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Telangana to Save Rs 650 cr on Office Rentals

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

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

Six killed in Karnataka bus crash; PM Modi, CM Siddaramaiah express grief

A tragic accident occurred on National Highway 48 in Chitradurga district. A sleeper bus collided with a container truck, resulting in a fire. Si

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

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

J&K leaders Mufti, Aga, Engineer Rashid demand action against people targeting Kashmiris in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh

Kashmiri leaders voiced strong condemnation over assaults on traders in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, demanding swift legal action. Jailed MP

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

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

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

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

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

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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

'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

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,

Grand Christmas Celebrations At CSI Church In Medak

Construction of the church began in 1914 and was completed in 1924. While the church management made elaborate arrangements, the district adminis

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

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

Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker Jethabhai Bharwad resigns

The BJP MLA was elected as the Deputy Speaker for the first time in September 2021 and was re-elected to the post following the Assembly election

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

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,

Couple arrested for honour killing of 17-year-old daughter in Karimnagar

Hyderabad: A couple was arrested in Shivarampally village of Saidapur mandal in Telanganas Karimnagar, on Thursday, December 25, in a suspected c

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

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

Family-based parties practiced political untouchability against BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that previous Congress governments sidelined the BJP, naming schemes after one family. He highlighted his gov

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

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.

ICC Rankings: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli finish 2025 as top two ODI batters; Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah make big gains

India finished 2025 on top of the ICC rankings as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ended the year as the world's top two ODI batters. Tilak Varma sur

Maharashtra to take strategic decisions for Vidarbhas citrus growers

Amendments to the Maharashtra Fruit Nurseries (Regulation) Act on cards

Nationwide delivery agents strike causes chaos on Christmas Day

Hyderabad: Nearly 40,000 delivery workers participated in the first day of the nationwide strike on Thursday, December 25, causing widespread dis

Christmas Day Parade 2025 How to watch the Disney Christmas Parade live, start time, channel, and streaming options

Christmas Day Parade 2025: Millions of American families kick off Christmas morning the same way each year. They brew coffee, huddle around the T

VB-GRAM-G Survey Begins from December 26

Field staff will visit villages across the State to finalise proposals with public participation, following which budgets will be released. Rural

Labourer shot dead in U.P.s Farrukhabad village

Body found in field; police recover empty cartridge and trace signs of struggle

Chandrababu Naidu seeks establishment of Central Agricultural University in Andhra Pradesh

In a memorandum to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister also sought approvals for setting up a Coconut Park, a mo

Private Schools Allowed To Hold Remedial Classes During Winter Vacations In Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 25: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has granted permission to recognised private educational institutions across

Missed bus, narrow escape: Survivors describe panic, delays in services after bus caught fire

A survivor recounts desperate moments as he escaped out of the burning vehicle: I jumped down, broke the window, and managed to pull another pass

Key leader from Telangana among Maoists killed in Odisha

Neither people of Vizag nor their representatives consulted on Rushikonda buildings, says BJP MLA

Objecting to the Cabinet Sub-Committees plan to recommend the handing over of the buildings to major hotel groups, Vishnu Kumar Raju says the opi

Task Force Seizes China Manja Worth Rs 2 Lakh in Hanamkonda

The sale and use of China manja are banned as the glass-coated nylon thread poses a serious threat to birds, animals and humans, often causing se

Janhvi Kapoors Brand Power Outpaces Her Box Office

The actors growing stature in the global fashion and branding space continues to outshine her recent film performances, placing the actor at a cr

Odisha Farmers Make First Direct Export Of Garlic, French Beans To Dubai

The produce was aggregated from farmers in the economically backward Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts, with quality checks and traceability sy

Chikiri Chikiri Song Called Out for Vulgarity

Hero Ram Charan reportedly told friends he wasnt aware of how crude the lyrics sounded

Punjab govt to provide free medical treatment upto Rs 10 lakh from January

Punjab will soon launch the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. This scheme will provide free medical treatment up to ten lakh rupees to every family. It ai

52-Year-Old Businessman Duped Of Rs 53 Lakh By Woman He Was Going To Marry

A 52-year-old city-based businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 53 lakh by a woman who befriended him through a dating app and induced him to in

India hopes to seal the series; Sri Lanka aims to mounta meaningful challenge

Tigress trapped, captured in Bandipur buffer zone

Puducherry government gears up for a hectic, year-ending week ahead, with visits by V-P and Union Minister

123-Year-Old Church, Muslim Caretaker: Gulmarg Celebrates White Christmas

On Christmas Day, St. Mary's Church stands out in the heart of a snow-covered Gulmarg. As the faithful queue to offer quiet prayers, the church r

Police foil attempt to burn down Manu Smriti in Ongole

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Rahul Gandhi may open Ballari jeans park, plot prices cut by half

Rahul Gandhi may inaugurate Ballari's new jeans park. The state government has halved the land allotment price to Rs 67.5 lakh per acre. This ini

Watch: Who is Tarique Rahman, the BNP leader who returned to Bangladesh after 17 years?

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladeshs BNP, has returned to Dhaka after nearly 17 years in exile. His homecoming comes ahead of the Febru

Rebellion growing in Upendra Kushwahas party, two more MLAs maintain distance, 8 office-bearers resign

Dinara MLA Alok Kumar Singh and Madhubani MLA Madhaw Anand, along with Mr. Mahto, skip the dinner party organised by party president in Patna

Bangladesh belongs to Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians: Rahman

Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged people to maintain peace as he presented a vision of a

Train Fare Hike From Tomorrow. Here's How Much Extra You Will Pay

Long-distance train travel is set to get costlier in India from tomorrow after the Indian Railways rolled out a nationwide fare hike that takes e

Sivaji Apologises For Comments On Women Attire

Though director Ram Gopal Varma, Manchu Lakshmi, Nandini Reddy and Manchu Manoj criticised Sivaji for his remarks, actress Anasuya was more force

No cricketer among Arjuna awardees this year; Yogasana makes debut, Hockey's Hardik Singh in Khel Ratna list

For the first time in years, no cricketer will receive the Arjuna Award, with a Yogasana athlete set to be honoured instead. The awards list also