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Kerala govt. effects reshuffle in bureaucracy

Minhaj Alam, Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Vigilance, will hold full additional charge of Industries (Coir)

16 Jul 2026 10:01 pm
Karnataka asks Centre to declare drought situation as calamity of national significance

Preliminary assessments indicate that nearly 80% of the sown crop has been lost in several affected areas due to inadequate rainfall and persistently high temperatures: Parameshwara

16 Jul 2026 9:50 pm
Govt. lists five Bills for Monsoon Session, no mention of delimitation legislation

Government to table Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill that will make the intentional insult of, or disruption during, the singing of Vande Mataram a punishable offence

16 Jul 2026 9:49 pm
TTD gets record 97 crore in one day as donors rush to contribute before policy overhaul

As many as 2,460 devotees make donations during the day, of whim 2,354 contribute online, while 106 opt for the offline mode, following the announcement that the concessions available under the existing donation schemes will cease after Tuesday midnight

16 Jul 2026 9:47 pm
Satheesans refusal to meet KSU president fuels slugfest in Congress

KPCC spokesperson V.R. Anoop launches broadside against Chief Minister. He says in a social media post that the courtesy shown to Hindu Aikya Vedis K.P. Sasikala and R.V. Babu could have been extended to KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas and KSU president Aloshious Xavier

16 Jul 2026 9:47 pm
First documentation of 46 wildlife corridors of Karnataka launched

BDA Commissioner announced at the event that two wildlife corridors close to Bengaluru will be taken careof by them

16 Jul 2026 9:45 pm
NITI Aayog proposes 50,000 crore fund to make India global biotech power

NITI Aayog roadmap proposes adoption of a mission-mode execution strategy backed by new financing and regulatory reforms, targets expanding Indias bioeconomy from $195.3 billion in 2025 to $2.6 trillion by 2047

16 Jul 2026 9:43 pm
TechMs Q1 net profit jumps 28% YoY to 1,465 crore; may restart campus hiring

The Pune-based tech firm added seven clients to its $50 million-plus annual revenue base; every business vertical saw year-on-year growth, says top executive, Mohit Joshi

16 Jul 2026 9:43 pm
Karnataka High Court permits BDA to invite applications for sites in Shivarama Karanth layout

The court, however, clarified only the applications would be called and the allotment would depend upon further directions to be issued by it

16 Jul 2026 9:42 pm
India-U.K. trade deal comes into force: What changes for exporters, businesses and workers

From July 15, 2026, the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA, is now operational, alongside the Double Contribution Convention, or DCC. What has changed?

16 Jul 2026 9:36 pm
SC judgments say state has a duty preserve life of person on indefinite fast without disrupting right to dissent

The Union government has responded to activist Sonam Wanghuks ongoing fasting at Jantar Mantar with silence for the past 19 days even as an alarmed Delhi High Court asserted on July 16 that the life of any citizen is precious

16 Jul 2026 9:34 pm
DMK MPs urges Centre to constitute tribunal for Mekedatu

The Mettur Dam could not be opened because of Karnatakas recalcitrant stand. This has caused enormous hardship to farmers, a resolution adopted at the meeting said

16 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
Heatwave-like conditions persist in Central A.P., a few areas receive light to moderate showers

Cloudy sky and light to moderate rain predicted for some parts of the State on Friday under the influence of a well-marked low pressure over Northwest Bay of Bengal

16 Jul 2026 9:13 pm
Govt. keen on strengthening handloom and handicraft sectors, says Minister Savitha

The government will continue to support artisans by expanding market access, encouraging innovation, while preserving traditional skills and facilitating participation in national and international exhibitions, she says

16 Jul 2026 9:11 pm
RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari resigns from his post

There is no point to remain in the party after being insulted repeatedly Ive resigned from all posts of the party and the party itself

16 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu flags off Jagannath Rath Yatra in Amaravati, says it will be an annual affair

Human relationships are weakening and negative influence of social media increasing, he observes, saying that spirituality offers the path to mental peace and emotional well-being

16 Jul 2026 9:01 pm
Pothundy double murder: Chenthamaras sentencing deferred to Monday

The prosecution has sought the death penalty for Chenthamara, while the defence has requested consideration of life imprisonment and other lesser punishments

16 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
UNICEF, CII organise conference on investing in childrens development

Speakers stress the importance of children to enable sustained growth and how private sector can assist in childrens development through corporate social responsibility

16 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
Police arrest, in all, 12 in several cases in Kalaburagi

They have recovered stolen property, including gold ornaments, cash, cattle and a vehicle, in all valued at over 15 lakh

16 Jul 2026 8:59 pm
Kerala Higher Education Minister urges MPs to oppose VBSA Bill

Roji M. John says proposed law undermines federalism, academic autonomy and State powers in higher education

16 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
Will not accept Anbumani as leader, says former PMK MLA

Participants of meeting given a sheet to register their choice between joining a party and starting a new one

16 Jul 2026 8:53 pm
Daily ridership of women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses increase from 6.48 lakh to 12.12 lakh, says Kerala Minister

Despite the roll-out of the scheme on Ordinary buses,number of male passengers using these services has remained almost constant. This indicates that increase in women passengers has not come at the expense of other passengers, says C.P. John

16 Jul 2026 8:51 pm
10,120 cr. cleared for Thalliki Vandanam, 67.5 lakh students to get financial aid in A.P.

The first phase of disbursement to verified beneficiaries is scheduled for July 22, 2026, along with the publication of eligible and ineligible beneficiary lists

16 Jul 2026 8:49 pm