Left govt. distances itself from Bevco’s liquor-naming contest amid Church criticism

Excise Minister says the advertisement inviting the public to suggest a name and logo for the liquor brand was issued by Bevco and the govt. has no role in the decision

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Bengaluru police haven't arrested a single ‘producer’ of narcotics in two years

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Defence Acquisition Committee gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 crore

Approval accorded for the Army’s proposal for radars and guided rocket ammunition; Navy’s request for tugs and high frequency radio, and Air Force’s proposal for missiles, simulators

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Winter bird count conducted in Vellore and nearby districts

Forest officials said most of the habitats in these districts are home for local birds that migrate within specified areas round the year

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Presidents, vice-presidents elected to panchayats across Kerala

The Congress-led United Democratic Front and the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front win control of seven district panchayats each. In some of the hung panchayats, parties such as the Social Democratic Party of India, Welfare Party and Twenty20 extend support to candidates of major alliances in the election of presidents and vice-presidents

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YSRCP spreading falsehood about Tirumala temple for political gain: TDP leader

The coalition government is efficiently managing the unprecedented rush of devotees at Tirumala and other temples, says Vemuri Anand Surya

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TTD darshan ticket counter at Alipiri sees heavy rush

15,000 Slotted Sarva Darshan tickets booked in no time

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Appeal to national leaders to stop former BJP MLA Sengar’s bail: Unnao rape survivor

The survivor, who was manhandled by Delhi Police personnel during a protest on Tuesday, meets Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi

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Christmas is a feast of solidarity with the poor, says Bishop

Let us all be rich in love, dignity and hope, says Derek Fernandes

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SCR General Manager reviews safety of train operations, winter preparedness

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Stop ‘vindictive action’ against Sonia and Rahul in National Herald case, Chidambaram urges Union government

He says the case is fabricated and politically motivated.

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Weighed down by grief

In Maharashtra’s tribal-dominated Melghat region, residents are grappling with the loss of their children due to malnutrition and delay in receiving medical care. Inadequate health infrastructure, lack of specialists, and belief in traditional healers pose challenges in reducing the high infant mortality rate, finds Snehal Mutha

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Police deny permission for NREGA activists’ Jantar Mantar protest

Those planning protest should seek permission at least 10 days prior to the event, say police

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Seven booked for extortion, assault in Byadarahalli

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State allocated ₹113.10 crore for menstrual hygiene programme in 2024-25, A-G tells Madras High Court

Chief Justice’s Bench calls for additional details to find out if the programme could be expanded to include women in BPL and economic weaker section categories

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Farm sector’s continued poor performance, an area of concern for Tamil Nadu

However, thanks to the far better performance of the secondary and tertiary sectors, the State has been able to grow in an impressive manner

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Thirupparankundram row: Tamil Nadu tells Madras High Court pillar belongs to Jains, not Hindus

A Division Bench of Justices G. Jayachandran and K.K. Ramakrishnan continued to hear the arguments preferred against the order of Justice G.R. Swaminathan, who directed the Subramaniya Swamy temple management to light the Karthigai Deepam at the deepathoon besides the usual places, and other connected appeals.

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Despite Seeman attending right wing outfit’s event, NTK leaders rule out NDA tie-up

Packiarasan Sethuramalingam, a close party aide of Mr. Seeman and spokesperson, says while it is true they want to send their representatives into the State Assembly, it needs to be only on their terms

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Sangappa nominated as Executive Council Member of Visvesvaraya Technological University

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Supreme Court stays Kerala HC declaration on Munambam land

Court clarifies it has not stayed the direction of the High Court upholding the government order appointing an inquiry commission to ascertain ownership of the disputed area

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Second phase polling goes peaceful, but politics turns fiery

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Rajasthan gang arrested in Tumakuru for attempted daylight jewellery heist

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Thirupparankundram row: Madras High Court summons Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary, ADGP

“Let me remind the officials concerned that their duty is to enforce the law and not go by dictates that are often issued orally... I have already ordered notice in the contempt petition. It is beyond dispute that the order of this court has been breached repeatedly,” says Justice G.R. Swaminathan

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Satellite estimates of fire counts overestimate stubble burning reduction

“The government should stop using fire counts as a proxy for gauging a decline or increase in stubble burning,” said iForest CEO Chandra Bhushan

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IndiGo crisis eases after six days; ₹610 crore refunded as govt. tightens oversight

On December 7, the airline operated around 1,650 of its scheduled 2,300 domestic and international flights, while 650 remained cancelled; flight disruptions persisted across major airports, though at a reduced scale, with 115 cancellations in Hyderabad, 112 in Mumbai, 109 in Delhi, 38 in Chennai and 11 in Amritsar

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Local body polls too complex to be a referendum on LDF government in Kerala

An analysis of the previous three-tier local body elections reveals that regional issues and candidates outweigh State-level political dynamics, particularly in the grama panchayats and block panchayats. State politics, however, is reflected in the district panchayat divisions, municipalities, and Corporations

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Lok Sabha passes ‘Health Security se National Security Cess Bill’, 2025

“Pan masala will be taxed at the maximum 40% rate under Goods and Services Tax (GST) based on its consumption, and there will be no impact of this cess on GST revenues,” says Union Finance Minister

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Prashant Bhushan blames EC for lack of transparency in SIR process

He argued that although EC’s press notices had indicated the number of claims and objections received, these were not made available online in the required ‘clickable’ format, that is, a format by which the forms could be accessed by clicking on the entry in the list.

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Transport Department rolls out new smart card system for Registration Certificates and Driving Licences

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J&K Deputy CM moves Delhi HC for removal of objectionable content against him on social media

Surinder Kumar Choudhary has claimed that there is alleged defamatory content with sexual undertones on several social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube channels, against him

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Finally Lottulodukku and Gulgulmaal win something, albeit on a cricket turf

Over 50 regular local cricketers, split into eight teams, decided to get creative with team names for the seventh edition of their locally held tournament at a turf in Kochi

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