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As many as 3,82 lakh of 4.25 lakh women ration card holders have registered for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Dakshina Kannada, an official from the Department of Women and Child Development said

On the first day, Mr. Kumar also visited the party office to oversee the arrangements. He took stock of the proceedings and also interacted with the party workers, ministers and the general public present, inquiring about their well-being

Kanniyakumari holds a distinctive place in Tamil Nadus political history. Despite nearly six decades of Dravidian dominance in the State, it became the first district to elect a Hindutva-backed candidate as early as 1989, when V. Balachandram of Hindu Desam won the Padmanabhapuram constituency

The higher duties could dampen demand in the worlds second-largest consumer of precious metals, although they may help narrow Indias trade deficit and support the rupee, one of Asias worst-performing currencies

Irans chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehrans latest peace plan or face failure

The philatelic museum, which was set up in January 1997, exhibits commemorative stamps and first day postal covers issued by India and a host of countries including those in African and Caribbean regions on Gandhiji. It also showcases a reclining teakwood chair used by Gandhiji during his stay in Salem.

U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath described the comment as an insult to the trust of 145 crore countrymen and the democratic dignity of India

The U.S. Golden Dome is envisioned to include ground- and space-based capabilities able to detect, intercept and stop missiles at all major stages of a potential attack

This anthology aims to offer a glimpse into the future, allowing us to rethink our myopic outlook

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The Chief Minister urged the people of the State to align with the Prime Ministers appeal

Translated by Janani Kannan from the Tamil, the novel explores the constraints of living in a conservative religious family

In the 30 member-Legislative Assembly, the AINRC has won 12 seats, its allies, BJP four and one each by the AIADMK and LJK

The Hindu Group, in association with Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), will hostThe Hindu Diplomacy & Sustainability Dialogues 2026on May 13 at SIMATS, Chennai

The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been confirmed

Praveer Sinha, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Power, said, This quarter and year reflect our sustained focus on creating long-term value through disciplined growth, operational excellence and strategic partnerships

The IRGC enhances its combat preparedness amid fears of renewed conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire was on the brink of collapse

This government understands only the language of agitation, says AAP chief, alleges connivance and political patronage behind recurring leaks

Bangla Pokkho is a pro-Bengali advocacy organisation, and Mr. Chatterjee is oftenfoundcampaigningfor prioritising the Bengali language and Bengalis over other languages and communities in West Bengal

Global best practices underscore the value of wastewater reuse, efficient irrigation, and technological innovation

On December 11, 2023, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court that the West Bengal government had not adopted the LARR Act 2013, which allows land acquisition for public purposes

Karnataka has rearranged its internal reservation quota to fit within the 50% cap

The States development model is under pressure from changing realities, which the new Chief Minister needs to address

The approach should be scientifically informed, socially just, and ecologically sustainable

They have been charged with conspiracy, wilfully failing to immediately inform U.S. Coast Guard of a known hazardous condition, obstruction of an agency proceeding, and false statements

The sexual assault and murder of a minor girl in Maharashtra has once again exposed the disturbing vulnerabilities that continue to confront children in our society

Inquiry revealed that the accused had allegedly smuggled the tobacco products from Bengaluru by car and were preparing to distribute them in Chennai

The paddy-rich district aims to process husk into precipitated silica and silica gel, which have high demand in automotive, cosmetric and other industries, ensuring monetisation of farm waste

The AIADMK seems set on the path of self-destruction

In a wide-ranging conversation, Irfan Pathan breaks down the biggest talking points of IPL 2026: Pants struggles, Bumrahs form and the rise of young Indian pacers.He also explains the art of swing bowling, the importance of red-ball cricket, and why he believes Sooryavanshi is ready to play for India

The number of followers on Instagram soared from four lakh to 2.1 million after C. Joseph Vijay took over as the Chief Minister

As courts adopt AI, care must be taken on the potential for abuse

In successful 200-plus chases this season, the average scoring rate in the first six overs has climbed to 13.81, an increase of nearly 21% from last year