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South Korea Urges Citizens to Leave the Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

Seoul, July 20: In light of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, South Korea has urged its citizens to leave Middle Eastern co

Tamil Nadu Today: Ammonia gas leak toll rises to nine

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

FDA shuts bakery in Latur for using expired ingredients, selling unhygienic food

The FDA has ordered the immediate closure of a bakery in Maharashtra's Latur district after inspectors found expired ingredients, improperly stor

Rajya Sabha Chairman Radhakrishnan urges members to uphold House dignity

In his opening remarks at the start of the Monsoon Session, Radhakrishnan said that while differences of opinion are integral to parliamentary de

Tear gas, lathi charge as CJP march nears Parliament

The Cockroach Janta Partys Chalo Sansad march to Parliament turned violent after police stopped protesters near Parliament. Security forces used

New mobile forensic labs to help police in testing drugs and suspected consumers in Dakshina Kannada district

The mobile laboratory will also be used for crime investigation

I go with good grace and a smile on my face: Starmer says, making way for Burnham as U.K. PM

Mr. Starmer made history two years ago when he led the Labour Party which had suffered its worst defeat in decades in 2019 to one of the larges

Andy Burnham becomes Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has officially become Britain's new prime minister today. He formally accepted an invitation from King Charles III to form a governm

Students of Morarji residential school in Bhadravati taluk get chicken for lunch after TH highlights deviation from prescribed menu

The school, run under the Social Welfare Department, had reportedly been denying non-vegetarian food to the children, though it was part of the o

NIA moves Delhi HC against bail granted to Khurram Parvez, Irfan Mehraj; Court agrees to hear today

It was alleged that Irfan Mehraj had worked as a researcher with the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society until March 2022, while Khurram Par

JP Nadda holds talks with CJP leaders, appeals to end protest at Jantar Mantar

Union Health Minister JP Nadda held initial formal discussions with Cockroach Janta Party members. The protesters conveyed their demands, includi

Assam Floods: Government Intensifies Rescue Efforts Amid Rising Waters

Guwahati, July 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Monday that the state government is closely monitoring the flood situation

Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations: local authorities

What should have been a celebration of Spain's team in the football World Cup turned into tragedy, said the municipality of of Ciudad Rodrigo in

CJP protest in Delhi: Party spokespersons meet Union Minister JP Nadda

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Health Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum over

Perspectives: Hyderabads State Gallery of Art showcases works of 50 contemporary artists

Curated by Satya Gannoju in collaboration with Appam Art Studio, the show explores identity, mythology and rural life

Tamil Nadu Power Corporation Takes Strict Action Against Billing Errors Amid Rising Complaints

Chennai, July 20: Amid increasing complaints about exorbitant electricity bills, the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDC) ha

TAHDCO industrial sheds at Perundurai lying unused for over 25 years, says association

During the 1996-2001 DMK regime, 200 industrial sheds were constructed on about 100 acres at a cost of several crores of rupees to help members o

India says no proposal to offer long-term tax relief for domestic equity investors

India's finance ministry confirmed no plan to remove equity LTCG tax. This clarification follows recent tax easing for foreign investors in gover

Delhi Police deny assault claims during 'Chalo Sansad' protest

Delhi Police denied claims of assaulting protesters and Geetanjali Agmo. The police stated that allegations of injuries were untrue and misleadin

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal appears before SIT in 2015 Behbal Kalan police firing case

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was summoned by the SIT led by Deputy Inspector General Harjit Singh to appear before it at the Pun

Why are wildfires becoming more frequent across North America? Causes explained

North America wildfires explained: North America faces an intense fire season with millions of acres already burned. Climate change drives increa

What is Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?

Andy Burnham has taken on the role of Prime Minister of Britain, emphasizing a major shift in power dynamics through decentralization. Among his

Strengthening Ties: Moldova and India Share Common Values of Freedom and Respect

Chisinau, July 20: Amid rising global instability, the importance of India-Moldova relations was emphasized by President Maia Sandu on Monday. Sh

Japan's Do Reimon Box, the 'human refrigerator,' cools your body in just 5 minutes; here's why it's becoming the ultimate heatwave solution

Japan developed a walk-in cooling booth for outdoor workers facing extreme heat. This human refrigerator targets key body points for rapid coolin

Senior IPS officer and Tripura DGP found dead at police headquarters

The senior IPS officer was rushed to the Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, where doctors declared him brought

Psychology says people who never refill the water bottle after drinking may not be as inconsiderate as you think

Psychology says people who drink water from the refrigerator and never refill the bottles are not necessarily selfish, lazy, or inconsiderate. Wh

Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war

Oil prices stayed below predictions despite the US and Iran conflict. China's reduced oil imports significantly impacted global demand for crude.

Indians worst hit as Canada cuts down on student intake

The steady climb of Indian students going to Canada since 2015, is now witnessing a quick reversal that is likely to worsen further by the end of

SC to Direct CBSE to Add Opt-Out Option in APAAR Consent Form

Top court says CBSE must implement the Orissa High Court's ruling nationwide, ensuring parents can refuse consent for the APAAR ID scheme.

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest single-day totals

Keir Starmer says his work is done as Andy Burnham prepares to take office as UK prime minister

On Monday, Andy Burnham will be inaugurated as the UKs new prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer, who resigned after two impactful years. Starme

SC Asks UP Govt to Consider SIT Probe Into Ram Temple Donation Case

Top court seeks Uttar Pradesh's response on entrusting the investigation to an SIT and cautions litigants against politicising the alleged donati

J&K Rain Fury: Death Toll Rises to 16 as Rescue Operations Hampered by Fresh Downpour

Six more people died in rain-related incidents across Jammu division on Monday, taking the death toll to 16 in two days. Rescue operations in flo

Indian Shooting Team Announced for ISSF World Cup

New Delhi, July 20: India has announced a 36-member shooting team for the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun). The competition will take place

The MGR-Vijay parallel: Jana Nayagan revives a rare moment in Tamil Nadu history

When MGR became Chief Minister, Meenava Nanban followed. Now, history repeats with Vijays Jana Nayagan, releasing on July 23

Spain deserved World Cup win after neutralising Messi: Indian football legends

In a thrilling final, Spain triumphed over Argentina to seize the World Cup title, displaying unparalleled skill and precision. Legends from Indi

Post-mortem report of murdered man confirms multiple deep stab wounds

The report confirmed more than 40 wounds on the victims body which was recovered from a pool of blood on July 19

India approves first dengue vaccine for individuals aged 4 to 60 years

Takedas two-dose QDENGA vaccine, approved by the Drug Controller General of India, can be administered without prior dengue screening and is desi

From Anna Hazare-led Lokpal agitation to Nirbhaya, CAA to CJP: Protests that rocked Delhi

CJP supporters marched towards Parliament, echoing past Delhi protests. Thousands of farmers marched towards central Delhi during their tractor r

Explainer: What is Bonalu, Telanganas Iconic Festival?

A vibrant festival of devotion to Goddess Mahakali, Bonalu reflects Telanganas rich cultural heritage, rituals and collective faith in Shakti

Associations to protest in Chennai on July 22 for unconditional implementation of 33% reservation for women

The protest would demand the implementation of 33% reservation for women without linking it to the Census and delimitation exercise

Cotton: Indias White Gold Dominates Global Fiber Production

New Delhi, July 20: India holds the top position globally in cotton acreage and ranks second in production and consumption. In the fiscal year 20

Shubman Gill concerned with players reporting unfit after every two to three games

All-rounder Harshit Rana sustained a hamstring tear during the T20I series, ruling him out of the ODIs; In the second ODI, Washington Sundar comp

From Anna Hazare to CJP: Protests That Rocked Delhi

The CJP's Parliament march joins a long list of landmark protests that brought thousands to the streets of the national capital over the past 15

Delhi Police denies reports of CJP protesters entering NTA office

Delhi Police has dismissed as false and baseless social media claims that CJP protesters breached security and entered the NTA office in Okhla. T

CM Revanth to Visit Kodangal on July 21, 22

The CM will hold a meeting with local leaders and Booth Level Agents (BLAs) as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on

Bhaktavatsalamstake on the destruction of documents relating to anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu

He said he was advised that papers on politicians against whom detention orders had been served need not be kept so that they would not be availa

Unrelated Video of TN CM Vijay Falsely Shared as Him Visiting Jantar Mantar

We found out that the video shows CM Vijay walking in Perambur after the inauguration of his MLA office.

