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Temporary employees in Telangana govt in piquant situation as work continuation orders not issued

Finance dept directs officials to process bills of temporary staff till June 30

18 May 2026 5:40 pm
Another FIR against Bengaluru businessman in blackmail and harassment case

A 50-year-old customs officer has filed a complaint alleging that he and his family received death threats from Kripalani, after the officer imposed penalties in a customs evasion case.

18 May 2026 5:40 pm
Indian Tobacco product exports fall 34.81%; A.P. farmers hit by surplus, taxes

Tobacco Board authorised 142 million kg of FCV crop for 2025-26, but Andhra farmers produced 230 million kg; auction prices fall, exports decline 34.81%

18 May 2026 5:38 pm
NIA files probe report against five juvenile persons in Pakistan-linked espionage case

The juvenile persons had provided active support in installing spy cameras, and transmitting sensitive information, including photographs and videos with geo-tagging, the investigation report says

18 May 2026 5:35 pm
NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Morbi sexual exploitation case

The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of extremely serious media reports regarding the alleged sexual exploitation and rape of a woman and her minor daughter in Morbi district of Gujarat, the commission said in a post on X.

18 May 2026 5:19 pm
Stock markets end marginally higher on buying in IT counters

The 30-share BSE Sensex increased by 77.05 points, or 0.10%, to settle at 75,315.04 and the 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 6.45 points, or 0.03%, to end at 23,649.95

18 May 2026 5:17 pm
Citizens Financial Group set to expand GCC in Hyderabad

Citizens Financial Group reaches 1,000th hire within one year of launching GCC in Hyderabad

18 May 2026 5:15 pm
Peddi trailer: Ram Charan as a crossover athlete in Buchi Babu Sanas film

The rustic Telugu entertainer that stars Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu and others has music by AR Rahman

18 May 2026 5:10 pm
Chandrababu Naidu seeks tax relief for FCV tobacco farmers; writes to Sitharaman, Goyal

GST on cigarettes raised from 28% to 40%; excise duty ranges from 2,050 to 8,500 per 1,000 cigarettes; 43,000 farmers livelihoods at risk

18 May 2026 5:05 pm
Tamil Nadu tourist dies after being caught in clash between two elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp in Karnataka

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders safety review and calls for visitor curbs around elephants

18 May 2026 5:02 pm
Rupee settles at record low of 96.35 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the global market sentiments continue to dampen amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and Iran

18 May 2026 4:59 pm
46 children, adults kidnapped in southern Nigeria school attack: Christian group

CAN president for Oyo state, Elisha Olukayode Ogundiya, said that 46 persons, mostly children, aged from two to 16 were seized in the attacks in the southwestern state on May 15

18 May 2026 4:58 pm
Indian market remains resilient despite rising volatility, says SEBI chairperson

There are countries in European Union where they do not have a single IPO in a whole year, whereas we have got 366 last year, says SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey.

18 May 2026 4:47 pm
Hungarian President rejects resignation pressure from PM Magyar

Hungarys President has reportedly refused to step down despite growing pressure from opposition leader Pter Magyar, according to local media reports

18 May 2026 4:40 pm
UDF government to implement two Indira guarantees, including free bus travel for women

Kerala CM Satheesan announced free bus travel for all women on KSRTC buses and a dedicated department for senior citizens to ensure their dignity and welfare

18 May 2026 4:39 pm
The summer story of Tamil Nadus electricity demand

Searing summer heat has already caused the electricity demand in Tamil Nadu to touch an all-time high this year, even as power managers struggle to maintain sustained power supply. While extensive infrastructure upgrades and anticipatory power purchase agreements are in place, the reality of a financial crisis in the power sector cannot be wished away, saysR.Srikanth

18 May 2026 4:39 pm
Parliamentary panel summons NTA chief; to review reforms, NEET-UG paper leak case on May 21

The agenda includes a review of the implementation of the K Radhakrishnan Committee report on NTA reforms and an update on the investigation into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case.

18 May 2026 4:39 pm
Gaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercept fleet near Cyprus

Fifty ships had departed from southwestern Turkey on May 14, as part of the flotilla

18 May 2026 4:35 pm
Hentavirus outbreak, Prime Ministers speech in Hyderabad and more: The week in 5 charts

Fatalities from a hentavirus outbreak aboard a cruise liner rose to 3, the Prime Minister called for citizens to adopt some austerity measures to handle the impact of the war in West Asia and more in the last week. Here are graphics explaining these and other stories of the past week.

18 May 2026 4:33 pm
In Focus podcast | Can CBT prevent future NEET paper leaks?

Dr. Bibhu Anand speaks to us about the NEET crisis, exam security, and whether computer-based testing can restore trust.

