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LDF consolidates dominance in Kannur district; UDF, BJP, SDPI post gains

The most striking outcome was in Anthoor municipality, where the LDF registered a clean sweep by winning all the 29 wards, several by huge margins

14 Dec 2025 1:50 am
Sacred claims

The ancient Hindu temple built by Khmer kings sits at the heart of the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia

14 Dec 2025 1:36 am
Trump says U.S. will retaliate after three Americans killed in Syria attack

This is an ISIS attack, Trump told reporters at the White House; he paid condolences to the three Americans killed and said three others who were wounded seem to be doing pretty well.

14 Dec 2025 1:18 am
Key parties in Tamil Nadu draw up strategies as 2026 Assembly election draws closer

Early this week, Chief Minister and the ruling DMK president, M. K. Stalin fixed a target of 2.5 crore votes for the formation headed by his party. The ruling partys traditional adversary, the AIADMK, is also banking on the performance put up by it and its key ally, BJP during the 2024 Lok Sabha election

14 Dec 2025 1:14 am
BJP cadre not unhappy about Mahayuti allies contesting BMC poll together: CM

BJP workers had been hoping to fight the civic body election single-handedly given that the party has electorally strengthened its position in Mumbai over the past few years

14 Dec 2025 1:12 am
After protests, Tamil Nadu government relaxes norms for app-based GPS verification of crop damage

The relaxation is expected to speed up damage estimation and compensation processing in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, and Nagapattinam districts, where thousands of hectares remain affected by prolonged submergence

14 Dec 2025 1:00 am
Nellore ZP approves budget for FY26-27

The budget estimates for Financial Year 2026-27 have been prepared by taking 61.07 crore as income and 61.07 crore as expenditure

14 Dec 2025 12:54 am
Killing in the name of honour continues despite constitutional guarantees, says Madras HC

The court makes the observation while dismissing an appeal for bail filed by K. Saravanan, the father of Surjith, the main accused in the case of Tirunelveli caste killing of techie Kavin Selvaganesh

14 Dec 2025 12:46 am
Wanted sons, unwanted daughters: sex determination takes digital turn

Indias gender preference still exists in homes, except that the conversations are now mostly behind closed doors and in online spaces. Hundreds of videos and products online promote sex selection, and have now come under the government scanner. Ashna Butani uncovers how the desire for a male child, continues to be vocalised

14 Dec 2025 12:15 am
T.N. has emerged as a leader in economic growth thanks to the DMK govt., says Stalin

He says the State has reported GSDP growth rate of 16% despite not receiving adequate support from the Centre; it has also achieved a significant milestone in per capita income, the CM adds

14 Dec 2025 12:11 am
Mandate in district panchayats serves as a wake-up call

The verdicts are believed to be indicative of the way the political wind is blowing in the State ahead of the Assembly polls. However, experts point to the case of 2010 local body polls, when a good showing in the district panchayats, did not exactly reflect in the subsequent Assembly election. LDF and UDF share 7 district panchayats this time.

13 Dec 2025 11:51 pm
Tiruvallur farmers gear up for Samba harvest

A preliminary meeting meant to discuss about Direct Procurement Centres is to be held next week for 690 revenue villages

13 Dec 2025 11:50 pm
GCC to start penalising residents without pet licence for dogs and cats

After extending the deadline for issuance of pet licensing in the city to December 14, the civic body registered an increase in the number of visitors at some pet clinics/ABC centres of GCC

13 Dec 2025 11:49 pm
J&K court issues proclamation notice against brother of arrested Kashmir doctor in terror case

According to the proclamation notice, Dr. Rather could not be traced despite warrants, forcing the court to proceed under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

13 Dec 2025 11:49 pm
Youth held for raping UPSC aspirant

Based on the complaint lodged by the victim at All Women Police Station, the police registered a case and arrested Yogeshkumar

13 Dec 2025 11:47 pm
Transmen cricket team from Karnataka prepares for first national outing

When the team of eleven play their first match against the Maharashtra team on December 15, every run will be hard-earned, scored after a longer innings off the field

13 Dec 2025 11:47 pm
Anti-incumbency dashes Lefts hopes in local body polls in Kerala

The rout of the Left is more pronounced nKottayam,Idukki,ErnakulamandMalappuram districts, which are old citadels of the UDF. Urban voters have turned their back on the Left

13 Dec 2025 11:46 pm
Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017: U.N.

In 2025, plans for nearly 47,390 housing units were advanced, approved, or tendered, compared with some 26,170 in 2024, the report said

13 Dec 2025 10:52 pm
U.S. releases heavily redacted warrant for tanker seized off Venezuelan coast

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has been piling pressure on Venezuela for months, with a major naval buildup in the region accompanied by deadly strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats that have killed nearly 90 people

13 Dec 2025 10:44 pm
CM Revanth scores perfect political goal as Messi mesmerises in Hyderabad

As Rahul Gandhi looked on, Revanth Reddy ensured that he shared the spotlight with his boss reinforcing his emergence as the Congress partys most visible and confident chief ministers

13 Dec 2025 10:44 pm