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Ex-Minister Vaigaichelvan quits AIADMK

Mr. Vaigaichelvan had defeated DMKs senior leader K.K..S.S.R Ramachandran in Aruppukottai in 2011. He lost in 2016 and 2021 Assembly polls.

US remains India's largest LPG supplier as imports rise in June

According to data from commodity analytics firm Kpler, India imported 773.78 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) of LPG from the US in June, marking a 1

Python rescued from CPI(M) party office in Aryanad in Kerala

The office is housed in a sheet-roofed structure, where reptiles are occasionally seen during the monsoon season, forest officials say

Minor boy riding motorcycle killed in accident in Tiruchi; teenager sustains injuries

Defence Council approves 52,000 crore worth military purchase

The DAC also approved Akash Tarang, MRSAM, Kamikaze drones and naval unmanned systems

UP TET candidates miss exam due to traffic snarls during state's BJP vice-president Durvijay Singh's roadshow

A political storm erupted in Budaun after a BJP leader's roadshow allegedly caused severe traffic congestion, preventing several candidates from

Technology should never replace compassion: former V-C of T.N. Dr. MGR Medical University

Karnataka CEO directs BLOs to strictly follow guidelines for door-to-door SIR exercise after complaints

A video circulated on social media purportedly showed a Booth Level Agent (BLA) accompanying a BLO during house visits, and distributing politica

GoDaddy fears governments fake website crackdown could make the internet less safe

The legal dispute embroiling GoDaddy and others was triggered by more than 20 companies that sought the courts intervention on fake websites dama

Maharashtra govt to set up panel in two weeks to draft legislation for Uniform Civil Code

Maharashtra is poised to establish a committee within two weeks to draft legislation for a Uniform Civil Code. This move follows an announcement

Adi Kailash Yatra in Uttarakhand suspended due to monsoon

The Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra in Pithoragarh has been temporarily halted due to the ongoing monsoon season, potential landslides, and pilgr

Ram Temple embezzlement case: Theft of funds at Ram temple 'tip of iceberg', attempts on to shield powerful people says AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal alleges that the reported embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple is merely the ip of the iceberg, with powerful ind

Mar Thoma Church head opposes Kerala govts move to cut tax on low-alcohol beverages

Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church head Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan says the Church is against all forms of liquor

Dating after divorce: How children shape single parents love lives

Single parents reveal how guilt, responsibility and their childrens emotional wellbeing shape the search for love after divorce

VCK to push for four key demands as TVKs alliance partner

One of the partys major demands is a law against caste-based honour killings in Tamil Nadu

Plea in Supreme Court seeks an end to coaching Raj, dummy school nexus

Plea urges court to direct authorities to dismantle the parallel, unregulated, fee-driven private coaching ecosystem and align the curriculum and

No cut in petrol and diesel prices now, says Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no justification for reducing petrol and diesel prices at present, citing oil companies

Chessworld AI becomes official technology partner of Karnataka State Chess Association, start-up supported by Elevate

Chessworld AI will introduce an integrated digital platform for tournament registrations, player and tournament management, digitisation of over-

MP High Court Steps In After Judge Tabassum Khan Targeted Over Lynching Verdict

After convicting seven men in a lynching case, Judge Tabassum Khan became the target of an online hate campaign.

Fans mark release of new Haruki Murakami novel at midnight event in Tokyo

Murakamis first full-length novel featuring female protagonist releases in Tokyo

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri defends ethanol-blending mandate

Kochi Corporations health standing committee to consider two proposals to use drones for mosquito control

A start-up has submitted a proposal for employing drones for spraying larvicides. Another company proposes operating drones to spray an organic c

Watch: Iran begins state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran has begun a multi-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Delegations from around 30 countries are attending the

Unwelcome surge: On the buoyancy in GST collections | The Hindu Editorial

The buoyancy in GST collections is spurred by imported inflation

'Pritam and Pedro' Review: Rajkumar Hirani's Debut Series is a Dated Exercise

'Pritam and Pedro' has no granularity. It is cybercrime explained at the level of a school assembly.

Mumbai's 4,446 uncovered manholes are 'death traps', says Congress MLC

A tragic sewer fall claimed a 55-year-old man's life in Mumbai, igniting sharp criticism from Congress MLC Bhai Jagtap. He highlighted the alarmi

Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain in south Bengal: IMD

South Bengal braces for significant rainfall as a low-pressure system brews over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy to very heavy showers are anticipated i

Baby Do Die Do movie review: In the mood for Mumbai

Theres more heart in Huma Qureshis well-composed noir than the combined range of some of the other monotonous films that have come out in recent

Someshwara beach in Byndoor in Udupi district is ready to welcome tourists with a host of facilities

One of the spectacular locations with shallow water on the west coast, the beach attracts thousands of tourists every day

Work quote of the day by Sundar Pichai: Google CEO says only a few life decisions really matter picking a partner, starting a family and making a career pivot

Quote of the day: Google CEO Sundar Pichai urged Stanford graduates to focus on life's pivotal decisions, not every minor choice. He highlighted

Shashi Tharoor recalls past security concerns amid Adanis proposed MSC stake transfer in Vizhinjam port

Congress MP says Vizhinjam project had failed to secure bidders several times under both UPA and NDA governments due to concerns over possible in

Rooftop solar failed to cut bills: Court orders renewable energy company to pay Rs 25,265 refund and compensation for poor power generation

Rooftop solar company compensation: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Vizianagaram has partly allowed a complaint over rooft

Ram temple donation theft: RSS calls incident unfortunate, urges patience and strict action

It is essential to ensure that whoever is found guilty in the investigation receives strict punishment, says RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hos

Rao Bahadur movie review: Venkatesh Maha crafts an imaginative fantasy with a social conscience

Satya Dev delivers a career-best performance as director Venkatesh Maha experiments with magical realism and an edgy narrative that offers plenty

The Hidden Cost Of Ink? How Tattoos Trigger A Lifelong Battle Inside The Body

While tattoos have been a popular form of self-expression for thousands of years, scientists are only now beginning to discover how they impact h

Indian American Billionaire CEO Says Half Of These Jobs Will Disappear

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora says AI could halve corporate teams in marketing, HR and finance over the next three years, while demand for

AI in healthcare, OCD, and the mystery of hospital bills | The Health Wrap

In todays episode of The Health Wrap, we unpack Indias push toward AI-driven healthcare following the Delhi AI Summit and what ethical, people-ce

NHAI suspends officials after Delhi-Dehradun Expressway section cave-in video goes viral

Following a Delhi-Dehradun Expressway cave-in, NHAI has suspended key personnel and issued show-cause notices. The incident, attributed to waterl

UN Sounds Red Alert Over Catastrophe in Sudans El-Obeid

The signs from El-Obeid are clear and unmistakable: another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan, this time in the capital of the strat

Nipah virus alerts, water contamination concerns, new research on obesity - and more

This weeks we covers the recent Nipah virus alert in West Bengal, a diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, weight-loss drugs and why BMI alone may not ref

Delhi HC directs GAC to decide plea seeking removal of Dhruv Rathee's video within 15 days

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Centre's Grievance Appellate Committee to decide within 15 days an appeal seeking the removal of a controver

Watch: Cough syrup deaths, Nobel Prize and antimicrobial resistance

In this weeks episode of Health Wrap, we cover the tragic deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh,

'No Bigger Paap than Taking Away Temple Donations': Sachin Pilot Exclusive

Speaking to The Quint, Sachin Pilot addresses his equation with Ashok Gehlot, UP polls and the INDIA bloc's future.

Anna Hazare welcomes Maharashtra RTI rules stay, seeks permanent withdrawal

Social activist Anna Hazare has welcomed the Maharashtra government's decision to halt the implementation of new RTI rules, but is demanding thei

VB-G RAM G scheme launched in Puducherry; workers to get minimum of 347 as daily wage

Launching the scheme, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said it would ensure more wages as well as man-days of work

SDF says it never entered into any electoral or political alliance with BJP in Sikkim

The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has vehemently denied any electoral or political alliance with the BJP, refuting claims of selling MLAs. SDF sp

Can the ED attach a companys assets after it enters insolvency? | Explained

The legal question before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal was whether the protection available under the IBC moratorium extends to as

Strong El Nino likely to develop rapidly, says UN weather agency

Forecasters are in strong agreement that a powerful El Nio is rapidly developing, according to the United Nations weather agency. El Nio conditio

Psychology says humans are more willing to defend their group than attack othersresearch explains why

Humans are wired to defend their group, not initiate conflict, a study reveals. This 'coalitional psychology' means we're more motivated to prote

Interview | Meena Kandasamy on her new novel, Fieldwork As a Sex Object

The author explores misogyny, the Indian manosphere and the caste dynamics of online abuse in her novel

Digital arrest scam: CBI arrests three accused after searches in Odisha and Rajasthan

The accused have been identified as Bibekananda Dixit and Jayant Kumar Acharya from Balasore, Odisha; and Kanhaiya Lal from Nagaur, Rajasthan

Watch: Post-COVID heart risks, mens health, and whats the new WHO update on essential meds?

We unpack the hidden cardiovascular risks that linger after COVID-19, explore mens health issues from Peyronies Disease to Testicular Torsion in

Eastern heat threatens FIFA World Cup players and fans

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between Fran

Watch: Genetics, brain science, AI in medicine, better diabetes care at workplaces and more

In this weeks episode of The Health Wrap by The Hindu, we trace the story of modern medicine -- from the discovery of DNAs double helix to todays

Japan backs Indias 2027 target for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: All you need to know

Japan has reaffirmed its strong backing for India's high-speed rail ambitions, supporting the 2027 target for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor's ini

Delhi e-rickshaw drivers fear remote shutdowns amid traffic

E-rickshaw drivers in Delhi are living in fear as a smartphone app allegedly shuts down their vehicles mid-road, risking fatal accidents. Videos

Fraud, Forgery Case Against UP Officer After Mother Files Complaint

UP police registered an FIR against DSO Seema Chaudhary on land forgery and bank fraud charges.

El Nio officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall

A powerful El Nio event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes. Expect

Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars

Russian drivers are flocking to Chinese electric vehicles amid severe fuel shortages caused by escalating Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastruct

DMK MLA Arrested for Defamatory Speech Against CM Vijay

He was arrested while he was on a visit to Authoor about 23 km from here by the police who escorted him to the waiting police jeep

Hours after ACB Raids, DSP Bheem Reddy Hospitalised

Plans have been chalked out for a detailed evaluation of the total value of immovable properties allegedly acquired by Bheem Reddy so far: ACB

Aadhaar App Launches Email Update Feature, Service To Be Free For 6 Months

This is a free service via the Aadhaar App only, effective 1 July 2026 for a period of six months, making it easier than ever for residents to ke

Watch: From Uranium in Breast Milk to Superbugs: AMR Week Explained | Health Wrap

In this episode, we will discuss Indias new national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance. On Indias new national plan to combat antimicrobial

Tanya, Aakarshi exit as India's Canada Open campaign ends

The Indian challenge at the Canada Open concluded today as both Tanya Hemnath and Aakarshi Kashyap were eliminated in the women's singles second

UGC NET Answer Key 2026 Expected Soon; Here's What Candidates Need To Know

UGC NET Answer Key 2026 is expected soon at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Check expected release date, past trends, response sheet details and download steps

How rising heat Is changing Indias health: Womens risks, climate diseases & gut health

In the 15th episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu, we examine how rising heat and environmental stressors are reshaping health risks across India -

Heavy to Very Heavy Rains Likely in Telangana for Next Three Days

An orange alert has been issued for parts of the state, while southern and central districts are expected to experience light to moderate rainfal

Calcutta HC seeks affidavits from Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek over July 21 rally

The Calcutta High Court has ordered Trinamool Congress leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee to submit affidavits in response to a contem

Watch: What are the urgent health issues India should pay attention to in 2026? | Health Wrap

Indiashealthin 2025 has been shaped by rising diseases, fragile systems, and mounting environmental risks. From funding shortfalls and weakhealth

Punjab Congress rift out in open: Channi camp seeks state president Raja Warring's replacement

Hyderabad Woman Who Died By Suicide On Video Call Told Friend It Was 'Birthday Gift'

At about 12:18 am, Renuka made a video call to her friend, Satya, who reportedly advised her to avoid drinking and take care of herself.

