Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted and adjourned till noon as DMK members protested against a Madras HC order on lighting a lamp near a dargah in Madurai. The Supreme Court refused to entertain the state's plea.
Madras High Court adjourns appeal & contempt proceedings in Madurai's Thiruparankundram temple lamp-lighting dispute. Case moves to Dec 12 after state moves SC. Key facts inside.
Supreme Court rejects Tamil Nadu's urgent hearing request against Madras HC order allowing lamp lighting at disputed Madurai site during Karthigai festival. Details on the legal and political storm.
Schools in Amritsar observed Wildlife Conservation Day with rallies, pledges, and awareness programs. Students learned about protecting endangered species and biodiversity. Join the movement for conservation!
A century-old dispute in Madurai over a lamp-lighting ritual at Thirupparankundram Hill has flared, drawing in courts, police, and major political parties ahead of Tamil Nadu polls. Read the full story.
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
A visual journey through December 5, 2025: From a grand welcome for President Putin in Varanasi to the full moon over Kolkata and global news events. See the day's most compelling images.
Despite official requests, Madurai's Kalavasal Junction remains a chaotic de facto bus stop. Commuters cite convenience & Google Maps, while authorities struggle with traffic and enforcement.
Madurai police detain BJP state president & cadres after defying HC order, citing law & order. Over 1000 personnel deployed at Thiruparankundram hill. Read the full details.
Madurai police detained BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran and others after denying permission to light a Deepam on Thiruparankundram hill, despite a court order. Over 1,000 personnel deployed.
MoRTH reveals DPRs for three crucial Trichy decongestion projects are unfinished. MP Durai Vaiko seeks clarity as residents express frustration over slow progress. Details inside.
Chandigarh's Grade-I heritage Govt Museum & Art Gallery, designed by Le Corbusier, secures approval for a major conservation and upgrade project. The plan aims to secure a central grant.
GRH's PMR department distributed prosthetics to 20, highlighting its record 1638 disability certificates. However, activists allege official neglect by Madurai district administration on the global day.
Two captive-bred Long-Billed Vultures have successfully spent 15 months in the wild in Madhya Pradesh, a major milestone for India's vulture conservation efforts. Read about this wildlife success story.
Asia's largest saltwater lagoon, Chilika, is silting up rapidly. Forest department data reveals alarming depth reduction and massive sludge removal efforts. Read the full report.
India's massive 17-0 win over Oman in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers revealed tactical concerns in penalty corner conversion. Coach Sreejesh demands sharper starts ahead of the decisive match against Switzerland in Madurai.
The season's first flamingos have landed in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, signalling the start of the annual pink season. Bird lovers celebrate as experts urge stronger wetland protection.
Madurai prepares for Sangam5, the 16th Global Tamil Entrepreneurs Summit from Jan 8. Over 2000 delegates from 50+ countries expected. Read about the agenda and economic impact.
After a horrific bus accident in Sivaganga killed 11, Transport Minister S S Sivasankar pledges intensified driver training and workload investigation. Read the latest updates.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses dissatisfaction with Sukhatal Lake beautification progress, summons officials for December 3 hearing. Read the latest updates on the crucial wetland case.
The 8th Namdapha Butterfly Festival in Arunachal Pradesh documented 126 species, uniting conservationists & communities for Himalayan biodiversity. Read more.
A 55-year-old woman from Melur, declared brain dead after a road accident, becomes a life-saving hero. Her donated kidneys, liver, and corneas give a new lease of life to four patients across Tamil Nadu hospitals.
Five para athletes from Madurai excelled at World AbilitySports Games 2025 in Thailand, winning multiple medals. Coach Ranjith Kumar highlights how para sports transform lives of people with disabilities.
Doctors at Meenakshi Mission Hospital successfully removed multiple kidney stones from a 10-month-old baby using minimally invasive LASER procedure, avoiding open surgery. Read this remarkable medical achievement.
Environmental activists warn of existential threats to Bannerghatta Park, a crucial wildlife corridor connecting Western and Eastern Ghats. Join the conservation effort now!
300 students in Madurai underwent crucial monsoon and cyclone preparedness training. Learn how the Junior Red Cross is building a generation of first responders.
DMK MPs will demand PM Modi's intervention for Madurai and Coimbatore metro projects and oppose new labour codes during Winter Session. Key political battle ahead.
Punjab launches ambitious mission to restore its disappearing wetlands, combining traditional knowledge with modern conservation to revive water ecosystems and biodiversity.
Defending champions Germany began their Junior Hockey World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over South Africa in Pool A. Argentina also delivered a strong performance, defeating Japan 4-1 in Pool C. Follow all the action!
Vegetable vendors in Madurai protest after 2-year wait for new shops. They demand immediate NOC for e-tender participation to secure their livelihood. Read their struggle.