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Family Alleges Black Magic in Techies Death Protests in Jagtial

The late-night protest triggered tension and fear among villagers. While the local community continues to mourn the loss of a highly educated you

Delhi orders 50% work-from-home in city govt, pvt offices from today

To Be 'Enforced Strictly', Vital Services Exempt

Sporadic Incidents Mar Third Phase of Panchayat Polls in Adilabad

In Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, polling was conducted in four mandals, registering an 83.32 per cent turnout, with 1,00,081 votes polled out

NEET PG Counselling Deadlines Clash With AIQ Resignation Rules

T-Juda urges reopening of AIQ resignation window amid extended State reporting deadline

Activists urge Forest department to end unnecessary capture of wild animals

ET Awards 2025: Rategain Travel Tech, emerging company of the year

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Noida, RateGain provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions to global travel and hospitality companies,

ET CEO Roundtable: Sajjan Jindal Cast in steel and forged in risk, hues of ambition in a will to drive

Sajjan Jindal has been named Business Leader of the Year for FY2025. JSW Group's aggressive strategy and financial discipline have driven success

Wonderla, Imagicaa to Set Up Theme Parks in Andhra Pradesh

The principal secretary however pointed to delays in land allocation, saying there have been instances of identified tourism land being allotted

Manali Lake, restored by Corporation, reaches capacity of 12 lakh cubic feet

Woman loses 6.3 crore in alleged cyber fraud

Cricket: Alex Carey goes from Ashes villain to hero with century in Adelaide heat

Wicketkeeper Carey's 106 helped drive Australia to 326 for eight at stumps, with Mitchell Starc (33 not out) and Nathan Lyon, scoreless off 18 ba

Can humans live forever? Bryan Johnson says AI could make immortality possible by 2039

Bryan Johnson immortality: Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson aims for immortality by 2039, believing current advancements in biological engineering

ET CEO Roundtable: Naidugiri and the art of winning over big business

N Chandrababu Naidu has secured over Rs 10.7 lakh crore in investments for Andhra Pradesh. He is recognized for attracting businesses back to the

Despite conflicts, we used the bureaucracys experience to implement policies: Shailaja

At the launch of the Tamil translation of her book, the former Kerala Health Ministerspoke of her association with then Health Secretary and thei

Metrowater labourers union holds blood donation camp

Asian Paints wins ET Conscious Corporate Award for sustainability leadership

Asian Paints is honored with The Economic Times Conscious Corporate Award, celebrating its commitment to social responsibility. By investing 3% o

Sewage services in two zones to be disrupted from Friday

Congress Wins Over 60% of Sarpanch Polls

BRS gets 25%, BJP 4%; high turnout and close contests mark three-phase elections

Dense fog: Air India issues travel advisory; warns of possible flight disruptions

Air India has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible flight disruptions over the next few days. Dense fog conditions are expecte

Road Connectivity to Remote Tribal Areas Is Top Priority, Pawan Tells Collectors

The project was aimed at improving infrastructure access for interior tribal areas.

House clears bill on 100% FDI in insurance

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in reply to the debate in Rajya Sabha said opening up the sector would attract new insurers, intermediaries,

Not doing questions this way: Senator Schatz hammers FCC Chair on broadcaster license revocation

House panel calls for strict case disposal timeline by NCLAT

The committee headed by senior BJP leader Baijayant Panda, which was tasked with vetting the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Amendment Bill,

Debts Exerts Pressure on Telanganas Finances, Says CAG

Borrowings surge as deficits widen in 2025-26 finances up to November

Telangana Lineman Bags Ambedkar Fellowship Award

Rajaiah received the national recognition for his contributions to literature, arts and social service, particularly his efforts to promote the i

Focus will be on managing debt levels & fiscal consolidation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Speaking at the Times Network India Economic Conclave, presented by IDFC First Bank, Sitharaman cautioned that worrisome debt levels in some stat

Thank You For Your Trust: PM Modi Receives Standing Ovation In Ethiopia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a prolonged standing ovation lasting nearly 90 seconds after addressing a joint session of the Ethiopian Pa

Nobel Winner Maria Machado Doing Well Despite Injured Back, No Longer In Oslo

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado is doing well, a spokesperson for the Venezuelan opposition leader said on Wednesday, despite sus

Farmers issue 20-day ultimatum over ethanol factory in Hanumangarh in Mahapanchayat

JAIPUR: Amid fears and tensions, the grand Mahapanchayat of farmers protesting against the proposed ethanol factory in Hanumangarh passed off pea

