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KDEM-FKCCI combine to drive cluster-based development beyond Bengaluru
The collaboration will leverage FKCCIs network of over 30 district chambers, alongside KDEMs cluster-led ecosystem initiatives, to drive MSME digitisation, startup growth, investment readiness, and entrepreneurship across non-metro districts in Karnataka
Catholic Bishops chief appeals to PM Modi, Amit Shah to ensure protection of Christians
The Archbishop expressed deep pain over the disturbing rise in attacks on Christians and said such incidents deeply wound the spirit of Indias Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion
Elba Trading Company launches Presto Panini for weekday lunches
9 Killed as Bus Collides with 2 Cars in Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed shock, announced 3 lakh ex-gratia for each deceaseds family and 1 lakh for the injured, and ordered best medical care.
Navi Mumbai International Airport hosts mega drone show ahead of operational launch
The second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan region after the Mumbai International Airport, the latest facility is set to become one of the busiest and a significant aviation hubs in India
Post Hiroshima: Disquieting accounts of nuclear modernity
What does nuclear politics do to ordinary people? Three books put Indias nuclear policy under the lens and call for an awareness about the risks involved. A democratic society, they argue, can live with the a-bomb hazard only by doing the opposite of what it encourages: expanding deliberation rather than compressing it
J&K Bank wins Best MSME Bank award at MSME Banking Excellence Awards 2025
The spokesman said the bank also secured the runner-up position in the CSR Initiative & Business Responsibility category
Tamil Nadu highway crash: 9 dead, 10 injured as Chennai-bound bus rams 2 cars
A Chennai-bound bus in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district veered off the road and collided with two cars after a tyre burst, resulting in nine fatalities and at least 10 injuries. The accident occurred near Thittakudi, blocking traffic on the national highway. The Chief Minister announced compensation for the victims' families.
South and central Kerala see sharpest decline in voter numbers after SIR
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The draft electoral roll for the 2026 assembly election published on Tuesday registered an overall dip in voter numbers by 8.65% compared to the voters list prior to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Of this, the sharpest drop in voter numbers was recorded in Thiruvananthapuram at 14.31%, followed by Idukki, Ernakulam and Kottayam. Notably, the northern districts of Kannur and Malappuram recorded the least drop in the number of voters. Chief Electoral Officer-Kerala Rathan U Kelkar told TNIE that the drop in voter numbers in predominantly urban districts such as Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam was owing to the lukewarm response of citizens in the 18-30 years age group to either enrol in the electoral roll or participate in the SIR process that requires establishment of a link with the 2002 electoral roll. Of the 2.78 crore voters we had before SIR, nearly 56 lakh in the 18-30 years age group have found a place in the latest draft voters list. However, the population of that age group is close to 90 lakh. This means around 35 lakh people have not come forward to register, Kelkar explained. According to the official, even by conservative estimates, at least 30 lakh people in the 18-30 year age group are expected to come into the electoral roll when it is finalised on February 21. Notably, the number of voters who have been left out of the draft voters list comes up to 24.08 lakh. In the coming days, we will be launching special campaigns to encourage fresh enrolments, the official added. Asked how Idukki, that is predominantly a rural district, came second in terms of the drop in voter numbers, Kelkar said, People of Tamil origin, who also have votes in Tamil Nadu, have not given back the enumeration forms. This was noticed more in the taluks bordering Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka tragedy: Over 10 feared dead as Bengaluru-Shivamogga bus catches fire in Chitradurga
A private bus caught fire in Karnataka's Chitradurga district early Thursday, with several feared dead and many injured. The bus was en route to Shivamogga from Bengaluru. In a separate incident, a state-run bus in Tamil Nadu collided with two vehicles after a tyre burst, killing nine people.
Grand Christmas Ball today in Chennai
The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves with a distinctive Anglo-Indian flavour, this event signifies an effort to preserve a cultural tradition that has enriched Chennai
The rising cases of extreme phobias and why early help matters
Extreme phobias, as forms of anxiety disorders, can cause mental impairments that lead to significant disabilities by interfering with a persons social, occupational, and other important areas of functioning.
