Democrats call for U.S. govt to refund billions in Trump tariff money after Supreme Court rebuke
Three Democrat Senators unveiled a bill that would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds over the course of 180 days and pay interest on the refunded amount
Bihar to explore potential of cooperative farming, teams to visit Gujarat
Bihars cooperative department also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd (NFCSF), New Delhi for reviving two closed sugar mills in the State
Refusing to marry after physical relations due to kundali mismatch can attract BNS charges: Delhi HC
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the observation while refusing to grant bail to a man accused of establishing physical relations with a woman and later refusing to marry her on the ground that their birth-charts did not match
Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao agree to rematch in September
I already fought and beat Manny once, Mayweather said in a statement. This time will be the same result.
U.S. says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal
Washington said the lapsing earlier this month of New START the last treaty between top nuclear powers, the United States and Russia presented the possibility of striking a etter agreement including Beijing.
Gambling Addict Held For Murdering Woman, Robbery
The accused, Vanjarapu Siva Gangaraju alias Tattoo Siva of Vizianagaram district, was arrested at Visakhapatnam railway station on February 22 while allegedly trying to flee to Tamil Nadu.
Dravidian Politics Is More Relevant Now: Dy CM
The people of Tamil Nadu had continued to support the DMK, despite decades of false allegations spread by communal forces because they clearly understood the essence of the Dravidian ideology, something much of the country had largely misunderstood.
The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India
Families, schools and policymakers must prioritise youth mental wellbeing
Indias energy shift through the green ammonia route
The countrys green ammonia auction model has the potential to redefine global standards for clean energy adoption
AI for all: On the India AI Impact Summit 2026
The AI Impact Summit was a sign of things to come in India
Stick together: On India and Brazil and their ties
India and Brazil have realised the importance of their groupings
Rethinking tribal womens inheritance rights
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that the Hindu Succession Act does not apply to tribal communities, a separate law could be introduced to govern inheritance among indigenous populations
Kuno National Park to get 8 cheetahs from Botswana on Feb. 28
Botswana is the third African nation to send cheetahs to India as part of Project Cheetah. Two batches of cheetahs have arrived from Namibia and South Africa since the project was kickstarted in September, 2022
Odisha deported 73 Bangladeshi nationals since May 2025: CM
Documents of 2,261 persons suspected of their nationality were examined, Odisha CM informed State Assembly
Private hospital removes 20 cm ovarian cyst from 21-year-old
Water tanker hits bike in Banjara Hills, home guard and woman killed
Herders fined 10lakhfor grazing sheep inKawalTiger Reserve
Govt. driving Mana OoruMana Badi contractors to distress: Harish Rao
He urges Govt. to release pending bills immediately to save small contractors
T.N. constitutes State-level Steering Committee to develop human resources for health strategy
Van runs over elderly woman while reversing in Tiruvottiyur
U.K. police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case
Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
Son of DMK functionary held for mowing down assistant labour inspector with his SUV
Court denies transit remand for IPS officer Sunil Kumar Naik
Court reportedly directs A.P. Police not to arrest the IPS officer for 30 days
KGMCTA to take a call on taking the strike forward
CM Stalin's real friends are bribe and corruption: TVK chief Vijay
TVK leader Vijay has strongly criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Vijay stated that Tamil Nadu is now run by a stand-up comedian, not a superstar. He accused Stalin of making false promises and engaging in corruption for political gain. Vijay declared the upcoming assembly election will be a direct contest between TVK and DMK.
TheAxarconundrum to be or not to be
He is a no-fuss individual with a ready smile, willing and able to perform any task he is asked to undertake; expectations were that he would take his appointed place for the Super Eight fixture against South Africa but the jinx of the vice-captaincy seemed to take him down as well
MMK & MDMK hold seat sharing talks with DMK
Manithaneya Makkal Katchi, a DMK ally, has requested five assembly seats for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. The party won two seats in the previous election. They will contest using the DMK's 'Rising Sun' symbol. Talks were held with DMK leaders. Other allies like MDMK also met the DMK seat-sharing committee.
Joint inspection held for proposed elevated rotary flyover at IOC junction
Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin calls EPS a slave of BJP
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has strongly criticized AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami. Stalin accused Palaniswami of mortgaging and selling the AIADMK to the BJP for personal gain. Palaniswami responded by questioning Stalin's grandfather's past alliances with the BJP. The exchange highlights a heated political debate between the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK.
