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Watch: CM Vijay celebrates Childrens Day with cake and cheer

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay joined the Childrens Day celebrations at a government middle school in Chennai. He interacted with students as they showcased their oratory skills and distributed cakes along with other ministers. The Chief Minister also fed cake to the children, marking the occasion with the students.

13 Nov 2026 1:57 pm
Russia says four killed in major Ukraine drone barrage

The attack came a day after intense shuttle diplomacy in U.S.-led talks to end the war approaching its fifth year

13 Nov 2026 1:40 pm
C.S. Karnan, controversial former High Court judge, passes away in Chennai

He was sentenced to six months of imprisonment during his stint as a judge of Calcutta High Court in 2017 after he passed an order sentencing the then CJI and seven other Supreme Court judges to five years of imprisonment

13 Nov 2026 1:37 pm
Itllu Arjuna movie review: Aniesh, Anaswara Rajans film is a contrived action-romance

Debut director Mahesh Uppalas Telugu entertainer has slick visuals and tolerable humour, but plays it too safe

13 Nov 2026 1:35 pm
Kozhikode-Wayanad tunnel project in Keralam remains stalled despite submission of documents

Prolonged stoppage has raised concerns over safety and durability of the 110-metre stretch of tunnelling already completed in the right tube on Anakkampoyil side. KRCL and the contracting agency have reportedly warned that continued suspension could lead to deterioration of the completed work

13 Nov 2026 1:30 pm
Mahesh Bhagwat takes charge as Hyderabad Police Commissioner

He is the 63rd Commissioner of Hyderabad City, succeeding V.C. Sajjanar who was given a ceremonial farewell at the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate

13 Nov 2026 1:27 pm
Under-19 Asia Cup final: India eyes improved batting, bowling effort against Pakistan

Pakistan had beaten India by 151 runs last year for their second title while the boys in blue will be hunting for their record-extending ninth trophy

13 Nov 2026 1:24 pm
Opposition not informed about possible Special Parliament session on delimitation: Priyanka Gandhi

Regarding the Opposition's protests against the Union government over various issues, the Congress MP alleged that people expressing dissent were being silenced

13 Nov 2026 1:23 pm
Andhras brand value enhanced with effective administration of Chandrababu Naidu government: Minister Parthasarathi

The minister said that Andhra would attract 9.89 lakh crore investments with 303 Memoranda of Understanding with nearly 305 companies

13 Nov 2026 1:22 pm
Bhojpuri songs at train stations: Raj accuses BJP of inciting conflict in Maharashtra

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the toxic social media ecosystem it nurtures are currently making desperate attempts to incite conflict in Mumbai, Maharashtra, by exploiting the issue of Chhath Puja, says Raj Thackeray

13 Nov 2026 1:21 pm
Dead body of ASI, accused in murder case found in Bihars Madhubani

Following the shooting incident on November 3, 2020, involving ASI, the Madhubani, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Yogendra Kumar, ordered the formation of 12 special police teams to apprehend the suspect

13 Nov 2026 1:12 pm
Sanskrit varsity mock funeral row: Pinarayi Vijayan alleges conspiracy by ex-Governor Arlekar, V-C against SFI activists

Opposition Leader says Arlekar, who has always implemented the wishes of RSS, played a key role in coming up with 'a lie that protesting SFI students held a mock funeral of the V-C

13 Nov 2026 12:53 pm
EAGLE police raid shops near schools in Vijayawada, Vissannapet; seven shop owners booked

The raids under Operation Safe Campus Zone target the sale of cigarettes and gutka near schools and colleges

13 Nov 2026 12:50 pm
Bharat Summit takes off in Hyderabad today; Rahul Gandhi to participate in valedictory

The gathering assumes significance as the first major international meeting of progressive leaders following electoral outcomes in Brazil, Hungary and Serbia, and comes soon after the United States mid-term elections

13 Nov 2026 12:49 pm
Five more resorts near Anaikatti closed over lack of approvals

Officials from various departments initiated the action based on a direction from the Madras High Court

13 Nov 2026 12:46 pm
Experimental GLP-1 drug demonstratespain relief in people with osteoarthritis during trials

A pooled analysis of the studies found that about two-thirds of participants receiving the drug retatrutide experienced at least a 50% reduction in knee pain, compared with 38% of those receiving a placebo

13 Nov 2026 12:45 pm
Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice

Ukraine is eager for backup from its European allies, as it's reluctant to leave the talks solely in the hands of a U.S. administration that has often seemed to lean toward Moscow's views

13 Nov 2026 12:44 pm
Central Railway to run four special Mumbai-Nagpur trains between November 13-15

This is intended to help accommodate additional passenger traffic during the ongoing festive season

13 Nov 2026 12:44 pm
74 terrorists killed in multiple operations: Pakistani Army

The operations were carried out from November 3 onwards in the Kurram area of Quetta district in Balochistan, as well as in Mir Ali and Orakzai areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, says militarys media wing

13 Nov 2026 12:44 pm
Six vehicles involved in accident on Mumbai Coastal Road; SUV catches fire; no injuries

A few vehicles collided, causing a pile-up. A Mahindra XUV700 then crashed into the stationary vehicles and burst into flames, an official said

13 Nov 2026 12:39 pm
Indian Consulate in Dubai working closely with UAE authorities to help victims of Fujairah accident

According to Fujairah Police, a truck driver lost control of his vehicle shortly before midnight on Wednesday on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah, Arab News reported

13 Nov 2026 12:31 pm
CM Satheesan to inaugurate NSSs Mannam Jayanthi celebrations at Perunna; Sukumaran Nair says misunderstandings settled

NSS general secretary says Chief Minister has been invited for the January event over the phone and through a formal letter, to which the latter has responded positively

13 Nov 2026 12:30 pm
Discontent brews among Congress workers over delay in Cabinet berth for Kullu MLA

Sunder Singh Thakur was among the six MLAs appointed chief parliamentary secretaries (CPS) ahead of the cabinet expansion on January 8, 2023

13 Nov 2026 12:30 pm
Madras High Court refuses to reject election plea against Udhayanidhis win from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni

Justice G. Arul Murugan dismisses two applications filed by the Leader of the Opposition and decides to proceed with the trial

13 Nov 2026 12:30 pm
Hampis Islamic heritage: An overlooked chapter in Vijayanagara history

Scattered among Hampis ruins, several Islamic monuments point to a cosmopolitan Vijayanagara kingdom, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange.

13 Nov 2026 12:25 pm
Bharat Vann project launched to boost Mysurus green cover

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates urban greening initiative; 45,000 saplings to be planted at K.C. Layout Park

13 Nov 2026 12:21 pm
Let him give list of judges with the BJP and who aren't: Calcutta High Court takes exception to Abhishek Banerjee's remarks on judiciary

Following an alleged attack on his residence in Kalighat in south Kolkata on November 7, a visibly agitated Mr. Banerjee had accused a section of the judiciary, among others, of turning a blind eye to threats to his security.

13 Nov 2026 12:20 pm
Andhra to bring in Investment Protection Act to ease doing business, says Naidu

303 MoUs worth 9.89 lakh crore will be signed at the CII Partnership Summit, the Chief Minister says

13 Nov 2026 12:18 pm
Indias ambassador to Oman visits injured Indian seafarer in hospital

The Embassy stands firmly with the affected seafarers and their families during this difficult time and remains committed to extending all necessary assistance, says Indian Embassy in Muscat

13 Nov 2026 12:13 pm
Mohit Yadav Wins Bronze at Commonwealth Karate Championship in Glasgow

Mohit has been a regular member of the Indian team in the Team Kumite event for the last four years

13 Nov 2026 11:59 am
Who is Colette Kress? Nvidia's new interim CEO following Jensen Huangs exit

A 13-year Nvidia veteran, Colette Kress will lead the chipmaker whose processors power cutting-edge AI data centers and supercomputers, as the board weighs a longer-term successor.

13 Nov 2026 11:56 am
Maharashtra Minister slams police over security lapses after late-night ruckus outside his Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar home

Accused persons taken into police custody; Sanjay Shirsat, who is also the districts Guardian Minister, said he would take up the matter with CM Fadnavis

13 Nov 2026 11:56 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, attends event marking birth centenary of former RSS general secretary H.V. Sheshadri

Mr Modi laid the foundation stone for the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block of S-VYASA University and inaugurated the universitys Thiruvananthapuram off-campus via video conferencing

13 Nov 2026 11:52 am
Nvidias former CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before U.S. lawmakers: senator

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was also called to testify before Senate Banking Committee

13 Nov 2026 11:52 am
Low-pressure area forms over southeast Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify into depression by November 15

The system formed at 5:30 a.m. under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea and adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to the latest weather update

13 Nov 2026 11:38 am
Why Himalayan towns need a different kind of development | Explained

Do cities along the Indian Himalayan Range have adequate funds and resources to manage civic issues?

13 Nov 2026 11:35 am
Narendra Modi will not remain PM after one-on-one debate with me, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly challenged Narendra Modi to an open debate and earlier claimed that it would take him just five minutes to establish that the Prime Minister was a traitor.

13 Nov 2026 11:27 am
Gunadala Mary Matha Utsavams to be celebrated from February 9 to 11

The Utsava Committee held a meeting on November 12, and discussed on the arrangements for the festival

13 Nov 2026 11:25 am
Amit Shah reviews Delhi law and order for second time in a month

Details of the discussions were not shared with the media, and senior police officers remained tight-lipped about the meeting. Sources said officers had also been instructed not to disclose its contents

13 Nov 2026 11:09 am
Swabbing public transport to identify urban microbiomes, a citys microbial signature

A recent study in the Chennai Metro Rail showed a wide range of microbes found on high-touch surfaces, though researchers said there was no cause for fear and no immediate reason to act

13 Nov 2026 11:08 am
Who pays for the AI boom? Texas communities are asking tough questions

Behind Americas race to build data centres is a growing concern over electricity, water and land use. Its a warning for countries, including India, that want to become AI powerhouses

13 Nov 2026 11:06 am