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VCK goes solo in Puducherry, blames Congress for delaying seat-sharing formula

Prolonged seat-sharing negotiations yield no result, VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan says uncertainty giving ‘mental stress’ to its leaders.

After Karur stampede, TVK’s Vijay on Puducherry stage in limited edition—only for those with QR code

Instead of roadshow, event in open space, attendance capped at 5,000. No pregnant women, kids or elderly allowed. Ambulances, fire engines, drinking water, toilets, emergency exits at venue.

At 41, ‘marathon man’ Paras Dogra is J&K cricket’s pillar of stability—a skipper who wants no credit

Born in Himachal, Dogra has 20+ years of experience. ‘This bunch of (J&K cricketers) is ready, they've potential to play for India & through them I'll be able to live my dream’.

Rift in ruling NDA in Puducherry? BJP MLAs criticise NR Congress, allege bid to ‘weaken’ party

Leaders from ruling NR Congress have dismissed talks of a tussle between alliance partners as ‘routine differences’ ahead of 2026 assembly elections.

‘Lottery king’ Santiago Martin’s son Jose to launch new political party in Puducherry

Jose, who was associated with BJP since 2015, distanced himself from the party last year following a disagreement with the local leadership.

Puducherry PWD installs cloth shades at traffic signals to help commuters beat heat, Coimbatore follows

Initiative, first started in Nagpur in 2016, was implemented in Puducherry on advice of PWD minister K Lakshminarayanan and has received accolades from locals and netizens alike.

Pondicherry Resort — all you need to know before booking your stay

Pondicherry, a coastal town surrounded by Tamil Nadu, is your answer to an idyllic vacation to refresh, relax and rejuvenate. It is a Union...

Winning only Assam won’t be a celebration for BJP. Real victory lies in West Bengal

Assam and Kerala are two states where the Congress could have put its act together for a revival. But the BJP is not complaining.

Assembly poll dates out for Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry, results on 2 May

Polling will begin on 27 March. Assam will have a three-phase and West Bengal an 8-phase election. Other states to have single phase polls, Election Commission announced.

BJP wants a Congress-mukt South, but it can’t become a party of Aaya Rams and Gaya Rams

When outsiders join a party en masse, principled politics suffers. The BJP has many challenges in the south, not just Congress.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.