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Dowry, caste harassment: Salem man gets double life term for murdering wife

On June 8, 2018, Manikandan allegedly attacked Akila with an iron pipe, severely injuring her hand. Despite the seriousness of the injury, she was not taken to hospital immediately. She later died due to complications arising from the injuries, the prosecution said

26 May 2026 3:58 pm
RCB vs GT: Powerplay could decide the game | IPL Show 2026

In the prevailing conditions at Dharamshala, with the ball nipping a bit, the PowerPlay will be crucial for both teams. They seem evenly matched even as the onus would be on RCB against Gujarat Titans, said Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan RCB is a more settled unit, their changes were often forced by injury and Rajat Patidar has led well. Usually teams after winning the championship, tend to have a dull year in the next round but RCB has maintained its intensity, has the right players. Gujarat Titans to

26 May 2026 3:57 pm
Made in India A Titan Story: Trailer of Naseeruddin Shah, Jim Sarbh-led show unveiled

Also starring Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Namita Dubey, Lakshvir Saran, and Kaveri Seth, the series will be released on Amazon MX Player on June 3

26 May 2026 3:52 pm
Banners warn of property seizure for cattle slaughter in Hassan city in Karnataka

The banners were removed after they attracted criticism

26 May 2026 3:52 pm
Harshina, victim of medical negligence at Keralas Kozhikode MCH, gets job in same hospital

K.K. Harshina, an alleged victim of a botched surgery at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, appointed as an office assistant in the same hospital

26 May 2026 3:49 pm
26 May 2026 3:48 pm
3 workers injured as under-maintenance lift snaps at Kolkata airport

The incident took place when maintenance work was underway in lift 34

26 May 2026 3:41 pm
Three killed after passenger van hits elephant in Ugandan National Park

A road accident involving an elephant in Ugandas Murchison Falls National Park has drawn attention to the growing challenges of balancing conservation and public access

26 May 2026 3:35 pm
Several dead after train hits school bus in Belgium

Belgian media showed images of a badly damaged minibus lying on its side on a road next to a railway line, with tents set up by emergency workers around

26 May 2026 3:34 pm
Temple trusts demand withdrawal of Maharashtra govt's proposed Devasthan land law

Speakers at the conference claimed that thousands of rural and historic temples in Maharashtra remain neglected, with many priests performing daily rituals on meagre incomes

26 May 2026 3:33 pm
Global oil price gains 3% as U.S. Military strikes on Iran add to peace deal uncertainty

Energy markets reacted sharply to renewed military tensions and fragile diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining partially restricted

26 May 2026 3:30 pm
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claims house arrest; says authorities denied him permission to meet family of rape-murder victim

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said there was no justification for putting the Mirwaiz under house arrest

26 May 2026 3:27 pm
26 May 2026 3:26 pm
Andhra Pradesh Samagra Shiksha invites applications for 299 KGBV teaching posts

Eligible women candidates can apply online from May 27 to June 5 for posts of principal, postgraduate teacher, contract residential teacher and physical education teacher in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas

26 May 2026 3:26 pm
Ferrari unveils Luce, first fully electric car

It is also only the second Ferrari model with four doors in the company's history, and the first five-seater for a brand better known for its sleek two-seaters

26 May 2026 3:25 pm
Mango Pachcha trailer: Sanchith Sanjeev oozes promise in debut

Mango Pachcha, directed by Viveka, marks the acting debut of Sanchith Sanjeev, nephew of superstar Kichcha Sudeep

26 May 2026 3:25 pm
Supreme Court directs States to consider prosecution immunity for forest guards in Chambal

The courts direction was also a response to the brutal murders of forest guards by sand miners in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

26 May 2026 3:20 pm
ICC Womens T20 World Cup: Groups, full schedule with time and venues

The teams playing in the World Cup are: England (host), Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland

26 May 2026 3:18 pm
CM Vijays signature suit: Has Tamil Nadus new Chief Minister sparked a blazer trend?

From T Nagar clothing stores to custom tailoring studios, we explore whether Chief Minister C Joseph Vijays black-and-white suit has inspired a new fashion trend in Tamil Nadu, and how much it costs to recreate his look

26 May 2026 3:18 pm
Search continues for seven villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave

According to rescuers, divers have navigated about 100 metres into the cave and they believe the villagers may be trapped about 30 metres beyond the furthest point currently accessible

26 May 2026 3:16 pm
PDPS urges NDDB to take over shut Ongole Dairy to protect Prakasam milk farmers

The Prakasam Dairy Parirakshana Samithi wants the National Dairy Development Board to run the shut Prakasam Milk Producer Company, which the board managed earlier between 2005 and 2013

26 May 2026 3:16 pm
Motorola Razr Fold Review | A genuinely impressive package

The foldable segment may not be the most crowded, but it is fiercely competitive and in India, the stakes have never been higher. Motorola steps into this evolving market with the Motorola Razr Fold, priced at 1,49,999

26 May 2026 3:15 pm
DHSE Kerala Plus Two results 2026: How to download scorecard?

Know where to check and download your HSE 2026 results

26 May 2026 3:13 pm
Hari Babu Kambhampati takes oath as Odisha Governor

Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh administered the oath of office to Mr. Kambhampati in the presence of CM Majhi and the Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik.

