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Kolhapur forms team of 10 transwomen for disaster management and rescue work

The disaster management cell of the State government has claimed that it is the first such initiative in Maharashtra

30 May 2026 9:04 am
Cancel bail to female teacher in Janakpuri school rape case: Delhi Police urges HC

The teacher was arrested for allegedly concealing the incident from the authorities and was remanded to one days police custody by the trial court on May 14

30 May 2026 8:53 am
Senior CPI(M) leader T.P. Dasan passes away

Dasan was a member of the partys District Secretariat for long

30 May 2026 8:52 am
Portion of platform shed collapses at Lucknow station, three injured

Sources said renovation and concourse construction work was underway at the station and portions of the platform number five shed had already been dismantled. The collapsed section was also slated for removal

30 May 2026 8:40 am
Worth examining Vijays appeal to children to convince adults to vote for him, says judge citing personal anecdote

He opines that a case filed against TVK for making an appeal to children during elections is worth being looked into

30 May 2026 8:38 am
Sharp curves, unfinished roadwork identified as factors behind 320 crashes and 251 deaths at Cyberabads 43 black spots

Over 90% of the identified accident-prone stretches fall under the Medchal zone; NH-65 stretch emerged as the deadliest corridor with over 50% black spots.

30 May 2026 8:01 am
Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn't yet decided

The official, who was not authorised to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said Mr. Trump would only sign a deal that satisfies his redlines and curbs Irans nuclear ambitions

30 May 2026 7:59 am
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive

U.S. hails productive talks between Israel and Lebanon military officials

30 May 2026 7:24 am
Respectpast agreements, initiate dialogue in Kashmir: RJD parliamentarian Sudhakar Singh

Unfortunately, those who talk about human rights and democratic rights are being jailed, Sudhakar Singh, referring to the incarceration of MP Rashid, said

30 May 2026 7:03 am
U.S. Judge orders removal of Trumps name from Kennedy Center; blocks closure

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the board overstepped its statutory bounds by unilaterally adding Mr. Trumps name, stating that only Congress can change the Kennedy Centers name

30 May 2026 6:59 am
U.S. Democrats say Pam Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe

Ms. Bondi faced sharp criticism from Democrats and some Republicans during her tenure for her handling of the release of millions of documents related to late sex offender Epstein

30 May 2026 6:45 am
U.S. says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three men

President Donald Trumps administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean

30 May 2026 6:45 am
89 additional CAPF units, advanced surveillance, real-time monitoring for safe Amarnath yatra this year

Police officials said J&K Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat directed the district heads to ensure proper arrangements for incoming units and their efficient ground deployment

30 May 2026 5:32 am
West Bengal CM meets Darjeeling hill leaders, acts tough on GTA corruption

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the West Bengal government will seek benefits Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY) which the previous government did not subscribe to.

30 May 2026 5:17 am
Ensure proper supply of seeds, fertilisers: AIKKMS

Members of All India Kisan Khet Majdoor Sangathan stage a demonstration in Dharwad

30 May 2026 4:59 am
Teen star Pooja Singh smashes high jump senior national record during Asian U20 Championships

Pooja setting a new national record was not a surprise as she is also the current Asian champion. Sh.e won the women's high gold at the Asian Championships in South Korea last year with a 1.89m effort

30 May 2026 4:11 am
Uttar Pradesh emphasised to prevent water-borne diseases in rural areas through community driven participation

Mr. Shekhar, a 2004 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, added that the women associated with Field Testing work are being paid honorarium according to the prescribed rates for the testing work carried out by them

30 May 2026 3:41 am
Does Ranji Trophy count? Examining the logic of picking Gurnoor Brar over Auqib Nabi

There is more to selection than plain numbers. With fast bowlers, possessing attributes that supplement the prevailing pace attack is a serious consideration. India hasnt had a genuinely tall quick who can unsettle batters with variable bounce since Ishant Sharmas exit this seems to have worked in the 65 Gurnoors favour, but Nabi may still have the selectors eye

30 May 2026 2:44 am
I would like an Indian chess championship with big money and all the top players: Aravindh Chithambaram

The 26-year-old has overcome a period of stagnation to show why some experts think he is one of Indias finest chess talents ever. In this interview, he talks about his astonishing arrival among the elites at 14, his Esports experience, Gukesh and Vaishalis chances in their World title matches, and his dream National tournament

30 May 2026 2:43 am
Rampur court set aside SP leader Abdullah Azam prison sentence in dual passport case

In its ruling dated December 5, 2025, the magistrate court had sentenced Khan to seven years in prison and imposed a fine of 50,000

30 May 2026 2:20 am
Congress holds talks with Hemant Soren on fielding party nominee from one of 2 Rajya Sabha seats going to polls in Jharkhand

