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A.P. witnessing one MoU a day, one groundbreaking event a week, says Naidu

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu calls for faster, innovation-led governance to position the State as a 'national benchmark' in development, investments and public service delivery

7 May 2026 8:25 pm
Mee Intiki Mee Doctor project to offer primary healthcare services at doorstep

Governor launches the new initiative aimed at extending medical aid to 5 lakh poor families at the doorsteps in inaccessible areas in seven districts over a period of three years on World Red Cross Day

7 May 2026 8:25 pm
CM Chandrababu Naidu credits Business Reformer award to Team A.P.

Two years ago, people spoke differently about Andhra Pradesh, but today, the perception has completely changed, he says at the 7th Collectors Conference

7 May 2026 8:24 pm
DMK rejects AIADMKs proposal to join hands and form the government

The DMK has rejected a proposal to join hands with the AIADMK to form the government in Tamil Nadu, sources have told The Hindu, even as C. Joseph Vijay met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for the second time in two days to stake claim to form the government after the hung Assembly verdict.

7 May 2026 8:21 pm
Global congestion indices have risen from 20% to 25%: CAG

CAG is conducting a special audit of 101 Indian cities, assessing Ease of Living from the citizens perspective, across quality of life, access, sustainability and perception

7 May 2026 8:20 pm
Remaining stretch of Mullassery canal to be restored within 6-8 months

Of the canals 829-metre length, the stretch up to Chittoor Road was restored last September using the cast-in-situ method. The remaining stretch will be restored in three phases

7 May 2026 8:19 pm
Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde unhurt after mid-air scare aboard helicopter

An official statement said the incident happened when the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister was flying in a helicopter from Mumbai to Murbad to attend a wedding ceremony in the family of a party colleague; the pilot noticed an approaching storm system and turned around the helicopter

7 May 2026 8:12 pm
Police step up security at Marina beach over possible TVK protests

They dispersed small groups that had gathered near the area and asked the public to vacate the spot

7 May 2026 8:03 pm
Centre has given positive response to demand for widening NH 150A, says MP

The road development works will significantly boost the social and economic development of Yadgir and Raichur districts: Kumar Naik

7 May 2026 8:00 pm
Guntur sees decline in major crimes, except for robberies and break-ins

SP attributes the drop in crime rates during the first four months of 2026 to intensified patrolling, surveillance, improved investigation standards and continuous monitoring by police officers at different levels

7 May 2026 7:55 pm
In the next big eviction drive after Munnar, 88 illegal constructions demolished in Idukki

29 houses, three religious institutions, and 56 commercial establishments built on encroached land on the riverbed of the Panniyar River evicted

7 May 2026 7:54 pm
DRDOs aircraft integration and flight testing complex to come up in Puttaparthi

To be developed by Aeronautical Development Agency, the facility is expected to play a critical role in advancing the programmes pertaining to Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft and future indigenous combat aircraft and unmanned aerial systems

7 May 2026 7:52 pm
P.K. Sasi launches forum to unite CPI(M) rebels

He says the forum, Democratic Marxist Front, will pursue the authentic Left political ideology

7 May 2026 7:51 pm
Tirupati-Pandharpur weekly special to be regularised starting May 16

The weekly service will provide improved rail connectivity between the two major pilgrimage centres in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh

7 May 2026 7:50 pm
7 May 2026 7:49 pm
Watch: 40 passengers leave cruise ship amid deadly hantavirus outbreak

Around 40 passengers have disembarked from a cruise ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak during a stop at Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.

7 May 2026 7:48 pm
Climate change threatens Painted Storks breeding habitat in Veerapuram village

Researchers call for an action plan to protect the wetlands from encroachment, creating artificial nesting platforms, and surveillance of the core zone with drones

7 May 2026 7:45 pm
Maharashtra government forced to cancel Hindi exam for employees after outrage

Marathi language groups have hailed the governments decision, but have demanded that the rule and the exam should be scrapped altogether

7 May 2026 7:43 pm
Mechanised boat maintenance gains pace in Thoothukudi ahead of annual inspection

In line with the commencement of the annual fishing ban season in the east coast of Tamil Nadu on April 15, the operation of mechanised boats has been strictly prohibited; Fishermen usually use this 61-day ban period for the maintenance of boats

7 May 2026 7:43 pm
Accident numbers down, 17 linked to negligence by civic bodies; city tops pedestrian deaths

Only Bengaluru and Delhi have been registering accidents caused due to the negligence of civic bodies; other cities do not

7 May 2026 7:42 pm
Indian space-tech company Skyroot Aerospace becomes unicorn

The funding round comes at a time when Skyroot is preparing to launch Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, for its maiden flight

7 May 2026 7:41 pm
Special team in Mumbai to investigate forged birth certificates

The Crime Branch, Mumbai, was investigating the offences. During the investigation, and from complaints, it emerged that several birth registration certificates had been obtained using documents produced by forgery.

7 May 2026 7:40 pm
Regulated tourism to be introduced at Old Courtallam waterfalls during this season

The Department of Forest, following Court directions and the guidelines of Tamil Nadu Ecotourism Policy pertaining to guaranteeing nature-friendly measures to be put in place in the tourist spots, has constituted Vannapoorani Ecotourism Committee for managing the Old Courtallam waterfalls

7 May 2026 7:38 pm
Metrowater intensifies crackdown on dumping of sewage into waterways, storm-water drains

It recently seized two vehicles for decanting sewage into the storm-water drain network in Adayalampattu and K.K. Nagar. Local bodies in added areas and district administrations have also been asked to step up vigilance

7 May 2026 7:33 pm
In just four months of 2026, Tamil Nadu records 2.63 lakh dog bites, 17 deaths

A total of 62,000 dog bite cases were recorded each in January and February, and it rose to 71,000 in March and dipping slightly to 68,000 in April; half of last years deaths has been recorded in just four months this year

7 May 2026 7:25 pm
Modern street food hub to come up under PM SVANidhi in Hampi soon

The main objective is to provide clean, hygienic and diverse food options to domestic and foreign tourists, says Deputy Commissioner

7 May 2026 7:24 pm
IPL 2026 KKR vs DC preview | Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in must-win territory

This is nearly do-or-die territory, with DC languishing at seventh spot with eight points in 10 matches and KKR, which has played a game fewer, at eighth with seven points.

7 May 2026 7:24 pm