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Action on Those Who Leaked PM Meet Details: BJP

He also slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's vote chori remarks against Modi at a rally, calling them immature and unbecoming of a national opposition figure lacking basic political acumen.

17 Dec 2025 2:50 am
Minister: Step Up Buggapadu Mega Food Park Works

Two core processing centres (CPC) and primary processing centres (PPC) have been completed in the 60-acre park, approved under PM KUSUM scheme on February 5, 2016.

17 Dec 2025 2:47 am
Veggie Vendor Held for Indecency

Station house officer Saideshwar said the accused Mohammed Waseek was selling vegetables in front of the Melkote Park in Narayanguda.

17 Dec 2025 2:42 am
9-Year-Old Dies by Suicide in Washroom

The incident came to light around 5.30 pm, when the mother of the deceased found him unresponsive in the washroom.

17 Dec 2025 2:33 am
High Court for Machinery, AI Usage for Counting of Hundi Collections at TTDs Parakamani

The court observed it would be inappropriate to screen the persons who come for counting of Hundi collections by keeping them on their undergarments.

17 Dec 2025 2:30 am
Kavitha Accused of Blackmail Tactics

Rao said Kavitha was being used by the Congress in the state and the BJP at the Centre to create a rift in the family of BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao.

17 Dec 2025 2:26 am
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Over Nagaram Land Allotment

The dispute relates to land situated in Survey No.s 194 and 195 of Nagaram of Maheshwaram mandal. Mallesh had raised objections, claiming that the properties comprised gairan land.

17 Dec 2025 2:22 am
Netanyahu Demands Western Governments Fight Antisemitism

The Australian authorities said the attack was antisemitic, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying it appeared to be motivated by Islamic State ideology, referring to the jihadist group that swept through Iraq and Syria more than a decade ago.

17 Dec 2025 2:20 am
Centre Approves 100-Bed ESIC Hospital Near Shamshabad Airport

A meeting chaired by Union labour and employment minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya ahd cleared land acquisition worth Rs 16.125 crore for the project. The Centre will fund the hospital's construction.

17 Dec 2025 2:19 am
New Rural Job Plan Set to Eat Into TG Coffers

Plan to pause it for 2 agri months also raised concern

17 Dec 2025 2:13 am
FIR to Be Registered Against Owner If Pet Dog Bites Someone in Dehradun

According to the rules, which will come into effect after publication in the official gazette, it will be mandatory to obtain a license for dogs older than three months, which will be valid for one year from the date of registration or renewal.

17 Dec 2025 2:13 am
Govt Centre To Hold Mock UPSC Personality Tests

The Centre that offers coaching for the preliminary examination, main Examination and personality tests functioned effectively to benefit aspirants from rural areas and those belonging to socially and economically backward, poor, and underprivileged families, an official press release said on Tuesday.

17 Dec 2025 2:12 am
16 Naren 4-Lorry Driver Died In Firing On NH-44 In Nizamabad

Commissioner of Police P.Sai Chaitanya said that lorry driver Salman died due to head injury. Doctors identified that head injury with a rod might reason for the death, he said.

17 Dec 2025 2:05 am
Sinners, Wicked: For Good, K-Pop Demon Hunters Advance in Oscars Shortlists

Sinners and Wicked: For Good received the most shortlist mentions with eight each, including makeup and hair, sound, visual effects, score, casting and cinematography.

17 Dec 2025 2:04 am
UP Govt Launches Book on Eight Years of the State Under CM Adityanath

History has seen saints who became kings, and today Uttar Pradesh is witnessing effective and ethical governance under the leadership of a saint-statesman, Mahana said.

17 Dec 2025 1:57 am
Nashik Court Upholds 2 Years Jail Term Of Maharashtra Minister

The First Class Magistrate Court had sentenced Mr. Kokate to the two-year prison sentence and also imposed Rs 10,000 fine on him. The case dates back more than three decades and pertains to the acquisition of a flat meant for the Low Income Group category by allegedly using fabricated documents.

