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T-20 rolling trophy: Madras High Court CJs XI lose to AGs XI for the eighth time

However, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh gets adjudged man of the match for scoring 31 runs out of 40 balls besides claiming one wicket for his team

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 10:27 am

15 killed in blast at explosives factory in Nagpur

The blast took place at the SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 10:11 am

BLO ends life in Uttar Pradesh after leave denied for daughter's wedding

Police said a note left behind by the deceased, recovered from the spot, indicated that he was under severe stress due to ongoing BLO duties linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 10:07 am

World leaders react cautiously to U.S. and Israeli strikes, death of Irans Ali Khamenei

Perhaps cautious about upsetting already strained relations with Mr. Trump, many nations abstained from commenting directly or pointedly on the joint strikes but condemned Tehran's retaliation

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 9:46 am

OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war

The virtual meeting by the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) known as the Voluntary Eight (V8) comes a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an ongoing wave of strikes on Iran

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 9:38 am

T20 World Cup: Close games help in terms of team morale, says Prince

South Africa, of course, has been hitting the high notes ever since the T20 World Cup began on February 7

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 9:29 am

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The cleric who reshaped Islamic Iran

Khamenei, one of the most consequential figures in Iran over the past half a century, built a theocratic system that stayed loyal to him

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 9:19 am

Watch: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in major U.S.-Israeli strike operation

The confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khameneis death following a joint U.S. and Israeli military operation has sent shockwaves throughout West Asia, creating a volatile power vacuum within Iran.

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 9:16 am

Missile interceptors in U.S.-Iran war | Explained

In addition to saving lives and property, missile defence can discourage enemies from starting conflicts that could require missiles and give leaders more time to deliberate

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 9:08 am

In Frames | Sungudi shimmer

Sungudi sari, a signature styling perfected by Saurashtrians who migrated to Madurai, weaves time and tale into every delicate thread

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 8:48 am

Iran attacks rock Dubai's Palm, Burj Al Arab, airport

Debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire at the base of the Burj Al Arab, the sail-shaped building sometimes touted as the world's first seven-star hotel

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 8:24 am

Opposition raises SIR concerns in Gujarat Assembly debate; Speaker allows limited discussion on exercise

While Speaker Shankar Chaudhary had already allowed two Congress MLAs and one AAP legislator to speak on the Bill, Gujarat Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia raised a point of order contending that matters pertaining to Election Commission of India (EC) cannot be discussed in the State Assembly

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 7:42 am

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader dead at 86 as Israel-Iran conflict spirals

As reports trickled out about the death, eyewitnesses in Tehran told The Associated Press that some residents were rejoicing, blowing whistles and letting out ululations

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 7:41 am

On the draw March 1, 2026

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 7:14 am

India braces for hotter-than-normal summer, more heatwave days expected

In March, the first month of the summer season, minimum temperatures are likely to remain above average across most areas, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 7:09 am

Iran-Israel conflict LIVE: Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran missile, air defence sites

The United States and Israel defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a war crime during an UNSC emergency meeting

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 6:51 am

UN chief condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meeting

United Nations chief Antnio Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 6:47 am

Modi reaches TN for Madurai rally today

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 6:46 am

Govt doctors hunger strike from March 5

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 6:37 am

14 flights to West Asia cancelled

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 6:36 am

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights remain suspended after tensions across West Asia

PV Sindhu said she was safe but stuck with her team; she added that the speed at which the tensions have escalated is terrifying

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 6:25 am

Man arrested for sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 5:50 am

Five held for smuggling ganja from Odisha

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 5:48 am

'Thaai Kizhavi' BO day 2: Film sees strong Saturday jump

'Thaai Kizhavi' has seen a significant surge in its box office earnings, collecting an estimated Rs 4.65 crore net on its second day. This impressive Saturday performance, following a Rs 2.65 crore opening, brings the total to Rs 7.30 crore. The film's strong occupancy, particularly in Tamil Nadu, suggests a promising weekend ahead, potentially crossing the double-digit mark.

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 5:34 am

Constitutional morality finally comes down to justice without fear or favour, Kapil Sibal at Justice Unplugged 2026

There is complete breakdown of constitutional machinery, says senior advocate Kapil Sibalin conversation with N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group, atThe HinduJustice Unplugged 2026; justice needs to rise above fractious debates to interpret Constitution for the greater good, he says

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 4:45 am

Iran Guards say targeted Israeli bases, Defence Ministry in new wave of attacks

Israels emergency service Magen David Adom reported on February 28, that an Iranian missile strike injured 21 people in the area of Tel Aviv, including one person in critical condition.

