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Students alleges caste discrimination by teachers in Alawalpur village adopted by Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Students also alleged that they are forced to do the work which they are not supposed to do like brooming the class, opening the gate, washin

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'No man is rich enough to buy back his past'. Here's some timeless quotes by Irish author

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde reflects on time, memory, and human life. The quote explains how past actions cannot be reversed. The story also

Very good sign when a player can actually win events, not just keep a high rating: Caruana

As the worlds third-best chess player at the moment also the third-highest-rated player in history Caruana has lofty standards. Its perhaps why

Twenty20 vision: SKY the limit after Indias Gill course correction

In its bid to win the formats pinnacle event back to back, the team management has resorted to a last-ditch reshuffle at the top. Dropping the Te

Uttar Pradesh: 19% voters 'uncollectable' as SIR enumeration ends; final voter list to be released by February 2026

Uttar Pradesh faces a significant challenge with 2.89 crore voters deemed 'uncollectable' during a special revision. This includes those who have

J&K HC court order on PIL related to undertrials surprising, unfortunate: Mehbooba

She said the court was the last resort for her to ensure that undertrials who have no serious charges are brought back to Kashmir

US Airlines Hit By Delays, New York Braces For Deep Snow

Airlines canceled more than 1,000 US flights during the peak Christmas travel period on Friday, with severe winter storm warnings and heavy snow

Saudi, not the US, deported highest number of Indians in 2025

Over 24,600 sent back from 81 countries: MEA

Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state

Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy

Coinbase Says Former Agent Arrested In India Over Exchange Hack

In May, the company said hackers bribed contractors or employees outside the US to steal sensitive customer data and demanded a $20 million ranso

Netflix reveals first teaser for survival thriller Apex starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton

Netflix has released the official teaser for Apex, a high-intensity survival thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, set in the hars

Shobhaa De | Mumbai On Verge Of Being Bartered To Highest Bidder?

The BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are already in a celebratory mood, seeing the warring cousins on the backfoot

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | 2nd Open Letter to Usha Vance (as yet only) 2nd Lady of the USA | Farrukh Dhondy

I speculate that the conversion of JD, perhaps influenced by your very perceptive and predictive self, to MAGA nonsense (you are too intelligent

Vajpayee: The statesman who taught India to dream big

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a statesman and former Prime Minister, is remembered for his blend of courage, compassion, and inclusiveness. His legacy of

Fire engulfs plywood factory in Perumbavoor

Theatre camp begins in Kozhikode

Stranger Things finale release date, time, how to watch and volume 2 ending explained: Global streaming timings worldwide

Stranger Things Season 5 finale releases December 31, 2025. Netflix drops Episode 8, The Rightside Up, at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST. Volume 2 sets up the

Over 33,000 meals served in Atal Canteens in two days: CMO

Pinewood Hotel is Dying and the Government is Watching

Editor, The Government of Meghalaya loudly promotes Responsible Tourism a fancy slogan wrapped around eco-tours, homestays, and big music festiva

Anti-Terrorism Conference-2025: Amit Shah calls for creation of 'impenetrable grid'; announces '360-degree strike' plan against organised crime

Union home minister Amit Shah has called for a nationwide upgrade of anti-terror infrastructure, advocating for an impenetrable anti-terrorism gr

Churning in Bangladesh

The arrival of Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and ex-President Ziaur Rahman, from exile on Thursday is significant. Arr

Govt. mulling revival of shared cab rides to curb pollution: CM

Electric mobility being promoted to improve the worsening air quality, says Gupta,reviews status of vehicle fitness centres; Transport Department

Michigan winter storm leaves over 30,000 residents without power

A winter storm swept across Michigan on Thursday night, resulting in snow and freezing rain to the Lower Peninsula and western Upper Peninsula. O

Lest we forget

By Arjun D. Ryntathiang All wars are boyish and are fought by boys Herman Melville The year 2025 marks the 100th birth anniversary of a brave-he

Four fire incidents reported in a day; one person dies

'Give strength to every Indian': PM Modi lauds Sahibzadas' supreme sacrifice; vows to end 'slave mentality' in 10 years

Prime Minister Modi lauded the Sahibzadas' supreme sacrifice as a testament to India's courage against religious fanaticism. He emphasized that t

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DC Edit | Greater Hyderabad Sets Record

GHMC is the countrys largest municipal corporation

Gari asel ongani jaman niam gri gue badinggiparangko rima mantaia

SONGSAK: East Garo Hills ajani Songsak jolo, gue salgipa gari bolsa bikpile asel ongani jaman, niam gri Burma asongni guerangko Bangladesh gita M

Songsak-Mendi rama gita niam gri koela salruraengani asel nengnikaniko manenga

TURA: Songsak-Nangapa-Mendipathar rama gita niam gri koelarangko salruraengani asel ia ramani obosta namjabatroroengaha aro ia jolrango songdonge

