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A new lease of life under the sun for death row prisoners
For the third year in a row, the Supreme Court has not confirmed any death sentences, acquitting nine death row prisoners, commuting five to life imprisonment, and remanding two cases to the trial courts for fresh consideration
Sikkim Registers First BNS Murder Conviction: Grandmothers Killer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Gangtok, Nov 28 : In a significant milestone for Sikkims legal system, the Sessions Court The post Sikkim Registers First BNS Murder Conviction: Grandmothers Killer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Protests against attacks on CPI(M), Congress offices, leaders inTripura
Both parties have blamed the ruling BJP for the events that have occurred in the wake of days of violence involving cadres of the BJP and its alliance partner, Tipra Motha
French artists works of lyrical abstraction on show in Auroville
The Dream, Madonna of Light and Garden of Eden are some of her works that reflect her outlook on art as a living alchemical process
Complex multi-vessel angioplasty carried out on 49-yr-old man
A press note said the patient was the latest beneficiary of advanced interventional cardiology treatment where doctors successfully treated severe triple-vessel coronary disease without resorting to open-heart surgery
CPI demands housing facility for people in Thattanchavady
In a memorandum to District Collector A. Kulothungan, the party said around 5000 families belonging to deprived sections of the society are living in Pudupettai, Vinoba Nagar, Saint Paul Pet, Chinnayan Pet, and Poiyakulam in Thattanchavady without proper housing.
Call for extension of SIR timeline in Rajasthan
Rajasthan civil rights groups urge a six-month extension for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to ensure inclusivity
Opposing UCC plan, Congress says Assam CMs days numbered
Congress leader Pawan Khera accused the Chief Minister of damaging Assams identity and heading the most corrupt government in the history of independent India
Two businessmen sentenced to imprisonment for bank fraud
Bombay High Court orders audit of construction sites to combat Mumbais air pollution
The High Court stressed that while Mumbai needs a sustained plan to combat rising pollution, strict compliance with existing guidelines at construction sites can deliver quick results
Trinamool, BJP clash over student credit card scheme
CM Mamata Banerjee hails milestone as sanctioned loans cross 1 lakh; BJP alleges students caught in a broken system
T.N. focusing on emerging domains like AI to drive tech-based learning ecosystem
Dare BJP to suspend MPs for chanting Vande Mataram, says Uddha Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief made the statement four days after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat issued a memorandum reminding members to refrain from chanting slogans in the House
Campaigns for MCD bypolls end, BJP pitches development, AAP questions poll promises
News from the world of Education: November 29, 2025
Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges
ED files prosecutioncomplaint against Kashmir couple under PMLA
The ED said the accused Abdul Momin Peer purchased a residential property in Srinagars Bemina in the name of his wife for a consideration amount of 1.5 crore from the proceeds generated from the crime
18% GST on air purifiers is unjust, says Kejriwal
Nursery admissions: Delhi schools upload criteria on DoE portal
Pollution protest: protesters get bail in one case, sent to jail in another
Key accused in Kapil Sharma restaurant shooting arrested
Why Arundhati is okay clapping for others until her time comes
The 28-year-old found a way of contributing during Indias World Cup triumph despite not making the XI her teammates valued her impact on squad morale. She knows she has to start afresh after slipping down the pace-bowling pecking order. But having learnt the lessons of a hard life, she has the wherewithal to deal with setbacks and seize the next opportunity
Lokayukta raids revenue offices in khata bribery case
CeNS scientists make breakthrough in the development of eco-friendly batteries
Woman and her male friend arrested on charge of murdering her husband
What Indian womens tennis needs to bridge the gulf to the elite
The Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Bengaluru came as a reality check but there were also positives for singles players Sahaja Yamalapalli and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, who dont always get to face world-class opposition. What lessons can be learnt from the experience to better empower Indias young players?
Man convicted, sentenced for making sexual advances
Cyclone Ditwah: IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall activity over T.N., Puducherry and South A.P.
