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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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Sahil Parakh's ton leads India U-19 to 9-wicket win over Australia; seal Youth ODIs 2-0

NEW DELHI: Opener Sahil Parakh dazzled with an aggressive unbeaten century, leading India Under-19 to a resounding nine-wicket victory over Australia in Puducherry on Monday. This win gave the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match youth ODIs series.

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Anavila Misra’s new collection is an ode to the Franco-Tamil culture of Puducherry

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Heatwave warning issued for 8 states as temperature crosses 45 degrees: Tips to stay safe

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in 8 states in the country as the temperature crosses 45 degrees. These areas include Saurashtra Kutch and the Gujarat Region, Vidarbha, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Karaikal, interior Karnataka, West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, and West Madhya Pradesh.

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Police file chargesheet against two accused in rape and murder of girl child in Puducherry

Puducherry police file chargesheet against two accused in rape and murder case of nine-year-old girl.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu polling update: Dharmapuri highest at 67.53%, Chennai South lowest at 57.04%, Puducherry at 73%. Villagers boycott, then vote.

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: In Pictures | Look at how leaders voted in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Polling began in all the 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and a lone Lok Sabha seat in Puducherry on April 19 in the first phase of the 2024 general elections.

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Dravidian mindset in Tamil Nadu is changing after death of Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi, says Tamilisai Soundararajan

BJP’s Chennai South candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan, who recently resigned as Governor of Telangana and Lt. Governor of Puducherry to return to active politics, is confident of entering Parliament.

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Suresh Gopi to stand trial in two cases of forgery and cheating

Suresh Gopi, BJP candidate in Thrissur, to stand trial for forgery and cheating in luxury car registration case.

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ICG Director-General visits Chennai to review operational preparedness

Indian Coast Guard DG Rakesh Pal reviews operational preparedness in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry.

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