facebook

Tamil Nadu

...

West Asia conflict: Jaishankar holds detailed conversation with Iranian counterpart Araghchi

It was the third time that Mr. Jaishankar spoke to Mr. Araghchi since the U.S. and Israel launched the joint military strikes on Iran

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:54 am

Strategic blunder: On the U.S., the Iran war

The U.S. must pull back instead of tailing Israel in this reckless war

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:49 am

Court upholds conviction of man for sexual harassment on Delhi Metro

The judge noted that offences against women, especially those committed in a public space, cause not only physical but also deep psychological trauma, violating the victims sense of privacy and security

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:45 am

Budget likely to be unveiled next week, to focus on green policies

The Delhi government has been holding detailed consultations with experts, environmentalists, policymakers, and various departments to explore how the concept of a green budget can be implemented effectively on the ground

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:44 am

Catch them young: On overweight or obese children in India

Increasing activity, eating healthy meals will help keep obesity away

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:43 am

Large turnout at referendum on V-Cs removal: JNUSU; results to be declared today

We believe that with a heavy mandate, we will show the V-C that students are against casteism and corruption, says union president

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:41 am

HC halts demolition of homes linked to Uttam Nagar clash

MCD asked not to take action until today against houses belonging to two personsallegedly involved in clash that resulted in a mans death; mothers of accused fear punitive action; MCD says not obligated to give prior notice in anti-encroachment drive

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:38 am

Watch: U.S.-Israeli-Iran war: why oil prices are suddenly surging worldwide| Explained

The war between the United States, Israel and Iran is beginning to shake global energy markets. After air strikes on Iran, Tehran responded with missile attacks and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz one of the worlds most critical oil shipping routes.

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:38 am

Reevaluating the office of the Speaker

No-confidence motions against the Speaker have been extremely rare in Indias parliamentary history

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:33 am

India slams Pakistans airstrikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni reiterated New Delhi's support for the UN Secretary-General's call for compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law, and for ensuring protection of civilians

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:24 am

The crisis of unemployment in J&K

The lack of a diversified industry has limited job creation in the region

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:17 am

Governor R.N. Ravi calls his 54-month tenure in T.N. the golden days of his life

In a farewell letter to the people of Tamil Nadu, he thanks them for showing him love and affection

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:02 am

Man climbs atop express train at Katpadi railway station

Power supply of the high-tension overhead cables was stopped to prevent any untoward incidents

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:55 pm

Work to construct 65.98 crore ROB near Ambur commences

Funded under the Tamil Nadu Deposit Fund 2025-26, the two-lane bridge will be 600 metres long and 7.5 metres wide with at least 50 LED streetlights on the bridge and its service lanes

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:49 pm

K.K. Venugopal biography an attempt to come to terms with himself: N. Ram

Says the former Attorney General talks about himself in the book as to how he was an accidental lawyer.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:46 pm

HPV vaccination drive sees 81% coverage in four T.N. districts

The vaccination programme, which was started in the four districts, was conducted in government and government-aided schools, an official said

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:42 pm

Watch: Lok Sabha sees heated debate over motion to remove Om Birla as Speaker

Lok Sabha, on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) took up the resolution for the removal of Speaker Om Birla, moved by Congress MP Mohammed Jawed for discussion.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:27 pm

Panel suggests entertainment fee and tax

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:11 pm

Stablecoins increasingly favoured for money laundering, financing of terrorism and proliferation: FATF report

Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to keep their prices stable, usually by linking them to another asset such as a fiat currency or gold

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:07 pm

This Team Represents INDIA:Kirti Azad slams Suryakumar Yadav, Jay Shah over temple visit with T20 WC trophy

Former cricketer Kirti Azad in his post on X on Monday (March 9, 2026), criticised the captain of Indian cricket team Surya Kumar Yadav and Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah for taking the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple in Ahmedabad.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:05 pm

Girl chased, gang-raped near Chennai; one rowdy arrested

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 11:03 pm

Odisha hotel and restaurant association flags LPG cylinder shortage issue

The hotel and restaurant industry provides livelihood to thousands of employees and supports numerous allied sectors including food supply chains, transport, and local vendors while this disruption will have wider ramification on livelihood, says the association

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:01 pm

Indias LPG crunch explained: What caused it and what happens next? | The Hindu Explains

Indias LPG supply is under pressure as the conflict in West Asia disrupts energy routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Since India imports a large share of its cooking gas, the disruption has already begun affecting restaurants, hostels and small businesses across several cities.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:01 pm

If you ever feel hopeless, Madhavan has a powerful lesson to learn from women who brought a dead river back to life

Actor R. Madhavan recently shared a video on his Instagram story highlighting the revival of the Naganathi river in Tamil Nadu, which had remained dry for nearly 20 years. The video shows how around 40,000 rural women, supported by the Art of Livings River Rejuvenation Project, worked together to restore groundwater and farming in the region by digging recharge wells and building water conservation structures.

