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Dead insect in biriyani: Restaurant ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation and serve diner 2 fresh biriyani plates every Sunday for next 5 weeks

A man in Puducherry received Rs 10,000 in compensation and Rs 3,000 for legal expenses after finding a dead insect in his biriyani. The consumer commission also ordered the restaurant to provide him with 10 free plates of biriyani over five Sundays.

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P Rajavelu, VP Sivakolundhu, GNS Rajasekaran appointed as Ministers in Puducherry cabinet

The Union Home Ministry has approved the expansion of the Puducherry Council of Ministers. Three MLAs, P Rajavelu, VP Sivakolundhu, and GNS Rajasekaran, will be inducted into the cabinet. This follows a proposal sent by Chief Minister N Rangasamy. The approval paves the way for the swearing-in ceremony of the…

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Dead insect in biriyani: Court orders restaurant to provide 10 free biriyanis and Rs 10,000 compensation

A Puducherry restaurant was held liable for serving contaminated food after a dead insect was discovered in a biriyani plate. The consumer commission ordered the eatery to pay Rs 10,000 compensation and Rs 3,000 for litigation costs. Additionally, the restaurant must provide the customer with 10 free plates of biriyani,…

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High voter turnout marks Assembly elections across states; West Bengal tops with 93.71% participation: EC

Voter participation saw an upward trend in the March-May 2026 Assembly elections across five states/UTs, with Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal recording their highest-ever turnouts. West Bengal led with an unprecedented 93.71% participation, marking a significant rise in electoral engagement.

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Are Petrol Pumps Really Closing Every Sunday?

Imagine driving to a petrol pump on a Sunday morning Only to find the gates locked. That exact fear spread rapidly across social media after a viral message claimed petrol pumps would remain closed every Sunday in several Indian states following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fuel conservation appeal. Within hours,…

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PM Modi sees ‘saffron surge’ in Karnataka; celebrates BJP gains in Bengal, across other parts of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral successes across India. He credited the victories in Puducherry, Assam, and West Bengal to nationalistic politics and development. Modi noted the BJP's significant growth in West Bengal and Gujarat. He contrasted this with the Congress party's electoral decline over the…

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‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results

The verdicts are in.

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4 states and a UT: Decoding the verdict from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu

To capture the trends and decode the big picture, Newslaundry and The News Minute came together to bring you the sharpest insights on the 2026 assembly election results from Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

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If pollsters are to be believed: Vijay shocker in Tamil Nadu, BJP’s Bengal win

The exit polls are out. And if most pollsters are to be believed, it will be the BJP in Assam and West Bengal, the NDA in Puducherry, the DMK in Tamil Nadu, and the Congress-led UDF in Kerala.

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Best 5-Star Hotels in Pondicherry for a Luxury Beachside Stay

Puducherry blends colonial elegance, spiritual calm, and coastal beauty, making it a favourite destination for relaxed yet refined getaways. The town offers a strong selection of four-star hotels that deliver comfort, character, and quality service without stepping into ultra-luxury pricing. From heritage homes in White Town to beachside resorts near…

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Best 5 Star Hotels in Pondicherry for Luxury Stays, Heritage Charm & Beachside Comfort

Puducherry is where French elegance blends effortlessly with coastal calm, and its five-star hotels reflect exactly that mood. From heritage villas in White Town to sprawling beachside resorts, the city offers luxury stays for every kind of traveler—romantic couples, wellness seekers, and comfort-loving families alike.

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hMPV: Unusual symptoms of the infection one must know and why caution is important

hMPV or human metapneumovirus cases are increasing in the country. On Monday, one more child in Puducherry tested positive for hMPV. The child is undergoing treatment in JIPMER. Director of Health for Puducherry, V Ravichandran, in a release on late Sunday said that the girl child complained of fever, cough…

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Shreyas Iyer ton powers Mumbai to big win in Vijay Hazare Trophy

NEW DELHI: Seasoned player Karun Nair established a new world record for most List A runs without dismissal, leading Vidarbha to victory over Uttar Pradesh, while Shreyas Iyer's brilliant 137 guided Mumbai to a commanding 163-run triumph against Puducherry in Friday's Vijay Hazare Trophy matches.

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IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal with thunderstorms

According to the IMD, isolated heavy to very heavy rain with extremely heavy showers at one or two places is likely to occur over Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts of Tamilnadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Priyanka Gandhi grieved on Fengal havoc; Urges Cong workers for relief work

"Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. My prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those facing immense loss and hardship..." Read further on Dynamite News:

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At least 19 dead as Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding

Army has been deployed to assist rescue operations

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Cyclone Fengal: Rescue operations continue in flooded areas in Puducherry

The Union Territory witnessed severe flooding, especially in areas surrounding the Sankaraparani River, with over 200 residences in NR Nagar inundated. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Army carries out multiple rescue operations in Puducherry

The operations successfully evacuated hundreds of residents from these inundated areas, saving over 200 lives in Krishna Nagar and Kuber Nagar alone. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India: Rescuers brave waist-high water as Cyclone Fengal delivers record rainfall to Puducherry

Rescuers waded through waist-high water in India's Puducherry region as Cyclone Fengal brought the heaviest 24-hour rainfall in 30 years to the region according to the country's weather office.

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Cyclone Fengal: Army rescues over 100 people in flood-affected Puducherry

The Army team left Chennai at 2 am and covered a distance of 160 kilometres overnight, reaching Puducherry around 5:30am on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Three dead as rains lash south east India after Cyclone Fengal landfall

Airport grounds all flights for 16 hours due to flooding and cross winds

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Cyclone Fengal: Chennai Airport closed till 7 PM

Multiple airlines companies already issued travel advisories and updates on their flight plans due to the continuing heavy rainfall in Chennai Tamilnadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Fengal: Alert at Puducherry coast, security stepped up across beaches

A team led by Puducherry SSP Kalaivanan visited the beaches and the coastal roads in the region and inspected them as the Cyclone Fengal is expected to cross the coast on Saturday evening. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cylone 'Fengal': Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu; Flights affected in Chennai

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai said that intense rain spell is expected to continue in the north coastal districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday due to Cyclone Fengal's impact. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: Downpour lashes Puducherry, residents struggle

Heavy rain continues to batter in several isolated areas in Tamil Nadu, bringing the residents to halt and major services disrupted due to incessant rain on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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