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Assam government, Karbi council to approach Gauhati HC to reslove grazing grounds issue

GUWAHATI: The Assam government, the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and the representatives of Karbi community will jointly approach the

Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED files final prosecution complaint

Among the new 59 accused are former Deputy Secretary at Chief Minister's office Soumya Chaurasia, former IAS officer Niranjan Das, liquor licence

Pahalgam attack probe to be studied worldwide, Pakistan in dock: Amit Shah

Calls Delhi blast and Pahalgam probes exceptional Praises J&K Police and other agencies Says attack aimed to disrupt harmony and tourism Notes te

Letters to The Editor December 27, 2025

Three held for possessing pain-relief tablets

Govt. Committed To Improving Ease of Living: Modi

The Prime Minister made this observation in a series of posts on X by the Central government on its various reform initiatives.

Collector Plans For Sustained Growth in Konaseema District

Boost to industries based on raw material available within Konaseema, like coconut and banana, 10 crore sanctioned for Coconut Park at Mamidikudu

Gates and windows: On the SIR and single-appeal window

One round of appeals cannot fix the large-scale deletions in electoral rolls

Kerala CM slams Karnataka demolitions, calls it bulldozer justice

As per media reports, a demolition drive at Yelahanka last week pulled down more than 200 houses in Waseem Layout and Fakir Colony

5-year clock ticks: DDCs to wind up on Feb 24

Law Dept says term begins from date of constitution, cites J&K Panchayati Rules Srinagar, Dec 26:Ending weeks of speculation over the fate of the

Car damaged after stones fall from Metrorail construction site in Porur

Nr Railway to run New Year specials between DelhiKatra

Services to operate from Dec 27 amid increased pilgrim, tourist movement Jammu, Dec 26: Northern Railways Jammu Division has announced the operat

Health care does not need the PPP route

It is unwise to get into the privatisation of public assets in critical areas such as health without building the institutional capacity to enfor

16 detained from drug hotspots, sent to district jail

Jammu Tawi, Dec 26: Sixteen people were detained by police from drug-related hotspots in Samba district on Friday, officials said. Acting on a ti

Congress Plans Statewide Protests With Gandhi Portraits On Dec. 28

The protests are against the alleged move to scrap the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and remove Gandhis name from the

Search Ops launched across Jammu region ahead of New Year

Jammu Tawi, Dec 26: Security forces have launched search and verification operations in Kishtwar, Kathua, Samba, and Jammu, ahead of the new year

Tamil Nadu will teach befitting lesson to those who spread hatred: CPI leader Veerapandian

According to him, the State has always been a land of unity and will not accept divisive narratives

1.47 Cr pilgrims, 12885 foreigners visit Jammu this year

Jammu Tawi, Dec 26: Despite being severely impacted due to Pak-sponsored terror attacks (Pahalgam), Operation Sindoor, and unprecedented rains an

Social scourge: On India and child marriages

Child marriages lead to poor outcomes in health, education, poverty alleviation

Donor heart airlifted from Thanjavur to Chennai

Build better anti-terror grid, Shah tells agencies

Inaugurating the two-day Anti-Terrorism Conference-2025, organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Shah said operational uniformity w

Court Enhances Compensation for Bus Accident Death Victim

Tribunal erred in fixing income at Rs 1,500; court refixes at Rs 10,000 per month

Madhusudan Kela invests 75 crore in Wow! Momo

Wow! Momo Foods has secured 75 crore in new funding. This investment is led by veteran investor Madhusudan Kela. The capital will fuel the compan

Man held with Rs. 86000 fake currency in Pampore

Srinagar, Dec 26: Police arrested a 27-year-old man from Pampore in Pulwama district and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth 86,000

Emergency Arms Purchase Window Extended till Jan. 15

Sources said the DAC is likely to meet again on Monday to clear major defence acquisition proposals, including indigenous missile and rocket prog

Bombay HC takes BIG step on 'shocking, disturbing' AI-morphed photos of Shilpa Shetty, directs social media platforms to...

Shilpa Shetty had moved the HC seeking protection of her personality rights and also an order against websites and AI-generated content that alle

Cruelty To Dogs: HC Plea Against GHMC

The petition was filed by Adulapuram Goutham, animal cruelty prevention manager at the Stray Animal Foundation of India (SAFI), against the state

Drunken Driven Gets Caught After Multiple Collision In Bengaluru

The incident occurred on Wednesday at around 7.15 pm when the rider was moving on his Royal Enfield from Sumanahalli flyover towards Nagarbhavi C

Gold and silver continue to smash records

Precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum, reached all-time highs, extending a historic year-end rally. Escalating geopolitical tensi

Is the post office open today? Will mail be delivered on Dec. 26? Here's what to know about post offices and the holiday status

President Donald Trump declared December 26 a holiday for federal employees in 2025. This is a temporary order and not a permanent federal holida

GHMC Zonal Chiefs Take Charge

New zones to start full operations on Monday

Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti sparks controversy over lynching of Muslim migrant, calls India...

Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, Iltija Mufti, sparked controversy over lynching of Muslim migrant by criticising India. Jammu and Kashmir BJP Spokespe

Toddler dies after falling into water tank near Gudiyatham

The family checked the CCTV footage of the house and found that the toddler was walking towards the water tank

Two-year-old boy dies of suffocation in AC fire in Kacheguda

Parthasarathi Suvarna Ratha Dedicated to Udupi Krishna

The chariot was formally unveiled in the presence of Sri Subudhendra Tirtha Swamiji of the Mantralaya Sri Raghavendra Math, Sri Sugunendra Tirtha

IIT Madras gears up for Shaastra 2026

This years theme, Artifacts of Arcade, reimagines the festival as an interactive, game-like ecosystem where each competition or workshop feels li

Kohli, Pant fifties carry Delhi to a tight 7-run win over Gujarat

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant's fifties propelled Delhi to 254, but Gujarat faltered in their chase, collapsing to 247. Despite a strong start, Gu

Dhurandhar box office collection day 22: Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar film inches closer to Rs 700 crore in India, earns Rs...

Dhurandhar has overshadowed all other theatrical releases in December, including Avatar: Fire and Ash, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, and K

Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run Case

The car was reportedly being driven at high speed and in a rash manner: Reports

Government to soon implement hike in assistance to women heads of BPL families, says CM

The Chief Minister N. Rangasamy was addressing a gathering hosted by the Department of Women and Child Development to mark Veer Bal Diwas in asso

Ashes, 4th Test: England pacer Tongue, Aussie quicks Boland, Neser shine on bowling paradise at MCG as England trails by 42 runs

At the end of the day, Australia was 4/0, with Scott Boland (4*) and Travis Head (0*) unbeaten. England was skittled out for 110 in reply to Aust

IndiGo flight disruptions: DGCA panel submits report to Aviation Ministry

NEW DELHI: A four member panel constituted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), to look into the operational disruptions of IndiG

China Opens World's Longest 22 Km Expressway Tunnel In Xinjiang

China on Friday opened to traffic a 22.13-km-long tunnel, which it claimed to be the world's longest, in Xinjiang province.

West Bengal SIR: Hearings for 32 lakh unmapped electors to begin on December 27

Hearings to start across 3,234 desks across the State; citizenship certificates obtained under CAA can be submitted for new voter applications, C

Trying to retire on Social Security alone in 2026? Heres the monthly check you would actually get

Social Security retirement income in 2026 may look higher on paper but feel tighter in reality. Average monthly benefits hover near $2,013 after

What to watch this weekend: New movies and shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and more

Streaming platforms are wrapping up this December with a packed weekend of new releases. Major services are bringing out highly awaited episodes,

Israel army says striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

A number of weapons storage facilities and terrorist infrastructure sites were struck, which were used by Hezbollah to advance terror attacks aga

Pakistan-Libya faction defence deal threatens South Europe's security

Pakistan's massive defense deal with a Libyan faction carries significant implications for Europe and North Africa. The four billion dollar agree

Rs 50-Crore Knowledge Centre Planned at Kurnool Medical College

Centre to house library, research hub, sports facilities; work to finish in a year

Warning signs for Trump as approval hits new low among working-class Americans

President Trump is facing trouble as a new poll shows falling approval among working-class Americans. Many people are upset about high prices and

Can your dog be a tax dependent? Woman takes IRS to court in legal battle

Dog as tax dependent lawsuit explained: A New York lawyer is challenging the IRS in federal court. She wants to claim her golden retriever, Finne

Vijay Hazare Trophy - Centurions Karun and Padikkal star in Karnatakas big win against Kerala

The latter scores his second consecutive ton as the two forge a match-winning partnership of 223;AparajithandAkhilhelp Kerala post a competitive

Nearly 10,000 Passengers In Navi Mumbai Airport In 2 Days Of Operations

Officials at the Navi Mumbai International Airport say the newly built terminal has clocked impressive passenger figures on the first two days of

Govt sends notices to wake up 'inactive' NGOs

Non-profits face potential FCRA registration cancellation for inactivity since 2021, with the MHA invoking a rarely used law. Notices cite non-ut

Renuka,Deeptido the star turn as India seals T20I series

They have thus won the five-match series 3-0 with two games in hand

Life Sciences Body Set for Leadership Change

Zorawar Singh ji, then aged about eight years, and Fateh Singh ji, about six years old, were executed by Wazir Khan, the Mughal governor of Sirhi

Abhishek Banerjee to address 1.2L TMC workers online

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee will connect with over 1.2 lakh party members virtually. These sessions will cover electoral roll rev

Tourism on pause after tiger attacks force safari shutdown in Karnataka

A ban on jungle safaris in Karnataka's Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves is impacting tourism. Resorts and homestays are facing cancellation

Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees

The announced meeting is the latest development in an extensive U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly four-year Russia-Ukraine war, but effo

VHT | Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal happy with his bowlers performance

Ex-Gangster Arun Gawli's Daughters File Nominations For Mumbai Civic Polls

Two daughters of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli filed their nomination papers on Friday for the January 15 Mumbai civic polls.

