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Ensure Escoms reduce AT&C losses, CAG recommends to govt.

Will challenge PPP model for medical colleges in court: Jagan

YSRCP leaders collected a record 1,04,11,136 signatures opposing the model, says party president

Mandya ramps up SSLC preparation with 56 nodal officers

Collectorinspectsjoint Railway-NDRFdrill at Erode Junction

Two held for ganja peddling in Nandyal

Red across crypto: Whats dragging Bitcoin, Pump, and the market lower today?

Crypto market down today: The crypto market slid today as a Nasdaq-led selloff hit risk assets hard. Total market cap fell $72 billion to $2.88 t

Display of AIADMK banner in Tirumala sparks criticism

TTD warns of legal action against the activists, who not only displayed the banner in front of the main temple complex but also filmed and posted

Assembly adopts Bill to impose punishment for social boycott

Top news of the day: VB-G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests; India, Oman ink free trade agreement, and more

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NADA optimistic despite Indias dubious distinction

British Council GREAT Scholarships 202627 For Indian Students, Check Universities

12 postgraduate scholarships are available for Indian students across fields, including business management, finance, arts, dance, law, STEM, & h

Singapore Airshow 2026 Marks 10th Edition with New Frontiers in Aviation and Space

No Matches in North During Fog Season Please: Tharoor to BCCI

Tharoor's remarks come a day after the fourth T20 between India and South Africa in Lucknow was called off because of poor visibility

Viraj Profiles Near Zero Initiative: A Committed Drive Towards Sustainable Stainless-Steel Manufacturing

Uttarakhand HC denies bail to software engineer who killed and chopped his wife into 72 pieces

Fifteen years after a shocking murder, the Uttarakhand high court has upheld the life sentence of a US-returned software engineer. Rajesh Gulati

Rajnath Urges IAF Commanders To Draw Lessons From Op Sindoor, Stay Ready To Deal With Challenges

New Delhi, Dec 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Indias high-impact, short-duration operational capability was demonstrated by

Pothole-ridden Nungambakkam subway turns daily commute into ordeal

The subway is a vital point of connectivity in the heart of Chennai city for commuters travelling from E.V.R. Periyar Salai through Nelson Manick

New word of the day: Monachopsis, feeling out of place

today's new word of the day 'Monachopsis' describes the quiet, persistent feeling of being out of place even when everything appears normal. Mona

Trafficked, Exploited, Married Off : Rohingya Childrens Lives Crushed By Foreign Aid Cuts

1.2 million members of Myanmars persecuted Rohingya minority awaiting for secured life with their shattered dreams in Bangladesh

High Court Orders Major Staff Reshuffle In J&K District Judiciary

JAMMU, Dec 18: In a major administrative reshuffle, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfers and postings of seve

Delhi Sees Nearly 76 Pc Spike in PUC Issuance Ahead of No PUC, No Fuel Rule Enforcement

Earlier this week, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that vehicles without a valid pollution under control (PUC) certifi

NIA arrests 9th accused in Delhi Red Fort blast case

According to the NIA, the suspect allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the blast that claimed 15 lives and left many others i

IND vs SA 5th T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs South Africa match live on TV, online?

IND vs SA 5th T20I live streaming guide: Get full details on when and where to watch India vs South Africa's fourth T20I live on TV and online. C

Modis five inspirational messages for Indian students in Oman we must know

Manikrao Kokate resigns: Maharashtra minister steps down after conviction in fraud case; Ajit Pawar accepts resignation

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate resigned after a court issued arrest warrants in a 1995 housing quota case. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

ED attaches fresh PACL assets worth over Rs 3,400 crore

The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth over Rs 3,400 crore in a money laundering probe against PACL, accused of a Rs 48,000 cr

Palaniswami criticises DMK regimes handling of Navodaya Vidyalaya case

Evening news wrap: G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha; anti-India protests erupt in Bangladesh, and more

NIA Arrests Ninth Suspect in Red Fort Blast Case

Investigations revealed Yasir Ahmad Dar's active participation in the conspiracy behind the blast, which killed at least 15 people

Student loans get a major 2026 makeover: Who pays more, who saves, and what changes

Major student loan changes in 2026 will reshape how people borrow and repay federal loans. New repayment plans, lower borrowing limits, and the e

7 Officials Transferred As JKL HC Orders Reshuffle In Dist Judiciary

JAMMU, Dec 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir has ordered a reshuffle within the district judiciary, directing the transfer and posting of sev

Rani Mukerji steals spotlight in stunning Black floral dress at Vaibhavi Merchant's star-studded birthday bash, SEE pics

