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Palaniswami appoints a few more for party posts in AIADMK

Palaniswami would chair a meeting of the womens wing at the party headquarters on July 1

27 Jun 2026 3:28 am
Cleaning Godavari a challenge ahead of 2027 Pushkarams

The waters of the sacred river of Akhanda Godavari have been declared unsuitable either for drinking or a holy dip due to contamination with effluents being released from industries and untreated sewage water, threatening the survival of the river ecosystem and forcing four lakh residents of the city to drink, while traditional fisherfolk abandoned the river for drinking, bathing on the Eastern bank.

27 Jun 2026 3:17 am
FIFA World Cup | Dembele hat-trick helps France beat second-string Norway 4-1 to top group

The 2018 World Cup winners hit the crossbar with Kylian Mbappe's thunderous drive after 25 seconds before the captain delivered a superb through ball for Ballon d'Or winner Dembele to fire them into the lead in the seventh minute

27 Jun 2026 2:48 am
FIFA World Cup: Senegal rout10-man Iraq to stay in World Cup hunt

The West Africans enjoyed a dream start when Abdoulaye Seck's header directed off teammate Habib Diarra and into the Iraqi net in the fourth minute

27 Jun 2026 2:45 am
Congress appoints Rajendra Pal Gautam, Sanjay Dutt as AICC in-charge for UP, Haryana

Mr. Gautam replaces Avinash Pande in Uttar Pradesh, while Mr. Dutt replaces senior party leader Hariprasad in Haryana

27 Jun 2026 2:36 am
One dead in Agartala blast; State govt. orders probe

The fact-finding committee, led by the Secretary, Urban Develop Department, has been directed to submit a report within seven days

27 Jun 2026 2:10 am
Beijings ties with Bangladesh does not target any third party, says Chinese Foreign Ministry

China expressed support to Bangladesh to take up the comprehensive Teesta river project; Rahman conveys Dhakas commitment to one China policy; earlier China backed Bangladesh in supporting its sovereignty and territorial integrity

27 Jun 2026 2:08 am
West Bengal Congress to step up protests over NTA question paper leaks

Congress leadership in West Bengal will hold protests on August 1 demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as the part of nation wide programme Chhatron Ki Goonj said Congress leader Prasenjit Bose

27 Jun 2026 2:03 am
T.N. govt. permits increased intake in arts and science colleges

However, the institutions were barred from seeking sanction for additional posts in view of the increased intake of students

27 Jun 2026 12:33 am
17- year-old girl allegedly raped near Porur; one arrested

Doctors who examined her found that she was subjected to penetrative sexual assault and they informed the police

27 Jun 2026 12:26 am
Man dies after roof collapses near Arakkonam

The house was built under a government free housing scheme many years ago

27 Jun 2026 12:10 am
Tragic evening: On the earthquake in Venezuela

Venezuelas quake holds lessons on the importance of preparedness

27 Jun 2026 12:02 am
Three persons held for possession of ganja

The arrested were residents of Tirupattur

27 Jun 2026 12:00 am
Whites on green: On Wimbledon 2026

Wimbledon is keeping up with the changing times

26 Jun 2026 11:54 pm
FIFA World Cup | Iraq looking to make history against Senegal

Iraq are bottom of Group I, which is one of the toughest at the finals

26 Jun 2026 11:47 pm
The cracks beneath the peddled story of Indias growth

Behind the governments carefully crafted narrative, Indias economic vulnerabilities continue to deepen

26 Jun 2026 11:46 pm
India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership

It is a strategic trade pact with long-term economic potential

26 Jun 2026 11:45 pm
FIFA World Cup | Erling Haaland and others not starting for Norway against France at the World Cup

France can secure a more comfortable route through the World Cup when they face Norway in their final Group I match, though finishing top could leave them facing one of the toughest roads to the trophy

26 Jun 2026 11:41 pm
Segway and Whoosh Launch Free Ride Campaign Across Mexico During the 2026 Tournament World Cup to Support Urban Mobility

Segway and Whoosh Launch Free Ride Campaign Across Mexico During the 2026 Tournament World Cup to Support Urban Mobility

26 Jun 2026 11:30 pm
Piyush Goyal and UK-India FTA Negotiation Teams Honoured at 10th Anniversary of IGF UK-India Awards

Piyush Goyal and UK-India FTA Negotiation Teams Honoured at 10th Anniversary of IGF UK-India Awards

26 Jun 2026 11:30 pm
25% of Indian tech services firms have moved AI experiments into production level: Nasscom

Indian IT is currently generating up to $12 billion in AI services revenue, with more than 2 million professionals skilled in AI and 100,000 to 200,000 trained in advanced AI capabilities

26 Jun 2026 11:26 pm
Duckett leads counterattack as England reaches 73-1 at tea in reply to New Zealands 438

Duckett, who has been short of runs this year, was in typically pugnacious mood as he raced to 52 not out at tea after having been dropped on 8 by third-slip Henry Nicholls off Nathan Smiths bowling

26 Jun 2026 11:21 pm
Ireland shock India by 34 runs, notch first win over T20 champions in any format

Chasing 183 on a pitch that had enough assistance for quick bowlers was not improbable but needed a different, pragmatic approach after power play

26 Jun 2026 11:12 pm
A convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim, rules Madras High Court

Categorising certain sects as Backward and the remaining as Forward is antithetical to Quranic injunctions. Islam seeks to establish an egalitarian society, says Madurai Bench

26 Jun 2026 11:00 pm
UCC to be implemented in State through proper procedure, says Bengal CM

Implementation of UCC was promised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the campaign for West Bengal Assembly election.

26 Jun 2026 10:58 pm
The Hindu Group named Champion Publisher of the Year 2026

The Group topped the table with seven awards at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards South Asia

26 Jun 2026 10:56 pm
Ammonia gas leak: two more women workers die, taking toll to 15

The deceased were identified as Priti Devi from Jharkhand and Budhubari Naik from Odisha

26 Jun 2026 10:48 pm
MDMKs general body to take a decision on alliance on Saturday

There are expectations that theMDMKmay ask its MLAsT.M.Rajendranand SenthilSelvanto resign from the membership of the Assembly as they contested on theDMKsRising Sun symbol in the 2026 election

26 Jun 2026 10:46 pm
Extension of Kochi Water Metro ferries to Kadamakudy by Onam

A floating pontoon for berthing ferries is ready at the Kadamakudy terminal, while the final works on the much-awaited terminal are nearing completion

26 Jun 2026 10:45 pm
Students in Classes 7, 8, & 9 can continue learning foreign languages this year: Education Ministry sources

These students do not have switch to an extra native language till they complete Class 10, the sources added; the clarification comes over a month after CBSE stated that students in Class 9 must study three languages, of which two should be native to India, in the 2026-27 academic year

26 Jun 2026 10:44 pm