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Southern Railway saves big with solar plants at stations

At Chennai Central, more than half of the energy need was metthrough solar power; 59, 500 units generated per month, says a railway official

At peace with pressure: Understanding Jyothi Surekha

Discipline without drama, ambition without arrogance heres how Jyothi Surekha Vennam built a career that tore through silence.

CM Vijay holds meeting on removal of silt from waterbodies

The bail rule: On liberty and the Andrabi ruling

The Andrabi ruling reaffirms liberty over the stringent UAPA bar

U.S. indicts former Cuban President as pressure builds

The Justice Department charged the influential former President over the deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots

Ethiraj College offers full scholarship to visually impaired student

Chennai sizzles at 42 degrees Celsius, the highest this season

Supreme Court upholds bail for man booked under UAPA

Case relates to the attack on a Kerala professor, whose arm was chopped off

Class 10 topper of govt. schools in Chennai hopes to crack NEET

Activist Varmas 138th Birthday Tomorrow

The programme will be held at Ravindra Bharathi from 5.30 pm, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers Damodar

Vande Mataram Now Mandatory in All Madrasas in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 21: In a significant move, the West Bengal government has made it mandatory for all government, aided, and recognized madrasas to si

IPL 2026: KKR Beat MI By 4 Wickets, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-interrupted IPL match to keep their playoff hopes alive

KKR Secures Playoff Spot by Defeating Mumbai Indians by 4 Wickets in IPL 2026

Kolkata, May 21: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched victory in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Wednesday. They defeat

Slew of road reforms planned for ULBs in A.P., standardised road lane markings made mandatory

All ULBs have been told to ensure edge lines, stop lines and zebra crossings, black-and-yellow kerb painting on roads, and cautionary traffic sig

Walk Throws Light on Hyd's History, Culture

Tourism department director Ranjeet Nayak, along with heritage department director Prof. K Arjun Rao, inaugurated the walk at Kazhana building.

CM wants more responsibility among police officials

Govt will not tolerate corruption in police department, he said

KGBV teachers demand salary revision, regularisation of services

HYDRAA Commissioner Conducts Familiarisation Session for Probationary Deputy Collectors

He spoke about how HYDRAA is protecting government lands, removing encroachments, restoring lakes, and tackling flood-related challenges through

Patient injured after ceiling portion collapses at Guntur GGH

Preliminary assessment suggests that water leakage and rat infestation had damaged the ceiling sheet, leading to its collapse, says GGH Superinte

Amrit Bharat Express Trains Achieve Remarkable Success in Northeast India

Guwahati, May 21: The ambitious Amrit Bharat Express trains by Indian Railways are emerging as a significant success story in Northeast India. La

Top scorer aspires to become Chartered Accountant

CPI seeks legal guidelines for regulating online medicine sales

CPI demands that the government strengthen Drug Control Administration and State Pharmacy Council, introduce strict digital monitoring systems an

Lords Crown Mortgaged for Personal Use

Golden crown donated to temple allegedly mortgaged by committee members

Cannes 2026: How Maradona and Cantona football documentaries stole the show

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June, two football documentaries at the79th Cannes Film Festival show how the sport reflects life and history

CPI(M) opposes population incentive policy of A.P. government

Encouraging larger families without improving living standards will push the society into poverty and inequality, says CPI(M) State secretary

Tiger Kills Cattle Near Achampet, Forest Teams Step up Monitoring

Officials said frontline staff deployment and surveillance activities had already been strengthened over the past few years due to recurring wild

Measure for measure: On Indias courts and criticism

Courts should not react defensively to every line of criticism

Umar Khalids Bail Plea Denied: P. Chidambaram Critiques Judicial Process

New Delhi, May 21: The Karkardooma Court in Delhi has denied interim bail to Umar Khalid, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with

Controversy Erupts Over Viral Video of Biryani Being Thrown in Ganga

Haridwar, May 21: A video from the holy city of Haridwar is causing a stir on social media. The footage shows several young men allegedly dumping

Public Can Take Alluvial Soil From Water Bodies

The government was keen on desilting the water bodies ahead of the setting in of the North East monsoon as it wanted to increase the holding capa

A rare Blue Moon is coming May 31. Here's every full Moon left in 2026 and when to look up

Mark your calendars for 2026's Full Moons. The year features twelve Full Moons, each with a unique traditional name. Notably, May 2026 will host

Drugs Valued at Rs 3.05 Crore Seized From 2 Passengers at Hyderabad Airport

The seized substance was tested positive for Ganja/Marijuana through the Narcotic Drug Detection Kit.

