Puducherry
Coverage of Puducherry in the Nexus archive.
- How Tamil Nadu waited for Assembly election results over the decades
Tamil Nadu first used Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in all 234 Assembly segments during the 2001 Assembly elections. Similar EVM deployments occurred simultaneously in Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal.
- South Indian States, Central agencies to form permanent anti-drug coordination network
South Indian states including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, along with Puducherry, will establish a permanent anti-drug coordination network with central agencies to enhance anti-drug surveillance in the region.
- Puducherry plans AI Centre of Excellence
Puducherry is planning an AI Centre of Excellence supported by the India AI Mission to boost research, innovation, and AI integration across sectors.
- Bengaluru triple murder case: Daughter arrested in Puducherry, boyfriend still absconding
In the Bengaluru triple murder case, the daughter has been arrested in Puducherry, while her boyfriend remains at large. The case involves a triple murder in Bengaluru, with one suspect in custody and another still absconding.
- Kerala CM proposes inter-State collaboration with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to combat drug smuggling
Kerala's Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has proposed inter-State collaboration with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry to combat drug smuggling through joint enforcement and intelligence sharing. The initiative aims to dismantle criminal enterprises exploiting cross-border drug trafficking networks.
- Over 3,800 candidates appear for NEET-UG 2026 re-exam in Puducherry
Over 3,800 candidates appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam in Puducherry. Elaborate arrangements were made at nine centers for the examination.
- Madras High Court takes up suo motu case to protect people from stray dogs in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
The Madras High Court has initiated a suo motu case to address threats posed by stray dogs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. This action follows a Supreme Court directive emphasizing that compassion for animal life should not force citizens to face recurring dangers to their own safety.
- Railways decides to set up help desks at stations to help candidates travelling to NEET centres
Railways plans to establish help desks at key stations in districts like Tiruvannamalai, Puducherry, Karaikal, Vellore, and Villupuram to assist candidates traveling to NEET examination centers. The initiative is led by Tiruchi Railway Division.
- CM Rangasamy ‘betrayed’ people of Puducherry by not attending NITI Aayog meeting: CPI
CPI accuses CM Rangasamy of betraying the people of Puducherry by not attending a NITI Aayog meeting.
- India’s Assam and Kerala states hold legislative assembly elections
India's Assam and Kerala states conducted legislative assembly elections, with voting also taking place in the federal territory of Puducherry. West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are scheduled to hold their elections later this month.