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People wrongly accuse me of appeasement; I am secular in true sense, says Mamata Banerjee
The West Bengal CM was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Durga Angan, a cultural complex dedicated to Goddess Durga, at New Town in Kolkata
Actor Jayasurya interrogated in investment fraud case
The actor was questioned for several hours over his suspected links to the alleged multi-crore Save Box Bidding App investment fraud.
Watch: Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire with drone incursions
Bumrah has a quiet net session
How transformative was 2025 for higher education in India?
Indias higher education system crossed a pivotal threshold, where regulatory reforms sought to align closely with market realities, expanded student choices, and integrated global opportunities
Tiruchi City Police detain over 100 accused under Goondas Act
NCB files chargesheet in alleged darknet-based drug trafficking case
The enforcement agency had seized 1,127 suspected LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) blots, 131.66 g of Ketamine, and crypto assets worth 90 lakh during the operation conducted in June.
BJP wants all infiltrators ejected from India: Amit Shah in Assam
The Home Minister addressed a crowd after inaugurating the redeveloped Batadrava Than, the birthplace of saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva in Nagaon district
Special Roll Observer faces public ire in Bengal SIR hearing venue
Eyewitness accounts said that a group of local protestors, led by the TMC-run Zilla Parishad president Mujibar Rahaman Mollah, gheraoed the special observer and demanded that the partys Booth Level Agents-2 be allowed entry at the hearing sessions
Tamil Nadu Teens Attack Migrant Worker With Machetes, Pose Next To Him With Victory Sign
Three accused were sent to a juvenile home in Chengalpattu, while the fourth one was released on bail, with the court citing his studies.
Satish Chandra Dubey, who was on a two-day visit to NLCIL on December 27 and 28, lauded the companys significant contributions to the nations energy security and economic development
Post-monsoon wildlife survey begins at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Two engineering students killed in accident
Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 105.92 feet
Head injuries account for large number of fatalities in road accidents in Puducherry
As per the data furnished in the Puducherry Road Safety Report-2024, a total of 221 people were killed and 1,548 sustained injuries in 1,391 accidents .A significant number of cases of injuries or fatalities were due to a failure to wear safety gear. Helmet was the primary safety device linked to the cases
Leopard kills goat, sparks panic among villagers in Erode district
Newbronzestatue of Kalingarayan tobeinstalled at Vellode:Minister
Winter session of Telangana Assembly adjourned to January 2, sittings till January 7
Welfare of the have-nots must always be ensured: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
Kochi Mayor promises corruption-free governance, to hold public hearings
She says a special drive will be conducted to collect tax dues without overburdening citizens to ensure the Corporations financial stability
Calling on KCR was a courtesy: Telangana CM Revanth
Selvaperunthagai slams Praveen Chakravartys T.N. debt level remark; files complaint with AICC
Mr. Chakravarty on Sunday disputed the claim of DMK Parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi, that the M.K. Stalin government had transformed the debt-burdened Tamil Nadu into a developed State
IIP growth jumps to 25-month high of 6.7% in November 2025, driven by manufacturing recovery
The data showed that the IIPs growth in November 2025 was last outpaced by the 11.9% seen in October 2023.
ACEN completes transition to 100% renewable energy
Digital arrest: Woman loses 3.71 crore, one held in Gujarat; accused poses as 'Justice Chandrachud'
Cyber criminals posed as personnel from Colaba police station in south Mumbai, as well as Central agencies, and also staged a fake online court hearing in which one person identified himself to the victim as Justice Chandrachud, says the police official
Minor student sustains injuries in attack by senior
Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Tarique Rahman's nomination papers filed
On December 28, Bangladeshs Election Commission approved the inclusion of Mr. Rahman in the voter list weeks ahead of the polls.
Revenue clinics helping people to quick redressal: Collector
T.M. Abdul Azeez and Mihir Rajeevs violin concert was rooted in classicism
The guru and the sishya performed engaged in a seamless musical dialogue at Mudhras Margazhi Mahotsavam 2025.
In Focus podcast | Indias SHANTI Bill: Does it pass the smell test on nuclear safety?
Suvrat Raju speaks to us about what the SHANTI Bill changes in Indias nuclear law, and why safety and liability are at the heart of the debate.
Last week, a bus accident near Hiriyur in Karnataka reignitied concerns over safety in sleeper coaches, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire, Myanmar held elections after a five-year civil war and more. Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories last week.
