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Water conservation a challenge in Ernakulam

Water availability in KochiCorpn. slips into deficit from late November to early May, finds a study conducted as part of preparing a water budget

10 May 2026 1:12 am
IPL 2026: Gill and Rashid sizzle in Titans thumping victory over Royals

The skipper smashes 84 off 44 deliveries and puts on 118 for the opening wicket with Sai Sudharsan as the visitor amasses 229 for four; the leggie bamboozles the Royals batters with a four-for after Rabada and Siraj account for the dangerous JaiSoorya pair

10 May 2026 12:56 am
Mortality of neem trees goes up in A.P.; scientists blame fungus, insect attack

Neem trees are dying due to dieback disease caused by infection by fungus Phomopsis Azadirachtae and Tea Mosquito Bug, says Dr. YSRHU Vice-Chancellor K Dhanumjaya Rao

10 May 2026 12:50 am
Couple arrested for possession of gutka for illegal sale near Katpadi

When a special team conducting surprise checks approached the shop run by Mahalakshmi, she tried to escape from the spot

10 May 2026 12:46 am
Ministers, ambassadors, artists to join The Hindus Huddle in June

This edition will discuss topics such as role of regional parties in strengthening Indias democracy, diplomacy in times of conflict, womens representation in Parliament, and India and Chinas role in shaping a new global order

10 May 2026 12:45 am
CPCL unit achieves highest ever crude throughput in FY 26

CPCL also enjoyed the advantage of getting a choice of crudes

10 May 2026 12:37 am
Centres high-level group begins examining CMRLs three extension projects

After the Network Planning Group clears the projects, Public Investment Board must give the nod; though DPRs of the projects were sent to the Centre a year ago, they have not yet been approved

10 May 2026 12:37 am
Beyond the textbook

A case for practical robotics in schools

10 May 2026 12:35 am
Forest Department may take up drone survey to verify land claims in Anamalai Tiger Reserve

The lands have been claimed by by residents of settlements in the reserve under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

10 May 2026 12:34 am
Chennai Corporation starts mechanical desilting of clogged drains at key road junctions

Work is under way at road junctions in areas such as Tondiarpet, Royapuram, Ambattur, and Teynampet

10 May 2026 12:28 am
Gram panchayat elections in Karnataka will be held before end of 2026, says Minister Priyank Kharge

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge said the State government would conduct gram panchayat elections before the end of 2026

10 May 2026 12:26 am
1.65 lakh Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings released into the sea so far this nesting season, says T.N. Forest Department

Cuddalore emerged as a leading conservation district, with 48,617 hatchlings safely returning to the sea

10 May 2026 12:18 am
Aadhav Arjuna, Bussy Anand, Sengottaiyan among 9 TVK Ministers to be sworn in with Vijay on May 10

The list submitted to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar includes N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K.G. Arunraj, K.A. Sengottaiyan, P. Venkataramanan, C.T.R. Nirmalkumar, A. Rajmohan, T.K. Prabhu, and S. Keerthana

10 May 2026 12:08 am
Nine TVK Ministers to be sworn in with Vijay on May 10

The list submitted to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar includes N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K.G. Arunraj, K.A. Sengottaiyan, P. Venkataramanan, C.T.R. Nirmalkumar, A. Rajmohan, T.K. Prabhu, and S. Keerthana

9 May 2026 11:56 pm
Survey records 143 Odonata species across Western Ghats, highlights 35% shortfall in known diversity

Claims there aremultiple threats across the Western Ghats, including linear infrastructure development, hydropower projects, severe pollution, large-scale land-use changes, unregulated tourism, recurring forest fires.

9 May 2026 11:52 pm
Oldest Forest school in Jawadhu Hills secures 98% in Plus Two examinations

Currently, the school has a total of 463 students, including 218 girls

9 May 2026 11:46 pm
Sheikh Hasina, Awami League congratulate Suvendu Adhikari

The BJP leader supported Hasina in November 2025 when the latter was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka for her role in the 2024 crackdown; the Awami League is banned in Bangladesh

9 May 2026 11:44 pm
Karnataka Police to prioritise housing for SC/ST personnel facing caste bias in finding rented accommodation

The grievance committee noted that several police personnel belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were allegedly being denied rental homes on caste grounds. As a result, many were forced to live in distant areas, affecting their ability to report for duty on time

9 May 2026 11:31 pm
Massive response to The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair-2026 in Bengaluru

Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar suggested that career counselling could begin early, at grade 8

9 May 2026 11:30 pm
AIADMK leader Udhayakumar is hopeful of positive developments regarding his party

Reports indicated that the former Law Minister had conflicts with party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami regarding the approach to the incoming TVK government and potential alliances with the DMK

9 May 2026 11:27 pm
DMKs Periyakaruppan moves Madras HC to prevent TVK MLA from participating in vote of confidence

The Minister lost by just one vote to TVKs Seenivasa Sethupathy; Justices L. Victoria Gowri and N. Senthilkumar to hold a special sitting on May 10 to hear the case

9 May 2026 11:00 pm
CBI facilitates return of fugitive from Portugal

Abhay alias Abhay Rana, part of an organised crime syndicate, faces charges of attempted murder and issuing death threats

9 May 2026 10:42 pm
Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA

Established in the 1990s under military control, GAESA was the Cuban Armed Forces' strategic response to the economic collapse that followed the Soviet Union's fall and the tightening of U.S. sanctions in place at the time

9 May 2026 10:39 pm
Delhi High Court protects personality rights of Shashi Tharoor

The court passed the order after Tharoor filed a plea claiming that deepfake videos showing him making politically sensitive statements he never made were circulated online, causing harm to his credibility, reputation, and public standing

9 May 2026 10:36 pm
CCI orders antitrust probe into liquor giant Pernod's dealing with retailers

The watchdog has been reviewing allegations since 2024 that Pernod, whose brands include Chivas Regal and Absolut vodka, colluded with retailers in New Delhi to boost its market share

9 May 2026 10:36 pm
Actor Madhu presented with Krishnanjali Award

The award was presented to Mr. Madhu in recognition of his contributions to Malayalam cinema as an actor, director, producer and studio owner over a span of more than six decades

9 May 2026 10:31 pm
Three-hour meeting fails to end impasse over Congress Chief Minister for Kerala

Deepa Dasmunsi, party general secretary in charge of Kerala, told the media after the meeting that the high command had time until May 23 tofinalisethe candidate; senior leaders saidparty chief Mallikarjun Kharge andLok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi were visibly dismayed by the poster wars and public marches

9 May 2026 10:21 pm
Tamil Nadu heading for a coalition government

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will attend Mr. Vijays swearing-in ceremony, in which Congress candidate P. Viswanathan will also be sworn in as a Minister

9 May 2026 10:10 pm