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447 recruits inducted into BSF at Passing Out Parade

Jammu Tawi, Jan 3: A total of 447 recruits were inducted into the Border Security Force (BSF) during a Passing Out Parade held at the Subsidiary

Construction Work on Vital Bridge in Panchayat Nala hangs-in-balance

Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, Rajouri January 3: Notwithstanding the passage of years, the construction work on the vital bridge in Panchayat Nala in N

Bhogapuram Airport to Get First Validation Flight Today

The validation flight will assess navigation systems, runway readiness and overall operational preparedness of the airport.

CAG Warned of Water Contamination and Disease Outbreak in Indore and Bhopal 6 Years Ago

It shows lack of monitoring of filter plants at operational level as well as distribution level

Naidu Says Speed Paying Off With Investor Confidence in AP Going Up

This is a clear endorsement of the NDA alliance government and welcome news for the people of Andhra Pradesh, he underlined.

KKR remove Bangladesh star Mustafizur Rahman from squad following BCCI instruction

The BCCI has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad due to escalating ten

Eye doctors honoured at two-day conference

Over 25 crore retrieved by Cyber Crime Police Stations in Chennai last year

A Birthday Tribute to A R Rahman

Rahmans genius has never been about loud presence. It lies in restraint, in the spaces between notes, in melodies that unfold slowly and stay lon

Statewide Eye Care Clinics Soon: Health Minister

Day Care Cancer Centres had already been set up across the state

Metro peak-hour services stepped up on key stretch to meet growing demand

Trains are now operated every three minutes on Washermanpet to Alandur via Guindy, a part of corridor 1. Chennai Metro Rail now runs 752 trips a

From animal, bird and fish species to metal: The wild world of AFCON teams nicknames

African Cup teams draw inspiration from their nations' unique wildlife and rich histories for their nicknames. From the Atlas Lions of Morocco to

CSIR-IICT Chief Scientist Elected as Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences

Dr Reddys research focuses on organic synthesis and drug discovery. His team has developed scalable processes for several active pharmaceutical i

Development a key focus, says Thrikkakara municipal chief

The idea is to focus on ten key goals and ensure they are met. These include improvements in waste management, ensuring a reliable and adequate w

PRLIS May Be Moved To Jurala If Hurdles Persist: Revanth

The Chief Minister tabled documents and government orders, stating that they showed how decisions taken during the BRS tenure weakened the states

FAIMA Relaunches 24x7 Mental Health Helpline for Medicos

The initiative is exclusively for medical professionals and offers free and completely confidential counselling services.

TTD Faces Flak Over Poor Footfalls Till Day 3 of 10-Day Vaikunta Dwara Darshan

Social media is abuzz with allegations that Supreme Court and High Court judges, ministers, MLAs, TTD board members and other protocol dignitarie

Power Bills to Have Customer Contacts

The bills will also prominently display Telangana alongside the TSSPDCL name, announced chairman and managing director Musharraf Faruqui.

Sankranti Sambaralu Begin in Godavari Villages

Varma said cockfighting was a traditional Sankranti sport reflecting rural culture and courage, and claimed that the event was conducted without

US Forces Capture Maduro in Overnight Raid; Trump Vows to Run the Country During Transition

Won't cost a penny: Trump says Venezuelan oil will fund US occupation after Maduro capture

Iga Swiatek says women's tennis does not need 'Battle of the Sexes'

Tennis star Iga Swiatek has dismissed the recent 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match. She believes women's tennis has achieved its own standin

IIT-BHU Duo Wins Top Prize for Portable Microscope at RISE 2026

The Rs.5 lakh top prize went to Arkya Jyoti Ghosh and Supratim Mahapatra, final-year biochemical engineering students from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, f

India issues advisory for its citizens after US strike on Venezuela: 'Avoid all...'

In an overnight operation, US forces abducted Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flew them out of the country under the cover of powerful str

Were in the oil business: Trump signals expanded US oil sales after Maduro, wife captured

Nritya Kalanidhi award conferred on Urmila Satyanarayanan

19th Dance Festival begins at the Music Academy in Chennai

Govt Pushes Panel To Hold Civic Polls in Feb.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed chief secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao to formally inform the commission that the government is prepared

Himachal Professor Suspended Over Sexual Assault Charge After Student Dies

Himachal Pradesh Government on Saturday suspended an assistant professor of the Government College, Dharamshala, in connection with the alleged s

Speed Monitoring Boosts Justice Delivery, Says DGP

As part of efforts to strengthen women and child safety, a new Women and Child Safety Wing has been set up at Tadepalli with enhanced surveillanc

Girl, 13, Gang-Raped By 3 Minors In Karnataka's Hubballi

A girl, barely 13 years old, has allegedly been gang-raped by three boys between the ages of 14 to 15 in Karnataka's Hubballi, police said on Sat

Trump Says US Oil Firms To Head Into Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Saturday he would allow American oil companies to head into Venezuela to tap its massive crude reserves after a US mi

