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2,961 signal failures per annum in South West Railways cause for concern: CAG

NEW DELHI: Substantial cases of signal failures at an average of 2,961 incidents per annum in the South Western Railway zone reflect poorly on th

Social worker files complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Ranchi following hijab row

RANCHI: Amid the controversy over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing the hijab of a woman candidate during the distribution of appointmen

Shyam Dhani SME IPO From December 22

The issue size is 54.98 lakh equity shares at a face value of Rs 10 each with a price band of Rs 65 - Rs 70 per share

HC Orders Special Officer to Probe Sunnam Cheruvu Land Dispute

The court directed the CS to appoint a special officer to oversee the restoration works being carried out at the lake and for giving an independe

Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 In LS

The bill proposes new grounds for removal of a member if he has acquired any financial or other interests that are likely to prejudice his functi

SC Declares 102-Acre Gurramguda Land as Forest

The court also directed the state Chief Secretary to issue a final notification declaring the land worth more than 4,000 crore as a reserved fore

Unilateral bullying: China, Russia stand by Maduro; slam Trumps naval blockade on Venezuela

Vijayawada-Kacheguda Spl Train to Manage Rush

The train will halt at Guntur, Sattenapalli, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda and Charlapalli stations

Maduro slaps down delusional Trump, vows Venezuela will continue trading oil despite US blockade

Centre Okays Price Support To Procure Pulses From AP

The approval ensures remunerative prices for pulses and protection against volatility within the market

Karnataka Cabinet clears project for processing construction waste in Bengaluru, slew of NK projects

The project to process construction waste would come up under the PPP model with an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore

31-Year-Old Mason Falls to Death at Building Site Mishap

Mason Dies After Fall at Construction Site in Shankarapally

Operation Sindoor highlighted Indias decisive air power, says Rajnath Singh

The Indian Air Force is a technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident and future-oriented force, he says at Commanders

Tanker With Septic Waste Seized Near Osmansagar; WaterSafe: Water Board

Officials warned that dumping sewage into a protected drinking water source poses a serious threat to public health

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle plane crashes at Statesville Airport North Carolina? Here's complete truth and if Cessna C550 business jet was trying to return to airport shortly after takeoff

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle plane crashes at Statesville Airport North Carolina after a Cessna C550 business jet went down during landing on Decemb

Oman CEPA To Eliminate Tariffs For 98 pc Products, Which Face Avg 5 pc Duty

Oman has offered zero-duty access on 98 per cent of its tariff lines, covering 99.38 per cent of Indias exports to Oman. Out of the above, immedi

RBI Governor urges IDRBT to shape strategy to mitigate, minimise digital frauds

Sanjay Malhotra, who was on a visit, urged the institute to strategise scalability and impact amid evolving tech landscape, changing needs of ban

Is Trump your boss?: Sen Kim goes in all guns blazing at Chairman Carr over POTUS pressure on FCC

HC to TG Govt: Have You Followed SCs Rules To Pick DGP?

Court seeks clarity on adherence to Supreme Court guidelines in appointing police chief

GHMC acts tough, suspends two bill collectors

Payal Gaming, Nivetha Thomas, Sreeleela Speak Out Against AI Deepfakes

The issue trended widely on X, where users expressed alarm over a manipulated clip falsely placing Payal Gaming in Dubai.

Police initiate probe against Pondicherry varsitys Dy. Registrar

FACT CHECK: Did Shilpa Shetty's Mumbai home get raided? Actress breaks silence on alleged Rs 60 crore fraud case: 'My name continues to be...'

Shilpa Shetty has broken her silence amidst the ongoing investigation in an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud case. The actor said she has been unfairly

IDBI Bank Sanctions 74 Lakh CSR Grant to Karimnagar Eye Hospital

IDBI Bank has conveyed its in-principle approval for the grant, stating that the initiative is intended to improve the quality of life of the rur

Watch: Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill, Opposition tears copies

The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill after an eight-hour debate. Rural Development Minist

Dharmasthala burials case: Chinnaiah released from Shivamogga prison

Parliamentary panel calls for strict implementation of Land Acquisition Act in its entirety and true spirit

NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has urged the strict implementation of the Land Acquisition

Astroguide for Friday, December 19, 2025

Tithi: Margasira Bahula Amavasya full day

Terrorist groups must be covert and cant use organisational mechanisms others can to stay on track hence, most of them fail

Terrorist groups struggle with secrecy, often leading to their downfall. Their funding relies on various illicit activities. Satellite data revea

Rural Telangana Rejected Revanth, Cong: Harish

BRS leader claims verdict reflects Congress decline and rising rural support

Man ends life inside police outpost in Madurai

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, December 19, 2025

Fajar- 05.36 am; Zohar- 12.23 pm

120 Remote Villages in AP to Get Mobile Network

The villages selected for coverage are spread across the Anantapur, Chittoor, Eluru, Kakinada, Kurnool, Palnadu, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Sri

