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Bangladesh: Sharif Osman Hadi Dies in Singapore, Yunus Urges Calm

The interim government of Muhammad Yunus on Monday sent Hadi to Singapore in an air ambulance for advanced treatment as doctors in Dhaka describe

Three held for sacrilegious act in Doda

Bitcoin price today: Why BTC USD fell below $86,000 and why $23 billion Bitcoin options expiry sparks year-end volatility fears

Bitcoin price is under pressure as a large options expiry looms. Over $23 billion in Bitcoin options contracts are set to expire, fueling fears o

Hyderabad: Cops Step Up Safer Ride Tie-Ups for New Year Revellers

Joel Davis also appealed to partygoers to behave responsibly by ensuring that one sober friend accompanies each group and takes charge of driving

Prioritise Public Service Over Position, Bhatti advice To AIS Officers

Bhatti underscored the importance of staying connected with people at the grassroots.

Greg Biffle net worth and wife Cristina Grossu last post: Statesville plane crash investigation continues. Here's his earnings

Greg Biffle net worth and wife Cristina Grossu last post are drawing attention after a Cessna C550 plane linked to the former NASCAR driver crash

Titles conferred on eminent artistes at Mylapore Fine Arts Clubs 74thart festival in city

Five Family Members Convicted in Head Constable Murder Case

The case was subsequently converted to a murder investigation and transferred to Krishna Lanka police station, where inspector P Chandrasekhar re

B.K. Ponwar honoured withLifetime Achievement Award

49 bank staff held this year for unauthorised withdrawal of money

They targeted the fixed deposits of NRIs and liquidated them using forged signatures. Of the 67 accused identified so far, 12 are absconding, acc

Curiosity leads to discovery, helps in solving problems

Nobel Laureate inaugurates the International Conference on Quantum Horizons 2025: Materials, Intelligent Technologies and Sustainable Futures

Parliament clears VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA amid opposition protests

Parliament has passed the VB-G RAM G Bill. This new law replaces the MGNREGA. It offers 125 days of guaranteed rural wage employment per househol

Apollo SHINE foundation partners with health platform to drive preventive care for college students

Lok Sabha passes 'G RAM G' bill amid fierce protests, opposition MPs tear copies

Lok Sabha passed the VB-G Ram G bill, replacing MGNREGA, amid opposition protests. Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the new law, highlight

Seers Demand Chief Minister's Post For Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

A group of seers from various maths met on Thursday to pitch for Home Minister G Parameshwara for the chief minister post, amid the ongoing power

Labour codes protect rights, support growth: Mansukh Mandaviya

India's labour minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, announced new labour codes designed to boost the workforce and economic growth. These reforms aim to

Telangana to Host Kite, Balloon and Drone Festivals in January

The Hot Air Balloon Festival is scheduled from January 16 to 18, 2026.

Creatures of the night: sub-editors who turn the wheels after dark

There is satisfaction in producing the newspaper, in wrapping up the minutiae, in having the last word

Securities Market Code Bill for boosting Sebi power, accountability

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the Securities Market Code Bill in the Lok Sabha. This legislative proposal aims to empower the

'G Ram G' Bill, To Replace MGNREGA, Clears Parliament Amid Opposition Walkout

The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill --- meant to be an updated version of UPA government's flagship MG

AAP Leader, Supporters Injured After Shots Fired During Rally In Punjab's Ludhiana

A political rally celebrating the Aam Aadmi Party's victory in rural election results in Punjab's Ludhiana on Thursday turned violent when uniden

Christianity, Dravidian ideology preach compassion, humanitarianism, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

He says like Christmas, the people of Tamil Nadu will come together to celebrate Ramzan and Pongal, and stand united against hate politics

Three-month timeline for NCLAT to improve quality of judgement: Baijayant Panda

A parliamentary committee has put forward a decisive three-month timeframe for resolving insolvency appeals. According to Chairman Baijayant Pand

Messi Kolkata event controversy: Why did Sourav Ganguly file Rs 50 crore lawsuit against Argentina fan club president?

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has taken legal action against an Argentine football fan club's portfolio holder for allegedly

Pawan Warns Against Political Meddling in Land Disputes

Pawan Kalyan, who heads the Jana Sena, appeared keen on tightening the governance systems and enforcing the rule of law.

Temple priest sentenced to three years in jail over harassment of minor girl in Uttarakhand

DEHRADUN: A court in Dehradun has sentenced a local temple priest to three years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a 14-year-old gi

Have diabetes? A doctor says this common habit might be quietly harming your blood sugar levels.

