From stinky toilets to inadequate ventilation, polling staff continued their work amid the poorly maintained conditions at some of the polling centres in south Chennai Updated – April 24, 2026 10:49 am IST – CHENNAI Poor ventilation at a polling booth in R.A. Puram, with no ceiling fans and only two pedestal fans, proving insufficient.
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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has extended comprehensive logistical and financial support worth over Rs 1.45 crore for the Indian badminton team’s participation in the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, scheduled from April 24 to May 3. A 34-member Indian contingent, comprising 20 players, five coaches and nine support staff
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LUCKNOW State universities across Uttar Pradesh are gearing up to celebrate the foundation day of Gujarat on May 1 with a wide array of cultural, social, and health-oriented programmes. The celebrations are being organised following guidelines issued by governor and chancellor of state universities, Anandiben Patel. Campuses will be buzzing with various other activities, including