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Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves one dead and another critically injured

One person was killed and another was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries

Amit Shah's arrival in Guwahati postponed as his flight cancelled due to dense fog

Except for the night halt, the schedule of his programmes remains unchanged, one of the officials said

Police recovers psychotropic substances

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Dec 28: In a drive against the drug menace, Police recovered psychotropic substances during a special naka at Jog

Contractor held for scaring hotel staff using toy gun

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: A contractor from Punjabs Gurdaspur district was arrested from Chand Nagar area here today after he allege

Car Sales Boom Toxic Air Turns a Windfall

shivaji sarkar Scrappage is a profit accelerator. By some industry estimates, it can add 30 per cent or more to automaker profits, not through in

Nearly 200 U.P. villagers get rabies shots after consuming curd from buffalo that died after dog bite

According to the health department, no disease has spread in the village so far, and the situation is completely normal.

Indus Water Treaty put on hold, government clears another Chenab hydel project

India is advancing its hydropower potential on the Chenab River with the approval of the 260 MW Dulhasti State-II project in Jammu & Kashmir. Thi

Bdesh cops claim Hadi killers escaped to Mlaya, state denies

SHILLONG, Dec 28: Security agencies in Meghalaya on Sunday dismissed claims by the Bangladesh Police that the killers of Inquilab Moncho leader S

Honeymoon murder and child killings cast shadow over 2025

2025 IN REVIEW By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: As 2025 comes to a close, Meghalaya has seen a troubling surge in serious crimes, from brutal mu

Top 15 Hindi Films Transforming 21st-Century Cinema

The first quarter of the 21st century marked a pivotal transformation in Bollywood, bringing fresh narratives, innovative concepts, and new talen

Govt promises adequate security to Dhar after HNLC threat

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: The state government has assured a strong and comprehensive security cover to Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalan

VPP MP raises alarm over Bdesh situation, border infiltration

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: Shillong MP Ricky A.J. Syngkon has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, highlighti

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan gives away hampers to fans at his residence Jalsa

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan gives away hampers to fans at his residence Jalsa, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Sunday. (PTI)

Drunken brawl leads to burning of three cars in Pynursla

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: At least three vehicles were completely destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Umkor locality, Pynursla, in t

Anjel Chakma death case: Tripura CM Manik Saha dials Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami; seeks justice for 24-yr-old student

Tripura CM Manik Saha has urged Uttarakhand counterpart Pushkar Singh Dhami to ensure justice for Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old student from Tripur

Adelbert threatens to move court over misuse of IAS Colony plots

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 28: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Sunday said he would continue to pursue the issue of alleged misuse of l

Alia Bhatt flaunts new style obsession with bows

Actress Alia Bhatt recently shared her new style obsession with bows on social media, showcasing her love for the accessory in a series of glamor

Post-Operation Sindoor, DRDO transfers key camouflage, deception techs to Army for battle superiority

India's DRDO has equipped the Army with advanced camouflage software and a multispectral tank decoy to counter modern enemy detection. These tech

ASR District Free of Ganja Cultivation; Farmers Take Up Alternate Crops

Bardar said efforts are now being made to check the transit of weed from Odisha, where it is being grown extensively and routed through Andhra Pr

Delhi govt. working to strengthen ease of doing business: CM

The Delhi CM claimed that in just ten months, her government has implemented several major reforms for the industrial sector

Madhava Rao Lived for the Oppressed, Says Nalsar VC

Prof. Devaraya said personalities such as Kannabhiram, Balagopal, and Madhava Rao have remained etched in history for their commitment to human r

Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues

Villa is just a point further back in third after extending its remarkable winning run to 11 games in all competitions with a comeback 2-1 victor

'We have the makings of a deal': Trump hosts Zelenskyy after dialling Putin; Is Ukraine war ending?

Traffic Police heightens surveillance in view of New Year celebrations

Long-neglected Bhalswa EWS flats may soon get a new lease of life

Atal Canteens exist only on paper at some places: AAP

Red Fort blast: many victims, families await compensation

Ex gratia unpaid despite finishing paperwork, say those affected; struggling to support family: taxi driver who suffered serious injuries; woman,

PM to chief secretaries: Ensure Maoism doesn't relapse

Prime Minister Modi urged chief secretaries to prevent Maoism's resurgence in liberated areas by accelerating infrastructure and welfare projects

Govt. to collaborate with IIT Kanpur to monitor air quality

Rural ministry sends detailed report on VB-G RAM G scheme to ministers to counter opposition

The government is preparing to defend its new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, against Congress protests. Ministers have been briefed on its

Claude Arpi | Planet In Trouble: Climate Risks Are Ignored Amid Push for Development

On December 8, Japans Meteorological Agency announced that a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan, injuring 20 people and t

J&K: NCs Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, PDPs Waheed Parra, Iltija Mufti detained over quota protest

Authorities detained Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and PDP leader Waheed Parra, halting a student protest against J&K's revised reservation poli

5 held for duping people into 12-cr. property fraud

Zoo footfall nears 22,000, ticket sales fetch 14 lakh

Chamari Athapaththu scripts history, becomes first Sri Lankan woman to play 150 T20Is

In Womens T20I cricket, Athapaththu has notched up 3507 runs at an average of 25.23 and a strike rate of 109.97, including three centuries and 13

Tamil Nadu needs to think beyond the metro

Modern mobility is not defined by infrastructure scale, but by access, affordability, and last-mile quality

DC Edit | Pushpa 2 Stampede: Actors Liable

The stampede occurred a year ago during the premiere show of the Pushpa 2 movie at Sandhya 70mm on December 24, 2024, killing 35-year-old M. Reva

Complete faith in judicial process: Unnao rape case convict Sengars daughter

Unnao: Former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengars daughter has said their family has full faith in the judicial process and asked his supporters not to

Rayachoti Demands Retention As Annamayya District HQ

Residents, traders oppose district reorganisation, demand status quo

Heritage Dept, Nizam's Museum Plan Internship

Applications are invited for part-time one month internship programme to engage directly with Hyderabads royal legacy under the guidance of the N

KCR Likely to Attend Winter Session Today

The duration of the session will be decided at a meeting of the legislatures business advisory council that will have representation from both si

Trump issues BIG statement ahead of key meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy: 'Had very productive...'

Zelenskyy arrived in the United States on Sunday to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Before sitting down with the US president, the Ukrainian leader hel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Likely to Visit India Next Month to Boost Bilateral Ties

Germany had earlier this month announced new commitments amounting to almost 1.3 billion euros

Foggy Goggles to Mimic Drunk Driving, and Other Traffic Lessons

The expo was family-friendly, interactive, and free, ensuring accessibility for ordinary citizens.

Komatireddy Challenges KCR To Answer Kavithas Corruption Claims

R&B minister hits out at BRS leadership during Congress Foundation Day event

Former law minister Asif Pasha passes away at 95

Hyderabad: Former Law Minister and senior Congress leader, Asif Pasha, passed away on Sunday night, bringing to a close a life defined by public

DC Edit | World Survives Trumps Year Of Anarchy & Bluster

Trumps presence has been so polarising that friends and allies are left unsure of whether they are in Americas good books or whether they should

Mizoram Home Minister condemns attacks on Christians, urges peace

Aizawl: Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga and other leaders, including state Congress president Lal Thanzara, on Sunday condemned a series of atta

Pahalgam terror attack hit tourism in 2025; Govt on footfall revival

New Delhi, Dec 28: The dastardly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 not only pierced through the heart of humanity but also cast a

Letters to The Editor December 29, 2025

Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive

US President Donald Trump said he believes both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin want to end the war,

The lost message: on shallow symbolism

Assurances of state protection for minorities must go beyond symbolism

Finance ministry to take a relook at crop insurance plan

The finance ministry is reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana's cup-and-cap model. This comes as crop insurance business declines, with

MP CM orders probe after police allegedly assault senior journalists in Ashta

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has ordered an inquiry into the alleged assault of a national news channels senior journalis

Woman run over by water tanker in Madhavaram

Passport Cell Clears 2.3 Lakh Cases

The Special Branch of the city police acts as the intelligence and verification arm, primarily responsible for maintaining internal security, pub

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 24: Ranveer Singh blockbuster nears Rs 700 crore, becomes 5th highest-grossing Indian movie

As it concludes its fourth weekend in theaters, Dhurandhar has raked in nearly Rs 700 crore at the domestic box office. Even on its fourth Sunday

A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit

The current deficit in R&D investment cannot sustain Indias ambition to become a global innovation leader

Draft voters list out, BLOs still busy with mapping exercise

A total of 19.32 lakh people have been included in the unmapped list in the State, of whom 2.1 lakh are in Ernakulam

Kauvery Hospital conducts free health camp at Chinmaya Vidyalaya

Mallikarjun Kharge accuses Modi govt of weakening Congress-era institutions, MGNREGA

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Modi government of weakening key institutions and schemes established during Congress rule.

Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi, says BJP gave Nava Vanjar residents land rights

Union Minister Amit Shah has voiced strong criticism of Rahul Gandhi, reflecting on the Congress party's ongoing election losses. He underscored

RSS weighs decentralised model to deepen grassroots outreach

The RSS is planning a major organisational overhaul. This restructuring aims to decentralise power and increase engagement at the village and moh

Congress split on Digvijaya Singh's remarks, pushes for stronger organisation

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has urged party reinforcement, drawing parallels with the RSS-BJP's organizational might. This statement has led

CBI wraps up arguments; Kejriwal, Sisodia begin defence in Delhi Excise Case

After a thorough presentation by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the focus now shifts to Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia as they articula

Udhayanidhi Stalin lays foundation for Mudhalvar Padaippagam at Harbour constituency

All eyes on peace proposal ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meet in US

The 20-point plan, which emerged from weeks of intense US-Ukraine negotiations, lacks Moscow's approval, and the face-to-face in Florida follows

Jammu & Kashmir: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, PDP Leaders, students under house arrest ahead of reservation policy protest

In a tense escalation of tensions, Srinagar's leaders and students found themselves under house arrest on Sunday as protests erupted, aiming for

Trump-Zelenskyy LIVE | Mar-a-Lago talks that could end the Russia-Ukraine war

No Deadline, Focus On Ending Ukraine War: Trump During Zelensky Meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived for his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida. Speaking to reporters, Trump said both

Sham election: on Myanmars three-phase elections

Myanmars juntas search for legitimacy through controlled polls is futile

IndiGo to begin flight services from Tamil Nadu to Navi Mumbai airport today

Zardari Says He Refused Bunker During Operation Sindoor

Pakistan's President claims leaders face danger, not hide, amid India's strikes

Linked civilisations, a modern strategic partnership

A revitalised partnership between Iran and India will aid economic partnership and ensure stability in West Asia

Nehru Zoological Park Sees Over 1 Lakh Visitors During Christmas Weekend

The zoo management stated that they made arrangements for hassle-free experience. All officers were deputed at different locations of the park to

The Good And Bad In TTDs Performance During Milestone 2025

The TTD confronted a series of crisis, official probes and judicial scrutiny, while simultaneously pursuing reforms and modernisation of pilgrim

Assembly: BJP Demands for a Month Long Winter Session

The party leadership expressed its resolve to raise a strong voice against the incompetent rule of the Congress and to expose the failures of the

Two helicopters crash in New Jersey leaving one person dead and another injured, officials say

A tragic helicopter crash occurred in Hammonton, New Jersey. One person lost their life in the incident. Another individual sustained critical in

AIMIM MP Owaisi Condemns Violence in Bangladesh, Urges Protection of Minorities, Regional Stability

AIMIM chief stresses regional stability, backs Indias steps on ties with Dhaka

Delhis un-breathable air crisis returns to the Supreme Court

A slow-motion public health disaster unfolds in the National Capital By T N Ashok Before the Indian Supreme Court, theres not just another plea

Op Sindoor lessons: From operations to plugging industry gaps & exposing Pakistan-based groups, India more prepared now

Operation Sindoor, a decisive military strike against Pakistan in 2025, redefined India's response to terrorism and reshaped its national securit

SCR Recorded Steady Growth in 2025

SCR stated that passenger amenities and station development remained top priority.

2.8 Crore Names Removed From UP's Draft Voter Rolls After SIR

The draft electoral roll in Uttar Pradesh, which will be published on December 31, is likely to have the names of about 12.55 crore voters, with

Deadline to Register Waqf Assets March 12

A delegation of experts will voluntarily tour districts, holding meetings to clear apprehensions and misconceptions within the community: Reports

Rolls-Royce Plans Making India Its 3rd Home Market, Eyes Jet Engine

British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce said it is looking at making India its third home market outside of the UK in line with a plan to unlock th

How can Warring Nations Come to the Dialogue Table?

by Dr. P.V. Laxmiprasad Lessons from IsraelGaza and RussiaUkraine Conflicts The writings of Bertrand Russell have spanned over a century and prof

Ladkah: On the roof of the world, feral dogs hunt down Ladakhs rare species

Ladakh's pristine cold desert faces a crisis as feral dogs, numbering nearly 45,000, threaten endangered wildlife like snow leopards and Pallas's

Amid Revanth Reddy-KCR Face-Off, Winter Session In Telangana From Tomorrow

The Telangana Legislative Assembly's winter session, set to begin on Monday, is expected to be one of the most significant and volatile since the

Holiday Rush Triggers Traffic Jams at Toll Plazas on NH 65

At the Panthangi toll plaza, vehicles on the NH 65 were stuck in kilometre-long queues and moved bumper to bumper

J&K Leaders Placed Under House Arrest as Student Reservation Protests Intensify

Those detained at home include former chief minister and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, her daughter Iltija Muft