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Vaa Vaathiyaar trailer: Karthi plays a cop who emulates MGR in Nalan Kumarasamys quirky entertainer

Starring Krithi Shetty as the female lead, the film is set to release in theatres on December 12

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:48 pm

Man charged for stabbing attack on North Carolina train; Trump says Democrats destroying U.S. city

Second stabbing incident in Charlotte city since August; magistrate judge said the suspect Oscar Solarzano, 33, was in the U.S. illegally and had previously been deported

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:44 pm

IndiGo cancels over 220 flights at Mumbai, Delhi airports

The disruptions have resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations and delays in the last few days, causing hardships to thousands of passengers

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:21 pm

Tamil Nadu Government frames rules for sale, exchange, lease and mortgage of temple lands

The Alienation of Immovable Property of the Religious Institutions Rules, 2025 lay down elaborate guidelines

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:20 pm

AUS vs ENG 2nd Ashes Test: Ben Stokes gritty knock keeps Englands hopes alive

Ben Stokes knock kept the day-night match alive at the Gabba and ensured Australia will have to bat again to have a chance of taking a 2-0 series lead

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:13 pm

Land acquisition delays hamper execution of railway projects in Tamil Nadu: Union Minister Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw, in Parliament, said that the Centre is geared up to execute projects. However, success depends upon the support of the Tamil Nadu Government

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:08 pm

Changing pronouns, wearing moustaches

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:06 pm

How students can build a career in solar power

The industry is growing rapidly, and it needs the energy, creativity, and commitment that students bring

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:00 pm

We were going to speak on Christmas now Im left with regret: childhood friend grieves Hyderabad student who died in U.S. fire

Sahaja Reddy Udumala, a Masters student in New York, succumbed to severe burn injuries affecting nearly 90% of her body

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 11:47 am

Russia says it downed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight

The war has increasingly featured long-range drone and missile strikes far from the front lines, as each side seeks to hit military, logistics and energy assets deep in the others territory

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 11:40 am

Sri Lanka issues landslip warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said monsoon storms were adding more rain and making hillsides unstable, including the central mountainous region and the north-western midlands

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 11:31 am

Counteracting constipation: heres what you should and shouldnt do

Constipation is not a It is not a disease; it is but a symptom which is linked to lifestyle factors including like low fibre intake, dehydration, and inactivity, making awareness crucial for a common man to manage it early

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 11:30 am

Kerala local body polls: Candidates make final pitch to voters as open campaigning for Phase 1 draws to a close on Dec. 7

In play in the first phase of polling on Tuesday (December 9) are three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven district panchayats and 75 block panchayats

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 11:20 am

News in Frames | An island ravaged by a cyclone

With 22 of its 25 districts devastated and 611 lives lost, torrential rain from Cyclone Ditwah has left Sri Lanka reeling; the UN has flagged a high risk of food insecurity, severe crop damage, and widespread destruction of infrastructure; India and other countries have stepped in to help, but the island nations recovery will be a gruelling one

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 10:33 am

Mapping the mind

Dr. Rimjhim Agrawal, Co-founder and CTO, BrainsightAI, on her domain

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 10:00 am

What the resurgence of Mechanical Engineering means for students and HEIs

Apart from technical proficiency, Mechanical Engineering students must also develop emerging skills aligned with digitisation and sustainability

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 10:00 am

Tamil Nadu school horror: Class 12 student dies after being attacked by 14 juniors; victim struck on head with wooden stick

A tragic incident unfolded in Kumbakonam where a Class 12 student succumbed to injuries sustained from an alleged attack by 14 Class 11 students. The assault, reportedly stemming from a class dispute, involved a wooden stick to the head, leading to critical brain injury. The accused have been apprehended and are in juvenile custody.

