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Letters to The Editor December 15, 2025

Time to pause: On retail inflation, data takeaways

The Reserve Bank of India should wait to see the impact of lower interest rates on demand

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech

Any attempt at further regulating the right to freedom of speech and expression must be scrutinised, especially when it comes from the top court

Soccer: Arsenal must improve defensively despite win over Wolves, says Arteta

Arsenal took the lead with 20 minutes left via an own goal from Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone, but were given a massive scare when the visitors equ

Addressing an anomaly: On stubble burning, burnt-area estimates

The Centre must make burnt-area estimates of stubble public

The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties

With Ethiopia attempting to build a new national consensus, its engagement with India can be developed across multiple domains

Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty elected first woman president of Press Club of India

Ms. Pisharoty's team swept all office-bearers and managing committee positions, scoring an emphatic 21-0, in the elections held on Saturday (Dece

US President Donald Trump issues BIG statement on Australian Bondi Beach shooting, says, 'terrible attack..., purely...'

US President Donald Trump has issued a statement on the mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, which killed at least 12 people on Sunday. Whil

RWAs Seek More Time For GHMC Delimitation

They were discussing the issue at an online meeting organised by United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations (U-FERWAS) to discuss the GHM

Bengaluru North Corporation removes 1,350 tonnes of waste

Jharkhand: 2 CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Saranda forest

Michaelraj S, IG Operations and Jharkhand police spokesperson said that the personnel belonged to the CoBRA unit of the CRPF. Here are more detai

Abhishek not worried about Gill and Suryakumars dip in form

Uttam Kumar Urges Centre To Release Rs 1,811 Cr

There is an imperative need for enhancement of target to protect farmers from distress sale, it is therefore requested that the paddy procurement

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan releases postage stamp in honour of Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar

Bharat Bhushan | Why India More Unequal Than Sub-Saharan Africa

Direct taxes like income tax and corporate tax contribute less to the total revenue of the government than indirect taxes

India stands with Australia: PM Modi condemns 'ghastly' attack

I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of gr

Cong led Parli-panel backs recognition for Wangchuks HIAL

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Ladakh educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk, is doing exemplary wor

Parents should lodge complaints over excessive annual charges: FFC

Srinagar, Dec 14: Amid rising complaints from parents regarding private schools allegedly charging exorbitant annual fees, the Fee Fixation Commi

New Education Bill to replace UGC, AICTE with regulatory council; Centre to hold more power

Marking a major shift, the Centre will also ensure that the new regulator is divested of all funding/grant mechanisms, which will instead be hand

T.N. BJP organises three-day training programme for BLAs

Power Distribution wing cant waive off electricity bills: KPDCL

Lok Adalat not meant for amnesty or bill exemptions Srinagar, Dec 14: Superintending Engineer Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPD

Sansad Khel Mahotsav To Be Held From December 18 To 22

The event is aimed at promoting sports culture among youth, encouraging health and fitness, and identifying talented young athletes at the grassr

India Win Maiden Squash World Cup Title

The title win will surely be good news for Indian squash as the sport is set to make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028

Despite Seeman attending right wing outfits event, NTK leaders rule out NDA tie-up

Packiarasan Sethuramalingam, a close party aide of Mr. Seeman and spokesperson, says while it is true they want to send their representatives int

130 differently abled shine at roller skating campionships in Vizag

Modi To Embark On Three-Nation Four-day Visit Today

On the second leg of the visit, PM Modi will visit Ethiopia for the first time on December 16 and 17

LG calls for NEP-aligned, skill-oriented academic programmes

Chairs 84th Meeting of University Council of KU Srinagar, Dec 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the Unive

617 Die in ASR Road Mishaps in 3 Years

Night driving banned on ghat roads

Telangana Govt Readies DPR for Musi Revival Project

Cabinet approval likely by the end of December: Reports

Jipmers campaign focuses on persons with disabilities

The campaign, launched during the observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, features a series of programmes aimed at creating

High voltage transformer catches fire at Manali substation

The heat generated by the fault caused a small fire which was later brought under control

Pawans Call To Adopt Best Practices From Tamil Nadu, Kerala

The Deputy CM had directed the fisheries department officials to study the scope for creating similar facilities in Andhra Pradesh by adopting be

Bystander who tackled armed man at Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero

A civilian is being celebrated as a hero in Sydney. He bravely tackled and disarmed an armed attacker at a Jewish holiday event. This courageous

