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Former AIADMK MLAs facing disqualification proceedings meet T.N. Assembly Speaker

S. Jayakumar (Perundurai), P. Sathyabama (Dharapuram), and Maragatham Kumaravel (Maduranthagam) appeared before the Speaker and gave their explanations on notices issued to them earlier

9 Jul 2026 1:24 pm
How undercover agents, informants helped the FBI unravel Lawrence Bishnois gang | Explained

A years-long U.S. investigation culminated in charges against 37 people linked to alleged transnational crime syndicates. Heres how the FBI pieced together the case

9 Jul 2026 1:22 pm
Minister Nirmalkumarsclaims on Parandur site a false propaganda: T.N. BJP

Nainar Nagenthran charged that the TVK-led government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has undertaken steps to stall the economic development of Tamil Nadu and the employment prospects of the youth of the State.

9 Jul 2026 1:20 pm
Saicon Consultants acquires Nagpur-based Pragmatyc to boost AI, AIoT capabilities

PragmatycGroupspecialises in Artificial Intelligence (AI), AIoT, intelligent automation, and digital engineering solutions

9 Jul 2026 1:19 pm
Mauritius new luxury hire: the conservation manager

How top resorts such as Four Seasons are investing in seagrass farms, beehives and reef restoration to protect the fragile systems that underpin the islands postcard beauty

9 Jul 2026 1:10 pm
Supreme Court mulls larger Bench reference in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta raised the question whether the mere mention of a wrong statutory section in an arrest memo, specifically a typographical error, was sufficient to invalidate an arrest and grant bail in the shocking murder case

9 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Australia's largest pension fund invests 500 million Australian Dollars in India's infrastructure fund

AustralianSuper pension fund said the investment would come on top of the 240 million Australian Dollars it committed seven years ago

9 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
Fight for freedom of speech, Salman Rushdie urges as he's honoured inLondon

I live in America, and I never thought that there would be such an assault on free speech, coming from the authorities in the land of the First Amendment, said author Salman Rushdie

9 Jul 2026 1:01 pm
Why Pope Leo XIVs AI warning has everyone talking about the Butlerian Jihad from Dune

In his first encyclical, the pope has warned against algorithmic dehumanisation, but Frank Herbert already gave that genre of personality a name sixty years ago

9 Jul 2026 12:59 pm
Emily Eden at DAG: a witness of colonial India

An exhibition of English poet and artist Emily Edens portraits presents a vivid record of 19th century India in transition

9 Jul 2026 12:59 pm
Calcutta High Court refuses interim relief to Manglahat hawkers, directs parties to file affidavits

Alleging overaction by the police, the Howrah Hawkers' Samity prayed for an order restraining the police from evicting them and interfering with their businesses

9 Jul 2026 12:58 pm
UAPA case: Raids carried out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

The raids were carried out as part of the ongoing investigation in a case registered under Section 13 (unlawful activities) of the UAPA and Section 351(3) (aggravated threats)

9 Jul 2026 12:54 pm
Andhra Pradesh to hold special TET for teachers appointed before 2011

The order follows a Supreme Court ruling requiring in-service teachers appointed before the Right to Education Act, with over five years of service left, to qualify the TET by August 31, 2028

9 Jul 2026 12:51 pm
Delhis Rohini building collapse: Death toll climbs to three, FIR registered

On July 8, rescue operation launched identified four says Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini)

9 Jul 2026 12:50 pm
Century-old clock tower partially collapses at Kozhikode railway station; none injured

Though there were people on the platform at the time, a major disaster was narrowly averted as no one was directly beneath the structure when it gave way

9 Jul 2026 12:47 pm
Man arrested for posting morphed image of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on social media

A complaint alleged that unidentified social media accounts had been repeatedly posting obscene and derogatory content targeting Dr. Soundararajan, with the intent to insult and defame her

9 Jul 2026 12:42 pm
Dr. Reddys to delay semaglutide supplies due to quality isssue, shares hit

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Danish major Novo Nordisks blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

9 Jul 2026 12:40 pm
CITU cites 645 safety lapses at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant; 1 crore sought for each blast victim

The union renewed its demand after 10 workers died in a June 8 accident, saying the inquiry report is still awaited and pointing to earlier safety notices to the management

9 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
Meta engineers interact with students on AI, emerging technologies at Shetty Institute of Technology in Kalaburagi

A major attraction of the programme was a live demonstration of Metas AI-powered Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, showcasing how artificial intelligence is transforming everyday experiences through wearable technology

9 Jul 2026 12:36 pm
Rupee slips 4 paise to 95.52 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On July 8, the rupee plunged 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the U.S. dollar

9 Jul 2026 12:30 pm
India, Australia unveil new defence declaration to deepen Indo-Pacific cooperation

The agreement also plans for deeper personnel exchanges through education and training while exploring opportunities to cooperate in recruiting skilled personnel for their respective defence workforces. cooperation in recruiting skilled defence personnel

9 Jul 2026 12:29 pm
FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina's win over Egypt

Constructive discussion about decisions will always be part of football, but unfounded allegations have no place in our sport, says FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina

9 Jul 2026 12:28 pm
DXC opens AI-first customer experience centre in Bengaluru

DXC is an enterprise technology and innovation company that delivers software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organisations

