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Belagavi may host Monsoon Session this time

The Chief Minister is yet to publicly announce his agreement to a suggestion made Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, according to senior officer

25 May 2026 8:36 pm
Fuel price hike adds 40 crore burden on Karnataka RTCs in 10 days

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked for the fourth time in ten days on Monday, with fuel rates increasing by around 2.7 to 2.8 per litre across variants

25 May 2026 8:34 pm
ECI organises five-day workshop on electoral processes

The workshop aims at strengthening institutional preparedness in poll activities and supporting electoral management bodies in institutionalising structured electoral risk management frameworks, policies and operational systems

25 May 2026 8:34 pm
Annual Fruit Show to begin in Udhagamandalam on May 27

The 66th edition of the Fruit Show will be the last event of the festival this year, with the season officially closing on May 30

25 May 2026 8:32 pm
Twisha Sharma case: Giribala Singh given two days to file reply; CBI to take over case

Police rule out allegations of tampering with the CCTV camera footage from Giribala Singhs house, where Twisha Sharma was found dead on the night of May 12.

25 May 2026 8:31 pm
Monsoon onset likely to be more frequent in May

An analysis of southwest monsoon onset data from 1901 to 2025 reveals that the monsoon has predominantly advanced to May in recent decades due to various factors, including global warming

25 May 2026 8:23 pm
No major headway in Muvattupuzha robbery case

The police have zeroed in on the maid, a native of Tamil Nadu hired nearly six months ago, as the prime suspect

25 May 2026 8:23 pm
BJP hits out at Rahul Gandhi over fuel price comments amid global tensions

Responding to Mr. Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge who commented on the latest increase in prices of petrol and diesel, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia says every decision taken by the government related to fuel prices would be in the public interest

25 May 2026 8:20 pm
T.N. Government appoints T.S Anbu as ADGP (Law and Order); Arun to head DVAC

Former Chennai Commissioner A. Arun to head the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption

25 May 2026 8:13 pm
P&T apartment residents to lay indefinite siege to GCDA office from May 26

Residents have been protesting the persistent leakage since 78 families moved into the apartments built by GCDA in January 2024

25 May 2026 8:12 pm
Scuffle breaks out at public grievance meeting in Sivaganga over confusion in token distribution

During the public grievance meeting, to manage the crowd at the petition registration counter, tokens were distributed; Though more than 300 people had arrived, only 50 tokens were issued in the first phase, because of this, the remaining people argued with the revenue department staff

25 May 2026 8:11 pm
Naidu calls for blue economy vision plan for Andhra Pradesh coastline

Chief Minister directs officials to prepare a comprehensive strategy focusing on sustainable coastal development, marine resource utilisation, aquaculture value addition and ecological protection

25 May 2026 8:10 pm
Astronomers spot blue straggler star hosting brown dwarf companion

This breakthrough by the team from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Gauhati University, and INAF-Catania Astrophysical Observatory, Italy, could reshape astronomers understanding of how stars evolve

25 May 2026 8:04 pm
Heavy damage to infrastructure delaying restoration of power supply in Yadgir district

GESCOM finding it difficult to restore power supply even after 24 hours of disruption due to Sundays downpour and gusty winds

25 May 2026 8:01 pm
Will build cordial ties with Governor to get Union funds for educational institutions in T.N., says Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan

The Higher Education Minister asserts the States opposition to NEET and the move for the construction of the Mekedatu dam

25 May 2026 8:00 pm
Rahul Gandhi trying to spread anarchy and instability, reiterates BJP

If your aim, Rahul Gandhi, is to spread chaos, then our resolve is to make India stronger, says BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia

25 May 2026 7:57 pm
CPI takes disciplinary action against former Idukki district secretary

Decision follows K.K. Sivaramans open criticism of party regarding its recent election debacle in the Peerumade Assembly constituency

25 May 2026 7:54 pm
Watch: Assams UCC Bill explained: What changes under the new law?

Assam has introduced a new Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill that proposes a ban on polygamy, compulsory marriage and divorce registration, and legal regulation of live-in relationships. But what is the Uniform Civil Code, and why has it remained one of Indias most debated issues? This explainer breaks down the Assam UCC Bill, the history behind UCC, and Article 44 of the Constitution.

25 May 2026 7:53 pm