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Outgoing councillors urge the DC to restore city administration in Udupi
Restoring battered roads is yet to start even as the Paryaya of Sri Krishna Mutt, a major event of the region, is fast approaching
List of provisionally admitted candidates available on APPSC website
U.S. says it will lift some trade sanctions on Russia's ally Belarus
A close ally of Russia, Minsk has faced Western isolation and sanctions for years
Andhra Pradesh stands first in energy conservation at the national level
The State bags first prize in Group-II of the National Energy Conservation Awards for the fourth consecutive year, says Chief Secretary Vijayanand; APSPDCL CMD Sivasankar to receive the award on behalf of the AP State Energy Conservation Mission from President Droupadi Murmu on December 14
ECoR GM inspects Koraput-Rayagada line
Students advised to embrace challenges
KTR unveils QR code-embedded shawl showcasing Telanganas heritage, projects
Making brain death determination a standard of care in ICUs
This will make brain death certification a normal, non-negotiable definition of death, just as cardiac death, thereby opening up the possibility that brain death declaration and possible organ donation becomes a standard hospital procedure, not a transplant-driven activity.
Teachers will play pivotal role in making India a global leader, says APSCHE chief
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TDP leader denies coercion of YSRCP corporators ahead of Nellore Mayor election
Party believes in action rather than rhetoric and will not indulge in claims on who will become the Mayor, says Giridhar Reddy
Tannirbavi beach will be closer to Mangaluru city next year
Mangaluru Smart City Ltd is hopeful of getting the bridge across the Phalguni between Sulthan Bathery and Tannirbavi ready by May 2026
Clarity of purpose transforms dreams into reality
Chief Executive Officer of Magna International, Seetarama (Swamy) Kotagiri has called on the students keep asking themselves whats next? because it was the clarity of purpose that transformed dreams into reality.
LDF improves show to take Neyyattinkara
Telangana GP Polls-2025 second phase polling on Sunday
LDFs uninterrupted 25-year reign ends in Kollam Corporation
UDF wins 27 divisions in the 56-member council, LDF plummets from 39 seats in 2020 to just 16 seats, NDA wins 12 seats
Congress quashes Gopinathans challenge in Peringottukurissi, yet misses majority
UDF wrests control of Narath, Kunnothuparamba panchayats
Book exploring the inner workings of tax administration in India released
The book has been authored in the memoir style by Director-General of Income Tax (Investigation) Pratap Singh
JACTTO GEO holds massive hunger strike in southern districts
NDRF conducts mock drill at Seamless Steel Tube Plant of BHEL Tiruchi
Wild elephants move into Karamadai Forest Range three days after ambling in human habitations
Conference to observe birth centenary of entomologist T.N. Ananthakrishnan
The event will see several lectures and sessions in honour of the late scientist
Ministers inspect medical camp in Salem
Water level in Papanasam Dam stands at 127.25 feet
Over 1,000 farmers benefit under ATMA activities in Veerapandi block in Salem
UN expert calls on Pakistan to end inhumane detention, solitary confinement of Imran Khan
Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Chief Minister alleged that former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are being subjected to mistreatment in jail
Three from T.N. forced to commit cybercrime in Myanmar rescued, says Durai Vaiko
Bharathidasan University hosts course on surgical models of disorders
IPL Teams Will Definitely Eye Nizar For Firepower At Number Five Or Six, Says Karim
Tamil Nadu Premier League: Former India wicketkeeper-batter and selector Saba Karim said the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are likely to consider Salman Nizar for adding firepower in the number five or six role when the much-anticipated auction happens in Abu Dhabi on December 16. The left-handed Nizar grabbed everyones attention by smashing 11 sixes off his last 13 deliveries during a Kerala Cricket League (KCL) match for Calicut Globsters. Salman Nizar's credentials are clear from how he has batted in the Kerala Cricket League. He has the power and the clarity to hit big shots. When you find a batter like him with so much promise, where do you place him? I think any IPL franchise looking for an explosive number five or number six batter will definitely consider Salman Nizar in the auction, said Karim on JioStar. Former India batter Abhinav Mukund feels left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Tushar Raheja can trigger a bidding war in the mini IPL auction. Raheja played a pivotal role in Tiruppur Tamizhans' winning the 2025 Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), amassing 488 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 185.55. Many think Tushar Raheja is young, but he has played in the TNPL for almost seven or eight seasons. He focuses on making big scores, and that stood out this season. He hits the ball well in the Power-play and plays spin very well. He smashed bowlers like Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravichandran Ashwin all over the ground. This is a player who earlier could not make the Tamil Nadu team. But with these performances, it will be hard to ignore him. I believe he has what it takes to succeed in the IPL. He strikes the ball well and hits big sixes. He is also a wicketkeeper, which adds to his value. It is a tough position to get into as an Indian opener, and you need extraordinary skill. But why not? We have seen players like Priyansh Arya make it big. Tushar Raheja definitely has the game, and I am sure some franchises will think about investing in him. This is a player who earlier could not make the Tamil Nadu team. But with these performances, it will be hard to ignore him. I believe he has what it takes to succeed in the IPL. He strikes the ball well and hits big sixes. He is also a wicketkeeper, which adds to his value. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I got a lot of opportunities. I went on a UK tour with the Mumbai Indians. Later, I was a net bowler for them. I go to every other team's trials every year. I know I am very close to being picked. But I needed a push. My performances in the Mumbai T20 league have given me that push. My top three favourite IPL teams are MI, CSK, and RCB, he said. Article Source: IANS
Tamil Desiya Periyakkam opposes grant of EPIC to people from other States
10 Manipur BJP MLAs fly to Delhi to meet party's central leaders
Former CM N Biren Singh said he was hopeful that some positive decision would be taken at the meeting
Rajinikanth's Pic Used In Karthigai Deepam Strike, His Team Distances Itself
A poster featuring a picture of superstar Rajinikanth, along with a message put up at the hunger strike venue at Thiruparankundram in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, has stirred fresh controversy in the Karthigai Deepam row.
WFI to monitor wrestlers payment in PWL
The WFI is working to finalise the last of six franchises while gearing up for the proposed PWL auction, featuring six teams and 300-plus athletes
Income Tax department sends SMS/emails for bogus political donation claims
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) alerts that a huge amount of bogus claims have been made on account of donations to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) or Charitable Institutions and reduced their tax obligations
Kerala local body polls: Peoples verdict against anti-people government, says K. Sudhakaran
Public confidence in the UDF has increased significantly, says the Congress MP
Andhra Pradesh Governor says dialogue is the most powerful instrument of peace
The Andhra Pradesh Governor, spoke at a global peace conclave about Indias spiritual heritage, democratic values and commitment to human dignity, which places the country in a unique position to guide global discourse on peace
Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000
The deadly torrential rains are one of the worst recent disasters to strike the northwestern island of Sumatra
BJP-led NDA wins 50 wards in the 101-ward Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, while the LDF was reduced to 29 wards. UDF wins 19 seats, a strong comeback for the front
LoP Satheesan said the UDFs emergence as a big tent accommodating varied social groups catalysed the coalitions best performance since the first elections for local bodies in 1995
Kerala local body polls: PM Modi thanks voters of Thiruvananthapuram for NDAs victory
The NDA won from 50 wards in the 101-ward Corporation, while the LDF was reduced to 29 wards
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Fadnavis slams Congress for questioning renaming of MGNREGA; says Modi Govt brought positive change
The Union Cabinet approved a Bill to rename the MGNREGA as 'Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojna', and the number of workdays under it would be increased from 100 days at present to 125 days
Kerala local body polls: UDF retains four municipalities, LDF holds three in Kozhikode
Continuity marks municipal verdict in Kozhikode district amid anti-incumbency trend in Kerala
YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested by Chennai police
When personnel from the Meenambakkam and Madipakkam police stations went to his residence on Saturday morning, Shankar reportedly refused to come out and locked himself inside
23-year-old murder accused held after absconding for 14 months
The accused, identified as Subhan Khan confessed to his role in the Bhalswa Dairy firing and murder case
Special trains between Visakhapatnam-SMVT Bengaluru to clear festival rush
East Coast Railway will operate special trains between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru to clear the extra rush of passengers
Mahayuti will contest all local polls together, says Maharashtra BJP chief
The announcement comes in the backdrop of acrimony between ruling alliance partners during the recent local body elections where they were seen poaching each others candidates, leaders
Shah Rukh Khan meets Lionel Messi in Kolkata
In the videos circulating on the internet, the superstar is seen greeting Messi on his Kolkata visit
Retired IAF personnel arrested for alleged Pakistan links in Assam
Police said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had shared sensitive documents and information with Pakistani operatives over social media
G.K. Vasan accuses DMK of using welfare schemes for electoral gains
He urged people to remain vigilant and said governance should not be reduced to vote-based business.
