Ban use of toxic chemicals in sanitary pads, baby diapers: PIL plea in Madras High Court
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan call for the response of the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare and Textiles
Kerala Assembly polls: SDPI pulls out of Manjeswaram contest, easing vote-split concerns for UDF
SDPIs withdrawal of its candidate comes days after criticism that the partys presence in the fray could divide votes and indirectly aid BJP
Chinese Envoy assures Pakistan of 'continued support' in meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif
Ambassador Jiang commended Pakistans economic resilience and reform efforts, and reaffirmed Chinas continued support, particularly in trade and investment
Residents, who blame successive governments for failing to invest adequatelyand prioritise the district, feel that the constituency would have changed to a great extent if it had high-profile leaders
All private buses should adhere to safety norms: Deputy Transport Commissioner
The Vizianagaram Deputy Transport Commissioner said that the department had been conducting inspections in nearly 50 private buses plying to various destinations
Why Maths teaching needs to be connected to the real world
Until Maths is perceived as a dynamic tool rather than a static curriculum, questions like Why is Maths necessary? will continue to be asked
Dedicated pick-up and drop-off points for app-based cabs and autos have been arranged at B.R.V. Ground (near Gate No. 06), and Manekshaw Parade Ground (near Gate No. 03)
Israel took Iran's Araghchi, Qalibaf off hit list on Pakistan request: report
Iran is reviewing a 15-point proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, sent through Pakistan, to end the war
KD: The Devil: Kichcha Sudeep joins the cast of Prem-Dhruva Sarja film
KD: The Devil, set to release on April 30, was recently faced backlash for one if its song, which was criticised for being vulgar and disrespectful to women by fans and people from film fraternity
The judicial push for environmental CSR
By invoking Article 51A (g), the judiciary underscored that the right to conduct business is inseparably linked to the responsibility to restore our planet
it remains unclear whether the VCK has a constituency in the Congress alliance or not, Mr. Thirumavalavan said in a post on X.
Sungrow Unveils DC-Coupled Solution to Strengthen Australias Renewable Grid
Queues thin on the third day at Hyderabads fuel outlets
Traffic Police reported a significant reduction in congestion near fuel stations compared to the previous two days
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman calls March 25, 1971 genocide as pre-planned massacre
The Great Independence Day inspires us anew with the spirit of courage, sacrifice and patriotism. The fundamental goal of independence was to establish a Bangladesh that is free from discrimination, and to be democratic, peaceful and prosperous, Tarique Rahman said
Theta Theta Telugu in Hyderabad reimagines traditional Telugu food
Major fire breaks out at oil recycling firm in Keralas Edayar; 1 killed
Victim identified as a Bihar native. The blaze is believed to have originated from a thermic fluid heater
Woman and infant feared dead in Markapuram bus accident
The construction workers from Andhra Pradesh mainly depend on the private bus services to commute to their native places from various towns in north Telangana
Woman and infant feared dead in Markapuram bus accident
The construction workers from Andhra Pradesh mainly depend on the private bus services to commute to their native places from various towns in north Telangana
Gunfight erupts between Army and militants in Manipur; search ops. launched: police
The gun battle, which lasted for around 30 minutes, started after suspected Kuki militants opened fire at an Army post on Wednesday night (March 25, 2026)
Gunfight erupts between Army and militants in Manipur; search ops. launched: police
The gun battle, which lasted for around 30 minutes, started after suspected Kuki militants opened fire at an Army post on Wednesday night (March 25, 2026)
The southern bench of the NGT observed that sand dumping, debris accumulation and levelling of portions of the riverbed near Koyambedu were associated with the formation of an approach road for the elevated corridor project
The southern bench of the NGT observed that sand dumping, debris accumulation and levelling of portions of the riverbed near Koyambedu were associated with the formation of an approach road for the elevated corridor project
Milkweed is a toxic treat for monarch butterflies
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Bharat PET files draft papers with SEBI for 760-crore IPO
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to 120 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth up to 640 crore by promoters
Stocks slide, oil gains with Mideast ceasefire prospects centre stage
Investors wary as Iran reviews U.S. proposal; stocks and gold slip while oil advances; markets worried about energy price shocks
How Tamil theatre raised funds for the Ramakrishna Mission Students Home in Chennai
C. Ramanujachariars drama troupe Madras Secretariat Party staged 198 performances, of which 172 benefitted the Students Home, and rest went towards causes such as flood relief, anti-tuberculosis fund and girls education.
Infosys to Acquire Leading Healthcare Digital Transformation Company, Optimum Healthcare IT
Infosys to Acquire Leading Insurance Consulting Technology Company, Stratus
Acquisition to unlock AI value with digital and data transformation for global P&C insurers
Amid panic buying, Telangana govt taps Instagram, X to debunk fuel shortage rumours
Videos of petrol pump dealers appealing to citizens were circulated
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Chandigarh University Ranked Among Worlds Best in 11 Subjects, Up from 5 in 2025 Rankings
RoboSense Beat Expectations, Achieved First-Ever Quarterly Profit on Strong Robotics Growth
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Three brothers were arrested for manufacturing and selling adulterated ginger and garlic paste. Total seven arrested in series of crackdowns.
Afterastormysession in Maharashtra Assembly,Oppositionslamsgovt
The image of Maharashtra has been blackened due this Legislativesession, says Opposition
Fuel crisis LIVE: Chhattisgarh caps commercial LPG supply, sets timeline for domestic refill booking
Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges, such as 'LPG charges' and 'fuel cost recovery', on consumers
Johny Levers son Jesse to star in the horror-comedy Indian Institute of Zombies
The film marks digital entertainment platform Kukus debut Hindi theatrical
Panel wants prosecution of ousted Nepal PM Oli over violence in Gen Z protests
The report comes two days before rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah is sworn in as the new prime minister after winning a landslide in the parliamentary election following the protests
Palaniswami has no right to comment on DMK fronts seat-sharing: Minister Sivasankar
In a video message posted on social media, another DMK leader and School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said the AIADMK had mortgaged itself to the BJP and forgotten the welfare of the people.
Transgender persons Amendment Bill opposed by community collectives
The Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha through a voice vote and now pending consideration in the Rajya Sabha, removes the provision for self-identification of gender, a principle recognised by the Supreme Court in the 2014 NALSA judgment and the 2014 Puttaswamy privacy ruling
Daughter, man arrested for mothers murder; body buried inside house in May 2025
The case remained undetected until the victims elder daughter filed a missing person complaint on October 17, 2025
Broken country turned into broker country due to self-styled Vishwagurus failures: Congress
Congress said Pakistan can even be so considered for a mediating role, is the most damning indictment of both the substance and style of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy, which has been full of bombast and marked by cowardice
Pinarayi Vijayan alleges that Rahul Gandhi, though a national leader of Congress, does not even match up to local leaders of his party in terms of his competence to comprehend various issues
Samsung, SK urge employees to cut car use as energy risks rise over Iran crisis
Samsung Electronics and SK Group said they were asking employees to curb private car use and follow fuel-saving measures
Toaster: Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotras dark comedy gets release date
It marks the first film backed by Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa under their banner Kampa Films
Meta boosts top executives' pay with stock options as AI race heats up
A Meta spokesperson said the pay packages represent a big bet and that they will not be realized unless Meta achieves massive future success, benefiting all of our shareholders
Raids by Counter Intelligence Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police target key locations linked to a terror network orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives
India among five nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran
Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20% of global oil and LNG
IPL 2026: A look at full list of all squads
The 10 teams of the Indian Premier League will compete in a double round-robin format in which they play each other twice, once away and once at home.
Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits northwestern Nepal
There were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it
Maharashtra Congress president demands NCP Minister resignation over a controversial video
Harshavardhan Sapkal said that it is shocking to see such unethical behaviour of a public representative in whom people have invested their faith and money
Seven Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
The Sri Lankan Navy personnel detained two boats, in which, seven fishermen were engaged in fishing, near Neduntheevu islet
Only a structured party combined with popularity can reach success: Thousand Lights MLA N. Ezhilan
Thousand Lights MLA from the DMK N. Ezhilan, in an interview to The Hindu, observes that any popular personality entering politics will attract the limelight. But only a structured party machinery combined with popularity can ensure success. In this interview, he speaks about his tenure as first-time MLA from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, Vijays political entry shaping the 2026 elections, redressal of key grievances and more.
LPG fuel crisis: How to complain if a restaurant levies a fuel surcharge?
In an official advisory, the CCPA has listed steps to take if you are charged additional fuel-related costs like gas surcharge, fuel cost recovery charge, etc.
