Automation will not obviate the need for experts, says MinisterPalanivel Thiaga Rajan
Man electrocuted when he stepped into stagnated rain water in Injambakkam
Waste from closed composting units to be directed to bio-CNG plants, GCC informs NGT
Tamil Nadu bets big on projects through public private partnership mode
Bike taxis continue to ply in Bengaluru despite HC clarification
Operation WeedOut: DRI dismantles nationwide drug syndicate
MTC plans to launch sale of digital mobility cards through bus conductors
The move is to make them easily available. At present, the Singara Chennai Cards are being sold only in a few bus depots and termini. They will be distributed by Sept. first week, says an official
Woman undergoes robotic surgery at MIOT to remove rare oral tumour
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) isa minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a robotic system to access and remove tumors in the mouth and throat through the mouth, avoiding external incisions and potentially reducing recovery time
Tambaram City Police arrest 3 persons, seize 160 capsules of heroin
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2 men from Rajasthan held for cheating family by posing as Siddha practitioners
City is home to 3 iconic railway terminals, says Shailendra Singh
A productive visit: on India-China ties
India and China seem ready to put behind the memory of Galwan clashes
Madras Day: Chennai isnt just a city but T.N.s heartbeat, says Stalin
Chennai Corporation cleans MGR Canal
Chennai Corporation begins repair work on cracked road in Velachery
Sudden thunderstorms drench Chennai; RMC forecasts more heavy rainfall likely across TN till weekend
Indian Police Foundation inks agreement with T.N. Police for improvement of policing
Three-day conference on epilepsy inaugurated in Chennai
A Court order that was barking up the wrong tree
In its attempt to tackle Delhis stray dog problem, the top courts initial pronouncement chose to ignore scientific evidence and constitutional compassion
I am 33 but Ronaldo is 40, Messi is 38: Manpreet Singh refuses to slow down
Only the second Indian hockey player to make 400 appearances, Manpreet is still among the fittest in the world game. Despite his remarkable longevity, the ace midfielder knows he is forever on trial. But he is determined to defy the age curve in the major events coming up
Lingayats, Vokkaligas hold meetings ahead of re-enumeration of castes in Karnataka
Targeting research: On the silencing of independent research voices
Attacks on research institutions reflect Indias declining academic freedoms
Set the guardrails for AI use in courtrooms
As the use of Artificial Intelligence becomes more common in courts, clear frameworks are crucial to guide its safe and responsible use
40 pc of chief ministers face criminal cases: ADR
New Delhi: Of the 30 chief ministers in the country, 12 of them, or 40 per cent, declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a new report by poll rights body ADR. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has declared 89 cases against him, the highest, followed by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, who declared 47. [] The post 40 pc of chief ministers face criminal cases: ADR appeared first on Northlines .
A Drug-Free Tamil Nadu in the Making: DGP
Survey shows drug use in State far below the national average
American drought to American dream: can Fritz, Shelton upend recent history at the US Open?
No male player from the United States has won a Major singles title since 2003 a shocking dry spell for the most successful tennis nation. But with their home Grand Slam starting on Sunday, Americas top-ranked men will be desperate to build on the progress they have made and end more than two decades of misery
2026 World Cup draw to be held in Washington on December 5: Donald Trump
It's the biggest, probably the biggest event in sports, the President said
Two Inter students from same college found dead within 24 hours
Man held for cheating woman of 27 lakh
Shah calls DMK govt 'most corrupt,' backs disqualification bill
Amit Shah attacked the DMK government, calling it the most corrupt. He criticized Chief Minister MK Stalin and the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill. Shah predicted a BJP, AIADMK, and NDA alliance government in Tamil Nadu. He accused Stalin and Sonia Gandhi of prioritizing dynastic politics. Shah asserted Narendra Modi will win and the NDA will return to power in 2026.
