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DoTs order to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app receives pushback

In response to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)s order requiring phones to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app, Indian digital advocacy

Sanchar Saathi app row: Making anything compulsory in democracy is troubling, says Tharoor

When Boat's Aman Gupta became rich, he asked ChatGPT what wealthy people do and the answer made him realise who he is

For a query about what do rich people do, ChatGPT answered Boat's Aman Gupta by saying rich people either serve humanity like the Gates Foundatio

When will Indians get Visa-free entry to Russia? After Vladimir Putin allows Chinese, Delhi in talks with Moscow

India and Russia are close to finalizing a visa-free group travel deal after Moscow extended similar access to China, with talks now focusing on

LS Speaker Birla calls meet to break House deadlock over SIR

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has called a meeting of party leaders to resolve the impasse over electoral roll revisions. Opposition parties are dem

Census to be done in two phases between April 2026 and February 2027, says government

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the two phases will be Phase I-House Listing and Housing Census followed by Phase IIPopula

DeepSeek releases two new AI reasoning models to compete with OpenAI and Google

While DeepSeek-V3.2 is designed as an AI assistant for reasoning on par with GPT-5, DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale is for more complex tasks and is compa

Russia's Putin seeks to boost energy, defence exports with India visit

On his first visit in four years to the Indian capital for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin will be accompanied by his defence m

VIT Bhopal violence: M.P. govt. says management's bid to cover up jaundice outbreak, insensitive attitude triggered violence

Acting on findings of a three-member panels report, the Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Department issued a show-cause notice to the institutions

Angammal movie review: The change machine is seldom as brutal and tender at once on celluloid

Vipin Radhakrishnans film tells a warm and poignant story about an elderly widow fighting for the freedom to be herself as she grapples with the

7-year-old attacked by stray dogs in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 7-year-old boy was attacked by stray dogs in Telanganas Ranga Reddy district on Monday, December 1. The incident occurred in Hayathn

RBI likely to cut repo rate by 25 bps in December: Report

Kolkata: The RBI could announce a 25-basis point repo rate cut in its upcoming December monetary policy meeting, driven by a sharp decline in inf

CM Revanth prepares for face-off with Lionel Messi in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Ahead of football legend Lionel Messis visit to Hyderabad, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy held a practice session on Monday,

Watch: Modi vows all possible support for ailing Khaleda Zia

Lift CBI Probe Order in Karur Stampede, Permit SIT Investigation: Tamil Nadu

The local police and the SIT are fully competent to conduct a fair, thorough, and impartial probe and no exceptional circumstances exist to direc

Operation Sindoor Forced Pakistan Navy To Stay Near Ports: Navy Chief

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi says aggressive deployment, including a carrier battle group, reshaped maritime dynamics in the region.

No permission for TVKs roadshow in Puducherry: Speaker

But, the government could consider any other demand of the party for TVK president Vijay to meet the public in the Union Territory, told Mr. Selv

Supreme Court gives green light for Kerala to allot open prison land to BrahMos

BATL would be apportioned 180 acres, SSB 45 acres to set up a battalion headquarters and 32 acres for the forensic varsity

CCMB study reveals microbial diversity in Eastern Ghats lakes

Lakes inside protected areas showed significantly higher bacterial richness, while those near industrial zones exhibited reduced diversity

Feet-touching, hugs to Maithili Thakurs Paag: Highlights from Bihar Assembly Oath Day

Royal Group Celebrates the Success of Rise for Khmer Concert, Reaffirming Its Commitment to Culture, Unity, and National Progress

New-Age Careers in Events & Experiential Marketing: Bhavans College MSEED Unveils BMAT Scholarship Worth 1 Lakh

BMAT to offer merit-based scholarships and unlock high-growth careers in the events & experiential sector

Preparing Leaders for the C-Suite, XLRI and Simplilearn come together to launch an Executive Diploma in Advanced Business Strategies for CXOs

Absconding Kashmir Couple Booked for 38 Lakh Gas Agency Scam

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a couple accused of defrauding a man of 38 lakh by f