Rani Mukerji wowed in a black floral midi dress and diamond jewellery at Vaibhavi Merchant's birthday, standing out among Bollywood stars with he

Rajnath Singh urges IAF commanders to draw lessons from Op Sindoor, stay ready to deal with challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Air Force's swift action during Operation Sindoor. He stated that India's operational capabilit

Commanding Accolades: Peach Blossoms and Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong Honoured by Multiple International Award Wins

131 vacancies in Emirates Airlines: Know eligibility and salary

Emirates, the worlds largest airline, is expanding its fleet by adding several aircraft in the coming years, with chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed

Geetali Gupta From Law Prep Secures AIR-1 in CLAT 2026

CDS General Dwivedi outlines 'IKIGAI' framework to deepen Indo-Pacific land forces cooperation at 3rd Land Forces Summit

General Upendra Dwivedi, the Indian Army Chief, took center stage at the 3rd Land Forces Summit, introducing the 'IKIGAI' Framework. This visiona

No, The Philippines Didnt Declare Indian Diplomat Persona Non Grata

The MEA has clarified that the letter, purportedly issued by The Philippines' DFA, is fake.

Mehbooba Mufti Also Got Burqa Removed: Omar Abdullah's Reminder Amid Row

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among the first to critcise his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar over the hijab row, has hit his po

U.S. approves $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan: Taipei

The arms sale announced on Thursday (December 18, 2025), which still needs U.S. Congressional approval, would be the second since Mr. Trump retur

Messi wraps up India trip at Anant Ambani's Vantara in Jamnagar

Football legend Lionel Messi concluded his India tour in Jamnagar, visiting Anant Ambani's Vantara animal rescue centre. He experienced a traditi

6 Health Benefits Of Eating Jaggery Daily

Jaggery, or gur, can be made from palm or sugarcane. But its wide-ranging health benefits are present in both forms. Here are most of them and ho

5 ways to check if you are overweight without a weighing machine

Exicom launches an integrated EV charging rollout solution to help CPOs and EV manufacturers scale their charging networks

Nainar Nagenthran slams DMK government over vacancies in higher educational institutions

BJP says information obtained through the Right to Information Act revealed that more than 40% of the sanctioned lecturer posts were vacant in 12

Sub-inspector injured in stone pelting in poll counting centre in Adilabad

Hyderabad: A sub-inspector from the Gudihatnoor police station was injured due to stone pelting at the Sitagondi counting centre in Adilabad dist

Karnataka clears hate speech bill: What counts as offence, punishment, exemptions explained

Karnataka Assembly has passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025. The legislation aims to prevent and punish hate speech and crimes. It d

Telangana Congress protests against NDA in National Herald case

Hyderabad: Telangana Congress on Thursday held protests at several places in the state against the NDA governments alleged vendetta politics in t

Rapidise Unveils RISE Modules & Edge AI Box

Collector warns action against buses not operating from Solar Bus Terminal

Christmas holidays 2025 trip idea: Hyderabad to Land of waterfalls

If you are still deciding where to go for your upcoming Christman and new year holidays, plan a last-minute trip to Meghalaya. Just one flight aw

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

The Lebanese government has said that the army should have cleared all the border area south of the Litani river from Hezbollah's armed presence

NIA Arrests 9th Accused, A Kashmir Resident, In Red Fort Blast Case

New Delhi, Dec 18: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Jammu and Kashmir resident, a close associate of suicide bomber Umar-un

Coastal flood advisory hits Staten Island and Brooklyn heres what residents should expect

Coastal Flood Advisory alerts residents of Staten Island and Brooklyn about the minor flooding that is expected Friday morning during high tide.

'She can go to hell': BJP Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar over hijab removal incident involving Muslim doctor

He did nothing wrong, is how Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday chose to defend Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar whose recent act of assau

Delhi terror attack: NIA nabs Jammu & Kashmir man Yasir who aided Umar Un Nabi; 9th arrest so far

Residents of reorganised villages in Erode asked to represent their objection if any

Blood sugar swings without diabetes? Why it happens and how to prevent it

Blood sugar swings can occur even without diabetes, often triggered by diet, stress, or poor sleep. This simple explainer breaks down why these f

Dr Saurabh Sethis Blood Sugar Hack Needs No Dieting

AILET 2026 results declared: NLU Delhi releases scorecards, check category-wise exam participation and download steps

The National Law University, Delhi, has released the AILET 2026 results for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. programmes. Over 22,500 candidates appea

Indian airports way ahead of Asian peers in biometric adoption: SITA APAC chief Sumesh Patel

Five years, nearly a million left: Over 2 lakh Indians renouncing citizenship every year - whats behind the exodus?

Nearly a million Indians have renounced their citizenship in five years, with over two lakh annually since 2022. This trend, raises questions abo

Why is silver price rising and how long will it rise as silver price hits a new record high of $66.5 per ounce, up 130% this year

Silver price hits new record: Silver price today is trading near $66.5 per ounce. Silver is now up 130% in 2025. Rate cut expectations for 2026 a

GP Polls Results Show Congress Retains its Dominance in Telangana: Political Observers

While observers opined that the impressive performance of candidates with Congress support shows the Congress party's continued grip on state pol

Saudi Arabia Deports 56,000 Pakistani Beggars After Warning To Islamabad

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have tightened scrutiny on Pakistani nationals amid growing concerns over organised begging and crimina

Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill 2025

Parliament winter session: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, refra

Vadodara collectorate receives hoax bomb threat email

AHMEDABAD: Vadodara collectorate received a bomb threat email on Thursday morning, warning that the building would be blown up if it was not evac

Police accuses Bengaluru housing society of running a parallel justice system and concealing crimes

Police have launched a criminal investigation into an alleged illegal drug penalty system at a residential complex. The apartment association and

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews state revenue receipts for FY26

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed revenue collection for FY 2025-26, urging officials to boost collections and utilize AI f

Mini India in Muscat: PM Modi addresses community, highlights growth and ties with Oman

Dan Bongino quits FBI: Meet Andrew Bailey, former Missouri AG, tipped as next Deputy Director

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Festive season accessories flood shops in Tiruchi ahead of Christmas

Christmas Star or Star of the Bethlehem and the crib depicting the Nativity scene are the most sought after items besides the reindeer that glows

Kerala SIR: CEO files complaint with cyber police over misuse of absentees list

Kelkar says his office has received information that some people were portraying the list as the final one. The draft roll is scheduled to be rel

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FA9LA rapper Flipperachi shares how life has changed after Akshaye Khanna's viral song in Dhurandhar: 'I honestly can't...'

Bahraini rapper Flipperachi's song FA9LA became a global hit after featuring in Bollywood's Dhurandhar with Akshaye Khanna. The track went viral

My heart: Pakistani actress Sajal Aly in love with Salman Khan

Mumbai: Over the years, several Pakistani artists have openly expressed their admiration for iconic Bollywood stars. From Hania Aamir going gaga

TVS Supply moves NCLAT against NCLT order rejecting insolvency against ZTE

TVS Supply Chain Solutions is appealing a tribunal's decision. The tribunal had previously dismissed their insolvency plea against ZTE Telecom In

Union Budget 2026: How does it affect farmers to billionaires alike? Explained

Case Against 2nd Accused In Kerala Actor Assault Case For Defaming Survivor

A case was registered against the second accused in the 2017 actress assault case in Kerala for allegedly defaming the survivor on social media,

Quit Smoking, Started Vaping? Your Heart Attack Risk May Rise, Says ICMR Study

A major ICMR-led meta-analysis shows e-cigarette users face significantly higher heart attack and stroke risks compared to non-users, especially

Police Attach Property Of Notorious Drug Peddler Under NDPS Act In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Dec 18: In a significant action against the drug menace, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar have attached a double-storey residential

Vijay brands DMK an evil force, positions TVK as people-centric alternative

Addressing a campaign meeting near the Vijayamangalam toll plaza in Perundurai taluk his first public address since the Karur stampede on Septem

NIA Nabs Shopian Resident, Key Conspirator In Deadly Delhi Blast

New Delhi, Dec 18: Tightening the noose around those involved in the deadly Delhi blast near the Red Fort, the National Investigation Agency (NIA

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Cancer Patients in India Could Rise to 2 Million by 2040: MoS Jitendra Singh

Responding to supplementaries during the Question Hour, the minister informed the house that the Department of Biotechnology has developed the fi

NYT Connections Answer December 18: Hints, categories and solutions decoded for puzzle #921

Today's NYT Connections puzzle #921, dated December 18, 2025, presents 16 words to be sorted into four groups of four. NYT Connections is a daily

IndiGo crisis: CCI takes cognisance after complaints; airline assures 'completely stabilised' operations

PM Modi Conferred With Order Of Oman By Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik In Muscat

Muscat [Oman], Dec 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Thursday conferred with the Order of Oman, the Sultanates highest civilian honour, by

Powerball jackpot winning numbers for December 17 as prize climbs toward $1.5 billion. Here's how to play Powerball and when is next drawing

Powerball jackpot winning numbers for December 17, 2025 are now official. No ticket matched all six numbers, pushing the Powerball jackpot toward