18 May 2026 4:31 pm
Telangana to launch Mahua flower project to build heritage industry around Ippa

Telangana is considering Excise policy changes to allow Mahua spirit and liquor, drawing on models in other States

18 May 2026 4:30 pm
Visakhapatnam invites applications for Social Welfare Hostels for 2026-27 from June 12

Pre-matric hostels open to Class 3 to Class 10 students; post-matric hostels for Intermediate to post-graduate level; 200 monthly allowance and special coaching offered

18 May 2026 4:29 pm
Control menace of touts at Tiruchendur temple: Vanathi Srinivasan urges CM Vijay

Touts were collecting between 500 and 1,000 from devotees, promising them expedited darshan, she alleged

18 May 2026 4:26 pm
Geopolitics has changed since last India-Nordic Summit, conflicts on agenda for talks: Norwegian envoy

As U.S. sanction waivers on Russian oil lapse, oil and gas major exporter Norway could pitch for more energy supplies to India

18 May 2026 4:25 pm
U.P. Cabinet gives nod to OBC commission for panchayat bodies

The commission will be tasked with determining the reserved seat allocations within the rural bodies

18 May 2026 4:20 pm
Goa to host 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships from June 21

Held once in four years, the Asia Cup ranks among the most distinguished continental Bridge Championships, conducted under the aegis of the Asia Bridge fraternity, with participation from leading nations across Asia and Oceania

18 May 2026 4:20 pm
Karthik Subbaraj collaborates with Ilaiyaraaja for his next directorial

Karthik Subbarajs 10th project will have music from maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The Tamil film shared his lifelong love for Ilaiyaraajas iconic tunes with a special video

18 May 2026 4:15 pm
Man seeks action against youth over daughters death in Erode

His daughter informed him on April 21 that a youth, who had allegedly been in a relationship with her for the past four months, was troubling her

18 May 2026 4:04 pm
Karnataka-Kerala connection: P.C. Vishnunadhs induction into V.D. Satheesan cabinet brings cheer to people of Tumari in Sagar

P.C. Vishnunadh, who took oath as a Minister in the newly sworn-in Kerala government, is married to Ha.Ma. Kanaka, a Kannada poet and native of Haalkere village in Tumari Gram Panchayat

18 May 2026 3:59 pm
CM Chandrababu Naidu congratulates TTD on near 90% forest cover in Tirumala hills

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams reaches 89.40% green cover in Seshachalam Hills; Chief Minister hails effort to protect forest wealth and restore native species

18 May 2026 3:58 pm
Road crash in Uttar Pradesh leaves 10 dead after van collides with truck

The van was going to Sisaiya from Lakhimpur when the accident took place between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages

18 May 2026 3:54 pm
China committed to not providing material support to Iran: U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer

U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer says they have strategic stability with China and Donald Trump is not seeking to have joint military operations with the Chinese

18 May 2026 3:49 pm
Chandigarh University Biotechnology Scientists Faculty Secure Rs 1.16 Crore Government Grants from ICMR and ANRF for Mustard Yield and Diabetic Kidney Disease Research

Chandigarh University Scientist to Boost Mustard Productivity through Microbe-Based Research with Rs 60 Lakh PM-ECRG Grant from Anusandhan National Research Foundation; Reduce Dependence on Fertilizers, Give Fillip to Oilseed Production

18 May 2026 3:44 pm
Freedom of speech 'not an absolute right', Hong Kong trial of Tiananmen activists hears

Hong Kong and Macau were once the only places in China where people could publicly mourn Beijing's deadly crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989

18 May 2026 3:42 pm
KGH gets Centre of Competence for Haemoglobinopathies to serve tribal communities

3.77-crore facility is the first in South India to introduce newborn screening within 24 hours of birth, aimed at tribal populations across Araku parliamentary constituency

18 May 2026 3:40 pm
Rockefeller Foundation Awarded US$350M+ to Reach 731 Million People Amid 2025s Historic Decline in Global Aid

2025 Impact Report, Big Bets, Real Results, highlights $32 billion in total capital mobilized into solutions for millions of people in Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Europe, the United States, and more

18 May 2026 3:39 pm
Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz

Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28

18 May 2026 3:37 pm
128th annual flower show inaugurated in Ooty

The show will go on till May 28

18 May 2026 3:34 pm
Janakpuri school rape case: Delhi Police urge High Court to cancel bail of accused

The incident came to light when the survivor's mother filed a complaint alleging that her daughter was sexually assaulted during school hours

18 May 2026 3:27 pm
Modi government lacks foresight; did not foresee price rise: Congress

Modi government kept everything hidden until the elections, but once the elections were over, prices of everything increased, Mallikarjun Kharge said

18 May 2026 3:27 pm
Watch: V.D. Satheesan: a unique phenomenon in Kerala politics

V.D. Satheesan is now the unquestionable leader of Kerala Muslims and Christians, around half of the States population; over the past five years, he has carefully crafted his political positions.

18 May 2026 3:25 pm
TMC's Falta candidate moves Calcutta High Court seeking protection from coercive action

Moving the court of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya and seeking an urgent hearing, Mr. Khan's counsel Kishore Dutta prayed for disclosure of all FIRs filed against him, and protection from coercive measures

18 May 2026 3:23 pm