Civil society group proposes water security commission amid concerns over shrinking waterbodies in Kashmir
Centre’s clearances for felling nearly 2.8 million trees, coupled with large-scale infrastructure in hill regions, could destabilise fragile mountain ecosystems, says the chairman of the civil society group
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EC to take call on whether TMC split makes for symbol dispute case
The Election Commission is set to adjudicate a Trinamool Congress split, examining factional leadership claims and party constitution validity. Proceedings will involve assessing legislative and organizational strength, with a focus on adherence to party aims. The EC may freeze the symbol if an immediate poll looms, but no such urgency exists currently. Past disputes highlight the majority test as a decisive factor.
A convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim, rules Madras High Court
Categorising certain sects as Backward and the remaining as Forward is antithetical to Quranic injunctions. Islam seeks to establish an egalitarian society, says Madurai Bench
'No decision yet': MK Stalin on contetsing bypoll amid Trichy East buzz
Tamil Nadu's former chief minister MK Stalin remains non-committal on contesting a byelection to re-enter the assembly. Speculation links him to the Trichy East seat, vacated by his successor incumbent chief minister C Joseph Vijay. This comes as several other constituencies also face byelections due to AIADMK MLA resignations, potentially shifting allegiances to Vijay's TVK party.
The Hindu Group named ‘Champion Publisher of the Year 2026’
The Group topped the table with seven awards at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards South Asia