CBI to move Supreme Court challenging suspension of Kuldeep Sengars life sentence in Unnao rape case
It was decided to file an SLP before the Supreme Court at the earliest against the orders of the High Court, which granted bail to Sengar after suspending his life sentence, the CBI spokesperson said
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Tamil Nadu: Court sentences man to death for raping minor daughter
A father in Tamil Nadu has been sentenced to death for the horrific sexual assault and impregnation of his 14-year-old daughter. The 49-year-old labourer's brutal acts, which began in August 2024, were discovered when the victim fell ill and doctors found she was pregnant.
The Dig: A deep dive into the past
A phone call regarding a long-form article she had written eight years ago sparked the beginning of this book, Sowmiya Ashok recalls. A writer said that it had a story to tell, a potential to be a book. For the Chennai-based journalist, the news of the Keeladi excavation sparked her fascination with Harappan sites in Pakistan, and it was thrilling to learn that an excavation was underway right next to Madurai, a place closer to her home. She thought the quest might answer questions like who we are. On December 21, this journey of discovery, in the form of a book, The Dig: Keeladi and The Politics of Indias Past , was launched by an eminent archaeologist V Vedachalam. An informative conversation filled with curiosity and humour, between writer Sowmiya and Shabbir Ahmed, senior news editor with The News Minute , was a walk through the process of creating the book. An evening with a coterie of book enthusiasts and well-wishers gathered at Ashvitas a small space reflecting coarseness and elegance with splashes of paintings around. Something so intentionally raw about the room made it the perfect space for a discussion on archaeology and the old remnants. Writing a book, for Sowmiya, was about preparations and frequent journeys. Her philosophy was to show up everywhere, be it an archeology conference, a talk of a script, meeting people, or visits to the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archeology or the Archeological Survey of India (ASI). She calls it the process of trial and error. The journalistic impulses nudged her to keep showing up. As Shabbir pointed out, Keeladi has become a political flash point. He alluded to the political scenario of biased interpretations and conflicting opinions while Sowmiya was writing the book. But the book, he remarked, is far from the political narratives that we have heard over time. Sowmiya said, I stuck to chronology. Its a difficult story to tell, and there were a lot of narratives; everybody had a stake in the game. Anybody who ventured into this, who is not an archaeologist or an epigraphist, sometimes had reasons to say the things they were saying. As someone who believes that archaeology is so politicised in our country, she didnt want to document this excavation site with political narratives. Sowmiya had a clear idea that she wanted to make the book about people who are working despite politics, despite the lack of funds. I spoke to people as wide as I could go. The voices and diversity are what I wanted to capture, she said. But she also shared that this made the story even more complicated, because our origins themselves were complicated. These excavations trace back to the past, where one can see more cultural exchanges and different parts of the subcontinent. There were comparisons made with Harappan sites and the Indus Valley Civilization. She reasoned, Ever since Independence, and we lost these big sites to Pakistan, theres been a quest to find parallels of the Indian sites. Sowmiyas work ethic echoes the words of Vedachalam, who said, An archaeologist should remain balanced. Every site is the same for an archaeologist. Her extensive research not only included conversations with archeologists and experts but also delved into literature. I needed to understand what the literature was if I was writing about a site that relied so much on the references in the literature. This meant digging up the Sangam literature, and the poems that described the physical aspects of the old Tamil region. With layers of excavation, some of the definitions of what constitutes urban is also what Sowmiya writes in her book. What is a marker of urban doesnt have a concrete answer they arent just remnants of structures and materials, she emphasised. More excavations lead to more understanding, and thats what I have tried to say in the book as well, she shared. For her, the process of writing was both exciting and transformative. It was a space for her to understand her own origins, which she says, is more complex than I thought. Every day was a learning experience be it lengthy conversations with experts or close interactions with the locals. Sowmiya recalled her long conversations with K Amarnath Ramakrishna, the then ASIs superintending archaeologist, who initiated the excavation at Keeladi. When asked about the people who are pushing the Archeology Department forward, Sowmiya said that, be it the Archeology Minister or the Commissioner of the Tamil Nadu State Department, there is a political push that stems from their personal passion for history and archaeology. The launch concluded with a reading session, where she presented excerpts from the book. With a tone so light and hearty, words swollen with keen observations, and humour, Sowmiya led the audience to the excavation site. True storytelling indeed.
