Top news of the day: One dead, three injured in explosion at Ludhiana court complex; Centre tells poll-bound States to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination, and more
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The blast that took place in the wash room of the second floor of the court complex was so powerful that one of the walls in the complex got damaged and windows of some vehicles parked in the premises were shattered.
Chennai Metrowater aims for continuous water supply in Adyar zone, boosting daily supply to 50 million litres in two years.
Karnataka's Bhoomi project offers lessons for other States rushing to digitise land records
The Manidhanaeyam Free IAS Academy in Chennai distributes The Hindu Yearbook 2026 and financial support to UPSC candidates.
London's homicide rate per capita reaches an all-time low, challenging perceptions of safety in the city.
Congress MP Manish Tewari emphasizes internal cohesion as vital for India's strategic autonomy amid global challenges in his new book.
Without strengthening the foundations laid in a child's earliest years of life, India’s development ambitions risk being on fragile ground
Selvaperunthagai claims CBI's actions against TVK leader Vijay aim to coerce him into a BJP alliance, asserting INDIA bloc's strength.
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“Walk for Equality was aimed at creating a movement to crush the forces attempting to divide the people along religious line, said Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko. Concluding his 140-kilometre ‘Samathuva nadai payanam’ from Tiruchi to Madurai on Monday, Mr. Vaiko said, “The Hindutva forces are actively attempting to drive a wedge between communities through various incidents, most notably the Thirupparankundram deepam controversy, using identity-based politics to achieve their divisive motives.”
The Tamil Nadu government paid ₹1,237.80 crore for the CMCHIS, covering over 1.45 crore families with enhanced health benefits.
Prices of vegetables, fruits, and other commodities have shot up in Bengaluru ahead of Sankranti, with the city’s major markets witnessing increased footfall.
Odisha Governor praises GVL's Sankranti celebrations for showcasing rural traditions and promoting community bonding and self-sufficiency.
Chinese Communist Party delegation meets RSS leaders in Delhi, seeking to build confidence between India and China.