One dies as overloaded truck mounts divider, topples onto SUV in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur
Police from multiple stations, senior officers and fire services were present at the spot to manage rescue and traffic operations
Thailand army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to the immediate ceasefire on December 27, 2025, pledging to end renewed border clashes that killed dozens of people and displaced more than a million
The Hindu Editorial | The lost message: On shallow symbolism
Assurances of state protection for minorities must go beyond symbolism
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Zomato, Swiggy and other delivery workers on strike on Dec 31: All you need to know
The delivery workers across major e-commerce platforms, including Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto and Amazon, have announced a nationwide strike on December 31, affecting the celebration on New Year's Eve. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) will lead the strike, which is reportedly backed by multiple regional collectives, including platform worker unions from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi-NCR, West Bengal and parts of Tamil Nadu.
Lalit Modi issues apology after biggest fugitives of India remark in viral video with Vijay Mallya
The former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi expressed regret for any offence caused and clarified that his statement was misunderstood and not intended as portrayed
The year that was: ASER charts post-COVID learning recovery
The report also highlights the need to focus on numeracy skills
Shah inaugurates 227 crore redeveloped birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva
Project has been designed not only make the historic site a major tourist attraction but also to reflect the life, ideals, and artistic heritage associated with Mahapurush Sankardeva and the broader cultural traditions of the State
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A shot at glory: Sriram Raghavan on Ikkis and his love for Dharmendra
As Ikkis hits theatres this week, filmmaker Sriram Raghavan talks about the boy who dismantled Pakistans pride in the Battle of Basantar, the challenges of swimming against the current, and upholding peace when the world is itching for a war
Bold silhouettes and star power dominate the runway
The evening was elevated by celebrity showstoppers Sanchita Shetty , Saras Menon and Shivani Narayanan , who set the ramp on fire with confident walks and powerful fashion expressions.
Rewind 2025 : Playback singers of Malayalam industry who made it to the music charts
Veterans and new singers who enthralled music buffs with their voice in 2025
Congress welcomes SC decision to stay 100-metre definition of Aravallis
The Congress had strongly opposed the redefinition and raised concerns over it, claiming that this would lead to destroying the hills by opening them to mining, real estate and other projects
Nominate nodal officers for stray dog-related matters: Delhi govt tells educational institutes
Nodal officers will act as the point of contact for stray dog-related issues, and their details are to be displayed prominently outside school buildings and other educational premises for public awareness
Safe & Secure Cities theme takes centre stage at Municipalika 2026
AIMIM announces candidates for Thane, Vasai-Virar civic polls
As of now, the party has finalised the names of five candidates from Mumbra in Thane city and three candidates from the Vasai-Virar region, says AIMIM president Imtiaz Jaleel
L&T bags order related to Hyderabad Greenfield Radial Road
Scope of work involves construction of a 3.6 km long viaduct, minor bridges, underpasses and culverts besides others
Unnao rape survivor welcomes SC order staying suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence
The Supreme Court on December 29, stayed the Delhi High Court order that had suspended Sengar's life sentence and granted him bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case
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Four juveniles held for attacking Maharashtra youth in Tamil Nadus Tiruvallur
The accused filmed the assault and uploaded the videos on social media platforms in an attempt to make them go viral
Bhutans Sonam Yeshey sets T20 world record, becomes first player to take 8 wicket haul
The 22-year-old returned remarkable figures of 8 for 7, bowling Myanmar out for 45 in response to Bhutan's 127 for 9
Indonesian rescuers find body while searching for Spanish soccer coach, three children
The rescue team discovered the body just after dawn on December 29, floating near the northern waters of Serai Island, about one kilometre from site of sinking, after a resident spotted victim, says Maumere Search and Rescue Office chief
Elusive peace in times of increasing bloodshed: Conflicts in 2025
ICC rates pitch used in fourth Ashes Test unsatisfactory; hands one demerit point to MCG
Twenty wickets fell on the opening day of the Test which England eventually won by four wickets inside two days
ChinaAMC launches Depository Receipts of two Chinese flagship ETFs in Thai exchange
Thai investors now can trade in real-time during local market hours using baht without overseas accounts, while also benefiting from capital gains tax exemptions.
The parasite cleanse craze: what doctors have to say about it
Social media trends increasingly claim common digestive symptoms are caused by hidden parasites and can be fixed with cleanses. Doctors say this is misleading, and warn that self-treatment without testing can cause harm and delay proper diagnosis
How Central Europes water guardians are fighting desertification
The water guardians hope that by artificially flooding certain areas, they would raise the groundwater level as well as create a microclimate that could increase humidity
KTR accuses Congress government of deliberately stalling PalamuruRanga Reddy project
Islamic State group militants clash with police during raid in Turkiye, wounding 7 officers
Clash broke out in Yalova Province, south of Istanbul, as police stormed a house where the militants were hiding, says the Anadolu Agency
Rahman will perform a specially curated set to honour the musical legacy of the maestro
Mumbai doctors perform complex POEM on 14-month-old
Achalasia Cardia is a rare disorder causing persistent vomiting and pneumonia
Congress office vandalised in Keralas Kannur; party blames CPI(M)
CPI(M) denies involvement, says attempts to link party to the attack part of political conspiracy
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INSV Kaundinya: Navys engineless ship sets sail for Oman on maiden voyage
INSV Kaundinyas project was undertaken through a tripartite agreement between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy and Hodi Innovations as part of Indias efforts to rediscover and revive indigenous knowledge systems.
4 terrorists killed in Pakistan's Balochistan
Last week, at least 17 terrorists in three separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan in the Kalat, Kohlu and Panjgur areas were killed, reports claimed
Tripura student murder: Tipra party wing announces 10 lakh reward for info on prime accused
Tipra Motha Party (TMP)-run Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) on Dec 29 announced a compensation of 3 lakh to the family members of the deceased
Telangana Assembly winter session begins; KCR attends
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy greeted KCR personally. Congress Ministers also met with former CM.
Alaknanda: Indian astronomers spot implausibly old spiral galaxy
Alaknandas existence poses a significant puzzle for astronomers: it took shape when the universe was only about 1.5 billion years old, defying current models of galaxy formation. According to one expert, either the galaxy grew steadily by drawing in cold gas or it interacted or merged with a smaller companion galaxy
Delhi's air quality 'severe', dense smog affects vehicular movement
Air quality was 'severe' at 22 stations, 'very poor' at 14, and poor at one station. While Vivek Vihar in East Delhi recorded an AQI of 456, the highest amongst all stations
Viral clip shows reckless driving, stunts in Delhi; five arrested
The video, which surfaced on social media platform X, showed several cars moving at high speed, swerving and zigzagging through traffic on Ring Road
Time Will Come: Justice Swaminathan Reacts To Ongoing Deepam Row In Tamil Nadu
Deepam row relates to a dispute over lighting Karthigai Deepam festival lamp at the historic Deepathoon pillar located atop Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai, close to a dargah.
From trust to tech: protecting Indias health data
While trust is still an inherent part of the professional lives of doctors, the right to privacy, in an age where all information is online, needs to be safeguarded more than ever
Case registered over Instagram reel showing country bomb explosion in Keralas Kannur
As per the FIR, a reel was posted on the Instagram account named Red Army Kannur showing visuals of a country bomb explosion
T.N. government sets new fee for property transfer returns and leases
A fee of 500 and 1,000 has been fixed for residential and non-residential buildings, respectively
Fire damages five shops in Kundapura
The fire resulted from an electrical short circuit at the puja item shop, and it spread to other shops. The fire completely burnt the puja shop and two other shops. Two shops were partially burnt, says the police
A shocking incident unfolded near Tiruttani where a group of juveniles brutally attacked a 20-year-old Odia youth with sickles, filming the assault for social media. The victim, K Suraj, sustained severe injuries. Police apprehended the attackers, who were found drinking at a temple, and have registered a case of attempt to murder.
Congress Stumbles Over Data Chief's Tamil Nadu Debt Levels Alarming Post
A Congress functionary's remark unfavourably comparing Tamil Nadu's debt levels with BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh has dropped his party in hot water before next year's Assembly election.
Tamil Nadu Debt Higher Than UP: Congress-DMK Trade Barbs Over State Finances Ahead Of 2026 Polls
The controversy began after Congress functionary Praveen Chakravarty posted a message on X, calling Tamil Nadus debt situation alarming.
Dense fog in Delhi delays flights, causing schedule disruptions at IGI Airport
The airport is operating under Category-III conditions, which allow flights to land in low visibility