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 9:33 am

Over 32K living co-infected with HIV and TB in 2024, admits Centre

NEW DELHI: Over 32,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) were co-infected with tuberculosis (TB) in 2024. This dual burden continues to be a significant public health challenge in India, according to the latest government report. The report also said that a total of six states, including Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, recorded the highest number of people co-infected with HIV and TB in 2024-25. The dual burden of HIV and TB continues to be a major public health challenge in India, as co-infection substantially increases the risk of illness and death if not detected and treated promptly, said the India HIV Estimation 2025 report. Maharashtra (14%), Andhra Pradesh (10%), Karnataka (10%), Uttar Pradesh (10%), Tamil Nadu (7%) and Gujarat (7%) together accounted for 58% of the HIVTB co-infected PLHIV reported in FY 2024-25, forming the bulk of the 11 states that contributed 80% of the national caseload. Several smaller states/UTs such as Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands contributed less than 1% of total cases, said the report, which was released by Union Health Minister JP Nadda on December 1, observed as World AIDS Day. The report said that TB, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), remains one of the most significant opportunistic infections (OIs) among PLHIV in India. From 2021-22 to 2024-25, the proportion of PLHIV screened for TB remained consistently high at 95% or more, reflecting strong adherence to TB screening and effective implementation of testing services. However, TB diagnosis among PLHIV from 2021-22 to 2024-25 showed a gradual decline, from 7.2% in 2021-22 and 2022-23 to 5.8% in 2023-24, and further to 4.9% in 2024-25. This can be attributed to enhanced prevention efforts and treatment coverage leading to a decrease in transmission, said the report. Active TB may affect the lungs (pulmonary TB) or spread beyond the lungs to involve the lymph nodes, pleura, abdomen, central nervous system, bones, joints, or skin (extrapulmonary TB). Recognising the impact of the dual epidemic, the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) has implemented several strategic measures to address HIV-TB co-infection across the country effectively. A cornerstone of this effort is the integration of HIV and TB services, aimed at ensuring comprehensive, patient-centred care, the report added. Under this model, all PLHIV attending ART Centres are screened for TB symptoms. At the same time, all TB patients are tested for HIV to enable early diagnosis and timely care.

The New Indian Express 7 Dec 2025 9:15 am

Lionel Messi's double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title

David Beckham, the club's co-owner and longtime architect of Miami's project, joined the on-field celebrations after the final whistle

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 9:10 am

IndiGo flight disruptions: Hyderabad airport sees 115 cancellations on Dec. 7, taking five-day total over 500

Although IndiGo has maintained that cancellations will reduce gradually, passengers with imminent travel plans remain unsure whether their flights will operate

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 8:50 am

Goa nightclub fire: PM Modi speaks to CM Sawant, announces 2 lakh ex-gratia to kin of 23 dead

Injured persons will receive 50,000 each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF)

