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Congress presidential polls may see Gehlot versus Tharoor contest as Sonia assures Gandhis’ neutrality
The upcoming presidential polls in the Congress party could witness a contest between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor as Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday assured Mr. Tharoor that the Gandhi family would remain ‘neutral’ in the presidential contest.
EC seeks limits around cash donations to political parties
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar has written a letter to Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, recommending a slew of amendments in the Representation of the People (RP) Act, sources in the government said.
Mamata soft on Modi as W.B. Assembly passes resolution against Central agencies
On the day West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution accusing the Central agencies of harassing and arresting public representatives and leaders of the ruling party, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared to be softening her stance on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rules empowering cops to obtain physical samples of convicts notified
Vice-President J.D. Vance and wife Usha announce they're expecting their fourth child, emphasizing family growth amid declining birth rates.
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Madras High Court quashes FIR against Amit Malviya, labeling Udhayanidhi's remarks on Sanatana Dharma as hate speech.
Chennai’s iconic India Tourism and Industrial Fair celebrates 50 years, showcasing vibrant culture, shopping, and family fun at Island Grounds.
Karnataka HC refuses to grant bail to former MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar in money laundering case
Karnataka HC denies bail to former MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar in money laundering case, allowing re-application after three months.
The “Women in Math” touring exhibition that started with a show in Berlin in 2016 stems from the observation that even today, “women find it difficult to embrace a career in the mathematical academic world and the disparity between the proportion of men and that of women among professional mathematicians is still shamefully large.”
The Principal Sessions Court in Tiruvallur here on Tuesday convicted and sentenced a 40-year-old man for raping an 18-year-old daughter of the woman with whom he was in a relationship, murdering the girl, besides robbing off her jewellery in Senneerkuppam near Poonamallee three years ago.
Congress leader Girish Chodankar expresses readiness for DMK alliance, emphasizing the need to initiate discussions for effective collaboration.
Madras High Court quashes FIR against Amit Malviya, labeling Udhayanidhi's remarks on Sanatana Dharma as hate speech.
Governor R.N. Ravi expresses concern over the Union government's funding denial for essential Tamil Nadu projects in his address.
In the global shift toward electric vehicles lies a growing and underappreciated challenge, that is an impending copper crunch
The EU is nearing a landmark trade deal with India, enhancing ties and creating a market for 2 billion people.
Women gig workers employed on service platforms say the promise of “flexibility” is collapsing amid new rules, constant surveillance, and a growing sense of insecurity.