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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw takeaways: England, Croatia reunite in Group of Death
The best group games and plot lines to watch out for as the 2026 World Cup draw was announced
At least five killed, seven injured as car rams into stationary vehicle near Tamil Nadus Keelakarai
A senior police officer said the Keelakarai vehicle belonged to a DMK functionary who was out with friends, with his driver at the wheel
The making of neurodivergent artists
Around the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), tracking one day in the life of three organisations in Chennai, two of which foster artistic creativity among children and young adults with special needs. And the third one brings saleability to their artworks
Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the officials were involved in the oppression of women and girls and in undermining good governance or the rule of law in the Taliban-run country
'It doesn't make sense': Trump wants to rename American football
For Americans, the word football refers to American football, a sport primarily played with the hands completely different from what the rest of the world calls football
Officials largely have kept a lid on how the latest talks are going, though U.S. President Trump's initial 28-point plan was leaked
The government has exempted IndiGo from meeting new rules until February 10
The accused were identified on the basis of videos shot at the spot
Foreign medical graduates to protest against delay in issuing certificates
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire along border; no casualties reported
The exchange came a day after Pakistan said it would allow the United Nations to send relief supplies into Afghanistan through the Chaman and Torkham border crossings, which have been mostly closed for nearly two months
Honduran candidate calls foul on vote data after Asfura edges ahead
The run-up to the vote in the small Central American country had been rocked for months by allegations of fraud
Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign U.S.-mediated peace deal
Lauded by the White House as a historic agreement brokered by Donald Trump, the pact between Tshisekedi and Kagame follows monthslong peace efforts by the U.S. and partners, including the African Union and Qatar, and finalizes an earlier deal signed in June
Residents lament delay in construction of subway at Ambattur railway station
Residents complain that the project has been dragging on for several years; a Corporation official says the work has been temporarily halted due to rain and will be completed by April next year
Stalin says people of Madurai want development projects
UGC wants 3 languages in colleges too
Junior Womens World Cup hockey: India blank Ireland 4-0
Purnima (42,58), Kanika Siwach (12) and Sakshi Rana (57) scored the goals for India at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Csped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago
Gujarat farmer distress: Where cotton clouds hang heavy
Following heavy rainfall in October and the subsequent drop in the price of cotton, six farmers have died by suicide in Gujarat. The Union governments decision to allow duty-free cotton imports has only added to their woes.A.M. Jigeeshreports on how farmers in Gujarats cotton belt are calling for government intervention
FIRs, tech hurdles, deadlines leave Noida BLOs gasping for breath
Patient from Bangladesh treated for abdominal cancer
Seema Punia gets 16-month ban for failing dope test
Seema Punia's suspension came into force on November 10 the date of the decision by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) as per the updated list of dope offenders by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
Book on dangers of decreasing insect population launched
AICC leader meets Vijay sparking confusion among Congress rank and file
Taiwan says China deploys warships in military operations
Beijing, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory, neither confirmed nor denied the manoeuvres
Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
Gehry died on December 5 in his home in Santa Monica after a brief respiratory illness, said Meaghan Lloyd, chief of staff at Gehry Partners LLP
BJP, DMK MPs clash in Parliament over Tamil Nadu ritual
AIADMK unity or no NDA; OPS informs Amit Shah
Exclusive rights over temple rituals, TN defends defying HC order in SC
Tamil Nadu's DMK government sought an urgent Supreme Court hearing on its appeal against the Madras High Court's order allowing the 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting atop Thiruparankundram hills. The state claims exclusive rights over temple rituals, defying the HC's directives. The SC acknowledged the plea but offered no immediate assurance for an early listing.
Petition seeking legal abolition of polygamy in India signed by 300 leading progressive figures
It should be ensured that the reform is rooted in dignity and justice, not stigma,
Tamil Nadu Coconuts Hit Konaseema Market
Traders say glut in TN led to price crash; farmers blame traders for market manipulations
Maharashtrawants toadopt AI-driven model and adult open schools to prevent school dropouts
Maharashtra Education departmentsaid it wants to collaborate with Educate Girls to adopt its AI-driven model and introduce open schools for adults in the State.
SFI claims victory in Cusat students union election
BJP: DMK creating unrest with minority appeasement politics
Chief Minister calls the 1% reservation a landmark step for social justice; Congress hits out at government over farm distress, crime, stalled promises
Delhi University law student stabbed to death in south Delhi's Sangam Vihar; 2 held
Irshad, a first-year LLB student at Delhi University's Campus Law Centre, had multiple stab injuries, the police said.
