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Air ambulance for Bangladeshs ex-PM Khaleda Zia to land in Dhaka

Dhaka: An air ambulance arranged to fly Bangladeshs critically ill former prime minister Khaleda Zia to London for medical treatment will land in

Indias mobile hospital treats Over 2200 in Sri Lanka relief

Colombo: A mobile hospital set up by India in Sri Lanka has provided medical care to over 2,200 people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as New Delhi r

Telangana Talli Statues To Be Unveiled At All District Collectorates On December 9

Telangana Talli statues to be unveiled statewide on Dec 9; collectors told to submit proof.

'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

It was good, good banter. He's a good competitor, and he comes hard at you, so it was good fun, says Australia captain Steve Smith

BJP Condemns Babri Memorial Remarks

Subhash criticised the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government for failing to act decisively, contrasting it with the West Bengal government's resp

Singareni Reserves Names for Subsidiaries in Green Energy, Global Mining Sectors

The Registrar of Companies has approved the names Singareni Green Energy Limited for solar and renewable energy projects, and Singareni Global Li

J-K: Major fire breaks out in Srinagar's Munwarabad area, firefighting ops underway

Fire tenders were present at the site of the fire, and efforts to douse the flames were underway. Read on for more details on this.

Voters who participated in Campco society election in a spot

With the ink mark still visible, voters fear polling officials may mistake it for the ink used in the local body elections, potentially causing c

Congress-backed candidates secure majority in BDCC Bank polls

Netanyahu expects to move to Gaza truce second phase soon

The plan's initial steps saw Israeli troops withdraw to positions behind a so-called Yellow Line in Gaza, though still in control of more than ha

Local Body Elections Gets Pricier, Tougher

Bhagyavathi was the first MPP and ZPTC of Kathalapur mandal of Jagtial district.

Goa nightclub fire: All 25 victims identified as probe deepens, 20 staff and five tourists among dead

Twenty-five victims of a deadly Goa nightclub fire are now identified. The blaze claimed 20 staff and five tourists. Management has been arrested

With Bolsonaro in jail, Brazils right in disarray as Trump warms up to Lula

The former Presidents absence has done little to rally his supporters even as his family is embroiled in a bitter succession battle; the markets

6K Police Deployed for TG Rising: DGP

The police have deployed a comprehensive and multi-layered security arrangement, the DGP said and explained that the security operation was divid

'Vande Mataram' discussion in Parliament today, sparks set to fly

PM Modi to initiate debate in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah to be the main BJP speaker in Rajya Sabha

Youth share tales of harassment at PDP meet on why Kashmiri professionals are turning to violence

Organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the conference was attended by the relatives of active militants, youth facing militancy charges

EAM Jaishankar Speaks About Cultural Rebalancing at UNESCO Intangible Heritage Meet

The 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) will take place at the Red Fort, a

U.S Stock Market prediction for Monday, December 8: Will S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq jump ahead of Fed rate cut meet?

U.S. Stock Market Outlook: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq investors are eyeing on the U.S Fed Interest Rate Cut meeting.

Death toll rises to 5 after explosion outside a police station in Mexicos Michoacn state

The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacn over the weekend has risen to five

Bharat Future City gets ready to host Telangana Rising Summit

Two-day global summit showcases states innovation strength and jobs push for youth

High-pitched campaign for local body polls ends in Ernakulam

Development takes centre stage with the Chief Ministers recent campaign speech in the city, in which he listedLDFgovernments achievements; Congre

Thermal maps for daily choices: SatLeo tests street-level heat intelligence in Karnataka

SatLeo Labs is developing thermal mapping technology using satellite and drone data to provide hyper-local temperature insights. This innovation

HYDRAA Clears Sri Chaitanya Techno School Encroachments

Authorities on Sunday dug up the landfilled part of the drain line, and restored the full flow of the Gangaram drain line to its previous width o

Chinese national quizzed for visiting Kashmir without permission

A 29-year-old Chinese tourist faced questioning in Budgam, Kashmir, for unauthorized travel to J&K and Ladakh, violating his visa. He claimed to

AP: Two Brothers Drown in Water Sump

Brahmasamudram police have registered a case based on a complaint from family members. The bodies were shifted to Kalyanadurgam hospital for post

Letters to The Editor December 8, 2025

RBI may need to inject further '2 lakh crore to let rates transmit

To ensure the recent interest rate reduction truly benefits the economy, the Reserve Bank of India may have to infuse a staggering 1.5 lakh crore

DGCA grants IndiGo CEO, Accountable Manager 24-hour extension to repond to show cause notices

NEW DELHI: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Sunday gave more time to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and the Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras to submit the

Netanyahu Says He Will Meet Trump, 2nd Phase Of Gaza Plan Close

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he will meet President Donald Trump later this month, saying a second phase of the

BJP to raise issues related to scholarships, paddy procurement in Jharkhand Assembly's winter session

