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HYDRAA Clears Sri Chaitanya Techno School Encroachments

Authorities on Sunday dug up the landfilled part of the drain line, and restored the full flow of the Gangaram drain line to its previous width o

AP: Two Brothers Drown in Water Sump

Brahmasamudram police have registered a case based on a complaint from family members. The bodies were shifted to Kalyanadurgam hospital for post

Letters to The Editor December 8, 2025

DGCA grants IndiGo CEO, Accountable Manager 24-hour extension to repond to show cause notices

NEW DELHI: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Sunday gave more time to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and the Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras to submit the

Netanyahu Says He Will Meet Trump, 2nd Phase Of Gaza Plan Close

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he will meet President Donald Trump later this month, saying a second phase of the

BJP to raise issues related to scholarships, paddy procurement in Jharkhand Assembly's winter session

The needy students are not getting their scholarships. The government is yet to begin the procurement of paddy from farmers. The farmers are bein

Balancing, not swinging: on India-Russia ties, Indian diplomacy

India needs to assert strategic autonomy by engaging both Russia and West

IUML leader clarifies daughters remarks on women entering mosques

Israel defence firm confirms first batch of 4,000 LMGs to India early next year

NEW DELHI: The Indian Armys infantry will receive a significant firepower boost beginning early next year, with Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) co

Completion of Polavaram by July, 2027

Officials racing against time to complete project before Godavari Pushkaralu, as per call from CM

Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability

Tech-fixes and apps cannot foster a responsible work environment that motivates workers to act in public interest

Telangana needs more buses

It must expand its bus fleet to ensure services are frequent and reliable

Weekly Horoscope: December 713 How Sagittarius Season brings good news for each zodiac signs

As Sagittarius season gains strength, the weekly horoscope for December 713 points to a phase marked by clearer perspective, emotional candour an

The aim is to win more than a single medal in Los Angeles: Nieva

The Indian womens boxing team head coach is upbeat about the challenges ahead, exudes confidence that his previous tenure will stand him in good

Gravity of offence justifies separate sentences in PCA & PMLA: Court

Ahmedabad courts have ruled against granting concurrent sentences for individuals convicted of corruption and money laundering. The case of retir

Chandigarh Bill to FDTL pause: NDA 3.0 opts for consultative approach

In its third term, the NDA government is embracing a fresh strategy characterized by increased flexibility and collaboration in lawmaking. With a

Chaos foretold: on the Indigo crisis, air safety

Indigo seems to have wilfully misread the plan for changes to crew duty hours

Residents complain about frequent damage to manholes in stormwater drains this monsoon

Pedestrian safety is at risk as the manholes have been damaged along many roads in the city

A black Friday for aviation safety in India

The actions by Indias aviation authorities, on December 5, 2025, favouring a private airline, prove that flight safety is still not a serious iss

Amid Benin's Coup, A Look At Other Military Takeovers In Africa

Benin has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020. The military takeover lasted several h

KPHB Logs 5 More Drunk-Driving Cases Than Kukatpally

The traffic police booked 426 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol during the weekend, but the data shows an unusual contrast: KP

NCSC to launch all-India exercise to probe SC quota 'misuse' by converts

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is set to embark on a comprehensive national scrutiny. This initiative will delve into allegations t

Punjab Govt Sets Up Control Room at Chandigarh Airport Amid IndiGo Flight Disruptions

Punjab Civil Aviation Secretary Sonali Giri said IndiGo Airlines has around 30 bags of passengers, which will be sent to them at their residences

Karnataka SHOCKER: Woman mauled to death by two Rottweiler dogs in Davangere; dog owner arrested

In a horrific incident, a woman died after being mauled by two Rottweiler dogs on the outskirts of Davanagere in the early hours of December 5. T

Intangible heritage most democratic expression of culture in many ways: Jaishankar

India is hosting a significant UNESCO meeting on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed dele

Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt

Military and security sources said that around a dozen soldiers had been arrested, including those behind the coup bid. The west Africa region ha

Syrian foreign minister likely to visit India soon

India is set to host an Arab foreign ministerial meeting in January. This initiative aims to deepen engagement with West Asia. Syria's foreign mi

Humayun Kabir eyes tie-up with AIMIM for West Bengal polls

In a bold political maneuver, suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir is teaming up with AIMIM as West Bengal gears up for its assembly elections.

CM Naidu Orders Suspension After Temple EO Caught Stealing 5kg Silver

The executive officer, Muralikrishna, was intercepted by devotees on Sunday while shifting over 5 kg of silver ornaments, silk saris and other va

Smriti Mandhana, Palash Mucchal wedding called off: What exactly went wrong on November 23, the 'wedding day'?

