UNSC reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: PM Modi at IBSA meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed institutionalising the IBSA NSA-level meeting to strengthen security cooperation among the three countries
While two SDRF teams have been deputed to Thoothukudi district, one SDRF team has been positioned in Tirunelveli district.
A solution in sight to end train detention woes at Visakhapatnam Junction
The railways have proposed a new 35 km long bypass line between Kottavalasa and Anakapalle.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas Grand Prix: stewards
The skid blocks on both cars were found after the race to be less than the minimum depth
Indian women lift inaugural Blind T20 womens World Cup
India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 after opting to bowl and then coasted to 117 for 3 in just 12 overs to win the title
Restoration of Indias only French-medium girls high school nearing completion in Puducherry
The school, Pensionnat De Jeunes Filles, is run by the Puducherry government and it is a grade IIA heritage building.
A Bengal Vinayagar idol with snake as sacred thread in Tamil Nadus Nageswaran temple
It is one of the many war trophies brought to Tamil Nadu by king Rajendra Chola
TVK chief Vijay accuses DMK of abandoning Annadurais ideals
This limited-access, indoor meeting at Sunguvarchathiram in Kancheepuram district marked the first public engagement of Mr. Vijay nearly two months after 41 persons died in a stampede at a political rally he addressed at Karur.
AIADMK general council, executive committee to meet on December 10
The meeting assumes significance in the backdrop of expulsion of senior leader and Gobichettipalayam MLA K.A. Sengottiayan
Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in U.S. thrown into legal limbo by Trump immigration crackdown
The humanitarian program, introduced in April 2022, allowed nearly 260,000 Ukrainians into the U.S. for an initial two-year period
Fire breaks out at district hospital in M.P.'s Betul; patients shifted to safety
Patients from the female ward and the paediatric ward were shifted to safer areas as a precaution. The hospital staff later started the process of moving them back to their respective wards, the officials said
Australian Open Super 500 badminton: Lakshya Sen clinches first title of the season
With this victory, the reigning Commonwealth Games champion became only the second Indian to win a BWF World Tour title this season, following Ayush Shettys maiden Super 300 triumph at the U.S. Open
Illegal cough syrup trade: U.P. Police book 12 medical store owners
A drug department probe found that more than 37 lakh bottles of codeine syrup worth around 57 crore were shown as sold through forged documents by over a dozen medical stores
Should the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) be mandatory for in-service teachers?
While the test serves as a useful criterion for entry into the profession, it is only one indicator of a teachers potential
Guinea-Bissaus President seeks second term in close race marked by tensions
President Umaro Sissoco Embal won an election in November 2019 and was sworn in as president in February 2020, but the opposition contested the result, and the Supreme Court did not recognise his victory until September 4
Vietnam flood death toll rises to 90
Whole sections of coastal Nha Trang city were inundated last week, while deadly landslides struck highland passes around the Da Lat tourist hub
U.S. signals broader efforts to protect Nigerias Christians following Trumps military threat
American forces likely would have to be drawn from other parts of the world for any military intervention in Nigeria
What became a problem for the finger spinners was lack of zip off the surface making it comfortable for the batters
Pakistanis vote in bypolls for 13 seats amid tight security
Most seats were declared vacant after the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers, who were convicted for their alleged involvement in the May 9, 2023, attacks on military and civilian installations protesting the arrest of their party chief, Imran Khan
Verstappen wins in Vegas, Norris second and extends lead
Piastri finished fourth after a five-second penalty for Mercedes Kimi Antonelli
Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', AQI stands at 381
The minimum temperature settled at 14C, 2.7 C above the season's average, while the humidity was recorded at 86% at 8.30 a.m., as per IMD.
G20 summit LIVE: South Africa says President will not hand G20 to U.S. embassy official
The United States is a member of the G20, and if they want to be represented, they can still send anyone at the right level, says Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola
Ashes Test series: Travis Head shapes up as solution for Australias opening woes
Australia have been searching for a new opener since David Warner retired early last year with Khawaja going through six different partners
Trump administration cannot expand rapid deportations, U.S. appeals court rules
For nearly three decades, the expedited removal process has been used to quickly return migrants apprehended at the border
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
This recent rescue from Oliver Road in Mylapore highlights the fact that Chestnut winged cuckoo, a passage migrant in Chennai, often bumbles its way around in urban spaces, ending up in a distressful situation, pecked by crows and in the recent case, bitten by a dog. Ornithologist V. Santharam narrates a string of such events from 1980s. The old question that is being asked again: how much of a passage migrant is the Chestnut winged cuckoo?