17 Dec 2025 1:57 am
FIFA Announces $60 World Cup Tickets for Loyal Fans'

FIFA said that the $60 (51 euros) tickets would be reserved for fans of qualified teams and would make up 10 percent of each national federation's allotment.

17 Dec 2025 1:53 am
MP Govt Abolishes Temporary Post System, Convert Them To Permanent Posts

The state cabinet chaired by chief minister Mohan Yadav has approved measures to eliminate distinction between sanctioned permanent and temporary posts in various state government departments, an official spokesman said here.

17 Dec 2025 1:49 am
West Bengal Govt Took Action Following Messi Incident: Abhishek Banerjee

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accepted the sports minister's resignation, while the state government show-caused the DGP and other senior officers, and suspended a deputy commissioner.

17 Dec 2025 1:45 am
DC Edit | Make An Example Of Luthras

Hardly had the night club they co-owned and operated in Arpora in North Goa started going up in flames just before midnight on December 5 owing to a lackadaisical flirting with safety in a public place than the brothers had scooted to Phuket and may have been planning to stay as long as possible away from the long arm of the Indian law

17 Dec 2025 1:40 am
Mohan Guruswamy | How Rising Inequality Leads To Distorting Indian Society

It is said that an analysis of the Kindle readers of the Piketty book revealed that a typical reader got through 26 of its 700 pages. But have no fear, those first 26 pages have all that you need to know. They encapsulate the rationale and results of Pikettys monumental work

17 Dec 2025 1:29 am
SCCL Staffer Loses Bid To Change Date of Birth

The court says belated claims could not be entertained, contrary to service rules and settled law

17 Dec 2025 1:08 am
Thackeray Cousins to Jointly Contest 6 Municipal Corporation Elections

Mr. Raut said that the formal announcement about the alliance is expected to be made this week

17 Dec 2025 1:04 am
Discussions Continue on How to Use Rushikonda Complex

The meeting was attended also by minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, along with tourism special chief secretary Ajay Jain, tourism MD and AP tourism authority CEO Amrapali Kata.

17 Dec 2025 12:57 am
Pawan Sanctions Road on the Spot After Constables Appeal

Deputy CM approves Rs 2-crore road after constables appeal during appointment event

17 Dec 2025 12:57 am
Ex-Corporator Quits Uddhavs Party, Joins BJP

After joining the BJP, Tejasvee said she had worked diligently in the Shiv Sena (UBT) and would now work harder in her new party

17 Dec 2025 12:54 am
DC Edit | Govt Needs To Drop New Rural Jobs Scheme Plan

Indeed, every salient feature of the MGNREGA scheme is done to death in the new proposed scheme. The most important element of the scheme was that it guarantees 100 days of work for the rural poor and the government was bound to compensate the registered persons monetarily if it could not employ them for the stipulated number of days

17 Dec 2025 12:54 am
CM Naidu to Attend Christmas High Tea on Dec. 22 in Vijayawada

The minister underlined that there should be no lapses in protocol, hospitality or logistics. All departments must coordinate to make the event a dignified and memorable occasion.

17 Dec 2025 12:53 am
K.J. Jacob | Despite Dramatic Win In Its Capital, A Long Way To Go For BJP In Kerala

Mr Modi's congratulations and blessings will be a shot in the arm for the BJP for its campaign for the Assembly elections due in April-May 2026, but it is doubtful if that is sufficient for the saffron party to confidently aim big, if the performance in the local body elections across the state is a pointer

17 Dec 2025 12:45 am
AP CM Says YSRC Chief Has Scant Respect for Judiciary

The Chief Minister maintained that the PPP-based new medical colleges in AP would increase the number of medical seats in the state, while ensuring access to quality corporate healthcare for the poor.