Pharma major Dr. Reddys to produce and market drug for gonorrhoea granted approval by U.S. FDA
The FDA has granted approval for two drugs to treat the sexually transmitted infection; Indian pharma major Dr. Reddys is taking steps to obtain market authorisation for one of these drugs in Thailand and South Africa
Man injured in wild elephant attack in Thalavadi hills
With Rosmarino, chef Abhijit Saha delves into the nuances of southern Italian cuisine
The Kozhikode Corporation, ruled by the LDF for around five decades, is seeing a neck-and-neck fight
Why tech leadership must begin in the classroom
Future leaders who bring together empathy and foresight will not only navigate risks effectively but also identify opportunities that others might overlook
Eight men arrested for murder of history-sheeter in Tiruvottiyur
The police said that the deceased, Sathya, was murdered in retaliation by the friends of Poi Vijay, whom he allegedly killed a few years ago
Kerala local body polls: UDF sweeps Malappuram
UDF won 11 of the 12 municipalities, 84 of the 94 grama panchayats, 14 of the 15 block panchayats, and 31 of the 33 district panchayat council in Malappuram
National Technical Textiles Mission sets up demo farms for agro textiles
If agricultural universities in south India come forward, a demonstration farm can be set up in the south too, Mission Director Ashok Kumar Malhotra said in Coimbatore
The archaeology department's official survey of the stone pillar drew legal objections that the state was improperly generating new evidence while the matter was sub judice
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Karnataka's sole aim is to convert Tamil Nadu into desert through Mekedatu, says AIADMK
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami alleges Karnataka's Congress government plans to make Tamil Nadu a desert by building the Mekedatu dam. He criticizes Tamil Nadu's DMK government for not strongly defending the state's rights. Tamil Nadu has filed review petitions and pleas regarding the project's detrimental impact. The Mekedatu project aims to supply water to Bengaluru and generate power.
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Lift operator in Chennai sentenced to 14-year-imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girls
The court ordered the lift operator to undergo seven years of rigorous imprisonment each in two cases for committing aggravated sexual assault on two minor girls
Kerala local body polls: UDF secures majority in Kannur Corporation, set to form council
Several prominent LDF leaders faced defeat
DDA demolishes Sainik Farm bungalow during anti-encroachment drive
Property owner Aadil Sherwani claimed that the action was taken even as the matter is pending before the Delhi High Court
Kerala Local Body Elections 2025 at a glance: Infographics
Here are key numbers explaining the Kerala local body polls 2025.
Watch: PM Modi, leaders pay tribute on Parliament attack anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders across parties paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack on its December 13 anniversary. Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Yogi Adityanath and Nitin Gadkari honoured the fallen, remembering the security personnel who sacrificed their lives defending the nation. On December 13, 2001, five heavily armed terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) stormed the Parliament complex in New Delhi and opened fire indiscriminately. Around 14 people, including security personnel and a civilian, were killed in the attack.
