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Days after a fire at a North Goa nightclub killed 25 people, the district administration has banned fireworks, sparklers and pyrotechnics across all tourist establishments. The precautionary order follows evidence that electric firecrackers triggered the blaze at Birch by Romeo Lane.
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India has expanded its post-cyclone relief operations in Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu, restoring communication networks, assisting in bridge repairs, and deploying additional naval ships carrying nearly 1,000 tonnes of relief material. The effort is coordinated with Sri Lankan authorities across multiple affected regions.
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US President Donald Trump called it a “shame” that top graduates from India, China and other countries must leave the US after studying at elite universities, as he launched the $1 million ‘Trump Gold Card’ offering companies a powerful new pathway to retain foreign talent.
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Polling for 3,834 Sarpanch and 27,628 ward member posts began across Telangana on Tuesday, with voters braving the cold from 7 a.m. Over 56 lakh voters are eligible, and counting will start at 2 p.m. with results expected the same evening.
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The ED and Maharashtra ATS on Thursday carried out joint raids in Padgha, Thane district, over suspected terror funding. Searches at several residences follow earlier ATS operations linked to former SIMI office-bearer Saquib Nachan and other suspected members of the banned outfit.
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A US court has sentenced Indian national Ligneshkumar H. Patel to 90 months in prison for a multi-state imposter-fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims across five Midwestern states, causing losses of over $2.2 million. He must pay more than $2 million in restitution.
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US and Indian experts told lawmakers that expanding counterterrorism and intelligence cooperation is crucial as Pakistan’s continued use of militant proxies and China’s regional influence raise fresh security challenges. A Congressional hearing underlined the need for deeper operational and strategic alignment.
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US President Donald Trump has announced a high-value “Trump Gold Card” programme to help American companies retain top foreign graduates from US universities, including thousands from India. The scheme offers long-term residency, a path to citizenship and aims to boost tech competitiveness.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for December 11, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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Osmania University staff expressed disappointment after CM Revanth Reddy’s campus address failed to mention CPS, health cards, promotions, or regularisation issues. While welcoming Rs 1,000 crore for campus development, teachers and employees said their long-pending demands were ignored
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Kakatiya University’s Law College and Resource Centre for UN observed Human Rights Day in Hanamkonda, with speakers stressing awareness, accountability, and the role of legal education. Experts highlighted the UDHR’s relevance and the 2025 theme, ‘Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials’
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It was the first Nationals for Hashwith, who is a second-grade student of the Sri Ram Academy in Hyderabad
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The GHMC received 40 complaints on the first day regarding boundaries of the newly notified 300 wards. Officials said all inputs will be reviewed to ensure transparency. Boundary details are displayed across GHMC offices and on its website. Several ULBs were recently merged
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A total of 43 units — including all States and Union Territories — are participating in this Senior National Championship
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Srinivas, the former World champion, who is with the ONGC, was beaten by his teammate Prashanth More 5-25, 25-11, 25-18 in the final
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IMD-Hyderabad has extended the cold wave warning for Telangana as minimum temperatures are expected to fall 3–4°C below normal. Parts of Hyderabad may touch 8°C, while northern districts could dip to 5°C over the next few days
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The move up the rankings comes after exceptional performances in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa, where Kohli’s scores of 135, 102 and 65 not out helped India win the series 2-1
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18-year-old Banoth Pavani, the youngest Para-Air rifle shooter from Telangana to stand on the national stage this year, showcased outstanding grit and promise by securing three silver medals
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ISPL delivers a blockbuster season 3 player auction with close to Rs 10 crore spent on 144 players as eight franchises went head-to-head in an intense day of bidding in Mumbai
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The final dates now align with the ISSF’s published 2026 calendar to avoid clashes with major international competitions
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Congress-backed sarpanch candidates are making extravagant and impractical promises—from fixed deposits for newborn girls to village-wide monkey control—raising concerns among voters. Some have even issued bond papers pledging to resign if they fail to deliver, drawing scepticism across mandals
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The two teenage all-rounders were selected for the BCCI women’s under-19 one-day cricket championship to be held in Lucknow from December 13
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US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo at India, threatening to impose new tariffs on rice imports, should not come as a shock, as it follows a familiar pattern
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Telangana has approved a temporary ticket hike for ‘Akhanda-2’, allowing a Rs 600 special show on December 11 and increased rates for three days. Theatres must contribute 20 percent of the incremental earnings to the Telugu Film Industry Employees Welfare Association
