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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.

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 5:51 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 5:39 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 5:37 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 5:35 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 5:31 am

Azhwars experience with God

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 5:17 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 5:00 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 4:51 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 4:26 am

A hundred years ago | Philadelphia exhibition

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 4:17 am

Selections for TVS OMC from January 17

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 3:17 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 2:57 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 2:44 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 2:22 am

Court issues proclamation against three, including businessman Mubeen Shah, architect Tony Ashia, in anti-national propaganda case

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 2:17 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 1:34 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 1:17 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:36 am

Letters to The Editor December 31, 2025

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:24 am

Too good to last: On Novembers industrial data, the Indian economy

The headwinds facing the economy are not going away soon

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:20 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:18 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:16 am

Track record: On the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire accident

The Indian Railways must spare no expense in installing safety features

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:10 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:08 am

Rajasthan Cabinet approves new vehicle scrapping policy

Cabinet also gives green light for the second revised cost proposal for the oil refinery at Pachpadra

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:07 am

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

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 12:03 am

ZP general body approves budget for 2025-26

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 11:18 pm

Tamil Nadu govt. is weighing its options on Chennai University Amendment Bill, says Higher Education Minister

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 11:09 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:55 pm

No power supply in Mangaluru on December 31

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:54 pm

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.

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:45 pm

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.

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:27 pm

Contest to name Kerala-made premium brandy

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:23 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:23 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:11 pm

CPI (M) woman councillor passed away

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:11 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:10 pm

Kupwara custodial torture case: Eight, including six policemen, granted bail

Court imposes strict conditions, bars accused from leaving jurisdiction without permission

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:05 pm

Ashwath Narayanans concert evoked a sense of nostalgia

The Carnatic vocalist reminded listeners of maestro K.V. Narayanaswamys immortal Inta sowkhya in the raga.

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:05 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 10:04 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:53 pm

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.

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:52 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:48 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:45 pm

Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarnas phone hacked

Mr. Suvarna filed the complaint after receiving calls from people who received messages through WhatsApp seeking money

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:38 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:36 pm

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.

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:30 pm

Infrastructure challenges continue to plague Tiruchi

Notwithstanding some major projects executed during the year, several development proposals remain on paper

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:27 pm

Land will be forfeited if entrepreneurs dont commence operations within six months: Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa

Forfeited lands would be reassigned to applicants in waiting, Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa states

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:24 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:23 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:12 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 9:11 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 8:59 pm

CM gives directions for development of TCUR

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 8:53 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 8:50 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 8:50 pm

MGU presents its annual Budget

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 8:49 pm

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.

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 8:49 pm

Uttam refutes Harishs allegations

State filed writ in apex court to stall Nallamala Sagar project, says Uttam

The Hindu 30 Dec 2025 8:46 pm