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If U.S. happy with India's offer, Trump admin should sign trade deal on dotted lines: Piyush Goyal
Mr. Goyal welcomed the Trump administration's views on India's offer, but refrained from giving a deadline for the signing of the long-awaited free trade agreement between the two nations.
Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access
A Utah Judge is weighing the publics right to know details in the prosecution of Tyler Robinson against his attorneys concerns that the swarm of media attention could interfere with his right to a fair trial
Ways of seeing | Review of Sameer Hamdanis City of Kashmir Srinagar
Hamdani uses monuments as apertures through which the larger history of Srinagar comes into view
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Alien Tech or Cosmic Art? Buga Sphere Reacts to Sanskrit Mantras, Baffling Scientists
Buga (Colombia), Dec 12 : A viral sensation has reignited the global debate on extraterrestrial The post Alien Tech or Cosmic Art? Buga Sphere Reacts to Sanskrit Mantras, Baffling Scientists appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Fire and brimstone | Review of Sarah Josephs novel Stain, translated from Malayalam
In her reimagining of the biblical tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, Joseph raises complex questions about duty, patriarchy, and the corrupting influence of wealth
The snail as a model for restoring vision in humans
Regeneration isnt a rare miracle; instead its an ancient biological program still written into the DNA of many species, and one that science is gradually learning to decode and revive
Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025 amended to ease business and operations, informs Hardeep Puri
The rules also stipulate that application for grant of petroleum lease would be decided within 180 days.
The invisible half | Review of Economica by Victoria Bateman
Bateman rewrites the history book to include women workers and entrepreneurs who had not been given the recognition they deserve
Chengalpattu government hospital plagued by poor infrastructure
Apart from the poor condition of interior roadswhich link various departments including critical care, the presence of dogs within the campus, poor drainage facility, and open dumping of plastic waste pose severe problems for the public
Maduro blasts U.S. seizure of Venezuela oil tanker as act of 'naval piracy'
They kidnapped the crew, stole the ship and have inaugurated a new era, the era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean, says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Bombay HC quashes case against Chanda Kochhar, ICICI officials over octroi evasion
Bombay High Court says vicarious liability cannot be presumed without clear allegations; quashes summons to Kochhar andothers butkeeps complaint against ICICI Bank alive.
Public health violations net maximum fine this year across GCC zones
Crypto mogul Do Kwon gets 15 years for misleading investors who lost big in stablecoin crash
Gas explosion in San Francisco Bay Area damages homes, 6 taken to hospitals
Dramatic video footage showed a home in the city of Hayward sitting under a blue sky when it suddenly exploded, spewing jagged wood and other debris into the air as heavy smoke billowed
Fifty years ago | Loch Ness snaps fail to end controversy
A hundred years ago | No pearl fisheries in Ceylon
BJP leaders gaffe over Matangini Hazra gives Trinamool a fresh handle
Criticising Dinesh Sharma, who was Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Trinamool Congress said, demonstrates that political rank does not equate to knowledge.
India proves too good for Brazil, meets South Africa in quarters
The home side next takes on South Africa, which holds top seed Hong Kong, in the quarterfinals
M.P. govt. to push Centre for IAS officers dismissal
HC directs online platforms to act on Salmans plea
Kannur, Kasaragod record huge turnout in local body polls
Baansera Park to get houseboat-style event centre by 2026
DFS conducts fire-safety checks; Mayor orders inspection of schools
Cabinet approves rejig of 11 revenue districts into 13
District boundaries to be aligned with MCDs 12 zones: CMO;previous govts. ignored the issue, causing delays, jurisdictional confusion, says Gupta; official notification likely after L-Gs approval
Delhi HC declines plea for special cybercrime courts
Improve construction quality to reduce dust: CM to officials
Bid to sell demonetised currency notes worth 3.59 cr. at throwaway prices lands four in jail
This is Bengal, notU.P.: CM on assault on vendors at Gita recital event
Chief Minister expresses solidarity with food vendors, says BJPs dictatorship will not work in Bengal
Four held for phone theft at music concert
At COP30, Chinas tea-infused fabric and Indias austerity
Pavilions are where countries set up cultural displays that tout their commitment to sustainable development and clean energy
CIU takes out motorbike rally ahead of Maha Sabha in Visakhapatnam
T.N. set to complete first spring census this month to aid groundwater conservation strategies
Crime against women: Odisha police launch digital platform
Keonjhar police have come up with digital interface to enable women to file complaints from their home
ShivSena(UBT) criticisesMahayutigovt. over aid to flood-hit farmers
SCERT launches training for Delhis govt. teachers
Time away from game brought back my hunger: de Kock
Man arrested for molesting and assaulting woman after brawl inside hotel
Over 2.24 crore palmyrah seeds planted under Green Tamil Nadu Mission
Several districts including Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Tirupathur and Sivagangai have each crossed the 10-lakh mark in seed plantations
AISEC passes resolution against KPS-Magnet School scheme
India vs South Africa 2nd T20I | De Kock does the star turn as Proteas draw level
The opener smashes 90 off just 46 balls; the Indian bowlers barring Varun go for plenty; extras add to the home teams woes; Tilak wages a lone battle for the Men in Blue in a daunting chase
Migrant worker killed by speeding two-wheeler on ECR
Letters to The Editor December 12, 2025
State govt. renews lease period of spinal rehabilitation centre in Tiruvannamalai
Playing to the gallery: on the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025
Karnatakas hate crimes bill is a threat to free speech
Civil society groups to mount legal challenge to parts of data protection law
Transparency advocates have pushed back on the Right to Information Acts dilution through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Stage set for Super League as teams brace for challenge sans star players
The stark reality of educational costs in India
A finding of the NSS 80th Round survey, on Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education, is growing inequalities in access to quality education
Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital opens new facility in Mauritius
HC expresses concern over cleanliness issues at temple
Hardik the three-in-one cricketer who delivers more often than not
His challenge over the next three months will be to steer clear of the spectre of injuries that has been relentlessly chasing him; the all-rounder will no longer don the white flannels, a reality he has come to terms with, but the 32-year-old remains crucial to Indias white-ball ecosystem
Export summit in Madurai on December 13
Nov. equity MF netflows rise 21% to 29,000 cr.
