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Activists urge Forest department to end unnecessary capture of wild animals

Bombay HC allows Gautam Navlakha torelocateto Delhi, sets strict conditions

Manali Lake, restored by Corporation, reaches capacity of 12 lakh cubic feet

Woman loses 6.3 crore in alleged cyber fraud

Awards presented to various artistes at music conference

Despite conflicts, we used the bureaucracys experience to implement policies: Shailaja

At the launch of the Tamil translation of her book, the former Kerala Health Ministerspoke of her association with then Health Secretary and thei

Metrowater labourers union holds blood donation camp

Sewage services in two zones to be disrupted from Friday

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak Makes Strategic Port Call at Chabahar, Iran

NEW DELHI: Marking the first-ever visit of an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship to the port of Chabahar ICGS Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, ente

Anbumani questions DMKs failure to conduct caste survey

Speaking at a protest, he said the caste-wise survey was essential to protect the 69% reservations in place in Tamil Nadu, ensure proper delivery

Farmers issue 20-day ultimatum over ethanol factory in Hanumangarh in Mahapanchayat

JAIPUR: Amid fears and tensions, the grand Mahapanchayat of farmers protesting against the proposed ethanol factory in Hanumangarh passed off pea

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Letters to The Editor December 18, 2025

Four houses gutted in fire in Bhaderwah, no casualty

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17: Four houses were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in Doda district, officials said on Wednesday. No casualty was repor

No materials shown to prove pillar is not a deepathoon

The State is claiming that the stone pillar on the hill is not a deepathoon only to complicate the matter, says senior counsel appearing for the

Two more Indians killed in Russia-Ukraine war zone, bodies arrive at Delhi airport

The deceased, Ajay Godara and Rakesh Kumar, had gone to Russia on student visa but were allegedly enlisted in the Russian Army after being misled

Can Indias national accounts make the grade?

IMFs C grade is a cause of concern, but if revisions are implemented rigorously and institutionalised as a regular cycle, the countrys statistica

Sebastian Coe shares 'frustration' over marathon record despite Kenyan's doping ban

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, who along with his federation's decision-making Council, has been Ukraine's most high-profile supporter

Positioning workers at the centre of Indias migration policies

India should forefront bilateral agreements with destination nations that focus on the rights, security, and welfare of migrant workers; the outc

Change for the worse: on replacing MGNREGA, the VB-G RAM G Bill

The move to alter MGNREGS beyond recognition must be dropped

Prime Minister, Home Minister should quit after court 'slap' in Herald case: Kharge

A Delhi court has refused to take cognisance of the ED charge sheet in the National Herald money laundering case. Congress leaders are calling fo

SRMIST signs MoU to take up research on oil-field chemicals

The story of We, the moving people

The Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, Census 2027 and delimitation will sharpen the migrant imprint on Indian politics

Long-term measures needed to contain air pollution, says SC

The Supreme Court has taken a strong stance on the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, calling for permanent solutions to this pressing issue

India-Oman FTA to open doors for textiles and autos: Piyush Goyal

India and Oman are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement. This pact unlocks major opportunities in sectors like textiles, food processing, and renew

MRTS stations to be transformed with better amenities by 2028

Cooperative-run Bharat Taxi to launch in Delhi in January as Uber alternative

Exciting news for Delhi! Bharat Taxi is set to revolutionize the taxi scene with its official launch early next year. As India's pioneering coope

NYC subway and bus fare increase 2026: What riders will pay starting January

NYC subway fare increase 2026 represents a major turning point for millions of riders as New York transitions to a completely contactless transit

Rearguard action: on weather change and consistent action

India needs year-round action to tackle fallout of change in weather

Childhood friends from UP behind lorry drivers murder on NH-44

Kolkata region records highest name deletions in Bengal SIR draft

In Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress is facing a surprising challenge as voter deletions reach staggering numbers in key strongholds. Constituencie

Justice Nisha Banu to join Kerala High Court on December 19

The changing patterns of Indias student migration

The rapid expansion of Indian student migration points to contradictions between aspiration and outcome, and opportunity and exploitation

A summit that rose beyond optics

The Telangana Rising Summit outlines the Congress governments Vision 2047

Syro-Malabar panel flags misuse of anti-conversion laws

Uncertain if Dr Nusrat, whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish, will join government service

PATNA: Uncertainty prevails over AYUSH doctor, Nusrat Parveen, joining the government service. Nusrat Parveen's hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan tables G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha, invokes Gandhi

Moving the Bill for consideration, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar an

Why Bitcoin price today drops to $86,000: Fed chair uncertainty, tax-loss selling and whale activity weigh on BTC USD

Bitcoin price today: Bitcoin faces pressure near $86,000. Uncertainty over the next US Federal Reserve Chair and year-end tax-loss selling are im

Government going against 2010 consensus on nuclear-liability: Opposition

Parliament took on the SHANTI Bill, a pivotal piece regarding nuclear energy. The government praised the bill as a cornerstone for elevating Indi

1.9-crore penalty imposed for violation of waste management norms in Kochi

Avatar Fire and Ash movie review: Despite being stretched, predictable, James Cameron pulls off visually rich film, high on emotion and action

Avatar Fire and Ash review: Trust James Cameron, and he will not fall from your expectations. The latest Pandora adventure does take time to esta

EU Parliament approves phase out of Russian gas imports

The EU agreed earlier this month on legislation to cut ties with Europe's former top gas supplier Russia, having vowed to do so after Moscow's 20

Feel at home: Modi in Ethiopian Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's journey to Ethiopia felt like a homecoming, as he drew inspiring connections between the African nation and his ro

SEC to hold workshop on EVMs in Kochi

Dhurandhar: Here's how Akshay Khanna reacted to blockbuster success, fans' love for Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar film

In his latest interview, Dhurandhar casting director Mukesh Chhabra has shared how Akshaye Khanna reacted to the film's blockbuster success and f

Law and order cant be cited to flout court orders, says Justice G.R. Swaminathan

The HC judge was hearing two contempt of court cases, including one related to the Thirupparankundram deepam row

Indian Army scripts history as tanks, artillery reach Kashmir in special military train; why is it important

The Indian Army has achieved a historic logistics milestone by transporting tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley for the first time t

Santosh trophy row: J&K govt orders high-level probe into team selection

Amid allegations of bias against players from the Jammu region, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a high-level enquiry committee t

Woman officer charred to death in fire at LIC office in Madurai

Deputy Mayor T. Nagarajan, who rushed to the accident spot, said an electrical short-circuit could have caused the fire

HC transfers case of Rahul Gandhis citizenship from Raebareli to Lucknow

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Wednesday transferred a criminal complaint questioning the citizenship of Congress leader R

CM Plans Surprise Visits To Districts To Scan Public Grievances

All government services should be available online from Jan 15: Reports

Delhi pollution: Experts caution against smog-eating surfaces

New Delhi: As the Delhi government moves ahead with plans to develop smog-eating surfaces in the city, environmental experts on Wednesday warned

Delhi air pollution: SC points to winter school break while hearing a plea to open primary classes, mid-day meal

The senior counsel said for the poor, who could not afford air-purifiers, staying at home, away from school, deprives them of education, a mid-da

More communities to be included in OBC list

Parliament Clears Bill To Raise Insurance FDI To 100%

The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote, a day after it was pas

Unwrap Happiness

Many youngsters are packing meals, wrapping gifts and spending time not just with their loved ones, but with strangers, spreading the true joy of

Marredpally Residents Seek Name Change For New GHMC Ward

The Ward No. 196, named Monda Market in the GHMC preliminary notification issued on December 9, largely covers East and West Marredpally, Addagut

Minister lays stone for CRMAS research, manufacturing centre

IndiGo, DGCA face heat in Parliament over flight chaos

New Delhi: A parliamentary panel examining the recent air traffic disruptions tried to fix responsibility for Indigos mass cancellation of flight

Self-Styled Youtuber Arrested In Extortion Case

Mohammed Bilal threatened the complainant that if he does not give Rs 35,000 he would get them arrested, police said. Based on the :evidence, the

Biden is not President, Trump is: Sen. Klobuchar shuts down FCC Chair over free speech license

