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Chad votes in parliamentary election as military rule ends

CHADIANS voted on Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process.

Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

Georgia joining EU got complicated as Kavelashvili is sworn in as prez

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

Kashmir heading for 2 more snow spells in first week of Jan: MeT office

AFTER the season's first major snowfall, Kashmir is expected to experience two more snow spells in the first week of January.

Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

Navyug tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

100 Villages Isolated, Schools Shut

ROAD access to nearly 100 villages has been cut off, significantly disrupting daily life and leaving residents confined in their homes.

West Himalayas record sharp rise in wildfires in a yr

FOREST fires in Western Himalaya region increased manifold during the wildfire season (November to June) this year, compared to a year ago.

Dr Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna; row intensifies

THE ashes of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara on Sunday by his family members as per the Sikh rituals.

More patients with vertigo turning to social media for advice, says study

PEOPLE suffering from vertigo in India are increasingly turning to social media to seek information and even treatment and support, a latest study has found.

Constitution Stood Test of Time: PM

During Mann Ki Baat, Modi Announces Launch of Special Website 'constitution75.com'

Ending China Standoff High Point in '24: Foreign Policy, Bangla Poses a Challenge

In a year marked by geopolitical tensions, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass movement against her rule.

Defence focus in '25: Integrated theatre commands, big-ticket procurements

THE country's defence is at the cusp of a major overhaul, with preparations going on to not only make major organisational changes but also tweak policy for procurement to scale up capabilities.

Leaving Baggage Behind in 2024

APPY New Year, dear readers. May 2025 bring our land and all of us abundant good fortune—health, wealth, and happiness by the bushel.

Women warriors to help restore confidence in Anna University

FOLLOWING the sexual assault of a student last week, Anna University is set to form a group of 'women warriors' to help build confidence among students to approach deans, heads of departments and other faculty members to resolve their issues, be they related to sexual harassment or academics.

Kerala MLA falls off dais at stadium, hurt

UMA Thomas, the Congress MLA representing Thrikkakara, sustained serious injuries after falling from a 15-feet-high dais at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium where she arrived to attend a mega dance programme on Sunday evening.

Negligent' RMP Arrested for Woman's Death

Yellareddypet police arrested a Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) for allegedly administering the wrong medical treatment and causing a 30-year-old woman's death.

GHMC, NIT-W to collaborate to address traffic, drainage issues

In a bid to address critical urban challenges such as traffic congestion and drainage management, the GHMC in collaboration with the civil engineering division of National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT-W) will establish a state-of-the-art technology centre to deliver modern, practical and sustainable solutions and incorporate them at the planning stage of future projects.

Dr BR Ambedkar Open University faces crisis in AP

DR BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), originally established as Andhra Pradesh Universal University in 1982, is grappling with significant challenges, worsened by the Telangana government's decision to halt admissions in AP for the academic year 2024-25.

GHMC to review grade separator proposals at JNTU, Allwyn X Road

Hyd civic body to engage a consultant, explore alternatives and prepare preliminary report

NABL Labs to Be Empanelled to Check Quality of Civil Works in Hyd

IN response to criticism over the alleged poor quality of civil works, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has decided to empanel National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited laboratories.

Process to Finalise Modalities Begins

The Cabinet sub-committee on Rythu Bharosa is in the process of finalising the modalities to be followed in implementing the scheme from Sankranti.

TG to Demand Bharat Ratna for Manmohan

The state government is likely to pass a resolution in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, recommending Bharat Ratna for former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday.

Kavitha Asks People To Question Cong On Its 'Failures'

BRS MLC K Kavitha on Sunday called upon the people to question the Congress on its \"failures\" and \"misdeeds\".

Rising crime rate indication of governance failure: Harish

BRS MLA T Harish Rao on Sunday expressed deep concern over the \"alarming rise\" in crime rate across the state, including crime against women and minor girls.

Focus on digital footprints to identify fraudulent Dharani transactions

AS the state government has announced its decision to conduct a forensic audit of suspicious transactions on Dharani portal, the integrated land records management system, the authorities are preparing a list of areas that needs to be covered under the scientific investigation.

Crumbling arch on NH 163 a threat to commuters

THE Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, built by the Roads and Buildings (R&B) department about seven years ago at Pembarthy on Hyderabad-Warangal National Highway-163, is now in a dilapidated state.