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Maharashtra Minister Refers To Mamata Banerjee As Terrorist

Alleging large-scale irregularities, Mr. Lodha claimed that over 10 centres had been set up in each district bordering Bangladesh in West Bengal

Halloween impact

The attraction for the surreal and unknown transcends generations and classes

Ex-PM Zias travel abroad for treatment postponed

Dhaka, Dec 6: The medical board treating critically ill Bangladeshs former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Saturday postponed her planned travel to

Hamas says will give up arms to a Palestinian authority 'if occupation ends'

Our weapons are linked to the existence of the occupation and the aggression, Hamas chief negotiator and its Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya said in a

Megong Fest begins with high-octane start

Day one draws massive turnout; Richard Marx among other stars enthral crowd From Our Correspondent TURA, Dec 6: The much-awaited Megong Festival

Hawkers continue to reappear across city despite relocation drives

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 6: While the state government is making efforts to resolve the issue of street vending and transform Shillong into

'No home can be razed sans due process'

Allahabad High Court has halted the demolition of 27 homes in Bareilly's Shahabad area, emphasizing due process. Residents, who had been paying t

Fadnavis Assures Ambedkar Memorial To Be Ready Within Year

Governor Acharya Devvrat, Mr. Fadnavis, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy Speaker Anna Bansode and several other leaders paid tributes

Tourism-based textile complex inaugurated

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Dec 6: Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Integrated Textile Tourism Complex (ITTC) along

The movie magic

Many of them run on outlandish formulas and offer naive solutions

Meghalayas first bachelors degree prog in Beauty & Wellness launched

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 6: Lakme Academy Shillong has launched a three-year bachelors degree programme in Beauty & Wellness, marking a majo

Bakery training culminates in JH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 6: As many as 62 participants on Friday completed an eight-day bakery training programme conducted by the Deen Daya

File ping-pong triggers Omar-LG spat over J&K civil services exam

A political spat has erupted over age relaxation for Jammu and Kashmir's civil services exam. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused Lieutenant Gov

Forest Department Plans New Tiger Corridor To Kawal

The primary aim of creating the corridor is to provide a safe passage for tigers migrating into Adilabad in search of mates during the mating sea

Action 'Pak'ed Thriller Overdoses Patriotic Fervour Dhurandhar

The 'Uri' filmmaker is out to tell the story of constant threats from the neighbour.

Boeing says Trump's equity stake plan doesn't apply to big U.S. defence firms

It really only applies on the supply chain, particularly for the smaller companies coming through, where that might be a way forward for them to

College Teacher on SIR Duty in Ghaziabad Dies of Brain Haemorrhage, Say Officials

The electoral roll revision is underway across the state since the beginning of November.

Nine Flights Cancelled at Visakhapatnam Airport

Travellers expressed frustration over the uncertainty, particularly those with connecting flights or urgent work commitments.

Customs reforms next big thing on govt agenda: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced comprehensive reforms for Customs, aiming for greater transparency and simplified compliance. Follo

Operation Kavach: 5K Join in Overnight Nakabandi

The extensive nakabandi' ran from 10.30 pm on Friday till 12.30 am, with vehicle inspections, arrests, and seizures aimed at strengthening public

AP Saves 2.21 Crore On Homoeopathy Medicines

A review of past procurements revealed that during the previous governments tenure, the same company supplied medicines to AP at rates 13% higher

27 ULBs Services Under GHMC

Permission for high-rise structures will be granted by the GHMC head office and not the GHMC circle or zonal offices.

Cartel de los Soles | Mission Maduro

The U.S decision to designate the alleged cartel a foreign terrorist organisation is aimed at strengthening its case for military action in Venez

Global Summit Yet Another Ploy By Revanth To Fool People: Harish

People, Harish Rao said, had already recognised Revanth Reddys deceptions, incompetence, and corrupt rule. In the last two years, instead of focu

Quad member countries condemn 'reprehensible' Delhi Red Fort blast, call for justice

The CTWG meeting was held as part of India's rotation hosting the next Quad Summit. The Quad CTWG was established during the Quad Foreign Ministe

9th Edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha to Be Held in Jan 2026; Registrations Open

The programme has grown from just 22,000 participants in the first edition in 2018 to 3.56 crore registrations in the eighth edition in 2025.

