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BJP Sarpanch Candidate Attacked in Karimnagar

The assailants allegedly threw chilli powder into his eyes before assaulting him, causing injuries

Dead Man Elected Sarpanch in Sircilla; Sister Dies After Brother Loses Poll in Jagtial

With the elected sarpanch no longer alive, authorities have put further proceedings on hold. Officials said a decision is awaited on whether a by

Hindu organisations protest against religious preaching at government polytechnic in Tirupati

In a video that has gone viral on social media platforms, a contract lecturer was seen writing Telugu text on green board, equating Jesus Christ

Kerala local body polls: LDF holds the ground outside Thrissur city, retains grip on panchayats and municipalities

UDF surge confined to Corporation limits as Left front maintains dominance across rural and semi-urban Thrissur. LDF retains district panchayat,

Karnataka caste survey report expected in January

The Commission has asked government departments for secondary data to understand adequate representation in government services

Stop AP from taking up the PNLP project: Uttam to Centre

Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy writes to MoJS Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao seeking clearance to PRLIS first-phase to utilise 45 tmc ft

Law student arrested for injuring businessman with airgun during practice

Gujarat couple, child trying to immigrate to Portugal kidnapped in Libya: Officials

Mehsana Superintendent of Police says that the kidnappers have contacted the relatives of the family, demanding 2 crore as ransom.

National Lok Adalat disposes of over 5,800 cases in Tiruchi district

TTD to grow trees for Dwajasthambham in 100 acres

The initiative is to ensure availability of ritually sanctified, home-grown timber for temples managed and established by the Hindu institutions,

From red dawn to blue wave: UDF turns despair to dominance in a matter of hours in Kochi Corporation

From a sense of being doomed to turning the tables on the LDF in what promised to be a cliffhanger of a contest, and finally, the sheer ecstasy o

Centre Cant Claim Normalcy In J-K Without Opening Places Closed Post Pahalgam Attack: CM Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 13 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Centre cannot claim normalcy in the Union territory until

Kerala local body polls: UDF makes inroads into Kottayam

The UDF wins 16 and LDF seven out of the 23 district panchayat seats in Kottayam. The UDF regains power in two of six municipalities. The Pala mu

GRAP-3, Then 4: Pollution Curbs Made Stricter Twice In A Day In Delhi

Hours after pollution norms under GRAP-3 were imposed, Delhi and nearby areas saw the curbs being made stricter on Saturday evening and GRAP-4 be

Kerala local body polls: UDF, NDA make dents in LDFs strongholds in Alappuzha district

UDF wins five out of six municipalities. NDA comes second in Chengannur and Mavelikara municipalities, pushing the LDF to third spot. Though the

Seeman hits out at DMK for igniting Thirupparankundram row

Semi-Christmas celebrated in Ongole

Will defeat BJP with the help of AI: Akhilesh Yadav

Local body polls: BJP makes it three in a row in Palakkad municipality

BJP secures 25 of the 53 seats in the municipal council. Though it fell short of a majority by two seats, the BJP being the party with the maximu

The Hindu in School Science Fest and Ramanujan Spark Quest successfully concludes

Over 400 students showcased their talents atthe Science Fest and Maths Olympiadorganised by The Hindu in School at Madikeri

Watch: Kerala local body elections: Congress-led UDF emerges front-runner

The Congress-led United Democratic Front has emerged as the clear front-runner in Keralas local body elections as counting concludes. The UDF sec

CM, Dy. CM to participate in vote theft protest in Delhi on Sunday

Drill on radiation leakage held at Kaiga NPCIL unit

A mock drill on testing preparedness in the event of radiation leak at the Kaiga atomic power generation station of Nuclear Power Corporation of

Cultural Spendor Marks Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra In Hyderabad

Thousands join the Hare Krishna Movement's Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra with great fervor and devotion.

Kerala local body polls: Powerful showing helps UDF shrug off the despondency of being out of power since 2016

The front also views the victory as a stepping stone to winning the Assembly elections in 2026. Satheesan credits Team UDF for reasserting its po

NIA Court Declares Absconding Delhi Blast Accused Muzaffar Rather Proclaimed Offender

Srinagar, Dec 13: An NIA court here declared Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Rather, an accused in the white collar terror module busted by Srinagar police in

IPL 2026 auction: What the ten teams have and who theyll be desperate to get

The IPL 2026 mini-auction is set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Ten franchises will compete for 77 slots with a 237.55 crore purse. Teams need to

Rajahmundry airport conducts mock dry run of flight operations

Parents association seeks action on student suicides in A.P.