Demand for FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Controversial Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: The controversy surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has escalated, reaching the police station. Abhishek Dubey, spokesper

BJP Leaders Respond Strongly to Rahul Gandhis Remarks

New Delhi, May 21: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding the Prime

20-Year-Old Engineering Students Organ Donation Saves 4 Lives in Telangana

According to a press release issued by Jeevandan Telangana, Pulipalupula Raghava, a resident of Alair in Nalgonda district and a B.Tech student a

Controversy Erupts Over Biryani Thrown in Ganga

Haridwar, May 21: A video from the holy city of Haridwar is going viral on social media, sparking significant controversy. The footage allegedly

Food safety raids at Hyderabad bakery, brewery uncover expired food, pest infestation, hygiene violations

J&K forms team to probe violation of FRA while razing tribal houses

A fact-finding team has been formed by the Jammu and Kashmir government. This team will investigate alleged violations of the Forest Rights Act.

Sayoni Ghosh Addresses Controversy Over 2015 Post, Reiterates Apology

Kolkata, May 21: Amid ongoing controversy surrounding an offensive post from 2015, Trinamool Congress MP Sayoni Ghosh clarified on Wednesday that

Prime Minister Modi Awarded FAOs Prestigious Agricola Medal

Rome, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the esteemed Agricola Medal from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) during a ceremon

SIT Finds Ex-Minister Jogi Ramesh Helped Main Accused in Spurious Liquor Case

The charge sheet mentioned that A-1 and A-2 maintained a long-standing personal and social acquaintance with Jogi Ramesh (A-18) and his brother J

Arsenal end 22-year Premier League title drought after Manchester City drop points against Bournemouth

Pipped to a Champions League place by arch-rivals Tottenham on the final day of the 2021/22 campaign, it seemed unlikely to many Arsenal fans tha

Watch: From Home to Finance: Key portfolios in V. D. Satheesans Cabinet

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced the portfolio allocation for the newly formed Congress-led cabinet, assigning key ministries i

Govt flags high-risk crypto system in note to Parliamentary panel

India's virtual digital asset sector is now high risk. Intelligence reports reveal extensive illegal activities including drug trafficking and mo

Taxi and Auto Drivers in Delhi-NCR to Strike from May 21 to 23 Demanding Fare Hike

New Delhi, May 21: Taxi and auto drivers in the Delhi-NCR region are set to embark on a significant three-day strike from May 21 to 23. This acti

Leaders in Constitutional Positions Must Use Respectful Language: Alok Kumar

New Delhi, May 21: The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhis remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is intensifyi

Falta Assembly Poll Today Under Tight Security

According to the Election Commission (EC) officials, final preparations were in full swing at the dispersal centre on Wednesday with the polling

Ponguleti: Indiramma Housing Festival from Telangana Formation Day in Asifabad

Ponguleti said the government was prioritising women in welfare schemes such as Mahalaxmi, Gruhajyoti, ration cards, Indira Mahila Shakti and Raj

Will seek CBI probe into Twisha Sharma death: Madhya Pradesh CM

Twisha's family members met Mohan Yadav and sought a fair probe into her death

AP CM Naidu Offers Silk Robes to Gangamma at Kuppam Jatara

The offering was made on behalf of the state government and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams,in keeping with the long-standing tradition associ

India, South Korea to jointly develop laser weapons, air defence systems

India and South Korea are set to collaborate on advanced defence technologies. Plans include joint development and production of next-generation

Severe Heatwave Hits Odisha and Surrounding States, Temperatures Soar Near 45 Degrees

Bhubaneswar, May 20: Intense heat is making life difficult for residents in various parts of the country. States like Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, an

Omar govt orders inquiry into demolition drive in Jammu to free forest land of illegal occupation

KG Basin case: Supreme Court refuses to pause hearing for 'mediation'

The three companies wanted a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi to stop the hearing in t

AP Showcases Waste Management Model Under Swachh Bharat 2.0

Narayana said the state government was implementing sanitation programmes with public participation by creating awareness on cleanliness in both

Rohit Pawars Absence Fuels Speculation of Discord in Sharad Pawar Camp

Rohit was conspicuous by his absence as he was away in Pune for a meeting related to water supply.

India And Italy Elevate Ties To 'Special Strategic Partnership'

At the heart of the economic agenda is an ambitious target: Expanding bilateral trade to 20 billion euros by 2029.

Chemists Strike Triggers Helpline Calls

Several residents complained that local chemists pressured even Apollo and MedPlus outlets to shut down. Drug inspectors stayed on alert to ensur

How Lashkar Terrorist Directed Pahalgam Terror Attack From Pakistan: NIA Chargesheet

Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt alias 'Langda', a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), operated from Pakis

Major NIA Action: Kolkata Resident Arrested for Spying for Pakistan

New Delhi, May 20: In a significant operation against anti-national conspiracies and espionage networks, the National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves Crop Insurance Scheme for Next Five Years

Bhopal, May 20: The Madhya Pradesh government has provided significant relief to farmers during the Kisan Kalyan Varsh. Under the leadership of C

Where there's a will, there are funds to deal with urban challenges

Projects worth 15,000 crore across six states are being awarded to kick-start the Centre's 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund. These initiatives i

'Tourism on Wheels' Initiative Draws Crowds Across Telangana

According to officials, the campaign highlights eco-tourism destinations, pilgrimage centres, traditional arts, handlooms and GI-tagged products,

Rajasthan Police Warns Citizens About Rising Threat of AI and Deepfake Cyber Fraud

Jaipur, May 20: The Cyber Crime Branch of Rajasthan Police has issued a public warning regarding the increasing threat of cyber fraud involving A

J&K Congress Leaders Call For Rethink On Alliance With Omar Abdullah's Party

The rift came to light when 19 Congress district presidents in J&K urged the party high command to withdraw support from the National Conference.