Belthangady police make public announcement of Thimarodys externment order

Social Security COLA cuts? New proposal could shrink raises for millions of US seniors

Social Security COLA: Social Security faces trust fund depletion by 2034, threatening benefits for millions of retirees. The CRFB proposes a COLA

Centres Stand on Arvind Delays Chargesheet on KTR, Says Revanth

Revanth Reddy said the ACB was exercising caution to ensure that there were no procedural lapses while finalising the chargesheet

3,746 Challaned, 61,000 PUCs Issued On Day 1 Of 'No PUC, No Fuel' In Delhi

Delhi's 'No PUC, No Fuel' directive came into force across the national capital on Thursday amid claims of strict enforcement

Health Minister Dares Jagan To Legally Challenge PPP Mode

Satya Kumar Yadav hits back at ex-CMs remarks on PPP medical college projects

Karnataka HC sets aside decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi kendras on government hospital premises

The court termed the governments action politics in delivery of medicines

Act against overloaded RMC lorries, DC tells police and Transport Department

She tells Transport Department to fix deadline for bus operators to compulsorily install doors

OPS Row: HC Asks State To Clarify Stand on 1999 Recruits

Counsel for the petitioners contended that candidates appointed earlier in 2002 from the very same notification were extended the benefit of the

CEN police arrest person accused of posting false news on police

India is monitoring Chinas growing footprint in Bangladesh: MEA

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has told a parliamentary committee that India is closely monitoring Chinas expanding presence i

Forget your 401(k)? Why this overlooked number could decide your retirement future

A big 401(k) balance can look safe, but it may not protect your retirement life. Experts say the real focus should be on your income replacement

Diljit Dosanjhs Wholesome Fan Moment Goes Viral

Diljit is seen carefully accepting the drawing, smiling warmly, and taking a moment to interact with the child.

Man Gets 5-Year RI for Kidnapping Minor Girl

After evaluating the evidence, the court found the accused guilty and awarded the sentence. DSP Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath said strict action wou

Former SC Judge urges teachers to equip students with knowledge of local heritage

Watch: Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid BJP protest

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill on December 18 amid protests by Opposition members.

Finance Ministry unveils new logofor Regional Rural Banks

On the principle of One State One RRB, the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has consolidated 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Cognizant deploys 1 mn AI agents; to boost customer experience across verticals

To add another 10,000 AI agents to support retail industry

Sachin Tendulkar had his 2011 World Cup, can Virat Kohli get 2027? Team India asked to recreate MS Dhoni-led magic

Sachin Tendulkar's long wait ended with India's iconic 2011 World Cup win under MS Dhoni. Now, ahead of the 2027 World Cup, Team India has receiv

SCR To Dismantle Dilapidated FoB at Nampally Station

The structure will be dismantled in a phased manner between December 20 and 23

Red Fort blast case: Ninth accused sent to NIA custody till Dec 26

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth accused arrested in a case related to the Red Fort blast, to NIA custody

Experts, Industry Leaders Thrash Out Strategy To Tackle Obesity Crisis

Experts in Hyderabad stress science, lifestyle and community action for metabolic health

Coordination Meet to Discuss Release of Puducherry Boats

In a press release on Thursday, K. Santhi, joint director of the fisheries department in Nellore, has appealed to all coastal leaders and fisherm

'European pigs couldnt break Russia': Putin unleashes brutal insult on EU leaders | Ukraine War

'Jahannum main jaye': Giriraj Singh's shocking statement to woman defending Nitish Kumar over Hijab row lands him in trouble, what happened?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was under scrutiny due to the Hijab controversy for the fourth day on Thursday. However, Union minister and BJP

Mark Zuckerberg gets back in Octagon, spars with this UFC star after training return. Here's viral video

Mark Zuckerberg gets back in Octagon, spars with this UFC star Merab Dvalishvili in new footage. The Meta CEO trained over three rounds. The sess

Historic Churches Adorned for Christmas Celebrations

The oldest among them, the St Ann's Cathedral, dates back to 1770, when it surfaced as the city's first Catholic church

Construction, Traffic, Forest Fires: What's Driving AQI Spike In Uttarakhand

The air quality in many cities of Uttarakhand, often seen as a refuge by those looking to briefly escape the poor to severe AQI in Delhi-NCR and

Ursid meteor shower: When and how to see the final meteor shower of the year

The Ursid meteor shower, the last significant celestial event of the year, peaks Sunday night into Monday morning and continues to be visible unt

Police Foil Congress Bid To Storm BJP State Office Over NH Case

Anticipating the protest, police deployed personnel in large numbers at both Gandhi Bhavan and the BJP State office

Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening Indias growth: Experts

New Delhi: Health experts and policymakers on Thursday warned that prolonged exposure to pollution is fuelling a sharp rise in strokes, cardiovas

