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TN CM Vijay directs officials to expedite legal steps on Mekedatu dam row involving Karnataka

The meeting was held in the wake of the Bhumi puja (groundbreaking ceremony) for the project being planned

25 May 2026 3:10 pm
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to travel to Delhi amid expectations for a Cabinet reshuffle

Several Karnataka MLAs and ministers have sought changes in the ministry, with some even setting deadlines for the exercise

25 May 2026 2:06 pm
Adityanath calls for trader-friendly tax system, better services for honest taxpayers

CM also called for continuous engagement with traders, awareness programmes for small businesses, and taxpayer assistance initiatives at district and block levels

25 May 2026 1:56 pm
Andhra CM inaugurates MSME growth summit, lays foundation for 38 parks

On the occasion, the government entered into agreements with companies such as Meta, Amazon and Zoho to promote investment and entrepreneurship

25 May 2026 1:37 pm
IMD forecasts rain, people of South Bengal to get respite from sweltering heat from Wednesday

Residents of the western districts of Purulia and Paschim Bardhaman suffered from scorching heat, with day temperatures in Purulia town and Panagarh crossing 41 degrees Celsius

25 May 2026 12:46 pm
UCC Bill introduced in Assam Assembly; seeks to ban polygamy, register live-in relationships

The opposition parties opposed the move and demanded wider consultation with all the stakeholders before its introduction.

25 May 2026 11:48 am
Uniform Civil Code will not affect tribals, says Amit Shah, urges not to fall for conspiracies

Addressing a tribal conclave, Shah said special provisions have been made in BJP-ruled states implementing the UCC to keep tribal communities out of its ambit

25 May 2026 8:56 am
Petrol, diesel prices raised by 2.61-2.71; hikes top 7.5/litre within two weeks

Marks the fourth increase in less than two weeks as state-owned fuel retailers continued to pass on rising international oil prices to consumers

25 May 2026 7:00 am
Rubio gives reminder of Indias $500 bn US goods purchase intent

Experts say with US SC invalidating reciprocal tariffs, economic logic of earlier commitments have become irrelevant

24 May 2026 6:57 pm
Karnataka hikes minimum wages by 60%; Bengaluru workers to get at least 23,376 a month

The government has also, for the first time, brought all 81 scheduled employments under a single wage notification

24 May 2026 6:56 pm
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta approves mega projects worth over 1,000 crore under 'Mission Yamuna'

The massive funding injection is specifically earmarked for the comprehensive cleanup of the Najafgarh Drain, extensive sewage treatment upgrades, and advanced water management systems

24 May 2026 2:46 pm
Overseas travel spending by Indians falls to $1.09 billion in March

The RBI data on LRS for Resident Individuals' shows overseas spending by Indians under different categories, including travel, maintenance of close relatives, studies abroad, investments in equity and debt

24 May 2026 2:30 pm
Telangana: 16 dead due to heatstroke; govt announces 4 lakh ex-gratia

With temperatures soaring abnormally and the IMD warning of intensified heat wave conditions over the next three days, DCs have been directed to remain on high alert

24 May 2026 2:09 pm
Andhra CM to launch 38 industrial parks at MSME Growth Summit in Vijayawada

This launch will be the third phase of the programme, and the foundation stones were laid for 100 industrial parks in the first two phases, and several of them have already become operational

24 May 2026 11:33 am
Centre advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ebola-affected regions

Symptoms include fever, headache and unexpected bleeding, among others; and it transmits through human contact with a body or bodily fluids of people suspected of having Ebola

24 May 2026 9:59 am
Surat-based Anupam Rasayan India to acquire upto 74.2 per cent in Bliss GVS Pharma

With a deal worth over Rs 1,360 crore, theyre kicking things off with a 43.3-48.2 percent stake, plus an open offer for existing shareholders

23 May 2026 10:36 pm
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana reel under severe heatwave conditions; 37 die of heat stroke

15 districts in Telangana recorded temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius, with Kothagudem registering the highest at 46.3 degrees Celsius

23 May 2026 7:31 pm
With the LG leading, Shopian rewrites its narrative

Kashmirs Shopian, once marked by low attendance at political meetings and heavily secured election rallies, saw a significant turnout on Saturday, reflecting the districts dramatic recent changes

23 May 2026 4:07 pm
India conducts successful test-launch of Agni-1 short range ballistic missile

The missile was flight-tested with multiple payloads, targeted to different targets spatially distributed over a large geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region

23 May 2026 10:41 am
Bengal set to implement PM Vishwakarma scheme after BJP government approval

Officials said the initiative will help preserve traditional skills while supporting artisans with modern tools, financial access and better market opportunities

23 May 2026 12:40 am
Sun Pharma Q4 net profit up 26 per cent

Sun Pharmas profit surge is driven by strong sales and ongoing investments in R&D and acquisitions.

22 May 2026 10:26 pm
Maharashtras economy to surpass those of Singapore, UAE in 2 to 3 years: Fadnavis

Maharashtra was not competing with any other Indian state as it has already become the world's 30th largest economy, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday.

