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Indias first green methanol plant to turn Kutch weed into marine fuel

Prosopis juliflora, which has for decades threatened biodiversity in Kutchs Banni grasslands, will be turned into methanol; the global shipping i

Property tax rebate extended by a month, till May 31

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children

Speaking to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, President Joseph Aoun had earlier slammed con

SHRC orders mandatory safety checks for events at Kaloor stadium

Vaigai will be a flowing symbol of Madurais faith, fraternity: HC judge

Thenur, with its agrarian grace, Gandhian memory, cultural restraint, and historic connection with the Kallazhagar festival, deserves to have its

Indias marine fish production touched 35.7 lakh tonnes in 2025

Meghalaya woman found dead in Bengaluru, probe on

Karnataka registers 99.77% results in ICSE and 99.96% in ISC

Four killed, 12 missing as cruise boat capsizes in Jabalpur

According to police, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism department cruise got stuck in reservoir amid bad weather and heavy rains

AP Reels Under Heat as Gudur Hits 45.8C

Heatwave grips 216 mandals, rain likely in some districts

IMD predicts thunderstorms in parts of A.P. until May 7

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Young India School Project Launched In Devarakonda

The minister said such residential schools are being established in every constituency to accommodate 2,563 students in each campus, without cast

Centre Sanctions Rs 1,192.16 Crore to AP Under MGNREGA

Funds to boost rural jobs, infrastructure and timely wage payments

On first Ladakh visit since violence, Amit Shah to join exposition of holy relics of Lord Buddha in Leh

The Centre has already announced May 22 as a fresh date to resume Delhi-Ladakh talks on the demands of the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Al

Bengal CEO pushes action on post-poll violence as TMC stages sit-in over EVM irregularity claims

West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has ordered immediate arrests for post-poll violence. Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress candidates are protesti

U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency as police investigate stabbing attack on 2 Jewish men

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and labelled the stabbing attack as an act of terrorism. Detectives are w

From $61 billion to $900 billion in just 14 months - the insane story in tech: Anthropic could dethrone OpenAI as the most valuable startup

Anthropic is seeing very fast growth and may reach a huge $900 billion value soon. The AI company is getting strong investor interest due to risi

G7 calls for 'ambitious review' of OECD aid rules, pushes reform agenda

G7 ministers called for a significant review of OECD's DAC to incorporate private capital and non-traditional finance. The aim is to simplify dev

Chaitanyamayi Art Gallery to host 23rd annual Kalamahotsava today

BJP Relies Heavily on Central Forces for WB Counting

70,000 CAPF personnel to guard counting centres

'Just spreading rumours': BJP dismisses TMC's ballot box 'tampering' charges amid ongoing protests

What is the psychology behind people who hold unique leadership qualities and inspire teams to follow them Are they born to lead?

The psychology of individuals often described as born leaders suggests their influence is not by chance, but shaped by a blend of personality tra

Make learning Kannada mandatory irrespective of board or curriculum followed: KDA report

It has been recommended that Kannada should be made compulsory in schools in Karnataka affiliated to any board, in keeping with the Kannada Langu

This 45 Seater in Hyderabad Is Serving Up Cantonese With Character

At Lili, a cozy but artistically done up 45-seater restaurant in Hyderabad, art, Cantonese flavours and thoughtful cocktails come together in a s

Quote of the Day by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Faith is taking the first step even when you cant see the whole staircase Inspiring lessons on courage, belief, and why taking the first step matters by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning American Civil Rights Movement leader

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr. highlights the importance of courage and belief in moments of uncertainty. It emphasizes that faith is

Wrong on crypto, wrong on Brexit: Carney smokes Poilievres economic stance in heated exchange

Sunjay Kapur Will row: Karismas kids get relief as court restrains Priya Kapur

Have you ever disagreed with President Trump?: Brutal back-and-forth between Wesley Bell & Hegseth

60 days in & you cant even give cost breakdown?: Goodlander rips Hegseth over Iran war spending

CM Revanth Sets June 15 Deadline for Distribution of Education Kits to Students

Centralised procurement to curb irregularities, ensure quality delivery

'Alarming!' TMC posts video of 'gross electoral fraud', calls EC 'puppet'

The Trinamool Congress has accused the BJP and the Election Commission of gross electoral fraud and murder of democracy following alleged ballot

Empty LNG ship from India heads into Strait of Hormuz for loading in UAEs Das Island

Umm Al Ashtan is among the first instance since the war started that an empty ship in ballast condition is sailing upstream of the Strait of Horm

'I am not ashamed of my faith in Christ!': Hegseth erupts in anger at Sen Reed during Senate hearing

Why is the 2026 Social Security 2.8% COLA failing against 3.3% inflation? Is your retirement check shrinking?

Social Security COLA 2026 Inflation Gap: Why 2.8% Increase Trails 3.3% Senior Inflation. The 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 is failing. It do

Shardul Thakur: A Lord Without a Kingdom

Surprise call as Hardik Pandyas MI bench Lord Thakur in high-scoring clash

HC orders inquiry on erring officers who did not act against illegal structures at Salkam cheruvu

Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy Given Ceremonial Farewell On Retirement

Shivadhar Reddy thanked Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for giving him the opportunity to serve as DGP

Consistency and strength highlight 3039 age group 10k womens category

Future Coupons to pay Rs 11 crore in Amazon settlement

Amazon and Future Coupons Pvt Ltd have settled their long-running dispute and agreed to withdraw all legal proceedings across forums following a

Quote of the Day by Ang Lee: 'Sometimes, you have to get angry to' Inspiring quotes by the director of the films, Life of Pi and The Wedding Banquet

Quote of the Day: Filmmaker Ang Lee's quote, Sometimes, you have to get angry to get things done, highlights how emotions, particularly anger, ca

Trump in fresh attack on Germany's Merz over Iran

He added that Merz should spend less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, in

Experience meets performance in 3039 age group 10k mens category

Jailed MP Engineer Rashid Visits Father After Court Relief

Abdur Rashid Sheikh visits his father under strict Delhi High Court conditions

High Court directs FRRO to extend Russian womans visa

Devotees throng streets of Madurai to catch a glimpse of Lord Kallazhagar

Devotees gathered for EthirSevai at various points of the city to welcome the deity who left His abode atAlagarkoilon Wednesday evening, as part

Speeding auto overturns, four killed

Chithirai festival is not merely a temple event, but a civilisational continuum: Madurai Bench

The Madras High Court has issued a set of directions for the authorities to prevent miscreants from throwing footwear on devotees during LordKall

HYDRAA Urged Citizens to Report Dilapidated Structures

HYDRAA said it was taking steps to identify weak and damaged structures in advance and demolish them safely, to avoid loss of life during the mon

Who is Lorna Hajdini? JPMorgan executive faces shocking abuse claims by married Indian colleague

A lawsuit against a JPMorgan executive has raised serious claims of workplace harassment and abuse. A junior Indian employee has accused a senior

Commerce ministry notifies RoDTEP schedules to align with amended customs tariff structure

The commerce ministry has updated export duty remission schedules. This aims to simplify benefits for exporters. A Basmati and Organic Training C

CEC Sends Special Observer to Check 77 Booths in WB After Repoll Pleas

Mr Gupta will send a report to the CEC about his scrutiny

Russia rejects Mali rebels' call to withdraw

Last weekend, Moscow's Africa Corps paramilitary unit pulled out of a key northern town in rebel attacks that also targeted the country's capital

Man, 31, Accused In Trump Assassination Attempt Agrees To Remain In Custody

The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a black-tie press gala in Washington agreed on Thursday to remain in custo

RBI accelerates gold repatriation as global trust wanes

The Reserve Bank of India is bringing home nearly 77% of its gold reserves by March 2026. This significant move accelerates the onshoring of bull

'Murder of democracy': TMC alleges EVM tampering in Kolkata strongroom; EC responds

Olivia Rodrigo's Unraveled Tour is coming to your city, and the ticket prices are shockingly low - here's how to grab yours fast

Olivia Rodrigo tour 2026: Olivia Rodrigos Unraveled Tour is a global arena event spanning 20262027, marking a bold new phase in her career. Suppo

Quote of the day by Jack Ma: 'If you want to be successful, learn from the other peoples mistakes, dont learn from the...' - Alibaba Group's co-founder advises on why learning from failure matters more than following success stories

