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Chhattisgarhs Kanger Valley National Park Eyes UNESCO World Heritage Site Status

Wildlife Institute to survey Bastar parks biodiversity for UNESCO recognition

In Search of New Talent

Madhu Mantena says in 2026 fresh faces are the answer

Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker and four-time MLA BiswaBandhu Sen passes away

Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen has passed away at the age of 72. A former Congress leader who later joined the BJP, Sen served as MLA

New student loan limits are coming: Who gets hit, whos exempt, and what borrowers need to know

New student loan limits start in 2026. First-time college freshmen and graduate students will face lower borrowing limits for Parent PLUS, Grad P

We Have Normalised Fear, Apathy and Misogyny

Nandini Reddy on sexism in cinema

He Kept Smiling: Bengaluru Woman Says She Was Harassed In Metro

A 25-year-old woman has alleged that she was inappropriately touched and subjected to obscene behaviour by a fellow passenger while travelling on

Top priority to expand infrastructure network in erstwhile Adilabad district to boost growth: Kishan Reddy

Jaya Bachchan Wont Watch Agastyas Film

The veteran actor cannot bear seeing her beloved grandson die on screen

Corruption is core agenda of Congress in Thrissur: CPI

CPI demands Vigilance probe into mayoral bribery allegations; CPI(M) too comes up with criticism

Enraged Congress leaders attack KTR on his remarks against CM Revanth

Adi Srinivas, Chamala Kiran, Medipally Satyam and Venkat Balmuri condemn the abusive language

Manoj Bajpayee Plans to Take It Easy in 2026

The actor feels hes earned a break after his hectic work schedule in 2025

Veligonda Project to be completed by 2026, says Minister

After reviewing progress, Nimmala directs completion of Tunnel-2 lining by June 2026 and faster execution of feeder canal and retaining wall work

Lighting of candles, silent marches mark tsunami anniversary

Memorial programmes included silent procession in 28 coastal villages in Mayiladuthurai district; Collector, SP attend programme at Tsunami Memor

Tributes paid to Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga on his 37th death anniversary

Denied batting, man brings tractor! Village cricket match in Andhra Pradesh turns chaotic; video goes viral

A bizarre incident from Andhra Pradesh has gone viral after a man, denied a chance to bat during a village cricket match, drove a tractor onto th

Telangana HC dismisses plea over temple land title claims

Petitioners moved the High Court against decision of Joint Collector confirming the order of RDO issuing Occupancy Rights Certificate to Deval Ba

RINL CMD Reviews Performance, Outlines Strategy At AGM

Addressing the AGM, Saxena highlighted achievements in production and detailed the challenges faced by the company during the year: Reports

Prime Minister Modi calls on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The President's office shared pictures of the meeting in a post on X

AIMSS seeks protection for rape victims

Harish Rao faults govt. for urea woes in Rabi too

Naidu calls for a balance between modern science and traditional knowledge

He exhorts parents and teachers to narrate to children the noble characters in our epics to inculcate in them qualities like honesty, courage, co

Probe Into Pahalgam Terror Attack Will Put Pak In The Dock: Amit Shah

The people of India have given a strong and befitting reply to Pakistan's terrorist masters through its security forces by carrying out a success

Mysuru witnessing year-end surge in tourist arrivals

CoC cannot alter approved resolution plan, reallocate funds of dissenting creditors: NCLAT

The NCLAT has ruled that a Committee of Creditors cannot change a resolution plan's fund distribution for dissenting creditors once it is approve

Merger, demerger, expansion and the birth of a humongous municipality of Hyderabad

BJPs P. Smithesh elected Palakkad municipal chairperson

BJP retains control of the Palakkad municipality for the third consecutive term

Salem City Police detain 127 persons under provisions of Goondas Act this year

'40kg of explosives used': Shah on Red Fort blast; sends strong msg to all DGPs

Union home minister Amit Shah revealed 40 kgs of explosives were used in a car blast near Red Fort, commending the J&K police for apprehending th

Petition Filed To Stop Festival At Dargah At Centre Of Tamil Nadu Deepam Row

A writ petition has been filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking directions not to permit the 'Kanthuri' festival at a da

'Ask Stalin to speak in Urdu or English': Mehbooba Mufti snaps at journalist; continues to use Kashmiri - watch

17th century sword missing from Danish Fort museum in Tharangambadi

The CCTV cameras have not been functioning as renovation work is under way; the police have taken up investigation and are checking the surveilla

Small business credit remains resilient, strengthens: report

Ms Rachel included in Zohran Mamdanis inaugural committee

New York: With Zohran Mamdani set to take the Mayoral seat on January 1, his committee for the inaugural block party turned heads after it was re

Man Held For Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Girl

The accused was identified as Dara Vengala Rayudu, a native of Rajahmundry in East Godavari district

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Sounds Alarm On AI Costs, Ethics And Future Direction

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO, warns of huge AI costs and stresses responsible development, sparking debate on AI's future.

