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State scouts for additional resources to meet commitments

Resource mobilisation panel directs officials to plug leakages and explore options

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:40 pm

Keralas maternal mortality ratio now stands at 24

Kerala continues to be the State with the lowest maternal mortality ratio in the country. At the national level, the ratio stands at 87

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:38 pm

Dream of becoming a doctor ends in tragedy: Reasi student found dead in Russia after five months

A pall of grief has descended on Reasi district after the body of 21-year-old MBBS student Gourav Singh, who had gone missing in Russia in December 2025, was recovered nearly five months later.

IBTimes 22 May 2026 8:37 pm

Lack of Aadhaar cards casts shadow over education of tribal students in Edamalakkudy in Kerala

Without Aadhaar cards, school authorities cannot register students name on government portal. Though they can be enrolled, the students will not receive any benefits

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:28 pm

Lokesh lauds progressive farmer on achieving success in natural farming

Urging farmers to adopt organic farming practices, the IT Minister says Zero Budget Natural Farming remains the core vision of the Chief Minister

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:26 pm

Karnatakas infant, under-five mortality rates rise marginally by one point in 2024: SRS data

This is the second time since 2017 that the States IMR has seen a marginal rise

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:22 pm

Nurdle menace persists a year after MSC Elsa 3 disaster off Kerala coast

Despite clean-up efforts made in the immediate aftermath of the nurdle landings, large numbers of the plastic pellets are still visible on beaches in Thiruvananthapuram. Coastal residents and Environment department officials say beach clean-up by a firm tasked with onshore salvage has ceased

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:21 pm

K.S. Sabarinadhan appointed political secretary to CM

He is presently a councillor in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:20 pm

Lokesh takes a dig at Jagan and YSRCP during Kadapa visit

Our brand is job creation, your brand is axe, says the TDP national working president, and insists that Andhra Pradesh owes its development to Brand CBN

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:18 pm

India Successfully Test-Launches Agni-1 Ballistic Missile

NEW DELHI, May 22: India on Friday successfully test-fired short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 from the integrated test range at Odishas Chandipur, the defence ministry said. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters, it said. The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, the ministry said. The Agni 1 to 4 missiles have ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km and they have already been deployed. (Agencies) The post India Successfully Test-Launches Agni-1 Ballistic Missile appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 22 May 2026 8:17 pm

E-waste aunctioning by the police department

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:17 pm

Kerala High Court asks why nursing is not declared essential service

A petition filed by the Kerala State United Nurses Association had challenged the appointment of unregistered persons as nurses in two hospitals during an ongoing strike by qualified nurses

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:16 pm

Chandrababu Naidu tells officials to issue continuous heatwave alerts as mercury soars to 48C in A.P.

Authorities instructed to intensify awareness campaigns on heatstroke and emergency preparedness measures, ensure availability of drinking water, buttermilk and ORS sachets at public places

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:16 pm

BJP's Bengal win can reshape India's economic direction: Pradeep Gupta

Pradeep Gupta pointed out that regions with a strong port infrastructure and trade networks historically became centres of prosperity

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:13 pm

How football became a safe space for children of North Chennai

Football is a way of discipline in many pockets of this area, says coach Sulaiman B

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:09 pm

Fascist Modi afraid of cockroaches: K. Prakash Babu

CPI leader slams PM for blocking satirical account, accuses Centre of undermining workers and democracy

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:04 pm

ISL 2025-26 | East Bengals return to the top ignites red-and-gold carnival

The festivities appeared to have carried on uninterrupted from the final whistle of East Bengals last league match against Inter Kashi FC on Thursday night, where the team returned as the champion of the countrys top league after 22 years

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:03 pm

Karnataka state planning panel proposes reforms for KSFC

Karnataka State Financial Corporation is set for a major transformation. The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has proposed a new law to modernize the corporation. It will focus on MSMEs, startups, and rural industries. The plan includes digital lending, AI credit assessment, and faster loan approvals. This initiative aims to boost financing and create jobs across Karnataka.

The Economic Times 22 May 2026 8:01 pm

Botany lecturer gets State biodiversity award

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:01 pm

Mango and jackfruit mela opens in Madikeri

20 stalls, farmer-direct sales draw crowds

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:56 pm

Hill plantation crops show begins in Coonoor

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:56 pm

Traffic Advisory For May 23: Slow Traffic Likely on NH-44 Amid Road Work, Nomadic Movement

JAMMU, May 22: The Traffic Department on Friday issued a fresh advisory for May 23, cautioning commuters about possible slow traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) due to single-lane stretches, movement of nomadic herds and ongoing road construction works. Officials said traffic remained sluggish on NH-44 from May 21 to May 22, especially between Marog and Kishtwari Pather, because of single-lane road conditions, breakdown of two heavy motor vehicles at Dalwas and movement of eight nomadic herds between [] The post Traffic Advisory For May 23: Slow Traffic Likely on NH-44 Amid Road Work, Nomadic Movement appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 22 May 2026 7:53 pm

Net foreign investments fell to -$11.7 billion in March 2026 as FPI outflows eclipsed FDI inflows

RBI data shows that net FDI was positive for the second consecutive month in March 2026. Portfolio investors pulled out more money in March, April and May, than they put in.

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:52 pm

Twisha Sharma death case: Absconding husband taken into custody from Jabalpur court premises

Earlier, Samarth Singh reached the Jabalpur district court on the evening of May 22, to surrender, his lawyer said; the anticipatory bail application was filed before the high court on May 21, 2026, after a subordinate court turned down his plea last week

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:51 pm

A.P. govt. urges MSMEs to utilise ECLGS 5.0 amid West Asia crisis

ECLGS 5.0 scheme offers 100% credit guarantee coverage for MSMEs in the event of loan default, while non-MSME sectors would receive up to 90% guarantee coverage

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:48 pm

J&K: Authorities Raze Illegal Commercial Property Of Suspected Drug Peddler In Udhampur

Jammu, May 22 : Police and civil administration said they demolished an alleged illegal commercial property of an drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district as part of an ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking, officials said. The drive targeted shops allegedly built on government land near Dewal bridge along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Samroli area. Officials said the properties belonged to Trilochan Dutt who has allegedly been involved in multiple drug smuggling cases and has encroached upon [] The post J&K: Authorities Raze Illegal Commercial Property Of Suspected Drug Peddler In Udhampur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 22 May 2026 7:48 pm

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu movie review: This might not be the way

Grogu is sweet as ever, cooing and gobbling sundry creepy crawlies, while Pedro Pascals Din Djarin is brave and dashing. However, one wishes Jon Favreau had pushed the envelope a little further beyond a bunch of quests for Baby Yodas big screen debut

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:42 pm

RSS economic wing bats for stronger rupee, contrary to Arvind Panagariya prescription

SJM chief says RBI should support the rupee and not let it cross the psychologically significant 100 per dollar mark; warns that further depreciation will hurt Indias global standing; recommends protectionism

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:41 pm

Short termination of train services at Erode

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:34 pm

Kattemalalavadi gets new 66 kV transmission line

KPTCL issues safety advisory ahead of commissioning

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:31 pm

CPI flags threat posed by fake drugs, calls for strict regulatory mechanism

In a memorandum to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, party leaders call for creation of State Drug Intelligence and Enforcement Wing

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:29 pm

IGP Kashmir Reviews Security Arrangements For Upcoming Eid-Ul-Adha And Amarnath Yatra

SRINAGAR, May 22: Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi-IPS, reviewed security and logistical arrangements during a meeting held at PCR Kashmir to assess preparedness for upcoming festivals and the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY). During the meeting, District SSsP gave detailed presentations regarding security preparedness, deployment plans, traffic regulation, crowd management measures, and other logistical arrangements concerning Eid-ul-Adha celebrations and the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra. Highlighting the significance of the Eid celebrations, IGP Kashmir directed officers to implement [] The post IGP Kashmir Reviews Security Arrangements For Upcoming Eid-Ul-Adha And Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 22 May 2026 7:29 pm

UDF government moves to drop aircraft charges in 2022 flight protest case against YC workers

The development marks a significant shift from the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) governments stand that the onboard protest posed a serious aviation security threat.