22 May 2026 4:44 pm
Modi to launch High-Powered Demography Mission to curb illegal immigration

Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed this the annual Rustamji Memorial lecture hosted by the BSF and urged the force to spearhead this innitiative and end illegal immigration

22 May 2026 3:59 pm
India records over 300 suspected heatstroke cases as summer temperatures spike

State authorities advised people to avoid going outdoors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

22 May 2026 2:37 pm
Health Ministry brings CNS drug Pregabalin under Schedule H1 to prevent misuse

Following the notification, Pregabalin will now be regulated under the stricter provisions of Schedule H1, instead of the existing Schedule H, under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945

22 May 2026 2:27 pm
India, Cyprus upgrade ties to strategic partnership after Modi-Christodoulides talks

Sets up joint task force to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and shipping.

22 May 2026 2:05 pm
Centre brings pregabalin under Schedule H1 to prevent amid misuse concerns

Union Health Ministry cites misuse among youth and illegal sale of the medicine.

22 May 2026 12:41 pm
West Bengal makes Vande Mataram compulsory in schools and madrasas

The West Bengal government has made singing of Vande Mataram compulsory during assembly prayers in all schools and madrasas receiving government support

22 May 2026 12:32 pm
SC to hear plea against CBSE's three-language mandate for Class 9 next week

Petition challenges CBSEs new policy that has made study of three languages, including at least two native Indian language, compulsory from July 1.

22 May 2026 12:08 pm
Heatwave grips Tamil Nadu, Chennai hits 420C

A bulletin of Regional Meteorological Centre on Friday here said heat wave conditions are expected to prevail over coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till Saturday.

22 May 2026 11:11 am
VCK and IUML MLAs inducted as ministers in the TVK government

This takes the size of the Vijays ministry to 35

22 May 2026 11:09 am
Red alert issued as heatwave sweeps UP

A red alert calls for immediate action as severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue for more than two days and pose a serious risk to public health

22 May 2026 9:48 am
Assam, Odisha, UP and Bihar lead solar wave as rooftop boom outpaces Indias grid readiness

PM Surya Ghar installations cross 31 lakh, but ageing grids, DISCOM delays and transformer stress threaten Indias next rooftop solar growth phase

22 May 2026 9:30 am
Pulwama terror attack wanted Hamza Burhan shot dead in PoK

Arjumand Gulzar Dar alias Hamza Burhan was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir like several other terrorists and ISI agents in the past

21 May 2026 9:10 pm
RRP Defense bags 29.8 crore BEL order for high-precision germanium lenses

The company said it has also got a contract from a friendly neighbouring country to export 100 drones along with electro-optical systems for $20 million

21 May 2026 7:26 pm
US investments in India top $60 billion in 6 months, says Piyush Goyal ahead of Rubios visit

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Goyal framed this massive capital influx as a testament to the surging economic momentum between the two nations

21 May 2026 4:20 pm
Tamil Nadu sets up dedicated ministry for Artificial Intelligence

TVK legislator R Kumar, who won from Velachery Assembly constituency, was administered the oath as minister by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar here on Thursday in the presence of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.

21 May 2026 3:18 pm
UPs data centre cluster can begin from Bundelkhand, says CM Adityanath

The initiative includes plans for eight data centre parks, a 5-gigawatt AI compute corridor by 2040, and positioning Lucknow as an AI City, while attracting investments worth 2 lakh crore.

21 May 2026 1:25 pm
Tamil Nadu expands Cabinet with 23 new ministers, including Congress members

K. A. Sengottaiyan, who became a minister in the previous cohort, saw a change in portfolio from Finance to Revenue and Disaster Management

21 May 2026 1:24 pm
Passenger advisory for travellers from Ebola high-risk region

Passengers travelling from, or through high-risk regions including DRC, Uganda and South Sudan with symptoms are required to contact the airport health officer before immigration clearance, a health ministry advisory stated

21 May 2026 12:49 pm
Andhra Pradesh braces for severe heatwave as temperatures near 48C

Authorities advised people to avoid travel during peak daytime hours and take precautions against heat exposure, especially vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with health conditions

21 May 2026 12:32 pm
21 May 2026 11:42 am
TN Cabinet expanded as more legislators join Vijay-led ministry

Congress legislators S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan take oath as ministers

21 May 2026 10:45 am
Never accept PM SHRI 3-language scheme: MDMK's Vaiko appeals to CM Vijay

MDMK leader recalls anti-Hindi agitations and martyrs, says acceptance would betray Tamil legacy

21 May 2026 10:12 am
No respite from heat wave in Delhi, maximum temperature to settle at 46 degrees Celsius

The air quality is recorded in the 'moderate' category at 9 am on Thursday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 153

21 May 2026 10:03 am
Gen Z sentiments must shape policy decisions: Goa minister

Highlighting the need to align policies with changing aspirations, the minister says the government must take into account the expectations of Gen Z

21 May 2026 9:55 am
No 'off-season' in Goa, says tourism minister ahead of monsoon

Monsoon tourism offers a different perspective and continues to attract visitors, the minister pointed out

21 May 2026 9:36 am
Maharashtra tops vehicle sales in FY26, Uttar Pradesh in two-wheelers

SIAM said PV growth was driven by GST cuts, tax relief and lower loan costs due to repo rate cuts

20 May 2026 9:03 pm
Chemists urge PMs intervention against uncontrolled sale of medicines through online platforms

The nationwide strike remained peaceful and received support from chemists and druggists across India, the Aiocd said

20 May 2026 8:26 pm