South trails North in vehicle scrappage drive
Bindra's tenure as IOC athletes commission vice chair ends
Every conversation, every decision, every moment at the table was guided by one simple belief that athletes must always remain at the centre of the Olympic Movement, says Abhinav Bindra
Sloth Bear Movement Near Tamil Nadu Villages: KMTR Faces Growing Challenge
Sloth bears are increasingly venturing out of Tamil Nadu's Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve into human-populated areas, drawn by food sources like temple offerings and seasonal fruits. This growing challenge is straining forest staff resources and impacting revenue generation, prompting the implementation of measures like solar fencing and a helpline.
Historical debates on Centre-state power sharing in India are revisited. From the Rajamannar Committee to the recent Kurian Joseph Committee, proposals aim to balance Union and state authority. The role of governors and their appointment process remain central to these discussions. Opposition-ruled states are highlighting these recommendations ahead of elections, advocating for genuine power sharing.
Cabinet gives its nod for completing takeover of metro rail phase one before March 31
Cabinet approves comprehensive health coverage for employees and setting up directorate of secondary health
Demand for new health policies rises 50% after GST rate cut
VSP staff donates platelets for child with cancer
KVLN Reddy has donated blood for the 63rd time
NICE to open 1.5-km link road near Deepanjali Nagar soon
Interfaith marriages not prohibited under new U.P. conversion law: HC
Allahabad HC orders police protection for 12 interfaith live-in couples, asks respondents to refrain from interfering with their privacy; State had argued the relationships were unlawful
Three-member gang held for smuggling ganja in Ranipet
T20 World Cup: Hetmyer, Powell lead Caribbean carnival at the Wankhede
Powered by a 122-run partnership off just 52 balls between Hetmyer (85, 34b, 7x4, 7x6) and Powell (59, 35b, 4x4, 4x6), West Indies racked up a gargantuan 254 for six the second-highest total in Mens T20 World Cup history.
156 MLAs and MLCs to take part in A.P. Legislature Sports
Air ambulance with seven onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra
An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven people onboard crashed near Simaria in Chatra district. The report of the crash was received from the state administration, says Airport Director Kumar
Woman, granddaughter murdered near Pollachi
India has handled the U.S. relatively better than most countries: Venkatesh Varma
Bharat Taxi will guarantee minimum base rate per kilometre for all drivers: Amit Shah
The cooperative ride-hailing platform would return 80% of profits to drivers based on kilometres driven, with the remaining 20% is retained as cooperative capital, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says
CPI leader Nallakannus health deteriorates, CM visits hospital
Cong seeks 45 seats in Tamil Nadu; DMK 'reluctant' to offer beyond 2025: Report
DC Edit | To Ensure Oppn Stays United, Congress Should Be Realistic
The DMK has been holding the Tamil Nadu fort against the saffron assault on its own, but has been graciously accommodating its allies, especially those at the national level
Canadian PM Carney to arrive in India this week
Carney to meet Modi on March 2 and discuss new tie-ups in energy, AI, defence; officials hope the visit will reset ties ruptured by allegations over killing of Khalistani separatist leader Nijjar
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh leader Pawan Kumar says the protest is against the neglect of workers issues by the government
Kuno National Park to receive eight cheetahs from Botswana on February 28
Botswana is the third African nation to send cheetahs to India as part of Project Cheetah. Two batches of cheetahs have arrived from Namibia and South Africa since the project was kickstarted in September, 2022
Navy to commission Anjadip warship in Chennai on February 27
According to Defence Ministry, the vessel is engineered to act as a'Dolphin Hunter', focused on detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy submarines in coastal areas
Pray for peace to return in Manipur: Boong director after BAFTA win
The walk up till here felt like the last few steps to reach the summit of a mountain we never knew we were climbing in the first place. I just want to use this opportunity to say that we pray for peace to return in Manipur, Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi said in her acceptance speech
There is pressure from parents to ban mobiles: DKS
Work at Chennai Egmore station: Southern Railway to run more EMU shuttle services
Can a ban solve Karnatakas under-16 phone problem?
Experts and parentsremaindivided on whether prohibition, regulation or guided usage would be the more practical path forward
The Congress condemns the arrest of Youth Congress leaders, alleges that family members of Youth Congress workers are harassed. PM Modi had called Youth Congress leaders shirtless protest at the Delhi AI summit naked politics and said that it was shameful.
Waiting for an opportunity to serve you, Modi tells people of West Bengal
In an open letter, the PM says entire nation is worried about the State as it sinks into the darkness of anarchy and urges people to take an oath to build a Viksit West Bengal in 2026
Dont view third-party organ donors with suspicion: Madras high court
SBI new branch opened in Nimmada
Labour Ministry changes norms for scholarship to children of unorganised workers
In another reform measure, the Ministry decided to settle 7.11 lakh inoperative accounts of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
IDFC First Bank fraud case flagged in Haryana Assembly
The alertness of State government departments had shed light on the issue, following which the government had immediately de-empanelled IDFC First Bank, Chief Minister says
Watch: Arunachal UPSC aspirant alleges racial abuse in South Delhi
Delhi Police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The accused have not yet been arrested and are reportedly absconding
Tamil Nadu electorate stands at 5.67 crore after Special Intensive Revision
TheSholinganallurAssembly constituency inChengalpattu district continues to have the highest number of electors, with 5,36,991, and the Harbour constituency in Chennai district has the lowest number of voters, with 1,16,896
Telangana Housing Boards plot in Gachibowli attracts 1.76 lakh per square yard
UNICEF experts stress rights-based approach to tackling non-communicable diseases among children
NCDs are not often talked about in context of children and young population, says Raoul Bermejo, health specialist and lead on non-communicable diseases, UNICEF headquarters, New York
Ranji Trophy final: In-form batting line-up gives freedom to the bowlers, saysPadikkal
Vijay's Chennai North Debut Puts DMK Bastion To Test
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's decision to enter the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Chennai North signals one of the most consequential political shifts the state has seen in years.
Tamil Nadu Final Electoral Roll Published, Voter Strength At 5.43 Crore
Tamil Nadu's final electoral roll has been officially published on Monday following an extensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) undertaken in compliance with directions from the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court.
Costs to be imposed if replies not filed: HC
Indian telecom firm Bharti Airtel to invest $2.2 billion to expand digital lending
The move strengthens Airtels financial services business as it diversifies beyond telecom into areas such as data centres, cloud and enterprise services
It is not open to this Court to evolve a method for evaluating answer scripts and to supplant the method provided under the ordinance, it said
Final electoral roll released in Vellore, nearby districts
K. Ramakrishnaiah appointed V-C of Dr. Gangubai Hangal music university
BC organisations seek action in infants death in Nagarkurnool
Parliamentary panel questions timing of PM Modis Israel visit amid regional tensions
Foreign Secretary says security considerations guide all highlevel travel; MPs flag cuts in MEA budget and Chabahar allocation
Pinarayi inaugurates new multi-storied building of RCC
Teacher couple killed in a road accident near Vandavasi
Budget session of legislature to start from March 16
Budget to be presented on March 20, State Cabinet finalises dates for Budget session after marathon discussion
35 injured in jallikattu in Pudukottai district
Crowd control: SOP to be in force till law is enacted
CPI-M not seeking RS seat as part of poll deal: Shanmugam
Watch: Double-Decker bus carrying 80+ passengers crashes in UP, five Killed
According to officials, 80-85 passengers were onboard the bus, which was going from Ludhiana in Punjab to Motihari in Bihar, when the accident took place
Over 240 motorists caught for drunk driving in Malkajgiri
Senior academicians call IYC protest at AI summit profoundly regrettable and ill-conceived
Among the signatories of the joint statement are JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, IIT Roorkee Director Kamal Kishore Pant, and IIT Dharwad Director Venkappayya R Desai; they said converting the event into an occasion for political demonstration reflected a serious lack of judgment
Watch: DMK alliance talks heat up as allies demand more seats
The party has begun crucial seat-sharing talks with its allies, as it works to finalise who will contest how many seats in the 243-member Assembly
RERA disposal rates mask poor recovery for homebuyers: FPCE
Time to move towards artificial snow for winter games, says Omar Abdullah
Four-day Khelo India Winter Games gets under way in Gulmarg, amid concerns over scant snowfall
NDMC inaugurates 2026 Tulip festival in Delhi, celebrating India-Netherland ties