Watch: Tourists trapped in sky-dining restaurant in Idukki rescued
Hungary PM defies EU, promises Putin to keep buying Russian oil
We have not given up cooperation with Moscow in any area, regardless of any external pressure, says Viktor Orban after meeting Putin; Russian President thanked Orban for his balanced position on Ukraine despite all difficulties
Trump says Venezuela anti-drug operations by land to begin soon
The U.S. military has carried out a series of air strikes against boats it claims were trafficking drugs in international waters, without offering evidence to back up its claims
Letters to The Editor November 29, 2025
Data deficiencies: On India and the IMFs low grading
IMFs low grading shows how damaging delays in data upgrades can be
The impartiality of a nominated Governor
The discussion on the power of Governors is even more relevant today in the context of past debate
T.N. elders welfare bodyseeks simplified SIR forms
State Planning Commission organises CSR conclave
Ahead of Cyclone Ditwah, GCC begins real-time flood monitoring on 40 roads
The initiative will soon be expanded to all flood-prone areas of the city; the real-time data will help GCCs Integrated Command and Control Centre warn residents of flood risk and deploy assistance
Tense waters: On China-Japan tensions
China and Japan must de-escalate and focus on economic cooperation
Asian Tour Golf | Gill lies joint seventh, Cho leads the pack
The film that changed everything: Rohinis journey from classroom dreams to cinema
Actor Rohini who has acted in several Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films like Baahubali and Dude, is nothing short of prolific. In this podcast, she speaks about how her mothers death impacted her life. Having gotten past a difficult childhood where acting was not a choice but an imposition, Rohini speaks of finding her dramatic flair, her philosophy that revolves around happiness, and her escape from cinemas imposing male gaze. As a connoisseur of world cinema, she also recommends films and books that she goes back. What keeps her going? She answers in this edition of This Changed My Life.
Court rejects Choksis plea on dropping of FEO charges
Mehul Choksi had told the court that since he was in custody for cases pending in India, the application filed by the ED to declare him an FEO deserved to be dismissed
This Changed My Life | Actor Rohini reflects on grief, optimism, and her zeal for acting
Actor Rohini who has acted in several Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films speaks speaks about how her mothers death impacted her life. Having gotten past a difficult childhood where acting was not a choice but an imposition, Rohini speaks of finding her dramatic flair, her philosophy that revolves around happiness, and her escape from cinemas imposing male gaze
Kozhikode district school arts fest: city sub-district emerges overall champion
Farmer arrested for growing ganja plants in farmland near Gudiyatham in Vellore
VACB trapped 68 public servants on graft charges this year
Seminar on Indias footwear heritage inaugurated
Dubai a global sports hub in the fitness of things
Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 aims to increase the sports sectors annual contribution to Dubais GDP from AED10.17 billion to 18.3 billion, grow the number of residents actively participating in sports from 1.6 million to 2.6 million, and raise attendance at major events hosted in Dubai from 1.67 million to 4.1 million participants
Traffic curbs in city, special parking arrangements for Navy Day celebrations
Anbumani unwilling to share space with Ramadoss in alliance
A senior PMK leader, who is privy to the development, says there is no possibility of reconciliation between the father and son before the 2026 Assembly election
Anbumani remains president of PMK, Election Commission tells Ramadoss in official communication
The poll body advises Dr. Ramadosss faction to approach the appropriate party forum or competent court to settle the matter regarding the partys office-bearers
KGMCTA to boycott OP clinics on November 29
Treatment for in-patients, conduct of surgeries and all emergency services in the casualty, labour room, and ICU, and emergency surgeries will not be affected by the protest
Israeli forces kill 13 in southern Syria operation
Head constable robbed off her jewellery near Arani
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Bengal gets the better of Gujarat in a sedate chase
Saksham scalps three while Abhimanyu chips in with 34 for the winner; Aman on the rampage as Pondicherry pulls off a 17-run victory over Baroda; Haryana pips Punjab in Super Over
Railways conducts high speed trial on Jolarpettai-Coimbatore line
