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No Evidence Pillar Meant For Lighting Lamps: Tamil Nadu To Court On Deepam Row
Arguments concluded in the writ appeal over the Thiruparankundram hill lamp dispute, with the Tamil Nadu government opposing a single judges order allowing the petitioner to light a deepam on an ancient stone pillar near the hilltop dargah.
Bahraich wolf attacks | Terror before sundown
A series of wolf attacks in theBahraichdistrict of Uttar Pradesh has left 9 children and an elderly couple dead and 30 injured over the past three months. As fear grips the villages, young men patrol their neighbourhoods at nights while the children, women, and the elderly stay home after sundown, findsIshitaMishra
Bombay HC raps police for flouting BNSS norms, seeks Centres explanation
The courtsayspoliceareacting in utter disregard to mandate of law;citizens are summoned under vague rules anddemandsclarity on BNSS applicability and legality of summons practices.
Mehbooba asks Omar Abdullah to allocate unproductive land, not orchards to BSF
On one hand, there is unemployment, on the other such productive orchards were being handed over to the BSF. Where will locals go?, Ms. Mufti said
Trumps third country deportations pose risk of abuse and incarceration
As of October 2025, more than five lakh migrants have been deported from the U.S. since January. In this mass deportation scheme, Mr. Trump has also escalated third-country deportations, a step that was rarely used in the past.
In Rajya Sabha, Opposition flags lack of consultations before tabling new rural jobs Bill
They also invoked the example of the three farm laws, which they said were passed under similar circumstances and later withdrawn after a prolonged farmers agitation. This Bill will also face the same fate, they said.
Opposition sits on overnight protest in Parliament against passage of VB-G RAM G Bill
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sagarika Ghose accused the Union government of bulldozing the VB- G RAM G Bill, as Opposition MPs sat on a 12-hour dharna in the Parliament complex.
Fifty years ago | Pardon for Nixon: New disclosure
A hundred years ago| Indian Railway fares
Democrats release dozens more new images from Jeffrey Epstein estate
Oversight Democrats will continue to release photographs and documents from the Epstein estate to provide transparency for the American people, said California Representative Robert Garcia, top Democrat on the Oversight Committee
It has been nearly two years since the National Highways Authority of India enforced restrictions barring certain categories of vehicles from using the main carriageway of the BengaluruMysuru highway
NDMC to plant 2.6 lakh tulips for beautification of city
Delhi HC penalises serial litigant for filing multiple petitions but not pursuing them
Hamsadhwanis NRI Festival of Music and Dance inaugurated
Country-made bomb hurled at house, two persons held
Titles conferred on eminent artistes at Mylapore Fine Arts Clubs 74thart festival in city
B.K. Ponwar honoured withLifetime Achievement Award
Apollo SHINE foundation partners with health platform to drive preventive care for college students
300 Kashi students depart for Tamil Nadu
Temporary relief for sacked Bengal teachers after SC order on extension of recruitment deadline
The top court has ordered the completion of the recruitment process by August 31
Creatures of the night: sub-editors who turn the wheels after dark
There is satisfaction in producing the newspaper, in wrapping up the minutiae, in having the last word
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
Kerala HC judge to be Sikkim CJ
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
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
Stalin writes to Modi conveying Tamil Nadu's objections to VB-G RAM G Bill
The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
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
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
Ambattur sanitation staff bunk en-masse; vigilance probe on
CM urges Modi to drop G RAM G, flays EPS for supporting it
Pay 3L compensation to disabled lawyers mother
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
Schneider Electric signs MoU for 718 crore investment in Tamil Nadu
Minister visits fire-ravaged LIC office in Madurai
Distribution of laptops was announced in state budget
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
Operation Sindoor highlighted Indias decisive air power, says Rajnath Singh
The Indian Air Force is a technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident and future-oriented force, he says at Commanders Conclave in New Delhi
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.
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
Police initiate probe against Pondicherry varsitys Dy. Registrar
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
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
Former SC Judge urges teachers to equip students with knowledge of local heritage
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
CCTV footage emerges showing SHO assaulting woman at police station in Kochi
Couple say they had petitioned the Chief Minister, the State Human Rights Commission, and the Information Commission, but to no avail
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
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