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President Murmu Rejects Mercy Plea in 2012 Toddler Rape-Murder Case

President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra

Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags recurring negligence, high dust levels

Flying squads inspected 136 road stretches maintained by the DDA; out of them, 15 showed high levels of visible dust, 38 recorded moderate dust l

Save Voting Right to Save Constitution, Says Congress

Rahul alleges BJP transferred Rs.10,000 to women voters

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Konnichiwa, Japan! Jobs,language lessons beckon

With Curbs On Immigration Rising In West, Indians Look To Explore East

A people-led climate intelligence movement

A new community-driven MRV framework is bringing real-time, village-scale environmental data into Tamil Nadus climate governance system

Subhani to Receive Bapu Award Today at Grand Show

The Bapu-Ramana Academy (Atreyapuram, Hyderabad), a Telugu cultural organisation, was established ten years ago by eminent artist and poet Bnim (

Prove Cruelty: HC in Divorce Petition

The panel upheld the dismissal of the divorce petition by the Family Court, Secunderabad, and its grant of restitution of conjugal rights. It was

Blind twins from Maharashtra take up 1,230-km journey to Chennai for colour, light

ET CEO Roundtable: Top biz leaders discuss what India must do next to convert momentum into lasting global leadership

India's top business leaders convened to discuss the nation's economic trajectory, acknowledging both global challenges and domestic strengths. T

Ponnupole opens at Biennale

Uncertainty continues in Angamaly as UDF, LDF eye support of independent bloc

Three emerge as probable chairperson candidates in Aluva municipality

Names of Saiji Jolly, deputy chairperson in the outgoing council, and Lisa Johnson, chairperson of the standing committee for public works, are a

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin named BJP working president

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Surge in patients with respiratory issues in past twodays, say doctors

Delhi govt. to create a digital database of agricultural land

Delhi gasps on 2nd dirtiest December air day on record

DGCA made contract staff scapegoats by blaming them for IndiGo fiasco, alleges aviation expert

NEW DELHI: The removal of four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs) in the aftermath of the Indigo fiasco by the aviation regulator, the Directora

AAP accuses Delhi govt. of giving hospitals construction work to private companies

An unprecedented situation in Maharashtra

For the first time, there was no LOP in both Houses during the winter session

SHANTI 2025: Umbrella law to go 'pragmatic' on tricky liability clause, right to recourse

The upcoming session of Parliament is set to spotlight the SHANTI Bill, 2025, a paradigm-shifting legislation aimed at revitalizing the nuclear e

Over 48 pc voter turnout in Punjab local body polls; repolls ordered amid booth-capturing, stone-pelting

CHANDIGARH: Punjab recorded over 48% voting in the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections on Sunday, with more than 9,000 candidates in the

Manipur: BJP MLAs meet in Delhi to discuss peace process

BJP MLAs from Manipur, including former Chief Minister Biren Singh and Assembly Speaker Satyabrata Singh, went to Delhi on Saturday to attend the

ET CEO Roundtable: India reshaping globalisation in its own image, opines TIL chairman Satyan Gajwani

Amidst global volatility, India projects a confident economic stance, reshaping globalization with strategic autonomy in trade and resource manag

Hong Kong's last opposition party votes to disband under China pressure

The Democratic Party has been Hong Kong's flagship opposition since its founding three years before the financial hub's return to Chinese rule fr

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 10: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna film scripts history, records best-ever second Sunday, reaches Rs 350 crore

Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar (who also helmed Uri), is an underworld saga that follows a complex network of criminals, informants, and ope

Benchplause! Lets have more of that inside house

Parliamentarians engaged in intense debates on Vande Mataram and electoral reforms, showcasing flair and passion without clear winners or losers.

Switch Mobility tests double decker buses on city roads

Persons from diverse fields receive awards at 37th Margazhi Mahotsav

Telangana Gets Second Prize in Energy Reforms

State honoured for energy efficiency initiatives led by TGRedco

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Time to pause: On retail inflation, data takeaways

The Reserve Bank of India should wait to see the impact of lower interest rates on demand

Two Colossal Statues Of Pharaoh Restored In Luxor After 2 Decades

Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government's

Ban On Roblox Gaming Platform Sparks Rare Protest In Russia

Russia's communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said on December 3 it had blocked Roblox because it was ife with inappropriate content that can ne

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech

Any attempt at further regulating the right to freedom of speech and expression must be scrutinised, especially when it comes from the top court

Zelensky Offers To Drop NATO Bid In Exchange For Western Security Guarantee

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country's bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarant

Social Media Screening Of H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants To Begin From Monday

The Trump administration will begin on Monday enhanced screening and vetting of H-1B and its dependent H-4 visa applicants, including checks of t

Soccer: Arsenal must improve defensively despite win over Wolves, says Arteta

Arsenal took the lead with 20 minutes left via an own goal from Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone, but were given a massive scare when the visitors equ

Addressing an anomaly: On stubble burning, burnt-area estimates

The Centre must make burnt-area estimates of stubble public

The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties

With Ethiopia attempting to build a new national consensus, its engagement with India can be developed across multiple domains

Congress-Backed Candidates Win 55 percent Sarpanch Posts

Revanth mulls Cabinet expansion in state

Fight for truth will end Modi govt's rule: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi asserts his party's fight for truth will defeat vote chori and end the Modi government's rule. He criticizes election commissioners

US President Donald Trump issues BIG statement on Australian Bondi Beach shooting, says, 'terrible attack..., purely...'

US President Donald Trump has issued a statement on the mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, which killed at least 12 people on Sunday. Whil

RWAs Seek More Time For GHMC Delimitation

They were discussing the issue at an online meeting organised by United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations (U-FERWAS) to discuss the GHM

Army places orders worth Rs 5,000 crore for indigenous drones after Op Sindoor trials

The Indian Army is significantly boosting its drone capabilities with over 5,000 crore in orders for indigenous systems. Rigorous trials, simulat

Jharkhand: 2 CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Saranda forest

Michaelraj S, IG Operations and Jharkhand police spokesperson said that the personnel belonged to the CoBRA unit of the CRPF. Here are more detai

Probe ordered after goats seen eating midday meals with children at an Anganwadi in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: A probe has been ordered and preliminary action initiated after videos went viral showing goats eating midday meals from steel plates alo

Abhishek not worried about Gill and Suryakumars dip in form

Uttam Kumar Urges Centre To Release Rs 1,811 Cr

There is an imperative need for enhancement of target to protect farmers from distress sale, it is therefore requested that the paddy procurement

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan releases postage stamp in honour of Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar

Arshdeep adept at swinging it his way and rising to the occasion

In the last three-and-a-half years that he has been an international cricketer the left-arm pacer has displayed resilience and mental toughness a

Bharat Bhushan | Why India More Unequal Than Sub-Saharan Africa

Direct taxes like income tax and corporate tax contribute less to the total revenue of the government than indirect taxes

India stands with Australia: PM Modi condemns 'ghastly' attack

I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of gr

Parents should lodge complaints over excessive annual charges: FFC

Srinagar, Dec 14: Amid rising complaints from parents regarding private schools allegedly charging exorbitant annual fees, the Fee Fixation Commi

T.N. BJP organises three-day training programme for BLAs

Power Distribution wing cant waive off electricity bills: KPDCL

Lok Adalat not meant for amnesty or bill exemptions Srinagar, Dec 14: Superintending Engineer Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPD

Sansad Khel Mahotsav To Be Held From December 18 To 22

The event is aimed at promoting sports culture among youth, encouraging health and fitness, and identifying talented young athletes at the grassr

Lt. Governor of Puducherry inaugurates new building for Lawspet police station

Home Minister A. Namassivayam, Speaker R. Selvam, PWD Minister K. Lakshminarayanan, and Director General of Police Shalini Singh also attended th

India Win Maiden Squash World Cup Title

The title win will surely be good news for Indian squash as the sport is set to make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028

Despite Seeman attending right wing outfits event, NTK leaders rule out NDA tie-up

Packiarasan Sethuramalingam, a close party aide of Mr. Seeman and spokesperson, says while it is true they want to send their representatives int

130 differently abled shine at roller skating campionships in Vizag

LG calls for NEP-aligned, skill-oriented academic programmes

Chairs 84th Meeting of University Council of KU Srinagar, Dec 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the Unive

