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DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi passes away at 94
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK stalwart M. Karunanidhi is no more, Kauvery Hospital announced on Tuesday evening. He was 94.
"With deep anguish, we announce the demise of our beloved Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi at 6.10 p.m.," a…
Delhi Govt to set up 15 New Language Academies including Odia
To promote different regional languages in the National Capital, the Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to set up 15 new regional language academies including Odia across the city.
The languages selected for the new academies…
TN Police mobilized as Karunanidhi’s condition turns ‘extremely critical’
The Tamil Nadu Police chief on Tuesday ordered maximum deployment of the police force across the state as Kauvery Hospital announced that DMK chief M. Karunanidhi's condition had become "extremely critical".
A circular issued by Director…
Bombay High Court rejects Abu Salem’s plea for parole to marry
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected jailed gangster Abu Salem's plea for a 45-day parole to get married to his Thane-based girlfriend.
A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V.K. Tahilramani and Justice M.S. Sonak…
Amy Major, 3 Soldiers martyred in Kashmir border fight
An Indian Army Major and three soldiers were martyred in a gun battle that also left two militants dead on Tuesday when an incursion bid from Pakistan was foiled on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, a defence official said.…
Indian Handloom finally getting recognition it deserves (National Handloom Day)
Gone are the days when handlooms were restricted to ethnic wear. Young designers are giving fresh perspective to this age-old textile and craft in the form of dresses, maxi-gowns and jumpsuits -- making it, in the process, more meaningful…
Supreme Court gets 3 new Judges amidst Justice Joseph row
Justice Indira Banerjee, Justice Vineet Saran and Justice K.M. Joseph were sworn in as Supreme Court judges on Tuesday. They were administered the oath of office by Chief Justice Dipak Misra.
The swearing in took place amidst a raging…
Sharad Yadav to ally with Congress in Rajasthan
Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) patron Sharad Yadav announced on Monday that his party will ally with the Congress in Rajasthan's Assembly elections to unseat the BJP government.
Yadav launched the LJD after breaking terms with his earlier…
L&T Construction bags orders worth Rs 1,296 cr
Industrial conglomerate Larsen and Toubro (L&T) on Monday said its construction arm has bagged contracts worth Rs 1,296 crore for metallurgical and material handling along with water and effluent treatment.
In the metallurgical and…
Karunanidhi’s health deteriorates
DMK President M. Karunanidhi's health has deteriorated and his response to medical intervention over the next 24 hours will determine the prognosis, Kauvery Hospital said on Monday.
"There has been a decline in the medical condition of…