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Manish Tewari | Too Big To Compete: How Duopolies Are Killing Indias Markets

From aviation and e commerce, to digital payments and food delivery, duopolies have become the hidden architecture of Indias modern economy

Dog Bite Row: GHMC Puts Vets on Notice

The GHMC will launch a special sanitation drive across the city from December 29.

SC special bench to hear suo motu case on definition of Aravalis

A three-judge Special Vacation Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear the matter.

Loaded Truck Overturns In Petbasheerabad

The truck was carrying a consignment of iron and overturned while taking a U-turn. The incident led to traffic disruption in the area for a brief

Woman arrested for stealing gold jewellery in K.K. Nagar

Bajrang Dal functionary held for attack on Kashmiri Shawl Seller, MHA reaffirms No Tolerance stand

Uttarakhand Police have arrested a Bajrang Dal functionary and registered an FIR following an assault on a Kashmiri shawl vendor in Udham Singh N

Student Dies After Drinking Formalin at Private Hospital

The incident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the hospital management in storing hazardous chemicals in an unsafe and accessible area,

Poll Panel to Review Fake Currency Charges

Contesting candidates are required to file affidavits, including expenditure details, within 45 days of polling.

Activists Demand Arrest of Langur Trafficker in Jagtial

SAFIs cruelty prevention manager Adulapuram Goutham submitted a formal representation to the district collector, stating that merely rescuing the

BRS MLA Alleges Congress Attacking BRS Activists After Victory In Elections

Prashanth Reddy said Ranjith sustained serious head injuries and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Nizamabad, where his condition

Jagtial Health Officer Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Dr Srinivas had recently assumed charge as the in-charge DMHO of the district following the transfer of the previous officer.

Two killed as BJP youth wing leader crashes car into people in Morena district in Madhya Pradesh

An 11-year-old boy and a senior citizen were killed

5 Arrested in Rs 2.41 Cr House Loan Fraud

According to Hayathnagar police, the victim, Nakka Anjaneyulu Goud, had bought the house at RTC Colony in Bagh Hayathnagar through a registered s

10.56 Lakh Voters Deleted In Assam SIR

Assam voter list revised ahead of Assembly polls due in six months

One state is sitting on $10 billion in unclaimed cash heres how to check if you are owed money

Texas unclaimed money: Texas is urging residents to claim over $10 billion in unclaimed property before the year ends. This includes forgotten fu

Couple Killed, Daughter Critical in Jagtial Road Crash

Keerthana, a Class 10 student, sustained severe injuries in the accident. She was initially shifted to Korutla and later referred to a private mu

AP Declares Sankranti Holidays for Schools From January 10 to 18

For Christian minority institutions, the Sankranti holidays will be observed from January 10 to 15.

Farha, Amrabads Supermom Tigress, is Now a Great-grandmother

3 generations from tiger family have cubs this year

Hyderabad on Fast Track: Railways to Double Trains by 2030

Hyderabad has three main terminals at Secunderabad, Kacheguda and Hyderabad, while Lingampalli and Charlapalli have been developed as satellite t

Sikh community commemorates Guru Gobind Singhs 359th Prakash Utsav in Telangana

From World Cup win to doping scandals and fan tragedies, how 2025 tested Indian sports in every way

For the third year in a row, India earned the dubious distinction of topping the global list of doping violations in sports, as per the World Ant

Telangana Congress To Intensify Stir Against MGNREGS Repeal From Jan. 5

Congress to launch nationwide Save MGNREGA agitation from Jan. 5

J&K students association says another Kashmiri shawl seller assaulted

A Kashmiri shawl seller suffered severe injuries, including fractures, after an alleged assault in Himachal Pradesh. The J&K Students Association

The making of Galileo

Twenty years ago, on December 28, 2005, Giove-A (Galileo In-Orbit Validation Element-A for those who like their expansions) was launched, one of

Naidu Consoles Bereaved Farmers Family Over Phone

Rama Rao had attended a meeting on the development of the N-8 road with farmers from Mandadam village in Thullur mandal on Friday. The meeting wa

Man City go top with 2-1 win at Forest after Cherki heroics

The French midfielder first threaded the pass for City's opener before striking an 83rd-minute winner from a set-piece to secure their eighth str

Kerala SIR Process: Help Desks To Assist 43 Lakh Voters

Two officers will be temporarily assigned to each help desk to guide the public and provide assistance

Dead street lights across Yercaud spark concern among residents, tourists

Nirmala Sitharaman To Visit Her Adopted PM Lanka Village In WG Today

The union minister will distribute livelihood checks to self-help groups (SHGs) through Union of Bank of India, NABARD and State Bank of India: R

Madhya Pradesh HC directs state to bear delivery expenses of 16-year-old rape survivor

JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed a 16-year-old rape survivor to give birth to her baby, holding that termination of pregnancy

