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LK Advani Applauded Jinnah.: Jairam Ramesh Hits Back At PM Modi For Criticising Nehru Over Vande Mataram

In an X post, Jairam Ramesh targeted the BJP by Invoking Bharatiya Jan Sangh's founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee's coalition with AK Fazlul Haq in B

HYDRAA Clears 4 Acres of Encroached Agro Land

According to officials, a woman named Lavanya had created fake documents, divided the land into plots and sold more than two acres. Complaints we

Regulate pyro guns, Delhi fire dept. chief urges in wake of Goa tragedy

Kremlin says still no word on U.S.-Ukraine talks in Florida

For the moment, we dont know the outcome of talks between the Ukrainians and the Americans in Florida, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

91-yr-old to Contest for Sarpanch in Khammam

Venkateshwarlu, Sarpanch Garu to Venkatapuram villagers, has never held that post despite his long record of community service. This year, he was

MCD appoints 1,577 nodal officers to secure its schools, hospitals from stray dogs

Work on identifying dog-feeding spots in each ward, as per apex courts order, is yet to be completed

Delhi Police rounds up 130 illegal foreigners, send them to detention centre

MP Engineer Rashid seeks PM intervention to end growing disconnect between L-G, CM in J&K

In the letter, the parliamentarian from the Baramulla Lok Sabha pointed out that the situation has started to create uncertainty among citizens a

Killed for something so petty: father of Delhi bus driver killed in road rage struggles to cope with loss

Headless body of woman sparks unrest between Odisha villages; Internet suspended

Prohibitory orders imposed in two villages

Bomb Threat Triggers Checks At Rgia

RGIA outpost inspector S. Kanakaiah said a case was registered for criminal intimidation, and efforts are underway to trace the sender. We have w

Tamil Nadu urges CWMA against permitting Karnatakas projects not recognised by CWDT, Supreme Court

Telangana State Approves 300 Wards for GHMC

The GHMC has already started coordinating with district administrations in Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Sangareddy and Medchal Malkajgiri on work rela

Anbumani Ramadoss calls for probe into 1,020 crore tender scam

Thinking of refinancing your house in 2026? Heres the big mortgage shake-up homeowners must know

Mortgage refinance 2026: Homeowners are anticipating lower mortgage rates in 2026. Federal Reserve meetings and cooling inflation could create re

Need Chinas Assurance for Indian Travellers, Says MEA

MEA cites Arunachal womans Shanghai detention, urges caution for travellers.

Realtor Stabbed, Shot Dead; Cash Feud Suspected

Police said Ratnam was returning after dropping his daughter at her school. Passersby called the police who booked a case and began investigation

Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses on balanced fertiliser use to avoid soil degradation

India's farm sector is projected to grow 4% in 2025-26. NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand stated higher growth is crucial for achieving 'Viksit Bhar

Replacement of Gates for Tungabhadra Dam

The dismantling of the crest level at 8ft of water would be done by cutting the upper edges of all the gates in 20 days.

LIVE: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a roundtable event at the White House

Thali becomes cheaper in Nov on lower pulses & veggie prices: Crisil

Home-cooked thali costs dropped significantly in November. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis saw a 13% year-on-year decrease. This was driven

DMK demands CBI probe into seizure of counterfeit drugs

Rajasthan Royals begins play to sell majority stake

Rajasthan Royals is on the hunt to offload a majority stake in its IPL franchise. They've enlisted the expertise of Raine Group to navigate the s

APAC likely to stay resilient to US tariffs, China slowdown: Fitch

Most Asia-Pacific nations will likely withstand US tariffs and China's economic slowdown. India faces higher tariffs as it lacks a trade deal wit

Left parties, VCK holds protest against new labour codes

ASR Plans Coffee Rythu Bazaars

Legal action would follow in cases of non-compliance. The quality of Araku coffee would not be compromised under any circumstances, he stressed.

Auroville Literature Festival to kickstart on December 15

Witness the longest solar eclipse in 100 years! Here's when and where to see the century's most extended celestial event

Prepare for the longest solar eclipse in a century on August 2, 2027. This rare event will darken skies for over six minutes across Europe, North

Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on US peace plan, security

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with French, German, and British leaders in London to bolster Ukraine's position amid US-led peace efforts. Eur

IPL ecosystem value drops 20% to $9.6 bn amid conflict, auction uncertainty

The Indian Premier League has seen its financial metrics take a nosedive. Challenges linked to geopolitical tensions and uncertainties surroundin

Vande Mataram has been treated unfairly: Defence minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the unfair treatment of the national song 'Vande Mataram' by past governments. He stated that future g

