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Chennai districts draft electoral roll sees over 14 lakh deletions

The deletions constitute 35.58% of the total 40,04,694 electors; the roll lists 25,79,676 voters, including 12,47,690 men, 13,31,243 women, and 743 transpersons; special camps will be conducted at all polling stations today and tomorrow

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 1:09 am

Student finds stone age tools in Virudhunagar

The Times of India 20 Dec 2025 12:10 am

HC suspends 13-yr sentence imposed on farmer leader

The Times of India 20 Dec 2025 12:06 am

HC bids farewell to Justice M S Ramesh

The Times of India 20 Dec 2025 12:06 am

Its curtains for Manali incinerator plant

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 11:40 pm

Two nabbed for possession of ganja, extortion

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 11:37 pm

Eight held for drug peddling, bike thefts

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 11:36 pm

PoonamalleePorur metro likely by Jan-end

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 11:34 pm

Flights from Chennai hit by Delhis dense fog

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 11:00 pm

Sons kill father to claim insurance by orchestrating snake bite; six held

An insurance company filed a complaint quoting suspicion on the bonafide of the claims made by family members of the deceased

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 10:28 pm

SIR in Tamil Nadu: 97.4 lakh voters removed, says CEO

Chennai: A total of 97.4 lakh voters have been removed from the Tamil Nadu voter list, following the enumeration phase of the SIR exercise and the states electoral roll now has 5.43 crore voters, Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said on Friday. As of October 27, 2025, the pre-SIR electoral roll had 6.41 crore voters, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 19 Dec 2025 10:28 pm

ED Arrests Jayathri Infra MD For Rs 60-Crore Scam

He flew to Chennai after he was released on bail. On a tip off, the ED arrested him in Chennai and brought him back to Hyderabad: Redports

Deccan Chronicle 19 Dec 2025 10:27 pm

SIT detains two persons of interest in the Sabarimala gold theft case for questioning

Persons in SIT custody include a Bengaluru-based jeweller and the owner of a metalworks factory in Chennai

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 9:10 pm

Tamil Nadu SIR draft electoral roll: How to check your name in voter list

The draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu after the Special Intensive Revision was released on December 19, 2025

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 8:42 pm

'Fake Degrees, Bribes': Indian-Origin US Diplomat Pushes For H-1B Freeze, Flags Fraud

Siddiqui urges a pause on H-1B visas, citing fraud in Chennai and Hyderabad, and calls for stricter checks to protect US STEM workers and curb abuse by lobbyists.

News18 19 Dec 2025 7:58 pm

Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: SIT Arrests CEO Of Firm That Carried Out Electroplating Of Artefacts

Pankaj Bhandari is the CEO of Smart Creations, the Chennai-based firm that carried out electroplating of artefacts from Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple.

News18 19 Dec 2025 7:23 pm

Over one-third of Chennai voters missing in draft rolls, five seats see more than 40% deletions

CHENNAI: Five of the 16 Assembly constituencies in Chennai recorded over a 40% drop in voter names in the draft electoral rolls released on Friday, with the city as a whole witnessing a decline of 35.6%more than one-third of the electors listed in the existing rolls. The Anna Nagar Assembly constituency saw the highest number of deletions, with 42.2% fewer names in the draft roll compared to the figures before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Apart from Anna Nagar, Villivakkam (40.7%), Thousand Lights (40.7%), T. Nagar (40.8%), and Velachery also recorded over 40% deletions under categories such as absent, shifted, and dead. Virugambakkam, Harbour, and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalins ChepaukThiruvallikeni constituencies also saw significant deletions of 38.8%, 38.7%, and 37.2% respectively. Across Chennai, the number of voters has dropped from 40,04,694 before the SIR to 25,79,676 in the draft rolls, marking a 35.6% decline. Of the deletions, 1,56,555 were due to deaths, 27,328 voters were untraceable or absent, and 12,22,164 were marked as permanently shifted. In the Shozhinganallur constituency under Chengalpattu district, a 31.09% decline was recorded, with voter numbers falling from 7,02,450 to 4,84,011. Speaking to reporters, District Election Officer J. Kumaragurubaran said that around 810 lakh voters are expected to be added to the rolls at the end of the exercise through Form 6 applications for inclusion of names in the electoral roll.

