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Andhra CM Naidu orders steps to minimise impact of West Asia conflict

Reviewing other sectors, Mr. Naidu asked officials to focus on providing quality mid day meals and maintaining clean classrooms in schools and colleges across the State

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 6:46 am

Macron to host G7 leaders call on Iran crisis, energy prices

Benchmark oil prices surged to almost four-year highs on March 9 but prices plummeted 11% on March 10

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 6:40 am

Bumrah,Chandraand the electricity of the unorthodox

We must ask ourselves if there is such a thing as an unplayable ball, which by definition is successful one hundred percent of the time

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 6:05 am

Tenure in TN was golden period of my life, says Ravi

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 5:41 am

Kashmir banks on almond and tulip blooms to revive tourism hit after Pahalgam terror attack

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to inaugurate a spring festival later this week at Srinagars Badamwari, an almond garden that offers mesmerising blooming pink and white flowers

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 5:05 am

Bihar revenue officers association expresses objection over Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinhas remarks

Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha had said that some office bearers associated with the federation were allegedly acting as agents of land mafias; warned Circle Officers to call off strikes

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 4:56 am

UAE confirms six-month strategic stockpile of essential goods

Policy covers nine key commodities: cooking oil, eggs, dairy products, rice, sugar, poultry, legumes, bread, and wheat, whose prices cannot be increased without prior approval

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 4:37 am

U.S. military destroys at least 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Trump earlier said he had no reports that Iran had either started or was on the verge of mining the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 4:22 am

Collectors to face action if police use orderlies

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 4:05 am

Chennai woman kills drunk, harassing husband

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 3:50 am

Sasikala calls on Ramadoss, mulls option of election tie-up

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 3:43 am

Blue Star mulls AC price hike; plans Rs 200cr capex

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 3:42 am

Annamalai rules out BJP - TVK talks

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 3:30 am

9 arrested in double murder case in Chennai

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 3:26 am

Oil prices plunge to $87.8 per barrel as IEA eyes emergency release with Strait of Hormuz in focus

After a Paris meeting of G7 energy ministers, IEA executive director said he was in close contact with energy ministers from key energy producers and consumers

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 3:24 am

Couple, daughter die in fire at Guduvanchery home

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 1:31 am

About 140 U.S. service members wounded since start of Israel-Iran war: Pentagon

The new figure is the first insight into the broader toll of injuries that have been sustained by U.S. troops in the wake of a barrage of retaliatory rocket and drone strikes from Iran

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 1:22 am

Inside China, authority, conflict and strategic challenges

Given Chinas global position, the prevailing situation within the country demands closer and deeper understanding of events

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 1:05 am

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

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

Mayor flags off 48 trucks to collect green waste

The trucks, powered by CNG, will be deployed for collecting horticulture waste from municipal parks and gardens and transporting it to designated green waste centres

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:44 am

Away from social media buzz, TN javelin thrower carving his niche

Over the past three years, Dharanidharan has shown good consistency, clinching several medals and breaking records along the way in state-level competitions.

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 12:43 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

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

Wallajah Big Mosque reopens after renovation

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:20 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

Chennai Mosquito Control: Natural Biolarvicide Shows Promise in Water Tanks

A new study in Chennai highlights a natural insecticide derived from soil bacteria as a promising solution for mosquito control. Tested in water tanks, the biolarvicide Natular effectively killed malaria-causing larvae and prevented emergence for weeks, offering a potentially more sustainable alternative to current chemical fogging methods.

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 11:56 pm

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

Womens reservation in Parliament, State assemblies should be implemented: VIT Chancellor

The Chancellor said that inequality among women is not restricted to political representations but also in other areas like education and health care

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:52 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

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

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

Terrorist killed as Army foils infiltrationbid in J&Ks Nowshera

Movement of two terrorists was observed in Jhangar area at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, says Army; one Pakistan-sponsored terroristwas eliminated, and troops have been reoriented to search for the second terrorist, it adds

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:49 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

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

Why MGRs election from a hospital bed was challenged in court | TN Elections with The Hindu

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran contested the 1984 Assembly election while undergoing medical treatment in the U.S. Despite being hospitalised and unable to campaign, he won the Andipatti constituency and his victory later sparked a legal challenge that questioned whether his nomination process. This video, we decode the court case, the legal arguments involved, and why MGRs election became one of the most unusual episodes in Indias electoral history.

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:27 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