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The road to deliver womens safety

The Telangana government must ensure safety in both offline and online spaces

12 May 2026 2:23 am
Belated warning: On the Prime Ministers austerity appeal

Prime Minister Narendra Modis suggestions to Indians imply a serious economic impact

12 May 2026 1:46 am
Ugly bout: On the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat

The timing of the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat is suspect

12 May 2026 1:36 am
Lakshya, Sindhu shift focus to individual glory at Thailand Open

Seventh seed Lakshya will open against Singapores Jason Teh Jia Heng and sixth seed Sindhu will begin against Chinese Taipeis Tung Ciou-Tong

12 May 2026 1:31 am
The slow erosion of press freedoms

Licensing regimes, strategic lawsuits, algorithmic suppression, and the slow desiccation of local newsrooms have led to a procedural rather than violent decline

12 May 2026 1:03 am
Education Budget will grow every year, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Allocations to the sector would be gradually increased to 15% of the annual Budget, says Reddy, also the Education Minister, while launching the Exclusive Education Week celebrations in Hyderabad; also unveils 1,700-crore infrastructure works for integrated school complexes, additional classrooms and pre-primary sections in government schools

12 May 2026 12:53 am
IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS | Axarand Miller help Capitals pip Kings at the post, keep hopes alive

The two put together a vital 64-run stand to help the visiting team recover from a poor start; Ashutosh and Madhav apply the finishing touches

12 May 2026 12:45 am
Kochi metros Kakkanad extension likely to miss Dec. deadline

Uncertainty continues over securing the long-overdue 1,200-crore loan for the extension from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which has in turn affected the pace of project execution

12 May 2026 12:34 am
New excise regime comes into effect

Clarity on IML/ Beer prices by Tuesday while prices of some labels have been notified. No distribution of IML/ Beer through KSBCL on Monday

12 May 2026 12:34 am
Kukke Subrahmanya temple registers all-time high revenue of 167.89 crore in 2025-26

Major portion of the revenue comes from sevas, including Sarpa Samskara, Naga Pratishthe and Ashlesha Bali, followed by interest on investments and Kanike

12 May 2026 12:23 am
The dressing room conundrum a tight-rope walk

In team sports where, increasingly, there are as many members of the support staff as there are playing personnel, it is impossible to police effectively; from Slapgate to vaping, the IPL has had its fair share of flashpoints, creating a bitter-sweet relationship

12 May 2026 12:19 am
Indian Ocean more contested, and important than ever before: Vice Admiral Swaminathan

He observed that the Indian Ocean has always been Indias arena, and highlighted the growing significance of the region

12 May 2026 12:12 am
Three persons arrested for assault in Basin Bridge

The police said efforts are under way to trace the others absconding

12 May 2026 12:09 am
Watch: AIADMK split becomes evident as Palaniswami and Velumani camps clash over leader post

Tensions within the AIADMK became visible in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as rival camps led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami and S.P. Velumani appeared to flex their strength over the post of Leader of the Legislature Party.

12 May 2026 12:00 am
With poll code lifted, GCC to hold meeting to review civic works

While approximately 70% of scheduled road projects were completed before the election hiatus, the remaining 30% will be prioritised to be completed before the onset of monsoon

11 May 2026 11:54 pm
U.S.-Iran ceasefire on life support, says Trump

The U.S. President described Irans proposal as a piece of garbage which he was not going to waste time reading

11 May 2026 11:51 pm
Will hear Trinamool pleas on victory margins being less than deleted votes in SIR, says Supreme Court

This is the first Supreme Court hearing in the West Bengal SIR case after the election; in as many as 31 seats, the victory margins of the BJP were less than the number of votes deleted during the SIR, Trinamool leaders say

11 May 2026 11:08 pm
Visual media industry is shaping the world and can offer many career opportunties: experts

Students encouraged to shore up networking skills and create their own content

11 May 2026 11:03 pm
How a bid to make Thirumavalavan Tamil Nadus Chief Minister failed

The idea of making Mr. Thirumavalavan the CM was mooted after a bid for an AIADMK Government with DMK support hit hurdles, a senior VCK leader told The Hindu

11 May 2026 10:53 pm
Sony Music buys Recognition's vast song catalogue, including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Journey and more

The transaction positions Sony for streaming payments for hit songs ranging from Journeys Dont Stop Believin and Beyonces Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) to Lady Gagas Bad Romance and Leonard Cohens Hallelujah

11 May 2026 10:35 pm
Canara Bank posts a 10% decline in Q4 net profit

Canara Banks savings account deposits in the quarter increased 8.73% year-on-year to 3,66,581 crore

11 May 2026 10:32 pm
CPI(M) defends Vijayan, says leadership is collective after Kerala defeat

General secretary M.A. Baby rules out moral responsibility argument; no decision yet on Leader of Opposition post, as Left begins internal review

11 May 2026 10:29 pm
Watch: Why Vinesh Phogats wrestling comeback is facing WFI resistance

Vinesh Phogats attempt to return to competitive wrestling has triggered a fresh dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India, raising questions over anti-doping regulations, athlete eligibility, and the continuing tensions within Indian wrestling.

11 May 2026 10:25 pm
News Analysis | Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Crisis over CM choice lays bare fault lines in Cong.

Several veteran Congress leaders and ordinary workers feel let down by the partys insouciance. IUML, which spearheaded the UDF poll campaign successfully in many constituencies, has reason to be annoyed. The crisis has laid bare the fault lines within the coalition and eclipsed the journey ahead

11 May 2026 10:24 pm
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer appointed State Chief Secretary

The decision of the BJP government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to elevate the CEO to the top post in the State raised questions in political circles

11 May 2026 10:20 pm
VB-G RAM G to come into force on July 1: govt.

MGNREGA, enacted under the Congress-led UPA as a nationwide rural employment scheme with statutory backing for 100 days of guaranteed work, will also stand repealed on July 1; Union Minister says most States will have six months to complete the necessary transition phase

11 May 2026 10:14 pm
PM Modi to meet Iran FM, other BRICS Ministers before UAE visit

Engagements indicate New Delhi is stepping up its global outreach amidst the war in West Asia and talks of economic austerity measures at home triggered by an energy crisis

11 May 2026 10:12 pm
Seeking to scale investment in green energy corridor for maintaining RE grid stability: MNRE Secretary

Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit (2026), MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi mentioned that addressing curtailment-related issues was particularly imperative.

11 May 2026 10:10 pm
IPL 2026 GT vs SRH | Titans bowling steel meet Sunrisers batting might

Despite diverging approaches, both GT and SRH enter the contest with 14 points each from 11 games

11 May 2026 10:09 pm