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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest single-day totals

The MGR-Vijay parallel: Jana Nayagan revives a rare moment in Tamil Nadu history

When MGR became Chief Minister, Meenava Nanban followed. Now, history repeats with Vijays Jana Nayagan, releasing on July 23

Post-mortem report of murdered man confirms multiple deep stab wounds

The report confirmed more than 40 wounds on the victims body which was recovered from a pool of blood on July 19

India approves first dengue vaccine for individuals aged 4 to 60 years

Takedas two-dose QDENGA vaccine, approved by the Drug Controller General of India, can be administered without prior dengue screening and is desi

Associations to protest in Chennai on July 22 for unconditional implementation of 33% reservation for women

The protest would demand the implementation of 33% reservation for women without linking it to the Census and delimitation exercise

Shubman Gill concerned with players reporting unfit after every two to three games

All-rounder Harshit Rana sustained a hamstring tear during the T20I series, ruling him out of the ODIs; In the second ODI, Washington Sundar comp

Unrelated Video of TN CM Vijay Falsely Shared as Him Visiting Jantar Mantar

We found out that the video shows CM Vijay walking in Perambur after the inauguration of his MLA office.

The World Cup Is Over. Heres Where To Get Your Next Football Fix

Heres a guide to some of the biggest leagues in the world and how you can follow them to help solve even the most acute cases of World Cup with

Assam Flood Situation Worsen, Toll Rises To 5, Over 57,000 Affected

Army, IAF kept on standby, Indian Railways suspends operations in Simaluguri

J&K Statehood Row: NC Holds Protest in Delhi Over Unkept Promise

The protesters also raised slogans like Modi ka wada, kyun raha aadha? (Why has Modi's promise remained unfulfilled?).

'Where did your 56-inch chest go?' Kharge hits back at PM Modi's '56-year-old youth' jab

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red Amid Middle East Tensions; Sensex Falls Below 78,000

Mumbai, July 20: The Indian stock market closed in the red on Monday due to rising tensions in the Middle East. By the end of the trading session

A Lok Sabha election defeat and dismissal of the MGR Government

Nearly a month later when there were talks in the corridors of power that the Indira Gandhi Government may dismiss governments in opposition-rule

Tear gas fired, protesters lathicharged: Videos capture chaotic scenes from CJP's 'sansad chalo' march

'Brutal Regime That Targets Young Indians Is Anti-India': Aaditya Thackeray

When a brutal regime points guns towards young Indians who are asking for a better education system, you know that the regime is anti- India, he

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red Amid Middle East Tensions

Mumbai, July 20: The Indian stock market closed in the red on Monday due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. By the end of the trading sessio

Ram Mandir Donation theft Case: SC seeks SIT revamp, sets July 27 hearing

The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to restructure the SIT investigating financial discrepancies. A senior IPS officer wit

Prohibitory orders in Mumbai from July 23 to August 6; cops cite likelihood of public order disturbance

The order will not cover gatherings at courts, government offices and local bodies for official work, academic activities in schools, colleges an

How ordinary people of Tamil Nadu participated in the making of the Constitution

A resident of Kattunedungulam village of the Sivaganga district, sent a hand-written note with a demand that members of his community should have

A wildlife association that helped conserve the Nilgiris biodiversity

The NWEA came into existence in colonial India, when British colonists discovered a hunters paradise in the Nilgiris

M.G. Ramachandrans hospitalisation in the U.S. and homecoming after treatment

MGR was flown to America on November 6, 1984, on a chartered Air India flight and was admitted to the Downstate Medical Centre in Brooklyn, New Y

How Tamil Nadus two-language policy impacted the teachers of other languages in 1968

On January 23, 1968, the firstDMKgovernment, headed byC.N.Annadurai, adopted a resolution in the Madras Assembly scrapping the three-language for

Why the Church of Scotland Mission was worried about schools in Madras falling into debt

While notable progress was made in the area of female education, there was also concern over the lack of availability of female teachers to tutor

Why Governor K.K. Shah recommended dismissal of DMK government in Tamil Nadu during Emergency in 1976

Not clamping down on anti-Emergency publications too led to the dissolution of Karunanidhi-led DMK government in Tamil Nadu in 1976, when the Sta

Kozhikode DIET launches IntelliTrait to mentor schoolchildren

To develop and promote entrepreneurial skills and job orientation among schoolchildren

Ram temple donation 'theft' row: Simple case of crime, don't politicise it, says SC

Capturing the cruelty of leprosy in a dark and merciless language

The anguish and alienation associated with leprosy have long made it a potent subject in literature, inspiring some of the modern writing in Tami

How a political and legal battle halted efforts to conserve Tiruvannamalai temple 25 years ago

More than two decades ago, the Archaeological Survey of India proposed to declare the Arunachaleswara temple a monument of national importance. T

Woman arrested for killing newborn granddaughter in Erode

Police said she allegedly strangled the newborn to death at a private hospital in Bhavani because the child was the familys second daughter

WhenE.V.K.Sampath hit the headlines in Tamil Nadu

Sampath, nephew ofE.V.Ramasamy, enjoyed a special relationship withDMKfounderC.N.Annadurai.Before otherDMKleaders, he realised the futility of pu

HowV.O. Chidambaram Pillai earned the title SekkizhuthaChemmal

VOCwas arrested on the charge of sedition on March 12, 1908.A British jailer noticed his hands bleeding from the harsh labour of separatingcoiran

Kasturba Hospital Ophthalmologists Remove Live Worm From Four-year-old Girl's Eye

According to the hospital, the child's parents sought medical attention after the redness failed to subside. During the examination, doctors noti

Sanjay Nishad Criticizes Oppositions March, Compares Them to Directionless Missiles

Lucknow, July 20: Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has sharply criticized the Cockroach Peoples Party march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament.

On the approach and outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s

In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R.

170 years ago, a debate in Britain parliament on torture in Madras

Forms of torture in Madras Presidency at the time included tying a man by the hair of his head to the tail of an ass, and parading him though the

Chennais iconic annual fair at Island Grounds turns 50

The 70-day-long India Tourism and Industrial Fair that began at the Island Grounds in the city recently turned 50 this year. The Sutrula Porutkat

Ram Setu vs. Sethusamudram project: When Tamil Nadu BJP headquarters was attacked by DMK cadres

In response to DMK president M. Karunanidhis remark on Ram Setu, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti triggered

Contractor, R&B Official Booked Over Konaseema Canal Wall Construction

Taking serious note of the complaint, the AP Minister directed Water Resources Department officials to lodge a police complaint against the contr

When eggs, stones were hurled at T.N. Governor Channa Reddys convoy and CM Jayalalithaa sought his recall

The incident occurred in 1995 when hostilities between Jayalalithaa and Reddy were common knowledge. While the Governor sent a report to the Cent

How Can Britain Get New Prime Minister Without Holding General Election: Explained

Burnham was the only candidate to secure enough support from his fellow Labour lawmakers to replace Starmer as leader of the governing party.

Tamil Nadus link to a key amendment to the Constitution on freedom of press, expression

On March 1, 1950, the Madras government banned Cross Roads, a Left-leaning journal. A month later, the Supreme Courts full Bench, by five to one,

Supreme Court asks Centre to set up panel for uniform post-retirement benefits for ex-judges

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to establish a panel for uniform post-retirement benefits. This panel will address services like driver

Six decades of Blue Cross: from humble beginnings to setting the standard for animal welfare

In 1959, Captain V. Sundaram brought home two stranded puppies he found on a flooded streetnear his house at T. Nagar. He built makeshift kennels

An idol found nearGangaikondaCholapuramconfirms the Thiruvarasu ofNathamunigal

Near theGangaikondaCholapuram-KumbakonamRoad is a place calledSorgapallamorSembodaiwhere an idol ofSrinivasaPerumalas once foundhalf-buried under

Bengaluru Blinkit rider turned down a 100 tip, and his reason has a career learning that no management degree can teach

A Blinkit order mix-up led to a valuable lesson for a product manager. The delivery partner refused extra cash, explaining his rating system. He

Aluminum foil in air fryer: Before your next meal, experts say these 7 cooking tips can make your food crispier, cleanup easier, and your appliance safer

Air fryers can safely use aluminum foil for easier cleanup and food preparation. Proper use ensures hot air circulates freely, preventing soggy f

