Thursday, 18 December 2025

News Headlines - December 18- December 31, 2025 - Curated from The Hindu - Chennai Edition



31-12-25

31-12-25

Wednesday 


Page 1 

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman PM and key political rival to Hasina, dies

(First two paragraphs) 


Page 2

Social media platforms told to take down ‘pornographic, obscene’ content

(First two paragraphs)


Page 4 

Technical glitch hits Green Line Metro Rail services

(First two paragraphs)


Page 6

On patrol with the marine force as dead turtles wash ashore

(First two paragraphs)


Page 8 

Madurai to have Twin Cities ties with Camberley

(First two paragraphs)


Page 10 

The India-New Zealand FTA — unlocking growth

(First two paragraphs)


Page 11

Why programming is losing its ‘gold standard’ status to GenAI

(First two paragraphs)


Page 12 

India is now the fourth largest economy: Centre

(First two paragraphs)


Defence Ministry inks contracts for procurements for Army and Navy at a cost of over ₹4,600 cr

(First two paragraphs)


Page 14 

HAL enters civil market with Dhruv NG helicopter

(First two paragraphs)


Page 15

Small value retail digital payments on the rise: RBI report

(First two paragraphs)


Page 17

Harmanpreet dazzles as India completes 5-0 rout

(First two paragraphs)


30-12-25


Page 1

SC pauses its judgment on Aravalli, moots new panel

(First two paragraphs) 


IIP growth climbs to 25-month high of 6.7% in November

(First two paragraphs)


Page 4 

Murders in Avadi Police Commissionerate have reduced this year: CoP

(First two paragraphs)


Page 5 

Northeast monsoon likely to end with below-normal rain in T.N.

(First two paragraphs)


Page 6 

Collection of short stories that strikes a chord with music lovers

(First two paragraphs)


Page 11

Literary exchanges enrich languages and communities: Murmu

(First two paragraphs)


Page 12

DAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr.

(First two paragraphs)


Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February

(First two paragraphs)


Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya sets off for Oman

(First two paragraphs)


Page 13

Size of bank frauds rising but cases on decline: RBI report

(First two paragraphs)


‘Australia to remove tariffs on Indian exports from Jan. 1’

(First two paragraphs)


Page 15

Dominant Team India targets a clean sweep

(First two paragraphs)


29-12-25

Page 2

Government sets new fee for property transfer returns and leases in the State

(First two paragraphs) 


How Chennai is embracing vinyl revival in tune with global trend

(First three paragraphs)


Page 3

Redevelopment of railway stations under Centre’s scheme progressing fast

(First two paragraphs)


Page 4 

Coastal patrolling to increase amid rising deaths of turtles

(First two paragraphs)


Education Plus - New ways of learning

(First three paragraphs)


Page 8 

A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit

(First two paragraphs)


Page 10 

World is looking at India with great hope, says PM

(First two paragraphs)


President undertakes dive sortie in submarine, calls it a very special experience

(First two paragraphs)


Page 12 

Documentary filmmaker S. Krishnaswamy passes away

(First two paragraphs)


Page 14 

Brigitte Bardot, French cinema icon and screen siren of the 1960s, dies at 91

(First two paragraphs)


Page 15 

Smriti, Shafali help the Women in Blue make it 4-0

(First two paragraphs)



28-12-25 


Thailand and Cambodia sign new truce deal to end border fighting

Discarded fishing gear piling up on T.N. coast as recycling infrastructure lags

Chargesheet names Allu Arjun, 22 others in stampede case

Centre’s green panel gives its nod to Stage 2 Dulhasti hydel power project in J&K

India primed to make it four in a row against Sri Lanka

27-12-25

IIT-Madras gears up for annual techfest with over 80 events

GCC sets up specific feeding areas for stray dogs in the city

Does the city have enough shared study spaces for competitive exam aspirants?

17th-century sword missing from Danish Fort museum

Invasive mosquito species threatens India’s 2030 malaria elimination goal

Titan to enter lab-grown diamond via ‘beYon’ brand

Renuka, Deepti do the star turn as India seals series

ISL is likely to start on February 5

26-12-25

Page 1

Madhavaram, Manali lakes to get boating facility by Pongal

(First two paragraphs) 


Page 6 

Goschen Library in Chintadripet gets a makeover, to be opened in January

(First two paragraphs)


Page 8 

Toy industry in the State is now worth around ₹1,000 crore

(First two paragraphs)


Page 10

The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems

(First two paragraphs)


Page 12

Indian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’

(First two paragraphs)


Railway Ministry notifies fare hike.

(First two paragraphs)


Page 13

PM inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow

(First two paragraphs)


Page 14

Circulatory system ailments caused most deaths in 2023: report

(First two paragraphs)


‘India will soon become self-reliant in semiconductors’

(First two paragraphs)


Page 15 

Navi Mumbai International Airport starts operations

(First two paragraphs)


Page 17

India hopes to seal the series; Lanka looks to fight back.

(First two paragraphs)


Page 18

England eyes a miracle as Australia seeks to extend dominance.

25-12-25

Dhaka braces for the return of BNP leader ahead of polls

ISRO sends to low earth orbit largest commercial communications satellite

Work on Chennai’s sixth water reservoir to begin soon

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says the Supreme Court

24-12-25

24-12-25


Page 1

India pledges $450 million to aid Sri Lanka’s recovery

(First two paragraphs)


India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon

(First two paragraphs)


Page 6

Stalin inaugurates restored Victoria Public Hall in city. 