Expresses concern over nine student suicides within six months of the new academic year in SPSR Nellore district

Man held for selling adulterated ghee in Secunderabad

Class X girl dies of cardiac arrest in Konaseema

2025 local body polls: Congress-led United Democratic Front makes a comeback, LDF suffers setback

Police issue New Year eve guidelines for hotels, pubs and clubs

Aland vote theft case: Subhash Guttedar, son deny charges, call it politically motivated

The Guttedars say chargesheet was filed to coincide with Congress New Delhi agitation on vote chori

Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP-IV imposed as AQI crosses 450; check what's allowed and what's restricted

Delhi and NCR are facing the strictest curbs under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan as air quality worsened significantly. Authorities

JSP leaders told to focus on membership drive in Srikakulam

UDF sweeps 10 municipalities in Ernakulam

NDA delivers a shocker to LDF in Thripunithura

Israel issues evacuation warning for village in southern Lebanon ahead of strike

It would be the second such attack within days, after Israel hit what it described as Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas in southern Leban

Elderly Woman Dies As Fire Guts Ten Huts In Vizianagaram

The victim, identified as Kosti Papamma, died of severe burn injuries after flames from a brazier she had kept under her bed to ward off the cold

National Lok Adalat reunites estranged couples in Koppal

We want Karthigai deepam to be lit at deepathoon, say Thirupparankundram residents

U.S., Syrian forces wounded by unidentified fire in central Syria

U.S. helicopters evacuated the injured to a U.S. base in Syrias Al-Tanf region near the Iraqi border

12-day Christmas celebration begins at historic SIMMS Memorial Baptist Church

National Lok Adalat: Over 3,400 cases settled in Thoothukudi with 11 crore compensation

TSCPCR member inspects Shamirpet gurukul, flags serious issues

The $5 bill challenge is going viral: No budget, no apps - the lazy-simple trick to grow your savings fast

The $5 bill challenge is going viral: No budgets. No apps. No stress. Every $5 bill you receive goes straight into savings. Cash users are quietl

Five arrested with 70 lakh worth hash oil and ganja in Hyderabad

Delhi pollution: GRAP-IV imposed in national capital, neighbouring areas as AQI crosses 450

Delhi-NCR has implemented the strictest curbs under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan as air quality deteriorates sharply. The Commissi

Expert warns that heart palpitations may indicate serious issues

Kidwai to set up 50-bed hospice for terminally ill cancer patients

Akhilesh Yadav vows to unite INDIA bloc, reaffirms SPCongress alliance

Hyderabad: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday affirmed that his partys ties with the Congress will continue despite the blocs d

'Cannot bulldoze a court': CBI counters Rabri Devis transfer plea; opposes transfer of IRCTC, land-for-jobs cases

The CBI opposed Rabri Devi's plea to transfer criminal cases, arguing it constitutes forum-shopping and aims to demean the judge. The agency stat

GRAP IV imposed in Delhi NCR as air quality hits Severe+

This is in addition to the actions under Stages I, II and III of extant GRAP already in-force in NCR.

Assams Demow Model is focus of ICMR project for zero snakebite deaths

The 13.5 crore four-year programme will integrate proven regional strategies, including the Demow Model, which focuses on robust community engage

Azhar visits hospital after 24 students fall ill from school food

Haj pilgrims should choose only authorised operators: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday urged Indian Muslims planning to undertake the Haj pilgrimage in 2026 to

GRAP 4 invoked in Delhi: AQI crosses 400; what's restricted and what's not

Delhi-NCR faces emergency curbs as air quality plummets to 'Severe+' levels, triggering Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan. Authorities

MIEL threatens to pull out of 850MW Ratle power project in J&K if threats, political interferences not stopped

Company says safety, work environment at risk amid pressure to hire beyond sanctioned strength

Local body polls: LDF to analyse reasons for poll debacle

CPI(M) says the UDF and the BJP helped each other defeat the LDF, and the support of communal elements that stood committed to a theocratic State

UDF sweeps Wayanad district in local body polls

Karnataka CM tussle: Congress MLA predicts DKS to take over as CM next month, reveals dates

Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain claimed D K Shivakumar will become Chief Minister on January 6, urging CM Siddaramaiah to step down. This follows

LDFs experiment with Independents fails to make impact in Koduvally

Three-Day World Health Innovation Forum concludes in Visakhapatnam

Kerala local body polls: Idukki gives UDF a resounding victory

The front sweeps to power in Thodupuzha and Kattappana municipalities, district panchayat, and most of the block and grama panchayats. LDF fails

Union MoS Pankaj Chaudhary set to be announced U.P. BJP president

Mr. Chaudhary, a Kurmi leader, filed his nomination papers at the BJP party office in Lucknow on Saturday in the presence of U.P. Chief Minister

Akhlaq lynching: CPI(M) leader seeks Presidents intervention in UP govts decision

New Delhi: Senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Saturday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, demanding her intervention in the Uttar Pradesh gover

Ancient soot discovery in Antarctica reveals alarming link to global sea level rise

DEHRADUN: Indian scientists are delving deep into the frozen continent of Antarctica, not just for knowledge but as a critical defense strategy a

Drill to test fog preparedness and low visibility management conducted at Mysuru Airport

Telangana: Local Issues and Odd Promises Sway Sarpanch Polls

Candidates who focused on specific village-level concerns found success, while those relying on dramatic gestures or exaggerated pledges failed t

CPI flays Constitutional amendments on religious lines

Present political climate is marked by efforts to fuel divisions along religious, caste and regional lines for the sake of power, while sidelinin

Maharashtra govt. unhappy with Jitendra Singhs statement on IIT-Bombay, Minister tells House

Mumbai is a matter of pride and identity for Maharashtra, says Ashish Shelar

SMAT | Mumbai faces upbeat Haryana in a crucial clash

Punjab rural polls: Punjab CM Mann slams Congress, SAD for 'high-handedness' charge; says they accepted defeat

Congress leader and former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi alleged that the AAP Government in the State had printed fake ballot papers for

Watch: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy welcomes Lionel Messi at Falaknuma Palace

IFFK 2025: Kaathirippu is a riveting psychological drama on introspection and repentance

The 83-minute long film directed by Nipin Narayanan progresses through dialogue between two strangers, David and Anoop

Grassleys Oversight Legacy Faces Scrutiny in the Trump Era

Critics say Grassley's reluctance to challenge the Trump administration has even extended to a defining issue: His support for whistleblowers mak

Phase Wise Winter Vacations Announced For Summer Zone Schools Of Jammu Division

JAMMU, Dec 13: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced winter vacations for all government and recognised private schools

Men in Blue bracefor stern test against the confident Proteas

South Africa will look to repeat the template that proved successful in the previous encounter at New Chandigarh

Class 10 student dies of heart attack in Andhra leaving classmates shocked

Hyderabad: In a disturbing incident, a Class 10 student of a private school in Andhra Pradesh suffered a heart attack and died in the classroom,

State Sugarcane Cultivators Association warns against fake donation drive

Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including protest leader Kolesnikova: rights groups, State media

U.S. envoy earlier said Washington was lifting sanctions on Belarusian potassium

Kerala local body polls: UDF reclaims Thrissur Corporation after a decade

LDF suffers urban setback while no visible Suresh Gopi wave registered. UDF wins 33 seats, LDF is limited to 11 seats. NDA registers victory in e

LDF fails to get majority in Kozhikode Corporation, BJP makes big gains

Left Democratic Front managed to win only 35 of the 76 seats, while the United Democratic Front bagged 28 seats and the National Democratic Allia

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Check likely India launch date, price, key features and other details

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is anticipated to launch in India around late January or early February, with a starting price of approximately Rs 1

Air India Express to restore Mangaluru-Muscat direct flights from March 2026

Excise officials seize 2 kg ganja, MDMA and illicit liquor in multiple raids across Hyderabad, six arrested

LDF retains Varkala municipality

Akhlaq lynching case: Brinda Karat seeks President's intervention in UP government's move to drop charges

NEW DELHI: Senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Saturday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, demanding her intervention in the Uttar Pradesh gover

NGT calls for State response as study flags Chennais land subsidence risk

The notice was issued by the Principal Bench of the NGT after taking suo motu cognisance of reports highlighting land subsidence linked to excess

KIMS Icon Hospital in Visakhapatnam completes 3,000 cleft lip and palate surgeries