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Uganda national in Bengaluru tests negative for Ebola; no confirmed case in India: Health Ministry

A 28-year-old woman from Uganda, who developed mild symptoms including body ache, was shifted from a hotel to the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital on May 26

27 May 2026 10:39 am
Deaths caused by lightning have been consistently rising

State-wise trends show that the majority of deaths caused by lightning happened in non-peninsular States

27 May 2026 10:21 am
Telangana SIR | Directions issued to conduct awareness programmes in urban pockets

House-to-house visits in the State from June 25 to July 24, 2026

27 May 2026 10:14 am
Drones to monitor traffic, track suspects and power aerial surveillance in Hyderabads Malkajgiri

Five to six AI-enabled drones, facial recognition systems and predictive analytics proposed to detect congestion, identify repeat offenders and support real-time policing across the north-eastern corridor.

27 May 2026 10:12 am
Samsung workers approve bonus deal after big AI profits

Under the agreement, around 78,000 employees, out of the company's 125,000-strong domestic workforce, will each be eligible to receive a bonus of roughly $370,000 this year

27 May 2026 9:58 am
Centre notifies resolution on high-level committee on demographic changes

The committee will also recommend an appropriate institutional mechanism for population stabilisation

27 May 2026 9:55 am
The judiciarys role in complete justice

The Supreme Court is empowered under Article 142 to pass necessary orders to deliver complete justice where existing laws fail to provide a specific remedy. While this power acts as a constitutional safety valve, critics argue that it may lead to judicial encroachment upon the domain of the Executive or the Legislature

27 May 2026 9:28 am
Supreme Court hearing on Bihar SIR LIVE: SC to pronounce verdict

The SIR in Bihar was conducted in the first phase of the exercise

27 May 2026 9:27 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: New strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham termed problematic the role of Pakistan as a mediator in the United States war with Iran

27 May 2026 9:22 am
ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans houses in CMRL pay-off case

The ED search unfolded at 12 locations across the State, including the residence of the former Industries Minister and Veena Vijayans husband, Muhammad Riyaz, in Kannur, and the houses of the mining companys promoters, among other localities

27 May 2026 8:57 am
What Tamil Nadu CM Vijay really needs to see at Fort St. George

A closer look beyond the museum and St. Marys Church shows Fort St. George struggling under poor maintenance, fragmented ownership, and years of official neglect, raising urgent questions about how Tamil Nadu intends to protect the historic seat of its own government

27 May 2026 8:22 am
Power outage on Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai raises safety concern

Tangedco officials said that power outages on the path occur mainly due to strong winds, these problems are attended to once the weather conditions are back to normal

27 May 2026 8:16 am
Chhattisgarh Congress president announces indefinite stir after party leader booked during poll campaigning

The Opposition party alleges that the Arms Act was slapped to influence the upcoming Shivnandanpur Nagar Panchayat elections

27 May 2026 8:04 am
Iran-Israel war highlights: Gulf powers will no longer be a shield for U.S. bases, Iran's supreme leader says

Israels military warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, on Monday to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets

27 May 2026 7:58 am
At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington State mill

The facility, which employs about 1,000 people, makes material for tissues, printing paper, cups, plates, cartons and other goods

27 May 2026 7:53 am
Gaza health officials say 7 killed in Israeli airstrikes

The Israeli military said its troops identified several armed terrorists operating in the area of the so-called Yellow Line that splits Gaza into two areas: one controlled by Israeli forces and the other by Hamas

27 May 2026 7:45 am
Under U.S. pressure, Cuba appeals for international help

U.S. President Donald Trump has openly mused about taking over communist Cuba, saying that after the U.S. attack in January that ousted Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, Havana could be his next target for military action and big change

27 May 2026 7:35 am
India home to 191 species of cockroaches, 60% of them are endemic, says ZSI study

Scientists from Zoological Survey of India and Prof Ramkrishna More College, have developed the first and largest DNA barcode reference library for the cockroaches of peninsular India

27 May 2026 7:28 am
Haryana lawyer moves Election Commission to register Cockroach Janta Party

While the registration of a party is optional, it enables a political outfit to claim certain benefits under law, such as accepting donations

27 May 2026 7:18 am
Pakistan's role as mediator problematic: U.S. senator

Lindsey Graham asked Pakistan to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's call to mediators in the U.S.-Iran war to join the Accords.

27 May 2026 7:01 am
Gurugram sex ratio dips to 862, DC orders intensified campaign against illegal sex determination

Data also indicated a dip in the State average from 923 to 898 during the same period.

27 May 2026 6:55 am
When a DMK MLA was arrested for conducting an inspection and a journalist landed behind bars

While elected representatives are empowered to inspect government offices within their constituencies, no such authority extends to party functionaries

27 May 2026 6:54 am
J&K govt. declares 3-day holiday for Id in Kashmir

J&K is observing Id on May 27 instead of May 28 in the rest of the country

27 May 2026 6:32 am
K9 warriors and robotic dogs steal spotlight at Exercise PRAGATI 2026

Indian Army showcases blend of canine combat skills and future warfare technology at multilateral military exercise in Meghalaya

27 May 2026 6:19 am
Murder of siblings and a police encounter that rocked Coimbatore 16 years ago

The Supreme Court, on August 1, 2019, confirmed the death sentence of Manoharan, finding the case to be of the rarest of rare category

27 May 2026 5:51 am
Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban, Bahamas to increase screening

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other foreign nationals who have been in affected areas in recent weeks and do not have symptoms will have to quarantine for 21 days from May 30, according to a statement from Canadas public health agency

27 May 2026 5:45 am
Double delight for Iniyan

Indian Grandmaster P. Iniyan won gold in both rapid and blitz at the Commonwealth championships.

27 May 2026 3:29 am
Himachal panchayat polls: 78.53% polling in first phase, women voters outnumber men

Shimla recorded 79.80% voter turnout, Mandi 79.39%, Una 78.76%, Bilaspur 77.39%, Kangra 75.75%, Hamirpur 73.05% and Kinnaur 73.59%

27 May 2026 2:28 am
Sports Ministry notifies formation of NSB and NST to streamline governance and minimise litigation

No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of any matter on which the National Sports Tribunal is empowered to determine, and no injunction shall be granted

27 May 2026 1:12 am
Indias energy strategy needs price correction

The petro products price hike is too little and too late

27 May 2026 12:54 am
Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions

The recent episode involving the Aam Aadmi Party and the invocation of the provisions of the 10th Schedule highlights the need for judicial clarity

27 May 2026 12:51 am
The absolute necessity of female friendships

Female friendship can be an emotional, social and political lifeline for women. Our friends show us different ways of being in the world.

27 May 2026 12:48 am
GPF accounts statement put up on website

Officers/subscribers can download the statement from the website

27 May 2026 12:38 am
Commuters using MRTS demand trains every ten minutes during peak hours

Southern Railway says increase in services would be considered after Chennai Egmore redevelopment works are completed

27 May 2026 12:32 am
A new brand of politics in Tamil Nadu

Though a novice, CM Vijay shows signs of being a shrewd political strategist

27 May 2026 12:32 am
Understanding the potential of CAR-T therapy in autoimmune disease treatment

Originally developed for aggressive blood cancers, CAR-T cell therapy is now being explored as a possible breakthrough treatment for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, offering the possibility of long-term remission instead of lifelong immune suppression

27 May 2026 12:31 am
Bad fences: On Marco Rubios India visit

Marco Rubios visit was an opportunity to mend economic and energy ties

27 May 2026 12:23 am