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Kushagra credits Solanki for teaching him how to build an innings
Stench crisis in Pottalurani triggers continuous protests; government initiates control measures
With already boycotting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the villagers stated that they are prepared to boycott the upcoming assembly election as well if the authorities fail to shut down fish processing units near their village.
30-year-old woman knocked down and killed by a speeding truck near Madhavaram
Rajnath Singh inaugurates record 125 BRO infrastructure projects in Ladakh
Defence Minister unveils 5,000 crore BRO roads, bridges and key assets across Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir and seven states in major border infrastructure push
Simranpreet wins 25m pistol gold, Aishwary clinches 3P silver on ISSF World Cup Final debut
In men's 50m rifle 3-positions, Aishwary finished 0.9 points behind Czechia's Jiri Privratsky, who shot 414.2 in the final played in the new ISSF format of 40 shots. Olympic champion Liu Yukun won bronze
In play in the first phase of polling on Tuesday are three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven district panchayats, 75 block panchayats, and 471 grama panchayats spanning Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts
Pawan Kalyan visits Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, participates in Bruhat Geetotsava
May the message of the Gita guide our actions, strengthen our society, and elevate our national spirit, he says in a social media post
19 arrested for torching poultry farm, car and shop in Eluru district
Powerloom workers stage demonstration in Sankarankoil, demanding wage hike
Idukki campaigns blend Tamil and Malayalam for Kottikalasham
Telangana sinking, not rising: BJP
Tears into Congress Govt. on two-year rule
Preserving and unravelling the socioeconomic condition of Chettinad region
In Chettinad mansions at N. Vairavanpatti near Tirupattur S. L. S. Palaniappan, along with his wife, Malathi, have preserved articles that narrate the history of the Chettiar community and in turn has shaped the socio-fabric of the region. Amidst elegant glassware, luminous porcelain ware, brassware and unique thali lie the palm manuscripts and ledgers that unravel the socioeconomic status of the early times.
TN Rising Conclave: Major players sign MoUs focusing southern districts
Two Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrender before ASR police in Paderu
BJP Kisan Morcha stages protest demanding relief for farmers affected by crop loss
IFFK 2025: Palestine 36 to be opening film, Mohammad Rasoulof to head jury
17 injured as private and TNSTC buses collide head-on near Mannargudi
Stage set for Telangana Rising Global Summit at Bharat Future City today
Global and domestic entrepreneurs to discuss various facets of Telanganas potential and opportunities
AAP, BJP demand Congress explain Navjot Kaur Sidhus 500-crore suitcase remark
When the wife of a senior Congress leader admitted that the CMs position could be purchased in a deal, it demonstrated a complete moral collapse in the Congress, the BJPs Tarun Chugh alleged
YSRCP revises schedule of one-crore signature drive against privatisation of medical colleges
The district-level demonstrations have been rescheduled to December 15 and party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy will submit the signatures collected to the Governor on December 17, says Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy
Man hacked to death over old rivalry
City-wide Anti-Rabies Vaccination drive conducted
Identifying stressors and acting on them early can prevent binge eating, say specialists
Why do people resort to binge eating? Can it be controlled? Can it be reversed? What kind of medical treatment are available and what are the modalities?
Global Summit set to transform Telanganas future path: Ponguleti
NDA will win big in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu; people have rejected Congress and allies: Shah
Mr. Shah said the BJP and its alliance partners have continued their winning streak by recording a two-thirds majority in the recent Assembly elections in Bihar, and will record a big victory in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, where elections are due next year
Carol singing competition spreads Christmas cheer in Mysuru
Watch: Nightclub fire will hurt Goa tourism: Revolutionary Goans chief Manoj Parab
Watch: Multiple violations led to nightclub fire: South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes
Salem district exceeds target fixed for Armed Forces Flag Day fund: Collector
Premises of mini-Vidhana Soudha in Mangaluru cleaned
Fake D-Mart advertisements on Facebook used to defraud Habsiguda senior of 1.09 lakh
Bihar to establish 100 Fast Track Courts for quicker disposal of pending criminal cases
Mr. Choudhary also informed that eight fast track courts are proposed in Patna, while four each will be established in Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, and Bhagalpur.
Land identified in Salem to construct district prison
Chickballapur police to reinstate helmet rule after nine years
According to statistics, a total of 306 fatal cases reported this year so far where 333 people were killed and 900 people sustained injuries.
With Annamalai hitting the big screen on Rajinikanths birthday (December 12), director Suresh Krissna looks back on the films legacy and the magic that made it timeless
Guwahati Masters: Saraswat clinches maiden super 100 title, Tanvi finishes runner-up
Saraswat outwitted former national champion Manjunath 21-11, 17-21, 21-13 in an all-Indian final that lasted 50 minutes; Tanvi Sharma finished runner-up in womens singles after losing 18-21 18-21 to Tung Ciou-Tong of Chinese Taipei
BLOs will be beaten up if they attempt irregularities in voters' list: Tripura Congress MLA
Sudip Roy Barman said Congress wants a transparent and error-free electoral roll, and would not allow what had happened in Maharashtra, Bihar and Haryana in Tripura
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Farmer arrested after uncle dies in scuffle over property row in Chintamani
Student team from Puducherry to participate in finale of Smart India Hackathon 2025
The Smart India Hackathon provides a national platform for students to develop innovative, technology-driven solutions to real-life problem statements posed by various Ministries, Departments, and reputed organisations
R. Vasanthagopal awarded DLitt
Suriya 47, directed by Jithu Madhavan, goes on floors; Naslen and Nazriya to co-star
Jithu Madhavan is best known for helming films such as Romancham and Aavesham
Psychic Star bags the A.C. Ardeshir Trophy
Procurement centres for maize open at Chamarajanagar
Tiruchi MGMGH treats patient with tracheal stenosis
Ferry service resumption postponed amid adverse weather and cyclone damage
Special train from Mysuru to Tuticorin for Christmas and New Year
Four of a family held for theft of 87 sovereigns from former DMK MPs house in Thanjavur
Deepam Row: Stalin Launches Veiled Attack on BJP, Slams 'Cheap Politics' of the Worst Kind
The Tamil Nadu CM said the people were aware of the reason behind the current problem, and also the goal of those who were raising an issue to light the lamp at a particular spot
Waterfront development project in Mangaluru partially complete
Facilities created on the 450-m stretch on the bank of the Netravathi are ready for commissioning
After Bihar win, BJP next in line for power in Tamil Nadu & West Bengal: Amit Shah
Rahul Baba is still finding faults with EVMs or electoral rolls. Rahul Baba, neither are the EVMs faulty nor is there anything wrong with the electoral rolls:, Shah said
Fynbos, Jade, Zacharias and Namiri excel
At present, only election officials are eligible for postal ballots in the local body polls in Kerala
Congress launches outreach programme to draw roadmap for inclusive greater Assam
Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 128.15 feet
After spending 8 years in prison, man acquitted in POCSO case
The statement of the victim, who was said to be suffering from moderate intellectual disability, contradicted other evidence, said the special court for POCSO Act
10 blackbucks die due to 'bacterial infection' in Zoological Park in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur
It is suspected to be H.S. (Haemorrhagic Septicaemia), which is a bacterial disease caused by Pasteurella species of bacteria. The disease is also known as Pasteurellosis, Dr. Pragya Lakra said
Kerala among top States in services employment: NITI Aayog report
As per the study, 48.5% of Keralas workforce is engaged in services as of 2023-24. This is far above the national average of 29.7%
Nanjangud banana area sees revival as farmers get support, subsidy
Major push to save heritage GI-tagged Rasabale from decline; efforts are underway to revive the fading crop affected earlier by Panama wilt with scientists and horticulture officials working together to save the crop
Ten fishing boats gutted in massive fire in Kollam
Rescue operations severely hampered by explosion of onboard gas cylinders and poor road connectivity to the area. Despite the challenges, local residents and Fire and Rescue Services manage to prevent a larger disaster by successfully moving eight other moored boats away from the flames
A renewed commitment to ensure that environmental governance is driven by sustained institutional responsibility, not symbolism, Justice R. Mahadevan said
Punjab records maximum food stock damage in past five years in India
CHANDIGARH: Punjab, considered the food bowl of India, recorded food stock damage of 8,226.04 metric tonne (MT) of Food Corporation of India (FCI) in the last five years. Punjab topped the list, followed by Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha. These figures were placed on record in the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister for state of consumer affairs, food and public distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya in reply to an unstated question asked by Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai, Member of Parliament from Dadra and Nagar Haveli. As per the figures placed in the parliament showed that the cumulative loss over five years in Punjab stood at 8,226.04 MT of this the lowest was in 2020-21 at 25 MT, then 100 MT in 2021-22, then 264 in 2022-23, then 7,746 MT in 2023-24 and 91.04 in 2024-25. The second highest was in Tamil Nadu with 3,001.39 MT damaged in 2024-25, as only 7 MY in 2023-24 bringing its total to 3,008.39 MT. Then followed by Haryana at 2,511-MT loss in 2023-24, Uttar Pradesh the highest 2,254.32 MT in 2024-25, before that 2 MT in 2023-24, 