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Fifty years ago | Heavy fighting in Beirut streets
A hundred years ago | Indian troops in Hongkong
Mamata says BJP leaders not aware of Bengal icons as Parliament discusses Vande Mataram
The Trinamool Congress took an offence to Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as Bankim da and said that BJP is utterly alien to Bengals way of life
Confident India takes on Switzerland in the opener
However, Hong Kong will face stiff competition from second seed India, who are banking on Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh to lead the challenge. Abhay, Indias top mens player, sounded confident about the squads readiness.
Matsuyama rallies in the Bahamas and beats Noren in a playoff to win Hero World Challenge
It was a perfect distance for me, Matsuyama said. Early on the second shot (in regulation), I missed a little to the right. I was going right at it and was able to hit a great shot.
Liverpool boss Slot says Salah's relationship not broken
That's not the way I feel but he has the right to feel how he feels things. I haven't felt that at all, says Liverpool coach Slot
Kremlin says still no word on U.S.-Ukraine talks in Florida
For the moment, we dont know the outcome of talks between the Ukrainians and the Americans in Florida, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
MCD appoints 1,577 nodal officers to secure its schools, hospitals from stray dogs
Work on identifying dog-feeding spots in each ward, as per apex courts order, is yet to be completed
After pet Pitbull mauled minor boy; father moves HC demanding compensation from govt., dog owner
Delhi Police rounds up 130 illegal foreigners, send them to detention centre
MP Engineer Rashid seeks PM intervention to end growing disconnect between L-G, CM in J&K
In the letter, the parliamentarian from the Baramulla Lok Sabha pointed out that the situation has started to create uncertainty among citizens and has slowed down decision-making on key developmental and welfare matters.
Headless body of woman sparks unrest between Odisha villages; Internet suspended
Prohibitory orders imposed in two villages
Tamil Nadu urges CWMA against permitting Karnatakas projects not recognised by CWDT, Supreme Court
St. Josephs College of Engineering hosts Smart India Hackathon 2025
DMK demands CBI probe into seizure of counterfeit drugs
Left parties, VCK holds protest against new labour codes
Boy dies after falling into vessel of hot sambar
A new step in the dragon-elephant tango
As fellow emerging economies and major developing nations, China and India have broad prospects and great potential for cooperation across various fields
Letters to The Editor December 9, 2025
Bhajan Lal Sharma firms up his grip
The Rajasthan Chief Minister has consolidated his position with decisive actions
100 abducted Nigerian children handed over to state officials
The children many wearing football jerseys and girls in long robes were driven to the Niger State Government House in white buses escorted by a dozen military vans and armoured vehicles
Democracys paradox, the chosen people of the state
State is a creation of the people but state determines who constitute the people a paradox, regardless of which body or Ministry does this
Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities
Prison manuals must mandate disability-related facilities
The real story of the India-Russia summit
There has been a reengineering of the relationship between Moscow and New Delhi
BJP State Chief offers condolences to Anakapalli MP Ramesh
Case against filmmaker for sexually harassing film activist
Highways Department takes up repairs on roads damaged during Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai
Of the 654 km of roads under the departments control in the city, potholes have developed on 109 km of the carriageway. Of this, repairs on 89 km has been completed
City Union Bank, SalarySe partner up for a credit card exclusively for salaried employees
The Level Up Credit Card introduces India's first Salary Day Bonus feature, offering up to 37.5% rewards on salary disbursement days, enabling salaried employees to maximize returns on essential expenses coinciding with payroll cycles
Magnitude 7.6 quake strikes off Japan, triggering tsunami warning
The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 quake struck at 1415 GMT off Misawa on Japan's Pacific coast, at a depth of 53 kilometres (33 miles)
Vision document is not just for one year or the next election, but for 2047, says Bhatti
MEA advises Indian nationals to exercise due discretion while transiting through China
Jaiswal the Test ace findinghis feet in the white-ball universe
Kailash Satyarthi for embracing compassion as driving force for economic, social transformation
Satellite estimates of fire counts overestimate stubble burning reduction
The government should stop using fire counts as a proxy for gauging a decline or increase in stubble burning, said iForest CEO Chandra Bhushan
CSL to build four electric tugboats for Denmark firm
INDIA bloc plans to move a motion to impeach Madras High Court Judge G.R.Swaminathan
The judge last week directed the authorities of theSubramaniya SwamyTemple atThirupparankundramto ensure that the KarthigaiDeepamwas lit at thedeepathoon (pillar) near adargahatop the hill
IndiGo seeks more time to reply to show-cause notices
The airline says it is not realistically possible to pinpoint the exact causes of widespread disruptions in flight operations; flight cancellations down to 500 from 1,500 on December 5
Top EU official warns U.S. against interfering in Europe's affairs
U.S.s new national security strategy was also critical of European free speech and migration policy
Thimarody appears before official in externment proceedings
A.P. government to celebrate national handicraft week from December 8 to 14
India will overtake China to emerge as second large Construction Equipment player by 2030
CII to host 13th edition of EXCON 2025, South Asias Construction Equipment Exhibition between December 9 to 13 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre
Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes
The target of ending North Korea's nuclear threat had been a constant in the National Security Strategy of every U.S. President since the emergence of Pyongyang's programme in 2003, but was conspicuously absent in Friday's document
Pedestrian deaths account for 37% of road accident fatalities in Coimbatore
Australias University of New South Wales to open campus in Bengaluru: Dharmendra Pradhan
Australian Education Minister Jason Clare says relationship with India unique
Man arrested for hunting monitor lizard
Koragas protest in Brahmavar against attempts to take over their traditional land
Two arrested for stealing 1.15 kg of gold in Coimbatore
Centres blunder caused Indigos flight cancellations disaster, says Mamata Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress chairperson said that she will request the Centre to make some plan so that at least half the flights are operational.
