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Kerala local body polls 2025: Newly elected members to take oath on December 21
State Election Commission has scheduled the counting of votes polled in the two-phased local body polls for December 13
Rubio orders U.S. diplomats to change font in latest anti-diversity push
The State department in 2023 switched to the sans serif font Calibri because its rounded letters with wide spacing are considered more accessible for people with disabilities.
Three killed as speeding car leaps over NH 44 median, crashes into KSRTC bus near Bengaluru
The police suspect the car was being driven at a high speed, causing the driver to lose control. The car reportedly skidded for nearly 100 feet before leaping over the median into the opposite lane.
Bhakti Vaani to showcase jugalbandi of genres
Bhakti Vaani, a rare curation of Carnatic and Hindustani music, will present prayer and poetry in an unusual format
Radiant Reign, Jade, Kings Gambit and Namiri impress
Pallikaranai marshland ground truthing exercise completed, Advocate General informs Madras HC
He says that the report has now been sent to the Chengalpattu Collectorate for authentication and thereafter, it would be submitted before the Supreme Court in the third week of January
Galaxy unveils its latest tyre innovations at CII EXCON 2025
Kerala local body polls 2025: Congress candidates attacked in Kannur
In two separate incidents, UDFs two women candidates as well as a polling agent were attacked allegedly by CPI(M) workers
U.S. Polo Assn. Kids hosts the first ever Junior Champs League in Bengaluru
Two Odisha Ministers visit Malkangiri; administration extends internet ban by another 12 hours
Deputy CM Singh Deo and MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallick chaired a meeting with senior officials on the prevailing situation at MV-26 village
Telangana focuses on transition of high interest microfinance to smart finance systems
Envisages financial ecosystem transforming SHGs and JLGs into gateways for individual credit empowerment
Round also saw existing investors - Kae Capital and Boundless Ventures - double down on the vertical quick-commerce play.
Designuru 5.0: Promoting design, art and architecture under one roof
The four-day festival aims to bring together architects, interior designers, artisans and students, under one roof
Audi Group and UST form Strategic partnership: UST Acquires Majority Stake in Italdesign
Watch: U.S. launches new gold card visa to attract global talent and major investors
The U.S. has unveiled a new gold card visa aimed at drawing high-value investors, top graduates and global entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in America.
South Korea's ex-acting leader indicted over former President's martial law imposition
South Koreas former acting leader Choi Sang-mok has been indicted on charges related to the brief imposition of martial law in December 2024
The Devil: Darshan hits and misses in a film that tests his stardom
In Prakash Veers The Devil, Darshan pulls double duty in a story packed with political drama, corruption, and a classic good vs. evil showdown. The first half keeps things lively, but as the plot thickens, it struggles to keep the energy up
Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs transformative to shape India's clean future: Pralhad Joshi
Pralhad Joshi drove a hydrogen fuel cell electric car, Mirai, manufactured by Japanese automaker Toyota, to the Parliament to showcase advanced hydrogen mobility
Powerloom federation welcomes 30-crore subsidy; seeks early release of pending wages
Oman's Lower House approves trade pact with India
Oman is the third-largest export destination for India among the GCC countries
The link between antiphospholipid syndrome and pregnancy outcomes: what you need to know
APS is one of the leading treatable causes of recurrent miscarriages, especially after 10 weeks of gestation. Awareness among patients and healthcare providers can help improve timely diagnosis and treatment
SIR of electoral rolls: ECI extends timeline in six States, UTs; no change in West Bengal
In Kerala, the last date for submission of enumeration form will be December 18, 2025, and the draft roll will be published on December 23, 2025
Jammers in Mangaluru prison tweaked to stop interfering with signals outside, says TCIL
TCIL Manager (ICT) Gautam said that a technical team of the company carried out a detailed inspection on December 3, and implemented necessary optimisation steps.
