Kerala for All conclave Day 2: Final day to deliberate on future of Kerala tourism
Day Two brings policymakers, administrators, practitioners and industry leaders together to outline pathways to embed inclusive thinking into the future of Keralas tourism landscape
A Print Biennale and exhibitions in Kolkata and Delhi underline how the practice is not threatened by AI and may well add it to its tool kit
Commercial LPG price hiked by 49, domestic cylinder rates unchanged
In the national capital, the retail price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been revised to 1,740.50, while the price of the 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged
The Great Nicobar project | Between the sea and the state
The 72,000-crore mega-infrastructure initiative, which envisions transforming the remote outpost into a major transshipment and defence hub, has sparked procedural, ecological and displacement concerns
Watch: Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman poses with budget tablet
Why have the new UGC regulations been stayed? | Explained
Why have there been protests? How have the regulations defined caste-based discrimination? Why were new regulations introduced? What was the main thrust of the 2026 regulations on grievance redressal mechanisms as opposed to the 2012 ones?
LA Olympic chief deeply regrets flirty Maxwell emails in Epstein files
Casey Wasserman says his 2003 email exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell who is serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking underage girls for Epstein took place before her crimes were known
Indias only Chinatown in Kolkata, fading away
The Chinese community in Kolkata now has only about 2,000 people, down from about 50,000 in the 1960s. In the SIR process in West Bengal 389 of 484 voters have beencategorisedas untraceable or absent. For a community that began coming to the city since the 1840s, and has dealt with racism in many forms, the dwindling numbers in the SIR are a reflection of many leaving the country, reports Shrabana Chatterjee
A classroom at a Grama Sabha meeting in Iyyappanthangal
Time And Tide obliges in Dr. S.C. Jain Sprinters Championship
Union Budget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her ninth Budget today
The Budget is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including U.S. tariffs
Future of work: Indias youth under the new Codes
The four Labour Codes aim to promote formalisation of employment and improve ease of doing business; gap in coverage of benefits is a major challenge
Firing outside film maker Rohit Shettys Mumbai residence, probe launched
According to initial reports, four rounds were fired at the building by unidentified persons, the official said, adding that there were no report of injuries to anybody
Union Budget 2026-27: Confident it will be very good, says Piyush Goyal
The government, he said, has been very conscious of the importance of the MSMEs
Observing that bigger operations signify a bigger footprint, the top court said a larger scale often means more resource use, more emissions and more waste, leading to more environmental stress
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former Prince to co-operate
Slovakia PM accepts the resignation of Miroslav Lajcak, former UNGA president; British PM suggests Prince Andrew should tell American investigators whatever he knows about Epsteins activities
About 60% of the backward taluks are concentrated in north Karnataka: Panel report
The most backward taluks are concentrated in Kalaburagi division, followed by Belagavi division
UGC directs all colleges to start disaster risk reduction course
Number of candidates clearing TN TET rises fourfold this year
AR Rahman wins Tamil Nadu State Award, expresses gratitude
Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has been conferred the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Music Director for his work in Mani Ratnams historical epic Ponniyin Selvan I. The recognition adds yet another milestone to Rahmans celebrated career, which spans decades and includes state, national and international honours.
HC refuses to stay order to vacate Tambaram police commissionerate
Citys college students show their oratory prowess at Speak For India
Min Sekarbabu distributes free laptops to college students
Dhinakaran, BJP leaders criticise Thiruma for his remark on Tamil kings
Congress never demanded a share in power since 2004: DMK
DMK flays EPS for his dictator remarks
Neglected green park in Avadi raises public concern among residents
CM announces projects worth 135 crore for Mehrauli
EPS slams Stalin for grand launches with empty state coffers
Man from Punjab killed in multi-vehicle collision enroute to IGI Airport
Full respect for Djokovic but Nadal tips Alcaraz for Melbourne title
A two-time Australian Open champion himself, Nadal believes world number one Alcaraz is the clear favourite, but would not be surprised if 38-year-old Djokovic caused an upset
Negotiations with DMK progressing well: TNCC president
He criticises the pointless speculation in the media over the alliance, linking the Congress and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Hoax bomb threat to Vellore Collectorate
Police said the threat, received through an email to Vellore Collectorate around 2.45 p.m., warned of a possible explosion at the Collectorate office
Madras Canine Club hosts 150th championship dog show in city
Murals based on Tamil culture beneath Madhya Kailash flyover to add to art on OMR
Sources in the Highways Department said that the murals were chosen from the arts - literature, music, and theatre reflecting Tamil culture
T.N. Assembly Elections: Chennai Corporation issues strict guidelines to erect temporary flagpoles
Under the new procedure, any individual, political party, or religious organisation planning to erect temporary flagpoles for events such as conferences, election campaigns, processions, or festivals must apply through the corporations website
Senior BJP leader H. Raja suffers stroke, treated at Apollo Hospitals
Chennai Corporation to spend 3.3 crore monthly on burial ground upkeep
The decision follows complaints from ward committees and the council regarding lack of hygiene and sanitation at burial grounds
Palaniswami criticises DMK regime for violence against women
Special package for Amaravati is on wishlist of CII A.P. ahead of Union Budget
Confederation of Indian Industry also expects approval of revised cost for Polavaram project, special fund for backward districts and support for MSMEs
Part of Rajiv Gandhi Salai shut over sewer line repairs
A former Highways engineer said that this was the fourth time that sinking had occured at various locations on Rajiv Gandhi Salai due to the same sewer line
60-year-old woman with rare pancreatic tumour treated successfully at Kauvery Hospital
As the tumour measured 1.3 cm and was at the neck of the pancreas, the surgical team used a robotic-assisted approach with robotic intraoperative ultrasound to localise it with precision and remove it safely
Bengaluru: Eight PGs sealed, over 570 receive notices
Warmer days likely in February; surplus rain, chilly mornings mark January
Domestic help arrested for stealing gold jewellery in Velachery
Secondary grade teachers end protest for equal pay after Ministers assurance
39th India International Leather Fair to commence on Sunday
Two men killed in road accident in Chennai
Rules notified for registering Sikh marriages in Tamil Nadu
I Spent 3 Days on the Road as a Delivery Partner. Here's the World I Saw
Our TOI reporter signed up as a delivery partner with Swiggy, Zomato and Blinkit for three days. She lived the alarms, penalties, panic and pressure of the gig economy.