White House says South Africa undermines G20's founding principles
White House Spokeswoman said U.S. President Donald Trump looked forward to restoring legitimacy to the G20 in the U.S.s 2026 host year
Tamil Nadu expands Naan Mudhalvan initiative to healthcare
As part of this new initiative, students will receive specialised training in communication skills and digital skills two competencies increasingly critical in todays clinical environments
Considering the uncertainties of life, everyone with whatever income should ensure safety nets for their dear ones
Devotees barred from climbing Arunachala Hills in Tiruvannamalai for Maha Deepam festival
Officials say that the safety of climbers was taken into considerationas the terrain on the hills was still wet; this will be the second year to ban devotees from climbing the hills on Maha Deepam day
The culture of endless documentation has made genuine teaching almost impossible
Congress appoints Vinay Kumar as new Himachal PCC chief
The appointment had been held up for quite some time and the hill state did not have a Pradesh Congress Committee after the previous committee headed by Kuldeep Singh was dissolved on November 6 last year
Their lived experiences of education systems, healthcare access, urban design, and digital landscapes are rarely consulted
The day of Holi was reserved for special treatment for teacher
In the name of the cow | Maharashtras cow vigilantes fuel fear among meat traders, cattle rearers
In a Mumbaichawl, a woman waits for her missing husband. In Nashik, a man is allegedly bludgeoned to death. In Ahilyanagar, a child ends his life after he is allegedly humiliated in a live-streamed video
Woman held for robbing gold jewellery at Katpadi railway station
The new workforce of a changing nation faces uncertainties in life
Rewinding to a popular audio format
Cassettes rank first among all popular music formats
Gold, silver objects stolen at temple near Arakkonam
Marjorie Taylor Greene | Faith against mountain
The Congresswoman from Georgia, who clashed with Trump, announced she would be quitting the House, formalising the split in the MAGA movement
Enthusiasm for air travel remains strong, signifying its enduring appeal as a convenient mode of transportation
Chennai Metro Rail floats tenders for 28 six coach trains
Each train can carry 1,500 passengers per trip, but the trains will arrive only by 2028
Arrest the teachers: protesters gather at Jantar Mantar, seek justice for deceased student
GCC plans 14.03 crore project to erect 3D and stainless-steel shelters across Chennai
Two migrant workers from Odisha die after falling from roof
Police intensify probe in drug case linked to film producer
Chennai Press Club ties up with private firm to distribute raincoats to journalists
Delhi Police arrests two in Myanmar cyber-slavery ring
One accused was himself hired by deceit, deported in 2020; efforts on to trace money trail, identify other recruiters: police
Animal welfare volunteers say pet abandonment on the rise as GCCs licensing deadline nears
Ex-Railway employee donates learning materials to schools
Hybrid Neurosurgical OT set up at Kilpauk hospital
Kin of policeman killed in road accident to get 30 lakh
SI, two others booked for alleged blackmailing, extortion of money in Kochi
District Police Chief (Kochi City) Putta Vimaladitya has sought an internal report on the incident
Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri teaser: Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday sizzle in breezy rom-com
The film has been directed by Sameer Vidwans and produced by Karan Johars Dharma Productions
FIDE relaxes dress code for World rapid, blitz events in Doha
The updated regulations now allow dark business-casual trousers including classic, non-distressed jeans in blue, black or grey for both men and women for the Doha event from December 25 to 30
Munnar hopes for stability after a term of defections, power struggle
Grama panchayat sees five different presidents in the past five years. Though UDF won the poll in 2020 with 11 seats and LDF 10 seats, two of its members defected to the in 2022 bringing the panchayat under LDF control. The was followed by a series of defections and power struggle
Stamp of election on T-shirts, caps
Student leaders give a campus vibe for local body elections in Kerala
CPI(M) has fielded 48 leaders of Students Federation of India in the polls while the Congress has found 79 candidates from the Kerala Students Union. MSF, the students union of the Indian Union Muslim League has fielded 47 leaders, while 14 from the All India Students Federation, the CPIs student wing, are also in the fray
Tamil Nadu government finds itself in a tight corner over Code on Social Security
The concern expressed by activists and trade unionists, besides the State government, is that the present framework of welfare schemes for unorganised workers may get disturbed after implementation of the Labour Code
Watch: Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP rules tightened as AQI turns very poor
The Commission for Air Quality Management has tightened the Graded Response Action Plan for Delhi-NCR to tackle worsening air pollution. Several restrictions have been moved to earlier stages, meaning they will now be implemented sooner as AQI rises. With Delhis AQI at 360 in the very poor category, stricter traffic control, office restrictions, increased public transport, and possible work-from-home measures have been ordered across the region.
