'Nagpur Communal Ecosystem for Rewriting of Textbooks' is real NCERT: Congress' dig at govt
The government expressed anguish over the inclusion of the controversial section in the book, with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan promising to fix accountability and take action against those involved in drafting it
Watch: From take-off to turbulence: What is going wrong with UDAN scheme?
Launched in 2016, the UDAN scheme aimed to make air travel affordable and connect smaller towns across India. We break down what the scheme promised, what the numbers reveal, and the larger questions around its long-term sustainability.
In Andhra city, a morning staple turns deadly
Five persons died and fifteen others, including three infants, are on ventilator support with acute renal failure after consuming what is believed to be adulterated milk supplied by a vendor to 106 families between February 16 and 18 in Rajamahendravaram city. T. Appalanaidu finds out what exactly happened
Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 after viral success of AI image generation tool
Google on Thursday unveiled a successor to its viral Nano Banana image generation model
Surging memory costs to reduce global PC, smartphone shipments in 2026: Gartner
Markets are witnessing the lowest level of device shipments in over a decade as higher prices are narrowing the range of devices available, prompting buyers to hold on to devices for longer
Ahead of his 73rd birthday on March 1, MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, urged party workers to immediately begin preparations for the 2026 legislative assembly elections. He said the best birthday gift would be ensuring the DMK returns to power for a seventh term, highlighting the achievements of the governments Dravidian Model welfare schemes.
Jharkhand: Wild elephant enters Ranchi, triggering panic among locals
A forest team has been deployed to drive out the animal from the city
Former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam Joins DMK
Panneerselvam, a trusted confidant of late AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa, after unsuccessfully struggling for over 3 years to join his parent outfit again, joined the DMK
For over a decade, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, has served as Indias dedicated law against child sexual abuse. As families invoke it to oppose under-18 consensual inter-caste and inter-faith relationships, Aaratrika Bhaumik finds that courts are now confronting the laws unintended consequences
Plan size reduced by nearly 45%, they say
Expelled From AIADMK, Panneerselvam Joins Rival DMK Ahead Of Assembly Polls
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) is likely to join the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) today ahead of the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
O Panneerselvam Reaches DMK Office, Set To Join Party Ahead Of 2026 Tamil Nadu Polls
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam is likely to join the DMK today amid heightened political activity ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.
Deadlines, disputes, doubts dog UMEED forwaqfproperties
Telanganaswaqfinstitutions are caught in a high-pressure race to digitise decades and centuries-old records on the UMEED portal, launched by the Centre to bring transparency and efficiency towaqfmanagement
O. Panneerselvam, ex-Tamil Nadu CM and expelled AIADMK leader joins DMK in Stalin's presence
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam has joined the DMK party after his expulsion from AIADMK. This move follows AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami's decision to welcome T.T.V. Dhinakaran into the NDA, a move Panneerselvam reportedly opposed. Panneerselvam's supporters believe joining the DMK is the only way to challenge Palaniswami.
'I accept MK Stalin leadership': Ex-Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam joins DMK
Veteran leader O Panneerselvam, a former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, has officially joined the DMK. This significant political shift follows his expulsion from the AIADMK and comes after failed attempts to unify the party. Sources suggest the DMK may offer him a seat in the upcoming assembly elections, potentially in his former constituency.
