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Trinamools land policy delayed West Bengal border fencing: MHAs 2023 affidavit in Supreme Court

On December 11, 2023, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court that the West Bengal government had not adopted the LARR Act 2013, which allows land acquisition for public purposes

13 May 2026 2:25 am
The challenge to not breach the limit

Karnataka has rearranged its internal reservation quota to fit within the 50% cap

13 May 2026 2:13 am
Tamil Nadus political transition, growth story faultlines

The States development model is under pressure from changing realities, which the new Chief Minister needs to address

13 May 2026 1:58 am
Managing coexistence in human-wildlife conflict zones

The approach should be scientifically informed, socially just, and ecologically sustainable

13 May 2026 1:38 am
Baltimore ship crash: U.S. slaps criminal cases against Singapore, Chennai firms and Indian national

They have been charged with conspiracy, wilfully failing to immediately inform U.S. Coast Guard of a known hazardous condition, obstruction of an agency proceeding, and false statements

13 May 2026 1:24 am
A society at large under question: rebuild a culture where safety of children is collective responsibility

The sexual assault and murder of a minor girl in Maharashtra has once again exposed the disturbing vulnerabilities that continue to confront children in our society

13 May 2026 1:18 am
Three arrested for smuggling banned tobacco products, over 112 kg seized

Inquiry revealed that the accused had allegedly smuggled the tobacco products from Bengaluru by car and were preparing to distribute them in Chennai

13 May 2026 1:10 am
West Godavari district of A.P. bets big on green silica industry

The paddy-rich district aims to process husk into precipitated silica and silica gel, which have high demand in automotive, cosmetric and other industries, ensuring monetisation of farm waste

13 May 2026 1:08 am
13 May 2026 12:59 am
Split wide open: On the AIADMK, Tamil Nadu politics

The AIADMK seems set on the path of self-destruction

13 May 2026 12:56 am
Interview | Irfan Pathan: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has ticked all boxes

In a wide-ranging conversation, Irfan Pathan breaks down the biggest talking points of IPL 2026: Pants struggles, Bumrahs form and the rise of young Indian pacers.He also explains the art of swing bowling, the importance of red-ball cricket, and why he believes Sooryavanshi is ready to play for India

13 May 2026 12:55 am
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

13 May 2026 12:51 am
Data and justice: On courts in India and AI tools

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

13 May 2026 12:47 am
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 last year

13 May 2026 12:15 am
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 marine applications

12 May 2026 11:58 pm
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 Washingtons gutsy half-centuries prove invaluable

12 May 2026 11:58 pm
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

12 May 2026 11:56 pm
CBI registers case to probe alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, forms special teams

The CBI has dispatched special teams to various locations to follow up on leads. The allegations indicate a possible compromise of the sanctity and integrity of the examination process, the agency has said.

12 May 2026 11:49 pm
Over 1 crore cash, AK-47 rifles recovered from Maoist hideouts, say police

The operations were undertaken based on information provided by some surrendered Maoists, the police say

12 May 2026 11:48 pm
Religions must reform or civilisation risks stagnancy, senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy

Constitution framers were sure that ushering in reform would not destabilise religion

12 May 2026 11:47 pm
Delhi High Court seeks Centres stand on plea to broadcast FIFA World Cup

No broadcaster has acquired the broadcasting rights this year for the FIFA World Cup, one of the most viewed sporting events in the world, the petition says

12 May 2026 11:26 pm
PM Modi must call all-party meet to discuss impact of West Asia conflict: Pawar

Pawar demanded that the PM convene an all-party meeting under his own chairmanship

12 May 2026 11:22 pm
India-Oman FTA on track for June 1 start even as deal with Chile hits hurdles, says Commerce Minister

The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was signed in December 2025

12 May 2026 11:20 pm
Infiltrator killed by Army near the LoC in Poonch

An Army spokesman said soldiers detected suspicious movement around 300 metres inside own territory in the general area of Krishna Ghati sector along the LoC at around 4 p.m.

12 May 2026 11:14 pm
EXIM Bank plans $10.5 billion debt fundraise in fiscal 2027

It will raise about $3.5 billion from overseas markets via bilateral and syndicated loans

12 May 2026 11:10 pm
Adani Ports to invest $1.36 billion in Europe expansion

As part of the planned expansion, its marine services unit Astra Offshore will develop a fleet of 200 vessels with specialised offshore capabilities

12 May 2026 11:06 pm
BJP MLA Tapas Roy sworn in as Pro-tem Speaker of West Bengal Assembly

Tapas Roy is among the seniormost MLAs elected to the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly; according to BJP sources, he may be nominated for the post of Speaker

12 May 2026 10:55 pm
Four cheetah cubs die at Kuno in suspected leopard attack

The deaths in Madhya Pradesh hold significance as the four cubs were the first to be born in the open forest since Indias reintroduction programme for the big cat species ProjectCheetah was launched in 2022; this is the largest number of cheetah casualties at Kuno in one instance, which witnessed the birth of several cubs in recent months.

12 May 2026 10:55 pm
All India strike by MGNREGA workers on May 15

NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and All India Kisan Sabha have called for the strike against the governments decision to discontinue the scheme.

12 May 2026 10:49 pm
IMD unveils weather model to provide block level forecast of monsoon journey

It has been a long-standing aim of the IMD to provide hyper local forecasts to enable farmers to time their sowing precisely

12 May 2026 10:46 pm
Minister urges Andhra nurses to earn Kerala-like recognition in Guntur

Addressing the International Nurses Day celebrations at Government Medical College, Satya Kumar Yadav says nurses provide emotional support and comfort to patients through compassionate service and care

12 May 2026 10:44 pm