The New Indian Express 19 Dec 2025 6:41 pm

Over 97 lakh voters deleted from Tamil Nadu draft electoral roll after SIR

Ther total number of voters removed after the SIR exercise is 97,37,831; as many as 14,25,018 names have been deleted in Chennai

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 6:38 pm

SIT arrests Chennai firm CEO, Bellary jeweller in Sabarimala gold heist case

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Friday claimed a major breakthrough in the Sabarimala gold heist case with the arrest of Pankaj Bhandari, chief executive officer of Chennai-based Smart Creations, and Govardhan, a jewellery owner from Bellary, pointing to an inter-State nexus behind the alleged subterfuge. The two were taken into custody after being questioned for several hours by SIT sleuths. According to investigators, gold-plated sheets removed from the Sabarimala door frame and the dwarapalaka idols had been sent to Smart Creations for repair work. About 100 grams of gold was reportedly given to the firm as remuneration for the work. Sources said the SIT found that the gold paid to Bhandari as remuneration belonged to Sabarimala and that he was aware of its origin. A portion of the gold allegedly extracted from the sheets was later sent to Govardhan through Kalpesh, who acted as a courier, the sources added. The arrests are expected to help investigators unravel the wider network involved in the alleged diversion of temple gold.

The New Indian Express 19 Dec 2025 6:18 pm

Chennai Mayor reviews road repairs; BJP walks out alleging wage irregularities

Chennai Mayor R. Priya informed the Corporation council about progress on road repairs after monsoon damage, while BJP councillors walked out alleging denial of speaking time and wage irregularities among sanitation workers. Mayor Priya responded, providing details on ongoing repair efforts

Mid Day 19 Dec 2025 6:12 pm

Tamil Nadu Draft SIR Released: 14.25 Lakh Voters Dropped In Chennai, 6.5 Lakh In Coimbatore

The Election Commission said the publication of the draft roll follows the statewide SIR exercise aimed at cleaning up electoral lists.

News18 19 Dec 2025 5:39 pm

Dont turn Marina beach into Marina bazaar, Madras High Court tells Chennai Corporation

Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira decide to inspect the beach on December 22 to take stock of GCCs proposal to regulate vendors and obtain blue flag certification

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 4:52 pm

'Avatar 3' brings IMAX XT Laser 3D to Chennai, Bengaluru

The much-anticipated film Avatar: Fire and Ash has brought a new level of cinematic experience to Bengaluru and Chennai.

NewsBytes 19 Dec 2025 4:40 pm

Passenger collapses after seizure mid-air on DelhiChennai flight, doctors save his life

NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai witnessed tense moments early Friday after a passenger in his forties suffered a seizure mid-air, collapsed in his seat. Two doctors on board provided emergency treatment for nearly 20 minutes and managed to revive him before landing. The incident occurred around 6 am on Flight 6E 6838, which had taken off from Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport at around 4:30 am, nearly two hours behind schedule due to fog. The passenger, identified as Arjun, was travelling to Chennai en route to his hometown Madurai along with two colleagues, who were deported from Malaysia to Delhi after a month in jail there for illegal overstay. Arjun suddenly began screaming loudly, startling those asleep around him, and attempted to grab the attention of a co-passenger before collapsing. Cabin crew immediately sought medical assistance, following which two doctors rushed to help. The doctors moved him into the aisle, placed him on his side to ease breathing and prevent choking, and administered first aid. His companions told the doctors that he suffered from epilepsy and had missed his regular medication that day. He remained motionless for several minutes, with frothing at the mouth, before gradually regaining consciousness, after he stabilised, Arjun was helped back to his seat. One of the doctors later told the TNIE , The patient had ignored the medication he was supposed to take to keep epilepsy under check. He has recovered now but we have advised all tests to be performed on him after landing including brain scans. As soon as the flight landed, ambulance and paramedical staff were waiting. However, it was strange that all the passengers were allowed to deboard and then the medical staff reached the passenger. As per protocol, the priority needs to be given to the ailing passenger to assist him immediately until the right medical treatment is rendered.

The New Indian Express 19 Dec 2025 4:18 pm

Indian Team Wins Global Honour at NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025

SRINAGAR: A Chennai-based Indian team has emerged as a global winner at NASAs 2025 International Space Apps Challenge for proposing a satellite internet concept aimed at expanding broadband access to remote regions. The team, Photonics Odyssey, won the Most Inspirational Award for its proposal of a sovereign, phased-array satellite internet infrastructure designed to reduce reliance []

KashmirLife 19 Dec 2025 3:57 pm

Snubbed at IPL 2026 auction, former CSK star makes powerful statement with career-high score

Unsold at the IPL 2026 auction, former Chennai Super Kings star Devon Conway delivered a powerful response on the field, smashing his career-highest score in international cricket. The standout knock silenced critics and underlined his class after the auction snub.

