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Mob kills minority Hindu man, interim government blames terror activities by victim

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

Mild tension at Gandhi Darshan amid dispute over managing committee

Soura Access Road Dispute: Court directs SMC, Police to ensure compliance of 2023 restraint order

Srinagar, Dec 25:A local court has directed the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the Police to ensure compliance of an earlier court orde

Ahead of New Year, Jammu, Punjab frontier areas on high alert

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:Security forces have ramped up vigilance along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and in frontier districts of neighbourin

Jammu records 9 pc rainfall deficits, Kashmir 44 pc

Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Dec 25: Seasonal precipitation in Jammu and Kashmir from October 1 to December 25 remained 44 per cent below normal in Kashm

Army revises social media guidelines

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:The Indian Army has issued an internal directive revising its policy on the use of social media applications by personnel, und

End reservation row or face agitation: NC MP challenges Omar

Srinagar, Dec 25 : Estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday threatened the government with a protest if it did

Sangharsh Samiti lead protests warn of shutdown over SMVD medical college admissions

Jammu, Dec 25 : Several right-wing Hindu groups held a protest in Jammu on Thursday evening, demanding the shifting of Muslim students from the S

ZPHS Manakondur Students on Four-Day Educational Tour to Delhi

Union minister for state Bandi Sanjay Kumar, after learning about the visit, hosted the students at his official residence and arranged free food

Vajpayee Is My Eternal Inspiration: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan, who also holds the rural development portfolio, credited the ex-PM for pioneering rural transformation through the Golden Quadrilateral

HDK says Karnataka on the downslide under Congress rule

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Purasawalkam residents lament crumbling civic infrastructure on Bricklin Road

GCC has not taken sustained action against encroachments and several civic violations, says resident; Corporation cites lack of support from poli

Toy industry in the State is now worth around 1,000 crore

December witnessed two significant developments one involving Funskool, the Chennai-headquartered toy manufacturer, and the other emerging from

Another Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh Over Alleged Extortion

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

Gig Workers Participate in Flash Strike

According to union leaders, aggregator platforms attempted to blunt the impact of the strike by deploying third-party delivery firms, offering ad

AIADMK forms panel to draft manifesto for 2026 Assembly poll

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami says the committee will tour Tamil Nadu to elicit opinions and views from the general public whi

Ice storm warning issued across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and parts of Michigan

Winter storm warning: The National Weather Service (NWS) upgraded its winter storm advisory to an ice storm warning on Thursday, impacting region

Fragile attractiveness: on the latest FDI data and India

Indias best efforts to bring in investment can be upended by U.S.

Hostility towards women in digital spaces damaging democracy: Uttarakhand women's commission chief

DEHRADUN: Chairperson of Uttarakhand Women's Commission Kusum Kandwal has issued a statement condemning the growing hostility against women on so

Post-Matric Scholarships For Tribal Students Released: Sandhya Rani

The minister said the measures reflect the governments resolve to ensure uninterrupted, positive and fear-free education for tribal students, and

A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy

New Delhi confronts challenges that concern economic and energy security, global strategic stability, and regional security

Pakistan just a junta with nuclear weapons: Putin to George W Bush

Newly released documents reveal Russian President Vladimir Putin and then US President George W Bush shared deep worries about Pakistan's nuclear

FSSAI warns food businesses against labeling herbal infusions as tea

Under FSSAI regulations, the term tea can be used on packaging and labels only for beverages derived from Camellia sinensis

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali language

The President said it is a matter of pride and joy for all the Santhali people, and it will enable them to read and understand the Constitution i

200 Members of Manthani Family Reunite in Hyderabad

Participants, who relished a tasty treat too, ranged from 80-year-old elders to a six-month old infant. The aroma of mouth-watering dishes hung a

Centre to deploy 53 additional CAPF companies ahead of Republic Day parade in Delhi

NEW DELHI: In view of the threats received by intelligence agencies ahead of the upcoming Republic Day parade in Delhi, the Union Ministry of Hom

Centrestageto wilderness and back again theKishansaga

Freed up in the mind and more driven than he has ever been, the flamboyant batter will be chomping at the bit, hoping for a chance to light up th

Doping menace: on Indian sport and dope positive cases

India must make National Anti-Doping Agency well-funded and independent

Enhanced Railway Ticket Fares To Come Into Effect From Today

Second class non-AC fares have been revised in slabs, with no increase for distances up to 215 km. Passengers travelling between 216 km and 750 k

ForTN, talent isnt the issue cohesion, mindset and clarity are:Bhagwandas

The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems

Merely designing better infrastructure will not deliver the desired outcome if the human element of belonging is ignored

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 21: Ranveer-starrer crosses Rs 630 crore, set to dethrone SRK's Jawan as highest-grossing Hindi film

