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BLO’s body found in Bengal, work-related pressure alleged; SIR anxiety claimed over 50 lives: TMC
Categories: National News
Organisations seek withdrawal of PD Act against farmers’ leader
They demand unconditional release, withdrawal of cases against Imanuru tribals at roundtable meet
Categories: National News
Had insightful discussions on governance, reforms at Chief Secretaries’ meeting: PM Modi
“Had insightful discussions on various issues relating to governance and reforms during the National Conference of Chief Secretaries being held in Delhi,” Mr. Modi said
Categories: National News
Gangster dies of gunshot wounds in Uttarakhand; family alleges police connivance to grab property
Police said Tyagi was being taken from Roorkee jail to Laksar court for a hearing on Wednesday, when two bikers allegedly opened fire at the police vehicle near the Laksar flyover, and shot Tyagi.
Categories: National News
Degrees of disillusionment in Tamil Nadu’s government colleges, universities
Judging by headlines alone, faculty members across government colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu have spent the better half of the past two years in upheaval over a plethora of issues that are yet to be resolved. A fair pay scale, timely promotions and clearance of pending increments, regularisation of the services of part-time and temporary employees, restoration of special pay provisions and revival of the old pension scheme are among their demands. Nahla Nainar explains the key issues plaguing higher education in the State
Categories: National News
Chennai scores well in terms of housing sales
The data also pointed out that Chennai added approximately 27,190 units in 2025, an annual increase of 30% against the previous year
Categories: National News
The new world of surrendered left-wing extremists
The lives of those involved in the Maoist movement remain largely hidden, shaped by a culture of secrecy. Satyasundar Barik speaks with several surrendered red-corridor workers, who describe how their lives have changed since giving up arms and what life inside the Maoist ranks truly looks like
Categories: National News
Is the ‘health for all’ campaign on track?: Explained
What are India’s challenges on the health front? What does it need to do on funding? Why is there a growing resistance to antibiotics? Why did India fail to reach its goals on ending tuberculosis? What does the pharmaceutical industry need to do on quality control?
Categories: National News
FSSAI tightens testing norms for packaged water, drops BIS mandate
Regulator devises scheme for testing packaged drinking water and mineral water; directs manufacturers to comply with it from January 1; consumer groups urge authorities to ensure periodic inspections at plants and shut unauthorised units
Categories: National News
What are India’s diplomatic headwinds in 2026?: Explained
Why has foreign policy in 2025 been full of ‘shock and surprise’? Where does India stand in its ties with the U.S.? Will issues over tariffs, visas, immigration persist in the new year? How troubling is the neighbourhood turmoil, particularly in Pakistan and Bangladesh?
Categories: National News
V.V. Rajesh: Saffron entry
The BJP, which won its first Corporation election in Kerala, has chosen a familiar local face to be the Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram
Categories: National News
Parties, public cry foul as SIR drive excludes lakhs of voters in Kerala
As debate rages over the reported exclusion of around 24 lakh voters from the draft voters’ list of Kerala, after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, Tiki Rajwi takes a closer look at the process to understand the concerns raised by both voters and political parties.
Categories: National News
M.P. Congress media head quits amid discontent rumours; party declines resignation
As per party insiders, Mr. Nayak, a former State Cabinet Minister, is believed to be upset after a 13-member talent hunt committee appointed by him was cancelled by MPCC general secretary (media and communication)
Categories: National News
Supreme Court Special Bench to hear suo motu case on ‘definition’ of Aravalli
A three-judge Special Vacation Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear the matter.
Categories: National News
Two killed as BJP youth wing leader crashes car into people in Morena district in Madhya Pradesh
An 11-year-old boy and a senior citizen were killed
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Sikh community commemorates Guru Gobind Singh’s 359th Prakash Utsav in Telangana
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