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SIR showdown: Over 97 lakh voters deleted in poll-bound TN; 14.2 lakh in Chennai alone

Times of India - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:27
Tamil Nadu's draft electoral roll after the SIR has 5.43 crore voters. The SIR exercise removed over 97 lakh names. The exercise, opposed by chief minister MK Stalin, aimed to ensure accuracy but drew criticism for potentially deleting legitimate voters. Similar revisions are under way in West Bengal, which lakhs of voters were deleted.
Categories: National News

People with nothing to hide need not be bothered about surveillance, SC says

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:26
State of Telangana defends right to privacy, says even President cannot order illegal surveillance against anyone
Categories: National News

Vaping, woof & shouting match: Viral moments from Parliament Winter Session - watch

Times of India - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:21
The Lok Sabha's 19-day Winter Session concluded with a productivity of 111 percent, marked by the passage of key bills like the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. The session witnessed heated debates, protests, and viral moments, including accusations of vaping, a Congress MP bringing a puppy, and unruly scenes during bill passages.
Categories: National News

Possible Middle Palaeolithic site found at Mallankinaru in Virudhunagar

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:08
N. Thilagarajan, a student of the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, discovered the stone tools during an exploration at Mallankinaru in Virudhunagar district
Categories: National News

Weeks after abandoning Pakistan tour, SL sacks Asalanka from captaincy

Times of India - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:06
"Shanaka's role will be of an all-rounder. When I stopped being a selector, Shanaka was the captain. Charith (Asalanka) was in our long term plans then," Wickramasingha said.
Categories: National News

Puncha season under threat as fertilizer shortage grips Kerala’s Kuttanad

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 12:00
Union government was to supply Kerala around 43,000 tonnes of urea between October and December, but the State has received only about 20,000 tonnes so far, say sources
Categories: National News

CPI(M) condemns delay in announcing Sahitya Akademi Awards

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:59
Condemning the Union Ministry of Culture’s intervention, Mr. Shanmugam alleged that, henceforth, awards would be given only to those who “play second fiddle to the BJP government and supporters of Sanatana ideology.”
Categories: National News

ED attaches assets of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood and other actors in ‘illegal’ betting app case

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:55
The properties of actor Neha Sharma, mother of model Urvashi Rautela and Bengali actor Ankush Hazra have also been attached
Categories: National News

GOAT Tour: Messi's visit shows India loves football icons — just not Indian Football

Times of India - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:51
Lionel Messi’s India tour exposed a stark paradox: Indians passionately celebrate global football icons but neglect their own game. While crores were spent on celebrity appearances, Indian football leagues struggle for survival, sponsors, and audiences. The frenzy highlighted misplaced priorities, where social media clout outweighs sustaining domestic football, leaving Indian players, clubs, and the sport itself at a crossroads.
Categories: National News

Nitish hijab row: AYUSH doctor will join duty in Bihar on Dec. 20, says official

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:41
Dr. Mahfoozur Rahman said the AYUSH doctor will first join Government Tibbi College and Hospital, and later will be shifted to her place of posting
Categories: National News

Air purifiers to be installed in 10,000 classrooms in first phase: Delhi Education Minister

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:40
We are committed towards the issue of eradicating pollution. I want to assure people of Delhi that we are taking all possible steps which will show their results on the ground very soon, says Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood
Categories: National News

Tristan Jarry injury update: Oilers goalie exits after getting hurt

Times of India - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:36
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry left the game against the Boston Bruins after a slide across the crease appeared to injure his lower body. Backup goaltender Calvin Pickard took over in the net. Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that Jarry’s condition will be reviewed by medical staff, with the severity of the injury still unclear.
Categories: National News

Iltija Mufti seeks to book Nitish Kumar over removing veil of a female doctor

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:33
Having personally known and admired Nitish ji, I was shocked to see him pull down a young Muslim woman’s naqaab (veil), says Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti
Categories: National News

Several Noida schools receive hoax bomb threat emails: Police

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:30
"Upon receiving information, senior police officers, along with local police teams, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and anti-sabotage units, carried out thorough inspections of the schools," says ACP Mishra
Categories: National News

Watch: Explained: What are Supplementary Demands for Grants?

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:29
Every Budget is presented in February and lays out the plan for the government’s spending in the financial year that will start in April that year. This relies on a fair bit of estimation. Once about 8-9 months are past, the government is in a much better state to have an accurate idea of how much it is going to spend in the year. So, in December, it submits what is known as a Supplementary Demand for Grants if it needs more money.
Categories: National News

Congress dares Kerala government to arrest creators and broadcasters accused of politically parodying Ayyappa devotional song

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:22
Congress cast police case registered against creators of the song as an infringement on artistic freedom and political dissent. Satheesan opposes police's move to remove the parody song from social media platforms, writes to Meta
Categories: National News

Don’t turn Marina beach into Marina bazaar, Madras High Court tells Chennai Corporation

Hindu - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:22
Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira decide to inspect the beach on December 22 to take stock of GCC’s proposal to regulate vendors and obtain blue flag certification
Categories: National News

India's delayed $5 tn dream: What IMF’s new timeline means for your wallet

Times of India - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 11:18
India's $5 trillion economy target has been pushed to 2028-29, primarily due to currency depreciation and lower-than-expected nominal GDP growth. While the real economy continues to grow, this delay impacts imported goods, foreign education costs, and potentially government finances, urging a focus on long-term financial planning over political timelines.
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