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Kauvery Hospital launches institute of digestive sciences
Indians cut off from internet in flights, Maran complains; Telecom Minister says norms in works
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran complained of India being one of the few places globally cut off from in-flight WiFi; communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that norms in this regard were being worked out
U.S. Senate confirms private astronaut, Musk ally Jared Isaacman as NASA chief
The vote on Mr. Isaacman, who Mr. Trump removed and then renamed as NASA administrator nominee this year, passed 67-30, two weeks after he told senators in his second hearing that NASA must pick up the pace in beating China back to the moon this decade.
Delhi riots case: court acquits five accused of arson, rioting
The assertion on behalf of the accused that they had been falsely implicated in this case in order to solve this case cannot be completely brushed aside, the judge observed.
Eyeing polls, Khaleda Zias self-exiled son Tarique Rahman plans return to Bangladesh after 17 years
The demand for Mr. Rahmans returnhas been strong especially as his mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has been hospitalised for weeks because of worsening health condition.
IIM-K welcomes 18th batch of EPGPIL
A hundred years ago| Sale of Kiplings work
Fifty years ago| Sarees export in 1974-75
More than 10% posts vacant in Delhi Police, says Minister
Farmers give 20-day ultimatum for closure of ethanol plant in Hanumangarh
Farmers in the region fear that the factory would create a livelihood crisis by making the agricultural land barren through groundwater contamination and air pollution.
Carpooling app in the works to cut emissions: Sirsa
Overhaul of PUC centres under way, Sirsa says, accuses AAP of burning waste to spike air pollution; lodge FIR if you have evidence: Oppn. party
Construction workers hit by GRAP restrictions to get compensation, says Mishra
Govt. approves 32 new machines for Yamuna rejuvenation
Activists urge Forest department to end unnecessary capture of wild animals
Manali Lake, restored by Corporation, reaches capacity of 12 lakh cubic feet
Woman loses 6.3 crore in alleged cyber fraud
Awards presented to various artistes at music conference
Despite conflicts, we used the bureaucracys experience to implement policies: Shailaja
At the launch of the Tamil translation of her book, the former Kerala Health Ministerspoke of her association with then Health Secretary and their work to implement the e-Health Project in Kerala
Metrowater labourers union holds blood donation camp
Sewage services in two zones to be disrupted from Friday
Anbumani questions DMKs failure to conduct caste survey
Speaking at a protest, he said the caste-wise survey was essential to protect the 69% reservations in place in Tamil Nadu, ensure proper delivery of government schemes
Tangedco to pay 10L in 2016 case: SHRC
Letters to The Editor December 18, 2025
Indias Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers
The legislation, billed as a sleek upgrade to the 1983 Emigration Act, is a Trojan horse of deregulation dressed in the garb of efficiency
2 edu officers, principal booked for students death in wall collapse
No materials shown to prove pillar is not a deepathoon
The State is claiming that the stone pillar on the hill is not a deepathoon only to complicate the matter, says senior counsel appearing for the original petitioners in the Thirupparankundram case
Two more Indians killed in Russia-Ukraine war zone, bodies arrive at Delhi airport
The deceased, Ajay Godara and Rakesh Kumar, had gone to Russia on student visa but were allegedly enlisted in the Russian Army after being misled by agents who promised them work as cleaners and helpers
Can Indias national accounts make the grade?
