Tamilnadu today registered 30,744 new Covid-19 cases, and the total number of infections has touched 31,03,410.
Over 60 killed in air strike on Yemen detention centre
Three children and more than 60 adults are reported to have been killed in air strikes in Yemen on Friday, Save the Children said, and a Reuters witness said several people including African migrants died in a raid in Houthi-held Saada province.
Brazil reports over 1,60,000 new Covid cases
In the last 24 hours, Brazil reported more than 160,000 new Covid-19 cases for a third consecutive day, the National Council of Health Secretaries said.
UN chief calls for US-China negotiation
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for dialogue and negotiation between the United States and China over trade and technology to avoid the polarization of the world market and economy.
Nine policemen face action for assaulting law student
Nine police personnel, including an Inspector of Kodungaiyur police station, are facing action for allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old law student inside the police station.
Madras HC refuses to stay urban civic polls
The Madras High Court has adjourned a plea for postponing the urban local body polls in light of the worsening pandemic.
Modi interacts with Collectors, urges direct connect with public
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with District Collectors from various parts of the country on the implementation of key government schemes.
Surprise announcement from RRR makers
Makers of Ram Charan and Jr NTR-starrer RRR have released a statement in which they reveal that they are ready to release the film on March 18 if the situation surrounding the rising case of Covid improves in the country.
OPS demands white paper on Pongal gift hamper
AIADMK coordinator and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has demanded a white paper on the recent purchase of provisions that were distributed as part of the state Pongal gift hamper scheme.