Watch | Unnao rape case: Police detain Congress Mumtaz Patel, activists

Arrested For Theft, Man Dies By Suicide In Police Lockup In Gurugram: Cops

An man arrested in a theft case alleged died by suicide, hanging himself in the lockup of the crime unit in Farrukhnagar, police said on Saturday

Nellore: Elaborate Arrangements For Vaikunta Ekadashi At Talpagiri Temple

Rs 200 Sheeghra darshan tickets available online

Gautam Adani To Inaugurate AI Centre In Baramati Tomorrow

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani will inaugurate the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati in Pune district o

From FIFA World Cup to Commonwealth Games and Asian Games; wishlist for 2026

2026 brings a double bonanza for Indian athletes: the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. While India has crossed the 100-medal mark in both even

Watch: Army intensifies winter operations in J&K to flush out Pakistani terrorists

Is premarital sex a sin?: Sen Kennedy puts judicial nominee on the spot over Christian marriage sermon

Train Timings To Change From Jan. 1

Passengers travelling from January 1 are advised to check the actual train timings before the commencement of their journey: SCR chief public rel

Seven Arrested For Sacrificing Goat, Splashing Blood On Jagan Banner

Animal sacrifice on political banner triggers panic in East Godavari

SC takes suo motu cognisance of row over definition of Aravalli range, hearing on Monday

NEW DELHI: Amidst the severe apprehension over the redefinition of Aravalli hills, the Supreme Court has on Saturday took suo motu cognisance of

Watch: Congress plans MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan from January 5

The Congress will launch a campaign against the repeal of theUPA-era rural employment legislation MGNREGAon January 5, with party president Malli

Girl gang-raped in Bihar's Rohtas, two migrant workers from Uttarakhand held

SASARAM: A girl was allegedly gang-raped in Bihar's Rohtas district, police said on Saturday. The incident happened in the Sheosagar police stati

Army Launches Winter Ops In J&K To Flush Out Terrorists

Indian Army has launched intensified winter operations in Kishtwar and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir to flush out Pakistani terrorists hidi

Climate disasters cost the world over $120 billion in 2025: Report

The year 2025 will be remembered for its severe climate upheavals, leading to a staggering $120 billion in global damage. From sweltering heatwav

China industrial profits see steepest slide in over a year

China's industrial profits saw a significant drop in November, the fastest in over a year. This decline highlights weak domestic demand, despite

Donald Trump calls for release of any Epstein Files to 'embarrass' Democrats

US President Donald Trump has called on the Justice Department to expose Democrats associated with Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as millions of doc

IGP Kashmir stresses for quality of probes to enhance conviction rates

Srinagar, Dec 27: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi on Saturday lauded district heads for their efforts in crime prevention, wh

In-Circle Platform Boosts Real-Time Monitoring Of Works In Nellore

A review meeting of the engineering department was held on Saturday at the Command Control Centre in the NMC office to assess the progress of ong

What does the New Tennis Year promise? Wishlist for 2026

Between themselves, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shared the last eight slams. It is a duopoly at the top of the rankings tree, with thes

Nawab Malik Factor Pushes NCP Towards Solo BMC Contest

The partys first list of candidates, comprising around 39 names, would be released by Sunday: NCP MLA Sana Malik

HC hears plea of MLA Mehraj Malik for Jan 29

Jammu Tawi, Dec 27: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday heard a habeas corpus petition of detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) M

Ceasefire at Last: Thailand-Cambodia halt deadly strikes weeks after Trumps distorted peace bluff

Adm reshuffle in PDD; 40 AEs elevated, 77 engineers transferred

Jammu Tawi, Dec 27:In a significant administrative overhaul, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) on Saturday ordered the pla

Driving licenses of three disqualified in Ramban

Ramban, December 27: The Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Ramban has disqualified the driving licenses of three persons involved in se

Why US Tech Giants Are Betting $67.5 Billion On India's AI, Data Centre Boom

US technology giants are investing huge amounts of money into India as the country positions itself at the centre of the global hub for data cent

Social Security payments are changing in 2026 heres how your monthly check could shift

Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026 to help 75 million Americans fight inflation. This Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) boosts

Never imagined that I would represent the country at a World Cup: Deepesh Devendran

HC To Examine Family Courts Power Under Muslim Law

The petitioner was challenging the maintainability of the divorce proceedings initiated by her husband before the Family Court: Report

Dental surgeons in PHCs demand pay hike, permanent jobs

Cold wave grips Jammu plains, sub-zero chill deepens in Kashmir

Light rain or snowfall likely from Dec 30, dry conditions expected after Jan 2 Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 27: Temperatures dipped sharply across Jammu a

'Insightful discussions on governance and reforms': PM Modi on second day of chief secretaries' meet

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held wide-ranging discussions on good governance and the ongoing process of electoral reforms

Presidents, vice-presidents elected to panchayats across Kerala

The Congress-led United Democratic Front and the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front win control of seven district panchayats each. In some of the h

Anitha Calls For Tech-Driven Probes, Speedy Convictions

She chaired a state-level crime review meeting that focused on crime prevention, detection, convictions and expediting investigations: Reports

Year Ender 2025: From abundance to excellence - Indian crickets next challenge

From Harmanpreet and Co. lifting the World Cup trophy to Gambhirs wards losing another Test series at home. From Sin-Caraz dominating the mens ci

UP Woman Kills Husband, In-Laws Catch Her Cleaning Bloodstains From Floor

A woman allegedly hacked her husband to death with an axe after a drunken quarrel here in Bithoor area, police said on Saturday.

Uttarakhand police files fresh FIRs in Ankita Bhandari murder case amid row over actress's allegations

The Uttarakhand Police on Saturday said it has filed two fresh FIRs to probe the allegations raised by actress Urmila Sanawar in connection with

Chhattisgarh: Govt To Set Deadline For Maoist Surrender

Security forces in hot pursuit of 5 surviving top ultras: Reports

173 Cops Injured In Violence In Assam's Karbi Anglong This Week

Altogether 173 security personnel, belonging to both Assam Police and CRPF, were injured in violence earlier this week in which two persons were

Odisha To Mandate Green Stickers, PUCC Compliance From February

The move, he said, is aimed at improving regulatory compliance and curbing vehicular pollution across the state. Transport department officials h

How much money did Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli take home from Vijay Hazare Trophy? It's not what you think

India stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to domestic cricket in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but how much did they actually earn? Here's a c

Protest In London Against Killings Of Hindus In Bangladesh

Members of the Indian and Bangladeshi Hindu communities in London staged a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission on Saturday against the

Telangana To Observe National Road Safety Month From Jan 1

The meeting discussed accident-prone locations and the reasons behind frequent road mishaps, and adopted key resolutions. Stressing the need for

Shankh Air to debut in Indian skies by first quarter of 2026

NEW DELHI: Shankh Air, the next airline to kickstart operations in the country, plans to make its debut in the first quarter of 2026. It will foc

Red-line cant be crossed: Angry China sanctions 20 US defense giants over arms sale to Taiwan

Protesters burn LGs effigy over SMVD Medical College admission row

Jammu Tawi, Dec 27: Hundreds of protesters on Saturday staged a demonstration outside Lok Bhavan here, setting ablaze an effigy of Lieutenant Gov

Astroguide for Sunday, December 28, 2025

Star: Uttarabhadra till 8.40 am

Year-Ender: 1.41 lakh pilgrims visit Mata Kheer Bhawani in 2025

Ganderbal, Dec 27:A total of 1,41,044 pilgrims paid obeisance at the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla during JanuaryDecember 2025, r

Chennais long awaited Chukker with Polo

The revival of the royal sport in the city has been reined in, as the comeback fixture in January has been cancelled

Major political, Adm changes in J&K on cards: MP Ramzan

Srinagar, Dec 27:Hinting at major political and administrative changes on the horizon, National Conference (NC) Rajya Sabha Member Choudhary Ramz

There Is No Big or Small Film, Says Ravi Shankar Yellamanchili

He revealed that he and producer Dil Raju have together distributed over 70 small films in the last year

VSU Signs MOU With APUNA To Boost Global Exposure For Students

With the support of ICSTI, international seminars and training programmes would be organised to prepare Indian students to compete at the global

RSASTF Achieves 87.5% Conviction Rate In Red Sanders Cases In 2025

Courts disposed of 32 cases in 2025, resulting in 25 convictions, four acquittals and three cases being abated. The 87.5 per cent conviction rate

India speeds-up projects in J&K as Pakistan raises IWT at UN

Pakistan has written to the UN Security Council accusing India of weaponizing water. This follows India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.

26 trends for 2026: From AI to zero waste, the AZ of whats coming next

Get ready for 2026. AI will become more autonomous and run on your devices. Beauty will blend with skincare. Cars will offer premium tech as stan

Tiger returns to Gujarat: Ratanmahal forests now home to three big sats

Gujarat now hosts lions, tigers, and leopards. Tigers have been spotted in Ratanmahal forests. The National Tiger Conservation Authority has conf

Mangaluru records acquisitions, investments in GCC, technology sectors to the tune of $240 million in four years, states report

An analytics firm, AIM, has pegged Mangaluru as one of the eight rising GCC spots in emerging cities in India, states Mangaluru Data Centre Feasi

Aravalli mining row | Environmentalist Neelam Ahluwalia slams 100m Aravalli rule, urges to stop mining

Tech-Driven Policing Cuts Crime In Warangal, Karimnagar And Ramagundam

Recovery of stolen property, a key indicator of public trust, also showed improvement. Karimnagar set a benchmark by increasing its recovery rate

Unnao rape case: SC to hear on Monday CBI plea challenging suspension of ex-BJP MLA Sengar's life sentence

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday (December 29) the appeal filed by the CBI challenging the Delhi High Courts order suspending the

In three years, 9,639 cases of missing children reported in State; 1,094 remain untraced