DNA India 19 Dec 2025 3:28 pm

Sivakarthikeyans Parasakthi opens its 1960s sets to Chennais film buffs

From a radio station and a vintage car to a makeshift police station and a steam locomotive, the installations promise to allow visitors a chance to relive life in a bygone era

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 3:14 pm

Tamil Nadu: Edappadi K Palaniswami urges release of detained nurses, fulfillment of poll promise

Opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami has strongly condemned the detention of nurses protesting for service regularisation and pay hikes. These nurses, demanding fulfillment of a poll promise and reappointment of Covid-era recruits, were removed from their hunger strike site and later detained. Palaniswami urged their immediate release and implementation of assurances.

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 12:59 pm

Chennais Firo is now open for lunch with jackfruit sliders, morels, and fun cocktails

Firo, which opened earlier this year in Chennai, with a menu that reimagined Indian food alongside a fun cocktails menu, now welcomes diners for lunch with some new additions to the menu

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 12:58 pm

Chennai Corporation to strictly enforce construction waste guidelines from Dec. 22

According to a press release, the guidelines, which were first implemented across all GCC zones on May 21, mandate that all construction materials, excavated soil, building debris, and waste must be stored within the construction site premises

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 12:43 pm

Over 500 Nurses Detained in Chennai Following Hunger Strike for Permanent Jobs

According to police, the nurses were detained on Thursday night when they refused to disperse

Deccan Chronicle 19 Dec 2025 12:20 pm

Ooty, Kodai, Mahabs do we have anywhere else to go in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu's tourism faces burnout, relying on old destinations while new policy remains largely unexecuted. Despite identifying 12 focus segments, on-ground development lags, leading to overcrowding and untapped potential in lesser-known regions. Experts cite execution gaps, urging better product development, incentives for operators, and streamlined processes to diversify tourism beyond the usual circuit.

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 11:44 am

Deepfakes, voice cloning, digital arrests: Not sure what to do when you receive an unknown .apk file? Ask DSP Basil Srinivasan

Creative scammers are employing AI, deepfakes, and voice cloning to ensnare victims, with cybercrimes surging in Tamil Nadu. Popular scams include digital arrests, investment fraud, and 'relatives in distress' schemes, often targeting seniors with sophisticated phishing. A TOI initiative aims to educate residents on identifying and avoiding these threats.

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 11:27 am

ED arrests Jayathri Infrastructures MD from Chennai in 60 crore real estate fraud case

Kakarla Srinivas had earlier been arrested by Hyderabad Police in related cases and was subsequently released on bail

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 10:43 am

ED Arrests Jayatri Infrastructures MD in 300-Crore Pre-Launch Housing Scam

Accused Kakarla Srinivas held in Chennai, brought to Hyderabad for court production

Deccan Chronicle 19 Dec 2025 9:56 am

Medavakkam Tasmac staff held for illegal sales

CHENNAI: Following a report Time no bar for sales at Medavakkam Tasmac shop published in TNIE on Thursday, the Prohibition Enforcement Wing registered a First Information Report (FIR) and arrested the salesman at the bar. He was later released on station bail later. A team of officials inspected the outlet, and based on the findings, a complaint was lodged against the salesman. A senior official said they seized 27 liquor bottles of 180 ml each from the spot. A notice has been issued to the bar contractor, asking him to submit a proper reply in this regard in seven days, he said. Quoting the FIR, he said it was found that the salesman had sold liquor near the premises in violation of government rules. However, during a visit at 6 am, six hours ahead of the allotted opening time, on Wednesday, TNIE saw liquor bottles being sold inside the bar.

