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Fond memories of a venerable guru

A student remembers musician T.M. Thyagarajan

State carrying baggage of unresolved issues to 2026

2025 IN REVIEW By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: The year 2025 is set to bid goodbye in a few days, but issues continue to linger, with solutions

Meghalaya govt employees get extended holiday break

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: Government employees in Meghalaya are enjoying an extended winter vacation as all state government offices rema

The therapy for the future

While traditional pharmacology aims to chemically correct the disrupted body metabolism without addressing the root cause, gene therapy offers th

Nepal in 2025: When Gen Z protests toppled govt

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Nepal witnessed a significant political turmoil in 2025 as massive street protests led by Gen Z against corruption, nepotism,

BSF jawan shoots self with service rifle in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: A BSF jawan from Punjab, posted in Meghalaya, died after sustaining a gunshot injury while on duty. Reports sai

Coal rake at Mendipathar rly station legal, finds GH group

Group members pay visit to the site, dismiss influx fears From Our Correspondent MENDIPATHAR, Dec 27: With the prospect of rake loading and trans

VPP MP condemns Christmas attacks, seeks minorities safety

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: Strongly condemning incidents of vandalism and intimidation targeting Christian minorities during the Christmas

Between convenience and caution

Caught between cars and the curb, a pedestrian negotiates both space and choice at Khyndai Lad junction in the city on Saturday. (ST)

Poor NH condition prompts MP to undertake inspection of road

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: Amid persistent complaints over deteriorating road conditions, Shillong MP Ricky J Syngkon is set to inspect th

What are Indias diplomatic headwinds in 2026?: Explained

Why has foreign policy in 2025 been full of shock and surprise? Where does India stand in its ties with the U.S.? Will issues over tariffs, visas

Thought of the day by Carl Jung: 'We cannot change anything until we...' today's self-awareness quotes by the founder of analytical psychology

Thought of the day: Carl Jung, a renowned psychiatrist, revolutionized psychology with his ideas on acceptance and self-awareness. His work intro

Unnao rape case: CBI cites Advani judgment to seek Sengar bail nixing

The CBI has urged the Supreme Court to overturn a Delhi High Court decision that excluded MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar from being prosecuted under th

What are the signals from the Indian economy? | Explained

What measures have the government taken to boost demand and growth?

Kuchipudi Show: Guinness Record With 5K Performers

The feat was performed to prerecorded songs, including Kedara Gaura Tillana, a 10minute composition by Kala Ratna Pasumarthi Venkateswara Sarma.

Energy Minister asks officials to fast-track RDSS projects

Ravi Kumar insists on stringent measures to prevent accidents caused by human error in the Power Department

8 Held For Transporting, Consuming Drugs

Ranjeeth Kumar, who works in a private firm in Begumpet, decided to sell MDMA to earn quick money. Through friends, he came in contact with Ashwi

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Hits Taiwan

The tremors were felt in many areas, including Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, Taoyuan, Tainan, and counties such as Hualien, Yilan, Hsinchu, Miaol

MP Congress Media Wing Chiefs Resignation Exposes Rift In Party

Chairman of the media department of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) of Madhya Pradesh Mukesh Nayak on Saturday tendered his resignation from

Three held for stalking, harassing woman in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Three youths were arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing a woman here, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Decemb

G RAM G's core spirit rooted in Bapu's ideals, says Shivraj Singh Chauhan

Rural development minister Shivraj Chouhan has accused the Congress of spreading misinformation about the VB-G RAM G law, alleging they previousl

Supreme Court to Mark Aravalli Limits

The hearing follows the Courts November order that accepted elevation-linked definitions, barred new mining leases till a management plan is draw

Sri Lankan police detain Tamil politician for questioning

Colombo: A Sri Lankan Tamil politician and an ex-minister has been detained for questioning by the police after a weapon issued to him was found

Devi Kar | Lets Be Selective On Facts We Ask Kids To Remember, Maybe Memorise

Memorising is not at all a bad thing, if the purpose and application are sensible and meaningful. It is indeed beautiful to hear people recite li

Sharing PM Modi photo, Digvijaya Singh lauds Sangh, BJP says attack on Rahul

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's praise for the RSS-BJP's organizational prowess, highlighting Modi's grassroots rise, sparked internal debate d

HC hears habeas corpus plea of AAP MLA, lists matter for Jan 29

Jammu: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday heard a habeas corpus petition of detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Mal

Cops Action Plans 2026: New SIT, Anti-Drug Teams, AI Generated Software To Ease Traffic

We have conducted research and found that 15 per cent of commuters have spent 15 hours travelling to their destinations on a daily basis, Sajjana

Chief Secretaries Talks Insightful, Says PM Modi

Focus on Centre-state ties, governance, reforms

Congress: Like demonetisation, decimation of MGNREGA decision of PM Modi

CWC chalks out campaign from January 5 to force restoration of scheme

Vande Mataram Inspires National Unity: Kishan

Kishan Reddy noted that Vande Mataram served as a unifying force against the British policy of divide and rule.

