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Police to Curb Traffic for New Year Eve

All flyovers in Hyderabad, except Begumpet and Tolichowki, will be closed on a need basis during the night.

Adivasis Begin Annual Gangajal Padayatra, Braving the Winter Chill

The sacred Gangajal will be used to perform Mahapuja to the Nagoba deity during the night of January 18. The Mahapuja marks the beginning of the

Harmanpreet Leads India's 15-run Win Over SL in 5th T20I, 5-0 Series Triumph

Harmanpreet's first fifty of the series came at an important juncture in the game when India were left struggling at 77 for five

Gig Workers to Go on Flash Strike on New Years Eve

Minister Vivek urges Centre to build pressure on aggregators.

Richard Smallwood passed away at 77: What happened to the Grammy-nominated Gospel singer and songwriter

Richard Smallwood: Gospel music legend Richard Smallwood has passed away at the age of 77. He died from complications related to kidney failure.

Devotion Sweeps Temples Across AP For Vaikuntha Ekadasi

Temple administrations, endowments department officials and police personnel across districts worked through the day to manage the unprecedented

Stranger Things last episode release time and what to expect: Finale global streaming timings worldwide, Season 5 Episode 8 spoilers, theatrical screening, story so far

Stranger Things last episode release time and what to expect explains when Season 5 Episode 8 will stream on Netflix, how the finale release work

Cgarh: Headmaster Flaunts Dick At Woman Cook In Govt School, Probe Ordered After Video Surfaces

Balrampur district education officer (DEO) Maniram Yadav has ordered a probe into the incident after a purported video of the incident surfaced.

Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros worth of property

Thieves drilled into a German bank vault in Gelsenkirchen and stole tens of millions of euros. Around 2,700 customers were affected by the massiv

JDU at its strongest in 2025, even as post-Nitish Kumar question nears

The Janata Dal (United) remains heavily dependent on Nitish Kumar, whose leadership continues to define the partys political relevance. After a w

Calm Down: Cardi B addresses fans amid Stefon Diggs relationship speculation

Cardi B responded to the fans online following the speculation that erupted regarding her relationship with NFL star Stefon Diggs. The discussion

PM-VBRY Scheme: Over 2 million first-time employees benefitted

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana has benefited over 2 million first-time employees since its August 15 launch. The scheme aims to c

JD Vance emerges as the clear 2028 GOP front-runner is New Hampshire already pointing to the Republican nominee?

Vice President JD Vance has taken a commanding early lead in the 2028 Republican presidential race. A new New Hampshire poll shows him far ahead

Burj at Masab Tank Opens Today

This project is designed and built by Deccan Terrain Heritage for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).

Mis-selling Complaints Rise Against Life Insurers In FY25

Out of the total grievances reported under Life insurance business on Bima Bharosa portal for FY 2024-25, close to 64 per cent were related to Su

Tragedy follows triumph for Anthony Joshua with boxing future uncertain

British boxing star Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway crash in Nigeria, just ten days after defeating Jake Paul in a Netflix bout. Th

Organic sugar exports up to 50,000 tonnes annually allowed: DGFT

India has eased its export policy for organic sugar, permitting shipments of up to 50,000 tonnes annually. This move lifts the estricted status

PIL Filed Alleging Sub Standard Products in Tirupati Laddu

Yuga Thulasi Foundation filed this PIL alleging deviation from established religious practices and dilution of purity standards in the preparatio

Year of Welfare Surge, Economic Revival for Andhra Pradesh

Approvals by the state investment promotion board added another Rs 8.55 lakh crore. New industrial policies, escrow-backed incentives and the cre

As BJP tightens grip in Maharashtra, cracks deepen in Shiv Sena

A year after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept Maharashtra with 235 seats, political fault lines are widening within the ruling coalition even

Astroguide for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Tithi: Margasira Shukla Dwadasi till 1.46 am (Thursday)

BJP Slams Cong. Govt for 7.6% Allocation in Budget for Education

Only 7.6% allocation, 73% teaching posts vacant in universities, BJP alleges.

