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Stretch near Thondayad Junction emerges as one of the most affected areas. Multiple entry and exit points beneath the Thondayad flyover have compounded traffic snarls, say residents

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was seen using a phone in the dugout during an IPL match, violating PMOA rules that ban such use outside the dressing room. The incident, noticed during the chase, has drawn scrutiny, with potential action from officials. IPL authorities stress strict phone-use guidelines to prevent corruption risks, and an investigation may follow.

Over the years, Musiri, which was upgraded as a 24-ward municipality in 2022, has transitioned into a ‘retiree paradise’ as it has become a preferred destination for superannuated professionals; agriculture remains the predominant occuption in the region fed by the Cauvery

A 23-year-old woman died and her mother is in critical condition after a jilted lover allegedly threw acid on them while they slept. The accused, who had a relationship with the victim, reportedly conspired with an associate to carry out the attack after her marriage was fixed elsewhere. Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.

At present, the Ambur Assembly constituency has over 50 leather tanneries with most of them located near the Palar River

The AIADMK’s scheme covers crop loans obtained by farmers from primary agricultural credit cooperative societies (PACCS) and loans obtained by persons with disabilities and pavement vendors from cooperative banks

Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu stressed the need for coordination among agencies, and said the Delhi Police, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Public Works Department had been directed to work together to address local challenges. 

Election officials said that 5,673 persons with disabilities and senior citizens in five Assembly constituencies are to cast postal ballots

The II PU examination results were announced on Thursday

Urdu-speaking Assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, many with significant Muslim populations, have shown lower voter deletion rates and slightly higher addition rates compared to the state average. These 46 constituencies saw 26.33 lakh deletions and added 11.79 lakh voters during the recent revision period.