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Tamil Nadu marks 21st anniversary of 2004 tsunami with silent tributes

The people from 25 affected fishing villages in Nagapattinam district observed the 21st anniversary by taking out silent processions

CJI Surya Kant proposes multi-door courthouse for dispute resolution

The CJI said that when a seeker of justice approaches a court, they must find the doors to mediation, arbitration, and ultimately litigation

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' earns over ₹1,000 crore at global box office

The total collection of the film at the worldwide box office stands at ₹1006.7 crore. It has grossed ₹789.8 crore at the domestic box office

Maharashtra 2025: Thackeray cousins unite, Mahayuti gains in local polls

The ruling alliance bagged 207 posts of municipal presidents and 4,422 seats in the municipal council and nagar panchayat polls held in December

Titan to enter lab-grown diamond segment with brand name 'beYon'

Focusing on the emerging segment of affordable lab-grown diamonds in the country, the company will open a store in Mumbai on December 29

More than 2 million Afghan refugees still living in Pakistan: UNHCR

Also in November, over 31,500 Afghan Proof of Registration Cards (PoRs) card holders were sent to Afghanistan through UNHCR's repatriation centres

Delhi HC asks Centre to respond to plea seeking lower GST on air purifiers

The court was informed by the Centre's counsel that the meeting of GST Council has to take place physically only and it is not possible to convene the meeting through video conferencing

Congress pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh on 1st death anniversary

Known for his humility, integrity, and wisdom, he led with dignity and compassion, ensuring that progress remained inclusive and welfare reached those most in need, Congress Mallikarjun

Bring law to regulate internet use by children: Madurai HC tells Centre

The framework suggested by the court aims at restricting children below 16 years from having social media accounts, amidst apprehensions over the minors' exposure to harmful online content

Normalcy returning to Assam's West Karbi Anglong, talks with CM planned

Strict security vigil is being maintained in the affected areas, after two persons were killed and several others, including police personnel, were injured in violence earlier this week

Govt's reform trajectory will continue with more vigour in coming times: PM

With the hashtags #ReformInAction & #GoodGovernance, the central government said in the posts that the real test of reform is whether it reduces stress for people

Govt to prioritise steel output, raw material security as 2030 target nears

According to steel ministry data, India's steel output capacity rose from 97 MT in 2012-13 to 138 MT in 2017-18, and has since expanded steadily with significant brownfield and greenfield investments

Continue pollution curbs as western disturbance may worsen weather: Sirsa

Addressing the media, Sirsa said weather conditions are likely to turn unfavourable, with increased chances of dense haze and fog, which could worsen pollution levels

IPS officer suicide, 'white-collar' terror bust shake Haryana in 2025

In November, the busting of a terror module hogged the headlines for weeks and prompted authorities to put Haryana on maximum alert

Indian-origin man dies after 8 hour wait for treatment at Canada hospital

Family and friends want answers over how could a man with severe chest pain could fall through the cracks in such a shocking way

Landmark free trade milestone in 2025 injects momentum behind India-UK ties

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations dominated the headlines for the major part of the year as both sides looked determined to get the deal over

Andhra govt issues NOC to Vedanta to drill 20 onshore oil, gas wells

According to the order, the NoC can be issued only from the irrigation point of view and is purely temporary in nature

End of an ISL chapter: City Group exits Mumbai City FC ownership

The City group acquired a 65 per cent stake in Mumbai City FC in 2019

From Maha Kumbh to Vande Mataram at 150: India celebrates culture in 2025

The year ended on a high note with Deepavali, the festival of lights, earning the Unesco tag

Assam in 2025: Zubeen Garg's death dominates socio-political landscape

2025 was also marked by political sparring ahead of 2026 assembly elections, which included allegations involving security, campaigns against infiltration, and passage of a bill banning polygamy