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Railway revises redevelopment deadlines for ERS, ERN stations

Projects have been pushed to 2028 after the Railway terminated contracts over missed timelines and initiated fresh tenders; passenger groups press for better amenities during the redevelopment

27 Jul 2026 12:57 am
Crickets summer of goodbyes

Rarely has the sport seen so many stars leaving the stage within a space of so little time. We also saw the curtain coming down on two high-profile coaching stints: of Brendon McCullum and Stephen Fleming. As if all that wasnt enough, Garry Sobers, crickets greatest all-rounder of all time, bid an even more poignant farewell

27 Jul 2026 12:43 am
Do not surrender to China, do not depend on the U.S.

Realising that Washington is an unreliable partner does not mean India must run into the arms of an actively hostile neighbour

27 Jul 2026 12:40 am
Indian Monsoon: a democratic tipping point

Our future depends upon combining technological excellence with constitutional values, scientific temper, ethical leadership, and respect for humanity

27 Jul 2026 12:36 am
A gamble on the Cauvery issue

CM Vijay aims to hold direct talks with Karnataka for water-sharing

27 Jul 2026 12:22 am
Sonam Wangchuk to be discharged from hospital on July 27

The activists team says he will visit Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi before leaving for Ladakh

27 Jul 2026 12:07 am
Work on CMRLs Koyambedu-Alandur stretch hit by delays, to open next year

The Phase-II stretch from Koyambedu to Chennai Trade Centre was scheduled to be opened last month.While the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch awaits an inauguration date from the Centre, work on stations between Porur and Vadapalani has been held up and will be ready only in 3 months

26 Jul 2026 11:56 pm
Human-wildlife conflict escalates across Kannur

Fresh incidents reported from Aralam, Kolayad, and Sreekandapuram highlight the growing threat to lives, agriculture, and livestock in forest-fringe villages

26 Jul 2026 11:56 pm
Samasthas power equation hinges on choice of new general secretary

The death of Alikutty Musliarr has triggered a contest between the IUML-aligned faction and the Shajara group, which regards the IUML as just another political party, for the post of Samastha general secretary

26 Jul 2026 11:46 pm
Tasmac bars can now be operated within 100 m of liquor shops

The move aims to increase participation in the tender process and break the monopoly of a few operators who have dominated bar contracts for years

26 Jul 2026 11:46 pm
PMK releases Shadow Economic Survey for second year in a row

According to the report, against the projected States Own Tax Revenue of 2,20,895 crore, only 1,92,493.07 crore was mobilised, recording a shortfall of 13%

26 Jul 2026 11:26 pm
AITA rejects panels proposal to have five SOM in EC

There are disagreements between the administrator-led committee and AITA regarding athletes representation in the Executive Committee and age-limit for office-bearers

26 Jul 2026 11:26 pm
Over 28,000 get allotment orders as part of Round 1 of TNEA counselling

Under this, 8,811 tentative allotment orders were given and 19,739 received provisional allotment orders

26 Jul 2026 11:16 pm
Two workers killed in explosion at illegal fireworks unit in Sivakasi

One worker, who suffered 75% burns, is in a critical condition at the government hospital in Virudhunagar. The police say the owners had set up the fireworks unit without licence and used the free electricity meant for agriculture to run it

26 Jul 2026 11:16 pm
Neighbours dispute turns fatal, youth hacked to death in Thiruvananthapuram

Within hours of the crime, the City police arrested the prime accused, Pradeep, 38, along with three otheraccomplices

26 Jul 2026 10:56 pm
RBI sees rupee as undervalued; FCNR(B) inflows cross $32 billion

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says inflation control remains the foremost priority; FCNR(B) deposits and foreign investment in government securities have strengthened Indias external position

26 Jul 2026 10:38 pm
PM Modi: Nandan Nilekani to head high-powered task force on exam reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the constitution of a high-powered task force, to be headed by former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani, to recommend steps to make the countrys examination system leak-proof and technology-driven.

26 Jul 2026 10:36 pm
Watch: Mirabai completes hattrick of golds at Commonwealth Games

Indias Mirabai Chanu clinched her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the womens 48kg weightlifting event with a record-breaking total lift of 190kg.

26 Jul 2026 10:36 pm
RSS womens wing seeks uniform national population policy

The Rashtra Sevika Samiti passes resolution raising concerns over population imbalance, citing data on Hindu and Muslim populations

26 Jul 2026 10:26 pm
Police nab youth with methamphetamine

The police seized 93.63 grams of methamphetamine in Shamnus possession

26 Jul 2026 10:26 pm
Three Great Indian Bustard chicks placed in rewilding tunnel in Jaisalmer

The 9.25 crore facility prepares captive-bred birds for life in the wild

26 Jul 2026 10:19 pm
Economic self-reliance key to Indias rise in new global order: S. Gurumurthy

Noted economist and thinker cautions that as the countrys global influence increases, certain foreign forces are attempting to create internal divisions and weaken the nation

26 Jul 2026 10:16 pm