Life Insurance Penetration Further Falls To 2.7% in FY25: IRDAI Annual Report

The penetration with respect to the non-life insurance industry remained flat at one per cent during 2024-25 as in 2023-24

Jangubai Utsav Held on Inter-State Border

The festivities started with Adivasi devotees performing a special puja to Jangubai.

In 2025, Andhra Pradesh emerged as magnet for big-ticket projects under Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh closed the year with strong momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth 2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam in J

Mamata Banerjee hits back at Amit Shahs remarks on infiltration, says they are lying blatantly

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned his claims about infiltrators in

Senior IPS Officers Assume Charge As Heads of Newly Formed Future City

Future City, Malkajgiri and Yadadri get new leadership after reorganisation.

700Credit breach puts 5.8 million Social Security numbers at risk in alarming third-party failure

The 700Credit data breach exposed 5.8 million Social Security numbers through a third-party partner, not its own systems. The stolen data affects

Amit Shah targets Mamata Banerjee government over infiltration

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that a change of government in West Bengal is vital to curb infiltration, which he described as a national s

VPNs banned in several J&K districts

In an effort to maintain public safety, several districts in Jammu and Kashmir have implemented a ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks. Loc

OpenAI announces its most 'stressful job' for Rs 4,98,29,010, CEO Sam Altman searches for candidate to deal with...: 'We are entering a world...'

ChatGPT creator OpenAI has announced a vacancy with a salary package of USD 555,000 per annum. However, there is more to what the job offers, apa

Lift Accident: Woman Dies After Fall From Fourth Floor

The lift was not under repair. We do not know how exactly the lift grill opened, an official said

Framing of charges in IRCTC case: ED concludes arguments

The Enforcement Directorate has wrapped up its case against Lalu Prasad, the former railways minister, along with his wife Rabri Devi and their s

Gig Workers Extend Nationwide Strike Till December 31

A nationwide strike by platform-based gig workers, led by the Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU), has entered its final phase, with

4 Arrested, 1 Detained For Shooting UP Student At School Playground

Police on Tuesday arrested four persons and detained a boy in connection with the killing of a teenager at a school here, officials said.

Telangana: Farmer Killed by Brother in Land Row

Based on Narsammas complaint, Chowdariguda police registered a case under Section 105 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Dhurandhar actor Rakesh Bedi says 'pure comedy' films are not being made in Bollywood: 'Chupke Chupke, Padosan are...'

Citing classics like Chupke Chupke, Chashme Buddoor, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, and Padosan, Rakesh Bedi highlighted how every character in these film

PM 'concerned' over Ukraine's 'attack' on Putin residence'

In light of escalating tensions, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed serious apprehension regarding allegations that Ukraine has targe

Trump, Tariffs And Turmoil: How Wall Street Survived 2025's Market Swings

The twists and turns of the US economy and the artificial-intelligence boom both played a role. But much of it could be traced to the White House

ECI issues 4-point action agenda to states holding SIR

In a bid to enhance voter experience, the Election Commission of India is overhauling the document verification process for those heading to the

CBSE Cancels Affiliation Of Jaipur School Over Class 4 Student's Suicide

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today cancelled the affiliation of a school where a 9-year-old died by suicide on November 1.

11 Held for Assaulting Security Guards in Kukatpally

The complainant alleged that on December 29, around 12.15 am, accused Abdul Mohid along with a group of labourers, picked up a quarrel during the

Former B'desh PM leaves behind a mixed legacy

The news of Begum Khaleda Zia's passing, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, marks the end of an era that reshaped the nations ties with India.

MCA extends deadline up to January 31 for 2024-25 returns filings without extra fees

Companies get more time to file financial statements and annual returns. The deadline is now January 31, with no extra fees. This is the second e

SCCL Slammed For Improper Compliance of Orders

The panel comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin observed that the exercise undertaken by the company disclosed

DC Edit | Return To Democracy To Bangla Will Be Tribute To Khaleda

Prime Minister for two full terms, Khaleda was the wife of the first of Bangladeshs many military rulers in the nations numerous turbulent swings

DNA TV Show: Which country will witness a coup in 2026?

A popular uprising against the hardline regime has suddenly erupted in Iran.

Election Commission to announce names of all eligible voters in Assam Gram Sabhas, municipal wards

Assam's Election Commission will publicly announce electoral rolls in Gram Sabhas and Municipal wards for maximum transparency, a first for the s

Telangana: Six Injured in Clash Between Two Families Over Land Dispute

The clash reportedly broke out when Ravi, along with his family members, went to the house of Chinna Maisaiah, leading to a violent confrontation

No Step Back On Welfare Programmes: Ponguleti

It has also increased the diet charges by 40 per cent and cosmetic charges by 200 percent for the students of government hostels and residential

Rajendar, Residents Push For Secunderabad Cantonment Polls

On Tuesday, the Malkajgiri MP met and spoke with Rakesh Mittal, joint secretary in the Department of Defence, who was in town, seeking urgent act

AP Issues GO Creating Polavaram District With Rampachodavaram as Headquarters

The Polavaram district will comprise 12 mandals

Foreign Traveller Ranks Best Places To Travel In South India, Video Viral

Content creator Rory Porter, who has visited India twice this year, shared his ratings about the places he visited in the southern region of the

DC Edit | SCs Twin Course Corrections

The apex court had last month approved a definition suggested by the governments expert panel that mining should be banned in the Aravalli hills,

As Warren Buffett retires on New Year's Eve, the Buffett indicator hit a record here's what it means for stock market 2026

Stock market 2026 outlook as Buffett Indicator record high: Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, handing the reins to Greg

Delhi Court Bans All Construction Near Dargah In Yamuna Floodplain

The Delhi High Court has said people cannot be allowed to make houses or sheds under the pretext of a graveyard or for any other purpose in the Y

AP Serves Notice To Central Ministry On Death Of Tigress In NSTR

The notice of AP government underlined that death of the tigress has serious ecological, conservation and legal implications, especially in the P

Delhi Girl Who Ran From Home At 14, Sold Into Marriage, Dies

She left her home at the age of 14 after a family dispute and ended up living on the street, picking rags to survive before being sold into marri

From 5,000 Km Away, Shanghai Surgeon Remotely Operates On 2 Mumbai Patients

A surgeon stationed in Chinese city of Shanghai operated on two patients at a leading private hospital in Mumbai, over 5,000 km away, in what the

ZP general body approves budget for 2025-26

'24 hours or else': Saudi airstrikes on Mukalla spark ultimatum, troop withdrawal threat

Overall Decline, But Crimes Against Women Up

With overall crime dipping, Maoists nearly vanquished and conviction rates rising, Telanganas police leadership is projecting 2025 as a year of c

Mega City Move Triggers Overhaul of Police Zones

City becomes Mega City as tri-commissionerate system gives way to four units.

Extend Kogilu-style Rehabilitation to Entire State, Demands Sriramulu

Speaking to the media in Ballari, Sriramulu claimed that the Chief Minister had hurriedly announced rehabilitation for Kogilu victims to appease

Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault- here's what the Patriots said about the allegations

New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an alleged incident on Decemb

Dhurandhar box office collection day 26: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna film stays steady; crosses Rs 750 crore-mark in India

The Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has completely outshone every other theatrical release in December, including the Hollywood biggie including

Three-year-old Mauled by Stray Dogs in Attapur

The child sustained deep facial wounds and was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where doctors administered 18 stitches.

Cybercops To Lock Fraud-Linked Bank Accounts

Fraudsters may take control of your bank account under the guise of offering business loans. If such accounts are found to be linked to scams, th

M.P. Nathanael | Can Corruption In India Be Weeded Out, Or At Least Curtailed, In The Near Future?

There are instances of overlap in the duties of the anti-corruption bureau and the vigilance department and at times even the CBI, as has happene

CM Naidu Orders Probe Into Podili PoliceTrader Clash; SI Sent to VR

The incident involved a local trader, Avinash, and the town sub-inspector, Vemana.

Escalation in Yemen Raises Alarm Over Civil War and Wider Regional Fallout

Yemen has been mired for more than a decade in a civil war that involves a complex interplay of sectarian grievances and the involvement of regio

Tamil Nadu govt. is weighing its options on Chennai University Amendment Bill, says Higher Education Minister

Govi.Chezhiaansays there are options available and the final decision will soon be taken by the Chief Minister. The Governor reserved the Bill fo

Bengaluru police haven't arrested a single producer of narcotics in two years

2025: Extra local trains, metro and buses to manage Mumbai New Year crowd

Mumbai is preparing for New Year's Eve 2026 with special transport arrangements. Western Railway, Central Railway, Mumbai Metro, and BEST buses w

Telangana Temples Overflow With Devotees on Vaikunta Ekadasi

Yadagirigutta temple draws nearly 1 lakh devotees

Watch: Election Commission revises UP SIR timeline amid staff workload concerns

Goa to Gulmarg, Shimla to Jaipur: Tourist hotspots overflow as India gears up for New Year 2026

TGSPDCL To Install 6,500 Pole-Mounted Transformers In 2026

The initiative prioritises public safety and environmental cleanliness, as locals often dump waste near ground-level transformers: Reports

Nizamabad District Collector Transferred

Ila Tripathi, a 2017-batch IAS officer currently serving as the collector of Nalgonda district, has been appointed as the new Nizamabad district

Deepti Sharma shatters major T20I world record in IND vs SL match, becomes first-ever cricketer to..

Team India's star all-rounder Deepti Sharma etched her name in the history books during the IND-W vs SL-W match in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.

Utah bans soda purchases with SNAP starting January 1 what shoppers need to know

Starting January 1, 2026, Utah will ban soda purchases with SNAP benefits. The law affects flavored carbonated drinks, but milk, milk substitutes

3 Die, 32 Fall ill in Indore Due to Suspected Water Contamination

Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) Puspendra Bhargav said that deaths of three people have so far been reported due to water contamination.

Gig workers of Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy, Amazon, Flipkart on strike on New Year's Eve, what are their demands?

Delivery workers from ecommerce and quick delivery platforms like Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy, Amazon, Flipkart will be on strike on December 31, New

GHMC Transfers Medical Staff After Civic Reorganisation

According to the proceedings, the state government had earlier reorganised GHMC into 12 zones and 60 circles

Syed Ata Hasnain | 2025: Conflicts Unresolved Amidst Global Security Drift

One of the clearest lessons of 2025 was that having military power is not enough. What matters is when it is used, where it is used, and when it

CWC Okayed Banakacharla, Revanth Must Explain Silence: Harish Rao

Harish Rao says Telangana stayed silent after CWC cleared APs proposal.

300 KM And Still Going Wandering Tiger Adds Karimnagar District To Its Travel Diary

For the last two days, fewer and fewer fresh traces were seen in Siddipet in and around the Thoguta village and on Tuesday, we received reports o

Hyundai Motor India enters commercial mobility segment with 'Prime Taxi' range

Fleet operators and taxi drivers look for vehicles that deliver maximum uptime, predictable maintenance, and low operating costs, and Hyundai Pri

No power supply in Mangaluru on December 31

Tara Sutaria exposes paid PR to 'ruin her relationship' with Veer Pahariya, netizens say 'Aadar Jain, Alekha Advani stooped so low'

Tara Sutaria and Aadar Jain's breakup grabbed more headlines when Aadar married Tara's best friend Alekha Advani in 2025. Tara also started datin