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Rupee Closes At New Low Of 95.62 Against US Dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.50 and lost further ground to touch an all-time low of 95.74, edging closer to the 96 m

Procure Paddy by May End: Revanth

Govt ropes in tractors, temporary storage to clear paddy stocks.

AIIMS Bibinagar Celebrates International Nurse Day With A Blood Donation Camp

The initiative saw active participation from senior nursing officers, students, employees and members of the public, as AIIMS Bibinagar nursing o

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner asks officials to intensify drug abuse awareness initiatives

Floor test proceedings in Tamil Nadu Assembly to be telecast live

Bihars Chief Minister Accelerates PNG Expansion in Residential Areas

Patna, May 13: Bihars Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary, has directed officials to expedite the distribution of piped natural gas (PNG) connection

Archaeological Find: Four 13th-Century Hero Stones Discovered At Rameswaram Banda

Two of the warriors hold long swords and bows, while the other two with spears and shields. According to Chandrakanth all four warriors are portr

The legacy of women Ministers in Tamil Nadu

DDA launches AI-driven single-window building approval system

ST delegation meets CM

Has Air India cancelled all international flights until July 2026? Heres the truth behind the viral claim

Air India Flights: Rumors of Air India suspending all international flights until July 2026 are misleading. The airline has temporarily reduced s

Split wide open: On the AIADMK, Tamil Nadu politics

The AIADMK seems set on the path of self-destruction

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Cancels US Trip Following PM Modis Appeal

Gandhinagar, May 13: Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi has canceled his planned trip to the United States. This decision comes in resp

Big things have small beginnings: Why the famous quote from the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia is a life lesson for all

The famous quote Big things have small beginnings from Lawrence of Arabia highlights the importance of patience, persistence, and believing in gr

Rani Kapur moves SC to bar Priya Kapur from trust affairs in estate dispute

Rani Kapur has turned to the Supreme Court in an effort to block Priya Kapur from disrupting the RK Family Trust along with five affiliated busin

Bride Says Interfaith Marriage Not Under Duress; HC Closes Habeas Plea

It was alleged that after the marriage was disclosed, her mother and other family members opposed the union and caused her detention.

Quantum jump in followers of T.N. CMOs social media handlesafter Vijays swearing-in

The number of followers on Instagram soared from four lakh to 2.1 million after C. Joseph Vijay took over as the Chief Minister

Political Turmoil in Maharashtra: Sunil Tatkare Meets Sharad Pawar Amidst Party Division

Mumbai, May 13: In the midst of ongoing political upheaval within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP Ajit Pawar faction), party MP Sunil Tatkare

'Senator Schatz, Im quite CONFIDENT': Hegseth loses cool in explosive Iran clash at Senate hearing

R1 RCM Expands Hyderabad Operations

The company said the expansion is part of its India growth strategy and will support backend healthcare revenue cycle operations, including accou

Data and justice: On courts in India and AI tools

As courts adopt AI, care must be taken on the potential for abuse

CBI Takes Over Investigation into NEET Paper Leak Case

Mumbai, May 13: The investigation into the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 paper leak has officially been handed over to the C

Rahul Gandhi takes views of Kerala Congress leaders on choice of Chief Minister

Rahul Gandhi convened a meeting with the Kerala Congress leadership to navigate the party's chief ministerial options. During the discussion, he

Scientists found a shockingly simple way to predict your lifespan here's how to test yourself

New research indicates that stronger grip strength and the ability to easily stand from a chair are powerful predictors of a longer, healthier li

Work on 1.1 MLD sewage treatment plant at Edakochi expected to be completed by August

DC Impact - Malkajgiri Municipal Officials Inspect Dangerous Rocks on Tuesday

Officials also announced plans to redevelop the hill areas into rock parks after the safety works are completed.

Gujarats Health Minister Highlights Swift Treatment Compared to Developed Nations

Gandhinagar, May 13: Gujarats Health Minister, Praful Pansheriya, emphasized the efficiency of the states healthcare system compared to those in

PM Panel Meets on Next CBI Chief

The key committee is responsible for finalising the selection of next CBI Director. The selection is done from a panel of officers. Some of the n

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak shocker: Most key reforms suggested by Radhakrishnan panel to fix NTA still not implemented

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Despite recommendations from the K Radhakrishnan Committee following the 2024 NEET-UG crisis, the National Testing Agenc

Two Arrested in Gujarat for Scamming Elderly Woman of 55 Lakhs in Digital Arrest Fraud

Ahmedabad, May 13: The Cyber Crime Branch of Ahmedabad has apprehended two members of an interstate cyber fraud gang involved in a Digital Arrest

Kerala Fishermen Detained for Illegal Fishing in Thoothukudi Waters

Mechanised boat seized after alleged entry into restricted Tamil Nadu waters

Jordan Spieth makes 10th bid for career Grand Slam at PGA

Jordan Spieth makes his 10th attempt to complete a career Grand Slam at this week's PGA Championship, trying to snap a nine-year major win drough

Do you agree with Trump pulling out troops from Europe?: Coons asks Hegseth point-blank

