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Apex chemist body digs in on 24-hour strike, Govt pharmacies remain open

The Aiocd had called for a day-long strike about a week ago, against what it called predatory pricing

19 May 2026 8:28 pm
Closed Kashmir tourist spots leave visitors disappointed, livelihoods hit after Pahalgam attack

Security restrictions and prolonged closures continue hurting livelihoods across Kashmirs tourism-dependent regions

19 May 2026 8:02 pm
Kerala Travel Mart calls for comprehensive development of tourism sector

The sector benefits a wide range of stakeholders, including hotels, tour operators, tourist guides, taxi operators, and auto rickshaw drivers, while also generating substantial tax revenue for the state

19 May 2026 5:22 pm
Maharashtra govt signs MoUs of 6.5 lakh crore for nuclear energy projects

The government signed the agreements with NTPC, Adani Power, Reliance Industries and Lalitpur Power Generation Company to generate 25,400 MW of power for the State and create 1,23,500 jobs.

19 May 2026 4:23 pm
Fishing ban period relief: Chandrababu Naidu disburses 262 crore for Andhras fishers

Fishing in the sea is banned between April 15 and June 15 every year to facilitate breeding, Naidu said, addressing a public meeting at Tummalapenta village in Nellore district.

19 May 2026 2:55 pm
Digital resilience key to national security in connected world: Army Signals Intelligence Chief

Lt General Vivek Dogra calls for an integrated national strategy to enhance digital infrastructure resilience, emphasising the critical role of civilian and military collaboration in safeguarding against multifaceted security threats

19 May 2026 12:19 pm
No plan to monetise gold held by temples: Government

The ministry urged citizens not to believe or circulate such rumours

19 May 2026 11:31 am
India, Vietnam reviews defence partnership, discuss further cooperation in maritime security

The Defence Minister further shared that the two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of artificial intelligence and quantum technology

19 May 2026 11:26 am
Centre notifies Citizenship Rules Amendment, introduces passport declaration requirement for applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh

Under the revised provision, applicants must either confirm that they do not hold such a passport or provide detailed information if they do, including passport number, date and place of issue, and date of expiry

19 May 2026 10:25 am
Ebola outbreak: India could extend medical support to affected regions, suggests Soumya Swaminathan

The WHO had declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

18 May 2026 9:02 pm
700 cr worth of underworld don Dawood associate Iqbal Mirchis assets attached by ED

Mirchi had escaped to London to avoid being caught by the Indian law enforcement agencies for his involvement in the 1993 blast case.

18 May 2026 8:16 pm
Kerala Inc extends support to new Govt; calls for economic reforms

V.P.Nandakumar, chairman, FICCI, Kerala State Council pointed out that the State is currently navigating significant challenges and various bold decisive decisions have to be taken

18 May 2026 6:23 pm
Kerala Cabinet announces free womens bus travel, 3,000 hike for ASHA workers

Cabinet decides to bring a white paper on the financial condition of the state

18 May 2026 3:53 pm
Modi allies push for bigger families despite Indias 1.4-billion population

Even though the United Nations projects Indias population will keep rising for about four decades, peaking at around 1.7 billion, some policymakers and Hindu groups say the shift away from smaller families should begin now

18 May 2026 2:40 pm
Ebola declared a public health emergency, ahead of World Health Assembly starting today

The UN Health agency also clarified that the outbreak did not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency

18 May 2026 1:30 pm
New Kerala government confronts fiscal crisis and rising welfare burden

With public debt nearing 3.57 lakh crore, the administration faces the difficult task of restoring financial discipline, generating jobs, managing coalition dynamics and funding ambitious Indira Guarantees without worsening the States financial condition

18 May 2026 1:23 pm
VD Satheesan: Lawyer, debater and face of Congress comeback in Kerala

Once Opposition leader, VD will now lead Kerala after a decade-long wait

18 May 2026 12:27 pm
VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala CM as UDF returns to power after a decade

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Satheesan at a grand ceremony held at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. A 20-member Cabinet was also sworn in alongside the new Chief Minister.

18 May 2026 12:09 pm
VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister

Besides Satheesan, his 20-member Cabinet will also be sworn in by the Governor.

18 May 2026 10:39 am
West Bengal raises upper age limit for government job recruitment

Under the revised rules, the maximum age limit for Group A posts has been raised to 41 years, Group B posts to 44 years, and Group C and D posts to 45 years.

18 May 2026 9:06 am
18 May 2026 8:42 am
V D Satheesan announces cabinet ahead of swearing-in on Monday

Senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, K. Muraleedharan and Sunny Joseph will be inducted as minister

17 May 2026 7:32 pm
Chennais second airport at Parandur hinges on the new TVK governments stand

Chennai risks losing second airport facility despite land acquisition progress under previous regime

17 May 2026 3:05 pm
Delhi to offer collateral-free loans up to 10 crore to women SHGs and startups

CM Rekha Gupta announces support at Mega SHG Mela to boost indigenous products and self-reliance

17 May 2026 1:31 pm
Keralam Cabinet list expected in few hours ahead of swearing-in: Congress MP Shafi Parambil

VD Satheesan held a meeting with party leaders at the KPCC office in Thiruvananthapuram to finalise the cabinet list

17 May 2026 1:18 pm
Kamal Haasan requests for state-owned OTT platform

He also requested the abolition of local body entertainment tax levied at 4 per cent.

