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Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir pushes ahead with Babri-style mosque plan
The suspended Trinamool Congress MLA pushes ahead with the foundation-laying ceremony of the mosque in Murshidabad, triggering high alert and sharpened political messaging on a date laden with communal sensitivities
ED files chargesheet against Reliance Power, subsidiaries in 'bogus' bank guarantee case
U.S. deportation flight with 172 migrants lands in Venezuelas Caracas
U.S. forces in recent months have conducted more than 20 strikes in the Caribbean and the Pacific that have resulted in at least 87 deaths, but without providing evidence of their connection to drug trafficking
Alleged non-compliance with court verdict regarding evacuation, demolition, and reconstruction of the twin towers
The project is expected to benefit more than three crore rural residents by enabling uninterrupted power supply to government hospitals
Delhi CM warns DMRC of action for flouting dust control norms at metro construction sites
CM Rekha Gupta said that she would soon visit the ongoing Metro construction sites, and if any negligence is found, stringent action will be taken
Mahaparinirvan Diwas: PM Modi offers tributes to Ambedkar on his death anniversary
12 Pilibhit labourers stranded in Kyrgyzstan, district admin send report to U.P. home dept
Families of the stranded men have alleged that they are being tortured abroad and the local agents are demanding up to 2 lakh for their return
Shaping Future Cyber Defenders: ATAL FDP at Kristu Jayanti University in Bengaluru
The event featured expert sessions on cryptanalysis, password cracking, forensic fundamentals, AI-based anomaly detection, and enterprise blockchain using Hyperledger Fabric
St. Johns Medical College Hospital in Bengaluru celebrates golden jubilee
Director Rev. Fr. Jesudoss Rajamanickam reflected on the institutions five-decade journey of healing
Apple sendsnew round of cyber threat notifications to users in 84 countries
Apple has sent a new round of cyber threat notifications to users in 84 countries, the company said on Friday
Kerala local body polls: Delimitation redraws Alappuzha districts political battleground
Beyond vote share trends lie regional issues, including growing disenchantment among paddy farmers and fears of displacement over the coastal highway project, that have the potential to change political ground
Kerala local body polls: UDF targets big win in its citadel of Malappuram,LDFeyes key gains
Cheetah cub dies at M.P.s Kuno National Park, day after release into the wild
The exact cause of the death will be confirmed after receiving the autopsy report, an official said
Kerala local body polls: LDF seeks mandate with measured confidence amid political crosswinds
Facing both achievements and controversies, the LDF approaches the local body elections seeking momentum for a third term in Kerala. While its decade-long welfare and development record anchors the campaign, internal frictions, high-profile cases, and shifting community dynamics shape a complex political terrain.
Maharashtra installs over 45,000 solar agricultural pumps in a month, claims world record
Maharashtra has so far installed 7.47 lakh solar pumps in the State and targets to set up a total of 10.45 lakh pumps
UN agency says Chernobyl nuclear plant's protective shield damaged
The International Atomic Energy Agency said an inspection last week of the steel confinement structure completed in 2019 found the drone impact in February, three years into Russia's conflict in Ukraine, had degraded the structure
DRDO hands over seven technologies developed under tech development fund to armed forces
The Committee undertook detailed discussions on a wide spectrum of project proposals and approved 12 new projects spanning across strategic, aerospace, naval and electronic warfare technologies, the ministry said
Fresh Turmoil at SPSC: CAP Sikkim Demands Resignations Amid New Recruitment Scandal
Gangtok, Dec 5 : The recruitment processes overseen by the Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC) The post Fresh Turmoil at SPSC: CAP Sikkim Demands Resignations Amid New Recruitment Scandal appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw takeaways: England, Croatia reunite in Group of Death
The best group games and plot lines to watch out for as the 2026 World Cup draw was announced
At least five killed, seven injured as car rams into stationary vehicle near Tamil Nadus Keelakarai
A senior police officer said the Keelakarai vehicle belonged to a DMK functionary who was out with friends, with his driver at the wheel
The making of neurodivergent artists
Around the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), tracking one day in the life of three organisations in Chennai, two of which foster artistic creativity among children and young adults with special needs. And the third one brings saleability to their artworks
'It doesn't make sense': Trump wants to rename American football
For Americans, the word football refers to American football, a sport primarily played with the hands completely different from what the rest of the world calls football
Officials largely have kept a lid on how the latest talks are going, though U.S. President Trump's initial 28-point plan was leaked
The government has exempted IndiGo from meeting new rules until February 10
The accused were identified on the basis of videos shot at the spot
Foreign medical graduates to protest against delay in issuing certificates