NSCN (K) Reports Death of Two Cadres in Arunachal Pradesh Encounter

Itanagar, May 13: The NSCN (K) faction, led by Ang Mai, has reported the death of two senior cadres following an alleged shooting by security per

Funds Crunch: Amma Adarsha Patashala Committees Facing Financial Burden

The patasala committees chairperson Navaneetha says she had mortgaged her pusthelathadu to mobilise money for construction of the toilets in the

MioPods Launches Work Pods At Hyderabad Airport

Start-up introduces private workspaces for passengers at RGIA

NEET UG 2026 paper leak: CBI files FIR, forms special investigation teams

In a significant move, the CBI is now investigating the leak of the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper. This comes after the education ministry lodge

Nahid Rana takes 5 wickets as Bangladesh beats Pakistan by 104 runs in 1st test

Nahid Rana's career-best 5-40 powered Bangladesh to a commanding 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first test. Chasing 268, Pakistan crumbled

Inter Kashi Holds Mohun Bagan Super Giant to Goalless Draw in ISL Clash

Kolkata, May 13: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Inter Kashi managed to secure a goalless draw against Mohun B

Guardiola says Manchester City 'still fighting' for Premier League title

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists his team feels no extra pressure despite needing a win against Crystal Palace to keep their Premier

Govt eyes new employment blueprint after labour code rollout

The central government has fully operationalised four new labour codes, consolidating 29 laws into a simplified framework designed to be both pro

Retail inflation up a tad on rise in food, bullion prices

Retail inflation reached a four-month peak of 3.5% in April. This rise was fueled by increasing food and gold/silver prices. Economists anticipat

Call for Curbs on E-Pharmacies

Predatory pricing of drugs posing threat to public health, say chemists

African Leaders Agree to Accelerate AIM 2030 Initiative for Local Drug and Vaccine Production

Nairobi, May 13: African leaders have reached a consensus to accelerate a continental initiative aimed at boosting the local production of essent

Tata Chemicals CEO R Mukundan takes over as CII president for 2026-27

R Mukundan, CEO of Tata Chemicals, has assumed the presidency of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2026-27, succeeding Rajiv Memani.

India Inc must move beyond protectionism to become global manufacturing hub: Niti Aayog's Rajiv Gauba

Niti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba emphasized the government's commitment to trust-based governance reforms, focusing on granular changes at state and

NTA Faces Criticism After NEET-UG Cancellation Over Paper Leak

The NTA drew criticism for its inability to conduct NEET-UG 2026 properly.

Vijay urges Union Minister to secure the release of six T.N. fisherfolk arrested by Lankan Navy

CEA Nageswaran says West Asia crisis a balance of payments stress test; to impact CAD, inflation & exchange rate

Large companies must pay micro and small enterprises on time. This eases their working capital and reduces funding costs. Managing the current ac

From Prison Cells to Productive Fields: Nellores Semi-open Jail Turns Inmates into Organic Farmers

Every morning, inmates selected for their good conduct head to the fields to cultivate brinjals, bottle gourds, ridge gourds, drumsticks and leaf

Africa Forward Summit Highlights Need for Economic Equality and New Financial Framework

Nairobi, May 13: The inaugural Africa Forward Summit concluded on Tuesday, emphasizing the urgent need for a new financial framework to better ha

African proverb of the day: 'He who refuses to obey cannot...' - inspiring lessons on leadership, respect, discipline and why great leaders must first learn to follow

African proverb of the day: True leadership begins with obedience. This African proverb teaches that learning to follow instructions builds disci

TGPCB Recruitment Notification Draws Criticism Over Eligibility Criteria

Referring to the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Boards Notification 02/2024, one of the candidates said applicants from multiple science backgr

Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated With Religious Fervour in Tirumala, Tirupati

The Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple holds special significance, as the idol of Lord Hanuman appears in handcuffs

IPL 2026 | In PowerPlay era, the safe score concept becomes obsolete

In successful 200-plus chases this season, the average scoring rate in the first six overs has climbed to 13.81, an increase of nearly 21% from l

Amazon Bazaar Sees Growth in TG, AP

Vijayawada, Guntur, Visakhapatnam and Warangal are the other key markets.

Saving Foreign Currency Through Reduced Fuel and Gold Consumption

New Delhi, May 13: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal regarding work-from-home, online classes, and carp

Gaurav Vallabh Highlights Potential Savings from Reduced Fuel and Gold Consumption

New Delhi, May 13: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal regarding work-from-home, online classes, and carp

Trump says Cuba seeking US help, signals talks with Havana

US President Donald Trump stated Cuba is seeking assistance and discussions will occur. He previously warned Cuba was next after actions in Venez

Is a US stock market crash beginning? Nasdaq 100 drops over 2% as Dow Jones and S&P 500 struggle after inflation shock hits investors

Is a US stock market crash beginning as Nasdaq sinks 2% after shocking CPI inflation rattles Dow and S&P 500? The Nasdaq 100 plunged more than 2%

West Asia crisis a wake-up call for self-reliance: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal

The West Asia crisis serves as a crucial reminder for Indian industries to boost self-reliance and efficiency. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urg

MLA Quarters to Be Handed Over Within a Week; Plot Allocation for Farmers Almost Completed

He asserted that the allotment process were carried out in accordance with the government policy through a transparent online lottery system.

