The move is unusual due to the more than six-month-long conflict between Iran and the United States and no sign that agreements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or return to talks on Iran's nuclear program are close
A war room for India in an age of sanctions
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ACB charge-sheets ex-DGHS, two others in 700-crore medical procurement scam
DTC drivers strike continues despite Delhi Transport Ministers appeal
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges
A fear of political fallout has led to an overly complex MDR structure on UPI
New fault lines: On Manipurs Kuki-ZoNaga conflict
Manipurs new Kuki-ZoNaga conflict needs firm, even-handed State action
L-G calls upon youth to actively participate in governance, economic activity
Oulgaret Municipality begins crackdown on abandoned vehicles
Three persons arrested in migrant worker murder case
2,079 non-functioning streetlights identified across Chennai city
Four persons held for robbing bank employee of 11 lakh, laptop in T. Nagar
Prof. K.S. Hegde Memorial Endowment Lecture organised at College of Engineering Guindy
Webinar on Alzheimers Dementia care to be held on September 20
Raja Karuppasamys well-acted, deceptively simple film turns a chaotic wedding night into a tender portrait of the strange ways fate brings people together
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Supreme Court urges Tamil Nadu to reconsider Navodaya Vidyalaya opposition over language policy
The Supreme Court urged Tamil Nadu to reconsider its opposition to Navodaya Vidyalayas. Justices asked the state to identify suitable land for these central government schools. Tamil Nadu has traditionally opposed the three-language policy followed by these institutions. The state expressed concerns about financial implications and central funding issues. The court encouraged both sides to find a mutually acceptable language solution.
AUs free Ayurvedic medical camp benefits 185 patients
BJP, TDP celebrate PM Modis birthday
Harish Rao files defamation case against Mahesh Goud and Addanki Dayakar
No NOC required to get power supply for houses on poromboke land
Steps taken to restore lost water-holding capacity of Mehadrigedda reservoir
Plea to transfer probe into death of 16-year-old boy
Tamil Nadu's mission to repair the hills of Tiruvannamalai
Quarry strike to oppose royalty system may hit construction work
Five injured after container lorry collides bus near Tuni
Vizag hosts Cognetix IoT summit 2026 to drive DeepTech growth
Relatives allege delay in C-section led to foetal death at Thalassery hospital
Kanimozhi meets Mamata Banerjee as DMK works on third front
AP government to set up fire station in each constituency: Minister
Man stabbed to death for confronting daughters harasser
Man held for murdering partner after a fight
Supreme Court notice to Centre, Maharashtra officials over woman pushed out into Bangladesh
Petition by the womans son challenges her deportation, saying there was no fair inquiry into her nationality and that she was not afforded an effective opportunity to establish her Indian citizenship
KSRTC launches multi-axle service on Bengaluru-Ballari route
Karnataka Transport Department books 1,508 cases during Gauri-Ganesh festival checks
Many parts of T.N., including Chennai, see summer-like heat this September
A weak Southwest monsoon and lack of cloud cover attributed as factors for the soaring temperatures. RMC predicts increased rainfall activity, particularly in north and interior Tamil Nadu, from Friday will bring relief from the heat
Adult family member can appear on behalf of voter in response to SIR notices
Bengaluru: Two police officers suspended over video showing them collecting cash
After brief disruption, officials restart talks for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahmans India visit
Sources in Dhaka said efforts are underway to schedule his visit to New Delhi during a suitable period in November following Mr. Rahmans existing diplomatic engagements
Change This Mindset: SC Gives Tamil Nadu 3 Months To Identify Land For Navodaya Schools
The Supreme Court has given Tamil Nadu three more months to identify suitable land in every district for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, while urging the state and Centre to resolve their differences through dialogue. The dispute is linked to Tamil Nadus opposition to the three-language policy followed by Navodaya schools, which includes Hindi, while the state follows a two-language policy. The court said Tamil Nadu can continue running its own institutions and syllabus, and that Navodaya schools would provide an additional educational option. Tamil Nadu has argued that the judiciary cannot compel it to adopt an optional Central policy and has also raised financial concerns. The Centre said Tamil Nadus main responsibility is to provide land, while construction and other expenses would be borne by the Centre.
Migrant worker killed in wild elephant attack in Idukki
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on the road between Ayyanpara and Kampani estate near Pethotty
Chess Olympiad: Nihal saves the day for India; women have it easy
China opposes U.S. sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 that authorises Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its leading trading partners such as India and China
Congress partys youth wing launches Meri Degree Ka Kya campaign; it warns of carrying out a protest outside the Prime Ministers residence if the government job vacancies remain unfilled after a year
KTR, three others to appear before ACB court in Formula E case
India stuck at 131 on the global gender gap index
Govt puts 25 coal blocks on sale in 16th round of commercial auctions
The mines span across nine states including Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, among others.
Biotechnology and healthcare: where we are in India, and where we need to go
For India, biotechnology is a national opportunity - a key pillar of future growth. A strong biotech ecosystem improves healthcare access, reduces dependence on imports, builds domestic manufacturing capacity and generates high-value jobs
U.S.-based Lam Research to invest 10,000 cr to scale up its India footprint
Lam intends to make the new investment over the next several years to add its first silicon component manufacturing facility in the country and augment its advanced research and development operations in Bengaluru
Tata Sons board retains N. Chandrasekaran for another five years
Tamil Nadus Madurantakam and Dharapuram By-elections Set for Five-Way Contest
The upcoming by-elections in Tamil Nadus Madurantakam and Dharapuram will feature a five-way contest among major political parties. Tamil Nadus Madurantakam and Dharapuram By-elections Set for Five-Way Contest
Tamil Nadu By-elections Set for Multi-Cornered Contest
By-elections in Tamil Nadus Madurantakam and Dharapuram show a multi-cornered contest with candidates from major parties confirmed. Tamil Nadu By-elections Set for Multi-Cornered Contest
NCB arrests seven traffickers, including two foreigners; seizes 33 gm cocaine
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 17 (IANS) The NCB disrupted an interstate cocaine trafficking network with the arrest of seven accused, including three persons deported from the UAE and two foreign nationals, and seized 33.1 grams of cocaine valued at Rs 16.55 lakh, an official said on Thursday. The Narcotics Control Bureau, Cochin Zonal Unit, made the arrests on September 10 based on credible information regarding certain persons who had been deported from the UAE in connection with drug-related offences, the official said. The NCB had been closely monitoring their activities and their linkages with a drug trafficking network operating between Bengaluru and Kerala, he said in a statement. On September 10, the NCB intercepted Gurpreet Singh of Kapurthala, Punjab, Hamdan Ahammed of Beypore (N), Kozhikode and Aflah P of Arakkinar, Kozhikode, at Faroke Railway Station, Kozhikode, and arrested them with 8.12 grams of cocaine. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the contraband had been procured from Bengaluru, said the statement. The interrogation of the accused revealed the involvement of Sidharth Damor, who was intercepted while travelling from Thiruvananthapuram to Kozhikode on September 10, said the statement. Damor is an upcoming DJ associated with the party scene in Kerala and also owns a resort in Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. His examination led the NCB to Arun Rajkumar, who was identified as a key facilitator in the network. Accordingly, Rajkumar was also arrested, the NCB said. Rajkumar, a Tamilian based in Bengaluru and employed in the IT sector, was found to be sourcing cocaine from certain foreign nationals and facilitating its supply to other peddlers as well as consumers. Based on the interrogation of Damor and Arun Rajkumar, the NCB identified the involvement of two foreign nationals in the cocaine trafficking network. Chizoba Helen Anthony alias Sonia, a Nigerian national, who had entered India on a Medical Attendant Visa and had been overstaying for the past 10 years, and Mufukare Vittalis Tadiswanashe, a Zimbabwean national, who had entered India on a Student Visa and had been overstaying for the past two years, were apprehended from Bengaluru on September 12 and 13, respectively, the NCB said. They were found in possession of 16 grams and 8.98 grams of Cocaine, respectively, it said. During interrogation that NCB found out that Sidharth Damor, Hamdan Ahammed and Aflah P had earlier been convicted and incarcerated in the UAE in connection with drug-related offences before being deported to India. During their period of incarceration, Aflah, Gurpreet and Sidharth had come in close contact and subsequently attempted to establish a stronger drug trafficking network, the NCB said. Further trails are being pursued to identify and disrupt the remaining linkages of the network and to completely destroy the trafficking chain, the NCB said.
