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NCB makes first-ever seizure of captagon, arrests Syrian national

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulates the NCB for busting the syndicate through Operation Ragepill; he terms captagon, which is a serious l

Tribal Varsity VC Seeks Heritage Probe Into Ancient Remains

The state heritage department following the discovery of ancient structural remains during construction work in Mulugu district

Two-year rehabilitation ordered in juvenile assault case

Congress, Alliance Partners Reach Consensus On UDF Cabinet Formation

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), with 22 MLAs, has finalised four nominees for ministerial berths: P K Kunhalikutty, Parakkal Abdullah, K M

Four arrested in Jawaharnagar dacoity case

Hunt on for remaining gang members from Nepal

Yadgir: Zilla Panchayat officials visit work sites, ask workers to use employement opportunities instead of migrating

TCS to focus on building industry-specific AI systems, build Indias first high-density AI data centre

TCS repositioning as AI & digital transformation partner says Chairman

Naqvi to attend ICC Board meeting in Ahmedabad virtually

Industry Leaders Focus On Sustainability, Innovation Ahead Of World Of Concrete India 2026

PMAY Urban 2.0, which aims to create 1 crore new homes, and the development of city economic regions are shifting growth beyond tier 1 cities: Su

Cyberabad Police arrest habitual offender in Ameenpur, recover stolen jewellery and cash

MITS seeks GI tag for Ananthapur banana variety

Telangana DCA detects irregularities in 144 medical shops during Statewide drive

PM SHRI implementation: a tightrope ahead for UDF govt. in Kerala

Nearly 1,100 crore of Samagra Shiksha funds have been withheld by the Union government since 2023-24; CM-designate V.D. Satheesan had slammed the

Slew of development initiatives will ensure reverse migration to North Andhra region, asserts Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Cautioning people against electing the destructive YSRCP again, the Chief Minister says the NDA government is endeavouring to rebuild the State a

US Stock Market IPO in 2026: SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI, Inspire Brands, Discord. Check filing details, price, valuations

IPOs in 2026: SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI, Inspire Brands, Discord will head for IPOs as consumer Initial Public Offerings market in the Wall Stree

Hebbalkar directs officials to complete pending repair works of school buildings before monsoon

The government had sanctioned 430 crore to execute 186 different works for repairing government schools and colleges in the district; however, 45

Minister performs ground-breaking ceremony for Thalassemia Centre in Kurnool

Annual fishing ban drives up fish prices in Ramanathapuram

CESC on monsoon alert after rain disruptions

Traffic diversions in place at Uppal crossroads for elevated corridor works

Road towards Warangal to be temporarily shut down for traffic from Sunday

25-crore KERA project to modernise Wayanad coffee sector

Ramanathapuram court sentences three men to 30 years imprisonment in gang rape of woman

Seychelles envoy meets Assam Governor, discusses bilateral ties

Lakshman Prasad Acharya said that Seychelles is globally admired for its natural beauty, ecological richness and unique biodiversity. Drawing att

Panel of experts address students queries at The Hindus career counselling session

Bapatla police arrest habitual smuggler, seize 6.94 kg ganja

SEP: Parameshwara to head Cabinet Sub-Committee

Follow guidelines of District Disaster Management Authority to stay protected from rising temperature: Raichur Deputy Commissioner

Adilabad Officials Seek Private Spaces To Store Jowar Stocks

Govt godowns filled with procured rice, maize, jowar

Over 4,000 farmers in Tenkasi district yet to get Unique Identification Number for availing welfare assistances

Idukki farmers urge govt. to address land-related issues

Key grievances include a construction ban and ongoing disputes between the Forest and Revenue departments over the Cardamom Hills Reserve lands.

