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NCB makes first-ever seizure of captagon, arrests Syrian national

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulates the NCB for busting the syndicate through Operation Ragepill; he terms captagon, which is a serious law enforcement and public health concern in West Asian countries, as a jihadi drug

16 May 2026 8:24 pm
Four arrested in Jawaharnagar dacoity case

Hunt on for remaining gang members from Nepal

16 May 2026 8:20 pm
TCS to focus on building industry-specific AI systems, build Indias first high-density AI data centre

TCS repositioning as AI & digital transformation partner says Chairman

16 May 2026 8:18 pm
PM SHRI implementation: a tightrope ahead for UDF govt. in Kerala

Nearly 1,100 crore of Samagra Shiksha funds have been withheld by the Union government since 2023-24; CM-designate V.D. Satheesan had slammed the LDF govt. when it signed on to the scheme in October last year

16 May 2026 8:11 pm
Slew of development initiatives will ensure reverse migration to North Andhra region, asserts Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Cautioning people against electing the destructive YSRCP again, the Chief Minister says the NDA government is endeavouring to rebuild the State and restore the lost glory; he promises to complete several irrigation projects in the region by 2027

16 May 2026 8:11 pm
Hebbalkar directs officials to complete pending repair works of school buildings before monsoon

The government had sanctioned 430 crore to execute 186 different works for repairing government schools and colleges in the district; however, 45 works have remained incomplete

16 May 2026 8:10 pm
Traffic diversions in place at Uppal crossroads for elevated corridor works

Road towards Warangal to be temporarily shut down for traffic from Sunday

16 May 2026 8:07 pm
Now, exchange plastic waste for essential commodities in Nandyal of A.P.

Citizens who deposit 1 kg of plastic at the centre will receive either 1 kg of sugar or 1 kg of vermicelli or six eggs as an incentive, says Minority Welfare Minister

16 May 2026 7:58 pm
Idukki farmers urge govt. to address land-related issues

Key grievances include a construction ban and ongoing disputes between the Forest and Revenue departments over the Cardamom Hills Reserve lands. They are calling for immediate government intervention to resume vital construction projects and support local eco-tourism initiatives.

16 May 2026 7:56 pm
Veena George, Pinarayi Vijayan under fire at CPI(M) post-poll review meeting in Pathanamthitta

LDF, which had won all five Assembly seats in the district in the previous term, ended up losing four seats this time, except the Konni constituency

16 May 2026 7:56 pm
G. Sudhakaran says he wont seek ministerial berth, will accept if offered

Says he is unaware whether his name was being considered for the cabinet following the UDFs victory

16 May 2026 7:54 pm
INDIA bloc must align to stop the juggernaut of the BJP, says Dipankar Bhattacharya

Bihar Opposition leaders come together at CPI(ML)s 12th Bihar Conference, held against the backdrop of the BJP riding to power in West Bengal

16 May 2026 7:50 pm
Choose careers based on interest and strengths, Regional Commissioner tells students

At The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair-2026 in Mysuru, Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil stresses on the importance of the right environment in shaping ones future and urges students to take informed decisions

16 May 2026 7:49 pm
Fisheries dept. to deploy rescue guards at fishing harbours

The move is aimed at ensuring swift emergency response and improving preparedness for accidents and distress situations at sea during the rough monsoon season

16 May 2026 7:44 pm
ABC centre in Kochi struggles with ageing electrical infrastructure

This has affected the centres operations, restricting daily sterilisation surgeries for stray dogs to an average of six. The centre currently has one veterinary surgeon, two operation theatre assistants, and six animal handlers

16 May 2026 7:44 pm
Wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu likely to be lower in 2026

Generation can be at least 5% lower than the peak that the State can generate, says expert

16 May 2026 7:41 pm
Ghirija Jayarrajs Wanderland explores dance, displacement and dreams

The production unfolded as a layered journey of movement and memory, weaving heritage with contemporary voices to illuminate the struggles and aspirations of the displaced.

16 May 2026 7:37 pm
Minister urges people to shun plastic

Janardhan Reddy says awareness programmes must be conducted to educate the public about the ill-effects of plastic and the health risks associated with it

16 May 2026 7:33 pm