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West Asia crisis deepens: PM Modi speaks with leaders of Oman, Kuwait, expresses concern over attacks

Restoration of temple pond in Kurinjipadi a start to citizen-driven revival of Chola-era waterbodies

The movement has planned to map historic waterbodies and their interconnections, identify blocked feeder channels and surplus weirs, restore casc

NGO urges T.N. to make environmental clearance mandatory for large-scale solar projects

The NGO stated that the rapid expansion of ground-mounted solar parks is increasingly encroaching on agricultural and grazing lands; it alleged t

SSC MTS, Havaldar answer key and response sheets 2026: Check steps to download and more

The Staff Selection Commission has released the answer key and response sheets for the SSC MTS and Havaldar exams conducted in late 2025. Candida

US stock market big jolt today: Why are Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crashing? Dow Jones sinks 1,000 points, Nasdaq tumbles 500 amid oil surge and war fears

The US stock market crash today erased over 1,000 points from the Dow in hours. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,047 points, down 2.14%. T

Watch: Iran-Israel conflict: Why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz matters?

A warning from Irans Revolutionary Guard to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has triggered global market anxiety. After joint U.S.Israe

4 from Chennai killed after car falls into roadside well near Gingee

The police said the group was returning to Chennai after visiting Tiruvananmalai for girivalam

Brahmapuram, Manakkakadavu stretches of Kadambrayar hit by high coliform levels

In pictures: Lunar eclipse enthrals skywatchers across India and the globe

Protests over Khamenei's killing: Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir till March 7

Educational institutions in Kashmir will be closed until March 7. This decision follows widespread protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme

Quote of the Day by Wayne Gretzky: 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take...'Inspiring quotes by the Canadian former professional ice hockey player

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's famous quote highlights the necessity of taking action. He inspired many with his philosophy of seizing opportuniti

Khadi Utsava held at Sahyadri College in Shivamogga receives good response

Govt. cannot remain a mute spectator when its valuable property is subjected to litigation: Madras High Court

The court directed issuance of a comprehensive G.O. prescribing clear guidelines to all Govt. Pleaders and Revenue officials, specifying their du

Too early to assess economic impact on region, global economy: IMF on West Asia conflict

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said that it is closely monitoring developments and it wi

Russia halts construction work at Bushehr nuclear plant due to strikes on Iran

Rosatom has stopped work on Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant. This decision follows US and Israeli air strikes near the facility. Explosions were hea

Kollam district panchayat budget focusses on infra and health

Lakshya Sen stuns defending champion Shi Yuqi in thriller at All England Championships

Lakshya prevailed 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 in the contest that was as physical as it was tactical, marking his first victory over the former world No.

New genus and species of blind miniature fish discovered in Assam

Newly-discovered species of fish, living in a hand-dug well in a village in Assam, has been named Gitchak nakana. Complete absence of a skull roo

Oil shock could strain emerging markets beyond inflation, analysts say

Conflict in Iran is driving up oil prices. This surge will affect emerging markets significantly. Analysts warn of wider impacts on finances, cur

Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel

JERUSALEM, March 3 (Reuters) Israels military on Tuesday reported strikes in the Tel Aviv area of Israel from Iranian missiles. Search and rescu

Private hospital in Chennai treats two senior citizen cancer patients with CAR T-cell therapy

Women who painted Muslims not allowed on road become Hindutva icons

Meerut: Shradha Rajput and Sandhya Rajput, the women who had painted anti-Muslim graffiti on a crash barrier along the Uttarakhand-Delhi highway,

Im done: Hillary bangs table, yells, walks out as GOP grills over Epstein ties

NIMHANS launches Kannada version of ManoSandesh

The focus is to win the PowerPlay, says Markram

'Did Epstein kill himself?': Clinton grilled over Jeffrey's death at explosive House deposition

Israel calls on 60 countries to cut ties with Iran during evnoy meeting

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called on nations to sever ties with Iran. The appeal came during a virtual meeting with around 60 envo

Is a recession coming? Why global stock markets are crashing right now as more than $3.2 trillion in market value evaporates and Brent crude nears $85 a barrel amid the US-Israel-Iran war

Is a recession coming? Global stock market crash wipes out $3.2 trillion in 48 hours as oil prices surge near $85 on US-Israel-Iran war fears. WT

Apple launches new generation of MacBook laptops starting at $1,099

Apple has launched new MacBook Air and Pro laptops starting at $1,099, aiming to boost sales in a declining PC market facing chip shortages. Thes

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply

Global energy supply faces disruption as war in Iran halts tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have surged. This vital waterw

Training for Returning Officers, Assistant Returning Officers held in Tirunelveli ahead of Assembly Election

A total of 26 Returning Officers and 62 Assistant Returning Officers from Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram par

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah writes to Tamil Nadu counterpart Stalin backing renewed Centre-State relations debate

Siddaramaiah said that it is imperative for all States, irrespective of political affiliations, to join hands in constructive federal dialogue, n

Two new earthworm species discovered in Silent Valley

We are not allowed to live: Mahnaz Mohammadi speaks about life under the Islamic Republic

An Iranian filmmaker reflects on creating art under repression, explaining why Iranian cinema cannot be separated from politics. Speaking about t

Escalation of tension in West Asia hits export of perishable cargo from Tiruchi airport

Daily flights to Dubai and Sharjah have been suspended since February 28

NDA will ensure corruption-free good governance in Tamil Nadu

The DMK has failed as every part of this government is engaged only in corruption, though the party had promised clean and good governance ahead

Quote of the day by Confucius: 'To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are...' - lessons on moral values and self-development by the Chinese philosopher and Founder of Confucianism

Quote of the day by Confucius: Confucius, a pivotal moral philosopher, emphasized that perfect virtue stems from consistently practicing gravity,

NHAI awards 111 km-long Odisha Ring Road project to three concessionaires

The National Highways Authority of India has awarded a major project to build the Bhubaneswar Bypass. This 111 km, six-lane ring road will connec

Former prosecutor P.K. Haridas passes away

Latest fast bowling hero Auqib Nabi must be picked in Indian team immediately

Aquib Nabi has exploded on the nations cricket consciousness like a bouncer slamming into a batsmans helmet. The man, who has now been nicknamed

CPI(M) condemns U.S.-Israel attack on Iran

Questioning whether the Prime Minister has prior knowledge of the strike, CPI(M) leader Raghavulu accuses the TDP-JSP combine and YSRCP of remain

Top-level shake-up in Delhi Police; special, joint & DCP ranks reshuffled

Delhi Police has undergone a significant reshuffle. Fifty IPS and twenty DANIPS officers have been transferred to key positions. Changes impact d

West Asian crisis: India braces for market impact; growth momentum on track

India anticipates global market swings due to West Asian tensions. Government officials state the country's strong growth momentum will continue.

Students taken on flight trip to Bengaluru for Ministers birthday celebration

Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut amid Iranian strikes

India faces significant energy disruption as Qatar halts liquefied natural gas deliveries. An Iranian drone strike has forced Qatar to declare fo

Raw material cost hike to impact PV industry profit in March quarter: CMIE

Treatment begins for Thrissur man who lost vision after alleged medical negligence

Uber granted five-year transport aggregator licence in Karnataka

The renewed licence is valid for five years, from December 31, 2021 to December 30, 2026

Khamenei killing: Five geopolitical factors behind Indias silence

As the Opposition targets the government for failing to condole the Iranian leaders death, and of the bombings of hospitals and schools in Iran,

Word of the Day: Exulansis The pain of talking about an experience someone cant relate to

Exulansis is that quiet, bittersweet sting you feel when you share a personal story and realize no one truly gets it. Unlike obvious loneliness o

Andhra Premier League expands to Mangalagiri and Kadapa for Season 5, first match on June 3

IsraelIran Conflict Threatens Global Energy via Strait of Hormuz

Defence entrepreneur receives fresh death threats; Delhi Police refers case to Special Cell

Delhi Police is investigating fresh death threats received by defence entrepreneur Sahil Luthra. Luthra reported receiving calls from internation

Training for election code of conduct, surveillance committees begins in Krishnagiri

Election officials should go by the rule book in conducting election

Quote of the day by the woman who changed science, Maria Goeppert Mayer Winning the prize wasnt half as exciting as doing the work itself. | Inspirational science quotes by Nobel Prize Physics winner

Quote of the day by the woman who changed science, Maria Goeppert Mayer: In 1963, only the second woman in history won the Nobel Prize in Physics

UK cuts 2026 growth forecast, flags Iran war risk

The UK government cut its 2026 growth forecast on Tuesday, as Britain's finance minister delivered a fiscal update overshadowed by concerns over

Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say

Iran's attacks on Gulf nations are pushing them closer to the United States. Analysts believe this could lead to a wider coalition against Iran.