Additional 1122 seats, 1,090 crore central fund to improve infra at Karnatakas govt. medical colleges

Veena George, Pinarayi Vijayan under fire at CPI(M) post-poll review meeting in Pathanamthitta

LDF, which had won all five Assembly seats in the district in the previous term, ended up losing four seats this time, except the Konni constitue

Pakistan minister arrives in Tehran to 'facilitate' US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran for a two-day visit. He aims to help restart peace talks between Iran and the United State

100% campus placement: CSR initiative turns 25 tribal women in Wayanad into Ayur Nurses

Kalaburagi City Police carry out massive rowdy parade, warn habitual offenders

'DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PEOPLE': Fairfax prosecutor FAILS to explain why he protects illegal aliens

G. Sudhakaran says he wont seek ministerial berth, will accept if offered

Says he is unaware whether his name was being considered for the cabinet following the UDFs victory

Kalaburagi: The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling 2026 turns into platform for career advice to students

Medical shops to remain closed on May 20

Micro and small-scale entrepreneurs submit demands to Finance Minister

Missing Dindigul woman rescued by Kanniyakumari polices Nimir team

INDIA bloc must align to stop the juggernaut of the BJP, says Dipankar Bhattacharya

Bihar Opposition leaders come together at CPI(ML)s 12th Bihar Conference, held against the backdrop of the BJP riding to power in West Bengal

Choose careers based on interest and strengths, Regional Commissioner tells students

At The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair-2026 in Mysuru, Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil stresses on the importance of the right env

Powerful Norwester Wreaks Havoc In Odisha, Uproots Trees And Disrupts Traffic, Power Supply

In Kalahandi district, the storm battered Bhawanipatna town with intense gusty winds accompanied by heavy rainfall, causing widespread inconvenie

Trump-Xi summit yields trade breakthrough as US, China agree to cut levies

China and the United States have agreed to reduce tariffs on certain goods. This move aims to boost trade between the two nations, particularly i

Kalaburagi: Do not sacrifice passion for UPSC, IAS officer Rahul Pandve tells students at The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling 2026

Push for public transport exposes structural gaps

Gold Bars Worth Rs 5.5 Crore Hidden In Pants, US Man Caught At Delhi Airport

Gold was fitted into the inner pockets of his trousers in such a manner that it would be difficult to detect during a routine check.

IIMV launches executive management program in Defence sector

Quote of the Day by Charlie Chaplin: Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles Life lessons on hope, staying strong, overcoming difficult times and why nothing lasts forever by legendary comic actor and filmmaker

Quote of the day by Charlie Chaplin reflects the idea that life is temporary and no hardship lasts forever. It emphasizes emotional resilience, h

From Udupi Flashpoint To Fresh Political Debate: Hijab Row Returns

While the Congress government maintains that the move is a fulfillment of its pre-election promise, critics see it as a politically timed decisio

Bridge Collapses Amid Heavy Rain, Flooding in Assam's Barak Valley

Heavy and continuous rainfall wreaked havoc across Assam's Barak Valley on Friday, exposing serious concerns over infrastructure, urban drainage,

Watch: 22 lakh NEET kids have been cheated: Rahul Gandhi on NEET paper leak

Fisheries dept. to deploy rescue guards at fishing harbours

The move is aimed at ensuring swift emergency response and improving preparedness for accidents and distress situations at sea during the rough m

ABC centre in Kochi struggles with ageing electrical infrastructure

This has affected the centres operations, restricting daily sterilisation surgeries for stray dogs to an average of six. The centre currently has

NEET paper leak: Delhi court sends kingpin P V Kulkarni, accused Waghmare to 10-day CBI custody

Special CBI judge Ajay Gupta remanded Kulkarni and Waghmare in CBI custody after the probe agency submitted that the duo needed to be taken outsi

Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu likely to be lower in 2026

Generation can be at least 5% lower than the peak that the State can generate, says expert

Portfolios Allocated To Ministers In TN

Veteran politician K A Sengottaiyan will be the Minister for Finance and P Venkataramanan will be in charge of Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer

Many healthcare institutions in Kerala yet to get nod under Clinical Establishments Act

Civic groups oppose Tunnel Road Project

Ghirija Jayarrajs Wanderland explores dance, displacement and dreams

The production unfolded as a layered journey of movement and memory, weaving heritage with contemporary voices to illuminate the struggles and as

