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Residents of Thambiah Road in West Mambalam want Tasmac outlet out of their midst soon

A resident points out that following the closure of four Tasmac outlets in the T. Nagar as part of the new Tamil Nadu governments move to shut down outlets uncomfortably close to sensitive spaces, there has been a rush at this shop on Thambiah Road. With the increase in visitors to this outlet, what was a minor irritant has become a thorn in the side for residents of Thambiah Road. A resident claims elected representatives have promised the shifting of this outlet from Thambiah Road, and he want

25 Jul 2026 5:26 pm
Zimbabwe opt to field in 2nd T20I vs India; Yash Thakur makes debut

Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur was handed his T20I debut as he replaced Ashok Sharma in the playing eleven.

25 Jul 2026 5:26 pm
From Lal Bahadur to Dharmendra Pradhan: Famous ministerial resignations in India

The history of Indian governance features several high-profile ministerial resignations, ranging from Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1956 to Dharmendra Pradhan in 2026.

25 Jul 2026 5:25 pm
Punjab Police bring back fugitive gangster from Indonesia after 6-month manhunt

Punjab Police remains committed to dismantling organised crime networks and ensuring that fugitives hiding anywhere in the world are brought to justice, Police DGP Gaurav Yadav said

25 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Supreme Court voices concern over in-laws being dragged in criminal cases arising out of marital disputes

The top court, which perused the divorce decree dated September, 2023, passed by mutual consent, said the appellant is the paternal aunt of the twins born in the wedlock of her brother

25 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Metro water supply hit ata few addresses in Mylapore

There are complaints about total lack of water supply as well as low pressure in the pipes. These problems have been reported from houses at NallappanStreet,Arisikaran Street TSVKoilStreet, KP South Street Adam Street andSolaimariammanStreet

25 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
U.S. measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: official data

Since 2026 began, 2,318 confirmed cases of the highly contagious illness have been recorded, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

25 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Sexual harassment case registered after BMTC bus assault video goes viral; police hunt for suspect

The clip shared on social media claimed the suspect had allegedly been boarding BMTC buses on the HebbalManyata route and targeting women passengers by touching them inappropriately.

25 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
M.K. Stalin urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to abandon talks with Karnataka

The visit will serve no purpose other than enabling the government to claim that it made a direct effort by travelling to Karnataka for talks, he said

25 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
Artagainst drugs in city colleges

Fevicryl-certifiedteachers fan out to educational institutions to create awareness about drug abuse and fight the scourge

25 Jul 2026 5:06 pm
Left-wing students hold demonstration, clash with police in support of Bihar bandh

The bandh turned violent in Patna, Saran, Siwan, Aurangabad and Bhagalpur, while districts like Samastipur, Nawada and Nalanda witnessed mild protests, police said

25 Jul 2026 5:04 pm
Communities onOMRreceiving free composters

PLAN Foundation is offering aerobins to bulk waste generators to encourage in situ composting. Besides gated communities, educational institutions and companies are covered by this initiative

25 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
Students are Indias future, Modi is past; past can never fight future: Rahul Gandhi

There are three non-negotiable demands [of the students]. Dharmendra Pradhan, who is corrupt, incompetent and misaligned, must be sacked, said Rahul Gandhi

25 Jul 2026 4:56 pm
Rajasthan steps up surveillance as two deceased girls' reports test positive for Chandipura virus

Chandipura virus is an emerging vector-borne pathogen that primarily affects children aged below 15. It causes fever, flu-like symptoms and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).

25 Jul 2026 4:56 pm
President Murmu lauds Indian diaspora in Romania, calls them true representatives of India

She hailed the contribution of Indian companies and professionals to the Romanian economy, adding that a new generation of Indian professionals and students is now making Romania their home

25 Jul 2026 4:48 pm
Dharmendra Pradhan: In the eye of the storm

The Union Education Minister has tendered his resignation as protests over exam paper leak have persisted, mounting pressure on the Modi government

25 Jul 2026 4:47 pm
Solar projects inaugurated at Vizag hospitals to promote green healthcare

Two institutions received 50 kW capacity systems aimed at cutting energy costs and transitioning towards clean energy

25 Jul 2026 4:46 pm
Blade Runner 2099: The dystopian sci-fi actioner gets release date; first look teaser unveiled

Starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, the series is showrun by Silka Luisa with Ridley Scott serving as executive producer

25 Jul 2026 4:45 pm
PM Modi dials Assam CM to enquire about flood relief, offers Centre's full support

He (Prime Minister Modi) sought an update on the extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting on the ground, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

25 Jul 2026 4:36 pm
Senior officials of Commerce Ministry discuss tobacco farmers problems with Andhra CM

They deliberated on three proposals, including providing interest-free working capital loans to the farmers, giving various incentives and compensating the price deficit

