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Voters sent a clear message, CPI(M) refuses self-review: Ramesh Chennithala

Blaming voters for electoral setbacks shows lack of self-criticism; UDF expansion driven by public support, not party negotiations

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:55 pm

TTD should deploy AI in Parakamani process to reduce scope for theft, observes judge of Andhra Pradesh High Court

Handling of offerings should be changed from manual to automatic, and it will be good to stopoutsourcing, the judge says while hearing a batch of writ petitions on the theft case, and posts the matter to December 19

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:54 pm

CBI books five in two cases linked to job scam targeting aspirants to U.S., Europe

Agency acts against alleged human traffickers promising overseas employment

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:48 pm

Gaza through the lens of a Kerala doctor

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:47 pm

NDA poised to rule Thripunithura as LDF, UDF rule out tie-up

The election threw up a hung verdict in the 53-member municipality, with the NDA bagging 21 seats to the LDFs 20 and the UDFs 12 seats

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:44 pm

878 infiltrators held along India-Myanmar border over past two years, Home Ministry informs Lok Sabha

About 10 km of the total 1,643-km border fenced so far, says Minister

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:44 pm

Enhanced TOEFL iBT test from January 21

US top destination for AP, Telangana students; most test-takers from Hyderabad

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:42 pm

No contentious climate change case yet before International Court of Justice, says Judge Leornado Brant

On the question of whether a separate international court is needed for environmental and climate change cases, Justice Brant said he did not believe such a body was necessary at present

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:40 pm

DCs phone in at MCC on Thursday

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:30 pm

Aviation EduCity will come up near Bhogapuram in one year, says Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Lokesh

The facility being established by the GMR Group in an extent of 136 acres provided by the MANSAS Trust free of cost will position India not only as a large aviation market but also as a global supplier of aviation talent and innovation, he asserts

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:18 pm

Joint enforcement operation targets pubs, bars ahead of New Year celebrations

In the wake of the Goa pub fire tragedy, multiple departments have launched a joint operation for the first time in the city to crack down on pubs, bars, and restaurants that are violating norms and lacking basic infrastructure

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:15 pm

LDF takes comfort in vote share numbers in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

According to a tweet by John Brittas, the BJPs vote share went down from 2,13,214 votes in the 2024 LS polls to 1,65,891 in the 2025 local body polls and UDF's from 1,84,727 to 1,25,984 votes. LDFs vote share increased from 1,29,048 to 1,67,522 votes

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:11 pm

TTDC plans to rename Hotel Tamil Nadu Unit-II

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:11 pm

Low confidence, inability to cope with problems among six signs of later dementia risk: Study

However, the increased risk of dementia was driven entirely by the six specific symptoms in adults under 60 -- loss of self-confidence and difficulty coping with problems were each associated with a roughly 50 % increased risk of dementia, the researchers found

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:11 pm

Saatheesan flays move to rename MGNREGS

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:11 pm

How micro-credential courses can save our arts, science and engineering degrees

Explore how micro-credential courses can enhance employability and modernize arts, science, and engineering degrees in todays economy.

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:09 pm

Book on GST reforms released

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:08 pm

Nitish was being fatherly when he pulled hijab off doctor's face: Bihar minister

The CM is, perhaps, older than the father of the woman in question. I have a daughter, and I could sense the fatherly affection he had expressed, Minister Zama Khan said.

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 8:08 pm

Metrowater reduces waiting time between tanker bookings from five to three days

The Dial for Water service is being strengthened to better serve consumers, especially those in the citys added areas. Residents may also be able to track tanker trips through a mobile application soon

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:55 pm

Seven pink patrol vehicles in Coimbatore to reach out to women in distress

As seven gleaming pink vehicles, piloted by women police in Coimbatore, set out to prevent crimes against women and children, it also turns the spotlight onwomens safety and freedom

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:49 pm

Telangana sets March-end deadline for Hyderabad Metro takeover

Chief Secretary says transfer must be carried out smoothly and expeditiously, in line with agreement reached between both parties during a review meeting with Committee of Secretaries and L&T officials

