States News
Khatija Rahmans The Garden of Echoes bloomed with diverse songs
The composer-singers recent show presented a mix of original compositions, film songs and sufi numbers.
UPSC allows 'centre of choice' to candidates with benchmark disabilities
To operationalise this initiative, the UPSC has decided that the existing capacity of each centre will first be utilised by both PwBD and non-PwBD candidates
Vinesh Phogat announces return to wrestling, a year after Paris Olympics disqualification
On August 8, 2024, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling a day after she was disqualified from the 50kg category Paris Olympics finals
Stop serving liquor at Siri Fort Sports Complex: AAP MP in Rajya Sabha
AAP leader Sanjay Singh claimed that there is an atmosphere of fear at Siri Fort Sports Complex as it has been turned into a sharab ka adda (liquor den)
Rajinikanths Padayappa re-release: The ultimate FDFS celebration on the Superstars 75th birthday
On Rajinikanths birthday (December 12), we watch the re-release of his 1999 blockbuster along with diehard fans at Chennais Rohini Silver Screens
Will speak to Donald Trump on Cambodia clashes: Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul
Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters that the call with U.S. President Donald Trump would take place about 2.20 p.m. on December 12
India one of a few democracies overlooking marital rape: Shashi Tharoor
It is however sad that even women Ministers holding particular portfolios did not look into this aspect, to prevent such atrocities, Shashi Tharoor said
Rahul Gandhi flags issue of air pollution, seeks discussion in LS
The Congress leader said the Prime Minister can then put in place a plan to deal with the issue of air pollution
Coal Controller Organisation appointed authority to regulate, register proposed coal exchanges
The coal ministry had proposed appointing CCO as the regulator in a draft legislation floated September this year.
Mastercard collaborates with TerraPay to unlock acceptance for digital wallet users globally
M.A. Baby says some courts in Kerala not living up to States sense of justice
CPI(M) general secretarys remarks come in the context of verdicts in Kerala actor assault case and in the cases involving Rahul Easwar and MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
IND vs SA: We have absolute faith in Gill and Suryakumars return of form, says ten Doeschate
With eight more T20Is to go before the 2026 World Cup, how long can India afford to look at these numbers in isolation?
Vote chori row: Congress cites Rajmohan Gandhi to rebut Amit Shahs claim against Nehru
The Congress cited the eminent historian-authors comments that people were very happy with Nehru becoming the Prime Minister and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel himself was in favour of it
Science Quiz: Remembering Max Born, quantum physics architect
Movate Acquires Solomo to Strengthen Salesforce and AI Capabilities in Healthcare
The Game Awards 2025 closed with a record-breaking sweep by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which claimed nine wins including Game of the Year marking one of the strongest showings by a debut title in the events history
Issue of guest lecturers in Karnataka can be resolved if UGC revises qualification rules
Several legislators suggested that the government accommodate the lecturers in other departments, wherever possible, on humanitarian grounds, as many of them could not apply afresh for jobs
Former Indian cricket captain praised GEF India for empowering customers to become the third umpire against misleading practices
70-foot iron statue of Messi unveiled, West Bengal Minister touts it as world's largest
The statue will be inaugurated on December 13 when Messi arrives in Kolkata for his GOAT Tour
Thirupparankundram row: HC permits fasting in support of lighting lamp at Deepathoon
NIA raids ISIS suspect's house in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh
The NIA officials remained tight-lipped about the content of the laptop and other documents seized from the residence of the suspect
ED conducts raids across multiple States in U.P. cough syrup case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in the illegal cough syrup racket linked to absconding kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, uncovering large-scale codeine-based syrup trafficking and money laundering
Auto industry continues wholesale momentum in November: SIAM data
The total production of Passenger Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and Quadricycle in November 2025 was 29,43,456 units, according to SIAM
NZ vs WI second Test: Jacob Duffy takes five wickets as Kiwis thrash West Indies
