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President Murmu said the social media has transformed the world of information and communication, and it has the potential for both creation and destruction
Regina Memorabilis and Allez L Etoile please
Vishnupuram awards presented to five authors in Coimbatore
Pradhan urges Centre to add Odisha's 108 SEBC communities in central OBC list
I would like to draw your kind attention to a matter of great significance concerning the parity between the State and central lists of Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Odisha, says The Union Education Minister
Kerala SIR draft electoral roll: How to check your name in voter list
The draft electoral roll for Kerala after the Special Intensive Revision has been released
CBI coordinates return of accused drug smuggler from UAE
More than 150 wanted criminals have been brought back in the past few years through the CBIs coordination via Interpolchannels
Road users oppose operation of long distance buses from roadside near Chathiram Bus Stand
Stalin slams Palaniswami for not raising voice against Centres dilution of MGNREGS
You once claimed to have exerted pressure on your masters not to remove Mahatma Gandhis name from the scheme. But what has happened? The Centre does not seem to accord you even the slightest importance, he said, directing his words at Mr. Palaniswami
Of men and monologues: can you identify the films based on these one-liners?
U.K., France, or Germany? A cost comparison guide for study abroad aspirants
Kannada short film First Salary makes people emotional with a moving story
First Salary portrays a youngster who grapples with unemployment and health issues
Two agendas for AI future in education and why clarity is essential
Major Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine kills at least three, cuts power
The barrage struck homes and the power grid in 13 regions of Ukraine, causing widespread outages in bitter temperatures
Police registered cases against the constable and the passport applicant for creating false documents for cheating, forging a public register, dishonest misuse of property entrusted with someone, and causing disappearance of evidence
Rupee rises 3 paise to settle at 89.65 against U.S. dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.67 and traded in the range of 89.59-89.85 before settling at 89.65 (provisional) against the greenback, up 3 paise from its previous close
Concern over xenophobia in Kerala: NGO
Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development says that at least one mob lynching has been reported in Kerala since 2023
Stopping someone from feeding strays in non-designated areas is not illegal: Bombay HC
A Bench of Justices quashed a criminal case registered against a resident for allegedly stopping a woman and her friends from feeding stray dogs at the gates of their housing society
Unnao rape case: Delhi High Court suspends jail term of Kuldeep Sengar, grants bail
A Bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar released Mr. Sengar on bail while directing him to furnish a personal bond of 15 lakh with three sureties of the like amount
According to the police, the students had gone from Bengaluru to Hoskote to have biryani and were intercepted by some men while they were returning around 5.30 a.m.
Puducherry CM Rangasamy announces hike in assistance to persons with disabilities
Karnataka High Court judge Justice V. Shrishananda has been invited to give a lecture in a programme to be presided over by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa in Shivamogga on December 25
Nine Years of Impact: JULO Disburses USD 1.7 Billion in Digital Financing Across Indonesia
INSV Kaundinya to set off on voyage to Oman on December 29
The Indian Navys pioneering stitched sailing vessel, which revives Indias ancient shipbuilding and seafaring traditions, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on December 29
Kauvery Hospital launches SOS feature on mobile app for faster emergency care
The feature enables users to receive immediate medical support with just a single tap, and without the need to remember emergency numbers or explain their location during critical moments
Queensland Supreme Court Rules inFavour of BUMA Australia in Contract Mining Agreement Dispute
Zoomcar Calls for Experience-Led EV Adoption as India Prepares for a Breakthrough Year in 2026
Self-drive rentals can bridge the EV Experience Gap, accelerating nationwide adoption.
Will inform ICC about Indian players' provocative behaviour during Under-19 Asia Cup final: PCB
Pakistan will formally inform the ICC about the incident. Politics and sports should always be kept separate, says Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi
Amorepacific Museum of Art Announces 2026 Exhibition Program
This was Mr. Goyals first visit to Tamil Nadu after being appointed by the BJP high command as the partys election in-charge for the State to oversee organisational activities for the 2026 Assembly elections
PUC norm to stay even after GRAP-IV ends: Manjinder Singh Sirsa
The Delhi Environment Minister said 12 PUC [certificate issuing] centres were found to be doing irregularities. They have been suspended and they will be black listed
PMK leader Anbumani urges immediate relief for rain-hit Cauvery delta farmers
In a statement, Dr. Anbumani alleged that even after completing the assessment of crop damage, the DMK government had not disbursed the compensation
Why does yawning cause watery eyes?
All you need to know about: Cleidocranial Dysplasia (CCD)
Cleidocranial Dysplasia is a rare genetic condition present from birth that affects the development of the skull, collarbones and teeth, often requiring lifelong medical and dental care
Sudeep interview: We planned Mark to perfection
Kannada superstar Sudeep is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated Mark.
Jawahirullah urges T.N. government to meet demands of protesting nurses
2025 Annual Report | Overall crime dips marginally in Cyberabad
Slight increase in crimes against women. Cybercrimes decline, 404 crore lost to the cases.
Piyush Goyal Meets AIADMK's Palaniswami, Initiates Seat Sharing Talks
Goyal is on his maiden visit to the state after taking over as the BJP's election in-charge for Tamil Nadu
England lost each of the first three tests to allow Australia to retain the Ashes in just 11 days of on-field action
Special NIA court orders attachment of property of U.S.-based Kashmiri lobbyist
The Court directed the Budgam Senior Superintendent of Police to provide necessary support, if required, to the Collector while attaching the property
Man sets four family members on fire in Sivakasi
Assailant also critically injured, say police
Achieves Record Digital Shift with AI-Led, Vernacular Engagement at National Scale
Watch: India pledges $450 million to rebuild Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
BJP leader hacked to death by unidentified assailants in Chhattisgarhs Korba
Three masked men attacked Akshay Garg, a construction contractor and a member of the Katghora Janpad panchayat, with sharp-edged weapons, Korba SP Siddharth Tiwari said
Gold prices, silver futures extend record rally on rate-cut hopes
Gold and silver prices surge to record highs as investors seek safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and rate-cut expectations
South Korean lawmakers pass Bill to establish rebellion courts after complaints about Yoon case
Lawmakers altered the wording to ensure measure would not apply to ongoing trials. Critics have said the original draft risked infringing on judicial independence
Karnataka Minister promises early execution of PM MITRA Textile Park in Kalaburagi
Minister Shivanand Patil said that tenders had been issued for KPTCL work, road development, construction of a water barrage and other essential infrastructure, and assured that the remaining work would be taken up and completed at the earliest
Vijay Hazare Trophy: full schedule, groups, teams
VHT 202526 will see 32 teams competing, divided into four groups of eight, with matches scheduled across five cities in India.
HC disposes of pleas seeking continuation of excavations at Adichanallur, Sivagalai
Precision and finesse marked A. Lakshmanaswamys performance
He performed on the inaugural day of the 69th Margazhi mela hosted by Krishna Gana Sabha.
Emily in Paris Season 5 review: Stylish but simplistic celebration of La Dolce Vita
As she moves from Paris to Rome and back again, with dreamy stopovers in Solitano and Venice, and a promise of Greece, Emily continues to serve designer bites of the good life
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kohli, Rohit, Gill add star power to national one-day Championship
The velvety tapestry of superstars also features Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma among others but none attracts as much attention as Kohli and Rohit
It's not really up to me, is it?: McCullum on continuing as England coach
I will just keep trying to do the job, try to learn the lessons that I haven't quite got right here and make adjustments. Those questions are for someone else, not for me, says England head coach Brendon McCullum
The association has over 12,000 members nationwide
In an order dated December 23, the court ordered the framing of charges against the seven accused for the alleged offence of criminal conspiracy
Man murders colleague, dumps body in water tank in Palghar; held
The accused, Asaram Rakesh, was nabbed within hours of the incident that occurred at an industrial estate in the Vasai area on Monday, an official said.
Telangana HC declines interim relief to GITAM university over power disconnection
As of date, more than 1,000 banks, TPAPs, and Payment System Operators (PSOs) have onboarded the DIP and started adopting FRI actively, says the FRI release
U.S. strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific
The Trump administration has said the strikes were meant to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S. and increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro
Watch: BJP proposing the elimination of the Indian Constitution, claims Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the BJP is proposing elimination of the Constitution that grants equal rights to all.
