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Titles conferred on eminent artistes at Mylapore Fine Arts Clubs 74thart festival in city

B.K. Ponwar honoured withLifetime Achievement Award

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, acc

Curiosity leads to discovery, helps in solving problems

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

Apollo SHINE foundation partners with health platform to drive preventive care for college students

Temporary relief for sacked Bengal teachers after SC order on extension of recruitment deadline

The top court has ordered the completion of the recruitment process by August 31

Punjab farmers stage protests against Bill

Farmers outfit threatens to stage rail roko if their demands are not met

Christianity, Dravidian ideology preach compassion, humanitarianism, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

He says like Christmas, the people of Tamil Nadu will come together to celebrate Ramzan and Pongal, and stand united against hate politics

AAPcredits governance for Punjab rural poll victory;Oppn. alleges power abuse

Kejriwalsays partys victory in rural polls reflects peoples trust; Cong. calls it a stolen victory, says ruling party misused administration, pol

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 D

Messi Kolkata event controversy: Why did Sourav Ganguly file Rs 50 crore lawsuit against Argentina fan club president?

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has taken legal action against an Argentine football fan club's portfolio holder for allegedly

Pawan Warns Against Political Meddling in Land Disputes

Pawan Kalyan, who heads the Jana Sena, appeared keen on tightening the governance systems and enforcing the rule of law.

Drone tech lab opened at Vikrama Simhapuri University

Temple priest sentenced to three years in jail over harassment of minor girl in Uttarakhand

DEHRADUN: A court in Dehradun has sentenced a local temple priest to three years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a 14-year-old gi

Sar Tan Se Juda slogan is a challenge to the authority of law as well as sovereignty of India, says Allahabad High Court

Refusing bail to a person accused of reciting this slogan, Bench of justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, added that the slogan incites the people fo

Have diabetes? A doctor says this common habit might be quietly harming your blood sugar levels.

Many people with diabetes focus on food but forget water. Doctors say dehydration can quietly raise blood sugar levels and cause false high readi

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 th

Mamata Banerjee to rename Karmashree scheme after Gandhi

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shame over Mahatma Gandhi's name being removed from MGNREGA. She announced the state's Karma

Parliament watch: New vehicle tracking system in Delhi, Bharat NCAP ratings & more

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed that 643 National Highway projects awarded since 2015-16 are delayed due to land acquisition, environmental

Where was Greg Biffle plane headed and who all are in his family? Statesville plane crash linked to NASCAR driver explained

Where was Greg Biffle plane headed and who all are in his family? A Cessna C550 jet linked to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed at Statesville Re

Swift Alarm Thwarts Canara Bank Robbery

Anakapalli CCS Circle Inspector K. Appala Naidu said CCTV footage was being examined to identify the suspects. A case has been registered and inv

Letters to The Editor December 19, 2025

Court orders FIR against complainant in Samir Modi case, flags extortion angle

A Delhi court has ordered the police to register an FIR against a woman who accused businessman Samir Modi of rape. This comes after Modi alleged

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Future Gridlocks Lurking Behind The IndiGo Mess

The fleet and the crew were working more shifts than they should have been. It is nice old capitalist rule: push the workers to breaking point an

Spurious liquor case: bail rejected to former Minister Jogi Ramesh, three others

Kerala governor, CM end stalemate over VC appointments at two universities

The Supreme Court has been informed that the standoff between Kerala's Chief Minister and Governor over university Vice Chancellor appointments h

Temporary relief: on trade performance, deeper distress ahead

The depreciation of the rupee is helping bring down trade deficit

Super Kings seismic shift Dads Army to T20 babies

The shedding of conservatism and embarking on a bold new tomorrow represents a dramatic change in the make-up of the teams DNA; how the revamped

SHANTI Bill: Opposition flags safety risks, regulatory gaps

Opposition parties raised concerns in Rajya Sabha regarding the SHANTI Bill. They fear opening the civil nuclear sector to private players could

Zero Tolerance for Law and Order Violations: CM Naidu

Naidu warned against any disturbance to law and order and directed the police and district administrations to act firmly against rowdyism, organi

RBI Guv Meets Revanth, Seeks Act Against Ponzi SchemesPon

The BUDS Act, 2019, is a Central legislation aimed at curbing unregulated deposit schemes, but its effective implementation depends on states not

Do a real service and just resign: Dems confront Kristi Noem at explosive House hearing

Indian Cultural Congress 2025 in Kochi from December 19

Young Sarpanch Nikitha to Focus on RTC Bus, Better Drainage

Nikitha contested as a Congress candidate and secured a decisive victory, drawing widespread appreciation from villagers for her clean image and

Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles

The Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill 2025 is a direct assault on the rights of Indias rural working poor

Sudarshan Chakra to play major role in asset protection: Rajnath Singh

India is building a national defence shield under Project Sudarshan Chakra. Indigenous jet engine development is a national mission. Modern warfa

Lok Sabha passes G RAM G Bill amid Opposition uproar over name

The Lok Sabha has passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. This new legislation replaces the UPA-era MG

DC Edit | PM Visit To Boost West Asia Ties

A free trade agreement with Oman by which India may benefit from easier access to the GCC and other nations in the vicinity, MoUs with Jordan on

35 fishermen from Bangladesh held by Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended 35 Bangladeshi fishermen and seized two boats. They were caught fishing illegally inside India's exclusive eco

A gamble: on the IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi

Uncapped Indians competed with big names from abroad for IPL money

ET Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu gets a standing ovation from his party

ET's headline gave the CEO-CM's style of functioning a new verb-Naidugiri. As the collectors conference was concluding, state finance minister Pa

Samji Arattupuzhas new song captures the nostalgia of Kerala church band music

Why Samji Arattupuzhas new song feels like Christmas at a Kerala Church. He has over 500 Christian devotional songs to his credit

Baton of leadership: Next-gen business heirs rewrite the rulebook

India's family businesses are in the midst of a renaissance, driven by the ambitious next generation. Emerging leaders are championing innovation

TGTDC Unveils Customise Your Tour Concept

Tourists can now plan personalised trips; Rs 100 Weekend Wonders contest unveiled

A bold step amid an ambitious nuclear energy target

The SHANTI Bill, 2025, will help Indias nuclear energy plans

NCP accepts minister Manikrao Kokate's resignation

NCP minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet. This follows a court verdict upholding his conviction in a 1995 cheating

EC to publish integrated draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu on December 19

Poland only EU state to step up ties with Pakistan

Poland is deepening its engagement with Pakistan. Recent high-level visits focused on boosting trade, investment, and cooperation in energy and d

Cricket: England's Ashes hopes hanging by a thread as Australia press for victory in Adelaide

After a challenging outing in Adelaide, England's aspirations for reclaiming the Ashes are hanging by a thread. The Australian bowlers unleashed

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle or his family were on plane at time of Statesville Airport crash? Here's all details about crash and family of Biffle

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle or his family were on plane at time of Statesville Airport crash? A Cessna C550 linked to Greg Biffle crashed at States

FIFA World Cup 2026: How to plan the perfect trip across the United States, Canada, and Mexico

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises a thrilling summer for soccer fans globally. Sixteen North American cities will host top teams and passionate su

BMC election: BJP, Shiv Sena reach agreement to fight 150 seats together

Decision on remaining 77 seats in two days, says Mumbai BJP chief; Fadnavis, Shinde will take call in case of deadlock: Sena Minister; NCP should

Belgium seeks protection from Russian retaliation as EU leaders weigh a massive loan for Ukraine

At a summit in Brussels with exceptionally high stakes for both the EU and Ukraine, the 27-nation blocs leaders are set to decide on whether to u

Decomposed bodies of couple found in Indore residence

BHOPAL: A middle-aged couple identified as Kanhaiya Lal Paranwal and Smriti Paranwal were found dead under c inside their duplex house in Madhya

Parliamentary panel flags Bangladesh RCEP agenda, political flux and China factor

India voices apprehension regarding Bangladesh's potential entry into RCEP. This move could impact Dhaka's duty-free access to the Indian market.

Stalin writes to Modi conveying Tamil Nadu's objections to VB-G RAM G Bill

The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

From snakes to tigers: Ishan Shanavas talks about his debut book and wildlife passion

Blending personal experiences, conservation, and lyrical prose, 22-year-old naturalist Ishan Shanavas reflects on a childhood shaped by the wild

Why gold prices today are near an all-time high as softer US inflation fuels Fed rate cuts for 2026

Gold prices are nearing record highs today. Softer US inflation data has boosted investor confidence in future Federal Reserve interest rate cuts

Nobel laureate delivers eminent scholar lecture at Cusat

Terror accused confesses to crime, sentenced to 4 Yrs 4 months

Srinagar, Dec 18: An accused in a terror case in Pulwama district has been sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment after he confesse

Adopt zero tolerance towards terrorists, their supporters: LG

Jammu Tawi, Dec 18: Stressing on the need for coordinated and decisive action against terrorists, their enablers and ideologues, Lieutenant Gover

