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Sabarimala Issue Did Not Hurt Left In Local Body Polls, Says Vijayan

Speaking at a press conference here, Vijayan said the election results were not fully in line with the LDF's expectations and that corrective steps would be taken. However, he rejected the claim that the Sabarimala controversy had gone against the Left.

25 Dec 2025 3:24 am
Four Indians Arrested In Nepal For Casino Fraud

The arrests were made in connection with cheating of genuine players by using magnet-attached playing cards and eye lenses to secretly identify cards, in an attempt to manipulate the game, according to a spokesperson at the Kathmandu District Police.

25 Dec 2025 3:11 am
Tamil Nadu Protests Against VB-G RAM G Is For All Indian Farmers: Stalin

In a social media post, Stalin said the protests were held to restore the Mahatma Gandhi National Rugal Employment Guarantee (MGNREG) scheme and to protect the livelihood of poor agricultural labourers.

25 Dec 2025 2:56 am
Inter-State Gangs Target Farmers With Fake Notes In North Telangana

Police said the gang primarily targeted farmers in villages, luring them with offers to clear crop loans. Victims were promised 3 lakh in fake currency in exchange for 1 lakh in genuine notes.

25 Dec 2025 2:40 am
Kesineni Sivanath Launches Skill Training Programme For SHG Women

A three-day training programme on termite, cockroach and mosquito control concluded on Wednesday at the MPs office, where 50 SHG women were awarded certificates.

25 Dec 2025 2:15 am
Divorce Notice Drives Man to Suicide in Ghatkesar

The couple later shifted to a rented house at Keesara and elders from both families attempted mediation. Police said the woman eventually sought a divorce.

25 Dec 2025 2:09 am
Rs 1,425-Cr Smart Vending Project to Reshape Vizag Streets

Additional Commissioner P.M. Satyaveni, along with South Constituency MLA Vamsi Krishna Srinivas Yadav, held meetings with beneficiaries at the GVMC Zone-IV office and other zonal offices, in coordination with Zonal Commissioners.

25 Dec 2025 2:02 am
Chhattisgarh: Rightwing Bodies Protest Against Religious Conversions Evokes Mixed Response

The stir comes in the wake of the recent violent clash between the tribals and Christian community members in a village in Kanker district in Bastar in the state over burial of a villager.

25 Dec 2025 1:42 am
Mumbai Will Get Marathi Mayor: Raj Thackeray

The formal announcement of the alliance was made by Raj Thackeray. Maharashtra was waiting for this moment. I officially declare that Shiv Sena and MNS are alliance partners.

25 Dec 2025 1:37 am
Telangana: Student Working as App Rider for Fees Run Over

Panjagutta police sub-inspector B. Venugopal said the victim, Ayaan Ahmed, was working as a driver to fund his studies.

25 Dec 2025 1:24 am
Man to be Hanged for Repeatedly Raping his Minor Daughter in Tirunelveli

Delivering the verdict, the court observed that a father repeatedly abusing his own daughter amounted to a heinous and unforgivable crime and a grave offence against society.

25 Dec 2025 1:09 am
High Court Notices to State on GHMC Merger Ordinances

The petition was filed by Barigala Raju, a resident of Tukkuguda municipality, who contended that there was no urgency for the issuance of ordinances relating to the mergers.

25 Dec 2025 1:07 am
Government To Launch Bharat Taxi With Profit-Sharing Model for Drivers: Amit Shah

New cooperative taxi model aims to boost driver income and customer convenience

25 Dec 2025 12:59 am
BJP, Shindes Shiv Sena Seal Most BMC Seats

On Wednesday, Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam held a core committee meeting with Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale at the BJP office to take forward seat-sharing talks.

25 Dec 2025 12:59 am
ED Secures Return of Rs 63 Crore Scam Cash to Two Banks

Based on the orders of the Special PMLA Court, Nampally, Hyderabad, issued on March 2, 2025, and December 17, 2025, the ED restored recovered money to State Bank of India and UCO Bank.

