West Indies’ 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad was followed by debate over Shamar Joseph’s short-pitched bowling to Arshdeep Singh. Former Bengal cricketer Shreevats Goswami questioned the approach when India faced an extremely difficult chase in the final over. India needed 35 runs from six deliveries with one wicket remaining. Arshdeep was on strike, while Mayank Yadav stood at the non-striker’s end. Joseph continued to use short deliveries, wit

MK Stalin addressed Vijay’s controversial Assembly gesture, recalled his MISA detention and urged lawmakers to protect legislative decorum. DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has broken his silence over Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s controversial “jaw gesture” in the Legislative Assembly, recalling the alleged physical abuse he suffered while imprisoned during the Emergency. In a nearly 10-minute video posted on X, Stali

Teachers Day 2026 will be celebrated across India on Saturday, September 5. The occasion honours the dedication, knowledge and service of teachers while commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s first Vice President and second President. Schools, colleges and universities organise cultural programmes, speeches, debates, award ceremonies and student-led activities to thank educators. The observance also highlights the importance of supporting teac

Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu: The Mekedatu dam dispute resurfaced after Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar backed the project and DMK questioned Vijay’s response. The long-running Mekedatu dam dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has returned to the political spotlight after the issue was raised at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar strongly defended the proposed project, while the opposition DMK accused Tamil

Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu: Southern state leaders came together for a striking group photograph during the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting. A rare political frame featuring some of South India’s most prominent leaders has grabbed attention following the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting held near Chennai. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Kerala Chief Minist

India’s southwest monsoon is facing another difficult phase as dry northwesterly winds flowing across Pakistan and northwest India begin suppressing rainfall over large parts of the country. The changing atmospheric pattern could deepen the seasonal rain deficit and limit the chances of a broad monsoon recovery. India’s cumulative rainfall since the monsoon began remains around 13% below normal, reflecting the highly uneven distribution of rain this season. While eastern and som

Parliament protests and Opposition strategy have come under focus during the Monsoon Session. Frequent adjournments are affecting Question Hour scrutiny and debate over government bills, raising concerns that Opposition parties may be surrendering their strongest democratic platform.  

Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department will ban mobile phones inside major temples from September 1, 2026, with secure deposit counters to be created for devotees before entry. Mobile Phone Ban From September 1 The Tamil Nadu government has announced that mobile phones will not be permitted inside major temples across the State from

DMK Slams TVK Government Over Stalin Name Plaque Issue At Nemmeli Desalination Plant DMK has accused the TVK government of removing a plaque carrying MK Stalin’s name from the Nemmeli desalination project, while officials have denied the allegation. Political Tension Deepens In Tamil Nadu The political feud between the DMK and the TVK government in Tamil Nadu intensified on Monday, Ju

CBSE Three-Language Policy 2026: 7 Key Updates Students And Parents Should Know CBSE has issued fresh clarification on its three-language policy for the 2026-27 academic session, bringing relief to current students and clearing confusion among parents and schools. The clarification comes after the board’s earlier circular on the three-language framework created questions over foreign languages, Class 10 board exams, transition batches, and textbook ava

Sabareesan Warns TVK Leaders Over Corruption Allegations V Sabareesan, son-in-law of senior DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, has issued legal notices to Tamilga Vettri Kazhagam ministers Aadhav Arjuna and Nirmal Kumar over corruption allegations made against him. The notices accuse the two TVK leaders of making baseless and defamatory remarks during separate press conferences and demand an immediate and unconditional apology. A

Team Udaan’s sugarcane waste sanitary pads offer a low-cost and eco-friendly period care solution Delhi Students Develop Eco-Friendly Period Pads Ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Delhi-based all-girls student innovation group Team Udaan has created reusable sanitary pads from sugarcane waste. Led by Anupriya Nayak, the team used sugarcane bagasse, the dry fibrous material left after juice extraction, to build a low-cost m

CBSE OSM Row: Rahul Gandhi Demands Probe   Rahul Gandhi Raises CBSE OSM Row Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an independent probe into the CBSE OSM answer sheet row, after students raised complaints over scanned answer sheets, revaluation delays, handwriting mismatches, and missing pages. His remarks added political pressure to the controversy surrounding CBSE’s newly introduced On-Screen Marking system. In a

CBSE Class 12 Re-Evaluation 2026 Portal Issues Raise Concern CBSE Re-Evaluation Portal Faces Complaints CBSE Class 12 students are facing fresh stress after the 2026 board results, as the re-evaluation and scanned answer sheet process ran into repeated portal problems. The results were announced on May 13, but many students later reported login failures, service errors, failed payments, and delayed access while applying for scanned answer sheets and ver

BTS To Bring ARIRANG World Tour To Australia In February 2027 BTS ARIRANG Tour Australia Dates Confirmed Global K-pop superstars BTS are set to bring their BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ to Australia in February 2027, marking one of the biggest stadium music events for fans in the country. The group will perform two Sydney shows at Accor Stadium on Saturday, February 20, and Sunday, February 21, 2027. Before the Sydney concerts, BTS will begin t