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Farmers concerned over slow pace of paddy procurement

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Traffic congestion on GST Road as residents return to Chennai after voting

The police deployed personnel on key stretches for return-route management,and at multiple strategic points to manage vehicular movement; the roa

Special booths managed by differently-abled staff see impressive voter turnout

BJP slams Congress over assault on Jharkhand journalist, seeks action against Minister

Journalist allegedly assaulted by Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari's supporters for asking pointed questions during an interaction in Hazaribagh o

International delegates witness polling process in Tamil Nadu Assembly election

Cotton farmers in Perambalur struggle amid rising input costs

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 110.10 feet

Golfer Vijay Kumar passes away

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SRM-AP launches AI-integrated PG programmes in Economics, Psychology

University observes Bharathidasans birth anniversary

Bomb threat mail to Salem Collectorate turns a hoax

Kurnool Range DIG directs police officials to prioritise womens safety

Take strict action against offenders, especially those misusing social media platforms, says Koya Praveen during an inspection of Annamayya distr

Devotees pull decorated cars of Rockfort temple

Organs from brain-dead man save seven in Coimbatore

Annual Mango Mela to begin on May 7 as heat delays harvest and reduces yield

While farmers wereanticipatinga surplus this year, the yield is now expected to be around 11 lakhtonnes, compared to the usual 16 lakhtonnesculti

Noyyal near Perur breathes again as layers of waste removed from riverbed

During the restoration, which began in January, the rivers width was restored to around 30 metres from the previous 810 and depth to about 2.1 me

Youth Carried 8 km in Doli to Hospital in ASR

Residents said the incident highlights the lack of road connectivity and medical facilities in the hilltop tribal villages of the region.

RB Falcon Developers Strengthens Its Position as a Legally Trusted Gateway to Dholera Special Investment Region Investments

Over 6,500 candidates to appear for NEET in Tirunelveli district on Sunday

NCB, Telangana Police Bust Interstate Racket, Seize 200 Kg Ganja, 6 Arrested

All six accused, residents of Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, have been apprehended. The seized consignment is worth about Rs 1 crore, the agency said.

Lists, Lanterns, and Ledgers: Stepping into Contrasting Literary Worlds with Rheaa Noor

Monitra Health Raises Capital as upBeat Emerges as Scalable Global Cardiac Monitoring Platform

Monitra Health, the medtech company behind upBeat® - a full-stack remote cardiac monitoring platform - has closed a new round of fu

UAE Exit From OPEC May Reshape Crude Prices, Supply Dynamics

The longer the blockade continues, the higher prices could climb : Anindya Banerjee, Head of Commodity and Currency Research at Kotak Securities

Live updates: Puducherry Exit Poll 2026

Puducherry recorded a historic 89.87% on April 9, the highest ever for the Union Territory.

Watch: Director Vignesh Raja: Dhanush is always looking to serve the story

Writer-director Vignesh Raja speaks about directing Dhanush in Kara, letting actors find the moment, the pleasures of working with his writing pa

Need To Win Every Game: Gavaskar Warns Mumbai Indians Ahead of SRH Clash

Mumbai will look to bounce back when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who are on a four-match hot winning streak

NDTV Exit Poll LIVE Updates: Decoding Mood Of Voters In Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

Assembly elections exit poll live updates: The weeks-long voting process saw the participation of 17 crore voters across 824 assembly constituenc

Karnataka speeds up deportation of foreign offenders; 427 sent back in 2026

Earlier, foreign nationals booked in criminal cases were allowed to remain in the country until the legal process concluded. However, the governm

Couple in debt strangles woman to death, steals her jewellery near Srivilliputtur

Cousins who were called to dispose of the body alerted the police

Army chief holds key discussions to deepen India-US military ties during Pentagon visit

General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Indian Army, recently concluded a pivotal visit to the Pentagon where he met with top US military offic

What is the America250 passport that the State Department is preparing to issue?

The State Department is releasing limited-edition U.S. passports to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. These special passports, featuring P

VGM Hospital launches dyspepsia centre in Coimbatore

May 2026 Dry Days: Check full list of dates when liquor shops will be closed

Planning ahead for May 2026 is essential for alcohol consumers. India observes dry days on specific dates when alcohol sales are prohibited. In M

Karnataka College Student Dies By Suicide, Family Alleges Harassment By Cops

Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25.

Repolling likely in booths if EVMs found tampered,says special electoral poll observer Subrata Gupta

Quote of the Day by Aldous Huxley: The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence Why thinking with proof matters explained by the Brave New World author

Aldous Huxleys quote explains why we should not believe anything without proof. It teaches us to think clearly, check facts, and avoid blind trus

Places around GCT Coimbatore declared red zones; ban on flying drone

Electronic voting machines and VVPAT units used in the April 23 polling for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election are kept in strong rooms

India Signs First Commercial Coal Mine Deals with UCG Provisions

The agreements were signed under the 14th round of commercial coal mining auctions

ChatGPT users can now discover jobs via Indeeds new app in India

Indeed has launched its job search app within ChatGPT in India and more than 50 countries. Users can now find jobs through simple conversations.

