The BJP launched a scathing attack on AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday, accusing him of using his 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat in Punjab as a pretext to enjoy a lavish lifestyle.
Meghalaya CM presents Rs 1,970 crore deficit budget in assembly
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday tabled a Rs 1,970 crore deficit budget for the financial year 2025-26, announcing a Rs 6,000 scholarship for all post-matric students of the state.
Sania Mirza roped in as partner for Pickleball Open
Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza has been roped in by Global Sports as a partner for the Pickleball Open 2025 tournament in Dubai, with the tournament set to take place from May 8-11.
Another feather in Kohli’s hat
India batting superstar Virat Kohli on Wednesday moved up a spot to reach fourth place in the ICC ODI rankings for batters after his match-winning 84 against Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal.
‘Haven’t played a perfect game so far’
Not the one to be easily pleased, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his team is still searching for that “perfect game” despite entering the Champions Trophy final with an all-win record and he is hopeful that it would come in the summit clash on Sunday.
TN farmers stage hunger strike for MSP legalisation
The Tamil Nadu unit of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) staged a hunger strike in Thanjavur on Wednesday in solidarity with the ongoing farmers’ protest in Delhi, demanding the legalization of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farm products.
Scuffle erupts at AIADMK meet chaired by Sengottaiyan
A heated scuffle broke out during an AIADMK meeting chaired by MLA KA Sengottaiyan on Wednesday after an individual questioned why he was not invited to the gathering.
Centre wants to create ‘Hindia’, says Kamal
The Union government’s plans to implement delimitation in 2026 will promote ‘Hindia’ as the real motive is to consolidate power in Hindi-speaking States, said Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan during the all-party meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the Secretariat in Chennai on Wednesday.
Mega Book Park to open at Chennai Central Metro Station
Starting April 23, Chennai Central Metro Station will host a Mega Book Park set up by the Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation (TNTBESC) at a cost of ₹1.62 crore.
Chennai to microchip one lakh pet dogs
Starting next month, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will begin microchipping one lakh pet dogs to track owners and prevent abandonment.
