West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls for protests on LPG price hike
Speaking about the BJP led government at the Centre, she said that the Union government is relying on the support of N Chandrababu Naidu and threatened to overthrow the government at the Centre if genuine electors are removed from voter list
Telangana launches Stand With Her campaign, promotes womens safety as a collective responsibility
Telangana Chief Minister urges youth to be ambassadors for womens safety
Helicopter with U.P. Dy CM onboard makes emergency landing in Lucknow
The chopper, with five persons including Mr. Maurya, his aide Vivek and two pilots, had taken off from Lucknow La Martiniere College ground helipad when it developed a snag
Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians, doctors stress
Asian Indians characteristically develop abdominal obesity despite relatively normal BMI, a phenotype associated with higher insulin resistance, ectopic fat deposition, and earlier onset of metabolic diseases
AIADMK to protest against ruling DMK on March 13 over failure to fulfil transport workers demands
The protest will be spearheaded by former Minister D. Jayakumar and will be held in front of Pallavan Illam, the headquarters of the MTC in Chennai
MP Su. Venkatesan seeks relief for MSMEs hit by U.S. tariffs, urges RBI to ease NPA norms
Mr. Venkatesan pointed out that the impact is severe in Tamil Nadu, a major exporter of textiles, where the majority of units belong to MSMEs
India says to push ahead with Russian oil imports
The U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran and Tehrans retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the worlds energy and transport sectors, causing a surge in global oil prices
The student claimed that he entered the exam hall with a mobile phone inadvertently as he came late to the exam centre
40 feared injured as KSRTC bus crashes into parked lorry at Eramalloorin Kerala
At least 22 people have been admitted to a hospital in Nettoor
Court issues notice to Madhya Pradesh Minister over plea alleging insult to tricolour
The petitioner claimed the State Transport Minister had improperly displayed the tricolour on the bonnet of a vehicle during a yatra in Narsinghpur on August 11, 2024
Ukraine says Russian strikes kill at least six
The bodies of five people were found in the rubble of an attack on an apartment block in the Kharkiv region, while one person was killed in the Dnipro region
Rahul Gandhi visits Sivagiri Mutt in Kerala
Rahul Gandhi visits various parts of mutt associated with Sree Narayana Guru and pays obeisance at Gurus samadhi
Objects of Desire from SIKAO, a nomadic gallery
Featuring collectibles from 47 artists and designers, the gallery makes a 2-day Mumbai stop before heading to Milan Design Week
Commerce Ministry assures of restoration of full RoDTEP benefits to exporters from April 1: FIEO
Barring agricultural and processed food products, the government, on February 23, halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
The dangers of AI animal slop videos | Explained
AI-generated videos can overstate or downplay the risks of humans interacting with wild animals, increasing chances of injuries, illness, and death on both sides
In biggest haul, drugs worth 51 crore seized in Meghalaya, 2 held
Upon checking, 19 plastic soap cases, containing suspected heroin weighing 203.7 grams, were recovered from the possession of one of the three persons
Are Indian universities preparing students for the world of academia?
India has a vast pool of talented students, but systemic gaps in early research exposure affect their academic progression and global competitiveness
Police constable suspendedover bid to abuse woman
Oracle and OpenAI drop Texas data centre expansion plan: Report
Oracle and OpenAI have reportedly abandoned plans to expand a flagship artificial intelligence data centre in Texas
Security forces arrest five people including 4 militants in Manipur
One active cadre of NRFM was apprehended from Imphal International Airport on Friday (March 6, 2026)
Among those taken into custody, with the support of Shillong Customs, is a District Transport Officer from Assam
Four dead, at least 12 injured after tornadoes hit Michigan: U.S. media
The Branch County Sheriffs Office said a tornado near Union City in the southern part of the state killed three people and left 12 injured, according to multiple media outlets
Mortar shell defused along LoC in J&K's Poonch
A border resident spotted the mortar shell lying in a secluded area of Brari village in the Sawjian sector and alerted the Army unit and the local police post, they said.
