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NDA government has buried MGNREGA by bringing in a new Act: Chidambaram
Making a comparison between the two Acts, Mr. Chidambaram said the MGNREGA was demand driven, while the new Act was supply driven.
Even low alcohol intake raises oral cancer risk in Indian men: study
The study adds to growing evidence that no level of alcohol consumption can be considered risk-free when it comes to cancer
GCC sets up specific feeding areas for stray dogs in Chennai
Designated feeding areas have been demarcated in Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Teynampet, Perungudi, Palavakkam and Thiruvottiyur; senior official says two such areas would be set up in each zone
Teenager Krishna Goutham in joint lead with Carlsen after three rounds in World Rapid Championships
Goutham overcame Serbian GM Indjic Aleksandar with black pieces, before getting the better of one of the top Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram with white and then outmanoeuvreing Azerbaijan's Radjabov Teimour
Smart bulk meters to curb water loss and enable real-time monitoring of citys supply
Once the bulk metering project is completed, Chennai Metrowater will be able to precisely identify water loss, track consumption and monitor drawal and distribution on real-time basis; a total of 277 electromagnetic flow meters have been installed in pipelines at various places in the city
PSPB sweeps table tennis titles
The Students also alleged that they are forced to do the work which they are not supposed to do like brooming the class, opening the gate, washing their own plates and glasses after mid-day meal and shutting the doorsand windows after the classes get over
J&K HC court order on PIL related to undertrials surprising, unfortunate: Mehbooba
She said the court was the last resort for her to ensure that undertrials who have no serious charges are brought back to Kashmir
News from the world of Education: December 27, 2025
Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges
Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state
Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy
Fire engulfs plywood factory in Perumbavoor
Theatre camp begins in Kozhikode
Over 33,000 meals served in Atal Canteens in two days: CMO
IIT Delhi to name its exhibition hall after Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal
Four fire incidents reported in a day; one person dies
Vizag Airport records 81.52% punctuality of flights
Veer Bal Diwas observed at FBS Business Schools
A 1,500-strong police force to be deployed for crowd management during New Year
Home Minister A. Namassivayam was addressing presspersons after a review meeting with the police top brass
Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED files final prosecution complaint
Among the new 59 accused are former Deputy Secretary at Chief Minister's office Soumya Chaurasia, former IAS officer Niranjan Das, liquor licence holders, liquor manufacturers and excise department officials
Letters to The Editor December 27, 2025
Three held for possessing pain-relief tablets
Kerala CM slams Karnataka demolitions, calls it bulldozer justice
As per media reports, a demolition drive at Yelahanka last week pulled down more than 200 houses in Waseem Layout and Fakir Colony
Car damaged after stones fall from Metrorail construction site in Porur
Health care does not need the PPP route
It is unwise to get into the privatisation of public assets in critical areas such as health without building the institutional capacity to enforce contracts in the first instance
Three held for onlineinvestment scam
Tamil Nadu will teach befitting lesson to those who spread hatred: CPI leader Veerapandian
According to him, the State has always been a land of unity and will not accept divisive narratives
Social scourge: On India and child marriages
Child marriages lead to poor outcomes in health, education, poverty alleviation
Donor heart airlifted from Thanjavur to Chennai
Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR
In India, the polluter pays principle has shifted to the government-pays principle
Two-year-old boy dies of suffocation in AC fire in Kacheguda
IIT Madras gears up for Shaastra 2026
This years theme, Artifacts of Arcade, reimagines the festival as an interactive, game-like ecosystem where each competition or workshop feels like a new level to conquer
The war of words on CAA between the BJP and the TMC have come to the fore when Bangladesh is on the boil and the BJP is raising the issue of attack on Hindus in the neighbouring country
Government to soon implement hike in assistance to women heads of BPL families, says CM
The Chief Minister N. Rangasamy was addressing a gathering hosted by the Department of Women and Child Development to mark Veer Bal Diwas in association with the U.T. of Puducherry Child Protection Society
West Bengal SIR: Hearings for 32 lakh unmapped electors to begin on December 27
Hearings to start across 3,234 desks across the State; citizenship certificates obtained under CAA can be submitted for new voter applications, CEO says
Vijay Hazare Trophy - Centurions Karun and Padikkal star in Karnatakas big win against Kerala
The latter scores his second consecutive ton as the two forge a match-winning partnership of 223;AparajithandAkhilhelp Kerala post a competitive total; Madhya Pradesh edges outTN
Renuka,Deeptido the star turn as India seals T20I series
They have thus won the five-match series 3-0 with two games in hand
VHT | Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal happy with his bowlers performance
CPI marks centenary with rally and public meeting in Visakhapatnam
Party leaders recall a century of struggles for workers, poor and farmers, and oppose privatisation of public sector undertakings
The Hindu FIC to organise career seminar at KITS, Guntur on December 29
Experts will guide students on emerging job opportunities, industry trends and skill development during interactive sessions
SRM University-AP to host 50th All-India Sociological Conference from December 28
YSRCP spreading falsehood about Tirumala temple for political gain: TDP leader
The coalition government is efficiently managing the unprecedented rush of devotees at Tirumala and other temples, says Vemuri Anand Surya
NTR District tops A.P. in Speed of Doing in governance and service delivery
Of the targeted 1,600 MSME registrations in 2025-26 fiscal year, the process have been completed for 1,121, says Minister Satya Kumar Yadav
Call for corporate practices in the social sector
