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BIS Chennai gets new Deputy Director-General

WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to be held in New Delhi

Daggers drawn between NDA, YSRCP corporators during VMC council meet

Noisy protests and scuffle over privatisation of medical colleges and naming of a kalyana mandapam after a freedom fighter mar Vijayawada Municip

Abhay Kumar Singh to act as Director-General of Police

Freed bonded labourers body calls for speedy trials

Union govt. should increase funding for R&D, says Minister

Corporation allocates 89 lakh to each zone for road repair works

Property of Hizbul terrorist attached in Doda

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached a property of a Pakistan-based Hi

Poonch man crosses over to PoK

Jammu Tawi, Dec 10 : A 28-year-old man crossed over to Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) from Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said.

Five people go missing from Brahmaputra in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: Five of a nine-member group are missing after they reportedly ventured into the Brahmaputra River off Guwahatis Kharghuli area on Wedne

Top leaders to cast votes in Kannur as local body polls begin on Dec. 11

BJP demands White Paper on status of implementation of promises for development of North Karnataka

Leader of the Opposition demands sacking of ministers who failed to hold periodic reviews on implementation of developmental projects in North Ka

PM-led panel meets to select new CIC, Rahul gives dissent

New Delhi, Dec 10 : The committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select the new Chief Information Commissioner met here on Wednesday a

U.S. to start social media vetting for H-1B and H4 visa seekers

The latest announcement on vetting social media activities has added another layer to the grant of H1-B visa seekers that is expected to prolong

Compact hydroponic tray system developed

Each tray can support up to nine plants and features a fully self-contained nutrient reservoir that allows continuous nutrient circulation withou

Union Minister promises action on revival of HMT Kalamassery unit

Shah, Rahul clash in Lok Sabha over voter fraud, Opposition walks out

Congress defeat in polls due to its leadership, not EVMs or vote chori, says Shah New Delhi: Opposition members walked out of the Lok Sabha on We

National Education Policy, PMs biggest gift to nation: Sinha

Focus on originality, not rote learning Let children pursue passions freely Adopt transformative education for Indias future Jammu Tawi, Dec 10:L

Jammu Airport least affected in IndiGo Flight disruptions

Highlights coordination, passenger facilitation, hygiene measures Jammu Tawi, Dec 10:Stating that the Jammu air terminal was among the least affe

Centre includes nine J&K blocks in development push

New Delhi, Dec 10:The Union Ministry of Planning has informed the Lok Sabha that it has included nine blocks from Jammu and Kashmir in its Aspira

3.6 lakh MGNREGA job cards cancelled in J&K, Ladakh

The Union Ministry of Rural Development has informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh witnessed the deletion of more than 3.6 lakh

J&K installs 3,600 solar pumps

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has installed 3,601 solar agriculture p

J&K, Ladakh log 9,396 consumer grievances on NCH

The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has registered 9,396 consumer grievances on the

Hare Krishna movement Announces Grand Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra Schedule

Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji has extended heartfelt invitation to all devotees, families to join the Ratha yatra.

Police Forces Deployed for GP Polls in Telangana

So far, enforcement teams have seized cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and other inducements during the ongoing election process. A total of

Letters to The Editor December 11, 2025

BJP Sees Red on New GHMC Ward Plans, Says Its Quid Pro Quo Between Cong. and MIM

Ramchander Rao alleges unilateral merger, accuses the government of aiding AIMIM influence

Eagle Force nabs two with 500 grams of alprazolam in Armoor

Parliament committee recommends reducing time for forest, environmental clearances for coal projects

The committee also suggested streamlining process for public consultation and clearances from Gram Sabha to avoid delays.

AI must pay: on the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trades working paper on AI and Copyright Issues

The working paper on AI and Copyright Issues is a good start

In bizarre twist, gang robs thief of stolen gold, police nab all five

Three arrested, two booked for deaths of auto drivers in Chandrayangutta

Gesture of Gratitude That Uncovered TTDs Long-Running Dupatta Scam

TTD Board member Jyothula Nehru told Deccan Chronicle that he had planned to present clothes to the Vahana bearers who carry the massive Vahanams

Single Window for Film Shootings in Telangana

It will establish Hyderabad as South Indias film and AVGC super hub by integrating studio infrastructure with the broader creative ecosystem.

The national song debate, a reading between the lines

The controversy being sought to be created now over Vande Mataram makes one doubt the intentions of the present government

Goa nightclub fire: Delhi Court denies interim relief to Luthra brothers

Goa nightclub owners Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra sought anticipatory bail in a Delhi court. They were booked in a criminal case after a fire

After Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, Salman Khan makes this BIG move, approaches...

Salman Khan has urged the Delhi High Court to issue directions restraining several named and unnamed (John Doe) defendants from exploiting his na

Telangana Civic Polls: Candidates Wooing Migrant Voters

Special vehicles and city feasts arranged for 'return of natives'

Bill to curb hate speech tabled in K'taka Assembly; BJP opposes

Karnataka government has introduced a bill in the assembly to punish hate speeches. The proposed law seeks severe penalties for those inciting en

Truce in tatters: on the Cambodia-Thailand conflict

ASEAN should do more to end dispute between Cambodia and Thailand

DGCA Inspects Tirupati Airport After IndiGo Disruption

DGCA officials reviewed operations during the inspection and found services running normally, except for one IndiGo flight cancelled due to low p

CM criticises Satheesans stance

Pune Land Deal: Is police protecting deputy CM's son Parth? asks HC

The Bombay High Court questioned Pune police regarding the investigation into a land deal involving Parth Pawar. The court asked if the police we

A verdict that is an abdication of judicial function

The hesitation of the top court to mandate or develop a time-frame for constitutional functionaries will impinge on constitutional morality

NGO launches art and healing-themed calendar on Human Rights Day

The 2026 calendar features Mandala art accompanied by feminist quotes, acknowledging the healing journeys of women who have experienced violence

Draft released for 2026 Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises

The upcoming Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2026 will examine business funding, challenges, and reasons for remaining

IndiGo Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta hits back as crisis rocks Indias biggest airline

Shah Rukh Khan calls Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor's Homebound 'gentle, honest, soulful': 'You have won...'

Shah Rukh's praise comes at the apt time as the as the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial has been selected as India's official entry in the Best Interna

Telangana doctors call for precautions amid scrub typhus spike in Andhra Pradesh

Scrub typhus is an infection caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected larval mite

Before attending house, jailed LS MP observes day-long hunger strike

On International Human Rights Day, Engineer Rashid, a member of the Lok Sabha, initiated a hunger strike from within the confines of Tihar Jail.

Telangana higher education grows in numbers; privatisation and inequality glaring

While all the States average spending on education is equal to or above 3% of the GDP, Telanganas expenditure on education is around 2%, states t

Flight Operations Stabilise at Visakhapatnam, Delays Fall to Zero After a Week of Cancellations

IndiGo, operating the highest number of flights (4244 daily), accounted for most cancellations during the peak period

'Outstanding': PM Modi lauds Amit Shahs speech in Lok Sabha

With concrete facts, he has highlighted diverse aspects of our electoral process, the strength of our democracy and also exposed the lies of the

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'Bharat is gearing up for next telecom leap...': Jyotiraditya Scindia shares India's preparedness for 6G technology, says 'will set up least 10%...'

Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday spoke on the Bharat 6G Alliance. He shared details regarding how India is pre

Vande Mataram debate a govt move to defame Tagore, alleges Congress

In a recent statement, Congress has taken the government to task for allegedly distorting the legacy surrounding the iconic national song, Vande

Panjab University Professor Arrested For Wife's Murder After 4 Years: Cops

A professor at the Panjab University has been arrested in connection with the murder of his wife, who was found dead at their official residence

Fed Rate cut announcement to be Jerome Powell's last? Who will replace Chair U.S Federal Reserve and when?

Fed Rate cut announcement: Whoever is selected to lead the Fed will inherit many of the challenges that Jerome Powell is dealing with. For one, t

Man Branded 'Untouchable', Family Boycotted For Eating At Dalit Home

In a chilling reminder of how deeply caste prejudices continue to survive in parts of rural India, a case of social boycott and untouchability ha

Anupriya Patel engages in sharp exchange with Lok Sabha Chair Tenneti

In a burst of tension, Minister Anupriya Patel clashed with Lok Sabha chair Krishna Prasad Tenneti during a session. Unsatisfied with her allotte

Elon Musk's SpaceX to raise over $25 billion in blockbuster 2026 IPO, source says

The company's move towards a public listing, which could rank among the largest global IPOs, has been largely driven by the rapid expansion of it

How Savings Accounts Build Discipline Today

Amidst this culture of quick gratification, financial discipline tends to take a back seat

Congress accuses Election Commission of enabling vote chori; BJP hits back in heated LS debate

A heated debate unfolded in Lok Sabha over electoral reforms. Congress MP KC Venugopal accused the Election Commission of India of enabling vote

Danish Intelligence Says US Now A Possible Security Risk

A Danish intelligence agency has for the first time described the US as a potential security risk, signalling a shift in the Nordic country's vie