Quote of the day by Jack Ma: Jack Ma believes learning from mistakes is crucial for success. He highlights that failures reveal risks and poor de

Watch: Supreme Court to Centre: Amend law on pregnancy termination | Above the Fold | 30.04.2026

From the Supreme Courts observations on minor pregnancy termination laws, Kargils concerns over Ladakhs new districts to Bengaluru rains causing

Farmers asked to take up integrated preventive measures to reduce impact of heat wave

Vaishnaw Flags Challenges In Maintaining Tunnels, Bridges Of J&K Rail Network

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday underscored the need to adopt new maintenance practices for the Jammu and Kashmi

Trinamool Holds Sit-In, Alleges Ballot Boxes Opened. Pure Rumours, Says BJP

The protest took place outside a strong room at Netaji Indoor Stadium in central Kolkata, where EVMs for several Assembly constituencies in north

EU says troop deployments in Europe 'in U.S. interest'

The spat is the latest to rile up Mr. Trump against Washington's European NATO allies, with the U.S. leader already lashing out over their respon

Unidentified Persons, Media Restrained From Circulating Defamatory Content Against Hyd Bizman

Businessman secures relief against media, unknown persons over land row

Watch: Truly thankful to voters after facing so many hardships, atrocities: Mamata Banerjee

Ladakhi Peoples Voices Suppressed, Democratic Rights Crushed: Rahul Slams Govt

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Thursday that Ladakhi peoples voices have been suppressed, democratic rights crushed,

Trump's immediate action against Merz's criticism: US to withdraw troops from Germany, NATO on alert

AP Cabinet Clears Major Proposals

Significant boost to Amaravati capital works

Dawood Aide Salim Dola Sent To Anti-Drugs Agency Custody Till May 8 Over Drug Case

A Mumbai court on Thursday remanded alleged international drug trafficker Salim Ismail Dola to the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)

SC Clears Kuppam Airport Land Acquisition, Dismisses Petitions

Bringing an end to a prolonged dispute

Salt Satyagraha re-enacted

Attempts to obstruct womens reservation Bill for political gain condemnable: Bhoje Gowda

Remember Twitter's CEO fired by Elon Musk? Parag Agrawal just built a $2 billion empire from scratch

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's new company, Parallel Web Systems, has secured $100 million in funding. This investment values the startup at

Kuppam Court Grants Bail to Pudi Srihari in Social Media Post Case

The arrest follows a series of legal developments in the case

West Bengal elections 2026: TMC stages sit-in protest outside EVM strongroom in Kolkata, alleging irregularities

Leaders of Trinamool Congress staged a sit-in at a counting centre in West Bengal on Thursday, alleging irregularities at an EVM strongroom a day

Pakistan is epicentre of terrorism: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister insists India voluntarily halted Operation Sindoor on its own terms, not due to any operational limitations; says Indian forces

Telangana to streamline school supplies through centralised procurement

Ten-year-old from Thrissur survives snakebite, leaves hospital

Wife of Spain PM Sanchez files assault complaint against far-right influencer

Virat Kohli Left Fuming As Rajat Patidar's Dismissal Sparks Huge Controversy

Fresh controversy erupted during the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru following the dismissal of Rajat Patid

Georg Baselitz, German Painter Who Turned Postwar Art Upside Down, Dies At 88

Georg Baselitz liked to insist - sometimes as a taunt, sometimes as a shield - that he did not know how to paint. That he had o talent.

TNCAinvites applications for head coach, to continue with split coaching set-up

Experienced guest lecturers without UGC prescribed qualifications to be made Academic Coordinators

Demand for postal ballots: HC declines to issue interim order

US-based Kerala sisters end life in Kanniyakumari

Israeli Defence Minister Says Country May Have To Act Again Against Iran

Israel's defence minister on Thursday said his country may soon have to act again against Iran, to ensure the Islamic republic does not once agai

Hindu Parents, Muslim Child: How Madras High Court Cleared Adoption Hurdle

The court observed, delivering a deeply human decision, that the biological mother came forward wholeheartedly to give her third female child to

Two men sentenced to life for attempting to murder woman in Udupi

Gram Panchayats in Dakshina Kannada district impose 1.10 lakh fine for burning waste in April

2026 AP SSC result: 57.12% students passed from ASR dist.