GRT Jewellers Bag Top Jewellery Awards

This dual recognition is a proud moment for the entire GRT family. Every creation that we make carries our dedication to artistry and our custome

Charges Framed Against 2 For Attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

Setting the stage for trial, a Delhi court on Friday formally framed charges, including for attempt to murder, against two persons accused of att

CBI Challenges Suspension Of Kuldeep Sengar's Jail Term In Unnao Rape Case

The CBI on Friday challenged in the Supreme Court the Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence and bail to expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Si

Translate It: Mehbooba Mufti Snaps At Journalist Asking Her To Speak Urdu

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday snapped at a journalist here for asking her to speak in Urdu at a press conference.

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'It is during our darkest moments that we must...' Here's iconic quotes by Greek philosopher

Quote of the day by Aristotle focuses on the role of thought during difficult moments. The quote of the day today shares the line, It is during o

CBI Challenges Suspension of Unnao Rape Convicts Life Sentence in SC

The decision to file the SLP was taken after studying the orders of a division bench of the Delhi High Court in the Unnao rape case of 2017.

Hostilities against minorities concerning: MEA on Bangladesh

India voiced serious concerns regarding ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh. New Delhi emphasized that the upcoming February 2026 e

Assam To Approach High Court Over Evictions After Karbi Anglong Violence

Aiming to defuse tensions after days of violence, the Assam government has decided to petition the Gauhati High Court on January 5, seeking clari

Bandi Critical of Political Invective

In a social media post, Sanjay said accountability was missing on key issues such as jobs, investments, farmer support, and urban infrastructure.

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Sets Target to Enter Top Five Developed States by 2036

By 2036, we aim to make Odisha one of the top five states in the country. It would not be wrong to say that a new industrial revolution has start

CM Revanth Leaves for Delhi, Key Issues on Agenda

The CWC meeting will be attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and other m

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire before 2026? Zelenskyy to meet Trump, hints lot can happen' on peace deal

Kendriya Vidyalaya in Mahbubnagar

Aruna had raised the demand during the Winter Session of Parliament. Following this, a Central team inspected the proposed sites along with senio

California license cancellation row explodes; Truckers sue MV Dept, 'mass work stoppages ahead'

Message to Beijing? Japan approves historic $58B defence spend as China-Taiwan tensions boil

Shafali Sizzles As India Pocket Series Against SL With 8-wicket Win

Earlier, Renuka accounted for four Lankan batters after skipper Harmanpreet invited the visitors to take the first strike, while all-rounder Deep

President Murmu To Undertake Submarine Sortie On Dec. 28

Murmu, 67, is also the first President of India to have flown in two frontline fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force: Reports

Complaint against unsafe giant wheel ride at Karavali Utsava

Palestinian Man Kills 2 In Car-Ramming, Stabbing Attack In Israel: Police

A Palestinian from the Israeli-occupied West Bank killed a man and a woman in a stabbing and car-ramming attack in northern Israel before he was

CPI marks centenary with rally and public meeting in Visakhapatnam

Party leaders recall a century of struggles for workers, poor and farmers, and oppose privatisation of public sector undertakings

Zelensky To Meet Trump On Sunday For Talks On Peace Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet US President Donald Trump this weekend to discuss efforts to end Russia'

Ara Mastan Appears Before SIT for Third Time

After the new SIT was formed under the leadership of city police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, the officials served notices to Mastan and questione

PM Modi says reform push to gather pace in 2026 to boost ease of living

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged continued reforms for easier living. This year saw simpler tax laws, faster dispute resolution, modern l

DNA TV Show: Why Donald Trump launched deadly strikes on ISIS in Nigeria

This is Trump's second major strike against Islamic terrorism within a month.

Canada cracks down at the border, ending remote crossing option many Americans used

Canada will close its Remote Area Border Program in September 2026. This program allowed thousands, mostly Americans, to enter remote areas of On

The Hindu FIC to organise career seminar at KITS, Guntur on December 29

Experts will guide students on emerging job opportunities, industry trends and skill development during interactive sessions

SRM University-AP to host 50th All-India Sociological Conference from December 28

YSRCP spreading falsehood about Tirumala temple for political gain: TDP leader

The coalition government is efficiently managing the unprecedented rush of devotees at Tirumala and other temples, says Vemuri Anand Surya

New airlines that got green signal from Centre will struggle to offer competition, say experts

NEW DELHI: The sudden clearance to operate in Indian skies given to two airlines that had been awaiting the nod for nearly a year appears to be a