IMFs C grade is a cause of concern, but if revisions are implemented rigorously and institutionalised as a regular cycle, the countrys statistical methods will match international best practice
Positioning workers at the centre of Indias migration policies
India should forefront bilateral agreements with destination nations that focus on the rights, security, and welfare of migrant workers; the outcomes and effectiveness of such treaties should be rigorously evaluated
Change for the worse: on replacing MGNREGA, the VB-G RAM G Bill
The move to alter MGNREGS beyond recognition must be dropped
SRMIST signs MoU to take up research on oil-field chemicals
Police initiate probe after fisherman goes misssing
Hotels, businesses, gated communities illegally dump bulk waste in GCC bins
The story of We, the moving people
The Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, Census 2027 and delimitation will sharpen the migrant imprint on Indian politics
President visits Vellore temple
MRTS stations to be transformed with better amenities by 2028
Green manufacturing a business imperative
Bhagavad Gita musical edn released
Tambaram corpn to soon get its first pet crematorium
Rearguard action: on weather change and consistent action
India needs year-round action to tackle fallout of change in weather
Childhood friends from UP behind lorry drivers murder on NH-44
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan insist on implementing Election Commission of Indias 2023 instructions in letter and spirit
Justice Nisha Banu to join Kerala High Court on December 19
The changing patterns of Indias student migration
The rapid expansion of Indian student migration points to contradictions between aspiration and outcome, and opportunity and exploitation
A summit that rose beyond optics
The Telangana Rising Summit outlines the Congress governments Vision 2047
Syro-Malabar panel flags misuse of anti-conversion laws
Manufacturing Sector Played Key Role in TN's GDP growth, says Thangam Thennarasu
EPS opposes Navodaya schools, blames DMK govt for weak argument in SC
1.9-crore penalty imposed for violation of waste management norms in Kochi
Tamil Nadus ISL star Mayakkannan plays Santosh Trophy to gain game time
Anbumani holds protest for caste survey
SEC to hold workshop on EVMs in Kochi
TN BJP holds core meet ahead of national leaders visits
Law and order cant be cited to flout court orders, says Justice G.R. Swaminathan
The HC judge was hearing two contempt of court cases, including one related to the Thirupparankundram deepam row
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
Starting in 2029, YouTube will retain global rights to streaming the Oscars through 2033.
11 flights cancelled at city airport
Woman officer charred to death in fire at LIC office in Madurai
Deputy Mayor T. Nagarajan, who rushed to the accident spot, said an electrical short-circuit could have caused the fire
Hope to become mainstay in Indian team: Kamalini
Thirumudivakkam residents shortchanged on civic amenities
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Meets Vice President CP Radhakrishnan At Vice-Presidents Enclave
Mohan Bhagwat met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan at the Vice-President's Enclave. Radhakrishnan, from Tamil Nadu, also has roots in the RSS.
The senior counsel said for the poor, who could not afford air-purifiers, staying at home, away from school, deprives them of education, a mid-day meal and no safety from pollution; for them, the intensity of pollution at home may be worse than in school.
More communities to be included in OBC list
Minister lays stone for CRMAS research, manufacturing centre
Delhi HC cracks down on alleged use of pirated surveillance software at Udyog Bhawan
It was found that multiple unauthorised copies of the Mirasys software, originally licensed for another site in Gurugram, were illegally copied and surreptitiously installed at the premises of Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
Vijay Hazare Trophy: KL Rahul And Prasidh Krishna Named In Karnatakas Squad
Vijay Hazare Trophy: The Indian duo of wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul and fast-bowler Prasidh Krishna have been named in Karnatakas squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. Defending champions Karnataka will play its Group A fixtures in Ahmedabad, starting on December 24. The addition of Rahul, who recently captained India in the ODI leg of the South Africa tour, where they won 2-1, and Prasidh adds further experience to the side led by Mayank Agarwal. Karun Nair has been appointed as the vice-captain following his strong performances in the Ranji Trophy. Pacers Vidwath Kaverappa and Vidyadhar Patel, though not listed in the main squad, will travel with the team to Ahmedabad and remain available for match duty. Young batters Harshil Dharmani and Dhruv Prabhakar, who also bowls handy off-spin, have earned call-ups after impressive outings in the U23 50-over competition last month. Left-arm spinner Shreesha Achar has been included as the squads lone specialist slow bowler. Yere Goud will be the head coach, while Mansur Ali Khan and Shabarish Mohan will serve as bowling and fielding coaches, respectively. Karnatakas Group A opponents include Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry, Kerala, and Tripura. Pacers Vidwath Kaverappa and Vidyadhar Patel, though not listed in the main squad, will travel with the team to Ahmedabad and remain available for match duty. Young batters Harshil Dharmani and Dhruv Prabhakar, who also bowls handy off-spin, have earned call-ups after impressive outings in the U23 50-over competition last month. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Karnataka squad: Mayank Agarwal (captain), Karun Nair (vice-captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Smaran, KL Shrijith, Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal, V. Vyshak, Manvanth Kumar, Shreesha Achar, Abhilash Shetty, B.R. Sharath, Harshil Dharmani, Dhruv Prabhakar, KL Rahul, and Prasidh Krishna. Article Source: IANS
BoB underwrites $500 million forex loan facility to ONGC unit
TRAI sets Feb. 15 deadline for IRDAI regulated entities to switch to 1600 series numbers
Kanaka Durga temple management to introduce online services soon
Watch: Delhi govt planning overhaul of PUC certificate issuing system: Environment Minister
Delhi government is considering an overhaul of the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate issuing system as the existing centres are old with many shortcomings Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on December 17, amid the ongoing pollution crisis in the national capital.