One seat became vacant following the death of former Jharkhand Mukti Morcha president and former CM Shibu Soren last year, while the second will fall vacant on June 21 when the term of BJP leader Deepak Prakash ends

30 May 2026 2:09 am
International law, optional for powerful states

Imperfect though it may be, the rules-based order remains humanitys strongest defence against chaos

30 May 2026 1:31 am
NMDC Q4 net rises 35% to 2,020 crore on higher revenue

NMDC, which is Indias largest iron ore producer, had registered a record 53.15 million tonne output of the key raw material for steel in FY26

30 May 2026 1:26 am
DDMA to prepare data-based action plan to prevent drowning incidents in Ernakulam

The move comes in the wake of a series of drowning incidents reported in Ernakulam recently

30 May 2026 1:26 am
Greens seek curb on unregulated tourism in Wayanad

The Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samiti alleges that unregulated tourism continues unabated in the mountain ranges even after the devastating Puthumala landslide in 2024

30 May 2026 1:25 am
Athletes hit hard as sports medicine institute remains shut

The institute has equipment worth over 2 crore for sports injury treatment that is deteriorating due to prolonged disuse

30 May 2026 1:24 am
Concrete fever: On India and heat management

India must mandate green cover and reflective materials for its cities

30 May 2026 1:24 am
Different directions: On the Quad, Foreign Ministers Meeting

The Quad is unable to push toward its worthy objectives

30 May 2026 1:22 am
Kochi Corpn. seeks deferment of canal restoration

The Mayor has instructed the canal restoration work be postponed until around August

30 May 2026 1:21 am
Kerala start-up unveils first AI system-on-chip

The chip has successfully completed silicon bring-up, a critical stage of laboratory testing, and is being readied for commercial production, says the company

30 May 2026 1:19 am
Dedicated policy framework proposed for Sivakasis 6,000-crore fireworks industry

Minister for Industries S. Keerthana says the reform aims to further formalise the sector through specific and targeted measures that address multiple needs of all stakeholders

30 May 2026 1:03 am
Residents block Arakkonam-Thakkolam Main Road in Ranipet against power outage

Unscheduled power cuts are affecting household appliances, and irrigation activities in farmlands amid cropping season, say residents of Parameswaramangalam village

30 May 2026 12:57 am
Former AIADMK MLA from Jayamkondam joins TVK

In a related development, the AIADMKs S. Ravi, a former Arakkonam MLA, says he has met TVK leader and Water Resources Minister N. Anand and has sought an appointment to join the party

30 May 2026 12:54 am
Doctors express concern over rising childhood myopia

These concerns were raised during the launch of a Myopia Clinic at Rajan Eye Care Hospital on Friday

30 May 2026 12:51 am
Woman murdered by paramour in Eluru; body exhumed

Accused, Darshan Francis, allegedly killed Vishali on April 18, burnt her clothes and buried the body suspecting that she was speaking with others over phone, Eluru DSP D. Sravan Kumar

30 May 2026 12:50 am
Acclaimed documentary re-releases five decades later

The original documentary was released in 1976 as a four-hour film mapping 5000 years of subcontinental history. The film now has been digitally remastered and enhanced by Krishnaswamy associates and extends its narrative to contemporary India

30 May 2026 12:47 am
DMK braces for a difficult GCC council meeting in June

At the first meeting of DMK councillors after Assembly elections conducted by Mayor R. Priya in Ripon Buildings on Friday, councillors complained about unwarranted interference by TVK party workers in official review meetings

30 May 2026 12:46 am
A.P. Chambers seeks Vande Bharat services to more destinations

Andhra Pradesh Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao submits representation to General Manager of the newly-constituted South Coast Railway Zone

30 May 2026 12:45 am
Government defends FarmerDiscomproposal

Metering will not be introduced for agricultural consumers under the proposed model,saysTGRPDCLChairman and Managing DirectorMusharrafAliFaruqui; the existing Telanganadiscoms were under severe financial stress, with accumulated losses reaching 69,741croreby FY 2025 with the government departments alone reportedly owing 54,090crorein outstanding arrears

30 May 2026 12:42 am
Supreme Court judgment issues guidelines to protect trafficked victims

The petition highlighting the lack of laws and protective mechanisms for young girls trafficked into prostitution was filed by the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Prajwala in 2004

30 May 2026 12:42 am
Keralas Pariyathukavu residents hope government intervention will put an end to eviction threat

Pariyathukavu, a settlement in Ernakulam district, occupied by seven Dalit families for decades, has become the epicentre of a socio-political controversy with attempts to evict the residents, who have been engaged in a prolonged legal battle to protect their homes. G. Ragesh visits the area to gauge the gravity of the situation as both the residents and the claimants of the land await anxiously for finality

30 May 2026 12:28 am