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Voters sent a clear message, CPI(M) refuses self-review: Ramesh Chennithala
Blaming voters for electoral setbacks shows lack of self-criticism; UDF expansion driven by public support, not party negotiations
Sumit Nagal to lead Indian charge at Bengaluru Open
Handling of offerings should be changed from manual to automatic, and it will be good to stopoutsourcing, the judge says while hearing a batch of writ petitions on the theft case, and posts the matter to December 19
SC agrees to hear plea against Kerala HC verdict that issued guidelines for clinical establishments
Teacher arrested under POCSO Act in Dharmapuri
TGCHE calls for industry-relevant, research-driven higher education at southern regional roundtable
CBI books five in two cases linked to job scam targeting aspirants to U.S., Europe
Agency acts against alleged human traffickers promising overseas employment
Gaza through the lens of a Kerala doctor
SRKR students bag top prizes at Smart India Hackathon -2025
NDA poised to rule Thripunithura as LDF, UDF rule out tie-up
The election threw up a hung verdict in the 53-member municipality, with the NDA bagging 21 seats to the LDFs 20 and the UDFs 12 seats
About 10 km of the total 1,643-km border fenced so far, says Minister
A decade after division, Telangana emerges as an economic powerhouse of India
Coimbatore MP calls for naming city airport after former CM Karunanidhi
Vast opportunities for content writing in digital era, says VSU V-C
Enhanced TOEFL iBT test from January 21
US top destination for AP, Telangana students; most test-takers from Hyderabad
TACT seeks protection for micro units in Coimbatore
On the question of whether a separate international court is needed for environmental and climate change cases, Justice Brant said he did not believe such a body was necessary at present
Prashant Veer is a same-to-same replacement for Jadeja: UPCA official Sajid
Caruanaexpects the Candidates to be a close affair
Messi to Medvedev: India courts stars, but forgets the systems
DCs phone in at MCC on Thursday
Call for greater cooperation among Global South countries in critical sectors
Construction workers demand festival bonus, pension hike
Aviation EduCity will come up near Bhogapuram in one year, says Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Lokesh
The facility being established by the GMR Group in an extent of 136 acres provided by the MANSAS Trust free of cost will position India not only as a large aviation market but also as a global supplier of aviation talent and innovation, he asserts
H.D. Kumaraswamy says he will take on Congress government after December 20
Aland vote theft case sparks heated exchange in Assembly
Mysterious blastlike din, tremors felt again in Dindigul
Plans in place to protect water bodies in and around Tirupati
Joint enforcement operation targets pubs, bars ahead of New Year celebrations
In the wake of the Goa pub fire tragedy, multiple departments have launched a joint operation for the first time in the city to crack down on pubs, bars, and restaurants that are violating norms and lacking basic infrastructure
LDF takes comfort in vote share numbers in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
According to a tweet by John Brittas, the BJPs vote share went down from 2,13,214 votes in the 2024 LS polls to 1,65,891 in the 2025 local body polls and UDF's from 1,84,727 to 1,25,984 votes. LDFs vote share increased from 1,29,048 to 1,67,522 votes
TTDC plans to rename Hotel Tamil Nadu Unit-II
Low confidence, inability to cope with problems among six signs of later dementia risk: Study
However, the increased risk of dementia was driven entirely by the six specific symptoms in adults under 60 -- loss of self-confidence and difficulty coping with problems were each associated with a roughly 50 % increased risk of dementia, the researchers found
Saatheesan flays move to rename MGNREGS
BIE revises timetable for Inter public examinations
Dube credits think tank for improved bowling show
India needs power of technology as well as strength of values, says President
How micro-credential courses can save our arts, science and engineering degrees
Explore how micro-credential courses can enhance employability and modernize arts, science, and engineering degrees in todays economy.
Nitish was being fatherly when he pulled hijab off doctor's face: Bihar minister
The CM is, perhaps, older than the father of the woman in question. I have a daughter, and I could sense the fatherly affection he had expressed, Minister Zama Khan said.
Kadakampally Surendran seeks apology over gold thief remark
Former Deputy Mayor of Tirunelveli Corporation no more
Metrowater reduces waiting time between tanker bookings from five to three days
The Dial for Water service is being strengthened to better serve consumers, especially those in the citys added areas. Residents may also be able to track tanker trips through a mobile application soon
Seven pink patrol vehicles in Coimbatore to reach out to women in distress
As seven gleaming pink vehicles, piloted by women police in Coimbatore, set out to prevent crimes against women and children, it also turns the spotlight onwomens safety and freedom
12 held for making derogatory social media posts against politicians
Telangana sets March-end deadline for Hyderabad Metro takeover
Chief Secretary says transfer must be carried out smoothly and expeditiously, in line with agreement reached between both parties during a review meeting with Committee of Secretaries and L&T officials
Street dog adoption drive launched; MCC calls for public participation
Cab drivers protest new parking rules at Kempegowda International Airport
Cab services to and from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) were severely disrupted on Tuesday morning after hundreds of cab drivers staged a protest against the new parking and pick-up rules introduced by Bangalore International Airport Limited
Rocket built by students of Idukki engineering college to launch
Vizag MP Sribharat supports Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha
The Bill strikes at the core of effective, modern governance by removing outdated and redundant laws from the statute books, he says
Police announce traffic curbs, safety norms for TVK meeting in Erode on December 18
Residents submit petitions detailing problems they face with sewage pools, stagnant rainwater
Eighty Feet Road traversing Rahmath Nagar East remains submerged for several days after recent rains and due to absence of stormwater drain. Since this road was already in a bad shape, rainwater stagnation had made the situation worse and was flowing into the low-lying houses, says welfare association president
Student dies in wall collapse at govt. school in Tiruvallur
The incident happened when the students were eating lunch near a ramp at the school in Kondapuram
U.K. launches BBC funding review, as broadcaster reels from Trump lawsuit
Currently the BBCs funding mainly comes from a 174.50 ($234) annual charge imposed on all viewing households, but the number of licence holders has been falling
Madras High Court had asked the Election Commission to spare Madurai Government Medical College as it caused inconvenience to students and look at other options
Improved roads, new libraries inaugurated in the Nilgiris
Transport department cracks down on driving school, 9 lose licences in Vizianagaram
'No prima facie case made out against ex-CM Palaniswami,' TN govt tells HC
The Tamil Nadu government has cleared AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of corruption charges. Allegations concerned the construction of 11 medical colleges during his chief ministership. The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption found no prima facie case. The Madras High Court was informed of the findings. The court will hear further arguments after the Christmas vacation.
Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters
The first batch was delivered after a delay of nearly 15 months from the original delivery schedule of May 2024, primarily due to global supply chain disruptions
KC(M) faces crisis in Idukki after poll debacle
Jagan making allegations against PPP model for political gains, says Minister
Stepfather arrested in Chandrayangutta child murder case
Theatre brings together diverse social experiences, philosophies and linguistic traditions
Four-day multilingual theatre festival organised by Rangayana concludes in Kalaburagi
Court rules PSG must pay more than $70M to Mbapp in dispute over unpaid wages
Mbapp's lawyers claimed PSG owed him more than 260 million euros ($305 million), and PSG was seeking 440 million euros from Mbapp, citing damages and a loss of opportunity after he left on a free transfer
NIA arrests last absconding accused in Ramalingam murder case
Farmer killed after Tiruvaiyaru MLAs car hits two-wheeler near Orathanadu
Man sentenced to 20 years of RI for sexual assault on minor
Rally on Dec. 21 to seek Scheduled Tribes tag for Koli, Kabbaliga
Over 1 lakh electors deleted as part of SIR in U.T.
Andrea goes along the Karnataka coast in her Around the World Run
Dewfall raises risk to samba, thaladi paddy in Nagapattinam
Startup communities launched in two villages in Erode district
Tiruchi ordnance factory conducts cleanliness campaign
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Narrow escape for passengers as bus hits transformer
Commuters demand that unused parking bay at Pallavaram terminus be put to use
Commuters also want all buses to be routed through the inner bay to prevent roadside stoppages
Kashyap Mahesh weaves a rich musical tapestry
With a pliable voice, Kashyap traverses all three octaves with effortless ease.
Bike-borne men snatch gold chains from women in Salem
Prakash Veer interview: On working with Darshan and making The Devil
Kannada filmmaker Prakash Veer talks to The Hindu about making The Devil, starring Darshan, fondly called D Boss by his fans.
Tiruchi - Thiruvananthapuram express to run with LHB coaches
Assistance worth 54.54 lakh given to physically challenged
Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha annual music festival opened with Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalans performance. Her repertoire featured well-known compositions thoughtful sequencing
With the advanced ANPR cameras, the police can get clear photos of registration number plates of the vehicles zooming along the highways
Watch | Zeeshan Ayub talks about real Kashmir, football culture and speaking truth to power
Actor Zeeshan Ayub joins The Hindu to discuss his upcoming series, Real Kashmir, the process of inhabiting layered characters, and why stories rooted in everyday life matter. In this conversation, he reflects on football, journalism, and the choices actors make on and off screen. Interview: Anuj Kumar Video: Tayyab Hussain S M and Zeeshan Akhtar Editing: Tayyab Hussain S M
Watch: VB-G RAM G Bill will weaken MGNREGA: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mounted a strong protest in Parliament against the Centres proposed Bill to replace MGNREGA, warning that it weakens the legal right to employment.
Merlis Hotel opens doors in the city with a menu that celebrates global cuisines
Bombay High Court reserves order on PIL seeking CBI probe into Lavasa project
Petition alleges illegal land deals, stamp duty exemptions and misuse of public resources; names Pawar family members
