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Guntur: Junior Assistant Jailed in Bribery Case

The ACB has urged citizens to report instances of corruption by contacting the toll-free numbers

13 Dec 2025 9:28 pm
Delhi Smothered by Toxic Smog as AQI Hits Seasons Worst at 431

Among the Delhi-NCR cities, Delhi's AQI was the third worst after Noida at 455 and Greater Noida at 442, reflecting severe air pollution across the region.

13 Dec 2025 9:20 pm
Visakha Utsav To Boost Vizags Global Profile: Palla

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan have shown special focus on strengthening the tourism sector and have decided to develop Visakhapatnam into an international tourism hub: TD state president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao

13 Dec 2025 9:20 pm
Protest at SV Government Polytechnic Over Alleged Religious Teaching

BJP leader Bhanu Prakash said educational institutions must remain strictly academic spaces and should not permit religious preaching

13 Dec 2025 9:15 pm
Cgarh: Few Takers For Hindi Medium MBBS Course in Chhattisgarh

No student has opted for the MBBS course in Hindi medium in the current academic session

13 Dec 2025 9:03 pm
Mismanagement of Messis Kolkata Trip Triggers Inquiry Ordered by Bengal CM

The unrest broke out soon after Messi left the venue much earlier than scheduled, triggering scenes of spectators uprooting plastic chairs, hurling bottles onto the pitch and attempting to breach barricades.

13 Dec 2025 8:50 pm
Police Bust Murder-For-Insurance Plot Worth Rs 1.08 Crore

The case was cracked after investigators grew suspicious during the inquest and post-mortem, as the injuries did not match those typical of a road accident

13 Dec 2025 8:37 pm
Srinagar Court Issues Proclamation Against Key Suspect in Delhi Red Fort Blast Case

Sinha sharply criticised past injustices, where eal victims suffered in silence while sympathisers of terrorism enjoyed privileges. He described it as a painful paradox that terrorists were once glorified while innocent families were forgotten.

13 Dec 2025 8:34 pm
BJP Sarpanch Candidate Attacked in Karimnagar

The assailants allegedly threw chilli powder into his eyes before assaulting him, causing injuries

13 Dec 2025 8:28 pm
Dead Man Elected Sarpanch in Sircilla; Sister Dies After Brother Loses Poll in Jagtial

With the elected sarpanch no longer alive, authorities have put further proceedings on hold. Officials said a decision is awaited on whether a by-election will be conducted or the responsibilities will be assigned to the deputy sarpanch.

13 Dec 2025 8:26 pm
Tunisian Opposition Warns of Democracys Death Knell

Rights groups have condemned the trial as politically motivated.

13 Dec 2025 8:22 pm
Kurnool Civic Body Warns Owners of Dirty Vacant Plots

Municipal commissioner said building permissions and property tax-related documents will be processed only after owners pay fines for failing to keep their spaces clean

13 Dec 2025 8:15 pm
Cultural Spendor Marks Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra In Hyderabad

Thousands join the Hare Krishna Movement's Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra with great fervor and devotion.

13 Dec 2025 8:09 pm
Elderly Woman Dies As Fire Guts Ten Huts In Vizianagaram

The victim, identified as Kosti Papamma, died of severe burn injuries after flames from a brazier she had kept under her bed to ward off the cold set her thatched hut on fire. The blaze spread rapidly to neighbouring grass-and-mud huts.

13 Dec 2025 7:57 pm
Telangana: Local Issues and Odd Promises Sway Sarpanch Polls

Candidates who focused on specific village-level concerns found success, while those relying on dramatic gestures or exaggerated pledges failed to impress voters

13 Dec 2025 7:39 pm
Grassleys Oversight Legacy Faces Scrutiny in the Trump Era

Critics say Grassley's reluctance to challenge the Trump administration has even extended to a defining issue: His support for whistleblowers making claims of fraud, waste and abuse.

