The Hindu Massive protest in Beed over murder of sarpanch; demand for Munde’s sacking intensifies

Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massejog village, was killed on December 9 for allegedly opposing an extortion racket targeting a windmill company; Munde’s aide accused of being linked to crime

The Hindu It’s a great program: Trump appears to side with Musk in H-1B visa row

The U.S. President-elect Trump praises visas for skilled foreign workers, despite past criticism, sparking debate within conservative base and tech industry

The Hindu Which infectious disease is likely to be biggest emerging problem in 2025?

One influenza virus is causing great concern right now and is teetering on the edge of being a serious problem in 2025: influenza A subtype H5N1, sometimes referred to as “bird flu”

The Hindu Morning Digest: Punjab ‘helpless’ as farmer leader’s condition worsens; Russian President Putin apologises to Azerbaijani leader for ‘tragic incident’, and more

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The Hindu FIDE 2024: Koneru Humpy grabs second Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship title in New York

Humpy had won the event back in 2019 at Georgia and the Indian No. 1 is only the second player after China’s Ju Wenjun to clinch the title more than once

The Hindu Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk meets fasting farmer leader Dallewal

Ladakhi environmentalist Wangchuk told media persons that his meeting was “mainly to bring good wishes and warm support on behalf of the people of Ladakh”

The Hindu Education sector in Karnataka marred by chaos

The 2024 academic year in Karnataka saw class 10 results dipping significantly, and the CET getting plagued by various irregularities, including a seat-blocking scam

The Hindu India bowled out for 369, Australia take 105-run lead in 4th Test

Reddy made his runs off 189 balls with 11 fours and one six and was the last wicket to fall, caught by Mitchell Starc off Nathan Lyon in only the fourth over of the day

The Hindu It is controversies galore for Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in 2024

Be it alleged misuse of SriVani Trust funds, poor quality of prasadams or use of adulterated ghee, the temple trust board remains caught in the issues that question its reputation

The Hindu TDP leaders pay tribute to Manmohan Singh, hail his visionary economic reforms

TDP State president Palla Srinivas Yadav highlighted Singh’s pivotal role in transforming India into one of the world’s largest economies

The Hindu Conduct of Telugu writers’ conference in Vijayawada a matter of pride: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

The Hindu BJP leader requests Tealngana CM for R&R package to Baswapur reservoir evacuees

The rehabilitation and resettlement package for the evacuees of the reservoir was pending for over five years now

The Hindu HRF activists express grief over founding member Madhava Rao

Madhava Rao translated revolutionary literature and wrote many articles on regressive laws such as UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

The Hindu Kondapalli toys, Venkatagiri saris see good demand in Stall-in-Mall

NABARD is organising an exhibition-cum-sale of imitation jewellery, garments, Kondapalli toys and other products made by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to encourage rural artisans

The Hindu Three security personnel injured in suicide car bombing in northwest Pakistan

Over a dozen militants launched an attack on the security forces' post, but the assault was successfully repelled, officials said