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Telangana HC accepts HYDRAA commissioners apology in contempt case

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, December 5, accepted Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) commission

As NC marks 120th birth anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah, no statement from J&K Lieutenant Governor

Sheikh Abdullah founded the National Conference and was a former CM of J&K; L-Gs office usually issues statements on anniversaries of major publi

Mens junior World Cup hockey | India edges Belgium, enters semis

Frances Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters award to Ravi Deecee

The Ambassador of France to India confers the insignia of the award on the publisher and managing director of DC Books

Thirupparankundram row: Madras HC to hear appeals against Single Bench order on December 12

Appellants say the Single Bench failed to appreciate that for over 150 years, the Mahadeepam was lit only at the Uchipillaiyar temple mandapam ar

DMK, BJP members face off in Lok Sabha over Karthigai Deepam ritual at Thirupparankundram temple

DMKleaderT.R.Baaluaccuses theBJPof trying to ignite communal tensions in Tamil Nadu, while Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs L. M

Zepto converts into public entity ahead of IPO

Quick commerce unicorn Zepto has converted into a public entity after dropping private from its name, months after raising $450 million at a $7 b

High cost of infertility treatments puts financial strain on couples: ICMR-NIRRCHstudy

Stating that median out-of-pocket expenditure for infertility treatment was 11,317, the study said direct medical costs for medicines and investi

Case registered after CCTV footage of State-run cinemas leaked online

Hockey players get a whiff of Tamil culture, tradition

Women Safety Wing signs two MoUs to expand youth-led safety initiatives

Two partnerships aimed at strengthening community safety, youth leadership and gender-sensitisation programmes across the State

Forum welcomes decision to uphold recommendation to downgrade NHRC accreditation status from A to B

'No means no, only yes means yes': Shashi Tharoor introduces bill to criminalise marital rape

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday introduced three private members bills in the Lok Sabha, including one seeking to criminalise marital rape,

Calls grow for platform screen doors in metro stations, but rollout on existing routes faces cost and engineering setbacks

In February 2024, BMRCL installed metal railings along parts of the interchange platforms to limit track access. The corporation has since been s

IPL 2026: Who will lead Rajasthan Royals after Sanju Samson's exit? Riyan Parag breaks silence on captaincy buzz

With Sanju Samson leaving Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, speculation is swirling around the franchise's next leader. Young all-rounder Riyan

German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription

German lawmakers have approved the governments plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces

Tributes to Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar: From Labor leader to Nation Builder

Arjun Ram Meghwal Today, we commemorate the 70th Mahaparinirvan Day of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, a larger-than-life figure and a champion

KorataChanaka Works on Fast Track After CM Revanths Assurance

The acquisition of nearly 1,900 acres of land for canals, distributaries and the reservoir remains the major hurdle to completing the barrage.

Madras High Court restrains release of Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Akhanda 2

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan grant the interim injunction following a monetary dispute between the production firm 14 Reels Plus L

Ragging at Colleges Gets Worse in Telangana

They believe that strong and public action serves as the clearest deterrent.

Telangana Asks GGH Superintendents To Submit New Geriatric Centre Layouts

The health department, in coordination with Nims, will also arrange one male and one female physiotherapist for each centre, given the increasing

German president visits WWII bombing site as Europe seeks to bolster united front against Russia

LONDON, Dec 5 : Germanys president laid a wreath Friday at Coventry Cathedral in central England, symbolically atoning for the atrocities of Worl

Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's TVK

Kharge, Rahul not invited to Putin banquet: Congress

Shashi Tharoor makes it to the guest list as chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs

Centenarian doctor donates 3.4 crore to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for cancer research

Professor K. Laxmi Bais contribution will create a corpus fund to support gynaecological oncology research and preventive care

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu mocks bribery case trial; accuses prosecutors of pursuing a ludicrous political trial

TEL AVIV, Dec 5: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a sharply worded public attack against Tel Avivs state prosecutors on Thursda

Gov. Walz denounces Trump for calling Minnesotas Somali community garbage

NEW YORK (US), Dec 5: Democratic Gov. Tim Walz denounced President Donald Trump on Thursday for calling Minnesotas Somali community garbage and d

Chinese official media highlights Putin calling India-China close friends of Russia

BEIJING, Dec 5 : Chinese official media on Friday highlighted President Vladimir Putins remarks calling both India and China the closest friends

HC orders live webcasting, more police personnel in hypersensitive booths

Watch: Putin visit - Can India walk the balance withtheWest?

Pak general accuses Imran Khan of orchestrating onslaught against armed forces

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5: A senior Pakistani general on Friday accused jailed former premier Imran Khan of orchestrating a well-planned onslaught against

Quess Corp elevates Lohit Bhatia to CEO

Quess Corp has appointed Lohit Bhatia as its new Chief Executive Officer. This significant leadership change will take effect from January 1, 202

RBI Defends Data After IMF Critique; DG Downplays Crawl Remark

Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the RBI's estimates on GDP and inflation given by the government are fairly accurate, but accepted that there may b

Hong Kong University suspends student union after calls for fire justice

The blaze that ripped through Wang Fuk Court in the city's northern Tai Po district last week killed at least 159 people and was the world's dead

Maharashtra To Form Indias 1st Dedicated Solar Company for Farmers

State plans solar energy for all farmers by next year, with a 16,000 MW generation target

Ruling establishment trying to vilify Nehru to dismantle his legacy, says Sonia Gandhi

Speaking at the launch of the Nehru Centre India, the Congress leader says a systematic effort was underway to distort Nehrus ideas and undermine

DC Edit | Will Rate Cut Boost Growth?