Three senior Karnataka IPS officers transferred, Labhu Ram is IGP (Intelligence)

S. Girish (2012 batch), Deputy Inspector General of Police, Anti-Narcotic Task Force, has been transferred and appointed as Deputy Inspector Gene

Kalingarayan Channel renovation under way in Erode, works to be completed by June

Galgotias University Rises in Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings 2026, Unveiled in Hong Kong

Galgotias University has been recognised in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, further strengthening its nati

Broking platform Sahi raises $33M in Series B led by Accel

Sahi will use this funding round to build on its technology & AI stack and expand product suite to scale user base

How music found its voice in Raghu Rais pictures

While photographing legendary musicians, Raghu Rai turned into a rasika to experience the moment before capturing it.

2026 Poll Of Exit Polls: All Eyes On Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam And Puducherry

Poll of Exit Poll Results 2026: Once voting concludes, the focus will quickly shift to exit poll predictions for the five states and Union Territ

6 daily habits that silently damage your kidneys

West Bengal Exit Poll Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Mamata Banerjee To Return Or Will BJP Finally Breach Bengal Bastion?

West Bengal Exit Poll 2026 LIVE Updates: Voters queued up from 7 AM outside booths in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, North and South 24 Pargana

Telangana Govt releases 1,000 crore towards employees pending dues, clears GPF dues of retired personnel up to Oct 2025

Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti says monthly allocation raised from 700 crore to 1,000 crore, medical bills processed without delay

ICAR fisheries technology centre in Visakhapatnam marks 69th Foundation Day with events

Geological Survey of India Deputy Director General G. Nagendran says the institute serves as a referral laboratory in post-harvest fisheries; ins

Evening news wrap: Exit polls today for 4 states, 1 UT; Trump's fresh warning to Iran & more

Voters await exit polls as West Bengal concludes its Phase 2 elections. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Uttar Pradesh's longest Ganga Expressway.

Kalhatti Ghat Road closed to tourists; traffic curbs announced in Nilgiris

The measures have come into place following a Madras High Court order, seeking to control traffic into the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

The tale of two Ms: Modi vs Mamata and the pulse of Indian politics

The 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal are set to be a thrilling showdown, positioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi against Chief Minister Ma

Rare 180-million-year-old Jurassic fossil found in Germany shows how an injured marine reptile stayed alive

A remarkable ichthyosaur fossil found in Germany is revealing secrets about ancient marine reptiles. This well-preserved specimen, belonging to t

Approve Maternity Leave For Third Pregnancy: HC To Tamil Nadu Govt

Madras HC said that no discrimination could be shown by the government in approving the maternity benefits, especially maternity leave for the th

AP Police Rearrest YSRCP Media Win Functionary Srihari Pudi, After HC Suspends Bail

According to police, Pudi was taken into custody again in connection with a case registered against him earlier over a social media post allegedl

28-day Bengaluru summer season from May 1

Assam Exit Poll 2026: BJP vs CongressWho Wins the Double Engine Battle?

Exit poll projections for Assam Assembly Elections

The surprise gift King Charles presented to Donald Trump at the state dinner goes viral - what he gave

The White House state dinner hosted by Donald Trump for King Charles III became a viral global moment after the monarch presented a historic bell

BJPs Kerala strategy: Betting on select pockets to force a three-corner contest

BJP Kerala Elections Strategies: Bharatiya Janata Party is intensifying its electoral push in Kerala. The party is focusing on select constituenc

China to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties from May 1

China will offer zero-tariff benefits to all African nations with diplomatic ties starting May 1. This initiative expands previous measures for l

LDF vs UDF vs NDA - Party-wise Seat Predictions for 140 Seats in Kerala

Exit poll projections for Keralam will be out by 6.30 pm today

Maharashtra govt asks varsities to issue degree certificates early to students on DigiLocker

Students in Maharashtra will soon receive their degree certificates digitally. The state government has directed universities to upload these cer

LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Security Situation In J&K, Amarnath Yatra Arrangements

JAMMU, Apr 29: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed the security situation and preparedness for the upcoming A

Ghaziabad couple organises destination wedding at Shamshan ghat in Uttarakhand, sparks outrage

A Ghaziabad couple's wedding at a riverside cremation site in Almora, Uttarakhand, has ignited public fury. Decorated for ceremonies with music a

FOMC meeting today: Jerome Powell speech, Fed interest rate decision, and what to expect from US Fed policy today as Powell faces his final chapter

FOMC meeting today: Jerome Powell speech, Fed interest rate decision, and US Fed policy outlook. The FOMC meeting today comes with a clear signal

Tamil Nadu Exit Poll 2026: DMK vs. AIADMK vs. TVK Who Has the Edge?

Exit poll projections for Tamil Nadu will be out by 6.30 pm today

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Exit Polls to be Out at 6.30 PM Today

Mamata Banerjee and Bharatiya Janata Party eye crucial outcome in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.

Baby Stillborn, Nagpur Family Says Medic Sat On Chest To Induce Delivery

According to the woman's husband, she was made to wait for nearly nine hours after being admitted with labour pain before being taken for deliver

No Booth Safe: Mamata Banerjee To NDTV Amid Poll-Day Violence

None of the booths are safe... The CRPF cannot torture like this, Banerjee said, pointing out that no state police personnel have been posted at

Arvind Kejriwal Faces Fresh Court Notice In Excise Case On Probe Agency Plea

The investigating agency's counsel said notice was issued to Arvind Kejriwal on April 1 but no one has entered an appearance on his behalf.

India, Kenya discuss possibility of trade settlement in local currencies

India and Kenya are exploring trade settlements in their own currencies. Discussions also covered digital payment systems like UPI. A joint trade

AstraZeneca plans to invest $405 million in Britain, PM Keir Starmer says

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced AstraZeneca will invest 300 million pounds in UK life sciences. This significant investment secures 1,000 j

US-Iran war dealt serious blow to Pakistans economic gains: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the US-Iran war has dealt a serious blow to Pakistans economic progress m

Meet the team behind Mast Mahila Mandali, a joyful feminist film made by working-class women

The one-of-its-kind collaborative documentary-feature, produced by grass-roots organisation CORO India, had its premiere at the iconic Regal Cine

Adequate Quantity Of Fuel Available In Telangana Assures Uttam Kumar

Uttam Kumar said special attention is being paid to diesel supply for agricultural requirements, and a toll-free number 1967 has been set up to r

175% more fuel supplied; sufficient stocks available: Telangana Civil Supplies Minister

Special focus is given to ensure adequate stocks of diesel available for harvest works

J&K Govt Hikes Passenger Fare For Commercial Vehicles By 18%

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an 18% increase in maximum chargeable fare for various categories of commercial pass

Word of the Day: Callithumpian

The term callithumpian dates back to 19th-century America, where it was associated with so-called callithumpian parades, noisy, mock processions

Maharashtra child rights body considers recommending mention of birthdate on wedding invitations

Move aims to curb child marriages and teenage motherhood in State.

Amaravati MLA and MLC quarters nearly ready; 288 flats built, allotment to begin soon

AGICL says 288 flats for MLAs and MLCs are ready and the buildings will be ready in two weeks; APCRDA to begin allotment in coordination with the

Electronics Mart India Expanded Global Partnerships, Brought Next-Gen Integrated AV Solutions to India; Showcased at Smart Home Expo 2026

Demonstrated multi-brand integrated smart home environments Showcased real-world demo setups across audio, video, and connected systems Featured

Exit polls 2026 LIVE: Focus on West Bengal final phase; record turnouts in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam

Tamil Nadu recorded a historic 85.1% voter turnout in the Assembly polls, while Puducherry led with 91.23%. Assam saw a turnout of 85.91%, and Ke

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Women turned out in large numbers to vote in Coimbatore district

Women voter turnout was relatively lower in Coimbatore North. Of the total 1,51,061 women voters in this constituency, only 76.2% (1,15,190) had

Adani Power Q4 Net Profit Jumps 64% To Rs 4,271 Crore

The company's total income rose to Rs 15,989.09 crore in the fourth quarter from Rs 14,535.60 crore in the same period of the preceding 2024-25 f

EPFO may raise minimum pension under EPS-95; settles 83.1 million claims in 2025-26

Labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Wednesday, said that the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settled 6.103 million cla

Bharath Digital Infrastructure Association (BDIA) Launches Bharat Digital Samvad

The Bharath Digital Infrastructure Association (BDIA) today announced Bharat Digital Samvad - India’s first dedicated national forum on dig

IPL 2026 | A reality check, not doom and gloom: RR bowling coach Hopes

BJP's Pravesh Wahi Elected Delhi Mayor, Monika Pant Deputy Mayor

BJP's Pravesh Wahi Elected Delhi Mayor, Monika Pant Deputy Mayor

Assembly elections 2026: No re-polls ordered in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, says ECI after scrutiny

The verification exercise was conducted on April 24 across all 152 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal and 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, i

3 US Nationals On Tourist Visas Caught Preaching, Ordered To Leave India

The three US nationals, aged 53, 65 and 66, came to India on tourist visas earlier this month