Seamer Duffy bagged his second five-wicket haul in only his third Test to help roll the West Indies for 128 after lunch on day three
President Droupadi Murmu pays floral tributes at Nupi Lal memorial in Manipur's Imphal
Droupadi Murmu also offered prayers at the Shree Govindaji temple at Palace Compound, situated around 2 km from the memorial
Rupee hits record low as U.S. trade stalemate drags on, outflows pinch
Traders pointed to firm dollar bids in the non-deliverable forwards market alongside hedging demand from importers as factors behind the rupees decline on December 12
Supergirl trailer: Milly Alcocks Kara Zor-El launches into a cosmic quest
Inspired by Tom Kings comic Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the film follows Kara as she travels across a network of rough, chaotic off-world settlements, accompanied by her loyal companion Krypto
El Salvador to use Elon Musk's Grok in public education
More than 1.2 million students, from kindergarten through high school, attend public school in El Salvador
Kashmir in grip of cold wave, Pulwama shivers at -5.5C
The MeT says there is a possibility of very light snowfall at isolated higher reaches of north and central Kashmir from December 13 to 17
Move assumes significance against the backdrop of CM Pinarayi Vijayan not ruling out the possibility of more disclosures. CB team headed by Assistant Inspector General G. Poonguzhali
2026 T.N. elections: First-level verification of EVMs and VVPATs begins in Chennai
Red Fort blast: One month on, UNESCO meet proceeds amid heavy security
Security personnel, both from Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, keep vigil on the perimeter and inner premises of the Red Fort
Study and work abroad: Is Germany the next big attraction?
The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Study & work abroad: Is Germany the next big attraction?, on November 22, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Anandi Iyer, Director, Fraunhofer Office India; Himanshu Chawla, Head, India Office, RWTH Aachen University; and Saurabh Arora, Founder & CEO, University Living. The webinar was hosted by M. Kalyanaraman, who heads the education vertical at The Hindu.
How new data protection tools impact children, education
The Hindu hosted a webinar, How new data protection tools impact children, education, on November 29 at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Sidharth Deb, Associate Director Public Policy, The Quantum Hub; Aroon Deep, Principal Correspondent, The Hindu; Viplax Baxi, Founder, AmplifiU; and Bhanu Potta, Founding Partner, ZingerLabs.
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 movie review: Kapil Sharmas silly-comedy rewires with love
Written and directed by Anukalp Goswami, the film is a surprising blend of over-the-top gags, which quietly accentuate its progressive themes
Shivraj Patil death: Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil is no more, tributes pour in
Shivraj Patil served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha between 1991 and 1996. Before coming to the Lok Sabha, he has served as a legislator of the Maharashtra Assembly in the early 1970s.
Should the early education business be regulated?
The Hindu hosted a webinar, Should the early education business be regulated?, on December 6, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists were Abhisek Chowdhury, Advocate; Sethuraman K, Founder, BeWise; and Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, Educator & Author. The webinar was moderated by Ravina Warkad, Senior Sub-Editor, Education vertical, The Hindu.
170 government schools do not have a toilet, no drinking water facility in 61 schools in Karnataka
He said that, in 2025-26, a grant of 90 crore has been allocated for the construction of toilets, and the action plan approval process is in progress
Lure of better life turns tribal youth into drug mules
Hundreds of tribal youth from the Agency areas of Alluri Sitharama Raju district languish in jail after getting caught with ganjaand charged under the stringentNDPS Act, 1985. Many had been lured into the smuggling network by the drug mafia, dangling the promises of a quick buck or an expensive gadget. Harish Gilai finds out how extreme poverty, lack of employment opportunities and ignorance of consequences led them into taking a decision that sealed their futures
ASR district bus accident: Most of the deceased were from Chittoor
The ASR district police have already reported nine deaths and 22 injuries, officials confirmed that a significant number of the victims were residents of Chittoor district
The Eiffel Tower: Accidental superstar
What started as an attraction for a fair went on to become one of the worlds most visited monuments.
