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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.

Detained Chinese nationals phone sent for forensic exam

Srinagar, Dec 8: The mobile phone of a 29-year-old Chinese national, detained in Srinagar for violating visa conditions, has been sent for detail

AP CM Naidu Says Hes Bringing AP Economy Back on Track

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

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

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

Letters to The Editor December 9, 2025

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

100 abducted Nigerian children handed over to state officials

The children many wearing football jerseys and girls in long robes were driven to the Niger State Government House in white buses escorted by a

Prudent action: On RBI interest rate cuts

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

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

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

Democracys paradox, the chosen people of the state

State is a creation of the people but state determines who constitute the people a paradox, regardless of which body or Ministry does this

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

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

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

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

The real story of the India-Russia summit

There has been a reengineering of the relationship between Moscow and New Delhi

Centre sanctions major tourism projects for J&K, Ladakh

Srinagar, Dec 8: The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned several major projects exclusively for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under national tourism

IndiGo Mess A Disaster, Centre busy In Votes Only

The CM pointed out, The government should have planned something and should have made instructions. Now without making any plan, how can you dist

Goa Fire: Inquiry underway; LOC issued for club owners

Goa Police are investigating a deadly nightclub fire. Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra left India hours after the blaze. A magisterial inquiry is

CPI(M) conveniently overlooking alliance it had with WPI, says Razak Paleri

Adani group to set up Rs 2,500 crore AI data center in Telangana

Hyderabad: The Adani Group is setting up a 48-megawatt cutting-edge AI green data center in Telangana at an outlay of Rs 2,500 crores, said Karan

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

In a bold display of dedication, BSF forces executed two remarkable nighttime operations. Near Amritsar, they intercepted 12 bundles of heroin to

Musi Riverfront Stall Attracts Most Eyeballs

Several government bodies used their spaces to explain their work. The handicrafts and handlooms wing displayed local weaves and explained how cr

Wall Streets 2026 playbook: Experts reveal the big signals for stocks and gold

US stock market outlook 2026: Markets brace for 2026 with AI spending and job worries ahead. Experts predict falling interest rates could support

Jilted womans complaint helped bust white-collar terror module: Omar

New Delhi: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned is an old adage and if Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah is to be believed, it was

Youngsters receive praise for innovative ideas

Shikha Mukerjee | India-Russia Legacy Ties: Strategic Autonomy 3.0?

It is also not to argue that the visits planned for the arrival of teams from the European Union are not equally significant. The difference is t

Denny's closing stores nationwide: Which locations are affected and what does it mean for the brand?

Denny's is nearing the completion of its plan to close over 150 underperforming stores nationwide by the end of 2025. This strategic move, aimed

BJP State Chief offers condolences to Anakapalli MP Ramesh

This govt wants to dwell only in past: Oppn charge

During a heated debate in the Lok Sabha, opposition figures cast doubt on the government's priority given to the 'Vande Mataram' centenary. They

Japan: 7.6 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning on northern coast

'Nehru-led Congress knelt before Jinnah to cut Vande Mataram'

During a significant session in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'. He expressed c

Nellore To get new 100-bed ESI hospital: Centre confirms in Lok Sabha

Labour ministry confirms progress on Nellores 100-bed ESI hospital with land acquired and approvals in place.

DC Edit | Flames Of Negligence In Goa

The Goa nightclub fire that took more lives of the vulnerable shut in a concrete bunker of a kitchen than that of patrons who managed to flee is

Rajya Sabha MPs question govt on IndiGo cancellations

During the recent Rajya Sabha session, lawmakers voiced their frustrations regarding the surge in IndiGo flight cancellations. They probed into w

Case against filmmaker for sexually harassing film activist

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir threatens India again: 'Our response will be...'

In the address, Munir described the establishment of the newly-formed Defence Forces Headquarters (DFH) as historic, according to a report by Pak

Tiwa student group stage blockade over need for proper implementation of Tiwa Autonomous Council and more

Tiwa students blocked National Highway-27 demanding proper implementation of the Tiwa Autonomous Council and land rights, leading to clashes with

Efforts To Improve Child Welfare: Dr Rayapati Sailaja

Panyam MLA Gowri Charitha Reddy said there are 48 children in the Bala Sadan and stressed the need to provide better facilities. She said the iss

Verify identity before giving employment: Adityanath

In a bid to enhance state security, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged residents to verify the identities of all domestic a

Smoke billows along LoC areas of Rajouri-Poonch on 2nd day also

A massive forest fire erupted along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch districts on Sunday, with dense smoke billowing up. The blaze, like

IndiGo flight update: Civil Aviation Secretary says '90% baggage arrived, 100% refund...'

Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said the government worked actively to address passengers' concerns in the wake of the disruption caus

Industry Gives Thumbs Up for Telanganas Clean Mobility

Experts share ideas on EVs, smart cities, defence, startups and Telanganas 2047 development vision

Congress leader Navjot suspended from party for Rs 500 cr CM remark

Chandigarh: Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singhs namesake wife was on Monday suspended from the primary membership of the party for the Rs 500 cr

'Four people, apart from Sunali, are still in Bangladesh'

In a determined move, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal has urged the local police to be attentive and proactive. She issued a strong

City Union Bank, SalarySe partner up for a credit card exclusively for salaried employees

The Level Up Credit Card introduces India's first Salary Day Bonus feature, offering up to 37.5% rewards on salary disbursement days, enabling sa

DNA TV Show: Why a road named after Donald Trump in India?

After CM Revanth Reddy's proposal, the opposition BJP is also on the offensive.

