In this episode, we focus on Kolathur — one of Chennai’s most high-profile constituencies, represented by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin for over a decade.Residents point to tangible development in recent years — including flood mitigation measures, improved public infrastructure, and initiatives like affordable learning spaces for youth. However, several civic concerns continue to persist, including road congestion, encroachments, transport connectivity gaps, and unresolved housing issues.As Kolathur heads into the 2026 elections, it presents a familiar urban story — where visible progress coexists with everyday challenges....
No breakthrough in the first direct US-Iran talks in over a decade. Vice-President J.D. Vance said the U.S. is leaving Islamabad without a deal, after failing to secure assurances from Iran on nuclear weapons. Talks may continue, with the Strait of Hormuz seen as a major sticking point. ...
Member of Parliament from Shivamogga B.Y. Raghavendra has written to the Minister for Industries M.B. Patil to intervene to ensure the flight services of Indigo Airlines, connecting Shivamogga and Bengaluru, are not affected....
The curriculum on Computational Thinking & Artificial Intelligence was released on April 1, 2026, by Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister, Union Government, for CBSE students between Classes 3–8. The inclusion of this curriculum will equip students with skills such as logical reasoning, problem solving, and identification of patterns....
Residents of localities in the Anna Nagar Assembly Constituency want civic initiatives that started well but petered out to be revived; post-elections, Federation of Anna Nagar Residents’ Associations is expected to meet up with the one who assumes office and present their views on how to make these exercises work for residents all over again ...