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Naidu Declares Dec. 15 as Day of Sacrifice Honouring Potti Sriramulu

Naidu criticised the previous YSRC regime for promoting three capitals for AP. He found fault with it for politicising development of government

Anthony Geary dies at 78: What happened to General Hospitals Luke Spencer?

Anthony Geary: General Hospital star Anthony Geary has passed away at 78. The actor died on December 14 due to complications from a recent operat

From Sri City Resident to Entrepreneur: Mallikarjun Paruchuris Inspiring Journey

Nireesha Sannareddy highlighted Mallikarjuns transformation as a powerful example of local talent rising to become job creators.

Millions at stake: Trump move could force 39 states to repay foster kids Social Security

Many foster kids in the U.S. get Social Security or SSI benefits, but some states take their money to pay for state costs. The federal government

Over 5.27 Lakh Devotees Visit Indrakeeladri as Bhavani Deeksha Concludes

NTR district collector Lakshmisha announced on Monday that the festival concluded with an overwhelmingly positive response from the devotees.

Russia seeks $230 billion in damages from Euroclear over seized assets

The European Union wants to tap part of the roughly 210 billion euros worth of Russian central bank assets frozen in Europe after Moscow invaded

No Compensation Forces Four Families to Reside in Three Villages of Kakinada SEZ

Authorities have demolished all the vacated houses but for those in which the four families are living. There are no basic facilities in these vi

Letters to The Editor December 16, 2025

Varied themes, styles mark group expo at Contemporary Art Gallery

RINL-VSP observes energy conservation week

President to visit Vellore on December 17

EXCLUSIVE Real-time footage: Australias Bondi bystander takes down shooter; parents call him hero'

NIA's Pahalgam chargesheet nails Pakistan & its handler Jatt

The National Investigation Agency has filed a comprehensive chargesheet detailing a conspiracy behind the Pahalgam terror attack. Lashkar-e-Taiba

EU announces new sanctions on companies and individuals over Russian oil

The EU has imposed 19 packages of sanctions so far, but Moscow has managed to adapt to most measures and is still selling millions of barrels of

Ancient Indian statecraft as a model of hope

Indias approach to the world has been shaped by an inherited sense of what a political community should value, how it should act, and what kind o

Massacre in Sydney: on the Bondi Beach shootings, hate crimes

Australia should enhance monitoring of religious extremism

Higher GDP growth: need for cautious optimism

The second-quarter GDP estimate of 8.2% signals a strong short-term performance alongside moderate inflation, but the apparent strength masks mul

Student loan countdown: 4 smart moves to lock in tax-free forgiveness before December 31

Student loan 2025: Tax-free student loan forgiveness is still possible in 2025, but timing is critical. Borrowers who qualify this year owe zero

CMRL plans to operate trains every six minutes on stretchfrom Poonamallee to Porur

It will begin operations on the nine-km stretch of corridor 4 in January 2026, with 13 three-coach trains and nearly 30 loco pilots; the transiti

Oh Gavvy Pooh: Minaj blasts Newsom over trans agenda; Gov's team hits back at Stupid hoe singer

Nepal lifts ban on Rs 200, Rs 500 Indian notes

Nepal's government has lifted its ban on high-denomination Indian currency notes. Citizens can now import and export Rs 200 and Rs 500 Indian not

Restoring the menace of unfettered discretion

The top courts verdict in the 16th Presidential Reference renders the Governors assenting power as more a check than a balance in the law-making

Draft electoral rolls of three states, two Union Territories to be published today

Draft voter lists for West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep are set for publication on Tuesday. This is part of a special vote

Nasscom Foundation, Applied Materials to offer STEM training to students, teachers in State schools across Malur

US Fed chair front-runner Kevin Hassett pledges independence from Trump

As a top adviser to the president, I talk about almost everything with him almost every day, Hassett said during an appearance on CBS's Face the

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4: Priyanka Chopra to be the first guest on Kapil Sharma's Netflix show, episode out on...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is all set to make her comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli's upcoming epic action adventure Varanasi co-starri

Encounter on in Jammus Udhampur as security forces encircle a group of terrorists

A joint team of Special Operation Group along with the Army and the CRPF is on job, says a police spokesman

Tough situations are like solving puzzles. I enjoy them

After being out of action from November 2023 to February 2025, Digvijay Pratap Singh is finding his feet again. With two titles and a final appea

Poll position: On the Kerala local body elections

The UDF starts as the front runner in Kerala Assembly election

Drunken group pulls alarm chain, assaults RPF staff at Yeshwantpur station

Bondi Beach gunmen identified as father-son duo of Pakistani origin

Two gunmen killed 16 people during Hanukkah celebrations in Sydney. Police identified the attackers as father Sajid Akram and son Naveed Akram, b

