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From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb childrens social media access
Australia leads the world in banning social media for children under 16; heres a summary of actions taken by other countries and tech companies regarding social media access
Meta says Australia pushing teens to 'less regulated' platforms
Lesser known chat and image sharing apps Lemon8 and yope, which are not currently listed in the social media ban, have shot up the download charts in Australia
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T.N. School Education Minister unveils logo for CIBF 2026
The fourth edition of CIBF will be held from January 16 to January 18, 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai
FIFA President Gianni Infantino accused of ethics breach: Report
Center to the complaint is Infantinos effusive praise of United States President Donald Trump, as well as world soccers governing body bestowing a first-of-its-kind FIFA Peace Prize on Trump.
Anupam Rasayan to acquire U.S. firm Jayhawk for $150 million
The purchase consideration accounts for payment against the equity value of Jayhawk and existing loans payable to the exiting shareholders.
BlackRock unit agrees to invest 3,000 crore in Aditya Birla Renewables for minority stake
The GIP investment translates into an enterprise value of 14,600 crore for ABREN.
Liverpool defy Salah crisis by beating Inter Milan in Champions League
Dominik Szoboszlai's late penalty gave the Reds a huge win at the San Siro in the absence of Egypt star Salah, who was left in England after publicly criticising manager Arne Slot at the weekend
Fifty years ago | Delhi superbazar as model institution
Kejriwal says Gujarat govt stopped him from meeting jailed farmers
He charged that the current administration had behaved in a manner far harsher than what our freedom fighters could have imagined from an independent Indian government.
A hundred years ago | Indian tea
Justice Sachin Datta took note of the fact that previous complaints had been made regarding the same pitbull, but no action was taken.
AAP makes fun of Rekha Gupta over 'AQI as temperature' gaffe; BJP responds
Delhiites want to ask these 'AAP' leaders that if they are ridiculing the Chief Minister over one small error, then they should first respond to the serious mistakes made by Arvind Kejriwal in the past years as CM, says Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor
Same number of ATP Challengers, but different prize pools
As per the revised ATP calendar released on December 4, the 2026 season for the second tier of mens tennis will open in Bengaluru on January 5. The event will offer 125 ranking points and more prize money ($225,000) this time.
Bow your head: Mamata demands PMs apology over Bankim da remark
Track them down: Punjab BJP chief demands probe into drug money trail
No scope for fire-safety lapses: Gupta; MCD initiates compliance survey
Inspection of major events, commercial spaces vital to avert Goa-like tragedy:CM; asks Chief Secretary, fire dept. officials to review current mechanism, frame new guidelines if necessary; civic body panel chair seeks compliance report in five days
Release goats into forest to curb leopard attacks: Maharashtra Forest Minister
CM vows to hand over 7,400 EWS flats in Bhalswato slum dwellers
Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring Kyiv to accept a deal formulated by Washington, the initial version of which was criticised by Ukraine's allies as overly favourable to Russia
EC officials organise SIR camps to assist sex workers in Kolkata
Nearly 100 students take part in IIT Delhis STEM mentorship programme for girls
Three arrested in road rage case that killed DTC driver
Lok Nayak Hospital opens centre for Hepatitis treatment
Letters to The Editor December 10, 2025
Bangladesh secures intangible cultural heritage tag for Tangail saree at UNESCO meet
The development comes a year after India gave GI tag to Tangail Saree of Bengal
Note of harmony: on the debate on Vande Mataram
India must uphold social cohesion with a rejuvenated national purpose
Care as disability justice, dignity in mental health
Mental health care must be radically reimagined as the primary pursuit of dignity and disability justice that gives importance to equity, inclusion and diversity
Stalin to launch the second phase of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam scheme on December 12
Wanton negligence: on the Goa blaze
Regulatory failure was a contributory factor in the Goa blaze
Leh body seeks public input on fresh draft proposal for MHA on issues faced by Ladakh
The LAB seeks transparency and inclusive participation, rather than just social media comments, says its member, Mustafa Haji
Local body polls: Seven southern Kerala districts record voter turnout of 70.9%
Charting an agenda on the right to health
The National Convention on Health Rights will offer a platform to address Indias major health challenges
As many as 19,63,684 people cast their votes on Tuesday
Making a Starc difference to the Ashes
During the second Test versus England in Brisbane, the 35-year-old Australian pacer surpassed Akrams tally of 414 Test wickets, the most by a left-arm quick; he went on to win his third successive Player-of-the-Match award, a testament to his skill, fitness and commitment to the longest format of the game
Disappointing that the Governor did not approve Siddha University Bill: Ma. Subramanian
R.N. Ravi had instead forwarded it to the President after keeping it pending since October 15, the Health Minister says
Cinema 2047: Telangana positions itself as a global creative powerhouse
Khandre seeks CID probe following attempt to grab forest land
OTT is not replacing cinema, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
Badshah wants to bring the party home with his new vodka, Shelter 6
A six-times distilled Russian vodka meets Badshahs creative ambition with a little bit of that celebrity fluff
Madras High Court permits Tiruppur Corporation to establish temporary waste storage site at Iduvai
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan expresses dismay over the Corporation having been dumping its waste in abandoned quarries for years together
Experts shed light on river rejuvenation and climate-sensible practices
So far, 19 jammers have been installed at the prison, significantly hampering the network in the region and leading to protests from the residents in the locality.