Eight, including constable, arrested for abducting CEO of BPO for ransom
HC deserves credit for probe by SIT into Sabarimala gold theft, says Chennithala
Over 200 students take part in neurology conference in Vijayawada
Advocates bodies seek probe by High Court judgeinto killing of Maoists
APSAA and Bezawada Bar Association allege that Maoist leader Madvi Hidma was killed in a fake encounter; human rights leader calls it a murder
India vs South Africa | Better wicket, but scoreboards gone nowhere
He says disagreement is integral to democracy but need not lead to personal antagonism, and democracy does not ask people to think alike but to respect each other even when they do not
COP30 misses deadline on final agreement
Although not mentioning fossil fuels, the current text, in at least 13 instances, reiterates the necessity of striving to pursue measures to keep temperatures from exceeding 1.5 C, and that funding from a wide range of public and private sources is necessary to achieve that
We stuck at it brilliantly, says tenDoeschate
Congress ignored Sardar Patels contribution, says BJP chief
PM Modi gave Patel his rightful place in history, says BJP chief
Russia's Ryabkov says potential Putin-Trump summit is on the agenda
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said contacts between Russia and the United States had not been suspended, and channels for dialogue continued to function.
JD(S) will never sever ties with NDA, declares Deve Gowda
CPI(ML) New Democracy leader demands halt to Operation Kagar
New labour codes aimed at creating trade union free-atmosphere: Elamaram Kareem
Andhra CM orders probe after pregnant woman dies at government hospital
Are you sure you do not want posters?
This view cutter onGNChettyRoad in T. Nagar exhorts people not to sully it by pasting posters; a paper here and a paper there might actually do great service, not disservice to this view cutter which has been allowed to slide into unseemliness
The Mhow Cantonment Board issued a notice on November 19 to remove unauthorised construction at the ancestral house of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui.
Defeating poverty on thekabaddicourt
A school in Ashok Nagar is empowering girls by supporting them in the pursuit of excellence in this sport
Attempt to sell seven-day-old baby boy foiled; five, including babys mother, arrested
Aftershocks rock Bangladesh as quake death toll rises to 10
A 3.3-magnitude jolt was recorded in Narshingdi district, East of Dhaka, in the morning, followed by a 4.3-magnitude quake that struck the capital around 6:00 p.m. (1200 GMT), according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department
Six, including police constable, arrested in ATM cash van robbery case
West Bengal SIR will cause the largest disenfranchisement of voters in history: activists
Political analysts, activists say SIR being used as a tool to reduce the electoral weight of the States where the BJP is not sure of its support; claim it is a backdoor entry for the controversial NRC, CAA
CM writes to PM on steep crash in maize prices
Women workers injured as van overturns in Sivaganga
No paidpublic toilets in Chennai
A No Fee Zone board will be installed at toilets run by Greater Chennai Corporation
DMK betraying members of Scheduled Castes: BJP SC Morcha
Man murders two daughters, kills self
Collector helps man injured in accident in Bargur
Delhi Police bust arms trafficking module linked to Pakistans ISI
Four key operatives involved in supplying high-end foreign-made weapons to organised crime groups across north India arrested