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 8:44 am

Fringe political players eye local gains in Kerala, challenging Keralas dominant fronts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Meet the political parties that command other states but barely make a blip on Keralas electoral radar. Branded as fringe actors, the modest seat tallies of such parties are often mocked when set against the states entrenched fronts. Yet political observers caution that dismissing them outright may be a mistake. Their strength in select strongholds could send out quiet tremors capable of nudging the trajectories of Keralas major political fronts. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leads the pack in terms of the sheer number of candidates fielded in the upcoming local body election. The party, that once ruled Delhi and is now in power in Punjab, had entered the civic election arena in 2015 with around 80 candidates but failed to open its account. AAP first tasted success in 2023 when its candidate won a panchayat ward in Idukki in a bypoll. In the upcoming civic polls, AAP has fielded a total of 380 candidates across various local bodies in all districts. We will put up an impressive performance in this local body election and are particularly confident of winning seats in Kozhikode and Kochi corporations and a district panchayat division in Idukki, said Vinod Mathew Wilson, AAP state president. AAP could be an alternative for voters who are averse to the ideologies and practices of the three major fronts. But it would be a form of negative voting that is not beneficial in the long run. Instead, AAP should offer positive alternatives such as revival of the anti-corruption plank on which it was originally based, and taking up issues facing the marginalised sections and the downtrodden to stay relevant, opined Prof M N Karassery, political observer and social critic. Meanwhile, DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), the ruling party in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, is upbeat about a rousing performance in the local body election in Kerala. The party, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, has fielded candidates in 23 wards. Of these, nine candidates are in Kollams Punalur municipality and one in Thenmala grama panchayat while.the remaining 13 have been fielded in Devikulam and Peermade taluks of Idukki. It is for the first time that DMK is contesting under the partys official rising sun symbol in Kerala, and we are confident of a good show this time around, said K R Murugesan, DMK Kerala state secretary. Punalur has been a stronghold of the Dravidian party for many years. Notably, in the 2023 election to Punalur Service Cooperative Bank that falls under the municipal limits, all 13 candidates fielded by the DMK came second, pushing the UDF to third spot. AIADMK (All Indian Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu, has been a player in Keralas electoral scene for the past few decades. As the partys official two-leaves symbol has been reserved for Kerala Congress (M) in the state, the partys candidates have been contesting under the hat symbol. As many as 30 AIADMK candidates are contesting the upcoming local body election, mostly in its strongholds in Idukki and Palakkad. We have renewed our ties with the BJP-led NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu but in Kerala we have decided to go it alone. In the two wards where our candidates are contesting in Thiruvananthapuram district, the BJP is also in the fray, pointed out Haribabu V Pillai, Kerala state secretary, AIADMK. He added that the party would put up an impressive performance in Idukki and Palakkad districts where it has fielded candidates in 16 and 12 wards respectively. We are hopeful of improving our tally in 2015 when we won as many as six wards, he added. Meanwhile, a section of political analysts are of the view that other-state parties see the local body election in Kerala as part of a larger game-plan. For many such parties, fielding candidates is primarily part of reviving their cadre ahead of the assembly election. Though they may not win the seats they contest, the votes they poll would be shown as a sign of strength in certain pockets and used as a bargaining chip against major fronts in the upcoming elections, opined A Jayashankar, political commentator. It is more of a spoiler effect that parties from other states pose in their strongholds in Kerala, Jayasankar said. In areas where linguistic minorities are a sizeable number, disillusionment with the LDF and UDF favours such fringe parties, he said. Most of these voters would have been taken for a ride in successive elections by the dominant fronts and they would naturally be on the lookout for a platform to express their resentment. Whether their favoured candidate would win the election is a different question altogether, he remarked. Meanwhile, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), that has made inroads into the migrant population and also minorities in the states hilly areas, has opted out of the fray this time around. Owing to differences between the state unit and its newly appointed state convener P V Anvar, the partys symbol has been frozen by the poll panel. AITC state president C G Unni dismissed claims that independents backed by AITC are contesting the civic elections. The party will face the elections officially only after its internal elections are completed, he added. AIADMK Total candidates THIRUVANANTHAPURAM TPuram municipal corporation: 1 (Medical College ward) Neyyattinkara municipality: 1 (Perumpazhuthoor ward) PALAKKAD Palakkad town & Kozhinjamapara panchayat: 12 candidates IDUKKI Devikulam, Marayoor & Munnar areas: 16 candidates DMK Total candidates KOLLAM (10) Punalur municipality: 9 wards Thenmala grama panchayat: 1 ward IDUKKI (13) Devikulam taluk: 7 Peermade taluk: 6

The New Indian Express 7 Dec 2025 8:04 am

Rupee hits record low of 90: Calculated move by RBI or a sign of losing control?

As foreign capital flees and imports surge, the RBI abandons its aggressive defense of the currency, betting on a weaker rupee to absorb the shock of U.S. tariffs

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 7:50 am

Theres something in the Mumbai air

Even as doctors speak out about rising air pollution levels in Maharashtras capital city and environmental activists cry hoarse about political and bureaucratic lethargy, Mumbais 2.2 crore residents report increasing ill-health and higher medical bills

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 7:50 am

Australia activates disaster relief for wildfire-hit New South Wales State

More than 60 wildfires were burning in New South Wales on Sunday (December 7); no loss of lives so far

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 7:35 am

Goa night club fire LIVE: 23 killed in major blaze due to cylinder blast; CM orders inquiry

Most of the dead were the clubs kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 7:27 am

Ashes Test series; Australia skipper Pat Cummins good to go for Adelaide Test

The 32-year-old pace spearhead has not played since picking up the issue against the West Indies mid-year.

