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Probe on the Cards into BRS Palamuru Decisions: Revanth

Fridays session expected to see a lot of fireworks between the Congress and the BRS in what is expected to be an explosive discussion on PRLIS, a

Former Minister Asif Pashas Biography Released

Elected to the then AP Assembly from Vijayawada on a Congress ticket in 1972, Pasha created history as the first Muslim MLA from Andhra and Rayal

NZ ODIs: Will selectors drop Rishabh Pant without even playing him once?

Rishabh Pant's inconsistent form and lack of recent ODI opportunities raise questions about his place in the upcoming New Zealand series squad. D

Hyderabad: Man Held With 135 Litres of Unlicenced Booze

The Petbasheerabad police arrested one Bikshapathi who was operating an illegal liquor outlet from a house near the Vivekananda statue at Maisamm

New Year Party Ends in Tragedy, One Died, 12 Fall ill

Police said 10 people are undergoing treatment at a hospital, while two others, known to be critical, were admitted to another hospital

Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings for Friday, January 2, 2025

Max 27.1C; Min 18.0C; RH 63%

Faith beyond barriers: Punjab village shows the true spirit of Religious Unity, Tolerance

In a shining example of interfaith harmony and mutual respect standing in stark contrast to the mindset of intolerance seen elsewhere a 75-year

Identity deception case in Ratlam

Posing as Hindu, Muslim man lures woman into divorce with fake marriage promise A disturbing case of identity deception has come to light in Madh

'Unmaking of Congress by Naya Congress': Grand old party faces identity crisis after poll losses

The Congress ended another year marked by election defeats in Delhi and Bihar, adding to earlier losses in Haryana and Maharashtra, and deepening

Unclaimed assets worth 4,200 crore restored to owners: Finance Ministry

A nationwide campaign, Your Money, Your Right, successfully returned approximately 4,200 crore in unclaimed financial assets to their rightful ow

MGNREGS work demand drops 28% in December after law change

About 18.44 million people sought the typically unskilled work under the MGNREGS in December, down 28.4% from 25.77 million a year earlier. In No

What is John Fosters Neo-Traditional country sound, and how did it help Foster stand out on American Idol and the Rose Parade stage?

John Foster has officially transitioned from a fan-favorite reality star to a national country music standout. After finishing as the runner-up o

From BRICS to Quad: India to host series of global summits in 2026

India is set to make high-level leader meetings a central part of its foreign policy this year, beginning with the India-EU summit in New Delhi d

Fixed match between LDF, UDF will end soon in Kerala: PM Modi after BJPs Thiruvananthapuram win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the Congress-led UDF and CPI(M)-led LDF alliance in Kerala will soon end. He predicted a bright future for th

Marathi vs outsiders: Uddhav Sena, MNS pitch Mumbai civic polls as identity battle

Mumbai civic polls are witnessing a polarization of voters along religious and regional lines. Parties are targeting North Indian and Gujarati co

Assam to push back declared foreigners within a week: CM Sarma

Assam will expedite the expulsion of declared foreigners. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that individuals identified by Foreigner Trib

Ukraine says it has deployed two new Patriot air defence systems

Germany said last August that it would deliver two Patriot systems to Ukraine after reaching an agreement with the U.S. that Berlin would be firs

India's exports may reach $950 billion in FY27 on West Asia trade pacts

India's export horizons are expanding rapidly, with projections hitting $840-850 billion in FY26 and climbing to $950 billion in FY27. The foster

Bangladesh minority leader wants India to look beyond Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party

Under the previous Awami League regime, Hindus in Bangladesh experienced relentless discrimination. The president of the Bangladesh Minority Jana

Assam warns tea estate owners: Cooperate on land pattas for garden workers or lose Rs 150 crore incentives

Assam's government is urging tea estate owners to cooperate in granting land rights to workers, threatening to withdraw 150 crore in annual incen

After Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, this UP-based airlines to start operations in India in..., check details

After IndiGo crisis, the Union Aviation Ministry has given nod to three new airlines to start operations in India soon. Apart from Al Hind Air an