9 Jul 2026 12:28 pm
Keralites death in Sri Lanka riots leaves his native village searching for answers

According to available information, Alappuzha native Sarathchandran Unnithan arrived in Sri Lanka on March 2 and was arrested for allegedly possessing ganja. He was later lodged in Negombo prison, where he died during the riots

9 Jul 2026 12:28 pm
AI poses a relatively lower risk to Indias GCC jobs, but no time for complacency: CEA

Speaking at a GCC Business Summit, Chief Economic Adviser Nageswaran said that most of Indias GCCs are engaged in cutting-edge work rather than providing low-cost support, which is what AI can easily and cheaply replace

9 Jul 2026 12:27 pm
India says U.S. forced labour tariff approach inconsistent; exempts 1,600 items deemed critical to its needs

The USTR launched two separate Section 301 investigations, covering 60 economies over concerns related to forced labour and excess industrial capacity

9 Jul 2026 12:26 pm
Explained | Why Truecaller has lashed out against TRAIs 140, 160 series numbers

The caller ID apps developers have argued that users are reporting massive amounts of spam from the supposedly authorised 140 and 160 series of phone numbers for telemarketers and banks.

9 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
Building collapse near Pune: Two more rescued; survivor count rises to nine

After midnight, two more persons were rescued from the rubble and taken to hospital. They are in stable condition, officials said.

9 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
As privacy backlash grows, Meta reassures public about AI glasses

Meta explained that if wearers of its AI glasses tried to tamper with the light indicator that shows the wearer is taking pictures or recording videos, the device camera would be disabled

9 Jul 2026 12:05 pm
Dune: Part Three trailer: Timothe Chalamets Emperor faces his reckoning as Jason Momoa returns

Warner Bros. has unveiled the final trailer for Dune: Part Three, offering the most expansive look yet at Denis Villeneuves concluding chapter in the sci-fi saga

9 Jul 2026 12:04 pm
Sutluj movie row reopens Punjabs militancy wounds, could deepen radical undercurrents: Ashwani Kumar

The former Union Law Minister also cautioned that a sudden ban is likely tobe counterproductive because more and more people will find ways to watch the film

9 Jul 2026 12:02 pm
Deadly bird virus PaBV-4 identified for first time in India

The parrot bornavirus 4, circulating among captive birds, has raised fresh concerns for aviculture and conservation efforts involving threatened parrot species

9 Jul 2026 12:00 pm
Two killed at wedding venue near Tirupati; three taken into custody

The two men had questioned the main accused about deserting his wife when he and his relatives allegedly attacked them with knives; one died at the scene, the other at Ruia Hospital

9 Jul 2026 11:58 am
Namma Metro Green Line services delayed by signalling problem during morning peak hours in Bengaluru

The disruption slowed scheduled train movements across the entire 33.46-km Green Line, which connects Madavara in the northwest to Silk Institute in the south of the city

9 Jul 2026 11:56 am
Heavy rains continue in Kerala; IMD sounds orange alert in 3 districts

IMD issues yellow alert in six other districts Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod on Thursday

9 Jul 2026 11:49 am
Bandar Abbas: The port city at the centre of the Iran-U.S. war

Why is Bandar Abbas under attack? Irans naval hub and commercial gateway handling nearly 90% of its maritime trade has become a focal point in the Iran-U.S. war. Heres why the port city matters

9 Jul 2026 11:45 am
2026 Emmy Nominations: The Pitt and Hacks lead the race as fresh contenders shake up television awards

The 78th Emmy Awards nominations are led by returning favorites and breakout newcomers, with The Pitt, Hacks, Widows Bay, and Pluribus emerging as this years biggest contenders

9 Jul 2026 11:42 am
FDA freezes licence of Mumbais iconic ice cream outlet over rats on premises

The licence (of Rustom ice cream parlour) has been suspended under the Food Safety and Standards Act after serious hygiene deficiencies and regulatory violations were detected during an inspection, read an FDA statement

9 Jul 2026 11:25 am
Pinarayi Vijayan visits Wayanad debris slip site; meets injured in hospital

Senior party leaders M V Govindan and M V Jayarajan accompany Pinarayi Vijayan during the visit

9 Jul 2026 11:23 am
Nigel Farage: A persistent force in British politics

From leading the Brexit campaign to building Reform UK, Nigel Farage has repeatedly reinvented himself in British politics. As fresh controversies surround him, his political influence remains difficult to ignore. Read on...

9 Jul 2026 11:21 am
Watch: U.S.-Iran conflict escalates again as Trump declares ceasefire over

The fragile peace between the United States and Iran has unravelled after fresh U.S. airstrikes targeted more than 80 Iranian military sites.

9 Jul 2026 11:21 am
Textbook shortage due to new admissions; no delay in printing or supply: T.N. School Education dept.

The clarification came after The Hindu reported that many government schools across the State were yet to receive textbooks, particularly those for Classes IV and V

9 Jul 2026 11:21 am
TTE suspended for allowing unauthorised decorator hired by a couple into First AC coach

A couple travelling in a First AC coach of Nandigram Express had hired a decorator through an online platform to adorn their compartment during the journey on July 6

9 Jul 2026 11:20 am