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Tirupati, March 26 A retail firm based in Chennai donated Rs 1 crore to the TTD's Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust on Thursday.The donation cheque was handed over to the Chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), BR Naidu, at his Camp Office."The Chairman of The Chennai Shopping Mall...

New Delhi, March 26 The Election Commission said on Thursday that over Rs 408 crore worth of illicit inducements intended to influence voters in four states and a Union territory have been seized in the past month.While assembly elections and by-elections were announced on March 15, the...

Rameswaram, March 26 – In yet another incident highlighting tensions in the Palk Bay, seven fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Thursday on charges of alleged illegal fishing.Two mechanised fishing trawlers were also seized during...

Chennai, March 26 The Immanuel Sekaranar Mission, an organization dedicated to the welfare of Dalits, has extended its support to the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance in the upcoming Assembly elections, the DMK said on Friday.Ramesh Deventhirar, the grandson of Tyagi (martyr)...

Chennai, March 26 Amid mounting criticism over seat-sharing arrangements within the DMK-led alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, State Minister S.S. Sivasankar defended the allocation of constituencies, asserting that all alliance partners had been given “due respect”...

Chennai, March 26 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin expressed concern on Thursday regarding the hospitalization of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and wished her a speedy recovery.In a social media post, Stalin said: "I am concerned to hear that Congress Parliamentary Party...

Chennai, March 26 – Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections on April 23, Thursday marks the final opportunity for eligible citizens in Tamil Nadu to have their names included in the electoral roll.The Election Commission has urged all unregistered voters to take advantage of this last chance...

Chennai, March 26 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next three days, signaling the onset of warmer conditions in several parts of the state.According to the latest weather bulletin, the maximum temperature is expected to...

Chennai, March 25 DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday that the party's 'Rising Sun' symbol would be contested in 175 out of the state's total 234 constituencies.Writing to party members, Stalin said that over the past five years, the Dravidian model government has...

Chennai, March 25 – Seeking to gain an advantage over its rival, the DMK, the opposition AIADMK announced its first list of candidates for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly election on Wednesday. Its general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, is seeking re-election from the Edappadi constituency...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 – Punjab sprinter Gurindervir Singh won the men's 60m gold with a national record time after favorite Animesh Kujur was disqualified in a dramatic final on the concluding day of the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships here on Wednesday.In a fitting end to...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 Ace Punjab sprinter Gurindervir Singh claimed the men's 60m gold in a national record time after pre-race favorite Animesh Kujur was disqualified in a dramatic final on the concluding day of the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships here on Wednesday.In a...

Chennai, March 25 – The opposition AIADMK appears to be gaining an advantage over its political rival, the DMK, by announcing its first list of candidates for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Edappadi K Palaniswami, the party’s general secretary, is seeking re-election from the...

Namakkal, March 25 – A sharp drop in egg prices in Namakkal, one of India's largest poultry hubs, has raised concerns among farmers, who are reporting significant financial losses in recent days.The price of eggs has fallen by 40 paise in just three days, raising concerns about a prolonged...

Theni (Tamil Nadu), March 25 Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, who recently joined the DMK, criticized the AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu, stating that it is an "alliance that follows orders from Delhi."Taking aim at smaller parties within the AIADMK-led NDA for deciding to contest in the...

Kolkata, March 25 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a notification on Wednesday, increasing the daily allowances for electoral officers at all levels. This was the first time the remuneration for polling officers had been increased since 2016.According to the ECI's order, the...

March 25, New Delhi – Indian Railways is transforming railway stations into hubs for local craftsmanship through the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative. Launched in the Union Budget 2022–23, OSOP aims to promote indigenous products, provide market access to local artisans and Self-Help...

Chennai, March 25 – The DMK is set to contest at least 165 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as the party finalized its seat-sharing arrangement within the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), comprising 26 political parties.With 66 seats already allocated to allies, the...

New Delhi, March 25 Antibiotic-resistant typhoid infections accounted for at least 87 per cent of India's disease-related economic burden in 2023, according to a study in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia.The total economic burden due to typhoid fever was estimated at ₹123 billion...

Chennai, March 25 – A day after releasing its manifesto for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the AIADMK announced its first list of 23 candidates on Wednesday, becoming the first major party to do so.The early announcement – coming even before finalizing seat-sharing arrangements...