Army seizes bag carrying ammo 'dropped by drone' in Poonch

The Army has recovered a consignment suspected to have been dropped by a drone along the Indo-Pakistan border in Poonch district of Jammu and Kas

Woman Cheats Man Of Rs 20 Lakh In Matrimony Scam

According to police, the victim and the woman had been in contact for some time after connecting online. Gaining his trust by promising marriage,

Up to 25 million Americans could receive $250 check eligibility under Trump plan

Up to 25 million American children may receive $250 through Trump Accounts backed by a $6.25 billion Michael Dell donation. The savings plan is t

One-child policy: China wants more babies; people aren't sure

China faces a demographic crisis ten years after ending its one-child policy. Birth rates remain low, and the population is aging rapidly. Despit

Most Bihar Cabinet Ministers are wealthier than CM Nitish Kumar

Mr. Kumars assets are worth 1.66 crore, up 68,455 from last year; his Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and V.K. Sinha are significantly wealthier, wit

Rs 638-crore GST Penalty Imposed On Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea said in a statutory filing that it disagrees with the order and will take legal action against it

Tribal Youth Exchange programme begins at GITAM university

Youth from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are participating in the week-long programme

Pregnant Leopardess Found Dead Near Bengaluru Forest

Somashekar warned he will stage a protest if suitable action is not initiated to illegal stone quarrying in his Assembly seat

CMs New Year Bonanza: Five Categories of Land Removed from Prohibited List

Vijayawada: In a major New Year gift, the three-party alliance government has removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Sect

New Year's Day celebration turns deadly in Switzerland: 40 people dead, 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar

Swiss blaze on Thursday came 25 years after an inferno in the Dutch fishing town of Volendam on New Years Eve, which killed 14 people and injured

Hyderabad's Annual Numaish Begins, Draws Early Crowds

Many stalls were still being set up, while others selling clothes, household items, crockery and food were functional

Electrician Electrocuted At New Year Event

On Wednesday night, while the celebrations were under way, Showkat, who had been engaged for electrical works at the venue, was electrocuted.

Anurag Kashyap on How Bombay Velvet Strained His Bond with Ranbir, Anushka

Kashyap discusses the awkwardness he felt in facing Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma post-Bombay Velvet, highlighting how the film's failure affe

CBI Books Delhi Man for Misusing PMs Name in Jet Engine Claims

He continued sending follow-up emails, including suggestions for coordination among defence laboratories.

3 Cr Register for PMs Pariksha Pe Charcha

Students, teachers and parents join PM Modis annual interaction ahead of event

Vacant Supervisory Posts, Delayed Service Rules Hurting Government Schools

On the National Education Policy, teacher groups said the state should refuse its implementation, arguing that it curtailed states rights and lim

130 Booked in Drunken Driving Checks in Nizamabad

In Nizamabad, police conducted extensive drunken driving checks on December 31 to ensure public safety during New Year celebrations. Teams from v

Hyderabad Rings In 2026 with Midnight Cheers, Morning Prayers

Several organisations marked the occasion with sapling plantation drives to promote environmental awareness, while fitness enthusiasts began the

Post-festive rush chokes BengaluruMysuru highway, Tumakuru Road, NICE Road

Commuters attribute the congestion to the simultaneous return of holidaymakers after an extended break

Commercial LPG Rate Raised By Rs 111 Per Cylinder, ATF Price Reduced By 7.3 pc

The ATF price in Delhi was cut by Rs 7,353.75 per kilolitre, or 7.3 per cent, to Rs 92,323.02 per kl. The reduction comes after three rounds of m

Significant role in strengthening governance: Centre launches e-bill system for fertilizer subsidies; platform to digitise workflow

Union Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda launched an integrated e-bill system to digitally process fertilizer subsidies worth approximately Rs 2 lakh

Unprecedented Tax Increase to Cripple Legal Industry, MSMEs: TII

TII expresses shock over the significant duty hike announced on December 31, 2025, contradicting previous claims of revenue neutrality by the Gov

Junior Roll Ball Nationals Conclude in Jammu; Satish Sharma Calls Athletes Ambassadors of J&K

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: The 17th Junior National Roll Ball Championship concluded successfully at the Maulana Azad Stadium here on Thursday, with Spor

Government to Target Accident Black Spots to Reduce Deaths

He noted that RTC buses were one of the safest modes of transport, with an accident rate of 0.07 per one lakh km.

