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Major fronts are expecting a stunning victory in Idukki
While UDF is hoping to reclaim its stronghold, LDF is expecting to continue its 2020 local body election victory in the district. NDA too is hoping to deepen its influence
Two electoral victories a morale boost to YSRCP cadre, says party leader
Vinay Kumar is new Director Finance at RINL-VSP
Field survey for a new line between Ariyalur and Namakkal via Perambalur completed, says Minister
The new line proposed would pass through parts of Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchi, and Namakkal districts, says Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in his written reply in the Lok Sabha
Kovalam fishermen urge government not to issue NOC for proposed reservoir
In a petition submitted to the Fisheries Department, they say the project will endanger both their livelihoods and the fragile estuarine ecosystem
AMMA is with the survivor, says actor Shwetha Menon
National Waterway-104 project still in nascent stage, says Union Minister
No funds have been allocated, released, or utilised for the development of NW-104 in the last five years, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal tells Lok Sabha
Rameswaram temple to open early during Margazhi
Farmers complain of prolonged delay in giving compensation for paddy crops lost in 2024-25
Officials pacify them promising to take up the issue with the State Government
Govt. gives 5 lakh to Eashwarachary family; TPCC chief reassures BC community on reservation
BJP summons Manipur MLAs to Delhi for December 14 meeting
Move adds to speculation over political deadlock and possible government formation in Manipur
YSRCP leader slams Lokesh over substandard school supplies to students
State aiding land scams and illegal leases, alleges CPI(M)
Nearly 248 acres of public land in Vijayawada, valued at over 5,825 crore, has been leased out or encroached upon with the support of the NDA leaders, the CPI(M) alleges
Minister thanks A.P. CM Naidu for prioritising Arya Vysya community
SFI stages protest against merger of schools and commercialisation of education
A.P. CM lays stones for Cognizant campus, eight other companies in Vizag
The nine companies entail a total investment of 3740.31 crore; land allocation at 0.99 paise per acre to companies is a game-changer strategy for industrialisation, says Naidu
Maharashtra teams up with Microsoft to catch cyber criminals using AI
The AI tool will increase the efficiency of policing and reduce the turnaround time of investigation by 80%, says Microsoft team
Symposium at NSU highlights Chenchu tribes link to Ahobilam shrine
Opposition protests absence of Ministers in Rajya Sabha, leads to adjournment
Minutes after the House convened for the day, the Opposition pointed out that there was no Cabinet Minister present, which they called insult to the House
The Hindu in School Science Fest to be held in Madikeri on December 13
Votes to be counted in 16 centres in Kollam
Counting centre for Kollam Corporation will be Thevalli Boys Higher Secondary School
Indian Silk Gallery Expo opens in Vijayawada
High security in place to ensure peaceful counting in Kozhikode
The support of more than 7,000 police officers will be ensured across the district to maintain law and order
Coimbatore Corporation reinforces Sengulam Lake bund with clay soil to prevent seepage
11 arrested as Cyberabad police crackdown on cybercrime networks
Climate change intensifies distress for the marginalised, says Gopikrishna Warrier
Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh stage protest seeking redress of their grievances
Besides a rise in wages, they are seeking implementation of gratuity and increase in menu charges for mothers and children
TN Governor inaugurates Bharathi Parai Cultural Centre near Sattur
KTR hails good show by BRS-backed candidates in GP polls
Party leader Jagadish Reddys father elected Sarpanch of Nagaram village in Suryapet district at the age of 95
Six bodies recovered so far from site of Arunachal accident, many still missing
All those travelling in the vehicle were labourers from Assam's Tezpur district. The accident happened on the evening of December 8, around 40 km from Hayuliang towards Chaglagam.
RGIA Police trace and return NRIs misplaced bag within hours at Hyderabad airport
ASI plans to beautify Main Guard Gate surroundings; awaits clearance of platform shops
The gateway to the Rockfort, Main Guard Gate, is believed to be the only remaining part of the fortifications, around the Rock Fort, established during the Nayak period
Political parties, progressive movements opposing BJP should join hands with the Left
Surveillance cameras fail to stop open dumping of waste in Coimbatore
Inmate found dead in Poojappura Central Prison
IFFK 2025: A tale of sisterhood in the rap world
Spanish-Mexican film Ruido chronicles the struggles of an African teen in Barcelona, keen to make a mark in rap. Rock-solid support from women propel her to success, surmounting racist, sexist barriers
Kids Carnival for differently abled children held in Mysuru
Film Festival on ecological problems to be hosted in Chennai on December 13
The event would be held at Agaram Foundation, T. Nagar
Watch: Rajinikanth at 75: The Hindu celebrates the legacy of a cinema icon
As Rajinikanth marks his 75th birthday, The Hindu presents a special compilation of rare interviews, archival moments and reflections on his remarkable journey.