Trump approval ratings slide in latest polls: Supreme Court case, Venezuela tensions, and Indiana redistricting shake public opinion

Donald Trump approval ratings: US President Donald Trump's approval ratings have declined across major polls. This comes as the Supreme Court con

Kakani Accuses Govt Of Abandoning Cyclone-Hit Farmers

Kakani criticised the Vigilance department, claiming it was functioning as a political tool, acting only on instructions from ruling party leader

S. Muralidhar | Humane justice

The former Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court will head a UN Commission to investigate human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian te

Shashi Warrier | Of Class Assignments & The Theatre of SIR

I know, he said after another little gap. Its unfair. But you should have told me as soon as it happened. I cant do anything about it now. It wou

J&K L-G and CM spar over age relaxation for job aspirants amid protests

Hundreds of job aspirants who have crossed the age bar of 32 are unable to sit for the examination. The Open Merit aspirants are protesting to in

Womans Decision on Pregnancy Final

The judge emphasised that compelling a woman to carry an unwanted pregnancy would violate her dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution, and t

SC ruling on wedding gifts a win for all Muslim women

A landmark Supreme Court ruling grants divorced Muslim women the right to reclaim wedding gifts from their parents. Rousanara Begum's two-decade

Irrigation Projects to be Done Before Polls: Uttam

Uttam Kumar Reddy said the government was committed to completing the SLBC tunnel works as early as possible.

Plastic-free Message Scores Big at Vizag ODI

In a unique initiative promoting sustainability, the ACA, in collaboration with Swachh Andhra Corporation and GVMC, launched an eco-friendly self

Anita Katyal | Why BJP Yet To Elect Head; Only Tharoor At Putin Event

A new name has now been added to this list: V.D. Sharma, Lok Sabha MP from Khajuraho and former president of the partys Madhya Pradesh unit

Lavanya Elected Unopposed In Jangapalli

Officials will accept appeals on nominations till Sunday and the disposal date is December 8. The candidates may withdraw nominations on December

Naidu Flags Gaps in Performance of 37 MLAs; Warns Crackdown on Lady Dons

Citing the RSS as an example of selfless service, Naidu advised TD leaders to strengthen the party cadre with ideological commitment rather than

Car hits bike in Shahbad Dairy; two die

Sam Altman | Merchant of the future

The OpenAI CEO has declared a code red at his company as the ChatGPT-maker rushes to turbocharge its chatbots performance; his urgency comes shor

MPs Urged to Ensure Protection for NRIs

Bheem Reddy and Chennamaneni Srinivas Rao submitted detailed representations on issues faced by Indian emigrants, especially those working in the

Official figures of the capacity in Delhis night shelter homes belie ground reality

Bomb Threats to Smuggle Gold at RGIA Suspected

On Friday and Saturday, the airport received four additional bomb threat emails, putting authorities on high alert.

Anonymous letter claiming faculty data manipulation sparks row at Hansraj College

Traffic Advisory for Telangana Rising Summit

Seven designated parking locations have been arranged, and QR codes have been issued for navigation.

Nothing wrong if Tamil Nadu becomes like Ayodhya, says state BJP chief

A political spat erupted over the Karthigai Deepam lighting in Tirupparankundram, with DMK accusing BJP of inciting communal unrest. BJP state ch

Govt backs Tezpur univ pro-VC pick, protests intensify

Tezpur University students blocked Union higher education secretary Vineet Joshi's convoy after a meeting on allegations against the absconding v

Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic

On December 7, 1909, Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekelands process patent for making Bakelite was granted, two years after he had figured it ou

Pavan K. Varma | Amend Law For EC That Can Defend Democracy

In its original incarnation from 1950 until the late 1980s the ECI was a single-member body, led only by a Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)

On his 70th death anniversary, CM says Ambedkars ideals as relevant as ever

The Banyan launches Keshav Desiraju Lived Experience Repository

Two foreign nationals arrested by Chennai police in drugs case

DNA TV SHOW: Will IndiGo's sins be washed away with a 'sorry'? Decoding IndiGo's 'blackmailing plan' as DGCA eases 'weekly rest' rules

India's largest airline IndiGo, which controls two-thirds of the domestic market carried out their 'blackmailing scheme' by delaying and cancelli

Two press bodies receive bomb threat e-mails; declared hoax

ASCI Lecture Explores Indias Next Phase Of Financial Inclusion

The lecture, Indias Financial Inclusion Journey, was delivered virtually by M Nagaraju, secretary in the Union department of financial services.

Biocon to merge biologics unit in $5.5 billion deal

Biocon has announced a bold step in the biopharmaceutical landscape by merging its biosimilars division, Biocon Biologics, into the parent organi

IndiGo mass flight cancellations to continue on Sunday? Here's what the airline said

The IndiGo crisis continued to impact passengers across the country for a fifth straight day, with Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport b

CM blames past regimes for pollution, vows stronger and faster control efforts

Govt. extremely serious about curbing pollution, dust being tackledthrough wall-to-wall road constructionand city aiming to shift all public tran

Couplesuffocateto death afterfire breakout at grocery store

World-Class Reception Awaits Delegates

High-tech makeover in Hyderabad for Telangana Rising Summit Major landmarks, lakes, arterial roads and summit venue upgraded

Quad slams Red Fort blast, says bring culprits to justice

Quad nations have strongly condemned terrorism, including cross-border acts, and offered condolences for the Red Fort incident. Despite Quad summ

FIFA World Cup 2026 | MetLife Stadium to host the final as FIFA announces complete schedule

Seventy-eight games will be in the U.S., including all from the quarterfinals on, and 13 apiece in Canada and Mexico.

