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GHMC To Turn Hi-Tech For Enhanced Services

The primary purpose of this initiative is to build a high-performance digital app that acts as the core operational tool for field teams conducti

Bonala Dancer Dies After Fall During Jathara In Razole

According to Razole sub-inspector B. Rajesh Kumar, the girl was part of a 12-member troupe that had arrived in the village to perform during godd

IIT-Kanpur survey to assess extent of sand mining was illegal, says T.N. govt.

ED had tasked the institute to assess the quantum of sand mined at 28 permitted sites during October-November 2023

This winter, Christmas festivities liftspirit of moribund Kashmir tourism

According to local hoteliers, occupancy of most hotels jumped from around 20% to around 70% on eve of Christmas

Circulatory system diseases remain leading cause of deaths in 2023: Report

Annual report on medical certification of cause of deaths showed circulatory system disease was the leading cause of death in medically certified

Officials Are Making Arrangements To Take Up Works Under The VB-G Ram G Scheme From December 26 To 31.

The central government renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and changed the norms of the scheme. Especially work

A 22-Year-Old Man With Telugu Origins Arrested In The United States For Arson At A Place Of Worship In Texas

Lella was arrested by the Collin county police in Texas for threatening to set fire to a place of worship, with reports stating that he threatene

'Had to go for namaz to next village': Around 55km from Chandigarh, Sikh woman donates land for mosque; Hindus give money

In a heartwarming display of unity, a 75-year-old Sikh woman in Punjab's Jakhwali village donated land for a new mosque. Sikh and Hindu families

Karnataka bus fire: Another driver's quick decision saved 43 lives

A horrific accident occurred in Chitradurga, Karnataka, when a container truck jumped the median and collided with a sleeper bus. The bus driver,

Centre Approves Rs 6.5 Crore Khelo India Synthetic Track For Jammikunta

The project includes a 400-metre, four-lane synthetic track built to World Athletics standards at the Government Degree College grounds within Ja

Karnataka bus inferno: Wedding bells for 2 techies silenced

A tragic road accident near Hiriyur claimed the lives of two young women, AM Navya and HC Manasa, who were traveling to Sigandur temple. Both wer

Jammikunta Gets Rs.6.5 Cr Track

Union minister Sanjay expressed his happiness over the approval, stating that the facility would be a major boost for local talent.

Navi Mumbai airport takes off with 48 flights, 4k passengers

Navi Mumbai International Airport officially opened its doors with the arrival of IndiGo flight 6E460 from Bengaluru. The new gateway handled 48

BTC price prediction alert: Why $23 billion Bitcoin options expiry could trigger major BTC USD volatility tomorrow

Bitcoin BTC USD price prediction December 26: Bitcoin's market is focused on a massive options expiry on December 26. This event, the largest on

Is Netflix down? NFL fans report streaming issues during Christmas day game

Several NFL fans reported issues streaming Netflix during the Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Christmas Day. Downdetector logged

Hyderabad airport receives bomb threat for Riyadh-bound Flynas flight; lands safely

Earlier on December 6, two international flights had received bomb threat emails at the Hyderabad airport. The threats were sent to the customer

JNUTA demands reinstatement of Jamia professor suspended over question on atrocities against Muslims

2 arrested in attempt to murder case over exchange of fire

Santa Claus skit: AAP leaders booked for hurting religious sentiments

Delhi govt. opens Atal Canteens on Vajpayees birth anniversary

45 canteens start operations, 55 more to open within 20 days,labourers and slum dwellers to get a full meal for 5, says CM; Education Minister di

Hosabale Praises Works Of BMS, Opens Office

The trade union had emerged as the number one organisation in the world through sincere struggles and sacrifices for the working class, he said w

RSS Sarkaryavah Hosabale Hails BMS' Ideological Commitment And Sacrifice-Driven Rise To Global Labour Leadership At New Office Inauguration

The trade union had emerged as the number one organisation in the world through sincere struggles and sacrifices for the working class, he said w

Govt. doles out educational tablets to 240 meritorious students

Ranjan Named Head of HMDA Metro Area

Ranjan will continue to hold FAC of the posts of special chief secretary, youth, tourism, culture and sports, and director of archaeology.

Prayers & a message as PM Modi joins Christmas service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a Christmas service, emphasizing love and compassion, as the BJP intensifies its outreach to the Christian

Its Official: GHMC is Now Indias Biggest Civic Body

The erstwhile GHMC was spread across 650 square kilometres with six zones, 30 circles and 150 wards.

DC Edit | A Giant Punch By Isro

t highlights Indias arrival as a spacefaring nation with credible heavy-lift launch capabilities, which are essential for deep-space exploration

Vizag To Usher In New Year 2026 With Beach Parties, Indoor And Outdoor Galas

Novotel Visakhapatnam is hosting Vintage Presents: New Year Gala 2026, featuring singer Sameera Bharadwaj. A Square Gokarting is organising Adven

Doc loses bid for PG med seat

The panel was dealing with a writ plea filed by Dr V. Pravalika who completed her MBBS from ESIC Medical College, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad, after s

BJP Leaders Pay Tribute on Atals 101st Birth Anniversary

Kishan Reddy hailed Vajpayee as an intellectual, poet, and administrator who addressed the UN in Hindi, India's principal language.