T.N. inks MoU with Schneider Electric for projects worth 718 crore

Geetali Gupta CLAT 2026 topper in disbelief after seeing her result, cries tears of joy, raw reaction wins internet's heart, WATCH

CLAT 2026 topper Geetali Gupta is going viral and getting praise not only for her academic success but also for the emotional reaction she gave k

J&K to tackle bird hazards near airports

Panels formed to tackle bird-attraction risks around aerodromes Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:In a move to safeguard air travel, the Jammu & Kashmir governm

Digitisation of SIR forms completed in Kozhikode

Forms received by the deadline will be included in the draft electoral roll, scheduled for publication on December 23

Promoting tourism in J&K through multiple schemes: Centre

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre is promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir through multiple schemes aimed at destination development and strengthenin

Activists demand removal of soil dumped in Kottooli wetlands

SC ruling on Aravalli definition sparks opposition in Rajasthan, former CM Gehlot warns of ecological disaster

JAIPUR: The Supreme Courts recent ruling, issued on the recommendation of the central government, to limit the definition of the Aravalli mountai

Winter break for colleges from Dec 27

Jammu Tawi, Dec 18:The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department (HED) has proposed 49 days winter break for degree colleges of Kashmir divis

Delhi Red Fort Blast Case: Ninth accused arrested, sent to NIA custody till December 26

The NIA has made another arrest in connection to the Delhi Red Fort blast, capturing Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth individual linked to this chillin

Three JK districts recorded 20 pc rainfall deficit

Jammu Tawi, Dec 17:Three districts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded deficient rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season, official data table

Minister visits fire-ravaged LIC office in Madurai

34,428 Km new railway tracks added in J&K; terrain, land issues persist

New Delhi, Dec 17:The delays in several railway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir are linked to different challenges like land acquisi

Think waiting until 70 pays off? This Social Security math may change your mind fast

Social Security benefits: Many retirees assume waiting until 70 maximizes Social Security benefits. But early claiming can offer financial flexib

Pawan to Lay Stone For Godavari Water Grid project on Dec 20

Dy CM Pawan Kalyan would visit the Nidadavole constituency for the first time after formation of the coalition government

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Mandates Daily Water Quality Tests

The commissioner also asked amenities secretaries to collect daily public feedback on water quality.

PMAY-U houses crosses 45,000 Mark in J&K, 1,434 sanctioned in Ladakh

New Delhi, Dec 18:More than 45,000 houses have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaUrban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0 in Jammu and Kas

Centre approves 44 Flood Management Projects for J&K

New Delhi, Dec 18:The Centre has approved 44 flood management projects for Jammu and Kashmir since the Eleventh Plan, through an estimated cost o

2,961 signal failures per annum in South West Railways cause for concern: CAG

NEW DELHI: Substantial cases of signal failures at an average of 2,961 incidents per annum in the South Western Railway zone reflect poorly on th

Dilip Cherian | Why India Sent A Retired Cop As NSA To Port Louis

For years, the Mauritius NSA position has typically gone to officers with a strong external intelligence or military background

CRPF jawan dies of cardiac arrest

Srinagar, Dec 18: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan died of a suspected cardiac arrest at Anantnag Railway Station during the interveni

India-Oman CEPA a blueprint for shared future: PM on deal

India and Oman have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a blueprint for a shar

Rowdy-Sheeter Attacks Man With Knife in Mailardevpally

The motive for the attack is believed to be linked to ego and habitual rowdy behaviour

Karnataka: Child rights panel flags welfare of prison inmates children, seeks data in two weeks

Officials have been instructed to collect data on the number of prisoners children below 18 years of age, their health,educationand safety status

CM Naidu To Meet Six Union Ministers in Delhi Today

AP CM to hold high-level talks on infrastructure, finance and key development works

Bondi Beach Gunman Sajid Akram Performed Nikah With His Wife Venus

In March 2024, Sajid, as part of the Islamic mehar obligation, transferred his share of properties in Australia to Venuss name

US hits 2 ICC judges with sanctions over Israel war crime inquiry; Venezuela probe worries Trump?

Cash app settlement approved: Eligible users can claim up to $147 see if you qualify

A federal court approved a Cash App settlement for users in Washington state who got unwanted referral texts. Eligible members can claim up to $1

No empirical data available to prove stone pillar on Thirupparankundram hill is a deepathoon, T.N. tells HC

Advocate-General P.S. Raman, representing the State, told the court that the State had not formed an opinion on the stone pillar, and did not wis

Social worker files complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Ranchi following hijab row

RANCHI: Amid the controversy over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing the hijab of a woman candidate during the distribution of appointmen