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Who's Sriram Krishnan? Trump's Indian-origin AI adviser leaving White House
Sriram Krishnan, a prominent Indian-American tech executive and venture capitalist, has announced his decision to step down from his role as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Monsoon hits Maharashtra on time despite delayed Kerala onset
The southwest monsoon reached Maharashtra on schedule on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
'Killer' shoot: 1 dead, 3 injured in gas cylinder blast
A tragic incident on the set of SJ Suryah's upcoming film, Killer, has left one technician dead and three others injured.
India becomes 3rd-largest market for Schengen visas
India has emerged as the third-largest market for Schengen visas, with 1.15 million applications in 2025.
Over 300 AIADMK members join Vijay-led TVK in Chennai
Over 300 members of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) have joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in Chennai.
Vijay allows 5 shows daily in TN: What it means
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has granted permission for all theaters in the state to screen five shows a day for seven days from the release date of new Tamil films.
Gold prices down by ₹450/g: Here we decode why
Gold prices in the Indian market have fallen by over ₹450 per gram.
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for third time this month
Petrol prices have increased by 87 paise, and diesel prices have risen by 91 paise in Delhi, marking the third hike in just 10 days. As of Saturday, the price of petrol is now Rs 99.51 per liter, while diesel costs Rs 92.49 per liter.
23 MLAs from TVK, Congress sworn into Vijay's Cabinet
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has expanded his cabinet with the induction of 23 new ministers.
Vijay's TVK rules out cabinet berths for AIADMK rebels
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has assured its allies that rebel All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs will not be given cabinet berths.
Fuel prices raised by 90p; second hike in 4 days
Petrol and diesel prices have witnessed another hike across major Indian cities, marking the second increase in a week.
India's first bullet train design unveiled
The Indian Railways has released the design of the country's first proposed bullet train, which will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Veteran Tamil producer-actor K Rajan (85) dies by suicide
K Rajan (85), a prominent Tamil film producer, actor, director, and writer, died by suicide in Chennai on Sunday.
SriLankan Airlines accuses Indian employees of ₹22M fraud
SriLankan Airlines has accused a group of its Indian employees in Chennai's finance department of embezzling ₹22 million.
El Niño 2026 may weaken monsoon, raise drought risk: IMD
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a challenging monsoon season in 2026.
How did a crew member die on 'Jailer 2' set?
In a tragic incident, a 28-year-old crew member died after being electrocuted on the sets of Rajinikanth's upcoming film Jailer 2 in Chennai.
Here's how much petrol, diesel cost in metros now
Oil companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per liter across major metro cities.
Shanmugam-led AIADMK faction backs Vijay's government in Tamil Nadu
A faction of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), led by rebel MLA CV Shanmugam, has extended support to actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu.
Why Vijay's estranged wife, kids skipped his swearing-in ceremony
Tamil actor Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy, was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10.
Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM today
C Joseph Vijay, the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
VCK chief backs Vijay's TVK for Tamil Nadu government
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay, has emerged as the single largest party in its debut Tamil Nadu assembly election.
Vijay's fan attempts self-immolation over delay in actor's CM oath
A 40-year-old worker of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party attempted self-immolation in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday.
Vijay hasn't proven majority, no oath ceremony tomorrow
In yet another dramatic twist, actor-turned-politician Vijay is unlikely to form the government in Tamil Nadu after his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has reportedly been unable to produce the proof of support of 118 MLAs.
Meet investor who helped Skyroot become India's first space-tech unicorn
Skyroot Aerospace has become India's first space-tech unicorn after raising $60 million (approximately ₹570 crore) in a funding round.
AIADMK MLAs moved to Puducherry resort as TVK seeks majority
Amid the ongoing political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu, over 25 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs have been moved to a resort in Puducherry.
TVK office-bearer arrested for sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl
A 35-year-old office-bearer of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was arrested on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Chennai.
Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM on Thursday
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay will take oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7, sources told ANI.
MK Stalin resigns as Tamil Nadu CM: Report
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has resigned after his party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), lost the recent assembly elections, news agency PTI reported.
TVK wins big but falls short of majority; what next
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), made a historic debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
From auto-rickshaw to Assembly: TVK's Dhamu floors Royapuram giants
In a stunning upset in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, K Vijay Dhamu, an auto-driver by profession, has won the Royapuram constituency.
TVK emerges as single-largest party, vows to form government alone
As early trends emerge in the counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appears to be displaying a strong debut performance.
Luxurious cars, lavish properties: Inside Vijay's ₹600cr worth empire
Actor-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is leading in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, according to early trends on Monday.
Udhayanidhi inches ahead in Chepauk, DMK's Karunanidhi legacy seat
Early counting trends in Tamil Nadu's elections have thrown up some surprises, especially in the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency.
AIADMK ahead in Tamil Nadu, DMK workers pack up
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party's headquarters in Chennai, Anna Arivalayam, was a picture of despondency on counting day.
Want faster US visa interview? This city can help you
The US Department of State has released its latest global visa wait time data, revealing significant variations in interview timelines for the US visas across Indian cities.
India's ultra-rich population surges; billionaires to rise 51% by 2030
India's ultra-wealthy population is growing at a rapid pace. The country has now become the sixth-largest in terms of ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI), according to a Knight Frank report.
Bikaji founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 74
Shiv Ratan Agarwal, the Chairman and Managing Director of Bikaji Foods International Ltd, has passed away in Chennai. He was 74 years old.
Drink spiked, Wi-Fi disconnected, US woman raped at Karnataka homestay
A United States national was allegedly raped at a homestay in Kutta village, Kodagu, Karnataka.
Lyrid meteor shower peaks: When, where to watch in India
The annual Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known meteor showers, is set to peak on April 21-22.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Check gold, silver prices in your city
Gold prices in India's retail market remained largely unchanged today. The day marks Akshaya Tritiya, a festival traditionally considered auspicious for buying gold and silver.