Lionel Messi virtually unveils his 70-foot statue at Lake Town in Kolkata
The unveiling drew a huge crowd of fans who gathered in Lake Town to witness the moment
T.N. to launch HPV vaccination programme in four districts with high incidence of cervical cancer
The first dose will be administered to 27,000 children in the four districts, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian told reporters on the sidelines of an event to mark World AIDS Day on Friday
Survey flags hazardous pesticideusein South Asia;MaharashtrasYavatmalcotton belt under spotlight
A community-based study across four countries finds 87% of farmers use pesticides; India reports highest share of highly hazardous chemicals.
The sandwich story: the history of the go-to to-go meal!
A beloved dish worldwide, sandwich has a more interesting story than you think...
Why the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) should be extended to private universities and colleges
Giving private institutions access to the ONOS scheme will help India build a robust knowledge economy
A.P. Dhillon brings back Summer High to the frigid Delhi December
Dhillons favourite thing to do all night, it seems, was to keep the crowd on their toes. Be that through his music or the handful of surprises he had planned
Suggestion to release goats in forest to curb leopard attacks laughable: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has suggested that forest officials release goats in large numbers in forests to stop leopards from entering human settlements in search of prey
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T.N. moves review petition against Supreme Court verdict over planned dam at Mekedatu
The Tamil Nadu government has also submitted a representation to the Central Water Commission on December 9 underlining as to how Karnatakas proposal to construct a dam at Mekedatu would affect Tamil Nadu
Pakistan, seven other Muslim nations back U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees
The decision to renew UNRWA's mandate for an additional three years reflected international confidence in the agencys vital role and the continuity of its operations
This chef is on a mission to feed his parents mushroom sambhar
Many Indian communities have shied awayfrom eating this superfood, and here is how Satish Sridhar aka the Mushroom Chef is changing this
Myanmar military acknowledges airstrike on Rakhine hospital; more than 30 killed
In a statement, the military's information office said armed groups used the hospital as their base
Watch: Nobel Prize recognises that peace requires democracy and freedom, says Machado
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in an interview said President Nicolas Maduros government is in its final days, warning that political change in Venezuela will come with or without negotiations.
Kumbh preparation: NGT stays cutting of trees in Tapovan at Nashik
Protests have erupted in Nashiks Tapovan area, opposing the proposal to cut trees in a 34-acre plot for the construction of Sadhugram and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) hub in the region through a 300 crore project
Teens champion rightsof children with disabilities
A student from a private school and a resident of a home for children with intellectual disabilities collaborate to speak up at Inclusive United Nations
Watch: Political fronts on edge as vote counting in Kerala local body election progresses
The results of the 2025 Kerala local body polls will be declared today. Counting of ballots cast by over two crore voters is taking place at 244 centres and 14 district collectorates. Vote counting began at 8 a.m., according to the State Election Commission. The results are expected to shape the future course of campaigning by political parties and fronts in the State ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.
Intensity ebbed but Operation Sindoor continues, says CDS General Anil Chauhan
Gen. Chauhan said modern military operations were no longer defined solely by battlefield engagements but were shaped by a wider spectrum of domains, including cyber, space, information and cognitive warfare
Mowgli movie review: Sandeep Rajs action romance offers little to cheer
Apart from Bandi Saroj Kumars standout performance and a few memorable moments, the Telugu film does not rise up to its potential
Ajit Pawars comments came against the backdrop of a notice issued by the deputy registrar to the firm of his son, Parth Pawar
Three U.S. lawmakers introduce resolution to end 50% tariffs imposed by Trump on India
Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey and Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the resolution in the House of Representatives to terminate Mr. Trumps national emergency authorising tariffs of up to 50% on imports from India
Delhi chokes as AQI nears 'severe' level
According to the CPCB data, Wazirpur registered the highest AQI at 445, followed by Vivek Vihar at 444, Jahangirpuri at 442, Anand Vihar at 439, and 437 each in Ashok Vihar and Rohini

