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What Tamil Nadu CM Vijay really needs to see at Fort St. George

A closer look beyond the museum and St. Marys Church shows Fort St. George struggling under poor maintenance, fragmented ownership, and years of official neglect, raising urgent questions about how Tamil Nadu intends to protect the historic seat of its own government

27 May 2026 8:22 am
Power outage on Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai raises safety concern

Tangedco officials said that power outages on the path occur mainly due to strong winds, these problems are attended to once the weather conditions are back to normal

27 May 2026 8:16 am
Chhattisgarh Congress president announces indefinite stir after party leader booked during poll campaigning

The Opposition party alleges that the Arms Act was slapped to influence the upcoming Shivnandanpur Nagar Panchayat elections

27 May 2026 8:04 am
Iran-Israel war highlights: Gulf powers will no longer be a shield for U.S. bases, Iran's supreme leader says

Israels military warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, on Monday to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets

27 May 2026 7:58 am
At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington State mill

The facility, which employs about 1,000 people, makes material for tissues, printing paper, cups, plates, cartons and other goods

27 May 2026 7:53 am
Gaza health officials say 7 killed in Israeli airstrikes

The Israeli military said its troops identified several armed terrorists operating in the area of the so-called Yellow Line that splits Gaza into two areas: one controlled by Israeli forces and the other by Hamas

27 May 2026 7:45 am
Haryana lawyer moves Election Commission to register Cockroach Janta Party

While the registration of a party is optional, it enables a political outfit to claim certain benefits under law, such as accepting donations

27 May 2026 7:18 am
Pakistan's role as mediator problematic: U.S. senator

Lindsey Graham asked Pakistan to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's call to mediators in the U.S.-Iran war to join the Accords.

27 May 2026 7:01 am
Gurugram sex ratio dips to 862, DC orders intensified campaign against illegal sex determination

Data also indicated a dip in the State average from 923 to 898 during the same period.

27 May 2026 6:55 am
When a DMK MLA was arrested for conducting an inspection and a journalist landed behind bars

While elected representatives are empowered to inspect government offices within their constituencies, no such authority extends to party functionaries

27 May 2026 6:54 am
Murder of siblings and a police encounter that rocked Coimbatore 16 years ago

The Supreme Court, on August 1, 2019, confirmed the death sentence of Manoharan, finding the case to be of the rarest of rare category

27 May 2026 5:51 am
Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban, Bahamas to increase screening

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other foreign nationals who have been in affected areas in recent weeks and do not have symptoms will have to quarantine for 21 days from May 30, according to a statement from Canadas public health agency

27 May 2026 5:45 am
Double delight for Iniyan

Indian Grandmaster P. Iniyan won gold in both rapid and blitz at the Commonwealth championships.

27 May 2026 3:29 am
Himachal panchayat polls: 78.53% polling in first phase, women voters outnumber men

Shimla recorded 79.80% voter turnout, Mandi 79.39%, Una 78.76%, Bilaspur 77.39%, Kangra 75.75%, Hamirpur 73.05% and Kinnaur 73.59%

27 May 2026 2:28 am
Sports Ministry notifies formation of NSB and NST to streamline governance and minimise litigation

No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of any matter on which the National Sports Tribunal is empowered to determine, and no injunction shall be granted

27 May 2026 1:12 am
Indias energy strategy needs price correction

The petro products price hike is too little and too late

27 May 2026 12:54 am
Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions

The recent episode involving the Aam Aadmi Party and the invocation of the provisions of the 10th Schedule highlights the need for judicial clarity

27 May 2026 12:51 am
The absolute necessity of female friendships

Female friendship can be an emotional, social and political lifeline for women. Our friends show us different ways of being in the world.

27 May 2026 12:48 am
GPF accounts statement put up on website

Officers/subscribers can download the statement from the website

27 May 2026 12:38 am
Commuters using MRTS demand trains every ten minutes during peak hours

Southern Railway says increase in services would be considered after Chennai Egmore redevelopment works are completed

27 May 2026 12:32 am
Understanding the potential of CAR-T therapy in autoimmune disease treatment

Originally developed for aggressive blood cancers, CAR-T cell therapy is now being explored as a possible breakthrough treatment for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, offering the possibility of long-term remission instead of lifelong immune suppression

27 May 2026 12:31 am
Bad fences: On Marco Rubios India visit

Marco Rubios visit was an opportunity to mend economic and energy ties

27 May 2026 12:23 am
Interview | I should make a path on which people can walk and believe: Gurindervir

Gurindervir cautious not to repeat past mistakes, hopes to perform better and prove a point at the Asian Games later this year

27 May 2026 12:20 am
Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Bihar SIRtomorrow

Petitions had accused ECI of arbitrarily assuming powers to determine citizenship while overriding limitations clearly prescribed in parliamentary laws, rules and its own manual without providing any good reason

27 May 2026 12:20 am
Score board: On the CBSEs credibility, its examination reforms

The CBSE was ill-prepared for the exam reforms it undertook

27 May 2026 12:15 am
Doctors report rise in mild COVID-19 cases in Chennai

There has been a spike in cases in the last two weeks, they say, and advisebasic precautions like wearing mask and following hand hygiene; there are no new severe variants reported, they add

27 May 2026 12:13 am
The entreprenuer who stayed up painting heritage sites and citys landmarks

Yusuf Madhiya spends most of his day managing his business but the artistic side of him never really went away

26 May 2026 11:56 pm
Turkish riot police use water cannons ahead of deposed Opposition leader's speech to rally

Ozgur Ozel and the core leadership of the Republican People's Party, or CHP, were removed from their posts on May 26 by a court order that many people consider to be politically motivated

26 May 2026 11:19 pm
Andhra Pradesh emerges as a pioneer in AI-driven healthcare innovations, says Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav promotes AI-driven diagnostic tests, says that these not only provide accurate results but also improve the speed of delivery of healthcare services and make tests affordable for people

26 May 2026 11:11 pm
China, Pakistan agree to 'unswervingly safeguard' bilateral ties

Statement was issued at the end of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit to China from May 23-26 at invitation of Premier Li Qiang. During his visit, two sides signed a number of cooperation documents in various fields

26 May 2026 10:59 pm
Fuel shortage hits pumps amid panic buying; OMCs call for calm, say supply is steady

Petrol pump owners report dwindling supplies and long queues as demand peaks due to farming activity; some impose curbs on sale fearing supply disruption; OMCs assure public of normal operations with steady fuel availability, advise against hoarding

26 May 2026 10:59 pm
Fast-track court frames charges against seven accused in Zubeen Garg death case

Four accused of murder based on SIT chargesheet; Garg died while swimming in Singapore in 2025; Assam CM claims he was murdered as part of a conspiracy; Singapore coroner ruled it an accidental drowning

26 May 2026 10:50 pm
Twisha Sharma death: Madhya Pradesh DGP defends Bhopal Police as CBI takes over case, launches probe

Kailash Makwanas statement comes amid several allegations made by Twisha Sharmas family such as institutional bias and procedural lapses by local police

26 May 2026 10:49 pm