47 MT in 2022-23, 78 MT in 2021-22 and 69 MT in 2020-21 taking its overall figure to 2,450.32 MT. Meanwhile, Maharashtra recorded an accumulated 2,856.68 MT of damaged stock over five years, including highest 1,985.68 MT in 2024-25 and Odisha reported 1,157 MT, mostly from 1,145 MT in 2020-21. But Punjab recorded the sharpest single-year damage, several other states reported sizeable losses. Also year-wise and commodity-wise assessments of damaged wheat and rice along with valuation were given. The highest recorded value of damaged food grains in the period was for rice in 2024-25, amounting to Rs 13.06 crore, linked to 0.072 lakh tonnes of damaged stock against an off take of 259.55 lakh tonne, translating to a 0.028% loss. For 2023-24, rice damage stood at 0.012 lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 2.06 crore. Wheat losses were recorded as 0.01 lakh tonnes in 2020-21, 0.004 lakh tonnes in 2022-23, and 0.0067 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, with corresponding values of Rs 0.64 crore, Rs 0.46 crore, and Rs 0.814 crore. The reply also stated that no central pool foodgrains got damaged due to insufficient FCI godowns. The overall storage capacity of Punjab is 174 lakh MT, comprising 124 lakh MT under the Food Corporation of India and another 49 LMT with state agencies.
Virat Kohli offers prayers at Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Simhachalam
T.N. Rising Summit in Madurai sees 91 MoUs, Stalin says focus is on uniform development
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin said his government has taken several initiatives to bring the southern region on par with other regions in terms of industrial progress
Watch: Nightclub fire: Atishi criticises Goa government
Fee determination order to be produced for renewal of recognition of private schools in Tamil Nadu
The School Education Department has recently amended the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Rules, 2023 to include a fresh sub-rule in this regard
No good certificate to Jamaat-e-Islami Hind ever, says Kerala CM
CM Pinarayi Vijayan labels Jamaat-e-Islami Hind as anti-social, denying any endorsement from CPI(M) or Left Democratic Front
ED to chargesheet Gurugram realty company, promoter for multi-crore 'fraud' in PMAY
The ED has alleged that the MD of a Gurugram-based real estate company fraudulently diverted and laundered homebuyers' funds worth 222 crore collected under PMAY
Armed forces flag day: Governor, CM, Deputy CM contribute to fund
Udhayanidhi Stalin said it was everyones duty to contribute for the welfare of the service personnel and their families
Govt denies issuing any advisory to stop clean energy funding
The New And Renewable Energy Ministers letter rattled solar manufacturers in India, with many raising concerns that the move could choke funding for the entire sector
Watch: PM Modi to lead Vande Mataram debate in Parliament
Octogenarian collapses, dies on morning walk at Theosophical Society
According to eyewitnesses, A.K. Siraj developed severe chest pain while walking on the serene campus. Before medical help could arrive, he passed away
Teaser of The Boys fifth and final season shows a high-stakes face-off with Homelander
The final season will premiere on Prime Video on April 8, 2026, with two episodes, followed by a new episode each week
Mild earthquake jolts western Nepal
Tremors were felt in Nepal's Sudurpashchim province; no immediate reports of any damage caused by the tremor.
Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin
The group, which called itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, on Sunday (December 7, 2025) announced the removal of the President and all state institutions.
Mark trailer: Kichcha Sudeep unleashes fury in Vijay Kartikeyaas action entertainer
Mark is set to hit theatres on December 25 on the occasion of Christmas
IndiGo to operate 11 flights, cancel 10 from Vizag Airport on December 7
Passengers face significant disruptions as IndiGo cancels nearly half of its scheduled flights from Vizag, prompting calls for government intervention to ensure refunds and support for those affected
Watch: Japan warns China after radar lock incident near disputed islands
Hazoor Multi Projects wins 277-crore NHAI projects in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra
The work includes collection of user fee at fee plaza sections of highways in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra
Tripura CM Manik Saha said every individual and political party has the right to visit or join programmes anywhere in the State
HD Hyundai to set up shipyard in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi
HD Hyundai, a major South Korean shipbuilding company, will establish its first Indian shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. This significant investment follows extensive scouting and discussions with various Indian states. The project highlights Tamil Nadu's strong policy framework and engineering ecosystem. HD Hyundai's presence signifies a major boost for India's maritime infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities.
Watch: DGCA issues showcause notice to IndiGo CEO over massive flight chaos
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
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
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
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