Telangana HC Enhances Maintenance for Teen to Rs.80L After Divorce of Parents

The panel comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar was hearing a petition filed by the wife of the detenue, questi

Telangana Rising Vision Reflects People's Aspirations, Says Bhatti

A key highlight of the inaugural ceremony was the unveiling of a digital statue of Telangana Talli, symbolising the states aspirations, cultural

BJP does not value contributions of Bengal icons: CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of disrespecting national icons from Bengal. She criticized the party for opposing

Boy dies after falling into vessel of hot sambar

No bail for 8 J&K cops accused of custodial torture of constable

A Kupwara court has denied bail to eight policemen, including a deputy SP, accused of torturing a constable for six days in February 2023. The co

Aviation Crisis: YSRC Demands Sacking Of Central Minister Naidu

Ram noted that the cancellation of hundreds of Indigo flights in recent days caused huge inconvenience to lakhs of airline passengers. The minist

Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash after outburst

Mohamed Salah has been excluded from Liverpool's Champions League squad after publicly criticizing manager Arne Slot. Salah expressed feeling hr

Team From WB, ADB Makes Field Visits in Capital Region

Officials assess traffic flow, road planning, BRT integration and welfare measures in region

Renowned socialist leader Baba Adhav, 95, passes away

He had fought against caste system and for the rights of labourers, head-loaders, waste-pickers, and street vendors

Meitei MLA walks into Kuki villages seeking peace

A Meitei MLA visited Kuki villages in Manipur, marking a significant step towards peace. Yumnam Khemchand Singh interacted with villagers and tho

SC relaxes former T.N. Minister Senthilbalajis bail conditions

He had a weekly-twice obligation to appear before the Directorate of Enforcement officer investigating a money-laundering case linked to the cash

'Want Diddy to see this in prison': 50 Cent reveals ABC interview move for Netflix doc; fans go wild

Explain Kashmir book ban, HC tells LG admin, Centre

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted the administration and the Centre three months to respond to petitions challenging a ban on 25 Kashm

Woman, daughter die of suspected geyser gas leak in Bengaluru

Modi's Oman visit next week to boost relations with oldest Gulf partner

Next week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down in Oman, a move set to fortify India's longstanding strategic alliance in West Asia. The

Activists flay tunnel-flyover project for Hebbal-Airport road

Tenders for the project will likely be called in January: BDA

Strict action against IndiGo to set example: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 8: The government plans to take strict action against IndiGo to set an example for airlines that violate regulations, the Civil Av

Parliament Watch: PSBs write off 6.15 L cr loans; 25 CPSEs to shut; New I-T forms soon

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that a new health and security cess on pan masala will not disrupt GST collections, instead creating a

UK Care Home Agency Owner Jailed For Illegally Hiring Indians

A director of a care home agency based in south-east England has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after being found guilty of repeatedly empl

Army stresses consistent approach in anti-terror ops

Jammu Tawi, Dec 8 : General Officer Commanding of Armys White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra passed the directions during his visit to Gandoh in

Delay in Death Certificates Worry Madina Accident Victims Kin

A death certificate is the most important document for the relatives to claim compensation amounts or for any property-related issues.

A new step in the dragon-elephant tango

As fellow emerging economies and major developing nations, China and India have broad prospects and great potential for cooperation across variou

Humayun Kabir's Mosque Fundraiser Floods Namesake MLA With 200 Calls

As one Humayun Kabir laid the foundation of a Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad, while another, 200 km away in Paschim Medinipore's Debra,

Supreme Court moves to curb court remarks that hurt victims

The Supreme Court is considering guidelines to prevent victims of sexual offenses from facing prejudice due to insensitive court remarks. Chief J

AP CM Naidu Says Hes Bringing AP Economy Back on Track

We are helping the state have rapid development in all sectors, Naidu claimed.

Landman Season 2 Episode 5 release date, time, schedule, Episode 4 ending and recap explained: Global release timings, how to watch

Landman Season 2 Episode 5 release date, time, schedule, Episode 4 ending and recap explained explores the full release details, global timings,

2 drone operators held for violating no-fly rules

Srinagar, Dec 8 : Following a probe into unauthorised movement of a drone during the Amarnath Yatra this year, the police have apprehended two yo

High-value parts push up electronics firms' import bill

Industry executives attributed the rebound to greater imports of high-value parts and a weaker rupee, even as the government's Make in India camp

AP Drugs Control Department To Have 27 New Offices

The department is constructing 27 new office buildings -- for joint directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and drugs inspectors across

Kurnool: Closed Santosh Nagar Junction Turns Deadly

The main problem is the absence of an underpass in the locality. Residents of the area in and around Santosh Nagar have been provided with an und

Aakar Patel | How The Ayodhya Frenzy By Advani Transformed India, Put BJP In Power

In February 1989, at the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, the VHP said it would lay the foundation stone for the temple in November. This would involve t

Letters to The Editor December 9, 2025

IMF Lists UPI As World's Largest Real-Time Payment System

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognised India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world's largest retail fast-payment system b

'Ready To Work With India, Russia': China On Putin's Delhi Visit

China reacted positively to Putin's visit to India, framing the three countries as an important part of the Global South and saying that sound tr

Lowes shoppers score automatic payouts in $12.5 million paint settlement are you eligible?

