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Gunpowder stashed in sacks may have exploded due to high temperature and chemical reaction, say police; three victims die on the spot, one during treatment; incident happened during de-mining operation

PBCMS invokes Article 24 jurisdiction of the ILO which allows employers’ or workers’ organisations to make a representation against any member State, alleging ineffective observance of a ratified Convention

The tribunal has ordered all five southern States and the Union Territory of Puducherry to ensure time-bound implementation of their State Action Plans; these directions assume significance as it puts the spotlight on air pollution governance in the southern States — an issue that has largely been dominated by the northern regions, particularly Delhi-NCR

The Rajya Sabha MP, who was one of the close confidants of Kejriwal, now says the ‘toxic work culture’ of AAP forced him to quit the party and join the BJP

Trinamool Congress’s attempt to seize power by “unfair means” has completely crumbled now, says BJP

Post Assembly election results in May, the Opposition bloc mulls meeting to brainstorm future strategy on key issues tied up with the expansion of Lok Sabha

Slight relief likely in north but above-normal minimum temperatures to persist across State despite 33.5% to 45% probability of rain

With voting over and counting set for May 4, this explainer looks at how Kerala, West Bengal and Assam voted in 2021, and what those patterns could tell us about the results this time.

The Third Master Plan for Chennai is meant to create a city that would be future-ready and in sync with all the requirements of a modern metropolis. The CMDA was expected to release the plan with the government’s approval during Pongal 2026. However, there is no sign of the plan yet, as the city awaits creative reimagining

Two more missing people from the capsized cruise boat are yet to be found; M.P. Tourism Secretary says a revised SOP will be prepared to prevent such incidents in future

Commerce remains the most sought-after stream, particularly courses integrated with data analytics and finance