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Balancing high tech and high touch
Successful leaders strike the right balance between technology and personal interaction
Poetry is not for those weak in art or faint of heart
UN chief says six peacekeepers killed in drone strike on a UN facility in Sudan
Eight other peacekeepers were wounded in the strike; all the victims are Bangladeshi nationals, serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei, UNISFA.
Hyderabad has a ball as Messi magic enthrals one and all
The disruption in Kolkata does not affect the proceedings in the City of Nizams; the Argentine superstar, Suarez and De Paul have a kickabout with 17 kids; the GOAT Cup trophy ceremony concludes the evening of celebration
Victory margins tell the story of UDF dominance
The ancient Hindu temple built by Khmer kings sits at the heart of the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia
Trump says U.S. will retaliate after three Americans killed in Syria attack
This is an ISIS attack, Trump told reporters at the White House; he paid condolences to the three Americans killed and said three others who were wounded seem to be doing pretty well.
Key parties in Tamil Nadu draw up strategies as 2026 Assembly election draws closer
Early this week, Chief Minister and the ruling DMK president, M. K. Stalin fixed a target of 2.5 crore votes for the formation headed by his party. The ruling partys traditional adversary, the AIADMK, is also banking on the performance put up by it and its key ally, BJP during the 2024 Lok Sabha election
BJP cadre not unhappy about Mahayuti allies contesting BMC poll together: CM
BJP workers had been hoping to fight the civic body election single-handedly given that the party has electorally strengthened its position in Mumbai over the past few years
Three held for cheating businessman of 40 lakh
Move to regularise only 167 nurses disappointing, says association
Man held for filming womanwith malicious intent
House help arrested for stealing gold jewellery
Trust honours Carnatic musiciansat its 24th anniversary celebrations
Prof. R. Thandavan passes away at 75
Nellore ZP approves budget for FY26-27
The budget estimates for Financial Year 2026-27 have been prepared by taking 61.07 crore as income and 61.07 crore as expenditure
Killing in the name of honour continues despite constitutional guarantees, says Madras HC
The court makes the observation while dismissing an appeal for bail filed by K. Saravanan, the father of Surjith, the main accused in the case of Tirunelveli caste killing of techie Kavin Selvaganesh
Data on failure of 3.2 lakh Class 9 students expose AAPs reform claims: Sood
When excitement filled the air at Maharajas
Wanted sons, unwanted daughters: sex determination takes digital turn
Indias gender preference still exists in homes, except that the conversations are now mostly behind closed doors and in online spaces. Hundreds of videos and products online promote sex selection, and have now come under the government scanner. Ashna Butani uncovers how the desire for a male child, continues to be vocalised
One-vote margin decides fate of Karingari ward in Wayanad
T.N. has emerged as a leader in economic growth thanks to the DMK govt., says Stalin
He says the State has reported GSDP growth rate of 16% despite not receiving adequate support from the Centre; it has also achieved a significant milestone in per capita income, the CM adds
More than 30 tribal families receive houses from NGO
Senior journalist G. Vinod passes away
Watch: Election Commission tightens voter roll checks ahead of draft list release
Nine members of inter-State cybercrime racket held; case registered
Mandate in district panchayats serves as a wake-up call
The verdicts are believed to be indicative of the way the political wind is blowing in the State ahead of the Assembly polls. However, experts point to the case of 2010 local body polls, when a good showing in the district panchayats, did not exactly reflect in the subsequent Assembly election. LDF and UDF share 7 district panchayats this time.
Tiruvallur farmers gear up for Samba harvest
A preliminary meeting meant to discuss about Direct Procurement Centres is to be held next week for 690 revenue villages
J&K court issues proclamation notice against brother of arrested Kashmir doctor in terror case
According to the proclamation notice, Dr. Rather could not be traced despite warrants, forcing the court to proceed under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Youth held for raping UPSC aspirant
Based on the complaint lodged by the victim at All Women Police Station, the police registered a case and arrested Yogeshkumar
Transmen cricket team from Karnataka prepares for first national outing
When the team of eleven play their first match against the Maharashtra team on December 15, every run will be hard-earned, scored after a longer innings off the field
Anti-incumbency dashes Lefts hopes in local body polls in Kerala
The rout of the Left is more pronounced nKottayam,Idukki,ErnakulamandMalappuram districts, which are old citadels of the UDF. Urban voters have turned their back on the Left
Vijayawada book festival from January 2 to 12
LDFs organisational strength in Kannur intact: K.K. Ragesh
State government should fulfil charter of demands: JACTTO-GEO members
Watch: GRAP-4 imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns severe plus
Ousted Nepal PM's party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests
NEOCON-2025 brings together neonatologists, paediatricians from across the country
Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017: U.N.