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Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire along border; no casualties reported
The exchange came a day after Pakistan said it would allow the United Nations to send relief supplies into Afghanistan through the Chaman and Torkham border crossings, which have been mostly closed for nearly two months
Honduran candidate calls foul on vote data after Asfura edges ahead
The run-up to the vote in the small Central American country had been rocked for months by allegations of fraud
Residents lament delay in construction of subway at Ambattur railway station
Residents complain that the project has been dragging on for several years; a Corporation official says the work has been temporarily halted due to rain and will be completed by April next year
Junior Womens World Cup hockey: India blank Ireland 4-0
Purnima (42,58), Kanika Siwach (12) and Sakshi Rana (57) scored the goals for India at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Csped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago
Gujarat farmer distress: Where cotton clouds hang heavy
Following heavy rainfall in October and the subsequent drop in the price of cotton, six farmers have died by suicide in Gujarat. The Union governments decision to allow duty-free cotton imports has only added to their woes.A.M. Jigeeshreports on how farmers in Gujarats cotton belt are calling for government intervention
FIRs, tech hurdles, deadlines leave Noida BLOs gasping for breath
Patient from Bangladesh treated for abdominal cancer
Seema Punia gets 16-month ban for failing dope test
Seema Punia's suspension came into force on November 10 the date of the decision by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) as per the updated list of dope offenders by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
Senthilkumar, Anahat emerge champions in HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 in Chennai
World No. 46 Velavan beat rising Egyptian talent Adam Hawal 11-7, 11-9, 9-11, 11-4. Meanwhile, Delhi teenager Anahat, the world No. 29, edged out former world No. 10 Joshna Chinappa 11-8, 11-13, 11-13, 11-6, 11-8 in the final
Taiwan says China deploys warships in military operations
Beijing, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory, neither confirmed nor denied the manoeuvres
Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
Gehry died on December 5 in his home in Santa Monica after a brief respiratory illness, said Meaghan Lloyd, chief of staff at Gehry Partners LLP
Petition seeking legal abolition of polygamy in India signed by 300 leading progressive figures
It should be ensured that the reform is rooted in dignity and justice, not stigma,
Pressure mounts on Raj Bhavan to grant age relaxation to job aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir
Protests are being held by aspirants under the open merit category, demanding an increase in the current upper age limit from 32 to 37
Maharashtrawants toadopt AI-driven model and adult open schools to prevent school dropouts
Maharashtra Education departmentsaid it wants to collaborate with Educate Girls to adopt its AI-driven model and introduce open schools for adults in the State.
SFI claims victory in Cusat students union election
Chief Minister calls the 1% reservation a landmark step for social justice; Congress hits out at government over farm distress, crime, stalled promises
Delhi University law student stabbed to death in south Delhi's Sangam Vihar; 2 held
Irshad, a first-year LLB student at Delhi University's Campus Law Centre, had multiple stab injuries, the police said.
Prasar Bharati signs MoUs with Russian media organisations
The organisations include Joint Stock Company Gazprom-media Holding; National Media Group, BIG ASIA Media Group, ANO TV-Novosti, and TV BRICS
International tiger trafficker held by M.P. tiger strike force from Sikkim
Yangchen Lachungpa (44), wanted under an INTERPOL Red Notice and involved in alleged trafficking of tiger body parts, was held from Lachung in North Sikkim on December 2, based on intelligence inputs and coordinated ground action
Growing tribe of migrant voters find voice in local body polls
Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabhas 80thanniversary celebrations held in city
Draw held for 2026 World Cup; Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize preseneted to Trump
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Ernakulam reports highest number of influenza infections in Kerala
A total of 340 cases and two deaths, one each in Thiruvananthapuram and Malappuram, were reported in November
Two youths held with 20 grams of suspected MDMA in Kochi
A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism
Constitutional principles are under threat in a world where data collection, artificial intelligence and surveillance technologies are taking the lead
Deal without peace: On the U.S. and Congo-Rwanda accord
Trumps announcement of the accord between the Congo and Rwanda is premature
Chiles lesson for Indias coal conundrum
India needs to draw up a plan to exit the use of coal and in this, Chiles experience can help
Freshmans excitement to Sophomore slump the travails of Arne Slot
In his first season as Liverpool manager in 2024-25, the Dutchman won the Premier League at a canter. But this campaign has been tough. The form of Mo Salah has dipped; Diogo Jotas unfortunate death is seemingly having an effect and new signings are yet to invigorate the setting. Where do Liverpool and Slot go from here?
