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United in fear, divided in politics a view from Narva, an Estonian city bordering Russia
Some201 kmaway from capital Tallinn, Narva is the most Russian speaking town of Europe with over 96% Russian speakers among itsroughly 53,000residents.
MDMK MLA sentenced to 2-year jail term in cheque bounce case
Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya declared winner of Guineas election, provisional results show
Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guineas election held over the weekend
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza starting in 2026
Israel says the rules are aimed at preventing Hamas and other militant groups from infiltrating the aid organizations
Head-on train crash near Peru's Machu Picchu kills driver, injures dozens
Police are investigating the collision between trains operated by Inca Rail S.A. and PeruRail S.A., which mainly transport tourists to the iconic site
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones, Russia says
The reported attacks came a day after Russia accused Ukraine, without providing evidence, of trying to attack President Vladimir Putins residence
On patrol with Marine Elite Force in Chennai as Olive Ridley carcasses wash ashore
The Hindu joined the Marine Elite Force on an exclusive patrol along the sea off the North Chennai coast as Olive Ridley deaths begin
World Blitz: Carlsen wins record-extending ninth title, Erigaisi settles for bronze
The achievement also made Erigaisi only the second Indian male player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win a World Blitz medal in the Open category
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Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, U.S. military says
The U.S. military says nearly 25 operatives of the Islamic State group were killed or captured in Syria this month
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Selections for TVS OMC from January 17
Oman announces 15-member squad for T20 World Cup; Jatinder Singh named skipper
Oman is placed in Group B with Australia (the 2021 champions), Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Ireland, with their first game against Zimbabwe on February 9
Gurugram Rapid Metro records double-digit jump in ridership and fare revenue
Fare revenue rose by 14.06% to 23.37 crore during the period under review
Nitish cabinet likely to be expanded after January 15
Party insiders in JD(U) told The Hindu that the Cabinet could be expanded after the inauspicious month of kharmas which goes from mid-December to mid-January
Shah is a prominent businessmanwho also served as president of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) and also as the chairman of the Joint Cross-LoC Chamber
New Year rush: CP to go vehicle-free; regulated traffic at hotspots; zoo braces for 30,000 visitors
AAP claim on teachers being told to count dogs false: govt.
Sood accuses Oppn. party of spreading lies for social media traction, dares it to share order; AAP sticks to its claims, says govt. is insulting teachers, ruining schools, undermining education
Gig workers strike likely to dampen New Years Eve celebrations
Govt. to construct 400 km of roads once curbs are lifted: CM
Pet dog attack sparks clash between two neighbours
HC bans construction near dargah on Yamuna floodplains
Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland withdraw from WPL due to personal reasons
The WPL announced in a release that Indian all-rounder Sayali Satghare will join the RCB as a replacement for Perry
Man booked for setting fire to bike after police seize it
Prioritising cleft care as a health issue
Comprehensive cleft care for children in India is driven by the non-profit private model while government has achieved little in creating awareness or making cleft surgeries accessible and affordable to all
Letters to The Editor December 31, 2025
Too good to last: On Novembers industrial data, the Indian economy
The headwinds facing the economy are not going away soon
Overall crimes dropped by 11% in Vizag this year, says Police Commissioner
Stolen properties worth 10.59 crore recovered this year; 8.6 kg gold, 16.1 kg silver, 66 lakh in cash, 186 motorcycles and other valuables returned to the rightful owners
Vizag Beach Road to remain closed for vehicles on New Years eve
Beach Road stretch from Park Hotel Junction to NTR Statue will remain closed for vehicles from 8 p.m. on December 31 to 5 a.m. on January 1, i
Track record: On the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire accident
The Indian Railways must spare no expense in installing safety features
Two-day Tests are nearly as ridiculous as two-Test series
The India-New Zealand FTA unlocking growth
