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Division of HDMC is CMs conspiracy to show Mysuru as the second biggest ULB, says former Mayor

The process adopted is inappropriate, according to BJP leader Iresh Anchatageri

Anakapalle-Cherlapalle express train flagged off

Parents call for summer holidays for Anganwadi Schools amid severe heatwave

Parents say it has become difficult to drop their children at Anganwadi schools and pick them up after half-day classes due to severe heatwaves

No transfer for govt. HSS principals in Kerala in 2025-26

Police ramp up security in Tiruchi region for counting of votes

Sensitive areas have been identified for deployment of police teams and extra strength deployed at the counting centres; traffic diversion announ

Englands Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt Out of ODI Series Against New Zealand

London, May 3: Englands womens cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand due to a minor

Urban Local Bodies collect 35% of annual property tax demand in April alone

Improved assessment coverage and expansion of municipal tax base have helped in mobilising 948.15 crore of the total demand of 2,683.50 crore at

Mass marriages protect our culture, says Shivakumar

He was addressing newly wedded couples and others at a mass marriage programme at the Taluk Stadium in Sindhanur of Raichur district

8,214 candidates appear for NEET-UG examination in Madurai

My Mother Was My Life

Sanjay Dutt recalls legendary Nargis on her death anniversary

NEET conducted peacefully in Nandyal, Kurnool districts

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Tight security, traffic curbs in place as Thiruvananthapuram gears up for counting of votes

City police have operationalised cyber surveillance to track and act against provocative or misleading content on social media platforms

Students, faculty of Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy join cleanliness drive of Ramakrishna Mission

Integrated logistics planning done to promote six horticulture crops in Andhra Pradesh

An assessment of the value chain, market linkages and infrastructure requirements of crops such as mango, banana, tomato, pomegranate, sweet lime

ED Seizes 5 Crore in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Probe

The alleged scam took place between 2019 and 2022 during the tenure of the Congress government led by former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel

Superhuman or Supernatural ? : Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Meteoric Rise Meets Media Storm

At the centre of the ensuing furore is Pakistan's Dr Nauman Niaz, a broadcast journalist, analyst, and cricket historian. He was reportedly misre

Udupi: Unique Hero Stone Depicting Deer Hunt Found

The hero stone is divided into three panels, each narrating a sequence linked to hunting: Prof T Murugeshi

India, Cambodia to Start Joint Drill CINBAX-II

The Indian Army contingent comprises 120 personnel, largely from a battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, while the Royal Cambodian Ar

No Time, No Sympathy for Strugglers in Showbiz

When Aashiqui star Rahul Roy recently appeared in an Instagram reel with an influencer, he was ridiculed. The actors reaction: a simple post aski

Kanaka Durga Temple Hundi Collections This Summer Rise to 16.65 Lakh Per Day

Reflecting the temples growing global prominence among devotees, a sizeable amount of foreign currency has been found in the hundi

Only those who have the trust of Nehru-Gandhi family can become CM, says Bommai

There is no internal democracy in the Congress. It is a family party dominated by the Nehru-Gandhis, according to the BJP MP

Tragic Collision in Muzaffarpur Claims Four Lives

Muzaffarpur, May 3: A devastating collision between a truck and an out-of-control car occurred in the Motipur police station area of Muzaffarpur

SC to Hear Plea Seeking Curbs on Aadhaar Issuance

The plea also questioned whether the Aadhaar Act, 2016 has become temporally unreasonable in distinguishing between citizens and foreigners, and

MUF Flags Absence of Reservations, Seeks Alternatives For Muslims And Christians

The leaders alleged that political parties had failed to propose alternative safeguards for Muslims and Christians despite decades of debate

Centre Denies Plan To Change Aadhaar Card Design

There are intermittent news reports and social media posts explaining how Aadhaars look may change by the end of this year to just a photo and a

Student drowns in Pathankayam falls

SRM and The Hindu to host Future Career Conversations in Chennai on May 5

The programme will feature two sessions The Rejigged Employee and The Learning Entrepreneur focusing on adaptability, upskilling and innovation

Secret Pentagon AI Deals: Why Nvidia And Microsoft Are Joining The Frontlines

The US Department of Defence has secured deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon to deploy artificial intelligence across its highly classified

Tirumala Sees Surge in Pilgrims; Hundi Hits 3.37 Crore

Rain in the afternoon caused inconvenience to pilgrims waiting in queues

Meeting reviews monsoon preparedness in Kozhikode

Measures will be taken to ensure water sanitation, the safety of school buildings and the cleanliness of wells and drinking water tanks in school

Activists Seek Ban On Mining Near Kakatiya-era Heritage Sites, Hill Temples

Chikati Raju said mining activity on hills with ancient temples was leading to loss of heritage. He noted that Telanganas history spans the Chola

Box Breathing: What Is It And How It Helps To Calm Your Anxiety?

