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Healthcare workers use of GenAI platforms might risk leaks of sensitive patient data: study

Organisations should go in for company-approved apps and relevant security tools to address internal threats, says expert

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:46 pm

Social harmony Iftar meet held

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:42 pm

KERC hikes commercial, industrial power tariffs; agri pump set rate cut

The decision comes after a review petition filed by the States five power distribution companies.

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:40 pm

ECI set to announce poll dates for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry after Bengal visit

The terms of the Assemblies in all these States end between May and June; the schedule could be announced any time after March 10 when the poll body completes its visit to West Bengal

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:33 pm

DMK allots one Rajya Sabha seat to DMDK

The agreement signed by Mr. Stalin and Mr. Sudheesh said the seat-sharing committee would decide on the number of Assembly seats to be allotted to the party.

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:26 pm

Indian Overseas Bank gets 766 crore I-T demand notice

On the notice, IOB said in a filing on March 3 it is in the process of challenging the order in the appropriate forum.

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:22 pm

Watch: School attack sparks global alarm as UN calls for accountability

The United Nations human rights office has called for an impartial investigation into the reported attack on a girls school in Iran, describing the incident as horrific. U.N. High Commissioner Volker Turk urged the forces behind the strike to examine the circumstances and share findings.

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:20 pm

Fire damages TTPS conveyor belt

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:20 pm

Couple found dead on Rapur ghat

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

Heavy security deployment, effective control mark incident-free Pongala

Throughout the day, most arterial roads, barring those leading to Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, remained clear as the police effectively regulated traffic to ensure smooth vehicular movement

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:14 pm

Seminar on Crime against women and children

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:12 pm

Srisailam temple reopens after lunar eclipse

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:11 pm

Watch: Why one Rajya Sabha seat is testing the unity of the MVA | Pulse Maharashtra

Seven seats, two alliances and six major parties in the fray. The Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra are drawing attention for more than one reasons. Heres how one Rajya Sabha seat will test the INDIA Blocs unity in Maharashtra.

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:10 pm

With hotelier Dilip Ray in the fray, Rajya Sabha contest in Odisha sparks interest

Following his expulsion from the Biju Janata Dal in 2002, the former Union Coal Minister had pulled off a surprise win in the election to the Upper House as an independent candidate

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:10 pm

Flames of devotion burn bright at Attukal Pongala

On Tuesday, the penultimate day of the 10-day Attukal Pongala festival, the feverish excitement that had gripped the city for days reached a crescendo with thousands of women offering pongala

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:07 pm

Two Leopard Cats, Black Bears Dispatched For Chennai From Jammu By Train

Jammu, March 3: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has undertaken transportation of rare zoo animals from Jammu to Chennai by train, marking a significant milestone in long-distance wildlife transit. Two leopard cats and two black bears were dispatched from Jammu Railway Station on Tuesday in a special parcel van attached to train 16032, railway officials said. The consignment will cover nearly 2,800 km to reach MGR Chennai in Tamil Nadu in about 54 hours, a [] The post Two Leopard Cats, Black Bears Dispatched For Chennai From Jammu By Train appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 3 Mar 2026 9:06 pm

Efforts will be made to open veterinary college at Koila from next academic year, says Minister

The college is yet to get the approval of the Veterinary Council of India, says Mr. Venkatesh

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

T20 World Cup: Focus on match-ups as Proteas meet Black Caps for a spot in the final

A lot will depend on how the South African batters fare against the Kiwi spinners; Markrams men are the only unbeaten side left in the competition; New Zealand sweats over lead pacer Henrys fitness

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

Holi celebrated with joy in Belagavi

The police restricted traffic in the Old City areas like Pangul Galli, Risaldar Galli, Khadak Galli, etc.

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

Seven held for murdering 2 persons in indiscriminate attack in Nanguneri

Four among those arrested are teenagers. The deceased were identified as a person with disabilities from an SC community and a migrant worker

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:52 pm

PIL seeks removal of Kerala from the title of The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond

Petitioners seeks a High Court directive to the Centre and to the CBFC to permit screening of the film with a disclaimer that it was based on a purely fictional theme

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:45 pm

Garbage woes, building violations take centre stage at east corporation meeting

Mr. Rao directs officials to make it mandatory for buildings with more than two floors to place two large dustbins for dry and wet waste

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:43 pm

Masi Magam celebrated in Puducherry

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:41 pm

Anganwadi workers stage rasta roko, seek wage revision

Protest near RTC Complex disrupts traffic; agitators condemn alleged high-handed behaviour of police against Vijayawada counterparts, warn of intensified stir

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:34 pm

Veena George makes first public appearance amid speculations over candidature

Wearing a neck collar, the Minister inaugurated the Arogyam Anandam Fest in Pathanamthitta

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Election Commission set to announce poll dates for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry after Bengal visit

The terms of the Assemblies in all these States end between May and June; the schedule could be announced any time after March 10 when the poll body completes its visit to West Bengal

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

Restoration of temple pond in Kurinjipadi a start to citizen-driven revival of Chola-era waterbodies

The movement has planned to map historic waterbodies and their interconnections, identify blocked feeder channels and surplus weirs, restore cascading flow patterns between tanks, integrate traditional water wisdom with modern hydrogeological science and establish community-based maintenance models.

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:28 pm

NGO urges T.N. to make environmental clearance mandatory for large-scale solar projects

The NGO stated that the rapid expansion of ground-mounted solar parks is increasingly encroaching on agricultural and grazing lands; it alleged that this practice triggered protests in several districts

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

4 from Chennai killed after car falls into roadside well near Gingee

The police said the group was returning to Chennai after visiting Tiruvananmalai for girivalam

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:22 pm

Govt. cannot remain a mute spectator when its valuable property is subjected to litigation: Madras High Court

The court directed issuance of a comprehensive G.O. prescribing clear guidelines to all Govt. Pleaders and Revenue officials, specifying their duties and responsibilities in civil suits filed against the govt., and the mandatory steps to be taken when officials are set ex parte

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:19 pm

New genus and species of blind miniature fish discovered in Assam

Newly-discovered species of fish, living in a hand-dug well in a village in Assam, has been named Gitchak nakana. Complete absence of a skull roof is its most bizarre feature. In a departure from almost all other bony fish, the top of its brain is covered only by skin rather than bone

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:17 pm

Training for Returning Officers, Assistant Returning Officers held in Tirunelveli ahead of Assembly Election

A total of 26 Returning Officers and 62 Assistant Returning Officers from Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram participated; the sessions are being handled by District Revenue Officers, Sub-Collectors, who have undergone training at Delhi and Chennai

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:08 pm

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah writes to Tamil Nadu counterpart Stalin backing renewed Centre-State relations debate

Siddaramaiah said that it is imperative for all States, irrespective of political affiliations, to join hands in constructive federal dialogue, not to weaken the union but to right-size it

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:05 pm

We are not allowed to live: Mahnaz Mohammadi speaks about life under the Islamic Republic

An Iranian filmmaker reflects on creating art under repression, explaining why Iranian cinema cannot be separated from politics. Speaking about truth, hope, prison, and the evolution of Iranian cinema, she describes filmmaking as an act of survival and resistance and an invitation for audiences to dream alongside her.

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:03 pm

Escalation of tension in West Asia hits export of perishable cargo from Tiruchi airport

Daily flights to Dubai and Sharjah have been suspended since February 28

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:02 pm

NDA will ensure corruption-free good governance in Tamil Nadu

The DMK has failed as every part of this government is engaged only in corruption, though the party had promised clean and good governance ahead of the last Assembly poll, says Union Minister for Law and Justice

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:02 pm

Former prosecutor P.K. Haridas passes away

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:01 pm

CPI(M) condemns U.S.-Israel attack on Iran

Questioning whether the Prime Minister has prior knowledge of the strike, CPI(M) leader Raghavulu accuses the TDP-JSP combine and YSRCP of remaining silent on the issue

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 7:59 pm

Uber granted five-year transport aggregator licence in Karnataka

The renewed licence is valid for five years, from December 31, 2021 to December 30, 2026

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 7:51 pm

Khamenei killing: Five geopolitical factors behind Indias silence

As the Opposition targets the government for failing to condole the Iranian leaders death, and of the bombings of hospitals and schools in Iran, officials cite Indias stakes in the region

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 7:51 pm

A spices route to tribal empowerment

Jayakumar, a Muthuvan tribal youth from the Mulakuthara settlement, opens a spices shop at Chattupara, near Adimaly. His mission is to ensure fair price and reliable market for farmers in the settlement

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 7:48 pm