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TN allocates Rs 248.44 cr for Pongal gift hampers; decision on cash component awaited
Chennai, Dec 31: The Tamil Nadu government has earmarked Rs 248.44 crore for procuring essential food items to be distributed as part of the Pongal gift hampers for the upcoming harvest festival.
Arunachal Guv briefs Vice President on progress in education, health and social welfare
Itanagar, Dec 31: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik on Wednesday apprised Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan about the progress being made in the fields of education, health and social welfare in the Northeastern state, officials said.
Meeting with Gujarat CM becomes memorable experience for tribal students of Dang district
Gandhinagar, December 31: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, demonstrating a sensitive and inclusive approach towards tribal students, allocated special time to meet children from Dang in Gandhinagar. During an educational tour, when more than 150 students along with their teachers from the Malegam school of Dang district, visited Gandhinagar, this interaction with the Chief Minister became a memorable experience for the tribal students, a release said.
Devdutt Padikkal joins Mayank Agarwal as joint-third highest century-maker in VHT
Ahmedabad, December 31: Devdutt Padikkal continues his incredible form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring his third century in the tournament and joining Mayank Agarwal with 12 hundreds to become the joint-third highest century-maker in the tournament's history.
MP: Guv Patel, CM Yadav extend wishes for New Year
Bhopal, Dec 31: Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and CM Mohan Yadav extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the New Year 2026.
Andhra to focus on speed of delivering governance in 2026: CM Naidu
Amaravati, Dec 31: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that 2025 was an important turning point for the state and announced that in 2026, the government will focus on the speed of delivering governance for all.
Deepika Padukone attends Backstreet Boys concert with friend in LA amid New Year festivities
Washington, DC, December 31: Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone is currently in the United States, set to welcome the New Year with her husband, actor Ranveer Singh. As the star couple basked in the festivities, Deepika also ticked off a Backstreet Boys concert from her bucket list in Las Vegas.
Actors Rajat Bedi, Vindu Dara Singh, Raza Murad, Mukesh Rishi extend early New Year greetings
Mumbai, December 31: With just a few hours left before the country welcomes New Year 2026, early wishes have started pouring in from every corner. Members of the film fraternity have also sent their heartwarming wishes to fans and friends alike.
Deepika Padukone makes modaks at chef Vikas Khanna's restaurant in New York
New York, December 31: Lovebirds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are currently vacationing in New York.
Film producer Meyer Gottlieb no more
Los Angeles, December 31: Meyer Gottlieb, a Holocaust survivor who was the longtime chief of Samuel Goldwyn Films and produced such movies as Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and 2013's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, has passed away. He was 86.
Calcutta HC grants conditional permission for LoP Suvendu Adhikari's rallies in north Bengal
Kolkata, Dec 31: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted conditional permission for Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari's rallies in Malda and Cooch Behar districts in north Bengal in New Year.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz, Padikkal, Ruturaj, Krunal, Akash Deep light up action on final day of year
New Delhi, December 31: Standout performances from Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Krunal Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, Akash Deep and Venkatesh Iyer were the highlights in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday.
3,624 dilapidated govt schools in Rajasthan; students to be shifted to safer buildings
Jaipur, Dec 31: Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar said that 3,624 government schools in the state are functioning in old and dilapidated buildings, posing safety risks to students.
'No communication received': Vodafone Idea on Cabinet relief reports
Mumbai, Dec 31: Vodafone Idea on Wednesday issued a clarification after media reports claimed that the Union Cabinet had approved a five-year moratorium and frozen the company's adjusted gross revenue dues at Rs 87,695 crore.
Chhattisgarh to have police commissioner system from Jan 23
Raipur, Dec 31: Chhattisgarh will have a police commissioner system from the new year. The government has also approved Rs 5500 per standard bag of tendu leaves, ensuring better remuneration for those dependent on minor forest produce.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends ex-serviceman interaction programme in Dehradun
Dehradun, December 31: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the Ex-Servicemen Interaction Programme organised on the occasion of the New Year at Hathibadkala in Dehradun.
DMK confident of 2026 mandate as Stalin hails 2025 as a landmark year for Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Dec 31: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday asserted that his Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam was firmly on course for a decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, declaring that 2025 had already emerged as a defining and successful year for Tamil Nadu.
TN Cabinet to meet on Jan 6 ahead of Assembly session; key decisions expected
Chennai, Dec 31: The Tamil Nadu Cabinet will meet on January 6 at the Secretariat in Chennai under the chairmanship of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, ahead of the commencement of the State Legislative Assembly session scheduled to begin on January 20.
TN contract nurses end protest after govt assures permanent appointments
Chennai, Dec 31: Contract nurses, recruited through the Medical Services Recruitment Board in Tamil Nadu, have called off their prolonged protest after the state government assured them of permanent appointments and other long-pending benefits.
IANS Year Ender 2025: India's education sector took significant strides
New Delhi, Dec 31: India's education sector has seen remarkable progress in 2025, driven by reforms under the National Education Policy 2020, expansion of institutions, and global recognition.
Newly weds Ssara Khan, Krishh Pathak turn business partners, say 'this is how we are building our life together'
Mumbai, Dec 31: Actress Ssara Khan and husband Krishh Pathak, who recently got married, have now turned into business partners too. The couple has ventured into production by launching their own production house.
Ireland raises alarm over China's expanding influence in universities
Dharamshala, December 31: Ireland's security establishment has issued a rare and pointed warning over the potential risks posed by academic and research engagement with China, signalling growing unease about foreign influence within the country's higher education sector.
Cabinet freezes Vodafone Idea AGR dues of Rs 87,695 crore: Govt sources
New Delhi, December 31: The Union Cabinet has approved the rescheduling of Adjusted Gross Revenue dues amounting to Rs 87,695 crore payable by Vodafone Idea Limited, citing public interest, the need to avoid excessive concentration in the telecom sector, and the interest of nearly 20 crore consumers, according to official sources.
Why Madhuri Dixit doesn't want to remember her early days in Bollywood without vanity vans and luxuries
Mumbai, Dec 31: Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit recently opened up about her early days in the film industry.
Cabinet gives big relief to Vodafone Idea, freezes Rs 87,695 crore AGR dues; shares slip
New Delhi, Dec 31: In a major relief for debt-hit Vodafone Idea, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a support package that freezes a large part of the telecom company's adjusted gross revenue dues.
"86 people were injured in total:" Uttarakhand Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman on Chamoli THDC train collision
Dehradun, December 31: Uttarakhand State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman on Wednesday said that a total of 86 people suffered from injury in a loco-train collision, which occured at the THDC Hydroelectric Project in the Pipalkoti area of Chamoli district on Tuesday night.
AIADMK holds consultative meeting with district secretaries as party gears up for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Chennai, December 31: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday held a consultative meeting with district secretaries to discuss election preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi offer prayers at Hanuman Garhi and Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Dec 31: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya, where they offered prayers to Lord Hanuman amid devotional chants.
"Divine festival of our faith and traditions": PM Modi extends greetings on second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha
New Delhi, December 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to all citizens on the occasion of the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha and said that the anniversary is a divine festival of our faith and traditions.
From Gujarat to the world: New Ceramic Industrial Park at Morbi fuels National growth
Gandhinagar, December 31: A new era for the Indian tile and ceramic industry has begun with the launch of the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation Ceramic Park at Jambudiya-Paneli. Spanning more than 1,000 acres, this project aims to transform the Morbi-Rajkot region into a world-class industrial zone, bringing the Prime Minister's vision of a developed India to life through cutting-edge infrastructure.
Loco train collision at THDC project in Chamoli; 50-60 injured, no casualties: CM Dhami
Dehradun, December 31: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that around 50-60 people were injured in a collision between two loco trains at the THDC Hydroelectric Project in the Pipalkoti area of Chamoli district late last night, adding that there was no loss of life in the incident.
"Tamil should be medium of instruction up to standard five": Union Education Minister asks Tamil Nadu govt to implement NEP
Madurai, December 31: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to implement the National Education Policy, 2020, in the state, stating that Tamil should be the medium of instruction up to standard five as per the policy's recommendation.
Thanks to PM Modi, we witnessed this occasion, says UP Dy CM on Ram Temple's 2nd anniversary
New Delhi, Dec 31: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Tamil Nadu govt undertakes major IPS reshuffle, promotes 70 officers ahead of assembly elections
Chennai, December 31: The Tamil Nadu government has promoted and transferred 70 Indian Police Service officers, including senior ranks from DIG to DGP, ahead of the expected announcement of the Assembly election.
Samsung Electronics secures major deal to power BMW's next-gen EV
Seoul, December 31: Samsung Electronics is now providing automotive semiconductors for the new BMW AG's next-generation electric vehicle, the iX3. The move helps the South Korean company grow its business by expanding its chip business beyond memory into logic design and foundry-related services.
SA20: Subrayen, Rossouw power JSK to bonus point victory over DSG
Durban, December 31: Prenelan Subrayen returned to haunt his former team, Durban Super Giants, with an inspired new-ball spell before Rilee Rossouw rode his luck to drive the Joburg Super Kings to a second consecutive SA20 2025-26 victory at Kingsmead, according to a release from SA20.
CM Dhami directs better medical facilities for injured in Chamoli tunnel accident
Dehradun, Dec 31: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday took stock of the situation in Chamoli, after around 60 people were injured when a locomotive train carrying workers and officials collided with another train transporting materials inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project.
"A year full of great work, precious family time," says Farhan Akhtar as he looks back at 2025
Mumbai, December 31: New Year is just around the corner, and as people across the world prepare to step into 2026, actor-director Farhan Akhtar took a moment to reflect on the year gone by. With work, family time, and new plans ahead, Farhan says 2025 has been a year to remember.
High-skilled jobs grow for 4th year in S. Korea, led by chip industry
Seoul, Dec 31: The number of high-skilled workers in South Korea grew for the fourth consecutive year in 2024, with such jobs in the semiconductor sector increasing by the most, government data showed on Wednesday.
Ayodhya witnesses surge of devotees on Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha anniversary
Ayodhya, December 31: Ayodhya witnessed a sea of devotees on Wednesday as the holy city marked the second anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.