The needy students are not getting their scholarships. The government is yet to begin the procurement of paddy from farmers. The farmers are bein

Balancing, not swinging: on India-Russia ties, Indian diplomacy

India needs to assert strategic autonomy by engaging both Russia and West

IUML leader clarifies daughters remarks on women entering mosques

Israel defence firm confirms first batch of 4,000 LMGs to India early next year

NEW DELHI: The Indian Armys infantry will receive a significant firepower boost beginning early next year, with Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) co

Completion of Polavaram by July, 2027

Officials racing against time to complete project before Godavari Pushkaralu, as per call from CM

Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability

Tech-fixes and apps cannot foster a responsible work environment that motivates workers to act in public interest

Telangana needs more buses

It must expand its bus fleet to ensure services are frequent and reliable

Weekly Horoscope: December 713 How Sagittarius Season brings good news for each zodiac signs

As Sagittarius season gains strength, the weekly horoscope for December 713 points to a phase marked by clearer perspective, emotional candour an

New rules to make drunk-driving checks more reliable from April

Starting April, breath analysers will adhere to new consumer affairs department norms, mandating enhanced accuracy and a built-in printer. These

2 Police Officers Killed In Colombia Explosion, Authorities Blame Guerrilla

Two police officers were killed Sunday in northeast Colombia in an attack that authorities blamed on the National Liberation Army, a Marxist guer

Gravity of offence justifies separate sentences in PCA & PMLA: Court

Ahmedabad courts have ruled against granting concurrent sentences for individuals convicted of corruption and money laundering. The case of retir

Chandigarh Bill to FDTL pause: NDA 3.0 opts for consultative approach

In its third term, the NDA government is embracing a fresh strategy characterized by increased flexibility and collaboration in lawmaking. With a

Chaos foretold: on the Indigo crisis, air safety

Indigo seems to have wilfully misread the plan for changes to crew duty hours

Residents complain about frequent damage to manholes in stormwater drains this monsoon

Pedestrian safety is at risk as the manholes have been damaged along many roads in the city

A black Friday for aviation safety in India

The actions by Indias aviation authorities, on December 5, 2025, favouring a private airline, prove that flight safety is still not a serious iss

Navy band sets tempo for public concert in Hyderabad

Naval Symphonic Band concert, titled Sargam 2025, was held at Navy House, Bolarum, with Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma as chief guest

Amid Benin's Coup, A Look At Other Military Takeovers In Africa

Benin has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020. The military takeover lasted several h

NCSC to launch all-India exercise to probe SC quota 'misuse' by converts

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is set to embark on a comprehensive national scrutiny. This initiative will delve into allegations t

Chinese national detained; was visiting J&K, Ladakh without permission: Officials

A Chinese tourist, Hu Congtai, has been detained in Kashmir. He entered Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir without permission, violating his visa. His

Punjab Govt Sets Up Control Room at Chandigarh Airport Amid IndiGo Flight Disruptions

Punjab Civil Aviation Secretary Sonali Giri said IndiGo Airlines has around 30 bags of passengers, which will be sent to them at their residences

Karnataka SHOCKER: Woman mauled to death by two Rottweiler dogs in Davangere; dog owner arrested

In a horrific incident, a woman died after being mauled by two Rottweiler dogs on the outskirts of Davanagere in the early hours of December 5. T

Intangible heritage most democratic expression of culture in many ways: Jaishankar

India is hosting a significant UNESCO meeting on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed dele

Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt

Military and security sources said that around a dozen soldiers had been arrested, including those behind the coup bid. The west Africa region ha

Syrian foreign minister likely to visit India soon

India is set to host an Arab foreign ministerial meeting in January. This initiative aims to deepen engagement with West Asia. Syria's foreign mi

Humayun Kabir eyes tie-up with AIMIM for West Bengal polls

In a bold political maneuver, suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir is teaming up with AIMIM as West Bengal gears up for its assembly elections.

Smriti Mandhana, Palash Mucchal wedding called off: What exactly went wrong on November 23, the 'wedding day'?

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal's love story was soon turning to 'forever' as the couple was set to tie knot on 23rd November 2025. However th

Bigg Boss 19: Gaurav Khanna wins Salman Khan show, takes home Rs 50 lakh prize money; Farrhana Bhatt is first runner-up

Bigg Boss 19, which began on August 24, saw a total of 18 contestants throughout its journey. Apart from the five finalists, the rest of them wer

US embassy sees personnel changes before Segio Gor's arrival

Sergio Gor is set to become the new US ambassador to India. He plans to bring his own team to assist in managing the important Indo-US partnershi

Bengal to add 9,000 booths; digitisation nears finish

West Bengal is embarking on an ambitious plan to add around 9,000 new polling booths, a significant move prompted by the Election Commission of I

4,500 Police Personnel, 3-Tier Security In Place For Telangana Global Summit

A multi-layered security with over 4,500 personnel and advanced technology is being deployed to ensure the safety of officials and international