MCD budget: no new taxes, focus on sanitation, health
Will boost revenue collection, says Commissioner, notes that liabilities have swelled to 15,791.8 cr., nearly the budgets size; plan for shelter in Dwarka to house aggressive dogs ready, adds top official
Prasar Bharati signs MoUs with Russian media organisations
The organisations include Joint Stock Company Gazprom-media Holding; National Media Group, BIG ASIA Media Group, ANO TV-Novosti, and TV BRICS
Growing tribe of migrant voters find voice in local body polls
Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabhas 80thanniversary celebrations held in city
Draw held for 2026 World Cup; Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize preseneted to Trump
Restored ponds store over 1 tmcft water in monsoon
Quack held for prescribing allopathic meds
Mans umbrella touches truck exposed to live wire, dies
Experts propose solar panels for low-incomeneighbourhoods
HC to TN: Explain steps to curb children begging on roads
3-month, free rural service must for degree: SC to Pondy medicos
Absconding rape accused nabbed after five years
SCERT invites applicants to author new textbooks
Swift approach led to implementation of 80% of MoUs: CM
Neighbour helps catch man who sexually assaulted 13-yr-old girl
Pedestrian electrocuted after live wire falls on truck near him
After respite from bleak weather, city may get light to moderate rain today
Amid Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Row, MK Stalin's Development Swipe At Centre
As the BJP intensified its attack on the ruling DMK over what it calls an anti-Hindu stand in the Thirupparankundram lamp lighting controversy, Chief Minister MK Stalin has attempted to turn the spotlight back on the Centre.
Ernakulam reports highest number of influenza infections in Kerala
A total of 340 cases and two deaths, one each in Thiruvananthapuram and Malappuram, were reported in November
Marked for life: On acid attack survivors
Acid attack victims deserve better from courts and law enforcement
Two youths held with 20 grams of suspected MDMA in Kochi
Sengottaiyans switch to TVK hasty decision: Sasikala
A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism
Constitutional principles are under threat in a world where data collection, artificial intelligence and surveillance technologies are taking the lead
AIADMK win true tribute to Amma
Tamil Nadu wont accept communal politics: TTV
Chiles lesson for Indias coal conundrum
India needs to draw up a plan to exit the use of coal and in this, Chiles experience can help
Freshmans excitement to Sophomore slump the travails of Arne Slot
In his first season as Liverpool manager in 2024-25, the Dutchman won the Premier League at a canter. But this campaign has been tough. The form of Mo Salah has dipped; Diogo Jotas unfortunate death is seemingly having an effect and new signings are yet to invigorate the setting. Where do Liverpool and Slot go from here?
In a year where McLaren has been head and shoulders above the rest, a three-way fight for the top prize going into the season-finale in Abu Dhabi would have been unthinkable. But a roller-coaster final third of the campaign has meant that Norris, Verstappen and Piastri are all in with a chance
Veteran Dogra relishes the role of a talent scout
DMK, BJP MPs spar over TN temple row
In a spirited session of the Lok Sabha, tempers flared as MPs from the DMK and BJP clashed over the controversy surrounding the Karthiga Deepam lighting ceremony. DMK representatives accused certain groups of trying to hijack the ritual, while the BJP fired back, blaming the Tamil Nadu government for ignoring court directives.
International documentary and short film festival in Madurai
Telangana Rising summit purely an economic event, says CM
Summit to announce State's progressive approach and economic roadmap, he said
Bengaluru Police launch suo moto probe into Aryan Khans hand gesture at a city event
PFIs backdoor entry into electoral politics through SDPI is a direct threat to national security
The Directorate of Enforcement had reported that SDPI functioned as the political front of PFI, with the latter controlling, funding and supervising its activities, says the MP
Tamil Nadu cops, driver escape unhurt as car crashes into bus in Hari Nagar
Global Summit will transform Telangana: Sonia Gandhi
Court grants three more days of custody of piracy accused
IAS officer challenges Jayakumars appointment as TDB president
GHMC reviews air quality measures in city NCAP meeting
Key measures include expanding TGSRTC electric bus fleet on high-pollution routes, promoting electric three-wheelers, tightening pollution-under-control compliance for older vehicles, improving pedestrian infrastructure
City police arrest youth involved in six theft cases
As NC marks 120th birth anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah, no statement from J&K Lieutenant Governor
Sheikh Abdullah founded the National Conference and was a former CM of J&K; L-Gs office usually issues statements on anniversaries of major public figures; scrapped move to declare holiday on anniversary
Mens junior World Cup hockey | India edges Belgium, enters semis
Frances Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters award to Ravi Deecee
The Ambassador of France to India confers the insignia of the award on the publisher and managing director of DC Books
Thirupparankundram row: Madras HC to hear appeals against Single Bench order on December 12
Appellants say the Single Bench failed to appreciate that for over 150 years, the Mahadeepam was lit only at the Uchipillaiyar temple mandapam area and never at the deepathoon
DMK, BJP members face off in Lok Sabha over Karthigai Deepam ritual at Thirupparankundram temple
DMKleaderT.R.Baaluaccuses theBJPof trying to ignite communal tensions in Tamil Nadu, while Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan alleges that the State government is denying devotees their right to worship
Key suggestions on road safety placed before SCCoRS
High cost of infertility treatments puts financial strain on couples: ICMR-NIRRCHstudy
Stating that median out-of-pocket expenditure for infertility treatment was 11,317, the study said direct medical costs for medicines and investigations were high in private facilities while the non-medical and indirect costs were higher among those seeking infertility services from public facilities.
Case registered after CCTV footage of State-run cinemas leaked online
Hockey players get a whiff of Tamil culture, tradition
Women Safety Wing signs two MoUs to expand youth-led safety initiatives
Two partnerships aimed at strengthening community safety, youth leadership and gender-sensitisation programmes across the State
Forum welcomes decision to uphold recommendation to downgrade NHRC accreditation status from A to B
