Tamil Nadu women govt employees to get year-long maternity leave for third child
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday (August 18) announced that maternity leave for women government employees for the birth of their third child will be extended from 12 weeks to 365 days. The revised provision will bring the maternity leave available for a third child in line with the 365-day leave currently granted for the first two children.
Satyendar Jain, ex-DJB CEO among six arrested in STP projects tender case
The other accused arrested are Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB, and private persons Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kurra and Pankaj Verma, the ACB said in a statement.
Special medical camp held for salt pan workers in Thoothukudi
RSS meet to discuss demographic imbalance, drug abuse among youth
Current national developments, social changes and emerging challenges will also be reviewed
Corporation drive to crack down on illegal constructions
Mayor V.V.Rajesh said on Tuesday that those who have carried out illegal constructions should remove it themselves, failing which the civic body will demolish the constructions and make the owner pay for the cost of demolition
JD(S) demands Karnataka govt. drop Bidadi Township Project
The party hit back at the Chief Minister, who has been arguing that both the Bidadi Township Project and the NICE Road were initiated by JD(S) governments
Hockey World Cup: India routs South Africa, jumps to top of the table
The 6-1 win is the biggest for the country in the womens section of the showpiece; Marijnes side now needs only a draw against England in its final pool game to seal a spot in the second round
RJDs march is against dictatorship of the Bihar government, Lalu says
Students in Bihar were tormented by paper leaks, a dilapidated education system, biased recruitment processes, unemployment, and a government that rained bullets on them, RJD supremo says
Bangladesh is pressing India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But can New Delhi hand her over under the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty?
UAE warns of 'potential missile threats'; issues advisory to seek safe place
It was the first such alert since a false alarm in June and an alert in July for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory
1.95 lakh blocking orders just the tip of the iceberg, says Kharge
Modi government launching a 'brazen and calculated attack' on the citizens right to question, says Congress chief
Arumainayagamelated withArjunaAward (Lifetime) honour
Vizag man with rare KikuchiFujimoto disease treated at KIMS
Coimbatore City Police comes up with Vigilance Cell to fight corruption
With no word from govt. on talks, junior doctors continue strike in Andhra Pradesh
Emergency and non-emergency services continue to be affected in government teaching hospitals across the State
Confusion reigns on first day as one-way movement around KBR Park snarls traffic
Ensure proper road connectivity in tribal areas: KSHRC
KSHRC Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas ordered immediate administrative clearance for the 9.25-crore project sanctioned under the Idukki package to reconstruct the ChilanthiyarUllavayal road near Vattavada, which was destroyed by flash floods in 2024
NEET protest: Supreme Court to set up panel to probe alleged police excesses
The Supreme Court is set to constitute a high-powered committee to investigate allegations of police excesses against students during protests over the NEET examination paper leak.
Bandi Sanjay hails Sarvai Papanna as Bahujan warrior, accuses Congress of betraying Bahujans
Villagers protest youths death, allege police torture
ASR airport earns praise from passengers
Jaleel warns PWD Minister Basheer of losing ministerial berth
Two of a family killed in road accident near Abiramam
SRM University-A.P., APDC sign MoU to boost drone technology, innovation
MoU signed in the presence of Union Minister for Civil AviationK. Rammohan Naiduand Kurnool MPB. Nagaraju Panchalingala, underscoring the growing role of drone technology in the States technology and innovation ecosystem
Complete missing links on service roads between Hejmady and Kundapur on NH 66, Poojary tells NHAI
Udupi DC to write to the government seeking toll exemption for residents at Hejmady Toll Plaza on the lines of the one given at Sasthana and Shiroor plazas
4 kg rice to be distributed to students for Onam in Keralam
TPCC chief accuses EC of disenfranchising voters, seeks more time for SIR in Telangana
Kadapa police launch integrated surveillance system in Vempalli
Important to grab the opportunity and help the team win: Padikkal
Padikkal, who has excelled in the IPL besides finding his groove in Tests, spoke about the adjustments between white and red-ball cricket
Armed men rob petrol bunk worker in Nagamalai Pudukottai
Do not delete shifted voters, Civil society groups meet CEO, seek SIR extension for three months
Police detain 10 ahead of Hubballi protest over constable exam lapses
All Karnataka State Students Association condemns police action saying that it suppressed a peaceful protest against recruitment irregularities
T.N. govt. to set up Talent Research Wing to groom future Olympic champions
It would be established under the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at a cost of 5 crore, says Aadhav Arjuna
Contract workers at Coimbatores Semmozhi Poonga stage protest over pay delay
Man sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment in POCSO case
National Sports Awards 2025 announced: 17 athletes to receive Arjuna Award
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards 2025, with 17 sportspersons selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award.
