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India Silk House Agencies goes the whole nine yards in its expansion strategy

India Silk House Agencies rapidly expands its retail presence, aiming for 400 stores by 2030, driven by growing saree demand

Mathematics critical towards the goal of Viksit Bharat: Director General of CSIR

In her address, Kailaiselvi traced the legacy of Mathematics as a subject of study and explained how its getting more relevant with the advent of

PM sets mood for 2026 assembly polls during two-day Assam visit

Guwahati/Namrup: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday concluded his two-day visit to Assam during which he launched projects worth Rs 15,600 cr

The Cast Iron Spell Returns in Kitchens

Concerned over the dangers of PFAS and other materials used in non-stick cookware, chefs and homemakers are switching back to traditional cast-ir

Exports from Tiruchi in 2024-25 stands at $142 million, says FIEO director

Trade agreements signed with the U.K. and Oman recently are expected to work in favour of exporters based in Tiruchi; govt. urged to start freigh

TTD donates breath analysers to Tirupati police

They help in preventing road accidents and ensuring adherence to traffic rules, says Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal after handing over the

Amid Delhi-NCR pollution crisis, Gurugram takes BIG step, asks private firms to impose...

This development comes after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi

Centre defends new Aravalli mining rules

Rajasthans definition for regulating mining in the Aravallis is based on a 2002 committee report of the state government based on Richard Murphys

Local body polls 2025: members take oath in local bodies across Kerala, spotlight on Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

In the 2025 local body elections, the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation had witnessed a seismic shift with the LDF losing its grip on the 101-ward c

YSRC Marks Jagans Birthday with Grand Celebrations in Nellore

Party leaders, cadres and supporters gathered in large numbers, creating a festive atmosphere

Bribery case: Lt Col entered into criminal conspiracy with two men working for Dubai-based company, alleges CBI FIR

A Defence Ministry Lt Col, Deepak Kumar Sharma, has been arrested by the CBI. He allegedly took a Rs three lakh bribe. This was part of a crimina

Universal Studios in talks to open theme park in Saudi Arabia: Reprt

Universal Studios is reportedly planning to establish a theme park in Saudi Arabia. The idea is currently in the concept stage. According to a re

Justice delayed: consumers caught in a web of systemic inconsistencies

Long travel, repeated adjournments and mounting backlogs are turning consumer courts into a test of endurance for litigants.

Deaths of 2025: Full list of notable persons who passed away this year

Year of 2025 is about to culminate and a new dawn will usher in the new year of 2026.

Aspirants urged to utilise State government career initiatives

CPI (M) urges State govt. to reject Labour Codes

VB-G RAM-G gets Presidents assent, replaces MGNREGA

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G

Maharashtra civic polls: Setback for BJP as all six members of family lose in Loha; NCP's 'Sharad Pawar' wins

In Nanded, the Bharatiya Janata Party's family strategy for Loha municipal council polls did not succeed. The Nationalist Congress Party candidat

Punjab bans sale of meat, tobacco, alcohol in 'holy cities'

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government said that the sale of meat, tobacco, alcohol, and other intoxicants is now prohibited in the 'holy cities' of A

Post deadline extension, Waqf Board deals with new challenges

Focus will be on registering the 3,000 institutions enumerated under kitabul waqf, and 13,000 registered under second waqf survey

Post-SIR, size of electorate in Chennai and nearby districts remains larger than votes polled in 2021 and 2026 polls

Only in four constituencies Villivakkam, R.K. Nagar, Perambur, and Anna Nagar did the number of votes polled in 2021 exceed the revised strengt

Sri Ramachandra Mission holds Green Heartfulness Run in Tirupati

Mufti's alliance with BJP was misunderstood; it was for the sake of J&K: Mehbooba

Mehbooba Mufti defended her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's 2015 alliance with the BJP. She stated the decision was in Jammu and Kashmir's larger

Airbus sees improvement in supply chain, evaluating suppliers to understand their difficulties: Official

Airbus reports supply chain improvements and is actively supporting its suppliers. The company is working to overcome bottlenecks that have cause

SIT seeks VSSC expertise to quantify original gold content in Sabarimala temples gilded panels

VSSCs metallurgical analysis report may provide SIT with a scientific baseline for comparing metallurgical nature of the original gilded panels w

Rane vs Rane: Shiv Sena defeats BJP candidate in Kankavli municipal council

The Shiv Sena has secured victory in the Kankavli municipal council elections. A candidate supported by Nilesh Rane of the Shiv Sena defeated the