Dont miss it: Amazon users may qualify for $51 refund deadline is December 24

Millions of Amazon Prime users in the U.S. may get an automatic $51 refund after a settlement for unauthorized sign-ups. Eligible members should

Zelensky Says Russia Preparing For New 'Year Of War'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday Russia was preparing to wage a new year of war on his country in 2026, after his counterpar

Spartacus House of Ashur Episode 4 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings, story, cast

Spartacus House of Ashur Episode 4 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details confirm the episode airs on December 19, 2025. The story

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Four houses gutted in fire in Bhaderwah, no casualty

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17: Four houses were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in Doda district, officials said on Wednesday. No casualty was repor

Indias Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers

The legislation, billed as a sleek upgrade to the 1983 Emigration Act, is a Trojan horse of deregulation dressed in the garb of efficiency

NCP's Manikrao Kokate stripped of portfolio as court issues arrest warrant

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate lost his portfolio Wednesday. This followed an arrest warrant in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. The Nashi

Wi-Fi, Selfie Point: A Look At Bengaluru's Gen Z-Themed Post Office

India Post unveiled Karnataka's first Gen Z-themed post office at Acharya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, marking a significant step toward

Misinterpreted: UP Minister After Backlash Over His Nitish Kumar Remark

Attempting to defuse the controversy, the Nishad Party chief said the comment, made in Hindi and labelled misogynistic and crude, was light-heart

Two more Indians killed in Russia-Ukraine war zone, bodies arrive at Delhi airport

The deceased, Ajay Godara and Rakesh Kumar, had gone to Russia on student visa but were allegedly enlisted in the Russian Army after being misled

Can Indias national accounts make the grade?

IMFs C grade is a cause of concern, but if revisions are implemented rigorously and institutionalised as a regular cycle, the countrys statistica

Sebastian Coe shares 'frustration' over marathon record despite Kenyan's doping ban

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, who along with his federation's decision-making Council, has been Ukraine's most high-profile supporter

Delhi's Air Quality Likely To Be 'Very Poor' Or 'Severe' For Next 6 Days

Smog persisted across Delhi on Wednesday, with air quality falling in the 'very poor' category, slightly improving from the day before.

HC Sets Aside Orders Rejecting Aurobindo Pharmas Cess Refund

Court remands matter to tax authorities for a fresh decision within four months

Positioning workers at the centre of Indias migration policies

India should forefront bilateral agreements with destination nations that focus on the rights, security, and welfare of migrant workers; the outc

Change for the worse: on replacing MGNREGA, the VB-G RAM G Bill

The move to alter MGNREGS beyond recognition must be dropped

Man, Wife Arrested For Duping Thousands In Rs 300-Crore Multi-Level Marketing Scam

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a man and his wife for allegedly duping people by orchestrating a multi-level marketing scheme involving

Schools In UP's Bareilly Asked To Stay Shut For 3 Days Because Of Fog

Bareilly district administration on Wednesday issued an order for the closure of schools up to Class 8 for the next three days, as cold wave and

SRMIST signs MoU to take up research on oil-field chemicals

Police initiate probe after fisherman goes misssing

The story of We, the moving people

The Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, Census 2027 and delimitation will sharpen the migrant imprint on Indian politics

Long-term measures needed to contain air pollution, says SC

The Supreme Court has taken a strong stance on the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, calling for permanent solutions to this pressing issue

India-Oman FTA to open doors for textiles and autos: Piyush Goyal

India and Oman are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement. This pact unlocks major opportunities in sectors like textiles, food processing, and renew

MRTS stations to be transformed with better amenities by 2028

Telangana Congress To Protest Against BJPs Misuse of ED

Objects to removal of Mahatma Gandhis name for rural jobs scheme

Cooperative-run Bharat Taxi to launch in Delhi in January as Uber alternative

Exciting news for Delhi! Bharat Taxi is set to revolutionize the taxi scene with its official launch early next year. As India's pioneering coope

NYC subway and bus fare increase 2026: What riders will pay starting January

NYC subway fare increase 2026 represents a major turning point for millions of riders as New York transitions to a completely contactless transit

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Sues Nobel Panel Over Peace Prize To Machado

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a legal complaint against the Nobel Foundation, seeking to halt payments to Venezuelan opposition lead

Rearguard action: on weather change and consistent action

India needs year-round action to tackle fallout of change in weather

Childhood friends from UP behind lorry drivers murder on NH-44

Provide proper facilities for the disabled and aged voters at Tamil Nadu, Puducherry polling stations: HC