Steve Smith bats away retirement talk as he keeps England guessing

Australia skipper Steve Smith indicated he has no immediate retirement plans, stating he's enjoying his cricket and will continue playing series

Rs 3.65 Crore Assets Of Bengal Minister Attached In Teacher Recruitment Scam

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Kolkata Zonal Office, has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 3.65 crore belonging to West

Stan Wawrinka opens his 2026 farewell tour with a stirring comeback win at the United Cup

Stan Wawrinka has begun his 2026 farewell tour with a victory. The veteran player defeated Arthur Rinderknech in a tough three-set match. Wawrink

Weather Forecast And Prayer Timings for Sunday, January 4, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Fog/misty conditions very likely to prevail during morning hours. Mist /hazy conditions very likely to prevail during night ho

Naomi Osaka not at 100% after holiday illness, Japan falls to Greece at United Cup

Naomi Osaka revealed she is eally sick at the United Cup after losing her opening match to Maria Sakkari. The four-time Grand Slam champion beli

Farmer Welfare Top Priority, Says Atchannaidu

Atchannaidu described Andhra Pradesh as the Annapurna of the nation and said irrigation and agriculture were vital for the states growth.

Can the most indebted football team in the world fix its finances?

FC Barcelona is grappling with record-breaking debt. The club's financial woes stem from a massive stadium renovation and costly player acquisiti

EC asks citizens to download ECINet platform; calls for suggestions to improve app

Machado Very Nice Woman, But Doesn't Have Respect To Run Venezuela: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Saturday brushed aside Nobel Peace Prize-winning opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as a potential interim leade

Traffic Signs Lost in Translation Creating Chaos

70 signs informatory signs meant to guide road users on facilities.

Why Social Security beneficiaries are growing anxious as bankruptcy fears intensify

Millions of Americans are worried about Social Security as money problems grow. The program is not ending, but future payments may be smaller. Ex

NETA NATTER | KCR To Set Record As Absentee Member Of Assembly

Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajendar left everyone scratching their heads at a cheerful felicitation of recently elected sarpanches and upa sarpanches fr

Harish Slams Revanth For Abusive Language, Seeks Apology

It is highly unfortunate that the Speaker sat through silently through this flood of verbal abuse: Harish Rao

Top Court Verdict On Bail Plea Of Umar Khalid In Delhi Riots Case On Monday

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others accused in the 2020 Delhi riots

Women Farmers Inaugurate Udyan Utsav 2026

Udyan Utsav 2026 features 50 thematic stalls with nearly 120 exhibitors showcasing agricultural innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable prac

NIMS Doctors Heal Rare Heart Disorder in Two Patients

The patients were suffering from persistent ventricular premature contractions (VPCs), presenting as ventricular bigeminy a condition in which n

India advises nationals to avoid travel to Venezuela after Maduro capture

The Ministry of External Affairs also urged Indians currently in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and stay in touc

Uttam Says BRS at Fault for Depriving Telangana of Water Resources

Uttam said the present government was firm on protecting Telanganas interests and was now demanding 756 TMC ft out of the total dependable yield

TMC MP Mausam Noor returns to Congress

Mausam Noor, a Rajya Sabha member from Trinamool Congress, has rejoined the Congress party. This move comes just months before her term in the Up

Daylight Murder in Doodh Bowli

Prime accused Raju and his associates intercepted his bike and assaulted him with daggers before fleeing.

GHMC Removes Extra 1,458 MT Waste, 547 MT Debris

Currently in GHMC jurisdiction covering 2,053 square kilometres, around 9,000 metric tonnes of waste is being generated every day.

OCI Law Student Moves HC On BCI Enrolment Curbs

The panel comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin was dealing with a writ plea filed by Gurrala Srivar Venkat Red

Ambedkars Ideals Guide Nation Even Today: Rammohan Naidu

The minister, along with local MLA Kuna Ravikumar, unveiled a statue of Dr Ambedkar at Fakir Saheb Peta village under Purushothapuram Panchayat i

Teacher among two killed in separate accidents

Cong. Opposes Progress, Alleges Bandi

Sanjay Kumar said it clings to a 20-year-old framework that no longer helps the poor.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to head panel for Assam assembly polls candidates

The Congress party has formed screening committees to select candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will chair the

India Asks Citizens To Avoid Going To Venezuela Hours After US Captures Maduro

India on Saturday night advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of the situation arising out of the capture

Pavan K. Varma | After A Year Of Confusion, India Faces Hard Decisions

The way in which the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise was carried out in Bihar, and now in the whole country, leaves much to be desired

Kanthapurams outreach yatra gains momentum ahead of Samastha centenary

Akbar Demands Action Against Irrigation Contractors, Says Bickering in Poor Taste

Irrigation projects have turned into ATMs, irrespective of who is in power, Akbar said.

Telangana High Court Raps Home Dept Over Incomplete Affidavit on Police Cordon, Search Powers

Following it, the state filed a brief counter affidavit stating that the searches were conducted in the interest of public safety and to trace of

Opposition slams unopposed wins in Maharashtra civic polls

Opposition parties in Maharashtra are crying foul. They allege coercion and misuse of power after ruling party candidates were declared elected u

BJP holds meeting with CMs, state chiefs to counter Congress stir against VB-G RAM G Bill

Senior BJP leaders met virtually to discuss the proposed Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. The meeting focus

Aruna Slams Cong., BRS on Irrigation Projects

In a statement on Saturday, Aruna pointed out that Andhra Pradesh leads in building projects, no matter who is in power

Air Pollution In Rajahmundry Higher Than In New Delhi

The collector has asked the AP Pollution Control Board engineers to find out why air pollution is so high in Rajamahendravaram.

BJP Flags Errors In Draft Voters' List, Seeks Probe

The complaint pointed out wrongful placements of voters. Electors from one ward appeared in different wards entirely: Reports

Will oil, gold, silver and copper prices rise after US attack on Venezuela? Market impact explained

Will oil, gold, silver and copper prices rise after US attack on Venezuela? Markets are tracking the US military action, capture of President Nic

Demolition drive in Karnataka puts Congress govt in a fix

A demolition drive in Bengaluru has ignited a political storm for Karnataka's Congress government. Houses of over 200 Muslim families were razed,

Congress Dispels Rumours of Break with DMK

To a question if the Congress would seek a share in power, he shot back: Who would not aspire to have power? but did not elaborate if that would

Fourteen Maoists, including 5 women, killed in Sukma and Bijapur encounters in Chhattisgarh

Fourteen Maoists, including five women, were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Saturday.

Ajit Pawars corrupt demon jab at BJP triggers storm within Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's accusation of the BJP as a corrupt demon has ignited a political storm within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Ma

Army sets up community radio station near LoC in J&K's Rajouri to counter misinformation

The Indian Army and local administration have launched Radio Sangam (88.8 FM), the first community radio station on the Line of Control in Rajour

Congress announces 45-day MGNREGA Bachao Sangram to protest against VB-G RAM G scheme

The Congress party has announced a 45-day national agitation, the 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram,' from January 10 to February 25. This protest demands

Promote khadi, encourage indigenous artisans, says Vijayawada MP

It is our responsibility to pass on khadi products as a heritage to the future generations, says Kesineni Sivanath

Bihar launches healthcare facilities for elderly at doorsteps

The facilities include nursing assistance, pathology tests, blood pressure check, ECG test, physiotherapy and all types of medical assistance in

Private member bills seek to spotlight marital rape, menstrual leave, national commission for men

Cabinet expansion in Uttar Pradesh on the cards

Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for a cabinet reshuffle. The ruling BJP is considering new ministers for Yogi Adityanath's government. This move aims

Kishan Seeks CPI MLAs Apology for Insulting PM

The minister urged Sambasiva Rao to tender an unconditional apology and called on the Assembly Speaker to intervene, upholding the Houses decorum

Telangana: Elderly Man Swindled of Rs.7.3 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

The fraud came to light only on December 29, 2025, when the scammers resurfaced after a period of silence to demand an additional 1.2 crore as ca

Trump Says US Will Run Venezuela Until Safe Power Transition Occurs

Following a military operation that removed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power, President Trump stated that the US intends to manage

New ECHS Facility to Serve Veterans in Anantapur

ECHS polyclinics function as the first point of healthcare access for eligible veterans, offering outpatient consultations, diagnostic services,

Govt Appoints Andesris Son, Amends Recruitment Law

As part of this responsibility, the government appointed Andesris son, A. Datta Sai, as assistant professor in a government degree college under

VMC Tells Owners To Utilise LRS, BPS

The commissioner said the schemes, introduced through G.O.Ms. No. 134 (MA&UD) dated July 26, 2025, and G.O.Ms. No. 1173 dated October 27, 2025, h

Anita Katyal | BJP Happy With Rise Of Priyanka? Digvijaya Issues Warning To Cong

The BJP will obviously be hoping that the Priyanka lao demand in the Congress will create confusion in its rank and file and even drive a wedge b

NTR Vaidya Seva Usage Up 60% Under NDA Govt: Minister

The minister held a virtual review meeting with senior health officials on the implementation of NTR Vaidya Seva and the 108 and 104 emergency se

Unopposed Results to Be Announced After ROs Reports

A senior SEC official said the Commission is awaiting these reports, amid concerns raised by Opposition parties over the unopposed victories.

Hopeful that DMK will conclude seat-sharing talks at the earliest: Girish Chodankar

He says the Congress has received close to 5,000 applications from aspiring candidates and the conclusion of the seat-sharing negotiations is ess

52K Indiramma houses ready to occupy: Ponguleti

Replying during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly, the minister said the government had sanctioned 4.50 lakh houses in the first phase.

Savitribai Phule Birth Anniversary Celebrated

Various organisations organised programmes in both urban and rural areas to mark the occasion.

Barber held for playing 'anti-national' songs at his shop in Palghar district

According to locals who complained to the police, he allegedly played provocative content regularly, ignoring previous warnings, an official said