Magnitude 7.6 quake strikes off Japan, triggering tsunami warning

The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 quake struck at 1415 GMT off Misawa on Japan's Pacific coast, at a depth of 53 kilomet

Starlink Sets 8,600 Monthly Tariff as It Prepares for India Rollout

Satellite internet service to offer 25150 Mbps speeds with one-time 34,000 hardware cost; rollout awaits final regulatory nod.

Hyderabad cornerstone of Indias economic future, saysKishanReddy

DC Edit | In Telanganas Vision, Eco Growth To Pay Welfare Bills

Though the states financial situation was precarious, left heavily indebted by the BRS regime, the Revanth Reddy government focused on rolling ou

Telanganas 2026 Holiday Calendar Released

Several holidays fall on Sundays

PERMANENT PAUSE!: Trumps furious warning to migrants, 'You wont be here for long

IRS sounds holiday alert as festive scams surge - heres what criminals are trying before Christmas

IRS issues holiday warning as Christmas scams rise nationwide: The IRS has issued a fresh holiday alert as the Christmas season triggers a nation

End Of 'MMC' Zone: From Red Bastion To Only 6 Maoists Running For Cover

Ten days. 33 surrenders. And for the first time in more than three decades, the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) special zone, once

Lok Sabha witnesses face-off between government and Opposition over Vande Mataram

PM Modi charges Nehru with betraying the National Song for Jinnah; Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questions the need for debate on Vande M

Bank of America shutting all branches for 24 hours - heres why your payments might lag

Bank of America will close its branches for one day on Christmas, and this may slow down some payments. Other major banks and many big stores wil

The illusion of privacy in Indias AI boom

India faces a growing privacy challenge with AI. User data is being used to train AI models, raising concerns about potential breaches. While pol

India Doesn't Collect Data Nor Regulate Crypto Industry: FM

The finance minister also informed the House that transactions worth Rs 888.82 crore were identified during search and seizure operations as undi

Suryakumar Yadav reveals secret trick to win Toss in Cuttack in 1st T20I match against South Africa

Team India's luck in the Toss has not been good in recent times and have lost most of them. Will Suryakumar Yadav be able to win the Toss in Cutt

This Grama Panchayat Elections Were a Memory Forever Some GPs and Wards in Nalgonda

A Poignant Poll as Submergence-Area Villages Vote for the Last Time

Telangana Gets Rs 1.9 Lakh Crore Investment Offers

State draws record MoUs across deep tech, energy, aerospace and manufacturing sectors

Bill Seeking Cess on Pan Masala Manufacturing Units Cleared by Parliament

Earlier in the day, the cess bill was taken up in the Rajya Sabha, with the finance minister saying that it intends to create a dedicated resourc

Goa nightclub fire: Owners Saurabh, Gaurav Luthra flee to Thailand

Panaji: Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Goa nightclub wanted in connection with the fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives at the facili

Madurai Bench of HC issues interim injunction against G.O. transferring management of Yatri Nivas cottages to TTDC

Lost for 15 yrs, ex-serviceman Baldev reunited with family in emotional home-coming

Hamirpur: A man, who went missing on his way to Tripura for his first posting in the General Reserve Engineer Force, was reunited with his family

Vision document is not just for one year or the next election, but for 2047, says Bhatti

Horoscope Today December 8: What is the luckiest day of the week for each zodiac sign

Horoscope Today December 8: Weekly forecasts suggest that every zodiac sign is set to enjoy a uniquely favorable day between December 8 and 14, a

Democracy and Pakistan dont go together, says MEA as it flags concerns over protests, border clashes

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Monday made a sharp remark on the state of democracy in Pakistan, saying tha

Farmers Advised Not To Burn Paddy Straw, Stubble As It May Cause Environmental Pollution

The direction cautioned that burning of crop residues would result in loss of essential soil nutrients, reduction in soil organic carbon, destruc

Provide assurances Indian citizens will not be targeted selectively while travelling or transiting through China: MEA to Beijing

MEA advises Indian nationals to exercise due discretion while transiting through China

Delhi AQI Locked In 'Very Poor' Category, Expected To Turn 'Severe' Soon

Delhi's air quality remained locked in the 'very poor' category on Monday, with the air quality index (AQI) staying above 300, while forecasts su

Working Negligently: Delhi Court Raps Police Over Rape Case Of 4-Year-Old

It is shocking that the police are working so negligently in such a heinous and sensitive matter, a Delhi court said on Monday while hearing a ca

Jaiswal the Test ace findinghis feet in the white-ball universe

US Delegation To Visit India Tomorrow For Bilateral Trade Negotiations

A high-level delegation from the office of the US Trade Representative, led by Deputy US Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer, will visit

Telangana's $1 Trillion Economy By 2034 Target At Its Global Summit Inaugurated Today

A two-day Telangana Rising Global Summit was inaugurated Monday by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, laying out a transformative economic roadmap t

Goa Fire Turns Focus To Delhi Hotels, Only Fraction Have Fire Certificates

Only 52 hotels and 38 clubs of the thousands that exist in the national capital possess fire safety certificates, according to the Delhi Fire Ser

Bangladesh Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's UK Evacuation For Treatment Postponed Again

Plans to airlift Bangladesh's ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia to London for advanced treatment suffered a fresh setback on Monday after

'People Don't Want Me To Resign': Suspended Trinamool MLA Refuses To Quit

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday made a U-turn on his earlier stand, saying he would not resign from the West Bengal Assembly, days afte

School Fees See Steep Hike, Parents Call For Fee Cap

Middle-class families today pay more for kindergarten than some pay for college: Hyderabad Schools Parents Association member Venkat Sainath

DGCA Show Cause: IndiGo CEO, Coo List Five Reasons for Flight Disruptions

Minister says FDTL rules werent the cause; DGCA probe intensifies as CEO, COO to be summoned

Kailash Satyarthi for embracing compassion as driving force for economic, social transformation