Officials say that the section between Jolarpettai and Coimbatore will be certified fitfor operating trains at 130 kmph in the coming months; the increased speed will also improve operational efficiency and ease congestion on the route
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Mhatres explosive ton does the job for Mumbai
The openers maiden T20 century and Dubes quick 39 seal the chase against Vidarbha ;Kerala falls short by 32 runs against Railways; Andhra registers a 66-run win over Odisha
Junior hockey World Cup | India crushes Chile in opener; Argentina too good for Japan
Syed Modi badminton | Good day for Indians as Tanvi, Unnati and Srikanth storm into semifinals
Horticulture Department evaluates impact of hydroponics system on cucumber cultivation in Pollachi
Farmers urge authorities not to evict farmers
Hubballi Half Marathon on Sunday
Assam Assembly likely to have detention room for unruly MLAs
Speaker Biswajit Daimary says a suggestion in this regard would be examined
Qatar Foundation opens Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum, worlds largest on the famous artist
The Qatar Foundation opens a new museum in Doha today that explores the life and work of celebrated artist MF Husain
Madras High Court rejects Letters Rogatory issued by district court of Delaware in the United States
The issue relates to a patent dispute between American pharmaceutical company Pfizer and Indian pharma major Cipla over the drug Vyndamax
History Congress sees papers on Thiruvananthapurams multifaceted history
Raj Bhavan-appointed officers carrying out demolitions in J&K to defame elected govt.: Omar Abdullah
Expresses concern over selective targeting of a particular community in demolition drives
Kerala Governor cannot sit on report on V-C postings: SC
State tells court that Governor failed to act on a list of names shortlisted by a former SC judge-led committee and forwarded by CM as per SC directive; SC says Governor cannot treat the report as an ordinary piece of paper
IFFK to honour Canadian filmmaker Kelly Fyffe-Marshall with Spirit of Cinema award
Train services hit by locomotive failure at Kalamassery
As a precautionary safety measure, train movements on the adjacent main line were temporarily suspended, and services were operated in both directions on the single line, say railway sources
Cabinet okays LPS II in Amaravati and 7500 crore NaBFID loan for capital infrastructure
The approval for LPS II in seven Amaravati villages comes with a broader push to accelerate capital region development, including major infrastructure support measures and reforms cleared by the Cabinet
ICDS helping more than 40 lakh women and children through 69,922 anganwadi centres: CM
PM criticised guarantee schemes, but under the leadership of Siddaramaiah, three of the five guarantee schemes have directly benefitted women, says D.K. Shivakumar
Ministers aide resigns amid sexual harressment case
Telangana aspires to emerge as Indias design capital
A Centre of Design Excellence to embed design in governance, business and education is proposed to be set up in Hyderabad by 2030 which will support manufacturing and service sectors through design innovation, research and development and communication design
Expect colder nights from Dec. 15
ED probes cross-border drug smuggling, money-laundering network linked to Myanmar
Chemical precursors allegedly sent from India to Myanmar and trafficked back as meth through Mizoram; GST credentials misused, multiple States searched
Hong Kong high-rise fire toll rises to 128; over 200 still missing as inquiry begins
A total of 391 fire engine sorties, 185 ambulance sorties, and 2,311 fire and ambulance personnel were deployed during the three-day operation, officials said
Farmers in seven Amaravati villages willing to give land under LPS 2.0, Chief Minister tells Cabinet
The APCRDA is working to resolve the woes of ryots under the earlier land pooling scheme, he says
Two-day seminar on climate-weed interactions held at College of Agriculture, Vellayani
Continuous rain lashes Thoothukudi as cyclone Ditwah nears; precautionary measures intensified
Rehab centre death sparks serious charges against inspector
Ma. Subramanian reiterates zero vacancies in HealthDepartment; nurses association rejects claim
The Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association says 1,500 nursing posts that should be filled through the Medical Services Recruitment Board and around 1,000 contract positions remain vacant
TVK alliance will strengthen further: Sengottaiyan
Teacher suspended in Coimbatore for caning Class II girl
SCTIMST launches space medicine centre and bioastronautics fellowship
It has also launched the Centre for Skills and Simulation Lab (CSSL) at its Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura.
