The complaint alleges that by issuing fitness certificates without physical verification and in alleged collusion with vehicle owners, the retired inspector committed offences amounting to criminal breach of trust and cheating, causing wrongful loss to the Transport Department
ICC T20 World Cup | Zimbabwe wins toss, opts to bat against South Africa
For Zimbabwe, pacer Richard Ngarava will miss out with a lower back injury
Dont permit slaughtering of animals at retail meat shops, insists a PIL before Madras High Court
The case has been listed for hearing before Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice R. Suresh Kumar on March 2, 2026
Hakki Pikki people from Angadihalli stuck in Bahrain
Panju, Jamuna, Ratheesh, Veerendra, Pouran and another person from the village had been to Bahrain recently. In a video message sent to her relatives
PM Modi unveils development projects Rs 4,400 crore in poll-bound Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched infrastructure projects exceeding Rs. 4,400 crore in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The initiatives include redeveloped railway stations, highway four-laning projects, and new FM transmitters, all aimed at boosting connectivity, mobility, and regional economic growth.
Palaniswami urges Central government to ensure safety of Tamils in West Asia
Festive mood grips the city ahead of Attukal Pongala on March 3
Labelled as among the largest religious congregations of women in the country, thousands of families across Kerala and also neighbouring States are trickling into a six-km radius of the famed Attukal Devi Temple to offer a sacrament of rice and jaggery cooked on hastily assembled open hearths
Trump warns Iran as top generals killed and conflict intensifies
Modi is corrupt, BJP countdown has begun, says Kejriwal
AAP chief attacks Prime Minister at Jantar Mantar rally after discharge in Delhi excise policy case
Karrothu Satyam said physics, chemistry and botany would provide a strong foundation in academics
CM Siddaramaiah condemns U.S. attack on Iran
I condemn the double standard of the US. The media is reporting that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, which deserves condemnation. I pray for his soul to rest in peace, says Karnataka Chief Minister
Flights to West Asia cancelled for second day from Tiruchi
Migrant worker electrocuted in Kothavalchavadi
While engaged in construction of a bathroom, Momin lost his footing and fell on an overhead electric wire passing near the house to a transformer and died
Watch: Iraqis protest in front of Baghdads Green Zone to condemn Khameneis killing
Large groups of pro-Iranian protesters marched in Baghdad on Sunday (March 1) following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. Security forces fired tear gas to stop demonstrators from reaching the U.S. Embassy in the citys heavily guarded Green Zone. The strikes came after the reported killing of Irans supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S. and Israeli air attacks.
International conference on Molecular Signalling (ICMS 2026) begins at CUK
The three-day conference features four lead talks, thirty plenary talks, ten technical sessions, fourteen faculty short talks, twelve oral presentations, and twenty-nine poster presentations showcasing recent advances and emerging trends in molecular signalling research
Watch: Khameneis rise and fall: The death of Irans ultimate authority
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, was killed in a joint U.S.-Israel strike, leaving a major power vacuum. From resisting the Shah to leading Iran through wars, nuclear negotiations, and internal uprisings, he shaped the nations politics, military, and religious authority.
AUS-W vs IND-W third ODI: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney centuries power Australia to humongous total
For India, Sneh Rana (2/66) picked up two wickets while and Shree Charani (2/106) became only the third bowler to concede 100 plus runs in an ODI
Nadendla Manohar calls for unity and discipline among cadres
Highlighting that unity would play a key role in the partys growth, the Minister cautioned against internal strife and petty disputes
Delhi High Court allows forensic examination of Sunjay Kapurs will
Nation paying heavy price for substance, style of Modi's foreign policy: Congress
PM Modi visited Israel on February 25 at a time when the entire world was aware that a U.S.-Israel military attack on Iran for regime change was imminent. The assault began just two days after Mr. Modi left Israel, where his speech to the Knesset was a display of shameful moral cowardice, says Jairam Ramesh
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to PM Modi on ensuring safety of nationals in the Gulf
Meanwhile, the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said the helplines set up by the Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NoRKA) had processed 381 distress calls since the start of the conflict.
Ernakulam Medical Colleges waste problem remains
Residents and civic representatives continue to complain about the improper waste disposal which is affecting the community nearby
Put aside laddu politics, focus on public issues: CPI to government
CPI State Secretary Gujjula Eswaraiah demanded the government to take strict action against drug mafia, medical mafia and corporate medical exploitation
When Executive authority expands, judiciarys role becomes critical: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Chief Guest at the Justice Unplugged: Shaping the Future of Law, a conclave organised by the Vellore Institute of Technology School of Law in association with The Hindu, highlighted the historic instances when courts applied Constitutional jurisprudence to protect the cherished rights of the common man from arbitrary excesses of the state. Mr. Singhvi said law is ultimately about people. Behind every constitutional principle stands a human story: a prisoner seeking bail, a worker seeking wages, a woman seeking equality, a citizen seeking justice, he said.
Election Commission to visit Kerala on March 6, 7 to assess poll preparedness
Kerala Assembly elections: The Election Commission will visit Kerala this week to assess poll preparedness. Assembly elections are likely to be held next month. The commission will arrive on March 5 and begin its tour on March 6 and 7. Other states like Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal are also due for polls.
