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AAP demands closure of toll plazas to combat pollution

Flights, trains disrupted as dense fog reduces visibility in Delhi

128 flights cancelled, 8 diverted, several trains reported running late; many areas record visibility of less than 50 metres even as air turns ha

BIG update about Ajay Devgn's Golmaal 5, Rohit Shetty film to be fantasy comedy with female villain, this actor to make his comeback

Rohit Shetty's Golmaal series revolves around a group of mischievous, aimless friends, Gopal (Ajay Devgn), Madhav (Arshad Warsi), Laxman (Shreyas

GHMC Amendments To Be Discussed In Coming Days

The BJP presented a list of 32 items that it wanted discussed in the House. BJPLP leader Maheshwar Reddy urged the government to hold a debate on

New Year Bonanza for NIMS Staff as Earned Leave Encashment Scheme Gets Nod

Nims employees drawing AIIMS (Central) pay scales had been seeking the facility for several years.

Clubs, Bars Raided to Curb Drug Use

According to DCP Vaibhav Gaikwad, the H-NEW has formed multiple special cluster teams that were conducting discreet checks at the establishments

Fire breaks out at industrial building near Kallayi

Trump, Netanyahu meet in Florida to discuss Gaza, Iran

The two leaders also discussed Iran, with Trump saying that if Tehran rebuilt its nuclear facilities the United States would knock them down.

Hung council poses challenge for LDF in standing committee polls in Kozhikode Corporation

Gig Workers Union Seeks Taxi Fare Regulation

The judge directed the government pleader for transport, and for the legal metrology to file their response.

DC Edit | Justice Above Technicalities

Rape is one of the worst offences that puts the victim through long-term physical, psychological, and emotional trauma. If the public authorities

Didi: I Dont Appease, I Practise Secularism

Sharing details of Durga Angan project, she informed that the destination spread across two lakh sq ft can accommodate one lakh visitors daily.

Sunitha Moves SC Against Yadavs Win In JH Bypoll

The petitioner said that she had secured the second highest number of votes in the election and that, had Yadavs nomination been rejected in acco

Bars, Pubs To Face Action if Patrons Caught Drunk Driving on New Years Eve

Drunk driving, rash driving and ride refusals to attract strict penalties

Vishwamanava Day: Kuvempus thoughts and values hailed as guiding light for society

Revanth: Get Ready for BRS in Assembly

Tells ministers, MLAs to counter allegations

Wealth quote of the day by Daniel Kahneman: Success = Talent + Luck; Great Success = A little more talent + A lot of .... - Why the Nobel economist says skill alone is never enough

Wealth quote of the day by Daniel Kahneman: Success = Talent + Luck; Great Success = A little more talent + A lot of luck. Building personal weal

Cylinder explosion at PG in Kundalahalli kills man, injures 3

Delhi HC grants bail to influencer Sandeepa Virk in money laundering case

One of the best wins ofmy career, says Rithvik

Currently world-ranked 88 in singles, Rithvik plans to compete in more BWF Super 300 or higher tournaments and aims to be in the worlds top 20 by

Is DMK-Congress Alliance on Shaky Ground?

Debt comments trigger alliance tensions as TNCC reaffirms tie-up with DMK

DC Edit | In 2025, India Awoke To Power Of Independence

The narrative of the near war that India and Pakistan fought for four days in May might have two versions

New Year tradition explained: Why people eat 12 grapes at midnight

Spain has a unique New Year tradition where people eat 12 grapes at midnight. Each grape stands for one month of the year and is believed to brin

State Names Advisers For Yoga, Mass Communication And Endowments

Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand issued orders appointing the advisers.

11,460-crore Budget proposals cleared by the GHMC Standing Committee

Bathukamma Award for Gnapakalu

Consolation prizes awarded to Kalakarudu, Nightingale on Wheels, Varasudu, Praja Prabhutvam and special jury prizes to God ela brathakali and Son

HYDRAA Fences Off Rs.13 Crore Miyapur Park

Residents of Ushodaya Enclave have been demanding the restoration of the park for a long period of time, but local authorities failed to act desp

Harish Says Uttam Failed as Irrigation Minister

The BRS government, Harish Rao said, secured seven crucial permissions for irrigation projects. The Congress government failed to secure even a s

Four killed, 9 hurt as reversing BEST bus crashes into pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup

The incident took place at around 10 p.m .at busy Station Road in suburban Bhandup (West) when the bus crashed into pedestrians while reversing

Rangasamy Seeks 25% Quota For Pondy Natives In Pondicherry University Courses

In the memorandum, Rangasamy said the demand for reservation had been pending for several decades and reflected the aspirations of the government

Thought of the day by General George S Patton: Courage is fear holding on a minute longer

