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Located along the southern side of Tiruppur district, the constituency is predominantly rural, with agriculture as the mainstay, and sugarcane, coconut, paddy and vegetables cultivated across the region.

Residents of Tiruvallur constituency want the new bus stand to be opened for public use at the earliest; traffic congestion remains key concern; farmers in Perambakkam region hit by falling groundwater level

Thanjavur, a heritage town continues to grapple with problems such as open drains in a few lanes and by-lanes in the heart of the town, and traffic congestion during weekends and on holy days near Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple, a World Heritage Monument.

Georgios Frangulis responded strongly to critics questioning his presence at Aryna Sabalenka’s matches. In a podcast video, he explained how he balances work and support for his fiancé. Sabalenka also shared how the relationship has shaped her mindset. Meanwhile, she continues a strong tennis season despite a recent injury forcing her to miss the Stuttgart Open.

Known widely for its rice mills and coconut oil units, the constituency that also accounts for a substantial extent of powerloom units has quite a few unresolved issues, according to sections of the electorate.

The constituency has seen several water management proposals, including check dams across the Maniyachi Pallam stream and at Valukkuparai in the hills, along with plans to divert water to the reservoir. While these measures can improve irrigation in the plains, hill residents fear ecological disruption, including impacts on forests, wildlife and traditional livelihoods.

The Central government’s long-awaited recent move to relocate border fencing in Punjab closer to the international boundary with Pakistan may finally offer farmers the freedom they have awaited for decades. Trapped between the border fence and the Zero Line, farmers are hopeful that they will be able to access their fields freely, have more crop choices, and be free from restricted farming hours and frequent security checks. However, until then, they will have to continue struggling with their existing set of problems, reports Vikas Vasudeva

A five-year-old boy was brutally killed by his mother's live-in partner in Kamareddy. The accused allegedly smothered and beat the child after his mother left home. Police arrested both the partner and the mother, stating they planned to eliminate the boy due to his mental health issues to facilitate their marriage. The eight-year-old sister is the sole eyewitness.

A brutal attack in Delhi's Alaknanda left a father and son dead after a dispute over a high-interest loan. Rakesh Sood and his son Karan were allegedly stabbed multiple times by a neighbour, Asad Siddiqui. Rohit, Rakesh's nephew, was also injured while trying to intervene. The family claims a local nursing home denied emergency treatment, causing critical delays.

India and Russia have activated a logistics pact allowing each to station up to 3,000 troops, five warships and ten aircraft in the other’s territory for five years, extendable by mutual consent. The agreement enhances military cooperation, supports equipment servicing, enables joint exercises and missions, and grants reciprocal access to bases, strengthening interoperability in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions.

Congress accuses Modi of using official machinery to attack Opposition ahead of Assembly polls

Some of the burning issues faced by residents of Gummidipoondi constituency are the expansion of the industrial waste disposal facility in SIPCOT industrial complex and health hazards, discharge of sewage into Thamarai lake, lack of public transport facilities, and poor health infrastructure

At the Kannankurichi town panchayat, most of the lands have been developed into housing plots in the last 15 years and people are willing to buy lands in this panchayat as it is situated near the foothills of Yercaud.

Chennai Super Kings lost by 10 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad after a middle-overs slowdown derailed their chase. Ruturaj Gaikwad said restricting SRH to 194 felt good but scoring just four runs after 10 overs proved costly. Despite strong starts, CSK lost momentum. He praised the bowlers, especially Anshul Kamboj, for consistent performances and clarity in execution.

For years, residents have demanded that a sewage treatment plant be set up to treat the town’s waste water, which flows downstream and joins the Bhavani River

The Bhavani jamakkalam sector, despite receiving a GI tag in 2005, is struggling for survival. Weavers say proliferation of cheaper powerloom products has severely affected the market for authentic handwoven items.