TN CM Stalin Claims Victory as Delimitation Bill Withdrawn
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared that public opposition led by his party turned the Delimitation Bill to 'ashes,' claiming credit for its defeat. His remarks came amid the ongoing Tamil Nadu election campai...
Kerala Election Commission Orders EVMs Strongrooms Shut Until Counting Day
Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar issued a directive barring the opening of strongrooms storing Electronic Voting Machines before counting day. The order follows reports that a strongroom in the Perambra ...
BJP MLA's Son Accused of Ramming SUV Into Five People in Madhya Pradesh
Dinesh Lodhi, son of BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi, allegedly drove his Mahindra Thar into three motorcyclists and two pedestrians in Shivpuri district's Karera police station area on Thursday, injuring all five. A controversy ha...
Japan Abandons Postwar Arms Export Restrictions in Major Defense Policy Shift
Japan has lifted its longstanding ban on lethal weapons exports, clearing the way to sell advanced defense equipment including fighter jets to more than a dozen countries. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved the new r...
BJP Consolidates Power in Bihar After Long Political Wait
An editorial in The Hindu analyzes the BJP's political maneuvering in Bihar that culminated in the party finally leading the state government. The piece examines the strategic patience and coalition dynamics that enabled...
Three Teenage Boys Drown in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Three teenage boys drowned in Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu. Further details on the circumstances of the drowning were not immediately available....
Congress Says Government 'Slept' on Women's Quota, Cites Rahul and Sonia Letters to PM
The Congress party recalled letters written by Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to the Prime Minister demanding implementation of the women's reservation quota. The party called on the government to immediately bring a Bill...
Couple Murdered in Madurai District
A couple was found murdered in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. Further details on the circumstances and suspects were not immediately available....
Summer Camps in Coimbatore Offer Swimming, Trekking, and Martial Arts for Children
With schools closed for summer, Coimbatore is hosting a range of summer camps for children offering activities including swimming, sport climbing, Lego building, trekking, and martial arts. The camps aim to provide a ble...
Tamil Nadu Seeks ₹1,041.8 Crore Compensation Over MSC Elsa 3 Shipwreck Pollution
Tamil Nadu has sought ₹1,041.8 crore in compensation for environmental damage caused by the MSC Elsa 3 shipwreck off Kerala's coast, the Union Ministry informed the National Green Tribunal. The NGT's Principal Bench to...
World Book Day: Translation Celebrated as a Pillar of Cross-Language Literature
On World Book and Copyright Day, The Hindu highlighted the critical civilisational role played by translators, researchers, librarians, teachers, and booksellers in keeping literature alive across languages. The piece un...
YSRCP Chief Jagan Criticises TDP-NDA Government Over Weakening MGNREGA Implementation
YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh of weakening MGNREGA implementation, citing data showing declines in the approved labour budget, person-days worked, and househo...
Cuddalore and Puducherry Hold Inter-State Coordination Meeting Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls
Ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, officials from Cuddalore and Puducherry convened an inter-state coordination meeting to align poll preparations across the shared border. The meeting was chaired by the respect...
Apple Names John Ternus as CEO, Replacing Tim Cook
Apple has replaced longtime CEO Tim Cook with John Ternus, marking the end of an era at the world's most valuable technology company. The leadership transition signals a new chapter for Apple as it navigates an increasin...
Chandrababu Naidu Campaigns for 'Double Engine' Government in Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu campaigned in Tamil Nadu, arguing that only a 'double engine' government — with aligned state and central leadership — can deliver rapid development. He compared Che...
UK PM Starmer Faces Backlash Over Peter Mandelson Security Clearance Controversy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under fire for appointing Peter Mandelson despite Mandelson reportedly failing security vetting by UK Security Vetting. The scandal has intensified scrutiny of the government's appo...
South Korea's President Lee Dismisses Claims That Minister Leaked Classified Intelligence
South Korean President Lee called 'absurd' reports that Unification Minister Chung Dong-young leaked classified intelligence by publicly disclosing a previously unconfirmed North Korean uranium enrichment facility. South...
Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel's Film 'Dragon' Gets New Release Date
The highly anticipated pan-Indian film starring Jr NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, reportedly titled 'Dragon,' has been given a new release date, with makers set to reveal its first look. The film is produced by Myth...
Iran Executes Man for Burning Mosque During January Anti-Government Protests
Iran has executed a man convicted of burning a mosque during nationwide anti-government protests earlier this year, according to reports. The protests, which were suppressed in what has been described as the Islamic Repu...
Andhra Pradesh to Invest ₹30 Crore in Canal and Tank Revival in Srikakulam
The Andhra Pradesh government will spend ₹30 crore under the Jaladhara scheme to revive canals and tanks in Srikakulam district, with work covering silt removal, bund strengthening, and tank-to-tank water flow. The ini...