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BENGALURU: At least 43.75 per cent of voters in Karnataka's Bagalkot, where polling for a by-election is underway, exercised their franchise by 1 pm on Thursday. Davanagere South recorded a turnout of 37.17 per cent, the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office said. The bypolls were necessitated due to the demise of senior Congress MLAs H Y Meti (Bagalkot) and Shamanur Shivashankarappa (Davanagere South). While the ruling Congress faces the challenge of retaining both seats, the BJP is aiming ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under heavy selling pressure to close with deep cuts on Thursday after investors pared exposure to financial, banking, and IT stocks as renewed tensions in West Asia faded the ceasefire-led optimism. Weak trends in Asian and European markets, a jump in crude oil prices and uninterrupted foreign fund outflows also made investors jittery in the domestic market. Snapping its five-session winning run, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 931.25 ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday said he had only sought to know where Chief Minister M K Stalin "disappeared" during the pandemic, but did not say anything wrong about him. Addressing a poll rally in support of his party candidate Aadhi Rajaram in the high-profile Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly constituency, he said, "You and your son Udhayanidhi spoke very derogatorily about me. Can this be accepted? If you speak one word, I can utter ten. The weapon, I handle to reta ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges, institutions and universities to collect tuition fees only for 4½ years for the MBBS course, warning that violations will invite action, According to Daily Thanthi report. The directive follows reports that some institutions were collecting fees for 5 or 5½ years. The NMC stated that such practices violate the prescribed academic structure and result in students being charged for periods without instruction. As p ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices ended lower on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling 931 points after a spectacular rally in the previous session, as renewed tensions in West Asia faded the ceasefire-led optimism. The ceasefire deal appeared to be at risk after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Weak trends in Asian and European markets, a jump in crude oil prices and uninterrupted foreign fund outflows also made investors jittery in the domestic ma ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday said he had only sought to know where Chief Minister M K Stalin "disappeared" during the pandemic, but did not say anything wrong about him. Addressing a poll rally in support of his party candidate Aadhi Rajaram in the high-profile Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly constituency, he said, "You and your son Udhayanidhi spoke very derogatorily about me. Can this be accepted? If you speak one word, I can utter ten. The weapon, I handle to reta ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has offered an insight into the rare opportunities that female actors have lately received in the film industry. In a conversation with ANI, Tamannaah expressed her delight about her upcoming projects and shared, "I'm really excited for all my features to come out one by one. It's very interesting, not many actors and maybe more so female actors, get this sort of an opportunity. It has been like 21 years into my career, and I still feel like I'm starting off all ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday alleged that the DMK government's claim of achieving double-digit economic growth was the result of initiatives taken during the previous regime, and not due to the present administration led by Chief Minister MK Stalin. Addressing election campaign meetings across T Nagar, Velachery, Saidapet and Anna Nagar constituencies in Chennai, Palaniswami said that several investments now yielding results were brought in during the AI ...Read More >
CHENNAI: After five years of a subdued presence, loss-making Vodafone Idea (Vi) is shifting gears in Tamil Nadu with an aggressive 5G rollout, network expansion and a renewed branding push, as it completes coverage across all five metros. Sai Venkataraman, circle business head, TN, said the launch of 5G in the southern city marks Vi's presence in all metro cities namely Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata and now Chennai. "With Chennai going live, and our existing footprint in Madurai, we wi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Jos Buttler returned to his ballistic ways with a six laden half century before captain Shubman Gill changed gears for a well made fifty, powering Gujarat Titans to 210 for four against hosts Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Wednesday. Buttler (52 off 27), who had a forgettable T20 World Cup in India, finally found the form he is known for. Besides Buttler and Gill (70 off 45), Washington Sundar (55 off 32) contributed with third fifty of the innings. When Buttler is at his best, t ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: Former BJP state president K Annamalai on Wednesday said a growing rift exists between DMK and Congress leaders ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Addressing the media in Coimbatore, Annamalai claimed that visible signs of disunity had emerged within the DMK-Congress alliance. He pointed out that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister MK Stalin campaigned in Puducherry on the same day but did not meet or acknowledge each other in their speeches. "Rahul Gandhi did no ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and called for "de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia. New Delhi also expected unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). "We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been garnering praise from the Bollywood celebrities ever since its release in theatres on March 19. However, the alleged silence of Deepika Padukone, wife of Ranveer Singh, on the film's success has been a point of discussion among the fans of the couple. Deepika Padukone has now broken her silence regarding the ongoing chatter on the internet and highlighted her support for husband Ranveer Singh and Dhurandhar after she skipped the sequel's screening in Mum ...Read More >
KAPURTHALA: After a loss of a couple's four sons allegedly to drugs, their fifth offspring died at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Amritsar on Tuesday. Sonu (32), the fifth son of the couple and whose condition was serious, was referred to Amritsar for treatment on Monday, his family members said, adding that he was bed-ridden due to a severe liver infection. Speaking to mediapersons on Sunday, Sonu's mother Manjit Kaur in Sultanpur Lodhi here had claimed that she lost her four ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The meeting between a Trinamool Congress delegation and the full bench of the Election Commission on Wednesday culminated on an acrimonious note, with the TMC saying the panel's chief asked them to "get lost" at the end of the seven-minute meeting, while the EC accused them of "shouting". After the meeting, TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien told mediapersons that they handed over letters from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kum ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As expected, the Iran war and its impact on oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz dominated the discussions at the three-day Monetary Policy Meeting of the Reserve Bank of India that ended on Wednesday. While announcing the key decisions of the committee's meeting, including deciding to keep the benchmark interest rate (otherwise known as repo rate) unchanged, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra explained the impact that the war would have on Indian economy and people. Here are some of the mai ...Read More >