A year after landslip, Tiruvannamalais Arunachala Hills gears up for annual Maha Deepam

On December 2, Maha Deepam team carried cauldron (kopparai) on the northeast of the hills. They avoided their traditional southeast route to carr

Delhi HC Dismisses Petitions Filed By Bajrang, Vinesh Challenging WFI Elections

The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions as the petitioners failed to appear before the court on multiple dates

Man gets life term for raping nine-year-old girl in UP's Bareilly

Bareilly (UP), Dec 2 (PTI) A special POCSO court here has sentenced a 22-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old girl in the

Budget 2026 FAQs: How Sitharamans Budgets changed Income Tax slabs from 2019 to 2025, and what to expect this year

Union Budget 2025 introduced revised income tax slabs under the new regime, exempting income up to Rs 12 lakh. For salaried individuals, this lim

Why Samantha Ruth Prabhu married Raj Nidimoru on December 1? This date has special connection with her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya's....

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru got married on December 1, 2025. This date is special, and it's related to her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya.

Siddaramaiah & D.K. Shivakumar hold another breakfast meet: Unity or power tussle?

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Shivakumar held a breakfast meeting on December 2.

IPL 2026: Unlikely to get bidders, Glenn Maxwell pulls out of auctions

The 37-year-old, popularly known as Big Show for being a phenomenal talent in his younger days, has played every IPL season since 2012, barring o

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reveals rare quality you need to be successful at workplace. And it's not your qualification

Amid AI dominance, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has revealed one rare quality you need to succeed at your workplace. He said empathy is a workplac

Delhi HC dismisses petitions filed by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat challenging Wrestling Federation of India elections

The wrestlers had moved the High Court, alleging that the WFI elections were not conducted in a fair and transparent manner. Their plea sought in

Judiciary will see through political vendetta: Congress on FIR in Herald case

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday attacked the Modi government over the filing of a fresh FIR in the National Herald case and said it is confide

Bengal government did not implement Central fisheries scheme for two years: Centre

Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said the Bengal government accepted the PMMSY scheme two years after it was launched in 2020-21

Govt ready to discuss electoral roll revision in RS, but Opposition can't set timeline: Rijiju

Parliament proceedings are stalled for a second day due to opposition protests. The government has invited leaders from various parties for talks

Student dies by suicide on Osmania University campus

Hyderabad: A student pursuing B Tech has died allegedly by suicide on the Osmania University (OU) campus here, police said on Tuesday. The second

Warangal Nursing student injured in chemical attack

Delhi Court Remands 3 India Gate Protesters to Police Custody

Delhi police said that some of the arrested students had attended a conference of the banned Radical Students' Union (RSU) in Hyderabad in Februa

Nara Lokesh Meets Amit Shah, Seeks Relief for Cyclone Montha Damage

Andhra Pradesh Reports Losses of 6,356 Crore; Seeks 902 Crore as Immediate Assistance

Vivo X300 series launched in India: Prices, specs, cameras and accessories that could beat Samsung and OnePlus

Vivo has launched its X300 flagship series in India, featuring the X300 and X300 Pro, targeting the ultra-premium market with a strong emphasis o

Centre Ready for SIR Debate After Lok Sabha Uproar: Sources

New Delhi: The government has agreed to the oppositions demand for a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, including the contentious Special

2 Hyderabad Postal Staffers Get 2 Years RI in Misappropriation Case during Demonetisation

The CBI registered the instant case on August 31, 2017 on the basis of a written complaint of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, City Div

6,6,6,6,6,6,6: 14-year-old circket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripts history, becomes FIRST teenager to...

India's yound batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 108 runs off 61 balls, his third century in 16 professional T20 games. The left-hander

Vivo focused upon evolving consumers needs with a premium push, says companys spokesperson

On being the leader currently in Indian smartphone ecosystem, Vivo said that output is not in their control. There are market forces which contri

Counting Of Votes For Maharashtra Local Body Polls On Dec 21, Not Dec 3: HC To SEC

The HC's order came after the rescheduled elections in some local bodies to December 20.

