Second Phase Panchayat Elections Today Across 3,911 Telangana Villages
Second phase of Telangana Panchayat elections is underway today, with polling in 3,911 villages amid tight security and smooth arrangements.
Messi’s GOAT India Tour: Messi’s messy Kolkata chaos to Hyderabad heartthrob magic
Hyderabad flawlessly hosted Messi, turning the GOAT India Tour 2025 into a memorable, well-organized football celebration.
SIR exercise uncovers widespread errors in West Bengal voter lists
Special electoral roll revision in West Bengal uncovers widespread parentage, age, and identity inconsistencies, prompting the Election Commission to order extensive verification.
YSRCP to Hold Statewide Vehicle Rallies on December 15 Against Medical College Privatization
YSRCP plans statewide vehicle rallies on December 15 to transport one crore signatures opposing medical college privatization to Tadepalli.
19 US states Sue Trump over USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee
Nineteen US states sue Trump administration over USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it unlawful.The fee could worsen labour shortages and limit opportunities for Indian IT, healthcare, and education professionals.
Trump dismisses Epstein photos as ‘No big deal’, Questions over past ties
Trump dismisses Epstein photos as insignificant, prompting Democrats to question double standards and revive scrutiny of his past association.
Harimau Shakti 2025: Indian and Malaysian Armies Train Together in Rajasthan
Indian and Malaysian armies conduct Harimau Shakti 2025 in Rajasthan, strengthening interoperability and counter-terror preparedness through joint, realistic military training.
Despite Diplomatic push, Thailand-Cambodia border violence escalates
Fighting continues along the Thailand–Cambodia border despite diplomatic efforts, with ceasefire claims disputed and regional mediation struggling to contain escalation.
Pakistan PM engages Putin, Erdogan, Pezeshkian on trade, peace, and regional ties
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif met world leaders in Ashgabat, discussing bilateral ties, regional security, and trade. He emphasized cooperation with Turkey and Iran, including energy projects, Gaza peace efforts, and the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul rail corridor.
Special Trains for Sankranti Announced by South Central Railway
South Central Railway has announced Secunderabad–Anakapalli Sankranti specials; travelers are advised to book early and monitor official updates.
Former UP CM Urges Election Commission to Protect Voter Rights Amid SIR Controversy
Akhilesh Yadav criticised UP’s voter list revision as NRC in disguise, urging Election Commission to protect democratic voter rights.
Foundation Stone Laid for ITC Centre in Naskal, Parigi Constituency
Foundation stone laid for ITC building in Naskal; project aims to boost development, employment, and infrastructure in Parigi.
Andhra Pushes Gram Swaraj With Reforms in Rural Development, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation
Andhra Pradesh plans administrative, sanitation and water reforms, blending community participation, low-cost innovation and technology to improve rural services.
Farmers allege RSK rejection of paddy, distress sales to private traders in Karakampadu
Paddy procurement was halted at Karakampadu RSKs, forcing farmers to sell cheaply to private traders; minister ordered verification and corrective action.
Godavari Pushkaralu to be Held from June 26, 2027
Godavari Pushkaralu 2027 in Andhra Pradesh is expected to attract 3.5–4 crore devotees over 12 days, based on past attendance trends.
YSRCP Alleges Prime Vizag Lands Being Allotted to Corporates at Low Prices
YSRCP accuses NDA government of selling prime Visakhapatnam lands cheaply to corporates, raising doubts on investments, jobs, and transparency.
Retail Inflation vs Ground Reality: Why Food Prices Remain Sticky
Why do food prices stay high despite falling inflation and what does this gap mean for households?
Pochampally: The Silk City of India
Bhoodan Pochampally, a village in Telangana, is internationally renowned for its unique Ikat weaving art, which holds a GI tag and UNWTO Best Tourism Village status. The village also holds social significance as the birthplace of the historic Bhoodan Movement launched by Acharya Vinoba Bhave in 1951.
Startup founders brainstorm solutions to tackle Delhi’s air pollution
Startup founders, investors and experts met in Delhi to discuss scalable, innovation-led solutions—from clean mobility to agri-waste management—to combat the city’s worsening air pollution amid severe winter smog.
Centre rolls out ₹476-cr plan to boost Makhana sector
The Centre has launched a ₹476-crore scheme and operationalised the National Makhana Board to drive research-led, market-oriented growth of India’s makhana sector.
CM inaugurates TVS credit technology hub in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the TVS Credit Technology Centre in Guwahati to boost digital innovation, skill local youth and create over 200 high-value tech jobs under the Advantage Assam 2.0 initiative.
