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Dalit organisations demand capital punishment to guilty in honor killing

Submitting a memorandum addressed to CM Siddaramaiah, the organisations described the incident as not only an attack on an individual but also an effort to destroy humanity in the name of honor based on caste discrimination.

31 Dec 2025 3:38 pm
Arrest of Keralite priest in Nagpur sparks protests, political backlash in Kerala

CSI Bishop Sabu Malayil Koshy, secretary of CSI Bishops Council, condemns the arrests of the priest, his wife and others, calling it a blatant violation of constitutional freedoms

31 Dec 2025 3:32 pm
NCB seized 2,362 kg of narcotic drugs this year

Emerging trafficking trends indicated a decline in the consumption of amphetamine-type stimulants

31 Dec 2025 3:27 pm
SLR, INSAS rifle, ammunition hidden by Maoists recovered in Chhattisgarhs Sukma

The recovered items include one bolt-action rifle, three muzzle-loading (bharmaar) guns, one 12-bore single-barrel rifle, 150 live rounds of 7.62 mm Self Loading Rifle (SLR), 150 rounds of 5.56 mm INSAS rifle and 100 rounds of .303 rifle, he said

31 Dec 2025 3:23 pm
Ghat section railway electrification facilitates cleaner, faster and reliable train operations between the coast and rest of Karnataka: MP Capt. Chowta

Completion of the project has fulfilled a key Rail demand of the coastal region, says the Dakshina Kannada MP

31 Dec 2025 3:22 pm
A call for education: How this Karnataka village is encouraging childrens study time

The Halaga gram panchayats experiment has not been easy to implement, but it says its intentions are in the interest of not just students but also their parents.

31 Dec 2025 3:20 pm
Gig workers nationwide strike: why are they protesting?

Nationwide protests by quick e-commerce delivery workers disrupted services in several cities on December 31, raising concerns over delays and reduced availability of app-based deliveries during New Year celebrations.

31 Dec 2025 3:15 pm
CSI Church says steps on to free Keralite priest, wife arrested in Maharashtra

Church authorities say South Kerala diocese has got in touch with Fr. Sudhir, the arrested priest

31 Dec 2025 3:13 pm
Unveiling Keeladi: Insights into an ancient Tamil urban settlement and cultural heritage

Excavations at Keeladi near Madurai have revealed crucial insights into an ancient settlement. Sowmiya Ashoks new book, The Dig, explores the intersection of these findings with contemporary socio-political issues in India

31 Dec 2025 3:13 pm
Centre freezes Vodafone Ideas AGR dues for five years

The Union government has a 49% equity stake in VIL. The freezing of the dues will ensure competition in the sector and protect the interest of 20 crore VIL consumers, an official said.

31 Dec 2025 3:08 pm
Farmers oppose Salem Yarn Colouring Park citing water contamination

They are demanding thatthe projectbe relocated, citing its adverse impact on farmers and the public

31 Dec 2025 3:06 pm
How Andhra Pradesh fared in 2025

We cover the state with articles talking about political controversies, maoist movements, road safety and other developments.

31 Dec 2025 3:04 pm
Say it in verse

In its 11th edition, Poetry with Prakriti in association with The Hindu Lit for Life, insists on intimacy, bringing art, music, poetry and personality to the fore at various venues in Chennai with an air of lightness

31 Dec 2025 3:00 pm
Kerala State Electricity Board invites bids for short-term power procurement to address summer demand surge

All power generators, including State utilities, captive power generators, distribution licencees and State-run electricity boards possessing valid trade licence, are qualified to participate in bidding process which will take place through Centres Discovery of Efficient Electricity Price portal

31 Dec 2025 3:00 pm
2025: Year in review

Here is a list of articles from The Hindu that talk about the key newsmakers who burst onto the scene in 2025.

31 Dec 2025 2:58 pm
Khaleda Zias funeral: Jaishankar meets Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, hands over PM Modis condolence letter

This is the first visit by S. Jaishankar to Dhaka since the interim government took charge on August 5, 2025

31 Dec 2025 2:57 pm
Secunderabad GRP records rise in molestation and POCSO cases in 2025; overall crime dips by 8%

A total of 500 children were rescued by the GRP in 2025, compared to 84 in 2024

31 Dec 2025 2:53 pm
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from The Wire, Veep and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Whitlock was best known for playing openly corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on 25 episodes across the five seasons of The Wire

31 Dec 2025 2:48 pm
33-year-old man fatally stabbed in northeast Delhi

The deceased was identified as Wasim. Preliminary inquiry revealed that Wasim had sustained stab injuries in the Shastri Park area, a police officer said.