Cops secure 1-yr protection for 2 Pocso victims
Couple, baby locked up & assaulted over loan default
Two quacks arrested for swindling 75,000
Nariman to give K.M. Bashir Memorial lecture
Bengaluru police detain lawyer K. N. Jagadish Kumar for questioning
Vote for BJP to free West Bengal of infiltrators, says PM Modi in Kolkata
PM says infiltrators are changing States demography, putting pressure on resources and posing a threat to womens safety, but Trinamool and Congress are supporting them for appeasement politics
Ravina sets meet record; TN women, Odisha men relay teams rewrite marks
Tejas clinches the mens 110m hurdles gold; Karthik stuns favourites Aboobacker and Praveen to win the triple jump event on a rain-affected day
Draft UGC curriculum puts focus on ancient wisdom
Framework suggests exploring contributions of Indian mathematicians, inclusion of Bhartiya philosophy in commerce, traditional Indian beverages in chemistry, and dharmic thought in economics
Vigilance officials conduct raids on fertilizer shops in Andhra Pradesh
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Krishna Kumar the coach who adds sheen and shine to J&Ks bowling unit
Telangana urges Centre to ensure urea from RFCL as BRS blames govt. for crisis
Kunamneni elected as CPI state secretary again at the 4th State Conference
PM Modi heads to Japan, China on four-day trip for bilateral talks, SCO summit
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a four-day official visit to Japan and China from August 29 to September 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. The trip includes the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo and participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Tianjin. According to the MEA, Modi will be in Japan from August 29 to 30 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. This will be Modis eighth visit to Japan and his first bilateral summit with Ishiba. During the visit, the two Prime Ministers will review the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, including cooperation in defence and security, trade and economy, technology and innovation, and people-to-people exchanges, the MEA said. Regional and global issues of mutual concern will also be discussed. The ministry added that the visit would reaffirm the longstanding special bond of friendship between the two countries. From August 31 to September 1, Modi will travel to China to attend the SCO Summit in Tianjin at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit on August 31 will bring together leaders from more than 20 member and observer states. On the sidelines of the Summit, the Prime Minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with several participating leaders, the MEA said. Modis visit to China comes amid a cautious diplomatic reset following a prolonged border standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). His last visit to China was in 2018, for both an informal summit in Wuhan and the SCO Summit in Qingdao. President Xi later travelled to India in 2019 for an informal summit in Tamil Nadu's Mamallapuram. In a breakthrough last year, both sides reached an understanding in October 2024 to resolve the border standoff. This was followed by a meeting between Modi and Xi in Kazan, Russia, where they agreed to revive key mechanisms for normalising ties and addressing the boundary issue. As Wang Yi meets Modi, India and China signal cautious reset amid export assurances, border talks
Reliance Infra to monetise Pune Satara toll road project
This Kerala social worker visits homes of donors to harvest hair for wigs for cancer survivors
Social worker PA Zeenath harvests hair from donors, even visiting homes to collect hair which is used to make wigs for cancer survivors
Maharashtra's Opposition parties refuse BJPs appeal to back CP Radhakrishnan in V-P polls
MUMBAI: Maharashtra's Opposition parties NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) have rejected the BJPs proposal to support NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan in the vice president elections on September 9. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, tasked with reaching out to regional opposition parties , said he had spoken to Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray to seek support. Vice President candidate CP Radhakrishnan was the governor of Maharashtra, and he is also a voter of Mumbai, so it is a pride for each Maharashtrian to have him in the vice president election, Fadnavis said. I called both Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray and conveyed the message and feeling. Pawar told me that the INDIA bloc has its candidate, so his party is unable to support, while Uddhav told me that he will consult with his party leaders and inform me. We are positive, he added. Pawar later confirmed the phone call but reiterated his opposition . CP Radhakrishnan does not belong to our ideology; therefore, there is no question of supporting him, he said. CP Radhakrishnan is the same person who, when he was governor of Jharkhand, allowed Chief Minister Hemant Soren to be arrested on the Governors office premises by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Soren had requested that the ED wait until he stepped out of the Governors office before arresting him, but a sitting chief minister was arrested inside the Governors premises. How can we support such a person who helped central agencies arrest an Opposition chief minister? Radhakrishnan misused his office and power to arrest Soren, Pawar added. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also criticised the BJP. BJP leaders broke our party and even toppled the Uddhav Thackeray-led government, and now the BJP wants our support for the NDA candidate for the vice president elections. BJP should have some morality before seeking our support for the vice president election, he said. You will destroy our party and expect us to support you in the election. This is not possible. We, both NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) are with the INDIA bloc candidate in the vice president election, Raut added. Radhakrishnan, the incumbent governor of maharashtra, is a seasoned BJP leader from Tamil Nadu with an RSS background, is the BJP-led NDA's consensus candidate for the vice-presidential elections, while the opposition INDIA bloc nominated former Supreme Court Judge and the first Lokayukta of Goa, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy its candidate .