Karur stampede: Shift of probe to CBI undermines State autonomy; sets dangerous precedent, Tamil Nadutells Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu said the Supreme Court cited the political undertones of the case as a reason to transfer the probe from a SIT of senior Tamil Nadu po

Karur stampede: Shift of probe to CBI undermines State autonomy; sets dangerous precedent Tamil Nadutells Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu said the Supreme Court cited the political undertones of the case as a reason to transfer the probe from a SIT of senior Tamil Nadu po

Over 1,200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand as rescue efforts intensify

The flooding and landslips killed at least 1,230 people, with 659 people confirmed dead in Indonesia, 390 in Sri Lanka and 181 in Thailand, autho

Progeny concept in SIR enumeration form may create two strange scenarios

The concept of progeny in the enumeration form of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is likely to create two strange scenarios. In one, a mothe

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licenses, source says

China has issued its first batch of new rare earth export licenses, a move expected to accelerate shipments to select customers. This streamlined

Show of unity: Siddaramaiah visits Shivakumars home for breakfast, vows to discuss Karnataka issues

Watch: Indian Army successfully conducts combat launch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

Counting of votes for Maharashtra local body polls on December 21, not December 3: HC to SEC

The High Court, while hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the SECs decision, also directed that exit polls should not be announced till Dece

Kolkata hospitals report sharp rise in pneumonia & flu vaccination; Experts urge elderly to get protected immediately

Kolkata is experiencing a significant surge in demand for pneumonia and influenza vaccines. Respiratory infections are climbing as winter arrives

Shame on you Ranveer Singh trends, actor accused of hurting religious sentiments

Hyderabad: Ranveer Singh has found himself in hot soup after his appearance at the International Film Festival of India 2025. The actor is being

Revanth to Invite Modi, Kharge, Rahul to Telangana Rising Summit

Revanth Reddy would return to Hyderabad on December 3 afternoon after extending invitations for the summit to PM Modi, several Union Ministers, K

Navy threat of offensive action key to Pak's ceasefire plea: Vice Admiral Swaminathan on Op Sindoor

Vice Admiral K Swaminathan stated that the Indian Navy's offensive posture during Operation Sindoor was a key factor in Pakistan seeking a ceasef

Apple To Resist 'Sanchar Saathi' Order Amid Political Outcry: Report

The Indian government has confidentially ordered companies including Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi to preload their phones with an app called Sanchar

SSC Issues New Disability Certificate Format For Persons With Benchmark Disabilities

SSC advises candidates to verify eligibility criteria in exam notices and download the updated disability certificate circular from the official

Sridhar Babu Reviews Arrangements for Telangana Rising Global Summit

The Minister personally inspected the on-ground arrangements and provided guidance, suggestions and inputs to the concerned officials

GetReplies raises $1M to disrupt $200B martech sector with Agentic AI for lifecycle engagement

Backed by the Patni Family Office, GetReplies is unifying the fragmented marketing landscape with the first Agentic AI platform designed to move

20 Years Later, Does the Devil still wear Prada?

A look at how fashion, media, and creative power have evolved since the iconic film reshaped the industry's narrative.

Mass Killings In 2025 Hit Lowest Level Since 2006

About 82% of this year's mass killings involved a firearm. Since 2006, 3,234 people have died in mass killings and 81% of them were shooting vict

OICL Administrative Officers Recruitment 2025: Registration Starts Dec 3 For 300 Posts, Apply Here

OICL AO Recruitment: The preliminary examinatin (tier 1) is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on January 10, 2026 for both Generalist and Hin

SC Stays Trial Against Ex-Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa In POCSO Case

The high court's refusal to quash the case

Spying Tool Or Cybersecurity Shield? What Experts Say About Sanchar Saathi

Communications Minister Scindia has earlier praised the Sanchar Saathi app and said it has done a yeoman service in recovering lakhs of lost phon

Vivo X300 Pro and Vivo X300 running new OriginOS launched in India: Price, features and sale

Vivo will offer 5 OS and 7 years of security updates to the X300 series

US Man Lands At Bengaluru Airport, Internet Jokes City Still '2.5 Hours Away'

Bengaluru airport's remote location causes long transfer times, with travellers often spending more time commuting than flying.

