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Here are the list of events taking place across Chennai as part of the Madras Day celebrations

Health officials said that beneficiaries (girls aged between 14 and 15) are being monitored for adverse reactions following vaccination, while district teams have been asked to address concerns and misconceptions that could affect uptake

India and the United Kingdom advanced their defence partnership during a key consultative meeting. Both nations agreed to expand military-to-military engagement and joint exercises across their armed forces. Maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region was a significant topic of discussion between the two countries. The Defence Industrial Roadmap will drive co-development and co-production of advanced defence platforms. This collaboration aims to enhance technological autonomy and strategic depth for India.

Mayawati alleged that the Samajwadi Party has remained narrow-minded, marked by caste-based animosity, not only towards rival parties but also towards its allies

The students have also demanded the scrapping of the guideline reserving 70% of hostel vacancies for students from the same district, compensation of ₹1 crore each for the families of three girls who died of snakebites at a tribal residential school in Gadchiroli

A massive fire erupted at a steel plant in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, on Friday night. Three people are dead and one person sustained injuries in the incident. The blaze began in the main control room and rapidly spread throughout the facility. Many employees were present on the premises when the devastating flames broke out. Authorities are currently working to confirm the identities and exact number of casualties.

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan encourages founders to spend significantly on AI tokens. He believes this approach grants access to future AI capabilities today. Tan suggests using AI agents for tasks and then documenting successful workflows. This method turns instructions into repeatable automated processes for businesses. While some debate this "tokenmaxxing" approach, Tan sees it as an investment.

The Health Minister reviewed the national surveillance and epidemiological situation, ILI and SARI trends, testing and laboratory surveillance, and preparedness of healthcare facilities

“The lights of the garden are run by solar panels. It’s the first garden with zero carbon emissions. All the installations in the garden are donated. We have not purchased any installation,” Masooma Banoo, Director, Floriculture, Kashmir, told The Hindu

On Madras Day, here is a collection of articles from The Hindu, reminiscing the various modes of public transport that made the city move

The PSC is battling a controversy over alleged anomalies in evaluation. An SIT of the Crime Branch is probing the alleged malpractices

Ladakh’s key civil society groups, including Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), earlier this week submitted a list of “non-negotiable” demands to the administration and insisted on the withdrawal of pending cases against locals, who were arrested after the September 2025 violence in Leh.

In 1921, a lighthouse from New Jersey was relocated to the banks of the Hudson River. Although it once played a crucial role in navigation, the construction of the George Washington Bridge overshadowed its significance. However, a beloved children's book published in 1942 turned the lighthouse into a cultural treasure. Thanks to public protests in 1951, the structure was preserved, becoming a beloved emblem of childhood memories.

The raids were carried out at Bijbehara and Dooru in the south Kashmir district, the officials said.

Michael Vaughan expressed serious concern over Pakistan's recent Test performance. England secured a comprehensive innings victory in the opening match. Pakistan's batting collapsed twice, showing a lack of confidence. Vaughan noted tactical shortcomings and a skill gap between the teams. The defeat marked a new era for England under captain Root.

The National Investigation Agency conducted raids at two locations in Anantnag. These searches occurred in Bijbehara and Dooru areas of south Kashmir. NIA officers, with police and CRPF support, searched residential houses. The agency also raided SICOP in Bijbehara as part of its investigation. Details regarding the outcome of these searches are currently awaited.

According to District Collector Vinay Gowda, the incident happened over a dispute regarding purchasing a new iPhone

“Full rehearsal” notification by Rashtrapati Bhavan creates buzz over Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s visit to India

In response to unfair trade terms imposed by the United States, Canada has decided to suspend its trade negotiations. With significant tariffs on Canadian imports set to take effect at midnight, Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada will retaliate with equivalent tariffs. Negotiators are being recalled to Ottawa, reflecting the uncertainty in discussions as Canada now shifts its focus towards boosting domestic economic growth and seeking new international trade opportunities.