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Local Body Polls: Tight Security for First Phase Voting Today in Bodhan

He visited the Salura distribution centre in Bodhan mandal, as well as the polling centres at Jadi Jamalpur, Salura camp and Salura.

Govt. Staff Will Have To Return Ladki Bahin Payouts Within 2 Months

Ms. Tatkare noted that many eligible women do not have their own bank accounts and are using those of male family members.

Civic Polls: Kamareddy Collector to Ensure Transparent Process

Polling personnel should handle the checklists carefully, the collector said on Wednesday while inspecting the distribution of election material

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Kaloji Opens Web Options For Phase-1 Of PG Med Admissions

Eligible non-service and service candidates whose certificates were verified and whose names appear in the final merit list can exercise web opti

Why has In-N-Out removed No. 67 from its menu? The slang taking over America explained

In-N-Out Burger has removed the number 67 from its ordering system after a viral slang trend caused disturbances. Teens, particularly Gen Alpha,

Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple Bans Life-Size Garlands

The devotees usually offer the huge and heavy garlands weighing 10 kg-15 kg each through the priests, which are feared to cause erosion in the sa

Winds of change in music

Changes have caught up with the sabhas in Chennai in many ways

Odisha Assembly clears Bill to implement threefold hike in salary, pension for MLAs

Under the revised pay structure, a legislator will draw 3.45 lakh per month against 1.10 lakh in 2007

UN Partially Resumes Work on Afghan Border with Iran

This winter, for the first time in years, Afghanistan will see virtually no international food aid distribution, with the closure of more than 30

Sovereign control a valid concern: Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a significant $17.5 billion investment in India over four years, focusing on AI and cloud. He acknowledged

If we can beat India we are good enough to win the World Cup, says coach Nawaz

The former Sri Lankan player guided Bangladesh to the 2020 U-19 World Cup title and the Asia Cup last year, beating India in the final on both oc

Man Films Self Casting Vote During Local Body Polls in Kerala, Booked

The post was subsequently taken down, but the SEC shared the video uploaded by Saithali along with its statement.

Power of contempt is not a sword to silence critics: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has overturned a Bombay High Court order sentencing a woman to jail for contempt. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta emphas

With 75 bps rate cuts overall in 2025, Fed's Jerome Powell hints at wait & watch for Jan 2026

CM celebrates Deepavalis inclusion in UNESCO heritage list

Iceland Says It Will Boycott Eurovision Over Israels Participation

RV withdraws after Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia announce a walkout

A Midnight Metropolis is in the Making

Old Hyderabad landmarks to reclaim its glory as city develops into South Asias Night-Time Capital.

SC order, enforcement lapse allow overage vehicles to ply: CAQM

Americans urged to check accounts now as $1,500 landlord payments start rolling out

Americans are being asked to check their bank accounts as Section 8 landlord payments begin after a short delay. The program helps families and s

Will amend norms, allow mist sprays on hight rises: says Delhi CM

Hyderabad: ED Raids Real Estate Firm for Cash Transactions

Earlier, the TGRERA imposed Rs 14.91 lakh on the company for failing to hand over flats on time, and directed the firm to refund the amount colle

Federal Reserve Rate Cut: 10-year Treasury yield crashes after U.S Fed cuts key Interest Rate to 3.50 per cent - 3.75 per cent

U.S treasury yields extended decline after FOMC policy announcement; yield on 10-year treasury notes were last down 3.5 basis points at 4.151 per

AP: Candidates Selected for Free IAS Coaching Through BC Study Circle

Screening test held at seven centres; coaching begins on December 14

Telangana's First Gen Z Post Office Opened at NIT-W

Awareness programmes were also conducted and many faculty, staff and students utilised the new banking, insurance, speed post and Aadhaar service

Anvars possible UDF entry has nothing to do with Trinamool

No change in schemes for unorganised workers after Labour Codes: Centre

Several Central trade unions have raised concerns on the future of social security schemes for unorganised workers such as construction workers a

Behind Handicrafts Award For Manipur Woman With Disability, A Life Of True Grit

A paralysis of the limb due to a tumour led to 80 per cent disability for Yengkhom (O) Indira Devi, a resident of Manipur's Kakching district.