Lowes agreed to a $12.5 million paint settlement after questions were raised about lead safety during home repairs. The case focuses on old homes

13,989 pilots employed by 6 major domestic airlines: Govt

Mumbai: Six major domestic airlines have employed 13,989 pilots, with Air India and its low-cost arm, Air India Express, having 6,350 and 1,592 p

Transforming Jammu into a Modern City in PMs focus: LG

Lays foundation for 350 houses worth Rs 35 crore Jammu Tawi, Dec 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra

Bhajan Lal Sharma firms up his grip

The Rajasthan Chief Minister has consolidated his position with decisive actions

Chinese national released; cops find immigration violations by hotels, homestays, houseboats

A Chinese national was questioned for visa violations after travelling to J&K and Ladakh without permission. Meanwhile, authorities discovered mu

Prudent action: On RBI interest rate cuts

The RBI needs to be ready for a quick policy pivot as it cuts rates

India Condemns Pakistan's Attacks On Afghanistan That Killed Civilians

India on Monday condemned Pakistan's fresh attacks on Afghanistan that killed several civilians.

India, US condemn Pahalgam, Delhi terror attacks: MEA

New Delhi, Dec 8:The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that India and the United States have strongly condemned the terror attacks in K

Tata eyes IAF's Medium Transport Aircraft contract, to set up MRO

Tata is building a new aircraft service center in Bengaluru. This facility will support the Indian Air Force's C-130J planes. It also prepares Ta

Jailed Actor Darshan Accused Of Harassing Inmate In Prison

Jailed superstar Darshan is facing charges of subjecting co-accused in the fan murder case to mental and physical torture in the Bengaluru Centra

Telangana Pitches for Indias Premier Film Hub Tag

Summit to showcase filmmaker-friendly policies, Film City plan and a unified creative vision

Key panel to decide environmental clearance for Dulhasti-II project

NHPC to execute project on BOOT mode Srinagar, Dec 8:The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)s Expert Appraisal Comm

15 Tourists Escape As Bus Catches Fire During Safari Ride In Jaipur

A group of 15 tourists had a narrow escape when the bus they were travelling in caught fire during a safari at Nahargarh Biological Park here, of

Linking patriotism to religion is anti-constitutional: Owaisi in LS

New Delhi: AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said that linking patriotism to any single religion or identity is against constitutional prin

No Jobs In Assam, They Went To Goa To Find Work: Families Of Fire Victims

Families of the three men from Assam who died in the Goa nightclub fire on Monday said their children were forced to migrate to the western state

Cold wave intensifies in J&K, Ladakh; 10-day dry spell

Jammu Tawi, Dec 8: With the Meteorological Department forecasting dry weather over the next ten days, minimum temperatures continued to dip acros

Court rejects bail of eight cops in custodial torture case

Srinagar, Dec 8: A court in Kupwara, has dismissed the bail applications filed by eight police officials, including a Deputy Superintendent of Po

Matter Of Immense Joy: PM Modi As UNESCO Cultural Heritage Session Begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight as the 20th session of UNESCO's Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage commenced in India i

RBI Plans Long-Term USD/Rupee Swap Auction To Boost Liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India is set to inject liquidity into the banking system through a long-term USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap auction, marking a key mov

Gadkari directs officials to carry out checking of all sleeper buses by govt-approved agencies

Following recent bus fires, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has ordered government-approved agencies to inspect all sleeper coach buses for

J&K lost 438 Sq Km to forest fires in 8 months

Srinagar, Dec 8: The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has said Jammu and Kashmir is one of the major hotspots of forest fires wit

Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities

Prison manuals must mandate disability-related facilities

Rabri Devi's plea for transfer a bid to browbeat judge: CBI

The CBI has opposed Rabri Devi's request to move the IRCTC case to another judge. The agency calls her plea a tactic to delay justice and undermi

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

In a recent address, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Indian armed forces for their commendable restraint exhibited during Operation

Social Security 2025 California retirees average check rises $1,966 as 2.8% COLA increase promises higher monthly income for millions

Social Security 2025: California retirees can expect an average check of $1,966.20. This payment is the backbone of retirement for millions. Timi