17 Dec 2025 12:45 am
BJP-Shinde Alliance Sets 150 Seats Target for BMC Election

Mr. Shelar said that winning more than 150 seats is the formula and number decided by the alliance partners

17 Dec 2025 12:40 am
Osmania Varsity Greenery Protective Cover for Birds

New book documents 839 plant species, highlights campus role as urban biodiversity refuge

17 Dec 2025 12:40 am
US Visa Interviews Deferred to October

Immigration experts say the lack of clear communication has worsened anxiety. A transparent explanation from the consulates on how cancelled appointments are redistributed would help calm nerves and prevent false hopes.

17 Dec 2025 12:38 am
State Govt To Takeover Hyd Metro By March 2026

The Chief Secretary emphasised that the transfer must be carried out smoothly and expeditiously over the next 100 days. He asked L&T to extend its full cooperation in the process: Reports

17 Dec 2025 12:24 am
Cases Booked Against DFI: Property Attached

Police attach properties, court orders auction to repay victims of investment scam

17 Dec 2025 12:24 am
CM Announces Stipend Hike For Trainee Constables

The announcement drew wild cheers from the gathering: Reports

17 Dec 2025 12:20 am
Google To Extend $8 Million Financial Support to India's AI Centres

Apart from Google, the other architects of AI models are Gemini and Gemma which are integrated for search enhancements, cloud services, and enterprise tools. Google is also supporting Gnani.AI, CoRover.AI, and BharatGen with $50,000 grants each for building models serving Indic language solutions

17 Dec 2025 12:15 am
Reckless Riding Kills Youths On Kurnool Roads

This lax enforcement has resulted in a growing number of two-wheeler accidents: Reports

17 Dec 2025 12:14 am
RUSA Funds, New VCs, Pending Probe

Minister Lokesh outlines roadmap for university revival: Reports

17 Dec 2025 12:08 am
Roadmap for Balanced Growth in Nellore

Land acquisition underway as district targets balanced industrial growth across regions

17 Dec 2025 12:06 am
CM Says Digital Health Records For All Citizens To Be Ready In A Year

Special focus on screening and analysing top ten diseases: Reports

17 Dec 2025 12:02 am
TTD To Develop Spiritual Township Near Alipiri, Accommodation For 25,000 Devotees

The board decided to relocate the existing sculpture institute at Alipiri to the Devlok premises on the SV Zoo Park Road to implement the project: TTD chairman B.R. Naidu

16 Dec 2025 11:54 pm
Sajids Family Had Limited Interactions, Say Neighbours

Neighbours reveal family kept to themselves; house remained closed amid growing curiosity

16 Dec 2025 11:53 pm
Astroguide for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Tithi: Margasira Bahula Trayodasi from 2.32 am (Thursday)

16 Dec 2025 11:52 pm
Inspired By Vajpayee, Lokesh Calls For Values In Politics

He is the only leader facing no charges of corruption. He believed in values, not in political positions: AP Education minister N. Lokesh

16 Dec 2025 11:44 pm
Singareni To Ink Mega Power Deals In Odisha For 4,900 MW Capacity On December 18

The coal from Naini must be used captively, making this a win-win for Odisha and Singareni: N. Balaram

16 Dec 2025 11:39 pm
GHMC Council Members Rues About Losing Strongholds

Corporators across parties raise objections, suggestions without usual heated exchanges

16 Dec 2025 11:32 pm
Full Support to Aquaculture Development: Minister Atchannaidu

Atchannaidu said Andhra Pradesh accounts for 29 per cent of the countrys fisheries sector

16 Dec 2025 11:29 pm
Praneeth Pranav Encroaches Seals Off Lake From Public, Encroaches On Govt Land

The agency is conducting surveys into the alleged encroachment of government land and for constructing boundary walls around the Md. Osmankunta lake: Reports

16 Dec 2025 11:27 pm
Draft Legislation On Insurance Aims Transparency, Increasing FDI: Nirmala Sitharaman

Earlier in the day, the finance minister also introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha

16 Dec 2025 11:24 pm