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Former Minister Vellamandi Natarajan rejoins AIADMK

Was an associate of O.Paneerselvam; says the former Chief Ministers decision to join DMK was unacceptable to him

28 Feb 2026 2:15 am
14 JNU students arrested day after protest against V-Cs remarks, secure bail

Bail conditions state that they will be released only after verification of permanent address; process will prolong punishment, states JNUSU; SFI calls for a protest today in solidarity with the students

28 Feb 2026 2:03 am
Ladki Bahin grant putting fiscal strain on other depts. but will continue: Minister

There are administrative challenges as implementation of scheme is creating stress on funds, says Ganesh Naik; adds assets of Forest Dept. can be used to generate revenue to execute its projects

28 Feb 2026 1:47 am
14 JNU students arrested over protest granted bail, JNUSU says bail conditions stringent

Student protesters on Thursday had attempted to march to the Ministry of Education but were halted at the main gate in JNU; their demands, among other things, were the resignation of the Vice Chancellor over casteist comments she made during a podcast interview earlier

28 Feb 2026 1:35 am
Keralas paradox can spark its global vision

The State must look across the oceans to chart a bright future

28 Feb 2026 1:24 am
International law is not dead, its rules stay resilient

Proclaiming the death of international law aids world tyrants

28 Feb 2026 1:21 am
SC/ST medical students pressured to pay for internship year

In several colleges, fourth-year students are being pressured to pay the fifth-year tuition fee, and are not being permitted to write their fourth-year examinations unless the fee is paid

28 Feb 2026 1:17 am
Bad publicity: On AI Summit, Youth Congress protest, police action

The Delhi polices actions against the IYC protesters are heavy-handed

28 Feb 2026 1:06 am
Amit Shah concludes his three-day visit to Bihars Seemanchal

Mr. Shah directed strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly in forest and uninhabited areas, and ordered the immediate removal of encroachments identified on No Mans Land.

28 Feb 2026 1:06 am
Up in the air: On non-scheduled operators, aviation safety

Flights by non-scheduled operators need better enforcement

28 Feb 2026 1:02 am
Warner Bros signs $110 billion deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in townhall

Netflix had the legal right to match the PSKY offer. As you all know, they ultimately decided not to do that. That then resulted in a signed agreement with PSKY as of this morning, says Bruce Campbell, Warner Bros chief revenue and strategy officer

28 Feb 2026 12:56 am
MCC would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu against poll inducements, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Out of 5.67 crore electors, only 216 appeals have been filed till day, points out CEC; SIR in TN was a model for the country, great success, he says

28 Feb 2026 12:47 am
Trump says hes not happy with Iran nuclear talks but awaits further rounds

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday failed to reach and breakthrough, and as American forces gather in the region.

28 Feb 2026 12:44 am
India to share info on cybercrime investigation, call centre scams with U.K.

India flags breach of security of Indian dignitaries and diplomatic missions in U.K

28 Feb 2026 12:22 am
Fino Payments Bank MD, CEO arrested under GST Act

Investigation is relating to business partner(s) of the Bank and not relating to the GST compliance of the Bank, the bank said in a filing with stock exchanges.

28 Feb 2026 12:14 am
Food safety officials inspect milk supply chain in SPSR Nellore district

After the milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district, officials intensify quality checks at dairies across the district and send samples of milk products to labs for testing

28 Feb 2026 12:10 am
O. Panneerselvam: A man undone by his own decisions

When he joined the DMK in the presence of Chief Minister M.K.Stalin, Mr. Panneerselvam was accompanied by only one legislator, P. Ayyappan. After his expulsion from the AIADMK in July 2022, Mr Panneerselvam had the support of two prominent leaders - R. Vaithilingam and P.H. Manoj Pandian. They joined the DMK recently.

27 Feb 2026 11:56 pm
Formula Ones radical new era: leaner and cleaner, sure; but meaner?

Motor-racings most prestigious championship takes a brave step into the unknown in 2026. Sweeping changes to both the engine and chassis mean the cars will be unlike anything seen before. They will be smaller, nimbler and more eco-friendly than last year, but will they race better? Here is everything you need to know ahead of next weekends season opener

27 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
Belgium hockeys golden boys still want everything the sport has to offer

Arthur Van Doren and Alexander Hendrickx have a trophy cabinet filled with the games top honours, but arent satisfied. In their 30s, they remain an important part of the Red Lions plans of reclaiming their dominance. They hope to cap a decade-long partnership by winning the World Cup at home later this year and Olympic gold at LA28

27 Feb 2026 11:54 pm
Women to move from drudgery to decision-making in agriculture: Union Agriculture Secretary

The senior bureaucrat inaugurated businesslines fifth Agri and Commodity Summit in New Delhi where he spoke about how almost 50% of the rural workforce in the agricultural sector comprises women

27 Feb 2026 11:30 pm
CPI(M) is fighting both TMC and BJP in West Bengal: M.A. Baby

CPI(M) general secretary counters West Bengal Chief Ministers remarks on a growing CPI(M)-BJP alliance, terming it ironical; accuses both BJP and TMC of fuelling communal polarisation

27 Feb 2026 11:11 pm