National

Addressing reporters at the airport, Palaniswami said the meeting at the Union Home Minister's residence focused on the current political landscape in the state and ways to strengthen the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the polls. He added that the AIADMK is in talks with several other parties regarding potential alliances, and some are expected to join the NDA bloc. He also clarified that there have been no discussions about including VK Sasikala's party in the alliance.

The local police immediately launched search operations upon receiving the report of missing/kidnapped individuals. Local enquiries played a crucial role, in addition to efforts such as checking CCTV footage and showing the photographs of the kidnapped children/ missing persons at auto stands, e-rickshaw stands, bus stands, and railway stations, according to a release.

Former Director (Research and Academic) at MP Birla Planetarium, Dr Debinrosad Duari, said that although a total lunar eclipse will occur on Tuesday, skywatchers in India will only be able to witness a partial phase as the Moon will be below the horizon during the full eclipse.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the Centre's efforts for wildlife protection, reaffirming the commitment to "conservation, sustainable practices and protecting habitats" on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday organised 'Janta Darshan' in Gorakhpur, during which he heard grievances of the people.

Temples across India closed their gates on Tuesday as the 'Sutak Kaal' (inauspicious period) began ahead of the first lunar eclipse of the year, with priests saying the doors will reopen after the eclipse ends in the evening.