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Letters to The Editor December 18, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Syro-Malabar panel flags misuse of anti-conversion laws

Shivraj Singh Chouhan tables G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha, invokes Gandhi

Moving the Bill for consideration, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar an

Why Bitcoin price today drops to $86,000: Fed chair uncertainty, tax-loss selling and whale activity weigh on BTC USD

Bitcoin price today: Bitcoin faces pressure near $86,000. Uncertainty over the next US Federal Reserve Chair and year-end tax-loss selling are im

Home prices, rents, rates: 2026 housing market predictions everyone needs to know

Home prices, rents, rates 2026: Housing market predictions for 2026 show slower home price growth, not a collapse. Mortgage rates may ease slight

Government going against 2010 consensus on nuclear-liability: Opposition

Parliament took on the SHANTI Bill, a pivotal piece regarding nuclear energy. The government praised the bill as a cornerstone for elevating Indi

1.9-crore penalty imposed for violation of waste management norms in Kochi

Avatar Fire and Ash movie review: Despite being stretched, predictable, James Cameron pulls off visually rich film, high on emotion and action

Avatar Fire and Ash review: Trust James Cameron, and he will not fall from your expectations. The latest Pandora adventure does take time to esta

EU Parliament approves phase out of Russian gas imports

The EU agreed earlier this month on legislation to cut ties with Europe's former top gas supplier Russia, having vowed to do so after Moscow's 20

SEC to hold workshop on EVMs in Kochi

Dhurandhar: Here's how Akshay Khanna reacted to blockbuster success, fans' love for Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar film

In his latest interview, Dhurandhar casting director Mukesh Chhabra has shared how Akshaye Khanna reacted to the film's blockbuster success and f

Law and order cant be cited to flout court orders, says Justice G.R. Swaminathan

The HC judge was hearing two contempt of court cases, including one related to the Thirupparankundram deepam row

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

Starting in 2029, YouTube will retain global rights to streaming the Oscars through 2033.

Indian Army scripts history as tanks, artillery reach Kashmir in special military train; why is it important

The Indian Army has achieved a historic logistics milestone by transporting tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley for the first time t

Santosh trophy row: J&K govt orders high-level probe into team selection

Amid allegations of bias against players from the Jammu region, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a high-level enquiry committee t

Woman officer charred to death in fire at LIC office in Madurai

Deputy Mayor T. Nagarajan, who rushed to the accident spot, said an electrical short-circuit could have caused the fire

State allocated 113.10 crore for menstrual hygiene programme in 2024-25, A-G tells Madras High Court

Chief Justices Bench calls for additional details to find out if the programme could be expanded to include women in BPL and economic weaker sect

CM Plans Surprise Visits To Districts To Scan Public Grievances

All government services should be available online from Jan 15: Reports

Delhi pollution: Experts caution against smog-eating surfaces

New Delhi: As the Delhi government moves ahead with plans to develop smog-eating surfaces in the city, environmental experts on Wednesday warned

Delhi air pollution: SC points to winter school break while hearing a plea to open primary classes, mid-day meal

The senior counsel said for the poor, who could not afford air-purifiers, staying at home, away from school, deprives them of education, a mid-da

More communities to be included in OBC list

Watch: AAP setting garbage on fire to raise pollution: Delhi Environment Minister

Parliament Clears Bill To Raise Insurance FDI To 100%

The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote, a day after it was pas

Unwrap Happiness

Many youngsters are packing meals, wrapping gifts and spending time not just with their loved ones, but with strangers, spreading the true joy of

Marredpally Residents Seek Name Change For New GHMC Ward

The Ward No. 196, named Monda Market in the GHMC preliminary notification issued on December 9, largely covers East and West Marredpally, Addagut

IndiGo, DGCA face heat in Parliament over flight chaos

New Delhi: A parliamentary panel examining the recent air traffic disruptions tried to fix responsibility for Indigos mass cancellation of flight

Self-Styled Youtuber Arrested In Extortion Case

Mohammed Bilal threatened the complainant that if he does not give Rs 35,000 he would get them arrested, police said. Based on the :evidence, the

Biden is not President, Trump is: Sen. Klobuchar shuts down FCC Chair over free speech license

HC Questions Traffic Police Practice in Issuing Challans

The court also questioned the absence of details regarding the equipment used to record the alleged traffic violations, following which the State

Delhi HC cracks down on alleged use of pirated surveillance software at Udyog Bhawan

It was found that multiple unauthorised copies of the Mirasys software, originally licensed for another site in Gurugram, were illegally copied a

Who dialed 911? Police reveals gut wrenching details how Nick Reiner killed parents Rob & Michele

Plants Play a Pivotal Role in Flexi Menu

A growing number of Indians are choosing meat-free alternatives as chefs, nutritionists and consumers reshape everyday eating habits

Tharoor questions Lucknow venue after IndiaSouth Africa T20I abandoned due to smog; Gill set to miss final

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday commented on the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa being abandoned in Lucknow d

SC Refuses To Vacate HC Stay On Shamshabad Land

The Supreme Court directed not to put any construction or alienation till the disposal of the appeal before the Telangana High Court