Tripura Launches Rooftop Solar Panel Scheme for Just 1,000

Agartala, May 20: Tripuras Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Wednesday that the state government, in collaboration with the Tripura Stat

OpenAI To File IPO Papers As Soon As Friday, Issue Set For September: Report

Sam Altmans OpenAI was valued at $852 billion after a recent funding round.

Tripura Launches Rooftop Solar Panel Scheme at Just 1,000

Agartala, May 20: Tripuras Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Wednesday that the state government, in collaboration with the Tripura Stat

WFH Plan: Employee Leaders Putting Spoke Into CMs Wheel

Employees cite infrastructure gaps, operational issues and policy confusion over WFH rollout

Psychology says women often feel the need to control everything at home and it is not OCD but generational mental load

The psychology behind women wanting things done a certain way often points to a deeper link between stress, mental load, anxiety and social expec

India, Italy look to expand trade, defence ties amid Persian headwinds

India and Italy have elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Gior

Assam cabinet approves notification and implementation of Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026

The Assam cabinet has approved the Assam State Data Policy 2026. This new policy replaces the 2022 version. A Centre for Data Management will be

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Remarks, Calls for Resignation

Lucknow, May 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has sharply criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for his derogatory comments dire

Tragic Incident in Rajasthan: Mother Allegedly Forces Baby to Drink Acid, Leading to Death

Jaipur, May 20: A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Bhivadi, Rajasthan, where a mother allegedly forced her eight-month-old daughter to dri

'Not Expecting More Company-Wide Layoffs This Year,' Meta CEO Tells Staff

He made the announcement on the same day the Facebook owner carried out a massive restructuring of the company, laying off 10 per cent of its wor

TMC Protests Against Post-Poll Violence in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 20: Amid rising political tensions and post-election violence in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a protest at the a

Gujarat Completes Construction of 130-Meter Steel Bridge for Bullet Train Project

Ahmedabad, May 20: The construction of a 130-meter-long steel bridge in Gujarats Bharuch district, part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train proj

OpenAI IPO filing could come before SpaceX goes public: Will Sam Altman beat Elon Musk and Anthropic in the biggest AI and space market race of 2026? Complete details on Wall Streets largest IPO wave

OpenAI IPO: Wall Street is entering its biggest IPO wave since 2022. OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic, Shein, and Kunlunxin could together raise nearly

Celebrating the Legacy of Sharad Joshi: A Literary Icon Who Embraced Writing as Life

Mumbai, May 20: Sharad Joshi is a prominent name in Hindi literature and satire, known for his impactful writing that deeply critiqued society, p

Charlie Kirk was targeted by SPLC: FRC Chief EXPOSES SPLCs blood money in heated house hearing

Satire | Pista and the cockroach

On nuts, resilient insects and knowing your place in society

Uttar Pradesh Forms Backward Classes Commission for Local Bodies

Lucknow, May 20: The Uttar Pradesh government has established a dedicated Backward Classes Commission for local rural bodies. This commission wil

Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US

Former Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets shot do

From strategic partnership upgrade to defence roadmap: Key outcomes of PM ModiMeloni meeting in Rome

India and Italy have elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, fostering deeper cooperation in defence, technology, and trade. A de

Why SPLC got special treatment in Biden era?: Witness drops explosive details at explosive hearing

'Left used SPLC': Van Drew erupts over FBI misuse and curtailed religious freedom during Biden era

Answer the question Admiral Cooper: Jason Crow goes nuclear on CENTCOM Chief over laws of war

Bollywood Film Ishqa to be Shot in Cyprus, Promises a Heartfelt Romantic Story

Mumbai, May 20: The Bollywood film Ishqa is currently generating significant buzz in the industry. This excitement stems not only from its storyl

Congress Delays Greater Bengaluru Authority Elections, Claims BJP Leader R. Ashok

Bengaluru, May 20: Senior BJP leader and opposition head R. Ashok accused the Congress government of deliberately postponing the Greater Bengalur

Stolen 60 Years Ago And Smuggled To USA, Rare 7th-Century Buddha Idol Set To Return To Chhattisgarh

The idol, discovered during excavation at the famous Buddhist archaeological site of Sirpur in Mahasamund district in east Chhattisgarh in 1939: