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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
S Vijayakumar posted as new Tamil Nadu industries secretary in IAS shuffle

Vijaykumar will replace V Arun Roy, who has been posted as Higher Education Secretary

14 May 2026 7:40 pm
TN police reshuffle: DGP, IGP, SP-level officers transferred

The move is aimed at administrative restructuring and strengthening specialised policing units.

14 May 2026 7:10 pm
Kerala government will be run on remote control from Delhi, CM picked under IUML pressure: BJP

The BJP claimed the decision was effectively taken under pressure from alliance dynamics and not Kerala MLAs, calling it a remote-controlled arrangement from Delhi

14 May 2026 5:43 pm
Maharashtra cabinet nod to silt removal pilot project in six dams

The cabinet also cleared key decisions on staffing, development projects, welfare schemes, tax exemptions, and institutional reforms across multiple departments

14 May 2026 4:42 pm
ED opposes Robert Vadras plea in Haryana land deal money laundering case

The agency argued that his claims lacked legal basis, while the court has listed the matter for further hearing on May 18

14 May 2026 4:36 pm
Election Commission to verify 9.86 crore voters in Maharashtra under special revision

According to the Election Commission, details of 9,86,44,413 voters in Maharashtra will be verified by Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who will visit each voter's residence and collect information

14 May 2026 4:10 pm
Jammu and Kashmir needs Centres urgent attention, says Altaf Bukhari amid talks of Pakistan dialogues

Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari says agriculture, horticulture, tourism and industrial sectors, constituting the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir economy, are facing grave challenges that must be addressed urgently

14 May 2026 3:40 pm
Devendra Fadnavis rides motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan amid fuel-saving drive

The state government has announced austerity steps including reducing convoy vehicles, reviewing official vehicle use and cancelling foreign tours of ministers and officials.

14 May 2026 3:27 pm
MSMEs key to Andhra Pradeshs 20 lakh jobs target, says Nara Lokesh

Nara Lokesh highlighted investments worth Rs 23 lakh crore across nearly 800 projects and outlined plans for MSME parks, cluster-based industrial growth and greater participation of Andhra firms in NSE listings

14 May 2026 3:15 pm
Ground-breaking for AMCA project to be held in Andhra Pradeshs Puttaparthi on May 15

The event, to be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, will showcase Indias indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet programme and highlight major investments in defence production, drones and advanced technologies

14 May 2026 3:09 pm
AIADMK tussle: Shanmugam-Velumani camp seeks disqualification of EPS, others for defying whip on trust vote

Rebel faction led by Shanmugam and Velumani says 25 MLAs backed their directive, moves Speaker seeking disqualification of EPS camp.

14 May 2026 2:52 pm
1,000 assistance: Women beneficiaries to get May instalment soon, says TN CM Vijay

The amount, part of the scheme implemented by the previous DMK regime will be deposited in the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, a government release quoting Vijay said.

14 May 2026 2:04 pm
India calls for practical BRICS synergy to better navigate global challenges

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered the remarks at a BRICS conclave in New Delhi, attended by foreign ministers from Iran, Russia, Brazil and other member states

14 May 2026 12:45 pm
Congress ends suspense, picks VD Satheesan as Kerala Chief Minister after days of intense lobbying

The decision came after Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi prevailed on KC Venugopal to back down from the race

14 May 2026 12:28 pm
Will speak later on AIADMK-NDA issue: Union Minister Murugan on factional crisis

Shanmugam announces independent poll plan, accuses EPS of weakening party through expulsions

14 May 2026 11:11 am
India, Maldives review bilateral cooperation during meeting between EAM Jaishankar, FM Iruthisham Adam

Both nations aim to deepen economic engagement as they mark 60 years of ties.

14 May 2026 11:04 am
EAM Jaishankar reviews bilateral ties with South African counterpart

Both leaders reviewed different aspects of the Strategic Partnership

14 May 2026 11:02 am
Heavy security at AIADMK headquarters in Chennai following internal split

Additional police personnel have been deployed as a precautionary measure to prevent a recurrence of the violent clashes that erupted between rival factions in 2022

14 May 2026 10:29 am
Kerala CM announcement likely today as Congress convenes CLP meeting

The Congress-led UDF secured a strong majority in the Kerala Assembly elections, but leadership discussions have continued amid intense lobbying within the party

14 May 2026 3:00 am
Andhra Pradesh signs BharatNet pact with Centre for Rs 2,432 crore rural broadband project

The project aims to expand high-speed broadband connectivity across rural Andhra Pradesh and is expected to enable over five lakh fibre-to-home connections.

14 May 2026 2:56 am
Travancore Devaswom Board signs MoU for complete temple digitisation in Kerala

The initiative will integrate temple administration, financial transactions, office file movement, devotee services and Sabarimala-related online facilities onto a unified digital platform

14 May 2026 2:51 am
Tamil Nadu announces fresh round of IAS reshuffle

Dr Darez Ahamed, IAS, who was the MD/CEO, Guidance TN, is now posted as Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, as per the order

13 May 2026 8:49 pm
Modi downsizes convoy after austerity call amid West Asia crisis

Other Union cabinet ministers and Chief Ministers have followed suit and halved their cavalcade to cut fuel expenses

13 May 2026 8:48 pm
Cipla looks to ensure consistent drug supplies, as costs increase due to West Asia war, says MD & Global CEO

The companys net profit at Rs 555 crore for the quarter under review was down 55 per cent from Rs 1,222 crore in the same period last year

13 May 2026 8:47 pm
Cabinet approves AhmedabadDholera semi high-speed rail project

The project worth 20,667 crore is expected to enhance connectivity

13 May 2026 7:10 pm
Cabinet clears lease extension for PPP-based modernisation of Nagpur airport

Lease extension enables GMR-led concessionaire to operate airport for 30 years from commercial operations date

13 May 2026 6:59 pm
India, Iran hold talks on bilateral and regional issues

According to sources from Iran, Gharibabadi is likely to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, which is to be held in the capital from May 14-15.

13 May 2026 3:54 pm
Tamil Nadu govt revokes order appointing astrologer as OSD to CM Vijay following criticism

The decision comes less than 24 hours after the appointment was made on Tuesday after a wave of sharp criticism from political opponents and allies of the TVK alike.

13 May 2026 3:11 pm
West Bengal CM Adhikari to retain Bhabanipur Assembly segment, give up Nandigram

Someone else will be elected as MLA from Nandigram (in a bypoll). But I will not let the people there feel my absence during the next five years, Adhikari told reporters at the Assembly premises

13 May 2026 2:37 pm
AP govt may make work from home mandatory

An announcement will be made soon, says Chief Minister Naidu

13 May 2026 1:59 pm
Odisha govt asks all departments to be prepared for tackling natural calamities

Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil says Odisha remains highly vulnerable to cyclones due to its geographical location along the Bay of Bengal

13 May 2026 12:20 pm
CM Vijay wins floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK president secures majority with 144 votes in favour, 22 opposed and 5 neutral

13 May 2026 12:01 pm
Unable to face public queries on Kerala CM as Cong delays decision: IUML MLA

The three main contenders for the post of chief minister are senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, V D Satheesan and AICC general secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal

13 May 2026 10:22 am
Kerala CM suspense deepens as anti-high command posters surface in Wayanad

Congress leadership expected to name Chief Minister today

13 May 2026 9:16 am