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Reddit Files Legal Challenge To Australia Social Media Ban

This week, Australia became the first country to ban under-age users from a raft of popular apps and websites -- Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and X among them

12 Dec 2025 7:07 am
NASA Loses Contact With its Maven Spacecraft Orbiting Mars For Past Decade

Launched in 2013, Maven began studying the upper Martian atmosphere and its interaction with the solar wind once reaching the red planet the following year

12 Dec 2025 7:03 am
Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Appears in Court For 1st Time

Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of the conservative activist on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, just a few miles north of the Provo courthouse

12 Dec 2025 6:59 am
Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism: Who

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference in Geneva that autism was not a side-effect of vaccines

12 Dec 2025 6:53 am
Trump 'Frustrated' With Russia, Ukraine Over Talks On War

He doesn't want any more talk. He wants action. He wants this war to come to an end, said Karoline Leavitt

12 Dec 2025 6:45 am
Musheerabad Job Mela 2025 Gets Massive Response

4,200 Aspirants Attend; 1,800 Secure Job Offers

12 Dec 2025 3:46 am
Adoption Of New Aravalli Definition Is 'Death Warrant' For Mountain Range, Say Experts

Activist Jayesh Joshi said the first concern should be the tribal communities who have lived off the Aravalli ecosystem for thousands of years. Pradeep Poonia, also an activist, warned that if mining expands, ot just the hills but agriculture, wildlife and sanctuaries will be wiped out.

12 Dec 2025 3:07 am
Fadnavis Slams Oppositions Farmers Aid Claims As Misinformation

Maharashtra witnessed heavy rainfall and flooding in September, causing widespread devastation across Marathwada and parts of western Maharashtra. In response, the state government on October 7 announced a Rs 31,628-crore compensation package to support over 60 lakh farmers who suffered extensive crop damage and soil erosion.

12 Dec 2025 2:18 am
IT Staffer Duped of Rs 45 Lakh in Matrimony, Trading Scam

Woman scammer introduced victim to cryptocurrency trading

12 Dec 2025 2:09 am
Congress Leader Alleges Temple Lands Scam In Maharashtra

the Legislative Assembly passed the amendment Bill, which provides free regularisation of residential houses built on Madat Mash inam lands and grants occupants full Occupant Class-1 ownership rights without any premium.

12 Dec 2025 1:59 am
Order Listing Account as NPA Suspended

The judge was hearing a writ petition filed by Akula Venkata Chaitanya, who challenged the order by which the bank not only treated his loan account as an NPA but it classified him as fraud.

12 Dec 2025 1:59 am
Poll Drama: Lucky Draw, Daughter Beats Mom, Voter Eats Ballot

Venkataiah, 72, allegedly chewed and swallowed the white-coloured ballot paper meant to elect ward members, while under the influence of alcohol.

12 Dec 2025 1:48 am
Uddhav targets Shah Over Beef Eating Minister

Chaudhary, who was earlier with the NCP (SP), joined the BJP on November 16 at Palghar making a big show of strength in the presence of top local party leaders.

12 Dec 2025 1:47 am
Karnataka Cabinet 'Gives Conditional Nod' for Matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

The Commission had reportedly concluded that the design and structure of the ground were unsuitable and unsafe for mass gatherings.

12 Dec 2025 1:45 am
PM Modi Hosts Dinner for NDA MPs, Vows to Work Together to Strengthen India's Development Journey

Modi emphasised that the government's reforms are completely citizen-centric, not just economic or revenue-focused and the goal was to remove everyday hurdles of people so that they can grow to their full potential.

12 Dec 2025 1:40 am
Tourism Dept Invites Application for 100 Weekend Wonders of Telangana Contest

Contest invites photos, videos and travel details; entries open till January 5

12 Dec 2025 1:38 am
Fire Dept To Audit Fire Safety In Vizag Buildings

Regional fire officer S. Niranjan Reddy said the department is equipped with APs tallest crane, capable of reaching 90 metres, and has been conducting regular mock drills in about 50 high-rise buildings in the city.