Karnataka Mulls Law To Cover Students, Transgender Persons Under Menstrual Leave

Draft offers monthly leave, attendance relief and protections against discrimination

INL workers in Kasaragod allegedly threaten Independent candidate

Telangana HC Takes Up Police Assault of Advocate Case

The panel after hearing the arguments directed the response of the state be served on the implead petitioners and posted the matter for further h

Farmers In Vaddamanu Support Land Pooling, Says Narayana

The minister visited the village along with Tadikonda MLA T. Sravan Kumar and CRDA additional commissioner Bhargav Teja to clarify farmers doubts

Ponnam Flags Off 67 Electric Buses

The RTC has started bus services for 373 new colonies in the city, benefiting about 7,61,200 citizens. Out of 373 colonies, 243 colonies are from

Indian Oil to provide MRI, CT scan machines to LNJP as part of corporate social responsibility

Jeff Garcia's cause of death: What happened to the voice of Jimmy Neutron's Sheen, who died at 50?

Jeff Garcia, the voice behind Sheen Estevez in 'Jimmy Neutron,' has passed away at 50. Garcia died after being taken off life support. He had bee

US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Coast

President Donald Trump's administration has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday.

Maoist, Involved in 2009 Madanwada Massacre of 29 Cops, Among 4 Ultras Surrender

Marrapi, an area committee member, was allegedly involved in more than 42 Maoist-related incidents from 2004 to 2025, including the 2008 Gumdidee

MSME Marketing Conclave held in Chennai

Two student advisers to Bangladeshs interim government resign ahead of poll schedule announcement

Mr. Bhuiyan was the adviser in charge of the Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Coop

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India needs to take up leadership to expand its strategic autonomy: T.S. Tirumurti

Kharge, Rahul, Priyanka likely to visit T.N. in January

Congress aims to strengthen its position in alliance negotiations

Parliament watch: No PM-KUSUM subsidy change, RE tender status, coal clearance push, N-power update & more

The government has no plans to revise PM-KUSUM subsidies, with the scheme's sunset date approaching. Renewable energy tenders issued since April

625 stolen phones worth 1 cr. recovered by Delhi Police

Telangana to Double Investment on Health from 4% to 8%

Digital health will serve as the backbone of Telanganas future-ready public health ecosystem.

Retired Judge Hariparanthaman wants shifting of the Thiruparankundram case to some other judge

The retired judge cited several instances where Mr. Justice Swaminathan had allegedly not followed protocols to issue a contempt notice against o

Mortgage rates today: As the US Fed cuts interest rates by 25 bps in its third 2025 move will the mortgage rate shift be a fall or a rise next?

Mortgage rates are gradually declining after the Feds 25-bps cut, its third move of 2025. The federal funds rate is now 3.50%3.75%. Thirty-year m

BIS Chennai gets new Deputy Director-General

WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to be held in New Delhi

Vision 2047 Rare, a Plan To Pull Up Rural Telangana Economy by Its Boot Straps

State plans tech-driven, sustainable agriculture with CURE-PURE-RARE model

Chinese national sent back to Delhi from Kashmir

A Chinese national, apprehended for visiting Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh without proper authorization, has been sent back to New Delhi. The 29-y

Naidu Pushes for Interest Cut on Previous YSRC Regime Loans

Naidu asked officials to respond swiftly to media reports and correct deficiencies within the functioning of the departments concerned.

Telangana HC Ticks Off Government on Land Regularisation

The Bench was dealing with a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Gadeela Raghuveer Reddy of Kondapaka, Siddipet, who challenged the validit

Daggers drawn between NDA, YSRCP corporators during VMC council meet

Noisy protests and scuffle over privatisation of medical colleges and naming of a kalyana mandapam after a freedom fighter mar Vijayawada Municip

Abhay Kumar Singh to act as Director-General of Police

Freed bonded labourers body calls for speedy trials

Experts Meet on Coinage, Economy of South India

A total of 76 research papers were submitted by scholars from different states who will participate in the seminar.

Union govt. should increase funding for R&D, says Minister

Will Put Luthras Behind Bars, No Matter Where They Are: Goa Chief Minister

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured that the Luthra brothers -- owners of the nightclub 'Birch' by Romeo Lane pub at Arpora that caught

9.46 kg of gold worth 11.5 crore seized at Chennai airport

Corporation allocates 89 lakh to each zone for road repair works

Property of Hizbul terrorist attached in Doda

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached a property of a Pakistan-based Hi

US Fed Cuts Rates For 3rd Time This Year, Flags Labour Market Concerns

A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labour-market concerns even as inf

Poonch man crosses over to PoK

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : A 28-year-old man crossed over to Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) from Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said.

