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SC declines to interfere with forest clearances for Adanis Madhya Pradesh coal block project

The petitioner argued that a technical objection on the ground of delay ought not to preclude the court from examining the validity of the clearances

21 May 2026 9:28 pm
Watch: Vande Mataram: Whats the bigger picture in West Bengal? | Above the Fold | 20.05.2026

In todays episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against illegal infiltrators, and restricts officials from speaking to media. Plus, the viral Cockroach Janata Party controversy, Tamil Nadus major Cabinet reshuffle under C. Joseph Vijay, and more

21 May 2026 9:27 pm
Satheesan to open State-level Pravesanotsavam on June 1

Government Model Girls Higher Secondary School, Pattom, to host the celebration; Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen will preside

21 May 2026 9:22 pm
Calcutta High Court asks Bengal government to decide on exemption in animal slaughter rules for Eid ul-Adha

A division Bench presided by Chief Justice Sujoy Paul directed that the State shall take a decision in this regard within 24 hours from the date of communication of this order

21 May 2026 9:18 pm
How States are managing the surging summer power demand

Indias electricity demand has surged sharply, with peak demand touching an all-time high of 256.1 GW in April, making it harder for States to manage supply during high-demand hours and exposing them to costly short-term market purchases and stressed distribution networks

21 May 2026 9:15 pm
TUDA pooled 400-acre land in one year for development: Chairman

Dr. C. Divakar Reddy aims to make the temple city free from traffic problems for the city people as well as the pilgrims

21 May 2026 9:15 pm
Man arrested for murdering his mother in Otteri

He had allegedly assaulted her with a log at their residence on May 14. The victim died of her injuries on May 20

21 May 2026 9:10 pm
Let the rupee depreciate past 100 to a dollar, 16th Finance Commission chairman advises RBI

In a thread on X, Arvind Panagariya said that whether the current oil shortage is short-term or long-lasting, the central bank should not fear the 100 per dollar mark

21 May 2026 8:56 pm
Battery energy storage system helps Singareni save 26 lakh on energy bills in 4 months

SCCL plans to establish more such systems in future to store solar power generated in day, instead of supplying it free of cost to the grid

21 May 2026 8:53 pm
Deep tech start-ups hold out promise for Tiruchis new technology wave

The National Institute of Technology-Tiruchi is mentoring several student-faculty start-ups through its Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation (CEDI)

21 May 2026 8:53 pm
LIC net rose over 23% in Q4 to 23,420 cr., board declares 10 final dividend

For FY26, the insurer clocked 19% increase in net to 57,419 crore; CEO and MD Doraiswamy says it is a new record coming on the back of strong overall growth across every business vertical

21 May 2026 8:52 pm
Watch: Inspection or publicity? TVK members actions trigger debate | Focus Tamil Nadu

TVK leaders inspecting hospitals and Amma Unavagams on camera have sparked a debate in Tamil Nadu over political overreach, public humiliation of officials and performance governance. Is this people-oriented governance? Or the beginning of political overreach in the name of instant action?

21 May 2026 8:50 pm
KMRL offers to ease traffic congestion during monsoon

More traffic wardens will be deputed at key locations to regulate traffic flow and assist pedestrians. An internal committee has been constituted to continuously monitor traffic safety and coordinate necessary interventions during the monsoon period

21 May 2026 8:48 pm
Watch: India postpones Africa summit amid Ebola outbreak, issues travel advisory

India has postponed the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for May 28 to 31 amid the growing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The Ministry of External Affairs said the decision was taken after consultations with the African Union and the African Union Commission over the evolving health situation.

21 May 2026 8:46 pm
Man arrested for sexually assaulting mentally ill woman at Marina beach

The victim had become acquainted with the accused through social media

21 May 2026 8:46 pm
Four years after putting on hold sedition law, SC says trials can proceed if accused has no objection

In May 2022, the top court put on hold trials in sedition cases until the government completed its promised exercise to re-examine and re-consider the colonial-era provision of Section 124A

21 May 2026 8:44 pm
SEIL Energy India hosts meet in Nellore

About 150 delegates from 30+ companies have participated in the conference on control, instrumentation and automation in thermal power plants

21 May 2026 8:42 pm
Ageing sewer pipelines of Srirangam overwhelmed, need to be replaced

The civic body has proposed replacing the ageing RCC pipelines with corrosion-resistant cast iron pipes; but the project has been delayed for want of fund allocation

21 May 2026 8:38 pm
Arrangements in place for Yercaud Summer Festival and Flower Show

Department of Horticulture to use near 2 lakh flowers; fruit and vegetable exhibitions will also be arranged as part of the event

21 May 2026 8:28 pm
SMC guidelines not applicable to unaided schools, says National Council of CBSE Schools

National Council of CBSE Schools says Union Ministry clarified that guidelines are not applicable to unaided schools that do not get government grants. However, schools have been urged to form SMCs to promote transparency and accountability

21 May 2026 8:26 pm