Arms, Grenade found in Churachandpur as Manipur searches continue
Manipur Police recovered arms and explosives in Churachandpur, highlighting persistent security risks despite President’s Rule and continued search operations across the state.
Mumbai emerges as dog bite hotspot with over 1.28 lakh cases in 2024
Mumbai reported over 1.28 lakh dog bite cases in 2024, highlighting a growing public safety concern across urban Maharashtra.
Delhi-NCR enters ‘Severe’ air zone as GRAP stage-III restrictions kick in
Delhi-NCR’s air quality slipped into the severe category, prompting GRAP Stage-III curbs as weather conditions trapped pollutants despite ongoing measures.
Shivraj Patil’s last rites held with state honours as Om Birla and Kharge attend
Veteran Congress leader Shivraj Patil was laid to rest with full state honours in Latur, attended by top leaders like Om Birla and Mallikarjun Kharge.
Rahul Gandhi meets workers unions, raises concerns over new Labour Codes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met workers’ unions to discuss concerns that the new Labour Codes may weaken workers’ rights and union influence. He assured he would raise these issues in Parliament, while the government maintains the Codes aim to streamline compliance and protect workers.
Kerala local body polls: UDF takes early lead as NDA makes historic gains
Kerala local body poll trends show UDF leading, LDF facing setbacks, and NDA making historic gains, including Thiruvananthapuram.
CM Fadnavis slams Congress over opposition to MGNREGA renaming
Fadnavis criticised the Congress for opposing the renaming of MGNREGA, saying the Opposition targets the government even when welfare measures benefit people.
EU freezes Russian assets to support Ukraine amid Moscow-Friendly opposition
EU freezes Russian assets to support Ukraine, bypassing Hungary and Slovakia’s opposition.Funds aim to help Ukraine’s financial and military needs until Russia ends the war and pays reparations.
India Pitches Its Cybersecurity Capabilities to Visiting Foreign Journalists
India briefed over 40 foreign journalists on its cybersecurity framework amid rising cybercrime, highlighting digital defence, AI capabilities and international cooperation.
₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Fund Marks New Phase in India’s Science Policy
India’s ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund signals ambitious science push, but execution, transparency and timely implementation will determine its real global impact.
UPSC Announces 102 Vacancies in Central Services, Apply by January 1
UPSC has notified 102 Group A and B vacancies, inviting eligible candidates to apply online through interview-based selection process.
25,000+ Vacancies Announced in SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026
SSC GD Constable 2026 notification released offering 10th pass candidates a major opportunity for secure Central Government employment with national service.
PU Aligns Global Vision With National Priorities: Vice President at Convocation
Panjab University’s 73rd convocation highlighted its academic legacy, research growth, women’s empowerment and alignment with national education and innovation goals.
Nayi Chetana 4.0 Gender Equality Campaign Launched at Tulluru
Nayi Chetana 4.0 gender equality campaign was launched at Tulluru, highlighting government efforts to promote women’s empowerment and social equality.
Akhilesh Yadav slams UP SIR, calls it ‘NRC in disguise’
Akhilesh Yadav slams UP’s SIR, calls it “NRC in disguise”; over 3 crore votes at risk. In Hyderabad, he launches SP’s Vision India programme and meets Telangana leaders, emphasising development, youth engagement, and politics with vision, not division.
One more Digital scam, same fear tactic: Senior citizen duped of ₹30 lakh
A 67-year-old woman lost ₹30 lakh after scammers impersonating police trapped her in a digital arrest terror fraud.
Goa authorities crack down on nightclubs after deadly birch fire
Goa seals multiple nightclubs and enforces strict fire safety norms after 25 die in Birch by Romeo Lane fire. Authorities mandate NOCs, emergency systems, and ban fireworks to prevent future tragedies.
Naxalism nears end in Chhattisgarh, government shifts focus to development: CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said Naxalism is on the verge of elimination, with over 400 villages now peaceful. His government is focusing on extending development, welfare schemes, and infrastructure across the state, especially in Bastar.
Akanda 2: Both are not same
This power-packed film definitely satisfies the fans. Although the release was slightly postponed, the film is not short of anything. It will brand NBK as the unstoppable Balakrishna.
Lok Adalats Reinforce People-Centric Justice in a Digital Age
Lok Adalats provide speedy, affordable, consensus-based justice, resolving crores of civil, service and digital disputes while reducing court backlogs nationwide.
