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Padma Shri Awardee Mogilaiah Scrubs Posters Off Artwork

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Mogilaiah said he was deeply hurt to see posters pasted over artwork, leaving it looking unsightly.

AP Government Presents Rs.2.5 Crore Cash Reward to Cricketer Sree Charani

Charani had played a crucial role in India lifting the coveted ICC Womens One-Day International World Cup.

Flu cases surge across Europe as WHO warns of early and intense winter outbreak

Flu cases are rising quickly across Europe, worrying health officials and hospitals. The World Health Organization says many countries are seeing

Structural Reforms in MGNREGA Inevitable: Dinakar

A key provision of the Bill allows suspension of the programme for up to 60 days during peak agricultural seasons to address labour shortages fac

Rly Pensioners Demand Restoration Of Old Pension Plan

The pensioners belonging to Central government, especially the railway staff urged the government to engage in constructive dialogue and to addre

Parliament Passes Bill Allowing 100% FDI In Insurance Sector

Parliament on Wednesday passed the 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman a

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Cyrus Poonawalla honoured with 'Lifetime Achievement Award'

Serum Institute of India, founded by Cyrus Poonawalla, has significantly impacted global public health by providing affordable vaccines to low- a

More than 10% posts vacant in Delhi Police, says Minister

ACB Court Okays CM Revanth's Visit to Davos

Revanth Reddy is on bail in the vote for note case and conditions were imposed while issuing bail to him which included surrender of passport amn

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Groww chief Lalit Keshre named entrepreneur of the year

Lalit Keshre, cofounder of Groww, has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year for disrupting stock broking and wealth management. The digital

Andhra Pradesh Hopes for 100 Seats in Each of 5 New Medical Colleges

These colleges are coming up at Markapur, Pulivendula, Adoni, Madanapalle and Piduguralla under Phase-2 of the development of medical colleges in

Farmers give 20-day ultimatum for closure of ethanol plant in Hanumangarh

Farmers in the region fear that the factory would create a livelihood crisis by making the agricultural land barren through groundwater contamina

Lok Sabha passes Nuclear Bill, opens door for private players

The Lower House of Parliament passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (Shanti) Bill by voice v

Carpooling app in the works to cut emissions: Sirsa

Overhaul of PUC centres under way, Sirsa says, accuses AAP of burning waste to spike air pollution; lodge FIR if you have evidence: Oppn. party

Construction workers hit by GRAP restrictions to get compensation, says Mishra

Govt. approves 32 new machines for Yamuna rejuvenation

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Is the big boxing bout free on Netflix? Heres how to stream it

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua promises one of the years most eagerly awaited boxing matches, streamed exclusively on Netflix at no additional cost.

ET Awards 2025: Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, is Global Indian of the Year

Mohan, who succeeded long-time CEO Susan Wojcicki in 2023, has helped strengthen YouTube as a formidable force in the streaming landscape. As per

Return votes first: male beneficiaries of Bihar scheme for women

The Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society, an autonomous body under the Department of Rural Development better known as JEEViKA, had sent not

Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: HDFC Lifes Vibha Padalkar named Businesswoman of the year

Vibha Padalkar, CEO of HDFC Life, has been honored as Businesswoman of the Year. Under her leadership, HDFC Life has seen significant growth and

Delhi orders 50% work-from-home in city govt, pvt offices from today

To Be 'Enforced Strictly', Vital Services Exempt

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence: A table, a view, and the future of corporate India

A distinguished jury of India's top business leaders met at The Malabar to select winners for the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence. The panel,

NEET PG Counselling Deadlines Clash With AIQ Resignation Rules

T-Juda urges reopening of AIQ resignation window amid extended State reporting deadline

Activists urge Forest department to end unnecessary capture of wild animals

ET Awards 2025: Rategain Travel Tech, emerging company of the year

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Noida, RateGain provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions to global travel and hospitality companies,

CNN's Future Unclear As Trump Applies Pressure

CNN is heading into an uncertain future with its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) destined for a takeover -- and US President Donald T

Bombay HC allows Gautam Navlakha torelocateto Delhi, sets strict conditions

ET CEO Roundtable: Sajjan Jindal Cast in steel and forged in risk, hues of ambition in a will to drive

Sajjan Jindal has been named Business Leader of the Year for FY2025. JSW Group's aggressive strategy and financial discipline have driven success

Wonderla, Imagicaa to Set Up Theme Parks in Andhra Pradesh

The principal secretary however pointed to delays in land allocation, saying there have been instances of identified tourism land being allotted