In a year where McLaren has been head and shoulders above the rest, a three-way fight for the top prize going into the season-finale in Abu Dhabi would have been unthinkable. But a roller-coaster final third of the campaign has meant that Norris, Verstappen and Piastri are all in with a chance
Veteran Dogra relishes the role of a talent scout
International documentary and short film festival in Madurai
IndiGo cancels 1,000 flights, gets exemption on night duty limits for pilots
No flights from Delhi and Chennai airports; CEO says normalcy will take 5-10 days
Telangana Rising summit purely an economic event, says CM
Summit to announce State's progressive approach and economic roadmap, he said
Bengaluru Police launch suo moto probe into Aryan Khans hand gesture at a city event
PFIs backdoor entry into electoral politics through SDPI is a direct threat to national security
The Directorate of Enforcement had reported that SDPI functioned as the political front of PFI, with the latter controlling, funding and supervising its activities, says the MP
Global Summit will transform Telangana: Sonia Gandhi
Court grants three more days of custody of piracy accused
IAS officer challenges Jayakumars appointment as TDB president
City police arrest youth involved in six theft cases
As NC marks 120th birth anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah, no statement from J&K Lieutenant Governor
Sheikh Abdullah founded the National Conference and was a former CM of J&K; L-Gs office usually issues statements on anniversaries of major public figures; scrapped move to declare holiday on anniversary
Mens junior World Cup hockey | India edges Belgium, enters semis
Frances Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters award to Ravi Deecee
The Ambassador of France to India confers the insignia of the award on the publisher and managing director of DC Books
Thirupparankundram row: Madras HC to hear appeals against Single Bench order on December 12
Appellants say the Single Bench failed to appreciate that for over 150 years, the Mahadeepam was lit only at the Uchipillaiyar temple mandapam area and never at the deepathoon
DMK, BJP members face off in Lok Sabha over Karthigai Deepam ritual at Thirupparankundram temple
DMKleaderT.R.Baaluaccuses theBJPof trying to ignite communal tensions in Tamil Nadu, while Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan alleges that the State government is denying devotees their right to worship
Key suggestions on road safety placed before SCCoRS
Case registered after CCTV footage of State-run cinemas leaked online
Hockey players get a whiff of Tamil culture, tradition
Women Safety Wing signs two MoUs to expand youth-led safety initiatives
Two partnerships aimed at strengthening community safety, youth leadership and gender-sensitisation programmes across the State
Forum welcomes decision to uphold recommendation to downgrade NHRC accreditation status from A to B
German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription
German lawmakers have approved the governments plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia
Madras High Court restrains release of Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Akhanda 2
Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan grant the interim injunction following a monetary dispute between the production firm 14 Reels Plus LLP and Eros International
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's TVK
Kharge, Rahul not invited to Putin banquet: Congress
Shashi Tharoor makes it to the guest list as chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs
Centenarian doctor donates 3.4 crore to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for cancer research
Professor K. Laxmi Bais contribution will create a corpus fund to support gynaecological oncology research and preventive care
HC orders live webcasting, more police personnel in hypersensitive booths
Ruling establishment trying to vilify Nehru to dismantle his legacy, says Sonia Gandhi
Speaking at the launch of the Nehru Centre India, the Congress leader says a systematic effort was underway to distort Nehrus ideas and undermine his contribution to the freedom movement and the shaping of modern India