12 Dec 2025 1:35 am
Naidus Speed Stands Out in Cabinet File Clearances

The CM said if any minister, secretary or district collector lagged in file disposal, I would personally review the pending cases in my capacity as chief minister and sensitise the officials concerned.

12 Dec 2025 1:34 am
Warangal GP Polls See Twists, Clashes and Travel Chaos

In Arepally Thanda of Elkathurthy mandal, Hanamkonda district, counting was tense but concluded without a tie, with P. Sravanthi winning the Sarpanch post by a narrow margin of four votes.

12 Dec 2025 1:33 am
Western Union to Open Hyderabad GCC

Mago expressed gratitude to HCL Tech for its partnership in setting up the facility, noting that the model will help Western Union accelerate its digital capabilities and operational scale.

12 Dec 2025 1:32 am
Anna Hazare Threatens Hunger Strike over Lokpal Implementation

Hazare previously led a nationwide movement for the Lokayukta Act in 2011, rallying people across the country under the banner of a corruption-free India.

12 Dec 2025 1:32 am
Geminids To Light Up Hyderabad Sky on Dec 1314

Peak viewing from midnight to 4 am; enthusiasts head to outskirts for darker skies

12 Dec 2025 1:29 am
Parents Back Telangana 2047 Vision for Sports, Skill

The Vision document notes that sports and physical education will be treated as core areas, and it promises trained physical education teachers, playgrounds and a clear pathway for children who want to play at district or state levels.

12 Dec 2025 1:26 am
Vajpayees Personality An Inspiration, Says MP Chief Minister

Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav paid rich tributes to Vajpayee, saying the ex-PM enhanced the living standards of the people and promoted economic growth.

12 Dec 2025 1:24 am
Freezing Morning Slows Voter Turnout

Turnout began to improve only after 9 am as sunlight emerged, and long queues formed outside several booths.

12 Dec 2025 1:21 am
Industrial Safety: AP Signs Pact With Nagarjuna University

Factories department director M Mohan Rao and university registrar Prof G Simhachalam signed the memorandum of understanding in the presence of labour minister Vasamsetti Subash here on Thursday.

12 Dec 2025 1:18 am
Nalgonda, Yadadri, Suryapet Record Strong Turnout in GP Elections

Polling was held for 318 Grama Panchayats across 14 mandals in Nalgonda district. Of the 4,51,007 registered voters, 4,08,316 exercised their franchise.

12 Dec 2025 1:16 am
15 Encroachments Demolished in Abids

Food kiosks, seating areas and concrete extensions were removed after repeated warnings

12 Dec 2025 1:15 am
Sarpanch Polls See Record Turnout in Karimnagar Region

Rajanna Sircilla topped the region with 82.47%, followed by Jagtial with 82.27%. Karimnagar district registered 81.42%, continuing the trend of high engagement.

12 Dec 2025 1:13 am
Warangal Records Over 80% Turnout in First-Phase Panchayat Polls

Ahead of polling, a significant number of positions across the united districts were filled unanimously. Forty-four Sarpanch posts and over 1,100 ward member posts were elected unopposed, indicating broad consensus in many Gram Panchayats.

12 Dec 2025 1:09 am
No Coaching Centre Has Permission for Mega Reso Fast Test

Officials say no centre is authorised; parents told to ignore false claims, ads

12 Dec 2025 1:06 am
Telangana HC Questions Delay In Teacher Postings Under Sport Quota

The petition wanted the state government to consider his candidature under the two per cent sports quota for the post of SGT Telugu in Ranga Reddy district under the DSC 2024 notification.

12 Dec 2025 1:04 am
Shamirpet Gurukul Students March to Police Station

The district administration and education department officials also met the students at the police station and assured them that corrective steps would be taken.

