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West Bengal SIR: ECI begins to send notices for hearing over claims, objections to draft voters list

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has commenced the second phase of SIR from Thursday in West Bengal by sending notices for heari

SC Asks EC to Consider Extending Time for Electoral Roll Revision

The Bench deferred the final hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the SIR of electoral rolls in various States to January 6

SC Collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices of five State High Courts

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on December 18, 2025, has recommended the elevation and

Munambam land: HC asks officials to allow only collection of land tax

HC directive upon being informed that the authorities permitted mutation and accepted register of rights, beyond what was permitted in the courts

ELCOT inks MoU with Perplexity AI to train college students in Tamil Nadu

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin rejects criticism of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami over distribution of laptops to st

KGF Co-Director Kirtans Son Dies in Lift Accident

The four-year-old entered an elevator alone and became trapped, suffering fatal injuries despite rescue efforts

Assault case: bail plea of P.T. Kunju Muhammed posted on Saturday

Kunju Muhammeds counsel argued that the case was fabricated and alleged the woman of trespassing into his room. His charges were strongly refuted

Employee unions stage protest in Ballari against 100% FDI in insurance

The proposed hike in FDI limit from 74% to 100% will seriously undermine the domestic insurance sector

Why your 401(k) is falling behind while the wealthy find ways to double their retirement savings

Many Americans 401(k)s fall behind because they forget old accounts, stop contributions, or take money out early. Wealthy savers track all their

Two get 20 years of imprisonment under POCSO Act in Salem

Coimbatore gang-rape case accused arrested for herders murder

India issued 200 medical visas since launch of new Afghan visa in April: Health Ministry

India reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghanistans health sector and humanitarian needs during a meeting between Union Health Minister J.

Waltair Division holds seminar on energy conservation

Security beefed up for Bihar CM Nitish following hijab controversy

PATNA: Security for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has been further tightened, and the entire administrative machinery has been put on alert in view of th

Indian expat honoured by UAE President

Sheikh Shakil, an Indian expat in the UAE, has received the Indian Expat Recognition from President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Shakil ha

New operational benchmark created post Pahalgam attack: Chief of Army Staff

Parliament passes SHANTI Bill to Open Nuclear Sector to Private Players

Replying to the debate, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh sought to allay opposition concerns, stating that safety provisions had no

Collector pitches Madurai as MSME hub at Connect 2025 expo

He said the MSMEs were central to inclusive growth, providing employment to about 11 crore people, contributing nearly 30% to GDP and over 40% of

Strict mandatory health guidelines issued for Haj 2026

Hyderabad: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, released new guidelines for Haj 2026, introducing strict medical clearance req

India Secures Duty-Free Access for Key Medicines, Vaccines in Oman

Core active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) such as penicillins, streptomyces, tetracyclines, and erythromycins also get duty-free access in Om

Chaos in KMC House: Mayor Firhad Hakim threatens to resign if 'mini Pakistan' allegation proven

The uproar took place during a debate on a ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) resolution condemning what it termed cultural attacks on icons Rabindr

Mark your calendar! The Muppet Show Reunion lands on Disney Plus in February 2026

The highly awaited Muppet Show Disney+ special is scheduled to premiere on February 4, 2026, airing on ABC and streaming on Disney+. Promising a

CM pats Nellore Collector for Champion Farmers initiative

The programme aims to bring comprehensive reforms in the agricultural sector, says Himanshu Shukla during Collectors Conference

Jagans flawed understanding of PPP model exposed, says Lanka Dinakar

YSRCPs double standards on the issue is evident from its endorsement of private participation in medical education at the national level and oppo

Centre approves Rs 887 crore Mumbai Marina development

The Indian government has approved an Rs 887 crore project to develop a world-class marina in Mumbai Harbour. This hybrid model will see the Mumb

Action plan ready to revive polluted rivers, says Minister

It will include regulation and impactful action, says Eshwar Khandre

Tiger captured near Gundlupet easing villagers fears

Financial Planning For New Mothers In 2026: Tips To Secure Newborn's Future

A clear goal, early action and discipline ensure that education is driven by your child's aspiration and not limited by financial constraints.

She can go to hell: Union ministers remark fuels outrage in CM Nitish niqab row

New Delhi/Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was in the crosshairs of controversy for the fourth day on Thursday a Union minister defendin

Centre has cut 5,900 crore from Keralas borrowing limit, says Balagopal

Deposed Nepal PM Oli gets re-elected as CPN-UML chair for third term

Ousted PM K.P. Sharma Oli secured 1,663 votes against his opponent Ishwor Pokharel, who received 584 votes, according to party sources

Experts discuss sustainable innovations at 31st national convention of food scientists

Odisha BJP MLAs Seek Review of Controversial Salary Hike

The demand by BJP legislators for a reconsideration of the salary hike came in the wake of widespread public outrage and a strong backlash on soc

Tata Power Seeks to Assuage Consumer Concerns Over Additional Security Deposit, Says Process is Statutory

DISCOM officials further stated that consumers continue to earn interest on their security deposits, with the accrued amount credited annually to

Collapsing roads and retaining walls of newly developed NH stretches in Kerala cause concern among residents

On December 5 afternoon, motorists and other passengers on the service road beneath the under-construction National Highway 66 stretch at Mylakka

Bombay film crew reunites at Bekal Fort for 30th anniversary celebration

Govt. yet to refund educational expenses of 461 children of farmers who ended their lives due to drought in Karnataka

Madhu Bangarappa says educational expenses of the remaining 461 students are pending due to non-submission of proposals from respective districts

Third Check Dam Collapses in Manair, High Alert Sounded

Sand mafia hand suspected as dam withstood floods in 2023, fell on low flow of water now

Maragathalingam stolen from temple

IUML makes historic gains across Kerala in local body polls

Party secures 3,203 seats across Corporations, municipalities and the three tiers of panchayats, 865 seats more than its 2020 tally. This time, i

Sanjay Saraogi assumes charge as Bihar BJP State President, expresses gratitude to party workers

New State unit chief stresses organisational strength, party ideology, and worker participation in Bihar

Over 350 pensioners attend SPARSH meet in Vizag

Understanding Vachanas can help in personality development, says V-C

Sri Shankar Anand Singh Government First Grade College hosts special lecture in Hosapete

'Greatest challenge since 1971': House panel flags rising Pakistan, China influence in Bangladesh; what steps can India take?

India faces its greatest strategic challenge in Bangladesh since 1971. A parliamentary committee warns of Islamist resurgence, weakening politica

Internal reservation Bill passed in Karnataka Assembly amid debate on Alemari and EWS quota

Tiger Movement Sparks Panic in Nizamabad-Kamareddy Area

To track the animal, forest officials from Hyderabad and the erstwhile Adilabad district have camped in Kamareddy district

India, Oman sign trade pact for duty-free access to labour-intensive sectors

Muscat: India and Oman on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, which will provide duty-free access to a host of Indian labour-intensive sector

RRII unveils sustainable paint made from natural rubber

It isnt weapon to use against Trumps critics: Sen Baldwin accuses FCC of choking free speech

UPEIDA issues fresh speed limits for expressways due to prevailing foggy conditions

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) issued fresh speed limit guidelines for the high-speed corridors,

Digitisation of SIR enumeration forms nearing completion in Kozhikode

ED raids 13 locations in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi in donkey route case

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday carried out searches at 13 locations across Punjab, Haryana and Delhi as part of its money-lau

Quote of the day by Harry Houdini: 'What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes.'

Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist, warned that what we see and hear can easily shape our beliefs. His life's work exposed how illusions tric

PT teacher gets five-year jail for misbehaving with student on school bus

Protest by supporters of defeated candidate: Police step up investigation into stone-pelting incident

James Cameron to Rajamouli: Give Me a Camera

While promoting Avatar: Fire and Ash, Hollywood and Tollywoods top filmmakers connected virtually, with the conversation quickly turning to Rajam

Watch: Thirupparankundram Karthigai Deepam Row: A Legal History | Focus Tamil Nadu

Public debate in Tamil Nadu has intensified over the Karthigai Deepam lighting at the historic Thirupparankundram Hills in Madurai. With the matt

Hyderabad to host Asian Thalassemia Conclave on January 10 and 11

Bombay High Court refuses bail to Daman Crime Branch constables accused of abduction, extortion

Constables accused of extorting 7 lakh from abductees; court calls probe questionable and says crimes by the police undermine the integrity of th

Revenue Inspector suspended

'Not party's remark': Omar Abdullah defends ally Cong over ex-Maha CM's Op Sindoor remark; calls it Chavan's 'personal opinion'

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah defended ally Congress, stating it's unfair to blame the entire party for former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Cha

Sunita Ahuja REACTS to Jaya Bachchan's controversial 'gande pants' remarks for paparazzi: 'If she doesn't like them...'

