Inspira Enterprise Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
ICP DAS-BMP Highlights Full Spectrum of Medical TPU Innovations at CMEF and Medtec Japan 2026
To ease traffic congestion and promote public transport, authorities have introduced a QR code-based e-ticketing system, which includes a metro pass, allowing spectators to commute conveniently across the city
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: UDF candidates full list
United Democratic Front (UDF) is led by Indian National Congress (INC) and includes Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Kerala Congress (Joseph), Kerala Congress (Jacob) and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman exits Helion Energy's board as firms explore partnership
Helion was founded in 2013 by Kirtley, along with John Slough, Chris Pihl, and George Votroubek
OpenAI sweetens private equity pitch amid enterprise turf war with Anthropic, sources say
OpenAI is offering private-equity firms preferred equity stakes with a guaranteed minimum return of 17.5%, significantly higher than typical preferred instruments, two people familiar with the matter said
Supreme Court restores FIR and allows probe against IAS officer Manjunath in 2022 bribery case
The Supreme Court has restored a First Information Report registered against IAS officer J. Manjunath in an alleged bribery case, when he was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban in 2022
Tamil Nadu election: VCK to contest eight seats as part of DMK-led alliance
As per the arrangement between the two parties, the VCK will contest six reserved Assembly segments and two general constituencies.
In an era defined by digital mobilisation and anti-establishment anger, Nepals new political moment is an essential and illuminating read.
T.N. CM Stalin questions PM Modi on Centres preparedness for West Asia crisis
Preparedness cannot be outsourced to the people. Prepared for what leadership, or its absence? Who is expected to be prepared the Union government or the people of the country?, Mr. Stalin wrote in a post on X.
MS Dhoni to AR Rahman: Munbe Vaa is my favourite song
What the CSK legend told the popular music composer at the Roar 26 event at Chepauk
Bengalurus Bannerghatta Biological Park to soon get 25-meter-high public observation tower
RNPF has committed a grant of 5 crore and the proposed tower will offer panoramic views of the forested valley of Bannerghatta National Park and the Bengaluru skyline enabling safe and regulated wildlife observation
Supreme Court rejects petition for separate DNT enumeration in 2027 Census
When we are striving for a casteless society, do you want to create more classes? Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked while hearing the matter
HDFC Bank appoints law firms to probe Atanu Chakrabortys allegations
HDFC Bank said that Atanu Chakraborty did not mention any happenings and practices which were not in congruence with his personal values and ethics
Congress is not just focusing on anti-incumbency Ramesh Chennithala
Telangana DCA cautions against unsupervised semaglutide use amid rising drug demand for weight loss
The DCA warned against procuring the drug through unregulated online platforms or unauthorised sellers, noting that such products could be spurious, substandard or unsafe
Two RSS workers arrested for hurling bomb at policemans house in Keralas Kannur
The attack targeted the residence of a Special Branch officer of Kannavam police station. However, the bomb failed to explode
Supreme Court concludes only Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists can claim Scheduled Caste status
The Supreme Court found that conversion to any religion not specified in Clause 3 of the 1950 order by a Scheduled Caste member would lead to the loss of the reserved category status
Tamil Nadu Assembly poll: Election Commission imposes restrictions on exit polls
Publishing result of any exit poll is prohibited between 7 a.m. on April 9 and 6.30 p.m. on April 29
Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean
The USGS says a strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday
Last three months have been the hardest period of my captaincy journey: Stokes
Being England captain is the greatest honour a player can be given, and I do not take it for granted, says England Test captain Ben Stokes
Delhi Budget 2026-27 LIVE: 10 focus areas, outlay of 1.03 lakh crore, announces CM Rekha Gupta
The AAP boycotted the session, as the suspension of four AAP MLAs during the winter session continues
Supreme Court adjourns Nimisha Priya case sine die
Supreme Court said it would take up the matter in case there is any fresh development
Pinarayi Vijayan says he was only criticising political betrayal and questions backlash over his choice of words
Commuters in Belagavi resort to panic buying of petrol amid social media rumours
A look at what defined the outgoing 16th Assembly of Tamil Nadu
The House was constituted in 2021 following the DMKs return to power with a clear majority after a gap of 25 years
Moana trailer: Dwayne Johnsons full Maui look revealed in live-action remake
Disney has unveiled a new trailer for the live-action Moana, giving fans their first full look at Dwayne Johnson as Maui alongside newcomer Catherine Lagaaias Moana ahead of the films July release
Water pipeline leak triggers waterlogging, traffic congestion in Miyapur
Puducherry election: Upset VCK exits DMK-Congress alliance, decides to contest alone
VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan expresses dissatisfaction with the seat-sharing arrangement, declaring the partys intent to run independently in three constituencies
Watch: The Trinamool Congress is fighting off anti-incumbency sentiment | The Hindu Editorial
In a long campaign period, there may be some surprises in store in West Bengal, as the BJP and the TMC both fight a battle for survival
Aamir Khans Sitaare Zameen Par gets OTT release date
The RS Prasanna directorial was released in theatres on June 20 last year
Bomb threat email triggers security alert at Delhi Assembly ahead of Budget
The bomb threat was sent to the Assembly Speaker Vijender Guptas email address around 7.30 a.m.
IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants | Full list of players, schedule and full support staff
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are preparing for the crucial 2026 IPL season, starting on March 28, aiming to convert past near-misses into championship success
Dhurandhar: The Revenge and the perils of nationalist violence
Such films are enabling the construction of a new kind of Indian citizen, in which a narrowly defined nationalism is the only virtue and is also indissolubly associated with violence
Meet RJ Balaji: The voice of the viewer in Tamil cricket commentary, now helming Suriyas Karuppu
The RJ-turned-actor-director returns to Tamil cricket commentary as he gears up for his Suriya-starrer Karuppu
Niharika Konidela: We cannot rely on OTTs to recover 80% of our investment
Ahead of her Telugu film RaaKaaSaa, Niharika Konidela talks about completing a decade as a producer, being selective as an actor, and adapting to changing business dynamics
Parliament Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi likely to address Rajya Sabha today
The Union governments Bill to remove transgender peoples right to a self-perceived gender identity and redefine a transgender person has been listed for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha today
Delhi sees slightly cooler morning at 16.6C; daytime temperature likely to cross 30C
Delhi's air quality was recorded in the moderate category with an AQI of 168, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
How Assam has voted since 2011
Over the past fifteen years, the state has witnessed dramatic political shifts, especially in 2011, when the BJP won a north-eastern state for the first time.
BTS agency HYBE announces auditions through HYBE India to scout local talent
Want to audition to be a music star? HYBE India announces auditions coming up across several Indian cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and Pune
Siemens CEO says customers holding back on investments due to Iran war
Siemens will provide 26 new services spanning industrial infrastructure, automation and AI-powered applications to Alibaba Cloud customers
West Bengal Assembly elections: ECI approves transfer of returning officers
The move is aimed at ensuring their participation in a training programme scheduled for 11 a.m. on March 25 ahead of the election process
U.S. needs more energy development to power AI, Google president says
Big Tech is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into its expansion of energy-intensive server warehouses
OpenAI warns Microsoft ties pose risk ahead of potential IPO: Report
Microsoft was one of OpenAIs earliest investors, injecting $1 billion in 2019 and $10 billion at the beginning of 2023
Rebuff to self-styled Vishwaguru, says Congress, on reports of Pakistan mediating in West Asia
Congress said that in spite of Indias undoubted military successes in Operation Sindoor, Pakistans diplomatic engagement and narrative management has been markedly superior to that of the Modi government
Watch: Trump announces 5-day pause in attacks on energy sites after talks with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a five-day pause on attacks targeting Irans energy infrastructure, citing very good and productive conversations between the two sides.
Research identifies new mechanisms to detect and weaken TB bacteria
While scientists have long known that TB bacteria rely on internal signalling to survive, new research is now showing how these systems can be targeted to weaken the pathogen offering a potential way to slow drug resistance
Trump sends mixed signals on Iran
WatchNetanyahu says Trump sees chance of striking deal with Iran
Apple to hold annual developers conference from June 8
Developers and students will be invited to attend in person at Apple Park on the opening day, the iPhone maker said
25 leopards relocated from Maharashtra to Gujarat's Vantara facility: Minister
The population of leopards has risen four times in 10 years. The State, which had 101 tigers seven-eight years back, now has 444, Maharashtras Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said
Assembly Elections LIVE updates: ECI approves transfer of returning officers for West Bengal polls
A total of 445 candidates have filed nominations for the 30 assembly constituencies in the Union Territory of Puducherry
Ahead of Chandrayaan-4, IIT and PRL team decodes moons titanium-rich rocks
The Chandrayaan-4 mission, which ISRO has planned for 2028, aims to collect rock samples from the moon and return them to the earth, making the choice of landing site critical; the studys findings could help inform that decision
PDP legislator Parra submits Bill on divisional status forChenab valley, Pir Panjal valley in J&K
The Bill also pressed for new districts in Jammu as well as Kashmir
Nitish Kumar kicks offfifth phase of Samriddhi Yatra
The Chief Minister announced that his government has set a target of providing jobs and employment opportunities to 1 crore youths in the next five years
EU and Australia agree on text of free trade pact, announce a new defence partnership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the agreement at the Australian Parliament House after protracted negotiations that began in 2018
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Trump announces very good Iran talks denied by Tehran
U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may meet an Iranian delegation for talks in Pakistan as soon as this week, with Vice President J.D. Vance possibly joining
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran 'wants to make a deal', but Islamic Republic denies any talks
Oil prices fell and stock markets jumped as observers scrambled to interpret Trump's statements despite the Iranian denial
14 polling stations across T.N. to be in high-rise buildings or group housing societies
Five such polling stations would be in Chennai district
S. Ramadoss did not clarify under which banner his candidates would be fielded as the judiciary has refused to restrain his estranged son Anbumani from using the name and flag of the PMK
Bill to amend trans rights law listed for consideration, passing in Lok Sabha on March 24
Bill proposes amendments on transgender individuals, the procedure for obtaining a transgender certificate, and compliance requirements for medical institutions that may perform gender-affirming care procedures
Medical bodies raise concerns over permits for procedures
Warn of safety risks in Dental Council of India nod to Master of Dental Surgery doctors to perform such surgeries
Puducherry Independent MLA representing Thirubhuvanai joins DMK
Punjab official death case: Former AAP Ministers arrest triggers credit war
Ruling AAP calls it swift action, while the Opposition parties say the Punjab govt. was forced to act
Australias 8-month cricket season set to end with a 150th anniversary MCG test under lights
Cricket Australia announced a home international schedule on Monday that will include 27 matches across 14 venues for the national mens team
Vinicius strikes twice as Real Madrid edge Atletico 3-2 in pulsating derby
Military plane with 125 aboard crashes in Colombia. At least 48 rescued
125 people were on board the Hercules C-130 plane, including 114 passengers and 11 crew members
Per capita income of Delhi to grow at 7.09%: Economic Survey
Only about 57% of 59,300 cr. allocated for schemes, projects in last years budget spent as of March 18: report; it adds that the number of hospital beds in the city according to its population continues to be lower than international standards
INLD holds youth conference in Haryanas Jat heartland aiming at political resurgence
Willing to challenge DERC in court, says Sood amid buzz over increase in power rates
The speculation stems from the DERCs decision to issue an order to the government to communicate a change in tariffs to recover accumulated regulatory assets
DMK plea to hold Puducherry polls along with Tamil Nadu on April 23
Battle of Bengal: On the West Bengal Assembly election 2026
The TMC is fighting off anti-incumbency sentiment
Grim future: On the economy, discomfiting data
Indias economic fundamentals need a realistic reassessment
ED restitutes $5.6 billion assets in corruption cases: Director
India hosts 12th Steering Committee meeting of Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, seeks deeper international cooperation
Election awareness campaigns gather momentum in Tirunelveli
NCR cab, autorickshaw drivers strike ends amid mixed response
T.N. Assembly election: DMDK open to give-and-take policy in seat-sharing
T.N. Assembly election: EC appoints Special Observer
ECI urged to issue postal ballots to candidates contesting elections
Former Tamil Nadu Information Commissioner says many candidates unable to cast vote as their constituency was far away
SSTs told to intensify vehicle check: Madurai Commissioner of Police
In its manifesto released on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) by party general secretaryVaiko, the MDMK said Tamil Nadu should be free from liquor and other drugs which are responsible for the degeneration of youth
Control room set up in Krishnagiri
The evolving diagnostic landscape for tuberculosis
Strengthening the tuberculosis testing infrastructure with an expanded diagnostic toolbox will improve outcomes and support TB elimination efforts
Drug-resistant TB poses a health emergency in India
Political resolve is required to protect people through early detection, safer treatment, holistic support, and committed follow-up
From disease-specific to person-centred care
By using TB as an entry point, integrated healthcare delivery can optimise and improve public health efficiency
Symposium to promote lifelong learning and combat misinformation
A decade of building Indias TB Champion movement
Survivors become TB Champions, supporting treatment, awareness and community engagement