Companies will benefit from cheaper working capital and investment loans, potentially encouraging capital expenditure to pick up. The consumer se

Nepal PM holds meeting with Gen Z, political party representatives focusing on elections

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday held an interaction with representatives of political parties, officials of the Election

1.2 million Americans laid off in 2025 as job cuts hit highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic Is AI now a major factor in U.S. job cuts?

US layoffs 2025: More than 1.17 million Americans lost their jobs in 2025. Cuts surged 54% from last year. November alone saw 71,321 layoffs. Tel

Hyderabad retiree loses Rs 29.5 lakh to fake trading app scam

Hyderabad: In another incident of fake trading app scams, a 63-year-old retired employee from Nallakunta was duped of Rs 29.5 lakhs by scamsters

Odisha MLA Alleges Death Threat at Railway Station; Complaint Filed with GRP

Incident reportedly occurred during late-night visit to Kantabanji station; police inquiry launched

HILTP challenged in Telangana HC, notice issued to state govt

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP), notified through GO 27, was challenged in the Telangana High Court on Fr

Embrace simplicity, avoid excess: Supreme Court advises govts

Excessive rules and laws will attract judicial review and censure, says the Apex Court

Report: Iran launches massive missiles during naval drill near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Dec 5 : Iran launched massive missiles in the Sea of Oman and near the strategic Strait of Hormuz during the second day of a naval drill,

National Herald Probe: Delhi Police Issues Notice to Shivakumar

The agency has asked him to provide income tax records, financial statements and any donation certificates related to the payments

Indian envoy discusses reconstruction needs with Sri Lankas Housing Minister after Cyclone Ditwah

COLOMBO, Dec 5 : Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met Sri Lankas Housing and Construction minister to discuss reconstruction and rehabilitati

Amid IndiGo flight cancellations, Harsh Goenka's post captures what passengers experience: 'Name changeannounced....'

Harsh Goenka's humorous take on IndiGo's flight cancellations, ItDidn'tGo, has resonated with stranded passengers. The post sparked a flurry of m

Indian Americans Forum seeks environmental review of Hyderabad land policy

A delegation from the Indian Americans Forum (IAF) met with Telanganas Minister for IT and Industries, D Sridhar Babu, to discuss the proposed Hy

Nirav Modi's prison move creates complications for Bank of India trial in UK

Nirav Modi, a fugitive diamond merchant, faces challenges in a London court. He is confined to a small prison cell with limited access to his leg

REFLECTIONS | Will 28-point Trump Plan Lead To Peace In Ukraine? | Sunanda K. Datta-Ray

Ironically, neither Ukraine nor the world might have feared this larger global peril if Ukraine had not been one of four countries -- the other t

Dhurandhar: Deepika Padukone reviews Ranveer Singh's comeback film, praises star husband: 'Do yourselves a favour and...'

Deepika Padukone took the Instagram to share the review of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, calling it 'worth every minute of 3.34 hours'.

Watch: Why BLOs are dying: Inside the crushing pressure behind Indias voter list overhaul

A 46-year-old Booth Level Officer (BLO) from Uttar Pradesh died by suicide after recording a heartbreaking video about the unbearable workload un

Fraudsters Loot Elderly With Digital Scams

The victim from Nallakunta was contacted by one Divya Mehra, claiming to represent a securities firm and added him to a WhatsApp trading group in

Trump LIVE | US President attends FIFA World Cup 2026 drawing at Kennedy Centre

Taxes collection sees slower pace

Trump Administration elevates India's role in Indo-Pacific strategy

The Trump Administration's National Security Strategy identifies India as a crucial partner, emphasizing deepened cooperation in economic, techno

One college student dies, three suffer injuries in accident near Coimbatore

Congress takes 'DDLJ' dig at Modi govt: 'distort, defame, lie, justify'

The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance. They used the acronym DDLJ, meaning distort, defame, lie, and justif

Fino Payments Bank gets RBI nod to become SFB

India and Russia to strengthen defence cooperation, national currency settlements

NEW DELHI: India and Russia have agreed to deepen defence collaboration and develop systems for bilateral trade settlements using their national

Ruling-Opposition Duel Again Over CID-ACB TTD Parakamani Probe

Fresh row erupts as YSRC, BJP leaders clash over TTD Parakamani probe

BJP alleges corruption in Corporation, CPI(M) leaders to take legal action

BJP alleges graft in selection of service provider for biocompost kitchen bin project and in tendering of civil works. V.K. Prasanth says a Vigil