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 7:21 am

Chinas jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters, Tokyo says

Democratically governed Taiwan is claimed by Beijing and lies just 110 kilometres (68.4 miles) from Japans westernmost Yonaguni Island

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 6:42 am

Shrinking space for the Humanities

A better understanding of the complementarity of science and Humanities will be essential for a functional and progressive society

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 6:14 am

Metrowater hikes tanker tariffs; removes daily cap on complexes

Officials say price has been revised after six years to offset growing production costand higher rates quoted by tankers that operate on contract; large-capacity lorries will cater to the suburbs; residents seek expansion of piped network

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 5:43 am

Southern Railway to operate special trains, add AC coaches due to flight cancellations

Special trains include the Nagercoil to Tambaram superfast (December 7) and the Tambaram-Nagercoil superfast (December 8).

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 5:30 am

Kane scores hat-trick as Bayern extends Bundesliga lead to 11 points

The England captain took his goal tally for Bayern Munich this season to 28 and the defending champions extended their lead to 11 points after thrashing Stuttgart 5-0 on the road.

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 5:20 am

Poor drainage network raises a stink at Tambaram

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 5:04 am

Celebration amid loss: Tibetans in Chennai honor significance of December 10; A dwindling community gathers for tradition and memories

Every year on December 10th, Chennai's close-knit Tibetan community comes together to celebrate the Dalai Lama's Nobel Peace Prize with vibrant festivities. This year, the event, curated by Friends of Tibet, showcases delicious vegetarian momos alongside captivating folk dances.

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 5:00 am

The price of breathing

When people see neighbours lighting crackers or farmers burning stubble without consequences, compliance collapses

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 4:31 am

Epic Greaves double ton earns West Indies draw in first NZ Test

Set a colossal target of 531, 113 more than the current record for a successful fourth-innings chase, the West Indies were 457-6 at the end, the second-highest Test fourth innings.

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 4:20 am

Steaming silences at academic corridors

Let tea dissolve hierarchy. In that circle, there must be no Head of Department, no Junior Research Fellow, no Professor Emeritus. Only co-drinkers.

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 4:00 am

Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Norris and Piastri

The thrilling three-way battle will be decided on Sunday (December 7, 2025) at the Yas Marina Circuit. The McLaren driver Norris is 12 points ahead of Red Bull's Verstappen and 16 ahead of McLaren teammate Piastri.

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 3:40 am

Continuing divides

Every conversation veers around to a quick sketch of where a person sits in the countrys endlessly negotiated social hierarchy

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 3:20 am

What did Putins visit to India achieve? | Explained

Where do India-Russia relations stand? What did the two sides agree on during the recent summit? What statements did both leaders make on the Ukraine war? Why is Putins visit significant at this juncture when India is negotiating a free trade agreement with the U.S.?

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 3:17 am

The paradox of right and wrong

The essence of morality lies not in action, but in awareness

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 3:00 am

Halloween impact

The attraction for the surreal and unknown transcends generations and classes

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 2:43 am

The movie magic

Many of them run on outlandish formulas and offer naive solutions

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 2:30 am

Boeing says Trump's equity stake plan doesn't apply to big U.S. defence firms

It really only applies on the supply chain, particularly for the smaller companies coming through, where that might be a way forward for them to get some equity, says CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 2:20 am

Cartel de los Soles | Mission Maduro

The U.S decision to designate the alleged cartel a foreign terrorist organisation is aimed at strengthening its case for military action in Venezuela

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 1:40 am

S. Muralidhar | Humane justice

The former Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court will head a UN Commission to investigate human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian territories

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 1:25 am

J&K L-G and CM spar over age relaxation for job aspirants amid protests

Hundreds of job aspirants who have crossed the age bar of 32 are unable to sit for the examination. The Open Merit aspirants are protesting to increase the current upper age limit from 32 to 37 to bring it at par with the rest of the country.

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 1:20 am

Car hits bike in Shahbad Dairy; two die

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 1:06 am

Sam Altman | Merchant of the future

The OpenAI CEO has declared a code red at his company as the ChatGPT-maker rushes to turbocharge its chatbots performance; his urgency comes shortly after Google unveiled its powerful Gemini 3 model

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 1:06 am

Nothing wrong if Tamil Nadu becomes like Ayodhya, says state BJP chief

A political spat erupted over the Karthigai Deepam lighting in Tirupparankundram, with DMK accusing BJP of inciting communal unrest. BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran defended the move, stating there was no harm in the area resembling Ayodhya and dismissing fears of riots.

