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SIT Flags Key Role Of Bhandari Roddam In Sabarimala Gold Theft

SIT has told a Vigilance Court that Pankaj Bhandari of Smart Creations and Ballari-based jeweller Govardhan Roddam played a central role in a con

C.P. Sarathy Memorial Events To Begin Today

The opening day will feature a lecture-demonstration titled 'Splendour of Muthuswamy Dikshitar' by Jagadisan Shivakumar

Centenary Methodist Church Organises 149th Carol Sunday

The congregation relished the soulful rendition of traditional Christmas carols. As the choir sang We Three Kings of Orient Are, gifts donated by

Govt Turned into Real Estate Brokers: KCR

Rao took strong objection to the Congress government abandoning the Pharma City project and unveiling the Future City in the same 14,000 acres of

Modi: Anti-national Congress Wants Illegal Bangladeshis

Modi accuses Congress of encouraging illegal immigrants, vows to protect Assam's identity and development.

No More Niceties, Will Protest Palamuru Project: KCR

KCR said PRLIS was a long-delayed project designed to draw around 174 tmc ft from the Krishna river.

Congress encouraging infiltrators: PM Modi at a rally in BJP-ruled Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized Congress over infiltration from Bangladesh. He stated the party aims to settle infiltrators in A

Misleading propaganda: MEA on 'threat to Dhaka mission' report

Taking strong note of the reports, the ministry said that the mission was never under any security threat and that the police worked efficiently

Anil Kumble flags off mobile wildlife ambulance in Bengaluru

Jee Ram jee, wait continues: With Vikas impacting our lives, we keep longing for Ram Rajya

Citizens yearn for Ram Rajya, a governance ideal of fairness and peace, contrasting with modern 'Vikas' marked by noise, pollution, and disregard

Crime Briefs: Scooterist Injured After Hitting Bus in Kukatpally

A man sustained a fracture after his electric scooter rammed into a stationary bus near the Kukatpally Metro Rail station in the early hours of S

International award given to violin maestro Annavarapu Ramaswamy

Victory of Politics of Good Governance: Shah on Mahayutis Good Show in Maharashtra Local Body Polls

Amit Shah thanked Maharashtra voters for their overwhelming support for the Mahayuti in civic polls.

Srinagar court acquits and orders release of three UAPA accused

The court observed that prosecution has proved the terrorist attack, deaths and injuries, and recovery of empty cartridges from the scene beyond

Phone-Tapping Case: SIT to Treat Ex-SIB Chief Prabhakar Rao as Common Accused

The SIT led by Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has grilled Prabhakar Rao 12 times at the Jubilee Hills SIT office since December 12.

No 'sovereign immunity' for negligent Army drivers: HC

CM Revanth Calls KTR, KCR as Financial Terrorists

The Chief Minister said the Congress government was struggling repay the debts as the previous BRS government had borrowed at a higher interest r

2 more arrested over Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh; 12 held so far

Two more individuals were apprehended on Sunday regarding the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. This brings the total number of arrests to t

Tamil Isai Sangam awards presented

BJP explores options to block Karnataka's hate speech and hate crimes (Prevention) bill

Both Houses of the legislature passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, last week and the government is expected to send i

TNUHDB residents protest over poor basic amenities

Took up development needs of Puducherry with BJP leadership: Chief Minister

Nabin along with Union Minister for Labour and Sports and BJPs Puducherry election in-charge Mansukh Mandaviya met Mr Rangasamy at his residence

Foundation, Police Extend Aid to Adivasis in Nirmal, Adilabad

Medical camp, relief material distributed in interior tribal villages

PMKs executive, general council meeting to be held on December 29, says Ramadoss

Inc & Out: How voluntary liquidation has become the new game in town

Company promoters are increasingly choosing voluntary liquidation to close unviable businesses. This structured process offers a clean exit, avoi

Why the world needs mathematics now more than ever

Learning mathematics is much like learning a new language it opens doors that were once closed. Rather than seeing mathematics merely as a schoo

BRS Killed TGs River Water Interests: CM Revanth

Revanth Reddy dared Rao to name a single project started by the BRS government in the Palamuru region in the last 10 years.

