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Amaravati Amma Vanta empowering women through traditional food ventures

The initiative has helped create sustainable self-employment opportunities, with each entrepreneur now earning an average monthly income of around 12,000, says CRDA Group Director (Social Development)

17 May 2026 8:06 pm
Bidar getting 1,100-crore power infrastructure projects

They will strengthen electricity supply and support comprehensive development and energy self-reliance, says Minister Eshwar Khandre

17 May 2026 8:04 pm
Follow order of seniority in appointment of DME, doctors association urges government

While stating that it is not opposed to the current in-charge being made regular DME, the association says the government should follow norms if it is looking at other options

17 May 2026 8:02 pm
Tamil producer K Rajan passes away

Rajan was best known for producing films such Thangamana Thangachi (1991) and Chinna Poovai Killathe (1992) and directing films like Unarchigal (2005)

17 May 2026 8:00 pm
Kollam secures three berths in UDF Cabinet

P.C. Vishnunadh, Bindu Krishna, and Shibu Baby John will represent the district in the upcoming Cabinet

17 May 2026 7:58 pm
Taiwan won't be sacrificed, U.S. arms sales a commitment: President responds to Trump

Mr. Lais comments were his first direct response to the summit last week in Beijing between U.S. President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that raised concerns in democratically governed Taiwan about U.S. backing for the island

17 May 2026 7:57 pm
Siddaramaiah raises hijab, janivara issue only when his chair is under threat, says Karjol

School uniforms ensure equality among students and there is, therefore, no need for issuing orders regarding hijab or janivara, says BJP MP

17 May 2026 7:54 pm
Himachal Pradesh: 72.42% polling in municipal councils, nagar panchayats

Voting was held simultaneously in 64 wards in the four municipal corporations of Dharamshala, Solan, Mandi and Palampur, 229 wards in 25 municipal councils and 156 wards in 22 nagar panchayats in a single phase, with as many as 1,147 candidates in the fray for 449 posts

17 May 2026 7:53 pm
Nalanda University convocation revives strrtha, an ancient debate tradition

Event is a platform for dissertation defence and scholarly debate, says University official; renews spirit of Guruiya Parampar through intellectual engagement rather than ceremonial observance alone

17 May 2026 7:49 pm
IPL 2026 DC vs RR | Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to bowl against Rajasthan Royals

Tripurana Vijay makes his debut for DC. For RR as well, Ravi Singh makes his debut, replacing Ravindra Jadeja due to workload management as per captain Riyan Parag.

17 May 2026 7:44 pm
IMD forecasts brief rain relief before temperatures rise in Vizag

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds likely over next 48 hours; mercury expected to climb gradually from mid-week across Coastal Andhra Pradesh

17 May 2026 7:43 pm
State plans to start residential training centre in Delhi for competitive exam aspirants

Two students from each taluk will be given an opportunity to stay and study there, says Minister Satish Jarkiholi

17 May 2026 7:42 pm
CPI(M) meeting sees sharp criticism of Global Ayyappa Meet

Participants of the Pathanamthitta district committee meeting said the event had politically backfired for the party

17 May 2026 7:41 pm
Diesel price hike puts APSRTC under financial strain

Corporation faces an additional monthly burden of over 53.69 lakh as rising fuel costs impact operations of 950 buses across Visakhapatnam region

17 May 2026 7:39 pm
Water bowls placed for voiceless animals in city

As the scorching summer temperature continues to rise, not only humans but also voiceless animals are suffering greatly, so water bowls have been installed in important locations across the district for the benefit of animals and birds

17 May 2026 7:37 pm
YSRCP calls for State-wide protest against fuel price hike on May 18

Prices of fuel in Andhra Pradesh are the highest in the country, says Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

17 May 2026 7:36 pm
Minister flags off first-ever short Haj flight from Kochi

Under the category, 10,000 pilgrims will undertake Haj with a reduced stay of approximately 20 days in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, compared to the regular Haj duration of 4045 days

17 May 2026 7:35 pm
Over 5,000 metro piers and portals to get advertisements across Bengaluru

BMRCL plans to introduce both static and digital advertisement panels on Metro piers and portals, while ensuring that the displays are aesthetically designed and comply with advertisement regulations.

17 May 2026 7:29 pm
Yatnal says he will counter hijab with saffron shawls, tilak

MLA challenges Siddaramaiah to keep his promise to lower fuel prices

17 May 2026 7:25 pm
Motorists, pedestrians demand that NHAI start work on construction of FOBs in Vellore to prevent accidents

Pedestrians, especially women and senior citizens, have to risk themselves in crossing the stretch especially during evening hours as vehicles do not halt for them to cross the carriageway, say residents

17 May 2026 7:24 pm
GVMC ward delimitation process reaches final stage

Proposal to increase wards from 98 to 120 moves to Commissioner; draft likely to be released for public objections and suggestions soon

17 May 2026 7:24 pm
Kollam district steps up preparations for Census 2027

Four master trainers and 87 field trainers appointed to oversee data collection process

17 May 2026 7:19 pm
Kollam fully equipped for monsoon: Collector

As part of the anti-waterlogging preparations, intensive cleaning of drainage systems along national highways and other major roads is currently under way

17 May 2026 7:18 pm
Shivam Associates case transferred to CID, says Minister

CID investigation will reveal everything involved, according to Satish Jarkiholi

17 May 2026 7:16 pm
UDF government formation negotiations in Kerala turn into a roller-coaster political ride

Media speculation about prospective Ministers and their respective portfolios reaches feverish pitch as television channels air interchanging chyrons about the make-up of the next government on a day when whispers in the corridors of power take the form of news

17 May 2026 7:16 pm
Residents demand closure of TASMAC outlets near Girivalam Path, schools in Tiruvannamalai, Vellore

The demand for closure of the outlets comes after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay directed authorities to shut down 717 TASMAC liquor outlets located within 500 metres of places of worship, educational institutions

17 May 2026 7:13 pm
Rythu Sangham demands rollback of fertilizer, fuel pricehike

The Centre is allowing the companies to shift the burden of rising costs onto the farmers instead of protecting the agricultural sector, it alleges

17 May 2026 7:13 pm