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 12:57 am

Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic

On December 7, 1909, Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekelands process patent for making Bakelite was granted, two years after he had figured it out. Bakelite is the first fully synthetic plastic and its invention marked the beginning of the Age of Plastics. A.S.Ganesh tells you more about Baekeland and his Bakelite

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:51 am

CM blames past regimes for pollution, vows stronger and faster control efforts

Govt. extremely serious about curbing pollution, dust being tackledthrough wall-to-wall road constructionand city aiming to shift all public transport to EVs by 2026, says Gupta; over 7 crore in penalties imposed on polluting construction sites: Environment Minister

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:44 am

State hits back at Centre over delay in railway projects

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 12:39 am

BJP wont enter TN as long as DMK cadres exist: Dy CM

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 12:36 am

FIFA World Cup 2026 | MetLife Stadium to host the final as FIFA announces complete schedule

Seventy-eight games will be in the U.S., including all from the quarterfinals on, and 13 apiece in Canada and Mexico.

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:36 am

GCC workers continue protest

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:34 am

Nanjil Sampath appointed as TVKs campaign secretary

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 12:33 am

Ambedkar-Kalaignar fellowship launched by SOAS, London

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 12:31 am

Son forged docs, says Ramadoss in plaint

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 12:31 am

Unaware of Cong leader meeting Vijay: TNCC chief

The Times of India 7 Dec 2025 12:28 am

Former IAS officer gets five-year jail term in money laundering case

The court noted that the accused officer caused a loss to the government exchequer to the tune of 1.20 crore.

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:20 am

5-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By Leopard In Tamil Nadu

In yet another shocking case of humanwildlife conflict in the Anamalai hill region, a five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Valparai of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district on Saturday, police officials said.

NDTV 7 Dec 2025 12:17 am

Tamil Nadu parties test alliance math ahead of 2026 polls

Political activity in Tamil Nadu is heating up for next year's assembly elections. Alliances are being formed and realigned. The DMK-led alliance remains intact. The BJP-led NDA is working to gather support. Efforts are underway to unite AIADMK factions. Other parties are exploring new partnerships.

The Economic Times 7 Dec 2025 12:16 am

IND vs SA ODI | Sky is the limit for Jaiswal: Gambhir

An IPL owner (referring to Delhi Capitals Parth Jindal) also wrote about split coaching. It is very important for people to stay in their domain, says India head coach Gautam Gambhir

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 12:02 am

Cricket lovers have visual treat in Vizag as Ro-Ko and Jaiswal fire on all cylinders

Almost all the seats were occupied by 11 a.m., well ahead before the toss; road stretch from Yendada to PM Palem bustled with stalls selling caps, T-shirts, Indian flags, and other merchandise

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 11:29 pm

English definitely has a place on Indian soil: Tharoor

Tharoor argues that the English lexicon has become richer by borrowing Indian words

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 11:17 pm

Congress top brass discusses Karnataka leadership issue, to meet again

Party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and the general secretary in-charge of organisation K.C. Venugopal attended the closed door meeting at Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhis official residence

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 11:14 pm

Congress cites Maniben Patels diary entries, asks Rajnath to apologise for Babri claim

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh claimed the Defence Minister was spreading falsehoods to improve his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 11:09 pm

Social Justice Minister pays tribute to Ambedkar on his death anniversary

The President, Vice-President and Prime Minister showered floral tributes at the statue of the social reformer inside the Parliament complex

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 10:56 pm

Stalin virtually inaugurates village knowledge centres in Vellore, nearby districts

The centres consist of an administrative office, a skill training hall, a computer lab, a library, training rooms, an instructors office, and toilets. They also have public halls that can accommodate around 200 people

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 10:54 pm

DGCA serves showcause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers

The CEO has to respond to the showcause notice within 24 hours on why appropriate enforcement action should not be initiated against you, placing him under direct regulatory scrutiny

The Hindu 6 Dec 2025 10:51 pm