Cops nab 4 accused in Assam school vandalism on Christmas Eve

GUWAHATI, Dec. 26: Police have arrested four persons in connection with vandalism of decorative items and property inside the campus of St Marys

India in active talks with US, EU to conclude trade agreements soon, says MEA

India is actively pursuing trade agreements with the United States and the European Union, aiming for fair and mutually beneficial deals. Recent

Doctor Shares 8 Common Symptoms Of Perimenopause And Menopause

Understanding the symptoms associated with this period can help women better navigate this phase and seek medical attention when needed.

US stock market Santa Claus rally Wall Street eyes new record as Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq on the move; gold and silver extended a blistering run

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sat at 48,686.73, down 44.43 points or 0.09%. S&P 500 held at 6,937.95, up 5.90 points or 0.09%. Nasdaq Composit

CoC cannot alter resolution plan after approval, says NCLAT

Dismissing an appeal by Bank of Baroda in the Reliance Communications Infrastructure Ltd insolvency case, NCLAT held that while the CoC has comme

Two year-old dies in fire accident at Kacheguda

Hyderabad: A fire broke out in a house in Kachegudas Sundernagar area on Friday, December 26 which resulted in the death of a two-year old. The f

BJPs Suvendu Adhikari leads protest at B'desh Dy High Commission over Dipu Das lynching

Planning A 360-Degree Assault On Organised Crime: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Dec 26 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched two databases the Organised Crime Network Database and the Weapons Database

Batik workshops to the worlds first arrack-speciality bar a lowdown on lesser-known destinations of Sri Lanka

Skip the touristy spots, explore Sri Lankas local and cultural scene take notes from a fashion designer, wildlife photographer and luxury travel

Pudukkottai SC/ST Special Court functioning without a permanent judge

Activists and lawyers say that the court, which was established in 2018, only briefly had a permanent judge and has been mostly headed by in-char

BJP makes inroads in Kerala: VV Rajesh becomes Thiruvananthapurams first Mayor from party

High gold prices may push leading brands to create standalone LGD jewellery stores

Titan to soon foray into LGD jewellery under the brand name beYon

End of an era? Disney World quietly moves to tear down one of its most iconic attraction

Disney World has filed for demolition work at Animal Kingdom's iconic Tree of Life. This has caused concern among fans. The permit's short expiry

Rayalaseema Body Urges Agri Varsity In Kurnool District

Rami Reddy recalled that the Samithi had repeatedly represented to successive governments to establish the university in Rayalaseema, given the r

Pell grants are changing in 2026: 5 big shifts that could impact how much aid students get

Pell Grants are changing in 2026. New rules will let students in short programs get aid, count foreign income, and limit full-ride students. Fami

First paediatric endoscopic removal of bile duct blockage done at Thoothukudi hospital

The child was suffering from pancreatitis and obstruction in bile duct due to presence of cholesterol sludge and stone, a rare condition among ch

Wild boar menace discussed at length during grievances redress meeting for farmers in Coimbatore

Class 11 student shot dead at Gorakhpur school playground; two arrested

GORAKHPUR: Uttar Pradesh Police detained two people after a Class 11 student was shot dead following a dispute at a school playground here on Fri

3rd WT20I Live: Renuka, Deepti On Fire As Sri Lanka Go 7 Down; India On Top

IND-W vs SL-W Live Updates, 3rd T20I: Renuka Thakur and Deepti Sharma have triggered a Sri Lankan batting collapse.

Seven killed, seven injured in road accidents in Andhra Pradesh

While four persons were killed in Nandyal district, three died in Guntur district

Nigeria signals more strikes likely in 'joint' US operations

Nigeria anticipates further strikes against jihadist groups. This follows a Christmas Day bombardment by US forces in the north, described as a j

Progressive Panel and Mana Panel Set For Clash in Chamber Elections

As this year marks the turn of the exhibitors sector to hold the presidents post, leading exhibitor D Suresh Babu is expected to contest for the

From universal township to national institution? The debate over Aurovilles INI tag

Parliament panel proposes Institution of National Importance tag for Auroville; Does the proposal signal deeper state control of Auroville?

