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DK organises protest against NEET in city

The Hindu 17 May 2026 11:01 pm

Congress leader slams Andhra Pradesh CMs population growth incentive

Despite southern States fear of losing political representation due to their declining population, incentivising families to have more babies is the wrong approach, says former RS MP Husain Dalwai

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:59 pm

PM Modi receives Swedens prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

Mr. Modi arrived in Sweden on Sunday (May 17, 2026) for a two-day visit

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:53 pm

Prudential plc, to acquire 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for 3,500 crore

As per regulatory requirement Prudential will reduce its shareholding in ICICIPru Life to under 10%.

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:49 pm

Throwing non-veg food waste in Ganga could hurt religious sentiments: Allahabad HC on iftar party row

The FIR was lodged on March 16 based on a complaint filed by Rajat Jaiswal, the president of the Varanasi chapter of the BJP Yuva Morcha, claiming that the incident hurt the sentiments of the Hindus.

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:48 pm

High-level inquiry committee set up to probe fire in Rajdhani Express: Railway Board

The fire erupted at 5.15 a.m. in the B-1 passenger coach of the train between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota Railway division, one-and-a-half hours after it left the Ratlam Junction in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:46 pm

Parth Pawar meets Fadnavis amid reports of rift within NCP

NCP sources said the two leaders briefly discussed issues within the NCP as well. A seat in Rajya Sabha is getting vacant. We have a few names in mind. This was also discussed, a leader said.

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:46 pm

Woman stripped, paraded with slipper garland after temple entry dispute; two women arrested

Assault took place after a youth from the victims family defied a caste panchayats ban on the family entering the local temple; videos show bystanders watching and recording on mobile phones

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:38 pm

Tiruchi city traffic police use speed guns to check overspeeding of vehicles

Tiruchi City Traffic Police have acquired three handheld speed radar guns and they have been allotted to Cantonment, Fort and Srirangam police units

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:33 pm

Security forces kill five terrorists in northwest Pakistan

The operations were conducted late on Saturday (May 16, 2026) in the Bannu district of restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to police

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:31 pm

APCPDCL Ties Up with EESL To Boost Energy Efficiency

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited (APCPDCL) has entered into an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the Union ministry of power, to promote affordable energy-efficient appliances across the state.

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:29 pm

Noted Sri Lankan journalist D.B.S. Jeyaraj dies in Canada

He wrote extensively for over four decades on the islands ethnic conflict and key political developments, including as The Hindus Sri Lanka Correspondent

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:28 pm

Doctors Link Health to Peace at IDPD Meet

Speakers condemned the continuing assault on Gaza as a grave humanitarian tragedy, citing the destruction of hospitals and the deaths of thousands of children

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:28 pm

Veteran Tamil Filmmaker K Rajan Dies by Suicide in Chennai at 85

The news of his sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the Tamil film fraternity, with several prominent industry figures expressing their deep grief and condolences.

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:27 pm

Veteran Marathi Actor Gets Relief In 26-Year-Old Land Dispute

Mr Shinde has ordered a temporary stay on the TDR transaction until all concerned parties are heard and the matter is thoroughly examined: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:26 pm

RIMS Male Nursing Officer Held For Misbehaving With Medico

Adilabad Two-Town police arrested a male nursing officer of RIMS, Adilabad, for allegedly misbehaving with a post-graduate medico in an operation theatre, police said.

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:25 pm

Captagon case: NCB arrests factory owner in Dehradun

The accused has been identified as Sanjay Kumar

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:20 pm

GVMC Chief Orders Speeding Up of Bhogapuram Airport Road

Ketan Garg first reviewed the four-kilometre road development works from Vepagunta to Pinagadi

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:19 pm

APNGOs Demand Immediate PRC, IR For Employees

Addressing the state executive meeting held in Vijayawada on Sunday, APNGOs state president A. Vidyasagar said the delay in constituting the PRC had created uncertainty and anxiety among government employees.

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:17 pm

Minister Hosts Lunch For SSC Toppers From Kurnool Constituency

The minister personally invited the toppers over the phone and welcomed them into his residence, where he shared a meal with them

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:14 pm

Ladakh administration hikes wages of skilled, unskilled workers

Lieutenant-Governor announced a major wage rationalisation reform for daily wagers, part-time, seasonal and need-based employees working in the Union Territory

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:12 pm

Health Sector: Underutilisation of Central Funds in AP

Public health experts have pointed out that poor planning is a key reason behind the underutilisation

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:10 pm

KCM Ensures Repatriation of Women From Kuwait, Muscat

Konaseema Centre for Migration facilitates return of workers facing abuse abroad

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:09 pm

Mehbooba wants Pakistan to respond positively after Hosabalecalls for talks

Underlining that the solution to Kashmir lies in dialogue and within the framework of the Constitution, Ms. Mufti said, We believe in engagement and talks. We seek peace with dignity.

