Actor Kamal Roy passes away in Chennai
Some of his movies include Sayujyam, Kollilakkam, Manju, Kingini, Kalyanasougandhikam, Vachalam, Shobhanam, among others
T.N. CM Stalin inaugurates housing units in Chennai
These tenements were built at a cost of 147 crore close to the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital
Union Cabinet approves 5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to enhance credit to MSMEs
The equity infusion will be provided by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and will be divided into three tranches of 3,000 crore in 2025-26, and 1,000 crore each in 2026-27 and 2027-28
Environmentalists allege widespread illegal sand mining in Karur district
Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 96.01 feet
Arappor Iyakkam seeks clarity on BIMs legal status
Mounting dry waste at Vendipalayam compost yard worries residentsin Erode
Residents said the steady build-up of dry waste had heightened the risk of fire outbreaks, especially during summer, and urged the Corporation to ensure its prompt processing and removal
Gen Zinspired social lounge launched at KIA airport Bengaluru
The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said that the name of the lounge GateZ emerged from a nationwide contest
Veteran journalist Dasu Krishnamoorthy passes away at 99
GOPHA launches forum to strengthen optometrys role in public health
The launch marks GOPHAs emergence as an international collaborative platform aimed at linking optometry with public health to advance universal eye care
Understanding MASLD: asilentliverdisease on therise in India
Due to its silent nature, proactive screening is essential, especially for individuals with risk factors. These include people who are overweight or obese, have Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or elevated cholesterol levels
Trump Board of Peace: List of members invited and countries that rejected the proposal
In letters sent to various world leaders inviting them to be founding members of the board, the US President says the body would embark on a bold new approach to resolving global conflict.
China says will defend UN system after Board of Peace invite
Beijing confirmed that it had received a U.S. invitation to join the board, which is aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter seen by AFP
Lamborghini driver booked after video of reckless driving in Bengaluru goes viral
The footage shows the sports car zipping through traffic on Mysuru Road in a reckless manner, putting the lives of other road users at risk
Kerala Assembly pays tribute to late CPI(M) leader and Koyilandy MLA Kanathil Jameela
Reading out obituary reference, Speaker describes Jameela as a leader who consistently took uncompromising, people-centric positions on public issues and was known for her firm interventions in Assembly
Harry Brook says lucky to be England captain despite nightclub brawl in NZ
Brook was struck by a nightclub bouncer after being denied entry to the venue on October 31
Watch: Trump says ICE will make mistakes, calls victims father a Trump fan
Hyderabad to host 750-year-old Sufi Basant tradition this January
The Telangana Arts and Cultural Council hosts the eighth edition celebrating spring, music and oneness
BOSS Celebrate an Exclusive Evening with Actor Ishaan Khatter in Mumbai
The appointment has been approved by the Board of Directors and comes at a critical juncture of Allcargo Groups ongoing restructuring exercise, under which its businesses are being reorganised into four independent and focused entities
Kerala mans death after misconduct video: Lookout notice issued against woman accused of abetment
Police sources said the 35-year-old Vadakara native has been absconding, prompting the issuance of the lookout circular to prevent her from fleeing the country through any airport
Satellite data show Indias major deltas sinking due to human activity
A new study has reported that 77% of the Brahmani delta and 69% of the Mahanadi delta are sinking at more than 5 mm/year
Delhi HC refuses registration of FIR into staffer's death by suicide
The court was hearing a public interest litigation by Anand Legal Aid Forum Trust seeking an FIR on the incident, as well as directions for filling up the clerical vacancies
Israel's Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended invitations to dozens of nations to join the Board of Peace, hinting it will soon broker global conflicts, like a pseudo-U.N. Security Council
OpenAI to start offering chatbot ads to advertisers: Report
According to the report, the company is charging based on ad views rather than per-ad clicks
Nikkhil Advani interview: Dissension is democracys cornerstone
AsFreedom At Midnightspurs debate, director-producer Nikkhil Advani opens up on securing dignity in disagreement,ignoring Gandhis assassins, and finding a love story at 50
Biennale nights in Kochi: Discover vintage-styled bars to EDM pubs
Art-fatigued at the Kochi Muziris Biennale? These cosy watering holes offer the space to unwind, with inventive drinks and locally-inspired dishes
OnePlus India CEO calls reports of shutdown false
OnePlus responded to multiple speculative reports that made similar claims of a business shutdown
India RISE Fellowship launches inaugural cohort of 41 women scientists at IISc, Bengaluru
Conceptualised under the U.S.India Alliance for Womens Economic Empowerment, the India RISE Fellowship is a year-long, part-time programme designed to address persistent gender gaps in Indias research and innovation ecosystem
WEF 2026: World order in midst of a rupture, says Canada PM Carney
In his speech at the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney offered an analysis of Donald Trumps impact on global affairs without naming the U.S. President
WEF 2026: Adani Group sets out 6 lakh crore investment blueprint for India
The Adani Group said the investments span Maharashtra, Assam and Jharkhand and reflect a strategic shift from standalone asset creation to integrated, technology-led infrastructure platforms
APMC to build state-of-the-art fruit and vegetable market at Singena Agraharain Bengaluru
Government mulling over shifting Kalasipalya vegetable market to Singena Agrahara, trade of perishables in Yeshwantpur APMC yard to be shifted to Dasanapura
T.N. Assembly condoles death of former MLAs
Assembly Speaker M. Appavu read out the obituary references
Do you think you have a malfunctioning thyroid? Doctors say, consult before testing
Tiredness, weight gain to hair loss, mood swings and many everyday health complaints are increasingly linked to the thyroid. Doctors emphasise that this growing suspicion can drive excessive testing, misdiagnosis, and unnecessary lifelong treatment
Socialist thoughts are deeply rooted in the political history of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah said, adding that it has shaped Karnatakas governance culture
Elon Musk hints at buying Ryanair amid Starlink spat
Elon Musk, who founded Tesla and heads Starlink, a satellite internet system developed by his aerospace company SpaceX, has been suggesting for days that he might buy Ryanair
Former AIADMK Minister R. Vaithilingam resigns, set to join DMK
Vaithilingam is the second MLA aligned with Mr. Panneerselvam to switch allegiance to the DMK
Kerala Assembly polls: UDF eyes Dalit thinker Sunny M. Kapikad to challenge LDF hold in Vaikom
When contacted, Kapikad confirmed that informal discussions have taken place regarding his possible candidature, though he said no formal communication has been received from the UDF leadership
Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth
Netflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros
State cannot shut a Madrasa because it is not recognised with Board, says Allahabad HC
The counsel for the State said that running of an unrecognised madrasa may create unwarranted complications as the students of the institution will not be entitled to claim any benefit on the basis of qualification acquired from unrecognised madrasa
All land measurement issues will be disposed of by January 31: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed the Revenue and Land Reforms Department to make necessary arrangements for adequate manpower and resources, along with ensuring intensive monitoring of the entire process
OpenAI rolls out age prediction on ChatGPT
OpenAI on Tuesday said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT globally, to determine whether an account is likely owned by a minor
Seven fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy off Kodiyakkarai
The fishermen were taken into custody along with the boats for allegedly fishing across the maritime boundary
Palantir inks HD Hyundai deal worth hundreds of millions, CEO bullish on Korea
The companies organised a signing ceremony at office space Palantir set up for the World Economic Forums annual meeting this week
36 personnel, including 32 students injured in road mishap near Rajamahendravaram in A.P.
The students and teachers of Government Model High School, Gundlapalli, in Nalgonda District of Telangana State were travelling in the two buses as part of an excursion trip
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years
The space agency said her retirement took effect at the end of December; NASAs new administrator Jared Isaacman called her a trailblazer in human spaceflight
The importance of Pax Silica for India
The Pax Silica initiative seeks to reduce coercive dependencies, secure global tech/AI supply chains, and build trusted digital infrastructure. India seeks to join it as it has a strong digital infrastructure, and a growing AI market
How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space
The commercial space industry is evolving rapidly, driven by reusable rocket technologies that significantly lower launch costs. Companies like SpaceX lead the charge, with the market projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, enhancing sustainability and increasing mission frequencies
Saved banyans of Chevella burn again
A survey by the Nature Lovers Group then put the total number of trees burnt, damaged and uprooted at 101
Why is rice such a water-intensive crop?
A Bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan made the observations while dissolving a marriage between the couple who stayed together only for 65 days and have been separated for over a decade
H-NEW holds counselling session for drug consumers and their families in Hyderabad
The primary objective of the session was to sensitise parents to the harmful effects of drug abuse, help them recognise early warning signs of substance dependency and emphasise the critical role of family support in rehabilitation
London school accused of religious discrimination after pupil challenged over tilak
INSIGHT UK stated that the child and his family experienced significant distress at the Wembley school, leaving Hindu parents with no option but to remove at least four pupils from the school
Universities must promote innovation: Governor
The conference was jointly organised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and hosted by Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Six-year-old girl survives Spanish train crash, loses family
Relative Juan Barroso told reporters the 6-year-old is in good health after receiving three stitches in her head at a hospital
On the approach, outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s
In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R. Ambedkar. In the erstwhile Madras Presidency, the party bagged 27 out of 30 seats allotted to SCs.
Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland
The U.S. President followed up with a series of insults and provocative social media posts about seizing Greenland
U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance, wife Usha Vance say they are expecting their fourth child
The news of the Republican Vice-President's growing family comes as he has spent years passionately advocating for Americans to have more children
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Metro services to run between Poonamallee and Vadapalani soon
Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. has received the final approvalfrom the Railway Board to operate the services on the Phase II stretch from February
SRIHER celebrates 20 years of its cochlear implantation programme
There was a multidisciplinary team involving ENT surgeons, audiologists, speech and language therapists, anaesthesiologists and rehabilitation specialists, the release said
Soosan Jacob appointed president of ISRS
Dr. Soosan Jacob is the second Indian to be elected as President of ISRS, after ophthalmologist Amar Agarwal
Interviews for candidates who qualified in APRCET-2024 from February 2
Chief Secretary administers oath to info Commissioners
SIT notice on Harish Rao is an attention diversion tactics: KTR
Rama Rao also questioned the silence of Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy in the matter and sought to know whether the BJP was also party to the scam
Karnataka HC refuses to grant bail to former MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar in money laundering case
However, the High Court has given him liberty to approach it again for bail after three months
Trump says he won't attend emergency Paris meeting on Greenland called by Macron
Mr. Trump told reporters that he would not attend the meeting, in part because Mr. Macron would not be leading his country for much longer
India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series
The series will open with two matches at Durban's Kingsmead on April 17 and 19 before moving to the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg for the third and fourth T20Is on April 22 and 25
Injured Bracewell to be monitored during T20I series in India; Clarke to stay with NZ squad
Walter said Bracewell will remain with the squad but the players needed to recover quickly ahead of the T20 series
Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with Bournemouth
The 18-year-old Greece international received a knock-down from Jan Paul van Hecke, chested the ball up in the air and then executed a perfect bicycle kick from about 10 yards out
Osaka opens 'jellyfish season' with stylish win at Australian Open
Unbowed by Osaka's firepower, Ruzic had her own designs on Grand Slam success, and lit up the arena with an array of sparkling winners to force a third set
Amelia Valverde appointed as Indian senior women's football team coach
Valverde, 39, has joined the Indian camp in Antalya where the Blue Tigresses are preparing for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, scheduled for March
Will not bow to ICC pressure on T20 WC participation: Bangladesh government adviser
BCB wants to play each of the four group stage matches in Sri Lanka, where the marquee India-Pakistan clash will also be held as per the mutually agreed arrangement for ICC events until 2027
Fifty years ago | CIA was unable to predict Indian nuclear test
India gifts first tranche of 60 pick-up vehicles to Nepal for March 5 polls
The vehicles and other supplies gifted by India are part of the support requested by the Nepal government
Fathers liver donation gives new lease of life to Uzbek infant
Police book JMI prof. for casteist slurs, staffers assault
MCD to fix 1,000 km of damaged roads to curb dust pollution
Murder witness shootout case: Rachnas daughters fear for lives; police protection to continue
CEO of real estate firm arrested amid outrage over Noida techies drowning
SIT team to submit report within five days; eyewitnesses claim that despite repeated pleas, police and rescue teamsarrived late and failed to act; culture of greed and disrespect towards other living beings being propagated in India: Rahul Gandhi
Ban on entry of trucks lifted as air quality improves marginally in city
Student held for carrying pistol to a Delhi school
Enhancing China-India youth ties
Bilaterally and internationally, mutual understanding and friendly exchanges of the youth play a vital role in the healthy development of ties
Orphaned by floods years ago, two rhinos return to Kaziranga
Chandra and Kamal were hand-raised at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation
Indore water contamination deaths: Action without accountability
Transfers and suspensions after public crises point to damage control