Man Posing as Doctor Held in Kidney Case

Investigations revealed his involvement in at least 33 cases, including mobile phone thefts and frauds across Andhra Pradesh

UDF hands over chairperson position to IUML in Thodupuzha municipality

Under the new UDF power-sharing agreement, IUMLs Sabira Jaleel will serve as the chairperson for the next two years. The Kerala Congress (Joseph)

Mangaluru offers strong foundation for cost-efficient data centre operations, says study

Keralites gulped liquor worth over Rs 332 crore during Christmas

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) recorded a sharp surge in liquor sales during the Christmas week, with revenue

Government creates 202 new posts for secondary care hospitals

BJP state president recalls sacrifices of Sikhs

'Jaanwargiri mat kariye': Kailash Kher stops Gwalior concert mid-way, lashes out at unruly crowd | Viral video

During Kailash Kher's performance at the Gwalior Mela Grounds on Thursday, the crowd turned chaotic, with some jumping over the security barricad

SDPI support to UDF in Kollam Corporation sparks political row

CPI(M) acting district secretary S. Jayamohan says UDF secured its victory by aligning not only with BJP but also with minority communal forces l

J&K | 16 Persons Detained From Drug Hotspots In Samba, Sent To District Jail

Jammu, Dec 27: Sixteen people were detained by police from drug-related hotspots in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district on Friday, officials said.

Former ORHDC Chief Vinod Kumar Convicted Again in Vigilance Case; Tally Rises to 12

The Special Judge (Vigilance), Bhubaneswar, held Kumar and his co-accused guilty of criminal conspiracy, forgery and misappropriation of public f

Denied mayoral post due to lack of money, says Congress councillor in Thrissur

Laly James alleges that mayoral post was sold for cash, levels serious charges against party leadership and Niji Justin, who later took charge as

NRI Desk opened at CBI Kurnool branch

Rashid Ullampilly in Thrikkakara, Laiji Sajeevan in Eloor

The UDF has secured chairperson and vice-chairperson posts in Thrikkakara, Maradu, Kalamassery, Koothattukulam and Kothamangalam municipalities,

Kochi Muziris Biennale: How the Indian art world sees it

The countrys top gallerists, collectors and curators weigh in on what the Kochi Biennale means to them

AP CID Busts International Cybercrime Worth Rs 20 Crore, Arrests 14

Vietnam nationals among 14 arrested in multi-state crackdown using fake local calls

Subrahmanya Swamy Kalyanam held atop Indrakeeladri

Rural development suffered a setback during YSRCPs tenure, alleges TDP MLC

Alapati Rajendra Prasad accuses former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of diverting funds meant for village development and running a paral

Students narrowly escape mishap at birthday celebration of Telangana CMs advisor

Hyderabad: A group of school students narrowly escaped a major accident after sparks flew onto them during the birthday celebration of Telangana

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 127.90 feet

Alleged CLAT 2026 question paper leak surfaces on Telegram; aspirants demand investigation

Fishermen pay homage to tsunami victims on 21st anniversary

Jammu Railway Division To Run Special Trains For Six Days To Ease New Year Rush

Jammu, Dec 26 : The Jammu railway division will operate special reserved train services for six days from Saturday between New Delhi and Shri Mat

Social Security on verge of bankruptcy and will there be benefit cuts soon? Here's current situation, how to prepare for cuts and when benefits may fall

Social Security is facing financial challenges that may reduce benefits by 2033. Workers and retirees need to prepare for possible cuts. Strategi

Under-construction ropeway collapses in Bihars Rohtas district days before scheduled New Year opening

PATNA: An under-construction ropeway in Bihars Rohtas district caved in on Friday, bringing the project to a grinding halt. The ropeway was sched

Heres how can you can elevate your cocktail lounge for a party, this New Years Eve

From elaborate drinks trolleys to island bars, sophisticated LED lighting to mixed media bar stools, there is an aesthetic spirit station for eve

UDF secures power in all six municipalities in Kottayam

21-year-old Diya Binu Pulikkakandam who was elected chairperson of the Pala municipality becomes one of the youngest municipal chairpersons in th

Indian Railways plan to double originating train capacity in 48 major cities by 2030: Ministry

The Railway Ministry added that the current infrastructure needs to be augmented so as to meet the requirements of the upcoming years

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma close season on a high as Delhi, Mumbai register wins

In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma signed off the season on a high as Delhi and Mumbai registered convincing wins. The seni

Madurai man loses 68 lakh to threat of digital arrest

CAT Result 2025: Check full list of toppers, know complete IIM admission process

The IIM Kozhikode released the CAT 2025 result, and candidates can check their CAT result by visiting the official website of CAT 2025. The exam

Palestinian actor-director Mohammad Bakri, renowned for Beyond The Walls and Homeland, passes away at 72

Throughout his career, Mohammad Bakri was recognised for exploring the complexities of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, themes of oppression, an

Officials instructed to be alert against drug use during New Year celebrations