Meenambal Sivaraj: a trailblazer for Dalit rightsand women empowerment

MeenambalSivarajwas born on December 12, 1904, in Rangoon, in a family that placed great importance on educationand service. One of her most sign

When a brutal regime points guns towards young Indians you know regime is anti-India: Aaditya Thackeray

Aaditya Thackeray labeled the current government as anti-India for its actions against protestors. He stated that police brutality against peacef

TheKumbakonamconnection of MGR, M.K.NambyarandM.S.Swaminathan

The families of the iconic film star and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, the distinguished constitutional lawyer, and the celebrated agricultur

The World Cup Is Over. Heres Where To Get Your Next Football Fix

Heres a guide to some of the biggest leagues in the world and how you can follow them to help solve even the most acute cases of World Cup with

Assam Flood Situation Worsen, Toll Rises To 5, Over 57,000 Affected

Army, IAF kept on standby, Indian Railways suspends operations in Simaluguri

The 1995 caste reprisals that scarred southern T.N. also touched Communist leader Nallakannus life

On December 3, 1995, Nallakannus 84-year-old father-in-law, A.K. Annasamy, was murdered by a gang while he was asleep at his house in Marudanvalv

Kerala power crisis: Regulatory panel urges KSEB to improve electricity demand forecasts

Commission notes that any decision on power purchase based on incorrect demand and supply position is likely to result in operational challenges

J&K Statehood Row: NC Holds Protest in Delhi Over Unkept Promise

The protesters also raised slogans like Modi ka wada, kyun raha aadha? (Why has Modi's promise remained unfulfilled?).

Dolphin City: Chennais dolphinarium that shaped national debate on marine mammal captivity over 25 years ago

Hosting a dolphinarium in Chennai turned into controversy as all the three dolphins died, setting off one of the countrys earliest debates on the

When a 16-day strike by transport employees and a bus accident on Deepavali shook Tamil Nadu in 2001

In November 2001, transport corporation employees unions struck work demanding the Tamil Nadu government to increase annual bonus to 20%. During

'Where did your 56-inch chest go?' Kharge hits back at PM Modi's '56-year-old youth' jab

Abhijeet Dipke detained during Parliament protest, says CJP; Delhi Police denies

In a post on X, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that Dipke had been taken into police custody as demonstrations intensified on the opening da

ReassessingPeriyarE.V.Ramasamystake on Tamil, which he called a barbarian language

TheDravidarKazhagamfounder believed that Tamil lacked sufficient literature that would pave the way for human development and cultivation of scie

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red Amid Middle East Tensions; Sensex Falls Below 78,000

Mumbai, July 20: The Indian stock market closed in the red on Monday due to rising tensions in the Middle East. By the end of the trading session

Udhagamandalamsown Charing Cross and its London disconnect

It has long been the entrance to Udhagamandalam, the headquarters of TheNilgirisdistrict.It shares its name with a junction in Westminster, Londo

A Lok Sabha election defeat and dismissal of the MGR Government

Nearly a month later when there were talks in the corridors of power that the Indira Gandhi Government may dismiss governments in opposition-rule

Tear gas fired, protesters lathicharged: Videos capture chaotic scenes from CJP's 'sansad chalo' march

TVK govt. in Tamil Nadu faces a fiscal test in balancing populism and prudence

We can have a welfare State only if we work for it and step up production, said the then Chief Minister C. Rajagopalachari in June 1952

'Brutal Regime That Targets Young Indians Is Anti-India': Aaditya Thackeray

When a brutal regime points guns towards young Indians who are asking for a better education system, you know that the regime is anti- India, he

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red Amid Middle East Tensions

Mumbai, July 20: The Indian stock market closed in the red on Monday due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. By the end of the trading sessio

Insult to Vande Mataram to be a criminal offence? Read what the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill says

The Union Cabinet had earlier approved the proposal to amend the 1971 Act before it was listed for introduction in Parliament.

