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Around 4,000 micro-observers to scrutinise SIR hearing process in West Bengal

Sources in the CEOs office said that micro-observers will check for any discrepancies during hearings, and would report any red flags to EROs, AE

Taiwan: 3 people killed after mass stabbing attack in capital Taipei

The attack on Friday took place during the city's evening rush hour. Pictures and videos shared on social media platforms showed people fleeing t

BJP working president Nitin Nabin meets PM Modi

Mr. Nabin was appointed as the BJP working president on December 14, marking a generational shift in the party; he assumed charge on December 15.

Four Arrested For Letting Fraudsters To Use Accounts

According to officials, Michael Reddy was a current-account holder of Thanish Consultancy Pvt Ltd, where a part of the fraud amount got deposited

Coast Guard, CIU Seize 9.49 kg of Hashish Oil off Pamban

The successful operation highlights the Indian Coast Guards proactive role as the lead maritime law enforcement agency and its close coordination

EC to Deploy Central Govt Officers As Micro Observers for SIR in West Bengal

Officials to verify forms, documents and hearings during Special Intensive Revision

Parab 2025 Opens In Koraput

On the inaugural evening on Thursday, Vedanta Aluminium unveiled its dedicated stall, showcasing its engagement with community development and cu

AI training programme for government officials to be launched

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras is tying up with Google and Digital Futures Lab for the initiative

Bengaluru firm deploys AI-driven climate intelligence system in its coffee plantations

West Godavari: Man Gets 10 Years' Jail for Sexual Assault

West Godavari superintendent of police Adnan Nayeem Asmi appreciated the police officers for taking up fool-proof investigations and securing the

Residents welcome incinerator plant closure in Manali

Japans MUFG Invests Rs 39,600 cr In Shriram Finance

The companys Board of Directors on Friday approved the preferential issuance of equity shares to Japans MUFG. The company will issue 47.11 crore

MMTS: Hyderabads overlooked lifeline waiting for a comeback

Daily commuters urge South Central Railway authorities to boost frequency, punctuality, and daytime services of MMTSalong key suburban routes; th

All promises implemented except the one made to D.K. Shivakumar

West Godavari, Eluru Get Pat from CM Naidu

The Collectors of West Godavari and Eluru won appreciation from Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at the recent collectors conference, for their i

TVK functionaries arrested for assault

Tour of Mangaluru via helicopter to be part of Karavali Utsav that starts on December 20

Pandya Blitz Powers India to T20 Series Win Over South Africa

Pandya scores 63 off 25 as India chase 231, sealing eighth consecutive T20 series

Cash Transfers Adds To Revenue Expenditure Of States

Of the total expenditure of 19 states between FY22 and FY25, 85 per cent went towards revenue expenditure and 15 per cent for capital expenditure

TN: Garland Of 1,00,008 Vadas For Namakkal Anjaneyar

The historically renowned Sri Anjaneyar Temple, located at the Namakkal Fort, includes an 18-foot-tall Anjaneyar, sculpted from a single stone.

Chennai districts draft electoral roll sees over 14 lakh deletions

The deletions constitute 35.58% of the total 40,04,694 electors; the roll lists 25,79,676 voters, including 12,47,690 men, 13,31,243 women, and 7

48-year-old painter dies after stray dog bite in Kodungaiyur

Two Get Lifer for Murder in Eluru

The investigation officers in the case presented the evidence in court successfully, leading to the conviction of the accused.

Mangalore Bishop takes part in Christmas celebration at Alvas College

Deletion of over 90 Lakh Names Justifies SIR: EPS

Reacting to the publication of the draft electoral roll on the successful completion of the enumeration process carried out under SIR, Palaniswam

Hyderabad: Traffic Diversions for Construction of Skywalk at Mehdipatnam Rythu Bazaar till Dec. 21

Traffic from Attapur side towards Banjara Hills may use the alternative route from Rethibowli, Nanalnagar Junction, Filmnagar.

Three-day CREDAI Property Expo begins in Vizag

71 stalls are showcasing a wide range of projects including residential apartments, villas, open plots, commercial spaces, and both affordable an

IMF Approves $206 Mn Aid to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah

Funds to support recovery as disaster hits economy, widens fiscal stress

I find it very interesting when you open your soul and say what youre thinking: Peter Leko

Once the worlds youngest GM, the Hungarian is now among the most admired chess commentators. Still a strong player capable of pushing top GMs to

Special Task Force mooted to check pollution as air quality worsens in Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board conducts review meeting with stakeholders after AQI levels fall into moderate to poor category; committees

TDP State president flays Jagan over remarks on medical college issue

Medical colleges set up in PPP mode will function in the name of government medical colleges, with ownership, administration and oversight firmly

Corporate governance is about credibility, not just compliance: Sebi Chairman

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged proactive corporate governance. He stated compliance serves a purpose beyond mere form. Corporate governan

Tom Stoppard let us stage radio play Darkside for free: Mumbai-based theatre director Atul Kumar

The British playwright was quick to waive the royalty to Darkside so Kumar and his workshop participants could stage it

Rivian stock jumps over 11% for a second straight day whats behind the RIVN rally?