Manali Lake, restored by Corporation, reaches capacity of 12 lakh cubic feet

Cricket: Alex Carey goes from Ashes villain to hero with century in Adelaide heat

Wicketkeeper Carey's 106 helped drive Australia to 326 for eight at stumps, with Mitchell Starc (33 not out) and Nathan Lyon, scoreless off 18 ba

Awards presented to various artistes at music conference

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence: How the winners were picked

In a meticulous selection process, the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence nominees were identified through rigorous data scrutiny by the ET Intel

Can humans live forever? Bryan Johnson says AI could make immortality possible by 2039

Bryan Johnson immortality: Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson aims for immortality by 2039, believing current advancements in biological engineering

ET CEO Roundtable: Naidugiri and the art of winning over big business

N Chandrababu Naidu has secured over Rs 10.7 lakh crore in investments for Andhra Pradesh. He is recognized for attracting businesses back to the

Despite conflicts, we used the bureaucracys experience to implement policies: Shailaja

At the launch of the Tamil translation of her book, the former Kerala Health Ministerspoke of her association with then Health Secretary and thei

Real reason why Hema Malini did not attend Dharmendra's prayer meet organised by Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol: 'If somebody would have...'

Manoj Desai, veteran cinema exhibitor and theatre owner, has shared inside details from Dharmendra's prayer meet organised by Sunny Deol and Bobb

Metrowater labourers union holds blood donation camp

Sewage services in two zones to be disrupted from Friday

Congress Wins Over 60% of Sarpanch Polls

BRS gets 25%, BJP 4%; high turnout and close contests mark three-phase elections

Dense fog: Air India issues travel advisory; warns of possible flight disruptions

Air India has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible flight disruptions over the next few days. Dense fog conditions are expecte

Road Connectivity to Remote Tribal Areas Is Top Priority, Pawan Tells Collectors

The project was aimed at improving infrastructure access for interior tribal areas.

House clears bill on 100% FDI in insurance

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in reply to the debate in Rajya Sabha said opening up the sector would attract new insurers, intermediaries,

Not doing questions this way: Senator Schatz hammers FCC Chair on broadcaster license revocation

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak Makes Strategic Port Call at Chabahar, Iran

NEW DELHI: Marking the first-ever visit of an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship to the port of Chabahar ICGS Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, ente

Anbumani questions DMKs failure to conduct caste survey

Speaking at a protest, he said the caste-wise survey was essential to protect the 69% reservations in place in Tamil Nadu, ensure proper delivery

Debts Exerts Pressure on Telanganas Finances, Says CAG

Borrowings surge as deficits widen in 2025-26 finances up to November

Telangana Lineman Bags Ambedkar Fellowship Award

Rajaiah received the national recognition for his contributions to literature, arts and social service, particularly his efforts to promote the i

Focus will be on managing debt levels & fiscal consolidation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Speaking at the Times Network India Economic Conclave, presented by IDFC First Bank, Sitharaman cautioned that worrisome debt levels in some stat

Thank You For Your Trust: PM Modi Receives Standing Ovation In Ethiopia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a prolonged standing ovation lasting nearly 90 seconds after addressing a joint session of the Ethiopian Pa

Nobel Winner Maria Machado Doing Well Despite Injured Back, No Longer In Oslo

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado is doing well, a spokesperson for the Venezuelan opposition leader said on Wednesday, despite sus

Farmers issue 20-day ultimatum over ethanol factory in Hanumangarh in Mahapanchayat

JAIPUR: Amid fears and tensions, the grand Mahapanchayat of farmers protesting against the proposed ethanol factory in Hanumangarh passed off pea

Dont miss it: Amazon users may qualify for $51 refund deadline is December 24

Millions of Amazon Prime users in the U.S. may get an automatic $51 refund after a settlement for unauthorized sign-ups. Eligible members should

For first time since 1911, denotified tribes to be enumerated in census 2027

For the first time since 1911, India's upcoming 2027 Census will include denotified tribes, aiming to elevate these historically marginalized com

Spartacus House of Ashur Episode 4 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings, story, cast

Spartacus House of Ashur Episode 4 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details confirm the episode airs on December 19, 2025. The story

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Four houses gutted in fire in Bhaderwah, no casualty

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17: Four houses were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in Doda district, officials said on Wednesday. No casualty was repor

Indias Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers

The legislation, billed as a sleek upgrade to the 1983 Emigration Act, is a Trojan horse of deregulation dressed in the garb of efficiency

