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Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), April 12 AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami criticized the DMK government over the flow of funds to the state and remarked that it was possible for the state to receive funds only if it intentionally confronted the central government.Addressing a joint election...

Bengaluru, April 11 The Bengaluru and Mangaluru commodity markets, as well as the areca and coconut markets in Mangaluru, remained closed today due to the second Saturday being a government holiday.

New Delhi, Apr 10 The Congress on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of playing politics over the women's reservation law and asserted that the proposed delimitation exercise linked to it was "unconstitutional" and could have "grave consequences," warranting thorough deliberation after...

Chennai, April 9 Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday alleged that the proposed amendment to ensure 33 per cent reservation for women in the midst of elections in states including Tamil Nadu appeared to be yet another political maneuver aimed at shaping electoral narratives.Stalin alleged...

Hyderabad, April 7 The unresolved division of assets of the State Road Transport Corporation (RTC) between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh following the state's bifurcation in 2014 recently led to a standoff between the two states, although the situation has since stabilized.The main point of...

Hubballi (Karnataka), April 7 Amid speculation that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar would assume the role of Karnataka Chief Minister, the State Congress President stated that "time will answer everything." On the fuel situation in the state, he said that two ships carrying fuel from Gulf...

April 07, New Delhi: In an exclusive interview with DD, former senior CPM leader G Sudhakaran, who left the party and is running as an independent candidate against the LDF, criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the LDF government for betraying the party's ideology.With Sudhakaran...

April 06, New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated to scattered rainfall and snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Rajasthan from April 6 to 9.Thunderstorms and isolated hail are expected in parts of Rajasthan...

In Puducherry, the campaign slogan "Book gives knowledge, jug symbolizes good governance" echoes as AINRC cadres distribute pamphlets seeking support for Chief Minister N. Rangasamy.As the campaign for the April 9 Assembly polls intensifies, cadres are actively canvassing in the lanes and...

Chennai, April 5 VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan has announced that he will not contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, withdrawing from the race days after he nominated himself from Kattumannarkoil."I wanted to enter the Assembly, but I have now changed my mind to ensure the unity...

Chennai, April 4 VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan announced on Saturday that he will not contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, withdrawing from the race days after he nominated himself from Kattumannarkoil."I wanted to enter the Assembly, but I have now changed my mind to ensure...

Kochi, April 4 DP World Cochin has welcomed MSC Ilaria, one of the largest container vessels to call at the International Container Transshipment Terminal, officials said on Saturday.In a statement, DP World said the vessel handled over 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) – including...

Thiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the number of Lok Sabha seats would not be reduced in South Indian states that have successfully controlled population growth, and that the total number of seats would increase to benefit states across the country...

Hyderabad, April 2 In a significant discovery, a team from the Department of Heritage, Telangana government, has found a massive cluster of megalithic human burial sites in the Mulugu district, believed to be one of the largest concentrations of dolmen burials in India.Based on information...

Mangaluru (Karnataka), April 1 A woman and her son were killed after their motorcycle collided with a stationary tipper truck in the Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Wednesday.The accident occurred on Mahaveer College road in the Moodbidri municipal area of this district on Tuesday...

New Delhi, April 1 The country's power consumption grew marginally by 1.8 per cent to 149.56 billion units in March from 146.92 billion units a year ago, due to reduced use of appliances like air conditioners and coolers caused by unseasonal rains.The intermittent rains have kept the...

New Delhi, April 1 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan said on Wednesday that democratic practices in India have been continuous, inclusive, and deeply rooted in society as part of a broader civilisational ethos that values dialogue, consensus, and respect for diverse opinions.In his address at...

New Delhi, April 1 – The downfall of the National Thowheed Jamath (NJT), which masterminded the 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, came as a major relief for security agencies. The NJT had not only spread its ideology in Sri Lanka, but was also active in the southern states, particularly in...

Hyderabad, March 30 – Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Monday that the state government would introduce a special mechanism to curb food adulteration.Expressing concern over the growing problem of food adulteration, he said the proposed system would be similar to the...

Bengaluru, March 30 – Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka criticised the Congress government on Monday for removing Hindi as a third language for Class 10 students, alleging that the move has harmed the future of students. He said the decision was not driven by love for Kannada but was purely...