ECB set to hold rates but debate over future heats up

Following a year-long series of cuts, the central bank for the 20 countries that use the euro has kept its key deposit rate on hold at two percen

Parliament Watch: Rupee hit, GST recast losses, NPA study loans, ratings improvement

The Indian Rupee faces depreciation due to trade deficit and US trade agreement developments. GST rate rationalisation is expected to cause a 47,

PM, Jordan King talks focus on counterterror

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Abdullah II in Amman. They discussed countering terrorism and extremism. Both leaders highlighted Jordan's

Jordan visit: PM Modi meets King Abdullah II in Amman; discusses Gaza, counter-terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Amman, marking a significant bilateral visit to strengthen ties and discuss re

UNESCO Ambassador Vishal Sharma visits INCOIS, backs dedicated ocean observation satellite

Xi Jinping criticises inflated GDP figures, warns against 'reckless' projects

All plans must be based on facts, aiming for solid, genuine growth without exaggeration, and promoting high-quality, sustainable development, Xi

Nagapattinam to roll out sailing training for children of fishermen; water sports planned in Velankanni

IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Livingstone in focus as KKR, CSK ready to loosen purse strings

The 10 teams need to fill up 77 slots with a cumulative purse of Rs 237.55 crore and among them, Mumbai Indians (Rs 2.75 crore) will hardly have

One Lakh Children To Get Polio Vaccine In Manyam

The large-scale immunization effort will involve 72 medical officers, 382 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), 277 community health officers, 1,545 A

Bhavana Menon breaks silence after Dileep's acquittal in sexual assault case: 'Not every citizen in this country is...'

This marks the first time the actress-survivor Bhavana Menon has publicly responded to the trial court verdict, which sentenced six people convic

103 firemen terminated over compromised processof recruitment in J&K

ACB inquiry panel found large-scale OMR sheet tampering, fabricated scanned images of answer sheets and illegal manipulation of merit list.

Senior National Archery Championship| Ojas and Aditi bag compound gold

Dont cost yourself thousands: 3 Social Security blunders to avoid in 2026

Social Security: Retirees planning for Social Security in 2026 must be aware of claiming pitfalls. Filing early permanently reduces monthly payme

Perverse: Trump Faces Outrage Over Sick Post On Rob Reiner, Wife's Death

Donald Trump faced a storm of condemnation Monday after posting what critics described as perverse and sick remarks suggesting Rob Reiner and his

IPL 2026 Auction: How Shreyas Iyers Punjab Kings can fix gaps with ruthless, high-impact buys

Punjab Kings enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a clear strategy, aiming to fill four crucial slots with a healthy purse. They are targeting an

Visakhapatnam Hotels Packed To Capacity; Year-End Rush Peaks

The city has an inventory of 2,500 rooms across three- to five-star hotels, all fully booked for several days. Suite prices have reached 40,000 i

Energy conservation rally flagged off by collector

Soak Pits In Every Home Can Eliminate Need For Krishna Phase-IV: Water Board In Action Plan

Board managing director Ashok Reddy said effective rainwater harvesting could channel up to 10 tmc ft of water into the ground.

Thinking of buying a house? Heres what the market isnt telling you right now

Synopsis - The U.S. housing market in 2025 is slowly shifting. Home prices are cooling in some areas, and buyers have more choices. Mortgage rate

Hollywood tragedy explodes: Rob Reiners son Nick held; Trump links killing to Director's politics

Who is Brian Walshe - Massachusetts man found guilty in killing and dismembering his wife?

Brian Walshe has been found guilty of first-degree murder for killing his wife, Ana Walshe, and dismembering her body. Prosecutors argued he was

INSWAREB-BARC-NPCIL team up to develop radiation-proof concrete

National embarrassment: Ilhan Omar explodes at Trump as he revives married her brother claim

No more IRS direct file? Heres how millions can still file taxes free this year

File federal taxes free IRS 2026 guide: The IRS has ended Direct File after two years, leaving 300,000 taxpayers seeking free filing options. Cos

Jammu and Kashmir: Cop killed in encounter with terrorists in Udhampur district

The confrontation began near Sohan village in Majalta area of the district after security forces received information that at least three terrori

103 Firemen Sacked In J&K After Probe Finds Irregularities In Recruitment

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, terminated the services of 103 firemen in the Fire and Emergency Service Department today

IPL 2026 Auction: How Gujarat Titans can outsmart rivals and plug every gap with smart buys

Gujarat Titans enter the 2026 IPL season with a strong core, aiming for targeted upgrades at the mini-auction. After a playoff finish in 2025, th

You did nothing: Netanyahu blasts PM Albanese for fueling antisemitism post Bondi beach shooting