Naidu Slams Jagans Remarks On Tirumala Parakamani Case

Jagan has no regard for God, no respect for the faith of devotees, and no concern for the sanctity of temples, Chandrababu Naidu declared on Satu

Home Guards hailed For Vital Policing Role

A ceremonial parade, led by Parade Commander Home Guard 116 N. Sai Kumar, was conducted with precision, drawing appreciation from senior official

Big Blow To Naveen Patnaik-led BJD As Over 1k BJD Workers Join BJP

Their exit is particularly significant as veteran leader Prafulla Samal, a former minister, senior BJD vice president, and one of Bhadraks talles

Walajah Municipality cashier arrested on bribery charges

CMC organises torch rally to mark 125 years of service

Babri replica event by TMC rebel in Bengal draws thousands

A suspended Trinamool MLA, Humayun Kabir, initiated the construction of a Babri mosque replica in Murshidabad. The event drew a large crowd and t

Assam Umrah pilgrims stranded in Hyderabad after IndiGo cancels flight

Hyderabad: Twenty-eight Umrah pilgrims from Assam have been left stranded in Hyderabad after their IndiGo connecting flight to Guwahati was cance

Former IAS officer gets five-year jail term in money laundering case

The court noted that the accused officer caused a loss to the government exchequer to the tune of 1.20 crore.

TG Man Working in Mali Abducted by Terror Outfit

The company representatives told the family that efforts were on to trace Praveen and informed the Indian Embassy in located in Bomako in Mali ab

Mrs. YGP Centenary Annual Festival of Music and Dance inaugurated at PSBB

5-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By Leopard In Tamil Nadu

In yet another shocking case of humanwildlife conflict in the Anamalai hill region, a five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Valpa

Babri Masjid Row: BJP Leader Conducts Bhumi Puja For Murshidabad Ram Temple

In the backdrop of the laying of the foundation stone of Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, BJP leader Sakharov Sarkar and his party wing on Saturday d

Tamil Nadu parties test alliance math ahead of 2026 polls

Political activity in Tamil Nadu is heating up for next year's assembly elections. Alliances are being formed and realigned. The DMK-led alliance

Karnataka: Congress Worker Murdered By Suspected BJP Functionaries

Ganesh Gowda entered into an argument with BJP functionaries Sanjay, Bhushan and Mithun and two others over a banner in celebration of Datta Jaya

Five, including fire officials, hospitalised after chlorine gas leak in Madhya Pradesh chemical factory

ODISHA: Two factory workers and three fire brigade personnel were hospitalized following a chlorine gas leakage at a chemical factory in Jaora In

Author and DMK MP Salma, Ervadi S. Radhakrishnan receive Kaviko award in Vellore

DyCM To Wage Legal Battle Against FIR Against Him in Delhi

Over the donations made to National Herald, he said It is our money. We can give to whomever we like when we have paid taxes, and over the charge

Hemant Soren stakes claim to national tribal space

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's recent Delhi visit fueled political speculation. His party, JMM, however, maintained its stance of indepe

Modi Urges India to Shed Slave Mentality in Next Decade

Mr Modi said the countrys economic performance was linked to the faith of its people and an entire society was reduced to a synonym for poverty

Inside India's Pilot Safety Rules At The Centre Of IndiGo Meltdown

India's stricter pilot fatigue management rules hit IndiGo hard this week as it had failed to plan for changes in its rosters, throwing operation

UP's monumental politics gets new space in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh's capital is seeing new ideological landmarks. The BJP government is set to inaugurate the 'Rashtra Prerna Sthal'. This memorial ho

By fronting Putin visit, PM Modi sending powerful global message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted President Vladimir Putin, marking a new phase in India's foreign policy. The visit reaffirmed the strategic p

IND vs SA ODI | Sky is the limit for Jaiswal: Gambhir

An IPL owner (referring to Delhi Capitals Parth Jindal) also wrote about split coaching. It is very important for people to stay in their domain,

UFC 323 Fight Card: Main event, key battles to watch out

UFC 323: The co-main event features 23-year-old Joshua Van, one of the sport's fastest rising stars, receiving his first title opportunity agains

Mangaluru police arrest four, seize half a kg of MDMA worth 50 lakh

Twist in TTD Parakamani Case As Accused Ravi Kumar Releases Selfie Video

Calls theft by him a great sin; denies bribery, blackmail and surgery rumours

UP govt to fill 7,466 assistant teacher posts through exam in Dec, Jan; check details

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is set to conduct the Assistant Teacher recruitment exam in December and January. Over 7,466 posts ac

Experts Call for Global Push for Unani at 8Th UDMA Day Celebrations

There are 10,000 Unani practitioners in Telangana : organisers