The spy thriller crossed the rare Rs 600 crore mark in India in a span of just 20 days, and saw another surge on Christmas (Day 21) without facin

18-Year-Old Graphic Designer Arrested For Theft, Says He Lost Job Due To AI

An 18-year-old graphic designer, who claimed to have lost his job due to AI, was arrested with his NEET-aspirant woman friend on Thursday for all

110 kg of ganja seized in Sholinganallur

Southern districts of Tamil Nadu come alive with Christmas fete

Special midnight masses were organised in churches. Coastal villages came alive with festive decorations featuring themed cribs, lights, decorati

DMDK invites Stalin, Palaniswami to Vijayakant death anniversary event

At WTO, India calls for steps to boost tech transfer to developing nations

India is pushing developed nations at the World Trade Organization to share advanced technologies. This move aims to boost trade for developing a

Fire Fighters Rescue Eagle Entangled Near HC

The Eagle has been shifted to a government vet hospital for treatment and later handed over to the forest department. Now, the bird's condition i

Arms, ammunition recovered from Manipur's Imphal West District: Police

Security forces have recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur. In Imphal West district, weapons including guns, rifles, an

Students protest against alleged Islamophobia at Jadavpur University convocation

KOLKATA: Two students held a poster reading ''there is no place for Islamophobia at Jadavpur University'' while receiving their citations and cer

2 Arrested With Country-Made Pistols In Bulletproof SUV In Delhi

The Delhi Police has arrested two armed men and seized a bullet-proof SUV during a routine vehicle check in outer north Delhi on Christmas eve, o

Here's Why Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus Is Prime Target In Search For Life

The findings are based on analysis of data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017.

Resident Doctors Announce Mass Leave To Protest Shimla Doctor's Suspension

The Resident Doctors Association of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla, has announced a day-long mass casual leave on December 26

Man arrested for running illegal clinic in Thoraipakkam

Jewellery, rugs and toys power creative goods' export surge

India's creative goods exports saw a significant rise in the first seven months of FY26. Fashion accessories, jewellery, carpets, and toys led th

India Inc wants to tech all its employees to the future

As India approaches 2026, companies such as Zensar Technologies, Godrej Consumer Products, and Tata Motors are proactively enhancing their workfo

India moving steadily towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Sinha

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:Highlighting Indias rise as the worlds fastest-growing economy, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that under Pr

Home Minister to inaugurate 2-day Anti-Terror Conference today

Focus on promoting collaborative approaches to counter terrorism Enhancing mechanisms to disrupt terror financing networks Sharing intelligence a

Woman, 25, Shot At In Gurugram Club For Refusing Marriage Proposal

A 25-year-old woman was shot at inside a club in Gurugram after she allegedly refused a marriage proposal from a man, police said on Thursday.

India's Petrol Pump Network Crossed 1,00,000-mark Till November

As per the data available from the petroleum planning & analysis cell of the oil ministry, the country had 1,00,266 petrol pumps at the end of No

Christmas celebrated with devotion, festive spirit across J&K

Northlines Correspondent Jammu/Srinagar:The festival of Christmas was celebrated with devotion, joy and a spirit of harmony across Jammu and Kash

Kwatra, Gor talk trade at Trump's Florida residence

Indian envoy Vinay Kwatra met with US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in Florida. Discussions focused on strengthening trade ties and a proposed

GST reforms and RDI scheme mark 2025 as turning point for pharma

New Delhi: With GST reforms and Research Development Incentive (RDI) Scheme, the year 2025 has been a crucial turning point for Indian pharma, sa

Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19. The winning ticket was sold in Cabot, lottery officials in Ar

Census 2027 Phase-I Pre-Test Completed, April 2026 Rollout Planned

The discussion to be executed in further operations planned soon after the completion of the pre-test exercise of the Phase I - Houselisting and

Bangladesh belongs to all: BNP's Rahman after homecoming

Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years. He addressed a rally in Dhaka, promising to restore democratic rights. Rahman spoke of

What Was CBI Doing Before?: Unnao Rape Survivor On Kuldeep Sengar's Bail

The 2017 Unnao rape case victim expressed her disappointment and anger with the judgment of the Delhi High Court granting bail to the accused, fo

RBI may pump in 1 lakh cr more for liquidity comfort

The Reserve Bank of India may inject an additional 1 lakh crore in February-March 2026 to maintain surplus liquidity in the banking system. This

Chief Minister To Inaugurate Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan In Tirupati

The Chief Minister will attend the inaugural session of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan from 10.15 am to 12.45 pm. The national-level event aims to

Netflix and WWE team up for a Stranger Thingsthemed Monday Night RAW in January 2026

Netflix and WWE are extending the Stranger Things phenomenon past its Season 5 finale through a never before seen crossover with Monday Night RAW

5 Killed After Helicopter Crashes On Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro

Five people were killed, including two Czech tourists, after a helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, the authorities in Tanzania announced on