Revenue officers stage sit-in protest demanding better pay

Book of the Day: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy A timeless masterpiece of love, society, and the human soul

Book of the Day: Tolstoys work invites readers into a world where passion collides with expectation, where private anguish meets public scrutiny,

'Made in EU' auto rules risk backlash from friends and rivals

The plans, due on Wednesday as part of a drive to boost EU industry more broadly, are complicated by divisions between member states, with France

Three arrested in Bidar for illegally transporting narcotic substances

Partial reopening of airspace brings respite to stranded passengers

Kerala received over a dozen flights from different locations in West Asia, mainly carrying stranded passengers

Paturu handloom cluster revival to benefit 200 weaver families

Union government sanctions 76.32 lakh for reviving the handloom cluster; 84 weaver families get modern equipment worth 28 lakh in the first phase

10 lakh-worth painkillers, tablets seized in Mandapam

Karnataka Dalit Sangarsha Samithi demands return of SCSP-TSP funds diverted to guarantee schemes; to stage Bengaluru Chalo on March 11

Nod for construction of Lower Chatta Munnar dam

Maxillofacial surgeon from Chennai elected president of ICD-Section VI

Railways to run 56 Holi special trains

South Western Railway is operating 856 trips till March 31 across various railway zones to ensure smooth, safe travelling and also, to avoid rush

School principal attacks studentfor answering in Tamil in Salem

Recent advancements and best practices in sericulture value chain showcased at Reshme Krishi Mela

A.P., Rapido launch driver-cum-guide tourism initiative in Vijayawada

The initiative aims to transform autorickshaw and cab drivers from mere transporters of passengers to cultural ambassadors who explain the histor

Sericulture experience park inaugurated near Coonoor in the Nilgiris

The park reflects the Soil to Silk concept and showcases the entire process from mulberry cultivation to silk saree production in a demonstrati

ACM India award for Amritapuri Campus

Police seize 15 kg of ganja near Poonamallee bus terminus; 4 held

Four arrested after man gives supari for wifes murder, makes it look like an accident

Video footage of the accident captured on the dashcam of a KSRTC bus forced the police to suspect it to be foul play

Hyderabads fave expo turns Bengaluru into a slice of Charminar

When Hyderabads Ramzan nights traveled to Bengaluru! Hyderabad ki shaan, Charminar, and Ramzans most beloved delicacy, haleem, found an unexpecte

Guruvayur Devaswom post speculation swirls as A.V. Gopinathan meets CM

StartupTN, TNWESafe launch entrepreneurship bootcamp for women

The two-day bootcamp trained a cohort of 160 women entrepreneurs from Chennai and nearby towns to provide them with the mentorship required to tr

No Child Should Grow UP in Silence

Nearly 3 in 1,000 newborns face hearing loss, expert says, early detection can prevent lifelong setback

When profit prescribes: rethinking health through commercial determinants

Commercial incentives are increasingly shaping the environments in which people live, work, and consume, often faster than public institutions ca

Himachal government disburses Rs. 17 crore for ex-servicemen welfare, CM Sukhu reaffirms commitment to families of fallen heroes

The ex-servicemen of the state and their families are invaluable assets whose unparalleled contribution and supreme sacrifices in safeguarding th

490 crore lift irrigation project proposed to address drinking water crisis in Hanur

The project envisages drawing water from the Cauvery near Saragur village in Kollegal taluk and pumping it to the Uduthorehalla reservoir in Hanu

Rethinking Conservation Through the Bishnoi Lens

In her book Bishnois And The Blackbuck: Can Dharma Save the Environment?, Anu Lall reasons that environmental collapse may be a crisis of conscio

Kudumbashree K-Inam products to strengthen food security: Minister K. Rajan

Scientists outline genomic-based conservation roadmap for Eastern Ghats

Powerball Winner: Arkansas ticket scoops March 2 jackpot Prize details revealed

Powerball drawings take place three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. ET. The next drawing is scheduled for Wedne

Fruits of welfare schemes should reach all the eligible people: CM

Lapses in the implementation of Praja Palana Pragati Pranalika will not be tolerated, warns Revanth Reddy

Pollution exposure linked to mental health problems: EU agency

Nature-based solutions offer scientifically proven benefits for people suffering from mental disorders, by reducing stress, anxiety and depressio

Katrina Kaif celebrates her first Holi as a mother, shares photo

Mumbai: Actress Katrina Kaif was all smiles as she celebrated her first Holi after the birth of her son, Vihaan. She even shared a happy pic from