Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day Tamil Nadu trip concluded without a clear NDA expansion. Key meetings with AIADMK's EPS, PMK, and DMDK did not materialize. Read about BJP's strategy for the upcoming state elections.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
Tamil Nadu's new State Indicator Framework reveals superior outcomes in health, education, jobs, and gender parity compared to all-India figures. Discover the data driving the state's success.
Esaki Muthu from Chennai returns from Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, an event highlighting the deep cultural link between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. Discover the historic connection and the 19th-century Tamil satram in Kashi.
UP Board announces pre-board exam schedule for 2026. Classes 10 & 12 exams from Jan 8-21. Check key dates, practical phases, and main exam timetable for crucial practice.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, citing strong public support and a weakening DMK.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu to bolster NDA's alliance cohesion and strategy against the DMK-led front. Key meetings with BJP leaders and allies like AIADMK's EPS are on the agenda.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Tamil Nadu for a crucial two-day visit, focusing on BJP's organizational strength and outreach in the poll-bound state. Key meetings and public engagements lined up.
Madras High Court appoints Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh as commissioner to study Thamirabarani river pollution and suggest remedies. Court expresses dissatisfaction with state's progress.
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's crackdown nets 16 tonnes of single-use plastic from 9,248 shops. Fines of ₹12.5 lakh imposed. Enforcement continues statewide.
Uttarakhand High Court orders immediate shutdown of an illegally operating hot mix plant near Sheetla river in Vikasnagar. The plant was causing severe air pollution and health hazards. Read the full report.
Noida's air quality index (AQI) remained 'very poor' at 367 on Thursday, with dense fog reducing visibility to 50-200m. Ghaziabad's air deteriorated, while parts of Delhi-NCR recorded 'severe' levels. Read the full forecast.
Kolkata's air quality plunged to 'very poor' levels on New Year's Day due to firecrackers and winter inversion. Experts warn of severe health risks and slow recovery. Read more.
Bhopal reports 1,321 pollution-linked respiratory emergencies in 2024, a sharp rise from previous years. Experts blame high AQI, traffic, and construction dust. Read more on the health crisis.
Delhi's air quality plummeted to AQI 311, marked 'very poor'. IMD predicts cold waves from Jan 2-5, likely worsening pollution. Stay informed on health risks.
Kanpur administration seals a chemical factory and inspects 108 units to ensure Ganga purity for Magh Mela. Tannery closure roster enforced from Dec 31, 2025. Read the full report.
Dehradun's air pollution reached severe levels on New Year's Day, recording an AQI of 316. Experts blame vehicles, waste burning, and weather. Learn the health risks and official response.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Untreated sewage discharge into Panchkula's Ghaggar river triggers alarm. Fears of drinking water contamination rise as repair work continues. Authorities face negligence charges.
Kolkata's air pollution progress has slowed, with PM2.5 stuck at 45 µg/m³. Experts cite transboundary pollution and biomass burning as key hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
Delhi recorded its highest December PM2.5 levels since 2018, averaging 211 µg/m³. Pollution peaked at 392 µg/m³, driven by year-round emissions, not just farm fires. Read the full analysis.
In a major leadership overhaul, the Tamil Nadu police department transferred and promoted over 70 officers. Key appointments include new commissioners for Avadi and Tambaram, and a new DGP for Armed Police. Read the full list of changes.
Delhi recorded its cleanest air since 2020 in 2025, but PM2.5 levels were still 2.45 times above national standards. Experts warn systemic change is needed for safe air. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh's air quality deteriorated sharply on Monday, with many areas experiencing 'very poor' AQI levels for prolonged periods. Key monitoring stations in Sectors 22, 25, and 53 recorded alarming spikes. Read the full report.
Visakhapatnam's air quality index (AQI) consistently breaches 300. The AP Pollution Control Board plans a comprehensive city-wide vehicular emission assessment to tackle pollution sources. Read more.
UP Pollution Control Board to install cameras at 34 factories near Ganga tributaries in Bijnor and Amroha to prevent toxic discharge during Magh Mela from Jan 3 to Feb 15.
Strong westerly winds brought a sharp improvement in air quality across Bihar and UP cities on Monday. Patna's AQI hit a 'satisfactory' 88. Experts warn the relief may be temporary.