Bangladeshi Journalist Arrested Under Terror Charges By Yunus Government

Bangladeshi journalist Anis Alamgir has been arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in a case filed under the country's Anti-Terrorism l

JSW MG Motor India Launches the All-New Hector

The All-New MG Hector features the new Aura Hex Grille, a bold hexagonal structure that symbolises strength and precision

Were stronger than cowards: Australian PM Albanese vows tougher gun laws after Bondi shooting

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Rejects Trumps Dead Economy Remark on India

While global economic growth is currently around 3.2 per cent, India recorded an 8.2 per cent growth in the last quarter

Bengalurus wastewater management may get Swiss tech boost

Karnataka High Court convicts former employee of IIA for contempt of court and sentences him to imprisonment for four months

DC Edit | Bondi terror: Sign Of Our Times

This is the age of impunity in which many world powers are also seen to be acting without fear of transgressing the rules-based order that has la

CID-CB initiates probe against Sangaria MLA, Sri Ganganagar MP over violence at Hanumangarh ethanol plant protest

JAIPUR: The CID Crime Branch (CID-CB) has initiated an investigation against Sangaria MLA and Sri Ganganagar MP in connection with a case registe

Cop Killed In Encounter With Terrorists In J&K, Operation Still On

A personnel from the Special Operations Group of the Jammu and Kashmir police has been killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Ud

Exempt village, ward secretariat staff from BLO duties: CPI

PM mourns death of Assam editor P.G. Baruah

Prafulla Gobinda Baruah, also the managing director of The Assam Tribune group, breathed his last on December 14 night

Potti Sriramulus house in Chennai will be developed as a memorial, says A.P. CM

Smruthi Vanam is being built in Amaravati where a statue of Sriramulu will be installed and named as the Statue of Sacrifice, says Naidu

'Make Chile Great Again': Right-wing Tsunami in Latin America; Trump ally Kast elected President

Music for meals: Akhaya Patra brings Ilaiyaraaja to Bengaluru (Has pictures)

Armed with objections against ward delimitation, legislators make a beeline to GHMC

Leaders from Congress, BRS, BJP raise concerns over voter imbalance, unclear criteria and lack of consultation with sitting legislators; over 1,3

Union Minister Rijiju tears into Cong; slogans raised to dig PM Modis grave, should apologise

Telangana Tops Indias Per Capita Income Chart

RBI handbook shows strong GSDP growth under Revanth Reddy-led Congress government

Punjab Firm Accused Of Polluting Aquifer, Rs 80-Crore Assets Seized

Assets worth Rs 79.93 crore belonging to a Punjab-based company has been seized by the Enforcement Directorate as part of a money laundering inve

Tickets on sale for India-Sri Lanka women T20 matches

Two security personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

During the operation, two Cobra personnel sustained minor injuries in an IED blast and have been sent to Raipur for better treatment, a police sa

Chennai-bound Vande Bharat Express chugs off from Narsapur

The train will halt at Bhimavaram Town, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore and Renigunta before reaching MGR Chennai Central station

Hyderabad Students Win Smart India Hackathon 2025 At IIT Roorkee

Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology Students Win Smart India Hackathon 2025 at IIT Roorkee, Bag 1.5 Lakh Prize

Atchannaiducalls YSRCPs one-crore signature drive a political gimmick

Such theatrics are designed to deceive people and for political gain, says Agruiculture Minister

J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Udhampur

Security forces and terrorists are engaged in an encounter in the Sohan area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir. This operation began foll

Shiva Srinivas is new Chairman of A.P. Police Housing Corporation

Over two cars collide at PVNR Expressway, no casualities

Hyderabad: An accident was reported on Monday night at the PVNR Expressway, Hyderabad, when more than two cars collided with each other. The acci

Custodial torture of ex-MP: suspended IPS officer Sunil Kumar questioned

SIT head A.R. Damodar grills P.V. Sunil Kumar for more than four hours in Guntur CCS police station

Trump Launches Political Attack on Rob Reiner in Fiery Post Following His Killing

The statement, even for Trump, was a shocking comment that came as police were still investigating the deaths of the beloved director and his wif

DC Edit| Fresh Start For BJP With A Young Working Chief

It may be remembered that several of the partys chief ministers, including Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra), Moha

Japan braces for once-in-a-century mega earthquake that could unleash 33-foot tsunamis

Japan faces a significant threat from a powerful earthquake along the Nankai Trough. This event, predicted to occur within decades, could trigger

Telangana HC Directs State Not To Disturb Flora, Fauna In Damagundam Area

The bench was hearing a PIL seeking to restrain the state government from allotting land at Damagundam to the Eastern Naval Command and calling f