A hundred years ago | Cure for asphyxiation
Cumta drafts a code for city streets, roads
Life imprisonment for Assam man accused in Arambakkam child rape case
IGP Asra Garg says close coordination between the investigation and prosecution teams brought justice to the survivor and her family within five months of the crime
Fifty years ago | Watch making unit in every State planned
Rehabilitation aid is capital, not taxable income, says HC
SHRC disposes of 12,608 cases in 3 yrs
Nagore Hanifa a symbol of communal harmony: CM
Guest worker gets two life terms for raping 8-year-old
Now scanQR code to gain entry to Vedanthangal
7 IAS officers promoted to chief secretary rank
Stamp duty, regn: New order to curb double payment for homes
Students receive 35.70 lakh in sports participation incentives
There are structural development gaps in government plans, the party said
Reports show Hemant Soren showed confidence in social security and welfare schemes in 2025
Continuous attacks from the Oppositionand Mr. Sorens alleged involvement in the liquor scamwould be a challenge ahead forthe government after the arrest of senior IAS officer Vinay Kumar Chaubey who once served as his Principal Secretary
GCC to re-tender waste privatization in two zones
Woman held for cheating man of 42L
Students among teens held for selling meth
Phone left behind helps cops recover stolen car, two held
Shopkeeper, 50, arrested for sexually abusing 13-year-old
Actor Govinda among 40-star campaigners for municipal corporation polls for Shiv Sena
On January 15, political parties will contest in 29 MC covering 2,869 seats, and around 3.5 crore voters will participate in the exercise to appoint the public representatives
Two dining halls inaugurated for sanitation workers in Saidapet
Police crack down on bike racing; warn of seizure, fines
Bombay HC raps BMC for blind eye to air pollution, warns against new project sanctions
The court questions sanctioning of 125 mega projects, each worth over 1,000 crore, saysthe civicbody has failed to enforce even basic compliance and suggested GPS and button cameras for flying squads
Tamil Nadu Protests Against VB-G RAM G Is For All Indian Farmers: Stalin
In a social media post, Stalin said the protests were held to restore the Mahatma Gandhi National Rugal Employment Guarantee (MGNREG) scheme and to protect the livelihood of poor agricultural labourers.
Post SC ban, GCC allots eight feeding spots for stray dogs
Discovery of a million more potential Epstein documents delays further releases
Releases so far have contained extensive redactions, angering some Republicans and doing little to defuse a scandal threatening the party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
T.N. Police Hackathon 2025 heldin Chennai
NZ Tour of India: Spinner Lennox earns maiden call-up, Williamson to skip ODI series
Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league
Multiple issues discussed, in Brahmin MLAs get-together
The meeting was attended by roughly 35 MLAs and MLCs hailing from the Brahmin community
Anu Garg becomes Odishas first woman Chief Secretary
Garg has been elevated to top post with incumbent Manoj Ahuja retiring on December 31, 2025
Uproar as Hindu group allegedly recited Hanuman Chalisa outside Bareilly church before Christmas
The Congress alleged that the right wing groups are intentionally trying to undermine religious freedom of minority communities
Union Cabinet clears 3 new metro stretches; network to cross 400 km
Expansion to include 13 new stations; project to be completed within 3 yearsat estimated cost of over 12,000 cr.; PM calls it an infrastructure boost that will improve ease of living; Railway Minister says initiative will cut travel time, curb pollution
DMK Allies Protest Against VBGRAMG Scheme
Ban on entry of trucks lifted as citys air quality improves
Red Fort blast case: court extends judicial custody of seven till Jan. 8
HC orders action against illegal cafes, restaurants in Majnu ka Tila
Schools to form fee fixation committees by Jan. 10: Sood
UDF remains a divided house in Perumbavoor municipality
DDMA temporarily shuts 12 shops at Mather Bazaar in Kochi for flouting safety norms
Sengottaiyan hints at AIADMK leaders joining TVK
Congress functionaries share stage with TVK leaders at Christmas event
WaterAdalatto be held on December 26
BWSSB to hold phone-in programme on December 26
DAE conducts site emergency exercise at Kalpakkam
People support DMK because it is a good force, says Minister
Governor Ravi, Stalin extend Christmas greetings to people
Following talks, T.N. to regularise services of 1,000 contract nurses
EC to conduct special camps for submitting claims and objections
Midnight mass marks the start of Christmas festivities in Madurai
Corrections and Clarifications December 25, 2025
Light to moderate rain likely in parts of T.N. till December 28, says RMC
Tamil Nadu: Cop Suspended for Sexually Harassing Student on Train
Based on the findings and seriousness of the charge, senior police officials ordered the immediate suspension of Sheikh Abdullah from his posting at the R.S. Puram police station.
Letters to The Editor December 25, 2025
ED arrests key accused linked to illegal call-centre that targeted U.S. nationals
The agency has initiated the money-laundering investigation on the basis of a case registered by the CBI
The deliberate unmaking of Indias right to work
The repeal of MGNREGA marks the erosion of a foundational principle of Indias democracy and a political transformation of welfare
Department of Posts to host Dak Adalat for customer feedback
Unavu Thiruvizha extended till December 28
Magnetic moment: on India and rare earth elements
India must not undermine green compliance in its clean energy transition
New labour codes, the threats to informal workers
Unorganised workers have been left out of consideration in all the codes except the one that concerns social security
Arundhatiand the power of perspective
Her career is not about the wickets taken or matches played, but about opening the doors for those waiting to break through; the move to Kerala brought about a massive change in her approach
Thick mist in Vellore and nearby districts puts motorists on arterial stretches at risk
Early mist and haze, meteorologists said, also indicates long and cooler nights and less daylight
Dhaka braces for return of BNP leader ahead of polls
BNP acting chairman and son of former PM Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman, to arrive on December 25 after nearly 18 years in exile in the U.K.; he is scheduled to address party members, visit ailing mother
Webinar on Engineering Careers for Viksit Bharat on December 28
Aimed at engineering students and aspiring professionals, the webinar will explore emerging career opportunities, evolving industry expectations, and essential skill development
Christmas in Coimbatore: Traditions, food, and festive vibes
Its that time of the year when our streets shimmer with lights and the aroma of plum cake fills the citys bakeries. While cafes come alive with a line up of cakes and ginger bread cookies, restaurants roll out special Christmas meals. Read on to know what the city has to offer this festive season
Nine killed as govt bus hits two vehicles after tyre burst in Tamil Nadus Cuddalore
A government bus in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, veered into oncoming traffic after a tyre burst, resulting in a fatal collision with two private vehicles. Nine people were killed in the accident, with four others, including two children, sustaining severe injuries. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced financial aid for the victims' families.
Chinas tourism market reshaped by Hainans customs shift
BEIJING,Dec. 24, 2025/PRNewswire/ --A news report fromchinadaily.com.cn:
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9 killed as government bus collides with SUVs at Ezhuthur on Tiruchi-Chennai National Highway
The deceased, all of whom were occupants of the two cars, were being identified, the police said.
Seven Killed In Road Accident In Tamil Nadu
A Chennai-bound state-run bus from Tiruchirappalli changed direction all of a sudden when a tyre burst and moved to the opposite direction after climbing onto the road median.
CAT-2025: One candidate from Karnataka secures 100 percentile