Korukkupet police seize 70 lakh unaccounted cash

Police Fall Prey to Online Betting in Telangana

Illegal betting losses push cops to extreme steps, raising alarm within force

A yatra to gain a foothold in Andhra

The BJP is propagating the good governance of Vajpayee and Modi

DELHI FILES: Ignorance, the blame game and AQI

From slow burn to full-blown emergency ARTICLE BY- SOLDIER & MONK For years, Delhis Air Quality Index(AQI) has been a source of alarm. In winte

Nudged by taxman, MNCs tell staff to reveal undisclosed foreign assets

The Income Tax department is sending urgent reminders to multinational companies. Employees with undisclosed foreign assets and earnings are bein

IDRBT, IIIT-Hyderabad Sign MoU for BFSI Research

Other areas of collaboration include standardisation and validation of technology in BFSI, development of domain-specific SLMs, cyber security in

Letters to The Editor December 22, 2025

Reimagining Rural Employment Security

The landscape of rural development in India is poised for a significant shift with the introduction of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and

Elephant-train collision in Assam: Injured calf dies, toll rises to 8

A young elephant calf has died from injuries sustained in a train collision in Assam's Hojai district. This brings the total number of elephant d

Winter is behind: on the winter session of Parliament, political equations

A less acrimonious session is an opportunity to build upon

Big update for passengers affected by IndiGo mass cancellation, airline extends Rs 10000 voucher till....; check details

As part of operational disruption, IndiGo ensured travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to such severely impacted customers who were stranded for many

Landslide deaths: Jammu & Kashmir court quashes plea seeking FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine board

A Reasi court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine board officials for the deaths of 35 pilgrims in a landslide, ruling a

The bulldozed demolition of MGNREGA

The annihilation of this powerful social security intervention will have catastrophic consequences for crores of people across rural India

Vivek Ramaswamy mauled in MAGA bloodletting as Trump devotees turn on each other

A conservative conference saw prominent MAGA figures engage in bitter public disputes. Vivek Ramaswamy faced backlash for his remarks on anti-Ind

Electoral bonds scrapped by SC, trusts now swell BJP coffers

Scrapping electoral bonds has surprisingly boosted BJP's donations, with electoral trusts disbursing over Rs 3,577 crore in 2024-25. This marks a

Hyderabad Welcomes Winter Solstice the Shortest Day Ushers In Gradual Renewal

Though primarily an astronomical phenomenon, Dr Chandra noted its subtle integration into the regional context, aligning with Hindu transitions l

PM Modi pays tribute to 860 martyrs of Assam Movement at Swahid Smarak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to 860 martyrs of the Assam Movement at the newly inaugurated Swahid Smarak in Guwahati. The monumental

Dont Share OTPs, Codes With Ghosts

Fraudsters exploit WhatsApp device-linking to hijack accounts, CERT-In issues alert

Maha Civic Polls: BJP leads, Opposition cries foul

The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a significant lead in the Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections. The Mahayuti alliance has repli

Border casinos caught in Thailand-Cambodia crossfire

Thailand has struck multiple casinos linked to cyberscamming in neighbouring Cambodia during an almost two-week-long border conflict, with the pr

Cyber Police Bust Mule Account Network, Arrest 7

The accused hailed from Bengaluru, Coorg, West Godavari and Anantapur regions and had formed an organised network through a Telegram channel to p

BJP cracks down as AAP-era liquor show persists

Delhi's BJP government is tackling liquor cartels. Top-selling brands remain unchanged from the previous AAP regime. Officials found a cartel mic

Unlocking the potential of India-Africa economic ties

Indias engagement with the continent must move towards developing long-term and sustainable partnerships

GCL: Continental Kings storm into third straight title clash

BJP Alliance Wins Big in Maharashtra Local Body Polls

BJP emerges as largest party as opposition MVA suffers a major setback

10-year hiatus to handshake: India-New Zealand trade pact nears finish line

IndiaNew Zealand Trade Pact: India and New Zealand are on the verge of a free trade agreement, with negotiations resuming after a decade-long hia

Analysis | Local Body Poll Results Validation Of E Shinde In Maharashtra Politics

Municipal council elections in Maharashtra, which happened after almost a decade, mirrored the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections.

Karnataka: Shivakumar meets Siddaramaiahs loyal Rajanna

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday called on Congress MLA K N Rajanna at his residence here. The meeting assumes

FIH junior mens hockey World Cup | Forged in fire how Sreejesh inspired his men to a maiden bronze

The legend, who is no stranger to pressure, ensured that India ticked every box at the World Cup; he was the inspiration behind the turnaround ag

Youth Must Serve Society, Shun Drugs: Haribabu

Haribabu presented the Sri Janamanchi Gauriji Yuva Puraskaram to Girish Nallagutta and described the initiative of honouring social service organ

Pulse Polio drive: Vizag achieves 70% immunisation

25 crore out of poverty, neo-middle class rising, says PM Modi in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that 25 crore people have exited poverty in the last 11 years. He inaugurated a new ammonia-urea plant in

2 Jewellery Shops Burgled In Bodhan

Unidentified thieves broke open the shutters of the two gold shops around midnight on Saturday and decamped with about 35 tolas of gold, 16 kg of

Humayun Kabir Signals Plan to Field Candidates in All 294 Bengal Seats

He said, I want to contest at 90 seats which are minority votebank oriented

Imran Khan calls for nationwide potests after 17-year sentence

Islamabad: More than 1,300 police officers and security personnel were deployed across Rawalpindi on Saturday to maintain law and order after for

Army Day Parade in Jaipur on January 15

Parade on Mahal Road will feature fly-pasts, drones and modern warfare displays

Opportunities abound in India to customise AI: Stanford professor Susan Athey

Artificial Intelligence is opening doors for India to create bespoke language solutions and localized services tailored for its diverse populace.

