Actor-Politician Vijay Campaigns in Perambur Ahead of Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections
Vijay visited Perambur constituency and interacted with local residents as part of his Tamil Nadu 2026 election campaign. He also met with party workers to review election-related preparations....
BMRCL Electrical and Mechanical Staff Raise Operational Concerns
Electrical and mechanical staff of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited have submitted a formal representation highlighting operational and administrative grievances. The staff noted that managers are frequently ...
Kerala Collector Orders Probe Into 64,000-kg Rice Shortage in Tribal Area
The District Collector of Idukki has ordered an investigation after a shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice was uncovered at Edamalakkudy. The deficit came to light after the local panchayat president alerted officials that...
Vaishali Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Chess Candidates Tournament
Vaishali, 24, has become the first Indian woman to win the Chess Candidates Tournament, qualifying her for a World title match against China's Ju later this year. A decisive win in her final-round game against Lagno seal...
Postal Voting Begins in Tiruchi Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
Postal voting has commenced in Tiruchi district as Tamil Nadu prepares for its 2026 Assembly election. The process allows eligible voters, including government employees on election duty, to cast their ballots in advance...
Hospital Runs Health Awareness Programme for Tiruchi Traffic Police
A hospital in the region organised a health awareness programme specifically targeting traffic police personnel. The initiative aimed to address occupational health risks faced by officers exposed to road conditions dail...
Kerala Congress Leadership Battle Intensifies Before Assembly Results
Ahead of Kerala Assembly election results, a public dispute over the state Congress leadership has erupted, with K. Sudhakaran backing K.C. Venugopal via a Facebook post. KPCC president Sunny Joseph cautioned senior lead...
Karnataka Govt Tells HC Marks, Not Grades, to Be Awarded for SSLC Third Language
The Karnataka government has informed the High Court that marks rather than grades will be awarded for the SSLC third language examination. The court cautioned that rules cannot be changed midway and directed the governm...
India's Women's Quota Constitutional Amendment Bill Fails to Pass Parliament
A Constitutional Amendment Bill introducing a quota for women was defeated after failing to secure the required two-thirds majority, with 298 votes in favour and 230 against. The United Opposition's combined voting bloc ...
Shivamogga Safari Park Introduces Measures to Protect Animals and Visitors from Heat
Shivamogga safari has rolled out cooling measures to safeguard both animals and visitors during the summer period. The steps reflect growing concern about heat stress affecting wildlife in captivity....
CPI(M) Warns BJP-AIADMK Alliance Risks Communal Harmony in Tamil Nadu
CPI(M) State Secretary Shanmugham has called on voters not to allow the BJP-AIADMK alliance to disturb Tamil Nadu's communal harmony. He alleged that despite constitutional guarantees of equal rights, attempts are being ...
Major Tamil Nadu Parties Fail to Field Women Candidates in Key Tiruchi Seats
Despite publicly promising various benefits for women voters, major political parties have not nominated women candidates in several key constituencies in Tiruchi district. The gap between rhetoric and candidate selectio...
Poll Officials Seize Two Replica Guns from Car in Kodaikanal
Election poll duty officials intercepted a car in upper Kodaikanal and found two objects resembling guns inside. The incident occurred during heightened security measures ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections....
Kozhikode Health Officials Urge Source Reduction to Combat Dengue
The Kozhikode District Medical Officer has called for focused efforts on eliminating mosquito breeding sites as the primary strategy to curb dengue transmission in the region. Authorities are emphasising community-level ...
Medical Education Minister Warns Hospital Heads Over Drug Shortage and ICU Gaps
India's Medical Education Minister issued a stern warning to hospital administrators following complaints of shortages in intensive care facilities and medicines. Officials of Victoria Hospital were specifically asked to...
School Teacher Suspended for Campaigning for Husband, a Congress Candidate in Sankarankovil
A school teacher in Sankarankovil has been suspended after being found to be actively campaigning for her husband, who is contesting as a Congress candidate. The action was taken for violating conduct rules applicable to...
Chittoor District to Restore Over 3,100 Tanks Under 'Jaladhara' Initiative
Authorities in Chittoor district have announced plans to restore 3,106 tanks as part of the 'Jaladhara' initiative. The Collector said the programme aims to boost groundwater recharge and strengthen irrigation support fo...
G.K. Vasan Holds DMK Government Solely Responsible for Rising Prices
Tamil Nadu politician G.K. Vasan has squarely blamed the DMK government for soaring commodity prices in the state. He made the remarks amid ongoing election campaigning, framing rising costs as a key governance failure....
AIUTUC Stages Protest in Sandur in Solidarity with Noida Workers
The All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) held a demonstration in Sandur to express solidarity with workers in Noida. The union condemned what it described as 'repression' against the workers....
Cases Registered Over Alleged Money Distribution During Puducherry Assembly Elections
Law enforcement authorities in Puducherry have registered cases in connection with the alleged distribution of money to voters during the Assembly elections. The move is part of efforts to curb electoral malpractice....