Make your own AI Mickey Mouse as Disney strikes deal with OpenAI
Disney and other creative industry giants had been suing AI firms like OpenAI, Perplexity and Anthropic, accusing them of illegally using their content
ChatGPT blamed for U.S. murder-suicide in lawsuit
The case joins a growing number of wrongful death lawsuits filed against OpenAI in recent months, with several alleging ChatGPT contributed to users' suicides
Why was he being woken just to watch a sunrise? But the Jampui Hills of Tripura held a surprise for Taran.
Everyone will receive benefits of welfare schemes: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
The secret of Jambavans palace
Hanuman finds out the reason behind the design of his mentors palace complex
ChatGPT 5.2 is now out: Is it better than Googles Gemini 3?
OpenAi touted GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking as its best models yet for handling math or science work
Two fathers, two sons, and the same test. Who wins the prize?
Piracy hits a brief pause, but web of leaks still unbroken
The recent arrests of movie-piracy masterminds have given the Telugu film industry a small ray of hope. Incidents of films being taped inside theatres have dipped, offering brief relief. But with piracy domains still thriving and fresh leak trails emerging from theatres in other States, the battle against organised networks remains long and complex, writesSangeetha Devi Dundoo
Madras High Court places District Judge Pa.U. Chemmal under suspension
He had come to adverse notice of the Madras High Court for alleged misuse of official authority during his tenure as Principal District-cum-Sessions Judge at Kancheepuram
Women workers strike in Hyderabad, seek wage hike at factory supplying global brands
The factory manufactures clothes for major global brands such as H&M, JCPenney, C&A, Levis, among others
Why human-rating matters as India prepares for Gaganyaan
Human-rating emerges as a crucial process ensuring that space systems like LVM-3 can safely carry humans by adding redundancy, robust abort capabilities, and rigorous testing; as Gaganyaan approaches, ISRO upgrades and certifies the LVM-3 for human-rating
Nine tourists killed as travel bus rams into gorge in Papikonda National Park
The Maredumilli and Chintoor police are engaged in the rescue operation
West Bengal SIR: Around 30 lakh electors unmapped to 2002 list, likely to be called for hearing
According to sources, the number of uncollectable voter forms in West Bengal has risen to over 58 lakhs, including approximately 24.2 lakhs identified as deceased as of December 11
Moms of Kochi to organise Purple Carnival, a lifestyle exhibition
This is the fourth edition of Momspo, organised by the womens collective in Kochi
The invisible epidemic: why air pollution is now Indias largest health threat
Indias air quality crisis is both widespread and deeply entrenched. The scientific evidence is overwhelming, and the health impacts are undeniable. The country must now recognise clean air as a fundamental right essential to equitable growth
Vivo X300 Pro Review | The unbeatable camera phone of 2025
Vivo X300 Pro builds upon the legacy of the X200 Pro and elevates the camera experience to much greater height for which the series is known for
U.S. offers 'free economic zone' in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas, Zelenskyy says
Mr. Zelenskyy said there was still no common understanding on the land issue and that Ukrainians should vote on any territorial concessions in a referendum
Thailand Prime Minister gets royal approval to dissolve Parliament, hold elections early next year
The election for the House of Representatives would be held 45 to 60 days after the Royal Decree, a period while Mr. Anutin will head a caretaker government with limited powers and cannot approve a new budget
Mr. Button becomes latest cocktail destination in Delhi
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.
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
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
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
Review of This Garden of Weeds, V. Sanjay Kumars novel set in the art world
The author, a gallery director, blends mystery with socio-political commentary in his novel
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
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
Brahma Gana Sabha and Rasika Ranjani Sabha Foundation honour artistes at December Art Festival
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
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
Wayanad records highest polling percentage in State
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

