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News from the world of Education: December 13, 2025
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Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman: Report
An oil tanker carrying six million litres of contraband diesel fuel has been boarded off the coast of the Sea of Oman
Formula 4 Championship: Three-way battle for top honours
Fifteen-year-old Kenyan racer Shane Chandaria (Chennai Turbo Riders) arrives in Chennai as the points leader with 158.
Record-breaking Suryavanshi powers India to big 234-run win over UAE in U19 Asia Cup opener
Vaibhav unleashed a stunning display of batting, hitting 14 sixes the most by any batter in a single innings in the U19 level en-route to his breathtaking innings
Need to take development to Maoist-affected areas, says CM Sai
In the past two years, 505 Naxalites have been neutralised, 2,386 have surrendered, and 1,901 have been arrested, says Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
Kin of 1984 riots victims get job letters
Your dream, my courage:Vineshreturns to wrestling
L-G approves honorary ranks to retiring police personnel
Woman, her two sons found dead in Kalkaji flat; probe under way
CAQM panel to recommend measures for reduced vehicular emissions
DU to set up Odia Studies centre
Unidentified person poses as DelhiBJPchief; FIR filed
As a part of The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged event, author Samanth Subramanian delved deep into the seas to discuss his latest book The Web Beneath The Waves
IND vs SA: Suryakumar, Gills poor run a cause of concern for India
Gills performance, after replacing Sanju Samson as the Men in Blues T20I opener, has been a let-down.
Sivagangacustodial death case:CBInames DSP, Inspector as accused
The Central agency files a supplementary charge sheet in the death of B. Ajith Kumar, who was a security guard at Badrakali Amman temple in Madapuram in Sivaganga district
Around 10 MoUs to be signed at UEF Trade Summit 2025
Ramadoss appeals to CM to conduct caste census
Key fronts eagerly await electoral outcomes in municipalities across Ernakulam
State-level NCC fest at DG Vaishnav College gets underway
16.94 lakh more women to benefit as State govt. expandsKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam
Future tense: can Indian badminton regain its glory days?
Less than a decade ago, the country had an abundance of superstars. But the next generation has struggled to produce the results fans had grown accustomed to. The talent is there, so what is stopping Indias young shuttlers from crossing the line that separates the good from the great?
Waqf Tribunal grants Telangana board three-month extension for UMEED portal
Ukraine says it hit Yaroslavl oil refinery, sources say output suspended
Units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces have struck the capacity of the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Russias Yaroslavl region, the Ukrainian militarys General Staff wrote on Facebook
Corrections and Clarifications December 13, 2025
Letters to The Editor December 13, 2025
Adani Green Energy case: SEBI clears insider trading charges against Pranav Adani, his relatives
The case centred on whether Pranav Adani had disclosed confidential details about Adani Green Energy's planned acquisition of SB Energy before the information became public.
FTAs for a start: On India and trade pacts
Support for exports is a must for sustained gains from trade pacts
Interplanetary missions crucial for nation: astronaut
The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy
India must take the lead in promoting the guiding principle, From the Indian Ocean, for the World
Three die as truck falls into canal in Bapatla district
A.P. govt. mandates two e-waste collection drives every month
ULBs must hold e-waste collection drives on 10th and 20th of every month, supported by designated collection points, strict record-keeping and a dedicated Nodal Officer, says SOP
A critical story that a chunk of the media missed
The International Monetary Funds grading of Indias national accounts statistics is a matter of concern
All roads lead to Aspinwall House
IndiGo faces nearly 59 crore penalty in relation to GST; airline to contest order
The Additional Commissioner of CGST, Delhi South Commissionerate, has imposed the penalty of 58,74,99,439 on the airline for the financial year 2020-21
Talk on Guiding Youth at Bullayya College today
Visakha Utsav set for January 23-31, Naidu releases poster
The prosecutions case was that the actor conspired with the accused to take revenge against the woman actor for defaming him and wrecking his marital life.
Civil society groups flag concerns over Karnataka hate speech Bill, seek wider consultation
Toss vital in evening games, says Shardul Thakur
Businessman injured after suspected airgun pellet hits him
Two stabbed to death in Bhadravathi
Lorry owners seek solutions to key issues in transport sector
Voter turnout lowest in Kozhikode Corporation
Absence of young voters and dual votes cited as reason
Begin buffer road construction by December-end, orders GBA Chief Commissioner
Terrorist associated with Jaish-e-Mohammad held from J&Ks Pulwama; grenade recovered
Acting on credible input about the movement of one suspect at Naner Midoora, one terrorist associate, identified as Musaib Nazir, Son of Nazir Ahmad Teli, resident of Ladhoo Khrew, associated with Jaish e Muhammad, was apprehended, says the police.
Prominent leaders from Assam join the Congress
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi said that Assam had been facing serious problems of unemployment during the last ten years of the BJP rule as industries had shut down
Sudha Murty to participate in AU alumni meet on December 13
Study reveals that Karnataka and Tamil Nadu students show higher empathy and pro-wildlife attitudes
The event took place to mark 116 years of Savarkars poem titled Sagara Pran Talmalala, which translates as My soul is in torment
EU set to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan
This will remove the risk that Hungary and Slovakia could refuse to roll over the freeze at some point forcing the EU to return the money to Russia
SBI passes RBI rate cut benefit to borrowers, reduces lending rate by 25 bps
All three political fronts expect improved showing in Thiruvananthapuram
While LDF appears confident of winning more than the 51 wards that the front won last time, UDF is vying to increase its tally from just 10 out of the 100 wards. For BJP, realising the decade-long push for power in the Corporation tops its agenda
Watch: New aviation policies needed to attract more airlines: MP Arun Nehru
Use of artificial intelligence benefits Chartered Accountants
Sharnbasva University to hold 7th convocation on December 21
During Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, K.C. Venugopal called on the government to release a commemorative coin and postage stamp to mark the centenary of the 1925 meeting
Thirupparankundram row: No evidence to establish stone pillar is a deepathoon, says T.N. govt.
