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Shivraj Patil death: Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil is no more, tributes pour in
Shivraj Patil served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha between 1991 and 1996. Before coming to the Lok Sabha, he has served as a legislator of the Maharashtra Assembly in the early 1970s.
Should the early education business be regulated?
The Hindu hosted a webinar, Should the early education business be regulated?, on December 6, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists were Abhisek Chowdhury, Advocate; Sethuraman K, Founder, BeWise; and Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, Educator & Author. The webinar was moderated by Ravina Warkad, Senior Sub-Editor, Education vertical, The Hindu.
TNPSC Group VA hall ticket 2025 released at tnpsc.gov.in; download your admit card here
TNPSC Group VA Hall Ticket 2025: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Group VA Hall Ticket 2025 for the Combined Civil Services Descriptive Examination. Candidates under Notification No. 16/2025 can download their admission memos from tnpsc.gov.in or tnpscexams.in. The exam will be held in Forenoon (FN) and Afternoon (AN) sessions. Aspirants must carry a printed hall ticket and valid photo ID to the exam centre. Detailed download steps and examination instructions are available on the official websites.
Stock markets rally in early trade amid U.S. Fed rate cuts
Amid positive global trends and rate cut by U.S. Federal Reserve, Stock markets surge in early trade
170 government schools do not have a toilet, no drinking water facility in 61 schools in Karnataka
He said that, in 2025-26, a grant of 90 crore has been allocated for the construction of toilets, and the action plan approval process is in progress
Lure of better life turns tribal youth into drug mules
Hundreds of tribal youth from the Agency areas of Alluri Sitharama Raju district languish in jail after getting caught with ganjaand charged under the stringentNDPS Act, 1985. Many had been lured into the smuggling network by the drug mafia, dangling the promises of a quick buck or an expensive gadget. Harish Gilai finds out how extreme poverty, lack of employment opportunities and ignorance of consequences led them into taking a decision that sealed their futures
Unity on the menu as PM Modi hosts NDA MPs for a rare dinner at 7 LKM
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted a dinner for all NDA MPs from both Houses at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence. The dinner, which featured a range of dishes including several millet-based items, doubled as a show of unity within the NDA under Modis leadership, which he described as a family working towards a Viksit Bharat and a self-reliant nation. Speaking on the meeting, the Prime Minister said the NDA represents a shared commitment to good governance, national development and regional aspirations. Was a delight to have hosted NDA MPs for dinner at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg this evening. The NDA family represents a shared commitment to good governance, national development and regional aspirations. Together, we will continue working to strengthen our nations development journey in the years ahead, he wrote on X. MPs travelled to the prime ministers residence by bus or car, with some opting to car-pool. Several arrived in visibly high spirits, with Union ministers among those displaying renewed enthusiasm. More than 54 tables were arranged, with each table assigned a cabinet minister to represent the Prime Minister and dine with eight MPs. According to sources, Modi played the role of an attentive host, taking time to engage with MPs at each table and ensuring that no one felt overlooked. It was a memorable dinner for us. Indeed, our PM is a great soul who as a host didn't make us feel even a bit overlooked in care and serving the dishes. MPs, belonging to their respective states, were served foods related to their states and PM had interaction over the dinner to us, an MP from Bihar said, adding that the Bihar result had strengthened the NDAs confidence in advancing the country under Modis leadership. While the prime minister interacted with all MPs, senior leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Nitin Gadkari remained seated at different tables, discussing the NDAs priorities in Parliament and in upcoming state elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Modis broader vision of shifting India from a developing to a developed nation also reportedly featured in these discussions. During the gala dinner, the prime minister shared remarks on topics ranging from health and managing anger to staying connected with people, food habits and reading recommendations, interspersed with laughter and anecdotes. A senior NDA leader said the most striking aspect of the event was the sense of ease among MPs, who mingled freely across linguistic and regional lines. Many took the opportunity to speak directly with ministers, who noted suggestions and feedback for what they described as a refreshed roadmap for the country. The dinner was also a platform for open discussion on several issues currently being addressed collectively by the NDA at the Centre. Amid delicious dishes, which included many states famous foods, like litti chokha of Bihar and others from West Bengal and South India, we not only enjoyed the dinner as if a NDA family dinner, but also discussed issues which need to be discussed collectively. It was a great to see PM hosting us as the guardian of NDA, several MPs remarked.
The Eiffel Tower: Accidental superstar
What started as an attraction for a fair went on to become one of the worlds most visited monuments.
Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 75th birthday, receiving warm wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Modi lauded his five-decade cinematic legacy, while Stalin praised his charisma and contributions. Rajinikanth, affectionately known as 'Thalaiva', continues to be an influential figure in Indian cinema, recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Make your own AI Mickey Mouse as Disney strikes deal with OpenAI
Disney and other creative industry giants had been suing AI firms like OpenAI, Perplexity and Anthropic, accusing them of illegally using their content
ChatGPT blamed for U.S. murder-suicide in lawsuit
The case joins a growing number of wrongful death lawsuits filed against OpenAI in recent months, with several alleging ChatGPT contributed to users' suicides
Why was he being woken just to watch a sunrise? But the Jampui Hills of Tripura held a surprise for Taran.
Everyone will receive benefits of welfare schemes: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.7-magnitude earthquake
United States Geological Survey (USGS) also said that the quake measured 6.7 and was 130 kilometres off the city of Kuji in Iwate prefecture on the main island of Honshu
Robust demand for homes and office space keeps city property market steady
CHENNAI: The citys housing supply touched 19,675 units in the first nine months of 2025, a 15% increase from last year, while sales rose to 15,720 units, underscoring a market driven by end-users rather than speculative buyers, a report released at the Real Estate and Infrastructure Summit here on Thursday said. The report Real estate and Infrastructure Driving Growth in Tamil Nadu by Anarock, one of Indias leading independent real estate consultancies, stated that South Chennai continues to dominate activity, accounting for almost three-quarters of all new launches this year as developers push projects along the OMR and GST corridors. Speaking during the inaugural session of the summit, Anuj Puri, chairman and founder of Anarock group said prices have risen 38% over five years to reach Rs 7,010 per sq ft, but absorption has kept pace - leaving Chennai with the second-lowest unsold stock among major metros. The citys commercial market is on a similar trajectory. Net absorption touched 4.6 million sq ft in the first nine months of 2025, already matching last years full-year levels and on track to set a seven-year high, Puri said. According to the report, over 250 global capability centres are now operational across the state. Chennai alone hosts 10% of Indias total GCC footprint, while Coimbatore has emerged as one of the top tier-II destinations for new GCC setups. In a separate session, Ranjeeth Rathod, managing director, DRA, highlighted the prices of raw materials going up which has been impacting the affordable homes as prices have gone up. P Kruthivas, founder and managing director, Pushkar Properties Pvt Ltd highlighted the need for reforms in the granting approvals for the projects. C Velan, CEO, CEEBROS Chennai, Sriram Iyer, director & CEO, TVS Emerald Limited and Bhupesh Nagarajan, co-chairman, FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council & CMD, Indira Group of Companies, also spoke on the occasion. Speaking at the valedictory function of the summit, Shiv Das Meena, chairman, Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA), noted that the GDP growth of Tamil Nadu stood at 11.19% when compared to the national average of 6.5%.
ChatGPT 5.2 is now out: Is it better than Googles Gemini 3?
OpenAi touted GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking as its best models yet for handling math or science work
Two fathers, two sons, and the same test. Who wins the prize?
Piracy hits a brief pause, but web of leaks still unbroken
The recent arrests of movie-piracy masterminds have given the Telugu film industry a small ray of hope. Incidents of films being taped inside theatres have dipped, offering brief relief. But with piracy domains still thriving and fresh leak trails emerging from theatres in other States, the battle against organised networks remains long and complex, writesSangeetha Devi Dundoo
Madras High Court places District Judge Pa.U. Chemmal under suspension
He had come to adverse notice of the Madras High Court for alleged misuse of official authority during his tenure as Principal District-cum-Sessions Judge at Kancheepuram
Women workers strike in Hyderabad, seek wage hike at factory supplying global brands
The factory manufactures clothes for major global brands such as H&M, JCPenney, C&A, Levis, among others
Why human-rating matters as India prepares for Gaganyaan
Human-rating emerges as a crucial process ensuring that space systems like LVM-3 can safely carry humans by adding redundancy, robust abort capabilities, and rigorous testing; as Gaganyaan approaches, ISRO upgrades and certifies the LVM-3 for human-rating
Nine tourists killed as travel bus rams into gorge in Papikonda National Park
The Maredumilli and Chintoor police are engaged in the rescue operation
West Bengal SIR: Around 30 lakh electors unmapped to 2002 list, likely to be called for hearing
According to sources, the number of uncollectable voter forms in West Bengal has risen to over 58 lakhs, including approximately 24.2 lakhs identified as deceased as of December 11
Moms of Kochi to organise Purple Carnival, a lifestyle exhibition
This is the fourth edition of Momspo, organised by the womens collective in Kochi
The invisible epidemic: why air pollution is now Indias largest health threat
Indias air quality crisis is both widespread and deeply entrenched. The scientific evidence is overwhelming, and the health impacts are undeniable. The country must now recognise clean air as a fundamental right essential to equitable growth
Vivo X300 Pro Review | The unbeatable camera phone of 2025
Vivo X300 Pro builds upon the legacy of the X200 Pro and elevates the camera experience to much greater height for which the series is known for
