India denies cash, crypto payments to Iran for Hormuz passage

India has denied making any payments, in cash or cryptocurrency, to Iran for safe passage of its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. This clarification follows an incident on April 18 where two Indian vessels were f...

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Will pendulum effect hold true for Krishnagiri constituency this election?

Krishnagiri has consistenty oscillated between the DMK and AIADMK in hustings since 1984, with the incumbent being an AIADMK MLA; the challenger this time around is from Congress; lack of rail connectivity, grievances...

Photo exhibition highlights impact of urbanisation on wildlife and tribal life

The core reason for the conflict between tigers and humans is urbanisation, because most of the forest area is now being used by urban people with increasing encroachments, and from my perspective, both tribals and ti...

Water level

The water level in Mettur dam stood at 80.830 feet on Wednesday against its full level of 120 feet. The inflow was 736 cusecs and the discharge 1,500 cusecs. Published - April 22, 2026 08:22 pm IST Read Comments Copy ...

Naidu, Pawan mourn Nadendla Bhaskara Rao’s death

The Chief Minister speaks to Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar and offers his condolences

Finnish trainee pilots draw giant penis shapes in sky, face action

Finnish trainee pilots draw giant penis shapes in sky face action

Master plan to transform Kanaka Durga temple hill into global spiritual destination

Temple EO reviews infrastructure proposals; NIRM completes geological surveys for Pasupatalayam, SPA to guide designs

Individuals may opt out of caste, but the system may not reciprocate, says IEWG study

‘Even if caste is relinquished voluntarily, its institutional presence persists’

2,800 security personnel deployed in Ramanathapuram district for polling day

A total of 2,800 personnel, including paramilitary forces, are to deployed in security duties on the polling day in Ramanathapuram district on April 23.District Superintendent of Police (SP), G. Chandeesh, speaking to...

24 inverted pots on heads mark Plachimada struggle anniversary

A group of women observed the 24th anniversary of the Anti-Coca-Cola Struggle at Plachimada near here on Wednesday by staging a symbolic protest, placing inverted pots on their heads.The demonstration was directed aga...

Focus on scientific, rational learning essential: Minister

Calling for a stronger emphasis on scientific and rational education among young women, Social Welfare and District in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa on Wednesday urged girl students to equip themselves with knowled...

Chittoor’s mango economy in crisis amid poor yields and West Asia tensions

According to the stakeholders, the yields are likely to be around 40% from the acreage of about 1 lakh hectares, coupled with the phenomenon of early flowering and early summer

A Powerful New ‘QR Code’ Untangles Math’s Knottiest Knots - Quanta Magazine

With a newly discovered mathematical tool, researchers are hoping to gain unprecedented insight into the structure of complex knots.

More Bungie Devs Are Working On ‘Marathon’ Than ‘Destiny 2’ Now - Forbes

Destiny 2 used to be the priority at Bungie, last we heard, but now that's changed in the wake of Marathon's launch.

Karnataka High Court notice to State on plea challenging grant of two acres land ‘illegally’ to Congress Bhavan Trust in Tumakuru

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday ordered issue notice to State government on a PIL petition challenging an alleged illegal sale of two acres of government land, which was earmarked for public utility services ...

All arrangements in place for polling in Perambalur: Collector

All arrangements have been made in Perambalur district for the Assembly election scheduled on Thursday to ensure free and fair polling with over 3,500 officials deployed on the day of polling, the District Election Of...

Kartikeya director teams up with Akshay Kumar, Rana Daggubati for next: Report

Kartikeya director teams up with Akshay Kumar Rana Daggubati for next Report

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Two-cornered contest at drought-prone Bargur constituency

The constituency is drought-prone, and the agriculture sustained by borewell irrigation is turning dry due to depleting groundwater levels.

BJP to launch mass protests against INDIA bloc over Women’s Bill

The BJP leadership has announced a series of intense protest programmes against the INDIA bloc, accusing the opposition alliance of maintaining a misogynistic stance by sabotaging the Women’s Reservation Bill introduc...

Tamil Nadu polls: From Perambur to Kolathur, key seats to watch out for