Rivian stock today: Rivian shares surged over 11% to a new 52-week high, extending a two-day rally. Investor confidence is building around the el

Govt Takes Note Of Forest Curbs On Indiramma Houses In Kawal Tiger Reserve

Forest officials have reportedly stalled the construction of 254 Indiramma houses in the Khanapur Assembly constituency, citing issues related to

41 Maoists surrender to Telangana police

Forty-one CPI (Maoist) cadres, including six senior leaders, surrendered to Telangana police, handing over 24 firearms. This significant erosion

Telangana man risks life to help the injured in Bondi Beach attack

Terrorism has no religion and humanity is above all

Traditional Christmas fruit cake recipe: When should you bake your Christmas cake for the best flavor?

Christmas fruit cake is a traditional bake that improves with age. Making it weeks in advance allows the fruit to soften and spices to mellow. Re

After Operation Sindoor, Indian Army set to buy 850 kamikaze drones worth Rs..., how will they benefit Indian defence force?

As part of lessons learnt from Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is all set to buy 850 kamikaze drones, which will be used to equip all three de

Night of terror in Taipei: Masked mans knife and smoke bomb rampage leaves city in shock

A deadly attack shocked central Taipei on Friday night when a masked man wearing what seemed to be body armour made an indiscriminate assault on

Asking wife to keep expense sheet not cruelty, rules SC

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against a husband, stating that asking his wife to maintain an Excel sheet for household expenses does not const

CM Briefs Amit Shah on AP Projects

CM highlights development agenda, praises Modi, meets BJP leadership

Chhattisgarh: Tension Prevails In Bastar Village Over Burial Dispute

Prayer room set on fire, sarpanch house vandalized

RBI Governor Voted For Rate Cut On Benign Inflation, Risks To Growth

Malhotra also favored retaining the neutral stance which gives the requisite flexibility to remain data-dependent and act according to the evolvi

Sex assault: Ex-principal jailed after sign language testimony

A special Pocso court sentenced a former headmaster and retired teacher of a school for the deaf to two years' rigorous imprisonment for sexually

Trump LIVE | US President announces deals to lower prices of drugs and pharmaceuticals

Booking Through App Must for Urea Purchases

Land extent, crop type decide how many bags per farmer

Stalled mortgage rates have buyers on edge when could 6% loans make a comeback?

Mortgage rates are staying high around 6%, making home buying expensive for many Americans. Experts say rates might slowly drop to 6% by late 202

How to make small urban homes feel spacious and stylish

Leading designers share ways to balance space, light, storage, and comfort to make a compact space your own

BJP Fetes Elected Sarpanches In Nirmal

Ramchander Rao thanked the people of Nirmal for electing a large number of BJP-backed sarpanches and ward members

ED searches at Dream11 over Jai Corp probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at over 25 locations, including Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11. This action is linked

WB, ADB Creates Framework For City Development In India

The Cities as Growth Hubs framework helps each city define its urban growth trajectory, plan orderly, serviced expansion, and prioritize investme

Letters to The Editor December 20, 2025

Adani Port Opens Skill Centre at Gangavaram

The skill development centre is designed to provide structured training programmes and practical exposure to help youth and women in local commun

Do not rush it: on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

The SIR requires more time to prevent mass exclusions

From the Sincaraz takeover to the Sabalenka makeover

The tennis landscape continued to change as the sport grappled with challenges in 2025. Which of the emergent storylines will hold sway next year

PDSO Unveils Poster, Announces Seminar On Medical Education Privatisation

PDSO district president P. Viswanath criticised the Andhra Pradesh governments decision to run ten of the 17 newly sanctioned medical colleges un

Sniffing a chance to protect wildlife

Wildlife enthusiasts are supporting a crucial WWF initiative to train sniffer dogs. These 'super sniffers' are vital in detecting illegal wildlif

Everything back to normal in Kashmir: ATOAI

Adventure tourism leaders have declared Jammu and Kashmir safe, urging the reopening of all tourist spots closed after the Pahalgam terror attack

Putin Warns Of 'Severe' Consequences If Frozen Russian Assets Used For Ukraine

Putin warned Friday that severe consequences would have followed for the EU if it had approved using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine --

Kerala 2.0 a call to reclaim the States future

Kerala can rise again but only if there is the courage to confront hard truths and pursue bold reforms

Two major energy tax credits expire December 31 Act now to claim up to $3,200 before year-end deadline

Two major energy tax credits expire December 31: Two valuable federal energy tax credits expire December 31, cutting short savings for homeowners

Govt. to increase reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to 50%

After notifying the reservation of 50% constable posts in BSF, Home Ministry moves to enhance reservation in Group C posts for ex-Agniveers in ot

Russia will come for Poland if Ukraine is defeated: Zelenskyy

Without our independence, Moscow will inevitably come for Poland. That's why it's important that we exist, it's important that you exist, it's ve

Forgotten Horses: How two grand histories gallop past powers real engine

Two major books on world history, 'The Silk Roads' and 'The Golden Road', are examined. They aim to shift focus away from Europe. However, both t

India Wins T20 Series Against South Africa After Taking 5th Match By 30 Runs

Second fifties in the five-match series by Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya powered India to 231-5. South Africa's chase shrivelled from 120-1 to a

Iltija files police complaint against Nitish over hijab-tug row

PDP member Iltija Mufti filed a police complaint in Srinagar against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for allegedly gesturing to an AYUSH graduate in a hija

Promise and delivery: on Telanganas rural local body elections, results

In Telangana, the Congress is making steady progress

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, December 20, 2025

Mainly clear sky. Mist /hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours

Search operation launched in Rajouri after reports of suspicious movement

Security forces launched extensive cordon and search operations in Rajouri district's villages after reports of suspicious movement. Troops from

The significance of a strong defence industrial base

In an evolving global security landscape, Indias security and economic ambitions demand nothing less

Air pollution curbs strand Delhi-NCR commuters

Delhi's ban on non-BS VI vehicles to combat pollution is disrupting commutes for thousands from Noida and Gurgaon. Employees are shifting to cabs

Bhimavaram Municipality Bags Award

Bhimavaram municipality has secured a silver award from the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) for conserving electricity

High-paying careers of the future: How AI is reshaping the U.S. job market

High-Paying Careers are evolving quickly as artificial intelligence and automation transform the U.S. job market. While technology is impacting a

Demarcations on at Mudumal

Menhirs all set to obtain Unesco heritage tag

Vikarabad: Husband Kills Wife Demanding Dowry

The murder took place on Thursday but came to light when CCTV footage became available, and was also shared on social media.

Not just toast anymore: Avocado finds its way into Indian chutneys, tikkis and thalis

Avocado consumption is surging across India, moving beyond big cities to smaller towns like Sangli and Patna. Imports have seen a significant jum

Iltija Mufti Files Police Complaint Against Nitish Kumar Over VeilPulling Incident

In her complaint to the Kothibagh SHO, Mufti described the incident as vile and deeply distressing for Muslims, especially women. She wrote that

Man kicks and injures five-year-old boy playing on road

Large-scale deletions reinforce AIADMKs demand for SIR, says Edappadi Palaniswami

Urging electors not to panic in the event of their names having been left out of the roll, the AIADMK leader says his party will ensure that no g

RKLB stock today: Why Rocket Lab stock is surging to an eight-month high

RKLB stock today: Rocket Lab's stock experienced a significant surge, climbing over 16% on Friday, driven by strong operational updates and a sub

SIR document verification hearings spark anxiety among Matuas in West Bengal

In West Bengal, the Matua community is bracing for a tense period as document verification hearings approach, pivotal in safeguarding their votin

Court junks Rabri's plea to transfer cases from Judge

A Delhi court has rejected Rabri Devi's request to move IRCTC and land-for-jobs cases. The CBI argued her plea was a tactic to avoid fair justice

Sanskrit University VC Appreciates Historian Prof. Sheikh Ali

The VC unveiled a commemorative volume titled New Facets of Indian Historiography and Historical Methods dedicated to Prof. Sheikh Ali, founder v

The Imposter ending explained: Who survived and who didnt

The Imposter is a gripping four-part thriller that turns a family reunion into a nightmare. When a woman claiming to be a long-lost daughter come

Is your job Safe? AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio issues stark warning on job displacement

Artificial intelligence is changing jobs now. Leading AI expert Yoshua Bengio warns many screen-based jobs face replacement. Automation is speedi

Counselling to fill 50 BDS, MBBS seats from today

Minnesota Somali fraud EXPLODES: US attorney estimates $9B may have been lost; 6 charged

India actively addressing doping concerns: Sports Ministry

SIR draft roll: Over 97 lakh names deleted in Tamil Nadu, 74 lakh in Gujarat

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have removed the highest number of voters from their electoral rolls. This Special Intensive Revision saw over 97 lakh nam