(First two paragraphs)


Page 13

The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI

(First two paragraphs)


Page 15

Create awareness about new rural jobs Act, Centre tells States and U.T.s

(First two paragraphs)


Page 16

Misinformation and digital fraud must be tackled: President

(First two paragraphs)


Jnanpith Award winner Vinod Kumar Shukla passes away.

(First two paragraphs)


Page 17

RBI announces fresh measures to inject ₹2.90 lakh cr. liquidity

(First two paragraphs)


Page 19

Women in Blue make light work of hapless Lanka

(First two paragraphs)


The silver jubilee of Anand’s golden triumph

(First two paragraphs)

23-12-25

Page 1

India, New Zealand wind up FTA talks, set to boost trade

(First two paragraphs) 


Page 3

City records lower PM2.5 levels, but dust pollution poses a challenge: report

(First two paragraphs)


Page 4

Restored Victoria Public Hall is all set to reclaim its past glory and purpose.

(First two paragraphs)


Page 9 

Bengaluru company begins ground testing of flying taxi

(First two paragraphs)


Page 10

Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work

(First two paragraphs)


Page 12

NITI Aayog proposes $10-bn research fund, scholarships to ‘globalise’ higher education

(First two paragraphs)


Page 14

Anjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy

(First two paragraphs)


Page 17

India hopes for an encore; Sri Lanka eyes a riposte

(First two paragraphs)

22-12-25

(The Hindu - Chennai Edition)

Page 1 

Keeping a close watch on Bangladesh events: India

(First two paragraphs)


Railways to hike fare from December 26; Cong. slams decision

(First two paragraphs)


President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works

(First two paragraphs)


Page 6 

Residents flag dumping of waste near city’s reservoir

(First two paragraphs)


Education Plus - Growing Together 

(First three paragraphs) 


Page 14

Snowfall ends prolonged dry spell, lifts hope for winter tourism in the Kashmir Valley

(First two paragraphs)


Page 16

ISRO set to launch mobile broadband satellite

(First two paragraphs)


Page 19

Classy Jemimah takes India to a clinical win in opener. 

(First two paragraphs)


Australia quells England’s spirited challenge, keeps urn. 

(First two paragraphs)

21-12-25


Rajdhani Express hits herd, 7 elephants killed in Assam


Bangladesh remains on edge amid funeral for slain leader


Stalin to inaugurate 49th Chennai Book Fair on January 8


Stalin inaugurates Porunai Museum showcasing ancient Tamil civilisation


The man who made Kerala laugh and think walks away


Republic Day festivities to highlight Vande Mataram


Gill dropped for the T20 World Cup. Kishan and Rinku make the cut.


20-12-25

Page 1

Violence rocks Bangladesh after key leader’s death; 2 newspaper o.ces torched


Page 3

Do not turn Marina beach into a bazaar, HC tells the city corporation.


Page 9

Two Seasons, Two Strangers wins the Best Film Award at IFFK.


ISRO’s launch of the U.S. satellite is scheduled for December 24


Page 13

Tilak, Hardik, Varun star as India wraps up series


Page 18

Head’s unbeaten 142 puts Australia on the verge of retaining the urn.

19-12-25

Page 1

Consider ‘ground realities’ in various States, SC tells EC

(First two paragraphs) 


India signs trade pact with Oman for duty-free exports

(First two paragraphs)


Page 2

Many parts of the State to experience cooler nights till Dec. 23

(First two paragraphs)


Page 3

Work on the fourth line from Tambaram to Chengalpattu likely to begin next month.

(First two paragraphs)


Page 4

More land being acquired for flyovers on the CTH Road

(First two paragraphs)


Page 6

Diabetes registry in T.N. enrols over 5,000 children since launch

(First two paragraphs)


Page 11

Is the Artificial Intelligence boom a bubble?

(First two paragraphs)


Creatures of the night: sub-editors who turn the wheels after dark

(First two paragraphs)


Page 12

Operation Sindoor highlighted India’s air power edge: Rajnath

(First two paragraphs)


Sculptor Ram Sutar passes away at 100

(Entire News)


Page 13

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to allow private firms in nuclear sector

(First two paragraphs)


Page 15

Chance for the Men in Blue to end the T20I series on a high

(First two paragraphs)

18-12-25 

Page 1

LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation

(First two paragraphs) 


Page 2

MRTS trains to have AC coaches, stations to be upgraded with better amenities by 2028

(First two paragraphs)


Page 3

Smart water meters to be installed in 1 lakh buildings early next year

(First two paragraphs)


Page 8

T.N. to expand cool roof initiative to 297 green schools, says Stalin

(First two paragraphs)


Page 9 

Kerala eyes freight electrification with e-truck corridor under PM E-DRIVE

(First two paragraphs)


Page 10

The changing patterns of India’s student migration

(First two paragraphs)


Page 12

Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa

(First two paragraphs)


Page 13

Vaishnaw says the anti-collision system installed on 2,00O km of rail network.

(First two paragraphs)


Page 15

India, Oman to sign free trade pact today: Goyal

(First two paragraphs)


Page 17

Emotional Carey slams century, gives Australia the upper hand

(First two paragraphs)


Excessive fog rules out play in the fourth T20I

(First two paragraphs)

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