From WHO to GLP1: The weeks biggest health debates & Indias malaria challenge

In this episode of Health Wrap, we track major shifts in global health governance following the United States formal withdrawal from the World He

ASI finds Erodes Kalingarayan Canal aqueduct structurally stable

It concluded that the only significant issue affecting the monument is water seepage through masonry joints, which can be arrested through conser

WebQoof Recap: Of Claims Around Ram Mandir Theft, Deepfakes & Lohagad Case

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of misinformation we debunked this week!

Kerala government to map routes with parallel KSRTC, private bus services: Minister

Kerala's transport minister announced a plan to identify routes where KSRTC and private buses operate concurrently, following concerns from priva

Opinion: Opinion | How Texas Became Hub Of A Terror-Link Kashmiri Outfit's Activities

Across the state, a collection of terror networks and their Islamist partners are using US politicians, institutions and nonprofit infrastructure

Indias services PMI drops to 17-month low of 57.4 in June 2026 as demand softens

The loss of momentum points to more challenging market conditions and weaker demand, particularly at home, says Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Eco

Pritam and Pedro series review: Arshad Warsi and Vir Hirani rescue priceless emotions from the digital void

Bringing his magical touch to long-form storytelling, Rajkumar Hiraniturns a cold, clinical cyber-thriller into a heartwarming buddy-cop comedy w

YSRCP Requests EC To Extend SIR By A Month, Cites Lapses In Forms Distribution

The opposition party claimed that forms were being shown as distributed in official records without actual delivery to voters in several areas, w

Why Telangana Remains BJP's Toughest Southern Test, Despite Parliamentary Gains

Nitin Nabin's Telangana visit highlights the gap between BJP's national appeal and state ambitions.

Venezuela's Acting President Rodrguez angrily defends earthquake response

Acting President Rodrguez defends governement response amid criticism on the earthquake in Venezuela

Heart disease at 36? Stress is the hidden enemy, says Surgeon

In this episode of HealthWrap, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, speaks with Dr. Vinayak Shukla, Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular and Thor

Pakistan: Bus crashes into ravine, killing at least 40

Authorities say the overcrowded bus was likely speeding when it veered off a mountain road in Balochistan.

Ahead of Amazon Prime Day sales, beware of delivery scams

As Amazons annual Prime Day comes up, be on the alert for delivery scams targeting you or those you live with

Rao Bahadur Review: Tedious Narration Derails the Psychological Drama

Satya Dev is undoubtedly the film's biggest strength.

Getting fit again after a cardiac event: understanding cardiac rehabilitation | The Hindu Health Wrap

In this episode of The Hindu Health Wrap, Dr. Priya Chockalingam, clinical director, Cardiac Wellness Institute, Chennai, in a conversation with

US Woman Says 'We Are Being Robbed' After Discovering Rs 85,000 Pill Costs Just Rs 35 In India

An American woman discovered that a Rs 85,000 ($900) pill in the US costs only Rs 35 (30 cents) in India.

DMK moves SC to bar TVK leaders from making threatening public statements on Karur stampede

The DMK petition has pointed out that Chief Minister Vijays proposed visit to Karur has the potential to give rise to an apprehension, regarding

When all else fails, people still repose their trust in the judiciary: INDIA bloc leaders in joint memorandum to CJI

Signed by leaders of 23 Opposition parties, including independent MP Kapil Sibal, it detailed concerns over the SIR in West Bengal and Bihar; the

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra not answerable to govt: Ministry of Home Affairs

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust operates autonomously, with no accountability to the Centre or Uttar Pradesh government, according