Chidambaram says there has been “no corruption or virtually nil corruption” at many govt. offices in Tamil Nadu

Congress MP cites public feedback as the source of his information
Modi calls Nepal PM, promises ‘all possible assistance’ after devastating flash flood

The Indian Air Force will deploy two aircraft carrying relief material to Nepal, sources said. A C-130 aircraft carrying relief supplies is scheduled to depart from Hindon Air Base late Wednesday night, while a C-17 airc…
Karnataka books 10,237 cases against school vehicles in three years; Bengaluru tops list

Bengaluru Urban recorded the highest number of cases at 3,244, followed by Hassan with 1,169 cases and Kolar with 674 cases
International community must work collectively to safeguard critical sea lanes: India tells UNSC

“Food insecurity remains one of the gravest humanitarian consequences of armed conflict. Today’s conflicts increasingly generate ripple effects far beyond the immediate theatre of hostilities,” says India’s Perma…
Six killed, 12 injured as speeding bus crashes into lorry in Telangana’s Suryapet

The bus was carrying 42 passengers who were travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru via Vijayawada when the accident took place at about 5 a.m.
IAMC and allied faith organisations protest against Mohan Bhagwat’s event at Madison Square Garden

Held under the banner “No Platform for Hate,” the protest brought together representatives of Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Dalit and interfaith organisations
Prarthana Theatre: where stars sparkled on screen and in the sky

Prarthana Theatre: where stars sparkled on screen and in the sky
When sea food edged out catch from river

When sea food edged out catch from river
Madras built the engine, Chennai is shifting gears

From a colonial trading centre to a manufacturing hub and now a diversified global business destination, the city has repeatedly reinvented itself. Chennai is now home to leading global firms, building on the foundation …
Cost of being parentless: Odisha rights panel orders probe into wrong parents’ names in certificates

A parentless student finds difficulties in his academic journey and life as different imaginary parents’ names were recorded by child care institutes (orphanages). The mismatch deprives him of government assistance