Electronic Kili says he has attempted a different musical soundscape for the Arjun Ashokan movie Thalavara
Dual degree programs a feature of international education and careers
Meet VFX designers Lavan and Kushan who are part of some of the biggest films in South India
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SC to hear plea against unverified public statements in Nimisha Priya case
GST Council to meet on September 3 and 4, will decide on Centres two-rate GST proposal
GST Council is expected to discuss the recommendations of the various Groups of Ministers it has constituted, including the issue of reforming the GST system into a two-rate structure in line with the Central Governments recommendations
After scrutiny of nominations, direct contest between NDA, opposition for VP's post
The vice-presidential election on September 9 will be between C P Radhakrishnan and B Sudershan Reddy. Both candidates' nominations are valid. Radhakrishnan is a BJP leader from Tamil Nadu and current Maharashtra governor. Reddy is a former Supreme Court judge from Telangana. The election is viewed as an ideological battle. Radhakrishnan has political and administrative experience.
Canada will match U.S. exemptions to punishing tariffs, says Canadian official
The official said Canada will include the carve-out that the U.S. has on Canadian goods under the 2020 free trade deal that shields the vast majority of goods from the punishing duties
The Malayalam actor, who makes her Telugu debut with Paradha, talks about the challenges and thrill that came with the job
TNSTC workers continue protest for fifth day
ICCI convention centre inaugurated in Thoothukudi
Students raise awareness of climate change at India March for Science rally
Unruly youth test patience of bouncers at TVK meet
Congress PAC meeting today to finalise Local body poll dates
Two firms fined for selling spurious cosmetic products
Bright minds battle it out with elan at The Hindu In School Inter-School Quiz
Minor held for murder of 10-year-old girl in Kukatpally
The girls made the allegations in two videos circulated on messaging platforms on Friday. They accused two male teachers of touching girl students inappropriately and looking at them with a bad intent.They said another male teacher was coming to school under the influence of alcohol
Police protection only for genuine issues: HC
Collectors urge farmers not to panic over fertilizer shortage
Hyderabad Mondays races cancelled; two races moved to Sunday
Create awareness of non-communicable diseases in children: rights panel chief
Lifestyle diseases and genetic disorders are posing a huge challenge these days and children with such conditions need special support, says K.V. Manoj Kumar
Dance ballet hails the glory of the seven sacred hills
Students mesmerise audience with Sapthagirula Vaibhavam during Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Sravana Sangeetha Lahari festival
HC upholds Single Bench order granting relief to differently abled SC siddha doctor
Bar applicants will get fee refund for cancelled draw of lots, says A.P. official
As per new policy, at least four applications are needed to hold the draw of lots for a notified bar
Scientist C.G. Ramachandran Nair passes away
As chairman of Science, Technology and Environment Committee, the precursor of Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, he played a crucial role in shaping policies that have had a lasting impact
No structural weakness in LIFE Mission project apartments, State government informs Kerala HC
Those Involved in TTD scams will be punished, says APSBB Chairman
Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar alleges 2,000 crore misappropriation during Bhumana Karunakar Reddys tenure and assures a thorough investigation to bring all culprits to justice
Protest for jobs at Tata Electronics by Vanniyapuram locals suspended on police intervention
Surathkal police arrest four on charges of cheating people of crores in lucky scheme scams
While New Shine Enterprises had allegedly cheated 4.2 crore; under Royal Scheme and Green Light Lucky Scheme people were cheated of over 10 crore
UDF health conclave seeks to find an alternative health-care model for Kerala
Over 250 experts, including leading doctors from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Bahrain, and Dubai, join deliberations. Conclaves outcome will be compiled into a document by January, which could serve as a roadmap for Keralas health-care system
Life insurance industry is awaiting more clarity around proposed GST cuts: official
Buchi Babu | Siddarth, Indrajiths tons power TNCA Presidents XI to 384 for nine
Athish notches up his maiden hundred in the tournament as TNCA XI piles on 414 for eight versus Haryana; left-arm spinners Vanshaj and Chaudhary return six-for
Kodagu has immense potential in food processing sector: KAPPEC MD
Transport Minister releases mobile apps
Godavari floodwaters inundate 928 homes in Konaseema
Second flood warning remains in force at Dowleswaram with inflow exceeding 13.50 lakh cusecs; 3,300 people along the banks of the Vasista affected; In Chintoor agency 32 villages along the banks of river Sabari and Godavari affected
China's Wang meets Pakistan Army chief Munir; discusses regional security, counter-terrorism
China expressed steadfast support for the sovereignty and development of Pakistan as the two sides agreed to strengthen their all-weather strategic partnership, the Pakistan army said in a statement.
Amit Shah cannot decide who will be CM of Tamil Nadu, says Raja
Medical shops cautioned against unauthorised sale of drugs
Niti Aayog recommends model policy for homestays
Its report released on Friday aims at advancing a framework that States can adopt to harmonise regulations and establish an inclusive homestay ecosystem in the country
