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Tamil Nadu 2026: BJP and NDA Leaders Intensify Campaign Ahead of Polls
National leaders ramped up Tamil Nadu election campaigning, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah holding a roadshow in Mylapore and Union Minister Piyush Goyal claiming no woman would benefit under DMK or Congress rule. ND...
IPL's Impact Player Rule Stays Despite Player Pushback Until at Least 2027
Now in its fourth year, the IPL's Impact Player innovation continues to face strong opposition from players and cricket analysts, but the league has confirmed there will be no reconsideration of the rule before the 2027 ...
Hungary's Orbán Defeated: A Warning for Global Illiberal Movements
An analysis piece reflects on Hungarian voters defeating Viktor Orbán, framing it as a significant blow not just to domestic autocracy but to a broader international illiberal alliance. The article draws lessons for dem...
Two Workers Die Cleaning Wastewater Tank Near Avadi, Tamil Nadu
Two persons lost their lives while cleaning a wastewater tank near Avadi in Tamil Nadu. No further details on the circumstances or identities of the victims were provided in the initial report....
Chennai Gets Third Dementia Day-Care Centre Offering Cognitive and Caregiver Support
A new dementia care centre has opened in Chennai, marking the Tamil Dementia Care Foundation's (TDCF) third such facility in the city. The centre will provide day-care services, cognitive engagement programmes, and suppo...
BJP Workers Clash with Police at Vattiyurkavu Ahead of Kerala Elections
BJP workers clashed with police at Vattiyurkavu in Kerala in an incident tied to election-related tensions. No further details on injuries or arrests were included in the initial report....
Pope Leo Visits Angolan Slave Trade Site, Acknowledges Centuries of Suffering
Pope Leo, the first American pope, visited the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima in Angola on Sunday, a Catholic shrine located at a historic hub of the African slave trade under Portuguese colonial rule. He acknowledged the "sor...
UK PM Starmer Fights for Leadership After Mandelson Security Check Revelation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a parliamentary reckoning on Monday after senior ministers rallied to defend his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. The controversy centres on rep...
Gunman Kills 8 Children in Domestic Shootings Across Shreveport, Louisiana
A gunman fatally shot eight children, ranging in age from one to approximately 14 years old, in domestic-related attacks at multiple homes in Shreveport, Louisiana early Sunday, police said. A total of ten people were sh...
Ukraine Police Patrol Chief Resigns Over Officers' Flight from Kyiv Shooting Scene
Yevhen Zhukov, head of Ukraine's police patrol, resigned on Sunday after footage emerged showing two officers fleeing rather than engaging a gunman who opened fire in Kyiv. The attack killed at least six people and injur...
Hong Kong Film Awards: Ciao UFO Wins Best Film, Sons of the Neon Night Takes Eight Prizes
The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony, held in Tsim Sha Tsui, saw sci-fi drama Ciao UFO claim best film and best director for Patrick Leung Pak-kin. Crime thriller Sons of the Neon Night was the night's biggest overall...
Malaysia: Fire Destroys Around 1,000 Homes in Sabah Coastal Village, Thousands Displaced
A large fire swept through a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state, destroying approximately 1,000 homes and displacing thousands of residents. Drone footage captured the scale of the destruction. No further details ...
Japan Warship's Taiwan Strait Transit on Treaty Anniversary Raises Tensions with China
A Japanese destroyer, JS Ikazuchi, transited the Taiwan Strait for 14 hours on Friday, according to China's PLA Eastern Theatre Command. The passage fell on the anniversary of the 1895 Treaty of Shimonoseki, in which the...
US Animal Rights Activists Clash with Police at Wisconsin Beagle Breeding Facility
About 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to enter Ridglan Farms, a beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, but were repelled by police using rubber bullets and pepper spray. The group's lea...
Tamil Nadu 2026 Election: Free Bus Rides and Dry Days Announced for Polling
Ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections, authorities have announced free bus rides for senior citizens and persons with disabilities on polling day. A dry day order covering three days has also been imposed across ...
Tamil Nadu 2026: Voters in Aravakurichi and Srivaikuntam Raise Civic Grievances
Voters in two Tamil Nadu constituencies have flagged longstanding neglect ahead of the 2026 elections. In Aravakurichi, a drought-prone belt in Karur district, residents cite poor industrial development and drinking wate...
Kerala Food Commission Finds Widespread Ration Distribution Irregularities
The State Food Commission uncovered large-scale irregularities during inspections of ration shops in Edamalakkudy, Kerala. Visits to outlets in Societykudy and Vellavarakkudy revealed that no registers were maintained fo...
Indian Farmers Say Centre's Potato Procurement Price Covers Only Half of Input Costs
Farmers' bodies have alleged that the Union Agriculture Ministry's approved potato procurement price of ₹6.5 per kg is far below the actual input cost of ₹12 per kg. A farmer leader stated that a minimum price of ₹...
The Hindu Launches Video Series on India's Federalism and Identity
'Terms of Engagement' is a new video series by The Hindu that will feature experts discussing questions related to India's federalism, identity, and political representation. The series aims to facilitate broader public ...
Rahul Gandhi to Hold Campaign Rallies Across Three Southern Tamil Nadu Districts
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address election campaign meetings in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi districts ahead of the Tamil Nadu 2026 assembly elections. The rallies are part of the Congre...