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The move comes amid global fuel uncertainty triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict and is expected to provide relief to airlines and benefit passengers through lower operational costs.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Both leaders reviewed different aspects of the Strategic Partnership

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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