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Stree Shakti is the theme for this years Mahanadu

Chairing the Polit Bureau meeting virtually, TDP national president Chandrababu Naidu asks leaders to highlight the steps the party has taken since inception for the empowerment, rights and political participation of women during the two-day conclave commencing from May 27

21 May 2026 7:01 pm
Adani Ports to acquire Jaypee Fertilizers for 1,500 crore through insolvency

The acquisition is expected to be consummated on the 'effective date under the approved resolution plan, which will not be later than 90 days from March 17, 2026

21 May 2026 6:55 pm
NHAI to rectify dangerous curve on NH 48 near Belagavi

The Badekollamath turn is a deep curve that descends from the Hirebagewadi Ghat into the Kanavi Kuruvina Koppa valley

21 May 2026 6:51 pm
Two Anti Narcotic Task Force teams constituted by the Tiruchi City Police

The teams, formed for Tiruchi South and Tiruchi North and headed by SIs, are vested with multiple tasks to strengthen enforcement against narcotic smuggling and check their circulation

21 May 2026 6:48 pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China from May 23-26

Chinese Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the leaders of China and Pakistan will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern

21 May 2026 6:46 pm
IPL 2026 | Archers exploits for RR have flown under the radar

While everyone is raving about Sooryavanshi, the England pacers contribution with the new ball have played an equally important role for the team

21 May 2026 6:46 pm
Demand for Circuit Bench of HC in Mangaluru is justifiable, says MLA

Mangaluru City South MLA D. Vedavyas Kamath takes exception to some people opposing setting up of Circuit Bench in Mangaluru

21 May 2026 6:46 pm
PM's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE President

PM Modi presents dignitaries with gifts on his visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy

21 May 2026 6:39 pm
UDF faces questions over cross-voting and organisational lapses in Pathanamthitta

Congress takes action against two of its block-level office-bearers in Konni, where its candidate, Satish Kochuparambil, lost by a narrow margin. Action follows internal findings that the two leaders failed to discharge their organisational responsibilities, remained largely inactive during the campaign, and even made remarks against the party candidate on social media

21 May 2026 6:38 pm
In Focus Podcast | 10 years of Disability Rights Act: Where does India stand on digital inclusion?

As India marks 10 years of disability rights, Diwakar Menon discusses digital inclusion challenges and solutions for people with disabilities.

21 May 2026 6:37 pm
21 May 2026 6:32 pm
Full-scale emergency exercise conducted at KIA

The exercise simulated a complex emergency scenario to evaluate the airports preparedness, response systems, and multi-agency coordination

21 May 2026 6:32 pm
Manipur Police recover weapons, including looted police weapons, from cadres of armed group

Four cadres of the UNLF(P) were apprehended while they were in the process of selling the looted police weapons; the Pambei faction of the UNLF signed a peace agreement with the Centre and the State government in November 2023

21 May 2026 6:27 pm
Man held for using fake social media accounts to harass woman

The arrested is a native of Karur district who had been living in Telangana

21 May 2026 6:26 pm
India sees relations with China in a bilateral context, Beijing has never seen it that way: Vijay Gokhale

Chinas past decisions to go to war were not driven by only territorial or military objectives, but shaped by wider political and geopolitical factors, according to a new book Chinas Wars: The Politics and Diplomacy Behind its Military Coercion by former Ambassador to China Vijay Gokhale

21 May 2026 6:25 pm
Delhi-Bengaluru Air India flight suffers tail strike while landing at KIA

Airline officials said that the aircraft landed safely following which all passengers and crew disembarked.

21 May 2026 6:23 pm
Bangladesh: 505 cases of violence against minorities recorded so far this year

There were also 95 temple attacks and incidents of religious violence, 28 cases of sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, and 6 blasphemy-related incidents

21 May 2026 6:23 pm
Thailand consul general discusses tourism promotion with Lieutenant Governor of Andaman Island

The Thai consul general met the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to discuss tourism promotion and avenues for bilateral cooperation

21 May 2026 6:20 pm
Bloody polls:BJP involved in 42 of the 64 violent incidentsrecorded in West Bengal post-polls

Central forcesrank third in violence (13) after Trinamool (106) and BJP (91) asSIR seesrise in peaceful demonstrations (139)

21 May 2026 6:18 pm
Karnataka: Food delivery workers union condemns fuel price hike

The union called for an immediate rollback of fuel prices and increase in per-order base pay to match rising fuel costs.

21 May 2026 6:17 pm
Sree Balaji medical college to host Yukthi national summit from June 10

The three-day event will feature academic workshops, competitive events, cultural showcases, and e-sports battles

21 May 2026 6:13 pm
Watch: Trump, Netanyahu divided on Iran as ceasefire talks gain momentum

Tensions appear to be rising between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future course of the conflict with Iran.

21 May 2026 6:08 pm
A. Amalraj is Chennais new Police Commissioner

Dr. Amalraj, one of the seniormost ADGPs in the State, belongs to the 1996-batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) and earlier served as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, in two different tenures

21 May 2026 6:04 pm
IUML to join TVK-led Cabinet in Tamil Nadu

The partys decision to join the TVK-led government signals the end of its longstanding alliance with the DMK

21 May 2026 5:37 pm
Ensure that Karnataka complies with SC judgment on Cavuery waters, farmers group urges Vijay

The Cauvery Rights Retrieval Committee points out that the Cauvery River Protection Committee in Karnataka, headed by Justice (retd.) V. Gopala Gowda, passed a resolution on May 9 urging Karnataka to file a review petition in the Supreme Court

21 May 2026 5:26 pm
21 May 2026 5:20 pm
Domestic cricket has played huge role in maiden India call-up, says Harsh Dubey

The first thing I saw was my name. I didnt even see the rest of the team, Dubey said. I didnt know how to react.

21 May 2026 5:17 pm
Watch: CM Vijays expanded cabinet: Who are the new ministers?

The members were sworn in by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan, Chennai. Previously,10 members, including the Chief Minister, took oath on May 10, 2026

21 May 2026 5:14 pm
Rupee recovers 49 paise from all-time low to settle at 96.37 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments

21 May 2026 5:14 pm
Margos Got Money Troubles series review: Elle Fanning anchors a warm, star-studded dramedy

While there are some major deviations from Rufi Thorpes book, David E. Kelley and his stellar cast have created a tragic-comic slice of life shaped by the digital economy

21 May 2026 5:13 pm
Kadambrayar pollution: Kerala State Pollution Control Board starts inspecting erring units to fix environmental compensation

Board officials say that a final count of violators will become clear only after studying the report submitted by local bodies sharing the banks of the river. Violators include industrial and commercial units, apartment and residential complexes, and hotels

21 May 2026 5:09 pm
In Focus Podcast | Should the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) be decentralized?

The chaotic cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 raises questions about corruption and exam integrity. Join Dr. G.R. Ravindranath and Balaji Sampath in The Hindus In Focus Podcast as they discuss decentralization.

21 May 2026 5:06 pm
Stock markets end marginally lower in volatile trade

The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to end at 23,654.70

21 May 2026 5:00 pm