This year, I feel confident about my technique, says Bednarek keen on landing gold in big events

Man Immolates Self In Tamil Nadu, Cops Suspect Link To Deepam Row

A 40-year-old man died after setting himself on fire in Madurai this evening in an incident the police suspect is suicide linked to the ongoing c

SIT Completes Week-Long Grilling of Ex-SIB Chief Prabhakar Rao

SIT questions Prabhakar Rao for a week; Supreme Court hearing due Friday

Sydney Shooter Underwent Training On 'How To Hunt' At Gun Club For 5 Years

Naveed Akram, the younger of the two shooters who killed 15 people on Sydney's Bondi Beach, took training at a shooting club in firearms safety a

Welspun Living Tops S&P Global ESG Rankings in 2025

Commenting on the milestone, Dipali Goenka, Managing Director & CEO, said the recognition is both humbling and motivating.

Indias space sector raised USD 150 mn this fiscal so far: Pawan Goenka

New Delhi: Indias space industry has raised USD 150 million in funding this financial year so far, the highest ever since the government unleashe

Revanth: Congress Won 66% GPs, Secured Majority in 87 Assembly Seats

Revanth Reddy said the people of Telangana had consistently delivered a clear mandate in favour of the Congress in every election held after the

'I'm not Marjorie Taylor Greene!': Fani Willis' fiery clash with Senators at Georgia State hearing

ED attaches 3,436.56 crore in assets over links to PACL fraud

The Enforcement Directorate investigation revealed that funds mobilised from lakhs of investors were utilised for the acquisition of these 169 im

'Pay 2.5bn, else': Starmer's ultimatum to Chelsea ex-owner Abramovich | Russian frozen assets

Winters Silent Threat

Winters in Jammu and Kashmir are not merely a test of endurance against snow and sub-zero temperatures; they are increasingly emerging as a serio

SC Collegium recommends elevation of five judges as Chief Justices of High Courts

Justice Manoj Gupta of the Allahabad High Court was proposed for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, consequent upon

Political Display at Tirumala Sparks Outrage

The youths displayed a banner featuring photographs of political leaders, including former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and AIADMK l

CCTV footage emerges showing SHO assaulting woman at police station in Kochi

Couple say they had petitioned the Chief Minister, the State Human Rights Commission, and the Information Commission, but to no avail

Ladakh to emerge as a memorable, responsible & sustainable global tourist destination, say LG

Unveils logo of Destination Ladakh, Celebrate Ladakh calendar & STP Incentive Scheme Leh, Dec 18: The Honble Lt Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupt

Peoples satisfaction barometer for officials performance: Andhra CM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said peoples satisfaction is the barometer of officials performance, emp

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: NASA-Approved Answers To 10 FAQs

NASA mentioned that the Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS has been approaching from the general direction of the constellation Sagittarius.

26 Indians working in Russian armed forces reportedly died: Govt to Rajya Sabha

Twenty-six Indians serving in the Russian armed forces have died. Seven others are reported missing by Russia. The Indian government is working t

Staying Safe Amid Year-End Frauds

Messages may appear genuine, using familiar logos, simple language and well-known brand names.

Mahayuti's Seat-Sharing Talks On Mumbai Civic Polls See Progress, Roadblocks

With polls to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) nearing, political manoeuvring in the city has entered a critical phase, marked by bot

Writ petition claims Assam BJP MLA is not an Indian citizen; Gauhati HC issues notices to govt, ECI

GUWAHATI: A writ petition was filed in the Gauhati High Court by Braja Gopal Sinha and Bijoy Kumar Kanu, claiming that ruling BJP MLA Bijoy Malak

Kingfisher Airlines employees to get 311.67 crore payment towards long-pending dues

Debt Recovery Tribunal directs release of funds from the sale of attached shares earlier restituted by the ED to SBI; expressly consented to the

Indias manufacturing ambitions trigger scramble for leadership talent

India seeks leaders for its manufacturing growth. Companies are hiring experts in engineering, electronics, and semiconductors. Demand is high fo

Trade unions, farmers outfits demand withdrawal of SHANTI Bill

The measure will dismantle Indias carefully built nuclear safety and accountability framework and open the most hazardous energy sector to large-

Assams Nagaon district orders expulsion of 15 declared foreigners; BJP MLAs citizenship challenged in HC

Nagaon district administration in Assam has expelled 15 individuals declared foreigners by tribunals. These individuals must leave India within 2

MP: Two Friends, With Humble Background, Dig Out A Fortune, 15.34 Carat Diamond

The fortune changing yield from the land, taken on lease from the state government on November 19 this year, is worth around Rs 60 lakh, accordin

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Kristin Cabot says Tequila led to viral moment with married ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron

An HR executive, Kristin Cabot, broke her silence after being caught on Coldplay's kiss cam with her married CEO boss. She admitted to an alcohol