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Gangster dies of gunshot wounds in Uttarakhand; family alleges police connivance to grab property

Police said Tyagi was being taken from Roorkee jail to Laksar court for a hearing on Wednesday, when two bikers allegedly opened fire at the police vehicle near the Laksar flyover, and shot Tyagi.

28 Dec 2025 6:52 am
Winter weather in U.S. Northeast leads to thousands of flight delays, cancellations

The safety of New Yorkers is my top priority, and I continue to urge extreme caution throughout the duration of this storm, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

28 Dec 2025 6:45 am
Zelenskyy talks with allies en route to U.S. as Russia pummels Ukraine

During a stopover in Canada en route to Florida for the Trump meeting, the Ukrainian President spoke first with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

28 Dec 2025 6:23 am
After 35 years, I claimed my surname: Neeraj Ghaywan on Homebound and why empathy is the need of the hour

The filmmaker distinguishes himself through his commitment to authentic, intersectional storytelling that centres around marginalised experiences particularly those shaped by caste, class, gender, and religious identity. Now, his second feature film, based on Basharat Peers moving op-ed Taking Amrit Home in The New York Times, has begun its Oscar journey

28 Dec 2025 5:40 am
An educationist considers some crucial differences between higher education institutes in India and the U.S.

Indian institutions can emulate some of the best educational practices from American HEIs to empower their students

28 Dec 2025 5:30 am
Degrees ofdisillusionment in Tamil Nadus government colleges, universities

Judging by headlines alone, faculty members across government colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu have spent the better half of the past two years in upheaval over a plethora of issues that are yet to be resolved. A fair pay scale, timely promotions and clearance of pending increments, regularisation of the services of part-time and temporary employees, restoration of special pay provisions and revival of the old pension scheme are among their demands. Nahla Nainarexplains the key issues pla

28 Dec 2025 5:30 am
Chennai scores well in terms of housing sales

The data also pointed out that Chennaiadded approximately 27,190 units in 2025, an annual increase of 30% against the previous year

28 Dec 2025 5:30 am
The new world of surrendered left-wing extremists

The lives of those involved in the Maoist movement remain largely hidden, shaped by a culture of secrecy. Satyasundar Barik speaks with several surrendered red-corridor workers, who describe how their lives have changed since giving up arms and what life inside the Maoist ranks truly looks like

28 Dec 2025 5:25 am
Russia strikes Ukraine's capital killing one, day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Explosions boomed across Kyiv as the attack began in early morning and continued for hours

28 Dec 2025 5:12 am
Is the health for all campaign on track?: Explained

What are Indias challenges on the health front? What does it need to do on funding? Why is there a growing resistance to antibiotics? Why did India fail to reach its goals on ending tuberculosis? What does the pharmaceutical industry need to do on quality control?

28 Dec 2025 5:05 am
Chennai Corporation to implement city-wide smart parking management

The system will be rolled out initially in Anna Nagar and T. Nagar; official says the ultimate aim of CUMTAs Comprehensive Mobility Plan is to push people to switch to public transport

28 Dec 2025 5:00 am
Residents resort to road roko after two deaths in Tiruttani

Locals allege the deaths were caused by contaminated drinking water; health officials say food and water samples are being collected for testing

28 Dec 2025 5:00 am
Managing old age

Embrace it as a meaningful part of life; strive for independence, cooperate with caregivers, and avoid being overly demanding

28 Dec 2025 4:45 am
Eat, like, share

In the attention economy, food is also a performance

28 Dec 2025 4:05 am
FSSAI tightens testing norms for packaged water, drops BIS mandate

Regulator devises scheme for testing packaged drinking water and mineral water; directs manufacturers to comply with it from January 1; consumer groups urge authorities to ensure periodic inspections at plants and shut unauthorised units

28 Dec 2025 4:04 am
Ageing gracefully

Make more use of sensory perceptions and mindfulness, and give more meaning to life

28 Dec 2025 3:47 am
Fond memories of a venerable guru

A student remembers musician T.M. Thyagarajan

28 Dec 2025 3:25 am
The therapy for the future

While traditional pharmacology aims to chemically correct the disrupted body metabolism without addressing the root cause, gene therapy offers the potential for a proper cure.

28 Dec 2025 3:05 am
Dancing with shadows in Venice

The city embodies the quintessence of literary nostalgia, a storied landscape haunted by the spectral presence of writers who have long since departed

28 Dec 2025 2:45 am
What are Indias diplomatic headwinds in 2026?: Explained

Why has foreign policy in 2025 been full of shock and surprise? Where does India stand in its ties with the U.S.? Will issues over tariffs, visas, immigration persist in the new year? How troubling is the neighbourhood turmoil, particularly in Pakistan and Bangladesh?

28 Dec 2025 2:31 am
Energy Minister asks officials to fast-track RDSS projects

Ravi Kumar insists on stringent measures to prevent accidents caused by human error in the Power Department

28 Dec 2025 2:13 am
V.V. Rajesh: Saffron entry

The BJP, which won its first Corporation election in Kerala, has chosen a familiar local face to be the Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram

28 Dec 2025 1:45 am
Tarique Rahman: The prince who came in from the cold

The acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, who returned to the country from a self-imposed exile in London, sends a message of inclusion as the nation, rocked by protests and mob violence, is preparing for its first post-Hasina elections

28 Dec 2025 1:25 am
Air quality panel flags lapses in Gurugrams anti-dust measures

Central pollution watchdog identifies 34 roads with high visible dust, asks civic body to improve ground efforts; air quality in Delhi nears severe category

28 Dec 2025 1:03 am
True power of Bangladesh always lies in its people, when united, says Tarique Rahman

Rahman said his plan was for all Bangladeshis a united, inclusive Bangladesh, a Bangladesh that moves forward together

28 Dec 2025 12:48 am
Parties, public cry foul as SIR drive excludes lakhs of voters in Kerala

As debate rages over the reported exclusion of around 24 lakh voters from the draft voters list of Kerala, after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, Tiki Rajwi takes a closer look at the process to understand the concerns raised by both voters and political parties.

28 Dec 2025 12:42 am
M.P. Congress media head quits amid discontent rumours; party declines resignation

As per party insiders, Mr. Nayak, a former State Cabinet Minister, is believed to be upset after a 13-member talent hunt committee appointed by him was cancelled by MPCC general secretary (media and communication)

28 Dec 2025 12:40 am
SC special bench to hear suo motu case on definition of Aravalis

A three-judge Special Vacation Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear the matter.

28 Dec 2025 12:28 am
28 Dec 2025 12:20 am
Bihar BJP President Saraogi meets Shah and Nadda in Delhi

It was Mr. Saraogis first meeting with Mr. Shah and Mr. Nadda after being appointed as state president earlier this month. He also met Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde.

28 Dec 2025 12:06 am
The making of Galileo

Twenty years ago, on December 28, 2005, Giove-A (Galileo In-Orbit Validation Element-A for those who like their expansions) was launched, one of two demonstration satellites to test and validate Galileo technologies in orbit. Ten days ago, on December 17, 2025, two Galileo satellites lifted off, further strengthening Europes Galileo constellation. A.S.Ganesh tells you more about this Galileo and what it is up to

28 Dec 2025 12:02 am
Man City go top with 2-1 win at Forest after Cherki heroics

The French midfielder first threaded the pass for City's opener before striking an 83rd-minute winner from a set-piece to secure their eighth straight victory across all competitions.

28 Dec 2025 12:00 am