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Major fronts are expecting a stunning victory in Idukki

While UDF is hoping to reclaim its stronghold, LDF is expecting to continue its 2020 local body election victory in the district. NDA too is hoping to deepen its influence

12 Dec 2025 8:24 pm
Field survey for a new line between Ariyalur and Namakkal via Perambalur completed, says Minister

The new line proposed would pass through parts of Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchi, and Namakkal districts, says Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in his written reply in the Lok Sabha

12 Dec 2025 8:20 pm
Kovalam fishermen urge government not to issue NOC for proposed reservoir

In a petition submitted to the Fisheries Department, they say the project will endanger both their livelihoods and the fragile estuarine ecosystem

12 Dec 2025 8:16 pm
National Waterway-104 project still in nascent stage, says Union Minister

No funds have been allocated, released, or utilised for the development of NW-104 in the last five years, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal tells Lok Sabha

12 Dec 2025 8:08 pm
Farmers complain of prolonged delay in giving compensation for paddy crops lost in 2024-25

Officials pacify them promising to take up the issue with the State Government

12 Dec 2025 7:57 pm
BJP summons Manipur MLAs to Delhi for December 14 meeting

Move adds to speculation over political deadlock and possible government formation in Manipur

12 Dec 2025 7:54 pm
State aiding land scams and illegal leases, alleges CPI(M)

Nearly 248 acres of public land in Vijayawada, valued at over 5,825 crore, has been leased out or encroached upon with the support of the NDA leaders, the CPI(M) alleges

12 Dec 2025 7:52 pm
A.P. CM lays stones for Cognizant campus, eight other companies in Vizag

The nine companies entail a total investment of 3740.31 crore; land allocation at 0.99 paise per acre to companies is a game-changer strategy for industrialisation, says Naidu

12 Dec 2025 7:48 pm
Maharashtra teams up with Microsoft to catch cyber criminals using AI

The AI tool will increase the efficiency of policing and reduce the turnaround time of investigation by 80%, says Microsoft team

12 Dec 2025 7:47 pm
Opposition protests absence of Ministers in Rajya Sabha, leads to adjournment

Minutes after the House convened for the day, the Opposition pointed out that there was no Cabinet Minister present, which they called insult to the House

12 Dec 2025 7:44 pm
Votes to be counted in 16 centres in Kollam

Counting centre for Kollam Corporation will be Thevalli Boys Higher Secondary School

12 Dec 2025 7:43 pm
High security in place to ensure peaceful counting in Kozhikode

The support of more than 7,000 police officers will be ensured across the district to maintain law and order

12 Dec 2025 7:40 pm
Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh stage protest seeking redress of their grievances

Besides a rise in wages, they are seeking implementation of gratuity and increase in menu charges for mothers and children

12 Dec 2025 7:37 pm
KTR hails good show by BRS-backed candidates in GP polls

Party leader Jagadish Reddys father elected Sarpanch of Nagaram village in Suryapet district at the age of 95

12 Dec 2025 7:36 pm
Six bodies recovered so far from site of Arunachal accident, many still missing

All those travelling in the vehicle were labourers from Assam's Tezpur district. The accident happened on the evening of December 8, around 40 km from Hayuliang towards Chaglagam.

12 Dec 2025 7:34 pm
ASI plans to beautify Main Guard Gate surroundings; awaits clearance of platform shops

The gateway to the Rockfort, Main Guard Gate, is believed to be the only remaining part of the fortifications, around the Rock Fort, established during the Nayak period

12 Dec 2025 7:33 pm
IFFK 2025: A tale of sisterhood in the rap world

Spanish-Mexican film Ruido chronicles the struggles of an African teen in Barcelona, keen to make a mark in rap. Rock-solid support from women propel her to success, surmounting racist, sexist barriers

12 Dec 2025 7:32 pm
Film Festival on ecological problems to be hosted in Chennai on December 13

The event would be held at Agaram Foundation, T. Nagar

12 Dec 2025 7:29 pm
Watch: Rajinikanth at 75: The Hindu celebrates the legacy of a cinema icon

As Rajinikanth marks his 75th birthday, The Hindu presents a special compilation of rare interviews, archival moments and reflections on his remarkable journey.

12 Dec 2025 7:29 pm
Counting to be held at 20 centres in Kozhikode

There are 12 block-level centres to count the votes of grama panchayats and one centre each for seven municipalities; Government Vocational Higher Secondary School for Girls, Nadakkavu, is the counting centre for the Kozhikode Corporation

12 Dec 2025 7:29 pm
Govt. has strengthened framework to combat fake news across media platforms, says I&B Minister

A broad statutory and institutional framework already exists to address fake news across various media platforms, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

12 Dec 2025 7:27 pm
What to expect at Subko LoCol Delhi, the new speciality coffee and bakehouse destination

The Mumbai-born speciality coffee, craft bakehouse and fine cacao brand brings its flagship experience, and a first-ever matcha menu, to Delhis Lodhi Colony

12 Dec 2025 7:27 pm