U.S. offers 'free economic zone' in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas, Zelenskyy says
Mr. Zelenskyy said there was still no common understanding on the land issue and that Ukrainians should vote on any territorial concessions in a referendum
TANSACS employees yet to receive November salary
Poll day reunites scattered landslide survivors in Wayanad
CHOORALMALA: For the hundreds displaced by the devastating Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides, the local body election on Thursday was less about political mandate and more about a desperate, heartfelt reunion. As the community, scattered across districts and state borders, returned to cast their votes, the polling booths became tearful meeting points for old neighbours who had lost everything. To facilitate the voting process for the displaced community, the district administration arranged eight special KSRTC buses to ferry voters from their temporary settlements. An emotional scene unfolded at the Noorul Islam Madrasa Hall, one of the two polling stations established in the re-demarcated ward 11. The original polling centre, Mundakkai School, had been destroyed in the disaster, symbolising the communitys loss. Indira, a native of Mundakkai, travelled from Munderi near Kalpetta with her two minor daughters, Vaishna and Varnna, just to be there. Stepping into the Madrasa Hall, the first person she spotted was Jameela, her old neighbour. They fell into a warm conversation, catching up and exchanging pleasantries. Indira waited almost half an hour, greeting all her former neighbours, before stepping inside the booth to vote. Indira captured the sentiment of the day perfectly: We usually call each other to check on the government township list and the beneficiary names. Now that many names are on the list, the phone calls have come down. More than voting, we were eager to see our old neighbours. Adding a poignant note on the difficulty of maintaining community ties, she said: I dont think we will get another chance like this. People cant even attend weddings or, shamefully, funerals. But for voting, everyone had to gather. The logistical challenge was immense. Voters arrived from rented homes 33 kilometres across the border in Cherambadi, Tamil Nadu. Yet, the turnout remained strong, a testament to the communitys resolve. At the Madrasa Hall booth, which hosts 1,036 voters 90% of whom are landslide-affected, the turnout hit 77.73% by the close of polls. The delimited ward 11 is witnessing a high-stakes contest with K Mansoor of the Muslim League (UDF), K K Sahad of the CPM (LDF), and Madathil Vijayan of the BJP (NDA) fighting it out. Independent candidate Sidhique, a popular light and sound worker, is also in the fray.
Thailand Prime Minister gets royal approval to dissolve Parliament, hold elections early next year
The election for the House of Representatives would be held 45 to 60 days after the Royal Decree, a period while Mr. Anutin will head a caretaker government with limited powers and cannot approve a new budget
If U.S. happy with India's offer, Trump admin should sign trade deal on dotted lines: Piyush Goyal
Mr. Goyal welcomed the Trump administration's views on India's offer, but refrained from giving a deadline for the signing of the long-awaited free trade agreement between the two nations.
Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access
A Utah Judge is weighing the publics right to know details in the prosecution of Tyler Robinson against his attorneys concerns that the swarm of media attention could interfere with his right to a fair trial
EC hits pause on voter roll push, revises SIR schedule across states
The enumeration period for these six states and Union territories was to end on Thursday and draft electoral rolls were to be published on December 16. The enumeration period for Tamil Nadu and Gujarat has been extended till December 14 and the draft electoral rolls will be published on December 19
Ways of seeing | Review of Sameer Hamdanis City of Kashmir Srinagar
Hamdani uses monuments as apertures through which the larger history of Srinagar comes into view
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Fire and brimstone | Review of Sarah Josephs novel Stain, translated from Malayalam
In her reimagining of the biblical tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, Joseph raises complex questions about duty, patriarchy, and the corrupting influence of wealth
Review of This Garden of Weeds, V. Sanjay Kumars novel set in the art world
The author, a gallery director, blends mystery with socio-political commentary in his novel
The snail as a model for restoring vision in humans
Regeneration isnt a rare miracle; instead its an ancient biological program still written into the DNA of many species, and one that science is gradually learning to decode and revive
The invisible half | Review of Economica by Victoria Bateman
Bateman rewrites the history book to include women workers and entrepreneurs who had not been given the recognition they deserve
Chengalpattu government hospital plagued by poor infrastructure
Apart from the poor condition of interior roadswhich link various departments including critical care, the presence of dogs within the campus, poor drainage facility, and open dumping of plastic waste pose severe problems for the public
Maduro blasts U.S. seizure of Venezuela oil tanker as act of 'naval piracy'
They kidnapped the crew, stole the ship and have inaugurated a new era, the era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean, says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Bombay HC quashes case against Chanda Kochhar, ICICI officials over octroi evasion
Bombay High Court says vicarious liability cannot be presumed without clear allegations; quashes summons to Kochhar andothers butkeeps complaint against ICICI Bank alive.