Oswal's Digital Arrest: ED Recovers Rs 5.24 Cr of Rs 7 Cr Stolen

ED searched 11 locations across five states in connection with the anti-money laundering case.

Quote of the day by Michael Jordan: 'Some people want it to happen, some wish it...'

Quote of the day by Michael Jordan shares a clear message on action and effort. The quote reflects his career path, achievements, and decisions.

16-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Maharashtra Government School Hostel

A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at a government-run ashram' (residential) school in Murbad tehsil of the district on Thursday, pol

Water Supply to Hit in Many Parts on December 27, 28

Water supply will be restored after the completion of the repairs, the board said.

Dilip Cherian | Gujarat Babus Get A Message And A Deadline

On paper, this looks like routine governance, review meetings, status reports, and coordination memos. In reality, it signals something deeper: a

Mob kills minority Hindu man, interim government blames terror activities by victim

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

Supercomputers reveal the truth about what happens near a Black Hole

Supercomputers black hole research: New simulations offer unprecedented detail on how black holes consume and eject matter. Researchers used supe

Dream Big: Timothe Chalamet honors Susan Boyle with Marty Supreme jacket

Timothe Chalamet has honored Susan Boyle by gifting her a Marty Supreme jacket, celebrating her remarkable rise after Britains Got Talent. Boyle

Delhi high court bars dummy school from running classes XI and XII, admitting students

Delhi High Court has barred Richmondd Global School from admitting new students to classes XI and XII and initiated contempt proceedings against

Mild tension at Gandhi Darshan amid dispute over managing committee

Nilgiris Tea Growers Remember Vajpayee with Affection

N. Bheeman, a small tea grower hailing from Thuneri village here, who recalled the meeting with Prime Minister Vajpayee then, said the meeting wa

BJP Freed India of Single Familys Bondage

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal has been developed as a landmark national memorial and inspirational complex of enduring national significance.

Soura Access Road Dispute: Court directs SMC, Police to ensure compliance of 2023 restraint order

Srinagar, Dec 25:A local court has directed the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the Police to ensure compliance of an earlier court orde

Mohan Guruswamy | Why Is India Still So Dirty And Polluted?

The Ashok Mehta committee in 1977 was tasked with evolving an effective and decentralised system of development administration. The committee hel

Ahead of New Year, Jammu, Punjab frontier areas on high alert

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:Security forces have ramped up vigilance along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and in frontier districts of neighbourin

Revanth Wants Kite Festivals at Restored Lakes

Revanth Reddy said themed kite festivals could be organised at different lakes, involving various sections of society.

New labour codes may reshape MNC payrolls

Experts say that companies will have to update transfer pricing benchmarks and documentation, as changes in the cost base could affect the arm's

Army revises social media guidelines

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:The Indian Army has issued an internal directive revising its policy on the use of social media applications by personnel, und

Man attempts suicide at Makkahs Grand Mosque; security officer injured

Makkah: A man attempted to take his own life at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, December 25, prompting an emergency respon

CM Naidu Cites Vajpayee as Focal Point of National Development

A commemorative postal stamp featuring Vajpayee was also released.

End reservation row or face agitation: NC MP challenges Omar

Srinagar, Dec 25 : Estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday threatened the government with a protest if it did

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details are now clear. The episode airs on December 26, 2025. T

Sangharsh Samiti lead protests warn of shutdown over SMVD medical college admissions

Jammu, Dec 25 : Several right-wing Hindu groups held a protest in Jammu on Thursday evening, demanding the shifting of Muslim students from the S

Harish Rao Alleges Neglect of Government Hostel Students

Launching a political attack, Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over governance and alleged corruption, and accused the gover

Bandi Attacks BRS, Congress

Sanjay announced that the BJP would clinch the Mayor seat in the GHMC elections and make Hyderabad free from Majlis influence, despite Congress e

ZPHS Manakondur Students on Four-Day Educational Tour to Delhi

Union minister for state Bandi Sanjay Kumar, after learning about the visit, hosted the students at his official residence and arranged free food

J&K: After Rajouri and Poonch, now Kathua district administration suspends VPN services for two months

Authorities in Jammu's Kathua district have suspended VPN services for two months due to security concerns, following similar actions in Rajouri

Vajpayee Is My Eternal Inspiration: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan, who also holds the rural development portfolio, credited the ex-PM for pioneering rural transformation through the Golden Quadrilateral

Letters to The Editor December 26, 2025

Purasawalkam residents lament crumbling civic infrastructure on Bricklin Road

GCC has not taken sustained action against encroachments and several civic violations, says resident; Corporation cites lack of support from poli

Toy industry in the State is now worth around 1,000 crore

December witnessed two significant developments one involving Funskool, the Chennai-headquartered toy manufacturer, and the other emerging from

Stray Dog Goes on Rampage in Vemulawada; 21 Devotees Injured

Sudden rush of victims caused a tense situation at the local hospital as doctors rushed to provide anti-rabies treatment.

