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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
Congress back in the Tamil Nadu government after 59 years

Two Congress MLAs will be sworn in as ministers on Thursday as part of a Cabinet expansion

20 May 2026 8:10 pm
Kerala Cabinet portfolios finalised; CM V. D. Satheesan retains Finance, Law, and Ports

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala will handle the Home and Vigilance portfolios, while P. K. Kunhalikutty of the Indian Union Muslim League has been given charge of the Industries and IT departments

20 May 2026 6:45 pm
Mills association urges TN CM Vijay to resolve power issues affecting textile mills

Withdrawal of network charges for rooftop solar power generation and suspending collection of arrears of deemed demand charges until a final order is issued, among issues raised by SIMA

20 May 2026 5:17 pm
Kerala cabinet scraps K-Rail SilverLine project

Kerala CM V. D. Satheesan said land acquired for the project would be de-notified and the yellow concrete markers placed along the proposed alignment would be removed

20 May 2026 3:57 pm
Minister Adhav Arjuna invites VCK, IUML to join TVK cabinet

Stating that the Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay wants the cabinet to function as one family, Arjuna hinted that the chief minister is also interested in having left parties in his cabinet.

20 May 2026 2:56 pm
Keralas tourism industry sees big opportunity after PMs call

State well positioned to gain from shift to experiential and wellness holidays amid high overseas costs

20 May 2026 12:20 pm
Kerala govt has decided to scrap Silverline project: CM Satheesan

The government will also recommend withdrawal of the criminal cases lodged against those who opposed the Silverline project

20 May 2026 12:15 pm
Sharad Pawar praises PM Modis efforts to uphold Indias global prestige

Pawar also shared anecdotes from his political journey and highlighted the need for unity beyond party lines

20 May 2026 10:03 am
Why Maharashtra and Delhi missed PM E-DRIVEs first 4,874 EV chargers

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 503.86 crore for 4,874 EV chargers under PM E-DRIVE, but Maharashtra and Delhi were among seven major states that did not receive a single charger

20 May 2026 9:56 am
One Nation, One Election can save India 7 lakh crore: JPC chief

The committee said simultaneous polls would reduce governance disruptions, improve policy focus and free up resources for infrastructure, healthcare, education and welfare programmes.

20 May 2026 9:36 am
West Bengal scraps religion-based OBC categories, restores 66 communities

The move follows a Calcutta High Court ruling that struck down OBC status granted to several communities between 2010 and 2012

20 May 2026 8:57 am
Maharashtra mandates cheese analogue disclosure on menus and bills

The rule, in force since May 1, is part of a statewide inspection drive targeting misleading use of cheese substitutes

20 May 2026 8:03 am
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