The New Indian Express 19 Dec 2025 8:34 am

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin opens Anna marriage hall, lays stone for school complex

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday inaugurated Perarignar Anna Marriage Hall, built at a cost of Rs 25.72 crore, at Jambulingam Salai in GKM Colony, and presided over the marriage of 15 couples at the venue. The chief minister also unveiled a bust of Dravidian stalwart Perarignar Anna at the 40,300 sqft hall, constructed by the Greater Chennai Corporation. Stalin laid the foundation stone for a school complex for GKM Colony Government Model School at a cost of Rs 11.17 crore. The 32,676 sqft complex will comprise a ground floor and three upper floors, housing 23 classrooms, five smart classrooms, modern laboratories, an examination centre and a library among other facilities. He laid the foundation stone for an Amudham store building to be built at Periyar Nagar in Kolathur at a cost of Rs 6.3 crore. Addressing the newlyweds, Stalin referred to a popular saying that there is a woman behind every mans success, and credited his wife for standing by him during difficult times.

The New Indian Express 19 Dec 2025 8:31 am

Gold, silver prices today, December 19: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 19, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,485 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,361 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 2,11,000 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.

DNA India 19 Dec 2025 6:39 am

Lifes not a beach for visitors parked at Marina

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 5:01 am

Encroachments, sewage, water hyacinth choke Pallavaram lake

The Times of India 19 Dec 2025 3:03 am

49 bank staff held this year for unauthorised withdrawal of money

They targeted the fixed deposits of NRIs and liquidated them using forged signatures. Of the 67 accused identified so far, 12 are absconding, according to a senior Central Crime Branch officer.

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 12:49 am

Curiosity leads to discovery, helps in solving problems

Nobel Laureate inaugurates the International Conference on Quantum Horizons 2025: Materials, Intelligent Technologies and Sustainable Futures

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 12:48 am

More land being acquired to construct flyovers on CTH Road

Around 60% of the land acquisition for the facility at Avadi has been completed. At Ambattur, the process is nearly complete, with the Highways Department awaiting the State governments administrative sanction for the cost of acquisition

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 12:31 am

Dry weather to bring cooler nights to many parts of T.N. till December 23

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast that the minimum temperature is likely to drop by two to four degrees Celsius in some parts of the State and Puducherry during this period

The Hindu 19 Dec 2025 12:25 am

Nitin Nabin to visit Pondy on Sunday

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:58 pm

Tahsildar asked to build school toilet as punishment

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:55 pm

Anbumani camp issues notice to MLA G K Mani

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:54 pm

Ambattur sanitation staff bunk en-masse; vigilance probe on

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:52 pm

CM urges Modi to drop G RAM G, flays EPS for supporting it

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:51 pm

Pay 3L compensation to disabled lawyers mother

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:51 pm

HC to hear Vedantas pleato set up green copper plant

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:51 pm

Tech startup funding falls 17% to $10.5bn this year

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:51 pm

Distribution of laptops was announced in state budget

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:42 pm

Velumani, AIADMK MPs call on Sitharaman

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:39 pm

Dy CM to open new Poonamallee depot

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:16 pm

T.V. Gopalakrishnan: The 94-Year-Old Guru Who Taught Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja

At 94, T.V. Gopalakrishnan continues to perform and teach, embodying his passion for classical music and his admiration for Mahatma Gandhi through his attire. He founded the TVG Academy of Indian Music & Arts to elevate art education and nurture achievers, including renowned students like A.R. Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:15 pm

Digestive sciences institute opened

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:15 pm

Stray cattle kill 70, injure 30 on city outskirts this year

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:13 pm

Two held for faking docus to become docs

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 11:13 pm

US visa appointment times lowest in Chennai; highest in Delhi, Mumbai

Expanded checks, particularly for student, exchange visitor and H-1B applicants and their dependants, have had a bearing on appointment availability, the Ministry said

The Hindu Businessline 18 Dec 2025 8:22 pm

IPL 2026: R Ashwin leaves out CSK from his top four, fourth pick comes as surprise

Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed his top four IPL contenders, notably excluding his former team Chennai Super Kings. He placed Mumbai Indians at the forefront, followed by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin lauded Mumbai Indians' strategic acquisition of Quinton de Kock, believing they are aiming to replicate their 2020 championship squad's balance.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 6:31 pm

Pothole-ridden Nungambakkam subway turns daily commute into ordeal

The subway is a vital point of connectivity in the heart of Chennai city for commuters travelling from E.V.R. Periyar Salai through Nelson Manickam Road to Nungambakkam and T. Nagar

The Hindu 18 Dec 2025 6:00 pm

Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold costs in your city; check rates for Mumbai, Delhi & other cities