Tamil Nadu CM leads Social Justice Day pledge
KSEAB to provide question papers for SSLC mid-term exams
Yuva Sena (UBT) protesters release stray dogs on officials table
Kashmir Media Delegation Interacts With Tamil Nadu Information Minister
SRINAGAR: A delegation of journalists from Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday interacted with Tamil Nadu Information Minister Dr L Murugan at the Doordarshan Chennai premises during a study tour organised under the aegis of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar. The interaction was held alongside a programme organised by the Tamil Nadu Information Department at []
Supreme Court directs Tamil Nadu to identify land for Navodaya schools within three months
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LPG agencies likely to face the heat of MDR, plan to approach government
City hospital treats man with year-long severe pelvic pain
The 36-year-old man from Sri Lanka had been on medication for several months without adequate relief
Well-planned arrangements make Meenakshi temple consecration a grand event
Designated routes for entry and exit, earmarked parking lots, public amenities, strict police vigil, neat maintenance of hygiene, watchful medical, emergency and rescue teams ensured peaceful conduct of consecration
TN: Five-cornered contests to take place in Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) A five-cornered electoral battle is taking shape in bypolls to Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies after the nominations of candidates fielded by the ruling TVK, the DMK, the AIADMK, the Naam Tamilar Katchi, and the Left parties were accepted during scrutiny on Thursday. The bypolls in Madurantakam (SC) constituency in Chengalpattu district and Dharapuram (SC) constituency in Tiruppur district have attracted considerable political attention, with the major parties choosing to contest separately. A total of 99 nomination papers were filed for the two constituencies before the deadline ended at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The submissions included papers filed by official candidates, substitute nominees, and Independents. Election officials scrutinised the nomination papers on Thursday to verify whether the candidates had complied with the statutory requirements. Following the scrutiny, nominations submitted by the principal contestants in both constituencies were declared valid. In Madurantakam, the nomination papers of TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel, DMK nominee Paranthaman, AIADMK candidate Kanitha Sampath, Naam Tamilar Katchi nominee Janakiraman, and Communist Party of India-Marxist candidate Suganthi were accepted. Of the 48 nomination papers filed in the constituency, election officials accepted 32 and rejected 16. The rejected papers reportedly failed to meet one or more of the mandatory requirements prescribed under the election rules. In Dharapuram, the nominations of TVK candidate Sathyabama, DMK nominee Suganya, AIADMK candidate Bhanumathi, Naam Tamilar Katchi nominee Karthika and Communist Party of India candidate Lakshmanan were found to be valid. Officials scrutinised 51 nomination papers filed in Dharapuram. Of these, 22 were accepted, while 29 were rejected for failing to fulfil the required conditions. The final number of candidates contesting the two bypolls will become clear after the deadline for withdrawing nominations. Candidates whose papers have been accepted will be permitted to withdraw from the contest within the period stipulated by the Election Commission. With the ruling party, the two major Dravidian parties, Naam Tamilar Katchi, and the Left fielding separate candidates, the bypolls are expected to witness an intense campaign. The results will also be viewed as an important test of the respective parties electoral strength and organisational reach ahead of future political contests in Tamil Nadu.
Madurai Meenakshi temple Kumbabishekam draws thousands of devotees after 17 years
The consecration was performed at around 7.40 a.m. amid the chanting of hymns, with theertham poured over the kalasams atop the gopurams and vimanams as thousands of devotees gathered to witness the ceremony
At least 15 ZPHS students in Sangareddy take ill after lunch
Five arrested in Sivaganga double murder case
BJP stages protest in Hubballi over alleged curtailment of Vande Mataram
Tirupati police gear up for Garuda Seva rush, impose traffic curbs
Tirumala-bound devotees advised to opt for APSRTC buses and TTD vehicles; two-wheelers not permitted on Tirupati-Tirumala ghat road from 9 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Sunday
CPI(M) condemns preventive arrests of leaders in Kakinada
Stalin offers to meet education expenses of PhD scholar if Vijay govt fails to release funds
Mr. Stalins reaction came after Bharathidasan, a student of National University of Malaysia, in a video posted on social media claimed what had befallen Rohit Vemula (a research scholar) has happened to him.
Stalin offers to meet education expenses of PhD scholar if Vijay govt fails to release funds
Mr. Stalins reaction came after Bharathidasan, a student of National University of Malaysia, in a video posted on social media claimed what had befallen Rohit Vemula (a research scholar) has happened to him.
Vigilance seeks action against Pallassana village officials
Vigilance inspection finds that owners of a private quarry acquired government and private land using forged documents with the support of village officials
10 lakh insurance cover for 484 Coimbatore conservancy workers
Company supplying conservancy staff also directed not to deduct two days salary for one day of leave
Delhis draft voter roll has lost nearly 58.7 lakh names ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on the SIR process.
Delimitation Bill is adverse to South Indian States, including Karnataka: Minister Narendra Swamy
Commission frowns upon presence of workers in the age group of 15-17 in certain establishments, recommends gradually phasing out adolescent labour in factory and mill establishments
78 students, two teachers: AIDSO seeks staff for Alatturu school
Lightning kills youth in Manamadurai
Drop decision to impose fee on UPI transactions: Pinarayi
Sterlite firing: CPI(M) stages demonstration in Thoothukudi, urges action against officials
Govt taking steps to utilise human, natural resources of coastal, Malnad regions: CM
Shivakumar says opportunities must be created to curb migration from the regions
SIR: KPCC flags voter mapping discrepancies, seeks State-wide review
Pointing out that the polling-part data highlighted the need to examine whether similar discrepancies had occurred elsewhere in the State, the KPCC questioned the notices issued to the 265 voters shown as unmapped
Quality of higher education is measured by outcomes: NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das
Parasuram Express to be upgraded to LHB coaches
More victims give statements against granite baron Veeramani
Investigators say the complaints would be thoroughly inquired into for further action
Sri Sivani College inks pact with UKs University of South Wales