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:29 pm

Conclave held as part of World Telecom Day

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:28 pm

Water Resources Department aims to complete desilting work by month end

About 80% of the special desilting work taken up in 12 districts, covering a total length of 4,972 km, at an estimated cost of 100 crore, completed so far, say sources

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:27 pm

Aishwarya Rai Ends No-Show Speculation

Insiders believe the suspense helped keep her in the spotlight ahead of her Cannes appearance

Deccan Chronicle 22 May 2026 7:27 pm

Cockroach Janta Party Crosses Border, Pakistan Now 'Infested'

There are many versions of the Cockroach Janta Party in Pakistan, such as Cockroach Awami Party, Cockroach Awami League and Muttahida Cockroach Movement. The bio of the Cockroach Awami Party reads, A political front of the youth, by the youth, for P

NDTV 22 May 2026 7:26 pm

Seed ball drive launched to boost green cover in Andhra Pradesh

State government plans preparation and distribution of 2.5 crore seed balls with public participation and drone-assisted dispersal during monsoon season

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:26 pm

Bhatti Vikramarka requests banks to focus on MSME loans

He wants banks to adopt a more positive approach towards students loans

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:25 pm

Dubare tragedy: Upalokayukta takes suo motu cognisance, seeks report

Two forest department officials summoned

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:24 pm

Twisha Sharma's Husband, Samarth Singh, Arrested After 10 Days On The Run

Twisha's family has alleged she was harassed for dowry.

NDTV 22 May 2026 7:24 pm

Assam Governors Address Flags UCC, Anti-radicalisation Measures As Govt Priorities

Appealing to people to avoid unnecessary expenditure in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for austerity, Mr Acharya welcomed the governments decision to introduce the proposed law on the UCC during the current session, saying it would strengthen social harmony, justice, gender equality, and a modern and progressive society

Deccan Chronicle 22 May 2026 7:20 pm

Puthanatham VAO suspended on bribery charge

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:20 pm

HC judge recuses from hearing election petitions on Priyanka Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal

With the Bench of Justice Badharudeen recusing itself from hearing the petitions, another Single Bench would consider the petitions on May 25

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:19 pm

Punjab Heatwave: Govt Offices, School Colleges To Now Function From 7.30 AM To 1.30 PM

CHANDIGARH, May 22: To provide relief to people amid the scorching weather conditions, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced revised working hours for all Punjab government offices, schools, and colleges. Under the new schedule, working hours will change from the existing 9 am to 5 pm to a new slot of 7.30 am to 1.30 pm. This change will apply to all schools and colleges within the state. According to sources, government offices will not have lunch breaks following [] The post Punjab Heatwave: Govt Offices, School Colleges To Now Function From 7.30 AM To 1.30 PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 22 May 2026 7:19 pm

139 Indians released from Russian military service, Centre tells Supreme Court

Government says 217 Indian nationals joined Russian Armed Forces during Ukraine conflict; 49 killed and six reported missing

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:19 pm

Vijay Shankar Retires From Domestic Cricket, IPL To Pursue New Opportunities

Vijay Shankar played 12 ODIs and nine T20Is for India between 2018 and 2019

Deccan Chronicle 22 May 2026 7:19 pm

Gujarat cops arrest 8 for theft of gold worth 2.58 crore from Akasa Air cargo

The Ahmedabad police's probe using technical surveillance, CCTV footage etc exposed the entire racket involving staff on Akasa Air

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:18 pm

Govt. focuses on rapid expansion of PNG network in Andhra Pradesh

Promising full cooperation to the companies by facilitating faster permissions, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar stresses need for awareness campaigns to encourage people to shift to PNG as an alternative to LPG

The Hindu 22 May 2026 7:18 pm