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Jharkhand to use ballot papers for municipal elections for first time

RANCHI: For the first time, municipal elections in Jharkhand will be conducted using ballot papers instead of EVMs. Since their introduction in 2

Two colossal statues of pharaoh Amenhotep III unveiled in Egypt

Luxor (Egypt): Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in th

MP for Mysurus growth in harmony with heritage; cautions against repeating Bengalurus mistakes

NEP-2020 key to achieve Viksit Bharat and Swarna Andhra, says ABRSM member

IND vs SA 3rd T20I: India opt to bowl; Bumrah, Axar miss out

The five-match series is now locked 1-1.

Shirur Mutt conducts Dhaanya Muhurta ahead of its Seer ascending the Paryaya Peetha

Telangana: Second phase of panchayat elections see 85 pc voter turnout

Hyderabad: Over 85 per cent of eligible voters exercised their franchise in the second phase of gram panchayat elections in Telangana on Sunday,

Haritha Polling Stations Boost Voter Turnout in Warangal

Warangal introduced theme-based polling stations

Adivi Sesh calls Dhurandhar 'country's biggest film', says his 'heart broke, blood boiled' when...: 'As someone who...'

Adivi Sesh shared that his heart broke and blood boiled after watching the 26/11 Mumbai attacks scene in Dhurandhar. He had portrayed Major Sande

10,700 cases settled at Lok Adalat in undivided West Godavari District

Telangana: Auto driver attacks RTC driver in Mahabubabad

Hyderabad: A TGSRTC driver was attacked by an auto driver in Telanganas Mahabubabad on Sunday, December 14. The incident occurred in Ilandu manda

ISRO gets ready for one of its busiest times in recent memory, lines up seven launches

The first mission in this series is expected as early as next week, signalling a tightly packed launch calendar with both strategic and commercia

Woman dies after being hit by express train near Ghatkesar

Admirals Cup Sailing Regatta 2025 concludes at INA

World leaders express horror, revulsion at Bondi beach shooting

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the shocking and distressing attack, which Australian police dubbed a errorist incident, was ey

Budget 2026-27: CII pitches reforms to spur investment-led growth

Industry body seeks higher public capex, incentives for private investment, and measures to attract global capital

It is natural meet High Command when in Delhi: Satish Jarkiholi

Minister for Public Works Satish Jarkiholi has said that it was natural for the Congress leaders to meet the High Command when in Delhi but he ha

Bengaluru races for December 19 cancelled

Elderly man, grandson drown in the Cauvery near Thiruvaiyaru

New Uttar Pradesh BJP chief has internal and external challenges before next Assembly battle

Pankaj Chaudharys affable persona, OBC identity, Poorvanchali location, and general acceptability to both party workers and Chief Minister Yogi A

Three Karnataka men arrested for murder in Sathya Sai district

According to the police, the accused allegedly killed a 44-year-old man following a long-standing land dispute and personal grudge stemming from

Two CRPF jawans injured in IEDs blast in Saranda forest

The IEDs were suspected to have been planted by Maoists

Over 800 booked for drunk driving in Cyberabad and Hyderabad weekend drives

Vijayawada MP sends 45 SHG women to NIRD-Hyderabad for skill trainning

The programme, jointly organised by the Kesineni Foundation and NIRD, aims to promote sustainable self-employment opportunities for women, partic

Usilampatti farmers demand steady release of water to 58-canal scheme

Despite the recent rainfall and release from Vaigai dam, most tanks under 58-canal scheme remain dry, forcing farmers to shift to other States fo

Andhra Pradesh receives National Energy Conservation Award from President Droupadi Murmu

The State has been adjudged the best performer in Group II for its sustained commitment to energy conservation, climate action, and institutional

38th Hyderabad Book Fair from December 19 to 29

The event will feature 365 stalls and a range of literary and cultural programmes aimed at reinforcing the social importance of reading

India Beat Pakistan by 90 Runs in Rain-Curtailed U-19 Asia Cup Clash

India was bowled out for 240 in 46.1 overs.

Lost backpack with three laptops recovered within hours at Hyderabad airport

Waltair Division sets new record by handling over 100 MT in just 256 days of FY 2025-26

Violations flagged in relocation project at Kali Tiger Reserve

Brown University shooting: Police hold person of interest after attack leaves two dead

For Australia's Jews, Bondi shooting feels tragically inevitable

Sixteen months and thousands of arson, firebombing, graffiti and hate-speech incidents later, the head of the nation's main intelligence agency d

Wear Helmet, Save Life: Prakasam SP

As part of road accident prevention measures, the Prakasam district police conducted a special awareness drive on helmet usage and road safety ru

Young, Industrious: What PM Modi Said About New BJP Chief Nitin Nabin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin upon his appointment as the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Wor

Messi to meet CJI and Army chief along with PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi: Argentine football icon Lionel Messi will meet the Chief Justice of India and the Army chief at a member of Parliaments house after hi

Random bus halts cripple traffic in and around Chathiram Bus Stand

Lax enforcement of traffic rules, particularly with regard to buses, has turned area around the busy bus stand prone to traffic jams and congesti

Found IED In Car Linked To Sydney Beach Shooter: Australia Police

Australian police said an improvised explosive device had been found in a car linked to a suspect in a deadly shooting Sunday at Sydney's Bondi B

Two from TN held for illegally entering forest area in Annamayya district

Axes and saws seized from their possession, while remaining members of the group manage to escape under the cover of darkness

Efforts to repatriate Leiden copper plates from the Netherlands continue to face delays

Also known as Anaimangalam copper plates, they are a set of royal charters issued by King Rajendra Chola that describe the donation of Anaimangal

Poornahuti to mark conclusion of Bhavani Deeskha at Indrakeeladri on December 15

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 127.10 feet

Survivor in actor rape case expresses profound disenchantment with trial court judgment

She says in a social media post that her fundamental rights were not protected and that the most important evidence in the casethe memory cardwas

Karnataka Govt Will Verify Claims Of Genotoxic Substances In Egg Brand: Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Health minister urged people not to panic or get confused and no need to stop consuming eggs

Kothagudem, Mahbubnagar sites in Telangana found unviable for greenfield airports, Jakranpally technically feasible

IND vs SA 3rd T20I: Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing today's match against South Africa in Dharamshala?

Jasprit Bumrah will not be participating in the 3rd T20I match against South Africa. During the toss, India captain Suryakumar Yadav explained th

Telangana urges Centre to enhance CMR target for 2025-26 Kharif by 18 LT

Minister for Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy writes to Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Prahlad Joshi to address issues nagging Te

Violence after local body poll result declaration: case filed against CPI(M) workers in Kannur

Police say CPI(M) workers unleashed violence in parts of north Kerala soon after the declaration of the election results

Ilya Mechnikov and Paul Ehrlich: Nobel laureates who defined the scientific foundations of immunology

The 1908 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recognised Ilya Mechnikov and Paul Ehrlich for research that explained how the body resists infect

UDFs victory in Idukki dashes Tamil Nadu parties Kerala ambitions

Top Australian Muslim Organisation Condemns Sydney Beach Attack

A major Australian Muslim organisation condemned a horrific shooting on Sunday that killed ten people on Sydney's Bondi Beach.

Vijay will announce candidates for elections: TVK

EAM Jaishankar strongly condemns Australia's Bondi Beach mass shooting targeting Jewish Hanukkah celebrations, says, 'terror attack...'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday strongly condemned the terror attack targeting Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach in Australia

BJP's new working president: PM Modi congratulates Nitin Nabin; calls him 'young & industrious'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah congratulated Nitin Nabin on his appointment as BJP National Working President. Na

Australia shooting: Bondi beach active shooter is identified as Pakistan origin 24-year-old Naveed Akram. What happened in Sydney during Jewish holiday Hanukkah event?

Australia shooting: What happened in Bondi beach, Sydney? One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. The suspect was in criti

Union Budget 2026: Why Budget matters for the governmentand the Indian economy

India Budget 2026: As India prepares for Union Budget 2026, this explainer details its significance as the government's annual financial blueprin

IND vs PAK U19: India beat Pakistan by 90 runs in Under-19 Asia Cup clash in Dubai

IND U19 vs PAK U-19 Asia Cup 2025: India's Under-19 Men's cricket team secured a dominant victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Aaron George's 8

Bandi Sanjay hits out at Rahul Gandhi for prioritising Messi event in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday attacked Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for attending the GOAT Ind

Sovereign King, Esperanza and Pristine Glory catch the eye

10 Doctor-Approved Healthy Breakfast Options For Better Digestion

Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a popular gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities shared a list of healthy breakfast options t

Viral Meme Trends Of 2025 That Defined Our Year

Here are some of the bizarre and hilarious meme trends that took over the internet in 2025.

After Deadly Australia Beach Attack, Netanyahu's Oil On Fire Remark

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Australia's government of having fuelled antisemitism in the period leading up to Sunday's shoo

Brahmaputra litfest to focus on Assams cultural icons

The spotlight of the event from February 6 to 8, 2026 will also be on tribal heritage and indigenous storytelling traditions

India crush Pakistan by 90 runs in U19 Asia Cup clash as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi steals spotlight

India delivered a dominant performance against Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup 2025, registering a thumping 90-run victory. The high-voltage clash a

Watch: Congress holds vote chori rally in Delhi, targets Election Commission and Modi government

The Congress held a vote chori rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi as part of its nationwide campaign alleging electoral manipulation.

After Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan meets Lionel Messi with her boys Taimur and Jeh during GOAT India Tour 2025

After Shah Rukh Khan and AbRam Khan met Lionel Messi in Kolkata on Saturday, Kareena Kapoor Khan met the legendary footballer Lionel Messi with h

Traffic diversions in Madurai city to facilitate Goripalayam junction flyover construction work

Japanese Woman Turns Life With Unfaithful Husband Into Inspiring Comic

Despite her husband's long work hours and frequent absences, Kusano single-handedly took on the sole responsibility of caring for her son.

Man held for outraging modesty of his sister-in-law

CPI(M) begins 9-day 300-km padayatra in Mayiladuthurai against communalism, for State rights

Alleged Australia Beach Shooter's Pic Viral: What Police Chief Said

One of the alleged Bondi Beach shooters has been identified as Naveed Akram from Bonnyrigg, Sydney, according to a senior law enforcement officia

Indian Railways sets record in rolling out German-technology LHB coaches

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways (IR), giving top priority to passenger safety, has set a record in the manufacturing of LHB coaches over the past deca

Trains on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector to run on electric traction end-to-end soon

This follows near completion of Railway Electrification work on Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section and its expected commissioning

Video: Indian man prays for Union min Kiren Rijiju in Makkah

An Indian man who was on an Umrah visit to Makkah, Saudi Arabia prayed for the well being of Union minister Kiren Rijjju. In a video shared on so

Top news of the day: Bondi beach shooting declared terrorist attack, at least 12 including one gunman killed; Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin named as BJPs national working president

The major news headlines of the day and more

Its not America until it was: Eyewitnesses recount gunfire at Sydneys Bondi Beach | 10 Killed

NYT Connections Answers December 14: Crack the Sunday puzzle #552 with these hints and solution

NYT Connections appeals to a broad audience by combining language, pop culture, and general knowledge. Its emphasis on pattern recognition over d

Ex-England captain describes 'scary' moments trapped in restaurant amid Bondi Beach mass shooting

Former England captain Vaughan has opened up about his frightening experience during the Bondi Beach mass shooting, revealing how he was locked i

PM Modi condemns Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney: 'On behalf of people of India...'

Two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's popular Bondi Beach, where hundreds of people had gathered to celebrate the beginning of the eight-day Jewish

Donald Trump hints Republicans may have already lost next year's U.S. midterm elections. US President cites This Reason

Donald Trump, who vowed to reduce inflation if re-elected, insists he has succeeded in this campaign promise, despite opinion polls showing low a

Operation Sindoor 2.0 Seems Inevitable As Pakistan Fixated On Kashmir Issue With Chinese Support

Gandhinagar, Dec 14: Lieutenant General Dushyant Singh (retd) on Sunday said the Indian armed forces must remain prepared as Operation Sindoor 2.

I'll be good to bowl: Cameron Green blames manager 'stuff up' for IPL 2026 auction listing error

Cameron Green will be available to bowl in the upcoming IPL season. A mistake by his manager led to him being registered as a batter for the mini

Godrej Properties sells over Rs 2,600-cr homes in 1st year of operation in Hyderabad, looks to expand biz

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Godrej Properties has sold housing properties worth Rs 2,600 crore in the first year of operation in Hyderabad and it is looki

LG Manoj Sinha Chairs 84th University Council Meeting Of Kashmir University

Srinagar, Dec 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the University Council of the University of Kashmir (KU),

Dhurandhar OTT release: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna film to premiere on this streaming platform after its theatrical run

As the buzz for the Ranveer Singh film will slow down by next month, its OTT release on Netflix in January end will once again unleash the Dhuran

Banks advised to link MSME loans to external benchmark by RBI: Govt

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: With a view to improve monetary policy transmission, banks have been advised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to link loans

Indian Team Maintains No-Handshake Policy Against Pakistan at Toss in U-19 Asia Cup Match

India captain Ayush Mhatre and his Pakistani counterpart Farhan Yousaf ignored each other during the toss at the ICC Academy grounds here

Nearly 50% of Indian family businesses earn $1-30 billion revenue, AI use at 53%: Deloitte

Indian family businesses are showing robust growth with many reporting significant annual revenues and double-digit revenue increases. These firm

With 1.22-lakh crore losses due to natural disasters in five years, Karnataka sets timeline for mitigation

Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority has prepared the road map for a disaster-resilient Karnataka to reduce mortalities, economic loss a

Wordle Answer Today December 14: Hints and solution revealed for the Sunday puzzle #1639

Wordle is a daily word game that tasks players with guessing a five-letter word within six tries. Created in 2021 by software engineer Josh Wardl