HC Questions Traffic Police Practice in Issuing Challans

The court also questioned the absence of details regarding the equipment used to record the alleged traffic violations, following which the State

Who dialed 911? Police reveals gut wrenching details how Nick Reiner killed parents Rob & Michele

Plants Play a Pivotal Role in Flexi Menu

A growing number of Indians are choosing meat-free alternatives as chefs, nutritionists and consumers reshape everyday eating habits

Tharoor questions Lucknow venue after IndiaSouth Africa T20I abandoned due to smog; Gill set to miss final

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday commented on the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa being abandoned in Lucknow d

US-Venezuela war inevitable? Trump orders total oil blockade, Maduro defies imperialist aggression

SC Refuses To Vacate HC Stay On Shamshabad Land

The Supreme Court directed not to put any construction or alienation till the disposal of the appeal before the Telangana High Court

'Dangerous leap': Opposition flags risks as ruling MPs back private push in nuclear energy Bill

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed a sharply divided debate on the governments Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Ene

What Reliance's entry into genomic diagnostics means for the segment

With Strand Life Sciences, Reliance is pushing genetic testing toward the mainstream. Incumbents, regulators and doctors are bracing for what com

Maoists Urge TG to Produce Arrested Cadre in Court

CPI (Maoist) Telangana Committee official spokesperson Jagan alleged that arrests of unarmed Maoists would disturb the peaceful environment preva

RSS Chief Bhagwat Meets Vice President Radhakrishnan

Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, met the Hon'ble Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at

India and Russia are creating a framework to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030: Envoy

India and Russia are set to significantly increase trade. A new strategic economic plan targets $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Trade ha

India to have at least 5 indigenously designed, developed small modular nuclear reactors

IndiGo fiasco: Airline COO appears before parliamentary panel; 'matter heard in detail'

Salad dressing recall: Thousands of cases of popular brands recalled nationwide

Thousands of salad dressing cases from Costco and Publix are recalled nationwide due to black plastic found in granulated onions. Ventura Foods i

9-year-old found hanging in bathroom in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A nine-year-old boy, Prashant, was found hanging at his house within the Chand Nagar police station limits on Tuesday, December 16. Sp

ED arrests couple in Rs 300-crore Ponzi fraud case

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a man and his wife for allegedly duping people by orchestrating a multi-level marketing schem

Doctors Link Rise In Scabies, Ringworm To Dip In Temperature

. In many economically backward households, family members sleep in a single room to stay warm. This close contact is leading to the rapid spread

Youth Will Protect Our Country, Just as Our Fathers Did

Sunny Deol talks of the power that comes with donning the Army uniform at the teaser launch of Border 2

DNA TV Show: Kashmir's air quality deteriorates as AQI crosses 300

In Kashmir, often called paradise on Earth, the levels of PM2.5 and PM10 are increasing.

Rafales to strengthen long range strike capabilities: Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi

In a strategic surge to elevate its aerial powers, the Indian Navy is set to procure 26 Rafale M fighter jets from France, as announced by Admira

BoB underwrites $500 million forex loan facility to ONGC unit

Akshaye Khanna Moves Into New Home

The bungalow was purchased before Dhurandhar success

TRAI sets Feb. 15 deadline for IRDAI regulated entities to switch to 1600 series numbers

James Webb telescope discovers a cosmic oddity: A lemon-shaped exoplanet that has scientists stunned

The James Webb Space Telescope has found a strange exoplanet with a lemon-like shape. The planet orbits a dead star and has a rare carbon-filled

Kanaka Durga temple management to introduce online services soon

Watch: Delhi govt planning overhaul of PUC certificate issuing system: Environment Minister

Delhi government is considering an overhaul of the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate issuing system as the existing centres are old with

Seminar on developmental projects in Madurai to be held on December 20

Srisailam Temple Introduces Online Seva Booking

Devotees can make bookings only through the official endowments department website (aptemples.ap.gov.in) or the Srisailam Devasthanam website (sr

Focus on producing hygienic, environment-friendly products to sustain in the field, Zilla Panchayat CEO tells MSMEs