IPL 2026 LIVE: Shubman Gill's GT Opt To Bowl; KKR Get Big Boost, Make Bold Call

KKR vs GT LIVE Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Updates: Kolkata Knight Riders need a victory to stay alive, while Gujarat Titans are looking to seal

Many Indians Don't Know Their Blood Pressure Numbers: Doctor Explains Screening Gap

One of the biggest concerns is that many Indians do not know their blood pressure numbers simply because they have never been tested. Unlike illn

Minister urges people to shun plastic

Janardhan Reddy says awareness programmes must be conducted to educate the public about the ill-effects of plastic and the health risks associate

OMC Should Expand Mining Operations Beyond Odisha: CM Majhi

Chief Minister described the corporation as a major pillar of Odishas economic development and industrial growth: Reports

Political underrepresentation flagged at Muslim convention

Two-day May Sahitya Mela begins in Hubballi, speakers call for fight to protect parliamentary democracy

Concerns Over Lapses in Policing Across Rayalaseema, Including in Almaspet

In the latest development in Almaspet area of Kadapa town, Two Town circle inspector (CI) Prasad Rao has been transferred following communal unre

Quote of the Day by Nikola Tesla: 'I don't care that they stole my idea...'-A well-known inventor's sharp words about originality, ideas and the frustration of true genius

Nikola Tesla, a visionary inventor, lamented the lack of original thought more than the theft of his own ideas. His famous quote, I don't care th

Techie Claims WFH Taking 'Serious Toll' On Health: 'It Isn't For Me'

A techie claimed they were constantly fatigued and dizzy during their first long-term work-from-home experience.

Action against communal hate, anti-lynching safeguards key demands at Muslim convention in Karnataka

A 76-page report released at the convention reviewed the status of several promises and pending issues concerning Karnatakas Muslim community; or

Warangal West MLA Sets 10-Day Deadline For Flood-Prevention Works

The inspection also covered traffic and road conditions from Ashok Junction to Kakatiya University Road via Buddha Bhavan: Reports

CM Appreciates Abhayam Helmet Bank Initiative in Srikakulam

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said such programmes play an important role in reducing road accidents and saving lives

Hebbalkar warns officials of suspension if they continue to violate protocol

Safety checks intensified ahead of school reopening

Tirupati MP Seeks Railway Upgrades in His Lok Sabha Constituency

Pushes for permanent campus of NIELIT in Tirupati

Hospital hosts meeting on robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery

3 held for stealing bikes, gold jewellery; 66 lakh worth property recovered

Indian Army chiefs warning to Pakistan: Decide whether you want to be part of geography or history

Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi issued a stern warning to Pakistan regarding its support for cross-border terrorism, stating Islamabad must choose bet

A reality check on govt.s claim of 45 days of LPG rolling stock

We still believe we can make it through: Hussey

The batting coach reckoned his side had enough on the board with 187, but the lack of wickets in the PowerPlay cost it the game

Private bus catches fire near Hassan, none hurt

CM hails Mohammad Yassers Historic Gold Medal Win At Asian Boxing Championship

SRINAGAR, May 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today congratulated Rajouris young boxer Mohammad Yasser on winning the gold medal at the Asian Bo

IPL 2026 | Kartik Sharma shows he has it in him to make it big

At a time when the likes of Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis are struggling to get going, Kartik has provided stability to the middle-order.

Demand for circuit bench: Chief Justice of Karnataka HC likely to visit Mangaluru this month-end or next month, says MLC

Centre Appoints Two Joint Secretaries, Joint Directors In National Testing Agency

NEW DELHI, May 16: The Centre on Saturday appointed two each joint secretaries and joint directors in the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is

Shivanand Neelannavar, promoter of alleged ponzi scheme, held

KIA crosses 400 million passenger milestone in April

SCSC launches Suraksha Kavach' initiative to promote student safety and well-being in colleges