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Congress alleges 11 lakh duplicate voters in BMC electoral roll
The delegation is slated to meet againon November 29 at 1:00 p.m. in Azad Maidan
Four dead in separate road accidents in NTR, Krishna districts in Andhra Pradesh
Cherukuri Chandrashekar, who owned a software company in Hyderabad was among the dead, says police
Punjab bus strike: Protestors condemn detention of Union leaders, demand immediate release
The employees launched the strike on Friday against the opening of tenders related to the kilometre-based bus scheme, which they claimed was a backdoor attempt to bring in private buses and dismantle the state-run transport system
Scholarships: November 29, 2025
Information on financial aid for students
Kerala SIR: 7.61 lakh enumeration forms in uncollectables list
Of the total 7,61,536 voters in this category, 3,41,393 are listed as dead, 88,945 as untraceable or absent, while 2,79,196 are considered to have shifted permanently
Odisha's Supplementary Budget lacks any vision, claims Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik
Odisha's Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik claimed the Supplementary Budget lacked any vision and would push the State towards a fiscal deficit situation
Speaker Daimary maintained that no discussion can happen on a matter concerning a central varsity
Squadron Leader Pushp Vaid opens inaugural edition of Valiant Veterans in Bengaluru
Squadron Leader Pushp Vaid, co-author of MI-4s at War, recounts his days in the Air Force at Valiant Veterans
I Am Game: First look poster from Dulquer Salmaans next film unveiled
Dulquer Salmaan is back in Malayalam with I Am Game, directed by Nahas Hidhayath
Indias long battle with lymphatic filariasis: progress and the path ahead
Indias long fight against lymphatic filariasis has been arduous, but it has not been in vain. Over 40% of endemic districts have broken the chain of transmission. But for the future, elimination must not be mistaken for the end: how the country takes care of its people already living with LF must remain the measure of progress
The order of the court has now set a stage for contest between him and former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad for the KSCAs top post
Last day to file nominations for first phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections-2025
APDs Horticulture Department organises multiple edits of Bloom and Plant Carnival
The Association Of People with Disabilities is organising horticultural events till the end of the year
Worker engaged for watering plants killed in drunk driving accident on KukatpallyMiyapur road
Watch: Why Sabarimala is facing a crisis this pilgrimage season | The Hindu Explains
It has been only a week since Sabarimala opened for the Mandala-Makaravilakku season, but concerns are overshadowing devotion. With eight deaths in eight days, severe crowding, medical delays, and poor planning flagged by the Kerala High Court, this years pilgrimage has become a major safety challenge. We take a look at what went wrong and what authorities are doing now.
Bengaluru-based singer Diya Yadalam on her debut single Tell Me
Singer Diya Yadalam speaks on music, songwriting and the inspiration for her music
Why integrating Health Humanities into the medical curriculum is vital
Combining the two will ensure that cultural analysis informs scientific care and exposure to clinical realities refines cultural discourses on healthcare
The closing ceremony was attended by Ranveer Singh, Rishabh Shetty, Ramesh Sippy and Dhanush among others
December diary: Striking a lighter note in a sabha-dotted Chennai
As another Season dawns, exploring the many ways to keep rasikas amused amidst a predictable feast of Kalyanis and Keeravadais.
Peru declares state of emergency over expected migrant surge from Chile
The reverse migration trend comes just over two weeks before the Chilean presidential run-off, in which Jose Antonio Kast is favoured to win
Cyclone Ditwah brings torrential rains to south coastal districts
Red alert issued for five districts
Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes
Anduril has become one of Silicon Valleys hottest defense bets as drones reshape warfare in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump pushes the Pentagon to adopt cutting-edge technologies to counter China
Airbus A320 recall LIVE: Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident
Several countries have reported that the recall on Airbus' A320 jets will cause operational disruptions; DGCA barred airlines from operating Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft until urgent software or hardware modifications
Family loses three children to fever within 48 hours in Uttar Pradesh
The deaths of the three children in one family set off alarm bells in the Health Department, which has set up a medical camp in the village and launched a probe into the cause of the deaths, the officials said.