TEHRAN: India on Wednesday advised its nationals in Iran to leave expeditiously, using only embassy-suggested routes despite the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. In an advisory, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said, "In continuation of the advisory of 07 April 2026, and in light of recent developments, Indian nationals still in Iran are strongly advised to expeditiously exit Iran, in coordination with the Embassy and using the routes suggested by the Embassy."' "It is again reiterated ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that it has the right and jurisdiction to hold what is a superstitious practice in a religion. This came in response to the Centre's submission that a secular court cannot decide the issue as judges are experts in the field of law, not religion. A nine-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Financial protection gap for critical illnesses is widening even as employers and insurers ramp up preventive care and cost sharing mechanisms to shield workers and families from rising treatment costs, a report said on Monday on eve of World Health Day. The professional services firm Aon said that employers in India are increasingly investing in preventive care, outpatient benefits, and digital health and wellness solutions, reflecting a broader shift toward proactive health managem ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Nearly 80 per cent of adolescent girls in India experienced disruptions in daily activities due to menstrual problems, with around 30 per cent skipping school, show findings from programmes led by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, underscoring a significant public health concern. Ahead of the World Homoeopathy Day on April 10 -- themed "Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health" -- the focus is increasingly shifting towards integrative and long-term approaches for managing me ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Producer Namit Malhotra has responded to the criticism over his upcoming production 'Ramayana'. On Tuesday, the producer took to his social media, and shared a note, assuring the audience that the team is working to fix the issues in the VFX. He wrote, "Dear all, the response over the past few days has truly been overwhelming, inspiring, and humbling. Seeing how our Rama continues to touch so many hearts across the world fills me with deep humility and joy. I cherish all of the conversa ...Read More >
CHENNAI/TIRUCHY: The scrutiny of nomination papers for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election was completed on Tuesday, with the nominations of several prominent leaders, including Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin (Kolathur) and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (Edappadi), being accepted. Nominations of other key candidates, such as actor and TVK president C Joseph Vijay (Perambur and Tiruchy East) and NTK chief coordinator Seeman (Karaikudi) were also cleared during the scru ...Read More >
COIMBATORE/CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday asserted that the 2026 Assembly elections would mark the end of the DMK's political run in Tamil Nadu, expressing confidence that voters had already made up their minds to unseat the ruling party. Addressing a campaign meeting at Vazhapadi in the Yercaud Assembly constituency in Salem district, the leader of the opposition said the electorate was determined to make the upcoming polls the DMK's last. "Despite having ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: The nomination of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate M Arun Kumar for the Edappadi assembly constituency in Salem district was rejected during scrutiny on Tuesday. Election officials cited several discrepancies in his nomination, including an insufficient number of proposers, and subsequently rejected the application. A notice regarding the rejection was displayed on the official board. Arun Kumar, who had been present at the taluk office during the scrutiny, reportedly left ...Read More >
CHENNAI: IIT-M Pravartak Technologies Foundation has partnered with Maven Silicon to roll out two 9-month certification programmes in VLSI Design and Verification and Embedded Systems Design, aimed at working professionals. Aligned with the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, the programmes combine structured online learning with hands-on labs and a capstone project, allowing participants to upskill without leaving their jobs. Successful candidates will receive joint certification from IITM Prava ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In a striking revelation from the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, AIADMK candidate Leema Rose has emerged as the richest contestant in the state, declaring a staggering total family wealth of Rs 5,863 crore in her nomination affidavit. She is contesting from the Lalgudi constituency in Tiruchy district. According to the affidavit submitted to election authorities, Leema Rose has declared movable assets worth Rs 139 crore and immovable assets valued at Rs 910 crore in her own na ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders. "Our batting ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that all issues concerning the installation of CCTVs in police stations across the country would be sorted out within two weeks. Attorney General R Venkataramani told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that he was taking stock of the issue and a lot of things were happening. The Union home secretary also appeared in court in pursuance of the apex court's April 6 order asking him to remain present before it on Tuesday so tha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A few years back, Najafgarh-based Railway Protection Force's ASI Ram Niwas Yadav was extremely worried about the future of his youngest son Prince, who was only interested in bowling yorkers at tennis ball tournaments. However, the youngster was unruffled and told his father straight up, "Papa aap mera chinta karna chhod dijiye. Main apne se kuch kar loonga (Dad stop worrying about me. I would manage something on my own)." Cut to 2026 and the seemingly nonchalant boy has managed to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With the indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attaining criticality, the Congress on Tuesday said this is the result of over three decades of effort and it would have only been proper for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have acknowledged the continuity in this stupendous achievement. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the reactor was the result of over three decades of dedicated, dogged, disciplined, and determined effort ...Read More >
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