25 Jul 2026 4:36 pm
Great Nicobar project commercial, not strategic, Ramesh tells Rajnath in fresh letter

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh reiterated that the scheme is most fundamentally a commercial enterprise for which a strategic rationale is being invented

25 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
Victory of democracy: Wangchuk on Pradhans resignation

Congratulations CJP, Gen Z of the nation and thank you all citizens for shedding fear and the fear of fear and rising up from every corner of the nation, said Sonam Wangchuk

25 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
This is proof that if you dont get scared, you can win, says Dipke on Pradhans resignation

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke joined the crowd from the dais, waved the tricolour and sang Vande Mataram by A.R. Rahman

25 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
Delhi Police dismisses rumours of ban on app-based food delivery in New Delhi district

The Delhi Traffic Police had only issued a travel advisory asking motorists to avoid routes leading to the notified area due to large gatherings and prevailing law and order concerns, Delhi Police said

25 Jul 2026 4:26 pm
Traffic curbs near Necklace Road for candlelight rally

Traffic police said congestion was expected around VV Statue, Old Police Station Junction at Lakdikapul, Iqbal Minar Junction, Secretariat Junction and the Ranigunj area during the evening hours

25 Jul 2026 4:26 pm
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to look into case over Vedan meet backing student protests

The event, attended by activists and celebrities including rapper Hirandas Murali, has faced scrutiny after the Ernakulam Town South police charged one organiser and 99 participants with unlawful assembly and obstruction of public way.

25 Jul 2026 4:26 pm
AI toys are gaining ground, but do they help childrens language skills?

Language acquisition, at its core, is a social dance. A caregivers response, its tonal quality, and content adapted to the childs level, controls what and if a child learns. This cannot be outsourced to a machine

25 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
Dictatorship defeated!: Chants, tricolour and dance at Jantar Mantar as Dharmendra Pradhan tenders resignation

Protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, were seen hugging each other and dancing on stage

25 Jul 2026 4:12 pm
Lord of the Rings season 3 teaser: Simon Pegg joins the cast as Middle earth goes to war

This season brings new characters with Eddie Marsan as Thrain, Andrew Richardson as Anarion, and Adam Young as Marnkh

25 Jul 2026 4:12 pm
Watch: The Best Written Films of 2026 (So Far) | Frequently Made Mistakes 26

Which films have the best screenplays of 2026 so far? Half the year is behind us, and these are the six screenplays that impressed me the mostnot just because theyre terrific films, but because each one avoids a storytelling mistake that countless writers still make. In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, Sudhish Kamath breaks down what makes these scripts work and the lessons every screenwriter can take away.

25 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Shabad killers last trail: police reconstruct Raj Kumars final 63 hours

The reconstruction, based on CCTV footage, transport records, hotel documents and witness statements, offers the clearest picture yet of Raj Kumars final two days

25 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Land acquisition for rail projects moves at snails pace in Kerala

So far, only 78 hectares (13%) have been acquired, leaving 540 hectares (87%) still to be obtained, which delays rail infrastructure development.

25 Jul 2026 3:59 pm
Webinar on anaemia to be held on July 26

The webinar will examine the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of anaemia, while discussing who is most at risk, the importance of early detection, and measures for prevention and management

25 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Puducherry government setting up Industry Facilitation Centre: Chief Secretary

The Chief Secretary said the centre would further facilitate in obtaining statutory approvals by entrepreneurs

25 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Healing at Jantar Mantar CJP protest: In Pictures

Jantar Mantar CJP protests continue to see a sea of crowds. An island of healing exists amidst the peaceful bustle.

25 Jul 2026 3:49 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects allegations linking him to Exalogic case

Pinarayi Vijayan rejects claims made by S.N. Sasidharan Kartha, the former MD of CMRL, that payments were made to T. Veena due to her relationship with the then CM.

25 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
The missing link in Social Science research in India

Research topics must have societal relevance and the findings must be tested against real-world rigour

25 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
Wildfire leads to evacuations in some suburbs of French city of Bordeaux

Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of some 2,00,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain

25 Jul 2026 3:34 pm
T.N. govt. to ink pact with Centre for AI-enabled grievance redressal system for PDS beneficiaries

Before signing the MoU, the State government is keen on bringing district-level officers under the grievance redressal system

25 Jul 2026 3:29 pm
Karnataka government rolls out WhatsApp survey to shape Bengaluru Metropolitan Regions growth

The questionnaire, which takes around six to eight minutes to complete, is available in both Kannada and English.

25 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
Should India scrap NEET? Tamil Nadus call beyond the CJPsdemands | Insight India

In this episode, we unpack the exam that triggered massive Gen Z-led protests in Delhi and across the country. The NEET exam and this years paper leak pushed the Cockroach Janta Party to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. But the protests have since come to encompass broader grievances with the NEET exam and systemic issues within the education system. Tamil Nadu is one State that has historically opposed the NEET exam. We discuss why NEET is such a controvers

25 Jul 2026 3:24 pm