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Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as unacceptable

Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping, state TV said

11 May 2026 2:44 am
Suvendu Adhikari to chair first Cabinet meeting on May 11

On Monday, Suvendu Adhikari will enter Nabanna for the first time as the Chief Minister; at his first cabinet meeting, portfolios will be allocated to five Ministers

11 May 2026 2:31 am
The Governor who forgot his job

The Governors actions during Tamil Nadus post-election process raise concerns about violations of established democratic norms and conventions

11 May 2026 2:25 am
Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties

KIND-X can help deepen bilateral defence research and development, co-production, and start-up collaboration

11 May 2026 2:21 am
No detours: On the Tamil Nadu elections, post-poll outcome

A TVK-led government with aligned partners was the only viable post-poll outcome in Tamil Nadu

11 May 2026 2:18 am
Cost to access: On health check-up for workers

The opportunity cost of accessing medical care remains high

11 May 2026 2:08 am
The insidious return of separate electorates

Muslims need a voice, but the voice has to come from across the political spectrum, not confined to a single party

11 May 2026 2:03 am
IPL 2026: Kings face beleaguered Capitals, hope to put campaign back on track

With the Dharamshala deck likely to be a haven for the willow-wielders, both sets of batters will be expected to rack up a mountain of runs

11 May 2026 1:55 am
Keralas fiscal worries

Amid worries of an empty treasury, UDF has vowed efficient tax administration

11 May 2026 1:45 am
Dravidian parties got trapped in vicious cycle of cash-for-votes and corruption, says T.N. Minister Arunraj

The Dravidian parties played a role in making T.N. a social justice State. But their initial idealism became diluted. They got trapped in a narrow path of corruption-ridden governance and family politics to such an extent that they couldnt come out of it, says the TVK leader

11 May 2026 1:33 am
PM visit turns city into high security zone as crowds throng Parade Grounds

Tight security, massive mobilisation and political spectacle mark Modis city visitfor multiple programmes, culminating in a public meeting at Parade Grounds attended by over 75,000 people

11 May 2026 1:30 am
CM unveils scheme for youth leaving institutional care at 18

Aftercare Scheme for Young Persons to provideassistance for higher education, skill development, employment opportunities; intend to provide structured assistance to all such young adults: Gupta

11 May 2026 1:24 am
IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar and Krunal put RCB on top, show MI the door

The veteran seamer scalps four to restrict the five-time champion to 166 for seven; the all-rounder produces a fighting fifty to steady the holder in a tricky chase; Boschs four-wicket haul in vain; the result also eliminates LSG from the playoffs race

11 May 2026 12:31 am
11 May 2026 12:13 am
Maritime safety and security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region: Secretary-General

Any disruption in the Indian Ocean will have a deep impact on the economy across the region, says Sanjiv Ranjan, Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association; war in West Asia overshadows Indias agenda for IORA summit next year, marking 30 years of the grouping

11 May 2026 12:08 am
British-era Lakshmanaswami Town Hall restored in Vellore

The government hall once housed the district museum of North Arcot region when it was established in 1985 by the Department of Education

10 May 2026 11:48 pm
How three daughters were shaped by their mothers sacrifices

They werent just parents; they were the first fans and fiercest defenders who protected fragile dreams from a world of shoulds and coulds

10 May 2026 11:44 pm
Syria sets first cabinet reshuffle since Assad ouster, state media reports

The reshuffle is the first since the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad and comes around a year and a half into the five-year transitional period set out in Syrias constitutional declaration

10 May 2026 11:41 pm
Congress claims Instagram blocked Rahul Gandhi's reel and photo post featuring Vijay due to MeitY rules

Sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that it had nothing to do with the action and it was because the platforms internal system mistakenly flagged the post for blocking

10 May 2026 11:37 pm
Subsidy for power supply to domestic consumers to cross 10,000-croremark

TheTVK governments announcement of 200 units of free power for domestic consumers using below 500 units bimonthly will further increase the States annual subsidy burden by nearly 2,000crore

10 May 2026 11:18 pm
Governors role in government formation| Explained

What does Article 164(1) say about the appointment of the Chief Minister? When does the Governor use discretionary powers? Which commissions recommended guidelines for government formation in a hung Assembly? Why has the conduct of Governors in hung Assemblies raised concerns?

10 May 2026 11:12 pm
Tradition of singing Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at beginning, National Anthem at end will continue, says Minister Aadhav Arjuna

In Tamil Nadu, the rendering of Tamil Thai Vazhthu as the third song is not acceptable to the Tamil Nadu Government led by the TVK, he said

10 May 2026 11:00 pm
Want to finish as high as we can: DC batting coach Bell

Bell admitted that Capitals failed to show ruthlessness in the crunch

10 May 2026 10:41 pm
Tripura pharmacists to join strike on May 20

The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has three major demands stop online sale of medicines; stop deep discounts from corporate-run industry; and stop the sale of spurious medicines

10 May 2026 10:37 pm
PIL in SC for reviewing wages of priests, sevadars and temple staff in govt.-controlled temples

Priests and temple staff are not getting even the minimum wage prescribed by the State for unskilled and semi-skilled workers. This is a systemic exploitation, the plea said.

10 May 2026 10:32 pm
I-PAC emerges as Trinamools fall guy after West Bengal Assembly poll debacle

Working for Trinamool Congress since 2021, political consultancy firm I-PAC has been instrumental in several past electoral victories for party; after 2026 Assembly poll debacle, a section of party leaders are blaming I-PAC for defeat

10 May 2026 10:31 pm
PM Modi urges citizens to cut fuel use, avoid foreign travel

Mr. Modi suggests reviving some of the practices adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, including work from home arrangements, online conferences and virtual meetings.

10 May 2026 10:20 pm
Are residents legally bound to answer Census questions?

In one of the first such instances, the Haryana administration has recommended the registration of a first information report (FIR) against two government school staff for alleged negligence in Census-related work and for obstructing government duties.

10 May 2026 10:19 pm
WB CM Suvendu Adhikari to chair first cabinet meeting today

On Monday, Suvendu Adhikari will enter Nabanna for the first time as the Chief Minister; at his first cabinet meeting, portfolios will be allocated to five Ministers

10 May 2026 10:19 pm
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