Minority Vote Calculus: Vijay's TVK In Poll Race, DMK's Christmas Outreach

In a significant political signal, the DMK shifted its annual Christmas celebrations - usually held in Chennai - to Tirunelveli in southern Tamil

Bangladesh rejects India's stand, denies pattern of attacks on minorities after Hindu lynching: 'Attempt of the Indian authorities to...'

The Bangladesh MoFA rejected he attempt of the Indian authorities to depict an isolated attack on a Bangladeshi citizen, who happens to belong t

Nizamabads Rithvika Wins Gold At University Aquatics Nationals

Her victory has brought pride to her university, Nizamabad district, and the State of Telangana: Reports

Tiger Tales - New Entrants into State Exploring Telangana

Huge chunks of forest land which were previously under encroachment have been cleared of people resulting in tigers likely feeling safer about mo

Smriti Mandhana Shatters Huge World Record, Enters Elite Women's T20I List

Star batter Smriti Mandhana shattered a huge India record during the 1st Women's T20I against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Sudeepas Hubballi Speech at Max Event Sparks Buzz

He urged his supporters to tolerate provocation but speak up when necessary

A gripping account from prison and a powerful argument for reforms

The book Oru Thooku Kaithiyin Vaakumoolam, authored by Selvam, who was once condemned to death for a murder, goes far beyond his personal story a

Mangaluru doctor loses 22 lakh to online fraud

Power Restored To Most In San Francisco After Massive Outage

Power was restored Sunday morning to the bulk of the 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco impacted by a massive outage on Saturday that

21 Booked for Drunken Driving in Nellore District Night Checks

The special drive was conducted as part of district-wide nakabandi operations from 10 pm on Saturday to 1 am on Sunday to maintain law and order,

BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body polls, winning 207 of 288 posts

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) managed a collective tally of just 44, according to the state election commission (SEC). The Congress bagg

IndiGo To Issue Rs 10,000 Travel Vouchers To Stranded Passengers From December 26

Indian carrier IndiGo will start compensating passengers affected by widespread flight cancellations earlier this month, from next week.

President grants assent to SHANTI Bill that opens up nuclear sector for private participation

The law enables private companies and joint ventures to build, own, operate and decommission nuclear power plants under a license from the govern

Telangana Ranks Ninth in Road-Related Deaths

Young adults are most affected, as accidents kill nearly 20 people daily across the state

Delhi HC to hear EDs plea in National Herald case against Sonia, Rahul

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is slated to hear on Monday a criminal revision petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a

With Tech Surveillance, 3rd Accused In Naval Spying Case Arrested

A 34-year-old resident of Gujarat has been arrested by Karnataka's Udupi Police in connection with an investigation into leak of sensitive Indian

After Shaktimaan controversy, Mukesh Khanna says Ranveer is a 'good actor'

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Mukesh Khanna lauded Ranveer's energy and powerful performance in Dhurandhar.

BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps local body polls in Maharashtra, Opposition routed

The Mahayuti alliance secured a significant victory in Maharashtra's local body elections. They won 207 posts for presidents of municipal council

Pakistan Navy gets second MILGEM class ship made by Turkiye

The commissioning ceremony of PNS Khaibar was held at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard. Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan's Chief of

BIG jolt to Pak as nation's biggest carrier Pakistan International Airlines' crisis looms after major bidder exits close to deadline

Officials said the airline, which operates flights to 78 destinations and holds around 170 international landing slots, urgently needs fresh inve

Winter Solstice 2025: Space Agency Shares Details And Significance Of December 21

Significance of December 21: The winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Uttam Counters KCR

The minister was speaking to the media at the Secretariat after Rao at his press conference earlier in the day accused the Congress government of

Move Out of Private Premises, Telangana Officers Told

Rental payments to stop from January 2026; action will be taken for violations

Shehbaz Sharif hails U-19 heroes! PM congratulates Pakistan on Asia Cup final win over India, lauds PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi's vision

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the U-19 team on their Asia Cup final victory over India, hailing the young players for thei

Watch: Centre rejects mining claims, says Aravalli hills remain protected

The Centre has rejected reports that the definition of the Aravalli hills was changed to permit large-scale mining, citing a Supreme Court-ordere

New Year Horoscope 2026: Four lucky zodiac signs to receive everything they ask from the universe

Astrologers say 2026 is set to be a year of profound change, driven by significant planetary movements with lasting effects. As Saturn, Neptune,