In 2025, plans for nearly 47,390 housing units were advanced, approved, or tendered, compared with some 26,170 in 2024, the report said
Ready to deal with external and internal' threats: Pakistan CDF Munir
GVMC removes 336 encroachments as part of Operation Lungs 2.0 in Visakhapatnam
Watch: UN Expert urges Pakistan to end Inhumane detention of Imran Khan
U.S. releases heavily redacted warrant for tanker seized off Venezuelan coast
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has been piling pressure on Venezuela for months, with a major naval buildup in the region accompanied by deadly strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats that have killed nearly 90 people
Watch: Lionel Messi gifts Argentina jersey to CM Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi
Watch: Thai Foreign Minister counters Trump over Cambodia border attacks
Messi in Kolkata | Fans disappointed with the sheer mismanagement by the organisers
Travel expo in Madurai to conclude on December 14
Israel says it has killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
Hamas in a statement did not confirm the death of Raed Saad, the official in charge of manufacturing and previously led the militant group's operations division
A.P. likely to remain in grip of winter chills till December 25
While daytime temperatures will remain below normal in South Coastal A.P. and Rayalaseema till December 25, they are likely to be above normal in North Coastal A.P., says IMD
Peace is not far away says Erdogan, returning from Putin meeting
Erdogan met Putin in Turkmenistan on Friday, and they evaluated comprehensive peace efforts to end the war
Alvas Samskrutika Vaibhava brings in vibrant blend of art forms and dance performances at Udupi
Players excited about two-second increment rule in third edition of GCL
Watch: Income Tax department flags bogus donation claims, sends alerts to taxpayers
The Income Tax Department has begun sending SMS and email advisories to taxpayers after data analysis revealed bogus deduction claims linked to unrecognised political parties and charitable institutions.
Squash World Cup | India defeats Egypt, to face Hong Kong in final
Beedi leaves worth 71 lakh seized
Hyderabad roars for Messi, as Revanth Reddy scores in a friendly match
A carnival air prevailed as thousands of fans of Messi waited for nearly four hours entertained by a laser show, fireworks and flamethrowers
Bike destroyed in petrol bomb attack
UDF notches up gains in block and grama panchayats
Four of a family killed in hit-and-run in Medak
UDF puts up an impressive show across three-tier panchayats in Ernakulam
Ethical life must be the ultimate goal, says Sudha Murty at AU alumni meet-2025
Drill to assess preparedness for winter operations in Puducherry Airport
Top stars set to light up third edition of GCL
National wrestling | Aman reigns supreme in 61kg despite injury
Election Commission appoints new observers to monitor SIR in eight States including Bengal, T.N.
Five lakh booth-level officers will share the list of omitted voters with more than 12 lakh agents of political parties; special roll observers to meet political parties, officials, and ensure transparent revision
RTC unions and Transport Minister meet on long-pending demands
The meeting comes in the backdrop of an earlier discussion held between the union, Chief Minister and Transport Minister on November 26, during which the unions had reiterated their demands
Puducherry Congress leaders head to New Delhi for election strategy meeting
Celebrations turn deadly as firecracker blast kills youth
BJP leaders says NDA now a key force in bipolar Kerala politics
NDA substantially augmented its ward tally, securing outright majorities in two municipalities and 19 grama panchayats. The BJP is set to send 249 members to grama panchayats, 37 to block panchayats, two to district panchayats, 320 to municipalities, and 60 to Corporations
Two-day special camp for including new voters begins
DMK leaders pitch for Dravidian model of government in Puducherry after 2026 polls
The DMK leaders while addressing a training programme for Booth Level Agents in Puducherry urged the party workers to ensure the victory of DMK candidates in all 30 Assembly constituencies
Textile industry calls for removal of import duty on cotton
Anakapalli man kills father-in-law for insurance payout of 1 crore
Caught in a debt trap of 30 lakh, Annavaram, on the advice of an insurance agent, purchased seven policies in the name of the victim first and planned the murder over two years
Automated Testing Station at Gambheeram faces backlash over high failure rate
Hindu organisations protest against religious preaching at government polytechnic in Tirupati
In a video that has gone viral on social media platforms, a contract lecturer was seen writing Telugu text on green board, equating Jesus Christ to parents and siblings
UDF surge confined to Corporation limits as Left front maintains dominance across rural and semi-urban Thrissur. LDF retains district panchayat, wins in five out of seven municipalities
Karnataka caste survey report expected in January
The Commission has asked government departments for secondary data to understand adequate representation in government services
Stop AP from taking up the PNLP project: Uttam to Centre
Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy writes to MoJS Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao seeking clearance to PRLIS first-phase to utilise 45 tmc ft water
Law student arrested for injuring businessman with airgun during practice
Gujarat couple, child trying to immigrate to Portugal kidnapped in Libya: Officials
Mehsana Superintendent of Police says that the kidnappers have contacted the relatives of the family, demanding 2 crore as ransom.
National Lok Adalat disposes of over 5,800 cases in Tiruchi district
TTD to grow trees for Dwajasthambham in 100 acres
The initiative is to ensure availability of ritually sanctified, home-grown timber for temples managed and established by the Hindu institutions, says TTD Chairman B.N. Naidu
From red dawn to blue wave: UDF turns despair to dominance in a matter of hours in Kochi Corporation
From a sense of being doomed to turning the tables on the LDF in what promised to be a cliffhanger of a contest, and finally, the sheer ecstasy of coasting easily past the simple majority mark, UDF experienced it all
Kerala local body polls: UDF makes inroads into Kottayam
The UDF wins 16 and LDF seven out of the 23 district panchayat seats in Kottayam. The UDF regains power in two of six municipalities. The Pala municipality remains inconclusive, with the UDF and LDF tied at 10 and 11 seats, respectively. The BJP led NDA managed to seize power in three grama panchayats, including Aymanam and Poonjar Thekkekara.
Kerala local body polls: UDF, NDA make dents in LDFs strongholds in Alappuzha district
UDF wins five out of six municipalities. NDA comes second in Chengannur and Mavelikara municipalities, pushing the LDF to third spot. Though the Left front is in lead in grama and block panchayats, it registers dip in performance
