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She also inaugurates an endowment lecture series and hails the contributions of M.K. Nambyar, V.P. Raman, R. Krishnamoorthy and M. Subramaniam to the march of law

His plea to be listed for hearing before Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan holding the MP/MLA portfolio

According to the investigating officers, the accused allegedly planned a conspiracy and attempted to create a story that the deceased had escaped from police custody and travelled to Goa, where his mobile phone signals were traced

First demonstration of soft robotic capture in orbit using the technology that went from concept to flight-ready hardware stage in four months is to be undertaken

The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) projects that weaker wind and hydropower output, combined with rising demand for air conditioning, could open a generation gap of nearly 18 TWh (terawatt hour) over a period of one year to June 2027

Mumbai experienced severe disruptions due to heavy rains and strong winds for the third consecutive day. Torrential showers also affected other regions, with Palghar district being the worst hit. Schools and colleges were declared closed in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad due to the ongoing weather warnings. Transport services faced significant disruptions, including train cancellations and highway closures due to landslides and waterlogging.

The switch-over of AIADMK MLAs is evidence of a deeper shift in the State’s politics

An Indian senior citizen's account of navigating the US healthcare system has gone viral after an X user Adhir Sinha shared it on the social media platform. The post claimed that medicines costing around Rs 2,500 in India ended up costing the equivalent of Rs 42,000 in the US, sparking a debate about healthcare costs and everyday conveniences in India and the United States.

Barak Valley recorded 148 newborn deaths over three months. Cachar district reported the highest fatalities, followed by Sribhumi and Hailakandi. Deaths were mainly due to birth asphyxia and low birth weight. Rural healthcare infrastructure and delayed referrals worsened the situation. Investment in rural maternal and child healthcare is urgently needed.

The Allahabad High Court has directed the central government and ASI to file responses. This follows a petition challenging an Agra court's refusal to allow a Taj Mahal survey. Petitioners claim the monument is an ancient Hindu temple called Tejo Mahalaya. They seek permission to perform prayers and conduct a survey. The court is asked to set aside lower court orders and decide the application.

Former DMK Minister T.M. Anbarasan alleged the plaque had been covered with a cloth ahead of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit to the plant for an inspection