Many people with diabetes focus on food but forget water. Doctors say dehydration can quietly raise blood sugar levels and cause false high readi

Dry weather to bring cooler nights to many parts of T.N. till December 23

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast that the minimum temperature is likely to drop by two to four degrees Celsius in some parts of th

5 Children Get HIV In Madhya Pradesh From Donated Blood, 2 Doctors Suspended

What began as routine, life-saving treatment for five children suffering from thalassemia has turned into one of the gravest public health failur

Mamata Banerjee to rename Karmashree scheme after Gandhi

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shame over Mahatma Gandhi's name being removed from MGNREGA. She announced the state's Karma

Where was Greg Biffle plane headed and who all are in his family? Statesville plane crash linked to NASCAR driver explained

Where was Greg Biffle plane headed and who all are in his family? A Cessna C550 jet linked to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed at Statesville Re

Swift Alarm Thwarts Canara Bank Robbery

Anakapalli CCS Circle Inspector K. Appala Naidu said CCTV footage was being examined to identify the suspects. A case has been registered and inv

Letters to The Editor December 19, 2025

Weigh deadline extension in light of ground realities, SC tells EC

The Supreme Court has urged the Election Commission of India to be sympathetic to state governments seeking more time for submitting electoral ro

Court orders FIR against complainant in Samir Modi case, flags extortion angle

A Delhi court has ordered the police to register an FIR against a woman who accused businessman Samir Modi of rape. This comes after Modi alleged

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Future Gridlocks Lurking Behind The IndiGo Mess

The fleet and the crew were working more shifts than they should have been. It is nice old capitalist rule: push the workers to breaking point an

Spurious liquor case: bail rejected to former Minister Jogi Ramesh, three others

Kerala governor, CM end stalemate over VC appointments at two universities

The Supreme Court has been informed that the standoff between Kerala's Chief Minister and Governor over university Vice Chancellor appointments h

Super Kings seismic shift Dads Army to T20 babies

The shedding of conservatism and embarking on a bold new tomorrow represents a dramatic change in the make-up of the teams DNA; how the revamped

Bangladesh Radical Leader Osman Hadi Dies Of Injuries Week After Being Shot

A leader of Bangladesh's 2024 uprising who was wounded in an assassination attempt and flown to Singapore for treatment has died in the city-stat

SHANTI Bill: Opposition flags safety risks, regulatory gaps

Opposition parties raised concerns in Rajya Sabha regarding the SHANTI Bill. They fear opening the civil nuclear sector to private players could

Zero Tolerance for Law and Order Violations: CM Naidu

Naidu warned against any disturbance to law and order and directed the police and district administrations to act firmly against rowdyism, organi

Kerala HC judge to be Sikkim CJ

RBI Guv Meets Revanth, Seeks Act Against Ponzi SchemesPon

The BUDS Act, 2019, is a Central legislation aimed at curbing unregulated deposit schemes, but its effective implementation depends on states not

Do a real service and just resign: Dems confront Kristi Noem at explosive House hearing

Indian Cultural Congress 2025 in Kochi from December 19

Pakistan Denied GST Relief On Condoms By IMF Despite Population Boom

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declined Pakistan's request to immediately scrap the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on contracepti

Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles

The Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill 2025 is a direct assault on the rights of Indias rural working poor

Sudarshan Chakra to play major role in asset protection: Rajnath Singh

India is building a national defence shield under Project Sudarshan Chakra. Indigenous jet engine development is a national mission. Modern warfa

Lok Sabha passes G RAM G Bill amid Opposition uproar over name

The Lok Sabha has passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. This new legislation replaces the UPA-era MG

DC Edit | PM Visit To Boost West Asia Ties

A free trade agreement with Oman by which India may benefit from easier access to the GCC and other nations in the vicinity, MoUs with Jordan on

Faith And Tribal Tradition Faultline Cracks, Burial Turns Into Battleground In Chhattisgarh

Months after a burial dispute from Bastar reached the Supreme Court, exposing the deep fault lines between law, faith, and tribal tradition, a fr

Kosteniuk says events like the GCL are her motivation

35 fishermen from Bangladesh held by Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended 35 Bangladeshi fishermen and seized two boats. They were caught fishing illegally inside India's exclusive eco

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu gets a standing ovation from his party

ET's headline gave the CEO-CM's style of functioning a new verb-Naidugiri. As the collectors conference was concluding, state finance minister Pa

Samji Arattupuzhas new song captures the nostalgia of Kerala church band music

Why Samji Arattupuzhas new song feels like Christmas at a Kerala Church. He has over 500 Christian devotional songs to his credit

Baton of leadership: Next-gen business heirs rewrite the rulebook

India's family businesses are in the midst of a renaissance, driven by the ambitious next generation. Emerging leaders are championing innovation

TGTDC Unveils Customise Your Tour Concept

Tourists can now plan personalised trips; Rs 100 Weekend Wonders contest unveiled

A bold step amid an ambitious nuclear energy target

The SHANTI Bill, 2025, will help Indias nuclear energy plans

NCP accepts minister Manikrao Kokate's resignation

NCP minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet. This follows a court verdict upholding his conviction in a 1995 cheating

1,370 Qualify in TGPSC GroupIII Exams

TGPSC clarified that the provisional selections are subject to the outcome of writ petitions currently pending before the courts.