Public health violations net maximum fine this year across GCC zones
Paracetamol overdose after vax: 1 died, four took ill in 24
Brahma Gana Sabha and Rasika Ranjani Sabha Foundation honour artistes at December Art Festival
Radha Nagar subway remains shut due to delays from rly dept
Gas explosion in San Francisco Bay Area damages homes, 6 taken to hospitals
Dramatic video footage showed a home in the city of Hayward sitting under a blue sky when it suddenly exploded, spewing jagged wood and other debris into the air as heavy smoke billowed
Fifty years ago | Loch Ness snaps fail to end controversy
100 Ft Road turns dumpyard under GCCs private contract
A hundred years ago | No pearl fisheries in Ceylon
ECI claims 100% digitalization of SIR, covering 6.41cr electors
BJP leaders gaffe over Matangini Hazra gives Trinamool a fresh handle
Criticising Dinesh Sharma, who was Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Trinamool Congress said, demonstrates that political rank does not equate to knowledge.
India proves too good for Brazil, meets South Africa in quarters
The home side next takes on South Africa, which holds top seed Hong Kong, in the quarterfinals
HC directs online platforms to act on Salmans plea
Wayanad records highest polling percentage in State
Kannur, Kasaragod record huge turnout in local body polls
Baansera Park to get houseboat-style event centre by 2026
DFS conducts fire-safety checks; Mayor orders inspection of schools
Cabinet approves rejig of 11 revenue districts into 13
District boundaries to be aligned with MCDs 12 zones: CMO;previous govts. ignored the issue, causing delays, jurisdictional confusion, says Gupta; official notification likely after L-Gs approval
Delhi HC declines plea for special cybercrime courts
Improve construction quality to reduce dust: CM to officials
Putin calls Maduro, Lukashenko meets Venezuela envoy as Trump cranks up pressure
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday held his second meeting in 17 days with Jesus Rafael Salazar Velazquez, the Venezuelan Ambassador to Moscow
This is Bengal, notU.P.: CM on assault on vendors at Gita recital event
Chief Minister expresses solidarity with food vendors, says BJPs dictatorship will not work in Bengal
Four held for phone theft at music concert
At COP30, Chinas tea-infused fabric and Indias austerity
Pavilions are where countries set up cultural displays that tout their commitment to sustainable development and clean energy
CIU takes out motorbike rally ahead of Maha Sabha in Visakhapatnam
T.N. set to complete first spring census this month to aid groundwater conservation strategies
Crime against women: Odisha police launch digital platform
Keonjhar police have come up with digital interface to enable women to file complaints from their home
SCERT launches training for Delhis govt. teachers
Man killed by brother over family issue
Time away from game brought back my hunger: de Kock
Man arrested for molesting and assaulting woman after brawl inside hotel
Over 2.24 crore palmyrah seeds planted under Green Tamil Nadu Mission
Several districts including Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Tirupathur and Sivagangai have each crossed the 10-lakh mark in seed plantations
Man climbs on top of express train stationed at yard, touches overhead line, gets electrocuted
AISEC passes resolution against KPS-Magnet School scheme
India vs South Africa 2nd T20I | De Kock does the star turn as Proteas draw level
The opener smashes 90 off just 46 balls; the Indian bowlers barring Varun go for plenty; extras add to the home teams woes; Tilak wages a lone battle for the Men in Blue in a daunting chase
Univ of Western Australia to set up campus in city
Woman medico dead, 4 friends injured as car rams parked truck
Why no adoption guidelines for transpeople, HC asks Union govt
Students clash with knife in two incidents
Tasmac scam: ED withdraws permit for searches
Suspended banker returns in disguise with stolen gold
YouTuber acquitted in Apsara Reddys plaint
Central agency will decide Ramsar sites zone of influence: TN
Private hospital fined 1 lakh for causing obstruction on road
Metrowater to conduct open house tomorrow
HEAD: 11_Che_VS_Chennai roundtable calls for next leap in inclusive education
Migrant worker killed by speeding two-wheeler on ECR