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal's love story was soon turning to 'forever' as the couple was set to tie knot on 23rd November 2025. However th

US embassy sees personnel changes before Segio Gor's arrival

Sergio Gor is set to become the new US ambassador to India. He plans to bring his own team to assist in managing the important Indo-US partnershi

Bengal to add 9,000 booths; digitisation nears finish

West Bengal is embarking on an ambitious plan to add around 9,000 new polling booths, a significant move prompted by the Election Commission of I

4,500 Police Personnel, 3-Tier Security In Place For Telangana Global Summit

A multi-layered security with over 4,500 personnel and advanced technology is being deployed to ensure the safety of officials and international

Weeks After Louvre Jewel Heist, Water Leak Damages 400 Egyptian Artifacts

A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre's Egyptian department, the Paris museum told AFP on Sunday, weeks after

Pakistan, Armenia hold talks for embassy in Yerevan

Pakistan and Armenia are moving forward to establish diplomatic relations. Discussions are underway to open a Pakistan embassy in Yerevan next ye

Emmanuel Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus

I told them that if they don't react, we Europeans will be forced to take strong measures in the coming months, Macron told business daily Les Ec

Harish Rao Writes to Speaker; Flags Erosion of Assembly Sanctity and Violation of Rules

Flagging erosion of Assembly sanctity and violation of rules, during the past two years, Harish Rao noted that House Committees remained unconsti

45% Gig Workers Get Blocked Out of Work Without Proper Reason, Finds Survey

Class 9 survey shows 66% see no redressal mechanism; many face suspensions and instability

English Brought Me Closer to Kannada: Pawan Kalyan at Udupi Gitotsava

Referring to the Gita, Pawan Kalyan pointed out that Indias original handwritten Constitution features an illustration of Krishna imparting the G

BJP Vows to Fight Against Congress Govt Over Broken Promises And Corruption

BJP president N. Ramchander Rao said farmers were denied Rs 15,000 Rythu Bharosa, youth are still without jobs or stipends, women awaiting Rs 2,5

25 killed in fire at Goa nightclub; 4 arrested

A devastating fire ripped through Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa. Twenty-five people, including four tourists, lost their lives. Most

EQT Partners lines up $1 billion CitiusTech exit

EQT Partners is gearing up to divest its substantial 40% interest in CitiusTech, aiming to secure close to $1 billion. The Swedish investment fir

Six killed after car plunges into 800-foot ravine in Nasik

MUMBAI: Six people were killed after the Innova they were travelling in plunged into an 800-foot ravine near the famous shrine of Saptashrungi Ga

BSF foils narco- terror attempts; seizes 6.6 kg heroin, arms along IB in Punjab

In a bold display of courage, BSF troops executed two effective midnight operations. In Amritsar, they intercepted a stash of 12 packets containi

Watch: All officials found guilty will be suspended: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Goa CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for victims families, Rs 50,000 for injured in nightclub fire

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon

Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and stressed that the second phase, which addresses the d

We could have done much more in Op Sindoor but showed restraint: Rajnath

In a commendable show of restraint during Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his admiration for the Indian forces. He of

Body of a woman washes ashore in Marina

India Inaugurates New State-of-the-Art Consulate Building in Shanghai

New Dawning Centre chancery enhances services as India, China mark 75 years of ties

Laxmidevipally Sarpanch Candidate Pays Deposit with 1,000 One-rupee Coins

Mahender said that his motivation for this unconventional method stemmed from a painful experience in a previous election

Gaurav Khanna WINS Bigg Boss 19 trophy, season 2025 ends

Mumbai: The wait is finally over! After three months of drama, emotion, and high-voltage entertainment, Gaurav Khanna has emerged as the winner o

Former college professor launches logical reasoning books for children

Logical reasoning and analytical skills questions are asked in every competitive exam, from entrance tests to those for government jobs, says V.

Lorry Owners to Halt Goods Transport From December 9 in Protest Against Fitness-Fee Hike

The association appealed to both the Centre and the state to ensure that no extra financial burden is imposed on them.

US envoy Keith Kellogg says Ukraine peace deal is really close

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 after eight years of fighting between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops in the Donbas, whic

Duchess Meghan Tries To Contact Estranged Father After Amputation Reports

Meghan's father have been estranged since the run-up to her marriage

Telangana Rising Will Begin Investment-Led Growth, Says Ponguleti

The Bharat Future City venue, he noted, is rapidly evolving to meet global standards, and the event would act as a launchpad to translate long-te

Roasted Cockroach Found in Chicken Noodles Served at Hotel on Beach Road

Vijayawada Food Safety joint controller N. Poornachandra Rao maintained, We have been inspecting hotels and restaurants in Vijayawada, Visakhapat

Financial literacy programme organised in ASR district

Both Silicon Valley and Washington are in their imperial era

Karen Hao describes a company like OpenAI as modern-day British East India Company. The parallels are extremely stark, said the award-winning rep

