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Titan appoints IAS officer Sandhya Venugopal Sharma as Board Chairperson

Sharma is a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre who has served in a variety of key administrative and technical roles during her caree

ACC Clears Appointments, Upgradations of 40 Senior Officers Across Ministries

New Delhi, Dec 30: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment, posting and in-situ upgradation of 40 senior off

Pakistan Dy PM calls Saudi FM amid tensions between Saudi Arabia, UAE

Islamabad: Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to di

Delhi breathes 'very poor' air; dense fog, light rain likely over next two days

Delhi's air quality saw a slight improvement to the 'very poor' category on Tuesday. Dense fog reduced visibility across the city. The India Mete

Land will be forfeited if entrepreneurs dont commence operations within six months: Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa

Forfeited lands would be reassigned to applicants in waiting, Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa states

Trump repeats claim of ending India-Pakistan conflict during Netanyahu meeting

U.S. President again asserts role in halting hostilities, as India maintains no third-party mediation

WB polls 2026: Amit Shah predicts two-thirds majority; TMCs Kunal Ghosh calls him flop astrologer

Andhra Pradesh HC Orders Re-Evaluation of APP Exam Scripts

A single-judge Bench headed by Justice Nyapathi Vijay heard the petitions on Tuesday, in which candidates sought re-evaluation of their answer sc

M. Ramesh takes charge as Cyberabad Police Commissioner

KCR Appoints Deputy Floor Leaders for BRS in Assembly, Council

Harish Rao, a nephew of KCR, served as finance, health and irrigation minister during the previous BRS regime.

Trump administration's failure to fund consumer watchdog will violate court order, US judge says

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to halt funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The decision p

Power outage at Kanaka Durga temple due to coordination lapse, says Energy Minister

Happy New Year 2026 wishes: Best 100+ messages, quotes, greetings & WhatsApp status to share with loved ones

Happy New Year 2026 wishes quotes: Welcome the New Year 2026 with heartfelt wishes, warm messages, and cheerful greetings to spread happiness and

Southern Strikers Win ASA Womens Cup

Sai Krishna, director of the tournament, said the team had worked hard to successfully conduct the second edition of the ASA Womens Cricket Cup i

Best movies to watch on new years eve 2025 for a perfect year-end movie night

Heres a list of the 20 best movies to watch on New Years Eve 20252026. The movies include classics, romantic films, sequels, and modern titles. E

J&K Womans Culpable Homicide Case Closed After Being Stuck In Courts For 46 Years

Srinagar, Dec 30: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has closed the proceedings of a case which was registered 46 years ago and set f

Ravi Rules Out System Failure in Durga Temple Power Disruption

The outage occurred solely due to a lack of coordination between officials. I have directed senior officers to submit an immediate report, and ac

Apple issues urgent alert to 1 billion iPhone users over critical privacy threat here's what you need to do

Apple has issued a critical warning to iPhone and iPad users, urging immediate software updates to protect against a sophisticated hacking threat

Jaishankar to attend Khaleda Zias funeral in Dhaka

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on

Trinamool govt promoting illegal infiltration, says Shah; Does infiltration happen only in Bengal?, Mamata hits out

Amit Shah on Tuesday claimed that the BJP will form the government with a two-thirds majority in the State after the upcoming Assembly elections

Rare Imperial Eagle spotted in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

The bird breeds primarily throughout Western and Central Asia, while they also migrate during winter to parts of Africa, the Middle East as well

Iran designates Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organisation

Iran said that the move was in reaction to Ottawa declaring the Revolutionary Guards a terror group contrary to the fundamental principles of int

Haj Training Camp Begins in Nizamabad

Haj committee members, district leaders, officials and a large number of pilgrims participated in the programme.

Congress accuses the ECI of making arbitrary changes to the process of conducting SIR

The ECI was carrying out the SIR process in a hit-and-trial manner as it had not issued any clear instructions to the Booth-Level Officers, nor h

Watch: India rejects anti-India rhetoric in Bangladesh, condemns minority killings

Dr. M. Ramesh, IPS, Assumes Charge as Cyberabad CP

Dr. Ramesh said that the foremost responsibility of the Cyberabad Police would be to uphold the rule of law and ensure impartial and fair treatme

CBSE postpones select Class 10, 12 exams, no change to rest of timetable

The Central Board of Secondary Education has rescheduled examinations for March 3. Class 10 exams will now take place on March 11, 2026. Class 12

Stranger Things not going to end with Season 5 finale? Animated series Stranger Things: Tales from 85, spinoffs and future plans explained

