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Responding PM Narendra Modi’s call for controlled use of oil in wake of West Asia crisis, CM Mohan Charan Majhi advises people to use public transport

Tamil Nadu CM renews calls to scrap NEET after exam cancellation due to alleged paper leak, citing disadvantages for rural and disadvantaged students. The CBI has arrested five individuals, with investigations pointing to a leak originating in Nashik and spreading through coaching networks. Protests intensify nationwide demanding accountability.

A bomb-like object with a timer and circuit was discovered outside a Pune hospital, triggering panic and a swift police response. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad was deployed to safely secure and defuse the suspicious item at a nearby open ground. Authorities are investigating the object's contents.

Bhati offers unconditional apology, claims certain parts of his speech were selectively edited to spread ‘malicious propaganda’

The police said these locals “extended support to the Saifullah group”, comprising around six non-local terrorists who were neutralised in multiple operations in the Kishtwar district in the past one year

Intelligence inputs received over a period of time indicated that gangsters operating from across the border were using social media to recruit youths from Maharashtra, say officials

AIADMK faces internal turmoil as Edappadi Palaniswami and rebel leader C Ve Shanmugam trade accusations of anti-party activities. Palaniswami removed several leaders, including Shanmugam and S P Velumani, for allegedly supporting a rival government in exchange for ministerial posts. Rebels counter, accusing Palaniswami of seeking DMK support to become Chief Minister.

The youth don’t necessarily crave for a change — what they crave for is a narrative; some purpose that empowers them with direction

If there had been no Panchu Arunachalam, there would have been no Ilaiyaraaja or Gangai Amaran. He was our first god. He lit the light in our lives, says Gangai Amaran, younger brother of Ilaiyaraaja, who was the rhythm guitarist for the film

Agency says Revenue dept. lacked authority to allot its land to college without consulting it; college dismisses GCDA’s contention as baseless, citing a govt. order establishing its ownership of the land

The centres will be set up as part of the district’s monsoon preparedness measures to handle rain-related incidents. The monsoon is expected to reach the Kerala coast early this year, by May 24

Fintech startup Parker, known for its corporate credit cards and banking services for e-commerce businesses, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Despite raising over $200 million, the company reportedly shut down abruptly after acquisition talks failed. This leaves its small business customers in a difficult situation regarding access to funds.

The government led by TVK appoints him as the top most law officer of the State; he had held the office under the AIADMK government too between 2017 and 2021

The announcements include a reduction in the guidance value cost that needs to be paid for conversion from B-Khata to A-Khata, and regularisation of buildings in BDA areas constructed before 2008

A black-and-white film running successfully for 200 days was remarkable, and much of that achievement was due to the songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja, says actor Sivakumar