Seminar on developmental projects in Madurai to be held on December 20
Concerns raised over inadequate parking facility at Karavali Utsav Ground
With parking space for less than 10 cars at the venue this time as against about 200 earlier, people fear traffic chaos on adjoining arterial roads
Floral show marks National Farmers Day celebration at Maris Stella College
Psychological distress linked to problematic pornography use, says NIMHANS study
Problematic pornography use among Indian adults is closely associated with psychological distress, with anxiety and stress emerging as key predictors, according to a recent study by researchers from NIMHANS
Bailable warrant issued against Information Commissioner Samuel Jonathan
Ganja worth 5.6 lakh seized, one arrested
Whistleblower letter exposes in-house justice at Bengaluru apartment complex, police file FIR
Madhya Pradesh revokes Ujjain land pooling scheme amid farmers protest call
Town development plan for Simhastha Kumbh infrastructure withdrawn after opposition from farmer bodies
Legislators from among SCs, STs to meet CM on issues concerning Dalit entrepreneurs
They are demanding timely release of benefits and incentives
Watch: Parliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector
During the debate in Rajya Sabha, the Opposition demanded the Bill should be sent to a select committee of Parliament given the far-reaching impact it has on the insurance sector
Maharashtra Minister moves High Court after arrest warrant,hospitalisedhours later
Nashik Sessions Court upheld Manikrao Kokates two-year sentence in a 1995 housing scam case; Opposition parties criticise Mahayuti government for protecting Minister
Adivasi communities in Nagarahole to commence 15-day padayatra
Tribal community members from 34 villageswill take part in the the journey on foot which is set to start fromThithimathiand will end nearH.D.Kote.
Lok Sabha clears SHANTI Bill amid questions over liability clause
Congress faults government for removing clause holding equipment supplier responsible for failure, recalls BJP opposing 2008 deal on similar grounds; Centre says times, technology and scenario have changed now
Preparing the juniors to take up bigger challenges, says Sreejesh
It is my duty as a citizen to develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform, promoting rational thinking, compassion, and progress, rather than blind faith or superstition, the Congress leader said, defending his earlier remarks
Panel formed to probe HIV infection case in Madhya Pradesh
Committee to submit report in seven days on alleged contaminated blood transfusions in Satna that resulted in six children getting infected HIV
GCL | Humpy, Harika power Mumba Masters to big win
Kavach installed on 2,000 km of rail network; rollout moving very fast, Vaishnaw tells Lok Sabha
The Minister said the Railways has so far laid 7,129 km of OFC, installed 860 telecom towers, connected 767 stations to data centres, deployed trackside equipment along 3,413 km, and equipped 4,154 locomotives with the system
Caught in a Limbo: Delays plague R.R. Nagar flyover and underpass projects, commuters bear the brunt
Much like last year, two crucial projects aimed at decongesting West Bengalurus R.R. Nagar have not moved an inch, while one long-neglected project has finally been revived
Poor response to shop tenders for Sellur bus stand amid construction delays
Mid year assessment: GST rate rationalisation to further hit revenues
The State estimates the revenue shortfall of 9,000 crore in addition to the revenue loss of about 9,500 crore due to non -merger of cess