B.Tech graduate held for duping family of 1 lakh by posing as doctor
The accused, a habitual offender, would target vulnerable individuals by impersonating government official, say police
Waltair Railway Division struck a purple patch in 2025
The revenue earned through freight has seen a 11% rise over last year, while the passenger revenue has grown by 6.5%
Secondary teachers removedby police during protest
CIIs MSME conclave in Mangaluru on December 27
AIFF-owned ISL model proposed to clubs; new cycle will have promotion, relegation
Government fails to define Aravallis despite over a years effort
The Supreme Courts threat of contempt proceedings against committee members prodded them into submitting a definition that only protects hills above 100m from mining activities, sparking public outrage
Officials suspended over temple construction on govt. land in West Godavari district
The construction was carried out on a land belonging to Zilla Parishad, in violation of the directives of High Court, leading to contempt proceedings
SRM Medical College holds PG induction programme
Maharashtra SEC extends deadline to publish voters' list by Jan 3
Call to protect biodiversity-rich underwater ecosystem off Thiruvananthapuram coast
Researchers document underwater rocky habitat, between Adimalathura and Poovar, which is rich in fish wealth known to local fishers as Panthakallu
UDF assumes power in 11 municipalities in Malappuram
Siliguri Hotels Implement Total Ban on Bangladeshi Guests, Citing National Interest
Siliguri, Dec 26 : Hoteliers in the strategic hub of Siliguri have announced a complete The post Siliguri Hotels Implement Total Ban on Bangladeshi Guests, Citing National Interest appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
UP man on the run after alleged highway robbery held from Kochi
Thai Defence Minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says
Thai and Cambodian officials have been holding parleys at a border crossing since December 24 as hostilities between the two countries continued
Ramanathapuram farmers seek timely preservation of water bodies
Sabarimala all set for Mandala puja on Saturday
Ceremonial procession carrying the Thanka Anki reached the Sannidhanam on Friday evening ahead of the Mandala puja
Nitin Nabin attends Assam BJP executive meet, says NDA will safeguard citizens rights
BJP leader asserts firm stand on infiltration, calls on party workers to strengthen alliance ahead of 2026 State elections
CPI chief D. Raja calls for left unity, warns of fascist threat to Constitution
At the finale of the partys centenary year celebration, he appealed for the reunification of the communist movement in the country
SIT extends probe to Tamil Nadu in Sabarimala gold case
Physics Wallah to hold Aagaz in Hubballi tomorrow
PDS shop salesperson suspended
Stonepeak, CPPIB to launch open offer for Castrol India
Castrol India shares were trading at Rs 191.40 on the BSE on Friday (December 26)
Farmer dies of heart attack during land acquisition meeting in Amaravati
Ramarao was rushed to a hospital in a government vehicle after he collapsed on a chair, but died on the way
Revanth in New Delhi today for CWC meeting
Coimbatore girl Vyoma Priya posthumously honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
State launches new campaign for good health
A rally was flagged off from Kasaragod on December 26 as part of the campaign promotion. It is expected to reach Thiruvananthapuram on January 1 when it will be launched formally
Full-body advertisements on buses fetch BMTC 57.5 crore a year; 230 crore eyed over next four years
As part of a renewed push to augment earnings through alternative revenue streams, BMTC, beginning January this year, introduced full-body advertisement wraps on 3,400 of its buses
End attacks on Hindus, Suvendu tells Bangladesh Deputy High Commission
Will continue protests outside the commission if attacks dont stop, BJP leader-led delegation tells officials
Two boys drown in canal in Belagavi district
JD (S) will contest local bodies elections independently, says HDD
The alliance with BJP will continue for Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly polls, the former Prime Minister says
Though the number of vehicles had increased this season, when compared with last year, some of the regular users of the stretch complained that the lack of coordination between Theni and Idukki district administrations has resulted in chaos
Fuel shortage forces Gaza hospital to suspend most services
Under normal conditions, Al-Awda Hospital consumes between 1,000 and 1,200 litres of diesel per day. At present, however, it has only 800 litres available
Alaav movie review: Prabhash Chandras intimate film on ageing, caregiving and quiet masculinity
Screened at the IFFK 2025 recently under the Indian Cinema Now section, Alaav is a still cinma-vrit portrait of an ageing Indian artist caring for his real-life mother
25-year-old man hacked to death in Thoothukudi
Will Indians still ride the gold wave in 2026?
VHT | Kohli, Pant star as Delhi pips Gujarat
Number of young widows on the rise in T.N.: AIADMK MLA
Elderly woman found dead in Wayanad forest, elephant attack suspected
Rev. Asir Ebenezer, general secretary, NCCI says the Prime Ministers visit, particularly at a time when attacks on Christians are reported from various places in the country, is perceived as a reassuring signal to the community
O. Sadasivan is new Mayor of Kozhikode
S. Jayasree of the CPI(M) is the new deputy mayor; the whole council will work together for the development of the city, says new Mayor
Realtor murder case:Karnataka HC grants interim anticipatory bail to MLA Byrathi Basavaraj
Bevco records 332.62-crore liquor sales in first four days of Christmas-New Year season
Highest single-day sale was recorded on December 24 when liquor worth 114.45 crore was sold
Pressed by authorities, Mirwaiz drops Hurriyat chairman title from X bio
Umar Farooqs decision draws a range of reactions from political leaders in Kashmir; Mehbooba Mufti says Hurriyat was an idea and represented the alienation felt by people
Prashant Jagtap joins Congress after quitting Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction
Former Pune mayor cites ideological differences ahead of civic elections; blames BJP for rising crime and worsening traffic conditions in the city
The government will also not tolerate those resorting to character assassination of political opponents through abusive posts, he asserts, and calls upon parties to maintain decency and decorum expected in a political system
Two men found dead on railway tracks in separate cases
