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HC seeks input on Suraj Lama from CIAL

Conrad seeks govt-citizen synergy for smarter city

Beautification drive launched at Mawlai Mawroh By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday said that meaningfu

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Cong holds protest in city, alleges misuse of central agencies by BJP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Wednesday held a protest meeting at the Congress Bhavan here

ED Arrests Ex-CMs Aide In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

The ED produced her in the Special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) here on Wednesday which sent her to two-day remand, ED sources said.

Relief for Marten landfill site

Over two lakh tonnes of legacy waste recycled By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: More than two lakh tonnes of legacy waste have been recycled from

Centre is expected to release pending JJM funds by Jan: PHE min

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister Marcuise Marak on Wednesday said that the Centre is expected to releas

Affected villagers allege delay in communication of key notices

EGH road-widening project From Our Correspondent RONGJENG, Dec 17: Villagers affected by the NH-217 road-widening project in East Garo Hills have

Meghalaya eyes better household LPG coverage with PM Ujjwala Yojana 3.0

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Meghalaya, which has one of the lowest LPG penetration rates in the country and remains below the national aver

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday December 18, 2025

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 30C and 13C respectively.

HC directs govt to file progress report on city road repairs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the state government to file a progress report on complaints regarding

Elections will show if UDP is growing or sinking: Kyrmen

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 17: Amid claims by rival parties that the United Democratic Party (UDP) is sinking, party leader Kyrmen Shylla on W

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Info sought on abandoned kids The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Ri-Bhoi, has informed that an infant, aged nine months, and his siblings

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Emergency Council Meet On Thursday

The ruling Telugu Desam is now in a comfortable position following a series of defections from the YSRC.

Congress Protests Removal of Gandhi Name from MGNREGS in Adilabad

Senior Congress leaders Addi Bhoja Reddy, Sajid Khan, Gandrath Sujatha, Srikanth, Alluri Sanjeev Reddy and others participated in the protest.

10 Flights Cancelled At Delhi Airport Due To Low Visibility

Ten flights were cancelled at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, on Wednesday morning due to low visibility conditions, airpor

Two emerge as strong contenders for N. Paravur municipal chairperson post

The main criteria for consideration for all posts are seniority and long-term affiliation with the United Democratic Front

DME Invites Applications for Temporary Transfers

The DME has directed principles of government medical colleges, nursing colleges and superintendents of government general hospitals to circulate

Ten sentenced to imprisonment in attempt-to-murder case

Bhumana Alleges TTD Lost Rs.500 Crore in Oberoi Land Deal

Bhumana alleged that while resolving the naming issue, the government has facilitated an unprecedented land swap, replacing the originally allott

Five Thalassemia Patients Contract HIV After Blood Transfusions In MP

The first incident of a thalassemia patient getting infected with HIV after blood transfusion in the district hospital in Satna was reported in M

AP Government Presents Rs.2.5 Crore Cash Reward to Cricketer Sree Charani

Charani had played a crucial role in India lifting the coveted ICC Womens One-Day International World Cup.

Dont miss it: Decembers overlooked Ursid meteor shower peaks next week here is date, time, place and all details

Ursid meteor shower 2025: Look up for the Ursid meteor shower this year. It peaks on the night of December 21 into the early morning of December

Flu cases surge across Europe as WHO warns of early and intense winter outbreak

Flu cases are rising quickly across Europe, worrying health officials and hospitals. The World Health Organization says many countries are seeing

Structural Reforms in MGNREGA Inevitable: Dinakar

A key provision of the Bill allows suspension of the programme for up to 60 days during peak agricultural seasons to address labour shortages fac

Rly Pensioners Demand Restoration Of Old Pension Plan

The pensioners belonging to Central government, especially the railway staff urged the government to engage in constructive dialogue and to addre

Parliament Passes Bill Allowing 100% FDI In Insurance Sector

Parliament on Wednesday passed the 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman a

Hyderabad: Police SI Loses Rs 39.3 Lakh in WhatsApp Trading Scam

The fraudsters continued to persuade him by displaying manipulated profit figures on the application. Trusting these claims, the victim made mult

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Cyrus Poonawalla honoured with 'Lifetime Achievement Award'

Serum Institute of India, founded by Cyrus Poonawalla, has significantly impacted global public health by providing affordable vaccines to low- a

ACB Court Okays CM Revanth's Visit to Davos

Revanth Reddy is on bail in the vote for note case and conditions were imposed while issuing bail to him which included surrender of passport amn

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Groww chief Lalit Keshre named entrepreneur of the year

Lalit Keshre, cofounder of Groww, has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year for disrupting stock broking and wealth management. The digital

Andhra Pradesh Hopes for 100 Seats in Each of 5 New Medical Colleges

These colleges are coming up at Markapur, Pulivendula, Adoni, Madanapalle and Piduguralla under Phase-2 of the development of medical colleges in

Farmers give 20-day ultimatum for closure of ethanol plant in Hanumangarh

Farmers in the region fear that the factory would create a livelihood crisis by making the agricultural land barren through groundwater contamina

Lok Sabha passes Nuclear Bill, opens door for private players

The Lower House of Parliament passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (Shanti) Bill by voice v

Carpooling app in the works to cut emissions: Sirsa

Overhaul of PUC centres under way, Sirsa says, accuses AAP of burning waste to spike air pollution; lodge FIR if you have evidence: Oppn. party

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

Construction workers hit by GRAP restrictions to get compensation, says Mishra

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Is the big boxing bout free on Netflix? Heres how to stream it

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua promises one of the years most eagerly awaited boxing matches, streamed exclusively on Netflix at no additional cost.

ET Awards 2025: Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, is Global Indian of the Year

Mohan, who succeeded long-time CEO Susan Wojcicki in 2023, has helped strengthen YouTube as a formidable force in the streaming landscape. As per

Return votes first: male beneficiaries of Bihar scheme for women

The Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society, an autonomous body under the Department of Rural Development better known as JEEViKA, had sent not

Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: HDFC Lifes Vibha Padalkar named Businesswoman of the year

Vibha Padalkar, CEO of HDFC Life, has been honored as Businesswoman of the Year. Under her leadership, HDFC Life has seen significant growth and

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

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ET Awards for Corporate Excellence: A table, a view, and the future of corporate India

A distinguished jury of India's top business leaders met at The Malabar to select winners for the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence. The panel,

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

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,

CNN's Future Unclear As Trump Applies Pressure

CNN is heading into an uncertain future with its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) destined for a takeover -- and US President Donald T

Bombay HC allows Gautam Navlakha torelocateto Delhi, sets strict conditions

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

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence: How the winners were picked

In a meticulous selection process, the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence nominees were identified through rigorous data scrutiny by the ET Intel

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

Real reason why Hema Malini did not attend Dharmendra's prayer meet organised by Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol: 'If somebody would have...'

Manoj Desai, veteran cinema exhibitor and theatre owner, has shared inside details from Dharmendra's prayer meet organised by Sunny Deol and Bobb

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

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

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak Makes Strategic Port Call at Chabahar, Iran

NEW DELHI: Marking the first-ever visit of an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship to the port of Chabahar ICGS Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, ente

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

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

Prime Minister, Home Minister should quit after court 'slap' in Herald case: Kharge

A Delhi court has refused to take cognisance of the ED charge sheet in the National Herald money laundering case. Congress leaders are calling fo

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