Over 6,000 candidates appear for SI recruitment examination in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari districts

Demand for Kittur Karnataka Development Board grows louder

France will build new aircraft carrier, President Macron tells troops

President Emmanuel Macron addressedFrench troops gathered at a military base in Abu Dhabi

Srisailam temple management enforces strict rules

Beta Vembanad Forum presents projects for the restoration of Vembanad Lake

CSR funds to be mobilised for lake conservation

TTD Donates 20 Breath Analysers to Tirupati Police

TTD executive officer Anil Kumar Singhal said ensuring the safety of devotees visiting Tirumala remained the temple trusts top priority

Baychimo clinches the Indian 2000 Guineas

Not Aditya Dhar, Abbas-Mustan, but THIS actor realised 'true potenital' Akshaye Khanna, netizens thanked superstar for casting Dhurandhar actor in...

Decades before Dhurandhar, Drishyam 2, Section 375, Akshaye Khanna starred in a forgettable film, Gandhi My Father. The movie was a commercial fa

Fit-again Sindhu raring to go after forced break

The multiple Olympic medallist says she has worked on her skills and overall game under the guidance of coach Irwansyah; the 30-year-old feels on

NIA arrests 64-year-old Telangana man for Maoist propaganda

Ashes defeat heralds end of England's Bazball era

England's aggressive 'Bazball' cricket approach has failed in Australia. The team suffered a significant Ashes defeat after a three-year run. Coa

TIDCO invites proposal for new flying training organisation at Kovilpatti

Global repute to Kalamalla inscription soon: Deepa Venkat

Forest dept. blocks Kumily panchayat attempt to install temporary toilets

Christian organisations thank CM for welfare assurance, law against hate speech

Kharge slams Centre over hurried changes in VB-G RAM G Act, opposes SHANTI Bill

Medical tourism becoming reality in Madurai as patients come here from Kuala Lumpur, Middle East, USA and African countries for eye treatment, dental implants

Around 1,200 to 1,500 patients come from abroad every year to get eye treatment at the Aravind Eye Hospitals for complex pathologies like congeni

CREDAI thanks government for amending building rules in Andhra Pradesh

The changes ensure alignment with prominent national jurisdictions and provide clear regulatory certainty for both developers and approving autho

Jagans birthday celebrated in Kadapa district

Stop floating fantasies, fulfil guarantees first: Kishan Reddy to Congress leaders

Snowfall, rain in Kashmir; fog undeterred in Delhi, Punjab, UP

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy snowfall and rainfall, accompanied by snowstorms at isolated places over the higher rea

Karnataka notifies auction of 569 liquor vends in January to raise resources

State hopes to raise between 600 crore and 1,000 crore through the e-auction announced by Chief Minister in the 2025-2026 Budget

Nagara Natya Sankeertana lights up Beach Road in Vizag

TTDs Divya Oushadha Vanam At Tirumala To Conserve Medicinal Plants

The Divya Oushadha Vanam is envisaged as a lifeline for such plants by providing a protected and scientifically planned space for their growth an

Gurugram changes office timings amid severe pollution: Check new government and private office rules

Gurugram administration has altered office timings for state government and municipal bodies. This decision follows the implementation of Stage I

Watch: Gautam Gambhir ignores media at airport, keeps silence on Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup 2026 exclusion

India head coach Gautam Gambhir avoided media interaction at the airport, choosing not to comment on Shubman Gill's exclusion from the T20 World

HYDRAA Commissioners PSO critical after alleged suicide attempt

Vijayanagara legacy offers lessons for inclusive growth: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union Finance Minister visits UNESCO World Heritage site at Hampi in Vijayanagara along with a team of 120 officers from her Ministry

JAC calls for Rajampeta bandh on December 23

Air Pollution Exposure Linked To Structural Changes In Adolescent Brain Affecting Mood, Memory: Study

Exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain and cause damage to language development, memory, and mood

Violations at entry, exit points endanger traffic flow on Kozhikode bypass road

Pulse Polio Drive Begins in Nellore, Ongole; Officials Seek Full Cover

He said the district has 2,44,112 children below five years and special arrangements have been made to ensure 100 per cent coverage over three da

Centre sanctions financial assistance to give boost to semiconductor, electronics industry in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: The Centre has sanctioned significant financial assistance to promote the development of semiconductor and electronics industries at the

