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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

Oil Palm Offers Farmers Stable Income: Bhatti

The Deputy Chief Minister said that Khammam is synonymous with agriculture and that farming is the primary livelihood for its people

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

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

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

Habitual Offender Detained Under Goonda Act, Shifted To Karwar Jail

According to the order, Madivalayya, a resident of Shivashakthi Nagar in Vijayapura, is a habitual offender involved in several cases relating to

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

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

Revanth Slams Police Action on Students Protesting NEET Paper Leak

Alleges use of force to silence youth; demands accountability and end to police brutality

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

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

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to be sentenced in US to life in prison

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael El Mayo Zambada faces sentencing Monday for his role in the Sinaloa Cartel. He admitted to shipping millions of kilog

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

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

J.SivashanmugamPillai: a tall leader of Tamil Nadu belonging to what was once known Depressed Classes

J.SivashanmugamPillaiwas the first Scheduled Caste member to become the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker in 1946.He was known for impartiality, with f

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

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.

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

Contractor, R&B Official Booked Over Konaseema Canal Wall Construction

Taking serious note of the complaint, the AP Minister directed Water Resources Department officials to lodge a police complaint against the contr

How the Tamil Nadu legislature, in the late 1940s, viewed the making of the Constitution

In the Constituent Assemblys debates (1946-49), K. Santhanam and N.G. Ranga, both from southern States representing the present Tamil Nadu and An

When eggs, stones were hurled at T.N. Governor Channa Reddys convoy and CM Jayalalithaa sought his recall

The incident occurred in 1995 when hostilities between Jayalalithaa and Reddy were common knowledge. While the Governor sent a report to the Cent

How Can Britain Get New Prime Minister Without Holding General Election: Explained

Burnham was the only candidate to secure enough support from his fellow Labour lawmakers to replace Starmer as leader of the governing party.

Tamil Nadus link to a key amendment to the Constitution on freedom of press, expression

On March 1, 1950, the Madras government banned Cross Roads, a Left-leaning journal. A month later, the Supreme Courts full Bench, by five to one,

Six decades of Blue Cross: from humble beginnings to setting the standard for animal welfare

In 1959, Captain V. Sundaram brought home two stranded puppies he found on a flooded streetnear his house at T. Nagar. He built makeshift kennels

An idol found nearGangaikondaCholapuramconfirms the Thiruvarasu ofNathamunigal

Near theGangaikondaCholapuram-KumbakonamRoad is a place calledSorgapallamorSembodaiwhere an idol ofSrinivasaPerumalas once foundhalf-buried under

Bengaluru Blinkit rider turned down a 100 tip, and his reason has a career learning that no management degree can teach

A Blinkit order mix-up led to a valuable lesson for a product manager. The delivery partner refused extra cash, explaining his rating system. He

Aluminum foil in air fryer: Before your next meal, experts say these 7 cooking tips can make your food crispier, cleanup easier, and your appliance safer

Air fryers can safely use aluminum foil for easier cleanup and food preparation. Proper use ensures hot air circulates freely, preventing soggy f

NSA Doval to receive Lokmanya Tilak Award on Aug 1

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will receive the Lokmanya Tilak Award. This award recognizes his significant contributions to national secur

Ruturaj Gaikwad to Lead West Zone in Dilip Trophy, Shams Mulani Named Vice-Captain

New Delhi, July 20: Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of the West Zone team for the upcoming Dilip Trophy. Experienced lef

ThanjavurBig Temple inscriptions bring alive the fierce fight between Shivaji andAfzal Khan

The inscriptions, written in Marathi on the south-western walls near theVinayagarTemple, also describe the history of the Maratha kingsand praise

Salem C. Vijiaraghavachariar, the freedom fighter who fought againstKalaPaani

Salem C.Vijiaraghavachariar, one of the doyens of the national movement during the pre-Gandhi eraand the first Tamil to become the All India Cong

India records 78 doping cases till July 15; Uttar Pradesh, Punjab top list: Sports Minister Mandaviya

Manuskh Mandaviya, in a written response, said 78 Adverse Analytical Findings have been recorded so far in 2026

Acts committed as juvenile cannot justify preventive detention after attaining majority: J&K High Court

Detenue could not have been detained under preventive laws for the activities alleged committed by him at the time when he was a juvenile, the co

Kejriwal Urges Union Government To Listen to Youth, Not Lathi-Charge

I appeal to the government that these are our own country's children who have taken to the streets demanding justice, and then you resort to a la

S. Chellapandian: a Speaker with sound knowledge of British parliamentary practices

S.Chellapandiantried to follow British parliamentary practices.In the opinion of former President R.Venkataraman, he knew legislative procedures

Oriental Insurance rejects mediclaim saying hospitalisation was not necessary: Court says doctors, not insurers, decide medical necessity; orders over Rs 2 lakh payout

Oriental Insurance rejects claim saying hospitalisation wasn't necessary: A Delhi consumer commission has ordered Oriental Insurance to pay Rs 2.

J.C. Daniel, a Tamil dentist and martial artist, who became the father of Malayalam cinema

Driven by his passion for cinema, Daniel sold his share of family property inKanniyakumaridistrict and borrowed money from friends and relatives

Mumbai Police prohibits public gatherings starting July 23 amid CJP protests

Mumbai Police have imposed prohibitory orders restricting public gatherings of five or more people. These orders follow a protest by the Sharad P

A Supreme Court of Judicature functioned for over 60 years at Madras during British rule

A charter, issued in 1687, empowered the Mayor and three of the eldest Aldermen to form a court of record.King George III issued a charter in 179

CJP march: Protesters defy baton-charge, tear gas; say won't back off until demands met

Students and citizens marched towards Parliament demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Police used barricades, lathicharge, and tear ga

India's net FDI inflows likely to reach $15 bn in FY27

India's net FDI inflows are expected to rebound to $15 billion in fiscal year 2027. This rebound will be supported by healthy gross inflows and m

Andy Burnham Becomes Britain's Seventh PM in Just 10 Years

Starmer will travel the mile from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace to formally tell King Charles III that he is resigning.

'These are our children': Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre over police action at CJP protest

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 440 Points Lower As Oil Tops $90 Amid US-Iran War

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty Highlights: Oil prices jump 3% as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent crude tops $90 per barrel.

When a Congress MLA was asked to repay 21.58 lakh salary after his election was set aside

He argued that he had discharged his duties in good faith, and the benefits received could not be retrospectively withdrawn merely because his el

The unique flavour of Dindigulcigar, a balm to Winston Churchill during World War

During the Second World War, the British Prime Minister decided to have a regular supply of these cigars made by Spencer and Co.A permanent order

Tragic Death of Tripuras Police Chief Raises Questions

Agartala, July 20: Anurag, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a bathroom connected

Collection of names of animals as portrayed in Tamil classics

The ancient Tamils employed a remarkable richness of vocabulary to refer to animals.H.Chithiraputhiran, a former professor at Tamil University,Th

MasiMagam: an auspicious day for Irularcommunity to reconnect with their roots on Mamallapuramseashores

For theIrulars, theMasiMagamfestival is deeply tied to their culture and collective identity.They gather in their thousands on the shores ofMamal

An uproar that marked the States name change from Madras to Tamil Nadu

The new name came into force on January 14, 1969, the day of Thai Pongal.

DMRC closes 5 metro stations in view of CJP march, chaos unfolds as commuters stranded

Five Delhi Metro stations closed Monday due to security concerns over a protest. Hundreds of commuters faced disruptions and were stranded at the