Morning Digest: Classes up to Grade 5 to go online amid hazardous air spell in Delhi; Bill in Lok Sabha to open up nuclear sector to private players, overhaul liability regime, and more
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A round-up of events and programmes held at colleges in Tiruchi and other Cauvery delta districts
CPI(M) and Congress clash over accusations of aiding BJP, threatening the LDF-UDF duopoly ahead of Kerala Assembly polls 2026.
Shivamogga veterinarians demand accountability for the death of trainee vet Dr. Sameeksha Reddy, citing systemic failures in zoo administration.
BJP launches 'Mana Ooru–Mana Jenda' campaign on April 6 to strengthen grassroots connections and promote development in Andhra Pradesh.
Anuradha Jonnalagadda took over as in-charge Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad, focusing on continuity during the transition.
Telangana government awaits committee report on TGSRTC staff absorption, with decisions to be made at an appropriate time.
Telangana's revised pay scale implementation for employees will take timer. The tenure of Pay Revision Commission extended. Govt likely to take decision on reccomendation based on its report.
Vizianagaram's SP A.R. Damodar highlights 20 accident-prone areas and urges drivers to prioritize safety with helmets and seat belts.
Kerala HC stays disqualification of SNDP Yogam leaders, reversing a single judge's order regarding financial and regulatory compliance issues.
Karnataka announces daily supply of 10,000 LPG cylinders to hotels, easing the commercial shortage for the hospitality industry.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will be reuniting with filmmaker Priyadarshan, it was announced recently. It will mark the 100th film of Priyadarshan and is backed by Mohanlal’s longtime collaborator, Antony Perumbavoor
Gautham Vasudev Menon loses Madras High Court appeal, ordered to pay ₹4.25 crore to R.S. Infotainment with interest.
AIADMK faces its toughest challenge in 53 years as it prepares for the crucial 2026 T.N. Assembly elections.