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Watch: Parliament passes SHANTI Bill to open nuclear sector for private participation

The Billwasbrought with the intention of increasing the contribution of private companies in the nuclear sector, says Congress

Karnataka Cabinet clears project for processing construction waste in Bengaluru, slew of NK projects

The project to process construction waste would come up under the PPP model with an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore

Operation Sindoor highlighted Indias decisive air power, says Rajnath Singh

The Indian Air Force is a technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident and future-oriented force, he says at Commanders

RBI Governor urges IDRBT to shape strategy to mitigate, minimise digital frauds

Sanjay Malhotra, who was on a visit, urged the institute to strategise scalability and impact amid evolving tech landscape, changing needs of ban

GHMC acts tough, suspends two bill collectors

Payal Gaming, Nivetha Thomas, Sreeleela Speak Out Against AI Deepfakes

The issue trended widely on X, where users expressed alarm over a manipulated clip falsely placing Payal Gaming in Dubai.

FACT CHECK: Did Shilpa Shetty's Mumbai home get raided? Actress breaks silence on alleged Rs 60 crore fraud case: 'My name continues to be...'

Shilpa Shetty has broken her silence amidst the ongoing investigation in an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud case. The actor said she has been unfairly

IDBI Bank Sanctions 74 Lakh CSR Grant to Karimnagar Eye Hospital

IDBI Bank has conveyed its in-principle approval for the grant, stating that the initiative is intended to improve the quality of life of the rur

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Terrorist groups must be covert and cant use organisational mechanisms others can to stay on track hence, most of them fail

Terrorist groups struggle with secrecy, often leading to their downfall. Their funding relies on various illicit activities. Satellite data revea

Rural Telangana Rejected Revanth, Cong: Harish

BRS leader claims verdict reflects Congress decline and rising rural support

Photo: Winter Session of Parliament

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Parliaments Winter session, in New Delhi, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)(PTI12_18_2025_

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, December 19, 2025

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120 Remote Villages in AP to Get Mobile Network

The villages selected for coverage are spread across the Anantapur, Chittoor, Eluru, Kakinada, Kurnool, Palnadu, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Sri

Centres Stand on Arvind Delays Chargesheet on KTR, Says Revanth

Revanth Reddy said the ACB was exercising caution to ensure that there were no procedural lapses while finalising the chargesheet

Health Minister Dares Jagan To Legally Challenge PPP Mode

Satya Kumar Yadav hits back at ex-CMs remarks on PPP medical college projects

Kochi Mayor will not be chosen based on caste or religious equations, says Satheesan

His statement comes in the wake of reports about the perceived indecision over the UDFs mayoral candidate in Kochi; Three candidates Deepthy Mar

Karnataka HC sets aside decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi kendras on government hospital premises

The court termed the governments action politics in delivery of medicines

Act against overloaded RMC lorries, DC tells police and Transport Department

She tells Transport Department to fix deadline for bus operators to compulsorily install doors

OPS Row: HC Asks State To Clarify Stand on 1999 Recruits

Counsel for the petitioners contended that candidates appointed earlier in 2002 from the very same notification were extended the benefit of the

CEN police arrest person accused of posting false news on police

Forget your 401(k)? Why this overlooked number could decide your retirement future

A big 401(k) balance can look safe, but it may not protect your retirement life. Experts say the real focus should be on your income replacement

Man Gets 5-Year RI for Kidnapping Minor Girl

After evaluating the evidence, the court found the accused guilty and awarded the sentence. DSP Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath said strict action wou

'Sar tan se juda' slogan challenge to India's integrity, incites people for armed rebellion: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has made a bold statement by deeming the slogan 'Gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda' as a direct challenge to In

Former SC Judge urges teachers to equip students with knowledge of local heritage

Watch: Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid BJP protest

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill on December 18 amid protests by Opposition members.

Finance Ministry unveils new logofor Regional Rural Banks

On the principle of One State One RRB, the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has consolidated 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Cognizant deploys 1 mn AI agents; to boost customer experience across verticals

To add another 10,000 AI agents to support retail industry

Sachin Tendulkar had his 2011 World Cup, can Virat Kohli get 2027? Team India asked to recreate MS Dhoni-led magic

Sachin Tendulkar's long wait ended with India's iconic 2011 World Cup win under MS Dhoni. Now, ahead of the 2027 World Cup, Team India has receiv

SCR To Dismantle Dilapidated FoB at Nampally Station

The structure will be dismantled in a phased manner between December 20 and 23

Experts, Industry Leaders Thrash Out Strategy To Tackle Obesity Crisis

Experts in Hyderabad stress science, lifestyle and community action for metabolic health

Kannur varsity presents 373.81-crore Budget with focus on innovation, student welfare

Coordination Meet to Discuss Release of Puducherry Boats

In a press release on Thursday, K. Santhi, joint director of the fisheries department in Nellore, has appealed to all coastal leaders and fisherm

'European pigs couldnt break Russia': Putin unleashes brutal insult on EU leaders | Ukraine War

'Jahannum main jaye': Giriraj Singh's shocking statement to woman defending Nitish Kumar over Hijab row lands him in trouble, what happened?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was under scrutiny due to the Hijab controversy for the fourth day on Thursday. However, Union minister and BJP

Mark Zuckerberg gets back in Octagon, spars with this UFC star after training return. Here's viral video

Mark Zuckerberg gets back in Octagon, spars with this UFC star Merab Dvalishvili in new footage. The Meta CEO trained over three rounds. The sess

Historic Churches Adorned for Christmas Celebrations

The oldest among them, the St Ann's Cathedral, dates back to 1770, when it surfaced as the city's first Catholic church

Construction, Traffic, Forest Fires: What's Driving AQI Spike In Uttarakhand

The air quality in many cities of Uttarakhand, often seen as a refuge by those looking to briefly escape the poor to severe AQI in Delhi-NCR and

Police Foil Congress Bid To Storm BJP State Office Over NH Case

Anticipating the protest, police deployed personnel in large numbers at both Gandhi Bhavan and the BJP State office

BWSSB water supply restored

Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening Indias growth: Experts

New Delhi: Health experts and policymakers on Thursday warned that prolonged exposure to pollution is fuelling a sharp rise in strokes, cardiovas

This year, I feel confident about my technique, says Bednarek keen on landing gold in big events

Man Immolates Self In Tamil Nadu, Cops Suspect Link To Deepam Row

A 40-year-old man died after setting himself on fire in Madurai this evening in an incident the police suspect is suicide linked to the ongoing c

SIT Completes Week-Long Grilling of Ex-SIB Chief Prabhakar Rao

SIT questions Prabhakar Rao for a week; Supreme Court hearing due Friday

Sydney Shooter Underwent Training On 'How To Hunt' At Gun Club For 5 Years

Naveed Akram, the younger of the two shooters who killed 15 people on Sydney's Bondi Beach, took training at a shooting club in firearms safety a

Welspun Living Tops S&P Global ESG Rankings in 2025

Commenting on the milestone, Dipali Goenka, Managing Director & CEO, said the recognition is both humbling and motivating.

Revanth: Congress Won 66% GPs, Secured Majority in 87 Assembly Seats

Revanth Reddy said the people of Telangana had consistently delivered a clear mandate in favour of the Congress in every election held after the

Rajasthan HC rejects plea for premature release of 1993 train blast case convicts

JAIPUR:The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has refused to grant premature release to life convicts sentenced under the Terrorist and Dis

'I'm not Marjorie Taylor Greene!': Fani Willis' fiery clash with Senators at Georgia State hearing

ED attaches 3,436.56 crore in assets over links to PACL fraud

The Enforcement Directorate investigation revealed that funds mobilised from lakhs of investors were utilised for the acquisition of these 169 im

'Pay 2.5bn, else': Starmer's ultimatum to Chelsea ex-owner Abramovich | Russian frozen assets

Winters Silent Threat

Winters in Jammu and Kashmir are not merely a test of endurance against snow and sub-zero temperatures; they are increasingly emerging as a serio

SC Collegium recommends elevation of five judges as Chief Justices of High Courts

Justice Manoj Gupta of the Allahabad High Court was proposed for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, consequent upon

Political Display at Tirumala Sparks Outrage

The youths displayed a banner featuring photographs of political leaders, including former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and AIADMK l

Ladakh to emerge as a memorable, responsible & sustainable global tourist destination, say LG

Unveils logo of Destination Ladakh, Celebrate Ladakh calendar & STP Incentive Scheme Leh, Dec 18: The Honble Lt Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupt

How GRAMG Differs From MGNREGA

Under the VB-G RAM G scheme, which is also Centrally sponsored, State governments will shoulder a larger share of expenditure

Peoples satisfaction barometer for officials performance: Andhra CM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said peoples satisfaction is the barometer of officials performance, emp

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: NASA-Approved Answers To 10 FAQs

NASA mentioned that the Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS has been approaching from the general direction of the constellation Sagittarius.

26 Indians working in Russian armed forces reportedly died: Govt to Rajya Sabha

Twenty-six Indians serving in the Russian armed forces have died. Seven others are reported missing by Russia. The Indian government is working t

Staying Safe Amid Year-End Frauds

Messages may appear genuine, using familiar logos, simple language and well-known brand names.