31 Dec 2025 2:47 pm
Watch: Top 5 film trends that redefined Indian movies in 2025

In this year-end conversation, filmmaker and critic Sudhish Kamath speaks with producer and movie blogger Sethumadhavan N (MadAboutMoviez) about the Top 5 defining trends in Indian cinema in 2025 a year where films stopped behaving, tones wobbled, and audiences stopped consuming quietly. From politically incorrect characters and impulsive, morally messy narratives to the rise of script-led coming-of-age stories that trusted discomfort, 2025 belonged to cinema that chose conviction over calibrat

31 Dec 2025 2:20 pm
Poland urges Brussels to probe TikTok over AI-generated content

A TikTok profile showing videos of young women dressed in Polish national colours and calling for Poland to leave the EU has gained popularity in recent weeks

31 Dec 2025 2:01 pm
Syro-Malabar Church raises objections over alleged misrepresentation of The Last Supper at Kochi Muziris Biennale

The work in question is a painting by artist Tom Vattakuzhy displayed as part of Edam exhibition at Garden Convention Centre in Kochi. The venue was shut down temporarily on Tuesday after protests by various groups

31 Dec 2025 1:45 pm
Indias status as worlds rice leader augurs water crisis

Producing a single kilogram of rice consumes 3,000-4,000 litres of water

31 Dec 2025 1:40 pm
Zomato, Swiggy offer increased payout to gig workers amid strike call by unions on New Year's Eve

Zomato has offered delivery partners payouts of 120 to 150 per order during peak hours between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. on New Year's Eve.

31 Dec 2025 1:32 pm
West Bengal in 2025: a year of religious polarisation

If year 2024 was the year of the protests over the gruesome rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkatas R.G. Kar Medical College, the year 2025 saw an increase in politics of polarisation with construction of a temple, foundation stone for a mosque, and communal riots in Murshidabad

31 Dec 2025 1:22 pm
At Sivagiri, Kerala CM says those who create communal schisms betray Sree Narayana Gurus teachings

Pinarayi Vijayan says communally divisive messaging plays into the hands of revanchist forces seeking to recreate the oppressive and hierarchical caste-based feudal society that Gurus teachings helped dismantle

31 Dec 2025 1:21 pm
Woman 'gang-raped', thrown out of car in Faridabad; 2 held

The duo, who hail from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and are currently living in Faridabad, has been arrested, police said

31 Dec 2025 1:08 pm
Kannada cinema in 2025: Star films a let-down in a mixed-bag year

Even as big star films failed to meet the expectations, some fresh talent stepped up, delivering innovative narratives that resonated with younger audiences

31 Dec 2025 1:00 pm
J&K court acquits 3 accused tried for 'terror' activities

The three were arrested by police at a checkpost in the Batamaloo area of the city on October 10, 2022. The prosecution had alleged that they were found to have in their possession grenades and magazines with live rounds.

31 Dec 2025 1:00 pm
New Years Eve in Bengaluru: All you need to know about traffic diversions, parking restrictions, metro and bus timings

With authorities expecting a massive turnout of over 10 lakh people this year, extensive crowd control and security measures have been put in place in high-footfall zones in Bengaluru city

31 Dec 2025 12:53 pm
Hemant Dhome interview: On Krantijyoti Vidyalay and reinvigorating Marathi cinema

The writer-director reflects on the genesis of his upcoming Marathi film, why he emphasizes on viewing filmmaking as a business and more

31 Dec 2025 12:52 pm
Swabhimani Party extends support to MVA in Maharashtra civic polls

Sources within the Congress told The Hindu, There are a few places where the MVA is fighting together. Wherever there is a united MVA candidate, Swabhimani Paksha will support it.

31 Dec 2025 12:45 pm
BJP slams Mamata for 'threatening' Amit Shah

Mamata Banerjee has threatened the Home Minister of India in words which cannot even be thought of. We have seen it. She said that you (Shah) are hiding in a hotel. If we want, you cannot step out of the hotel, says BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra

31 Dec 2025 12:44 pm
A look back at the events that shaped the world in 2025

From Trumps return to power to Operation Sindoor and SIR process, here are some of the major events that defined the world in 2025.

31 Dec 2025 12:38 pm
Xs Grok AI used to undress Bollywood actors, female social media users through photos

AI chatbot Grok on X complied with numerous user demands to put real life women in bikinis or make them engage in explicit acts, with photos visible to the public via its profile

31 Dec 2025 12:22 pm
China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi Jinping says

Our countrys economy is expected to move forward under pressure...showing strong resilience and vitality, says President Xi Jinping

31 Dec 2025 12:20 pm
Injured Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi to return home from BBL; doubtful for T20 World Cup

Shaheen has been called by the PCB for treatment and rehabilitation at the High Performance Centre in Lahore after he sustained a knee injury while fielding for Brisbane Heat in the BBL

31 Dec 2025 11:55 am
Putin ordered Ukraine buffer zone expansion in 2026, says Russia's top general Gerasimov

Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Mr. Putin ordered expansion in 2026 of the buffer zone in Ukraines regions of Sumy and Kharkiv near the Russian border

31 Dec 2025 11:52 am
Toxic: First look of Nayanthara from Yashs magnum opus unveiled

Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, also stars Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi as the female leads

31 Dec 2025 11:50 am
iBomma piracy probe widens as police uncover use of forged identity

As part of the ongoing probe, authorities have frozen assets worth about 3 crore linked to the accused

31 Dec 2025 11:49 am
Newsmakers of 2025

A look at the newsmakers who burst onto the scene in 2025 and shaped narratives across various spheres of life

31 Dec 2025 11:46 am
Tripura student death: SIT takes over probe; Dehradun police say no evidence so far of racial abuse

Uttarakhand Police has increased reward announced on accused Yagyraj Awasthi from 25,000 to 1 lakh and a non-bailable warrant has been issued

31 Dec 2025 11:42 am
Denmark shuts its 400-year-old postal service

Roughly 1,500 mailboxes throughout Denmark were taken down, and an estimated 1,500 of PostNords 4,600 employees were decided to be laid off

31 Dec 2025 11:38 am