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 11:00 pm

Formula One Australian GP | Melbourne madness

The race at Albert Park was a battle of wits, speed and a whole load of battery management; Mercedes lead driver Russell grabbed his moments to set the tone for the year, with the Ferraris breathing down his neck

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:53 pm

Union Cabinet approves international status for Madurai airport

The new status is expected to allow more regular international routes and easier approvals for foreign airlines

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:44 pm

Watch: CEC Gyanesh Kumar defends SIR process, says sole objective is to keep the voters list pure

Asserting that no eligible voters name would be removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said the ECs priority was to ensure free, fair and peaceful polls in the state as it stepped up preparations for the upcoming assembly elections, amid a charged political atmosphere.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:44 pm

Exoneration in departmental inquiry will not automatically eclipse criminal prosecution in every bribery case: Karnataka High Court

In essence, departmental exoneration may influence, but does not automatically extinguish, criminal prosecution.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:42 pm

SC to pronounce verdict in familys plea to withdraw life support to man in permanent vegetative state

A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan is scheduled to deliver the verdict on the case, which was reserved for final decision on February 15 this year, tomorrow (March 11)

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:41 pm

Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission calls for legal protection and social security for gig workers

In a study, Status of Platform Based Gig Workers in Tamil Nadu, the Commission highlights the rapid expansion of platform-based work and calls for targeted interventions to ensure welfare, protection, and long-term sustainability for these workers

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:38 pm

Asian weightlifting championships postponed

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:33 pm

Committed to protecting the Aravalli hills, says Bhupender Yadav

Minister said that the government is considering the setting up of a High Powered Committee on the matter, as directed by the Supreme Court

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:26 pm

Government failed to address rural distress, say Opposition MPs

BJP members say the Narendra Modi government believes in building strong villages

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:23 pm

Seven-member international cybercrime module busted in Ramanathapuram district; cop among those arrested

Operating from Sathirakudi village and Paramakudi town in Ramanathapuram district, the gang converted about Rs100 crore of cybercrime proceeds into cryptocurrency and transferred the funds to offshore syndicates, said the Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing.

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 10:23 pm

Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha as debate on Bengal voter roll revision is denied

As Opposition parties raise the Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal, Leader of the House and Union Minister J.P. Nadda reminds them there was a detailed debate on electoral reforms

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

Mass suspensions, mics switched off: Opposition talking points in debate on resolution to remove Speaker

Opposition MPs also pull up the government over the failure to appoint a Deputy Speaker for last 12 years

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

MamataendsSIR stir, says game is not yet over

During herfive-dayprotest, the West Bengal Chief Minister and her party aides targeted the Election Commission of India; the Commission is working as an agent of the BJP to snatch voting rights away from the people of the State, she says

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

Watch: U.S-Israeli-Iran war: Why oil prices are suddenly surging worldwide| Explained

The war between the United States, Israel and Iran is beginning to shake global energy markets. After air strikes on Iran, Tehran responded with missile attacks and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz one of the worlds most critical oil shipping routes.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:13 pm

Cabinet nod for 23% hike in cost of link road from Noida airport to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Revised cost of project is 3,630 cr; project to be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode in Haryana, U.P.; 11 km of 31-km link road will be an elevated highway

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:13 pm

Dont carry out any work on ground for now on Sharavathi pumped storage hydroelectric project, Karnataka High Court directs State government

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Poonacha passed the interim order on the petition filed by Akhilesh Chipli of Shivamogga and two others.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:09 pm

Iraqi airspace must not be used against neighbours: Iraq PM tells U.S. Rubio

Iraq neighbours Iran, against which the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on February 28, as well as the Gulf, which the Islamic republic has hit with missile and drone attacks

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:57 pm

Rajnath releases Defence Forces Vision 2047 roadmap for future-ready military

Plan stresses joint operations,emerging technologies and indigenous defence capabilities

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:47 pm

Researchers publish first-of-its-kind checklist on fireflies in India

Many of these species were described in the 1800s and have never been studied again in modern taxonomy, leaving large gaps in understanding the glowing insects.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:42 pm

Cook held in POCSO case

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:35 pm

Midday meals programme unaffected

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

BRS to introduce Private Member Bill in Assembly seeking legal backing to six guarantees

Working president of BRS KTR says half of the Congress governments tenure lapsed with most of the promises remaining unkept

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

Six persons honoured with IIT-Ms First Principles Teachers Award 2026

The awards were presented to school teachers for their contributions to teaching of physics, chemistry, and math, thereby building strong foundations for future engineers

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:29 pm

Nurses strike continues to affect private hospitals in Kerala

Functioning of key departments in some of the major institutions in districts such as Kozhikode has been severely affected and the patients are left in the lurch

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:25 pm

Supreme Court asks for special tribunals to hear appeals of voters excluded in West Bengal SIR

The Supreme Court asked the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court to request former Chief Justices and judges of High Courts to preside over the Benches of the appellate tribunals once they are notified by the Election Commission

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:25 pm