The free trade agreement reflects confidence in India as a resilient player in international trade and also a reliable economic partner
Rajasthan Cabinet approves new vehicle scrapping policy
Cabinet also gives green light for the second revised cost proposal for the oil refinery at Pachpadra
I always believed I could be in F1 when I started this journey: Lindblad
The British teen, who also has Indian heritage, will make his debut for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls on the circuit next year. The rookie, who is widely tipped as the one with the potential to become the next big star, opens up about his journey and expectations about the biggest challenge of his career
ZP general body approves budget for 2025-26
Visakhapatnam generates 1,940 crore in liquor sales in 2025
Govi.Chezhiaansays there are options available and the final decision will soon be taken by the Chief Minister. The Governor reserved the Bill for the Presidents consideration, stating that it would go against theUGC regulations and established norms. This shows the partisan behaviour on the part of the Governor, proving that he is not fit to hold the post, he says
Watch: Election Commission revises UP SIR timeline amid staff workload concerns
Hyundai Motor India enters commercial mobility segment with 'Prime Taxi' range
Fleet operators and taxi drivers look for vehicles that deliver maximum uptime, predictable maintenance, and low operating costs, and Hyundai Prime range has been developed precisely with these priorities in mind, says HMIL Managing Director and CEO
No power supply in Mangaluru on December 31
IMA-AMC Premier League Cricket tournament on January 3
10 arrested for distributing swords in Ghaziabad after video goes viral
Opposition parties in the State alleged that the incident is part of a pattern aimed at disturbing communal harmony in western of Uttar Pradesh.
Watch: China launches live-dire drills around Taiwan under Justice Mission 2025
Chinas PLA Eastern Theater Command has conducted large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan under the codename Justice Mission 2025. The exercises involved Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force units operating across multiple zones around the island. The drills tested joint precision strikes, sea-air coordination, amphibious operations and blockade capabilities, with Chinese officials saying all designated targets were hit, demonstrating full combat readiness.
Contest to name Kerala-made premium brandy
Gig and platform workers to strike work on December 31
In a letter to Union Labour MinisterMansukhMandaviya, they urged the Centres immediate intervention to stop exploitation of workers by platforms in the food delivery and taxi service sectors
Watch: Indian Army breaks winter lull, steps up Anti-Terror Operations
CPI upset about CMs association with Vellappally
CPI meet emphasises need for serious introspection to understand why people had given the Left the short shrift despite the governmentsstrong performanceon many fronts
CPI (M) woman councillor passed away
Delhi High Court protects the personality rights of actor NTR Jr.
Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, while hearing a plea filed by the actor, passed an interim order restraining various defendants, including unidentified entities and websites, from exploiting the actors personality traits using artificial intelligence and deepfake technology until the next date of hearing
Kupwara custodial torture case: Eight, including six policemen, granted bail
Court imposes strict conditions, bars accused from leaving jurisdiction without permission
Ashwath Narayanans concert evoked a sense of nostalgia
The Carnatic vocalist reminded listeners of maestro K.V. Narayanaswamys immortal Inta sowkhya in the raga.
Belgian Malinois puppy inducted into Detective Dog Squad
At present, the 1986-built kennel on Old Bangalore Road near the fort houses dogs in the squad
Tiger pug marks found in Karimnagars Bahadurkhanpet
Five dead, over 1,000 fall ill due to contaminated water from municipal pipeline in Indore
According to officials, several residents of the Bhagirathpura area have been admitted to various hospitals since December 24 after complaints of vomiting and diarrhoea
Watch: Security forces launch major anti-terror operations in Kishtwar, Poonch
Security forces have launched extensive cordon and search operations in Kishtwar and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following intelligence inputs on possible terrorist movement. Searches are underway in forest and border areas using drones, sniffer dogs and aerial surveillance. Vehicle checks have been intensified on key highways as border security is strengthened to prevent infiltration and ensure public safety.
Pack of stray dogs attacks senior citizen in Jayanagar
T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates 9.67-crore international hockey ground in Coimbatore
Mamata raises questions on terror attacks in Delhi and Kashmir, demands Amit Shahs resignation
They [the BJP] claim there are infiltrators only in Bengal and none in Kashmir. Then who carried out Pahalgam attack? You say infiltrators exist only in Bengal, then what happened in Delhi? Who was responsible for the blast? she asks
Delhi to wake up to severe air pollution this new year
CM says government will start construction of nearly 400 km of roads across Delhi to reduce dust pollution
Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarnas phone hacked
Mr. Suvarna filed the complaint after receiving calls from people who received messages through WhatsApp seeking money
Andal temple witnesses large turnout of devotees on Vaikunta Ekadasi
The processional deities pass through the Paramapada Vasal amid chanting of Govinda Gopala by the devotees and playing of nagaswaram at Srivilliputtur
Smoke rises in Yemeni port of Mukalla following Saudi-led coalition strike
Saudi Arabia said its national security was a red line on Tuesday, backing calls for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit the southern port of Mukalla.
Infrastructure challenges continue to plague Tiruchi
Notwithstanding some major projects executed during the year, several development proposals remain on paper
Forfeited lands would be reassigned to applicants in waiting, Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa states
Trump repeats claim of ending India-Pakistan conflict during Netanyahu meeting
U.S. President again asserts role in halting hostilities, as India maintains no third-party mediation
M. Ramesh takes charge as Cyberabad Police Commissioner
Power outage at Kanaka Durga temple due to coordination lapse, says Energy Minister
Did ruling Congress surrender to AICC diktat to cater to partys interests in Kerala?
Rare Imperial Eagle spotted in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
The bird breeds primarily throughout Western and Central Asia, while they also migrate during winter to parts of Africa, the Middle East as well as South and East Asia
Congress accuses the ECI of making arbitrary changes to the process of conducting SIR
The ECI was carrying out the SIR process in a hit-and-trial manner as it had not issued any clear instructions to the Booth-Level Officers, nor had they been given any training, Tamil Nadu MP Sasikanth Senthil said
Watch: India rejects anti-India rhetoric in Bangladesh, condemns minority killings
BJP ups the ante on Kogilu Layout demolition, DKS goes into defense mode
Police deploy thousands for New Year security in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari
Trust to begin waste collection from 1,000 houses in Mulihitlu from February
This initiative marks an extension of the Trusts work in creating awareness on proper waste collection and segregation
Special Roll Observer participates in consultative meeting in Salem
CM gives directions for development of TCUR
Tamil Nadus first wildlife rescue, treatment and rehabilitation centre inaugurated near Coimbatore
Tenant arrested for murdering elderly woman and dumping her body in Godavari
Railways to develop stations in Ernakulam to boost train handling capacity
The major works under the initiative include expanding the existing terminals with additional platforms, stabling lines, pit lines, and adequate shunting facilities, identifying and creating new terminals in and around urban areas, and setting up maintenance facilities
A.P. raises 4,000 crore through open market borrowings
The move towards the end of the year has led to the total open market borrowings in the calendar year crossing 86,000 crore
MGU presents its annual Budget
Watch: Russia claims drone attack on Putin home, Ukraine denies
Ukraine has rejected Russian claims of a drone attack on President Vladimir Putins residence, calling them false and unsupported by evidence. Kyiv warned that reacting to unverified reports could undermine peace efforts. Russia alleged 91 Ukrainian drones were involved. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern and urged both sides to prioritise diplomacy and avoid actions that could derail ongoing efforts to end the conflict.
Appavu distributes sports equipment to beneficiaries in Tirunelveli
West Godavari district saw 19% drop in crime due to enhanced measures, says SP
Small value retail digital payments on a rise: RBI report
Uttam refutes Harishs allegations
State filed writ in apex court to stall Nallamala Sagar project, says Uttam
Sexual assault of minor: accused awarded 65 years of RI and fine
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 131.95 feet
Traffic snarls on Ghat Road: Cong. MLAs from Wayanad launch satyagraha