EC to publish integrated draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu on December 19

Cricket: England's Ashes hopes hanging by a thread as Australia press for victory in Adelaide

After a challenging outing in Adelaide, England's aspirations for reclaiming the Ashes are hanging by a thread. The Australian bowlers unleashed

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle or his family were on plane at time of Statesville Airport crash? Here's all details about crash and family of Biffle

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle or his family were on plane at time of Statesville Airport crash? A Cessna C550 linked to Greg Biffle crashed at States

FIFA World Cup 2026: How to plan the perfect trip across the United States, Canada, and Mexico

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises a thrilling summer for soccer fans globally. Sixteen North American cities will host top teams and passionate su

BMC election: BJP, Shiv Sena reach agreement to fight 150 seats together

Decision on remaining 77 seats in two days, says Mumbai BJP chief; Fadnavis, Shinde will take call in case of deadlock: Sena Minister; NCP should

Belgium seeks protection from Russian retaliation as EU leaders weigh a massive loan for Ukraine

At a summit in Brussels with exceptionally high stakes for both the EU and Ukraine, the 27-nation blocs leaders are set to decide on whether to u

Decomposed bodies of couple found in Indore residence

BHOPAL: A middle-aged couple identified as Kanhaiya Lal Paranwal and Smriti Paranwal were found dead under c inside their duplex house in Madhya

DC Edit | Govt Must Tread Cautiously On Insurance, Nuclear Bills

It must be recalled that India had nationalised life insurance, and the Life Insurance Corporation of India was formed only after several private

Parliamentary panel flags Bangladesh RCEP agenda, political flux and China factor

India voices apprehension regarding Bangladesh's potential entry into RCEP. This move could impact Dhaka's duty-free access to the Indian market.

From snakes to tigers: Ishan Shanavas talks about his debut book and wildlife passion

Blending personal experiences, conservation, and lyrical prose, 22-year-old naturalist Ishan Shanavas reflects on a childhood shaped by the wild

Why gold prices today are near an all-time high as softer US inflation fuels Fed rate cuts for 2026

Gold prices are nearing record highs today. Softer US inflation data has boosted investor confidence in future Federal Reserve interest rate cuts

Nobel laureate delivers eminent scholar lecture at Cusat

Terror accused confesses to crime, sentenced to 4 Yrs 4 months

Srinagar, Dec 18: An accused in a terror case in Pulwama district has been sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment after he confesse

Adopt zero tolerance towards terrorists, their supporters: LG

Jammu Tawi, Dec 18: Stressing on the need for coordinated and decisive action against terrorists, their enablers and ideologues, Lieutenant Gover

T.N. inks MoU with Schneider Electric for projects worth 718 crore

Photographer breaks silence on Karoline Leavitt close-up photo showing alleged injection marks

A single photograph of Karoline Leavitt has sparked intense debate. Photographer Christopher Anderson defends the image, stating it was not meant

Geetali Gupta CLAT 2026 topper in disbelief after seeing her result, cries tears of joy, raw reaction wins internet's heart, WATCH

CLAT 2026 topper Geetali Gupta is going viral and getting praise not only for her academic success but also for the emotional reaction she gave k

Digitisation of SIR forms completed in Kozhikode

Forms received by the deadline will be included in the draft electoral roll, scheduled for publication on December 23

Promoting tourism in J&K through multiple schemes: Centre

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre is promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir through multiple schemes aimed at destination development and strengthenin

Activists demand removal of soil dumped in Kottooli wetlands

SC ruling on Aravalli definition sparks opposition in Rajasthan, former CM Gehlot warns of ecological disaster

JAIPUR: The Supreme Courts recent ruling, issued on the recommendation of the central government, to limit the definition of the Aravalli mountai

Winter break for colleges from Dec 27

Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department (HED) has proposed 49 days winter break for degree colleges of Kashmir divis

Delhi Red Fort Blast Case: Ninth accused arrested, sent to NIA custody till December 26

The NIA has made another arrest in connection to the Delhi Red Fort blast, capturing Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth individual linked to this chillin

Unauthorised pedestal removed in Puttur to avert law and order problem

Three JK districts recorded 20 pc rainfall deficit

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17:Three districts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded deficient rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season, official data table

Minister visits fire-ravaged LIC office in Madurai

34,428 Km new railway tracks added in J&K; terrain, land issues persist

New Delhi, Dec 17:The delays in several railway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir are linked to different challenges like land acquisi

Think waiting until 70 pays off? This Social Security math may change your mind fast

Social Security benefits: Many retirees assume waiting until 70 maximizes Social Security benefits. But early claiming can offer financial flexib

Pawan to Lay Stone For Godavari Water Grid project on Dec 20

Dy CM Pawan Kalyan would visit the Nidadavole constituency for the first time after formation of the coalition government