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Women's Justice Convention Held In Belthangady, Demands Submitted To Govt

Organisations stressed the need to protect the independence and transparency of the SIT probing the Dharmasthala-related cases.

17 Dec 2025 6:26 pm
Turmeric Board Will Strengthen Crop Production in Telangana: Tummala

The Minister said the State government will offer complete support for the board for its success

17 Dec 2025 6:24 pm
Aland Vote Chori Issue Triggers Heated Exchange In Assembly

BJP insisted it should be held only after the interim SIT report was placed before the House.

17 Dec 2025 6:09 pm
Meesho Co-founder Visit Aatrey Joins Billionaire Club

Meesho's billionaire founder, Vidit Aatrey, has a net worth past the $1-billion threshold

17 Dec 2025 6:05 pm
IPL 2026 Mini Auction: How CSK, MI and KKR Have Reshaped Their Squads

On December 16, (Tuesday), Abu Dhabi hosted the Mini auction for IPL 2026, with 369 players competing for 77 blank slots in 10 franchises.

17 Dec 2025 5:50 pm
Train Passengers Need to Pay Charges for Carrying Luggage Beyond Free Allowance Limits

Vaishnaw was responding to questions raised by MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy who sought to know whether Railways would implement baggage regulations for train passengers on the lines of practice being followed at airports

17 Dec 2025 5:40 pm
Delhi Govt Directs Maximum 50 Pc Staff To Physically Attend Private Offices Due To Air Pollution

Punishment for non-compliance to restrictions under GRAP Stage IV air pollution

17 Dec 2025 5:34 pm
Access to 43 OTT Platforms Blocked for Showing Obscene Content: Minister

The Code of Ethics requires OTT platforms to avoid publishing content prohibited by the law and undertake age-based classification of content as per the guidelines in the Rules, Union Minister L Murugan said

17 Dec 2025 5:31 pm
Minister Shirsat Seeks Freeze on AIMIM's Kite Symbol

High-stakes polls to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the cash-rich Mumbai, will be held on January 15, while votes will be counted on January 16

17 Dec 2025 5:30 pm
What Makes Akshaye Khanna A Lovable Husband in Durandhar?

He may be Dhurandhars most ruthless villain, but look closer and Akshaye Khannas character reveals something unexpectedempathy, loyalty, emotional restraint, and a quiet devotion that turns a feared antagonist into an unlikely study in husband material

17 Dec 2025 5:29 pm
AiR Launches Pause for Happiness Campaign to Combat Burnout

AiRs uplifting New Year mission invites every Indian to slow down, breathe, and begin the year with joy and inner peace

17 Dec 2025 5:28 pm
Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals Gear Up for Fresh Push Ahead of IPL 2026

Punjab Kings enter the 2026 season with renewed determination and a balanced squad, Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS strategy at the auction and retention stages focused on filling key roles with players who can perform in pressure situations.

17 Dec 2025 5:10 pm
Telangana, WB Top List of Govt Schools With Zero Enrolment

While Telangana has approximately 2,081 zero enrolment schools, West Bengal has 1,571 such institutions

17 Dec 2025 5:04 pm
Diplomatic Intervention Secures Safe Return Of Odia Youth From Sudan; CM Lauds MEA

Untraceable youth in Sudan, raising serious concerns among his family and the state administration.

17 Dec 2025 5:01 pm
Shilpa Shettys Restaurant Booked for Violating Operating Hours

The restaurant, Bastion, located on St Marks road here, was allegedly found operating beyond the stipulated hours, hosting late-night parties in violation of rules on December 11, they said.

17 Dec 2025 4:54 pm
Miscreants Open Fire to Derail Resettlement in Manipur

Police said no one was injured in the firing, though it triggered panic among residents

17 Dec 2025 4:54 pm
MLAs Disqualification Petitions Dismissed in Telangana

The Speaker gave the clean chit while pronouncing the verdict on petitions filed regarding the disqualification of MLAs

17 Dec 2025 4:49 pm
A Photographer Finds Thousands Of Dinosaur Footprints Near Italian Winter Olympic Venue

The dinosaur prints are believed to have been made by 33 ft long-necked bipedal herbivores

17 Dec 2025 4:47 pm
Pollution: SC Asks NHAI, MCD to Shift or Close Delhi's Toll Plazas

The top court described the pollution crisis as an annual feature and called for pragmatic and practical solutions to tackle the menace

17 Dec 2025 4:44 pm
Video of Virat Kohli Snubbing A Fan Viral

A differently abled man is seen approaching them with a phone, and Kohli, with Anushka behind him, a few steps behind, walks on without slowing or acknowledging the fan

17 Dec 2025 4:24 pm
Reteti Sanctuary with no poacher's threat : The Impact Of Wildlife Conservation In Kenya

Wildlife tourism and wild Elephants: The keystone of Kenya's economy

17 Dec 2025 4:19 pm
SIT Begins Probe Into Vandalism at Messi Event in Kolkata

Bidhannagar police apprehended one more person in connection with the vandalism at the stadium, taking the total number of arrests to six

17 Dec 2025 4:17 pm
Hyderabad Businessman Donates Rs.1.2 Cr Worth of Blades to TTD

Half blades valued at Rs 1.2 crore were donated to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams by Hyderabad-based businessman B Sridhar

17 Dec 2025 4:12 pm
Visa Restrictions Disrupt Bangladesh Exhibitors at Kolkata Cable TV Event

The three-day B2B event features 90 companies showcasing new technologies, products and solutions in digital cable television, broadband and OTT services.

