net in India in its opening weekend. The Aditya Dhar directorial stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khan

Bangladesh delegation to visit India for Vijay Diwas celebrations on Dec 1516

India prepares for Vijay Diwas celebrations honoring the 1971 War victory. A 20-member delegation from Bangladesh, including army officers and Mu

Ranthambore tiger makes royal wall-top appearance, tourists call it 'shere Khan level entry'

Mayank Shukla shared the clip on Instagram, writing that he was on a regular safari when suddenly a tiger emerged from behind the ancient structu

Details of over 5.17L waqf properties uploads on central site as deadline ends

Bike rental firms in Puducherry to be regularised

In the past two weeks, the Transport Department has been taking strict action against the rentals. It has impounded around 24 bikes and started i

CM vs Messi Match Enhances Telangana Festivities, Says Bhatti

The upcoming Telangana Sports Policy 2025 aims to strengthen sports infrastructure and athlete development.

The 10 Most Impactful Photos Of 2025: Pahalgam, Gaza, To White House

Shock, grief, despair, glory, hope, joy: 2025 was a montage of emotions. Some moments drove us to tears, and some made us jump in glee.

Super Cup final | Goa shoots out East Bengal, defends title

Dhanbad administration struggles to relocate 10,000 residents after toxic gas leak in Kenduadih

RANCHI: The Dhanbad district administration has intensified efforts to relocate 10,000 residents of Kenduadih following a suspected toxic gas lea

Trumponomics To Gen Z's Rise: Top 10 Trends Of 2025 That Reshaped The World

Geopolitical conflicts, the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), and a rise in climate disasters like floods and cyclones - the yea

CM dedicates Mullaperiyar drinking water project to residents of Madurai city

Womens empowerment in focus as IMS stall at Global Summit venue

What is Lando Norris Net Worth and how rich is his father? All about his family wealth and Adam Norris net worth

Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula One World Championship in Abu Dhabi, sealing the title with a calm and commanding drive that earned him a

A booth for 29 people inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve

Assam Cabinet makes Assams History, Geography compulsory for Classes 68

The Assam Cabinet has approved significant decisions. History and Geography will be compulsory subjects for Classes VI to VIII. Land has been app

Maharashtra road tragedy: 6 killed as car plunges 600 feet into Nashik gorge; PM Modi offers condolences

Israel army says killed two Palestinians after attempted ramming attack

Israels army radio said that according to a preliminary investigation, the uninvolved victim was the sanitation worker, who was travelling in a d

India is shaping global tech trends, not following them: Dr Jitendra Singh at IISF

India has transitioned from a traditional economy to an innovation-driven powerhouse and is now shaping global technology trends