Farmers in Tiruppur stop work on BPCLs IDPL project for second day
Farmers demand that the compensation be fixed at 2 lakh a cent of farm land and that 40 feet out of the 60 feet of land earmarked for the project by the BPCL be returned to them after pipeline is laid
Watch: Vizhinjam begins EXIM cargo operations, opening a new chapter in Keralas maritime trade
Vizhinjam International Seaport has begun full-fledged land-based export-import, or EXIM, cargo operations, marking a new phase in Keralas maritime trade.
TestMu AI Launches Agent Assurance to Verify AI Agents Before They Ship
TestMu AI Launches Agent Assurance to Verify AI Agents Before They Ship
Taking minor to trace father not part of police duty, says Delhi court
The court says the police officers acted like colonial overlords by taking the child and using him as bait to compel his father to surrender
Suspected dengue outbreak at Srilankan Tamils rehabilitation camp in Tenkasi
Western Hyderabad gets new facility to collect, recycle construction waste
CBI arrests Hyderabad region mining Deputy Director, two others in bribery case
Apollo Hospitals extends diagnostic services, consultations to Sundays
HC dismisses plea to appoint qualified member from T.N. Judicial Service as HR & CE Commissioner
Cybersecurity workshop held at Govt. Cyberpark
The programme was organised in association with Cyberpark and the Calicut Forum for IT (CAFIT) to discuss practical strategies for building resilient and secure digital environments.
Peddapalli MP seeks resolution of Singareni workers name discrepancy issue
Crompton bets on innovation and consumer research to become a tech-led home-solutions player
The company invested 112 crore in its innovation centre last year, bringing its total investment to approximately 312 crore over the three-year period
Union Minister Meghwal to launch Utkarsha Mahotsava 2026 in Tirupati on August 19
Watch: Tamilisai condemns shooting of three Tamils in Karnataka, demands answers from Congress
Apollo Hospitals extends facilities to all days of the week
The new initiative extends access on Sundays to outpatient consultations, diagnostics, preventive health checks, follow-up consultations, and scheduled procedures
Tamil superstar and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's son Jason Sanjays directorial debut Sigma, has got a new release date. The film, which stars Sundeep Kishan in the lead, will now release in theatres on October...
Railway division conducts training for visually challenged staff
Mysuru: Breakfast service launched for children with hearing and speech disabilities
ISKCONs Stoka Krishna Swami said the Akshaya Patra Foundation, which provides free midday meals to children in government schools, was expanding its services to disadvantaged people and persons with special needs.
Annual festival at Venkaiah Swamy Ashram begins in Nellore
Around three lakh devotees are expected to visit the temple during the week-long celebrations
Fine Silver, Yaara Yaara, Maana and African Gold shine
Woman, male friend arrested for smothering husband and four-year-old son
CM to leave for 10-day UK, US visit tonight
Mr. Revanth Reddy is scheduled to visit reputed universities campuses in the two countries, before returning on August 30
Minor sexually assaulted, two arrested in Hassan
Her mother learnt of the assault only when her daughter delivered a baby earlier this month.
Cabinet clears quota for BCs in local bodies, direct election of Mayors in Andhra Pradesh
It approves 34% reservation in rural bodies and 33% in urban bodies; Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu asks officials to complete the process of conducting the local body elections before October to avoid losing Central funds
Coimbatore Corporation bill collector arrested for graft
Nominations invited for INSPIRE -MANAK scheme
History-sheeter found dead in Tiruchi
Farmers struggling to water milch animals because of dry weather; while Aavin offers 38 a litre of high quality milk, industry sources say private players offer 43 a litre and moreover private dairies accept milk without stringent quality check
Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU MP2000, an AI-Native Pallet Handling Robot, to Simplify Autonomous Pallet Handling for Industrial Logistics
Amit Shah to chair 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Tamil Nadu
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Patient undergoes brain tumour surgery at city hospital
Gen Z momentum fuels AISAs bid to challenge Delhi Universitys electoral binary
Wipro eyes 30,000 cr personal care mart, acquires 60% stake in Dermatouch for387.5 cr
Since 2003, the company made 18 acquisitions includingGlucovita, Chandrika, North West, Unza, Yardley, Splash, CanWay,Nirapara, Bhrahmins, Jo Doy, S Brands, Good Home & Eva investing $1.1 billion
After mofussil buses, town buses, too, quietly hike fares in Salem
Commuters allege fares have allegedly been hiked by 2-6 based on bus stages without making any announcements
Nagapattinam Municipality rolls out new waste segregation system
Every household is required to segregate the waste into four categories and keep it ready in four designated colour bins; unsegregated waste will not accepted during door-to-door collection
Watch: Karnataka forest killings revive memories of 2015 Seshachalam encounter
The killing of three Tamil-speaking men by Karnataka forest personnel has revived memories of one of the most controversial forest encounters in recent history - the 2015 Seshachalam killings.
Investments worth 130 crore have been secured for Drone City, says the Union Minister, adding that the industry can attract investments up to 5,000 crore
Weekly special train between Chennai and Mangaluru
Collector inaugurates IEC intensifiedcampaign 2026 in Salem
Guruvayur in Keralam braces for wedding rush; 422 ceremonies to be held on August 23
Six wedding mandapams, early starts and tighter crowd control as the temple prepares for an unprecedented rush in the coming weeks
DYFI State conference to begin in Thrissur on August 19
First-ever State conference in Thrissur to feature massive rallies, cultural events and a 50,000-strong public meeting
End of an era: Abhimanyu retires from Mysuru Dasara
Although Abhimanyus retirement was anticipated because of his age, his name had initially figured in the list of elephants proposed for this years Mysuru Dasara.
BJP MPs join protests seeking Nagendras resignation
Shettar says in Belagavi that CMs action is unpardonable, while Jigajinagi asserts in Vijayapura that Nagendra benefited from funds diversion
Census 2027: 61% completion achieved in Coimbatore Corporation limits
Man held for killing mother-in-law in Tirupattur
The accused stole gold jewellery and cash from the victim to settle his debts
Watch: Same voters name appears 15 times in the same constituency. How? Prithviraj Chavan explains.
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan claims he found 27,609 duplicate voter entries in his Karad South constituency and 56,118 duplicate entries across five neighbouring constituencies.
Highway Infrastructure receives Palayam Fee Plaza toll collection contract worth Rs 80 cr
The contract has been awarded for the engagement of user fee collection for Palayam Fee Plaza at Km 154+500 of NH-44, covering the Krishnagiri to Thumbipadi section from Km 94+000 to Km 180+000 on BOT basis in the State of Tamil Nadu. The total contract value is Rs. 80.17 crore, and the contract period is 90 days.
Should be mandatory for education officials to send their kids to govt schools, says Abhijeet Dipke
Earlier, Mr. Dipke had posted a video of the headmaster of a Zilla Parishad school in the village who allegedly drank and slept in class
Former Minister Eshwarappa hopeful of changes in Karnataka BJP unit
Changes will take place. I am hopeful of that. I have played my own role in building the party in the State, he says
Going above and beyond with Liminal
Liminal will showcase the works of seven artists from Karnataka at the MKF Museum of Art