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | No More Trials By Jury For Lesser Crimes In UK: Will Justice Be Served? | Farrukh Dhondy

Other dissenters quote the Magna Carta and reference the unwritten British Constitution, using arguments about well-worn practice and tradition

UPSSSC PET Result 2025 out at upsssc.gov.in; check steps to download the scorecard and more

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced the UPSSSC PET Result 2025. Candidates can check their scores on the of

How a small intervention eased a big bottleneck at Byatarayanapura Junction

Panchayats Elect Sarpanches Unanimously in Erstwhile Adilabad

Tribal village elders drive consensus picks as unanimous polls drop this cycle sharply

Continuous Rains Disrupt Life Around Kovur Tank

MLA promises 10 lakh fund for bund works

CAG audit finds major gap in allotment, development of land given for IT Parks in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: Land allocated on lease in IT Parks in Bhopal and Jabalpur for operating information technology and allied companies/firms, has been foun

How old is George Clooney as he makes a surprising call about his future in acting

George Clooney is 64 years old and still wants to keep acting. He talks about how work feels different now but he enjoys roles that challenge him

World Soil Day: The Unsung Hero Beneath Our Feet

The idea of a World Day of Soil was initiated in 2002 under the leadership of the International Union of Soil Sciences.

Pregnant Sunali Khatun and son returns from Bangladesh; four family members still stranded

KOLKATA: Pregnant Sunali Khatun and her eight-year-old son Sabir finally returned to India on Friday evening after spending more than six months

Sunali returns to India six months after being pushed back into Bangladesh

On December 3, the Union government had agreed to bring Sunali Khatun and her minor son back from Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds after the Su

Odisha Inked Rs 13 Lakh Crore Worth of MoUs at Utkarsh Odisha Conclave 2025: Minister Tells Assembly

The MLA had sought details on the level of investor participation during the conclave and the status of the projects pledged.

Home, Auto Loans to Get Cheaper at RBI Cuts Repo Rate

All other loans with fixed rates of interest will not fall. These include personal loans which are of short duration and the interest rate is fix

Assam black tea, Kashmiri saffron, Bhagavad Gita among PM Modi' s gifts to Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented President Vladimir Putin with gifts reflecting India's rich heritage. These included Assam black tea, Kash

CM Fadnavis not only runs BJP but also controls other parties in state, claims Maharashtra minister

Maharashtra BJP minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has stirred a controversy by claiming that other parties in Maharashtra are also controlled by Chie

Dhurandhar 2 release date announced: The next chapter of Ranveer Singhs action drama is coming soon

Bollywood's 'Dhurandhar' has surprised audiences with its epic scale and a post-credit reveal confirming a sequel. 'Dhurandhar 2' is slated for M

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares BIG update, says, 'Two such...'

Earlier this year, the Railway Minister clarified that the launch will take place only after the second train is fully ready for regular service.

IndiGo flight cancellations: Police review situation at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad: Senior police officers visited the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Friday, December 5, to assess the situation amid IndiG

PCE report: Inflation data cools in September how will it affect the December Fed interest rate decision?

PCE report: US core inflation in September cooled slightly, falling below expectations and bolstering President Trump's call for interest rate re

Madhya Pradeshs Ladli Behna Scheme to Come in New Avatar

This will truly empower them financially and make them self-reliant, state women and child development minister Nirmala Bhuria said.

Bank of America drops surprising 2026 market forecast here's what to expect and what investors must know

Bank of America 2026 forecast shocks Wall Street. The S&P 500 is expected at 7,100, just 4% above current levels. Buybacks are slowing, hitting $

Three-tier security in place for India-South Africa ODI in Vizag

Traffic restrictions will come into effect on Saturday morning; spectators to be allowed inside stadium three hours before the match

Dhurandhar Part 2 release date revealed, post-credit scene of Dhurandhar decoded, Ranveer Singh goes on rampage mode, becomes... hunts down...

Spoilers alert! Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is a blood-soaked, gut-wrenching action drama, divided into two parts. What will the basic plot of Par

Amid IndiGo Crisis, SpiceJet Steps In With 100 Additional Flights

SpiceJet Chairman & Managing Director Ajay Singh underlined that SpiceJet has been extending help by running 100 additional flights over the next

Minister unveils 97.40 lakh facilities at Nuzvid schools

Kolusu highlights youth role in nation-building, announces Student-Friendly Kits and notes recruitment of 16,347 teachers during Mega Parents-Tea

Party chiefs outline development, welfare projects for Kozhikode

A pre-poll discussion organised by the Calicut Press Club saw three district chiefs of mainstream political parties outlining their visions, prio

Special Action Force to curb communal flare-ups deployed in Mandya too

Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shivamogga districts already have such a force

The Intimacy Recession

People are surrounded by social media pals, but deep down, many feel isolated and are without any friends with whom they can connect honestly and

Not Could Be, It Will Be: Aviation Minister On Action Against IndiGo

IndiGo's operational meltdown is on the verge of getting resolved, and action against the airline is a question of when, not if, Civil Aviation M