Binance, founderZhao win dismissal of lawsuit by victims of 64 attacks
The plaintiffs said the attacks occurred between 2017 and 2024, and attributed them to what they called foreign terrorist groups (FTOs)
The ship has been docked in the port since March 4. As many as 183 crew members have been provided accommodation in the naval facilities in Kochi, according to government sources
Kodanad case: prosecution awaiting reports of phone calls made by Kanakaraj
Music director Prashanth Vihari inaugurates Sanskriti 26 fest at KITSW
Grape Festival in Rajendranagar for farmers on March 7
No conclusive decision on seats at MNM executive council meeting
Additionally, a lift irrigation scheme will fill 59 tanks inSulibeleandNandagudihoblisinHosakotetaluk using treated sewage water from the H.N. Valley project at a cost of 140 crore
International Womens Day: Meet a few certified women snake rescuers from Kerala
SARPA, an initiative of the Department of Forests, Government of Kerala, has been training volunteers to rescue snakes. Among these are 140-odd women; as International Womens Day falls on March 8 we speak to some of them
End of an era: Nitish Kumar steps aside as BJP prepares to take Bihars top post
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has stepped aside from active politics and filed his nomination to the Rajya Sabha, marking a major turning point in the States politics. As the BJP prepares to take the Chief Ministers post, this transition reflects the partys growing dominance in Bihar and could signal the end of an era shaped by Nitish Kumar and social justice politics.
Saudi Defence Minister warns Iran against miscalculation after attacks
Iran is pressing attacks across the Gulf, a week since U.S.-Israeli strikes against the Islamic republic triggered regional war
'Cowardly and compromised': Congress slams government after U.S. gave India permission remark
Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has given the Modi government its certificate for faithfully following President Trumps orders.
Breast cancer cases in India have more than doubled in three decades, experts say
Experts highlight gaps in access to treatment despite advances in breast cancer care
Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is set to be released in theatres on March 19
Allu Sirish marries Nayanika Reddy in star-studded Hyderabad wedding; CM Revanth Reddy attends
Telugu actor Allu Sirish has tied the knot with entrepreneur Nayanika Reddy in a wedding in Hyderabad on March 06, 2026
Canadian PM supports removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is being investigated for alleged misconduct in public office following revelations about his dealings with the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Kalshi prediction market sued over ouster of Iran leader bet
Khamenei was killed on Saturday in U.S-Israeli strikes that left hundreds dead, including top Iranian officials
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case
The court acquitted the Dera chief more than seven years after he was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment
The railway line connecting Imphal to Jiribam town, bordering Assam's Cachar district, is a critical 111-km infrastructure project worth over 22,000 crore, which is expected to be fully operational by 2028
Decision on Iran strikes taken after Modi left Israel: Foreign Minister Sa'ar
We could not brief Prime Minister Modi on this because the decision was taken only on Saturday early morning, said Gideon Saar
Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Iran war and boycott
Some boos were heard as the Russian athletes entered the stage during the parade; four members of the delegation represented the country wearing a bright red uniform
Jab Khuli Kitaab movie review: A heartfelt exploration of loves endurance
Despite the contrivances in the storytelling, Saurabh Shuklas tender dramedy shines through Pankaj Kapurs sensitive interpretation of emotional decay and trust deficit
Ronaldo's injury more serious than first thought, says Al-Nassr coach
In the last game, Cristiano left with a muscle injury, says Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus
Mild tremors felt in Rajasthans Sikar
The tremors were felt in Ranoli and nearby areas, locals said
CM Naidu calls for speedy execution of prioritised irrigation projects, especially Polavaram
Former England and Man United forward Jesse Lingard signs for Brazil's Corinthians
Lingard started his career at Manchester United and played 232 matches for the Red Devils, scoring 35 goals.
Amit Shah holds meeting with Odisha's BJP MLAs, Rajya Sabha poll candidates
While the party has named Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and MP Sujeet Kumar as its candidates, it backed former Union Minister Dilip Ray, who is contesting as an Independent nominee
Future will be much more multipolar, says External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
Multipolarity is here to stay. What we will have... is to some extent, some of the bigger countries will make temporary compacts on limited issues, he said
Russell fastest in final practice as Mercedes teammate crashes out
Antonelli locked up at turn two at Albert Park and skidded hard into a barrier late in the session, leaving a front wheel bouncing away from the crash and team boss Toto Wolff wincing in the team garage.
All England badminton: Lakshya Sen stuns Li Shi to enter semifinals
The win also served as a sweet revenge for Lakshya, who had lost to the same opponent at the quarterfinal stage of the 2025 edition
Donald Trump rules out talks unless Iran surrenders unconditionally as Israel strikes Lebanon
Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter
Massive experiments could soon reveal more about nature of ghostly particles
For particle physicists working with neutrinos, almost nothing is everything
Asif Raza Merchant, 48, was convicted by a federal jury in a Brooklyn court on Friday (March 6) of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Merchant faces up to life in prison.
Sabalenka opens Indian Wells bid with dominant win
Sabalenka and men's world number two Jannik Sinner headlined the day's play as seeded players swung into action after enjoying first-round byes.
Madras HC tells Armstrong murder suspects to surrender by March 13
Upgraded park with boating facility opens at Thangal eri in Kallikuppam
Study backs delayed stenting after clot-busters for heart attack
Protesters march demanding justice for victims of violence in Manipur
Valte, who had sustained injuries in a mob attack during the early period of ethnic violence in 2023, died on February 20 in a private hospital in Gurugram.
Man accused of tricking hundreds of teens into sending him pornographic images brought to U.S.
A federal grand jury indicted Amin in 2022 on charges including child pornography, cyberstalking and wire fraud.
Container homes to be set up for migrant workers, homeless in Chennai
Two from TN among top 10 in UPSC exam
Tambaram to get two new bamboo parks
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Equal work, equal pay applies only within same institution: Madras HC
Domestic LPG price hiked by 60 amid West Asia conflict
Non-subsidised LPG, the one that common household users other than the poor Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens, will now cost 913 per 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi, according to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website
Saidapet-Teynampet stretch of Anna Salai flyover completed
NCB Chennai unit busts international drug bid off Tuticorin coast
Judges & advocates partners in quest, says Madras high court Chief Justice Dharmadhikari
Traffic eats up roads to malls as public turns to private wheels
204 of 238 Indian cities did not meet air quality standards: CREA
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city, recording an average PM2.5 concentration of 172 g/m, followed by Noida (166 g/m), and Delhi (163 g/m), as per CREA, a Finland-based independent research group.
In a Bengal college, an Iftar party to be held by women for women
The event, called 2026 Dosti ki Iftar and being organised by the Deeniyat Muallima College (located in Santragachi, across the river from Kolkata) and the city-based initiative Know Your Neighbour, intends to provide a space for women to exchanges their views, and break myths and stereotypes.
Fadnavis presents 7.69 lakh crore Maharashtra Budget, loan waiver for farmers
The Budget proposes a ninefold growth of the agricultural economy, aiming to raise the sectors GDP from $55 billion to $500 billion by 2047. The States revenue receipts are estimated at around 6.56 lakh crore, resulting in a revenue deficit of about 40,500 crore.
Enterprise Tech co Bonbloc gets SEBI nod for IPO
DMK heavyweights, new entrant Ravindranath Kumar file applications for Assembly tickets
Six elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from TN
BJP eyes minimum 30 seats, plans to focus on linguistic minorities
2030 Vision: 1.81cr families consulted
Why does India require U.S. nod for securing its energy needs, ask Opposition leaders
The Opposition leaders question the governments silence over U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessents latest remark objecting to the tone of his announcement allowing India a temporary waiver to purchase Russian oil
Mr. Stubb says Europe would back U.S. against Iran, but concedes U.S. and Israel are acting outside framework of international law
Phansi-gharcase: Kejriwal appears before House panel
Govt. insulting freedom fighters by branding execution room as tiffin room, says AAP chief; theres no basis to claim about existence of execution room, says panel chief; AAP misled public: Speaker
Census 2027 work begins July 17 in TN
Ex-diplomat to steer citys triple-engine juggernaut
YouTube, mock tests help NCR girl to crack UPSC
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Iran strike U.S. military, AP sources say
We are in dialogue with the Iranian side, with representatives of the Iranian leadership, and will certainly continue this dialogue, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 6
Use cooking fuel judiciously, consumers told
Hoteliers in Tamil Nadu fear distributors may cite shortages to divert supplies to the black market or increase prices, raising operating costs for restaurants and hotels
Masked burglar spends four hours inside bank; fails to break safe
Balancing innovation with womens digital safety
Ensuring the digital safety of women must guide AI development and its ethical use
