Watch: Obituary: R. Nallakannu, the Comrade who lived for the people
R. Nallakannu, fondly known as RNK, passed away at 101, leaving behind a century of struggle, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to social justice. From the freedom movement to the fight against illegal sand mining, his life was defined not by power but by principle.
ED Director Rahul Navin to visit Chennai, review important cases
ED Director Rahul Navin is visiting Chennai this weekend. He will review ongoing investigations in Tamil Nadu. This includes high-profile cases. One such case involves state minister K N Nehru. Navin will meet officers and discuss money laundering and foreign exchange violation cases. The visit comes ahead of assembly polls in the state.
Claims of KSU attack on Health Minister Veena George drama, says Kerala Opposition Leader
V.D. Satheesan says railway police investigation found no evidence of any attack and that Speaker should not have become part of such a conspiracy
Diminished India's moral standing: Congress slams Modi's address to Israeli Parliament
Hitting out at PM Modi, the opposition party recalled India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's July 1947 reply to Albert Einstein's letter to him on the subject of the creation of Israel
FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation: sources
The FBI Agents Association condemned the firings as unlawful and endangering national security
NDA alliance seat sharing talks set post Narendra Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu, says Nainar Nagendran
Seat-sharing talks for Tamil Nadu's upcoming state polls will commence after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on March 1. The Bharatiya Janata Party chief emphasized alliance coordination for the state's future. The Prime Minister's visit includes engagements in Puducherry and Madurai. The National Democratic Alliance aims to contest the elections against the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
Fire breaks out at saree showroom in Hyderabads Jubilee Hills, firefighting operations underway
No casualties have been reported so far
Individuals accused of entering the campus without permission, assaulting members of the university community, and damaging property are facing bailable charges while students who organised a peaceful gathering are reportedly booked for a non-bailable offence
Korean auteur Park Chan-wook to preside over Cannes main competition jury
Park and his jury will award the 2026 Palme d'Or on May 23 at the Grand Thtre Lumiere, the festival organisers announced in a statement.
KSRTC bus crashes into shop after driver suffers cardiac arrest in Kerala's Alappuzha
Driver rushed to a private hospital where he later died. No one suffered any major injuries, says police
Wall Art India 2026: Khatra brings an urban landscape to life on a wall in Hyderabad
The artist plays with colours to create abstract patterns of the city
India-U.S. deal: Rajasthan Congress MLAs protest in Assembly wearing 'PM is compromised' t-shirts
The legislators gathered in front of the entry of Rajasthan Assembly's main complex, holding placards and raising slogans
Demagogue salesman: On Donald Trump and 2026 State of the Union address | The Hindu Editorial
Donald Trump will need more than words to alter the bitter ground realities
T.N. Assembly election: Income Tax Dept. sets up 24x7 control room
Persons with information about the storage, possession, or movement of large amounts of cash, jewellery, or other valuables and freebies were requested to pass it on to the department
AIADMK womens wing gets new joint secretary
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Rohit Pawar, his cousin approach Baramati police against VSR Ventures
The move comes a day after Rohit Pawar filed a similar complaint at the Marine Drive police station in Mumbai against VSR Ventures and its directors
MUBI has released the first teaser for the third feature from filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun, with the slasher-inspired project starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson
Transgender men in Tamil Nadu flag healthcare, welfare concerns
Issues were highlighted at a State-level trans men consultation meeting held in Chennai on Wednesday
CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan accuses Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan of sanctioning organised criminal attacks against Veena George. KPCC president says police have foisted false cases on the KSU workers, including charges of attempted murder, at the instance of CPI(M) leadership
Name of newly launched political party will be officially announced within a week: V K Sasikala
V. K. Sasikala will reveal her new political party's name within a week. She aims for her outfit to play a significant role in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Sasikala recently unveiled a new party flag, marking her return to politics after a hiatus.
Thunderstorm forecast in four Telangana districts on February 26
White House to host Big Tech after pledge to rein in power costs
The meeting is expected to advance an initiative US President Donald Trump unveiled during his State of the Union address on Tuesday
The police action came after Child Development Project Officer, Shahapur, lodged a complaint as per instructions issued by the District Child Welfare Committee, which conducted an enquiry with the girl and her parents as well
Dream of Karnataka govt. jobs brings youth in droves to Dharwads coaching centres and study halls
For long Dharwad has been the education hub of north Karnataka. Cashing on the brand name of Dharwad, over 30 coaching centres have come up here over the last few years
Discord postpones age verification rollout amid criticism over vendors Palantir links
Discord is postponing its controversial age verification policy after users of the popular platform for gamers to communicate online expressed strong objections and privacy concerns
Fatal Bike Accident on Tirumala Down Ghat Road; One Dead, Another Injured
Natarajan from Mittapettai village in Arakkonam taluk, Tamil Nadu, dies after losing control at the 30th bend; injured rider Muniratnam undergoing treatment at SVIMS, Tirupati.
Aamir Khan shares health update on Salim Khan: He is still in ICU, but improving
Salim Khan, who is 90 years old, has been admitted to the hospital since February 17 after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage
Amazon's $50 billion OpenAI investment may depend on IPO or AGI milestone: Report
OpenAI is laying the groundwork for an IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, Reuters reported last year
DeepSeek withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia, sources say
For its forthcoming model, which was expected to be released around the Lunar New Year holiday, DeepSeek did not provide access to Nvidia and AMD
Gossip, a theatre production by Kochi group delves into the nuances of female friendships
A movement theatre production, Gossip, by Thudippu Dance Foundation, is a take on many-layered female friendships
Tamil Nadu: a trendsetter for all-round development
Unlike in other States such as Maharashtra and Karnataka, where economic activity is concentrated in a couple of cities, Tamil Nadu has been witnessing dispersed development.
Veena George injury: Congress offices attacked in Kannur; Kerala Health Minister shifted to MCH
Wreath found placed in front of a Congress office in Thalassery
Gukesh draws with Niemann in Prague International Chess
Defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram of India turned out to be on the wrong side of a position against Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan
Champions League: Vinicius scores again as Real Madrid defeats Benfica to advance to Round of 16
PSG registered a narrow win over Monaco to progress, while Atalanta pulled off a remarkable comeback to eliminate Borussia Dortmund
U.S. government accused of major cover-up over Trump sex abuse claims
The Justice Department said it is reviewing its Epstein files to see if any were handled improperly but denied any wrongdoing
Marine Drive Police station issued a statement saying as per an already existent FIR, the case was being probed by the Maharashtra Crime Investigation Department
From dating scams to fake lawyers: OpenAI details ChatGPT misuse in new threat report
The company said several accounts used its chatbot alongside other tools, including social media accounts, to carry out cybercrimes
Nvidia smashes forecasts with record quarter as AI boom rolls on
Nvidia designs the graphics processing units (GPUs) that have become the backbone of the global artificial intelligence boom
Madras HC quashes order against AIADMK MP Shanmugam
NCERT has issued a statement apologising for the inappropriate textual material and said the distribution of the book has been stopped
Watch: Marco Rubio says Iran attempting to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles
Mother-son duo held for extortion in Vepery
Book on life, journey of journalist late N. R. Swami released in Odisha
The book titled The Doyen of Odisha Journalism highlights Swamis protracted court battle against Odisha government accused him of being on the payroll of a foreign agency
Chief Minister says UP taking decisive steps towards the target of a 1 trillion dollar economy by 2029-30
Kajol, Tamannaah Bhatia, Shankar Mahadevan, and Indias Top Retail CEOs Converged at Great India Retail Summit 2026
What are carbon capture and utilisation technologies? | Explained
How can such technologies reduce carbon dioxide emissions? What is the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and Circular Economy Action Plan? How can India scale-up CCU technology?
NALCO launches new IA91 grade aluminium alloy ingot
NALCO introduces IA91 grade aluminium alloy ingot, a high-performance solution for advanced casting applications in various industries
RTE reimbursement delay; TN schools demand immediate payment
Kerala veers from impressive social gains to mounting fiscal strain
The biggest challenge faced by successive State governments in Kerala has been keeping expenditure down without undermining its pro-social sector fiscal policies.