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Keralas Alappuzha and Kottayam districts
In blow to poultry farmers ahead of Christmas-New Year season, authorities confirm presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in one ward each of eight panchayats in Alappuzha and in four villages in Kottayam
Telangana HC declines to pass order over GHMC divisions delimitation, merger with new ones
Does Chennai have enough shared spaces for competitive exam aspirants?
Panchayat resolves to provide funeral services at a nominal cost of 1
Watch: Trump claims he stopped potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan, yet again
Nomination process for Municipal Corporation elections begins in Maharashtra
The political parties in both ruling Mahayuti and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) camp are yet to officially announce the seat-sharing arrangement
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi inaugurates night shelter for urban homeless at Marina
CHENNAI: Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday inaugurated a night shelter for the urban homeless at Marina Beach. The shelter has been built in an area of 2,500 sq ft at a cost of `86.40 lakh. Udhaya also distributed 15 items, including mats, pillows, and bedsheets, to each of the 86 homeless individuals who are currently accommodated at the facility. The shelter is equipped with basic amenities such as separate toilets and bathrooms for men and women, lockers for storing personal belongings, drinking water facility and electricity. Speaking to reporters, Udhaya said the facility is expected to significantly benefit homeless individuals, including those who sell handicrafts, balloons, flowers, and other items on the beach. At the end of the day, many of them are forced to sleep in the open, exposing themselves to the harsh weather conditions. The facility, he said, would provide them with a safe and secure place. He also said discussions are under way to establish similar shelters in other places. According to an official release, the city corporation already operates similar shelters for the homeless at 45 locations across the city. Speaking on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Udhayanidhi reiterated his strong opposition to the exercise. From the beginning, we have been opposing the SIR. The timeframe is insufficient. Our chief minister has clearly pointed out how a large number of votes were removed in Bihar after a similar exercise, he said. He alleged more votes than expected have been removed during the revision in Tamil Nadu, highlighting that 97 lakh votes have been deleted across the state, including 14 lakh votes in Chennai alone. He said a meeting of DMK district secretaries was held on Sunday, during which instructions were given to closely monitor the exercise and take steps to add back the deleted voters (for various reasons) to the electoral roll. Udhayanidhi also urged the public to check whether their names appeared on the electoral rolls. They can contact our BLA-2 representatives until January 18 to have their names added back, he said.
Move away from reels and shorts addiction and take up reading, says T.N. CM Stalin
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister expressed concern over the growing addiction to social media reels and shorts that last only a few seconds, saying such habits prevented the youth from concentrating on anything
Switch over to reading from addiction to reels and shorts, says CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also expressed concern over the growing addiction to social media reels and shorts that last only a few seconds, saying such habits had prevented the youth from concentrating on anything
How climate change is driving an increase of vaginal yeast infections in India
Fungal infections thrive in heat and humidity, say doctors, reiterating the need for early access to medical care, adherence to treatment and avoiding antibiotic usage
Railway users seek better station amenities as zonal panel meets after three years
CHENNAI: After a gap of nearly three years, the meeting of the Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) of Southern Railway was held in Chennai on Monday. The meeting was presided over by general manager RN Singh and attended by members from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. The previous, 128th ZRUCC meeting was held on October 14, 2022. During the meeting, Madurai MP Su Venkatesan urged the railways to reopen the medical assistance centre at Chennai Egmore, which was closed due to ongoing station redevelopment works. In response, the general manager directed officials to inspect the progress of the works and take steps to reopen the facility. Similarly, South Chennai MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian raised concerns over garbage accumulation at the Puzhuthivakkam MRTS station, which is yet to become operational. She also called for the early transfer of the MRTS to the Tamil Nadu government to improve services. Railway officials said the memorandum of understanding between the state government and the railways is in its final stage and is expected to be completed soon. Members from the six divisions of Southern Railway placed several demands, including the provision of lifts and escalators, additional train stoppages, and the extension of MEMU services. Responding to the demands, the railway officials said matters such as additional stoppages and train extensions fall under the jurisdiction of the railway board and would be forwarded accordingly. R Pandiyaraja, a former ZRUCC member, criticised the railways for not issuing advance notice for the meeting, which, he said, prevented members from collecting passenger demands. He also pointed out the railways had convened only one meeting for the 2024-26 term, scheduled to end in June next year. Medical aid centre Madurai MP Su Venkatesan urged the railways to reopen the medical assistance centre at Chennai Egmore, which was closed due to ongoing station redevelopment works. The GM directed officials to inspect the works and take steps to reopen the facility
'Astitva' At Stake: Congress Weighs Solo Run In Tamil Nadu As DMK Alliance Faces Vijay Roadblock
If the Congress decides to break ranks with the DMK or be demanding, it would be a strategy that is in sync with Gandhis initial desire that the party needs to go alone
Google, xAI, OpenAI sued over chatbot training
The lawsuit is one of several copyright cases brought by authors and other copyright owners against tech companies over the use of their work in AI training
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at industrial site in Russia's Stavropol region, Governor says
Ukraine, which has reportedly attacked the Stavrolen plant before, has said its strikes inside Russia and away from the front line are aimed at crippling Russias military effort in a war that Moscow launched nearly four years ago.