Pakistans Central Bank receives $1.2 billion from IMF for climate resilience
The decision to release the amount was taken during the IMFs executive board meeting which had completed the second review of the Extended Fund Facility and the first of Resilience and Sustainability Facility
On the Aravalli Hills | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
Delhi pollution: Congress MP Tagore in Lok Sabha demands Beijing-style plan
Manickam Tagore said China's capital Beijing was more polluted than Delhi a few years back, but it took steps by fixing strict deadlines and accountability
Beyond the Kochi Biennale: A guide to heritage walks, kayaking and backwater rides
If youre in Kochi for the Biennale, step outside the galleries: walk through royal Tripunithura, glide through mangrove tunnels by kayak, hop islands by boat and trace centuries-old Jewish history in Chendamangalam
Christmas gift guide 2024: The coolest fashion, beauty and accessory gifts for party season
Curated picks for fashion lovers, beauty enthusiasts and accessory obsessives
International Human Rights Day observed in Bengaluru
Law students from 12 colleges participated, and pledged to uphold human rights
Satire | Waiting for Sanchar Swati
Up next: a constellation of apps that, after pre-installation, will work in sync to keep Indians secure
Awakening of Hindus in T.N. enough to resolve Thirupparankundram row: RSS chief
From classrooms to workshops: How skill universities aim to bridge Indias employability gap
TVK forms panels for negotiating seat-sharing talks, drafting election manifesto
The decision was taken during a meeting of State and district-level office-bearers at the party headquarters in Panaiyur; TVK would welcome parties that accept Mr. Vijay as the chief ministerial face, a resolution said
The Minister cited confusion over the extent of deemed forest in Karnataka and the problems being faced by farmers
Prismforce Launches Prism MCP, An Intelligent Gateway for AI-First Talent Operations
Prism MCP delivers an enterprise-ready MCP Server infrastructure for agentic workforce transformation.
Bhavans MSEED Powers Industry Dialogue at SportzPower Pro Leagues Forum 2025
OnePlus 15R Ace Edition announced for December 17 launch
The Chinese smartphone maker said, OnePlus 15R is the ultimate value flagship, and the OnePlus 15R Ace Edition is perfect for those who wish to declare themselves the ultimate Ace gamer.
T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran calls on AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami
5.4C recorded in Telanganas Asifabad; cold wave alert in 12 dists on December 12
Watch: Ramesh Chennithala accuses Kerala CM of hushing up sexual harassment complaints
Private hospital opens centre for paediatric gut and liver care in Chennai
The centre is equipped to manage a wide spectrum of conditions, from chronic abdominal pain and functional GI disorders to acute emergencies, such as foreign body ingestion and paediatric GI bleeding
IFFK 2025 : Five filmmakers reflect on the memorable movies they have watched at the festival
Mahesh Narayanan, Krishand, Sanju Surendran, Appu Bhattathiri and Mini IG recall the films that gave them an enriching experience at the International Film Festival of Kerala that turns 30 this year. The fete is on from December 12 to 19
IndiGo resumes flight operations from Puducherry Airport
In a statement, Puducherry Airport Director K. Rajasekhar Reddy said the airline had suspended services due to certain operational challenges across the country
Telugu Desam Party bags Kalyandurg Municipality
The Telugu Desam Party councillor from 15th ward T. Goutami got elected as the new chairperson of the municipality, defeating YSR Congress Partys councillor M. Lakshmanna
Inside Pustaka, Hyderabads new neighbourhood library and activity centre
An initiative by two young mothers, Pustaka hopes to draw book enthusiasts of all age groups, with titles that go beyond popular picks
This photography exhibition in Hyderabad brings 1980s Rajasthan to life
Shot across Rajasthan in the 1980s, French photographer Anne Gardes blue-toned images find new life at Maison dArt Banjara in Hyderabad
Minister Nara Lokesh meets business delegations in Canada
Minister Nara Lokesh called upon investors to explore opportunities as Andhra Pradesh was surging forward with its speed of doing business policy
Supreme Court accords ceremonial welcome to Sri Lankan Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena
Justice Surasena, who assumed office as the 49th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka on July 27, shared the Bench with the CJI and Justice Joymalya Bagchi during a special sitting
Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in U.S.