Australia climate protest forces ship to abort arrival at coal port, 11 charged
Those arrested were charged with alleged marine-related offences at the protest near the Port of Newcastle, 170 km (110 miles) from the State capital, Sydney, says police in New South Wales State
Smart lockers at seven Hyderabad Metro stations
As the team of Kishkindha Kaandam strikes gold at the box office with ek, director Dinjith Ayyathan and cinematographer-scriptwriter of the film Bahul Ramesh talk about how the movie shaped up
A student-designed 2026 calendar celebrates creativity and inclusion
Thirteen neurodivergent young adults from Mirra Charitable Trust in Velachery are behind this student-designed calendar for 2026
The many roles of sugarcane in India and the world
Genomic studies have traced sugarcane from wild relatives to Indian fields, revealing their genetic diversity, their potential to yield cleaner fuels, and their roles in medicine and agriculture
Shopping mall shooting wounds 2, prompts Black Friday evacuation in Californias Bay Area
Officers evacuated and cleared Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara to confirm there was no threat to public safety
Delhi breathes very poor air; AQI at 332
According to CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51-100 satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor, and 401-500 severe.
Leh violence probe: Term of judicial inquiry to record statements extended by 10 days
The commission received a request from the co-chairman of LAB, seeking additional time, citing that many people still want to give their statements and submit evidence before the commission
EU says Apple Ads and Maps likely qualify as gatekeepers; Apple disagrees
The European Commission said on Friday that Apples Apple Ads and Apple Maps likely meet the thresholds to be considered gatekeepers as defined by the Digital Markets Act
Google ditches EU antitrust complaint about Microsoft cloud amid EU probe
Amazon leads the cloud computing market with a 30% share, followed by Microsoft at 20% and Google at 13%
Cyclone Ditwah Disrupts Tamil Nadu As Flights Cancelled, Colleges Closed
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications
Cyclone Ditwah is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, poised to make landfall on November 30th, bringing widespread heavy rainfall and strong winds to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh. Red and orange alerts are in effect for multiple districts. Travel is already disrupted with flight and train cancellations.
Cyclone Ditwah prompts orange alert for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclone Ditwah moved north-northwestwards at a speed of seven kmph over the past six hours and, as of 23:30 hrs IST on Friday, was centred near latitude 8.8degN and longitude 80.8degE
In 2026, public holidays in Bengal to add up to almost two months
The day of Mahalaya has been declared a public holiday, and an extra Durga Puja holiday a Saturday after the festival has long ended has also been added to the list
China's Baidu starts layoffs after reporting third-quarter loss, say sources
The move by Baidu, which runs Chinas largest search engine, comes shortly after it reported a third-quarter loss on November 18
Jeremy Corbyns new party gathers amid fight for U.K. left
Former Labour leaders Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana had announced in July they were forming a new party tentatively named Your Party
U.S. Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics
Online spending rose 9.4% through 6:30 p.m. ET (1130 GMT) on Black Friday compared with last year, according to Adobe Inc.s data and insights arm
Five of a family killed in road accident in Kurnool
Police said two cars collided head-on after one of the drivers is believed to have dozed off behind the wheel
Cyclone Ditwah: Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut In Tamil Nadu As Storm Approaches Indian Coasts
The weather office forecast heavy rains in the southern and Cauvery delta districts of Tamil Nadu, between November 29 and 30.
With the LDF deciding to cash in on the Corporations achievements, the UDF looks to play up the civic bodys involvement in the 2022 building number scam. The BJP pitches itself as a practical alternative in divisions where it believes voter fatigue exists against both the fronts
Kerala local body polls: Sea incursion and tidal flooding shape electoral battle in Chellanam
During campaigning, candidates are received by leaflets, put up by the residents, that pose questions on the inaction over the seas incursion situation
Cyclone Ditwah: Red alert for Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupati and Annamayya districts on November 30
The cyclonic storm Ditwah is expected to weaken into a deep depression on December 1 morning and a depression by the evening, says Cyclone Warning Centre, Visakhapatnam
Schools are advised not to have any special classes, said Tiruchis Collector
Maharashtra committee on three-language policy to submit final report on December 20
Most of those who attended the public consultation expressed the opinion that while Marathi and English should be compulsory, Hindi should be introduced only later
Curb pollution in Pampa caused by discarded clothes: Kerala High Court