Combating avoidable blindness : iKure and Izawa Co. ink MoU
Under the MoU, iKure, which provides healthcare services among rural population will integrate this new technology directly into its grassroots healthcare network
West Bengal Assembly polls: Abhishek Banerjee takes fight to Suvendus backyard in Nandigram
The Trinamool Congress General Secretary held a workers meet in Nandigram and said that the flagship Sebaashray camp will be organised in the constituency if the party wins from the seat
Amidst waving of party flags, an offbeat representation of the Flag above all flags
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins Indias system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night
Tighee: How Jeejivisha Kale shaped her Marathi debut feature
Filmmaker Jeejivisha Kale and producer Suhrud Godbole speak about Tighee, what inspired Jeejivisha to tell the story of siblings, her process of shooting emotional scenes, why Suhrud feels the need for more women filmmakers telling their stories and more
Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences, but questions linger
It may be too soon to tell whether litigation will change the way popular social media and messaging platforms function
Vijay Mallya takes swipe at critics who laughed at his investment in RCB as vanity project
USL had on Tuesday (March 24) announced the sale of RCB in a 16,660-crore all-cash deal to a consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone
Hogwarts returns in HBOs first Harry Potter trailer, introducing a new generation of the trio and reimagined versions of Snape, Dumbledore and more for a Christmas 2026 launch
The Hindu Daily Quiz on Sir Elton John, who was born on this day in 1947. Here is a quiz on the British singer, songwriter and pianist
LPG crisis: Cooking gas crunch revives firewood economy in rural and semi-urban Karnataka
The surge in demand, triggered by supply constraints linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has given rise to a parallel, largely informal firewood market in many districts
A taste of Keralas Syrian Christian traditions comes alive in Chennai this Easter
From vattayappam and stew to mappas, meen pollichathe and jackfruit payasam, savour a Nasrani Easter sadya at Mex It Up in Teynampet
German army eyes AI tools to expedite wartime decision-making
Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, who became army chief last October after years of overseeing Germanys arms supplies to Kyiv, shared his insights from visits to Ukrainian command posts
Watch: Several killed as bus collides with tipper, catches fire in Andhra Pradesh
At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after a private bus collided with a tipper truck and caught fire in Andhra Pradeshs Prakasam district.
At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing
According to Rajbari district administration officials, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called them for updates on the salvage campaign and ordered an investigation into the accident
Malayalam actor-director E.A. Rajendran dies at 71
Rajendran was the brother-in-law of actor Mukesh and the son-in-law of noted theatre director O. Madhavan
Iran says it is reviewing a U.S. ceasefire plan but no talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said while there had been no dialogue or negotiation with the U.S., various messages had been exchanged through intermediaries
Trump ready to unleash hell if Iran refuses deal: White Houses Karoline Leavitt
Watch: Iran wants to make a deal so badly, but theyre afraid to say it: Trump
All you need to know about: auto-brewery syndrome
Also known as gut fermentation syndrome, this medical condition is rather rare and also underdiagnosed and occurs when microbes in the gut produce high levels of ethanol, causing symptoms of drunkenness
Bus-truck collision in Markapuram LIVE: 13 killed, 25 injured; Chandrababu Naidu expresses shock
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and deep sorrow over the burning of several passengers in the bus accident
Fatal bus accident in Markapuram District sparks Statewide shock
According to the officials, the bus, belonging to Harikrishna Travels, was en route from Nirmal in Telangana to Nellore when the accident occurred
32-year-old man booked for abusive social media posts about Bengaluru police, mid-air misconduct
According to police, the alleged abuse on social media came to light on March 23
Misinformation wave deepens anxiety in Hyderabad, triggers panic buying and citywide disruption
In the past few days, rumours of an impending lockdown have spread swiftly across social media platforms, prompting residents to rush to grocery stores and fuel stations in a bid to stock up on essentials
Jewellery groups gives scholarships to 2,800 girl students in Andhra Pradesh
About 10-12 killed, 20 injured in bus-truck collision in Markapuram
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and deep sorrow over the burning of several passengers in the bus accident
What is mineral water and how does it naturally contain dissolved minerals?
Mineral water comes from a protected underground reservoir and retains the natural minerals it has acquired from geological processes over years, decades or even centuries; in India, tap water is drawn from rivers and borewells and disinfected with residual chlorine
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What are the ecological risks of microplastics in beach sediments?
Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddys assurance that petroleum products are more than adequate for the next three months seems not to have convinced people
Assembly Elections LIVE updates: BJP fields R.G. Kar victims mother from Panihati
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) yesterday released the list of constituencies allotted to the constituents of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu
How the OpenAI and Microsoft deal is coming undone
Signs of strain in the partnership between the ChatGPT maker and the Windows maker are becoming visible
Trump says Iran afraid to admit it wants a deal
Donald Trumps comments came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that we do not intend to negotiate
T.N. election 2026: Encroachments, traffic congestion remain core issues in Anna Nagar
Unregulated parking is one of the major issues faced by Anna Nagar residents; they say industrial effluents are being discharged intoOtteriNullahwaterway, leading to groundwater contamination and demand the shifting of all mobile eateries to non-residential areas in the constituency
LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch where available: Government order
As India grapples with an LPG shortage due to the war in West Asia disrupting supplies from key sources, the government is pushing households and commercial users to switch to Piped Natural Gas (PNG)
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran 'afraid' to admit it wants a deal
Iran has set its own conditions for a ceasefire, including compensation for war damages
Pulitzer-winning author Tracy Kidder, who turned unlikely subjects into bestsellers, dies at 80
Kidder's longtime publisher Random House confirmed his death in a statement on March 25
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