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Fadnavis Credits Hindu Ethos For Sustained Indian Civilisation

For over a millennia, the Hindu civilization has enriched the world with profound knowledge, creativity and scientific wisdom, all rooted in the

Booking Through App Must for Urea Purchases

Land extent, crop type decide how many bags per farmer

BJP Fetes Elected Sarpanches In Nirmal

Ramchander Rao thanked the people of Nirmal for electing a large number of BJP-backed sarpanches and ward members

WB, ADB Creates Framework For City Development In India

The Cities as Growth Hubs framework helps each city define its urban growth trajectory, plan orderly, serviced expansion, and prioritize investme

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Adani Port Opens Skill Centre at Gangavaram

The skill development centre is designed to provide structured training programmes and practical exposure to help youth and women in local commun

From the Sincaraz takeover to the Sabalenka makeover

The tennis landscape continued to change as the sport grappled with challenges in 2025. Which of the emergent storylines will hold sway next year

PDSO Unveils Poster, Announces Seminar On Medical Education Privatisation

PDSO district president P. Viswanath criticised the Andhra Pradesh governments decision to run ten of the 17 newly sanctioned medical colleges un

Kerala 2.0 a call to reclaim the States future

Kerala can rise again but only if there is the courage to confront hard truths and pursue bold reforms

Two major energy tax credits expire December 31 Act now to claim up to $3,200 before year-end deadline

Two major energy tax credits expire December 31: Two valuable federal energy tax credits expire December 31, cutting short savings for homeowners

Govt. to increase reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to 50%

After notifying the reservation of 50% constable posts in BSF, Home Ministry moves to enhance reservation in Group C posts for ex-Agniveers in ot

Russia will come for Poland if Ukraine is defeated: Zelenskyy

Without our independence, Moscow will inevitably come for Poland. That's why it's important that we exist, it's important that you exist, it's ve

Forgotten Horses: How two grand histories gallop past powers real engine

Two major books on world history, 'The Silk Roads' and 'The Golden Road', are examined. They aim to shift focus away from Europe. However, both t

India Wins T20 Series Against South Africa After Taking 5th Match By 30 Runs

Second fifties in the five-match series by Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya powered India to 231-5. South Africa's chase shrivelled from 120-1 to a

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, December 20, 2025

Mainly clear sky. Mist /hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours

Search operation launched in Rajouri after reports of suspicious movement

Security forces launched extensive cordon and search operations in Rajouri district's villages after reports of suspicious movement. Troops from

Fraudsters Use Digital Arrest To Extort Rs 59 Lakh From Senior Citizen, Arrested

The accused are identified as Surampudi Chandrasekhar, 31, and Emandi Venkat Naveen, 25, both are the natives of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh

The significance of a strong defence industrial base

In an evolving global security landscape, Indias security and economic ambitions demand nothing less

Air pollution curbs strand Delhi-NCR commuters

Delhi's ban on non-BS VI vehicles to combat pollution is disrupting commutes for thousands from Noida and Gurgaon. Employees are shifting to cabs

Bhimavaram Municipality Bags Award

Bhimavaram municipality has secured a silver award from the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) for conserving electricity

Kamal Haasan seeks clarification over road map for ramping up Indias nuclear power generation

The Rajya Sabha member recently raised two questions in Parliament related to the strategy and timeline for scaling up nuclear capacity under the

High-paying careers of the future: How AI is reshaping the U.S. job market

High-Paying Careers are evolving quickly as artificial intelligence and automation transform the U.S. job market. While technology is impacting a

Vikarabad: Husband Kills Wife Demanding Dowry

The murder took place on Thursday but came to light when CCTV footage became available, and was also shared on social media.

Not just toast anymore: Avocado finds its way into Indian chutneys, tikkis and thalis

Avocado consumption is surging across India, moving beyond big cities to smaller towns like Sangli and Patna. Imports have seen a significant jum

Iltija Mufti Files Police Complaint Against Nitish Kumar Over VeilPulling Incident

In her complaint to the Kothibagh SHO, Mufti described the incident as vile and deeply distressing for Muslims, especially women. She wrote that

Another Cold Wave Across State, Minimums Drop 2C to 4C Below Normal

Night temperatures fall 24C below normal; schools tweak timings in north

Man kicks and injures five-year-old boy playing on road

Large-scale deletions reinforce AIADMKs demand for SIR, says Edappadi Palaniswami

Urging electors not to panic in the event of their names having been left out of the roll, the AIADMK leader says his party will ensure that no g

RKLB stock today: Why Rocket Lab stock is surging to an eight-month high

RKLB stock today: Rocket Lab's stock experienced a significant surge, climbing over 16% on Friday, driven by strong operational updates and a sub

SIR document verification hearings spark anxiety among Matuas in West Bengal

In West Bengal, the Matua community is bracing for a tense period as document verification hearings approach, pivotal in safeguarding their votin