KOCHI: Expressing concern over pollution in the Pampa caused by the discarding of clothes by Sabarimala pilgrims, the Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to launch a campaign against the practice. The TDB must educate pilgrims that discarding clothes in the river is not a ritual, the Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K V Jayakumar ordered. Large quantities of clothes are discarded in the river by pilgrims bathing in the Pampa on their return from Sabarimala, with many of those following the practice being from other states. The court said the TDB should launch a campaign to educate pilgrims that no such ritual exists, the court said. SADYA TO BE SERVED TO PILGRIMS FROM TUESDAY Pathanamthitta: As part of the Annadanam initiative, a full-fledged traditional Kerala sadya (meal) will be served to pilgrims at Sabarimala from December 2, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president K Jayakumar said on Friday. The sadya will will be served between 12 noon and 3 pm, using steel plates and tumblers. Each day, a different variety of payasam will be served. Jayakumar clarified that due to practical constraints the sadya will not be served on banana leaves as traditionally done. There is an issue of availability and also of disposal. The leaves could create complications at the incinerator and may even attract elephants. Therefore, we have decided to use specially designed steel plates to serve the meal. The plates will arrive today, he said. A forest official engaged in catching a snake KSRTC LAUNCHES NEW INTER-STATE SERVICES FOR SABARIMALA PILGRIMS Kochi: In a move aimed at easing travel for millions of pilgrims from neighbouring states visiting the Sabarimala temple, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has launched new interstate bus services connecting Pampa directly to destinations in Tamil Nadu.The services in the Pampa-Coimbatore section have commenced. The bus operating in the Coimbatore-Pampa section departs at 9.30pm, allowing pilgrims to reach the holy base camp in the morning. The return journey from Pampa to Coimbatore is scheduled for 9am.KSRTC is all set to inaugurate the Pampa-Tenkasi service starting Saturday. The bus from Tenkasi will depart at 7pm, providing an overnight journey to Pampa. The return bus from Pampa to Tenkasi will leave at 9am. SABARIMALA FOOTFALL CROSSES 11-LAKH MARK Pathanamthitta: The number of devotees who have had darshan at Sabarimala this pilgrimage season has crossed 11 lakh. As of 7 pm on Friday, a total of 11,17,450 pilgrims have visited the shrine. On the 13th day of the Mandalam season, from midnight to 7 pm on Friday, 79,442 pilgrims trekked to Sannidhanam. Despite the rush, devotees are returning after a smooth darshan, as a result of the effective crowd management arrangements in place. Forest dept ramps up facilities on forest route Pathanamthitta: In a wildlife management effort to ensure the safety of Sabarimala pilgrims, the forest department has so far captured 65 snakes from the Sannidhanam-Pampa belt and released them deep inside the forest, since the start of the pilgrimage season. It has introduced extensive safety and support measures for pilgrims trekking via the traditional forest routes. To address emergency situations along the trail, four emergency medical centres and one hospital-level facility have been set up.
Cyclonic storm Ditwah, moving slowly, brought rain to south Tamil Nadu and is expected to cause intense showers in northern areas, including Chennai, this weekend. The storm, which caused over 80 deaths in Sri Lanka, is moving parallel to the TN coast, with red and orange alerts issued for heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Domestic dilemma: Not a November to remember for Keralas tourism industry
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Wake me up when November ends! With domestic arrivals remaining unusually low despite the onset of the traditional peak season, Keralas tourism industry has hit a sour note. According to stakeholders, bookings and occupancy have plunged by 40%, making this one of the worst Novembers for the sector in recent memory. Munnar, one of the states most sought after hill stations year round, mirrors the crisis. Insiders say vacationers are skipping Kerala this season, with occupancy hovering around 40% and picking up only on weekends. In previous years, November occupancy levels ranged from 70-75%, making the current slump particularly alarming as the sector heads into the Christmas-New Year rush. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat remain the key domestic source markets for Kerala. In 2024, Kerala received around 2.2 crore domestic tourists. I have been in the industry for 25 years, and this is one of the worst seasons ever. November is normally the peak, but this year there is a slump in both inbound and outbound arrivals, said Anish Kumar P K, executive committee member, Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India. Last year, over three crore Indians travelled abroad, while only around 93 lakh foreign tourists visited India. This gap is hurting tourism. High airfares are a major reason, and both the Centre and state should take steps to address it, he said. Director of Stride Hotels Pvt Ltd Sudhish Nair said Munnar has never witnessed such a steep drop in occupancy. Munnar has never seen such subdued season There is no steady flow of tourists. We are getting bookings only on weekends. We have reservations for the week from December 24-31, but otherwise there is no consistent inflow. Munnar has never seen such a subdued season, he said. He added that occupancy in Munnar normally stays between 75% and 90% during this period, making the current slump unprecedented. Observers say this years dip in arrivals may be linked to the Kumbh Mela, with many travellers exhausting their annual outings. As per our analysis, the Kumbh Mela could be a reason for the decline in arrivals, as scores of people from across the country travelled for the event. Another major factor are the high airfares. Kerala is increasingly becoming an expensive destination. Hotel occupancy is now only around 50%. There are plenty of enquiries for the Christmas-New Year period, but they are not converting into bookings because of steep airfares, said Manu P V, member of the Tourism Advisory Board and the Kerala Travel Mart managing committee.