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan insist on implementing Election Commission of Indias 2023 instructions in le

Kolkata region records highest name deletions in Bengal SIR draft

In Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress is facing a surprising challenge as voter deletions reach staggering numbers in key strongholds. Constituencie

The changing patterns of Indias student migration

The rapid expansion of Indian student migration points to contradictions between aspiration and outcome, and opportunity and exploitation

A summit that rose beyond optics

The Telangana Rising Summit outlines the Congress governments Vision 2047

Syro-Malabar panel flags misuse of anti-conversion laws

Uncertain if Dr Nusrat, whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish, will join government service

PATNA: Uncertainty prevails over AYUSH doctor, Nusrat Parveen, joining the government service. Nusrat Parveen's hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan tables G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha, invokes Gandhi

Moving the Bill for consideration, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar an

Why Bitcoin price today drops to $86,000: Fed chair uncertainty, tax-loss selling and whale activity weigh on BTC USD

Bitcoin price today: Bitcoin faces pressure near $86,000. Uncertainty over the next US Federal Reserve Chair and year-end tax-loss selling are im

Home prices, rents, rates: 2026 housing market predictions everyone needs to know

Home prices, rents, rates 2026: Housing market predictions for 2026 show slower home price growth, not a collapse. Mortgage rates may ease slight

Government going against 2010 consensus on nuclear-liability: Opposition

Parliament took on the SHANTI Bill, a pivotal piece regarding nuclear energy. The government praised the bill as a cornerstone for elevating Indi

Avatar Fire and Ash movie review: Despite being stretched, predictable, James Cameron pulls off visually rich film, high on emotion and action

Avatar Fire and Ash review: Trust James Cameron, and he will not fall from your expectations. The latest Pandora adventure does take time to esta

EU Parliament approves phase out of Russian gas imports

The EU agreed earlier this month on legislation to cut ties with Europe's former top gas supplier Russia, having vowed to do so after Moscow's 20

Feel at home: Modi in Ethiopian Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's journey to Ethiopia felt like a homecoming, as he drew inspiring connections between the African nation and his ro

SEC to hold workshop on EVMs in Kochi

Dhurandhar: Here's how Akshay Khanna reacted to blockbuster success, fans' love for Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar film

In his latest interview, Dhurandhar casting director Mukesh Chhabra has shared how Akshaye Khanna reacted to the film's blockbuster success and f

Law and order cant be cited to flout court orders, says Justice G.R. Swaminathan

The HC judge was hearing two contempt of court cases, including one related to the Thirupparankundram deepam row

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

Starting in 2029, YouTube will retain global rights to streaming the Oscars through 2033.

Indian Army scripts history as tanks, artillery reach Kashmir in special military train; why is it important

The Indian Army has achieved a historic logistics milestone by transporting tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley for the first time t

Woman officer charred to death in fire at LIC office in Madurai

Deputy Mayor T. Nagarajan, who rushed to the accident spot, said an electrical short-circuit could have caused the fire

HC transfers case of Rahul Gandhis citizenship from Raebareli to Lucknow

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Wednesday transferred a criminal complaint questioning the citizenship of Congress leader R

CM Plans Surprise Visits To Districts To Scan Public Grievances

All government services should be available online from Jan 15: Reports

Delhi pollution: Experts caution against smog-eating surfaces

New Delhi: As the Delhi government moves ahead with plans to develop smog-eating surfaces in the city, environmental experts on Wednesday warned

Delhi air pollution: SC points to winter school break while hearing a plea to open primary classes, mid-day meal

The senior counsel said for the poor, who could not afford air-purifiers, staying at home, away from school, deprives them of education, a mid-da

More communities to be included in OBC list

Watch: AAP setting garbage on fire to raise pollution: Delhi Environment Minister

Parliament Clears Bill To Raise Insurance FDI To 100%

The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote, a day after it was pas

Unwrap Happiness

Many youngsters are packing meals, wrapping gifts and spending time not just with their loved ones, but with strangers, spreading the true joy of

Marredpally Residents Seek Name Change For New GHMC Ward

The Ward No. 196, named Monda Market in the GHMC preliminary notification issued on December 9, largely covers East and West Marredpally, Addagut

Minister lays stone for CRMAS research, manufacturing centre

IndiGo, DGCA face heat in Parliament over flight chaos

New Delhi: A parliamentary panel examining the recent air traffic disruptions tried to fix responsibility for Indigos mass cancellation of flight