Jaya Bachchan had raised questions about the paps' credentials and conduct, while taking a dig at what she described as their growing intrusion i

PM Modi to launch Ayush Mark, global benchmark for quality of traditional medicine system, on Friday

He will also felicitate the recipients of the Prime Minister's Awards for Outstanding Contribution to the Promotion and Development of Yoga for t

Pope Leo replaces Cardinal Dolan with a not-so-popular Illinois Bishop- Who is this new Archbishop of New York?

Pope Leo has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York. This move replaces Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who reached the mandator

India resumes visa centre operation in Dhaka, functioning suspended at two others following protests

DHAKA: India on Thursday resumed operations at its visa application centre in Dhaka, a day after closing it over escalated security concerns, but

Stress on collective responsibility to prevent trafficking in women and children

Workshop jointly organised by the district administration, the ZP, the DLSA and the Department of Women and Child Development in Ballari

MGNREGA repealed, VB-G RAM G Bill introduced: The major differences explained

The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 -- which was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday -- repeals the M

12 cases booked against Pakistan Zindabad slogan shouting in 30 months

Expert seeks inclusion of Indian Knowledge System in school curriculum

Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company

Trump Media and Technology is merging with fusion power firm TAE Technologies. The all-stock deal is valued at over six billion dollars. Devin Nu

Hoax bomb threat to Nampally Criminal Court triggers security checks

Income soars to 210 crore at Sabarimala

With pilgrims using forest trekking routes to reach the Sannidhanam, authorities are mulling introducing special passes for those arriving via th

Strengthening Global Digital Infrastructure Through Intelligent, AI - Driven Cybersecurity

At RCSM 2025, Damodhara Reddy Palavali proposed AI TrustOps, a framework using AI and Zero Trust for autonomous global cybersecurity.

New TNSTC bus depot inaugurated in Kumily; this will improve frequency and benefit tourists, merchants and pilgrims going to Sabarimala

BRS Crying Foul Unable to Accept Poll Defeat: Ponguleti

The minister asked party workers not to be disappointed that an ally, the CPI, holds the Kothagudem Assembly seat, and assured them of his suppor

Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening India's growth: Experts

Health experts warn that pollution is causing a surge in strokes, heart and lung diseases, and neurological and mental health issues. This is str

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 134.55 feet on December 18, 2025

R. Ramakumar chosen as Calicut varsity senate nominee for V-C search panel

Nithin Kamath Warns: Miss This IPO Glitch And You Are Handing Profits To Someone Else

Many traders try to short IPO stocks intraday, expecting prices to fall after a strong listing.

Semiconductor manufacturing units have begun production of commercial chips: MeitY Secy

Indias semiconductor manufacturing units have launched commercial chip production, advancing the nations electronics ecosystem, says MeitY Secret

Hyderabad CP calls for zero-delay response at tri-commissionerate meet

Regardless of where a crime occurs, the nearest police unit must respond immediately without debating jurisdiction, says Sajjanar

KKCCI seeks restoration of flights, industrial revival in meetings with Kharge, Kumaraswamy

New crest gates for Tungabhadra Dam by June 2026: Deputy CM

Concerns mount over suspected bird flu outbreak in Kuttanad

Samples have been collected and sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal for analysis to determine the cause of

Total crude processed in November up 2.3% YoY

State-owned refiners processed approximately two-thirds of the overall quantity processed in November

India vs Sri Lanka U19 Asia Cup semifinal Live Streaming details: When and where to watch IND vs SL match live on TV, online?

India U19 face Sri Lanka U19 in the Asia Cup semifinal with a place in the final at stake. Here's everything you need to know about the IND vs SL

Patient with tumour treated using minimally invasive technique at city hospital

Velammal Specialty Hospital doctors said they removed a giant calcified brain tumour, measuring 5.2 cm, located deep in the central part of the b

Bangladesh: Fresh protest targets Indian Assistant High Commission; analysts warn of Pakistan role

Karan Johar Calls Working with Kartik Aaryan Beginning of New Dostana

Aaryan and Johar were supposed to work together on Dostana 2 but then stories of differences between them started to emerge. Johar later said his

Live-in relationships are not illegal, State must protect such couples, says Allahabad High Court

The court orders the Uttar Pradesh police to provide protection to 12 live-in couples allegedly threatened by their families