Woman shot dead by boyfriend in Noida
Police said the accused has been absconding and four police teams have been deployed to search for him
Cylcone Ditwah LIVE updates: Rains to intensify along Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh coast today
The IMD said the cyclonic storm 'Ditwah' over Sri Lanka coast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal has moved slowly northwards
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Former headmaster sent to jail for demanding 1,500 as bribe
Chennai weather: Heavy rain expected, high humidity; AQI improves
Chennai is bracing for a day of heavy rainfall on Friday, November 29, 2025, with temperatures ranging from 23.6C to 25.9C. Yesterday's 'poor' air quality, with an AQI of 117, might see slight improvement due to the persistent downpour. Residents should prepare for high humidity and brisk winds, carrying rain gear.
A new lease of life under the sun for death row prisoners
For the third year in a row, the Supreme Court has not confirmed any death sentences, acquitting nine death row prisoners, commuting five to life imprisonment, and remanding two cases to the trial courts for fresh consideration
Cinema meets symphonic grandeur
Long before social media feeds and streaming platforms made the new generation feel in touch with Bollywood, people in Tamil Nadu and elsewhere in south India were humming melodies of Raj Kapoor. His hit songs rode the waves of radio, and listeners were left hungry for more. And when All India Radio (AIR) curtailed film-music broadcasts in the early 1950s, the void was filled by Radio Ceylon, which launched a Hindi-film-song service and struck gold. In a sense, Radio Ceylon did for the 1950s and 60s what social media does for young fans today: it kept people connected to the film industry, let new hits spread far beyond regional boundaries, and made Bollywood and icons like Raj Kapoor a part of everyday life. And while today we hear those hit songs through remixes and modern renditions, the South Asian Symphony Orchestra (SASO) is bringing to Chennai, those very songs but in an hour-long orchestral performance; restoring their sweep, romance, and grandeur in a way that has been neither heard nor seen before. But it doesnt end there. The concert goes beyond revival as SASO is also weaving select Mozart pieces into the programme, creating a musical symphony where European classical structures meet the sweeping emotion of Hindi cinema. SASOs conductor and music director, Alvin Arumugam, says that the idea came to him quite differently. At first, I thought we would perform one of Mozarts symphonies because they are only 20 to 30 minutes long. But then, I decided against it and thought of bringing together some of Mozarts most popular pieces. That is how we arrived at his Symphony No. 40, Molto allegro (first movement) his most famous aria called La ci darem la mano , and also the Lacrimosa . All of this, of course, along with the best hits of Raj Kapoor to celebrate his centenary. Nirupama Rao Alvin believes that the audiences may appreciate Mozart more when he shares the stage with Raj Kapoor because the cultural connection may help. Once listeners arrive for the music they already love, they become more receptive to the music they havent yet discovered, and Mozarts brilliance may then land with greater immediacy and meaning, he hopes. For Nirupama Rao, the founder of the South Asian Symphony Foundation and the creator of SASO, this amalgamation is simply a way to let universality breathe through local soil. Harmony begins with listening. Their differences dont create discord; they create counterpoint independent lines woven together with trust and curiosity, she says. But the real challenge for the orchestra wasnt rehearsing Mozart. His scores exist in immaculate black-and-white, where every note is mapped. The true mountain, he says, was writing an orchestral arrangement for Raj Kapoors songs. While there are extensive symphonic arrangements for Chinese music or folk music in the US, orchestral scores for South Asian and Indian music remain surprisingly scarce. As part of SASOs mission, we have been trying to bridge that gap. and this is our newest work, Alvin says, adding that an arranger, who studied orchestra at Berkeley and works with AR Rahman, wrote the arrangement for this upcoming concert over a months time. The conjoining of Raj Kapoors hits and the global symphonic tradition doesnt mean loosening Indias musical roots, Nirupama says. Instead, it expands the space in which those roots can grow. She points to the way China embraced orchestral music and emerged with artistes who became global ambassadors like Lang Lang. Look at the artistes who have emerged from this global tradition: Yo-Yo Ma, Danielle de Niese and of course our own Zubin Mehta. They step onto any stage and are understood immediately. We need young Indians who can carry our story into the global symphonic world with confidence and originality, she adds. Just the way India transformed cricket into its own art form, she believes the country can make the symphony orchestra a part of its cultural vocabulary. As for the upcoming concert in the city, with 60 performers on stage 30 in the chorus and 30 in the orchestra conductor Alvin likens