Thiruparankundram row: T.N. govt. too soft on religious and caste outfits inciting trouble, says Selvaperunthagai

K. Selvaperunthagai. File | Photo Credit: PTI Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K. Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday (February 5, 2025) said that leaders and cadre of his party would offer prayers at the Subramania Swamy Temple as well as the Sikkandar Badusha Dargah in Tirupparankundram in Madurai, where the Hindu Munnani had mobilised supporters claiming … Read more

Telangana CM Revanth announces ₹1 crore to G Trisha, ₹10 lakhs each to Dhruthi Kesari, trainer and head coach

Sportsperson G. Trisha with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad on Wednesday (February 5, 2025). | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced a cash incentive of ₹1 crore to G. Trisha, who was the ‘player of the tournament’ and ‘player of the final’ in the recently-concluded Women’s World Cup … Read more

Tirupparankundram row: T.N. govt. too soft on religious and caste outfits inciting trouble, says Selvaperunthagai

K. Selvaperunthagai. File | Photo Credit: PTI Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K. Selvaperunthagai on Wednesday (February 5, 2025) said that leaders and cadre of his party would offer prayers at the Subramania Swamy Temple as well as the Sikkandar Badusha Dargah in Tirupparankundram in Madurai, where the Hindu Munnani had mobilised supporters claiming … Read more

Delhi election exit polls and results: When and where to watch?

New Delhi: Polling officials carrying EVMs and other election materials arrive at a polling centre at Gole Market ahead of Delhi Assembly poll | Photo Credit: – As Delhiites cast their votes today in the 2025 Legislative Assembly elections, anticipation builds around the forthcoming exit polls. The Delhi Election results will be announced on February … Read more

Family courts must become litigant-friendly, not adopt rigid practices: Madras High Court

Madras High Court. File | Photo Credit: K. Pichumani Family courts must remember that “courts are for litigants and litigants are not for courts,” the Madras High Court has said. It disapproved of the rigid practices followed by most family courts, thereby putting the litigants to much inconvenience. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan has laid down elaborate … Read more

Beyond Hyderabad is building a thriving community for arts, music, trekking and heritage enthusiasts

A trek to Khajaguda | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Think of Hyderabad, and one immediately associates it with the burgeoning rise of curated events celebrating art, music, food, and heritage. Beyond Hyderabad (BH) is one such group offering diverse experiences and fostering a community of enthusiasts, one meetup at a time. The 2,000-member group was … Read more

Uranium mining: Human Rights Forum calls for resolution in Assembly

The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has demanded Andhra Pradesh Government to adopt a resolution in the State Assembly stating in explicit and unambiguous terms that no attempt will be made henceforth towards survey and exploration for uranium deposits in the Kappatralla Reserve Forest (RF) in Kurnool district. The HRF said the recent assurance given by … Read more

Organisations’ collective holds dharna demanding speedy completion of National Highway projects in Dakshina Kannada

Convener of Tollgate Virodhi Horata Samithi, Surathkal, Muneer Katipalla, speaks at a dharna of like-minded organisations demanding speedy completion of the ongoing National Highway projects in Dakshina Kannada district, at Nanthoor Junction in Mangaluru, on February 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: H S MANJUNATH Members of Samana Manaska Sanghatanegalu (like-minded organisations) sat on a dharna … Read more

From athleisure to business shoes: Leather Fashion Show highlights 2025 trends

The Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers and Exporters Association (IFLMEA) hosted the 38th Leather Fashion Show at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran In this year’s Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a focus product scheme for the footwear and leather sectors. The Hindu reported that this will generate a turnover of … Read more

Three killed as cellar at under-construction site collapses in LB Nagar of Hyderabad

Three migrant workers died as cellar of an under-constructrion hotel collapses in LB Nagar, Hyderabad on Wednesday (February 5, 2025) | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G Cellar of an under-construction hotel collapsed claiming lives of three migrant workers in the L.B. Nagar area of Hyderabad on Wednesday (February 5, 2025) morning. Several others sustained injuries and … Read more

Stargazing camp on Hyderabad outskirts organized by TGFDC

A ‘Stargazing Camp’ at the Forest Trek Park in Manchirevula area of the Chilkur Reserve Forest on Monday (February 3, 2025) | Photo Credit: By Arrangement The Telangana Forest Development Corporation’s eco-tourism wing organised a ‘Stargazing Camp’ at the Forest Trek Park in Manchirevula area of the Chilkur Reserve Forest in collaboration with the Hyderabad … Read more

Erode (East) bypoll 2025 | BJP MLA Saraswathi bats for ‘One Nation, One Election’

BJP MLA from Modakkurichi constituency C. Saraswathi after casting her vote in the Erode (East) Assembly bypoll, at a polling station in Periyar Nagar in Erode on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Photo Credit: M. Govarthan Stating that frequent elections cause inconvenience to the public, Modakkurichi BJP MLA C. Saraswathi called for ‘One Nation, One Election’ in Erode … Read more

GHMC imposes penalties of over ₹42 lakh against illegal dumping of debris

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has identified close to 1,158 debris dumping points till the end of January this year. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has enhanced its surveillance against the unauthorised dumping of the construction debris in public places, and … Read more

Erode (East) bypoll 2025: Byelection win will be prelude to 2026 Assembly poll result, says DMK candidate

DMK candidate V.C. Chandhirakumar after casting his vote in the Erode (East) byelection on Wednesday, February 5 | Photo Credit: M. Govarthan The result of the byelection to the Erode (East) constituency, which the DMK will win by a huge margin, will serve as a prelude to the “grand victory” in the 2026 Assembly elections, … Read more

Motorcyclist injured in Kozhikode accident involving bus dies

A motorcycle rider who sustained grave injuries after being rammed by a private bus at Arayidathupalam died at a private hospital in Kozhikode city, Kerala, on Wednesday (February 6, 2025). The victim was identified as Mohammed Sanih of Kommeri. The bus which was on its way to Mavoor had overturned near the E.K. Nayanar Flyover … Read more

LGBTQIA+ Rights in India: Govt issues advisories issued to ensure rights of people in queer relationships in Lok Sabha

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their supporters, participate in a pride march in Bengaluru on November 24, 2024. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar The Union government informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) that it had taken various measures for LGBTQIA+ communities and people in queer relationships, including issuing the necessary directives … Read more

AAI conducts pre-feasibility study for Bhadradri Kothagudem airport

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) conducted a pre-feasibility study last month for the development of a greenfield airport at the proposed site in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The Minister disclosed this information while responding to queries from Telangana MP Anil Kumar Yadav … Read more

Bengal Global Business Summit 2025: Mukesh Ambani, Sajjan Jindal to attend, says CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) confirmed the participation of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and JSW Managing Director Sajjan Jindal at the eight edition of Bengal Global Business Summit starting on Wednesday (February 5, 2025). The Chief … Read more