Notional security: On the U.S.s National Security Strategy
The U.S. is in pursuit of global dominance and isolationism simultaneously
UDF, LDF and BJP express confidence as Kochi Corpn. awaits poll verdict
The Madras High Court must break its silence
The High Court must clarify whether the method of the Collegiums recommendations in the case of recent judicial appointments was in accordance with the Constitution and the Memorandum of Procedure
Court to pronounce sentence in actor rape case on December 12
Round table discussion on digital security and national sovereignty today
The event will include discussions on digital security, tech-induced challenges, and national security implications among others.
Ernakulam district completes nearly 98% of SIR digitisation
Stalin to participate in CPI centenary celebrations
BJP to protest 100-crore spend on football match
Behemoth GHMC may have twelve zones, 60 circles
Action will be taken against filmmaker Kunju Muhammed, says Chalachithra Academy Vice Chairperson
Police registered a case against him on charge of molesting a woman associated with the film industry while staying at a hotel as part of the Malayalam movie selection process for IFFK
State plans women operated bike and auto services for safe urban mobility
Advocates demand suspension of e-filing system till issues are fixed
HC asks Registry to allot number to PIL plea questioning Cabinet Minster status to 14 politicians
Children must be equipped for dangers in both real and digital worlds: Amala Akkineni
The Hindus Lit of Life Unplugged: Kannada cinema roundtable 2025
On December 19, at The Hindus Kannada Cinema Roundtable, hosted at Mannheim Craft Brewery, come listen to talented voices from the Kannada film scene, including new directors Punit Rangaswamy and JP Thuminad, actors Shaneel Gautham and Chaithra J Achar, and film critic Kairam Vaashi
First-level checking of EVMs, VVPATs begins in Madurai
Committee clears 25 subjects regarding medical colleges issues
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat commented on the Thirupparankundram dispute, saying the issue must be resolved in favour of Hindus and emphasising the awakening of Hindus in Tamil Nadu.
Slave compounds in Myanmar, adjoining regions are hubs for execution of digital arrest frauds: CBI
The Central agency has filed a charge sheet against 13 accused persons in a major digital arrest case; it found that several key bank accounts used for receiving money from victims and routing the funds were being controlled by masterminds based in Cambodia, Hong Kong, and China
Second phase polling goes peaceful, but politics turns fiery
Karnataka Yakshagana Academy to confer five artists with its honorary award for 2025
Arrangements complete for CM Naidus Vizag visit on December 12
Supreme Court constitutes SIT to probe unnatural death of SC youth in Madhya Pradesh
The deceaseds widow and brother gave conflicting statements about who was responsible for the tragedy.
No big ticket cricket events at Chinnaswamy until safety compliance: Cabinet
Magisterial enquiry on December 16 into Maredumilli EOF deaths
ED searches 40 locations across multiple States in ISIS module-linked case
Supreme Court declines to transfer trial of Prajwal Revanna
Counsel sought the transfer on the basis of certain observations made by Special Judge in his August 1 judgment convicting Revanna in an earlier sexual assault case
Watch: IndiGo rolls out 10,000 relief vouchers after major flight disruptions
IndiGo has announced 10,000 travel vouchers for passengers severely affected during the December 35 disruptions, in addition to DGCA-mandated compensation for cancellations and long delays. The airline acknowledged that many travellers were stranded for hours amid congestion. Authorities have also asked IndiGo to cut its winter schedule by 10% as efforts continue to stabilise operations.
88.35 km of Vizag roads to be developed via annuity model
Madhya Pradesh High Court summons Home Secretary after suspicious arrest sparks suspensions
Lapses in the arrest of an 18-year-old youth in a drugs case in Mandsaur district.
Duo arrested in connection with 4 lakh theft in industrial office
Three wild elephants from Periyanaickenpalayam forest range enter human habitation at Keeranatham
76.08% vote in second phase of local body polls, Kerala records overall turnout of 73.69%
Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod went to the polls on Thursday (December 11) and 1.16 crore of the 1.53 crore voters in these districts exercised their right to vote.
Two Maoists surrender in Madhya Pradeshs Balaghat; police claim region now Naxal free
Deepak alias Chhota Deepak and Rohit surrendered at a Central Reserve Police Force camp at Korka