How the invention of elevators and air conditioners changed our lives
On National Science Day, take a look at two powerful inventions that transformed architecture and human life
Power consumption in TN spikes, crosses 400MU-mark
Meghnath learns about the Raman Effect and the concept of Lucid Dreaming from his father.
Later, he will be engaging with prominent members of the Indian-Jewish Community
Odisha govt. clears investment proposals for 10 projects worth 44,241 crore
Adani Hydro Energy Twelve Limited will invest 9,731.47 crore in Nayagarh
How the Russia-Ukraine war is hurting the home front
From Russian rice to Ukrainian wheat, essential food prices have surged since 2022, forcing civilians to bear the brunt
Watch: Indian expat set to fulfil dream of owning home after Rs 12 cr win in UAE Lottery
Abu Dhabi: An Indian expat is set to fulfil his long-held dream of owning a home after recently winning Dirham 5 million (Rs 12,38,34,800) in the UAE Lottery. Murugananth Govinthan, a 42-year-old from Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, secured the prize with his first-ever ticket, which he had purchased jointly with a close friend. Also ReadIndian Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Teachers Recruitment Board releases Tamil Nadus assistant professor exam results for 5 subjects
Man, son point gun at bus driver who didnt give way
AI Summit protest: Delhi court extends police custody of five Youth Congress members by four days
Uday Bhanu Chib, the National President of the IYC was also arrested on Monday (February 23, 2026)
AI Summit protest: Dramatic standoff between Delhi, Shimla police ends after 24 hours
The Himachal Pradesh Police registered a kidnapping case against the Delhi Police personnel and detained their vehicles at the Shogi border near Shimla on February 25, 2026
Inspections complete for Chennais metro rail phase-2 Vadapalani-Poonamallee stretch
Craig the elephant, and the promise and problem of wildlife icons
When a famous animal suffers, people call for it to be saved, sometimes followed by demanding its lifelong care. Such interventions rarely hold any conservation value. Unless a species is critically endangered, where every individual matters, saving an individual rarely changes the trends that matter to itspopulation as a whole
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Bill Gates addressed Epstein ties candidly at foundation meeting
Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, a Gates Foundation spokesperson said in a statement.
Cylinder explodes at shop, 7 hurt
Bridge over Cooum linking Padi Kuppam with Poonamallee High Road goes live in July
embedUR systems expects edge AI platform to drive growth
SECI to supply power to TN for 25 years
Wrong-side drivers endanger commuters at Little Mount
Chennais residential market records more women home buyers
Chennais Madhya Kailash flyover a bumpy stretch
Haryana, Delhi, UP and TN continue strong run in Senior Mens Kabaddi
NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu recorded big wins on the second day of the Senior National Mens Kabaddi Championship here on Wednesday. In Pool A, Haryana hammered Telangana 49-18 with Neeraj Narwal leading the team with 11 points. He was assisted by Nitin Kumar, who amassed nine points, along []
Civil court notice to Anbumani against use of PMK name, flag, symbol
Labour unrest resurfaces at Samsungs Chennai plant
No eligible voter left out during SIR, says chief election commissioner
Rajkumar kidnap case: Madras HC upholds acquittal of Veerappan associates
Whos poojyam and whose rajyam: Stalin, EPS in war of words ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
Tamil Nadu govt lowers pass marks for PwD to 40%
Three scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme, lawyers say China helped get case dismissed
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the government must be vigilant when foreign nationals try to advance a malicious agenda.
Iran negotiators arrive in Geneva for high-stakes U.S. talks
Piling on the pressure, the U.S. announced fresh sanctions targeting Iran on Wednesday as Vice President J.D. Vance warned Tehran to take Washington's threats of military action seriously.
4 injured in stray dog attack in Chennai
Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights
The Sabarimala reviews final arguments will also centre on the broader architecture of Indias religious freedom jurisprudence
Haryana discoms in the red again, says former Finance Minister
Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India
Policy and regulatory authorities need to acknowledge the public health and environmental risks