Gig Workers Participate in Flash Strike

According to union leaders, aggregator platforms attempted to blunt the impact of the strike by deploying third-party delivery firms, offering ad

AIADMK forms panel to draft manifesto for 2026 Assembly poll

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami says the committee will tour Tamil Nadu to elicit opinions and views from the general public whi

Ice storm warning issued across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and parts of Michigan

Winter storm warning: The National Weather Service (NWS) upgraded its winter storm advisory to an ice storm warning on Thursday, impacting region

Fragile attractiveness: on the latest FDI data and India

Indias best efforts to bring in investment can be upended by U.S.

Hostility towards women in digital spaces damaging democracy: Uttarakhand women's commission chief

DEHRADUN: Chairperson of Uttarakhand Women's Commission Kusum Kandwal has issued a statement condemning the growing hostility against women on so

Post-Matric Scholarships For Tribal Students Released: Sandhya Rani

The minister said the measures reflect the governments resolve to ensure uninterrupted, positive and fear-free education for tribal students, and

A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy

New Delhi confronts challenges that concern economic and energy security, global strategic stability, and regional security

Ayurveda needs deeper research, specialised expertise: Health Minister

FSSAI warns food businesses against labeling herbal infusions as tea

Under FSSAI regulations, the term tea can be used on packaging and labels only for beverages derived from Camellia sinensis

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali language

The President said it is a matter of pride and joy for all the Santhali people, and it will enable them to read and understand the Constitution i

200 Members of Manthani Family Reunite in Hyderabad

Participants, who relished a tasty treat too, ranged from 80-year-old elders to a six-month old infant. The aroma of mouth-watering dishes hung a

Centre to deploy 53 additional CAPF companies ahead of Republic Day parade in Delhi

NEW DELHI: In view of the threats received by intelligence agencies ahead of the upcoming Republic Day parade in Delhi, the Union Ministry of Hom

Centrestageto wilderness and back again theKishansaga

Freed up in the mind and more driven than he has ever been, the flamboyant batter will be chomping at the bit, hoping for a chance to light up th

Doping menace: on Indian sport and dope positive cases

India must make National Anti-Doping Agency well-funded and independent

Enhanced Railway Ticket Fares To Come Into Effect From Today

Second class non-AC fares have been revised in slabs, with no increase for distances up to 215 km. Passengers travelling between 216 km and 750 k

Unnao Rape Case: Plea in SC against HC suspending Sengar's jail term

A legal challenge has reached the Supreme Court. It questions the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the jail sentence of Kuldeep Singh Senga

The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems

Merely designing better infrastructure will not deliver the desired outcome if the human element of belonging is ignored

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 21: Ranveer-starrer crosses Rs 630 crore, set to dethrone SRK's Jawan as highest-grossing Hindi film

The spy thriller crossed the rare Rs 600 crore mark in India in a span of just 20 days, and saw another surge on Christmas (Day 21) without facin

18-Year-Old Graphic Designer Arrested For Theft, Says He Lost Job Due To AI

An 18-year-old graphic designer, who claimed to have lost his job due to AI, was arrested with his NEET-aspirant woman friend on Thursday for all

110 kg of ganja seized in Sholinganallur

Southern districts of Tamil Nadu come alive with Christmas fete

Special midnight masses were organised in churches. Coastal villages came alive with festive decorations featuring themed cribs, lights, decorati

At WTO, India calls for steps to boost tech transfer to developing nations

India is pushing developed nations at the World Trade Organization to share advanced technologies. This move aims to boost trade for developing a

Man Strangles Wife, Jumps In Front Of Train In Delhi

A 40-year-old woman was allegedly strangled by her husband who later jumped to his death in front of a train in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, po

Fire Fighters Rescue Eagle Entangled Near HC

The Eagle has been shifted to a government vet hospital for treatment and later handed over to the forest department. Now, the bird's condition i

Arms, ammunition recovered from Manipur's Imphal West District: Police

Security forces have recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur. In Imphal West district, weapons including guns, rifles, an

Students protest against alleged Islamophobia at Jadavpur University convocation

KOLKATA: Two students held a poster reading ''there is no place for Islamophobia at Jadavpur University'' while receiving their citations and cer

2 Arrested With Country-Made Pistols In Bulletproof SUV In Delhi

The Delhi Police has arrested two armed men and seized a bullet-proof SUV during a routine vehicle check in outer north Delhi on Christmas eve, o

Here's Why Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus Is Prime Target In Search For Life

The findings are based on analysis of data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017.