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Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera

On Thursday (April 30, 2026), the Bench reserved Mr. Kheras plea for pre-arrest bail for judgment after hearing submissions from both sides

1 May 2026 1:26 pm
Facility manager quits job in Bengaluru, turns barren land into self-sustainable green farm in Polali in Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka

Adopting multi-cropping pattern, the 7-acre plot has 70 variety of plantations, was once wasteland

1 May 2026 1:25 pm
Gujarat Police ranks third nationally in mobile recovery, returns over 53,000 phones in FY202526

Gujarat Police ranks third nationally in mobile recovery, returns over 53,000 phones in FY 202526

1 May 2026 1:23 pm
Inside TIMS Sanathnagar: A hospital tests its flow, one patient at a time on first day of trial run

The government health facility, spread over 22 acres, is scheduled for inauguration on June 2

1 May 2026 1:21 pm
Rajasthan opens online self-enumeration for Census 2027, Governor urges participation

The process for Census 2027 was formally launched in the State by Governor Haribhau Bagde at Lok Bhavan through self-enumeration

1 May 2026 1:19 pm
Ladakh a living land of dharma for centuries, says Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister inaugurated the sacred holy relics exposition of Tathagata Buddha and the 2569th Buddha Purnima celebrations in Leh during his two-day visit to Ladakh

1 May 2026 1:15 pm
Young World Club wins Gold at WAN-IFRA awards

The Hindu Groups website for children was awarded in the Best News Website or App Relaunch category.

1 May 2026 1:05 pm
War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict

Syria was once a battleground, enduring 14 years of civil war

1 May 2026 12:55 pm
Dijo Kappan, activist who championed consumer rights, passes away

A member of the Edamattam Kappil family of Pala, Kappan was active in student politics as a leader of the Kerala Student Congress, the campus wing of the Kerala Congress

1 May 2026 12:41 pm
Silent on Ladakhi people's demands of Statehood, Sixth Schedule status: Congress slams Amit Shah

The HM is in Ladakh today basking in the glory of the Piprahwa relics, while remaining silent on the demands of the people there for Statehood, Sixth Schedule status, and protection of land and employment, Jairam Ramesh said on X.

1 May 2026 12:34 pm
What it takes to move heat action plans from advisories to mandates

States and think-tanks are innovating to fund, implement, and track climate and heat action plans

1 May 2026 12:31 pm
Karnataka government launches Indias first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers

The mechanism a first of its kind in India has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance

1 May 2026 12:30 pm
Documentary on K.C. Venugopal reportedly the latest casualty in the tussle for post-poll UDF leadership

However, he added, media reports that the high command had issued an extraordinary fiat to stop the work on the documentary directed by Vinod Mankara had no factual basis. However, the AICC has issued a general direction requesting that the rank-and-file desist from promoting individual party leaders on social and conventional media.

1 May 2026 12:22 pm
GST collections rise to record high of 2.43 lakh crore in April

The previous all-time high collection was recorded in April last year at over 2.23 lakh crore

1 May 2026 12:21 pm
15 devotees from Thanjavur, Virudhunagar injured as makeshift roof collapses near Palani temple

After taking a dip in the tank, they were about to climb the hills for darshan, when heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, forced them to take shelter under a makeshift roof. However, the tin sheet abruptly collapsed due to the winds, injuring them

1 May 2026 12:16 pm
Watch: Why is Koh-i-Noor back in the news? Explained

A remark by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the visit of Charles III has reignited the long-standing debate over the Koh-i-Noor.

1 May 2026 12:11 pm
When the courtroom was his conscience: Remembering Dijo Kappan

Dijo Kappan met with an accident last year and was undergoing treatment. He died on Friday (May 1, 2026)

1 May 2026 12:06 pm
Artificial fuel shortage at 56 of 4,312 petrol bunks in Andhra Pradesh, says BJP state chief Madhav

The State BJP chief urged petrol outlet owners to ensure uninterrupted supply and warned that shortages would hit agriculture, transport and emergency services

1 May 2026 12:01 pm
Four-year-old dies after getting trapped inside parked car near Kulithalai

Sanjeevi had been playing with other children in the neighbourhood when he got into a car parked near his house. The vehicle was covered, and the boy is believed to have accidentally shut the door from the inside, leaving himself trapped

1 May 2026 11:58 am
C.V. Anand takes charge as Telangana DGP

Mr. Anand began his policing career as Assistant Superintendent of Police in Warangal. Police officials said he spent the first nine years of his service in Naxal-affected districts.

1 May 2026 11:56 am
F1 returns at Miami after a 5-week break as FIA rolls out rule changes

Drivers heavily criticized because of how the electrical battery power has changed the cars and competition

1 May 2026 11:46 am
NCB busts major narcotics ring, cocaine worth 1,745 crore seized in Mumbai, says Amit Shah

The seizure comes days after Salim Dola, a drug trafficker and aide of international terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, was brought to India from Turkiye

1 May 2026 11:46 am
Kalaburagi artist M.G. Doddamani selected for Lalithakala Academy honorary award

His art is noted for its engagement with social and political themes, often reflecting concerns of justice, identity, and human values

1 May 2026 11:39 am
Why wildfires intensified across Nilgiris forests

Wildfires across the Nilgiris and adjoining forest divisions have intensified this year, pushing authorities to seek Indian Air Force assistance. This editorial explains the seasonal nature of these fires, the role of heat, wind, human activity, and why longterm management is becoming critical.