Gross GST Collections Rise 6.1pc To Over Rs 1.74 lakh cr in December

As per the finance ministry data, the GST revenue in December 2024 was over Rs 1.64 lakh crore. Gross revenue from domestic transactions rose 1.2

Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max now and save over Rs 11,000 with New Year deals

Apples iPhone 17 Pro Max gets a Rs 11,000+ discount ahead of New Year. Available at Rs 1,38,490 with extra Rs 4,000 off on select cards. Features

Petrol Poured On His Head: Wife Of Hindu Man Attacked In Bangladesh

The devastated wife of a minority Hindu man, who was attacked with sharp weapons and set afire in Bangladesh, is at a loss for words.

CM challenges KCR to discuss water projects in Assembly

Alleges lure of commissions responsible for PRLIS project cost rising from 32,000 crore to 84,000 crore; Mr. Revanth Reddy says government will i

Nine Dead Due to Water Contamination in Indore: Vijayavargiya

Officials said that 162 people affected by water contamination were undergoing treatment in different hospitals.

Test report confirms bacterial contamination in 26 Indore water samples

Official death toll at four, but residents say 14 people have died; 2,800 sick, 272 admitted to hospitals; entire supply line cleaned, leakages r

Pathankot Attack: A Decade Later What We Remembered, What We Learned

Commemorating the Pathankot attack, which followed a brief period of diplomatic engagement with Pakistan, emphasizes the fragility of peace in th

Revanth Meets Governor, Chief Justice To Extend New Year Greetings

Others who met Revanth Reddy include additional DGP (law and order) Mahesh M. Bhagwat, special chief secretary (home) C.V. Anand, senior IPS offi

Telangana Was Part of Asmaka Mahajanapada, Reveals ASI Inscription

Of these, 10 inscriptions belong to the Satavahana period.

VSU Launches Competitive Exams Centre For Students

VSU officials said students must look beyond classroom learning and equip themselves with the skills required to succeed in an increasingly compe

We Added Water To Packaged Milk: Indore Family Loses 5-Month-Old

God gave us happiness after ten years... and then God took it away, murmuring this repeatedly, an elderly woman weeps quietly in a narrow lane of

Kerala Health Authorities Ordered a Probe into the Deaths of Two Kidney Patients Due to a Suspected Hospital-Acquired Infection

Both were among 27 patients who underwent dialysis on December 29. Hospital officials said their blood tests showed elevated counts, indicating i

Ashes 2025-26: Usman Khawaja included in Australia's Sydney Test squad, set to address media amid retirement talks

Australia have named their squad for the Sydney Test in the Ashes 2025-26, with Usman Khawaja included despite growing retirement speculation. Th

From Hyderabad To Emily in Paris

Hyderabad-based jewellery designer, Ridhi Asrani is making waves internationally as her collection has been showcased in both shows And Just Lik

Telangana Fencer Wins Bronze At National School Games

Mahbubabad district superintendent of police Shabarish congratulated Sukrutha when she met him at his office and praised her achievement. Sukruth

Defence Ministry Clears Rs 3.84 Lakh Cr Capital Acquisitions

Focus on modernisation, indigenisation and reforms to boost defence preparedness

Officials Urge Public to Skip Bouquets, Help Hostel Students

Prakasam, Nellore officials call for meaningful New Year gifts

Chennithala announces aid for projects in Chavakkad

Local poll officers will visit marginalised electors to facilitate SIR hearings: WB CEO

Representatives of vulnerable communities had appealed to the Chief Electoral Officer to protect eligible electors unable to find their lineage i

India To Receive Its 1st Bullet Train On Aug 15 Next Year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday indicated that India is likely to receive its first Bullet Train on August 15, 2027.