26 May 2026 3:10 pm
JVP now has a chance to rewrite history, says partys general secretary Tilvin Silva

New government will work on the basis of development, democracy, and social justice, says Tilvin Silva

26 May 2026 3:09 pm
Kantara mimicry: Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh visits Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru

The visit to the shrine on top of Chamundi Hills comes in the wake of the Karnataka High Court directive

26 May 2026 3:09 pm
Fickle weather ravaging Telanganas traditional mango varieties

Delayed winter and unseasonal rains are upsetting the cultivation of traditional mango varieties in Telanganaonce one of the biggest experimental sites for mangoesmaking the fruit less remunerative for farmers

26 May 2026 3:08 pm
Search on for trapped coal miners in Assam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the mine appears to be illegal and police have been asked to investigate the incident

26 May 2026 3:06 pm
Heavy rain continues to pound Kerala; red alert for 11 districts on May 26

Eight killed in rain-related incidents. A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over west-central and adjoining North Bay of Bengal around May 27, which, along with the prevailing strong westerlies, is likely to intensify the rain further for the next seven days

26 May 2026 3:05 pm
Sri Lanka parliamentary poll: President Anuras ruling coalition wins big

National Peoples Power wins 159 seats in 225-member House, securing two-thirds majority; the historic sweep also includes impressive wins in the north and east that are home to Tamils and Muslims

26 May 2026 3:04 pm
Kuwait fire: Death toll of Keralites climbs to 24

Kerala government announces ex gratia payment of 5 lakh for families of deceased and 1 lakh for next of kin of those who suffered burn and fall injuries in the blaze

26 May 2026 3:02 pm
Travelling through time in Uzbekistan

The walk through the old city bazaar in Bukhara, with masjids, madrassas and mausoleums awaiting you on the flanks, is a stride through the richness of history and Islamic architecture of Uzbekistan

26 May 2026 3:01 pm
Cockroach Janata Party founder moves Delhi HC against blocking of X account

Personal Instagram account compromised, the party's X account withheld, and its backup account removed, says Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke

26 May 2026 3:01 pm
AP EDCET-2026 results out, 99.30% qualify; Mathematics tops with 99.86% pass rate

Of the 19,880 candidates who appeared, 19,741 qualified. Mathematics recorded the highest pass rate at 99.86%, while English candidates secured 98.32%

26 May 2026 3:01 pm
CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams begin, over 42 lakh students set to appear at 7,800 centres

On the first day, Class 10 students will take the English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) papers, while Class 12 students will write the Entrepreneurship exam.

26 May 2026 2:59 pm
Centre withdraws CRPF from Delhi CM Rekha Guptas security; Delhi Police to provide protection

The orders for extending the CRPF cover were to be issued formally by the Centre but there was a change of plan and finally the orders for withdrawal were issued

26 May 2026 2:58 pm
No ideology can be eliminated by a ban: CPI (M) Kerala State Secretary on PFI ban

Mr. Govindan added that banning only one organisation against communalism will not help

26 May 2026 2:56 pm
Minor labourer dies in compound wall collapse at under-construction apartment in Bengaluru

Locals alleged that the apartment was constructed in an unscientific manner without proper planning, and that the compound wall had already developed visible cracks

26 May 2026 2:52 pm
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Hari Babu Kambhampati sworn in as Manipur and Odisha Governors

Bhalla and Kambhampati were administered the oath of office by Manipur HC and Odisha HC Chief Justices respectively.

26 May 2026 2:51 pm
Bank loses 15 lakhin daylight robbery at knifepoint in Keralas Thrissur

15 lakh stolen from the Potta Branch of Federal Bank. The heist took place at 2:15 p.m. while the employees were having their lunch

26 May 2026 2:49 pm
Massive fire breaks out in Kerala at waste dumping yard in Kasaragod

Firefighters from Kasaragod, Uppala, Kanhangad and Trikaripur reached and doused the fire by 4 a.m.

26 May 2026 2:47 pm