AIADMK's Palaniswami Pledges Minority Support as Tamil Nadu Polls Near
AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami declared that the party will remain supportive of minority communities, making the statement as part of the party's assembly election campaign ou...
DMDK Candidate Promises Dental College for Virudhunagar If Elected
DMDK leader Premallatha announced that the party's candidate would establish a dental college in Virudhunagar if elected, as part of campaign pledges ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly election....
R. Vaishali Wins Women's Candidates Chess Tournament
Indian chess player R. Vaishali has won the Women's Candidates tournament, a landmark achievement celebrated by The Hindu as a sign of growing depth in Indian women's chess. The editorial calls for the success to inspire...
Cashew Farmers in Tamil Nadu's Pudukottai District Face Crisis Over Low Prices
Cashew cultivators in Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, are struggling with falling market prices compounded by poor yields, threatening the livelihoods of farming families dependent on the crop. Growers are calling for government...
India's High Court Dismisses Karti Chidambaram's Plea for Fast-Track NCLT Hearing
A bench of Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Surender at the Madras High Court has refused to direct the National Company Law Tribunal to expedite a hearing on Karti Chidambaram's petition to de-freeze his salary account....
Trump Says US-Iran Nuclear Deal Is 'Very Close,' Floats Pakistan Visit for Signing
US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran is nearly finalized and suggested he might travel to Pakistan for the signing ceremony. Trump credited Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim...
Tamil Nadu Election Authorities Intensify Surveillance in Manachanallur Over Vote-Buying Reports
Election officials have stepped up surveillance in the Manachanallur constituency ahead of Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections following complaints of cash and gift distribution to voters. The crackdown is part of broader ef...
K-RERA Orders Bangalore Development Authority to Pay ₹56 Lakh Compensation for Amenity Delays
In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority has directed the Bangalore Development Authority to pay ₹56.03 lakh in compensation to the owner of an NPKL site for failing to provide basi...
Bengaluru Summer Pushes Up Prices of Lemons, Earthen Pots and Other Seasonal Goods
Seasonal demand and rising temperatures are driving up prices of summer staples in Bengaluru, with lemon prices surging from around ₹80 per kg in January to ₹150–₹180 per kg, with traders forecasting further incr...
Major Fire Destroys Hotel in India
A significant fire broke out at a hotel, causing extensive damage in what authorities described as a major fire mishap. Details on casualties and the cause of the blaze are pending further investigation....
Tamil Nadu Sets Up Postal Voting Centres for Essential Service Workers
Postal Voting Centres have been established at Electoral Registration Officers' offices to facilitate voting for essential service workers ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026....
Congress and BJP Clash Directly in Tamil Nadu's Aranthangi Constituency
The Aranthangi constituency, with a 42-km coastline and 32 fishing hamlets, sees a direct contest between Congress and BJP in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026. Poor roads, acute drinking water shortage, and lack of ...
City Residents Demand All-Day Park Access as Heat Rises
Citizens are calling for unrestricted all-day access to public parks as temperatures climb, highlighting the need for green spaces during periods of extreme heat....
Tumakuru to Launch Traffic Warden Team to Ease Congestion
Following the Bengaluru Traffic Police model, Tumakuru authorities plan to introduce a dedicated traffic warden team to tackle growing road congestion in the city....
Mythos AI Model Sparks Cybersecurity Debate
The emergence of the Mythos AI model has prompted questions about its potential cybersecurity risks, with analysts examining whether the technology warrants heightened alarm from security communities....
Karnataka Folklore University Faces Scrutiny Over Off-Topic PG Courses
Karnataka Folklore University is under investigation for offering postgraduate courses that are unrelated to its core specialisation in folklore, raising concerns about academic mission drift....
West Asia Conflict Overshadows Election Debates Among Muslims in Ramanathapuram
In Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, the ongoing conflict in West Asia — particularly Iran — dominates conversations among Muslim voters ahead of the 2026 Assembly election, eclipsing local electoral issues despi...
Tamil Nadu Dwarfism Association Renews Polling Booth Accessibility Demands
Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026, members of the Tamil Nadu Dwarfism Association have again demanded accessibility measures such as stools at polling booths, highlighting the recurring challenge of inclusiv...
Alliterative Slogans: A Historic Political Weapon of Tamil Nadu's Dravidian Movement
Alliterative expressions have long served as a powerful political tool in Tamil Nadu, with leaders such as Annadurai and Karunanidhi using them to connect with ordinary voters and build mass support for the Dravidian mov...
Women Candidates in Chennai Prioritise Cleanliness, Safety, and Housing
Ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election, women candidates in Chennai are foregrounding civic issues: NTK's Ayesha calls for urgent action on traffic congestion in Triplicane, while AIADMK's Gokula Indira seeks stron...