Sanskrit University VC Appreciates Historian Prof. Sheikh Ali

The VC unveiled a commemorative volume titled New Facets of Indian Historiography and Historical Methods dedicated to Prof. Sheikh Ali, founder v

The Imposter ending explained: Who survived and who didnt

The Imposter is a gripping four-part thriller that turns a family reunion into a nightmare. When a woman claiming to be a long-lost daughter come

Is your job Safe? AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio issues stark warning on job displacement

Artificial intelligence is changing jobs now. Leading AI expert Yoshua Bengio warns many screen-based jobs face replacement. Automation is speedi

Counselling to fill 50 BDS, MBBS seats from today

Minnesota Somali fraud EXPLODES: US attorney estimates $9B may have been lost; 6 charged

India actively addressing doping concerns: Sports Ministry

SIR draft roll: Over 97 lakh names deleted in Tamil Nadu, 74 lakh in Gujarat

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have removed the highest number of voters from their electoral rolls. This Special Intensive Revision saw over 97 lakh nam

Woman Advocate Alleges Illegal Detention, Assault; SC Issues Notice to Preserve CCTV

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner, described the case as extremely serious, alleging that the woman advocate was sexually

Kannada Cinema Roundtable 2025: A call for consistency, originality and telling rooted stories

India and Italy: a shared language of craft, stone and design

At the Venice Biennale, designers Matteo Cibic, Paola Marpillero, and Rooshad Shroff discussed how heritage materials inform contemporary design

ED Provisionally Attaches Rs 8 Crore Assets of Former Karnataka Minister

Action under PMLA follows probe into alleged diversion of ST welfare funds

Indian knowledge offers holistic solutions to global problems: LG

Urges youth to embrace nations civilisational values Jammu, Dec 19:Asserting that the Indian Knowledge System, rooted in the Vedas, offers a comp

11 Schoolgirls Fall ill in Nandikotkur

Police said a stranger gave a packet of chocolates to one of the students as she had been entering the school on Friday, asking her to share it w

Security tightened in Srinagar after inputs of 'possible' attack: Frisking, vehicle checks intensified

Security forces have intensified checks in Srinagar and nearby districts. This comes after intelligence reports indicated a potential targeted at

3.80 lakh voters removed from voter list of Madurai district after Special Intensive Revision

What married retirees need to know: 5 often-overlooked Social Security rules

Married retirees should know some important Social Security rules that many people miss. Spousal and survivor benefits can change how much money

Rain, snowfall likely to end dry spell in J&K

MeT Forecasts Rain, Snowfall on Dec 21 Srinagar, Dec 19:Minimum temperatures declined at several places across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with

PDP's Iltija Mufti lodges police complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over 'hijab' incident

Iltija Mufti has filed a police complaint against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The complaint concerns an incident where Mr. Kumar allegedly

Minor Hostel Student Delivers Baby

Vempalli police are investigating the case.

Social Security on the brink? $2,600 tax hike could save it, but Americans say no

Social Security faces a potential collapse by 2033. Experts warn benefits could drop from $2,008 to $1,546 without action. Most Americans reject

Delimitation: GHMCs Window for Objections Closed

The final notification is expected by December 31, the day the boundaries of all administrative units will be frozen for over one year for Census

IMD strengthens weather forecasting network in J&K

Three Doppler radars operational Srinagar, Dec 19:The weather monitoring in Jammu and Kashmir has been equipped with advanced monitoring and fore

CSR must include environment projects, says SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that corporate social responsibility (CSR) must encompass environmental protection, stating companies cannot be socia

Bio-based innovations key to tackling climate change: C-CAMP chief

Andhra Pradesh: 51 Convicted in 41 Cases in Three Years

This was stated on Friday by Eluru SP, Pratap Shiva Kishore.

Fog grounds flights: 12 cancelled, 18 delayed at Jammu, Srinagar Airports

AAI advise passengers to stay updated, expect delays across North India Srinagar, Dec 19: Widespread fog over North India disrupted air traffic

Court grants anticipatory bail to Congress leaders in defamation case linked to Rahul Mamkootathil

Supreme Court turns down plea to quash FIR over objectionable post against PM Modi

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi refused to entertain a plea by Shetty challe

Free ration, LPG cylinder within 6 months: Satish

Says will counter terrorism with tourism, ensure no hunger Srinagar, Dec 19:Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Satis

Christmas Cheer Catches Up in Hyderabad

As part of the celebrations, UCCC organised a cricket tournament. Sam Theidor said this marked the first participation of the CMEC Church, adding

APPCB Convenes Emergency Meeting as Vizag Air Quality Worsens

Sector-specific sources of pollution and identified hotspots were examined in detail, alongside a review of compliance status and pollution contr

Smart Cities Projects nears completion in J&K

New Delhi, Dec 19:Jammu and Kashmir has made a substantial headway under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), as data presented in the Parliament reco

China says it will allow export of rare-earth metals for civilian use

BEIJING, Dec 19: China on Friday said it will approve export of its rare-earth metals for civilian use, amid Indias persistent calls for Beijing

India wins T20 series against South Africa after winning 5th match by 30 runs

India secured a 3-1 victory in the Twenty20 series against South Africa. The final match saw India post 231-5, powered by fifties from Tilak Varm

Passage of bills signals BJP's tightening coalition grip

The Modi government is demonstrating strong control over its coalition. Key legislation, including those replacing UPA-era laws, has been passed

Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy: Everyone thinks of changing the world Inspiring words by the literary legend

Quote of the day: The words of Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy continue to echo with remarkable clarity. Celebrated not only as one of the gre

17,315 street vendors benefit under PM SVANidhi in J&K

New Delhi, Dec 19:Nearly 17,315 street vendors in Jammu and Kashmir have benefited from the Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM S

Ajmal hints at AIUDFAIMIM tie-up ahead of Assam polls, rattling Congress

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal's hint at a potential alliance with AIMIM for the upcoming Assam assembly polls has unsettled the Congress. Ajmal rev

183 Cr disbursed under AMRUT 2.0 in 3 Yrs

Over 78,000 tap connections delivered New Delhi, Dec 19:Jammu and Kashmir has received over 180 crore as Central assistance under several develop

Air pollution debate row: Congress slams Centre, government blames Opposition conduct

The government has levied accusations against the Opposition for hindering vital discussions in Parliament regarding air pollution. Parliamentary

AP Tops India by Creating 4.84 Crore Ayushman Accounts

Entry of the ABHA number in the computer will immediately provide all details of a patient, including treatment prescribed and lab reports, in di

CS assesses Cybersecurity Framework, sets deadlines for key upgrade

Jammu, Dec 19: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Cyber Security Action Plan bein

Bangladesh violence: Sharif Osman Hadi to be buried next to national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam tomorrow

In its statement, Inqilab Mancha said: Upon the family's wishes, a decision has been taken to bury Hadi beside the grave of national poet Kazi Na

Saudi, UAE & Azerbaijan deport Pakistanis for begging

Thousands of Pakistan nationals face deportation from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Azerbaijan on begging charges. This follows visa restrictions impose

Behind Bangladesh Leader's Rise: Anti-India Stance And Extremists' Support

Sharif Osman Hadi, the radical student leader and aspiring lawmaker whose killing has triggered a fresh wave of violence in Dhaka, had had a mete

Delhi pharma owner arrested for drug trafficking

Jammu Tawi, Dec 19 : The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested the owner of a Delhi-based pharmaceutical company for

India and Russia push JVs in critical minerals, rare earths

India and Russia are boosting cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths. Joint projects are set to involve hundreds of millions of dollars

JK CM seeks early release of Jal Shakti funds

New Delhi, Dec 19 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil here and discussed key issu

Lokesh Promises Efforts to Give AI Tools to AP Students for Free

Lokesh responded positively. In this regard, he even assured the students to hold talks with global tech major Google to offer Gemini AI model to

Bangladesh on edge after Sharif Osman Hadi's death as radicals take over streets

Bangladesh is on edge as protests and violence erupt after Sharif Osman Hadi's death. Radicals chant anti-India slogans, disrupting Dhaka. The in

Winter Session concludes with passage of key legislations

New Delhi, Dec 19: The short Winter Session of Parliament concluded on Friday with both Houses adjourned sine die after the passage of several ke

Passport mela for journalists concludes

India to remove duties on key Omani energy goods under trade pact

India will soon remove import duties on several Omani products. This is part of a new trade agreement, the CEPA, signed recently. Goods like crud

Breaking the ice over tea: Congress rejoins House ritual

Congress leaders attended post-session tea with the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman. This marks a shift after a boycott of four sessio

Meghalaya govt partners with IHCL Group to develop Taj Resort & Spa in Umiam

Meghalaya is developing a new Taj Resort and Spa in Umiam. This project is part of a larger plan to make Umiam a premium tourism hub. Several oth

Three MLAs appear before Rajasthan Assembly ethics committee in alleged fund misuse case

JAIPUR: The three legislators accused of alleged corruption in MLA Development Funds appeared before the Ethics Committee of the Rajasthan Legisl

Watch: ED attaches assets of Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa in 1xBet case

The Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth 7.93 crore linked to former cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa, and several actors, in a

'Playing with fire': Putin fumes at EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets; EU oks 90B Ukraine loan

Need to open adequate number of DPCs stressed

Tribal Workers in Anakapalli Rally Against VB-G RAM-G

Along with their work tools, the Adivasi gathered in large numbers and raised slogans against VB-G RAM-G, which is the new title of the MGNREGA