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Rev. Asir Ebenezer, general secretary, National Council of Churches in India says the Prime Minister’s visit, particularly at a time when attacks on Christians are reported from various places in the country, is perceived as a reassuring signal to the community

S. Jayasree of the CPI(M) is the new deputy mayor; the whole council will work together for the development of the city, says new Mayor

Highest single-day sale was recorded on December 24 when liquor worth ₹114.45 crore was sold

Umar Farooq’s decision draws a range of reactions from political leaders in Kashmir; Mehbooba Mufti says Hurriyat was “an idea and represented the alienation felt by people”

Former Pune mayor cites ideological differences ahead of civic elections; blames BJP for rising crime and worsening traffic conditions in the city

The government will also not tolerate those resorting to character assassination of political opponents through abusive posts, he asserts, and calls upon parties to maintain decency and decorum expected in a political system

Joseph Tajet says Congress candidates received support even from councillors who were earlier fellow travellers of the Left, underscoring that development-oriented politics prevailed over allegations and disputes

V.V. Rajesh takes over as the first BJP Mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, four United Democratic Front Mayors, three of them women, take oath in Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur, and Kannur Corporations. The lone LDF Mayor, O. Sadasivan, sworn in as Mayor of the Kozhikode Corporation

Various water sports besides an International Kite Festival part of the event.

CPI demands Vigilance probe into mayoral bribery allegations; CPI(M) too comes up with criticism

Adi Srinivas, Chamala Kiran, Medipally Satyam and Venkat Balmuri condemn the abusive language

After reviewing progress, Nimmala directs completion of Tunnel-2 lining by June 2026 and faster execution of feeder canal and retaining wall works to ensure water release in the current season

Memorial programmes included silent procession in 28 coastal villages in Mayiladuthurai district; Collector, SP attend programme at Tsunami Memorial Park in Nagapattinam

Petitioners moved the High Court against decision of Joint Collector confirming the order of RDO issuing Occupancy Rights Certificate to Deval Balaji