Israeli strikes kill 7 in Beirut and nearby town; Iran Guards say will target U.S. tech firms if more leaders killed
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29 dead as Russian military plane crashes in Crimea: TASS
The search and rescue team has located the crash site of the An-26 aircraft. According to reports from the scene, the six crew members and 23 passengers on board were killed, says the Ministry
Piyush Goyal says Vijay may struggle to win 3-4 seats
CHENNAI, Mar 31 : Senior BJP leader and union Minister Piyush Goyal, who is also the election in-charge of Tamil Nadu, on Monday took a swipe at actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder Vijay, saying it would be difficult for him to win even three or four seats in the April 23 Assembly elections. Speaking at the airport on his arrival to further strengthen the strategy of the NDA, headed by the main Opposition AIADMK to take on the [] The post Piyush Goyal says Vijay may struggle to win 3-4 seats appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
GCC yet to clear encroachments on MRTS-Perungudi rd
Kumaresh A wins Intl Chess Fiesta
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: Kumaresh A of Tamil Nadu emerged as the winner of the International Rating Chess Fiesta Tournament held at IDPS, scoring an impressive 8 out of 9 points. He displayed exceptional tactical skills throughout the nine-round event, played under FIDE laws using the Swiss system. During the closing ceremony, Satish Sharma, MLA Billawar, was the chief guest. He distributed cash prizes worth Rs 2 lakh among the winners. The programme was attended by Meenal Gupta, [] The post Kumaresh A wins Intl Chess Fiesta appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TVK candidate booked for sexual harassment
City may face heatwave conditions this summer
Trump signs order directing creation of national voter list; move sure to face legal challenges
The order calls on the Department of Homeland Security, working in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, to make the list of eligible voters in each state
82-yr-old dies after speeding bus hits her
Electronics retailer Sathya files DRHP for Rs 600 cr IPO
With $10mn raise, Gnani aims to scale voice AI models, tap global markets
EV sales peak in March; FY26 sees strong growth
400 voters in 13th ward of Pallavaram to boycott polls
Mindspace REIT to buy 2.6mn sq ft Chennai office for Rs 2,541 cr
U.S. journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, security forces hunt captors, says Iraqi officials
Iraqi officials say kidnappers have seized an American female journalist in Baghdad, and security forces are chasing the group
BJP candidate list will be released in two days, says Goyal; releases chargesheet against DMK
EPS says only AIADMK can guarante safety for all
The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout
As the West Asia conflict widely seen as Benjamin Netanyahus war falters, Iran appears to be enduring while the world grapples with growing economic strain
HC refuses to lift curbs on Nilgiris homestays
IIT-M hosts international conference on diamonds
TN tells pvt schools to start RTE admission process tomorrow
Tamil Nadu state board exams for classes VI-IX begin today
Chennai Mathematics Institute to offer residential training for school students
Credai Chennai urges airport authority to expedite clearances
Counting people is not counting disaster risk
Structural problems in the 16th Finance Commissions disaster funding formula leave Indias most hazard-prone States underserved
Chronic pancreatitis among children cause for concern, say doctors at Gurugram hospital
Arrests in bribe case show zero tolerance for corruption: Delhi CM
The CBI had arrested Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Mishra and Administrative Officer Devanshu Gautam of the MCDs Shahdara North Zone on Monday
IASofficer inU.P. quits service over denial of meaningful posting
L-G visits Kamla Nagar Market, assures resolution of concerns
Unexpected surge: On Indias industrial growth
The Index of Industrial Production diverges from previous data
Failed lawyer dream drove Mysuru man to send bomb threats
46-year-old allegedly sent over 1,100 hoax bomb e-mails to the Supreme Court and several High Courts and government offices in the country
With a sizeable farming community, residents of Chengalpattu constituency call for water management projects; they demand that the authorities clean Kolavai Lake and complete a sewer line work; since the district has no minister, residents are unable to take up local issues with those in power
Stalin Calls For Rejecting NDA To Save Tamil Nadu
Launching his campaign for the Assembly elections from Tiruvarur, the birthplace of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Tuesday, Stalin said the BJP, after coming to power at the Centre, had done nothing for Tamil Nadu, not even announcing a few projects in the Budgets as it was done by parties on a customary basis.