Counting to be held at 20 centres in Kozhikode
There are 12 block-level centres to count the votes of grama panchayats and one centre each for seven municipalities; Government Vocational Higher Secondary School for Girls, Nadakkavu, is the counting centre for the Kozhikode Corporation
Hyderabad all set to host Messi
Govt. has strengthened framework to combat fake news across media platforms, says I&B Minister
A broad statutory and institutional framework already exists to address fake news across various media platforms, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
What to expect at Subko LoCol Delhi, the new speciality coffee and bakehouse destination
The Mumbai-born speciality coffee, craft bakehouse and fine cacao brand brings its flagship experience, and a first-ever matcha menu, to Delhis Lodhi Colony
KPRS accuses Siddhasiri Sugar Factory of cheating farmers by manipulating cane weight measurements
Wall posters of Teppotsavam, Uttara Dwara Darshanam released
India, France seal treaty revamp giving Paris dividend relief, New Delhi tax rights
Currently, India can impose taxes on any French entitys share sale, but only when it holds more than 10% of an Indian company. The new proposed treaty will remove that threshold
Avinashi native fined for manufacturing cages to trap mongoose and weasels
Union Cabinet allows for exporting coal up to 50% of received allocation
The now erstwhile policy restricted coal acquired using coal linkages for specific end-uses in industries as cement, steel, sponge, iron, and aluminium, etc, through auctions
Makkala Habba to be held on December 13 and 14
One-day session of Madhya Pradesh Assembly to be held on December 17
The Hindus latest health e-book Care and Cure now live
Probe finds major irregularities in KKHRAC Society; report submitted to CM
Sudhir Kumar report tracks three years of irregular spending and calls it one of Karnatakas biggest fund misuse cases between 2020-21 and 202023
138 teams compete at South Zone Inter-University Volleyball Tournament (men) in Kakinada
Cyberabad constable shines with five medals in national sepak takraw events
Government approves CoalSETU for auction of coal linkages without end-use restrictions
The policy will allow allocation of coal linkages on an auction basis on long-term for any industrial use and export by adding a separate window named CoalSETU in the NRS (Non-Regulated Sector) Linkage Auction Policy of 2016
Three day mega trade fair in Vizianagaram from December 14-16
Kerala HC dismisses appeals against Malayalam film Haal
Petitions were against a single judges decision that had set aside the A-certification issued by the CBFC to Haal
Shivamogga JNNCE students secure placement in Grant Thornton
IFFK 2025: The ebb and flow of a luminous life
Chopin, a Sonata in Paris by Polish filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski, chronicles the last few years in the life of legendary musician Frederic Chopin, who died at the age of 39. The film deals with Chopins sublime musical journey as also with his tryst with debilitating tuberculosis, with the latter sequences getting a bit repetitive
Chennai-Vijayawada Vande Bharat to run up to Narsapur from December 15
The train will depart Narsapur at 2.50 p.m. and reach Chennai Central at 11.45 p.m.; in the return direction, it will depart Chennai Central at 5.30 a.m. and reach Narsapur at 2.10 p.m.
History-sheeter wanted by Coimbatore police shot in the leg in Tiruchi
A team led by sub-inspector Bhaskar from Coimbatore city police had reached Tiruchi in search of the accused who was hiding in a house at Srinivasa Nagar with his associate
Forest Dept prepares management plan for the Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary
The State government declaredforest areas measuring 11,800 hectares inKarur and Dindigul districts as the Kadavur sanctuary for slender loris in October 2022
Chittoor gears up for December 21 Pulse Polio drive
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 136.85 feet on December 12, 2025
Development works of Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara will be completed on time: Ponguleti
RSS Telangana, gurudwaras to hold seminar on Guru Tegh Bahadur 350th martrydom on Sunday
Sahana Pinjar gets 2025 Ranga Rathna award
Nandyal MP hosts breakfast meeting in Delhi
Congress won 2,600 Sarpanch posts in first phase of GP polls: Goud
Special train between Indore and Mangaluru to clear festive rush
Collector inspects first level checking of EVMs in Erode
Collector calls for action to reduce road accidents in Chittoor, focusing on national highways
Watch: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake causes small tsunami waves off northeastern Japan
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off northern Japan on December 12, just days after a stronger 7.5 tremor injured dozens and triggered tsunami waves.
Radical cultural group leader shot at, day after announcement of Bangladesh polls schedule
Sharif Osman Hadi, the spokesperson of Inqilab Manch, was on the forefront of a campaign to disband deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League
Six persons to be conferred with Roshni Impact Awards
Highways Department to invite bids soon for Singanallur flyover in Coimbatore
The Central government recently approved a revised estimate for 170 crore to construct the flyover
Minister inaugurates millets food festival, distributes welfare assistance
SIT should probe into unnatural deaths in Dharmasthala
Salem Corporation beginscapturing stray dogs in public places
Kota seeks Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru and coastal Karnataka
Cultural festival to showcase classical music, dance, and spiritual discourse
Thalavadi farmers urge Karnataka to restore damaged border roads
National chess: Mary snaps Nandhidhaas unbeaten run, moves into joint lead
Hydro ganja worth 17 lakh seized in Mysuru
Day train services on Bengaluru-Mangaluru/Karwar sector to resume on December 16
Services were cancelled from May 31 to facilitate railway Electrification on the 55 km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section
Wake Up Dead Man movie review: Daniel Craig presides over Rian Johnsons fabulous whodunit
Faith, fame, fury and fortune collide in this murder mystery that cannot have happened, but it does, and it is up to Daniel Craigs Benoit Blanc, Josh OConnors delightful Watson/father confessor, to find out whodunit
SPJIMR announces 100% final placements for the PGDM and PGDM (BM) Class of 2026
Highest CTC: INR 75 LPA | Median CTC: INR 32.85 LPA | Average CTC rises to: INR 33.75 LPA
Future generations vulnerable to groundwater depletion, say experts

