As Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam claimed victory, here is a quick look at what Vijay’s manifesto promised Tamil Nadu voters. The 94-page-long manifesto document covers comprehensive policy proposals across women’s welfare, youth development, governance, police reforms, govt employees, farmers, MSMEs, weavers, economic development and infrastructure.Women’s WelfareMonthly assistance of ₹2,500 for women up to 60 years, free…
LUCKNOW: Banda in Uttar Pradesh baked at a blistering 48.2 Celsius Tuesday, turning roads gummy, metal searing hot and afternoon air into a blast furnace. Bundelkhand’s parched district has emerged as Asia’s hottest location four times in a month and topped global heat charts twice, a grim badge for a place meteorologists and geologists described…
CHENNAI: India’s carbon emissions have, for once, paused. In 2025, the country’s carbon dioxide output edged down, breaking a decades-long trend of steady increases. This is also the first time on record that emissions have fallen during normal economic conditions. Previous declines were seen only during exceptional disruptions, such as the 2020 pandemic and the…
File photo: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday urged banks to strengthen cybersecurity systems and adopt a more proactive approach to tackle emerging threats linked to advanced artificial intelligence models, particularly amid concerns over Anthropic’s “Claude Mythos”.Chairing a high-level meeting with bank chiefs alongside IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sitharaman directed lenders…
Ryan Rickelton celebrates after his maiden IPL hundred. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Ryan Rickelton announced his return to the playing XI in spectacular fashion, smashing the fastest century in Mumbai Indians history during their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.The South African opener raced to his maiden IPL…
Image: TruthSocial@/realDonaldTrump US president Donald Trump on Wednesday shared an AI-generated image depicting Jesus hugging him, days after facing backlash for posting a similar image portraying himself as Jesus.The image, originally posted on X by a supporter, was reshared by Trump on his Truth Social platform. Along with it, he wrote, “The Radical Left Lunatics…
NEW DELHI: Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Thursday calling out attempts to amplify a “Beijing threat” narrative with respect to India and urged young people in both countries to adopt “objective and rational” views of each other.Speaking at the 4th China-India Youth Dialogue, the envoy said India and China, home to over 1.2…
KTM has expanded its India lineup by introducing new 350cc versions of the KTM 390 Duke and KTM 390 Adventure, making these motorcycles more affordable. This step allows the brand to take advantage of the lower 18 per cent GST bracket for sub-350cc bikes and reach a wider set of buyers. With the reduced pricing,…
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Election day in Tamil Nadu saw strong participation as voting began early across the state. Thousands of polling stations were set up, and people from all walks of life stepped out to exercise their right. The atmosphere was active from the morning, with long queues seen in many areas. Along with common voters, several Kollywood…