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Legislators from among SCs, STs to meet CM on issues concerning Dalit entrepreneurs

They are demanding timely release of benefits and incentives

YSRCP alleges massive scam in privatisation of govt medical colleges under PPP

Amaravati: YSRCP leader G Amarnath on Wednesday alleged that the NDA coalition government is privatising government medical colleges through a ma

Japan's Mizuho Securities to acquire 60% stake in Avendus Capital from KKR

Mizuho Securities, an arm of Mizuho Financial Group, aims to further strengthen its business foundation in India's rapidly developing and maturin

Watch: Parliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector

During the debate in Rajya Sabha, the Opposition demanded the Bill should be sent to a select committee of Parliament given the far-reaching impa

Maharashtra Minister moves High Court after arrest warrant,hospitalisedhours later

Nashik Sessions Court upheld Manikrao Kokates two-year sentence in a 1995 housing scam case; Opposition parties criticise Mahayuti government for

Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel Brings 360-Degree Perspective to IndiaChina Relations

Tharoor said very high-quality evidences were provided by the experts and those who have lots of experience on China.

Manipur: ED Alleges Rs 57 Cr Collected For Anti-India Activities

The two were earlier booked by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): Reports

Adivasi communities in Nagarahole to commence 15-day padayatra

Tribal community members from 34 villageswill take part in the the journey on foot which is set to start fromThithimathiand will end nearH.D.Kote

Lok Sabha clears SHANTI Bill amid questions over liability clause

Congress faults government for removing clause holding equipment supplier responsible for failure, recalls BJP opposing 2008 deal on similar grou

Produce Detained Maoist Leader Bade Chokka Rao, 15 Others Before Court, Urges Letter

Sources said that Telangana police have not detained Bade Chokka Rao, the Maoist leader and it was purely a speculation

Social Security plans to slash in-person office visits by 50% in 2026 heres how it affects you

The Social Security Administration plans to cut in-person office visits by 50% in 2026. People will be encouraged to use phone and online service

Terrorists Hiding In J&Ks Rugged Terrains Will Be Eliminated Soon: L-G Manoj Sinha

Basohli Painting is our priceless artistic heritage, holding immense value for present and future generations. I commend IIM Jammu and the Indira

Parliament passes bill to allow 100 pc FDI in insurance sector

New Delhi: Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current 74 per cent, which is expe

DC Edit | Spotlight on ISIS Sleeper Cells

The recruitment strategy of ISIS in India clusters around online radicalisation, small modules, IED experimentation, handlers and fund-raising ch

Filmmaker Rob Reiner, wife Michele's son Nick Reiner likely to face death penalty over parents' murder charges

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon at around 3:40 p.m. Shortly after, People magaz

Kavach installed on 2,000 km of rail network; rollout moving very fast, Vaishnaw tells Lok Sabha

The Minister said the Railways has so far laid 7,129 km of OFC, installed 860 telecom towers, connected 767 stations to data centres, deployed tr

Easing way for big corps to add hidden fees: Senate grills FCC Chief on bid to pull Kimmel off air

Caught in a Limbo: Delays plague R.R. Nagar flyover and underpass projects, commuters bear the brunt

Much like last year, two crucial projects aimed at decongesting West Bengalurus R.R. Nagar have not moved an inch, while one long-neglected proje

Waiting in vain: Tharoor reacts to IND-SA match cancellation; cites Kerala's AQI

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized hosting the India-South Africa T20I in Lucknow due to severe air pollution and dense fog, leading to its ca

Poor response to shop tenders for Sellur bus stand amid construction delays

TRAI Mandates 1600 Numbers for Insurance Calls

The series will enable people to reliably identify legitimate calls originating from such regulated entities: The telecom watchdog

DC Edit | INDIA Bloc Must Decide on Issues, Cong Cant Take Call

Taken together, the responses of the alliance partners of the INDIA bloc portray a picture of a house unnecessarily divided

Mid year assessment: GST rate rationalisation to further hit revenues

The State estimates the revenue shortfall of 9,000 crore in addition to the revenue loss of about 9,500 crore due to non -merger of cess

Odisha: Five Varsity Officials Detained In Student Murder Case

Police on Wednesday detained three additional employees of the university and brought them to the Nandankanan Police Station for interrogation, t

Resul Pookuttys absence becomes a talking point at IFFK Open Forum

Trinamools total seats, vote percentage will increase in 2026 Assembly polls: Abhishek Banerjee

Slamming Union home minister Amit Shah, Banerjee questioned if the BJP has deliberately created a fake narrative of 1-1.5 crore Rohingya infiltra

Top Cops Moot Joint Watch on Rowdy-Sheeters, Traffic Snarls

Sajjanar stressed on seamless communication among field staff to prevent offenders from escaping.

History-sheeter breaks tooth of his relative in Peraiyur

World Tennis League starts off on a cheerful note

The quality was a couple of notches below elite level, but there was fun and frolic, keeping the sizeable crowd bubbling

Fraudster Arrested For Investment Scam

According to cybercrime DCP V. Arvind Babu, Ansari Mohammed Umar Murad alias Umar had cheated several people in online trading

Watch: Worlds largest ice-and-snow park opens in Harbin, China

Dino Morea reacts to Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna becoming internet sensations after Animal, Dhurandhar: 'If I had to do...'

The way Bobby has got his chance to shine in Animal and Akshaye has got his chance to shine, especially in Dhurandhar more than Chaava, is incred

Gita Gopinath backs simultaneous polls, flags logistical challenges

Synchronised polls could reduce policy uncertainty, spur economic activity, prioritise capital spending, says Ms. Gopinath; however, net cost imp

Student at KISS school reportedly killed by known bullies over bucket; three detained

Authorities at KISS are accused of suppressing the murder by misleading the victims parents into believing the death was caused by cardiac arrest

'She is a straight shooter!': Trump team reacts over Susie Wiles' 'explosive' Vanity Fair interview

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Justice or Vengeance? No End to Violence in Bdesh

Muhammad Yunus call for parliamentary elections next February confirms that Bangladesh remains a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma

CEA Calls For State-LED Push In Higher Education Reform

Whether this demographic dividend becomes a growth accelerator or a social strain will depend in large measure on the quality, relevance and adap

British Mission Tunes into Christmas Spirit

The celebrations featured a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, sparkling glasses of wine and an assortment of Christmas truffles, adding to th

Modi lands in Muscat on final leg of three-nation tour; welcomed by Omans Dy PM, Indian diaspora

Video: Irans Hormuz coast turns red overnight: Is it a toxic warning or rare natural marvel? Heres what scientists say

Hormuz Island in Iran has turned a striking blood-red after recent heavy rains. This natural phenomenon occurs as iron-rich soil washes into the

9 More Critical Care Blocks To Be Set Up Across Telangana

At present, four CCBs are operational at Sangareddy, Nalgonda, Karimnagar and Nizamabad.

Canara College students undergo drug test on Wednesday

Prashant Veer Highest-Paid Player At The TATA IPL 2026 Auction

Uncapped talent at highest price bought by Chennai Super Kings for the 2026 season

US stock market today: Dow Jones rises while S&P 500, Nasdaq fall again - Oracle stock sinks on debt concerns

US stock market today: Dow gains 0.44% while Nasdaq slips amid tech weakness. Investors watch Fed signals for potential rate cuts of 50 to 100 ba

If you have happy people who are skilled too, they perform better

PBKSco-ownerWadiasays the franchise wants to provide a personal touch and a professional environment for the players

TTD Begins Revamp After Purchase Scams

The decision comes amid ongoing investigations into the laddu ghee adulteration case and the irregularities in the supply of silk dupattas, among

Drug Peddlers House Worth Rs 12 Lakh Attached In J&Ks Kathua

Jammu, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached a house valued at over Rs 12 lakh in Kathua district that belonged to an alleged dr

Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait

Taiwan, which Beijing views as its territory, reports almost daily Chinese military activity around the island in what Taipei views as an ongoing

Pluribus Episode 8 release date, time, schedule and how to watch on Apple TV: When will new episode drop? Here's global release timings

Pluribus Episode 8 release date, time, schedule and how to watch explains when the next episode arrives on Apple TV, global timings, plot details

NIA arrests linchpin in illegal arms and ammunition trafficking case

Ammunition was illegally procured from gun houses in Haryana and other places, smuggled to Uttar Pradesh, and further delivered to Bihar and othe

Vizag all set to become a major AI and data centre hub, says US Consul General

The investments made by the Telugu diaspora in the U.S. stand at $215 billion, with a target of $500 billion, says American Telugu Association pr

Judges must exercise restraint while pronouncing verdict: Ex-CJI B R Gavai

NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Wednesday said that a degree of restraint was necessary for judges while pronouncing verdic

Watch: Indias exports rebound in November, defying expectations amid U.S. tariff pressure | Business Matters

Indias exports delivered a surprise in November, posting their highest level for the month in the last 10 years. The strong performance came desp

Stress on need to bolster turmeric output, quality, exports

11 bills passed in Council

Dubai Airport predicts Dec 28 as busiest day, over 3 lakh passengers expected

Dubai: Dubai Airport has updated its travel forecasts for the festive season, revealing December 28 to be the busiest day, with more than 3,00,00

Pakistan shuts down 42 refugee camps housing Afghans for over four decades

Millions of Afghan refugees crossed into Pakistan after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, being a bordering provinc

Stinking stretch at Arapalayam bus stand puts commuters, residents at risk

More bins are to be provided and garbage to be cleared daily before it spreads across the carriageway, causing stench, disease risk and inconveni

Dharmasthala case: Chinnaiah likely to be released from the Shivamogga Central Prison on Thursday

Wife pleaded, sister performed CPR, but 34-year-old dies after multiple hospital refusals

AP BJP Leaders Call on Amit Shah in Delhi

State unit briefs Home Minister on governance initiatives and infrastructure needs

Two Nabbed in Nandyal For Producing Banned Drug

Officials seized more than 2kg of liquid Alprazolam, estimated to be worth around `6 lakh

NMC instructs medical colleges to include importance of writing legible prescriptions in curriculum

The National Medical Commission says the directive is based on the orders of Punjab and Haryana High Court issued on August 27

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to open for public soon, Nitin Gadkari reveals new inauguration date

The Delhi-Dehradun expressway will reduce travel time between the two cities to two hours from the existing 6.5 hours.

There's A Deal To Be Had: Fareed Zakaria To NDTV On Trump, India-US Trade

A trade deal with the US is possible provided India handles it a certain way, since President Donald Trump, though transactional, also wants to a

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi 'in good health' after son raises alarm

In an interview in Tokyo, Kim Aris said that he had not heard from his mother in years and believes she is being held in Myanmars capital, Naypyi

Why did Carlos Alcaraz split with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, who said he would have liked to continue?

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has parted ways with his long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. The duo achieved significant success together, including

Modi Most Consequential Indian PM Since Nehru: US Journalist Fareed Zakaria To NDTV

Veteran US journalist Fareed Zakaria has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India's most consequential leader since Jawaharlal Nehru, addi

Seasonal Flu Warning Issued As Temperature Drops Across Telangana

The health department has advised citizens to follow basic preventive measures, including covering the mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing,

Authorities set fines up to 100K Saudi Riyals for Haj transport violations

Makkah: The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites has announced draft regulations for Haj transportation activities, outlining penalties

1 Arrested In China-Linked Trading Scam, Had Duped Man of Rs 32 Lakh

A Mumbai-based man was arrested on Wednesday for running an online trading scam with direct links to a Chinese national and cheating a Hyderabad

Watch: Bangladeshs threats to cut NE off cannot be tolerated | Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted to a Bangladeshi youth leaders call to shelter Indian separatists and sever the region from Indias mainland

Bill on sub-classification of SCs for reservation tabled in Assembly

Prasar Bharatis draft syndication policy proposes to monetise content

The draft Content Syndication Policy, 2025, available for public consulation, seeks to expand the reach of Prasar Bharatis content, and strengthe

Which Indra is controlling transfer racket in Police Department, leading to police-criminal nexus, asks BJP

GP Polls: A newly elected sarpanch fulfills her promise right away, a loser wins hearts of villagers

Centre Clears 2 MSME Extension Centres For AP

The approval, granted by the Union ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises on December 16, is expected to significantly strengthen the st

Three arrested for hurling country-made bomb over a bus in Krishnagiri

Newly Elected Sarpanches Send Invites for Oath-Taking With Govt Logos

Invitations, social media outreach mark festive build-up to December 22 ceremonies

First phase of Organ Transplantation Institute to be launched soon

I Want to Win Medals in Asian Championship: Small Wheels, Huge Ambitions

An exclusive interview of Advika Muthar, the future of Indian Roller Skating. Read the 10 year old sharing her inspiring love for Skating, driven

Indian Army organises 'Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Supercar Drive' in Sikkim

The event, organised from December 11-15, was a civil-military initiative conducted in partnership with Super Car Route (Mumbai) and the Sikkim g

Indian Army contingent leaves for India-U.A.E. joint exercise Desert Cyclone II

Exercise in Abu Dhabi aims to enhance interoperability and defence cooperation in urban operations

The reality of invisible illnesses and the challenges of Crohns disease care in India

Stories of people living with invisible illnesses like Crohns-- reveal the reality of painful, persistent, life-altering diseases that leave no o

Street vendors union alleges continued harassment, seeks implementation of Street Vendors Act in Karnataka

CAG highlights inadequate preparedness in disaster management in Karnataka

CAG found that 49 out of the 100 Water Level Sensors installed in Bengaluru remained non-functional

SRM University-AP organises meet on centre-margin power dynamics

UCIL donates drones to enhance policing in Kadapa

Overnight rain leaves low-lying areas inundated in Ramanathapuram district

Nod for leasing 5 acres to Central Forensic Science Laboratory