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 4:22 am

Iran official warns of mental warfare after Israeli reports of Khamenei's death

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he was not in a position to confirm Israeli reports of the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 3:30 am

Constitutional thinking has to start from home, says S. Muralidhar at Justice Unplugged 2026

Indians do not allow constitutional provisions to influence personal behaviour, says former Orissa HC Chief JusticeatThe HinduJustice Unplugged 2026; change comes from social milieu, he adds

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 3:23 am

Piyush Goyal In Tamil Nadu Ahead Of Modi

Landing at the airport, the minister who is BJPs election in charge for Tamil Nadu, launched a scathing attack on the DMK, accusing it of corruption and betraying the legacy of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Deccan Chronicle 1 Mar 2026 2:16 am

DGP Davidson Devasirvatham to head DVAC

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 1:24 am

Assam villagers resist excavation for flood mitigation project

Police serve notice to Raijor Dal leader Debanga Sourav Gogoi, an IIM alumnus, for allegedly instigating farmers around a network of wetlands in Jorhat district

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:23 am

Man threatens witness, arrested

The Times of India 1 Mar 2026 1:23 am

Justice Unplugged 2026: extending learning beyond the classroom

Heres a collection of storis from what experts and practitioners in the legal field discussed at Justice Unplugged 2026

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:12 am

Over 5,000 elders benefit from free doorstep eye care initiative

The services include comprehensive eye examinations, cataract and glaucoma screening, retina (fundus) evaluation, refraction tests, free spectacles, surgery referrals, and regular follow-ups

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:12 am

Advanced computer training facility set up in Central Prison

G.V. Selvam, vice-president of VIT, noted that VIT had previously established a similar advanced computer training centre at the Central Prison in Vellore

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:10 am

Man arrested in R.K. Nagar for threatening witness in court case

Police said V. Karthik, 29, of Karunanidhi Nagar, Tondiarpet, is a witness in a case registered at R.K. Nagar Police Station in 2021

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:07 am

Man held for sexual assault of seven-year-old girl in Ayanavaram

Police said the incident occurred when the child was playing inside her house in Ayanavaram

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:06 am

Davidson Devasirvatham named DGP and director of DVAC

A 1995 batch IPS officer in Tamil Nadu cadre, Mr. Devasirvatham has held the position of Police Commissioner of Madurai city and as Inspector-General of Police, West Zone in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:05 am

City hospital donates 20 lakh to heart transplant survivor

At the event, specialty programmes including the Cardiac Dysfunction Clinic & Rehabilitation Centre and the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic & Embolism Referral Centre were also launched

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:03 am

North T.N. likely to see above-normal heatwave days this summer: IMD

Noting that increased heatwave risk could impact public health, water supply, and power demand, the RMC stated that weekly and extended-range forecast along with impact-based forecasts would be issued

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:01 am

Experts stress the need to improve awareness about preconception care

Usha Sriram,a physician, an endocrinologist and diabetologist and founder of DIWAS said, it is extremely important to tell people about the importance of preconception care

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 1:00 am

When art wilts under the sun

The impacts of climate change are not for the future, they are here, now, and will only inconvenience humans more over time. Geetha Srimathilooks at how the trade and health of folk artistes of Tamil Nadu have already been deeply impacted by the growing summer heat

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 12:37 am

Ranji Trophy: J&K lords it over Karnataka, wins historic title

QamranandSahilhit unbeaten tons as the northern side bats out the final day without losing a wicket to clinch its maiden crown; southern outfit loses its second consecutive summit clash at home

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 12:12 am

ISL: Mohun Bagan goes top with an emphatic win

Mohammedan Sporting slumps to a third straight loss

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:59 pm

Dilution of RTI Act undermining Constitutional guarantees, say legal experts

With greater access to court proceedings and the live-streaming of hearings, both the Bench and the Bar must exercise restraint in avoiding sensational remarks that could compromise the integrity of proceedings, experts say at Justice Unplugged: Shaping the Future of Law conclave

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:58 pm

Drive launched to make Bidar addiction-free district

Samiti stresses the need for collective action to eliminate social evils and to protect youth from addiction

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:57 pm

Wayanad Community Seed Fest 2026 begins

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:57 pm

First duty is to fight the system: Advocates, judges tell law students to put Constitution first

Kapil Sibal speaks about courage and commitment to the profession, Abhishek Manu Singhvi comments on the NCERT textbook row, and Justice S. Muralidhar vouches for sustained self-education

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:52 pm

Accessibility in courts remains a challenge, says lawyer

After Sarah Sunnys case, things have not progressed and the process of getting an interpreter in courts is very tedious, says Sanchita Ain

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:52 pm

Kalaburagi to host landmark ITF W35 womens tennis tournament

The tournament will feature a 32-player singles main draw, preceded by a 32-player qualifying draw, along with a 16-team doubles draw

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:52 pm

Congress and DMK talks smooth, likely to reach an understanding soon

TNCC president says Congress-DMK alliance is almost sealedand they will agree upon a reasonable number of seats; he rejects speculations of a split, adds that the DMK has agreed to allot an RS seat

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:47 pm

RTI: 50,000 penalty imposed on four gram panchayat officials for delay in providing information

State Information Commissioner B. Venkata Singh has passed the order after hearing second appeals filed by an applicant who had not received the requested information in time

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:45 pm

AI can be an efficient tool in the legal profession but needs rigorous monitoring, say legal experts

Though AI can be an efficient intern, due diligence is key to avoid fictitious case citations, says senior advocate; helpful tool to summarise voluminous records, streamline case management, reduce pendency in courts

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:45 pm

Making justice accessible requires a systemic approach beyond formal equality

Justice is not just about dispute resolution. It is about creating a structure where every person canparticipatein all aspects of life with dignity, says Supreme Court lawyer Sanchita Ain

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:42 pm

A budget that remains unspent, patients remain untreated, crisis brews, this Rare Diseases Day

Despite 299-crore allocation under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, only 30.79 crore has beenutilisedso far, leaving many children without life-saving treatment as the financial year-end approaches

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:38 pm