Trump sided with Arabs over Israel; no other: Tucker drops 'Bibi sorry' bombshell at Doha Forum

Union power minister flags misinformation on smart meters, calls for consumer education

DC Edit | Airlines Need To Follow The Rules, Or Face Strict Action

It is the government that blinked, putting the new FDTL limitations on hold to try and mitigate the miserable lot of passengers who were held to

126 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Again from Hyderabad Airport

An IndiGo crew member at the airport said that, apart from providing flight updates, the airline has been extending alternate arrangements and ho

Germany says NO to Palestine, Netanyahu promises next step to Crush Hamas in Presser with Merz

Did Virat Kohli ignore Gautam Gambhir? Awkward post-match exchange triggers rift rumours online

A post-match clip from the 3rd ODI vs South Africa showing Virat Kohli greeting teammates warmly but exchanging only a formal gesture with head c

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Hamas official says group ready to discuss freezing or storing its weapons

Doha: Hamas is ready to discuss freezing or storing its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel, a senior official said Sunday, o

Health Experts Warn of Rising Mental Health Crisis

The call came at a seminar held on Sunday at the M.B. Vigyan Kendra to mark the death anniversary of Dr. Amit Sengupta

MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy lashes out at Kishan Reddy over false statistics

Kishan Reddy is misleading people with false data

Telangana HC Directs Estranged Parents To Equally Care for Child

Telangana HC stresses equal parenting, unhindered access and responsible co-parenting norms

In Pics: Charred Remains Of Goa Nightclub After Massive Fire Kills 25

Several images of the charred 'Birch by Romeo Lane' have surfaced after a massive fire raged through the nightclub in the early hours of Sunday,

91 IndiGo flights cancelled at Chennai airport on Sunday

IndiGo CEO, accountable manager get more time for replies to DGCA notices

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Sunday gave more time to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and the Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras to submit the

I Give Up: Engineering Student Found Dead In Noida Hostel, Say Cops

A third-year student at an engineering institute in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha Nagar district was found hanging in his hostel room, police sai

Goa nightclub fire: Locals recount night of horror and violations that led to it

There were no fire extinguishers, no help and not even a safety announcement.

EPS criticises DMK govt. over law and order situation in T.N.

Commuters face inconvenience at temporary Avadi bus terminus

A senior official of the CMDA said the modernisation of the bus terminus had been long overdue and has commenced now

MP Wilson seeks centres for SWAYAM examination in T.N.

IndiGo Issues 610 Crore in Refunds Amid Efforts to Normalise Operations

We are making very significant progress in restoring our flight schedules and strengthening our customer support systems, IndiGo spokesperson sai

World's 100-ft car with helipad stuns viewers as tiny one-door car goes viral

Both videos are being widely shared, and people are reacting to the unusual design and amazing features of these two different machines.

Sunil Gatade | A Cat And Mouse Game On In Maha As BJPs Allies Are Getting Sidelined

Mr Shinde and Mr Pawar are virtually at the mercy of the BJP, which proclaims itself to be the worlds largest party. The party is feverishly wide

Railways, RTC run specials to meet demand after flight cancellations

Narayana Says Nellore To Become Model City With Naidus Backing

Minister highlights NH-16 underpasses, praises Vemireddy familys welfare and civic initiatives

I Don't Feel German: After Nine Years In Germany, Indian Man Refuses To Change His Citizenship

He said that in India, even if his opinions differ from the majority, he still feels empowered to express himself openly and strive for change.

Lando Norris wins first F1 World Championship, ends Verstappens four-year reign

In a thrilling climax to the season, Lando Norris has achieved his first Formula One world championship, triumphing at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Rajnath Singh issues BIG statement on Operation Sindoor: 'We could have...'

Singh further stressed the government's commitment to the holistic development of border areas, saying the constant effort of the government is t

Chief Minister Stalin to inaugurate mega farm expo in Tiruvannamalai on December 26

Revenue officials said that Mr. Stalin will visit the town on December 25-26 where he will chair a meeting with party functionaries in the region

Dhurandhar box office collection day 3: Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar film is unstoppable, mints Rs 40 crore on Sunday, earns...

Dhurandhar has minted Rs 100 crore net in India in its opening weekend. The Aditya Dhar directorial stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khan

Bangladesh delegation to visit India for Vijay Diwas celebrations on Dec 1516

India prepares for Vijay Diwas celebrations honoring the 1971 War victory. A 20-member delegation from Bangladesh, including army officers and Mu

Ranthambore tiger makes royal wall-top appearance, tourists call it 'shere Khan level entry'

Mayank Shukla shared the clip on Instagram, writing that he was on a regular safari when suddenly a tiger emerged from behind the ancient structu