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Kombukuthy residents alarmed as elephants breach mitigation measures

Despite a 7.20 crore investment by the Forest department in wildlife mitigation measures like trenches and electric fencing, the elephant breached these defences, raising serious concerns about their effectiveness.

2 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
Part of new Delhi-Dehradun Expressway caves in after rains

The cave-in was caused by localised waterlogging after heavy rainfall, and the inability to operationalise a permanent cross-drainage system due to resistance by local residents, the NHAI says

2 Jul 2026 7:34 pm
NIMHANS opens Indias first public sleep database for stroke patients

The database, which has been made publicly available, is expected to support research on sleep disorders in stroke survivors and help improve post-stroke care

2 Jul 2026 7:30 pm
APTDC plans to introduce solar-powered electric boats at tourist destinations in phases

APTDC discusses strategies to promote investments in tourism sector through PPP model, provide more quality food options at APTDC hotels, develop caravan, beach, and experiential tourism

2 Jul 2026 7:29 pm
All decisions in Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation taken unanimously by director board: former chairperson

R. Chandrasekharan says the chairperson alone cannot be held responsible for the decisions. His reaction follows the government decision to grant sanction to prosecute him and former KSCDC managing director K.A. Ratheesh in the alleged corruption in the import of raw cashew

2 Jul 2026 7:29 pm
Kurnool MP seeks wider rural employment under VB-G RAM-G scheme

Workers can earn up to 320 a day based on productivity, and wages would be credited directly to their bank accounts within 15 days, says District Collector A. Siri

2 Jul 2026 7:28 pm
Belagavi IT company approaches U.S. SEC seeking full disclosure before Anthropic PBC IPO

Anthropic PBC should ensure that investors in the U.S. or elsewhere should know the associated risk with its Initial Public Offer

2 Jul 2026 7:26 pm
Farmers demand to controlfoamin Krishnagiris Kelavarapalli Dam

In June 2026, following rain in Karnataka, inflow into the Kelavarapalli Dam increased and foam has been accumulated in the dam since then.

2 Jul 2026 7:26 pm
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to lay stone for Rayalaseema Steel Plant in Kadapa district on July 3

Designed as a green steel facility, the 16,350-crore plant being developed by the JSW Andhra Pradesh Steel Limited is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities

2 Jul 2026 7:22 pm
Amid speculations on Bhogapuram airport launch, officials say date yet to be confirmed

Some private operators such as Scoot, however, have updated their own advisory schedules signalling a shift of their Visakhapatnam-bound operations to the new Bhogapuram facility by July 25

2 Jul 2026 7:22 pm
Congress slams Assembly byelection announcement in M.P.s Datia

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that bypolls in Datia will be held on July 30, along with one Assembly seat each in Bihar and Gujarat

2 Jul 2026 7:20 pm
Jipmer enrolls first infant in NeoSep1 international clinical trial in fight against neonatal sepsis

The enrolment of the first infant at Jipmer marks the beginning of Indias participation in the global clinical trials dedicated exclusively to neonatal sepsis, according to the institute

2 Jul 2026 7:18 pm
PM Modi and Japanese PM inaugurate Maruti Suzukis fourth plant at Kharkhoda

PM says two-thirds of Suzukis global production now comes from India; Toshihiro Suzuki, head of Suzuki Motors announces plans to expand the Haryana facility to one of the worlds largest car manufacturing plants

2 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
Watch: Explained: why is the Indian govt telling Whatsapp to put its new username feature on hold?

WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a new feature that would allow users to communicate using usernames instead of phone numbers. But before the feature could be rolled out, the Union government stepped in and asked the platform to put its plans on hold. So, why is the government concerned?

2 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
KAHER felicitates Prabhakar Kore for getting Padma Shri

The event was organised at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Belagavi

2 Jul 2026 7:15 pm
CJP protest day 13: Wangchuk's sugar drops to 60; Dipke launches 'chai pe charcha with cockroaches'

CPI(ML) Liberation General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya is scheduled to visit the protest site later in the day to extend solidarity with the agitation

2 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
Totapuri mangoes prices crash, farmers distress in Chittoor

Mango farmers have yet to benefit from the governments intervention even as the harvesting season has entered its final phase; pulp processing units continue to procure Totapuri mangoes for less than 6 per kg

2 Jul 2026 7:12 pm
Residents plead for widening Thuraiyur-Musiri road to prevent accidents

The 28-km highway stretch from Thuraiyur to Musiri caters to motorists travelling towards the western districts, besides Kerala and Karnataka but it has turned into an accident zone

2 Jul 2026 7:10 pm
Revanth returns to Midjil, where his political journey began 20 years ago

Chief Minister to address a public meeting in the mandal, in the combined Mahabubnagar district, on July 4

2 Jul 2026 7:07 pm
Centre regularly discards our demands for relief, claims Parameshwara

There is no dearth of funds for ensuring drinking water supply, according to Deputy Chief Minister

2 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Every eligible citizen will be on voters list, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer

Officials instructed to ensure accurate household mapping during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the voters' list

2 Jul 2026 7:04 pm
Chennai Liver Foundation to hold awareness run on August 2

The event is being organised to commemorate World Hepatitis Day, which falls on July 28

2 Jul 2026 6:57 pm
ECI announces Manjalpur Assembly byelection in Gujarat on July 30

The seat fell vacant following the death of senior BJP MLA and former Gujarat Minister Yogesh Patel on June 2 after a prolonged illness

2 Jul 2026 6:57 pm
Changing media landscape makes independent journalism challenging

Koppal Media Club organises National Press Day celebrations at Panaganti Kalyana Mantapa

2 Jul 2026 6:55 pm
Two suffer severe burns in cylinder blast in Chengalpattu

The explosion at a house at Periya Natham occurred after a short circuit caused a fire

2 Jul 2026 6:52 pm