'Dangerous leap': Opposition flags risks as ruling MPs back private push in nuclear energy Bill

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed a sharply divided debate on the governments Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Ene

UG medical: 19 seats allotted in second stray vacancy round, seven seats still vacant

Maoists Urge TG to Produce Arrested Cadre in Court

CPI (Maoist) Telangana Committee official spokesperson Jagan alleged that arrests of unarmed Maoists would disturb the peaceful environment preva

SHE Teams Visit Chakali Ailamma University To Carry Out Inquiry

We are pursuing the case on a top priority. A thorough investigation will be conducted based on evidence that we have collected and action will b

RSS Chief Bhagwat Meets Vice President Radhakrishnan

Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, met the Hon'ble Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at

India and Russia are creating a framework to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030: Envoy

India and Russia are set to significantly increase trade. A new strategic economic plan targets $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Trade ha

India to have at least 5 indigenously designed, developed small modular nuclear reactors

Salad dressing recall: Thousands of cases of popular brands recalled nationwide

Thousands of salad dressing cases from Costco and Publix are recalled nationwide due to black plastic found in granulated onions. Ventura Foods i

Case registered against IUML workers for alleged caste slur

The alleged incident took place on December 13, soon after the announcement of the local body election results

9-year-old found hanging in bathroom in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A nine-year-old boy, Prashant, was found hanging at his house within the Chand Nagar police station limits on Tuesday, December 16. Sp

ED arrests couple in Rs 300-crore Ponzi fraud case

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a man and his wife for allegedly duping people by orchestrating a multi-level marketing schem

Doctors Link Rise In Scabies, Ringworm To Dip In Temperature

. In many economically backward households, family members sleep in a single room to stay warm. This close contact is leading to the rapid spread

Bridgerton Season 4 release date, filming and cast update: Schedule, production status, story, and Season 5 filming, release window

Bridgerton Season 4 release date, filming and cast update confirms an early 2026 return on Netflix. The season focuses on Benedict Bridgerton and

Youth Will Protect Our Country, Just as Our Fathers Did

Sunny Deol talks of the power that comes with donning the Army uniform at the teaser launch of Border 2

DNA TV Show: Kashmir's air quality deteriorates as AQI crosses 300

In Kashmir, often called paradise on Earth, the levels of PM2.5 and PM10 are increasing.

BoB underwrites $500 million forex loan facility to ONGC unit

Akshaye Khanna Moves Into New Home

The bungalow was purchased before Dhurandhar success

TRAI sets Feb. 15 deadline for IRDAI regulated entities to switch to 1600 series numbers

James Webb telescope discovers a cosmic oddity: A lemon-shaped exoplanet that has scientists stunned

The James Webb Space Telescope has found a strange exoplanet with a lemon-like shape. The planet orbits a dead star and has a rare carbon-filled

Kanaka Durga temple management to introduce online services soon

Watch: Delhi govt planning overhaul of PUC certificate issuing system: Environment Minister

Delhi government is considering an overhaul of the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate issuing system as the existing centres are old with

Seminar on developmental projects in Madurai to be held on December 20

Srisailam Temple Introduces Online Seva Booking

Devotees can make bookings only through the official endowments department website (aptemples.ap.gov.in) or the Srisailam Devasthanam website (sr

Omar Abdullah Slams J&K Administration, Accuses LG of Frequent Interference

He also demanded that the Centre define a clear arget for the restoration of statehood.

Concerns raised over inadequate parking facility at Karavali Utsav Ground

With parking space for less than 10 cars at the venue this time as against about 200 earlier, people fear traffic chaos on adjoining arterial roa

Floral show marks National Farmers Day celebration at Maris Stella College

Video: Hyderabad groom fires toy pistol during wedding procession, booked

Hyderabad: The Langer Houz police booked a case against a groom for firing a toy pistol during his wedding procession five days ago. The incident

Psychological distress linked to problematic pornography use, says NIMHANS study

Problematic pornography use among Indian adults is closely associated with psychological distress, with anxiety and stress emerging as key predic

VP To Arrive In Hyd On Dec. 20 For 2-Day Visit

In view of the Vice Presidents visit, Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao held a review meeting with senior officials through a video conference o

TGs Third Discom To Manage Free, Subsidised Power To Start on April 1

New utility from April 1 to ease financial stress on existing power distributors

What's Wrong With It: Union Minister Jumps To Nitish Kumar's Defence

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, facing massive criticism after he was seen pulling down the hijab of a woman and exposing her face at a public

Sesh on Turning 41

Marriage not on the cards for now, says the actor

Dhurandhar box office collection day 13: Ranveer Singh film continues to earn over Rs 25 crore, total earnings are now...

Dhurandhar box office day 13: The Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar film will start facing competition from Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment

Bailable warrant issued against Information Commissioner Samuel Jonathan

Trumps $2,000 stimulus plan shuts out 42% of Americans heres who gets left behind

Trumps $2,000 stimulus plan could leave 42% of Americans without a check. The proposal, often described as a tariff dividend, has sparked debate