the show to a four-course meal. In just one hour, he says, it cant be everyones favourite dish from start to finish. Like a fine meal, different sections are meant to satisfy in different ways: some will comfort, some will surprise, and a few may linger long after the last note. His hope is that, by the end, he feels that quiet fullness and that the audience tastes it too. What Nirupama looks forward to most isnt a grand solo or a spotlight moment. Its the way the orchestra will breathe as one entity. A melody goes straight to the emotional core. It dissolves distance, she notes. That is the heart of her mission as well, of using sound to stitch together a region often divided by politics and history. SASOs concert is scheduled to begin at 7 pm on November 30 at the MS Subbulakshmi Auditorium, at the Asian College of Journalism. (Inputs from Sruthi Hemachandran)
Protests against attacks on CPI(M), Congress offices, leaders inTripura
Both parties have blamed the ruling BJP for the events that have occurred in the wake of days of violence involving cadres of the BJP and its alliance partner, Tipra Motha
French artists works of lyrical abstraction on show in Auroville
The Dream, Madonna of Light and Garden of Eden are some of her works that reflect her outlook on art as a living alchemical process
Complex multi-vessel angioplasty carried out on 49-yr-old man
A press note said the patient was the latest beneficiary of advanced interventional cardiology treatment where doctors successfully treated severe triple-vessel coronary disease without resorting to open-heart surgery
Land acquisition for Parandur airport has begun, says MP T.R. Baalu
The MP said the AAI was also readying a proposalfor the expansion of the existing airport and construction of a new freight cargo terminal
Call for extension of SIR timeline in Rajasthan
Rajasthan civil rights groups urge a six-month extension for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to ensure inclusivity
Opposing UCC plan, Congress says Assam CMs days numbered
Congress leader Pawan Khera accused the Chief Minister of damaging Assams identity and heading the most corrupt government in the history of independent India
Two businessmen sentenced to imprisonment for bank fraud
Bombay High Court orders audit of construction sites to combat Mumbais air pollution
The High Court stressed that while Mumbai needs a sustained plan to combat rising pollution, strict compliance with existing guidelines at construction sites can deliver quick results
Trinamool, BJP clash over student credit card scheme
CM Mamata Banerjee hails milestone as sanctioned loans cross 1 lakh; BJP alleges students caught in a broken system
I handed over CMs post that came to me to EPS, says EPS
T.N. focusing on emerging domains like AI to drive tech-based learning ecosystem
3 cops shunted for colluding with accused, accepting bribe
Dare BJP to suspend MPs for chanting Vande Mataram, says Uddha Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief made the statement four days after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat issued a memorandum reminding members to refrain from chanting slogans in the House
Avadi corpn tops tax mop-up; lags in drinking water, drains
Report on rescued bonded labourers flags rehabilitation failures
Campaigns for MCD bypolls end, BJP pitches development, AAP questions poll promises
News from the world of Education: November 29, 2025
Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges
ED files prosecutioncomplaint against Kashmir couple under PMLA
The ED said the accused Abdul Momin Peer purchased a residential property in Srinagars Bemina in the name of his wife for a consideration amount of 1.5 crore from the proceeds generated from the crime
Nursery admissions: Delhi schools upload criteria on DoE portal
Pollution protest: protesters get bail in one case, sent to jail in another
Key accused in Kapil Sharma restaurant shooting arrested
Why Arundhati is okay clapping for others until her time comes
The 28-year-old found a way of contributing during Indias World Cup triumph despite not making the XI her teammates valued her impact on squad morale. She knows she has to start afresh after slipping down the pace-bowling pecking order. But having learnt the lessons of a hard life, she has the wherewithal to deal with setbacks and seize the next opportunity
BMTC reduces Vajra AC weekly pass fare to 700
Lokayukta raids revenue offices in khata bribery case
CeNS scientists make breakthrough in the development of eco-friendly batteries
Woman and her male friend arrested on charge of murdering her husband
What Indian womens tennis needs to bridge the gulf to the elite
The Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Bengaluru came as a reality check but there were also positives for singles players Sahaja Yamalapalli and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, who dont always get to face world-class opposition. What lessons can be learnt from the experience to better empower Indias young players?
Man convicted, sentenced for making sexual advances
Cyclone Ditwah: IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall activity over T.N., Puducherry and South A.P.
Watch: Tourists trapped in sky-dining restaurant in Idukki rescued