South Korea may use AI-driven tax gains to pay citizens: Top policymaker

A South Korean policymaker suggested a citizen dividend funded by AI profit taxes, sparking market volatility. The proposal aimed to redistribute

US Senate approves Kevin Warsh for Fed Board, chair confirmation next

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. A vote for his chairmanship is expected soon. This confirmation f

Drive by OMCs for Cancellation of LPG Subsidy Triggers Panic

The difference was that while it was voluntary earlier, it will now be mandatory for those with income exceeding Rs 10 lakh annually.

Floor test will be smooth; have received letters from EPS, Velumani factions: Speaker

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assemblys new Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, a veteran politician, in an interview with The Hindu, assured Wednesdays floor tes

Yogi Government Announces Strict Measures to Curb Fuel and Gold Consumption

Lucknow, May 13: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued comprehensive directives aimed at promoting self-reliance and implementi

Beyond STEM: Why Hyderabads Brightest Students are Ditching IIT Dreams for Commerce and Arts

K. Preetam Reddy, an MCom student and placement coordinator at OU, chose finance over the IIT route despite receiving free IIT coaching after Cla

AP EAMCET-26 Peaceful With 93.57% Attendance on Day-1

University officials released the set code for AP EAMCET-2026 and reviewed the conduct of the examination in AP and Hyderabad

Kejriwal seeks transparency on economic situation

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J&K, kills one intruder in Poonch

Swift action by army personnel along the Line of Control in Poonch district resulted in the foiling of an infiltration attempt at the Krishna Gha

Passengers Divided Over AI Assistant Bholu Max

Passengers praise multilingual, quick replies; others cite tech failure concerns

Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 'You are my heart, my life'Inspiring quotes by the writer who created the famous detective Sherlock Holmes

Quote of the Day: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, penned a quote expressing profound love. His words, 'You are my heart, my l

Telangana Steals the Show at EV Confab

The conference unveiled strategies to fasttrack public EV charging stations and launched the National Unified EV Charging App to boost accessibil

US Imposes Visa Ban on 13 Individuals Linked to Fentanyl Trafficking

New York, May 13: The United States has imposed a visa ban on 13 individuals associated with an Indian business, citing a shared commitment with

Oil firm TotalEnergies chief to face French parliament over war-time windfall profits

Patrick Pouyanne, the chief of energy giant TotalEnergies, will face a grilling next month. The French parliament's finance committee will questi

10 Drowning Street? UK PM Keir Starmer labours on amid strong current

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected calls to resign following a significant election defeat, stating he will continue to govern despite inte

Who is LizLaz, the German influencer and singer who claimed she was offered money to speak against Virat Kohli?

German influencer LizLaz is in the news again. She alleges a journalist offered her money to make false claims about Virat Kohli. This is not the

Adhikari aide murder: CBI takes over probe into Chandranath Rath case from Bengal police

The murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, has drawn the attention of the CBI, which is now leading

Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule released Set times, artists, tickets, and what fans need to know about the Chicago Music Festival

Lollapalooza 2026 has released its full daily schedule, confirming performances from over 150 artists across four days in Chicagos Grant Park fro

NEET Cancellation Rekindles Anxiety, Reform Demands

Santosh, a firstyear MBBS student from Government Medical College, Sircilla, recalled how aspirants have faced uncertainty continuously over the

NIOT announces start of National Student Challenge Programme 2026

The main objective of the programme is to encourage engineering students to work on underwater technologies and develop innovative solutions for

Food Safety Officials Raid Mangoes Selling Shops to Check Carbide Ripening

The official advised consumers to examine the natural colour, aroma and quality of mangoes before purchase

IPL 2026 | Rabada and Holder rip through SRH as GT goes top

The pacers take three wickets each to help the home team defend 168 in style, bowling out the visitor for 86 in 14.5 overs; Sai Sudharsan and Was

Kotagiri Resident Amazes With 160 Rose Varieties In Home Garden

Reddy stated that he settled down in Gundada village limits in the Nilgiris to find a tranquil haven for a peaceful life after retirement.

Telangana Fails to Form Heritage Panels

The delay has alarmed historians, conservationists and activists, especially after the demolition of an 800yearold temple in Warangal.

Pocso Case: Bandi Vows Legal Course, Alleges Political Targeting

Sanjay asserted that he does not support wrongdoing, even within his family. Everyone is equal before the law. If a mistake is committed, they mu

A nearly 40-year-old pending case spurs Supreme Court to declare speedy trial a human right

Bench directs a sweeping enquiry into the backlog, judicial vacancies and bail pleas languishing in trial courts across Uttar Pradesh

West Bengal Government Orders FIR and Investigation Following Fatal Fire in Kolkata

Kolkata, May 12: The West Bengal government has directed the police to file a First Information Report (FIR) regarding a fire incident that occur

Nagpur engineer dies after falling from train in UP

Around 7:30 am, police found the man lying near the railway track close to a temple area. He was immediately taken to Lohia Hospital, where docto