Body, suspected to be of missing girl, found in Kalady
Ashok Leyland rolls out new compact engine line at EXCON 2025
The new engine range is manufactured at the companys facilities and aligned with global quality standards
Left parties slam bid to stoke communal tensions in Tamil Nadu
Joint statement accuses BJP of manufacturing controversy over Thirupparankundram Hill; urges people to uphold harmony
Speeches alone cannot attract UAPA charges, say Delhi riots accused
Defence argues speeches, however unpalatable, do not amount to criminal conspiracy; court to hear closing submissions
Parties put up brave face after moderate voter turnout in Kochi Corporation
Prosecution to examine the scope of appeal in actor rape case
Telangana emerges as a major sports event hub
EC offers statistics in response to pleas for extension of deadlines by migrant workers in T.N., students in Kerala; SC says EC must protect BLOs along with States; EC blames hostile political parties for BLOs stress
Kochi Corporation records 62.52% turnout; youth apathy, roll errors blamed for slow polling
Mamata tears up Centres note imposing conditions on MGNREGA resumption in WB
Dont want your mercy, says CM, rejecting conditions of an immediate labour budget, training; says State will expand its own Karmashree scheme instead; MGNREGA has been suspended in WB since March 2022
Watch: Manish Tewari questions Election Commissions impartiality, calls for major reforms
Manish Tewari raises serious questions about the Election Commissions impartiality and calls for major reforms in the selection process. He highlights concerns over EVM manipulation, advocates 100% VVPAT counting, and even suggests returning to paper ballots to restore public trust in democracy.
Residents struggle set to transform dumpsite into modern sports facility in Otteri
After Chief Minister M.K. Stalin laid thefoundation stone this week, residents have requested the GCC officials to expedite the project and ensure that all youth from the locality have access to the facility for free training
Watch: Kerala CM rejects Dileeps conspiracy claim, backs survivor
Watch: Tharoor supports appeal against Dileep acquittal
Semmozhi Poonga in Coimbatore to open for public use from December 11
Ahead of Assembly elections, BEL engineers to carry our maintenance of EVMs in Madurai
Car driver dies in head-on collision with another vehicle near Parthibanur
Quarrel claims life of 45-year-old man
Udupi court sentences 10 Bangaladeshis to two years imprisonment
50-day drive on Gandhis ideals launched
Dubai-based supermarket owner murdered near Eral
Night-time traffic curbs at Eenchakkal for flyover construction
Telangana seeks private investments in urban transport, renewable energy and human development
Microsoft to invest $17.5 bn in India in 4 years, highest in Asia: Microsoft CEO
Ahead of his AI Tour that begins on Wednesday in New Delhi, Satya Nadella met PM Modi at his office in New Delhi on Tuesday.Soon after the meeting he announced a mega investment plan for India. His tour will cover Bengaluru on Thursday and end with Mumbai on Friday
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, says judge
A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein
Advocates stage demonstration demanding suspension of e-filing system
Telangana seeing economic revival after 10 years of destruction: Mahesh Goud
People have shown faith in Revanth Reddys administration
20 lakh-worth gold ornaments burgled
Burglars held for stealing 1.60 lakh
Energy sector attracts record investments at Global Summit
Trade unions plan February general strike against Labour Codes
Ten central trade unions say Labour Codes must be withdrawn and prepare nationwide action aligned with wider protests
Whale shark corpse washed ashore
Power shutdown in Mangaluru on Thursday
Advocates protest against e-filing system in Ramanathapuram
Vani Kala Sudhakara awards conferred on five eminent artistes
The 46th Isai, Iyal, Nataka Vizha and the 36th Bharatham festival was inaugurated by Swami Satyajnanandaji Maharaj, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Mutt, on Tuesday
Rave party: organiser couple, 76 revellers picked-up
Foreign Medical Graduates demand allocation of 20 % of total CMRI seats in medical colleges
The associations said that the Tamil Nadu Medical Councils delay in implementing the National Medical Commissions 2022 permission for FMG training in district hospitals is condemnable and should be rectified
Woman found dead in water tank
EVMs, VVPATs taken as first level checking to commence on Thursday
Robots in classroom: Telanganas ATCs to help students acquire Industry 4.0 skills
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, during a session at the summit, said the government is planning to increase the number of ATCs to 105 by setting up another 40 across the State
Unorganised sector workers to stage demonstration seeking withdrawal of labour codes
Agency books RHFL and RCFL in major bank loan fraud probe and searches the Mumbai premises of Jai Anmol Ambani as part of its investigation
Over 40,000 women to be added to Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam in Coimbatore
Over 6,000 police personnel deployed for Telangana Rising Global Summit, DGP reviews safety on day 2
Congress leader slams States silence on Seeds Bill 2025 as political surrender
Bhargav says draft law strips States of powers, favours corporates and leaves farmers without protection; alleges government is complicit by refusing to oppose Centres move