1 May 2026 11:38 am
Ancient ritual continues at Poonjar Palace as Mangaladevi festival draws devotees

According to legend, the decline of the Poonjar dynasty began after the original temple, which was once under the kingdoms jurisdiction, fell into ruin

1 May 2026 11:38 am
Inquiry panel gives clean chit to IPS officer Sujith Das in controversial phone call row

Mr. Das had been suspended from service in September 2024 when he was serving as the District Police Chief (Pathanamthitta), shortly after Mr. Anvar publicly released audio clips and made disclosures alleging misconduct by the officer

1 May 2026 11:37 am
Mammootty-Mohanlal movie Patriot reaches cinemas as fans await an exciting re-union

The shows for the inaugural day were sold out in advance as fans of the lead actors thronged cinemas, anticipating an exciting movie experience

1 May 2026 11:33 am
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh to begin classes in Vizianagaram from 2026-27

In-charge Vice Chancellor T. Srinivasan said about 50% of construction was complete and the campus at Chinamedapalli-Marrivalasa would be ready by June 2027

1 May 2026 11:32 am
Fenty Beauty in India is a flex. But will it last?

From the hype around the Fenty pop-up in Mumbai, Rihanna ki Haveli, to its Reliance-backed scale, the brand has a lot going for it, except answers on whether performance can outpace hype

1 May 2026 11:31 am
Hezbollah adopts new weapon: Fibre-optic drones, used widely in war in Ukraine

Fibre-optic drones have a thin cable that connects an operator directly to the drone, making it impossible to electronically jam

1 May 2026 11:29 am
Indias first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers launched by Karnataka government

The mechanism a first of its kind in India has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance

1 May 2026 11:26 am
UPI hits record scale: 24,162 crore transactions worth 314 lakh crore in FY26

The government reiterated its commitment to strengthening the digital payments ecosystem, with a focus on innovation, security, and inclusion, as UPI continues to scale new milestones

1 May 2026 11:25 am
Toyota to build three assembly plants in Maharashtra: report

The three new plants will make India its fourth-largest production base

1 May 2026 11:22 am
People in Maharashtra must learn Marathi, but violence unacceptable: Devendra Fadnavis

The Chief Minister said that Maharashtra was never this narrow-minded to say that people from outside the State cannot live there.

1 May 2026 11:10 am
1 May 2026 11:06 am
PM set to embark on 4-nation Europe trip next month; energy security in focus

The summit was to be held in May last year, but it was cancelled following the Pahalgam terror attack

1 May 2026 11:01 am
As U.S. eases cannabis curbs, firms may get access to IPOs and private funding

Executives say stigma reduction and eased banking rules may attract mainstream investors; rescheduling may open Initial Public Offering (IPO) opportunities on major U.S. exchanges;companies still face regulatory uncertainty due to differing state and federal cannabis policies

1 May 2026 10:59 am
IPL 2026: Im more focussed on team goals than individual milestones, says Bhuvneshwar

The 36-year-old, who is currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, returned figures of 3 for 28, his fifth three-wicket haul of the season

1 May 2026 10:53 am
Resident Evil teaser: Zach Creggers brutal new vision reimagines Capcoms zombie horror videogames

First launched by Capcom in the 1990s, the Resident Evil franchise has grown into one of gamings defining horror properties, most recently expanding with this years Resident Evil Requiem

1 May 2026 10:52 am
Hyderabad hostels and PGs worry supply crunch due to LPG price hike and soaring grey market rates

With LPG cylinders already costing over 5,000 in some cases, PG operators are procuring only a fraction of their actual requirement, forcing a shift away from gas-based cooking

1 May 2026 10:36 am
City Nature Challenge 2026: Andhra, Telangana record surge

A four-day global citizen science effort where cities document urban biodiversity, building valuable data through public participation

1 May 2026 10:33 am
Amid Koh-i-Noor remark, Mamdani facing criticism over rude welcome to King Charles III

Of course Zohran Mamdani couldnt manage a decent welcome for the king of England: that wouldve required maturity, grace and humility that our mayor just doesnt have, The New York Post editorial board alleged.

1 May 2026 10:28 am
Paperless land registration system launched in Chamarajanagar in Karnataka

Under the earlier paper-based system, physical documents were prone to forgery, alterations, page replacements, and post-registration modifications. Verification processes were largely manual, increasing the chances of errors

1 May 2026 10:12 am
Bargi dam cruise boat tragedy: Death toll rises to nine; search operations continue

A cruise boat with 29 passengers and two crew members onboard overturned in the Bargi Dam after encountering a sudden storm

1 May 2026 9:54 am
Unmindful of natures vagaries, their toil for survival continues

Climate change and rising temperatures are a global concern, and environmental experts are calling for urgent measures to address this crisis. However, for informal workers, changing temperatures hardly matter, as they cannot afford to miss even a single day of work. Despite the intense conditions, they continue working with few or no protective measures, explains Nellore Sravani

1 May 2026 9:39 am