Five people go missing from Brahmaputra in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: Five of a nine-member group are missing after they reportedly ventured into the Brahmaputra River off Guwahatis Kharghuli area on Wedne

Top leaders to cast votes in Kannur as local body polls begin on Dec. 11

BJP demands White Paper on status of implementation of promises for development of North Karnataka

Leader of the Opposition demands sacking of ministers who failed to hold periodic reviews on implementation of developmental projects in North Ka

PM-led panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent

New Delhi, Dec 10 : The committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner met here on Wednesday a

Staff Crunch Hits Andhra Pradesh Drug Testing Labs

The laboratory currently functions with only 25 staff members, against a minimum requirement of 83 to ensure smooth operations and maintain drug

Explained: How China Is Already Using Nvidia's Powerful H200 AI Chips

US President Donald Trump's move to allow exports to China of Nvidia's second-best artificial intelligence chip, the H200, will spur strong deman

Nepal Signs Pact With Gen Z On Reforms, Curbing Corruption

Nepalese officials on Wednesday inked a landmark agreement with representatives of the Gen Z movement, whose September uprising toppled the Himal

National Education Policy, PMs biggest gift to nation: Sinha

Focus on originality, not rote learning Let children pursue passions freely Adopt transformative education for Indias future Jammu Tawi, Dec 10:L

Massive fire engulfs Nevsky market in Saint Petersburg, Russiahere's what caused the massive fire and explosions?

A massive fire has engulfed the Nevsky Market in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with flames spreading across over 1,500 square meters. Videos show thi

'Come on out': Trump smacked by bathroom door in wild mid-flight scene; memes explode instantly

Jammu Airport least affected in IndiGo Flight disruptions

Highlights coordination, passenger facilitation, hygiene measures Jammu Tawi, Dec 10:Stating that the Jammu air terminal was among the least affe

Seditious, Treasonous: Trump Blasts Reports Questioning His Health

US President Donald Trump has blasted media reports questioning his state of health as seditious, perhaps even treasonous, sparking pushback Wedn

Modi speaks to Netanyahu, reaffirms zero tolerance on terrorism

In a recent discussion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed satisfaction with the burgeoning str

Centre includes nine J&K blocks in development push

New Delhi, Dec 10:The Union Ministry of Planning has informed the Lok Sabha that it has included nine blocks from Jammu and Kashmir in its Aspira

Post visit, Putin hails India model at home

During his recent trip, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed admiration for India's extraordinary strength in diversity. In parallel, the R

J&K installs 3,600 solar pumps

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has installed 3,601 solar agriculture p

US Judge Orders Unsealing Of Grand Jury Records On Jeffrey Epstein

A US federal judge on Wednesday ordered the unsealing of grand jury records on Jeffrey Epstein, in the latest move by a court to release document

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J&K, Ladakh log 9,396 consumer grievances on NCH

The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has registered 9,396 consumer grievances on the

Sandeshkhali Case: Key witness hurt in crash; son, driver killed

In a shocking turn of events, Bholanath Ghosh, a pivotal figure in the ration distribution fraud investigation, has sustained life-threatening in

Assam CM unveils Swahid Smarak Kshetra, honours 860 martyrs

Guwahati witnessed the inauguration of the Swahid Smarak Kshetra. This memorial honors 860 martyrs of the Assam Agitation. Chief Minister Himanta

Hare Krishna movement Announces Grand Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra Schedule

Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji has extended heartfelt invitation to all devotees, families to join the Ratha yatra.

Police Forces Deployed for GP Polls in Telangana

So far, enforcement teams have seized cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and other inducements during the ongoing election process. A total of

Israel Approves Nearly 800 Housing Units In Three West Bank Settlements

Israel has given final approval for 764 housing units to be built in three settlements in the occupied West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotri

Letters to The Editor December 11, 2025

Modi on mission Africa, to visit Ethiopia next week

On December 16-17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will set foot in Ethiopia, marking a pivotal moment for India's influence in the Global South. Th