The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government is set to present its maiden Budget in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Wednesday amid a politically charged atmosphere.Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson will table the Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the Assembly at 10 a.m. The Budget is expected to outline the new government’s fiscal Read More…
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Meets Thailand Ambassador to Strengthen Electoral Cooperation
Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday met Thailand’s Ambassador to India, Chavanart Thangsumphant, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening democratic cooperation in line with the vision outlined at the International Read More…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Meets Guinea Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Electoral Cooperation
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday met the Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea to India, Alassane Conte, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening democratic cooperation in line Read More…
Heavy Rain: Educational Institutions Closed in Seven Kerala Districts on Wednesday
Thiruvananthapuram: In view of continuing heavy rainfall and waterlogging in several parts of Kerala, district authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in seven districts on Wednesday, August 5. In Thrissur, the District Collector announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including anganwadis, nurseries, tuition centres, madrasas, Kendriya Vidyalayas, CBSE and ICSE schools, professional Read More…
916 Gold Crosses ₹1.05 Lakh for 8 Grams
Gold prices remained firm on Tuesday, with the price of 916 hallmark gold reaching ₹13,200 per gram, taking the price of 8 grams to ₹1,05,600. The price of 18-carat gold stood at ₹10,845 per gram, while 8 grams was priced at ₹86,760. Meanwhile, silver was priced at ₹235 per gram, with 8 grams costing ₹1,880.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Meets Kazakhstan Ambassador, Discusses Electoral Cooperation
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday met Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to India, Azamat Yeskarayev, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening democratic cooperation in line with the vision outlined at Read More…
Maharashtra to Introduce Anti-Drug Lessons in School Curriculum
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to begin incorporating lessons on drug de-addiction into the state’s school curriculum as part of efforts to create greater awareness among students about the dangers of substance abuse. Chairing a review meeting of the School Education Department on Monday, the Chief Minister instructed officials to initiate Read More…
FSSAI Bars Dabur from Selling Food Products with ‘100%’ Claims
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited Dabur India Ltd. from marketing and selling several food products carrying “100 per cent” claims, stating that such labelling is misleading and violates food safety regulations.In a post on social media on Monday, the food regulator said it had issued a prohibition Read More…
Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces Criticism Over Alleged Remark on Actor Trisha
Thanjavur: Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has come under criticism after an alleged remark referring to actor Trisha during a public protest over the Cauvery water dispute sparked controversy. Udhayanidhi was addressing a protest meeting in Thanjavur, where he criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over the state’s Cauvery water issue. He Read More…
ABVP to Submit Recommendations on Exam Reforms to Centre’s High-Powered Committee
Kochi: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday announced that it will submit a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Centre’s High-Powered Committee on examination reforms, constituted in the wake of the NEET paper leak controversy. The announcement was made by ABVP leaders during a press conference in Kochi following the organisation’s two-day Central Read More…