Congress targeting BJP through Karnataka-style hate law: Ramchander Rao

Flower show inaugurated at Mysuru Palace

Stellar play draws applause at Tamil Isai festival in Madurai

Kondapalli Calls For Collective Effort Towards Polio-Free Society

The government has undertaken the Pulse Polio programme with the objective of completely eradicating the disease. Although polio has largely been

Delhi-NCR temperatures to drop this week? What IMD says on cold wave chances in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and nearby areas

Delhi Weather: Delhi-NCR anticipates stable minimum temperatures for two days, followed by a 2-3 degree Celsius dip later this week, though no co

Canara Bank launches e-ticketing kiosk at Pilikula

Recurrent UTIs In Children: Doctor Shares Risks And Simple Preventive Measures

While women have a higher risk of experiencing UTIs, winter increases the risk all the more for children.

Human-wildlife conflict: Bhupender Yadav chairs meetings to review measures, discuss project updates

The Union Environment Minister underscores the importance of science-based management, landscape-level planning, community participation and inte

Quote of the day by Blaise Pascal: 'If we examine our thoughts...' words of wisdom by the inventor of the calculator

Quote of the day: Today, as the Quote of the Day reminds readers of humanitys restless relationship with time, Pascals words feel not historical

Ukraine battles attempted Russian breakthrough in border region

Ukrainian forces are engaged in intense fighting in the Sumy region. Russia is attempting a breakthrough near Grabovske village. Reports indicate

Bagalkot teacher-couple, among others, arrested

They are facing the charge of assaulting a mentally challenged boy

Steward Arrested For Stealing Silverware From French President's Residence

Three men will stand trial next year after a silver steward employed at the official residence of the French president was arrested this week for

Judges must uphold values with discipline, legal knowledge, says SC judge

Advises judges to remain calm and composed even in complex situations and stressed on the importance of the district judiciary

British Family Accused Of Wheeling 'Dead' Grandmother Onto EasyJet Flight, Airline Responds

A passenger said on social media that an actual doctor on board confirmed that she was already dead.

No, Not Going To Be a Father, Says Chay

Nagarjuna further clarified that a comment he made on Bigg Boss was misinterpreted

Border Clashes With Thailand Displace Over Half Million People In Cambodia

More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced by two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighbouring Thailand, Phnom Penh said

Is Trump your boss?: Sen Kim goes in all guns blazing at Chairman over POTUS pressure on FCC

Watch: Sri Lanka struggles to recover after Cyclone Ditwah | Ground Report

Cyclone Ditwah unleashed deadly floods and landslides across Sri Lanka, leaving more than 640 people dead and millions affected, particularly in

TDP appoints new district presidents, general secretaries for 25 Parliamentary constituencies

A significant number of them belong to the Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and Minorities

Debt-ridden Siddipet couple die by suicide, leave 3-year-old daughter behind

Hyderabad: Unable to repay financial debt, a couple in Telanganas Siddipet district died by suicide by consuming poison on Sunday, December 21. V

'Over 90% Of Aravalli Region Remain Protected': Centre Rejects Mining Push Charge

The Centre on Sunday rejected claims that the new definition of the Aravalli range will allow large-scale mining and cited a Supreme Court-ordere

Janhvi Kapoor shows how velvet sarees can be perfect winter fashion statement, SEE pics

Janhvi Kapoor stuns in a deep-colored velvet saree, pairing it with minimal jewellery and simple makeup, making velvet the perfect winter fashion

Newly elected members of three-tier bodies assume charge in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

Written exam for sub-inspector posts conducted in fourdistricts

Trump To Expand Immigration Crackdown In 2026 With Billions In New Funding

US President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding mor

LIVE:Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis press briefing on BJP, Mahayuti victory in Local Body Election

Railways to increase speed of express trains on Tiruchi-Madurai section

Work on Complete Track Renewal and installation of thick web switch sets under way; plans are also afoot to provide safety fencing on either side

Local leaders creating confusion over leadership issue: Kharge

Congress chief says he will look into a letter sent by leaders to resolve the issue; DKS meets Rajanna, dismisses talk of rift with CM

Kakarla Suresh dismisses NRI jibe, says he is here to stay

Minister urges Maharashtra MP to stop raking up border issue

Kannada and Marathi speakers are living like brothers in Karnataka, says H.K. Patil

Second killing of Gandhi: Chidambaram hits out at Centre over VB-G RAM G bill, calls it a fraud

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram strongly criticized the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA, calling it the second killing of Mahatma Gandhi. H