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Indias first green methanol plant to turn Kutch weed into marine fuel

Prosopis juliflora, which has for decades threatened biodiversity in Kutchs Banni grasslands, will be turned into methanol; the global shipping industry is being obliged to adopt green fuels under International Maritime Organization rules

30 Apr 2026 11:24 pm
Vaigai will be a flowing symbol of Madurais faith, fraternity: HC judge

Thenur, with its agrarian grace, Gandhian memory, cultural restraint, and historic connection with the Kallazhagar festival, deserves to have its traditional observance preserved with dignity, says Justice L. Victoria Gowri

30 Apr 2026 11:14 pm
U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency as police investigate stabbing attack on 2 Jewish men

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and labelled the stabbing attack as an act of terrorism. Detectives are working to determine a motive and whether there is any link to Iranian proxies

30 Apr 2026 10:52 pm
Make learning Kannada mandatory irrespective of board or curriculum followed: KDA report

It has been recommended that Kannada should be made compulsory in schools in Karnataka affiliated to any board, in keeping with the Kannada Language Learning Act, 2015.

30 Apr 2026 10:43 pm
Empty LNG ship from India heads into Strait of Hormuz for loading in UAEs Das Island

Umm Al Ashtan is among the first instance since the war started that an empty ship in ballast condition is sailing upstream of the Strait of Hormuz

30 Apr 2026 10:28 pm
Trump in fresh attack on Germany's Merz over Iran

He added that Merz should spend less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place!

30 Apr 2026 10:17 pm
Devotees throng streets of Madurai to catch a glimpse of Lord Kallazhagar

Devotees gathered for EthirSevai at various points of the city to welcome the deity who left His abode atAlagarkoilon Wednesday evening, as part of the annualChithiraifestival

30 Apr 2026 10:09 pm
Chithirai festival is not merely a temple event, but a civilisational continuum: Madurai Bench

The Madras High Court has issued a set of directions for the authorities to prevent miscreants from throwing footwear on devotees during LordKallazhagarsceremonial journey culminating in the deitys entry into theVaigai

30 Apr 2026 10:01 pm
Russia rejects Mali rebels' call to withdraw

Last weekend, Moscow's Africa Corps paramilitary unit pulled out of a key northern town in rebel attacks that also targeted the country's capital and killed the defence minister

30 Apr 2026 9:53 pm
China's FM talks to Rubio, says Taiwan 'biggest risk' in ties

Ahead of the planned May summit, ties between Beijing and Washington have remained largely calm despite energy and geopolitical complications brought by the war on Iran

30 Apr 2026 9:50 pm
Watch: Supreme Court to Centre: Amend law on pregnancy termination | Above the Fold | 30.04.2026

From the Supreme Courts observations on minor pregnancy termination laws, Kargils concerns over Ladakhs new districts to Bengaluru rains causing widespread damage and global tensions around the Iran war. Here are the top stories of the day.

30 Apr 2026 9:47 pm
EU says troop deployments in Europe 'in U.S. interest'

The spat is the latest to rile up Mr. Trump against Washington's European NATO allies, with the U.S. leader already lashing out over their response to his attack on Iran

30 Apr 2026 9:38 pm
30 Apr 2026 9:28 pm
Pakistan is epicentre of terrorism: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister insists India voluntarily halted Operation Sindoor on its own terms, not due to any operational limitations; says Indian forces have surge capacity to scale up operations as required

30 Apr 2026 9:24 pm
Former SC promoter arrested for misappropriation of funds in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram

Case pertains to the alleged misappropriation of 75 lakh from a scheme implemented during the 202122 financial year

30 Apr 2026 9:22 pm
A.P. fast emerging as front-runner in exploration of beach sand minerals

With 211 MT, Andhra Pradesh stands in the second place, accounting for 25% of the nearly 838 MT of these deposits in India

30 Apr 2026 9:01 pm
Zelenskyy says hes seeking details of Putins May 9 ceasefire proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says hes seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump

30 Apr 2026 9:00 pm
Transparent data management key to achieving job creation goal of A.P., says GoM

Ministers instruct officials to maintain a comprehensive digital portal, compiling details of investments and job creation in the State

30 Apr 2026 9:00 pm