12 Dec 2025 1:03 am
HYDRAA Chief Urges Youth To Serve Public Good at Yuva Aapada Mitra Programme

NDMAs Yuva Aapada Mitra session trains students as community first responders

12 Dec 2025 12:39 am
Telangana Will Turn into Hub for Cultural Preservation, Says Bhatti

NSI chairman Dr. D.Raja Reddy said with more than 50,000 coins, the State Museum has the largest collection of Satavahana coins. In addition, the museum has the largest collection of lead coins.

12 Dec 2025 12:25 am
Schools Against Long SSC Exam Schedule

TRSMA says month-long exams, overlaps and summer heat will burden schools, learners

12 Dec 2025 12:18 am
Cold Wave Grips ASR, Manyam As Temperatures Plunge To 3.2C

Dr D. Hemalatha Devi, principal of Paderu Medical College and in-charge superintendent of the district hospital, said around 40 winter-related cases are being reported daily at the medical college and district hospital alone.

12 Dec 2025 12:14 am
Artefacts From India Among Items Stolen in High Value Burglary at UK Museum

CCTV shows four suspects as police probe high-value burglary of Empire collection

12 Dec 2025 12:06 am
Aging Pennar Delta Lifeline Breaches After Months Of Ignored Warnings

Jetty Rajagopal Reddy, chairman of the Penna Delta System, had been among the first to sound the alarm. Speaking about the recent breaches in the southern channel, he admitted they had a very tough time preventing the damage from spreading.

12 Dec 2025 12:06 am
Gokul Chinna Thanda Boycotts Panchayat Polls

While both Gokul Chinna and Pedda Thandas were listed as panchayats and elections were notified, Chinna Thanda residents refused to vote, alleging long-standing neglect.

12 Dec 2025 12:04 am
Surprise Defeats, Tight Races Mark Karimnagar Panchayat Polls

Counting for 369 Gram Panchayats began at 2 pm, with Ward Member ballots taken up first, followed by the Sarpanch results.

11 Dec 2025 11:59 pm
Police Chief Transfers Kulsumpura ACP to CAR Over Corruption Allegations

10 city cops face action for alleged corruption in 2025

11 Dec 2025 11:55 pm
Telangana HC Admits PIL Challenging Cabinet-Rank to Advisers

A division bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin overruled the objections and directed the registry to allot a regular case number to the PIL and tagged it with a similar petition filed in 2017 by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

11 Dec 2025 11:52 pm
Lokesh Seeks Canadian Investments In APs Tourism, Green Energy, AI & Infrastructure

Meeting Prem Watsa, CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Lokesh sought support for expediting the Kuppam greenfield airport, and invited the company to invest in APs tourism and hospitality sectors.

11 Dec 2025 11:51 pm
Telangana Procures 52 Lakh Tonnes of Paddy From Farmers

Against the seasonal target of 80 lakh tonnes, officials said the procurement is progressing at an unprecedented pace, supported by timely payments and a wide network of procurement centres

11 Dec 2025 11:50 pm
Panchayat Polls Peaceful in Adilabad Region

Polling was held for 439 Gram Panchayats out of 506 in the erstwhile Adilabad district.

11 Dec 2025 11:45 pm
PM Modi to Visit Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman from Dec 15 to 18

In Addis Ababa, Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on all aspects of bilateral ties

11 Dec 2025 11:33 pm
Bhopinder Singh | From a Jail Cell, Imran Is Getting Under The Skin of Pak Military

In October 2019, while Imran was still the PM, the then designated director-general of Inter-Services Intelligence (DG-ISI), Lt. Gen. Asim Munir, was unceremoniously bundled out in a sudden reshuffle

11 Dec 2025 11:33 pm
St. Francis Girls High School Celebrates 175th Anniversary

Students who excelled in academics and co-curricular activities were felicitated on the occasion.

11 Dec 2025 11:32 pm
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