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Goondas Act invoked on ganja peddler in Cuddalore

The police arrested him with the contraband at Salakarai Road in Naduveerapattu on April 3

19 May 2026 11:27 pm
Newly elected legislators to take oath on Wednesday

Assembly Secretary J. Dayalane, meanwhile, has issued a release announcing the Assembly Secretariats decision to accept the resignation of N. Rangasamy from Thattanchavady constituency

19 May 2026 11:26 pm
LPG: Ship scarcity hits U.S. imports

In March, 4.5 lakh LPG shipments left the U.S. for India, up from 3.2 lakh and 2.7 lakh tonnes in previous months, as per data from Kpler; subsequent months saw shipments drop to 3.72 lakh tonnes and 1.67 lakh tonnes due to less carrier availability

19 May 2026 11:09 pm
Kozhikode native in Saudi jail to be released after legal formalities

A turning point in the case took place when the Malayali diaspora managed to raise 35 crore, the blood money the victims family had demanded, in May 2024

19 May 2026 11:07 pm
Lack of infrastructure a major challenge at grassroots level: Cristaldi

With Punjab FC enjoying immense success in age-group tournaments organised by the All India Football Federation, Cristaldi, who is Technical Director, Youth Programme, at the club, threw light on the role that he is hoping to play in shaping a better future for the sport in this country

19 May 2026 11:07 pm
Commitment to democracy makes India, Nordic nations natural partners: Modi

India and Nordic countries announce Green Tech and innovation Strategic Partnership with focus on sustainable energy and maritime research; joint statement condemns Pahalgam terror attack

19 May 2026 11:03 pm
Congress alleges mismanagement, corruption in ONGC and GSPC; seeks PMs reply on fuel output decline

The party claims India has suffered an annual loss of 3.695 million metric tonnes in petrol, diesel, and gas production since 2014

19 May 2026 11:02 pm
Ensuring safety of people at Adyar bridge is a challenge for police and rescue teams

Police have suggested that civic authorities install barriers, raise the parapet walls, or add protective netting to prevent suicide attempts

19 May 2026 11:01 pm
Trouble mounts for Abhishek Banerjee as Kolkata civic body sends notice against his properties

In the last few days, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has been talking about properties owned by the Trinamool Congress general secretary and other Trinamool leaders that are under scrutiny

19 May 2026 10:55 pm
Sixth tiger dies of suspected CDV in Madhya Pradeshs Kanha Reserve

While the previous five deaths took place in the Sarhi range, the latest death in the Mukki range raises concerns of a highly contagious virus spreading in the forest

19 May 2026 10:51 pm
Price mismatch may impede Indias battery storage projects: report

Tariffs discovered in 2025 auctions increasingly dont appear to be economically viable, says the report

19 May 2026 10:50 pm
Dont want to be dependent on cricket all my life: Kohli

Lets see what happens in a few years time and where life takes me, says the superstar at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit; the 37-year-old feels longevity across formats is the the true marker of a player

19 May 2026 10:49 pm
Indian Oil maintaining crude oil inventories for more than a month, LPG sources diversified

Indian Oil also mentioned it diversified its LNG procurement via spot purchases from Indonesia, Nigeria, Angola and Oman

19 May 2026 10:39 pm
Finance Minister hits back at Rahul Gandhi, saying the Congress should stop being obstructionist

Nirmala Sitharaman listed a number of achievements of the Modi government under several social sector schemes and asked whether these were for the benefit of Adani/Ambani

19 May 2026 10:26 pm
Supreme Court chides Education Secretary over logistical lapses in audit of private universities

The Bench had earlier issued a contempt notice to the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, on a matter related to its April 20 order directing the Centre to provide administrative support to a court-appointed panel

19 May 2026 10:22 pm
NHRC asks Centre to review changes to trans law, revisit community concerns on self-identification

NHRC says trans students should be admitted to educational institutions based on self-identified gender; calls for distinct Census columns to record intersex people, transmen, and transwomen

19 May 2026 10:17 pm
OCI status of foreigners who voted in Tamil Nadu Assembly election comes under scrutiny

The number of foreigners of Indian origin who voted in a fraudulent manner has increased to 30. Their declaration while applying for theOCIcard that they had surrendered their voter identity cards or deleted their names from the electoral rolls will be treated as a false declaration and action will taken under law, sources say

19 May 2026 10:12 pm
Finland PM discusses India trade, EU FTA progress and Ukraine conflict

Finlands Prime Minister speaks about strengthening India-Finland ties, plans to double trade, the progress of the India-EU free trade agreement, and expectations from India on the Ukraine war. Here are the key takeaways from the interaction ahead of the India Nordic Summit.

19 May 2026 10:11 pm
Bail is the rule? | Supreme Court questions strict UAPA bail approach | Explainer

The Supreme Courts latest remarks on UAPA bail provisions have sparked a fresh debate on personal liberty and national security. After earlier strict rulings, has the court signalled a possible shift? Heres a detailed breakdown of the law, the controversy, and what it means for undertrials.

19 May 2026 10:10 pm
IndiaNorway green deal: What it means for energy & trade

India and Norway are strengthening their ties with a new green strategic partnership, focusing on renewable energy, LNG, and trade growth. In this exclusive interaction, Norways Foreign Minister discusses Indias role in global energy transition, dependence on Russian oil, and the future of IndiaEurope relations.

19 May 2026 10:07 pm
The story behind Norways sovereign wealth fund

Norway, a country of just 5.6 million people, controls one of the worlds most powerful financial assets a $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund. Built from oil revenues but invested globally, it is considered one of the most successful economic strategies in modern history. Heres how Norway did it and why it matters today.

19 May 2026 10:06 pm
Watch: MEA responds to Norwegian press over PM Modi not taking questions | Above the Fold | 19.05.2026

Above the Fold is The Hindus daily news show, bringing you the days biggest stories with clarity, depth, and context. In todays episode, we look at the Supreme Courts strong remarks on stray dogs, the MEAs response to questions over PM Modi not taking media queries during his Norway visit, and more.

19 May 2026 10:02 pm
Qatar says U.S.-Iran negotiations need 'more time'

Trump said that he had suspended the attack after the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates asked him to give negotiations a chance

19 May 2026 10:01 pm
Watch: Vijays TVK strengthens Kerala network after Tamil Nadu win

After its recent win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has expanded its presence in Kerala by launching its district unit in Thrissur.

19 May 2026 9:58 pm
Abbott Launches Ensure Strength Pro in India to Support Healthy Ageing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India --- Business Wire India

19 May 2026 9:49 pm