HR Conclave to be held at Guru Nanak College on December 10
The event is being conducted to expose students to the present-day industry demands and workplace scenarios
Zelenskyy meets European partners, seeks convergence with U.S. on truce
If there is a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, it has to be just and lasting, says British Prime Minister Starmer, adding that he would not push Zelenskyy to accept the Trump deal; Germanys Merz says he is sceptical of some details of the U.S. plan
I want to do well and get selected for IPL, says Virat Singh
Watch: India welcomes UK sanctions on anti-India extremist groups: MEA Randhir Jaiswal
Scores of devotees witness Palani temple consecration
VIT-A.P. faculty and students distribute kits to schoolchildren
Magisterial inquiry launched into encounters killing 13 Maoists in Maredumilli agency
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO to open on Dec. 12
Atirath Holdings to invest 4,000 cr. in bio-CNG sector
Death of candidate: election in Vizhinjam ward postponed
Opposition parties slam BJP for trying to appropriate iconic leaders
Vande Mataram was not only Indias National Song but also a legacy that millions sang to fuel the struggle for Independence, says Trinamool Congress member Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
Cadre of Left parties, VCK stage demonstration
Hindustan Files by Kolkatas Virasat Art exhibited at Chitrakala Parishath
Virasat Art from Kolkata recently showcased rare engravings, posters and paintings from the Colonial-era in Bengaluru
India ramps up humanitarian efforts in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
Earlier, INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri and INS Sukanya had extended critical support, including relief supplies and heli-borne search and rescue operations.
Nearly two crore workers in T.N. to be affected by Labour Codes, says CPI
Genome Valley firm ATGC Biotech, Israels Luxembourg Industries set up JV
53-year-old traffic head constable dies of heart attack in Karimnagar
Why Mama Jays broadens the baking perspective
This studio not only promises baked goods free of preservatives, but also hosts workshops for individuals eager to learn
Police book case on match fixing in Kabaddi Youth League matches
National womens panel to hold adalat in Kerala capital on December 19
Abandoned firecracker creates flutter in Coimbatore
Watch: Goa nightclub tragedy: Fifth accused held, owners face arrest
How Crack in the Pavement caters to hip-hop artistes in Bengaluru
Crack in the Pavement, a platform for homegrown hip-hop talent, is witnessing robust engagement within the community
Outsiders trying to disturb peace at Thirupparankundram: R.S. Bharathi
With the Assembly polls round the corner and realising that the DMK government ha the support of the people, the BJP is trying to use similar tactics it applied in other States, he says
Cold wave grips ASR district as Araku shivers at a record 3.6C
Dense fog and icy winds trouble vehicle users on ghat roads even as the cold spell draws heavy tourist crowds to major hill spots
Railways accounts Assistant sentenced to 2 years RI for graft
Farmers organisations in Haryana burn copies of twin Bills
The Seed Bill is against national interests and self-sustaining system inherited by Indian farmers, and the other Bill would hasten the privatisation of the power sector, say farmer leaders
SMAT | Murasinghs all-round show helps Tripura pip Karnataka
Virat, Kushagra continue fine form as Jharkhand tops Group D with an all-win record; opener Sai Sudharsans unbeaten 55-ball 101 takes Tamil Nadu past Saurashtra
VCK, CPI(M) term four labour codes anti-worker, stage protest
ED notice will not derail States development plans, says Pinarayi
SIT gets custody of Tirumala ghee adulteration accused
This is not the final verdict: B. Sandhya
Govt. in touch with experts to find out cause of deaths in Scrub Typhus cases: Health Commissioner
There were no deaths reported in people with the disease last year, and therefore the government has decided to take up the research, says Veerapandian
IMA protests PSC decision to open faculty posts in medical colleges to non-medical candidates
HYDRAA secures govt. land in two instances
Collector visits Edamalakkudy and reviews polling arrangements
Four IAS officers designated as special roll observers in Tamil Nadu
They will oversee all activities related to the SIR in the enumeration phase, the claims and objections period and disposal of notices phases, and the final publication of the rolls
Pinarayi Vijayan suffering from selective amnesia over LDFs engagement with WPI, claims M.K. Muneer
Goa fire tragedy: Families arrive to claim bodies, struggle to come to terms with loss
Twenty of the 25 victims of the tragedy were staffers at the nightclub
AceVector files UDRHP with SEBI