Stranger Things not going to end with Season 5 finale? Netflix is expanding the franchise with an animated series set in 1985. The Duffer Brother

Bangladesh envoy to India holds talks with interim govt advisers

Dhaka: Two senior advisers of Bangladeshs interim government met the countrys envoy to India on Tuesday to discuss various issues, officials said

UAE rejects Saudi claims over weapons shipment to Yemen

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, December 30, rejected Saudi Arabias claims regarding a shipment linked to Yemens Port of Mu

BJP ups the ante on Kogilu Layout demolition, DKS goes into defense mode

Police deploy thousands for New Year security in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari

High Court Reserves Verdict on Group-1 Appeals, Orders to be Pronounced on Jan 22

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin heard arguments from all parties involved and an

EC eyes polling booths in large housing complexes in West Bengal

Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti met district election officers from eight West Bengal districts to review plans for setting up pollin

Government allows exports of organic sugar up to 50,000 tonnes in every fiscal

The government has permitted the export of organic sugar, setting an annual limit of 50,000 tonnes. This move, detailed in a Directorate General

US removes former Sberbank executive Alexandra Buriko from sanctions list

The United States has lifted sanctions on Alexandra Buriko, former CFO of Russia's Sberbank. Buriko, alongside other executives, had stepped down

Salman Khan's 'Battle Of Galwan' Angers China. A Look Back At 2020 Clash

The deadly clash at Galwan between Indian and Chinese troops five years ago is still a sore point that stings from time to time. Like now, when a

Trust to begin waste collection from 1,000 houses in Mulihitlu from February

This initiative marks an extension of the Trusts work in creating awareness on proper waste collection and segregation

Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT Questions Former Devaswom Minister Kadkampally Surendran

He was grilled in his capacity as Devaswom Minister during the time the alleged gold theft occurred in 2019. The questioning lasted nearly two ho

Eurostar To Resume Train Services After Suspension Across Europe

Eurostar on Tuesday said it was to resume train services following the suspension of all services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels,

Want to control your kids' screen time? Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri shares trick he uses: 'They earn their 90 minutes...'

With the rise of social media platforms and their ever-growing evolution, the issue of increasing screen time among GenZ and even millennials has

Drug cases in Telangana go up by 30 pc in 2025: Police report

Hyderabad: Drug cases in Telangana increased by 30.36 per cent during 2025, though the overall crime rate in the state dipped by 2.33 per cent. A

CM gives directions for development of TCUR

Tamil Nadus first wildlife rescue, treatment and rehabilitation centre inaugurated near Coimbatore

Left parties condemn police curbs ahead of SEZ hearing

Leaders allege government move to suppress opposition voices over proposed ethanol factories at IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Nellore district

Tenant arrested for murdering elderly woman and dumping her body in Godavari

A.P. raises 4,000 crore through open market borrowings

The move towards the end of the year has led to the total open market borrowings in the calendar year crossing 86,000 crore

Vaikuntha Ekadasi Draws Thousands to Temples in Nellore, Prakasam

Thousands throng Vishnu temples for sacred Uttara Dwara darshan despite cold.

MGU presents its annual Budget

Watch: Russia claims drone attack on Putin home, Ukraine denies

Ukraine has rejected Russian claims of a drone attack on President Vladimir Putins residence, calling them false and unsupported by evidence. Kyi

Appavu distributes sports equipment to beneficiaries in Tirunelveli

West Godavari district saw 19% drop in crime due to enhanced measures, says SP

CM Revanth Calls for Smart Governance, Orders Daily Field Visits

During a meeting with the officials, the Chief Minister instructed them to formulate a comprehensive action plan for the next five years.

Hasty SIR will cost democratic rights of poor, vulnerable sections: Congress' Sasikanth Senthil

Planning for 2026? IRS just changed retirement contribution limits see what it means for you

IRS retirement contribution limits 2026: Americans saving for retirement will see increased contribution limits in 2026 for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457

Uttam refutes Harishs allegations

State filed writ in apex court to stall Nallamala Sagar project, says Uttam

Can Blood Predict A 100-Year Life? New Studies Say The Clues Are There

Scientists remain hopeful that insights from the blood of exceptionally long-lived people will eventually lead to treatments or lifestyle strateg

Sexual assault of minor: accused awarded 65 years of RI and fine

Half Of All Cars Sold In South Africa In 2025 Have Indian Roots: Report

Half of the cars sold in South Africa in 2025 have connections to India-- they are either manufactured by companies like Mahindra and Tata, or ha

Boy, 10, Mauled To Death By Leopard In Madhya Pradesh

A leopard killed a 10-year-old boy in a village in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday afternoon, sparking panic among the local resident

Google Account Holders Can Now Change Primary Email IDs Without Losing Data

Google account holders can now change their primary '@gmail.com' email addresses to a new address while retaining all data from their existing ac

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 131.95 feet

Traffic snarls on Ghat Road: Cong. MLAs from Wayanad launch satyagraha

After backlash, ECI directs home verification for elderly, ailing, disabled voters during SIR hearing in West Bengal

Notices of hearings have already been sent to several elderly persons as well as persons with disabilities in The State.

