TVK has announced its candidates for all 30 Puducherry Assembly constituencies, contesting independently. The party has fielded two women candidates and included experienced leaders from other political parties, including former AIADMK and BJP members, to contest the upcoming elections.

Videos posted on TikTok and Instagram showed groups blocking roads and pavements, posing for photos against the walls of a residential property, and even climbing walls to get the optimal angle.

The Government finally admitted that missiles had been fired at Diego Garcia more than 30 hours after the attempted strike - and only after it had been confirmed by US officials.

Quizzed on the whereabouts of the Type 45 Destroyer yesterday, Labour Housing Minister Steve Reed could only say it is 'on its way to the region'.

Carrie Anne Fleming, best known for her role on the fantasy drama Supernatural, has died at 51.

Whether it was a dramatic one-off or a warning, Iran's launch of two missiles across 2,000 miles towards Diego Garcia, Britain's territory, should have been a wake-up call for our government.

The police also said that the identification and arrest of agents and traitors is ongoing

The CentiSpace spacecraft are designed to provide augmentation signal services for global navigation satellite systems from low Earth orbit

Four others were injured

On March 21, Cuba’s national electric power system collapsed

Fire and rescue units evacuated 19 people, including five children

Operational and emergency services are working at the scene, regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz said

Nine residential buildings and five civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged

By 02:00 Moscow time, the precious metal slowed its decline and was trading at $4,504.5 per troy ounce

The UAE Defense Ministry has not yet provided information on the effectiveness of repelling the Iranian attack

Local analysts note that the continuing escalation in the Middle East remains the dominant factor behind the decline in stock prices

Personnel have been evacuated, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said

SINGAPORE - Mental health support in primary care has expanded here, with the number of general practitioners (GPs) who can access lower-cost psychiatric medications and support networks for managing complex mental health conditions rising to over 630 at the end of 2025.This is up from more than 520 the year before, according to data from the Ministry of Health (MOH).These doctors are part of the Mental Health General Practitioner Partnership (MHGPP) programme, which was launched in 2012 to enable GPs to identify, diagnose and manage patients with more complex mental health conditions.At the same time, 23 out of 28 polyclinics now offer mental health services. MOH expects all polyclinics to offer such services over the next three years, a spokesperson said. It plans to expand the network of polyclinics to 32 by 2030.This growth is part of the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy to make care more accessible in the community.

Indian Railways has boosted Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage by 25% for over two lakh running staff, effective January 2024. This decision aligns compensation with the 50% Dearness Allowance hike, addressing long-standing demands for better financial benefits for essential operational personnel.

Government seeks clarity on recovering hefty penalties from carmakers for missing fuel efficiency targets. With stricter norms ahead, the PMO is pushing ministries to define who evaluates, approves, and recovers the dues. Over Rs 8,800 crore in penalties have been levied for past non-compliance, yet no recovery has occurred.

EPFO is developing an auto-settlement facility to disburse unclaimed money from inoperative accounts directly to subscribers. This initiative will initially target Aadhaar-verified accounts with balances of Rs 1,000 or less, aiming to clear idle funds and simplify the withdrawal process for members.

All of Hawaii remains under a flood watch through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Slipping through sonar blind spots, the Ghadir-class mini subs silently shadow their prey, despatch their underwater anti-ship cruise missiles or homing torpedoes, then simply vanish.

Progress on the geotechnical investigations for the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD) rebuild has reached a major milestone, according to the CBD Recovery Project Management Unit.

The 1.6 tons of cocaine that has been seized recently at Havannah Harbor on board of a yacht, Inner Smile, has been confirmed to be pure cocaine.

The Government of Vanuatu and the World Bank have signed an agreement for additional financing of US$28 million (equivalent to more than VT3 billion) to support the Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements (VARS) Project.

The government has decided that a new fuel supplier will be established in Vanuatu.

The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has unveiled a new bus fare system across Efate aimed at standardizing travel costs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of government, surpassing the record previously held by Pawan Kumar Chamling. This milestone marks 25 continuous years in leadership, beginning with his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister in October 2001 and continuing as Prime Minister since May 2014.

SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that a developed India by 2047 requires greater tolerance for debate and dissent, without criminalizing them. He highlighted that thousands arrested under the UAPA with minuscule convictions indicate overuse or misuse of the law, hindering justice delivery and the ideal of a developed nation.

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted a stark gender disparity in higher judicial appointments, noting women excel in lower judicial services but are underrepresented in High Courts and the Supreme Court due to subjective collegium criteria. He stressed the need for greater gender parity for India to achieve developed nation status by 2047.

Supreme Court's Justice Vikram Nath asserted AI can aid judicial processes but won't replace judges' core judgment-writing role. He highlighted AI's limitations in complex cases like matrimonial disputes and constitutional matters. Other judges echoed concerns about AI's potential for bias and the need for human conscience in justice delivery, emphasizing its role as a facilitator, not a substitute.

The March 31 deadline for eliminating Left-wing extremism may pass without fanfare, having successfully created a psychological impetus for stakeholders. This pressure led to the neutralization or surrender of most CPI(Maoist) leadership, fracturing the group and pushing remaining members towards surrender.

Leanne Isaak and Elise Hjalmarson co-direct non-profit One Shared Future Un Futuro Compartido.