DRM Cup football tourney kicks off in Vizag

Puducherry to increase fleet of electric buses

Transport Commissioner A.S. Sivakumar says Puducherry plans to run 50 buses on intra-city routes (mofussil) and the remaining on urban routes

Telangana Govts Neglect Damages Errum Manzil Beyond Repair

A majority of the doors and windows are broken beyond repair: Reports

CAT orders paid Maternity Leave to Contractual Doctor

Imposes Rs. 25000 as cost to JK Health Deptt Northlines Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Dec 14: In a significant ruling strengthening maternity rights

Pradeep S. Mehta | Amid Tariff Crisis, The World Trade Organisation Has To Be Revived Now

It took many years of intense negotiations since the Havana Charter of 1948 to shape what we see as the WTO today. For its smooth functioning sev

Today was a 10/10 day: Sachin posts following meeting with football icon Messi

Football legend Lionel Messi visited Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. He met cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. Messi received a Team India jersey. The eve

Over 17k participate in ENCs Navy Marathon in Vizag

Tiger Scare In Gopalapuram Mandal Of East Godavari District

Forest officials have advised people living in these areas not to venture out of their houses or go to their fields from dawn to dusk. However, t

Andhra Pradesh Tops Key Sectors: RBI Report

State shows strong growth in agriculture, economy and social indicators

Indian School of Nature wins Climate Guardian Award at TOFT 2025

Agra-based institution recognised for work in climate action and sustainable tourism

PD Act Invoked Against Two Rowdy Sheeters In Guntur District

Acting on the orders of Guntur district superintendent of police Vakul Jindal and district collector A. Thameem Ansariya, officials issued detent

Nainar Nagenthran calls on Amit Shah in New Delhi

He says it is only a courtesy call and he has not discussed anything related to the alliance

India's Oldest Serving MLA Shivashankarappa No More

Shivashankarappa was first elected to the Assembly at the age of 65 in 1994 on a Congress ticket. He represented Davangere South in 2023: Reports

600 girls protected from cervical cancer

Shamanur: Senior-most MLA, Lingayat leader, industrialist and more

Senior-most incumbent MLA in India and a Lingayat strongman of the Congress, 94-year-old Shamanur Shivashankarappa, who passed away on Sunday, wi

Book documenting the long journey of the Saurashtras from Gujarat to T.N. launched

US gives FIRST reaction to Australia Bondi Beach mass shooting; Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, 'Terrorist attack targeting Jewish...'

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Australia that targeted a Jewish celebration, express

Do Not Sell Lands Hastily; Values Will Rise With Sustained Development: Pemmasani

Pemmasani praised the people of Gundalapadu for their unwavering political commitment, stating that they stood by one flag and one agenda even du

'Must say...': Sachin Tendulkar's message after meeting Lionel Messi at Wankhede Stadium sets social media ablaze

Sachin Tendulkar's heartfelt message after meeting football legend Lionel Messi at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium has taken social media by sto

Traffic Snarls Hit NH-65 at Several Points in Nalgonda

Police swung into action to regulate traffic along the highway

Entrusting Sharada Revival to Persian Departments: A Monumental Historical Mistake

By Bhushan Parimoo Originating in Kashmir and spreading widely across north-west Indiaincluding the Punjab hills and the old Gandhara regionShar

India Eyes Green Hydrogen Boom

Sets 900 KTPA target by 2030 for a cleaner future

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State Adviser Assures Special Funds For Village Development

The newly elected representatives would play a key role in the integrated development of rural areas: Senior MLA P. Sudarshan Reddy

Pacers Shine Bright in India's Seven-wicket Win Over SA in 3rd T20I

Leading India's show with early wickets were Arshdeep Singh (2/13), Harshit Rana (2/34) and Hardik Pandya (1/23) after the hosts chose to bowl.

House and cow shed of accused sealed

People Oppose GHMC Proposal Over Revenue Potential Or Distance

GHMC has received 1,328 objections and suggestions till Sunday on the delimitation of 300 wards in the enlarged corporation after the merger of 2

Tamil kings, freedom fighters didnt get due recognition earlier: Vice-President

The V-P releases a commemorative postage stamp honouring Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II; lauds government efforts recognising unsung heroes e

Action against 11 vehicles found illegally transporting sand, construction material: SP

TTD To Introduce New Procurement Manual, Mandate Third-Party Certification

The decision was taken at a recent meeting of the TTD trust board, led by its chairman BR Naidu: Reports

AP Cartoonists Association Formed in Vijayawada

Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly K. Raghurama Krishnam Raju unveiled the associations logo and assured government suppor

Windows of Vande Bharat coaches damaged in stone throwing

Couple, 1-Year-Old Son Killed As Truck Hits Bike In Rajasthan: Cops

A bike-born couple in their 30s and their one-year-old son were killed on the spot after a truck hit the motorbike on NH-52 in Bundi district on

Australia Bondi Beach shooting: Who is Ahmed al Ahmed? Fruit-seller, now 'real-life hero' who wrestled, unarmed Sydney gunmen, watch

In a deadly 'terror attack', two gunmen in black, opened fire at civilians, including children at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing at leas

EC appoints 5 nodal officers for EVM first level checking ahead of Bengal assembly polls

The Election Commission has appointed five nodal officers for the First Level Checking of electronic voting machines. These officers are from dif

Naidu To Visit Kanha Shanti Vanam Today

He will spend nearly two hours touring the expansive campus and inspecting key facilities, including the wellness and meditation centres, yoga ce

Real income of present low paid Indians have to be hiked to pep up further demand

Introduction of high tech and AI has led to further widening of inequality By Sanjay Roy Since the past three decades policy makers in India and

GOAT India Tour 2025: Messi in Mumbai

On his third stop during his four-city GOAT India tour, Messi spent exactly one hour at the Wankhede, engaging with young football players, crick

Concealment Of Menstrual Issue, Ground For Divorce: Chhattisgarh HC

Chhattisgarh high court has held that concealing menstrual issues (by a woman) is ground for divorce.

Is Omar in power or opposition?

The people of Jammu and Kashmir must be in severe dilemma these days because the man who they have voted to power with full mandate is behaving i

Paradox in Medical Education: Cities Flooded With Doctors, Villages Face Acute Shortage

Experts say more seats alone wont fix doctor shortages in rural India

Uttarakhand CM Unveils Vajpayee Statue at Renigunta

Addressing the gathering, Dhami said it was a privilege for him, coming from Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, to unveil the statue of Vajpayee

DC Edit | Local Body Results A Blow To LDF

The LDF was expecting a result that will power its ambitious target of bagging a third consecutive term in the Assembly elections scheduled for A

Sri Lankan lawmakers to meet to fast-track cyclone aid

Official figures show that 643 people were killed, with another 184 still missing, following landslides and floods triggered by the cyclone

11 Minors Travelling In Train Rescued At Tirupati Railway Station

The rescue is a result of specific inputs that children are being transported in Train No. 12644 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Thiruvananthapuram Central Exp

School News Assembly Headlines for December 15, 2025: Top national, international, sports and business update

News headlines for December 15: Delhi schools are now operating in a hybrid mode due to pollution. Prime Minister Modi embarks on a visit to Jord

Justice after decades: J&K govt restores dignity of terror victim families with jobs

Tears and long-suppressed grief marked an emotional ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on Saturday as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over

Congress leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa passes away at 95; tributes pour in

Shamanuru Shivashankarappa, a seasoned politician and revered six-time MLA, has sadly passed away at the age of 95 after battling age-related ail

Rishab Shetty To Team Up With Mythri Movie Makers

After working with Bollywood star Sunny deol and Tamil star Ajith Kumar, the production house will join hands with Kannada star Rishab Shetty

On Judicial Delay And Its Effect, Chief Justice Kant's Poignant Anecdote

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant offered a poignant reflection on the human cost of judicial delays today, sharing a deeply personal ane

Unparalleled war ahead: Trump hints at Pentagon land strikes across Americas, beyond Venezuela

Manipur BJP MLAs Meet In Delhi To Discuss Peace, Progress

The BJP Manipur Legislature Party meeting in Delhi on Sunday discussed peace and progress in the state. The meeting was attended by more than 30

DC Edit | The Messi Mess In Kolkata A National Shame For India

Normally, such parades are held with a pride of place for the super-achievers in an open jeep or, better, a vintage car that goes around the stad

179 kg of ganja seized; two held

Watch: Zelenskiy signals NATO compromise as peace talks begin in Germany

Jaishankar meets European, U.K., Egyptian counterparts at U.A.E. summit

The Minister was in the U.A.E. capital Abu Dhabi to attend the three-day Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025, which concluded on Sunday (December 14, 2025)

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar presents his 2011 World Cup jersey to Lionel Messi