NCP's Manikrao Kokate stripped of portfolio as court issues arrest warrant

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate lost his portfolio Wednesday. This followed an arrest warrant in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. The Nashi

Wi-Fi, Selfie Point: A Look At Bengaluru's Gen Z-Themed Post Office

India Post unveiled Karnataka's first Gen Z-themed post office at Acharya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, marking a significant step toward

No materials shown to prove pillar is not a deepathoon

The State is claiming that the stone pillar on the hill is not a deepathoon only to complicate the matter, says senior counsel appearing for the

Two more Indians killed in Russia-Ukraine war zone, bodies arrive at Delhi airport

The deceased, Ajay Godara and Rakesh Kumar, had gone to Russia on student visa but were allegedly enlisted in the Russian Army after being misled

Can Indias national accounts make the grade?

IMFs C grade is a cause of concern, but if revisions are implemented rigorously and institutionalised as a regular cycle, the countrys statistica

Sebastian Coe shares 'frustration' over marathon record despite Kenyan's doping ban

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, who along with his federation's decision-making Council, has been Ukraine's most high-profile supporter

Delhi's Air Quality Likely To Be 'Very Poor' Or 'Severe' For Next 6 Days

Smog persisted across Delhi on Wednesday, with air quality falling in the 'very poor' category, slightly improving from the day before.

HC Sets Aside Orders Rejecting Aurobindo Pharmas Cess Refund

Court remands matter to tax authorities for a fresh decision within four months

Positioning workers at the centre of Indias migration policies

India should forefront bilateral agreements with destination nations that focus on the rights, security, and welfare of migrant workers; the outc

Change for the worse: on replacing MGNREGA, the VB-G RAM G Bill

The move to alter MGNREGS beyond recognition must be dropped

Prime Minister, Home Minister should quit after court 'slap' in Herald case: Kharge

A Delhi court has refused to take cognisance of the ED charge sheet in the National Herald money laundering case. Congress leaders are calling fo

Schools In UP's Bareilly Asked To Stay Shut For 3 Days Because Of Fog

Bareilly district administration on Wednesday issued an order for the closure of schools up to Class 8 for the next three days, as cold wave and

SRMIST signs MoU to take up research on oil-field chemicals

Police initiate probe after fisherman goes misssing

The story of We, the moving people

The Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, Census 2027 and delimitation will sharpen the migrant imprint on Indian politics

Long-term measures needed to contain air pollution, says SC

The Supreme Court has taken a strong stance on the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, calling for permanent solutions to this pressing issue

India-Oman FTA to open doors for textiles and autos: Piyush Goyal

India and Oman are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement. This pact unlocks major opportunities in sectors like textiles, food processing, and renew

MRTS stations to be transformed with better amenities by 2028

Silver Cross Rs 2.06 Lakh In MCX, Rs 2.50 Lakh Projected For 2026

Investment demand remains robust as silver-backed ETFs continue to attract buying interest, with global holdings on pace for a sixth consecutive

Cooperative-run Bharat Taxi to launch in Delhi in January as Uber alternative

Exciting news for Delhi! Bharat Taxi is set to revolutionize the taxi scene with its official launch early next year. As India's pioneering coope

NYC subway and bus fare increase 2026: What riders will pay starting January

NYC subway fare increase 2026 represents a major turning point for millions of riders as New York transitions to a completely contactless transit

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Sues Nobel Panel Over Peace Prize To Machado

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a legal complaint against the Nobel Foundation, seeking to halt payments to Venezuelan opposition lead

Rearguard action: on weather change and consistent action

India needs year-round action to tackle fallout of change in weather

Childhood friends from UP behind lorry drivers murder on NH-44

Provide proper facilities for the disabled and aged voters at Tamil Nadu, Puducherry polling stations: HC

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan insist on implementing Election Commission of Indias 2023 instructions in le

Kolkata region records highest name deletions in Bengal SIR draft

In Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress is facing a surprising challenge as voter deletions reach staggering numbers in key strongholds. Constituencie

Justice Nisha Banu to join Kerala High Court on December 19

The changing patterns of Indias student migration

The rapid expansion of Indian student migration points to contradictions between aspiration and outcome, and opportunity and exploitation

A summit that rose beyond optics

The Telangana Rising Summit outlines the Congress governments Vision 2047

Syro-Malabar panel flags misuse of anti-conversion laws

Uncertain if Dr Nusrat, whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish, will join government service

PATNA: Uncertainty prevails over AYUSH doctor, Nusrat Parveen, joining the government service. Nusrat Parveen's hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM