LPG crisis: Cooking gas crunch revives firewood economy in rural and semi-urban Karnataka
The surge in demand, triggered by supply constraints linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has given rise to a parallel, largely informal firewood market in many districts
A taste of Keralas Syrian Christian traditions comes alive in Chennai this Easter
From vattayappam and stew to mappas, meen pollichathe and jackfruit payasam, savour a Nasrani Easter sadya at Mex It Up in Teynampet
German army eyes AI tools to expedite wartime decision-making
Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, who became army chief last October after years of overseeing Germanys arms supplies to Kyiv, shared his insights from visits to Ukrainian command posts
Watch: Several killed as bus collides with tipper, catches fire in Andhra Pradesh
At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after a private bus collided with a tipper truck and caught fire in Andhra Pradeshs Prakasam district.
At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing
According to Rajbari district administration officials, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called them for updates on the salvage campaign and ordered an investigation into the accident
Malayalam actor-director E.A. Rajendran dies at 71
Rajendran was the brother-in-law of actor Mukesh and the son-in-law of noted theatre director O. Madhavan
Wikipedia drops propaganda label for Dhurandhar: The Revenge
While Wikipedia no longer refers to the controversial movie as a propaganda film, the page itself is still locked to prevent edits by non-vetted members
Last Chance for Voter Registration in Tamil Nadu Ahead of Assembly Elections
Chennai, March 26: Today marks the final opportunity for eligible citizens in Tamil Nadu to register their names in the voter list ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for April 23. The Election Commission has urged all voters to take advantage of this last chance to ensure their participation in the democratic process. Voting in ... Read more Last Chance for Voter Registration in Tamil Nadu Ahead of Assembly Elections
Trump ready to unleash hell if Iran refuses deal: White Houses Karoline Leavitt
Watch: Iran wants to make a deal so badly, but theyre afraid to say it: Trump
All you need to know about: auto-brewery syndrome
Also known as gut fermentation syndrome, this medical condition is rather rare and also underdiagnosed and occurs when microbes in the gut produce high levels of ethanol, causing symptoms of drunkenness
Tamil Nadu polls: EC's flying squad draws flak for swooping on average Joes, Janes
In Tamil Nadu, Election Commission flying squads are taking to the streets for extensive vehicle inspections, resulting in the confiscation of cash from everyday citizens and local merchants. Although major political fund seizures have been few, the impact on individuals is evidenta dialysis patient and a bride-to-be shopping for silks have been particularly affected.
Bus-truck collision in Markapuram LIVE: 13 killed, 25 injured; Chandrababu Naidu expresses shock
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and deep sorrow over the burning of several passengers in the bus accident
Central Chennai, a DMK stronghold, faces a complex electoral battle where local civic issues and voter dissatisfaction could challenge the ruling party's dominance. While DMK highlights welfare achievements, opposition parties aim to capitalize on infrastructure gaps and citizen grievances, with the potential entry of Vijay's party adding an 'X' factor.
32-year-old man booked for abusive social media posts about Bengaluru police, mid-air misconduct
According to police, the alleged abuse on social media came to light on March 23
Misinformation wave deepens anxiety in Hyderabad, triggers panic buying and citywide disruption
In the past few days, rumours of an impending lockdown have spread swiftly across social media platforms, prompting residents to rush to grocery stores and fuel stations in a bid to stock up on essentials
Weather Alert: Rising Temperatures Expected Across Tamil Nadu
Chennai, March 26: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next three days. This increase could lead to heightened heat in several regions of the state. According to the latest weather bulletin, maximum temperatures are expected to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius starting Friday, ... Read more Weather Alert: Rising Temperatures Expected Across Tamil Nadu
About 10-12 killed, 20 injured in bus-truck collision in Markapuram
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and deep sorrow over the burning of several passengers in the bus accident
What is mineral water and how does it naturally contain dissolved minerals?
Mineral water comes from a protected underground reservoir and retains the natural minerals it has acquired from geological processes over years, decades or even centuries; in India, tap water is drawn from rivers and borewells and disinfected with residual chlorine
Why is Chennais microplastic problem bigger than it looks? | Explained
What are the ecological risks of microplastics in beach sediments?
Assembly Elections LIVE updates: BJP fields R.G. Kar victims mother from Panihati
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) yesterday released the list of constituencies allotted to the constituents of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu
Trump says Iran afraid to admit it wants a deal
Donald Trumps comments came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that we do not intend to negotiate
Rocketlane raises $60 mn, eyes expansion from AI adoption
Indias power supply nears 24x7 as losses fall, infra push pays off
Banks in several Indian states will be closed on March 26, 2026, to observe the festival of Ram Navami. Customers in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, among other regions, may experience branch closures. Online banking and ATM services will remain operational.
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran 'afraid' to admit it wants a deal
Iran has set its own conditions for a ceasefire, including compensation for war damages
Pulitzer-winning author Tracy Kidder, who turned unlikely subjects into bestsellers, dies at 80
Kidder's longtime publisher Random House confirmed his death in a statement on March 25
BJP gets only one seat each in Chennai & Kovai; 27 across Tamil Nadu
AIADMK has allocated 27 seats to BJP, limiting its presence in Coimbatore and Chennai to one seat each. Key constituencies like Tirunelveli were not allotted, with Sattur being the replacement. BJP secured only two of its 2021 winning seats, facing direct contests with Congress in some strongholds.
OPS says EPS being dictated to by BJP, flays AIADMK poll manifesto
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AIADMK releases first list of 23 candidates for Tamil Nadu assembly polls; 21 are former ministers
Dmk allies hold discussion to finalise constituencies
Iran-Israel war highlights: Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says U.S. negotiating to end war
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had launched a new wave of attacks against locations in Israel including Tel Aviv and Kiryat Shmona, as well as U.S. bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain
Velmurugan to skip 2026 assembly election
Stalin says opposition parties are spreading rumours about differences in dmk alliance, says Stalin
Crackdown on racing: 10 held; 9 bikes seized
2 men slashed with knives near RGGGH
Ningthoujao Kishan settle for bronze at 48th Indian Masters National Badminton C'ship
he State pair of S Ningthoujao and H Kishan do Manipur proud at the Yonex Sunrise 48th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship 2025 26 as they won a bronze medal in the 35 men 8217 s doubles competition br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 03 Ningthoujao 20250326 jpg border 1 alt Ningthoujao Kishan settle for bronze at 48th Indian Masters National Badminton C'ship td tr tr td align center Ningthoujao Kishan settle for bronze at 48th Indian Masters National Badminton C'ship td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br The duo got the better of rivals from Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu enroute to the semi final but suffered a semi final defeat to a Kerala pair to settle for the bronze medal As many as 11 shuttlers from Manipur are taking part in the tournament being hosted by Goa Source The Sangai Express
Half of super speciality seats for govt doctors likely to go unfilled in TN
EPS opens campaign from Mylai, targets DMKs dynastic rule
Madras HC grills DVAC over delay in FIR on EDs complaint
Lone rangers flex their muscle against alliances in Assam battle
The non-aligned entities include All India United Democratic Front, United Peoples Party Liberation, and All India Trinamool Congress
Native indoor plants reduce air pollution in city homes: Study
The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix
The Bill only deepens the conflation of gender identities and ignores core crises
Democracy, dissent and the national image debate
Democratic strength lies in engaging dissent without equating it to disloyalty to the nation
Lack of civic amenities irks residents as urbanisation takes toll on constituency
Mappedu jn accident-prone amid infra gaps on Tambaram bypass
Infosys to acquire U.S. firms Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million, Stratus for $95 million
Cummins joins SRH training, but doesnt overtly exert himself
SRH is preparing for the IPL 2026 opener against defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Saturday
ODI WC crown gave us confidence and self-belief to win titles anywhere in the world: Harmanpreet
Harmanpreet said it was a emotional moment for her to see a stand being dedicated to her at the Omaxe Stadium in Dwarka
Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand
New Zealand chose to bowl first and despite Benjamin Sears and Josh Clarkson dropping catches early on, South Africa were struggling at 76-2 in the 11th over before Esterhuizen came on
HC notice to TN on PIL against layout approvals in hill areas
AIADMK Forges Ahead In Poll Preparedness
By establishing itself as the leader of the NDA in Tamil Nadu through the announcement on Wednesday, the AIADMK did not completely accede all the constituencies associated with temples to the BJP, as per the latter wish.
