CGRF to Hold Camp Court to Address APEPDCL Consumer Complaints
The Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) will conduct a camp court to resolve pending consumer grievances against the Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company (APEPDCL). The initiative aims to provide acces...
Swachha Andhra–Swarna Andhra Drive to Prioritise Water Conservation
Andhra Pradesh's Swachha Andhra–Swarna Andhra cleanliness campaign will shift its focus to water conservation efforts. The drive is part of a broader state initiative to promote sustainable environmental practices....
Rapido Bike Taxi Pickup Point Launched at City Railway Station
A dedicated Rapido bike taxi pickup point has been inaugurated at a city railway station, aimed at improving last-mile connectivity for rail passengers. The launch is part of ongoing efforts to integrate app-based mobili...
Editorial: US-Israel Ceasefire with Iran Must Hold on All Fronts
An editorial examines the recently agreed US-Israel ceasefire with Iran, warning that it must be sustained across all theatres of conflict to be meaningful. The piece calls for diplomatic vigilance to prevent a collapse ...
Voter Awareness Exhibition Held at Chennai's Marina Beach
An exhibition promoting voter awareness was organised at Marina Beach in Chennai. The event is part of ongoing efforts to encourage civic participation ahead of elections....
Indo-Japanese Cultural Centre to Launch Japanese Language Course Camp on April 27
The Indo-Japanese Cultural and Commerce Institute (IJCCI) will begin a camp for a Japanese language course starting April 27. The programme is aimed at participants seeking to learn Japanese in an intensive camp format....
IPL 2026: Gill's 86 Powers Gujarat Titans to Third Straight Win Over KKR
Gujarat Titans completed a hat-trick of IPL 2026 victories by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders, who were bowled out for 180. Shubman Gill's 50-ball 86 anchored the successful chase, with pacers led by Rabada doing the dam...
Fabregas' Como Eyes Champions League Spot in Breakthrough Serie A Season
Como, managed by former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, is in contention for a Champions League place in just its second Serie A season in 25 years. The club's fluid, attacking style has drawn admirers but also unsettled...
Sindarov Wins Chess Candidates, Earns Right to Challenge World Champion Gukesh
Uzbekistan's 20-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov claimed the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus in dominant fashion, securing the right to challenge reigning World Champion D. Gukesh. The performance follows his break...
SoftBank to Sell US Startup Brain's AI Smartphone in Japan
SoftBank plans to bring the AI smartphone developed by US startup Brain to the Japanese market. The move signals SoftBank's continued push into AI-driven consumer hardware....
Audi Deepens SAIC Motor Partnership to Regain China Market Share
Audi is expanding its collaboration with Chinese automaker SAIC Motor as it seeks to recover lost ground in China's highly competitive automotive market. The partnership expansion reflects the broader pressure foreign au...
India and US Intensify Efforts to Finalize Stalled Trade Deal
India and the United States are stepping up negotiations to conclude a trade agreement that has remained in limbo. Both sides are working to resolve outstanding differences and move toward a formal deal....
China's Agibot Plans Major Scale-Up of Humanoid Robot Output
Chinese robotics firm Agibot is targeting a significant multi-fold increase in its humanoid robot production capacity. The expansion underscores China's accelerating ambitions in the humanoid robotics sector....
Indian Parents Turn to Assisted Living Facilities for Autistic Adult Children
As autistic children in India reach adulthood, a growing number of parents are purchasing or booking flats in assisted-living facilities designed to support independence and long-term care. The trend reflects widespread ...
Allahabad HC Orders FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Dual Citizenship
The Allahabad High Court has directed that an FIR be registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with an alleged dual citizenship case. The complaint was originally filed before a special MP/MLA court i...
Chennai Police Arrest 11 History-Sheeters in Pulianthope Ahead of Assembly Elections
Police in Chennai's Pulianthope area have arrested 11 individuals with criminal records in a preventive operation ahead of the upcoming assembly elections....
Madras HC Questions Legal Authority for Breath Analyser Test Conducted on Advocate
The High Court has demanded clarification on under what legal authority a breath analyser test was administered to an advocate, raising questions about the procedural and legal basis for the action....
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Budget Rose 60% in Five Years but Universities Still Underfunded
Despite a 60% increase in the higher education budget over five years, Tamil Nadu's state government universities continue to face funding shortfalls. A state committee report from October 2025 found that the existing gr...
Supreme Court to Hear CBI Plea Against HC Acquittal in 2005 Kerala Custodial Death Case
The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the CBI's challenge against a High Court order acquitting four accused in the custodial death of Udayakumar, a 28-year-old allegedly tortured while in police custody in Thiruvanant...
Severe Heat Grips South India: North Kerala and Tamil Nadu Interior Districts Face Intense Temperatures
North Kerala recorded a peak temperature of 37.2°C in Kozhikode on April 16, with Kasaragod, Malappuram, and Kannur also above seasonal averages. Tamil Nadu's interior districts are forecast to endure intense heat until...