617 Die in ASR Road Mishaps in 3 Years

Night driving banned on ghat roads

Telangana Govt Readies DPR for Musi Revival Project

Cabinet approval likely by the end of December: Reports

Jipmers campaign focuses on persons with disabilities

The campaign, launched during the observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, features a series of programmes aimed at creating

'Does nothing but bitch.': Trump again torches Rep. Ilhan Omar over Somali immigrants row

High voltage transformer catches fire at Manali substation

The heat generated by the fault caused a small fire which was later brought under control

Pawans Call To Adopt Best Practices From Tamil Nadu, Kerala

The Deputy CM had directed the fisheries department officials to study the scope for creating similar facilities in Andhra Pradesh by adopting be

Bystander who tackled armed man at Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero

A civilian is being celebrated as a hero in Sydney. He bravely tackled and disarmed an armed attacker at a Jewish holiday event. This courageous

Puducherry to increase fleet of electric buses

Transport Commissioner A.S. Sivakumar says Puducherry plans to run 50 buses on intra-city routes (mofussil) and the remaining on urban routes

Telangana Govts Neglect Damages Errum Manzil Beyond Repair

A majority of the doors and windows are broken beyond repair: Reports

CAT orders paid Maternity Leave to Contractual Doctor

Imposes Rs. 25000 as cost to JK Health Deptt Northlines Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Dec 14: In a significant ruling strengthening maternity rights

Pradeep S. Mehta | Amid Tariff Crisis, The World Trade Organisation Has To Be Revived Now

It took many years of intense negotiations since the Havana Charter of 1948 to shape what we see as the WTO today. For its smooth functioning sev

Over 4.25 Lakh Bhavani Devotees Complete Deeksha at Kanaka Durga Temple

Endowments department commissioner K. Ramachandra Mohan visited the temple on Sunday and reviewed the arrangements along with temple officials an

Today was a 10/10 day: Sachin posts following meeting with football icon Messi

Football legend Lionel Messi visited Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. He met cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. Messi received a Team India jersey. The eve

Over 17k participate in ENCs Navy Marathon in Vizag

Tiger Scare In Gopalapuram Mandal Of East Godavari District

Forest officials have advised people living in these areas not to venture out of their houses or go to their fields from dawn to dusk. However, t

Indian School of Nature wins Climate Guardian Award at TOFT 2025

Agra-based institution recognised for work in climate action and sustainable tourism

PD Act Invoked Against Two Rowdy Sheeters In Guntur District

Acting on the orders of Guntur district superintendent of police Vakul Jindal and district collector A. Thameem Ansariya, officials issued detent

Nainar Nagenthran calls on Amit Shah in New Delhi

He says it is only a courtesy call and he has not discussed anything related to the alliance

India's Oldest Serving MLA Shivashankarappa No More

Shivashankarappa was first elected to the Assembly at the age of 65 in 1994 on a Congress ticket. He represented Davangere South in 2023: Reports

Neither Amit Shah nor Sangh army can succeed in Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister Stalin

He accuses the right wing of spreading lies and regressive ideas disguised as honey-coated pills to deceive the people. He says the ideology of t

600 girls protected from cervical cancer

Shamanur: Senior-most MLA, Lingayat leader, industrialist and more

Senior-most incumbent MLA in India and a Lingayat strongman of the Congress, 94-year-old Shamanur Shivashankarappa, who passed away on Sunday, wi

Book documenting the long journey of the Saurashtras from Gujarat to T.N. launched

US gives FIRST reaction to Australia Bondi Beach mass shooting; Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, 'Terrorist attack targeting Jewish...'

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Australia that targeted a Jewish celebration, express

Do Not Sell Lands Hastily; Values Will Rise With Sustained Development: Pemmasani

Pemmasani praised the people of Gundalapadu for their unwavering political commitment, stating that they stood by one flag and one agenda even du

'Must say...': Sachin Tendulkar's message after meeting Lionel Messi at Wankhede Stadium sets social media ablaze

Sachin Tendulkar's heartfelt message after meeting football legend Lionel Messi at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium has taken social media by sto

Vote chori in BJPs DNA: Rahul Gandhi vows to remove Modi-RSS government

Addressing a rally at Ramlila Maidan, Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission (EC), naming Chief Election Commissioner Gyane