Virudhunagar, the district headquarters, has in recent years emerged as a stronghold for the DMK. In the 2021 Assembly elections, DMK’s A. R. R. Seenivasan won with 73,297 votes, defeating BJP’s G. Pandurangan by a margin of 21,339 votes. In the 2016 Assembly elections, A. R. R. Seenivasan of the DMK won with 65,499 votes,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a broadside against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming that the TMC government is hell-bent on carrying out the “funeral procession” of law and order in the state.Addressing a rally in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar, the Prime Minister said that huge number of people here…
Huge Discounts Ahead: UAE Announces Free Fazaa Membership for Families In a move aimed at strengthening social cohesion and improving quality of life for households across the emirates, the United Arab Emirates has announced that resident families will receive free Fazaa membership as part of the nationwide “Year of the Family 2026” initiative. The programme,…
The equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended near the day’s high on Wednesday (May 6) after reports of the US nearing a deal with Iran to end the war lifted sentiment, with benchmark indices led higher by financial heavyweights, Bharti Airtel and Mahindra & Mahindra. The Sensex rose 941 points to close…
A former domestic help, Rahul, allegedly raped and murdered a civil services aspirant in South Delhi NEW DELHI: From a late-night assault in Alwar to a brutal killing in Delhi hours later, cops say the accused’s movements trace a disturbing pattern of escalating violence, pointing to a behavioural profile shaped by debt, addiction, resentment and…
AIIMS NORCET 10 admit card 2026: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the admit card for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) 10, 2026. Candidates who registered for the recruitment exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.Candidates must carry the admit card…
Students across the UAE return to classrooms with strict safety rules, and hybrid options / Image: File More than a million students across the UAE returned to classrooms on Monday, April 20, marking a full-scale resumption of in-person learning after weeks of distance education triggered by regional tensions.The reopening applies to schools, nurseries, and universities…
Augusta: A racing heart. Trembling hands. Knots in his stomach. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 18th green during the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Getty Images via AFP) It could have been a medical emergency for others, but in Rory McIlroy’s case, he felt…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are under renewed scrutiny as reports indicate that their increasing number of fallouts is now directly undermining their influence in powerful circles. Over time, insiders allege the couple’s relationships with fashion’s gatekeepers and entertainment’s elite have quietly broken down. The latest developments suggest their predicament extends far beyond a single…
Representational photo (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s athletics body AFI has come under serious pressure after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) placed the country in the highest-risk category for doping. This happened because India recorded the most doping violations in recent years, even overtaking countries like Kenya. As a result, Indian athletes will now face…
