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Residents of Perambur in North Chennai say the constituency has seen some progress ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026, even as key issues remain. While waste management, flooding, and access to basic amenities continue to be long-standing concerns, initiatives like the biomining and remediation of the Kodungaiyur dump yard and the upcoming Ganesapuram flyover are being seen as positive steps

Even as the Nivin Pauly starrer Prathichaya tackles the complex game of image-making in politics, it often feels like the movie stuck in the past, delivering predictable twists and one-dimensional characters

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Questioning the government's preparedness in dealing with rising costs and supply issues, he alleged that changes in LPG cylinder supply were not matched with adequate production planning.

Finance depts circular extends deadline for pay fixation till September 30, 2026

The United States has shared 15 points, being deliberated upon by Iran. Brotherly countries of Turkiye and Egypt, among others, are also extending their support to this initiative, says Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

The five-time champion, which finished last for the first time in 2025, has the firepower to rake up mammoth totals, especially at Chepauk; however, bowling remains an area of concern for the Yellow Brigade

Case registered against Reliance Telecom Ltd., former directors Satish Seth and Gautam B. Doshi; SBI part of 11-bank consortium that sanctioned 735 crore term loan

The filmmaker's statement comes after a police complaint was filed against the makers and the actor for the image which shows Ranveer Singh's character smoking while wearing a turban.

Pinarayi Vijayan posts a 2006 photograph showing the Leader of the Opposition lighting a lamp in front of a picture of Hindutva ideologue M.S. Golwalkar

The first internal combustion-powered cabs in London with taximeters are believed to have begun their operations on March 22, 1907. In a world where ride-hailing services with app-based GPS are on the rise, taximeters still remain in vogue in traditional taxis and autorickshaws. A.S.Ganesh takes you on a ride to learn more about these instruments

The report, released on Thursday (March 26, 2026), said total donations above 20,000 declared by the national parties stood at 6,648.563 crore from 11,343 contributions in FY25.

Written by Dhananjay Ranjan, the Kannada song Kareyole, sung by Sanjith Hegde and featuring Anirudh Bhat and Ankita Amar, follows two former classmates reconnecting over a shared past

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar said there is nothing wrong in legislators seeking such perks

The device enables farmers and stakeholders to determine starch content quickly and accurately through a two-step process

The expansion of Chennais IT Corridor over the past couple of decades has resulted in the mushrooming of large multi-storeyed apartments, extending well into the villages on either side of the road.

Historically, bond was often granted to those without criminal convictions who were not flight risks, and mandatory detention was limited to recent border crossers.

The student objected to his behaviour, and is said to have hit him with a slipper

Role of AI in operations of companies was cited by IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu

Banking on a mix of development promises, the veteran CPI(M) leader in Kerala says past administrative experience and what she terms as growing dissatisfaction over lack of major initiatives in the constituency in the past 15 years would help her to win the election against the incumbent UDF MLA

The Department of Studies in Business Administration began its journey under the visionary leadership of the university and J. K. Irani, and has since grown into a reputed centre for management studies

When the law is weaponised, not for public good but for career advancement

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Alireza Tangsiri had been killed along with other senior naval commanders in a strike overnight; Iran did not immediately acknowledge Tangsiri's killing

In a statement, he claimed that 439 of the 505 promises made ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections remain unfulfilled, accusing the ruling party of misleading the public with claims of near-total implementation

A major road accident took place near Rayavaram in Markapuram district of Andhra Pradeshs Prakasam district in the wee hours on March 26, 2026

There is a tendency to distribute and receive cash for votes. It is the single most challenge that we face in the conduct of polls in the UT, the CEO said

How South and Southeast Asia respond, will determine whether the zoonotic disease will remain a regional epidemic or escalate dangerously, scientists caution

Police registered a case against the cashier for deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings and wounding the religious feelings of any class of citizens

The 101-page manifesto, released by Mr. Ramadoss, outlined several promises, including quality, compulsory, and free education

H. V. Darshan, Administrator of Mangaluru City Corporation and Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada, presents the budget in the absence of the elected council in the civic body

Accidents of this intensity involving human lives have been occurring in quick succession calling for swift action to prevent such tragedies

The film is based on the book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of Indias Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan by Lt Gen K.J.S. Tiny Dhillon

Alex Varghese, District Collector and Election Officer of Alappuzha, conducted a preliminary inquiry into a complaint from the CPI(M) mandalam committee and found a prima facie violation of Model Code of Conduct regarding the remarks

Police stepped in to prevent further chaos

As World Theatre Day falls on March 27, MetroPlus catches up with a few artistes who transition between cinema and theatre

Nearly 20 months after R. Natraj joined the AIADMK, he was taken aback when Jayalalithaa expelled him from the party and asked the cadre not to have any relations with him.

Arogyasri and CMRF funds to be released to them to avoid fund shortage

Indias Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a new rule mandating that LPG supply will be stopped in areas where piped natural gas (PNG) is available.