Nagapattinam district tourism website, logo unveiled
Ranji Trophy | Pragnay hits ton as Hyderabad piles the pressure on Chhattisgarh
The home team eyes a strong finish to the season after securing a 348-run first-innings lead; it is eight wickets away from victory
Watch: Sunetra Pawar takes oath as first woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra
Traffic diversions in Banjara Hills as SIT probes KCR
HPS parents allege mismanagement, protest arbitrary fee hike and demand govt intervention
Virtual conference highlights role of technology in heart failure care
BU invites application for PhD programmes
Anitha demands YSRCP apology over Tirumala prasadam issue
Home Minister alleges corruption worth crores, questions the partys faith in Sanatana Dharma
HC impleads Govindan as party to pleas challenging Navakerala survey
In Tamil Nadu, BJP eyes bigger seat share, targets Coimbatore, Kanyakumari
With Assembly elections imminent, the BJP is strategically identifying constituencies in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming polls. The party is seeking a larger seat share, focusing on areas like Coimbatore and Kanyakumari where it has strengthened its base and performed well in recent elections.
CM attends wedding reception in Madurai
Delhi Aerocity metro station to emerge as major interchange hub on Airport Express Line
The new Aerocity interchange will feature platform-to-platform connectivity on one side and concourse-to-concourse paid area connectivity between the Airport Express Line and the Golden Line, with the platforms expected to be located at a depth of around 22 metres, says the official
After week-long critical care, Telangana excise constable Gajula Sowmya passes away at NIMS
YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu arrested for creating hurdles for police
Wife files a house motion petition in the High Court alleging illegal detention and failure of the police to provide protection
Forensic scientists visit drug manufacturing lab in Mysuru
Ramps forluge athletes on East Coast Road?
Between Panaiyur and Mahabalipuram on East Coast Road, inclusive bus shelters really do not help the differently abled. This section of ECR is maintained by TNRDC; three of these bus shelters are found within GCC limits
Countdown forcleanlinessaudit begins in Chennai
As Chennai gears up for the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan, a reminder that participation of its residents will go a long way in improving its ranking
Manoj Tiwari files complaint against fake Facebook account in his name
The complaint was filed after a strong worded criticism of the now-stayed UGC regulations was posted from the said Facebook ID using his photo
UK, EU trade agreements to aid $14 bn leather export goal
YSRCP leader condemns attack on Ambati Rambabu
NGT pulls up cricket stadiums for using groundwater
It imposed a fine of 5,000 each on Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi and 11 other stadiums for not submitting the required details about theirwater usage to the Central Ground Water Authority
Bishop attends Gunadala Lourdu Matha Mahotsavams
Yelahanka flyover must be ready by September end: GBA chief
Indias media sector undergoing rapid transformation: Union Minister L. Murugan
Speaking at BES Expo 2026, the Minister said technology has completely changed the way content is created, distributed, and consumed
Awareness programme on sustainable financial inclusion held
BJP demands Supreme Court-monitored SIT probe into Anandapur warehouse fire
At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan said that 27 people had lost their lives so far and that several others were still missing
Adyars 8km health walk track tests residents patience more than stamina
Water supply to be hit till 10am tomorrow due to pipeline repair
Migrant workers wife died of head injuries, say doctors
TN man set ablaze by daughter-in-laws lover succumbs to burns
Teen abuse victim dies 2 weeks after stillbirth
Vadapalani-Panagal Park metro stretch may open by March 27
Residents oppose ban on building permits near Pallikaranai marsh
Permit must to install temporary flagpoles in city; new SOP out
Anandapurwarehouse fireputs spotlighton illegal construction on East Kolkata Wetlands
Experts warn that such rapid encroachment of the wetlands,which are a natural filter for sewage water,can lead to long-termdamageto the ecology of the city and its surroundings
Two auto drivers die as lorry rams their vehicle
Tharoor signals active involvement in UDFs Assembly campaignafter meeting Kerala Opposition leader
Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan calls on Mr. Tharoor at the latters house in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday
