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NHAI hikes toll fee at 34 plazas from today

Increases by ₹5 to ₹25 depending on vehicle category; TNRDC & TNRIDC also expected to revise fee after MCC is lifted

Narikuravars refused movie tickets, tahsildar takes them to matinee

ONE fine morning filled with the simple anticipation of enjoying a new film, quickly soured into one of blatant discrimination for a group of Narikuravars in Cuddalore.

Actor Raveena Tandon, driver assaulted over 'carelessness'

ACTOR Raveena Tandon was allegedly attacked by a mob that accused her driver of rash driving and injuring a pedestrian.

Exit polls ring anti-incumbency warning bells in Andhra, Odisha

IF exit poll verdicts are anything to go by, anti-incumbency is hemorrhaging the ruling parties in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in the assembly elections.

BJP keeps power in Arunachal with thumping victory

THE BJP on Sunday retained power in Arunachal Pradesh by winning 46 of the state's 60 seats.

SKM landslide in Sikkim leaves Oppn with just 1

THE Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) on Sunday swept the polls, winning 31 of Sikkim's 32 seats in the state.

Living the American dream

After featuring for India, country of his birth, in two age-group World Cups, USA all-rounder Harmeet left for the land of opportunities. Few years later, he's part of a global ICC event

Sabalenka beats 'best friend' Badosa in Paris

ARYNA Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to defeat close friend Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday to take her place in the last 16 of the French Open.

Car sales in May moderate to 4% at 3.50 lakh units

ASSENGER vehicle (PV) sales during the month of May were in the slow lane as buyers' sentiments were impacted by general elections and extreme heat waves.

S Africa's ANC looks for allies to form govt after losing majority

SOUTH Africa's ruling ANC faced a search for allies to help it form a new government on Saturday after it lost its threedecade-old absolute majority in a watershed election.

SL nabs handler of IS suspects sent to India

SRI Lankan Police have arrested the suspected handler of the four of its nationals who were arrested at Ahmedabad airport in India for their alleged links with the banned Islamic State (ISIS) outfit.

Russia targets Ukrainian energy sites in massive overnight attack

RUSSIA fired a combined 100 missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight in a barrage that targeted energy sites across the country, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.

Biden pushes for truce, says Hamas incapable of attacking Israel again

US prez details three-phase deal proposed by Israel to end war; Hamas says viewing it positively

Indian-origin boy eyes record with Rubik's Cube

A British Indian schoolboy who created a giant artwork depicting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak by using his Rubik's Cubesolving skills is eyeing a speed record entry into the \"Guinness World Records\" this year.

56% turnout in 13 high-profile constituencies

IN the seventh and the last phase of the 75-day battle of nerves, 13 Lok Sabha seats of the most crucial Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh recorded a voters' turnout of 56.6 per cent till 5 pm on Saturday and it is likely to revise in the days to come.

Fate of Preneet, Harsimrat sealed amid nearly 56% turnout

A turnout of around 55.65% was recorded in Punjab as the polling was held for 13 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state on Saturday amid minor incidents of clashes.

Bypolls crucial for Sukhu govt as 68% voting recorded

A voter turnout of about 68% was recorded in the four Lok Sabha constituencies of Himachal Pradesh where polling was held in the last phase of the general election and for the by-elections to six assembly seats.

68% polling scored in sweltering heat

VOTERS braved sweltering heat to cast vote in the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency that reported 67.90 per cent turnout till 6 pm.

Patliputra records highest, Patna Sahib lowest turnout among 8 constituencies

THE seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha election on eight seats in Bihar on Saturday witnessed a voter turnout of nearly 50.56% till 6 pm, which is about 0.68% less than the 51.24% voter turnout recorded in the 2019 election.

BJP lauds exit poll projections, says will win 400 seats

THE BJP, buoyed by the seat counts projected by the exit polls of various agencies, claimed that people of the country have once again reposed their trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

INDIA bloc leaders discuss counting day preparations

Claim Oppn alliance will get more than 295 seats and form next govt

Authentic dying declaration can be sole basis for conviction of accused, says SC

AN authentic dying declaration that inspires the confidence of the court can be relied upon and be the sole basis for the conviction of an accused without any corroboration, the Supreme Court has said.

Mother of 17-year-old accused in Pune Porsche crash arrested

THE mother of the 17-year-old involved in the Porsche crash in Pune was arrested on Saturday for allegedly trying to tamper with her son's blood sample to influence the case.

'Gujarat BJP leader tried to settle assault case against MLA's son'

A DAY after a case of attempted murder was filed against the son of a Gujarat BJP MLA and others for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting an NSUI leader, an audio recording surfaced on Saturday purportedly showing another BJP leader from Junagadh luring the victim's father for a settlement.

Navy warship Shivalik leaves Singapore for maritime exercises with Japan, US

INDIAN naval ship (INS) Shivalik on Saturday departed Singapore for Yokosuka in Japan, and is scheduled to participate in Japan-India maritime exercise (Jimex) and Rim of Pacific (Rimpac) military exercise.

Spurt in devotees visiting Vellaingiri

MORE than 2.25 lakh devotees visited Vellaingiri Hills in the last three-and-a-half months (until Friday) this year.

Sabarimala pilgrims may get optional insurance scheme

IN a major initiative, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) plans to introduce an optional insurance scheme for pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala temple.

Prakash Raj opens photo expo on ex-CM Karuna

AHEAD of the birth centenary of DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi, Actor Prakash Raj on Saturday inaugurated a photo exhibition featuring VR facility on the life of the former chief minister.

NGO plans campaign in 360 village govt schools on RTE Act

PALLIKALVI Paathukappu Iyyakkam (Save School Education Movement) is organising a campaign to save education in government schools located in 360 villages across the state on Sunday.

'Veeranam lake green due to algae not chemicals'

DISMISSING concerns about chemical contamination, Public Works Department (PWD) officials on Saturday clarified that the greenish colour in Veeranam Lake water is due to algae and aquatic plants.