Four of family found dead in Keralas Kannur; family feud over child custody cited as cause
Pongal Gift 2026: Rs 3,000 Cash For TN Ration Card Holders? EPS Wants It Raised To...
Tamil Nadu Pongal Gift: There is speculation that ration card holders may receive Rs 3,000 in cash in the Pongal package, which is expected to include rice, sugar, and sugarcane
U.S. Justice Department handling of Epstein file release sparks backlash
Some lawmakers seek possible contempt of Congress charges against Pam Bondi; Donald Trump says, I don't like pictures of Bill Clinton being shown
U.S. nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port
South Koreas Navy said USS Greenevilles visit will be utilised as a chance to promote exchange and cooperation between the U.S. and South Korean naval forces, and further strengthen their combined defence posture.
Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
The junta has waged a pre-vote offensive, clawing back territory and hammering areas beyond its reach with air strikes, but concedes elections cannot happen in around one in seven constituencies
Mixing religion, policy is threat to democracy
CHENNAI: Justice Zak Yacoob, a retired judge of the South African Constitutional Court, warned that the dangerous blending of religion and policy threatens the core of democracy. Speaking at the Arappor Iyakkam office in Nungambakkam on Monday, he delivered a lecture titled Free and Fair Elections: The South African Experience, drawing parallels between his countrys history and the current challenges faced by India and Tamil Nadu. Justice Yacoob observed that despite laws promoting equality, deep-seated communal tensions remain a major hurdle for fair elections. He noted that political parties often exploit these divides to stay in power. The retired judge also described corruption as a deadly systemic failure fuelled by collusion between big business and law enforcement. To show the human cost, he cited the assassination of Babita Deokaran, a whistleblower in South Africa who was killed after exposing a multi-million-rand hospital scam. The theft of these funds left patients sleeping on floors while essential medical equipment was never purchased. Criticising modern election laws for lacking day-to-day accountability, Yacoob argued that voters should not have to wait five years to hold leaders responsible. He challenged Chennais young lawyers to choose their conscience over high salaries to help the poor find justice. Encouraging a slow but steady social change, he stated, The fact is the job is possible; it being very hard doesnt mean it is impossible. The event was attended by human rights advocates Sudha Ramalingam and V Suresh, along with Arappor Iyakkam convenor Jayaram Venkatesan.
How are we protecting astronauts from deadly space debris?
Orbital debris consists of human-made objects in the Earths orbit that no longer serve any useful purpose. All orbital debris originated primarily from exploded rocket stages, satellites, accidental collisions and intentional anti-satellite weapon tests
Trump-class: U.S. President announces new warship fleet named after himself
The U.S. President said the Trump-class ships will be some of the most lethal surface warfare ships and the largest battleship in the history of our country
Logitech MX Master 4 Review: Should you upgrade?
If youre coming from a basic or older mouse, the MX Master 4 will likely feel like a substantial upgrade
Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon out of fourth Ashes Test
Pat Cummins will miss the match as part of his ongoing management plan, Cricket Australia said, with Adelaide his first Test since July after lower back issues
Zelenskyy says progress in U.S.-led peace talks is 'quite solid'
Overall, it looks quite solid at this stage...There are some things we are probably not ready for, and I'm sure there are things the Russians are not ready for either, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Clashes flare as top Turkish officials visit Syria ahead of a deadline for Kurdish integration
Atleast two civilians were killed and 15 were wounded by shelling, and that dozens of families fled two neighbourhoods of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, which has seen previous outbreaks of violence
