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Apollo SHINE foundation partners with health platform to drive preventive care for college students
Dry weather to bring cooler nights to many parts of T.N. till December 23
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast that the minimum temperature is likely to drop by two to four degrees Celsius in some parts of the State and Puducherry during this period
Letters to The Editor December 19, 2025
Spurious liquor case: bail rejected to former Minister Jogi Ramesh, three others
Temporary relief: on trade performance, deeper distress ahead
The depreciation of the rupee is helping bring down trade deficit
Super Kings seismic shift Dads Army to T20 babies
The shedding of conservatism and embarking on a bold new tomorrow represents a dramatic change in the make-up of the teams DNA; how the revamped outfit performs in the 2026 edition will be followed with greater interest than normal; the franchise revisited its approach in light of the miserable campaign last year
Indian Cultural Congress 2025 in Kochi from December 19
Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles
The Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill 2025 is a direct assault on the rights of Indias rural working poor
Kosteniuk says events like the GCL are her motivation
A gamble: on the IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi
Uncapped Indians competed with big names from abroad for IPL money
Samji Arattupuzhas new song captures the nostalgia of Kerala church band music
Why Samji Arattupuzhas new song feels like Christmas at a Kerala Church. He has over 500 Christian devotional songs to his credit
A bold step amid an ambitious nuclear energy target
The SHANTI Bill, 2025, will help Indias nuclear energy plans
EC to publish integrated draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu on December 19
BMC election: BJP, Shiv Sena reach agreement to fight 150 seats together
Decision on remaining 77 seats in two days, says Mumbai BJP chief; Fadnavis, Shinde will take call in case of deadlock: Sena Minister; NCP should fight poll alone or look for new alliance: Sana Malik
Nitin Nabin to visit Pondy on Sunday
From snakes to tigers: Ishan Shanavas talks about his debut book and wildlife passion
Blending personal experiences, conservation, and lyrical prose, 22-year-old naturalist Ishan Shanavas reflects on a childhood shaped by the wild that inspired his bestselling debut book The Light of Wilder Things
Nobel laureate delivers eminent scholar lecture at Cusat
Speedily resolve the fallout of US tariff war: RBI ex-guv Rangarajan
Tahsildar asked to build school toilet as punishment
Anbumani camp issues notice to MLA G K Mani
Counselling panel opens special round for BDS, MBBS admissions
T.N. inks MoU with Schneider Electric for projects worth 718 crore
CM urges Modi to drop G RAM G, flays EPS for supporting it
Pay 3L compensation to disabled lawyers mother
HC to hear Vedantas pleato set up green copper plant
Tech startup funding falls 17% to $10.5bn this year
Digitisation of SIR forms completed in Kozhikode
Forms received by the deadline will be included in the draft electoral roll, scheduled for publication on December 23
Stalin writes to Modi to solve crisis faced by exporters due to US tariff hike
Activists demand removal of soil dumped in Kottooli wetlands
Unauthorised pedestal removed in Puttur to avert law and order problem
Minister visits fire-ravaged LIC office in Madurai
Distribution of laptops was announced in state budget
Velumani, AIADMK MPs call on Sitharaman
Karnataka: Child rights panel flags welfare of prison inmates children, seeks data in two weeks
Officials have been instructed to collect data on the number of prisoners children below 18 years of age, their health,educationand safety status and what different government departments can do for them
Advocate-General P.S. Raman, representing the State, told the court that the State had not formed an opinion on the stone pillar, and did not wish to take a stand on the matter
Watch: Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal
Violent clashes erupted in Brussels as farmers from across Europe protested against the proposed EUMercosur trade pact. Demonstrators blocked streets with tractors, set fires and damaged property, prompting police to deploy tear gas and water cannons near the European Parliament.
Watch: Parliament passes SHANTI Bill to open nuclear sector for private participation
The Billwasbrought with the intention of increasing the contribution of private companies in the nuclear sector, says Congress
Karnataka Cabinet clears project for processing construction waste in Bengaluru, slew of NK projects
The project to process construction waste would come up under the PPP model with an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore
Dy CM to open new Poonamallee depot
T.V. Gopalakrishnan: The 94-Year-Old Guru Who Taught Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja
At 94, T.V. Gopalakrishnan continues to perform and teach, embodying his passion for classical music and his admiration for Mahatma Gandhi through his attire. He founded the TVG Academy of Indian Music & Arts to elevate art education and nurture achievers, including renowned students like A.R. Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja.
Digestive sciences institute opened
Stray cattle kill 70, injure 30 on city outskirts this year
Two held for faking docus to become docs
Pondy reports 221 fatalities in 1,391 road accidents in 2024
RBI Governor urges IDRBT to shape strategy to mitigate, minimise digital frauds
Sanjay Malhotra, who was on a visit, urged the institute to strategise scalability and impact amid evolving tech landscape, changing needs of banking sector
GHMC acts tough, suspends two bill collectors
Watch: Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill, Opposition tears copies
The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill after an eight-hour debate. Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused the Congress of betraying Mahatma Gandhis ideals, while Opposition MPs protested by tearing copies of the Bill.