Ruturaj Gaikwad to Lead West Zone in Dilip Trophy, Shams Mulani Named Vice-Captain

New Delhi, July 20: Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of the West Zone team for the upcoming Dilip Trophy. Experienced lef

ThanjavurBig Temple inscriptions bring alive the fierce fight between Shivaji andAfzal Khan

The inscriptions, written in Marathi on the south-western walls near theVinayagarTemple, also describe the history of the Maratha kingsand praise

Salem C. Vijiaraghavachariar, the freedom fighter who fought againstKalaPaani

Salem C.Vijiaraghavachariar, one of the doyens of the national movement during the pre-Gandhi eraand the first Tamil to become the All India Cong

How Scheduled Castes in Tirunelveli empowered themselves by establishing schools

The community established schools not only inTirunelvelidistrict but also in other parts of Tamil Nadu.Now, there are 28 schools originally estab

India records 78 doping cases till July 15; Uttar Pradesh, Punjab top list: Sports Minister Mandaviya

Manuskh Mandaviya, in a written response, said 78 Adverse Analytical Findings have been recorded so far in 2026

Acts committed as juvenile cannot justify preventive detention after attaining majority: J&K High Court

Detenue could not have been detained under preventive laws for the activities alleged committed by him at the time when he was a juvenile, the co

Kejriwal Urges Union Government To Listen to Youth, Not Lathi-Charge

I appeal to the government that these are our own country's children who have taken to the streets demanding justice, and then you resort to a la

S. Chellapandian: a Speaker with sound knowledge of British parliamentary practices

S.Chellapandiantried to follow British parliamentary practices.In the opinion of former President R.Venkataraman, he knew legislative procedures

J.C. Daniel, a Tamil dentist and martial artist, who became the father of Malayalam cinema

Driven by his passion for cinema, Daniel sold his share of family property inKanniyakumaridistrict and borrowed money from friends and relatives

Mumbai Police prohibits public gatherings starting July 23 amid CJP protests

Mumbai Police have imposed prohibitory orders restricting public gatherings of five or more people. These orders follow a protest by the Sharad P

A Supreme Court of Judicature functioned for over 60 years at Madras during British rule

A charter, issued in 1687, empowered the Mayor and three of the eldest Aldermen to form a court of record.King George III issued a charter in 179

When explosives were planted at police premises across Tamil Nadu in 1999

A massive search operation after a low intensity explosion in Chennai revealed that bombs were placed in the Police Commissionerate, Prison Headq

CJP march: Protesters defy baton-charge, tear gas; say won't back off until demands met

Students and citizens marched towards Parliament demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Police used barricades, lathicharge, and tear ga

India's net FDI inflows likely to reach $15 bn in FY27

India's net FDI inflows are expected to rebound to $15 billion in fiscal year 2027. This rebound will be supported by healthy gross inflows and m

Andy Burnham Becomes Britain's Seventh PM in Just 10 Years

Starmer will travel the mile from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace to formally tell King Charles III that he is resigning.

'These are our children': Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre over police action at CJP protest

When a Congress MLA was asked to repay 21.58 lakh salary after his election was set aside

He argued that he had discharged his duties in good faith, and the benefits received could not be retrospectively withdrawn merely because his el

The unique flavour of Dindigulcigar, a balm to Winston Churchill during World War

During the Second World War, the British Prime Minister decided to have a regular supply of these cigars made by Spencer and Co.A permanent order

Tragic Death of Tripuras Police Chief Raises Questions

Agartala, July 20: Anurag, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a bathroom connected

Collection of names of animals as portrayed in Tamil classics

The ancient Tamils employed a remarkable richness of vocabulary to refer to animals.H.Chithiraputhiran, a former professor at Tamil University,Th

MasiMagam: an auspicious day for Irularcommunity to reconnect with their roots on Mamallapuramseashores

For theIrulars, theMasiMagamfestival is deeply tied to their culture and collective identity.They gather in their thousands on the shores ofMamal

An uproar that marked the States name change from Madras to Tamil Nadu

The new name came into force on January 14, 1969, the day of Thai Pongal.