The Hindu 17 May 2026 10:07 pm

UP school dropout rates at three per cent now, claims Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the school dropout rates in Uttar Pradesh have reduced to 3 per cent, asserting that his government will bring it down to zero. He was addressing a cheque distribution programme for 24,717 part-time instructors after their monthly honorarium was hiked from Rs 7,000 to Rs 17, 000 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 May 2026 10:05 pm

Free Acting Workshop A Big School For Artistes: APFDC

The state government had taken note of such initiatives and that representatives of MAA-AP would be invited for discussions being held for the growth of the film sector: APFDC official

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:01 pm

Adilabad Congress Welcomes Rajiv Gandhi Jyoti Yatra

Leaders appreciated organiser Samuel Diraviam and recalled the contributions of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 10:01 pm

Watch: UDF finalises Kerala cabinet ahead of V D Satheesan swearing-in

After two days of discussions and deliberations, the UDF on Sunday finalised its list of cabinet ministers, with CM-designate V D Satheesan reaching the Lok Bhavan to submit it to Kerala governor .Earlier, Satheesan had said that the full cabinet, comprising 20 ministers and the CM, would be sworn in on Monday.

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:58 pm

PM Modi Receives Sweden's Top Honour, Royal Order Of Polar Star

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, the highest honour awarded to a Head of Government by the Scandinavian nation.

NDTV 17 May 2026 9:58 pm

Trinamool leaders face arrests, public anger, return extorted money

The crackdown intensified after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari urged people to file complaints against those who had allegedly extorted money from them during the previous Trinamool Congress regime

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:56 pm

African proverb of the day: 'Little things make a woman love a man...' Life lessons on relationships, romance, wealth and why you don't need only grand gestures to win a heart

African proverb of the day shares a message about relationships, romance, wealth, and trust. It explains how small actions create strong bonds. The proverb shows that care, effort, and attention matter more than expensive gifts. It also connects love with patience, honesty, and daily effort. This message continues to guide people who want stable and healthy relationships.

The Economic Times 17 May 2026 9:55 pm

Shah Arrives On 3-Day Visit To Chhattisgarh, To Review Security Situation In Post-Maoism Bastar

Mr. Shah is scheduled to review the security situation in Bastar after the tribal region was declared free from armed Maoists on March 31: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:51 pm

Iran media says no tangible concessions in U.S. response to Iran proposal

The Fars news agency said Washington had presented a five-point list which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation and transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the United States

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:51 pm

Mee Surakhsha Drive in Malkajgiri

Initiative to build a verified database of residents, tenants and domestic staff

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:46 pm

IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH | The intrigue over Dhoni hits fever pitch

Compared to previous match-eve sessions in Chennai, when he preferred to take mostly throwdowns, Dhoni faced off against bowlers for a sustained period on Sunday

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:43 pm

BJP Slams Police Action on Go Rakshaks

The BJP demanded that police act impartially, stop lodging false complaints, and ensure peace and communal harmony during Bakrid

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:41 pm

Man booked for sexually assaulting cow

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:40 pm

14-Year-Old Dies 3 Days After Being Hit By Cricket Ball

A 14-year-old boy died in Girnibavi village of Duggondi mandal in Warangal district after being hit on the head by a cricket ball, police said on Sunday.

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:37 pm

Galaxy CC win The Hindu FICAM/NS India Cricket Trophy

Lakshmans unbeaten 94 and Ashishs six-wicket haul seal a 53-run victory for Galaxy over Cavaliers CC in the final

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:36 pm

Clash Over Cattle Rumours in Asifnagar

Two policemen on duty sustained injuries in the stonepelting, and several parked vehicles were damaged

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:35 pm

Taiwan no pushover: Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasion

Chinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, broke down the long-term regional stability implications of US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing on May 13-15, emphasising that Taipei maintains high-tech operational military hardware capable of striking deep inside the mainland.

The Economic Times 17 May 2026 9:34 pm

'We will welcome you with flowers': Bengal BJP chief's sarcastic invite to Abhishek Banerjee for Falta repoll

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya sarcastically invited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in Falta ahead of the May 21 repoll, claiming the TMC has been 'sent into exile' by the state's people. Bhattacharya alleged the TMC leadership has disappeared following electoral setbacks and expressed confidence in BJP's victory, urging TMC workers to campaign freely.

