జాతీయం

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in Karnataka, to visit Kolluru Mookambika temple

The TN CM was greeted at the airport by Karnataka Minister U.T. Khader along with officials of Dakshina Kannada administration.

Elephant dies after roaming villages in Thalavadi hills for four days

The elephant, estimated to be around 12 years old, had strayed out of the forest area under the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve and entered villages including Tamilpuram, Arulvadi, and Jeerahalli in search of food and water

DVAC reopens corruption case against former Minister R. Vaithilingam

The agency had registered a case against Mr. Vaithilingam on September 19, 2024, for an alleged offence committed by him while serving as a Minister in former CM Jayalalithaa’s Cabinet during 2011-16

Vasan urges Tamil Nadu government to secure Cauvery water release from Karnataka

He said farmers are concerned that water had not been released from the Mettur dam on the customary date of June 12

AAP leader shot dead in Punjab, Opposition tears into State govt. over poor law and order

The police said two scooter-borne unidentified assailants opened fire at Satwinderpal Singh alias Lucky Oberoi outside a gurudwara in the Model Town area; 8-9 rounds were fired at him by assailants in the SUV that he was sitting inside

Supreme Court dismisses Meenakshi Natarajan’s plea against rejection of Rajya Sabha candidature

Ms. Natarajan’s counsel apprised the top court that the rejection of her candidature suffered from a ‘patent error’ and warranted judicial intervention

Hyderabad-based Bharatanatyam dancer Rajeswari Sainath conferred with Sangeet Natak Akademi award

Monsoon 2026 LIVE: Overnight rain brings minimum temperature down in Delhi

UN chief condemns attack on tanker that killed three Indian seafarers: spokesperson

The Secretary-General underscored that the exercise of navigational rights and freedoms, in accordance with international law, must be respected

Go well, Bharathiraja sir: Ponvannan’s heartfelt tribute to ‘Iyakkunar Imayam’

Actor and director Ponvannan, one of the many artistes introduced by Bharathiraja, pays a heartfelt tribute to the late filmmaker, reflecting on their deep bond and shared experiences

Film director Bharathiraja laid to rest with state honours in Theni district

The villagers, who recalled their association with Bharathiraja, said he was affectionate and would call each one of them by name. He used to help children pursue education.

T.N. CM Vijay announces Kuruvai Special Package for paddy cultivation at a cost of ₹134.83 crore

Due to the delay in Southwest monsoon, the Mettur dam was not opened on the customary date of June 12; a release stated the CM has announced the Kuruvai Special Package to protect farmers’ livelihoods and encourage paddy cultivation

Kerala HC acquits woman sentenced for killing her baby; says she was under severe mental stress

Mental Healthcare Act, which came into effect in 2018, was earlier held by Kerala High Court to have retrospective effect. In the present case, High Court said the Act was in force when the trial began in 2021 and therefore, the Sessions Court ought to have taken it into account

Flex battles, football dreams mark Kerala’s World Cup countdown

Hoardings, cut-outs and flags of different teams appear across towns and villages as their fanbases set the ball rolling ahead of the quadrennial event

NHAI tight-lipped about toll booth location on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway in new model

According to officials, the new tolling system will be implemented at 14 locations across the expressway

Businesses along Bengaluru-Mysuru highway fear impact of proposed decentralised tolling system, new entry/exit points

Under proposed model, motorists will be charged based on actual distance travelled

Haryana accepts key Anganwadi workers’ demands after protests: CITU

Following the protests, a union delegation held a nearly three-hour meeting with the government chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Shekhar Vidyarthi at the Irrigation Department Headquarters in Panchkula

U.P. Police Constable Exam: When hope and desperation collide

With over 28 lakh youths applying for a little over 32,000 constable-rank positions in Uttar Pradesh, the focus is back on employment opportunities and the increasing number of young degree holders in the State, reports Mayank Kumar

India expected to be among the countries invited to join initiative to secure Strait of Hormuz: French sources

All issues including West Asia will be discussed when PM Modi meets President Macron, says MEA's Secretary (West) Sibi George

Nearly 80% of residents near Kodungaiyur incinerator report health issues: survey

A total of 93.4% of the respondents attributed their illnesses to the facility’s smoke

Woman arrested for murder of six-year-old daughter

U.S. Navy attacked 3 merchant vessels with Indian seafarers; these strikes must stop: India's firm message to Washington

We attach high importance to the welfare and well-being of our seafaring community. When this particular attack on the ship Settebello occurred, we lodged a strong protest with the American side, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said

U.S. attacks third ship with Indian seafarers; crew safe

External Affairs Ministry says ‘deeply worried’ by attacks but blames conflict in the region; Congress asks Prime Minister Modi to take responsibility while CPI(M) urges strong condemnation by government