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People even sit outside temples and beg, but they do not steal from the temple, Akhilesh Yadav said while interacting with reporters during his visit to Saharanpur

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Water experts said Chennai needs sustainable solutions rather than cost-intensive desalination projects; projects could be developed to convert lands acquired for Parandur airport into a reservoir

The 2026-27 Premier League deadline day had it all: a record-shattering transfer, two private jets on a runway, and a collapsed multi-club domino chain

In connection with the death of King Harald, His Majesty King Haakon VIII declares a period of court mourning up to and including October 9, the palace said in a statement

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The Jordanian Foreign Ministry said there were Jordanians among the casualties, without providing a toll

The actor said the immediate relief effort includes blankets and food materials, while his team is also assessing the needs of affected communities on the ground

Best known for its classical music traditions, Madras also had a thriving rock n roll culture in the 1960s and 1970s. From The Mustangs and Selaiyur Swingsters to Anglo-Indian bands, performers recall The Beatles covers, college bands, clubs and homes where another version of the city came alive

Out of the 70,584 complaints received by the Chief Vigilance Officers, who act as the distant arm of the Commission, 64,905 were disposed of as on December 31, 2025, the report said

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Godrej Industries Group's National Chemistry Day Summit Explores Resilience as a Defining Capability for the Chemical Industry

Satheesan says the State government is bound to follow Central protocol in events where the President, Vice-President or the Prime Minister are present

The Detour in Thiruvananthapuram features five eateries with different cuisines: Choti Choti Baatein, Amorae, Nomada, Kutti Chatti and What The Chaat?!

Nepals devastating flash floods have killed over 1,100 people, with nearly 4,000 still missing. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities search for survivors and provide aid to affected communities.

Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) inviting private agencies to develop and operate the houseboats and floating restaurants

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy requests cooperation of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for its successful conduct

The Bill seeks to introduce Section 16-A to the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018, empowering the State government to constitute the Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Commission with the Chief Secretary as its Chairperson

He says the United Democratic Front government faces the additional challenge of not getting the Revenue Deficit Grant, which was available till last year

The quarters ahead will test the stamina of Indias economic resilience

Zverev taken the distance by Sonego in opener Americans Fritz, Keys and Gauff make smooth progress; Grand Slam champions Andreeva and Rybakina prevail

Court allows Oil India to challenge government decision as the company argues that Extended Reach Drilling poses no threat to the protected national parks ecosystem and is essential for meeting the countrys energy demands

Fighting between the United States and Iran has flared up again, with Washington carrying out fresh strikes and Tehran retaliating with missiles and drones.

A circular from Mr. Kanthapuram had advised women to avoid sharing stage or public space with unrelated men during religious celebrations

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari also said that the State government will not hide figures of dengue and urged medical practitioners to mention dengue fever in prescriptions if the patients are infected with the vector borne disease

The GLP-1 drugs semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy by Novo Nordisk, and Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound, are prescribed initially at a low dose followed by gradual titration to higher doses, to help the body adjust and minimize side effects

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan allow a State appeal preferred against a single judges order

The former Union Minister also alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls that is ongoing in various States is aimed at helping the BJP win elections

Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road Encourages People to Opt for Early Screening to Protect Liver Health

The specialised police unit filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Budgam, against the five accused

How does a human milk bank work? Who can donate breast milk, who receives it, and why does it matter for vulnerable newborns? In a special World Breastfeeding Week episode of Health Wrap, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, speaks to experts and takes you inside a human milk bank to understand how donated breast milk is collected, screened, processed and provided to babies who need it most.

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