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The judgment in the Sattankulam custodial torture case arrived with the fragrance of justice. The court found nine policemen guilty of the torture and murder of Jayaraj and Benicks, and sentenced them to death. That the father-son duo were beaten to death for keeping their shop open 15 minutes after COVID curfew as claimed by the police but debunked by the CBI probe was horrific, but the process of law that followed was bone chilling. That injustice is what the Madurai First Additional Distric
Most migrant workers say they use locally madecylinders and get them refilled from neighbourhood shops;govt. asks gas agencies to organisecamps in areas with large migrant populations; cylinders should be subsidised: CPI(M) Delhi secretary
This industrial hub stands as one of the key drivers of Tamil Nadus economic engine. But, from traffic congestion, inadequate public transport, deficiencies in access to basic amenities, and pollution, the gaps in infrastructure are far too many.
Congress accuses Modi of using official machinery to attack Opposition ahead of Assembly polls
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describes the meeting as the Ambassador being called in, not summoned
He says the BJPs criticism that the DMK is stalling the passage of the Women Reservation Bill will not hold water since the Bill was adopted during 2023 with the support of the Dravidian major
Students of core branches have bagged the packages ranging between 9 LPA to 14.5 LPA, says Venkateswara Rao
The distribution marked the fourth phase of a special mobile recovery drive conducted at the district police headquarters
Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.
Home to the famous Kolli Hills, Senthamangalamconstituency is considered an AIADMK stronghold, but the incumbent is from DMK; also in the fray are TVK and NTK candidates, who believe the people are ready for a change
The Opposition parties are drafting a fresh motion citing new allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar; the earlier motion seeking his removal on March 12 was rejected by the chair of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
The government earmarked 22 ships carrying energy cargo to India for repatriation in coordination with Iranian agencies and Indian Navy
Abhay S. Oka was delivering a lecture on Environment- Rights or duties under the Constitution of India hosted by Rakesh Law Foundation
The existing Indian Railways network will increase by about 601 km; the 14,926 crore Ghaziabad-Sitapur project is crucial for improving connectivity between the northern and eastern regions of the country
Police say suspected extremists fired at convoy in Ukhrul; two Tangkhul Naga men die in attack; Naga organisation blames Kuki armed groups; CM says govt. ready to hand over probe to NIA
India summoned the Iranian ambassador after two Indian-flagged ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi raised concerns over the safety of its vessels and urged Iran to ensure secure passage as tensions in the region continue.
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Over 90 student teams from classes 7 to 10, across Indiaparticipated, with 32 finalists presenting their venture ideas at the finale.
In his 30-minute speech, the prime minister criticised Opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party
Earlier today, a terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot in Judea and Samaria was identified and eliminated, the military said, using the biblical term for the West Bank.
Israel and Turkiye have been trading nearly-daily diplomatic barbs over a range of regional conflicts, from Israel's war in Gaza to rising tensions linked to Iran.

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