17 May 2026 10:56 am
TNAU forecasts near-normal South-West monsoon for Tamil Nadu

While most districts are likely to receive rainfall within normal limits, parts of western Tamil Nadu and Tirunelveli may witness deficits

16 May 2026 5:58 pm
Delhi Police bust 128 crore GST fraud racket, arrest six accused

Investigators said the syndicate created nearly 250 shell firms for bogus GST invoices and fake ITC claims.

16 May 2026 5:47 pm
TN CM recommends ministerial portfolios, Governor clears allocation; Vijay retains key departments

Vijay retained key departments including public administration, police, women and youth welfare, and urban development. K A Sengottaiyan was assigned finance, while other ministers received portfolios related to rural development, health, and public works

16 May 2026 5:29 pm
Karnataka gets 1,122 additional medical seats with Rs 1,090 crore central grant

The new seats are expected to benefit several districts and strengthen Karnatakas position in medical education.

16 May 2026 5:24 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviewing all departments, White Paper to be released soon: Minister

After being sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, Vijay criticised the previous DMK government, alleging that it had emptied the state treasury

16 May 2026 5:05 pm
Andhra Pradesh to offer 30,000 for third child and 40,000 for fourth child

He stressed the importance of maintaining the replacement-level fertility rate of 2.1 and said falling birth rates and ageing populations could hurt economic growth.

16 May 2026 3:49 pm
UDF to submit list of ministers to Keralam Governor on Sunday: CM-designate VD Satheesan

He confirmed that all ministers would take oath on May 18 and reiterated the alliances secular stand amid criticism from political opponents

16 May 2026 3:17 pm
Mumbai water cut: BMC turns up heat, warns of criminal action against electric pump users

According to the BMC, the total usable water stock in the seven reservoirs supplying Mumbai stood at 340,399 million litres on May 11, which is 23.52% of the annual required stock of 14,47,363 million litres

16 May 2026 11:42 am
Agneyastra Energetics begins work on Rs 1,500 crore defence facility in Andhra Pradesh

Spread across 1,000 acres in Madakasira, Sri Sathya Sai district, the project is expected to be developed over 24 years and generate around 800 direct and 2,500 indirect jobs

15 May 2026 8:13 pm
Supreme Court rules UP cannot levy VAT on interstate natural gas sales

The court upheld the Allahabad High Courts 2012 decision in favour of Reliance Industries and other buyers, reinforcing the constitutional framework that places interstate trade taxation under central jurisdiction

15 May 2026 8:03 pm
India, UAE ink pact to have framework for strategic defence partnership

Both countries looking to firm up partnership for broader stronger security architecture in view of West Asia crisis

15 May 2026 7:15 pm
Kerala fishing industry faces crisis due to marine diesel shortage

Industry representatives warned that the shortage could severely impact fishermens livelihoods ahead of the two-month fishing ban beginning July 1.

15 May 2026 6:08 pm
Sagar Defence Engineering to set up manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh

The proposed facility is expected to significantly strengthen indigenous defence production capabilities and further position Andhra Pradesh as a key hub for strategic defence manufacturing and innovation

15 May 2026 3:42 pm
Foundation stone laid for 15,803-crorecombat aircraft project at Puttaparthi in AP

The defence project, to come up on nearly 650 acres, will create 7,500 jobs

15 May 2026 1:47 pm
IMA calls for decentralisation of NEET-UG exams, speedy punishment of all involved in the exam paper leak

In a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the IMA urged that States and Union Territories be given greater responsibility to hold these exams, under a transparent and accountable framework.

15 May 2026 12:42 pm
Kerala hotel body sets June 1 deadline for Centre to resolve LPG crisis

KHRA said the sharp rise in LPG has pushed the hotel sector into a survival crisis, and warned that if the present situation continues, a majority of hotels in the State may be forced to shut down.

15 May 2026 12:32 pm
Andhra government targets 1.27 lakh crore own revenue for 2026-27

The state's own revenue (SOR) increased 6% to 1,10,643 crore in 2025-26 from 1,04,345 crore in 2024-25

15 May 2026 11:34 am
Petrol crosses 107 mark, diesel above 93 in Jaipur after Centre hikes fuel prices by 3 per litre

New Delhi, petrol prices rose from 94.77 to 97.77 per litre, while diesel prices increased from 87.67 to 90.67 per litre

15 May 2026 10:06 am
Petrol, Diesel Price Hike LIVE: Govt raises petrol, diesel prices by 3 per litre; CNG price rises by 2 per kg

Oil marketing companies have raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel by around 3 per litre and compressed natural gas (CNG) by 2 per kg. Find all the latest developments here

15 May 2026 10:01 am
Tripura becomes first State in India to complete all deregulation priority areas under Phase I and Phase II

A major focus of the initiative was simplifying land and urban governance processes

15 May 2026 9:26 am
Had Vijay campaigned for six months, DMK would not have even won five seats, says TVK's Aadhav Arjuna

Arjuna alleges that horse-trading politics took place within DMK, claims that attempts were made to prevent Vijay from becoming Chief Minister

15 May 2026 9:23 am
J-K CM approves 800 TPD solid waste management project in Srinagar

The proposed ISWM project, worth 361 crore, is aimed at enhancing the waste processing capacity of Srinagar city

15 May 2026 8:43 am
Mamata Banerjee dons lawyer robes, argues post-poll violence case in court

Mamata Banerjee seeks urgent protection for affected Trinamool Congress workers and supporters

14 May 2026 9:52 pm
Roche rolls out Tecentriq SC immunotherapy for lung cancer with the promise of less treatment time

Priced at 3.7 lakh a vial; treatment regimen depends on the patients stage of cancer

14 May 2026 8:05 pm