General George S. Patton Jr., a prominent and controversial World War II commander, was renowned for his aggressive leadership and belief in offe

Who could replace Karoline Leavitt during her maternity leave? Here are some names doing the rounds

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her second pregnancy, prompting speculation about who will fill her role during maternity

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Synchronise The AI Pace, Robotics, Population Fall

For half a century after the Second World War, ideology did fashion coordinated political action the liberal, free market Western theology versu

On Humanitarian Grounds: Karnataka To Rehouse Families Hit By Bengaluru Demolition Drive

The Karnataka government on Monday decided to provide alternate housing to those genuine homeless whose illegally constructed houses or sheds wer

DNA TV Show: Why Israel does not want Asim Munir's troops in Gaza peacekeeping force?

United States President Donald Trump mediated to formulate a Gaza peace plan to stop the yearslong conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Pales

Jupalli Blames Centre for Urea Shortage in Telangana

Responding to Bodh MLA Anil Jadhav, Krishna Rao said that the state government had taken the problems of soybean farmers to the attention of the

CAT removes BrahMos CEO Jaiteerth R Joshi, asks defence ministry to reconsider senior scientist for top post

NEW DELHI: In a rare intervention, the Hyderabad bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Monday removed the current Director Genera

Irukulla Manga Named AMC Chairperson in Asifabad

Manga is a senior Congress leader and a former district Mahila Congress president

RIL denies report on govt seeking $30 billion compensation

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has denied a Reuters report claiming the government sought $30 billion in compensation for gas production short

Explained: Is Peace In Ukraine Any Closer After Trump-Zelensky Talks?

US President Donald Trump met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday and said the two were maybe very close to a deal to end the

Keys Next Year? Delhi Moves to Repair Long-Abandoned Flats For Poor

After lying vacant for over a decade, thousands of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats in Delhi may finally see residents move in. The Delhi

LIVE: US President Donald Trump meets Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss Gaza Ceasefire 2nd phase

As 2025 Wraps Up, People Look for Slower Transition

Psychologists say winter, reflection and fatigue shape the quiet days before the New Year

From law to teakwood: Barabanki entrepreneur scales a furniture venture

Laxmi Narayan, a former advocate from Barabanki, explains how an interest-free loan which formalise and expand his teakwood furniture startup.

'Israel Might Not Exist Without Netanyahu As PM': Trump's Big Praise

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Florida for a meeting with Donald Trump on Monday, with the US president pushing to move to

Sarsatpur to store shelves: Farmer turns founder with namkeen microenterprise

Sarsatpur to store shelves: Farmer turns founder with namkeen microenterprise

Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Sees Dip Over Security Concerns, Bad Weather

The pilgrim footfall at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir fell below the 70-lakh mark in 202

Why your year-end bonus looks lighter this year taxes, fees and hidden deductions explained

Bonus tax withholding: Americans opening year-end bonus statements face a shock. A large chunk of extra pay vanishes immediately due to tax rules

Hours After Party With Friends, Flight Attendant Dies In Gurugram

A flight attendant who was visiting a friend in DLF Phase 1, died after experiencing difficulty in breathing, police said on Monday.

Lifes Still Unfair: Frankie Muniz returns as Malcolm in first look at long-awaited reboot

Malcolm in the Middle is making a comeback with a limited revival that revisits the popularly dysfunctional family years following the original s

Man Arrested For Abusive Online Post Against Bengali Actor After Messi Chaos

The police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly posting abusive and obscene comments on social media targeting Bengali actress Shubhashre

Collection of short stories that strikes a chord with music lovers

Letters to The Editor December 30, 2025

L. Murugan urges Union govt. to rename Tuticorin airport

State spends more than 1,500 cr. on high-end procedures under CMCHIS

Shiromani Akali Dal: Back in the game in Punjab

The SADs revival and its possible alliance with the BJP could change equations

GHMC Approves Rs 11,460 Crore Budget for 2026

Out of the Rs 11,460-crore Budget, a lion's share was allocated to roads, bridges, the Comprehensive Road Maintenance Programme (CRMP), which tak

Model conduct: on India, AI use

India must improve access to AI resources, and upskill its workforce

A new twist in the Charlie Kirk case: why is a judge releasing hearing records in the Turning Point USA shooting, and what it means for Tyler Robinson

A federal judge in Utah has greenlit the public release of redacted transcripts and audio from a sealed hearing in the high-profile shooting case

AP Extends Liquor Sale Hours For New Year Celebrations

As per the orders, liquor retail shops will be allowed to sell liquor up to 12 midnight, while bars will be permitted to serve liquor up to 1 am