13 Dec 2025 7:35 pm
Local Cuisine to Be Served in Vande Bharat Trains: Ashwini Vaishnaw

ntroducing local cuisine will significantly enhance the passenger experience by offering food that reflects the culture and tastes of the regions being traversed: Ashwini Vaishnaw

13 Dec 2025 6:03 pm
Hyderabad: Security Beefed Up For Lionel Messi Match After Kolkata Incident

Messi will play at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at Uppal this evening. Following reports of the chaos in Kolkata, Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy beefed up security at the stadium. A special team of sniffer dogs have also been deployed around the stadium

13 Dec 2025 5:46 pm
Average Age Of School-Going Children Consuming Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Is Around 13 Years: Study

Multi-city survey by AIIMS-Delhi shows increased rate in higher grade adolescents using substance across diverse regions

13 Dec 2025 5:45 pm
JNTU HoD Held for Violating Guest Faculty in Car in Hyderabad

The incident came to light when she lodged a complaint with the KPHB police, who booked a case against the HoD and arrested him

13 Dec 2025 5:06 pm
Kerala Civic Polls: LDF Welfare Push Fails, UDF Leads Majority

The oath-taking of elected panchayat members, municipal councillors and corporation members will be held on December 21

13 Dec 2025 5:03 pm
Ghana Bans Mining In Forest Reserves To Curb Environmental Damage

Africa's top gold producer is fighting for protecting it's environment and hault deforestation

13 Dec 2025 4:47 pm
AP Bags Energy Conservation Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said the southern state won this award by demonstrating unwavering commitment across buildings, industry, municipal, agriculture, DISCOMs (distribution companies) and transport sectors to secure the first prize in (Group II) category of the National Energy Conservation Award- 2025

13 Dec 2025 4:38 pm
Rush at Hyderabad Bus Stations Ahead of Second Phase of Panchayat Polls in Telangana

As a result, heavy rush was witnessed at major transit points in the city, including the Jubilee Bus Station and Uppal bus stop.

13 Dec 2025 4:37 pm
Memories in Midst of Madness: Dipendu, Nabi Get Jerseys Autographed

For 35 minutes, as chants of Messi, Messi echoed across the stands

13 Dec 2025 4:22 pm
Any IPL Franchise Looking For An Explosive Batter Will Definitely Consider Salman Nizar : Saba Karim

My top three favourite IPL teams are MI, CSK, and RCB : Sairaj Patil

13 Dec 2025 4:17 pm
Ballot Papers Found in Drain in Nalgonda. SEC Orders Probe

State Election Commission orders probe; Collector directs action against officials for negligence

13 Dec 2025 4:08 pm
AR RahmanTo Be Honoured With Lakshminarayana International Award For Contributions To The Field Of Arts

Two-time Academy Award winner and global music icon AR Rahman's work is known for playing a key role in transforming the sound of Indian cinema

13 Dec 2025 4:07 pm
Man Killed Over Black Magic Allegations in Nirmal District

Victims body burned in forest area; two brothers arrested in Kadem mandal murder case

13 Dec 2025 3:51 pm
Akshaye Khanna, Old Video: An Old Scene From Bollywood Actor Akshaye

Akshaye Khanna has been a part of, including some memorable moments that once again remind people of his effortless talent.

13 Dec 2025 3:33 pm
Principal, Staff Nurse Suspended in Baghlingampally Food Poisoning Incident

Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin took a serious note of the incident and ordered a probe. After an inquiry, Minorities Welfare department secretary B Shaffiullah took action against the Principal, Shanthi Kumari and Nishad

13 Dec 2025 3:31 pm
First Rohingya Film Lost Land Wins Best Film at Red Sea International Film Festival

Lost Land' is described as an intimate portrait of two siblings who seek to flee persecution in Myanmar.

13 Dec 2025 3:29 pm
Megastar Greets Venkatesh, the Specialist of Multi-Starrers

Over the years, Venkatesh has emerged as the go-to star for multi-starrers in Telugu cinema.