Dhubri-Phulbari dolongko rikani kamrang 65% matchotaha

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-oni Assam-ona Brahmaputra chibimako kabate tariangenggipa Dhubri-Phulbari dolongko rikani kamrang dao 65 percent-ni gita mat

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings, December 27, 2025

Mainly clear sky. Mist/hazy conditions very likely to prevail during night/morning hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be aroun

Manderangna namgni ongode sootakoba manna kadongaia: VPP prez

SHILLONG: Agilsakni Isol dakmikjachina gita Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolni mikrakataniko manani jaman, ian sorkari ch

Odisha Govt Approves Free Bus Travel For Students Under Mukhyamantri Bus Seva

Earlier, the government used to provide a 50 per cent concession on bus ticket fares for students

DGCA Probe Panel Submits Report On IndiGo Cancellations

The committee was tasked with examining the reasons behind the large-scale operational disruptions, assessing the adequacy of manpower, and revie

GHADC election-ni bidingo committee report-na sengkuenga: UDP

SHILLONG: Rebaenggipa 2026 bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Garo Hills election com

Bitcoin price today near $87,000: Why BTC USD drops below $90,000 as ETF outflows, options expiry put crypto traders on edge

Bitcoin price BTC USD today December 26: Bitcoin is trading lower today, failing to cross the crucial $90,000 mark. Thin year-end trading conditi

BJP Working President Nitin Nabin Accorded Grand Welcome In Assam

Nabin highlights development journey of the state

Clearance of cosmetic sold to treat medical conditions nixed

India's drug regulator has revoked the registration of QR 678-Neo, an anti-hair loss product. The cosmetic was illegally marketed online for trea

Dos dakgipa manderangna rakbatgipa sastiko onchina dabia

SHILLONG: Assam adokko manchape, India asongni badiaba badiaba biaprango manderangni Krismas manianiko badiaba dolni manderang golmal kana jotton

Transport Officials Quit Amid Widespread ACB Raids

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed ACB officials to crack down on corruption and take stringent action against erring officers to relie

Pluribus Season 2 release date update and Season 1 ending explained: Apple TV series renewal status, future, cast, plot, Season 3 possibility and timeline

Pluribus Season 2 release date update and Season 1 ending explained covers renewal status, expected release window, cast details, and story direc

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist with The Cure, dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has passed away at 65 following a brief illness at home over Christmas. Born in London on

Customs issues high alert as fraudsters pose as officials at Bengaluru airport

Bengaluru Customs has issued a high alert regarding a fraud racket. Scammers impersonate Customs officials, targeting citizens with phone calls a

SARAS-2025 Fair In Vizag Clocks 17 crore In Sales

On the penultimate day alone, sales stood at 2,35,47,200. Digital payments dominated, with UPI transactions accounting for 1,41,10,400, while cas

Ajit Pawar out, Eknath Shinde in: BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in making for BMC polls

MUMBAI: Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP is planning an alliance with deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde

Vizag Airport records 81.52% punctuality of flights

34 years after termination, SC reinstates hotel worker; directs employer to give 50 per cent back wages

NEW DELHI: More than three decades after he was terminated from his job at the Jaipur Ashoka hotel over allegations of misconduct, the Supreme Co

Veer Bal Diwas observed at FBS Business Schools

Child rapist-killer must be jailed till 'virility sunset': Punjab and Haryana high court

A man convicted of raping and murdering a five-year-old girl will spend 30 years in prison without remission. The Punjab and Haryana High Court c

Vodafone Idea Begins 5G Network Roll-out In More Cities

Vi also highlighted its industry-first launch of International call display and calling name presentation (CNAP), enabling users to see the names

3 Women Injured In Knife Attack On Paris Metro, Suspect Arrested: Cops

French police on Friday arrested a man suspected of stabbing three women in the Paris metro as the capital's end-of-year festivities were in full

Non-Availability of Land Hits Development of Agri-Based Industries In Konaseema

Konaseema district collector R. Mahesh Kumar has been convening meetings with revenue officials to locate suitable lands

California DMV faces lawsuit over immigrant truck drivers license cancellations

Thousands of immigrant truck drivers in California are facing license cancellations after a DMV review. Many say the problem is paperwork mistake

2 Youths Killed As Bike Hits Stationary Lorry In Kamareddy

The deceased were identified as Jakkula Sai Kishore, 21, and Mirdoddi Ajay, 21, both residents of Lachapet village. The youths were travelling fr

Govt's Unclaimed Money Campaign Helps Return Rs 2000 Crore To Owners

This amount was stuck as unclaimed savings across banks, insurance, mutual funds, dividends, shares, and retirement benefits held within the regu

From Etah to enterprise, Priyanka Gupta turns foldable furniture into an opportunity

In Etah, a small city in western Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gupta has turned a simple insight into a livelihood. With homes and shops squeezed

Assam government, Karbi council to approach Gauhati HC to reslove grazing grounds issue

GUWAHATI: The Assam government, the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and the representatives of Karbi community will jointly approach the

BTC USD price surge prediction 2026: Why Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Bitcoin could reach $250,000