Shreya Sen-Handley | Six Reasons Why 2025 Wasnt A Total Disaster

But 2026, by its very name, deserves at least six bequests of hope from 2025, to give it something to build on. The six I will highlight are even

CM Siddaramaiah defends Bengaluru eviction drive as legal move against encroachment

New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday defended the eviction drive at Fakir Colony in Bengaluru, saying it was a necessary

Praveen Togadia warns of agitation if Hindu-only seats not ensured

Jammu: Former Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia on Saturday demanded that all 50 seats at the Vaishno Devi medical college in Jammu an

Police Told To Identify Accident-Prone Spots Ahead Of Sankranti

Chairing a crime review meeting on Saturday, the SP directed officials to intensify patrolling to prevent burglaries as people travel to their na

Unnao Survivor Seeks CBI Probe

The move comes amid widespread criticism following the Delhi High Courts recent order granting conditional bail to Sengar and suspending his life

Will create policy to support Atal Canteen: CM

Want to retire in your 50s? These 5 budgeting moves could make the American dream real

Early retirement budgeting tips: Retiring early is possible with smart planning and aggressive saving. Experts highlight strict monthly budgeting

Police arrest 350 in 24-hour operation against organised crime ahead of New Year

Air quality panel flags lapses in Gurugrams anti-dust measures

Central pollution watchdog identifies 34 roads with high visible dust, asks civic body to improve ground efforts; air quality in Delhi nears seve

Why no FIR in X-mas women harassment case, asks AAP

GHMC Panel Meet on Dec. 29, Roads, Graveyard on Top Agenda

The committee will also consider a Rs. 2.6 crore proposal for developing a BC graveyard in Madhapurs Chandanagar, with facilities such as a burni

Driver arrested for beating his wife to death

Nims To Launch 3 Specialised Urology Clinics From Jan. 1

Nims will start three sub-speciality clinics in its urology and renal transplantation department, namely, uro-oncology, renal transplantation and

Special electoral roll revision camp held across Chennai

Theagaraya College celebrates 75 years

Naidu Recalls Student Days, Political Journey at NTR Institutions Event

Naidu also recalled his association with Gandipeta, where the Telugu Desam Party headquarters once functioned as a training centre for political

J&K: CBI lawyer killed in highway crash; accused driver arrested

Tragedy struck on the Srinagar-Jammu highway as CBI prosecutor Sheikh Adil Nabi, 35, lost his life in a collision near Banihal. His car was struc

True power of Bangladesh always lies in its people, when united, says Tarique Rahman

Rahman said his plan was for all Bangladeshis a united, inclusive Bangladesh, a Bangladesh that moves forward together

Steps Sought To Improve Nagarjuna Sagar Water Supply To Prakasam

The minister held a review meeting with irrigation department officials at his camp office in Turupu Nayudupalem of Tanguturu mandal to assess th

J&K: Mirwaiz removed Hurriyat link from X bio to 'surrender for CRPF security, alleges Lone

Sajad Lone criticized Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's decision to remove his Hurriyat chairman title from X, calling it a surrender for protocol and securi

2025 Year-Ender Special: From Operation Sindoor to DeepSeek, check India's most searched 'What is' questions on Google

Google searches in 2025 show Indians sought answers to new terms impacting their lives. From 'Operation Sindoor' to 'Mock Drills', people used Go

Psychic Star should win the Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Trophy

359th Prakash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Held

The preachers highlighted the life of Guru Gobind Singh Ji as a symbol of courage, selflessness and righteousness, and urged devotees to follow h

Parties, public cry foul as SIR drive excludes lakhs of voters in Kerala

As debate rages over the reported exclusion of around 24 lakh voters from the draft voters list of Kerala, after the Special Intensive Revision (

Siddipet Tiger Keeps Officials on Toes

Officials said there have been no cattle kills so far, and the tiger is likely to find prey in the 150-hectare forest block, which has deer and f

Case Under Anti-Child Abuse Act Can't Be Dismissed If Victim Turns Hostile: Court

The Delhi High Court has upheld the jail term of a man for raping his minor stepdaughter, observing that guilt under the POCSO Act cannot be dism

Cloth Left Inside Woman During Delivery At Greater Noida Hospital: Police

An FIR has been lodged against doctors of a private hospital in Greater Noida, besides senior health officials, after a women alleged that a half

GHMC Pegs Budget at Rs.11,460 Cr; Focus on Roads, Green Cover

The state government has taken up several infrastructure works including flyovers, underpasses, Road under Bridges (RuBs) and Road over Bridges (

Aravali mining row: Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance; hearing set for Monday

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of concerns regarding the definition of the Aravali Range, which has sparked debate over mining a

Social Securitys 2.8% boost may be delayed until January for some check if you are affected

The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a specific calendar to distribute the 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). For the majority of th

Power Supply To Durga Temple Snapped Over Dues, Restored After Talks

In the interim, temple authorities made alternative arrangements by deploying generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply and avoid inconveni

Manish Tewari | Too Big To Compete: How Duopolies Are Killing Indias Markets

From aviation and e commerce, to digital payments and food delivery, duopolies have become the hidden architecture of Indias modern economy

SC special bench to hear suo motu case on definition of Aravalis

A three-judge Special Vacation Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear the matter.

Kerala Capital Thiruvananthapuram 'Omitted' From Rail Upgrade List, Shashi Tharoor Writes To Centre

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor slammed the alleged omission of the Kerala capital from the 48 major cities' infrastructure upgrade initiat

Loaded Truck Overturns In Petbasheerabad

The truck was carrying a consignment of iron and overturned while taking a U-turn. The incident led to traffic disruption in the area for a brief

Woman arrested for stealing gold jewellery in K.K. Nagar

'All Of India Concerned': Congress Condemns Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh

Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and said that the whole of India is concerned about it.

Bajrang Dal functionary held for attack on Kashmiri Shawl Seller, MHA reaffirms No Tolerance stand

Uttarakhand Police have arrested a Bajrang Dal functionary and registered an FIR following an assault on a Kashmiri shawl vendor in Udham Singh N

Sanitation workers marching to Secretariat detained

Student Dies After Drinking Formalin at Private Hospital

The incident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the hospital management in storing hazardous chemicals in an unsafe and accessible area,

Activists Demand Arrest of Langur Trafficker in Jagtial

SAFIs cruelty prevention manager Adulapuram Goutham submitted a formal representation to the district collector, stating that merely rescuing the

BRS MLA Alleges Congress Attacking BRS Activists After Victory In Elections

Prashanth Reddy said Ranjith sustained serious head injuries and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Nizamabad, where his condition

Jagtial Health Officer Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Dr Srinivas had recently assumed charge as the in-charge DMHO of the district following the transfer of the previous officer.

More Indians Deported From Saudi Arabia Than US In Five Years

Despite the immigration crackdown in the US, Saudi Arabia has deported more Indians than America, according to data provided by the Foreign Minis

Two killed as BJP youth wing leader crashes car into people in Morena district in Madhya Pradesh

An 11-year-old boy and a senior citizen were killed

IndiGo Cancels 57 Flights Due To 'Bad Weather' At Multiple Airports

Domestic carrier IndiGo on Saturday cancelled 57 flights across its network, citing ad weather at various airports, according to the airline's w

5 Arrested in Rs 2.41 Cr House Loan Fraud

According to Hayathnagar police, the victim, Nakka Anjaneyulu Goud, had bought the house at RTC Colony in Bagh Hayathnagar through a registered s

10.56 Lakh Voters Deleted In Assam SIR

Assam voter list revised ahead of Assembly polls due in six months

Army Launches Operation To Pin Down Jaish Commander, Aide In J&K: Sources

The Indian Army has been carrying out an operation for the last one week in Jammu and Kashmir to pin down Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists inclu

One state is sitting on $10 billion in unclaimed cash heres how to check if you are owed money

Texas unclaimed money: Texas is urging residents to claim over $10 billion in unclaimed property before the year ends. This includes forgotten fu

Couple Killed, Daughter Critical in Jagtial Road Crash

Keerthana, a Class 10 student, sustained severe injuries in the accident. She was initially shifted to Korutla and later referred to a private mu

AP Declares Sankranti Holidays for Schools From January 10 to 18

For Christian minority institutions, the Sankranti holidays will be observed from January 10 to 15.

Student Killed For Objecting To Racial Slurs, Body Brought Back To Tripura

Tripura was engulfed in grief and anger on Saturday as the body of a young tribal student, who died after being brutally attacked in Uttarakhand'

Farha, Amrabads Supermom Tigress, is Now a Great-grandmother

3 generations from tiger family have cubs this year

Hyderabad on Fast Track: Railways to Double Trains by 2030

Hyderabad has three main terminals at Secunderabad, Kacheguda and Hyderabad, while Lingampalli and Charlapalli have been developed as satellite t

Sikh community commemorates Guru Gobind Singhs 359th Prakash Utsav in Telangana

From World Cup win to doping scandals and fan tragedies, how 2025 tested Indian sports in every way

For the third year in a row, India earned the dubious distinction of topping the global list of doping violations in sports, as per the World Ant

Telangana Congress To Intensify Stir Against MGNREGS Repeal From Jan. 5

Congress to launch nationwide Save MGNREGA agitation from Jan. 5

Police Form 10 Teams To Curb Drug Abuse On New Year

The objective is to prevent drug abuse and maintain public order in the twin city as part of the New `Year Special Drive` that has already begun

J&K students association says another Kashmiri shawl seller assaulted

A Kashmiri shawl seller suffered severe injuries, including fractures, after an alleged assault in Himachal Pradesh. The J&K Students Association