Dharmasthala burials case: Chinnaiah released from Shivamogga prison
Man ends life inside police outpost in Madurai
Belthangady police make public announcement of Thimarodys externment order
Kochi Mayor will not be chosen based on caste or religious equations, says Satheesan
His statement comes in the wake of reports about the perceived indecision over the UDFs mayoral candidate in Kochi; Three candidates Deepthy Mary Varghese, V.K. Minimol, and Shiny Mathew are being seen as top contenders for the post
Karnataka HC sets aside decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi kendras on government hospital premises
The court termed the governments action politics in delivery of medicines
Act against overloaded RMC lorries, DC tells police and Transport Department
She tells Transport Department to fix deadline for bus operators to compulsorily install doors
CEN police arrest person accused of posting false news on police
Watch: Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid BJP protest
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill on December 18 amid protests by Opposition members.
Kannur varsity presents 373.81-crore Budget with focus on innovation, student welfare
This year, I feel confident about my technique, says Bednarek keen on landing gold in big events
Man Immolates Self In Tamil Nadu, Cops Suspect Link To Deepam Row
A 40-year-old man died after setting himself on fire in Madurai this evening in an incident the police suspect is suicide linked to the ongoing controversy over the lighting of a deepam on a pillar at the Thiruparankundram hilltop.
ED attaches 3,436.56 crore in assets over links to PACL fraud
The Enforcement Directorate investigation revealed that funds mobilised from lakhs of investors were utilised for the acquisition of these 169 immovable properties
SC Collegium recommends elevation of five judges as Chief Justices of High Courts
Justice Manoj Gupta of the Allahabad High Court was proposed for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, consequent upon the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice on January 9, 2026
Political Display at Tirumala Sparks Outrage
The youths displayed a banner featuring photographs of political leaders, including former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and created a commotion near the temple
Kingfisher Airlines employees to get 311.67 crore payment towards long-pending dues
Debt Recovery Tribunal directs release of funds from the sale of attached shares earlier restituted by the ED to SBI; expressly consented to the priority of such dues over secured creditor claims, says ED
Trade unions, farmers outfits demand withdrawal of SHANTI Bill
The measure will dismantle Indias carefully built nuclear safety and accountability framework and open the most hazardous energy sector to large-scale private and foreign participation, they say
Money power wont win elections in south, says CPM Politburo member
Create comprehensive policy framework to provide legal aid to all Indian citizens, HC tells Centre
The court was hearing a petition filed by A. Malarvizhi alias Kottaithai of Virudhunagar district, whose husband Ayyappan Marimuthu, employed in Cameroon in Central Africa, died in 2021
Experts call for neuro-justice framework in motor accident cases
While India recorded about 1.77 lakh road accident deaths in 2024, official statistics do not capture the far larger number of survivors left with lifelong neurological disabilities following head, spinal cord, and nerve injuries
GCL | Firouzjaleads the way for Continental Kings in victory overMumbaMasters
NLC India Renewables Limited signs Power Purchase Agreement with SJVNL
Watch: Bihar hijab controversy: Union Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar
Mob vandalises prayer hall over burial dispute in Bastar
Clashes in Kanker village follow opposition to Christian burial rites; police personnel among those injured in mob fury
Minister rebuts Bhumana's charges on land allotment to Oberoi Group in Tirupati
NIA arrests another key accused in Delhi car bombing
Yasir Dar was allegedly in close contact with the other accused in the case, including Umar-Un-Nabi, as well as Mufti Irfan
Outages in Sudan after major drone attack hits power plant
In recent months the RSF has been accused of launching drone attacks on vast areas controlled by the army, targeting civilian infrastructure and causing power cuts affecting millions.
Stanford of Cyberabad: New director charts future course of IIITH
Malayalam celebrities on the best thing about Christmas and the festival menu at their homes
Job Kurian, Jis Joy, Stephy Zaviour, Stephen Devassy and Nithya Mammen talk about what makes Christmas special for them and what is served at home on the day
PHFI opens admissions for MPH programme on Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar campuses
Assembly passes resolutions demanding Centre act to alleviate backwardness plaguing NK
The resolutions are aimed at bringing pressure on the Centre to fund long-pending projects in North Karnataka region
Court fines parents 25,000 for letting minor ride two-wheeler
Watch: No petrol for vehicles without PUC, says CM Rekha Gupta
Population Management Policy will be introduced in A.P. by Ugadi, says CM
A Cabinet Sub-Committee will be formed to help curb malicious propaganda and fake accounts used on social media for character assassination, says Naidu
Youth held for sexually harassing woman over phone
Mass spectrometry & sophisticated bioinformatics propels innovation
Committee will be set up to study plight of project displaced people, says Shivakumar
Watch: India worst doping offender for third straight year, says WADA report
India ranked first globally in doping violations for the third consecutive year, according to the World Anti-Doping Agencys annual report published on December 16.
Tragedy averted as Air India Express flight makes emergency landing in Kochi after tyre burst
O. Sadashivan, S. Jayasree to be LDFs nominees for Mayor, Deputy Mayor in Kozhikode
AU announces change in exam centre
Public satisfaction is true measure of officials' performance, says Naidu
Chandrababu Naidu announces that he will make surprise field inspections from January to see to what extent the governments promises are being delivered, at the valedictory of the Collectors Conference
Congress cadre stage demo against rechristening of MGNREGS, fake National Herald Case
