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S Janaki, Nightingale of South India, dies at 88

NT BureauJuly 11, 20260

Veteran playback singer S Janaki, fondly known as Janaki Amma and celebrated as the “Nightingale of South India,” passed away on Saturday at the age of 88, marking the end of an era in Indian music.

E-paper 11 July 2026

NT BureauJuly 11, 20260

India, New Zealand sign 10 agreements

NT BureauJuly 11, 20260

India and New Zealand have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon.

Vijay sounds early poll bugle from Karur

NT BureauJuly 11, 20260

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay delivered a politically charged and emotionally resonant speech in Karur, signalling what observers see as the beginning of an early electoral push in Tamil Nadu.

D Jayakumar targets CM Vijay

NT BureauJuly 11, 20260

Former AIADMK minister D Jayakumar on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Vijay, alleging that his recent speech in Karur was politically motivated with an eye on upcoming by-elections.