Iconic Mysuru sunset viewpoint Sagara Katte is drowning in plastic, puja waste & liquor bottles. Locals urge authorities to regulate tourism & save Cauvery backwaters from contamination. Read more.
Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
Massive gathering in Tamil Nadu explores tree-based farming for income security. Sadhguru and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocate for policy change. Learn how this model can transform agriculture.
A Virginia family is suing Delta Air Lines and KLM for over $200,000 after suffering bed bug bites during a flight to Serbia. Their vacation was ruined by the infestation.
Lawyers of the Phagwara Bar Association abstained from work, demanding a new court complex and highlighting infrastructure woes. Read about their key demands and the impact.
Engineers in Ajmer held a pen-down strike demanding safety after advocates attacked a senior PWD engineer. The Bar Association also suspended work over facility issues. Read the full story.
Global players' union FIFPRO criticises AIFF's move to create a federation-controlled National Players' Association, warning it undermines player rights. Read the full conflict details.
Tamil Nadu farmer leader P R Pandian released on bail after Madras HC stays his 13-year sentence. He claims his arrest was to aid corporate takeover of Cauvery delta. Read more.
Tamil Nadu launches a Rs 20 lakh project to study and protect smooth-coated otters in the Cauvery delta, aiming to reduce human-otter conflict and restore habitats for this vulnerable species.
Former Uttar Pradesh Ranji Trophy cricketer Inderpal Singh Gehlot has been elected to the UPCA apex council. Nominated by the Indian Cricketers' Association, he brings his experience as a player and selector to the role.
Delays in Telangana's 2025 NEET-PG counselling leave 3,000+ medical aspirants in uncertainty. Students demand urgent action from KNRUHS to speed up the process and prevent loss of seats. Read more.
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
Cyclone Ditwah caused severe damage to paddy crops across Trichy and Cauvery delta districts. Over 1.2 lakh acres affected, with farmers facing huge losses. Govt announces relief.
A widespread shutdown hit Western UP as traders, doctors, and lawyers united to demand a High Court bench. Markets, schools, and OPDs closed across over 20 districts in a historic protest.
Tamil Nadu farmers demand immediate high-level talks to finalize the samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy before January harvests. They cite delays and seek MSP incentives matching other states.
The All India Youth Federation in Trichy has put up posters condemning illegal construction on riverbanks. They demand action against officials and threaten protests to protect vital water bodies. Read more.
Bengaluru faces water supply disruptions today due to maintenance work by BWSSB. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.
A sudden FAA ground stop at New York's LaGuardia Airport halted departures, causing over 1000 Delta delays and 200 cancellations. Winter weather and staffing strains compound travel misery. Read for details and traveller advice.
Delegates of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 visited Bharat Kala Bhavan at BHU for a cultural tour, exploring Chola bronzes, Malaviya's legacy, and the Ganga-Cauvery Synchronicity. Discover the deep cultural bonds.
Tiruchi farmer leader P R Pandiyan sentenced to 13 years in prison for damaging ONGC property during a 2015 protest. The verdict comes nearly a decade after the incident. Read the full details.
The hanging bridge near Sri Ramalingeswara Temple in Kanive, Madikeri, is in a dangerous state. Officials have banned entry and restricted movement. Details on the inspection and safety measures inside.
CWMA chairperson S K Haldar states Karnataka's Mekedatu reservoir cannot proceed until techno-commercial feasibility is established. The project is no longer pending with the authority.
Sebi proposes shifting broker position limits in index derivatives to a delta-adjusted futures-equivalent metric, aligning them with client rules to enhance market stability. Public comments invited until Dec 26, 2025.
BWSSB expands its Sarala Cauvery EMI plan to commercial properties, aiming to boost piped water connections. Over 25,000 residential users have already enrolled, and the 5th Stage project is halfway to its 2028 goal.
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.
Over 100 farmers staged a walkout protest in Thanjavur against the Supreme Court's nod for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPR. They demand Tamil Nadu govt take swift action to protect Cauvery water rights. Read more.
Karnataka's Upa Lokayukta orders immediate removal of encroachments on Cauvery riverbed and buffer zone in Mandya. Action follows a detailed probe into illegal constructions.
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.
Supreme Court intervenes, reserving 5 key posts for women in Nagpur HC Bar Association elections. The move ensures fair representation days before the December 12 vote. Read more.