DMRC closes 5 metro stations in view of CJP march, chaos unfolds as commuters stranded

Five Delhi Metro stations closed Monday due to security concerns over a protest. Hundreds of commuters faced disruptions and were stranded at the

Aston Martin debuts Dreadnought SUV in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ahead of October launch

Aston Martin has unveiled the virtual Dreadnought SUV for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This military-inspired vehicle will be accessible in se

Varadarajulu Naidu, the relentless freedom fighter and doyen of journalism

He was called the Bal Gangadhar Tilak of south India, as his accomplishments in instilling the national spirit, in public speaking and journalism

Drunk Man Strangles Wife To Death After Fight Over Dinner In Gurugram: Police

The accused had initially claimed his wife died from excessive alcohol consumption, but the post-mortem revealed she had been strangled to death.

Narasus Coffee turns 100

The Narasus story began in 1926 with its founder, V. Lakshmi Narasimhan (fondly known as Narasu), introducing high-quality tea and coffee blends.

The fate of Nagapattinams lost vihara

The return of the famed Leiden plates to India revives questions about what became of Nagapattinams great Buddhist vihara and its vast endowments

Tamil Nadu CM Vijays Kollur Mookambika temple visit revives memories of MGR and Jayalalithaas trips

According to a July 12, 1985, report, MGR had by then visited the Mookambika temple seven times. Even towards the final years of his life, he con

The Passport Hotel, Nasher Miles, and Rippl bring creators together for a sharing circle on trust and genuine recommendations in Goa

At a creator staycation in Goa, Rippl hosted its first Sharing Circle, where the conversation was not about follower counts but about the recomme

Tamil Nadus rare controversy over government bungalow to former President Venkataraman in 1992

In Bihar, a row has arisen now in the wake of a second notice issued by the Bihar Building Construction Department (BCD) to former Chief Minister

Why the same foods you eat during the day can lead to belly fat, higher blood sugar & poorer cholesterol levels at night; study has the answer

Night owls consuming high-energy foods late at night show greater body fat. Evening-types eat less in the morning and more after 8 pm. This eatin

Three Held With MDMA, Hydro Ganja in Udupi

Police said the accused were allegedly supplying banned narcotic substances to customers in Kapu, Udupi, Manipal and Karkala

New Season of Bigg Boss Set to Launch in September with Indias Big Reality Coffee Table Book

Mumbai, July 20: The highly anticipated new season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss is set to kick off in September. Jio Studios has launche

CJP March Turns Tense: Tear Gas Deployed Near Shastri Bhawan

Several commuters were stranded inside nearby metro stations after access was restricted and station gates were closed as a precautionary measure

'Requested some time': CJP leaders meets JP Nadda with 3 demands; Amit Shah meets Pradhan amid Parliament march

Cockroach Janata Party leaders met Union minister JP Nadda regarding the NEET-UG paper leak case. Protesters marched towards Parliament demanding

How an attempt by Tamil Nadu to create an AIIMS-like facility failed to take off decades ago

Presently, Madurai has been earmarked for the States first AIIMS

After 43 years, a PM to visit Vizianagaram: Modi to inaugurate Bhogapuram airport on August 1

Only the second Prime Minister to visit the district since Indira Gandhis 1983 Congress campaign at the Maharaja Stadium

Sonam Wangchuk And Hunger Strikes: What The Law Says, And Doesn't

Sonam Wangchuk's removal highlights a democratic paradox: the constitutional right to peaceful hunger strikes versus the state's duty to protect

Wangchuk's wife 'assaulted', 12-yr-old girl's 'head broken': CJP alleges police brutality against protesters

Spain's World Cup Win Celebrations Turn Trafic As Teen Dies In Fountain Collapse

Overcrowded fountain collapses during midnight soccer celebrations, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring several others.

Delhi riots case:Supreme Court stays HC order granting Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita access to probe documents

According to the Delhi Police, Ms. Kalita and several other activists had conspired to trigger unrest in northeast Delhi in 2020 under the guise

APAAR Scheme: Supreme Court assures parents it will pass order requiring CBSE to provide opt-out, refusal option

Supreme Court says it will order Orissa High Court judgment in Rohit Anand Das versus State Of Odisha, directing the APAAR consent form to includ

Over 1.7 Lakh People Affected In Assam Floods, Army Launches 'Operation Jal Rahat'

Floods in Assam have affected over 1.7 lakh people across 12 districts, 30 revenue circles and 580 villages.