Weeks After Louvre Jewel Heist, Water Leak Damages 400 Egyptian Artifacts

A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre's Egyptian department, the Paris museum told AFP on Sunday, weeks after

Pakistan, Armenia hold talks for embassy in Yerevan

Pakistan and Armenia are moving forward to establish diplomatic relations. Discussions are underway to open a Pakistan embassy in Yerevan next ye

Emmanuel Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus

I told them that if they don't react, we Europeans will be forced to take strong measures in the coming months, Macron told business daily Les Ec

45% Gig Workers Get Blocked Out of Work Without Proper Reason, Finds Survey

Class 9 survey shows 66% see no redressal mechanism; many face suspensions and instability

Case Against Goa Nightclub Owners, Event Organisers After 25 Killed In Fire

Police registered an FIR against two owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, its manager, and event organisers after a devastating fire c

English Brought Me Closer to Kannada: Pawan Kalyan at Udupi Gitotsava

Referring to the Gita, Pawan Kalyan pointed out that Indias original handwritten Constitution features an illustration of Krishna imparting the G

BJP Vows to Fight Against Congress Govt Over Broken Promises And Corruption

BJP president N. Ramchander Rao said farmers were denied Rs 15,000 Rythu Bharosa, youth are still without jobs or stipends, women awaiting Rs 2,5

25 killed in fire at Goa nightclub; 4 arrested

A devastating fire ripped through Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa. Twenty-five people, including four tourists, lost their lives. Most

EQT Partners lines up $1 billion CitiusTech exit

EQT Partners is gearing up to divest its substantial 40% interest in CitiusTech, aiming to secure close to $1 billion. The Swedish investment fir

Six killed after car plunges into 800-foot ravine in Nasik

MUMBAI: Six people were killed after the Innova they were travelling in plunged into an 800-foot ravine near the famous shrine of Saptashrungi Ga

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

In a bold display of courage, BSF troops executed two effective midnight operations. In Amritsar, they intercepted a stash of 12 packets containi

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon

Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and stressed that the second phase, which addresses the d

New Year 2026 Horoscope: Which zodiac signs will thriveand what the stars predict for every sign based on your birth date

New Year 2026 Horoscope: As 2026 approaches, interest in what the upcoming year might signify is growing rapidly within astrology and numerology

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

In a commendable show of restraint during Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his admiration for the Indian forces. He of

Body of a woman washes ashore in Marina

India Inaugurates New State-of-the-Art Consulate Building in Shanghai

New Dawning Centre chancery enhances services as India, China mark 75 years of ties

Laxmidevipally Sarpanch Candidate Pays Deposit with 1,000 One-rupee Coins

Mahender said that his motivation for this unconventional method stemmed from a painful experience in a previous election

Gaurav Khanna WINS Bigg Boss 19 trophy, season 2025 ends

Mumbai: The wait is finally over! After three months of drama, emotion, and high-voltage entertainment, Gaurav Khanna has emerged as the winner o

Former college professor launches logical reasoning books for children

Logical reasoning and analytical skills questions are asked in every competitive exam, from entrance tests to those for government jobs, says V.

US envoy Keith Kellogg says Ukraine peace deal is really close

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 after eight years of fighting between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops in the Donbas, whic

Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Highlights APs Rich Heritage: Governor

He said Kuchipudi stands as a globally recognised traditional classical dance form gifted by Andhra Pradesh to the world

Duchess Meghan Tries To Contact Estranged Father After Amputation Reports

Meghan's father have been estranged since the run-up to her marriage

Telangana Rising Will Begin Investment-Led Growth, Says Ponguleti

The Bharat Future City venue, he noted, is rapidly evolving to meet global standards, and the event would act as a launchpad to translate long-te

Roasted Cockroach Found in Chicken Noodles Served at Hotel on Beach Road

Vijayawada Food Safety joint controller N. Poornachandra Rao maintained, We have been inspecting hotels and restaurants in Vijayawada, Visakhapat

Financial literacy programme organised in ASR district

Both Silicon Valley and Washington are in their imperial era

Karen Hao describes a company like OpenAI as modern-day British East India Company. The parallels are extremely stark, said the award-winning rep

Trump sided with Arabs over Israel; no other: Tucker drops 'Bibi sorry' bombshell at Doha Forum

Union power minister flags misinformation on smart meters, calls for consumer education

DC Edit | Airlines Need To Follow The Rules, Or Face Strict Action

It is the government that blinked, putting the new FDTL limitations on hold to try and mitigate the miserable lot of passengers who were held to

ED to Use Technology to Speed up Resolution of Cases

Hyderabad-ED officials explained recent breakthroughs in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and the progress of cases related to money laundering and

126 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Again from Hyderabad Airport

An IndiGo crew member at the airport said that, apart from providing flight updates, the airline has been extending alternate arrangements and ho