Gold prices experienced a slight decline on Thursday, with the February contract falling by Rs 580 to Rs 1,34,314 per 10 grams due to weak global cues. Overseas, Comex gold futures also saw a dip. The article then details the current gold rates for 22K and 24K gold across various Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 5:43 pm

The art of balance

There was a subtle poise on stage as a danseuse with delicate features described the beauty of a lotus in bloom. Her movements gathered pace gradually, building into a swiftness that reflected in her precise footwork. All the while, her expressions balanced with the speed of her moves and never wavered from the imagined lotus held gently in her hands. The performance garnered her applause, and it was also widely featured on social media reels. The balance of emotions, even while showcasing the technical prowess of the artform, demanded a kind of balance that seemed as effortless as a flower blooming. Meera had perfected this not just through her practice but by the way she made Bharatanatyam her forever and ever since her late teenage years. Now, in her early 30s,Meera Sreenarayananlives in Mumbai. She has emerged as a rising star in the Bharatanatyam circle. However, as a four-year-old in Guruvayur, she had no art legacy to claim when she was inducted into dancing, in a state where art is mainly studied for competitions and showmanship. My parents had a different vision. I did begin learning the conventional way, but slowly grew exasperated and wanted to understand and imbibe the essence. My parents had taught me to treat every education in this way. Dance was never an extracurricular; it was an everyday affair, she says. Her early training reflected this. Meera began her lessons in Mohiniyattam with Akshara Mohandas and in Kuchipudi with Geeta Padmakumar, alongside her Bharatanatyam classes with RLV Anand. But Bharatanatyam was the language I identified with more, she recalls. Her interest grew as she approached her late teens. I felt I had to unlearn many things if I wanted to go deep, she recalls. That need for deeper study eventually led her to Chennai and to Kalakshetra, where she trained under Nirmala Nagaraj. This marked a turning point. Thats where my real lessons in balance began, she says. While pursuing a Physics degree at Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur, Meera travelled to Chennai every weekend. Two days were devoted entirely to dance; the train became her study room. Initially, many, including my guru, were unsure whether it would work. But it did. Now even I wonder how, she smiles, recalling. Meeras professional dance journey took a positive turn there, and her academics did tooshe graduated as the topper of her university. My parents have told me that if there is a will, there is always a way. Their grooming stuck, Meera analyses. Her family then moved to Chennai so that Meera could concentrate and progress better in her dance. However, she did not leave her academics behind and pursued a postgraduation in Physics from the Womens Christian College, where she topped her course, again. She also completed an MA in Bharatanatyam from the University of Madras. By then, her art had reached a precision that her guru sensed as best. She told me not to ask when I can perform, in the beginning. I began with the basics, from tattadavu . In about a year and a half, she asked me to apply for the Spirit of Youth competition in the Music Academy. I won it and began performing. She took away from my body all that I had learnt so far. It was humbling. I still carry the idea of manodharma instilled in me by RLV Anand sir, but Nirmala teacher helped me unlearn, she recalls. After marriage, Meera shifted to Mumbai but continued her pursuit with equal determination, this time travelling to Bengaluru to learn under guru Indira Kadambi. She taught me the joy of dancing, says Meera. The result is visible today an abhinaya that stays alive even through complex footwork, a balance honed through the basics Nirmala teacher instilled and the freedom to dance that Indira teacher opened up. There were several other inner journeys, too, that she undertook. Dance is never a separate thing for me. And it is not just the movements; even its thought is dancing. When I was pregnant with my first child, I danced till my eighth month. Those were the Covid days, and most of my performances were online. I took to Kalaripayattu after my frist preganancy to bring myself back to active dancing. The dancing continued during my second pregnancy, two years later. And during my rest period after pregnancy, I kept the dance on---this time, in my mind, says Meera. See, pregnancy is not a sickness. I did some modifications, like avoiding jumps or jerky moves, to suit my comfort. While sitting in the Aramandi position (the half-sitting posture in Bharatanatyam), I would keep my feet positioned in a V shape rather than the fully spread-out way. In fact, Aramandi is an excellent posture to practise during the phase. In the postpartum period, especially after her second child was born, Meera struggled with a back issue. Diligent practice of yoga, Bharatanatyam adavus and strength training put her back on track. Her travel for dance continues.Only now, they are to stages in India and abroad with her lecture demonstrations and productions such as Harinie, Akansha and Hantha Bhagyam Jananam. It is again a race to balance again; with two kids whom I have to look after, she chuckles, remembering all the balancing acts she has done for dance since her teenage years. Meera has plans for maybe a PhD in Physics when my kids grow up. But dance would be my forever. Life has now begun to aid my dance. I draw on my individual experiences in my abhinaya and club it with my technical skills. It is again a balance, and I dont know how balance has always happened in my dance, she concludes.

