Government revises PM e-DRIVE scheme, sets new deadlines for e-scooters, e-rickshaws
Under PM e-DRIVE, the maximum number of registered vehicles to be supported has been capped at 24,79,120 for electric two-wheelers and 39,034 for e-rickshaws and e-carts
Sitting and former MLAs figure in AIADMKs list of candidates in Madurai, Virudhunagar districts
Thailand PM says reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait
More than 80% of the crude oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) that passes through the Strait of Hormuz heads to Asia, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Rising Temperatures Expected in Tamil Nadu with Light Rain in Western Ghats
Chennai, March 28: Tamil Nadu is experiencing a shift towards warmer weather. According to the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rain is expected in some areas of the Western Ghats on Saturday, while the rest of the state will remain predominantly dry. The weather department indicates that light or ... Read more Rising Temperatures Expected in Tamil Nadu with Light Rain in Western Ghats
Trump says Cuba is next in speech touting U S military successes
Delay in AIADMK Candidate Announcements Raises Concerns Ahead of Elections
Chennai, March 28: The AIADMK party is currently under scrutiny in Tamil Nadu politics due to delays in announcing candidates for crucial assembly seats in Chennai. As elections approach, this sluggishness is raising questions about the partys preparedness. Political discussions are buzzing, especially since other major parties have swiftly advanced with their electoral strategies and ... Read more Delay in AIADMK Candidate Announcements Raises Concerns Ahead of Elections
Watch: Why Seemalai believes that the AIADMK alliance will perform well in the TN Assmebly elections
AIADMKs senior leader and former Education and Health Minister S. Semmalai on Saturday (March 21, 2026) called upon political parties to avoid rolling out a slew of freebies
Experiential wildlife tourism in India is growing through naturalist-led forest journeys
Travellers are moving beyond jeep safaris to explore forests with naturalists who teach them how to decode bird calls, animal behaviour, and understand landscapes
Sri Lankan journalist and The Hindu franchisee K.V.S. Mohan passes away
Mr. Mohan was the founder-editor of Kadambam, one of Sri Lankas earliest Tamil magazines, launched in 1959, and ran it for over three decades
PM Modi lacks courage to oppose Israel's actions in West Bank: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
The current West Asia war is providing cover for Israel to move ahead on its vision of Greater Israel and also finishing off any hope for a Palestinian state, Jairam Ramesh said
IPL 2026: Dhoni set to miss first two weeks of IPL due to calf strain
CSK open their IPL 2026 campaign against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30
DMK Set to Release Candidate List Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Chennai, March 28: The ruling DMK is expected to announce its candidate list on Saturday as negotiations with allies over seat-sharing reach their final stages. The Election Commission of India has confirmed that voting for all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will take place in a single phase on April 23. According to the ... Read more DMK Set to Release Candidate List Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Heading to watch IPL opening match in Bengaluru? Here is what you need to know
The host venue, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, has designated seven parking areas, with entry restricted via Queens Gate for the opening match
Joining the dots in Jamshedpur | A Parsi family archive turns into Sparseeing
Two Alkazi Photobook Grant winners, Joyona Medhi and Abhishek Basu, explore a new expression of the family archive
How princess Mrinalini Kumari is bringing Lunavada palace decor to living rooms
After studying furniture design in Florence, Mrinalini Kumari launches Loonawara, which blends heritage, wildlife and design with home decor
Seat selection lacks transparency; interests of party compromised: Cong MP Jothimani
Chennai Congress MP S Jothimani has raised concerns over the party's seat selection process for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. She alleges a complete lack of transparency and secretive decision-making by state leadership. Jothimani stated that grassroots workers' efforts are being overlooked. She warned that a mercenary approach could harm the Congress party in Tamil Nadu.
Amit Shah to release BJP's list of charges against TMC on March 28
The charge sheet will highlight the alleged failures of the TMC Government across 14 sectors, the BJP leader said
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' crosses Rs 1,088 crore globally
According to Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the Ranveer Singh-starrer spy thriller collected Rs 814 crore gross in India and Rs 274 crore overseas in its eight-day opening wee
Beating the heat and the boredom this summer
Summer holidays are exciting but can become dry after a few weeks (and we dont mean just the heat). High temperatures can make it too exhausting to play outside. Here are some activities that are both fun and cooling can help make the vacation enjoyable.
LPG shortagecasts shadow onPanguniPeruvizha
Annadhanamorganisers are tweaking menu or restricting distribution to certain days of the 10-day festival
Family of three from Warangal killed in road accident near Chittoor
The car rammed into a stationary bus; preliminary report said that overspeeding and possible driver fatigue were key factors
Irans soccer players hold schoolbags wearing black armbands in solidarity with slain girls
The players lined up holding pink and purple bags with ribbons on them - a reference to the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School which Tehran says killed more than 175 people including children and teachers on the first day of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
The newly invented Gajveena makes it to the Guthman Musical Instrument competition in Atlanta
Double bass artiste Debjit Mahalanobis, who created the instrument with luthiers from Kolkata, was among the 10 finalists at the competition.
Assembly Elections LIVE: AIADMK releases second list of candidates, retains 30 sitting legislators
According to the the second list released by party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, 25 sitting MLAs were retained and 10 others were dropped; the list also contained 16 women candidates.
Govt. notifies TRP-2026; tightens audit norms, expands sample size
Under the new policy, the net-worth requirement for a company willing to register as TV rating agency has been reduced from existing 20 crore to 5 crore
Elon Musk joined Modi-Trump call on West Asia crisis; White House says talks productive
The NYT report said it is unclear why Elon Musk was on the call or whether he spoke
ECI transfers 4 IPS officers in Tamil Nadu ahead of assembly polls
The Election Commission of India has transferred four IPS officers in Tamil Nadu ahead of the state elections on April 23. These officers have been appointed as Superintendents of Police in various districts and will not be assigned election-related duties. This move follows similar transfers in West Bengal to ensure smooth poll conduct.
Rajasthan bags national award on completion of irrigation census
The process was accelerated through the training sessions and workshops organised at various levels
Gulf tensions rattle Dubai real estate sector
War fears turn Indian investors cautious after seeing a record boom in Dubai property market
An Iranian missile attack wounded several U.S. service members and damaged several planes at a base in Saudi Arabia
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Hockey India awards: Hardik, Navneet win Player-of-the-Year awards
The Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed on Zafar Iqbal, 69, who was part of the gold-winning Indian team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics
Clashes erupt during Ram Navami procession in Bengal's Murshidabad, security tightened
The situation turned volatile after an altercation during the procession escalated into violence, with both sides throwing stones at each other and vandalising property in the area
Two weeks on, poll officials lack clarity on whether to mask names of deceased leaders
Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge after Florida rollover crash
Woods was involved in a serious rollover car crash in California that left him with severe right leg injuries in 2021
E2W sales accelerate, set for a record-breaking March
South Chennai constituencies take centre stage as Assembly elections near
DMKs allies silent on law & order for sake of remaining in alliance, says EPS
SIR may spice up contest in seats won by narrow margins
Unite to face West Asia crisis, PM tells CMs; urges to boost peoplesconfidence
While he focused on preparing for prolonged disruption of supply lines, Modi also conveyed assurance about the country being in good stead, saying efforts...in recent years to strengthen Indias economic and supply systems have proved beneficial. In his virtual meeting with CMs except those of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry where assembly polls are due next month on Friday, PM Modi said while addressing a challenge is a shared responsibility.
Tamil Nadu assembly polls 2026: TVK poll plans face setback; no permit for campaign, event
PMK founder Ramadoss slams Election Commission of India over mango symbol allotment
AIADMK releases 2nd candidate list; EPS Retains Old Guard, 46 Renominated
Election Commission of India transfers 4 district superintendents of police across Tamil Nadu
Italy beats Northern Ireland 2-0 in World Cup playoff semifinal. Gykeres gets hat trick for Sweden
The Azzurri beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in the European semifinals
Varsities mismanaged during AAP tenure: Sood
North, central Delhi to get water supply only once a day amid WTP glitch
Candidates take offbeat route to connect with voters in Bengal
From kitchen visits to barber shop stunts, candidates across parties attempt unconventional voter connect ahead of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election
Govt. hikes commercial LPG allocation to 70% amid shortage concerns
Food and Supplies Minister says move aimed at supporting industries, migrant workers,and small businesses; 6,300 cylinders to be distributed daily across seven categories; CM appeals for calm
Trade deal with India not far-off, but there are still gaps: U.S. official
One of the gaps in India-U.S. discussions, as per the U.S. official, is around pulses, with India seeking to safeguard the market for this agricultural commodity and the U.S. wanting greater access to it
NIA granted 45-day extension in Red Fort blast probe
The NIA, in its plea, cited the need for further investigation in light of the recent arrests of Zamir Ahmed Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: poll fever catches up in Aluva amid scorching heat
UDFs Anwar Sadath highlights all-round development over three terms, LDFs A.M. Ariff flags works of Left government over past 10 years, while NDAs M.A. Brahmaraj raises civic issues during campaign
T.N. government releases draft State Mental Healthcare Regulations, 2026
The Tamil Nadu State Mental Health Authority will maintain a register of practising mental health professionals in the State that will be updated monthly. It also proposes to publish a district-wise list of mental health professionals on January 1 every year
BJD demands VAT reduction on petrol, diesel in Odisha
BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty said the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran has triggered concerns of a global fuel crisis
Delhi HC protects Polo Ground and Race Club from eviction for now
The court restrained the Centre from taking coercive action based on eviction notices issued on March 12, 2026, concerning the Jaipur Polo Ground in the Race Course area, and the Delhi Race Club at Kamal Ataturk Marg
It adds that the officers transferred out must not be posted in any poll-related posts till the completion of the election
Colitis & Crohns Foundation launches Tamil Nadu chapter to boost IBD awareness
CCFI noted a higher prevalence of Crohns disease in southern India, with paediatric cases accounting for nearly 10% of the disease burden in Tamil Nadu
T.N. Assembly election: AIADMK releases second list of candidates, retains 30 sitting legislators
Prominent among those who didnot figure in the list are former Ministers V. Saroja, V.M. Rajalakshmi, Vaigaichelvan, and Mafoi K. Pandiarajan, all of whom lost in the 2021 election
Tributes paid to CEO of CHILDS Trust
Four persons sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping, murdering marine engineer in 2012
A shade of dark: On the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026
A reassessment of the framework governing rights of transgender persons is due
Residents want closure of waste disposal facility and restoration of Thamarai lake
Some of the burning issues faced by residents of Gummidipoondi constituency are the expansion of the industrial waste disposal facilityin SIPCOT industrial complex and health hazards, discharge of sewage into Thamarai lake, lack of public transport facilities, and poor health infrastructure
AIADMK marches ahead in poll work as DMK stuck in prolonged talks
Student sustains injuries in suspected firecracker blast
Satheesan leading Cong.-RSS tie-up: Govindan
Voter awareness activities held in RK Nagar and Perambur
A game for all ages: On the 2026 Indian Premier League 19th season
The IPL is benefiting from both youth and experience
Bombay High Court dismisses plea seeking CBI probe against RIL, Mukesh Ambani
A Division Bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Suman Shyam found the petition to be without merit and motivated by oblique considerations
WoW Awards 2026: The Hindu celebrates women across various fields
Achievers from multiple spheres, ranging from healthcare to rural development, were felicitated and the immense contributions they made, breaking barriers along the way, were acknowledged
GCDAs action condemnable, says Hibi
AIFF gets huge bid for ISL, Federation Cup
Service sector fuels Telanganas explosive per capita income growth in 10 years
Though Telangana witnessed a sharp rise in per capita income led by districts like Mahabubnagar and Rangareddy, the gains remain uneven with most districts lagging behind the State average, highlighting persistent regional disparities despite strong service-led economic growth across the State
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: will Beypores duel shake States Left fortress?
FormerLDFallyP.V.Anvaremerges asP.A. MohamedRiyas key challenger with UDF backing, whileNDAsK.P.PrakashBabueyes consolidation of votes, adding a new layer to the contest in a constituency where minorities have long influenced the mandate
Rain lashes parts of Hyderabad on Friday night
The Leader of the Opposition alleges that the CM, who had resorted to minority appeasement during the Lok Sabha elections, has quickly changed tack to majority appeasement
Call to save River Bhavani echoes as Mettupalayam braces for Assembly election
The river, originating in the Nilgiris and flowing 216 km through four districts, has over 20 combined drinking water schemes connected to it between Pillur and Lower Bhavani (Bhavanisagar reservoir). It has almost dried up, with water stagnating in small pits between Mettupalayam town and Sirumugai from the first week of March in the ongoing summer.
Three held with 10.16 kg marijuana in Mallepally
District election officials identify 416 vulnerable polling booths in Vellore, nearby districts
Of the identified vulnerable booths, Vellore has the highest number with 137 booths, followed by Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, and Tirupattur
Capturing the political acumen of DMKmen in a short story
Vaaku Porukkikal is a short story by Sahitya AkademiAward-winning writer Nanjil Nadanthat explores how the then DMK leaders and candidates represented the aspirations of the people, leading to the victory of the party in 1967
Man held for stabbing youth in Mailardevpally
Hoping to paper cracks in BRICS over war, New Delhi sends out invitations for FMs meet and Summit
Iran-UAE tensions over strikes, U.S. boycott of South Africa at G-7, G-20 pose diplomatic challenges for India
News from the world of Education: March 26, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
In reset of bilateral ties, Bangladeshs Foreign Minister expected to visit India in April
The visit will be the first high-level outreach from Bangladesh since its Prime Minister Tarique Rahman came to power last month; the two sides could also hold talks on renewing the Ganga Waters Treaty besides exploring ways to manage the energy crisis owing to the war in West Asia
Karur MP lashes out at TNCC high command over seat-sharing talks
Chief Minister Naidu to attend IJU plenary in Vijayawada on March 28
For now, I want to play till the Asian Games: Manpreet