57,000 displaced people from Manipur are battling third winter

Manipur faces its third harsh winter since ethnic strife began in May 2023. Displaced people are restless, demanding resettlement. Recent clashes

Odisha Tops National Air Pollution Charts, Surpasses Delhi

Three townsBalasore, Talcher, and Baripadarank among Indias five most polluted cities. Persistent PM2.5 pollution raises serious health concerns,

Turkey detains over 100 IS suspects in raids ahead of holiday attacks

Istanbul: Officers from the Istanbul Police Counter-Terrorism Department launched simultaneous raids on Thursday at 124 locations and detained ov

A seven-course Christmas meal at a Coonoor cafe

Coonoors Cafe Diem rings in the festivities with a seven-course meal, complete with blueberry ravioli, artichoke pizzas, and moringa falafel

Bioethanol Boom Opens New Avenues for Upland Farmers in Nellore District

The surge in investments in bioethanol is linked to the governments proposal to blend ethanol in aviation fuel, further boosting its long-term de

Gaiety and Reunions Mark Christmas Celebrations in Andhra Pradesh

Nativity scenes, stars of various sizes and hues, and lighting illuminated the churches in AP.

China Slams US Report Claiming Plot To Sabotage US-India Ties

China on Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties

Temples in Telangana Swarm with Devotees Amid Year-End Rush

Due to consecutive holidays for schools and offices, thousands of people visited the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy hill shrine at Yadagirigutta.

UP Man Shoots 20-Year-Old Woman Who Refused His Advances, Dies By Suicide

A 20-year-old woman was shot dead by a man who later committed suicide in an apparent case of unrequited love in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat on Thurs

1 Killed, 4 Injured As Balloon Gas Cylinder Explodes In Mysuru

A balloon seller was killed and four others injured in a balloon gas cylinder explosion here on Thursday, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar s

Traffic Police cracks down on rash driving in city

Video: Hindutva group disrupts Christian prayer meet in Bengaluru

Hyderabad: In yet another targeted attack towards the Christian community, Hindutva members disrupted a prayer programme in Bengalurus Koramangal

Holding Her Hand, Pulling Towards Self, Saying I Love You Amounts Outraging A Womans Modesty: Chhattisgarh HC

Therefore, the act done by the appellant with the victim very much falls under the offence under Section 354 of the IPC as it was done by him to

NULM workers to protest near Madras High Court

AAP leaders booked over Santa Claus skit for outraging religious feelings of Christians

New Delhi: A police case was lodged on Thursday against AAPs Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bhardwaj, and two other party leaders over a skit related t

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uikey, five others killed by security forces in Odisha

NEW DELHI: Top Maoist commander Ganesh Uikey was killed by security forces in Odisha's Rampa forest area on Thursday. Five other Maoists, includi

Police Deny Lathi Charge Near Alipiri Bhudevi Complex

The SP warned that strict legal action would be taken against those spreading false videos and rumours on social media, and urged the public to r

$2 Ticket, $1.8 Billion Payout: US Player Wins 2nd-Largest Powerball Jackpot

A Powerball ticket purchased outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery

You have been integrated with BJP: Samik tells Suvendu not to dwell on the past

During an event organised by the BJP, Suvendu Adhikari took to the stage and saidthat other from the old and new leaders a section joined the par

Telangana to Use Satellite Data for Rythu Bharosa

The assistance of Rs 6,000 per acre for the rabi season is proposed to be disbursed in January, coinciding with the Sankranti festival, after the

India vs Sri Lanka - Need to improve in all facets of the game, says Amol

Army limits social media use to 'viewing only'

The Indian Army has introduced new rules for social media. Personnel can now view and monitor platforms like Instagram. Communication on these si

Tirumala Sees Heavy Pilgrim Turnout Ahead of Vaikunta Dwara Darshan Period

TTD indicated that the heavy pilgrim inflow is likely to continue until January 10, coinciding with the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan period.

MVA partners chart separate paths for Maha civic polls

Maharashtra's local elections are causing political shifts. The NCP-SP is exploring alliances with the Ajit Pawar faction in Pune and Pimpri-Chin

DNA TV Show: Analysis of Tarique Rahman's show of strength against Yunus in Bangladesh

Thousands of people gathered to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman back to his homeland, Bangladesh.

TTD darshan ticket counter at Alipiri sees heavy rush

15,000 Slotted Sarva Darshan tickets booked in no time

40 Charged For Vandalising Christmas Decorations At Raipur Mall

Around 40 unidentified persons have been charged for vandalising Magneto Mall on VIP Road in Raipur during the state-wide 'Chhattisgarh Bandh' on

Indias IPO Market Raises Record Rs 1.95 Lakh Crore in CY 2025

During CY25, 106 of the 365 IPOs were listed on the main board, while 259 IPOs were listed through SMEs.