Top news of the day: T.N. allocated funds for Samagra Shiksha from its own resources to compensate for dues from Centre says T.N. Minister; UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians, and more
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Tamil Nadu allocates funds for Samagra Shiksha, UN accuses Israel of sexual violence, rescue op in Telangana tunnel, bank strike.
T.N. allocated funds for Samagra Shiksha from its own resources to compensate for dues from Centre: Thangam Thennarasu
Prioritising the welfare of schoolchildren, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (March 14, 2025) said the State government has allocated funds from its exchequer to compensate for ₹2,152 crore funds due from the Centre to the State under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
United Nations report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians; Benjamin Netanyahu claims anti-Israel bias
United Nations-backed (UN) human rights experts on Thursday (March 13, 2025) accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The allegations came in one of the most extensive reports of its kind on the issue since Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel ignited the war.
Rescue Op in Telangana tunnel day 21: Teams use liquid ring vacuum pump to expedite silt removal in SLBC tunnel
The multi-agency rescue teams engaged in tracing the remaining seven persons trapped under the debris 14 km inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Nagarkurnool, employed one more new equipment – a liquid ring vacuum pump with 30 HP motor – to aide their efforts on Friday (March 14, 2025) - the 21st day of the rescue operation.
Bank unions firm on March 24-25 strike as talks with IBA fail
Eighty-six participants from 11 countries will descend on Kolahalamedu in scenic Wagamon, nestled along the Western Ghats, for a five-day paragliding competition beginning on March 19.
Deputy CM Shivakumar plans to revise Cauvery water tariff by one paise per litre to address mounting losses.
Tagore Centenary Hall in Kozhikode to be demolished for a modern multipurpose complex with advanced facilities and amenities.
Bengaluru records hottest day of the year with temperatures exceeding 35°C, dry air and no clouds forecasted.
Vivek Atray's inspiring journey from civil servant to motivational speaker, author, and sports enthusiast resonates with the youth. He released his new and fifth book The Middle of Everything in March
BJP infighting intensifies with Lingayat community conventions planned by rival camps in Karnataka.
‘Appu’, the 2002 Kannada film directed by Puri Jagannadh, launched Puneeth Rajkumar as a hero in the Kannada film industry. The movie was re-released as a part of the actor’s 50th birth anniversary celebrations
Hyderabad Holi 2025: Colours, beats & treats fill the streets
Cocoa farmers in Andhra Pradesh face crisis as domestic prices fall, demand government intervention for fair pricing.
Special Court denies bail to Ranya Rao for gold smuggling; investigation into international syndicate continues, involving actor Tarun Raju.
36-hour hackathon tackling human-animal conflict with innovative solutions, judged by IT and Forest Department experts for cash prizes.
Namma Raste conference highlights citizen-driven initiatives for better urban mobility, accessibility, and safety in Bengaluru.
Coimbatore Corporation to convert medians under flyovers into green spaces with private funding for city beautification and maintenance.