Man killed in wild elephant attack at Aralam farm in Keralas Kannur
Local residents said presence of wild elephants in the area has intensified again after a brief lull, raising fresh concern over safety in the farm region
The compounded inflation rate in Karnataka between 2012 and 2024 has been calculated to be at 208.3%. With minumum wage revision hanging fire, workers have a tough time coping wit h the rising cost of living, reports Sharath S. Srivatsa
Prague Chess festival: Gukesh held by Yakubboev; Aravindh turns the table on Niemann
After a heartbreaking first-round loss to Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan, this was a welcome victory for Aravindh Chithambaram
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill at least 5
Violence has continued in the Palestinian territory despite a U.S.-brokered truce that entered its second phase last month
Cricketer Rinku Singh's father passes away after prolonged illness
Rinku's former coach, Masood Amini, told PTI Videos in Aligarh that Khanchand Singh had been battling advanced-stage liver cancer and was in the terminal phase of the illness
AUS-W vs IND-W second ODI: India wins toss, opts to bat against Australia
Harmanpreet, who suffered a knee injury and didn't take the field while fielding during the first ODI, said she is fine
D/O Prasad Rao Kanabadutaledu series review: This vigilante thriller confuses pace with nuance
Director Krishna Polurus buzzy screenplay cannot conceal its conservative outlook
Former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam Likely To Join DMK Today
This move follows recent praise by the OPS camp for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and prediction related to return of DMK government in the state
Unnao custodial death case: Delhi HC asks AIIMS to examine Jaideep Sengars health
Jaideep Sengar, aged 50, the brother of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar, sought relief on account of Stage-IV oral cancer with suspected recurrence; CBI says medical documents produced are fake
Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, Justice Dharmadhikari was born on July 8, 1966 at Raipur and obtained his bachelors degree in commerce and law from the Nagpur University
Former Tamil Nadu CM O. Panneerselvam likely to join DMK today | LIVE updates
O. Panneerselvam has fought a long battle in courts and before Election Commission to rejoin the AIADMK
Chosen by Jaya, chucked by EPS, 3-time CM OPS to join DMK today
Party May Give Him Bodi Seat In Coming Election
Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, reports say
The suspension has had no impact on the country's oil and gas output so far, the sources said. State oil giant PDVSA is selling the crude produced under the contracts while they are suspended, they added
Cuba says it is communicating with U.S. after fatal boat shooting but seeks more details
Cuba's government has released a list with the names of the alleged suspects and accused them of planning to invade the island and unleash terrorism
CAGs Bihar report for 2023 flags revenue arrears to government
The audit report noted that the Mines and Geology Department has failed to provide details on these dues for more than five years
AIADMK, BJP ask ECI to curb voter bribing by DMK in Tamil Nadu
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GCC to modernise nine bus termini
Stalin visits Nallakannu in hospital
TN cabinet clears 46 investment projects
Sasikala peddling untruths after being sidelined: AIADMK
Netflix declines to raise its offer to buy Warner, says deal is 'no longer financially attractive'
Netflix, Warner and Paramount have spent the last couple of months in a heated, public back-and-forth over whose deal has a better regulatory path and offers more value for Warner shareholders.
Woman held for aiding rape of daughter
Chief Justice of India to visit Tirupati on February 28
Ahead of the scheduled visit, a team of officials led by District Collector S. Venkateswar, Joint Collector R. Govinda Rao, trainee Collector Sandeep Raghuvanshi, Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu Tirupati Airport Director Bhuminathan and others inspected the site being readied for the Bhumi Puja.
Cops seek ID parade for Taramani triple murder which happened in Chennai on Jan 25
Thousands of commuters stranded as Chennais suburban train station platforms remain packed on day 4
Freebies = Appeasement : Economics be damned!
Poonam I Kaushish infaservice1@gmail.com Beware Voters: With high-octane poll tamasha in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala soon, be ready to open your purse strings as Parties and netas are busy rolling out a perfect electoral cake iced with populist schemes, lip-smacking freebies galore for all. Merrily converting political sops into vote percentages wherein social and economic upliftment is weighed on vote-bank scales, as populist hand-outs yield better electoral rewards than reasoned policies and sustainable programmes. After all, our [] The post Freebies = Appeasement : Economics be damned! appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Loud explosions rock Afghan capital Kabul
Afghanistan's military corps in the east said in a statement that heavy clashes had begun Thursday night in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces in eastern Afghanistan.
Rane flags Rs 172-crore hit from seatbelt recall at ZF Rane
Bird flu scare grips Cuddalores Periyakanganakuppam village as more than 50 crows drop dead
DMK MP Kanimozhi may meet Rahul Gandhi again to iron out differences over seat-sharing
Sans safety, over 1,000 deathtraps in Sowcarpets goldsmith hub
US tariff cut revives push for footwear factories in India
CM Stalin lays foundation stone for ECR elevated corridor project
Three arrested with 700g of ganja in Val
Transfer not punishment: Madras HC
Three held for hacking man in Ambattur
PM Modi interacts with Indian-origin Jews in Israel, lauds their 'deep-rooted' India connection
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the community vibrant and said, Their enduring bond with India, traditions carried across generations and remarkable contributions to Israel serve as a living bridge between our countries.
JNU students detained for launching protest against V-Cs casteist remarks
Students allege police brutality, say heavy barricading stopped them from marching out;police claim officers were bitten by protesters, prompting detentions and a probe; university describes attack on V-C over false allegations as deplorable
From the ashes, emerges a green idea at Brahmapuram
The first Compressed Biogas plant in the State, which converts biodegradable waste into biogas, has become operational at the Brahmapuram garbage treatment yard of the Kochi Corporation. M.P. Praveen meets the engineers and managers of the plant set up by the BPCL Kochi Refinery at the plant site to learn about the facility, which is expected to solve the issue of waste management in the city
Domestic help held after ED raidto rob employer of 4 lakh unravels
Power boost: Gupta unveils infra projects
Stand-off between Delhi and H.P. police forces triggers political row in hill State
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu termed Delhi Polices action an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the State
BIS hold awareness session on hallmarking for jewellery traders in Ranipet
Supreme Court adjourns plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention under NSA to March 10
A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale said it would go through the videos of Wangchuks speeches submitted to the court
CM Stalin lays foundation for small dam across Koilmalaiyar river in Vellore
CM Stalin virtually inaugurates District Central Library in Ranipet
Budget aims to transform Thrikkakara municipality into waste-free local body
The Budget envisages a revenue of 19,64,74,5225 and an expenditure of 17,64,53,4500
Prof. M.S. SwaminathanFisheries Fair gets underwayin Chennai
CM Stalin lays foundation for construction of elevated corridor from Thiruvanmiyur to Uthandi
The work would be carried out on a hybrid annuity model (HAM) a mix of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and build,operate, transfer (BOT) models
The shift of critical minerals to Indias strategic centre
The Union Budget has highlighted Indias new mineral resolve
NGO submits recommendations to prevent caste-based crimes to panel
T.N. government simplifies processing of planningpermission applications in notified HACA areas
High milk demand in Tamil Nadu pushes private dairies to hike retail prices
Taking sides: On Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Israel
Indias relations with Israel should not be at the cost of ties with Arab world
We wanted to put fear in the opposition bowlers: Tilak
The under-fire Tilak Varma was back to his menacing best as he smashed an unbeaten 44 (16b, 3x4, 4x6) at a whopping strike rate of 275.
Woman among four persons arrested for abduction, assault on carpenter in Royapettah
SIR is a bloodless genocide of citizenship, says Parakala Prabhakar
Garbage trucks continue to emit foul smell in Chennai; residents call for solutions
During the 2024 Budget presentation of GCC, Mayor R. Priya had announced that fish nets would be procured for 102 tipper vehicles to prevent spillage.
Report flags air and water pollution by Panipat textile recycling industry
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan pass the orders on a 2024 writ petition filed by Arappor Iyakkam for registration of a FIR
Swachhata Rath Yatra and Cycle Rally to Promote Cleanliness and Sustainable Technologies
Suicide prevention should be national priority, says Kovind
Jewellery shop owner succumbs to burns after cylinder explodes at his unit in Sowcarpet
HC upholds life sentences of 26 convicts in Kachanatham caste murders, acquits one
Two held for possession of narcotic substances
WRD seeks central research institutes support to address structural issues in Cholavaram reservoir
A team from Central Soil and Materials Research Station suggests geophysical investigation to analyse the geological characteristics of the subsurface soil layers beneath the earthen dam
Former fire service officer sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment in 2011 case
The case was tried before the Principal District and Sessions Court in Kancheepuram
New super-speciality block at Ernakulam MCH to be inaugurated on March 3
Survey shows older adults with chronic health conditions are hit hard by shingles
Indians above 50, living with cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, or diabetes, are vulnerable to the painful effects of shingles, says GSK survey, stressing the need for vaccination
NSE chief proposes retail barriers to entry on derivative markets amidst speculation losses
Developing countries like India cannot allow over speculation by lower strata of the economy. Hence, more and more regulations will come from governments, regulators and exchanges to curb over speculation till the time perception of the lower strata of society doing over speculation continues, says NSEs CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan
Court acquits Assistant Professor
A sociologist and propagandist of democratic values
Professor T.K. Oommen, who passed away on February 26, laid the foundation within the institutional space to probe any issue sociologically
ECI delegation reviews poll preparations in Tamil Nadu
An Election Commission of India delegation is currently in Chennai, conducting a comprehensive review of election arrangements in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. After meeting representatives from multiple political parties, the Commission reiterated its directive to Puducherry officials to rigorously enforce the rulesparticularly against the distribution of money, alcohol, and drugs to sway voters.
