Latest News

Telangana experienced its coldest morning of the year on Thursday, with several districts recording single-digit temperatures. Hyderabad Central University recorded 7.2°C, while Kumaram Bheem Asifabad was the coldest at 5.4°C. Cold wave conditions affected much of the state.

The Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee has cleared Andhra Pradesh to prepare Terms of Reference for seven proposed water aerodromes, including Visakhapatnam. The state must obtain multiple NoCs, including from Defence, before seeking environmental clearance, with public hearings planned within a month

Following three days of parliamentary debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram, Congress claimed Prime Minister Modi and his team were “bruised and exposed for their lies.” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said BJP leaders distorted history and ignored authoritative works on the national song.

Priyanka Chopra made a whirlwind 12-hour visit to Mumbai to shoot for 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' season 4, sharing behind-the-scenes moments online before returning to New York. She now continues filming SSMB29 and prepping for upcoming projects including 'Krrish 4' and 'The Bluff'

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested Afsar Ahmed, a close aide of slain gangster-politician Atique Ahmed, for facilitating a jail meeting that allegedly planned Umesh Pal’s murder. Wanted in a Bareilly case with a Rs 50,000 reward, he was captured in Delhi and sent to jail

A Nepali gang reportedly stole a significant amount of cash, gold ornaments, and other valuables from a businessman’s house in Malakpet on Wednesday night. Police and Task Force teams are investigating the incident. Further details are awaited.

IndiGo cancelled 60 Bengaluru flights as DGCA intensified scrutiny amid major disruptions linked to staffing shortages and new crew duty norms. With declining pilot strength and planning lapses, regulators have deployed oversight teams while IndiGo leadership attributes the crisis to multiple “unanticipated” internal and external factors

A Utah judge is weighing media access in Tyler Robinson’s high-profile murder case amid concerns about pretrial prejudice. Prosecutors seek the death penalty, while news organizations push for transparency and defense attorneys argue that extensive coverage threatens Robinson’s right to a fair trial

Record-high immigration detentions under President Trump’s second term are separating families inside the US. Migrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua and Guatemala describe arrests, prolonged detention and deportations that leave spouses and children struggling with trauma, poverty and fear while facing an uncertain future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati, praising his empowering writings, commitment to social justice, and contributions to Tamil literature. Bharati’s vision of equality, linguistic pride, women’s empowerment, and inclusive nationalism continues to inspire India’s cultural and social consciousness

The rupee slipped 17 paise to 90.11 against the US dollar on Thursday as risk-averse sentiment, strong importer demand and sustained FPI outflows weighed on the currency. Markets are tracking cues from the ongoing US–India trade talks for direction.

A 29-year-old Chinese national, Hu Congtai, was deported to Hong Kong after entering Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir in violation of his tourist visa conditions. He travelled to Leh without mandatory FRRO registration and was detained in Srinagar early this month.

Hrithik Roshan praised Aditya Dhar’s “Dhurandhar”, saying the film reminded him of why he fell in love with cinema. While disagreeing with its politics, he admired its storytelling, performances, and craft, calling the director and cast “phenomenal”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, calling him a towering statesman and scholar whose decades-long public service, intellect and policy leadership left a lasting imprint on India’s democracy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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