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Rahul Gandhi to meet Lionel Messi in Hyderabad
Rahul Gandhi will watch the football match between Messi XI and Chief Minister Revanth Reddys XI, which is scheduled to take place during the evening hours
Donald Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from U.S.states
The states joining California in the lawsuit include New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington
UNESCO meet in India ends on Saturday, China to play host to ICH panel session next year
The closing ceremony was hosted on Friday evening by India at the temporary pavilion, Plenary Hall, at the fort complex, as delegates will head out for sightseeing on Saturday after days of intense discussion
U.S. Envoy Witkoff will travel to Berlin to meet with Zelenskyy and European leaders
Witkoff will also meet with his counterparts from France, Britain and Germany on Sunday (December 14, 2025) and Monday (December 15, 2025), the official added
The 2025 elections were held to 23,573 wards in 1199 local bodies including the three-tier panchayats, municipalities and corporations
T.N. Fair Price Shops Employees Union stage protest seeking better wages and pension benefits
FIFA World Cup 2026: High demand for tickets despite fans slamming prices
Fans from more than 200 countries and territories applied via FIFA.com for seats at the first 48-team World Cup
Leaning toward Warsh or Hassett to lead Fed, says Donald Trump
Donald Trump has been critical of the Fed and its chair, Jerome Powell, for not making dramatic cuts to interest rates
From Jama Masjid pulpit, Mirwaiz seeks end to practice of arresting leaders in decades-old cases
His appeal came days after two senior separatist leaders, JKLF faction head Javed Ahmad Mirand Islamic Students League member Shakeel Ahmad Bakshi, were arrested in Srinagar
Two Killed, Eight Injured as Passenger Vehicle Plunges into Gorge Near Birik Dara
Siliguri, Dec 13: At least two people lost their lives and eight others were injured The post Two Killed, Eight Injured as Passenger Vehicle Plunges into Gorge Near Birik Dara appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Blueprints for a revival | Indigo is finding modern champions
From reintroducing theIndigoferaplant to West Bengal, to experiments with dyeing stone, and even a perfume in the offing, Indias blue gold is strong finding champions
GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
Contempt is one of U.S. lawmakers' politically messiest and, until recent years, least-used powers
The annual Christmas Pantomime kicks off in city for a cause
Mridangam exponent K.V. Prasad and bharatanatyam exponent G. Narendra honoured
During the inauguration of the 69th Margazhi Mela, while Mr. Prasad was conferred the title Sangeetha Choodamani, Mr. Narendra was given the title Nrithya Choodamani
BJP leader Amarinder Singh calls BJP rigid, praises Congresss flexibility
Punjab is a different area. Look at it, everywhere the BJP is pulling through, why not in Punjab? See previous elections, how many seats have some, hardly any, says Captain Amarinder
Divine power of proper worship
More than400 protesting sanitation workers detained in Chennai
The workers protested on Kamarajar Salai and near the Secretariat, demanding that the Corporation withdraw the move to outsource conservancy operations at two zones in the city
Trinamool accuses BJP of enabling violence against Bengali-speaking people in Odishas Malkangiri
Tensions flared in Odishas Malkangiri district between tribal and Bengal-speaking populations, with an armed mob allegedly torching houses in the Bengali-dominant MV-26 village
Mohan Yadav says elimination of Maoism his biggest feat; Congress rakes up farmer issues, debt
The Chief Minister said that the State has received investment proposals of more than 32 lakh crore in the past two years and those of 8.57 lakh crore have been materialised so far
Messi mania grips Kolkata as thousands welcome Argentine icon
The Barcelona legend's 2.26 a.m. touchdown in the early hours of Saturday (December 13, 2025) sent the city into an frenzy.
BJP targets Mamata over contradictory claims of filing SIR enumeration form
Since the start of the SIR in West Bengal on November 4, Trinamool Congress chairperson has repeatedly said that she will not fill the SIR enumeration form till all the people of the state have filled in their forms.
News from the world of Education: December 13, 2025
Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges
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
DDA carried out demolition of Sainik Farm Bungalow despite pending court case, says owner
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
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.
I know how badly I want to win an Olympic medal that hunger is in me: Nikhat Zareen
The richly decorated boxer has her eyes set on the ultimate prize. In this conversation after claiming gold in the World Boxing Cup Finals, the two-time World champion talks about the relief of ending a medal drought, what her near- and long-term plans are, how she bounces back so often, and why she doesnt discuss her boxing life with her family
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
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
Madras High Court clears decks for evicting St. Peters Matriculation School in St. Thomas Mount
Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan dismiss a writ petition filed by the school against the governments refusal to part with the public property
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
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
Endless ordeal: On the Kerala actor rape case
Bringing all conspirators to justice is a must to build faith in the system
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
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.
Value-based education is the need of the hour
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
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.
Supreme Court stays Kerala HC declaration on Munambam land
Court clarifies it has not stayed the direction of the High Court upholding the government order appointing an inquiry commission to ascertain ownership of the disputed area
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
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
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:
Counting of votes in Kerala local body elections to be held on December 13
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.