Bitcoin price BTC USD forecast 2026: Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicts Bitcoin could hit $250,000 by 2026, driven by its fixed supply me

Fire In Delhi's Chandni Chowk Shop, Dousing Operation Underway

A fire broke out in a shop in north Delhi's Chandni Chowk on Friday, prompting authorities to rush five fire tenders to the spot, an official of

Assailant stabs 3 in Paris metro spree

French police arrested a man suspected of stabbing three women on Paris's Line 3 metro during end-of-year festivities. The attacks occurred at Re

People Prefer Local Travel To Distant Destinations During Year-end Holiday

Travel agents reported that some tourists opted to stay closer to home, choosing local getaways or short trips instead of air travel

Jammu and Kashmir: Fisherman recovers stone sculpture of goddess from Jhelum

A fisherman's routine catch in the Jhelum River led to a significant discovery: a stone sculpture of goddess Durga. Recovered in Baramulla, the a

Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED files final prosecution complaint

Among the new 59 accused are former Deputy Secretary at Chief Minister's office Soumya Chaurasia, former IAS officer Niranjan Das, liquor licence

Pahalgam attack probe to be studied worldwide, Pakistan in dock: Amit Shah

Calls Delhi blast and Pahalgam probes exceptional Praises J&K Police and other agencies Says attack aimed to disrupt harmony and tourism Notes te

More to come:Trump wishes dead terrorists Merry X-Mas as US pounds ISIS in Nigeria

Letters to The Editor December 27, 2025

Three held for possessing pain-relief tablets

Govt. Committed To Improving Ease of Living: Modi

The Prime Minister made this observation in a series of posts on X by the Central government on its various reform initiatives.

PM Modi ensured justice to victims of 1984 anti-Sikhs massacre: Sinha

Jammu Tawi, Dec 26:Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured justice to the to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Lieutenant Gove

J&K: Mirwaiz removes Hurriyat from social media handle; cites government pressure

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removed his Hurriyat Conference chairman title from social media, citing pressure from J&K authorities. He called it a Hobson

Playtime cut off: Nvidia GeForce now will block gamers after 100 hours each month

Nvidia is updating its cloud gaming service GeForce Now by introducing a 100-hour monthly limit, beginning from January 1, 2026. The cap affects

Russia Boosted Weapon Production 22 Times Since Start Of Ukraine War: Putin

Russia has boosted the production of arms and ammunition by 22 times during the course of the Ukraine conflict, President Vladimir Putin said Fri

India Remains Engaged With US, EU For Finalising Trade Pacts: Centre

India and the United States continue to remain engaged to finalise a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the government said on

Gates and windows: On the SIR and single-appeal window

One round of appeals cannot fix the large-scale deletions in electoral rolls

Kerala CM slams Karnataka demolitions, calls it bulldozer justice

As per media reports, a demolition drive at Yelahanka last week pulled down more than 200 houses in Waseem Layout and Fakir Colony

5-year clock ticks: DDCs to wind up on Feb 24

Law Dept says term begins from date of constitution, cites J&K Panchayati Rules Srinagar, Dec 26:Ending weeks of speculation over the fate of the

Car damaged after stones fall from Metrorail construction site in Porur

Nr Railway to run New Year specials between DelhiKatra

Services to operate from Dec 27 amid increased pilgrim, tourist movement Jammu, Dec 26: Northern Railways Jammu Division has announced the operat

Delhi Considering Revival Of Shared Taxi Rides To Curb Air Pollution

To curb air pollution, the Delhi government is considering reviving shared rides provided by ride-hailing services that were discontinued during

Omar Abdullahs minister asks J&K MP to resign for planning protest

National Conference has accused Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi of acting on behalf of the central government regarding reservation policy. Minist

Health care does not need the PPP route

It is unwise to get into the privatisation of public assets in critical areas such as health without building the institutional capacity to enfor

16 detained from drug hotspots, sent to district jail

Jammu Tawi, Dec 26: Sixteen people were detained by police from drug-related hotspots in Samba district on Friday, officials said. Acting on a ti

Three held for onlineinvestment scam

Congress Plans Statewide Protests With Gandhi Portraits On Dec. 28

The protests are against the alleged move to scrap the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and remove Gandhis name from the

Search Ops launched across Jammu region ahead of New Year

Jammu Tawi, Dec 26: Security forces have launched search and verification operations in Kishtwar, Kathua, Samba, and Jammu, ahead of the new year

Tamil Nadu will teach befitting lesson to those who spread hatred: CPI leader Veerapandian

According to him, the State has always been a land of unity and will not accept divisive narratives

1.47 Cr pilgrims, 12885 foreigners visit Jammu this year

Jammu Tawi, Dec 26: Despite being severely impacted due to Pak-sponsored terror attacks (Pahalgam), Operation Sindoor, and unprecedented rains an

Social scourge: On India and child marriages

Child marriages lead to poor outcomes in health, education, poverty alleviation

Donor heart airlifted from Thanjavur to Chennai