Watch: Smoke billows from Dubais Jebel Ali port after missile debris sparked fire
PM Modi Wishes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin On His 75th Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed birthday greetings to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.
President Murmu, PM Modi, Governor, leaders greet CM Stalin on his birthday
CM Stalin paid floral tributes at the memorials of late DMK leaders C.N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi, as well as social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
PUC student killed in elephant attack in Kodagu
Her village Bettathuru is on the fringes of the forest and Poojas house was barely 100 metres from the forest area
Iranians mourn Khameneis death as anger boils over against U.S. and Israel
Students need to enhance their technical skills and do certificate courses to have multiple job opportunities after completion of engineering, Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology principal said
FPIs inflow hit 17-month high at 22,615 crore in February
Lalu calls RJD Parliamentary board meeting on March 1 amid Tejashwi's RS poll contest speculations
The meeting is scheduled to be held four days before the last date for filing nominations in the Rajya Sabha polls
CM Fadnavis orders inquiry into Nagpur explosives factory blast
At least 17 persons were killed and 18 others injured in the blast at the detonator packing unit of SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil
VOC Port to invest Rs 15,000 cr in Outer Harbour project to be a transhipment hub of South India
TUTICORON, Mar 1:VO Chidambaranar Port will invest Rs 15,000 crore in its ambitious Outer Harbour project, which aims to increase overall cargo handling capacity and position Tamil Nadu as a major transhipment hub of southern India, a top executive has said. The investment is in addition to the Rs 1,500 crore capex, which has been set aside to upgrade port infrastructure, along with clean projects and deployment of new-age technologies, VOC Port Authority Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit told PTI in [] The post VOC Port to invest Rs 15,000 cr in Outer Harbour project to be a transhipment hub of South India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
21 illegal migrants from Bangladesh sent back from Assam
Alert eyes. Midnight action. At 12:30 a.m. Sharp, 21 illegal migrants were sent back to their respective countries, thanks to the ever-watchful @sribhumipolice, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
51 houses handed over to Wayanad landslide survivors
Addressing the gathering, IUML State president Thangal said the unity of people to resolve the distress of people who were hit by the landslide was laudable.
Iranian media confirm Khamenei killed in U.S. and Israeli air strikes
CM Stalin's birthday message: Politician vows to protect Tamil, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin marked his 73rd birthday with a pledge to safeguard Tamil language and state interests. He emphasized the transformative impact of the 'Dravidian Model' governance, asserting it has elevated Tamil Nadu. Stalin called for unity to protect the state's ideological path.
AI in healthcare, social media OCD, and the mystery of hospital bills | The Health Wrap
In todays episode of The Health Wrap, we unpack Indias push toward AI-driven healthcare following the Delhi AI Summit and what ethical, people-centric AI really means. We examine how social media is reshaping mental health, including the rise of digital-age OCD behaviours and also spotlight the persistent issue of opaque private healthcare pricing and why transparency matters.
Iran-Israel conflict: 37 flightscancelled at Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport
The key sectors to which flight service were affected include: Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha
In Bihar, two industrial projects worth 1,700 crore started
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that the new industrial policy will accelerate investment, infrastructure development, and the goal of creating 10 million jobs
U.S., Israel clash with Iran in UNSC, as U.N. chief Guterres warns of uncontrollable chain of events
The powerful 15-nation U.N. body met just hours after the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran and the subsequent attacks by Tehran
The A-Gs consent had been sought pursuant to two interviews given by the retired judge against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court
Himachal: SDM warned against promoting products on social media platforms
Oshin Sharma promoted nutritional supplements and jewellery on her social media platforms
NGT issues notices to Centre, M.P. govt over clearances to Adani Groups coal block in Singrauli
The notices were issued based on two petitions; one challenges the approval given by the Centre and the State for the felling of trees for the project, the other claims that a proposed elephant corridor passes through the the Dhirauli coal block area
Watch: Shia Muslims in Kashmir stage protest over the killing of Khamenei
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
UN chief condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran at emergency Security Council meeting
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
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
Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghanistan, Pakistani forces
Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital
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
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
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.
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
Khameneis passing will not be mourned - Australian PM
Sungudi sari, a signature styling perfected by Saurashtrians who migrated to Madurai, weaves time and tale into every delicate thread
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
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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
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
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)
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
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
Modi reaches TN for Madurai rally today
Vadapalani phase 2 metro may open with longer walks, multiple level changes
Non-tribals cannot claim ownership of tribal land, says Madras HC
Govt doctors hunger strike from March 5
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
Chennai Tambaram corpn issues eviction notices to 300 shops on GST Road
Chennai Metro: Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani to open with curbs
Man arrested for sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl
Five held for smuggling ganja from Odisha
Heatwave spells predicted for Tamil Nadu, Chennai this summer
'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.
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
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
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
Three youths produced before Juvenile Justice Board in attempt to murder case
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.
True spiritualists back Dravidian model govt that guarantees everything for everyone
Loan recovery agent posing as lawyer tries to dupe woman, arrested
Facebook restricts video showing defacing of Ambedkar portrait during JNU protest
DGP Davidson Devasirvatham to head DVAC
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
Man threatens witness, arrested
Fourth railway track between Egmore & Chennai beach to improve efficiency
Chennai Egmore Home Guard constable suspended as bribery video surfaces