13 Dec 2025 3:18 pm
Chaos At Salt Lake Stadium Over Messi Event; Mamata Orders Probe, Apologises to Fans

It was a dark day for the sports-loving people of Kolkata, says Governor CV Ananda Bose

13 Dec 2025 3:14 pm
Rajasthan: Infant Dies After Oxygen Cylinder Ran Out In Ambulance

Private ambulance driver abandoned the family at govt hospital

13 Dec 2025 3:09 pm
YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar arrested

Five others of the political commentator's team were also arrested.

13 Dec 2025 3:04 pm
World Record For Largest Display Of Posters Set In Pune

India has now surpassed the US to claim the record for the longest display of posters, said Guinness World Records adjudicator Swapnil Dangrikar

13 Dec 2025 2:56 pm
Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Emmanuel Injured in Intense Ticket to Finale Task

For the first time, the show organisers introduced a second finale ticket, where the winner would get direct entry to the finale.

13 Dec 2025 2:41 pm
Sakshi Khanna Akshaye Khannas Half-Brother: The Filmmaker Working Quietly Behind the Scenes

Meet Akshaye Khanna's Half Brother Sakshi Khanna, Who Has Worked as an Assistant Director with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Milan Luthria

13 Dec 2025 2:22 pm
Defeated Sarpanch Candidate Seeks Refund of Cash Given to Voters in Nalgonda

Unusual post-poll drama unfolds as defeated candidate demands money back from voters after heavy loss

13 Dec 2025 2:22 pm
Akshaye Khanna on Losing His Hair at 19: It Was Devastating

Akshaye Khanna's story reminds us that beneath the poised performances and muted brilliance lies resilience forged in personal struggle, which ultimately helped define the actor he would become.

13 Dec 2025 2:15 pm
Retired IAF Personnel Arrested For Alleged Pak Links In Assam

Accused shared sensitive documents with Pakistani operatives using social media

13 Dec 2025 2:02 pm
1.5 Lakh Crore Road Works Approved for Maharashtra: Gadkari

The Union minister said road works of Rs 50,000 crore have been approved for the Pune region, and construction will begin in the next three months

13 Dec 2025 1:42 pm
Godavari Pushkarams to Commence from June 26, 2027

M Hari Jawaharlal, ex-official secretary, Revenue (Endowments- II) Department said the government took the opinion of T Venkata Krishna Purna Prasad, Asthana Siddhanti of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to zero in on the period of the Godavari Pushkarams

13 Dec 2025 1:29 pm
Process to Recover Skeletal Remains of Iconic Elephant Ramu Begins in Odisha

Ramus skeleton, which was buried following his death earlier this year, is being carefully exhumed from within the Bharatpur forest under the ChandakaDampara Wildlife Sanctuary

13 Dec 2025 1:22 pm
Hyderabad Police to Deploy SHE Teams, DD and Drugs Checking during New Year

The police said a penalty for drunken driving is Rs.10,000 or six months imprisonment. Driving license will be suspended for three months and above or permanently

13 Dec 2025 1:17 pm
Shakti Artists Remember Ustaad Zakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain's Shakti group fellow bandmates and collaborators shared their tributes on the occasion of his first death anniversary.

13 Dec 2025 1:14 pm
Book Review | Power Plays for a New Global Age

A large part of the book is about the challenges the United States poses to India, despite a certain congruence in strategic interests

13 Dec 2025 1:14 pm
New Year Celebrations: Sajjanar Issues Guidelines for Clubs, Hotels, Pubs

The managements, which are going to conduct ticketed events and programmes upto 1 am should apply to the Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad for grant of permission well in advance

13 Dec 2025 12:57 pm
Exhibitors Welcome Minister Komatireddys Decision on Ticket Rate Hikes

Reddy revealed that a letter has been submitted to Dil Raju, chairman of the Telangana State Film Development Corporation, urging him to stop ticket hikes and make cinema affordable for the common man.

13 Dec 2025 12:44 pm