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Shrinking shared spaces in a growing cityscape

Hyderabad is building upward at breakneck speed. But amid gated communities, flyovers and glass towers, the citys shared public life is quietly shrinking. As open spaces retreat behind private walls, residents are increasingly searching for places to meet, play and simply exist without barriers, reportsLavpreet Kaur

22 May 2026 7:01 am
As tech hiring hits a pause

The demand for the Indian tech talent, predominantly concentrated in Bengaluru, seems to beon a downward slope.Once a lucrative sector for aspirational young Indians, there is a lull in hiring in theITeSsector.Shilpa Elizabeth speaks to experts who say the shift isstructuralnot cyclical

22 May 2026 6:52 am
Calcutta HC orders setting up SIT of CBI to probe hushing up charges in R G Kar rape-murder case

The Bench said that, considering the social ramifications of the gruesome incident, a three-member SIT would look into charges of evidence destruction and allegations made by the medic's parents that there were attempts to hush up and downplay the incident.

22 May 2026 6:50 am
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on verge of passing

The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Mr. Trump's military campaign

22 May 2026 6:18 am
Lakshmi could have been a child bride

Teenage girls across five villages in Uttar Pradeshs Chandauli district are resisting child marriage, supported by frontline government workers who dont want to see their own lives repeated in another generation. Ashna Butani meets the women leading and demanding change, in a State that sees the highest number of child brides in India

22 May 2026 6:02 am
SpaceX scrubs May 21 launch of Starship V3 from Texas

Starship V3, uncrewed and featuring dozens of upgrades tailored for rapid Starlink satellite launches and NASA moon missions, was to be a key test for the vehicle following months of testing delays

22 May 2026 5:56 am
Motorists at risk as junction near Manakula Vinayagar Temple on Gingee Salai emerges a black spot

Two-wheeler riders are in danger as cars and private buses overspeed on Gingee Salai. As the road is used by many vehicles, including ambulances, motorists urge the road engineering division and the traffic police to prevent accidents

22 May 2026 5:28 am
Trump peace board Gaza envoy warns imperfect ceasefire risks being permanent

Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce

22 May 2026 4:55 am
Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talks

Ive been a strong supporter of NATO my entire career, said Marco Rubio

22 May 2026 4:21 am
Its all been goingdownhill for Rishabh Pant

The southpaw appears to be a pale shadow of the player who once lit up the world stage; he has been relieved of vice-captaincy duties in Tests, dropped from Indias ODI set-up and is nowhere close to making the T20I squad

22 May 2026 3:20 am
Trump returns to more definitive tone on controlling Iran's uranium

Last week, Donald Trump suggested that he might be OK with some 970 pounds of highly enriched uranium believed to be buried beneath Iranian nuclear facilities that were targeted by U.S. military strikes

22 May 2026 2:23 am
Himachal urban poll results reflect public confidence in Congress; party united with no groupism, says CM Sukhu

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Congress party has fulfilled all the promises made during the 2022 Assembly elections and has gone beyond its guarantees in delivering its commitments

22 May 2026 1:59 am
Bangladesh-China talks underway for Tarique Rahmans first foreign visit

Bangladesh may raise the need for infrastructure development, the relocation of Chinese industries to Bangladesh, the establishment of Chinese economic zones in Bangladesh, Prothom Alo reports

22 May 2026 1:43 am
Air India plane makes emergency landing at Delhi airport after suspected engine fire

All passengers and crew were safe and disembarked normally, the airline said in a statement.

22 May 2026 1:30 am
On measuring freedom of the press in India

International rankings are neither absolute nor worthless. They can be useful for gauging patterns but are unreliable as precise judgements

22 May 2026 1:30 am
Bihar midday meal incident: HC asks whether NGO can continue providing meals

The court directed the Saharsa Superintendent of Police, the Food Safety Officer and PM Poshan officials to file affidavits explaining the seizure, sampling and laboratory examination processes.

22 May 2026 1:18 am
New govt. hospital, preventing waterlogging are among my priorities, says Katpadi MLA

M. Sudhakar of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) says he has been in constant touch with Vellore Corporation to address civic concerns and formulate a long-term plan for Katpadi constituency

22 May 2026 1:03 am
Manipur DGP moved to Cabinet Secretariat

Rajiv Singh has been appointed Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He had been appointed as Manipurs police chief by relaxing service conditions after an ethnic violence erupted in the State on May 3, 2023.

22 May 2026 12:57 am
Ladakh seeks belonging through representation

Ladakhs democratic aspirations cannot be reduced to the administrative convenience of districts

22 May 2026 12:57 am
Summer showers, strong winds damage over 200 houses in Ernakulam

Heavy rain and gusty winds battered eastern regions, including Aluva and Kothamangalam, during the third week of April. In Ernakulam district, crops on 2,306.62 hectares were damaged between March 1 and May 18 this year

22 May 2026 12:49 am
Regulation, not bans, can protect online gamers

The implementation of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, is proving counterproductive

22 May 2026 12:48 am
GCDA market revamp spells tough times for traders ahead of monsoon

Mostly fish, meat, and chicken vendors have shifted to makeshift shacks outside the market after being asked to vacate over a month ago on the assurance that they will be reinstated before monsoon

22 May 2026 12:47 am
Caste away: On the Court and caste count

People must have the option to state that they are casteless in the Census

22 May 2026 12:46 am
Permanent solution to water hyacinth issue in Adyar sought

Madras Boat Club captain Sumana Narayanan says the spread of hyacinth had intensified since October last year, resulting in the cancellation of morning boating sessions because of dense weed accumulation

22 May 2026 12:33 am
Bat for the better: On the BCCI and the RTI Act

Courts must treat tax exemptions to the BCCI as a form of state grant

22 May 2026 12:31 am
22 May 2026 12:28 am
Take forward reforms, PM tells Ministers

The meeting of full Council of Ministers was held in the backdrop of U.S.-Iran war and difficult economic situation that could further result from the event

22 May 2026 12:23 am
IPL 2026: GT puts on a show with crushing victory, sends CSK packing

GTs 89-run victory not only brightened its Qualifier 1 chances but also knocked out the five-time champion from IPL 2026

22 May 2026 12:10 am
Big Cat Summit in New Delhi postponed

The summit was expected to have significant representation from African countries

21 May 2026 11:52 pm
States should be allowed to conduct CET for medical courses: CM

The Prime Minister and the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should bear the responsibility for the NEET question paper leak, says Siddaramaiah

21 May 2026 11:46 pm
Pulwama terror attack mastermind Hamza Burhan killed by unknown gunmen in PoK

Burhan alias Arjumand Gulzar Dar, alias Doctor, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, was designated as a terrorist by India in April 2022 for his involvement in a series of terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir

21 May 2026 11:40 pm