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 4:35 pm

'IPL Is All About Promoting Our Young Talents', Says BCCI Secy Saikia After Uncapped Players Earn Big In Auction

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed delight over uncapped players earning big in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, saying the tournament continues to serve its core purpose of providing a platform for young and emerging talent across the country. Uncapped players emerged as the biggest talking point of the auction, with franchises spending significant sums to secure promising domestic performers. Delhi Capitals made headlines by signing Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar for Rs. 84 crore, while five-time champions Chennai Super Kings invested heavily in youth by roping in Rajasthan cricketer Kartik Sharma and Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Prashant Veer for Rs. 14.20 crore each. Reacting to the developments, Saikia said he was pleased to see franchises backing players based on their domestic performances and giving opportunities to talent from across the country. I'm extremely happy because some uncapped players of India from various states, from their domestic performances, the franchises are picking up. You can take the example of that guy from J&K, Auqib Dar, another from UP (Veer) and one from Rajasthan (Kartik). So this is precisely what the IPL is all about, that we have to promote our young talents. Reacting to the developments, Saikia said he was pleased to see franchises backing players based on their domestic performances and giving opportunities to talent from across the country. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Saikias comments highlight the IPLs increasing role as a stepping stone for domestic cricketers, providing both financial stability and exposure as they work towards a bigger aim of representing their country on the global stage. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 18 Dec 2025 4:28 pm

DMK MP demands Centre publish Keezhadi excavation report at earliest

NEW DELHI: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on Thursday demanded that the Centre immediately publish the Archaeological Survey of India's report on the Keezhadi excavations , saying the delay amounts to denying the opportunity to the Tamil people to understand their rich culture and heritage. Raising the matter during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Siva said the excavation site in Sivaganga district near Madurai was identified by the ASI in 2013-14, and under archaeologist K Amarnath Ramakrishna's leadership, the team discovered 7,500 artifacts within two years. However, after Amarnath was transferred in 2016, he process came to a standstill, Siva said. In 2017, following Madras High Court directions, the State Archaeological Department took over and found an additional 15,000 artifacts, including utensils with Tamil Brahmi inscriptions which dated back to the 5th century BCE. When Amarnath returned as superintendent of ASI's Chennai Circle in 2021, he submitted a 988-page report after two years of work, with findings carbon-tested at Beta Lab in Florida, Siva said. Despite the Union government's counsel assuring the Madras High Court in 2023 that the report would be published by November 2024, it remains unpublished. It is December 2025. So far, it has not been done. Why the delay? Siva asked, adding that the Tamil Nadu government already runs a museum where 3,000-4,000 visitors come daily, rising to 5,000-6,000 on weekends. The MP urged the government to publish the excavation report alongside details of experts consulted and the review process o boost scientific transparency and to ensure cultural truths are not suppressed. He emphasized that while the excavation is from Tamil Nadu, it reflects on Indian culture. Committed to releasing Keezhadi findings, but ASI officer report lacks details: Union Min Shekhawat

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 1:18 pm

TN exporters hit by US tariff hike: CM Stalin writes to PM Narendra Modi; warns of job losses, economic fallout

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the crisis faced by state exporters due to a 50% US tariff hike. The increase has led to massive order cancellations, production cuts, and significant daily revenue losses, pushing many SMEs towards collapse.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 1:03 pm

'125 days of work under VB-G RAM G is deceptive': CM Stalin criticizes EPS for backing scheme, says TN will suffer financially

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the central government's VB-G RAM G scheme, calling it a deceptive ploy that will financially burden states. He accused the BJP of altering the MGNREGA scheme, removing Mahatma Gandhi's name and shifting financial responsibility to states. Stalin also condemned AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami for supporting these changes.

The Times of India 18 Dec 2025 12:51 pm

After 8 Failed IVF Cycles In the UK, 42-Year-Old Woman Finds Success in Chennai

She is now 30 weeks pregnant, with her own gametes and experiencing a happy pregnancy.

The Quint 18 Dec 2025 12:35 pm