Govt Discusses Vande Mataram Protocols Like National Anthem

The Ministry of Home Affairs held high-level discussions about establishing formal protocols for the national song Vande Mataram, including whether it should be sung alongside the national anthem and if disrespect should attract penalties.

Kochi: 174 Autos Fined in Night MVD Inspection

Motor Vehicles Department's enforcement division in Kochi conducted a night inspection targeting autorickshaws, penalizing 174 vehicles for various violations including non-functional meters and illegal operations.

Farmer Survives Murder Attempt in Palwal Land Dispute

A 21-year-old farmer miraculously survived after an armed mob tied him to a tractor and drove it into the Yamuna river in Palwal district. Police have registered an FIR against 39 individuals in connection with this violent incident linked to a land dispu

SC Shocked by Corporate Money Siphoning, Vows Monitoring

Supreme Court expressed deep concern over public money being siphoned by corporates, calling it shocking. Hearing Bank of India's plea against Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, the bench vowed to monitor proceedings.

TN Per Capita Income Hits ₹3.15 Lakh by 2025-26

Tamil Nadu's per capita income has risen from ₹2.06 lakh in 2021 to ₹3.15 lakh in 2025-26, as stated by Minister E V Velu during a heated assembly debate on inflation and commodity prices.

Udhayanidhi Mocks EPS Over Madurai AIIMS Delay

DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin challenged AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami to question PM Modi about the incomplete AIIMS project in Madurai during assembly debate on infrastructure.

TN Forms Panels to Solve Poultry Farmers' Issues

State Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan announced district-level committees to tackle poultry farmers' problems, with action based on their reports, amid demands for higher contract rearing prices.

Odisha, NCSM Sign MoU for Pathani Samanta Planetarium Upgrade

Odisha government and National Council of Science Museums sign MoU for major upgradation of Pathani Samanta Planetarium in Bhubaneswar to create world-class astronomy education facility with hybrid planetarium, interactive galleries.

Bengaluru Bike Taxis Return After High Court Order

Bengaluru High Court's decision to allow bike taxis brings relief to commuters seeking affordable last-mile connectivity, while auto drivers protest citing livelihood threats and demand government intervention.

TN Tourism Bill & Tamil Medium Quota Extension

Tamil Nadu government introduces a bill to form special area development authorities for tourism in Mamallapuram and Kanyakumari, and extends 20% reservation for Tamil medium students to existing government employees.

Modi Cites Netaji's Vision, Slams Congress on History

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized his government's alignment with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's vision of a powerful India during Parakram Diwas, while criticizing previous administrations for neglecting historical preservation.

AMMK Leaders Join DMK, Slam Dhinakaran's NDA Move

In a significant political shift, AMMK deputy general secretary S V S P Manickaraja and three district secretaries joined DMK in Chennai, criticizing T T V Dhinakaran's decision to align with NDA and endorse EPS as CM candidate.

Mentalist Aathi Booked for Rs 35 Lakh Fraud in Kochi

Ernakulam Central police register case against mentalist Aathi for allegedly defrauding Rs 35 lakh from a Kochi resident under the guise of funding his show 'Insomnia'. Director Jis Joy among others booked.

Nagpur Bookie's Phone Holds Betting Evidence: Cops

Notorious bookie Ashish Kudbe's mobile phone, which he refused to surrender, is believed to contain evidence linking prominent bookies, businessmen, and politicians to his extensive betting network across India.

Nagpur Mayor Race: Experience, Caste Dynamics Key Factors

The contest for Nagpur's mayor post, reserved for women from the open category, focuses on experience and caste equations. Key contenders include Shivani Dani, Ashwini Jichkar, Neeta Thakre, and Divya Dhurde, with party insiders weighing their credentials

Kamal Haasan Chairs MNM Council Meeting in Chennai

Makkal Needhi Maiam's administrative and executive councils will convene in Chennai, with party president Kamal Haasan presiding, as the party gears up for state elections with its newly allotted 'battery torch' symbol.

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