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Stalin writes to Modi conveying Tamil Nadu's objections to VB-G RAM G Bill

The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

From snakes to tigers: Ishan Shanavas talks about his debut book and wildlife passion

Blending personal experiences, conservation, and lyrical prose, 22-year-old naturalist Ishan Shanavas reflects on a childhood shaped by the wild

Nobel laureate delivers eminent scholar lecture at Cusat

Terror accused confesses to crime, sentenced to 4 Yrs 4 months

Srinagar, Dec 18: An accused in a terror case in Pulwama district has been sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment after he confesse

Adopt zero tolerance towards terrorists, their supporters: LG

Jammu Tawi, Dec 18: Stressing on the need for coordinated and decisive action against terrorists, their enablers and ideologues, Lieutenant Gover

T.N. inks MoU with Schneider Electric for projects worth 718 crore

Digitisation of SIR forms completed in Kozhikode

Forms received by the deadline will be included in the draft electoral roll, scheduled for publication on December 23

Promoting tourism in J&K through multiple schemes: Centre

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre is promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir through multiple schemes aimed at destination development and strengthenin

Activists demand removal of soil dumped in Kottooli wetlands

Winter break for colleges from Dec 27

Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department (HED) has proposed 49 days winter break for degree colleges of Kashmir divis

Unauthorised pedestal removed in Puttur to avert law and order problem

Three JK districts recorded 20 pc rainfall deficit

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17:Three districts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded deficient rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season, official data table

Minister visits fire-ravaged LIC office in Madurai

34,428 Km new railway tracks added in J&K; terrain, land issues persist

New Delhi, Dec 17:The delays in several railway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir are linked to different challenges like land acquisi

Centre approves 44 Flood Management Projects for J&K

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre has approved 44 flood management projects for Jammu and Kashmir since the Eleventh Plan, through an estimated cost o

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

CRPF jawan dies of cardiac arrest

Srinagar, Dec 18: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan died of a suspected cardiac arrest at Anantnag Railway Station during the interveni

Karnataka: Child rights panel flags welfare of prison inmates children, seeks data in two weeks

Officials have been instructed to collect data on the number of prisoners children below 18 years of age, their health,educationand safety status

No empirical data available to prove stone pillar on Thirupparankundram hill is a deepathoon, T.N. tells HC

Advocate-General P.S. Raman, representing the State, told the court that the State had not formed an opinion on the stone pillar, and did not wis

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

Ishan Kishan breaks MS Dhoni's world record, surpasses Sanju Samson to become first player in history to achieve rare T20 feat

Ishan Kishan etched his name in history by breaking MS Dhoni's long-standing world record and surpassing Sanju Samson. The explosive left-hander

Watch: Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Violent clashes erupted in Brussels as farmers from across Europe protested against the proposed EUMercosur trade pact. Demonstrators blocked str

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

Watch: Parliament passes SHANTI Bill to open nuclear sector for private participation

The Billwasbrought with the intention of increasing the contribution of private companies in the nuclear sector, says Congress

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

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

Nikki Bella sparks dating buzz with Eagles star after cryptic locker room post

Dating speculation has surfaced online after WWE star Nikki Bella, 42, and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, 22, were captured togeth

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

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

FDI Flows In Insurance Maybe Just A Fraction Of Potential

The Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary vide a reply to an unstarred Question No.877 in the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024, said that

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

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

Photo: Winter Session of Parliament

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Parliaments Winter session, in New Delhi, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)(PTI12_18_2025_

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

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

Kochi Mayor will not be chosen based on caste or religious equations, says Satheesan

His statement comes in the wake of reports about the perceived indecision over the UDFs mayoral candidate in Kochi; Three candidates Deepthy Mar

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

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

'Sar tan se juda' slogan challenge to India's integrity, incites people for armed rebellion: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has made a bold statement by deeming the slogan 'Gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda' as a direct challenge to In

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.

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

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

Kannur varsity presents 373.81-crore Budget with focus on innovation, student welfare

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

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

BWSSB water supply restored

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

Rajasthan HC rejects plea for premature release of 1993 train blast case convicts

JAIPUR:The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has refused to grant premature release to life convicts sentenced under the Terrorist and Dis