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ONGC net profit rises 3.1% in March-end quarter amid better crude price realisations

ONGC also declared a dividend of 1 per equity share subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting (AGM)

26 May 2026 9:59 pm
Defection taint not vaporised by resignation, Supreme Court had said in a judgment

The court had ruled that a Speaker is bound to accept voluntary, genuine resignation

26 May 2026 9:55 pm
CM for enabling panchayats to credit their own source revenue in bank accounts

He directs amendment to Panchayat Raj Act in this direction

26 May 2026 9:54 pm
Quad FMs announce maritime, energy initiatives amidst Hormuz chokehold, tense South China Sea

FMs pledge collaboration on energy security, maritime surveillance, domain awareness; Quad joint statement calls for freedom of navigation, adherence to international law in Hormuz, Red Sea, South China Sea

26 May 2026 9:52 pm
Supreme Court to examine if law is diluting Indias wetland count

The Convention expressly included both natural and artificial wetlands, whether permanent or temporary, without distinction, senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan and advocate Anindita Mitra submitted for the petitioners

26 May 2026 9:47 pm
Provide land to landless to honour H.S. Doreswamy

A demand that a prominent circle and a metro station be named after the freedom fighter has also

26 May 2026 9:39 pm
Mundamveli residents lay day-long siege to GCDA office

Residents raise fresh concerns over the alleged violation of mandatory distance norms separating the 110 kV EHT line passing through their neighbourhood from the twin towers. They allege that the construction has put lives and properties at risk

26 May 2026 9:33 pm
One dead, two hurt in Assam police encounters

A man accused in an April 24 armed robbery in Nagaon district was killed, while two ULFA-linked extortion operators in Sivasagar district received gunshot wounds

26 May 2026 9:33 pm
IPL 2026 Eliminator | SRH and RR opening pairs are destructive in their own ways: Franklin

Among these belligerent batters, Head has been a tad subdued by his usual standards. According to Franklin, however, there is no cause for concern

26 May 2026 9:25 pm
Traders oppose move to install Nehru statue at APMC Yard in Kalaburagi

The Gunj Market area witnesses a bandh as traders shut down business establishments and suspend commercial activities in protest

26 May 2026 9:23 pm
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal on the way ahead for IPL

The IPL chairman spoke about the way ahead of the IPL league

26 May 2026 9:21 pm
SC asks Uttar Pradesh, panel to frame development plan for Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India says the State should come forward for the development of secular infrastructure facilities in and around the temple complex

26 May 2026 9:20 pm
No clarity on next Quad leaders summit, sparking questions about the groups future

As officials struggle to pin down the schedules of Mr. Trump, Mr. Modi, Ms. Takaichi, and Mr. Albanese, there is speculation that the Quad will be downgraded to an FM-level meet or occur on the sidelines of other gatherings

26 May 2026 9:14 pm
Minister cautions ryots against stubble burning, explains its adverse impact

Tummala Nageswara Rao faults Centre on urea supply, procurement of maize, jowar, sunflower crops

26 May 2026 9:13 pm
Watch: India, U.S. strike Critical Minerals deal amid China concerns | Above the Fold | 26.05.2026

From the QUAD meeting in New Delhi and India-U.S. critical minerals deal to fresh AIADMK defections to the TVK and rising CNG prices - here are the top stories of the day.

26 May 2026 9:13 pm
Kerala Chief Minister misleading people in Munambam issue, alleges CPI(M)

Chief Minister, who had earlier offered to resolve the issue in 10 minutes, should explore the possibilities for solvingit rather than complicating it. The government should attempt to find a lasting solution to the issue through legal means, says CPI(M) Ernakulam district secretariat

26 May 2026 9:08 pm
Extreme heatwave hits A.P. as Vijayawada north soars to 47.3C

The city felt like a furnace at 7 p.m. as well as the temperatures stood at 40C, according to real-time weather information available on the Directorate of Economics and Statistics

26 May 2026 9:04 pm
Ambulance used as drug carrier: two held with MDMA in Thrissur

The police seize 8.5 lakh worth narcotics during highway check

26 May 2026 8:58 pm
Watch: Is biogas the next big fuel?

We are now starting to see the impact of the war in West Asia, and the resultant blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by both the U.S. and Iran. The government has raised petrol and diesel prices after a gap of four years. The price of CNG has been increased. This crisis is showing just how vulnerable Indias energy security is to external shocks. But, is there a fuel weve been sitting on all along that can potentially solve several issues?

26 May 2026 8:58 pm