Mahayuti's Seat-Sharing Talks On Mumbai Civic Polls See Progress, Roadblocks

With polls to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) nearing, political manoeuvring in the city has entered a critical phase, marked by bot

Writ petition claims Assam BJP MLA is not an Indian citizen; Gauhati HC issues notices to govt, ECI

GUWAHATI: A writ petition was filed in the Gauhati High Court by Braja Gopal Sinha and Bijoy Kumar Kanu, claiming that ruling BJP MLA Bijoy Malak

Indias manufacturing ambitions trigger scramble for leadership talent

India seeks leaders for its manufacturing growth. Companies are hiring experts in engineering, electronics, and semiconductors. Demand is high fo

Trade unions, farmers outfits demand withdrawal of SHANTI Bill

The measure will dismantle Indias carefully built nuclear safety and accountability framework and open the most hazardous energy sector to large-

Assams Nagaon district orders expulsion of 15 declared foreigners; BJP MLAs citizenship challenged in HC

Nagaon district administration in Assam has expelled 15 individuals declared foreigners by tribunals. These individuals must leave India within 2

MP: Two Friends, With Humble Background, Dig Out A Fortune, 15.34 Carat Diamond

The fortune changing yield from the land, taken on lease from the state government on November 19 this year, is worth around Rs 60 lakh, accordin

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Kristin Cabot says Tequila led to viral moment with married ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron

An HR executive, Kristin Cabot, broke her silence after being caught on Coldplay's kiss cam with her married CEO boss. She admitted to an alcohol

NDMC to plant 2.6 lakh tulips; religious sites, public spaces to be decorated

BIG blow to IHFL, ED major crackdown on dubious loans, FIR registered against Sameer Gehlaut in Rs 10000 crore fraud case

In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has major step on cracking down on individuals and companies misusing loan funds m

Farmers Body: Feeding India by 2050 Needs 70% Rise in Food Output

White paper outlines steps to improve Indian agriculture

Nissan to Bring 3 New Cars, Starting With Gravite MPV

The price of the Gravite will be announced at a later date. When launched, it will face competition from the likes of Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Rumio

Money power wont win elections in south, says CPM Politburo member

Parliamentary panel backs Indias humanitarian approach to Sheikh Hasinas stay

A parliamentary panel on external affairs has highlighted the stay of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina in India, noting that the c

Create comprehensive policy framework to provide legal aid to all Indian citizens, HC tells Centre

The court was hearing a petition filed by A. Malarvizhi alias Kottaithai of Virudhunagar district, whose husband Ayyappan Marimuthu, employed in

Assam: PM Modi to inaugurate new Airport Terminal, unveil Bordoloi statue, launch Namrup Urea Plant

Experts call for neuro-justice framework in motor accident cases

While India recorded about 1.77 lakh road accident deaths in 2024, official statistics do not capture the far larger number of survivors left wit

GCL | Firouzjaleads the way for Continental Kings in victory overMumbaMasters

Assam Asks 15 People, Declared Foreigners, To Leave India Within 24 Hours

Assam authorities on Thursday asked 15 'declared foreigners' to leave the state within 24 hours, invoking the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) A

NLC India Renewables Limited signs Power Purchase Agreement with SJVNL

Bengaluru: 4-yr-old killed as bricks fall from under-construction building

Bengaluru: A four-year-old girl was killed and three others injured on Thursday after hollow bricks from the fourth floor of an under-constructio

Assam Cabinet clears key land allotments for Ammonia-Urea project ahead of PM Modis two-day state visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam starting December 20. The Assam cabinet approved land for an Ammonia-Urea Project. Wetlands in Goal

Harmony Foundation Condemns Bondi Beach Killings, Hails 2 Heroes

On December 14 two gunmen opened fire on innocent people peacefully celebrating their faith, which left 16 dead in an act of gross hatred inspire

Maharashtra's 'Rummy' Minister Resigns, Second From NCP To Quit Cabinet

Nationalist Congress Party minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the Maharashtra Cabinet following a court verdict upholding his conviction

Fog hits operations at Delhi airport, 27 flights cancelled; Indigo cancels 59 flights

Mumbai: As many as 27 flights of various airlines were cancelled and many more delayed at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to dense fog and subseque

Mamata Renames Karmashree Project After Mahatma Gandhi

Her move was aimed at protesting the BJP-led Centres step to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

UP Man Who Killed Wife Over Burqa Denied Her Aadhaar To Keep Pic Private

A man in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, who killed his wife over not wearing the burqa and two daughters, did not let her apply for an Aadhaar because h

Watch: Bihar hijab controversy: Union Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar

Congress holds protest against BJP on National Herald case

Rubio says US sanctioning ICC judges for targeting Israel

America has imposed sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court. These judges are accused of targeting Israel. The US has stated

SHANTI: Opposition expresses concerns over safety, lack of regulation, allege US pressure

Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha voiced concerns over the SHANTI Bill, alleging it compromises safety and opens doors for irregularities by priv