Indian-Origin Man Arrested In Canada For Flashing Female Doctors In Clinics

A 25-year-old Indian-origin man has been taken into custody in Canada after being accused of exposing himself to female staff at multiple medical

4 Rescued Tiger Cubs Die At Karnataka Centre, Viral Infection Suspected

Four tiger cubs rescued by the Forest Department last month died at a rescue and rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of the city, officials sa

30 More Seconds And Louvre Thieves Would Have Been Caught: Investigation

The thieves who stole crown jewels from the Louvre in October evaded police with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at t

Watch: Amit Shah targets opposition on SIR in Lok Sabha

Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a rebuttal in Parliament, defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and accusing the Op

Hyderabad: Retired Doctor Falls Prey to Digital Arrest Scam, Loses Rs 36 Lakh

He threatened that unless the victim paid Rs 1 crore, he would be arrested. The caller even said he would personally visit the doctors home for v

Paka Suresh to be YSRC's Kadapa Mayor Nominee

The post has been vacant since former mayor Suresh Babu was disqualified over allegations of securing municipal contracts in the names of his fam

Madhya Pradesh IAS Officer's Kill One, A Hundred Will Rise Remark Sparks Row

IAS officer and AJAKS President Santosh Verma has once again sparked a major controversy in Madhya Pradesh after a new video of his provocative r

Indian-Origin Man Gets 25 Years In Prison For Murder In Australia: Report

An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a 24-year-old woman on a beach in Australia's Queensland in 2018,

India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines

Rajnath Singh highlighted that India, once heavily dependent on arms imports, now boasts a record defence production value of 1.51 lakh crore, up

Cathie Wood declares Bitcoins 4-year cycle dead, says institutional money will send BTC vertical

Cathie Wood of ARK Invest says the old 4-year Bitcoin cycle is finished. She believes institutional investors will bring big money, less volatili

Indigo Cancels 77 Flights In Hyd; Airline Crisis Puts Sabarimala Devotees In Dilemma

IndiGo on Wednesday cancelled 77 flights 40 arrivals and 37 departures from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, affecting the

Smoking, Fermenting Are At The Heart of Naga Cuisine

Chef Joel Basumatari opens up about cooking with forest-grown ingredients, the journey of Naga food, and bringing 50 kilos of flavours from home

Zendaya and Pattinson's 'The Drama': Is this A24's most unsettling love story yet?

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star as an engaged couple whose relationship unravels in Kristoffer Borgli's new A24 dark comedy, The Drama. The tra

Goa nightclub fire: MEA considering Goa govt's request to revoke passports of co-owners

A Delhi court refused to give any interim protection from arrest to the duo, while their partner was held in connection with the fire incident

'Must Fight For Freedom': Marina Machado's Daughter Accepts Nobel For Mother

Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado urged her compatriots to fight for freedom against state terrorism, as she said she was coming

Beyonc, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour Will Co-Chair Next Met Gala

The show, overseen as always by the Costume Institutes curator in charge, Andrew Bolton, will be organized thematically by different body types

Revanth Leaves for Delhi, Likely To Meet AICC Leaders

CM to brief high command on summit gains, state politics and poll preparedness

There can only be one goal in the Candidates: to play for first place, says Bluebaum

The 28-year-old player will be the first German to feature in the prestigious event since 1991; feels that keeping his nerves under control was k

Revanth Doubles CMRF Disbursements In 2 Years

According to official data released on Wednesday, the Congress government has nearly doubled the annual average CMRF disbursement compared to the

'Pilot salaries up 50x but airfares down': Harsh Goenka backs airlines amid IndiGo chaos

Airfares have surged dramatically following IndiGo flight cancellations. This has led to public anger and government intervention. The Ministry o

US threatens new ICC sanctions unless the court spares Trump; Scared of Venezuela strikes probe?

Dhurandhar box office collection day 6: Ranveer Singh beats Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn; Akshaye Khanna film mints...

Dhurandhar box office: Ranveer Singh film has overtaken Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 (Rs 240 crore), Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 (Rs 255 crore), and Aamir

IndiGo chairman apologises for flight chaos, announces expert team to prevent future disruptions

NEW DELHI: IndiGo s top management has broken its silence on the massive travel chaos earlier this month, with Chairman of InterGlobe Aviation Li

NATO calls me daddy, but: Trumps wildest warning to Europe on immigration and energy policies

Hrithik Roshan Praises Dhurandhar Despite 'Disagreeing With Its Politics'

Hrithik Roshan took to his Instagram Story to share a detailed review of the film

Daughter of Venezuela's Machado picks up Nobel peace prize in her absence

In a call with the chair of the Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes, published just before the ceremony, Maria Corina Machado said she was very