Ram Mandir Donation theft Case: SC seeks SIT revamp, sets July 27 hearing

The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to restructure the SIT investigating financial discrepancies. A senior IPS officer wit

How ordinary people of Tamil Nadu participated in the making of the Constitution

A resident of Kattunedungulam village of the Sivaganga district, sent a hand-written note with a demand that members of his community should have

A wildlife association that helped conserve the Nilgiris biodiversity

The NWEA came into existence in colonial India, when British colonists discovered a hunters paradise in the Nilgiris

M.G. Ramachandrans hospitalisation in the U.S. and homecoming after treatment

MGR was flown to America on November 6, 1984, on a chartered Air India flight and was admitted to the Downstate Medical Centre in Brooklyn, New Y

How Tamil Nadus two-language policy impacted the teachers of other languages in 1968

On January 23, 1968, the firstDMKgovernment, headed byC.N.Annadurai, adopted a resolution in the Madras Assembly scrapping the three-language for

Documents on anti-Hindi agitation wiped out on order by Tamil Nadus last Congress CM Bhaktavatsalam

On February 24, 1967, a day after the Assembly election results were declared, the outgoing Chief Minister M. Bhaktavatsalam wrote a note to the

Why the Church of Scotland Mission was worried about schools in Madras falling into debt

While notable progress was made in the area of female education, there was also concern over the lack of availability of female teachers to tutor

Why Governor K.K. Shah recommended dismissal of DMK government in Tamil Nadu during Emergency in 1976

Not clamping down on anti-Emergency publications too led to the dissolution of Karunanidhi-led DMK government in Tamil Nadu in 1976, when the Sta

Kozhikode DIET launches IntelliTrait to mentor schoolchildren

To develop and promote entrepreneurial skills and job orientation among schoolchildren

Capturing the cruelty of leprosy in a dark and merciless language

The anguish and alienation associated with leprosy have long made it a potent subject in literature, inspiring some of the modern writing in Tami

How a political and legal battle halted efforts to conserve Tiruvannamalai temple 25 years ago

More than two decades ago, the Archaeological Survey of India proposed to declare the Arunachaleswara temple a monument of national importance. T

Woman arrested for killing newborn granddaughter in Erode

Police said she allegedly strangled the newborn to death at a private hospital in Bhavani because the child was the familys second daughter

WhenE.V.K.Sampath hit the headlines in Tamil Nadu

Sampath, nephew ofE.V.Ramasamy, enjoyed a special relationship withDMKfounderC.N.Annadurai.Before otherDMKleaders, he realised the futility of pu

Vadaserys temple jewellery: a craft caught between heritage and high gold, silver prices

Temple jewellery continues to survive with its distinctive manufacturing method and rich antiquity.But the artisans of VadaseryinNagercoil, who p

HowV.O. Chidambaram Pillai earned the title SekkizhuthaChemmal

VOCwas arrested on the charge of sedition on March 12, 1908.A British jailer noticed his hands bleeding from the harsh labour of separatingcoiran

Kasturba Hospital Ophthalmologists Remove Live Worm From Four-year-old Girl's Eye

According to the hospital, the child's parents sought medical attention after the redness failed to subside. During the examination, doctors noti

Sanjay Nishad Criticizes Oppositions March, Compares Them to Directionless Missiles

Lucknow, July 20: Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has sharply criticized the Cockroach Peoples Party march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament.

On the approach and outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s

In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R.

170 years ago, a debate in Britain parliament on torture in Madras

Forms of torture in Madras Presidency at the time included tying a man by the hair of his head to the tail of an ass, and parading him though the

Chennais iconic annual fair at Island Grounds turns 50

The 70-day-long India Tourism and Industrial Fair that began at the Island Grounds in the city recently turned 50 this year. The Sutrula Porutkat

Ram Setu vs. Sethusamudram project: When Tamil Nadu BJP headquarters was attacked by DMK cadres

In response to DMK president M. Karunanidhis remark on Ram Setu, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti triggered