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Government will ensure maximum punishment for accused in Coimbatore girl murder case: Sampath Kumar

He says the government will provide adequate relief to the family; it will also launch the Singa Penn Special Force scheme soon to strengthen surveillance and safety measures across T.N., he adds

23 May 2026 11:55 pm
UPDATED: Petrol, diesel prices hiked again in Bengaluru; transport sector warns of ripple effect

Oil companies had earlier revised prices upward by around 3 per litre on May 15, followed by another 90 paise increase on May 19.

23 May 2026 11:46 pm
Man held for stone pelting near Arani

As he got down from the train, Mani threw stones at the glass windows of the train and damaged them

23 May 2026 11:42 pm
Vellore Corporation to float tenders for complete overhaul of Amma Canteens

As per estimates, cost of renovation of each canteen will vary between 5 lakh and 10 lakh

23 May 2026 11:42 pm
Speakers at leadership summit emphasise on sustained deliberation on role of AI in critical sectors

Pro Chancellor of KLE Technological University Prof. Ashok Shettar has emphasised the need for a sustained deliberation on the role of Artificial Intelligence and its implications across critical sectors such as education, banking, defence, and healthcare

23 May 2026 11:24 pm
Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA tells officials to facilitate export of mangoes grown in region

Emphasising the need for facilitating export of the mangoes grown by the farmers of the region, Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai has said the officials should provide requisite information and handhold the farmers initially

23 May 2026 11:23 pm
Centre committed to ensuring transparent, corruption-free recruitmentm says Union Minister Joshi

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has said that the union government was committed to ensuring transparent and corruption-free recruitment processes.

23 May 2026 11:22 pm
Cricket betting racket busted, four arrested

Police recover 36,000 in cash and eight mobile phones from the possession of the accused

23 May 2026 11:19 pm
KSRTC driver suspended over defamatory post against Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Transport corporation initiates departmental disciplinary action against the driver attached to the KSRTC Nedumkandam unit in Idukki

23 May 2026 11:19 pm
Central Bank plans new businesses to improve profitability

MD & CEO Kalyan Kumar confident of exceeding FY27 guidance.

23 May 2026 11:15 pm
Supreme Court registerssuo motucase over death of Twisha Sharma

A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi is scheduled to hear the matter on Monday (May 25)

23 May 2026 11:10 pm
Ukrainian strike on college in Russian-occupied town kills 18: officials

The strike has drawn a strong reaction from top Russian officials, with President Vladimir Putin ordering the Army to prepare a response

23 May 2026 11:03 pm
Conference at UN to review nuclear non-proliferation treaty fails to reach agreement

A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement, as the United States and Iran spar over Irans nuclear program

23 May 2026 11:00 pm
23 May 2026 10:50 pm
13 militants, mostly from banned outfit TTP, arrested in Pakistan

The terrorists wanted to target the offices of law enforcement agencies in Punjab; thus, thwarting a major terror attack, said the spokesperson for the Counter Terrorism Department

23 May 2026 10:46 pm
CPI(M) demands scrapping NTA, seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The party claimed that since the NTA was set up in 2017, here have been at least four instances when leakages were exposed and alleged that the agency had been plagued by multiple problems while conducting examinations

23 May 2026 10:39 pm
Ukrainians protest in Kyiv against Bill declaring missing soldiers dead

More than 90,000 people are listed as missing in Ukraine's unified registry of persons who disappeared under special circumstances, according to Artur Dobrosierdov, the country's commissioner for missing persons

23 May 2026 10:37 pm
World Health Assembly recognises stroke as a public health priority for the first time

Calls for stronger national, global action on prevention, acute care, rehabilitation, and health systems; Indians suffer 108 to 172 strokes per 1,00,000 peopleannually,with an 18% to 42%one-month case fatality rate

23 May 2026 10:27 pm
Cabinet clears 2.5 lakh houses, 587 crore for PRLSI

State to join RDSS and 300 crore sanctioned as first instalment for preparations for Godavari Pushkarams, mid-day meals in junior colleges

