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CM wants more responsibility among police officials

Govt will not tolerate corruption in police department, he said

21 May 2026 12:25 am
Patient injured after ceiling portion collapses at Guntur GGH

Preliminary assessment suggests that water leakage and rat infestation had damaged the ceiling sheet, leading to its collapse, says GGH Superintendent

21 May 2026 12:23 am
CPI seeks legal guidelines for regulating online medicine sales

CPI demands that the government strengthen Drug Control Administration and State Pharmacy Council, introduce strict digital monitoring systems and allow qualified pharmacists to set up independent community pharmacy consultation clinics

21 May 2026 12:22 am
Cannes 2026: How Maradona and Cantona football documentaries stole the show

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in June, two football documentaries at the79th Cannes Film Festival show how the sport reflects life and history

21 May 2026 12:21 am
CPI(M) opposes population incentive policy of A.P. government

Encouraging larger families without improving living standards will push the society into poverty and inequality, says CPI(M) State secretary

21 May 2026 12:20 am
Measure for measure: On Indias courts and criticism

Courts should not react defensively to every line of criticism

21 May 2026 12:20 am
Watch: From Home to Finance: Key portfolios in V. D. Satheesans Cabinet

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced the portfolio allocation for the newly formed Congress-led cabinet, assigning key ministries including Home, Health, Industries, Education and Public Works among Congress, IUML and alliance leaders.

21 May 2026 12:03 am
Will seek CBI probe into Twisha Sharma death: Madhya Pradesh CM

Twisha's family members met Mohan Yadav and sought a fair probe into her death

21 May 2026 12:00 am
Centre tells Supreme Court no new hydel projects should come up in upper Ganga

Three Union Ministries submit common affidavit in top court saying the government is not in favour of permitting any new projects in the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basins in Uttarakhand, apart from the seven already commissioned

20 May 2026 11:50 pm
Satire | Pista and the cockroach

On nuts, resilient insects and knowing your place in society

20 May 2026 11:32 pm
War would spread beyond West Asia, say Iran Guards

Irans Revolutionary Guards issued their own threat, saying, if the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time spread far beyond the region, and our devastating blows will crush you

20 May 2026 11:25 pm
Israels Ben Gvir sparks row over video of bound activists

Captioned Welcome to Israel, the footage posted by Minister Itamar Ben Gvir shows dozens of activists forced to kneel with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground

20 May 2026 11:00 pm
Naidu highlights importance of spirituality for holistic progress

Participating in the 70th birthday of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, says the spiritual leader has earned the trust of both common people and global institutions while carrying Indias spiritual heritage across continents

20 May 2026 10:57 pm
20 May 2026 10:53 pm
NIA arrests Kolkata resident on espionage charge

Zafar Riaz alias Rizvi was allegedly involved in passing confidential security-related information to Pakistan intelligence officers

20 May 2026 10:52 pm
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to start first India visit on May 23

Meeting comes amidst U.S.-Iran war that has hurt Indias energy security; trade and defence cooperation also on the agenda; U.S. Embassy notes that Quad ministerial meetings also expected soon

20 May 2026 10:44 pm
SRMIST, The Hindu to organise webinar on careers in agritech

Part of the Future Career Conversations series, the discussion will explore the growing role of engineering in improving productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in farming practices

20 May 2026 10:29 pm
No double standards, we condemn Russia, U.S. and Israel for international law violations: Norways Foreign Minister

In an interview after Modi-Store bilateral, Norwegian FM Eide says India and Norway must resist over-dependence on global powers for trade or technology

20 May 2026 10:28 pm
Bharat Petroleum hikes Russias share in crude oil purchases to 41% in bid to fill supply gaps

BPCL has increased the share of Russian crude from 31% in the fourth quarter of the previous financial year to 41% at present

20 May 2026 10:26 pm
Siliguri corridor explained: Why Indias chickens neck is so critical

The Siliguri Corridor, often called Indias Chickens Neck, is a narrow strip of land connecting the Northeast to the rest of the country. With rising security concerns and new infrastructure moves, why is this region so critical? Heres a detailed breakdown.

20 May 2026 10:18 pm
Watch: Shaking Bridge Over Mohane River In Gaya Keeps Villagers, Commuters On The Edge

The bridge over Mohane River in Bihars Gaya district was built to improve connectivity for villages in the region. But fear looms among those crossing the bridge because it shakes, and villagers allege it is due to poor quality construction

20 May 2026 10:18 pm
PM busy handing out candies in Italy amid economic storm at home, says Congress

Rahul Gandhi called the reel that shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi handing over a packet of toffees to Italys Giorgia Meloni an insult to the people of the country

20 May 2026 10:17 pm
Rahul Gandhis traitor remark on PM Modi reflects his anarchic mindset: BJP chief

Congress leader will definitely pay a heavy price for such an unfortunate remark, says Nabin in a video message

20 May 2026 10:11 pm
Dr. Reddys launches Semaglutide tablets in India

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Danish major Novo Nordisks blockbuster diabetes and c, Wegovy and Ozempic

20 May 2026 10:10 pm
Modi, Shah are traitors who are attacking the Constitution, says Rahul at Rae Bareli meet

Congress leader says that the BJP government is trying to do away with reservation given for marginalised sections

20 May 2026 10:07 pm
Bidadi township: 80% landowners agree to part with land: DKS

The government is set to acquire over 6,700 acres for developing Indias first and largest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered integrated township

20 May 2026 10:01 pm
The Hindu Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave to be held in Mumbai on May 22

Experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping Maharashtras next growth story.

20 May 2026 9:58 pm