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U.S. pauses all applications for immigrants from 19 countries: report
The pause applies to people from countries that the administration banned in June from seeking status from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Pakistan to tour Sri Lanks in January for 3 T20Is
Before going for the World Cup, Pakistan will also play a three-match T20I series against Australia at home from January 30
Vacancies in loco pilot posts cause hardship to commuters in Chennai division
The Chennai division of Southern Railway which operates hundreds of suburban, mail and express trains has been mainly facing shortage of loco pilots.
How old debt defaults came to haunt an ex-Minister in a corruption case many years later
In 1973, K. Ponnusamy was working as a Lecturer at a Government Arts College in Tamil Nadu, he availed of a 13,000 crop loan from the Bank of India but failed to repay the loan. The bank moved the court and collected the amount
Peru presidential hopeful bloodied but safe after gun attack
Gunmen on a motorbike fired several shots at the SUV the 50-year-old politician, Rafael Belaunde was driving
Top seeds Velavan and Anahat move into quarters
Velavan dismantled Sri Lankas Ravindu Laksiri 11-7, 11-8, 11-7, while Delhi teenager Anahat, ranked 29 in the world, eased past Tamara Holzbauerova (Czech Republic) 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 in the pre-quarterfinals
Putin's talks with U.S. envoy Witkoff, Kushner conclude, the Kremin says
The talks on a possible way to end the deadliest European conflict since World War Two stretched for nearly five hours
Fifty years ago | Ford has two-hour talks with Mao
India trashes Pakistan's claim of denial of overflight to send aid to Sri Lanka
The request for overflight clearance for a Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka was received by the Indian high commission in Islamabad at around 1 p.m. on December 1, Randhir Jaiswal said
A hundred years ago | Nobel Peace Prize not to be awarded this year
People should disclose details as per Census Act: Home Ministry
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rais reply comes in response to a Trinamool MPs query on disclosure of caste
The government has issued Standard Operating Procedures to curb the circulation of Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse. But this is only a starting point
DDA nets 1,494 crore in 20th round of e-auction of plots
CM unveils disaster readiness campaignfor safety in schools
Tackling Keralas mental health challenge
Kerala is one of the States with the highest suicide rates in the country
Pollution protest: Delhi court grants bail to 8 more students
Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was also shot, faces charges stemming from the November 26 shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24
Waiting for her to walk through the door: father of woman pushed into Bangladesh
Senior lawyer N.N. Sugunapalan passes away
Three injured as wall collapses on makeshift eatery in Chennais Dashamakan
Fire and rescue service personnel and Purasawalkam Tahsildar Kuppammal Ramu were at the site soon after the incident
Despite objections, Health department approves 380 posts by surrendering existing posts
Customs officials seize ganja, red-eared slider turtles from three passengers at Chennai airport
VIT-Chennai develops chip to integrate medical devices into self-diagnostic application
Sorry, but the captains apology is now part of the game
Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it took control of strategic West Kordofan town
On December 2, the army denied that the RSF had taken the entire town, and accused its rivals of continuing attacks on Babanusa despite RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalos announcement of a unilateral ceasefire
Meeting OK, not roadshow: Pondy tells Vijay
Death toll rises to 4 as man electrocuted in Villupuram; 85K hectares of paddy flooded
Letters to The Editor December 3, 2025
TVK's Reckless Actions, Intentional Delay By Vijay Caused Stampede: Tamil Nadu To Top Court
The Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court that the Karur stampede in which 41 people were killed is attributable to a series of eckless and uncoordinated actions by the organisers and workers of the TVK party.
BARC official, channel owner booked for alleged rating forgery
Waste management, canal rejuvenation get priority in LDFs manifesto for Kochi Corporation
Two booked for posting photo of survivor in Mamkoottathil case
The dismal state of Indias environment
There is a deep-seated and continuing disregard for the environment in government policymaking
Confusion prevails over identity of body, suspected to be that of missing Bengaluru man
Centre cites 150-km rule, removes Hosur from UDAN list
Experts push for integrative approach to obesity, metabolic disorders at Ayurveda meet
As metabolic diseases surge worldwide, experts called for stronger evidence-based integration of Ayurveda with modern medicine at a two-day international conference on Ayurveda and Integrative Approaches to Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
We should use the Olympic bid and the Games as a catalyst for developing sport in India: Bindra
The Beijing Games gold medallist dwells on the beneficial fallout of the mega quadrennial extravaganza, the growth and popularity of shooting and chess, handling pressure, self-respect and belief, hard work and parents role in moulding aspiring sportspersons
A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean
There are encouraging signs that member-country engagement is deepening in the Colombo Security Conclave, but challenges remain
Cyclon Ditwah effect weakens in Chennai, but rain to continue
Avadi floods blamed on poor drainage
Metro passengers tiptoe through UG tunnel as power snag halts train
Waterlogged roads and potholes throw normalcy out of gear
Dy CM honours para-athletes at sports meet
HCC notice to GCC on removal of encroachments in Mannadi
Southern States attracting more GCCs : Kearney
Public Mass resumes at St. Marys Basilica after long hiatus
BIAC wins sustainable development leadership award
DISCOMs dues shrink to near-zero after major power sector reforms: NLC
Five Kargil councillors move J&K HC against Ladakh L-G order which nominated a Muslim to the council
The seat is reserved for a member of the principle religious minority from the region and Buddhists, not Muslims, are the largest minority group in Kargil.
Qatar says hopes to push Hamas, Israel to next talks phase very soon
We think that we should be pushing the parties to stage two very, very soon, Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said.
View: Why larger and more populous states gradually losing their fiscal strength
A 2013-14 to 2022-23 CAG analysis of state finances paints a sobering picture. 10 most populous states - UP, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, MP, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh - account for about 3/4th of India's population. Yet, in 2022-23, their combined share in the total revenue receipts of all states stood at 68.9%, down from 74.4% a decade earlier. This 6-point decline signals a weakening of fiscal capacity where it should have been strongest.
District Collector orders stringent steps to curb road accidents in Visakhapatnam
He tells officials to replace faulty signals, install solar blinkers and speed breakers, and intensify joint enforcement to improve safety on major roads
J&K Deputy CM moves Delhi HC for removal of objectionable content against him on social media
Surinder Kumar Choudhary has claimed that there is alleged defamatory content with sexual undertones on several social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube channels, against him
Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 | Five-star India blanks Switzerland, enters quarterfinals
Awaiting India in the final eight will be a Belgium side that scraped through as one of the best second-placed teams
South Western Railway freight revenue crosses 451 crore
Freight loading growth hits record levels
Madurai witnesses heavy downpour in evening
SMAT | Hardik sizzles on comeback as Baroda gets the better of Punjab in a run-fest
Ankit dazzles in Haryanas win over Services; cakewalk for Gujarat against Pondicherry; Karans maiden T20 century takes Bengal past HP
WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, along with diet, exercise
WHO guidelines say GLP-1 drugs are effective as long-term treatment for obesity in adults, barring pregnant women, alongside diet, exercise interventions; call for equitable access to reduce global obesity costs
Two more Uttar Pradesh natives held for serial burglaries at TNHB flats in Coimbatore
Railway running staff stage hunger strike seeking redressal of their problems
Regime change operation claim is not in the chargesheet, Delhi riots accused tell the Supreme Court
The Delhi Polices claim of a coordinated regime change operation behind the February 2020 Delhi riots finds no mention in the chargesheet, even though it was now being projected as a central plank of the prosecutions case, the petitioners said
Woraiyur cotton sari gets GI tag
The sari is produced in Woraiyur, Kottathur, Paithamparai, and other clusters in the vicinity; 86 looms are actively working, producing the saris of 5.5 m in length
Need to mobilise people against neo-fascist moves, says M.A. Baby
The merger of the fascistic political rule with the dominance of the billionaires and exploiters of society could be seen in neo fascism, says CPI(M) general secretary
Watch: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy braces for face-off with Lionel Messi
Ramakrishnan Chander takes charge as LIC MD
West Bengal announces compensation linked to SIR-related distress
39 deaths and several illness cases have been reported amid stress surrounding the Special Intensive Revision process, says Mamata Banerjee
Maple Infra Trust acquires 5 Toll Road Highway Assets from Ashoka Concessions
RBI identifies SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks in 2025 list
Watch: Myself and DK Shivakumar are united: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
The operation is still underway, says Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
India should focus on building national aircraft
Aequs invests 600 crore in consumer electronics plant in Hubballi to manufacture portable computer parts, smart devices and multipurpose wearables
Assam Congress chief seeks PMs intervention in Tezpur University unrest
Gaurav Gogoi flags allegations of mismanagement, administrative lapses and financial irregularities as Central varsity remains shut
Finland to hold road shows on circular economy in India next year
Possibilities of wider collaboration in renewable energy, says Finnish Ambassador
Tamil Nadu Registration Dept Reaches New Milestone
The State Registration department reached a new milestone on Monday, earning Rs 302.73 crore revenue on a single day through property registrations
Karavali Utsav to be extended till last week of February, says Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner
First Vande Mataram, then SIR debate, says Centre, as Opposition continues protests in RS
It may not be appropriate to hold a debate on electoral reforms before a discussion on 150 years of the Vande Mataram, says Kiren Rijiju; RS Chair rejects 20 Opposition notices for discussions under Rule 267
Loco running staff observe 48-hour fast
Virat Kohli to play for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Kohli will be available to play for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He has confirmed his participation, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley toldThe Hindu
Kuki body asks NHRC to reject Manipur govt. action taken reports denying State complicity
In the reports, the Manipur government has said that allegations that the State chooses to support and assist militants/terrorist groups of the dominant community were wrong and misconceived
RSSs farmers body asks Centre to ban land pooling, seeks uniform land acquisition law
Concerned about the lack of attention to the interests of villages and farmers affected by the acquisition of agricultural land across the country
ED notice in masala bond a result of CPI(M)-BJP nexus, alleges Adoor Prakash
UDF convener says LDF long practised voter fraud and that the Sabarimala gold heist probe being sabotaged
Karnataka Bank ropes in IBM to digitise its infrastructure
Man gets 20 years RI in POSCO case
Suspected extremist gunned down in Assam
Police said Modi Hmar was a member of the Hill Peoples Convention (Democratic), an armed group
Residents stage demonstration seeking basic facilities
