Consent irrelevant in POCSO cases, says Kerala High Court
The Court made the legal position clear while dismissing a plea by an accused challenging his conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
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Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case over training of chatbots
The Justice Department wrote that the creative possibilities and public benefits of training large language models on such content far outweigh any competitive harm
SC/ST quota medical seats in Karnataka see sharp decline after reconfiguration of reservation matrix
As Karnataka has reverted to the earlier reservation quantum for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, with cases against the increased reservation in recruitment being heard in the High Court of Karnataka, the number of medical seats for these communities has seen a decline
Five dead, 30 injured in bus-truck collision in M.P.s Rewa
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the accident and announced 2 lakh assistance for the families of the deceased and 1 lakh for the seriously injured
India delivered a fifth tranche of over five tonnes of essential medicines to Nepal, alongside an 11-member rescue team
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Two dead, multiple injured in Minneapolis shooting
The suspect was also dead, Spokesperson for the police Garrett Parten said at a press conference, adding that it wasnt clear how he had died
Crosswords Nidhi Gupta on why reading will never die
The executive director of the one of Indias leading bookstore chain on the needs that a book meets, why the brand continues to reward great Indian writing, the impact of digital on the business and what lies ahead in the years to come
Im a fitness coach. I tried a GLP-1 drug for three weeks
After 15 years of helping people manage their health and fitness, coach Arvind Ashok decided to try a GLP-1 drug for three weeks. It changed the way he understood one of the biggest challenges many of his clients face: food noise and what it really takes to keep the weight off
Art against addiction: New mural in Byappanahalli addresses drug issue
Talking Walls is a project of the Rotary E-Club of the city, in association with the Bengaluru City Police, to strengthen the polices social awareness initiative against drug abuse, Beda Bro
Sunni Mahallu Federation urges Kanthapuram critics to stop interfering in religious matters
Religious scholars issue rulings for believers who follow them, and such rulings are not imposed on those who do not follow them
Tamil Nadu cops file case over Hindi AI deepfake impersonating CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu cops file case over Hindi AI deepfake impersonating CM Vijay
Excise forms SIT to probe cases related to seizure of suspected MDMA
Investigators to seek custody of four arrested youths
No uniformity in food prices as traders go their own way
District Consumer Protection Committee seeks meeting of Food Advisory Committee to discuss the matter
Odisha warns of fresh flooding in Balasore as Subarnarekha rises
Heavy rain in neighbouring Jharkhand has swollen Subarnarekha River in Odishas Balasore dist
Congress protests against filing of FIR against Rahul Gandhi
After Maoist surrender, Bhupathi turns to tribal rights and Gram Sabha work in Gadchiroli, says conflicts will remain till there there is no radical changes and rehabilitation
BJP seeks sacking of two Ministers over Congress MLAs allegation
Marked shifted, absent: voters who submitted SIR forms find names missing from draft roll
DUSU poll: AISA moves HC against 1-lakh bond
Delhi Cabinet clears Ease of Doing Business Bill; no routine checks for 3 years
Proposed law provides for a trust-based inspection mechanism, says CM; describes single-window system for all approvals and NOCs to set up an enterprise as the most important feature of the Bill
Reducing Indias exposure to U.S. tariff risks
The Lindsey O. Graham Act puts India under pressure, but export diversification and domestic reforms can cushion shocks
Engineering education symposium in Chennai explores AI, industry needs and future-ready skills
Orthodoxy redux: On Keralam, religion and Muslim womens rights
Religion is oft used as a tool to suppress women in the public sphere
Dental technology hub inaugurated at AMTZ
Sanitation workers demand State govt. to hold talks; plan to protest at Perambur or Panaiyur
Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam president K. Bharathi said the next protest could be held at the Perambur Assembly constituency office, Panaiyur or outside the Corporation Commissioners residence, among other locations
TVK-Cong relationship muddled after persistent Vijay as PM pitch
Pawan Kalyans birthday marked with rallies
CM taking credit for bringing Godavari waters to North Andhra: ex-Minister
Solatium will be given for fishing boats held captive in SL: Minister
1.86 crore will be distributed to the affected fishermen
Mental health wellness centre for GCC workers opened
KKCTH performs keyhole surgery on brain of teenager
Tasmac cracks down on overcharging, suspends 67 employees
River-linking is not the solution
In the last 130-odd years, the country has seen only a handful of inter-basin transfer projects, most of which are in south India
VR LIVIN Launches 'THE FIRST', an 83-Villa Gated Community in Madhavaram, North Chennai
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 2: VR LIVIN Ventures LLP has launched 'THE FIRST', an 83-villa gated residential community in Madhavaram, North Chennai, with the project recording sales of 20 villas during the first two days of its launch.
Remodeled Zootorium opened at Vandalur zoo
The upgraded facility combines innovative technology, interactive learning models, and creative interpretation techniques
Digital health, literacy should be taught in schools, say educators
From digital distraction to AI readiness, educators discuss ways of learning for children
An educator says digitisation has affected the brain in terms of the neurochemicals that process the information, and more than two hours of exposure to social media will affect the grey cells
Prashanth Fertility launches home-based IVF support services in Chennai
Little Flower Degree College holds international seminar on climate change
North Chennai, suburbs to get 24x7 water supply
TNPDCL official arrested for demanding bribe
Mental health must anchor public health
If India is to become a truly developed nation by 2047, mental health must move from the margins of public policy to its centre
No bar for TN temples to acquire elephants, rules Madras HC
Counterfeit currency racket busted in Hyderabad, 2.91 lakh fake notes seized
The counterfeit notes were allegedly circulated in small quantities at wine shops and vegetable markets, particularly at night
CB-CID probes AI deepfake video impersonating CM Vijay
UDF aiding saffronisation of higher education: R. Bindu
The governments position that the full rendition of Vande Mataram is required as per the protocol of programmes attended by the Governor is a wrong interpretation of the existing guidelines, she says
Traffic police study bus diversions, u-turn closures to ease JNTU-HITEC City congestion
Snakebite deaths expose Tamil Nadus rural health gaps
Tamil Nadu launches major digitisation of historic property, birth records
No selfies with god, no reels inside: Tamil Nadu CM bans smartphones in temples - WION
Complete jail scam probe in four months or case will go to different agency: HC to TN
HC bins PIL challenging amendment to Lokayukta Rules
Inside Delhi prisons: a web of gangs, collusion and proposed transfer
Begin identifying tenant farmers under 2011 Act, parties urge govt.
Ive watched Chennai grow and change through the years
Robotic surgery performed to remove tumour from thyroid gland
Priest arrested for stealing gold ornaments from temple
AAI to deploy 100 people to guide passengers at airport
This follows complaints over difficulty in finding the cab-boarding point. The guides will be posted outside the T1 and T4 Domestic Terminals, T2 International Terminal, and the car parking facility
District Judge withdraws order prohibiting litigants vehicles inside court complex in Vellore
Every day, on an average, more than 3,000 litigants visit the court complex in Vellore
HC directs authorities to include names of members of Board of Trustees in inscription
The petitioner said the invitation subsequently circulated had omitted the names of the serving trustees and substituted the relevant portion with the expression Temple Administration
No bar for TN temples to acquire elephants, rules Madras high court
The court urges Union-Tamil Nadu coordination on purse seine fishing in Exclusive Economic Zones
Rahul vs Vijay: TN ruling clash war over 2029 PM candidate
Ruling TVK legislators are advocating for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as their Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, a move dismissed by the Congress party which insists on Rahul Gandhi as their choice. This internal conflict within the alliance highlights a growing divide over national political ambitions.
Straw-laden lorry catches fire in Ranipet
Guntur police launch Stop Wash and Go drive to prevent road accidents
HMDA garners 101.51 crore from auctions
More women should become entrepreneurs: A.P. Minister
Coimbatore gets its first transwoman TNSTC bus conductor
Eyal Isai Nataka Manram Faces Delays in Kalaimamani Awards, Artists Demand Reform
Sugar mills reassure adequate availability during festival season
For most of the 202526 sugar season, mills have realised prices well below the normal cost of production of42 per kg; the prices were 39.540.0 per kg in June and roughly 41- 41.5 per kg through August 2026
Monsoon readiness in doubt as SWD work stalled in Avadi, Tambaram
A tactical pause could also give the U.S. military some breathing room to replenish its heavily depleted munitions stockpiles, the sources said
KSHDCL to launch upgraded e-commerce portal soon
LoP Udhayanidhi raises sanitary workers protest in house; CM Vijay stays silent
Russian strikes kill two Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise stakes
Asked whether Russia would strike British military facilities if the U.K. government continues to provide Ukraine with weaponry, President Putin declined to rule it out. With a small smile, he told reporters that it is a military secret
Attempted airport attack state sponsored terrorism: EU foreign policy chief
The EU already is planning to impose sanctions on more people over Russia's war on Ukraine and has in the pipeline 1,600 listings for the military complex of Russia, and maybe there are more to be added, Kaja Kallas said
Proposed economic masterplan for Bengaluru Metropolitan Region targets 75% public transport
The plan, a draft of which was presented to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, proposes expanding metro, suburbanrail,and regional rapid transit system corridors
Watch: Omar Abdullah on BJP protest: Why should I resign over failed promises?
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended his government after a BJP protest demanding his resignation over alleged failed promises.
La Caisse acquires 24% stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust for 12,100 crore
Global investment group La Caisse and Brookfield... announced that La Caisse has invested approximately 121 billion to acquire a 24% stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, said a statement
PM KUSUM C: Where the sun keeps the water pumpsets running
It says the Supreme Court had not ruled out the veracity of the test in a 2023 Constitution Bench judgment in the Subhash Desai case
TN police follow drug trail, seize 72,170 tablets
11,000-cr urban infrastructure push: CM Vijay unveils green city plan
HC directs State to pay financial assistance arrears to Sattur woman
Envoys of Japan, U.K. in Chennai call on Vijay