The federal government was holding an average of more than 66,000 people in November, the highest on record
Goa nightclub fire: Court remands co-owner Ajay Gupta in 7-day police custody
Brothers and co-owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who had left for Phuket in Thailand shortly after the fire incident, have been detained there, according to officials
Why Millennials & Gen Z Prefer Flexible ULIPs: The Rise of HDFC Life Sampoorn Nivesh Plus
Madras Jazz Festival returns to Chennai with an IndiaGermany musical showcase at the Goethe-Institut
Harlem and ZOOM come together for a night of jazz and global collaborations
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Family members worry about safety of fishermen jailed in Bangladesh
The fishermen from Konda Rajupalem village of Vizianagaram district, went fishing on boats from Visakhapatnam on October 13 and were caught by the Bangladesh Coast Guard
Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning | What has December 14 ever given us?
Telangana-born Uday Nagaraju appointed to UKs House of Lords
Delhi HC asks online platforms to act on Salman Khans plea against misuse of persona
The matter comes amid a series of similar petitions filed by public personalities seeking protection of their publicity rights
Lok Sabha extends tenure of committee examining one nation, one election bills
The Lok Sabha adopted the motion by a voice vote
Wardrobe in focus: What college students fashion choices reveal
College students from urban campuses share how they use fashion to express their identity
This sets a new benchmark for enterprise-scale AI adoption in India, claims Microsoft
Telangana MPs congratulate CM Revanth for successful Global Summit-2025
Ambayathode clash: Many keep away from voting afraid of police action
Those kept away from voting also included Babu Kudukkil, the chairman of the local action committee who is contesting from ward number 11 of the Thamarassery panchayat
ED Kolkata officials file prosecution complaint in 26.7-crore bank fraud caseunder PMLA
The ED alleges that theproprietors ofP.K.Enterprises forged export bills and causing wrongful losses to bank
Watch | The Hindu Editorial - AI must pay: On the DPIIT working paper on AI and Copyright Issues
The working paper on AI and Copyright Issues is a good start
OMRON Healthcare UnveilsGlobal ECG Strategy
Investment priorities span spectrum, rural coverage and AIready infrastructure, as scam pressures rise
Lumina Datamatics Earns Great Place To Work Certification for the 3rd Successive Year
Odishas 4,000-kg explosives loot case: NIA chargesheets 11 for alleged Maoist conspiracy
The National Investigation Agency claimed that the accused were found to have been actively involved in the criminal conspiracy, planning and execution of the loot of around 200 explosive packets, each containing 20 kg of explosives
Govindan says UDF adopting a stand aligned with the hunters rather than the victims
Supreme Court briefly debates questions on competence of Parliament to legislate on online gaming
If online gaming amounts to 'betting and gambling', do these activities come under States' jurisdiction: a debate in court ensues among the CJI, Centre and online gaming platforms
U.P. govt identifies key suspects in codeine syrup racket; over 120 FIRs registered
FIRs have been registered against more than 128 establishments and their operators so far, marking what the government describes as its largest-ever action against illegal pharmaceutical trafficking in the State
Judge to decide degree of media access in Charlie Kirk killing case
Judge Tony Graf prohibits media from filming or photographing Tyler Robinson's restraints after his attorneys argued widespread images of him shackled and in jail clothing could prejudice future jurors
The new science-driven bodycare brand strengthens Foxtales evolution into a category-defining House of Brands and channels existing clinical formulation expertise to the underserved bodycare category
Champion Palak Kohli Details Her Journey of Mental Fortitude on the New Episode of Herbalife Indias Podcast: Live Your Best Life,Unscripted
BrowserStack Announces Availability of MCP Server in AWS Marketplace
Six held for brutal murder of realtor in Kapra; one absconding
5 BJP workers held for attack on Congress workers in Palakkad
Tension simmers in Rajasthans Hanumangarh over under-construction ethanol factory
As the violence around the ethanol factory simmers, a farmers' meeting is scheduled at noon to decide the next course of action
Vimoo Sanghvis retrospective Whispering Clay is heading to Kochi in time for the Biennale
A retrospective on one of Indias first studio potters tracks three decades of crafting and countless experimentations. Plus, what to catch at this years Kochi-Muziris Biennale
DYFI worker booked for carrying knife during Kerala poll campaign
An investigation is under way into the complaint filed by UDF workers from Omassery
History-sheeter from Ennore murdered by gang in Tiruvottiyur
Teenager killed after assault at girlfriends home in Ameenpur