The Times of India 17 May 2026 9:32 pm

Muskin Cheruvu Land Grab Faces Eviction

Officials say only 10% compliance as lake land continues to face dumping and encroachment

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:31 pm

Konda Surekha Invites CM for Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu

The Pushkaralu where the Godavari, Pranhita and the subterranean Saraswati converge is expected about 30 lakh devotees during the period till June 1 near Kaleshwaram

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:28 pm

Quote of the day by American Economist Milton Friedman: If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years Witty take on inefficiency, corruption, and control as world faces oil and gas crisis

Quote of the day: The Sahara Desert quote continues to resonate because it combines humor with sharp criticism. It may make people laugh, but it also encourages deeper questions about efficiency, accountability and the balance between freedom and control.

The Economic Times 17 May 2026 9:27 pm

Kondagattu Emerges Fourth Highest Revenue Generating Temple In Telangana

Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Kondagattu in Jagtial district recorded a revenue of Rs 21.98 crore for the 2025-26 financial year

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:26 pm

Govt To Implement Kudremukh Rehabilitation Project In Phases: Khandre

Another 300 families have voluntarily applied for relocation and the rehabilitation project will be implemented in phases: Karnataka Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:25 pm

Naka Bandi: 440 Traffic Violation, 29 Other Cases Booked in Nellore

Officials said surveillance has been intensified in crime-prone areas using drone cameras to prevent offences such as gambling, ganja consumption, eve-teasing, chain snatching and thefts

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:23 pm

Malabar region gets eight Ministers in V.D. Satheesan Cabinet

Kozhikode and Kasaragod districts will not have any representation for the time being

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:16 pm

I was inspired to write my book after watching Dhurandhar, says Guruprasad

Kannada book Paknalli Namma Dhurandhararu, authored by the former Director-General of Police, released in Dharwad

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:14 pm

A season of colour: Coimbatore gallery showcases works by Kongu Oviya Kalai Kuzhu

An ongoing exhibition in the city features works by five artists experimenting with varied techniques and artistic styles

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:14 pm

Satheesan names 20 Ministers; Kerala Cabinet to take oath on May 18

Of the 63 Congress MLAs in the 102-strong UDF contingent, many eligible names could not be given Ministerial berths as the party had to consider social and regional equations, V.D. Satheesan said

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:13 pm

Lawyers clash with police during demolition drivein Lucknow; injuries reported

Lawyers allege excessive force was used and that the police treated them as if they were an enemy

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:12 pm

Kottampatti farmers urge government to extend water supply to the region through Periyar Main Canal

The farmers say that they have been demanding proper water supply from the Periyar Main Canal for over 40 years; Prior to the 2026 Assembly election, consultative meetings were held in this regard and petitions were also submitted to Madurai Collector

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:11 pm

Return of Leiden copper plates should spark efforts for further repatriations, say Indian archaeologists

Efforts needed to bring back copper plates issued by an 8th-century Pandya ruler from the British Museum; inscriptions on Leiden copper plates record a Chola gift of land to build a Buddhist vihara

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:10 pm

Cgarh District Completes First Phase Census In Record Time, Sai Congratulates The Authorities For Feat

The GPM district successfully completed the House Listing and Housing Census within just 17 days, setting a new benchmark in the state: GPM district collector Dr. Santosh Kumar Dewangan

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:10 pm

EPICs found strewn in Birbhum field; Aadhaar cards recovered from Trinamool office in Bidhannagar

BJP leaders alleges that the Trinamools party office had long been used for illegal activities and that residents' identity documents had been kept there for questionable purposes

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:05 pm

Atchannaidu Says New Widow Pensions To Be Sanctioned From June 12

Minister says eligible widows can register under NTR Bharosa pension scheme

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 9:05 pm

Pillale Sampada to boost population growth, address declining fertility rate in Andhra Pradesh

With the Total Fertility Rate in the State falling below the national rate of 1.9, the government is considering financial incentives for larger families as part of its long-term strategy to ensure workforce availability and economic sustainability

The Hindu 17 May 2026 9:02 pm

IMD forecasts thunderstorms, stronger winds across A.P.

Coastal districts likely to see temperatures rise by 2C to 3C later this week; SDMA warns of heatwave conditions in several mandals as gusty winds may touch 60 kmph during thundershowers

The Hindu 17 May 2026 8:59 pm

Anjugramam police seize 204 kg banned gutka

The Hindu 17 May 2026 8:56 pm

Three Die In Separate Lightning Strike Incidents

Three persons lost their lives in separate lightning strike incidents reported from Uttara Kannada, Raichur and Dharwad districts: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 8:50 pm

Study trip of schoolchildren cut short at K.R. Narayanan Institute in Kerala after protest

Representatives of Students Council of institution allegedly intervene and disrupt visit organised by Nair Service Society ) Karayogam at Pampady for 35 children

The Hindu 17 May 2026 8:48 pm

Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call. They discussed the recent U.S.-China summit. President Trump shared details of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders focused on Korean Peninsula affairs and U.S.-China relations. They also touched upon Middle East stability and bilateral trade.

The Economic Times 17 May 2026 8:44 pm