25 Dec 2025 12:55 am
BJP Bid to Bring OPS, TTV into Alliance Hits Roadblock

Amidst rumours that Panneerselvams supporters were given three seats, the supporters felt that they would be marginalised.

25 Dec 2025 12:50 am
BRS Hits Back at CM Revanth Reddy

KTR, Harish Rao say CM resorts to abuse to deflect from governance and water disputes

25 Dec 2025 12:42 am
ACB Finds Two Suitcases Of Property Papers With Mahbubnagar Transport Officer

The ACB has formed a special team to arrest the driver and is probing the properties and valuables that are in Sivashankar's possession. The ACB will also conduct raids at houses of Kishan Naik's close relatives, friends, colleagues in various districts.

25 Dec 2025 12:33 am
SHGs To Get Exclusive Buildings

Rs 10 lakh structures to boost self-employment, leadership and grassroots decision-making

25 Dec 2025 12:30 am
Tamil Nadu: Cop Suspended for Sexually Harassing Student on Train

Based on the findings and seriousness of the charge, senior police officials ordered the immediate suspension of Sheikh Abdullah from his posting at the R.S. Puram police station.

25 Dec 2025 12:24 am
Nurses Call Off Stir on Government Assurance to Regularise 1,000 Contract Nurses in Phase I

Highlighting the governments track record, Subramanian noted that under the previous regime, only 1,871 of the 6,395 contract nurses appointed in 2015 were regularised between 2015 and 2020.

25 Dec 2025 12:20 am
AP Government To Soon Take Final Call on Controversial Rushikonda Resorts

NDA government weighs hospitality model amid CRZ limits and proposals from top hotel brands

25 Dec 2025 12:14 am
Alert Status in Namakkal Poultry Farms

Vaccination was being administered to the chickens.

25 Dec 2025 12:14 am
PPP Policy To Continue, Asserts CM Naidu

Chairing a review of the health department at the secretariat, Naidu asked officials to firmly counter misinformation surrounding the PPP model and ensure the speedy implementation of the projects.

25 Dec 2025 12:09 am
Srikakulam Proposes Seven-Day State Festival for Ratha Saptami

The collector Swapnil has urged participation from a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including public representatives, elders well-versed in temple traditions, spiritual and cultural organisations, voluntary service groups, and members of the business, trade, and transport sectors.

25 Dec 2025 12:03 am
Egyptian Heba El-Sewedy Wins Mother Teresa Award for Reaching Out to Burn Victims

The other seven were presented the award for their contributions spanning maternal health, womens rights, environmental conservation, and medical services.

24 Dec 2025 11:56 pm
Sangh Parivar Creating Hatred Against Christians Will Be Dealt with Sternly: Pinarayi

A prayer group was attacked in Madhya Pradesh, and even in Kerala, a carol group in Palakkad was targeted.

24 Dec 2025 11:54 pm
Municipal Election Buzz Draws Ticket Aspirants to Party Offices

Congress, BRS and BJP leaders see rush for tickets ahead of likely local body elections

24 Dec 2025 11:50 pm
Church Leaders Condemn Violence Against Christians Across the Country, Seek Urgent Intervention by PM Modi and Amit Shah

Cleemis also expressed concern over efforts to diminish the significance of Christmas, with other events being promoted to overshadow it.

24 Dec 2025 11:49 pm
2 Class IX Students Swept Away In Nsp Left Canal

People present near the canal noticed the incident and alerted the police: Reports

24 Dec 2025 11:39 pm
Army JCO Killed in Firing Incident in J&Ks Samba

The Army's Rising Star Corps identified the jawan as Subedar Surjeet Singh and paid rich tributes to him.

24 Dec 2025 11:37 pm
MIM May Lose Its Kingmaker Role in Enlarged GHMC

In the erstwhile 150-member strong GHMC Council, the MIM had 44 seats, which is nearly 30 per cent of the total strength. Unless any other party commands extraordinary popular support, the MIM would have emerged as a kingmaker.

24 Dec 2025 11:35 pm
AP Govt Releases 50.50 Crore Honorarium To 8,148 Pastors Ahead Of Christmas

Officials said the release of funds was intended as a goodwill gesture to support pastors and recognise their service to the community during the Christmas season: Reports

24 Dec 2025 11:30 pm
Shikha Mukerjee | Centre vs State: G-Ram-G Fresh Thorn in Torn Flesh

New G-RAM-G law shifts welfare burden to states and weakens rights-based employment

24 Dec 2025 11:30 pm
Grave Crimes Drop By 42.85% In Suryapet

House burglaries reduced to seven cases in 2025 from nine in 2024, while theft cases also dropped sharply to seven from 16 during the same period.

24 Dec 2025 11:29 pm
DCA Plans To Curb Substandard Drugs In Telangana

The alert will include the batch number and other details to ensure immediate withdrawal of the drug from the market: Shahnawaz Qasim, director general of DCA

24 Dec 2025 11:26 pm
Delhi Airport Sees 16 Flight Cancellations on Wednesday

An official said 11 arrivals and 5 departures were cancelled, and added that operations are running smoothly at the airport

24 Dec 2025 11:20 pm
Osmania Prof Elected TAS Fellow

Dr Raju has published 50 research papers in reputed international peer reviewed journals, including review articles and a book chapter: Reports

24 Dec 2025 11:20 pm
Woman Kills Husband to Claim Home Loan Insurance in Mahbubabad

Police registered a case under relevant sections of law and conducted the investigation under the supervision of Circle Inspector Y. Satyanarayana.

24 Dec 2025 11:18 pm
Telangana: First Merit List for 2322 Staff Nurse Posts Out

Candidates can submit objections to the provisional merit list between December 24 and 5 pm on December 27 by logging into the website.

24 Dec 2025 11:17 pm
Tech-Driven Audit Training At Osmania

The programme, attended by 60 assistant audit officers, was inaugurated by university Vice Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram: Reports

24 Dec 2025 11:16 pm
Israir Aviation Seeks Govt Nod to Launch Direct Tel Aviv-India Services

Subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approvals, Israir has indicated its intention to commence operations as early as Passover in April 2026

24 Dec 2025 11:13 pm
Congress Committed To BC Quota: PCC Chief

Government adviser Mohammed Ali Shabbir and PCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud participated as chief guests in the unveiling of the statue of Savitribai Phule: Reports

24 Dec 2025 11:11 pm
December 25: Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 29 C and 14C respectively

24 Dec 2025 11:10 pm
24 Dec 2025 11:07 pm
Andhra Pradesh Medical Employees Union Seeks Regularisation, Clearance of Pending Dues

APMEU officials urged coordinated, issue-based struggles across departments to safeguard employee welfare.

24 Dec 2025 11:05 pm
Bhopinder Singh | Bangladesh, Under Yunus, Appears To Be Sinking Rapidly Into Planned Chaos

Violence, extremism and historical revisionism threaten the nations fragile future

24 Dec 2025 11:04 pm
Minister Jarkiholi Defends Belagavi DC Over Privilege Complaint By Maharashtra MP

He also sought all the MPs of Karnataka to raise their voice in this issue

24 Dec 2025 11:04 pm
RSS Chief Bhagwat To Address Global Hindu Meet in Hyderabad

The programme begins on December 25 with inauguration by Swami Govind Dev Giri, treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

24 Dec 2025 11:03 pm
Hyderabad's Restored Lakes To Be Venues For Sankranthi Kite Celebrations

HYDRAA commissioner AV Ranganath inspected the development works at Thammidikunta in Madhapur and Nallacheruvu in Kukatpally and directed officials to develop them into tourist spots

24 Dec 2025 10:57 pm