Vishnu Temples Get Ready for Vaikunta Ekadashi

Rare shrine worships Lord Venkateswara and Shiva Lingam in the same sanctum

The quiet foundations for Indias next growth phase

In a quiet and cumulative way, Reform Express 2025 is sowing the seeds of the next phase of Indias double-digit growth

Politically Motivated: Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Challenge 17-Year Jail Term

PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Monday filed separate appeals before the Islamabad High Court (IHC),

India Successfully Tests 120-Km Range Pinaka Rocket In Odisha

The maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) was conducted successfully at the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipu

Worker Safety is Key for Telangana, Says Dana Kishore

The National Safety Council (NSC) and department of factories have asked factories in the state to organise a week-long safety awareness campaign

Special CS reviews High Court complex works at Rajendranagar site

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson launches proxy fight for board shakeup

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson has launched a proxy fight by nominating three independent directors to the companys board, days after the athleisu

AP: NGO Seeks Government Action Against Killing of Stray Dogs

Referring to recent Supreme Court directions, Gopal said stray dogs could be relocated only to designated shelters after proper sterilisation and

Mindless bombing: on the U.S. and Nigeria bombings

Trumps military strikes and religious rhetoric will worsen situation in Nigeria

2025 in the rearview: A year of tumult and triumph

India's economy in 2025 faced challenges from US tariffs and foreign investor exits. Despite these, domestic demand and reforms fueled strong gro

Invalidate all forms of unilateral talaq

Only the Koranic process, which may be made gender-neutral, must be retained

Judge: Clients Coming Fully Prepared

Lawyers formed the first and most crucial step in delivering justice to the people, Justice Narasimha said, addressing a discussion with lawyers

CM Urges Devotees To Serve As Srivari Sevaks in All Temples

CM seeks local volunteers, reviews key departments at Secretariat RTGS facility

Has U.S. attacked Venezuela? Check what White House, Pentagon, CIA are saying on President Donald Trump remarks

President Donald Trump did not offer any additional details in the interview, including what kind of attack may have occurred.

Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan Concludes At NSU Tirupati

The national-level four-day meeting concluded on Monday after elaborate discussions on science, innovation and the nations knowledge traditions:

Congress hails Supreme Court directions on Kuldeep Sengar, Aravalli

Congress welcomed the Supreme Court's stay on the acquittal of Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar, with Alka Lamba calling it a victory for justic

Stalin Calls Upon Women to Ensure DMKs Victory

Only by overcoming impediments and betrayals the DMK government was ruling the State so successfully, Stalin said.

Index of Industrial Production Grows At 6.7% In November

The factory output, measured in terms of the index of industrial production (IIP), had expanded by 5 per cent in November 2024

Amit Shah vows to expel illegal infiltrators from Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged to remove all illegal infiltrators from Assam within the next five years. He stated that the BJP govern

JDS MLA HD Revanna Discharged In Sexual Harassment Case

A court here on Monday discharged senior JD(S) MLA and former minister HD Revanna from a sexual harassment case registered in 2024.

Chief Secy meet flags skill gaps, low education levels in India's workforce

India's workforce largely possesses basic education, creating a 63% talent shortage in IT and engineering. Youngsters' employability stands at 54

BJP Calls For New Dept For Telanganas Gulf Expatriates

BJP floor leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy said the workers were facing numerous difficulties

Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar's jail term stayed by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has halted the release of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar. This follows a Delhi High Court order granting him bail in

ECTA 3rd Anniv: Trade Between India, Australia Increases

With the deal, Indian exports to Australia will get a major boost with 100 per cent of Australian tariff lines set to move to zero duty under the

Two Men Held For Duping Woman Of Rs 1.95 Crore In Digital Arrest Fraud

The accused operated multiple mule bank accounts to receive the loot, which was later routed through hawala channels to Dubai-based cyber fraudst

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri box office collection day 5: Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday film crashes on first Monday, earns just Rs...

Amid the ongoing Dhurandar wave, all the December releases, including the Hollywood biggie including Avatar: Fire and Ash, have struggled at the

Year-Ender - AP: Crime Rate Dips by 6.17 Per Cent in 2025

On women safety, the AP police performed well by controlling crime. Only 16,347 cases were booked in 2025 against 16,994 cases last year, showing

Nostradamus warns a global superstar will die in 2026, plus 3 other chilling predictions

Nostradamus, the 16th-century astrologer, foresaw four alarming events for 2026. These include a major war lasting seven months, a mysterious swa

Apex Court keeps its earlier Aravalli order in abeyance

The Supreme Court has put a hold on its earlier orders regarding the Aravalli hills definition. A new expert committee will now study the environ

4 Dead, 9 Injured After Mumbai's BEST Bus Crashes Into Pedestrians

Four people were killed after they were hit by a BEST bus while it was reversing in Mumbai tonight. Nine others were injured. The incident happen