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5 held for duping people into 12-cr. property fraud

Zoo footfall nears 22,000, ticket sales fetch 14 lakh

Chamari Athapaththu scripts history, becomes first Sri Lankan woman to play 150 T20Is

In Womens T20I cricket, Athapaththu has notched up 3507 runs at an average of 25.23 and a strike rate of 109.97, including three centuries and 13

Tamil Nadu needs to think beyond the metro

Modern mobility is not defined by infrastructure scale, but by access, affordability, and last-mile quality

DC Edit | Pushpa 2 Stampede: Actors Liable

The stampede occurred a year ago during the premiere show of the Pushpa 2 movie at Sandhya 70mm on December 24, 2024, killing 35-year-old M. Reva

Complete faith in judicial process: Unnao rape case convict Sengars daughter

Unnao: Former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengars daughter has said their family has full faith in the judicial process and asked his supporters not to

Rayachoti Demands Retention As Annamayya District HQ

Residents, traders oppose district reorganisation, demand status quo

Heritage Dept, Nizam's Museum Plan Internship

Applications are invited for part-time one month internship programme to engage directly with Hyderabads royal legacy under the guidance of the N

Bihars unrealised potential

Its infrastructure story and womens empowerment narrative are under strain

KCR Likely to Attend Winter Session Today

The duration of the session will be decided at a meeting of the legislatures business advisory council that will have representation from both si

Trump issues BIG statement ahead of key meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy: 'Had very productive...'

Zelenskyy arrived in the United States on Sunday to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Before sitting down with the US president, the Ukrainian leader hel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Likely to Visit India Next Month to Boost Bilateral Ties

Germany had earlier this month announced new commitments amounting to almost 1.3 billion euros

Foggy Goggles to Mimic Drunk Driving, and Other Traffic Lessons

The expo was family-friendly, interactive, and free, ensuring accessibility for ordinary citizens.

Komatireddy Challenges KCR To Answer Kavithas Corruption Claims

R&B minister hits out at BRS leadership during Congress Foundation Day event

Bharat Bhushan | 2025: The Year When The Opposition Lost Its Mojo

The Congress failure in leading the Opposition alliance was partly because it was electorally irrelevant in key states, such as Delhi and Bihar

Indian chess stalwart Koneru Humpy settles for bronze after coming close to World Rapid title; Erigaisi finishes third

Indian chess player Koneru Humpy won bronze at the FIDE World Rapid Championships. She tied for the top spot but lost out on the title due to tie

Work starts to widen 2.5-km-long section of Sardar Patel Road

AIADMK to hold district secretaries meeting on December 31

DC Edit | World Survives Trumps Year Of Anarchy & Bluster

Trumps presence has been so polarising that friends and allies are left unsure of whether they are in Americas good books or whether they should

Mizoram Home Minister condemns attacks on Christians, urges peace

Aizawl: Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga and other leaders, including state Congress president Lal Thanzara, on Sunday condemned a series of atta

Pahalgam terror attack hit tourism in 2025; Govt on footfall revival

New Delhi, Dec 28: The dastardly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 not only pierced through the heart of humanity but also cast a

Logistics firm manager arrested for suspected jewellery theft

Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive

US President Donald Trump said he believes both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin want to end the war,

The lost message: on shallow symbolism

Assurances of state protection for minorities must go beyond symbolism

Finance ministry to take a relook at crop insurance plan

The finance ministry is reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana's cup-and-cap model. This comes as crop insurance business declines, with

MP CM orders probe after police allegedly assault senior journalists in Ashta

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has ordered an inquiry into the alleged assault of a national news channels senior journalis

Modi: India Has Boarded Reform Express

Tells Chief Secretaries that youth are driving change

Woman run over by water tanker in Madhavaram

Passport Cell Clears 2.3 Lakh Cases

The Special Branch of the city police acts as the intelligence and verification arm, primarily responsible for maintaining internal security, pub

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 24: Ranveer Singh blockbuster nears Rs 700 crore, becomes 5th highest-grossing Indian movie

As it concludes its fourth weekend in theaters, Dhurandhar has raked in nearly Rs 700 crore at the domestic box office. Even on its fourth Sunday

Draft voters list out, BLOs still busy with mapping exercise

A total of 19.32 lakh people have been included in the unmapped list in the State, of whom 2.1 lakh are in Ernakulam

Kauvery Hospital conducts free health camp at Chinmaya Vidyalaya

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses Modi govt of weakening Congress-era institutions, MGNREGA

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Modi government of weakening key institutions and schemes established during Congress rule.

Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi, says BJP gave Nava Vanjar residents land rights

Union Minister Amit Shah has voiced strong criticism of Rahul Gandhi, reflecting on the Congress party's ongoing election losses. He underscored

52 new forward bases, 1,562 surrenders mark 2025 in Bastar: Police

Bastar police established 52 Forward Operating Bases in Naxal-affected districts during 2025. This period saw 1,562 Maoist cadres surrender, incl

RSS weighs decentralised model to deepen grassroots outreach

The RSS is planning a major organisational overhaul. This restructuring aims to decentralise power and increase engagement at the village and moh

Congress split on Digvijaya Singh's remarks, pushes for stronger organisation

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has urged party reinforcement, drawing parallels with the RSS-BJP's organizational might. This statement has led

CBI wraps up arguments; Kejriwal, Sisodia begin defence in Delhi Excise Case

After a thorough presentation by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the focus now shifts to Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia as they articula

All eyes on peace proposal ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meet in US

The 20-point plan, which emerged from weeks of intense US-Ukraine negotiations, lacks Moscow's approval, and the face-to-face in Florida follows

Jammu & Kashmir: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, PDP Leaders, students under house arrest ahead of reservation policy protest

In a tense escalation of tensions, Srinagar's leaders and students found themselves under house arrest on Sunday as protests erupted, aiming for

Trump-Zelenskyy LIVE | Mar-a-Lago talks that could end the Russia-Ukraine war

No Deadline, Focus On Ending Ukraine War: Trump During Zelensky Meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived for his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida. Speaking to reporters, Trump said both

AP Cabinet Meeting Scheduled for 11 AM Today

The meeting will be held in the Cabinet Meeting Hall at the AP Secretariat.

Sham election: on Myanmars three-phase elections

Myanmars juntas search for legitimacy through controlled polls is futile

IndiGo to begin flight services from Tamil Nadu to Navi Mumbai airport today

Zardari Says He Refused Bunker During Operation Sindoor

Pakistan's President claims leaders face danger, not hide, amid India's strikes

Nehru Zoological Park Sees Over 1 Lakh Visitors During Christmas Weekend

The zoo management stated that they made arrangements for hassle-free experience. All officers were deputed at different locations of the park to

The Good And Bad In TTDs Performance During Milestone 2025

The TTD confronted a series of crisis, official probes and judicial scrutiny, while simultaneously pursuing reforms and modernisation of pilgrim

Assembly: BJP Demands for a Month Long Winter Session

The party leadership expressed its resolve to raise a strong voice against the incompetent rule of the Congress and to expose the failures of the

Two helicopters crash in New Jersey leaving one person dead and another injured, officials say

A tragic helicopter crash occurred in Hammonton, New Jersey. One person lost their life in the incident. Another individual sustained critical in

Request Sonia Gandhi To Return Nehru's Letters To PM's Museum: Minister

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday urged former Congress president Sonia Gandhi to return the correspondenc

AIMIM MP Owaisi Condemns Violence in Bangladesh, Urges Protection of Minorities, Regional Stability

AIMIM chief stresses regional stability, backs Indias steps on ties with Dhaka

Delhis un-breathable air crisis returns to the Supreme Court

A slow-motion public health disaster unfolds in the National Capital By T N Ashok Before the Indian Supreme Court, theres not just another plea

Op Sindoor lessons: From operations to plugging industry gaps & exposing Pakistan-based groups, India more prepared now

Operation Sindoor, a decisive military strike against Pakistan in 2025, redefined India's response to terrorism and reshaped its national securit

2.8 Crore Names Removed From UP's Draft Voter Rolls After SIR

The draft electoral roll in Uttar Pradesh, which will be published on December 31, is likely to have the names of about 12.55 crore voters, with

Deadline to Register Waqf Assets March 12

A delegation of experts will voluntarily tour districts, holding meetings to clear apprehensions and misconceptions within the community: Reports

Rolls-Royce Plans Making India Its 3rd Home Market, Eyes Jet Engine

British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce said it is looking at making India its third home market outside of the UK in line with a plan to unlock th

How can Warring Nations Come to the Dialogue Table?

by Dr. P.V. Laxmiprasad Lessons from IsraelGaza and RussiaUkraine Conflicts The writings of Bertrand Russell have spanned over a century and prof

Ladkah: On the roof of the world, feral dogs hunt down Ladakhs rare species

Ladakh's pristine cold desert faces a crisis as feral dogs, numbering nearly 45,000, threaten endangered wildlife like snow leopards and Pallas's

Amid Revanth Reddy-KCR Face-Off, Winter Session In Telangana From Tomorrow

The Telangana Legislative Assembly's winter session, set to begin on Monday, is expected to be one of the most significant and volatile since the

Holiday Rush Triggers Traffic Jams at Toll Plazas on NH 65

At the Panthangi toll plaza, vehicles on the NH 65 were stuck in kilometre-long queues and moved bumper to bumper

J&K Leaders Placed Under House Arrest as Student Reservation Protests Intensify

Those detained at home include former chief minister and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, her daughter Iltija Muft

Konaseema People Oppose Inclusion Of Mandapeta Into EG

They reminded the government that the division of constituencies is done on the basis of Lok Sabha constituency limits through a rational process

Trump's Productive Call With Putin Ahead Of Zelensky Meeting

US President Donald Trump said he had a productive telephone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Sunday.

BJP MPs Remarks on Prez, PM Trigger Row in WB

The Trinamul Congress seized upon the controversy to attack the BJP

Congress, VBA seal alliance for BMC polls

MUMBAI: The Congress party and Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) on Sunday cemented the alliance for Brihanmumbai Mu

District Police Chief promises proper probe into bike accident

'Nothing To Fear With Army On Our Side': J&K Villagers On Winter Ops

As the snow-bound mountains of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar and Doda transform into a battleground, the Indian Army has launched a decisive winte

A Trump Phone Call To Putin Before And After Zelensky Meeting

Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump had a friendly phone call Sunday before Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Vo

Naidu Meets Nirmala Sitharaman at Vijayawada Airport

Naidu and Nirmala reportedly discussed issues related to Andhra Pradeshs development and the need for financial support for various developmental

Bengaluru demolition: Vijayans 'minority' googly on election eve sets AICC on backfoot

A routine eviction drive in north Bengaluru has triggered a political row, putting the Congress-led Karnataka government under pressure from both

Two Die In Mini-Van Crash On Vizianagaram Highway

The duo had gone to Odisha to deliver bakery items and were travelling back when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle: Police

Surya Charishma Tamiri Lifts Maiden Senior National Crown

The womens doubles crown went to Karnatakas third-seeded duo Shikha Gautam and Ashwini Bhat K, who beat Manipurs Priya Devi Konjengbam and Uttar

Ram Temple to Become Global Spiritual Hub: Naidu

Naidu praised the Uttar Pradesh government for its development efforts and said UP was doing extremely well.

An annual attraction on the deserts of Rajasthan

Festive fairs, sacred temples and desert adventures define a day in Pushkar that draws travellers year after year.

GHMC Targets 300 Wards in Sanitation Blitz

The sanitation drive will run for over a month, from Monday to January 31 next, with cleaning beginning at 6.30 am daily: Reports

Spy seagulls and political falcons: Are migratory birds more than they seem?

Birds undertake long migrations for survival and impulse. A seagull with a GPS tracker and Amur falcons migrating from Manipur to Africa spark cu

Adani plans Rs 1.8 lakh crore defence spend to boost indigenous military capabilities

Adani Defence & Aerospace will invest Rs 1.8 lakh crore next year. The focus is on unmanned and autonomous systems, and advanced guided weapons.

Fire destroys waste materials dumped in a scrap yard in Anna Nagar

The fire spread to the entire scrap yard resulting in the destruction of various plastic and other materials

Archaeologists Discover Kashmir's Buddhist Past, Proud Moment, Says PM

A recent archaeological discovery in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district has brought Kashmir's Buddhist past into the spotlight. Prime Ministe

Urea Shortage Pushes Farmers Into Distress In Warangal

In a distressing incident, farmers in Narsimhulapet mandal of Mahbubabad district reportedly fell at the feet of an agriculture officer, pleading

Hyderabad: Man Arrested for Taking Pictures of Women Without Consent

When the women confronted him and checked his mobile phone, they allegedly found images that had been edited using an AI-based image editor for o

Naidu Thanks Modi for Praising Narasapuram Lace Craft

CM lauds women artisans for preserving crochet lace-making tradition

Dense smog engulfs Delhi-NCR: IMD issues orange alert; visuals show almost zero visibility

Telangana Couple's Divorce After 17 Years Of Separation, Rs 50 Lakh Alimony

Ending a nearly two-decade-long legal battle, the Telangana High Court has upheld a divorce decree in a long-fractured marriage, ordering the hus

Kyrgios Beats Sabalenka In Battle of the Sexes

Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match in Dubai that bore little resemblance to the era-defining 1973 encounter be

Uttarakhand CM Breaks Silence on Angel Chakma Murder

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said those involved would not be spared and that such incidents would not be tolerated

IND-W vs SL-W T20Is: Smriti, Shafali help the Women in Blue make it 4-0

The two add 162 for the first wicket before Richas blistering cameo powers the home team to its best-ever total in the shortest format; Lanka fal

There is an urgent need to unite all sections to thwart the conspiracy of right-wing groups

The conference demanded the Puducherry Government to ensure proper implementation of funds allocated under the Special Component Plan

'Third party wanted to marry my husband': Ex-Pak cricketer Imad Wasim's wife Sannia Ashfaq makes explosive divorce claim

Imad Wasim's wife Sannia Ashfaq has made an explosive claim amid their divorce proceedings, alleging that a third party wanted to marry her husba