23 May 2026 10:26 pm
MHA warns of phishing campaign targeting users of lost or stolen iPhones

Hackers impersonate Apple Support and exploit victims urgency to locate or secure their missing devices through fraudulent SMS messages containing phishing links

23 May 2026 10:25 pm
23 May 2026 10:23 pm
An elusive honour for freedom fighter ParaliSu.Nellaiyapper

Activists seek to nameChromepetKnowledge Centre after ParaliSu.Nellaiyapper; bust awaits official clearance for installation

23 May 2026 10:22 pm
Twisha Sharmas husband sent to 7-day police remand; AIIMS Delhi forms panel for second autopsy

Police told The Hindu that during the remand period, the SIT probing the case will recreate the scene of crime along with seizing substantial evidence from him and interrogating him on various aspects

23 May 2026 10:17 pm
Need help before NEET retest?

Rotary District 3233 along with a smart educational learning platform is offering a freeNEETonline test practice series in Tamil and English before the retest on June 21

23 May 2026 10:13 pm
Uppal flyover works push traffic into residential lanes in eastern Hyderabad, double commute times for residents

Diversions through colony roads hit local businesses, parking and daily commute at Uppal X roads and surrounding areas

23 May 2026 10:10 pm
A.P. continues to grapple with intense heat as 95 mandals record above 42C

Kanumolu in Krishna district records 45.8C; severe heatwave conditions may prevail in 21 mandals while heatwave conditions may affect 214 mandals on Sunday, says APSDMA

23 May 2026 10:01 pm
Manipur CM assures NIA probe into abduction of Naga men

Kuki Inpi Manipur extends shutdown since May 13 by another 48 hours to secure release of 14 Kuki people

23 May 2026 10:00 pm
Telangana proceeds with plan to relocate polluting units outside city, issues HILTP norms

Minister for Industries and IT D. Sridhar Babu launched a dedicated online portal for receiving applications from eligible industrial units seeking to avail benefits under the policy

23 May 2026 9:56 pm
BMCRI working on setting up a centralised diagnostic hub to ease burden on Victoria Hospitals Infosys central laboratory

A sharp rise in patient load is resulting in long delays for tests and reports at the central diagnostic laboratory built by the Infosys Foundation

23 May 2026 9:55 pm
ATHLETICS | Gurindervir and Vishal set the track ablaze with National records

The former becomes the first Indian to run a sub-10.10sec 100m while the later is the first to do a sub-45s run in the 400m; Tejaswin breaches the 8000-point mark on way to decathlon glory

23 May 2026 9:54 pm
Pinarayi flays crackdown on Cockroach Janta Party

Says it reflects the Centres intolerance towards democratic protests

23 May 2026 9:50 pm
IPL 2026 | KKR hopes for a RR slip-up, eyes win over DC

KKR, having earned 13 points from as many matches, and DC, with 12 points, must win but have to rely on other outcomes

23 May 2026 9:48 pm
Next cabinet meeting to take final call on rolling out free-travel scheme for women on KSRTC buses

Transport Minister C.P. John says the details regarding the implementation of the scheme will be revealed after discussing it in the Cabinet

23 May 2026 9:27 pm
War of words between DMK and Congress over pre- and post-poll allegiances

A resolution adopted at the DMK youth wing meeting accused the Congress of backstabbing it after winning Assembly and Parliament seats with the efforts of DMK workers

23 May 2026 9:26 pm
Iran signals convergence of views with U.S., says gaps remain

Our intention was first to draft a memorandum of understanding, a kind of framework agreement composed of 14 clauses, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on state television

23 May 2026 9:24 pm
IPL 2026 | We stayed true to our core values: KKR head coach Nayar

DC batting coach Ian Bell felt that inconsistency had been the defining factor behind the teams challenging IPL campaign, saying that the inability to seize crucial moments ultimately proved costly in the playoff race

23 May 2026 9:23 pm
Rift in Malayalam actors association AMMA turns murkier as actor Ansiba alleges character assassination by actor Tiny Tom

Ansiba cites alleged harassment as reason behind her resignation from the organisation on February 21

23 May 2026 9:22 pm