Watch: Google Techie Takes Proud Parents On Office Visit, Shares Emotional Moment

The video shows Pragya's parents proud as they explore her office.

Minor girl rescued at Udupi Railway Station

The girl was suspected to have run away from her home

Excise officials seize 229 liquor bottles at Pahadishareef ahead of New Year celebrations

1 Dead, Over 60 Fall Ill After Drinking Contaminated Water In 'Cleanest City' Indore

In the country's cleanest city, Indore, more than 60 people fell ill after consuming contaminated drinking water in the Bhagirathpura areaover th

Thoothukudi farmers concerned as shallot prices fall, demands market support

This years shallot produce yield was significantly low, affecting farmers due to the delayed rainfall, which should begin in mid October, started

VAOs protest against dilution of job scheme, want new laws to be withdrawn

Swift response averts higher toll in TatanagarErnakulam Express fire

Officials credit inter-departmental coordination for saving lives, while trade unions flag safety risks from untrained outsourced staff

Pension Committee Presents Report

Decision on OPS, CPS or Unified Pension now rests with Tamil Nadu government

400 km Road Construction in Delhi to Start After GRAP Lifts: CM Rekha Gupta

She said these roads will be constructed wall-to-wall, ensuring that dust generated from road edges is eliminated at the source.

Batter Jamie Smith left out of England T20 World Cup squad but injured pacer Jofra Archer included

England has announced its provisional squad for the T20 World Cup. Batter Jamie Smith has been left out. Pacer Jofra Archer has been included des

Special NIA Court Issues Proclamation Against 3 Absconders

The proclamation has been issued against Mubeen Ahmad Shah, Azizul Hassan Ashai alias Tony Ashai- both residents of Srinagar-and Rifat Wani, a re

Mumbai BMC polls: Nomination deadline ends amid Mahayuti tensions; Congress-VBA, NCP ready

IIT Delhi to host hackathon on cybersecurity ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

New Delhi: IIT Delhis Entrepreneurship Development Cell and cybersecurity think tank CyberPeace on Tuesday announced the launch of the E-Raksha H

Kalaignar Sports Kits distributed in Krishnagiri

How Russia and Ukraine are fighting to shape Trump's view of the war

Ukraines diplomatic push with the US faced fresh strain after Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Donald Trump that a Ukrainian drone

UAE says it is withdrawing its remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily in crisis with Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates forces are leaving Yemen. This follows a Saudi Arabia-backed airstrike on Mukalla port. The strike targeted a shipment Riyad

Advertisers to appeal to the great Indian family this IPL

Repetition of ads had led to ad fatigue with audiences being unable to recall any ads from recent years

Lightning, Rains Claim 104 Lives In AP During 2025

Cool summer, above normal rains, chilled winter mark the year: Reports

West Bengal CM says no one will be allowed to touch Waqf or religious places

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that her government would not allow any interference with Waqf properties

Amit Shah is a flop astrologer: TMC's Kunal Ghosh predicts BJP's loss in upcoming WB Assembly polls

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has sharply criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Ghosh called Shah a 'flop astrologer' regarding his p

Message to Congress leadership or attacking coterie? Why Digvijaya Singhs 'power of organisation' post is intriguing

Visakhapatnam District Alone Polished Off Liquor Worth Rs 1,940 Crore in 2025

On an average, liquor worth `6 crore is sold daily in the district, with 45 per cent of transactions conducted digitally

Gig Workers Strike On December 31: Potential Impact On New Year Celebrations

Gig workers across India plan a strike on December 31 over declining pay and job security, potentially disrupting New Year plans nationwide.

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Three words that defined Indian men's cricket in 2025

Indian mens cricket in 2025 was defined by success in white-ball formats, leadership transition, and setbacks in Tests. India won the ICC Champio

The End of the Bucket List Tour

People are ditching must-see hotspots, check-box tourism and focusing more on life experiences and genuine connections on short, slow travels

BCCI Selectors May Take Mega U-Turn On Shami As World Cup Nears: Source

Mohammed Shami's long, uneasy absence from India's white-ball plans may finally be nearing an end