There are several breathing techniques which can be beneficial to regulate the nervous system. Among them is box breathing. It has a structured,

Congress Seeks Rollback Of Rs 10,000 Haj 2026 Airfare Hike

The revision follows a decision approved by the ministry of minority affairs citing a rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices linked to the ongoing

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: LDF, UDF keeping their fingers crossed in Kozhikode

Once a stronghold, the LDF is not predicting a similar performance, while the UDF is confident of a good show and the NDA expects to increase its

Kambalakonda Nagaravanam Offers Trek Opportunities in Eastern Ghats

We intend to increase visitor numbers through social media and advertisements, said Visakhapatnam conservator of forests Mohammad Diwan Mydeen

House owner dies as wall collapses during construction in Vijayanagara

Heatwave grips Andhra Pradesh as Gudur records 46.2C; rains in coastal pockets

286 mandals report temperatures above 41C; thunderstorms likely in parts of coastal Andhra as heatwave persists on May 4, prompting officials to

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Vellappally Natesan hopes for LDF win, says BJP will open account in State

SNDP general secretary says LDF governments welfare work among the poor will reflect in the results. The BJP is likely to win seats in Thiruvanan

IIT Ropar Places Supervisor On Leave After PhD Scholar Alleges Sexual Harassment

IIT Ropar placed a faculty member on two months forced leave after a sexual harassment complaint by a woman PhD scholar.

Salem, Namakkal district administrations make final arrangementsat counting centres

Each Assembly constituency has been assigned 14 counting tables; a candidate can have one agent at every table; police teams have been deployed f

Government to take up construction of 5,000 temples, says Minister

Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy says that 13 crore has been mobilised through the Chief Ministers relief fund and over 30 crore sanctioned, with 30 te

Top news of the day: Kerala poll turnout hits 79.7% after inclusion of service voters postal ballots; East Delhi residential building fire kills nine; and more

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Israel Strengthens Military Power with F-35 and F-15IA Fighter Jets: Netanyahu

New Delhi, May 3: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Israel is stronger than ever and must stay ahead of its adversaries

Don't Think Rishabh Pant's Price Tag Has Anything To Do With His Gorm, Says Bharat Arun

Pant was roped in by LSG for a whopping Rs 27 crores in the mega auction ahead of last year's IPL, but he has had an ordinary run with the bat si

Deja Vu Drapes

Isha Ambanis look at the 2026 Met Gala was undeniably vibrant but it bore a resemblance to the fabric used for Priyanka Chopra's silhouette worn

Woman critically injured in chain snatching attack

Actor Sudeeps helicopter lands in wrong place

Over 6,800 candidates appear for NEET-UG 2026 in Coimbatore

507 candidates absent for NEET across Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari

IPL 2026 | Gujarat Titans opts to bowl against Punjab Kings

GT made one change, handing Nishant Sindhu his debut, while PBKS brought in pacer Xavier Bartlett

Sringeri Postal Ballots Recount Trims Congress MLAs Lead

The lock attached to the trunks were broken as if someone had tried to forcefully open the locks using force: T.D Rajegowda

Two security staff members arrested after video shows them assaulting tribal man at Madhya Pradesh coal plant

A video shows one of the accused brutally beating up Annelal Baiga with a hockey stick as he pleads for him to stop; one of the bystanders is hea

Autorickshaw driver killed in parking dispute, neighbour arrested

Fire at Shivakumars programme in Sindhanur causes panic

Consumer Body to Launch Free Legal Aid Desks in South India

Damodar said the project will be implemented in coordination with the Competition Commission of India and the National Consumer Disputes Redressa

Tamil Nadu election 2026: VCK to look into charge of weak campaigning in some constituencies

The Parenting Paradox

Becoming a parent does not always lead to an increase in happiness; sometimes its the other way around

Beyond Hyderabad, how is Telangana redefining its tourism story? NITI Aayog report maps it

Staying away from coal mines auction costs Singareni heavily

Delay in getting new mines affects coal quality with some coal linkage customers rejecting low-grade supplies, hits production

Keralas Tony Emmatty set to officiate in IPL 2026

The 40-year-old will make his on-field umpiring debut when CSK hosts LSG on May 10

Ahead Of Counting, Assam BJP Office Gears Up For 'Victory' Celebration

While preparations are in full swing, the official results are yet to be announced, and counting is scheduled for tomorrow.

High security in place to avert post-poll clashes in Kozhikode

The counting process is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. at three centres JDT Group of Institutions, Vellimadukunnu; Government College, Madappally;

Telangana Government Fulfilling Promises to Farmers, Says Minister

Hyderabad, May 3: Telanganas Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stated on Sunday that the state government is committed to fulfilling all

Jasidih-Vasco-da-Gama train partially cancelled

Temple land converted into plots in Kollapur: Former MLA Harshavardhan Reddy

Justice Anand Venkatesh sings for children at summer camp

TVK functionary in Salem threatened by unknown people

Activists urge Coimbatore Corporation to begin canal desilting ahead of monsoon

Chittoor SP cautions public against honey trap frauds

Tushar Dudi appeals to the public not to accept friend requests from strangers, avoid sharing personal information, and refrain from engaging in

Mixed reactions from candidates to NEET in Tiruchi

Tomato, onion prices fluctuating in Yadgir

Prices of other vegetables remain stable hovering between 60 and 80 a kg

4,800 swimmers, 1,500 traditional fishing boats for rescue ops during Godavari pushkarams

Woman found dead in Shamshabad, husband and kin booked for dowry harassment

Logistical Hurdles Shift Mahanadu To Nellore: Anam

The change was necessitated by a series of high-profile events scheduled in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts: Endowments mini

Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risks

Finance leaders from China, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN nations met in Samarkand. They pledged to watch for excessive financial market volatili

All set for vote counting in Wayanad

Counting for the Kalpetta Assembly constituency will be held at SKMJ High School, while that for the Sulthan Bathery constituency will take place

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79

In the 1990s Venter bet that he could use a different sequencing technique to speed up the process of decoding the human genome and beat an enorm

Hike in commercial LPG prices hurting consumers: Mallu Ravi

Modi to launch 7,823-crore projects in Telangana on May 10, address public meeting at Parade Grounds: BJP

MLC condemns hike in fuel prices, threatens stir

IPL 2026: Raghuvanshi, Spinners Fire KKR To 7-Wicket Win Over SRH

The promising Angkrish Raghuvanshi (59) made a well-paced fifty as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets

Zesty Summer Essentials

Citrus fruits are not just tangy flavour enhancers, they are natural cooling agents that keep your body hydrated and healthy during the harsh sum

AI In Classrooms: 8 Safe Ways Students Can Use ChatGPT Without 'Cheating'

Don't ignore AI, integrate it: experts share strategies to use ChatGPT in classrooms, overcoming the challenges of AI-generated content.

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi embarks Myanmar Navy vessel; discusses maritime security ties with senior military leaders

Admiral Tripathi visited Myanmar's Naval Training Command where he formally handed over some military hardware including containerised small arms

746 candidatesabsentfor NEET in Salem range

IPL 2026, GT vs PBKS LIVE: Gujarat Titans Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl

The Kings were handed a bitter first defeat of the season by Rajasthan Royals earlier this week

Pakistans PECA Law: A Growing Threat to Journalists Ahead of World Press Freedom Day

Islamabad, May 3: Ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2026, a recent report by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) highlights the severe challenges

Beating the heat: Veteran staff serve water, food to railways passengers

ADB will help finance $70 bn worth of projects to improve electricity-sharing, internet access across Asia-Pacific by 2035

The Asian Development Bank plans to back $70 billion in energy and digital infrastructure projects across Asia-Pacific by 2035 to improve connect

Usilampatti woman cheated of 7 lakh in online fraud