Joint exercise Harimau Shakti strengthens India–Malaysia defence ties
India and Malaysia are conducting Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 in Rajasthan to enhance interoperability and joint combat readiness. The drill focuses on counter-terrorism, heliborne operations, ambush tactics and UN-mandated sub-conventional warfare, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
From cadets to commanders: 491 officers pass out of IMA
The Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, on Saturday commissioned 491 cadets as officers of the Indian Army during the Autumn Term Passing Out Parade, reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, with foreign cadets also participating.
Delhi Education Minister says RS data reveals the truth about AAP govt’s education model
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood criticised the previous AAP government’s Class 9 education policy, alleging it prioritised statistics over student support. AAP denied the claims, saying NIOS admissions were voluntary, and no official review has been announced.
Tsygankov’s late double seals Girona’s first away win in Spanish league football
Girona climbed out of the relegation zone after overturning Real Sociedad’s lead with two late goals in San Sebastián.
JioHotstar affirms commitment to ICC media rights amid speculation
JioHotstar says preparations for ICC events are on track, assuring fans of uninterrupted coverage despite recent speculation.
Chinnaswamy Stadium cleared for limited cricket return
Karnataka govt allows limited fans back at Chinnaswamy following safety upgrades and past crowd concerns.
India vs SA T20I: India to take on SA in third T20I today
With the series level, the match doubles as a selection checkpoint ahead of the upcoming global tournament.
Yuvraj Singh honoured with stand named after him at New Chandigarh stadium
Yuvraj Singh expressed heartfelt gratitude, calling the tribute “deeply emotional” and thanked PCA, BCCI, CM Mann, and fans for their support.
Dhurandhar smashes records with ₹34.70 crore on second Friday
The film continues to break records both domestically and overseas, drawing massive audience acclaim.
Thaman teases ‘Sahana Sahana’ from Prabhas’ The Raja Saab, promo expected soon
Fans and co-star Nidhhi Agerwal join the excitement, sharing heart-shaped poses and musical emojis ahead of the track’s release.
Kiccha Sudeep’s ‘Mark’ cast reveals add to Christmas release buzz
The makers have kicked off promotions with striking character posters and announced a Hubballi pre-release event ahead of the film’s festive theatrical release.
‘Lost Land’ makes history, wins best film at Red Sea International Film Festival
Japanese filmmaker Akio Fujimoto’s Rohingya-language drama Lost Land follows two siblings fleeing persecution in Myanmar, earning global recognition at major film festivals.
Bigg Boss 19 cast reunites with host Salman Khan for glittering success party
Gaurav Khanna, finalists, and celebrities celebrated the finale of Bigg Boss 19 in a star-studded Mumbai party.
EDITORIAL AND SPECIAL STORY
Retail Inflation vs Ground Reality: Why Food Prices Remain Sticky
Why do food prices stay high despite falling inflation and what does this gap mean for households?
Pochampally: The Silk City of India
Bhoodan Pochampally, a village in Telangana, is internationally renowned for its unique Ikat weaving art, which holds a GI tag and UNWTO Best Tourism Village status. The village also holds social significance as the birthplace of the historic Bhoodan Movement launched by Acharya Vinoba Bhave in 1951.
SPORTS
Messi’s GOAT India Tour: Messi’s messy Kolkata chaos to Hyderabad heartthrob magic
Hyderabad flawlessly hosted Messi, turning the GOAT India Tour 2025 into a memorable, well-organized football celebration.
Tsygankov’s late double seals Girona’s first away win in Spanish league football
Girona climbed out of the relegation zone after overturning Real Sociedad’s lead with two late goals in San Sebastián.
Chinnaswamy Stadium cleared for limited cricket return
Karnataka govt allows limited fans back at Chinnaswamy following safety upgrades and past crowd concerns.
India vs SA T20I: India to take on SA in third T20I today
With the series level, the match doubles as a selection checkpoint ahead of the upcoming global tournament.
ENTERTAINMENT
Akanda 2: Both are not same
This power-packed film definitely satisfies the fans. Although the release was slightly postponed, the film is not short of anything. It will brand NBK as the unstoppable Balakrishna.
Dhurandhar smashes records with ₹34.70 crore on second Friday
The film continues to break records both domestically and overseas, drawing massive audience acclaim.
Kiccha Sudeep’s ‘Mark’ cast reveals add to Christmas release buzz
The makers have kicked off promotions with striking character posters and announced a Hubballi pre-release event ahead of the film’s festive theatrical release.
‘Lost Land’ makes history, wins best film at Red Sea International Film Festival
Japanese filmmaker Akio Fujimoto’s Rohingya-language drama Lost Land follows two siblings fleeing persecution in Myanmar, earning global recognition at major film festivals.