Solicitor General Tushar Mehta promises to personally convey the courts message to ED and CBI directors in harsher terms
First randomisation of EVMs held in Erode district
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Pay up or lose property: GBA to take over properties of chronic tax defaulters
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Chennai, March 23: Actor-politician R. Sarathkumar met with Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Monday, formally requesting an organizational role within the party. This meeting came just a day after Sarathkumar publicly expressed dissatisfaction over being sidelined from significant responsibilities. The meeting took place at Nagendrans residence in T. Nagar and is significant as ... Read more R. Sarathkumar Seeks Organizational Role in Tamil Nadu BJP
Sathankulam custodial deaths: 9 cops convicted 5 years after father, son killed in Tamil Nadu
A Tamil Nadu court convicted nine police officers for the 2020 custodial torture and deaths of father and son Jeyaraj and Beniks. The CBI investigation revealed the victims were subjected to brutal torture and evidence was destroyed to conceal the crime. The court's verdict brings a measure of justice for the victims.
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First randomisation EVMs, VVPATs carried out in Tiruchi and Perambalur districts
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The notice we have given for discussion should happen so that we can also reply and all sides can put forward their views. It would be good that a discussion happens in Parliament, Ms. Gandhi said
Decomposed body of 25-year-old man found inside stone quarry in Dindigul
His family members demanded the closure of the stone quarry and sought a detailed investigation into the incident
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Kancheepuram district: Contact details of election observers announced
Consumer body calls for better revenue management at temples in Coimbatore
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Nine workers injured as cold storage facility collapses in Prayagraj, ammonia leak reported
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NDA Finalises Tamil Nadu Seat-sharing: AIADMK To Contest 178, BJP 27, PMK 18, AMMK 11
The Bharatiya Janata Party has been allotted 27 seats, followed by the Pattali Makkal Katchi with 18 seats, and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam with 11 seats
The Association for Reinventing School Education (ARISE) convened its Members’ Meeting at Varanasi, bringing together founders and leaders of progressive schools from across India for two days of strategic dialogue, sectoral deliberations, and institutional transition. The meeting marked two years of ARISE as an independent institution and nearly a decade of its collective journey since inception within FICCI, reflecting the organization’s growing credibility as a unified national platform for school leaders. ARISE members from across India at the ARISE Members’ Meeting, representing a unified community of progressive school leaders Day One commenced with a Special Address by Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive and Secretary, CISCE, who highlighted the transformative potential of collective leadership in education. ‘’When progressive schools come together with shared purpose and collective strength, they can transform the school education landscape in phenomenal ways. Platforms like ARISE enable collaboration and systemic progress that individual institutions cannot achieve in isolation,” said Dr. Emmanuel. The engagement was also graced by Dr. Praggya M Singh, Professor & Director (Academics), CBSE. “Strengthening school education requires a sustained focus on academic quality, capacity building, and effective implementation at the institutional level. Interactions with school leaders provide valuable ground-level insights into classroom realities and emerging needs, which are essential for shaping responsive academic initiatives,” said Ms. Singh . There was also representation from international boards including Mr. Mahesh Balakrishnan, Manager, South Asia, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Mr. Vinay Sharma, Senior Vice President and Regional Director, South Asia, Cambridge International Education reflecting the broad spectrum of institutional engagement across national and global school education frameworks. The meeting featured expert inputs and structured discussions on leadership effectiveness, institutional governance, and emerging priorities for the sector. Day Two focused on ARISE’s forward roadmap, including key initiatives to strengthen member engagement and knowledge exchange. Members participated in focused deliberations on Learning & Development and Liberalising the K-12 sector, addressing leadership capacity building, professional development, regulatory challenges, and policy priorities to identify actionable advocacy areas for 2026–27. An expert session on the Decoding of New Labour Codes provided practical guidance on interpretation, compliance requirements, and operational implications for educational institutions. A key highlight of the meeting was the Presidential Baton Passing Ceremony, during which the new Company Board, Governing Body and State Councils for FY 2026–27 were announced. The newly constituted State Councils for the year FY 2026-27 are as follows: Andhra Pradesh: Chair — M. Padma Subrahmanyam; Co-Chair — Mahadev Vasireddy Assam: Chair — Nellie Ahmed Bihar: Chair — Mrigya Singh Gujarat: Chair — Kavish Gadia; Co-Chair — Kush Dinesh Sakaria Haryana: Chair — Aditi Misra; Co-Chair — Yash Prakash Jammu & Kashmir: Chair — Nandan Kuthiala Karnataka: Chair — Srinivas Kumar Chalasani Madhya Pradesh: Chair — Siddharth Singh Girnar Maharashtra: Chair — Irshad Patel; Co-Chair — Shailesh Dalmia New Delhi: Chair — Rahul Aggarwal; Co-Chair — Jyoti Arora Odisha: Chair — Dr. Silpi Sahoo Punjab: Chair — Manjot Dhillon; Co-Chair — Robin Aggarwal Chandigarh: Chair — Gurpreet Bakshi Rajasthan: Chair — Ragini Kachhwaha; Co-Chair — Deepak Sharma Uttar Pradesh: Chair — Shalini Singh; Co-Chair — Khwaja Saifi Yunus Uttarakhand: Chair — Bharat Goyal; Co-Chair — Manoj Kumar Khera Telangana: Chair — Meghana Jupally; Co-Chair — Satya Datla Tamil Nadu: Chair — Vikram Ramakrishnan; Co-Chair — R. J. Thayumanaswamy West Bengal: Chair — Pradip Kumar Agarwal Kerala: Chair — Rajesh George Kulangara These councils will play a critical role in strengthening ARISE’s state-level engagement, regional initiatives, and policy dialogue across the country. Outgoing President Mr. Praveen Raju, Founder, Suchitra Academy and Sagebrook International School, Hyderabad, reflected on ARISE’s institutional growth. “Over the past two years as an independent institution, ARISE has grown significantly — institutionally, structurally, and in membership — emerging as a credible and unified national platform for progressive school leaders. The trust and spirit of collaboration among members remain the foundation of this journey,” he said. President-Elect Dr. Arunabh Singh, Director, Nehru World School & Co-founder, Heathy Planet TGA emphasized continuity and forward momentum. ‘’ARISE represents the collective voice of progressive schools across the country. Going forward, our focus will be on strengthening collaboration, advancing policy engagement, and building future-ready institutions that place students at the centre,” he stated. The ceremony also recognized members for their contributions to ARISE initiatives, underscoring the organization’s participatory ethos. The Members’ Meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration, advancing reform-oriented dialogue, and shaping the future of school education in India. About ARISE ARISE (The Association for Reinventing School Education) is an autonomous body that brings together some of the country’s most progressive and intellectual minds including School Promoters, Edupreneurs & Leaders who remain committed and focused on serving as a beacon for change within the diverse and dynamic landscape of India’s school education system. Living up to the motto ‘ Student First ’, ARISE recognises the complexity and the unique challenges faced by both independent private schools and public / government schools and will continue to play an important role to be a collaborative platform to bring together forward-thinking school founders, educators, policy makers, think tanks, educationists, civil society experts and technical experts. As a collegium, ARISE represents over 1800+ Schools, 95,000 Teachers, and 1.5 Million Students .
Three persons booked for illegal sale of toddy, two arrested
Watch | Israel-Hezbollah war explained: Why Israel launched a ground offensive in Lebanon
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The Shivamogga zoo authority had recruited a veterinarian with no post-graduation in treating wildlife, on a contractual basis and then placed two newly recruited apprentices, including Dr. Sameeksha Reddy, under the veterinarian, they alleged.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Congress national leadership under Rahul Gandhi of playing as BJPs B-Team. AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal says PM Modi and Amit Shah have found a willing tool in Pinarayi Vijayan to attack Rahul Gandhi, who is fighting a lone battle against Sangh Parivar and its corporate backers
S. Thyagarajan, veteran sports journalist, passes away
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Telangana Govt awaiting report of committee on absorption of TGSRTC staff: Transport Minister
Decision on appointed day for absorption will be taken at an appropriate time, says Ponnam Prabhakar
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PM Modi says, Dialogue and diplomacy are solutions to West Asia crisis, our efforts are aimed at reducing tensions and ending conflict
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Assam Assembly elections: Gaurav Gogoi files nomination from Jorhat
Mr. Gogoi visited the religious places of all communities before starting his rally from Jorhat stadium
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TVK Salem district secretary booked for Model Code of Conduct violation
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The NDA has finalised the seat sharing deal for Tamil Nadu with AIADMK getting the lion's share -- 178 seats. Of the rest, 27 goes to the BJP, 18 to PMK and 11 to TTV Dhinakaran.
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TN Polls: Piyush Goyal says NDA seat-sharing to be finalised today, expresses confidence of victory
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said seat-sharing discussions within the NDA for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections would be finalised today, as negotiations entered a decisive phase in Chennai.
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Parties declare candidates for Puducherry poll
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