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TVK chief Vijay sees DMK-AIADMK conspiracy to thwart his rise to power
Addressing supporters in Thanjavur, Vijay promised that educational expenses of the wards of farmers owning up to two acres of land and of landless labourers would be borne by the government if TVK is voted to power in the upcoming Assembly election
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Governors should examine Bills within reasonable time: Goa Governor
Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju was speaking to a group of journalists from Kerala who visited the Lok Bhavan in Panjim last week as part of a press tour
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Eminent journalist and former ambassador H.K. Dua passes away at 88
H.K. Dua breathed his last peacefully this afternoon at a private hospital, a member of his family said. Dua was keeping unwell and was admitted to the hospital three weeks back.
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Bar on non-tribal candidates for Meghalaya tribal council polls stokes controversy
While Garo organisations have defended a February 17 notification making the ST certificate mandatory for all candidates, non-tribal leaders say the move is unconstitutional
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This Assam startup makes sustainable paper from water hyacinth
Wildlife enthusiasts Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee turn an invasive aquatic weed into chemical-free paper while supporting local livelihoods
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Raid on hookah bar in Mysuru, one person arrested
The accused was running a cafe, where hookah and tobacco-related materials were being used illegally
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Watch: Explained: What are the new air ticket refund norms?
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has amended the air ticket refund rules making it passenger friendly. Passengers can now cancel or amend ticket without any additional fee within 48 hours of booking.
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In pictures: India revels in Holi spree
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Why India needs to radically rethink its doctoral education programmes
India faces many real-world problems that could benefit from high-quality PhD research. These issues span public health, agriculture, sustainability, digital inclusion, and education. The question is whether our current systems support and encourage studies grounded in what the people need
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How students’ resource maps can be a gamechanger in local body planning
Students of Government Model Boys’ Vocational and Higher Secondary School, Attingal, apply experiential knowledge to practical situations to come out with 26 thematic maps that can emerge as a valuable resource in Attingal municipality’s planning process
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Israel-Iran War: Eight more stranded persons seek help to return to Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka
In all, a total of 17 persons from Dakhina Kannada have sought help of the Karnataka government to return from UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia
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Kerala CPI(M) veteran G. Sudhakaran signals break with party after 63 years
In a Facebook post, Sudhakaran says he has not applied for membership scrutiny (an annual intra-party exercise) because he feels the CPI(M)’s State and district (Alappuzha) leadership has ‘spurned and ridiculed him’
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T.N. Chief Minister Stalin inaugurates auditorium at Presidency College
It has seating capacity for 1,272 persons on the ground floor and 800 persons on the first floor, along with an administrative office and a VIP room
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India ranks second globally for children who are overweight and living with obesity: report
India stood second only to China in the number of children with high BMI: 41 million high BMI; 14 million obesity, as per the World Obesity Atlas 2026
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Govt closely monitoring West Asia turmoil; safety mechanisms activated for seafarers: Sonowal
Sonowal said his Ministry is prepared to extend all necessary operational, diplomatic and humanitarian support to safeguard Indian vessels and personnel
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West Asia crisis: MEA establishes control room to assist Indians
The Control Room can be contacted from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at: 1800118797 (Toll Free) +91 11 2301 2113, +91 11 2301 4104, +91 11 2301 7905
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Infiltration foiled along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri, says Army; search operation on
Suspected persons were observed trying to sneak into this side from the Turkandi forward area around 4.15 a.m., prompting the army to open fire, the officials said
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Over 1.5 lakh metro-linked Rapido rides booked everyday; more than a million rides per day in Hyderabad
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Solve confusion in delivering postal items addressed to the dead: Madras High Court directs India Post
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava’s bench also orders that the postal items must be handed over to legal heirs present in the residence of the deceased until the DGPS takes a call
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