17 Dec 2025 4:08 pm
Alientt's Global Team Experience Telanganas Culinary Heritage

Alientt Global Leaders explore Telanganas culinary & cultural heritage at The Culinary Lounge, Hyderabad

17 Dec 2025 4:04 pm
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Full List of Players for IPL 2026

The team also has some all-rounders such as Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, and Harsh Dubey.

17 Dec 2025 3:50 pm
President Murmu Arrives in Hyderabad for 5-Day Winter Sojourn

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Telangana ministers received the President at the Air Force Station, Hakimpet

17 Dec 2025 3:46 pm
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Eyeing December OTT Release On Netflix

Despite being produced on a medium budget, the film went on to gross Rs 110 crore at the worldwide box office.

17 Dec 2025 3:45 pm
India closes Visa Centre in Dhaka Citing Security Situation

The IVAC at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka is the main, integrated centre for all Indian visa services in the capital.

17 Dec 2025 3:37 pm
Alia Bhatts Heartwarming Reaction to Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaifs Baby Photo Wins the Internet

This public display of support humanised the celebrities for the audience

17 Dec 2025 3:06 pm
Growing ChatGPT, Perplexity Use Makes India Largest LLM Market in the World: Report

The number of ChatGPT downloads peaked at over 24 million in July before falling a bit and plateauing at 24 million once OpenAI zero-cost subscriptions

17 Dec 2025 2:59 pm
Elgar Case: Bombay HC Permits Accused Gautam Navlakha to Shift to Hometown Delhi

In his plea, Navlakha said the trial in the case was not likely to commence soon and that he cannot afford to live in Mumbai anymore

17 Dec 2025 2:57 pm
James Cameron and Rajamouli Discuss Avatars Cinematic Legacy

The two visionary directors spoke candidly about the nuances of large-scale storytelling, their individual creative processes

17 Dec 2025 2:44 pm
Bihar Officials Struggle To Recover The Cash Wrongly Credited To Men Under Women-Only Scheme

Rs 10,000 transferred to few men instead of women under Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana

17 Dec 2025 2:38 pm
First Look of Ranjan Ghoshs Adamya Presented by Aparna Sen Out

The film, set to be released in February 2026, is a political thriller set in the wilderness of Sundarbans

17 Dec 2025 2:35 pm
Hyderabad Police Issues Advisory on Cyber Fraud during Christmas, NY Celebrations

The Hyderabad cybercrime police urged the general public to remain extra vigilant, as cyber fraudsters often take advantage of festive cheer and increased online activity to cheat innocent citizens by adopting new and deceptive methods

17 Dec 2025 2:35 pm
India Summons Bangladesh Envoy Over Dhaka Mission Security Concerns

The move comes amid heightened tensions after anti-India rhetoric by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah

17 Dec 2025 2:25 pm
Reins Of Economy Must Be Given Back To MSMEs : Rahul Gandhi

Govt is determined to destroy small businesses for the benefit of its favoured industrialists, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP govt

17 Dec 2025 2:15 pm
AP CM Defends PPP Model for New Medical Colleges

The Chief Minister addressed the politically sensitive issue of developing 10 medical colleges under the PPP model, a move vehemently opposed by the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP

17 Dec 2025 2:02 pm
AP Govt Honours Cricketer Sricharani with Rs.2.5 Cr Cheque

The Chief Minister had announced a comprehensive incentive package to honour the Kadapa-born cricketer's contribution

17 Dec 2025 1:56 pm
I Am Not Married to Anyone, Says Mehreen Shaming Fake News Peddlers

She has clarified that she is not married yet.

17 Dec 2025 1:32 pm
D Suresh Babu Likely to Contest Telugu Film Chamber Elections?

After a six-month gap, the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce elections are scheduled to be held on December 28, with members currently in the process of forming two panels

17 Dec 2025 1:28 pm
Databricks Secures $4B+ Funding as AI and Data Business Hits $4.8B Run-Rate

Company accelerates investments in Agent Bricks, Lakebase and Databricks Apps to power Data Intelligent Applications

17 Dec 2025 1:26 pm
Ashes 3rd Test: Carey Slams Ton As Australia Seize Upper Hand on Day 1

Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss as temperatures topped 36 Celsius at Adelaide Oval, the hosts were 326-8 at stumps on day one after the shock news of Steve Smith being ruled out with illness

17 Dec 2025 1:22 pm
Tollywood Goes Overkill on Hindu Deities, Ushering in Fatigue

Even in the recent release of Akhanda 2, references to Lord Shiva, Lord Narasimha and Lord Hanuman feature prominently

17 Dec 2025 1:17 pm
Sajjanar Suspends Jubilee Traffic Inspector, SI, Home Guard on Bribe Charges

The suspended officers were collecting bribes from motorists during drunken driving checking at Journalists Colony in Jubilee Hills

17 Dec 2025 1:08 pm
Prithiviraj Chavan Refuses Apology on Op Sindoor Comment

BJP MP Brij Lal on Wednesday condemned Chavan's statement on Operation Sindoor and alleged that the Congress has always been on the side of Pakistan

17 Dec 2025 1:06 pm
Bondi Beach Shooter Charged With Terrorism, 15 Murder Counts

Naveed was critically wounded by police during the shooting, and local media reported he woke from a coma on Tuesday night

17 Dec 2025 12:37 pm
Investigators Release Video Timeline Of The Brown Campus Shooting Suspects Movements

Law enforcement says there is no clear video of the shooter from inside the engineering building.

17 Dec 2025 12:29 pm
Former Union Ministry Secretary Loses Rs 57 Lakhs in Digital Arrest

During the period of isolation and digital arrest, Ramasami had to seek the permission of his digital captors to travel to Tiruchy to receive a 'lifetime award' accorded to him

17 Dec 2025 12:27 pm