Watch: Residents voice anger after water contamination deaths in Indore

You are nominated, I am elected ': Trinamools offensive against CEC Gyanesh Kumar sets stage for rough SIR ride in West Bengal

CITU conference condemns VB-G RAM G, SHANTI Acts, Labour Codes

VB-G RAM G Act has overturned statutory rights, alongwith imposing financial and administrative burden on the State governments, undermining the

MP: Muslim Body Issues Fatwa Against Actress Nushrratt For Participating in Rituals on Mahakal Temple

The Muslim religious leader described her participation in Hindu rituals as a grave sin (Gunah-e-Azeem) for a practicing Muslim and issued a fatw

India not allowed to misuse its allowance of water of western rivers under IWT: Pakistan

Pakistan has expressed serious concerns over India's reported plans for a new hydropower project on the Chenab River. Islamabad stated that India

IIA scientists unveil secret behind the dusty veil of T Chamaeleontis star

What time is the rose parade? When is the rose bowl parade? Channel, how to watch?

Rose Parade is being held on Thursday morning, January 1 which is a federal holiday.

UP Cop Scans Man With Mobile Phone, Calls Him Bangladeshi. Video Viral

The Uttar Pradesh Police have come under criticism and ridicule on social media after their personnel were seen doing the impossible in Ghaziabad

In FY 2025-26, till Dec, Defence Ministry signed capital contracts amounting to Rs 1.82 lakh crore: Govt

The defence ministry said it has signed capital contracts worth Rs 1.82 lakh crore for modernising the armed forces in 2025-26 up to December, wh

Delhi engulfed in dense fog as IMD issues Orange Alert: How cold will it get tomorrow?

Dense fog covered Delhi as New Year celebrations began, with temperatures expected to dip to 9C. IMD has issued an orange alert, warning of cold

Modi: People Ready for a New Dawn in Kerala

PM: LDF-UDF fixed match to end soon in state

Man arrested on charge of theft

Ponnam Urges Students To Join Road Safety Clubs In Schools

The Road Safety Month will be observed from January 1 to 31, during which a series of awareness programmes will be organised by the transport dep

Somaliland Says Won't Host Israeli Military Base In Return For Recognition

The breakaway region of Somaliland on Thursday denied allegations by the Somali president that it would take resettled Palestinians or host an Is

24, Including A Child, Killed In Ukraine's New Year Attack: Russia

Russia accused Ukraine on Thursday of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe where civilians were s

'Killed' To Avoid Killing: Ukraine Fakes Death Of Anti-Putin Russian Fighter

Ukraine staged the death of an anti-Kremlin Russian fighter to prevent his killing ordered by Moscow's special forces, Ukrainian military intelli

Conspiracy: Delhi Files Complaint Over Viral 'Teachers Counting Dogs' Claim

The Delhi Directorate of Education has approached the police following viral social media posts claiming that government school teachers were tas

Mandatory waste management system for bulk generators in Maradu

APSRTC Aims to Induct 1,500 Electric Buses

This apart, charging stations are being set up to support the fleet

Nostradamus' Predictions For 2026: 7 Months Great War, Biblical Bees And More

Though Nostradamus' prophecies more often than not miss the mark, they do provide a certain thrill to the people reading them.

In Pune, Shiv Sena 'Candidate' Tears, Swallows Party Colleague's Nomination Form

The municipal elections in Maharashtra, already a hot topic across the state, has got juicier, with allegations that a contest in Pune got duplic

Nepal probe commission to summon ex-PM Oli over Gen Z protests

Kathmandu: A commission appointed by Nepals interim government to probe alleged excessive use of force during the September 89 Gen Z movement wil

Rs 300 Lakh Crore of UPI Transactions Made in CY2025

NPCI data shows strong growth in digital payments, up 29% in volume year-on-year

Nizamabad Marks Road Safety Month With Awareness Drive

From January 1 to 31, a series of road safety awareness programmes will be conducted across the district.

Banner row triggers clash, firing near Janardhan Reddys residence in Ballari

Gunmen linked to Satish Reddy opened four or five rounds of fire, the former Minister says while displaying bullets used in the firing