Stray dogs hound Tambaram residents
NCB focuses on identifying top 10 drug syndicates in J&K
More than 4,300 drone sightings and close to 970 cases of incursions have been reported in the past five years along Indias international borders
Welfare and distress: On the run-up to the Kerala Assembly election 2026
The Opposition is trying to undermine the LDFs development pitch
International Film Festival Delhi inaugurated by CM
Zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash an attempt to defame Maharashtra, says Fadnavis
Security stepped up ahead of Ram Navami
SC raps police over lax probe into minors sexual assault
Cuban sorrow: On U.S. actions on Cuba
The U.S. asphyxiation of Cuba demands global condemnation
Assembly gets second bomb threat in 2 days, turns out to be hoax
DRI steps up monitoring to curb illegal movement of goods
AAP protests against LPG crunch; BJP says Oppn. playing politics
An energy transition driven by ethics
Short-term gains or geopolitical shocks should not dictate green energy shift
Central,Tiruttani,Sullurupetarailway stations to get air-conditioned waiting halls soon
Experts explain ritual, architecture, theology behind temple worship
Karnataka State Human Rights Commission inspects hostels, jail, bus stand in Raichur
Panic buying of fuel continues in Belagavi
Tidings from Arvind Kejriwals comeback
The BJP will have to ensure that the triple engine sarkar works efficiently
TN pole vaulter C Reegan crosses CWG mark with 5.3m leap
Two killed, 23 injured as sleeper bus overturns in central Delhi
Two persons killed after being knocked down by a speeding truck near Maduranthakam
Thirumavalavan urges Stalin to ensure Kamal Haasans party contests Assembly elections
In maiden class, Bihar Minister holds forth on federalism and Centre-State relations
AshokChoudhary, a close aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was selected for the post of Assistant Professor after he cleared the Bihar State University Service Commission recruitment exam 2020 in Political Science.
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: fight in Kerala between UDF and BJP-LDF partnership, claims Rahul Gandhi
The Congress leader claims that the contest is solely between the UDF and a colluding partnership of theBJP and the LDF. He slams both parties for failing to deliver on job creation and accuses them of dividing the populace while pursuing corruption. His remarks come as the UDF positions itself as a unifying force in the State.
Governor inaugurates All India Police Football Championship in Hyderabad
By not keeping his word, Edappadi Palaniswami has lost credibility, says O. Panneerselvam
People will not be carried away by AIADMKs poll manifesto, he said
Rein in pollution by chemicals industry
Decarbonising it is among the hardest challenges in the net zero transition, and Indias combination of pharmaceutical scale, software talent, and materials science capability makes it uniquely positioned to lead clean processes
EPS to fight from Edappadi; NDA assigns seats in Tamil Nadu
The AIADMK-led NDA has finalized its seat-sharing agreement for Tamil Nadu elections. The BJP will contest 27 seats. The PMK gets 18 seats, and the AMMK will fight from 11 constituencies. The TMC has been allocated five seats, while the IJK will contest two. The TMMK and Puthiya Bharatham Party will each contest one seat.
Ramping up the fight against cervical cancer
The success of HPV vaccination programme ultimately will depend not only on the science behind the vaccine but also on how transparently the programme is implemented
Mahadev betting case: ED attaches properties in Dubai and New Delhi
According to the ED, the Mahadev Online Book operated as a large-scale international betting syndicate, which facilitated illegal betting through multiple online platforms and domain names
ED chargesheets 18 accused in 2019 Attari heroin seizure case
The agency launched its probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, based on the cases registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Punjab Police
Tamil Nadu election 2026: In Krishnagiri, NTK chief Seeman slams competitive populism
Time for Australian cricket to do some soul-searching
Buchanan, the former coach, reflects on what it takes to build a successful unit; says he was fortunate to have worked with greats like Warne and McGrath; feels that the younger crop of Aussies has not able to survive at the highest level, particularly in the longest format
Missing 84-year-old man traced after 25-day search
U.S. to deploy 1,000 elite troops to West Asia
In a latest addition to the Iran war effort, U.S. officials say thousands of Marines, as well as rapid response naval vessels, will be heading to the region; Iran and Israel exchange strikes; Gulf neighbours Kuwait and Saudi Arabia come under fire; Irans military says it also targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier
Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow, Kyiv escalate aerial barrages
Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of the Leningrad region north of Moscow, said 56 drones were shot down there, and a fire broke out in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga as the result of Ukraines attack
BJP fields R.G. Kar victims mother from Panihati in West Bengal Assembly polls
A few days ago, Abhayas mother had confirmed that she will contest from Panihati Assembly seat on a BJP ticket. Several BJP leaders including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari had reached out to the family convincing the mother to contest the polls