I wanted to contest in the Assembly election since 2021. How we function in the Assembly shapes the public perception. Going to Parliament is an honour. But, when I look at Tamil Nadu politics, the BJPs strategy of gradually weakening regional parties and establishing itself is a cause for concern
Police probe death of 15-year-old boy from MP
The boy had also alleged that he was sexually assaulted by two unidentified men at Chennai Central Railway Station
PWD begins construction of EVM warehouses in six districts, ahead of Assembly polls
The new buildings are being constructed in the collectorate premises in districts, including Ranipet, Kallakurichi, Tirupathur, Tenkasi, Chengalpattu and Mayiladuthurai, to ensure storage of EVMs and VVPATS after counting of votes in May
Priya advance to womens 60kg quarterfinals
Priyas well-controlled performance helped her beat Kazakhstans Rimma Volossenko 5-0 and set up a last-eight clash with second-seeded two-time World championships medallist Chengyu Yang of China
New U.P. team in Ultimate Table Tennis
I-T officials search house of DMK functionary in Karur
They were acting on a tip-off that gifts meant for distribution to voters were being kept in a house
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KUWJ annual awards for 2024 announced
The awards will be presented at the 40th State Journalists Conference to be held in Bidar on April 11 and 12
Chennai Metro Rail begins survey to chalk out routes for last-mile connectivity around stations
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) has been in the process of procuring 220 buses which serve as shuttle services to pick up and drop off commuters from Chennai Metro Rail station for the 54 km phase I network
Fifty years ago | Prosperity brigade and youth service corps to go
Boycott NDA to protect Tamil Nadus rights, says Stalin
Accusing Edappadi K. Palaniswami of becoming a branch secretary of the BJP, he asserts that the NDA has to be uprooted completely to prevent Tamil Nadu from becoming a land of violence
Vowing to protect TN, Stalin and EPS open fire at each other
Two students missing in River Bhavani near Mettupalayam
Soccer-Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup
Infantino's surprise appearance came as Iran continues pushing to relocate the team's World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico, citing the American military involvement alongside Israel in strikes that sparked the current regional war.
Residents complain about rise in dog bite incidents in Chennai
World Cup-bound Ghana fires coach Otto Addo after 4 straight losses in friendlies
The firing came hours after a 2-1 loss to Germany in Stuttgart on Monday (March 30) that was Ghana's fourth straight loss in warm-up games including 5-1 to Austria last Friday (March 27).
Ahead Of Tamil Nadu Polls, Piyush Goyal Releases 'Chargesheet' Against DMK
Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State.
A bully blinks: on the U.S. and Cuba
Russian ship breaks U.S. blockade to help fuel-starved Cuba
Group led by persons with disabilities moves to register as political party
Soil tests begin for 13.5-km-long elevated corridor along East Coast Road
Congress to protest against FCRA amendment Bill
This is a blatantly unconstitutional law which will destroy NGOs and community organisations especially those run by minority communities, says Venugopal
BJPs Nainar Nagendran to Contest Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections from Sattur
Chennai, March 31: Nainar Nagendran, the BJPs Tamil Nadu state president, announced on Tuesday that he will contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Sattur. As part of the seat-sharing arrangement within the NDA, the Tirunelveli constituency has been allocated to the NDAs ally, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Speaking to ... Read more BJPs Nainar Nagendran to Contest Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections from Sattur
Filmmaker Ranjith held in sexual abuse case
AIADMK stronghold Avinashi (R) to witness new political equations
Voters in Coimbatore South prioritise cleanliness and safety
Actor-politicians and their crusade against corruption
Actor and TVKfounder C. Joseph Vijaysanti-corruption plank is nothing new as the film stars floating their own parties in Tamil Nadu have taken up this theme to earn a name for themselves and garner a massive vote
These drum-beaters are a vital part of election campaigns
French band reinterprets retro melodies from rock, pop and disco genres
Trinamool Congress looks to shed Barak Valley tag as it builds on recent gains in Assam
Party puts up candidates in 22 constituencies across the north-eastern State under the leadership of Sushmita Dev, who says the Trinamool Congress received strong interest from ticket-seekers
Two killed, one injured in head-on motorcycle accident
Players have to learn to balance life and cricket, says Palani Amarnath
Udhayakumar criticises DMK for copying AIADMKs election manifesto
Sahaya app glitches, garbage woes highlighted at RWA meet in South Corporation
Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K.N. Ramesh says 2.25 crore has been allocated for each ward in the upcoming budget, with an additional 75 lakh earmarked specifically for maintenance works.
SEBI fines EliteCon51.2 crore on alleged insider trading
The interim order was passed against noticees Vipin Sharma and Pawan Kumar Ray
Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026: Ramadoss releases second list of candidates
Humerus: On Indias foreign policy
U.S.-Israel targeted major pharmaceutical company: Iran govt
During the U.S. and Zionist regime attacks on civilian centres, on the morning of Tuesday, one of the largest companies producing anti-cancer, anaesthetic and specialised medicines was damaged and the drug production line was damaged, the government said in a post on X.
Dutch national held for sending bizarre ritual package to Bengaluru airport
Rising memory costs pushes smartphone sales down by 9% in 2026
Average price of a smartphone has been gone up by 1,500, which is expected to grow further
Arnold Schwarzenegger receives Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University
Global screen icon, former Governor of California, Emmy-winningproducerand seven-timeMrOlympiarecognisedfor his contributionstopublic service,environmentalactionandthe arts
First randomization of micro observers completed in Thoothukudi district
DMKs five year debt crosses 73-yr-record, says EPS at Paramakudi
Deakin University advances global agenda for affordable health through RAAH Roundtable
UQPAY Launches Enterprise-Grade Card Issuing Capabilities for AI Agents
Senior Citizen Health Insurance With OPD Benefits Is It Worth the Cost?
Agencies expose Maoist-run extortion and money laundering rackets
The NIA has an anti-Naxal vertical investigating over 100 cases and has filed chargesheets in almost 90 cases; the agency has seized assets worth more than 40 crore
Watch: UNRWA and EU condemn Israel death penalty law
U.S. strikes Isfahan as Iran targets fully loaded oil tanker off Dubai
An Iranian drone hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker in waters off the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai, sparking a blaze that was later put out, the Dubai Media Office said.
Vijayawada police to divert heavy vehicles through West bypass to ease traffic congestion
42,000 sq. km Bastar region largely free from LWE influence; IEDs remain a challenge
Use of GPS devices, satellite phones, opening of new security camps helped tackle Maoist activities in the region, says official
Two decades of DMK legislator, yet basic needs unmet in Tiruppattur
The incumbent MLA and Minister K.R.Periyakaruppan, ,though has received a considerable support from the party and from the voters, hasnotreceived much of an appreciation for hisperformance in addressing local infrastructure issues and the persistent industrial backwardness of the constituency
French witch, sworn virgin make International Booker shortlist
Indian-origin Canadian-American writer Padma Viswanathan has been shortlisted for her English translation of Brazilian author Ana Paula Maias novel On Earth As It Is Beneath
Indians consumed 31 GB mobile data on average per month in 2025
This growth was led by growing demand for data-intensive use cases such as AI applications, 4K video streaming and cloud gaming
ELGi defers capacity expansion timelines at Coimbatore facility
Indian Pole Vaulters Break National Records: Baranica and Reegan Shine
Baranica, initially hesitant due to her underweight frame, transformed her initial caution into a passion for pole vaulting. Overcoming setbacks like an ACL injury and back pain, she recently broke the national record at 4.22m. Meanwhile, C Reegan, from a farming background, also set a national record at 5.3m, showcasing his raw power and mental fortitude.