Waking Up Exhausted? Try These 7 Expert-Approved Sleep Habits

If you open your eyes feeling drained, rely on caffeine to function, or hit an energy crash by noon - your sleep cycle needs help. Dr. Pal breaks

2020 Delhi riots: Police claim of 'regime change operation' not in chargesheet, Gulfisha Fatima tells Supreme Court

Gulfisha Fatima, a prominent activist, is fighting for her release in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. Her attorney highlights the unfairnes

Hong Kong Leader Announces 'Independent Committee' To Probe Fire

Hong Kong has a legal mechanism to set up commissions of inquiry, which in the past were usually led by judges to undertake complex fact-finding

What Is Nati Chicken, The Dish Served At Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar's 'Power Breakfast'

Nati Koli, which refers to country chicken, is known to be one of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's favourite dishes.

Post Sindoor, insurance cost has gone up for vessels travelling to Pakistan, says Indian Navy chief

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said Operation Sindoor has put financial strain on Pakistan as significant number of merchant ships avoided

Bengal govt did not implement Central fisheries scheme for 2 years: Govt

West Bengal has postponed the rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana by two years, utilizing just Rs 58.51 crore of the allocated bu

SIR Debate In Parliament: Centre Ready For Debate On Voter List Cleanup After Lok Sabha Storm: Sources

The government has agreed to the opposition's demands to hold a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, with special focus on the controversia

DoTs WhatsApp SIM-binding mandate faces pushback from Broadband India Forum

BIF said the DoTs order was well-intentioned, but it raised significant questions of jurisdiction, proportionality, and consumer impact

AI's Impact Could Worsen Gaps Between World's Rich And Poor: United Nations

The report released Tuesday likens the situation to the Great Divergence of the industrial revolution, when many Western countries saw rapid mode

7 Sixes, 7 Fours: 14-Year-Old Suryavanshi Scripts History With 61-Ball 108

Vaibhav Suryavanshi left Prithvi Shaw-led Maharashtra in shock, smashing 108 for Bihar against Maharashtra in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Ravi Teja's Team Debunks Rumors of Six Heroines in Next Film

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is scheduled for release during Sankranthi 2026.

INS Aridhaman, a Made-in-India nuclear ballistic submarine, to be commissioned soon: Navy Chief

India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, significantly bolstering its sea-based nuclear deter

Apple to Resist DOT Order to Pre-Install Govt's Sanchar Saathi App

The Indian government has confidentially ordered companies including Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi to preload their phones with an app called Sanchar

'Rescued My Soul': Hong Kong Firefighters Save Beloved Pets

The fire burned for more than 40 hours, and during that time Hong Kong social media was flooded with posts from worried pet lovers.

7 Early Signs Of Kidney Disease That Should Not Be Ignored

One of the ways to diagnose kidney disease at an early stage is spotting the early symptoms of the condition. Read on to know some of the early s

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Govt says ready for discussion on SIR but remains non-committal on time

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated in the Rajya Sabha that the government is ready to discuss Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

German Man Is 2nd Ever To Beat HIV Without Using HIV-Resistant Stem Cells

A man living with HIV has been declared AIDS-free after receiving a stem cell transplant to treat blood cancer. He becomes the seventh person in

Sanchar Saathi App row: Can you delete it? Centre's big clarification after opposition's 'snooping' charge

The government clarified that the Sanchar Saathi App can be deleted by users, stating their role was only to introduce it. This statement followe

Parity cannot be sole ground for granting bail to accused in criminal case: Supreme Court

The bench said relief of bail cannot be granted without due regard to the circumstances involved in the alleged offence for which the accused per

Trump's Push To End Ukraine War Raises Fears Of 'Ugly Deal' For Europe

Europe may well even have to accept a growing economic partnership between Washington, its traditional protector in the NATO alliance, and Moscow