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:46 pm

Cab drivers protest new parking rules at Kempegowda International Airport

Cab services to and from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) were severely disrupted on Tuesday morning after hundreds of cab drivers staged a protest against the new parking and pick-up rules introduced by Bangalore International Airport Limited

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:44 pm

Vizag MP Sribharat supports Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha

The Bill strikes at the core of effective, modern governance by removing outdated and redundant laws from the statute books, he says

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:43 pm

Residents submit petitions detailing problems they face with sewage pools, stagnant rainwater

Eighty Feet Road traversing Rahmath Nagar East remains submerged for several days after recent rains and due to absence of stormwater drain. Since this road was already in a bad shape, rainwater stagnation had made the situation worse and was flowing into the low-lying houses, says welfare association president

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:29 pm

Student dies in wall collapse at govt. school in Tiruvallur

The incident happened when the students were eating lunch near a ramp at the school in Kondapuram

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:28 pm

U.K. launches BBC funding review, as broadcaster reels from Trump lawsuit

Currently the BBCs funding mainly comes from a 174.50 ($234) annual charge imposed on all viewing households, but the number of licence holders has been falling

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:24 pm

Madurai district administration scouts for alternative venues to set up counting centre during Assembly polls

Madras High Court had asked the Election Commission to spare Madurai Government Medical College as it caused inconvenience to students and look at other options

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:23 pm

'No prima facie case made out against ex-CM Palaniswami,' TN govt tells HC

The Tamil Nadu government has cleared AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of corruption charges. Allegations concerned the construction of 11 medical colleges during his chief ministership. The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption found no prima facie case. The Madras High Court was informed of the findings. The court will hear further arguments after the Christmas vacation.

The Economic Times 16 Dec 2025 7:20 pm

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters

The first batch was delivered after a delay of nearly 15 months from the original delivery schedule of May 2024, primarily due to global supply chain disruptions

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:19 pm

Theatre brings together diverse social experiences, philosophies and linguistic traditions

Four-day multilingual theatre festival organised by Rangayana concludes in Kalaburagi

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:17 pm

Court rules PSG must pay more than $70M to Mbapp in dispute over unpaid wages

Mbapp's lawyers claimed PSG owed him more than 260 million euros ($305 million), and PSG was seeking 440 million euros from Mbapp, citing damages and a loss of opportunity after he left on a free transfer

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 7:15 pm

Commuters demand that unused parking bay at Pallavaram terminus be put to use

Commuters also want all buses to be routed through the inner bay to prevent roadside stoppages

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 6:47 pm

Kashyap Mahesh weaves a rich musical tapestry

With a pliable voice, Kashyap traverses all three octaves with effortless ease.

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 6:18 pm

Prakash Veer interview: On working with Darshan and making The Devil

Kannada filmmaker Prakash Veer talks to The Hindu about making The Devil, starring Darshan, fondly called D Boss by his fans.

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 6:08 pm

Raga, rhythm and repertoire were in thoughtful alignment at Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalans concert

Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha annual music festival opened with Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalans performance. Her repertoire featured well-known compositions thoughtful sequencing

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 6:06 pm

Thoothukudi District Police get modern control room getting signals from state-of-the-art cameras; vehicles registration numbers, travellers can easily be identified

With the advanced ANPR cameras, the police can get clear photos of registration number plates of the vehicles zooming along the highways

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 5:57 pm

Watch | Zeeshan Ayub talks about real Kashmir, football culture and speaking truth to power

Actor Zeeshan Ayub joins The Hindu to discuss his upcoming series, Real Kashmir, the process of inhabiting layered characters, and why stories rooted in everyday life matter. In this conversation, he reflects on football, journalism, and the choices actors make on and off screen. Interview: Anuj Kumar Video: Tayyab Hussain S M and Zeeshan Akhtar Editing: Tayyab Hussain S M

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 5:54 pm

Watch: VB-G RAM G Bill will weaken MGNREGA: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mounted a strong protest in Parliament against the Centres proposed Bill to replace MGNREGA, warning that it weakens the legal right to employment.

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 5:52 pm

Bombay High Court reserves order on PIL seeking CBI probe into Lavasa project

Petition alleges illegal land deals, stamp duty exemptions and misuse of public resources; names Pawar family members

The Hindu 16 Dec 2025 5:49 pm