Advocate General P.S. Raman, representing the State, referred to the previous judgments in connection to the issue. He pointed out there was no mention of the deepathoon in the orders on the suit filed in 1920 demarcating the portions belonging to the temple and the dargah
No delay by CMs office on molestation plaint against filmmaker Kunju Muhammad: LDF convener
Echoes of Earth 2025 themed around Natures sixth sense
Revolving around the sixth sense found in Nature, Echoes of Earth 2025 is back in the city this weekend
Jack Watling, a specialist in land warfare at the Royal United Service Institute (RUSI), a thinktank in London, says India should reassess the resilience of Russian systems such as the S-400 missile defence system, though he does not suggest that India stop purchases of Russian weapons altogether.Mr. Watling is the author of The Arms of the Future: Technology and Close Combat in the Twenty First Century and he works closely with the British military on assessments of the future operating environment. He has also worked with the Ukrainian armed forces and in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries. Excerpts of the interview with minor edits for readability:
Recycling solutions for waste we ignore
A series of events in Chennai would bring various stakeholders working in the waste management sector to invest in revenue-generating projects where women could be upskilled and made part of the circular economy
Govt likely to rename MGNREGA to Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana
There was no official announcement on the amended legislation; the Bill is likely to increase the guaranteed employment up to 100 days to 125 days, and introduce tweaks for better utilisation of funds, especially in economically weaker States
Kozhikode Corporation Council bids farewell as term nears end
The current council will stay in office until the new one takes charge, possibly before December 20; Mayor Beena Philip highlighted the councils achievements over five years, while opposition councillors voiced regret over projects that had stalled
SMAT: TanmayandAmanshine as Hyderabad shocks Mumbai
India offers final deal to U.S., but tariff removal is focus
Offers immediate removal of tariffs on import of items like walnuts and apples, but prioritises removal of 25% tariffs linked to Russian oil
WRD to maintain flow in PAP Main Canal till December 24
Flautist C.A. Sreedhara is known for blending the gayaki and tantrakari styles of playing
The multifaceted scholar will receive the Musicologist Award for 2025 from The Music Academy, Chennai.
Hosiery garment prices to increase by 5 %
Niraba brings sabai grass weaving to contemporary furniture design
Boito and This and That fuse Odishas sabai weaving and dhokra with wood and lighting to craft a new design language
NTTM likely to be extended for two years
Three senior musicians receive the TTK awards for 2025
The Music Academy honours veena couple Jeyaraaj and Jaysri Jeyaraaj, and Kathakali music teacher Madambi Subramanian Namboodiri with this annual award.
Henry Skupniewicz on Godrej Design Lab at Conscious Collective 2025
The annual event Conscious Collective, set in Mumbai and themed Beat the Heat Reclaiming Cool, invites participation from December 12 to 14 through conversations, workshops, performances and entertainment
LA-based Aditya Prakash to present his immersive gig theatre ROOM-i-Nation in Varanasi and Bengaluru
Ahead of his India tour, the vocalist and composer lays bare the need for diaspora artistes to tell their own stories through their work.
SC says PMGKY insurance applies to requisitioned COVID-19 doctors
Supreme Court judgment affirms requisition of doctors and health workers during COVID-19 for PMGKY insurance claims
Court calls for fair reporting of court proceedings
When the court convened on Friday to decide on the quantum of punishment for the convicts in the 2017 actor rape case, an exasperated Honey M. Varghese, the Principal Sessions Judge, suggested fair reporting of court proceedings and balanced comments without slandering the judicial system
Dept. of Posts to use drone technology for transport of postal bags
GCC starts registering a rise in complaints about mosquito density
Councillors have demanded hiring of additional workers for mosquito control to prevent an increase in vector-borne diseases
CPI(M) unleashing violence out of fear of defeat, says KPCC president Sunny Joseph
CPI(M) workers targeted United Democratic Front (UDF) candidates and booth agents on the polling day and afterwards, with even women candidates getting brutally assaulted, alleges KPCC president
Watch: Novo Nordisk brings Ozempic to India for type 2 diabetes treatment
Danish pharma major Novo Nordisk on December 12, launched its blockbuster type 2 diabetes treatment injection Ozempic, globally popular for its weight-loss benefits. Ozempic is now available in India as 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 1 mg in FlexTouch Pen - an easy-to-use, once-weekly pen device.
Earnest discourse on history marks The Hindu Lit for Life 2025 in Hyderabad
CBI arrests six in transnational cybercrime case
The accused persons had manipulated people in the U.S. into transferring $8.5 million to cryptocurrency wallets and foreign bank accounts
ECI failed to conduct polls in free and fair manner alleges Congress leader
Attempts to defame Kerala using art are being honoured, says CM
All depts. to work in close coordination for New Years celebrations
A World title match between Gukesh and Pragg will be an interesting: Wesley So
Second phase of giving monthly assistance to women commences
Roundabout gives big relief to road users at Aavin junction in Madurai city
Trump, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew appear in newly released photos from Jeffrey Epsteins estate
The 19 photos released by Democratic lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee were a small part of more than 95,000 they received from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein
