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SCR seeks land at four locations in Telangana for mega coaching terminals

Key infrastructure bottlenecks identified at a meeting includes long-pending proposal to widen the vent on Tank BundRanigunj road, construction of an additional ROB in Mallapur

2 May 2026 1:53 pm
Sing Geetham: Singeetham Srinivasa Raos film geta a title; release date announced

Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao returns to direction at the age of 94. Titled Sing Geetham, the movie is billed as a musical fantasy

2 May 2026 1:52 pm
Accused in 2,672-crore bank fraud case extradited from UAE, arrested by CBI

As a promoter of Kolkata-based Shree Ganesh Jewellery House, Kamlesh Parekh was allegedly involved in cheating a consortium of 25 banks led by SBI

2 May 2026 1:43 pm
Iran military official says renewed war with U.S. likely

Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday (April 30, 2026) evening, state media reported without detailing its contents

2 May 2026 1:37 pm
Repolls Held in West Bengals South 24 Parganas at 15 Booths

Repolling is underway in parts of West Bengal after the Election Commission ordered fresh voting in 15 booths across South 24 Parganas district following allegations of electoral malpractice. Voting began at 7 a.m. on Saturday and will continue till 6 p.m. The repolls are being held in two Assembly constituencies, with 11 polling stations in Magrahat Paschim and four in Diamond Harbour.

2 May 2026 1:23 pm
Para-legal volunteers to aid in missing children cases in Tamil Nadu

Police stations across Tamil Nadu has recorded about 8,000 missing children cases annually for the past three years

2 May 2026 1:21 pm
U.S. warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz

About a fifth of the world's trade in oil and natural gas typically passes through the strait at the mouth of the Persian Gulf in peacetime

2 May 2026 1:15 pm
What is Overseas Citizen of India card, how to apply for it?

An Overseas Citizen of India card offers a lifelong, multiple-entry visa to India, removing the requirement for visa renewals

2 May 2026 1:11 pm
Chennai residents, take cleanliness survey seriously now

With citizen feedback forSwachhSurvekshanhaving begun, animators are reaching out to various groups seeking that individuals answer a set of 13 questions. Chennai is believed to have been doing poorly in this annual assessment partly due to its residents reluctance to take the survey

2 May 2026 1:04 pm
Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran hospital after cardiac crisis

Ms. Mohammadi won the 2023 peace prize while in prison for her campaign to advance womens rights and abolish the death penalty in Iran

2 May 2026 1:03 pm
What is an exam result, really?

As board exam results season begins, an educator reflects on what marks mean and how to deal with success and failure

2 May 2026 1:01 pm
What is Indias new Cell Broadcast System? Everything you need to know

Cell broadcasts can reach all mobile phones within a designated geographical area, providing extensive and rapid coverage without putting excessive strain on telecom networks

2 May 2026 12:56 pm
Iran executes two for spying for Israel

Iranian media said Karimpour passed sensitive information to a Mossad officer, while Bakarzadeh was accused of collecting details on government and religious figures and key sites, including in the Natanz area

2 May 2026 12:55 pm
Kerala professor T.J. Joseph palm-chopping case: NIA court to frame charges against accused

NIA special court directs that accused Savad be produced and Shafeer, who is on bail, appear before it on May 15 for recording their pleas as part of framing of charges

2 May 2026 12:52 pm
Peddi gets a release date: Ram Charan movie to hit theatres on this date

The makers of Peddi, starring Ram Charan, Shivarajkumar and Janhvi Kapoor, have announced the release date of the pan-Indian movie with a fresh poster

2 May 2026 12:45 pm
Nalini Malinis Venice inquiry into power and violence

In her new work at the Venice Biennale, artist Nalini Malini examines the patriarchal order in which violence against women is legitimised

2 May 2026 12:28 pm
Supreme Court declines TMCs plea on election counting personnel in West Bengal

The top court noted the ECIs statement that counting officers for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections are selected from both Central and State Government services

2 May 2026 12:27 pm
British Museum funds research on Kashmirs last houseboat makers and the vanishing craft

As Kashmirs houseboat craft fades after decades of restrictions, a British Museum project captures its last remaining artisans

2 May 2026 12:26 pm
U.S. military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems; Anthropic not on the list

The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks

2 May 2026 12:22 pm
Alleging unauthorised sorting of postal ballot covers, TMC files complaint with ECI

TMC workers, who have been camping outside the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, alleged that eight trunks of postal ballots were brought in at 4 a.m. and were taken to a room, which has no CCTV coverage

2 May 2026 12:21 pm
Kerala Assembly elections: Why IUMLs influence underscores its key role in UDF leadership choices, coalition stability

Key UDF constituent Indian Union Muslim League is adopting a cautious wait-and-watch approach as Congress-led front awaits election results. Political analysts underline Muslim Leagues centrality to coalition stability, making its stance crucial in the days ahead

2 May 2026 12:13 pm
Electric mobility in urban areas gets momentum in Andhra Pradesh

The Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department issued G.O. approving an operational framework and strategic roadmap for implementation across Urban Local Bodies

2 May 2026 12:11 pm
Enumerators begin housing census in Andhra Pradesh

Enumerators have been deployed across urban and rural areas, using a digital application to collect responses to over 30 questions

2 May 2026 12:00 pm
Jabalpur cruise boat tragedy: Search operations expanded to trace four missing passengers

The search radius has been expanded to 5 km in the backwaters of the Bargi Dam, located downstream of the Narmada river, area SDOP Anjul Ayank Mishra said

2 May 2026 12:00 pm
Senior Judge fatally shot in Bolivia

The shooting of Victor Hugo Claure, the most senior Judge on Bolivias highest agro-environmental court, took place on Thursday (April 30, 2026) night, and is under investigation

2 May 2026 11:47 am
Trump not satisfied as Iran sends fresh proposal to end war

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not satisfied with Irans latest proposal to end the war, saying Tehran is asking for terms Washington cannot accept. The proposal was sent through mediators in Pakistan. At the same time, the White House told Congress that hostilities with Iran have terminated, a move that could avoid the deadline for lawmakers to approve continued military action.

2 May 2026 11:37 am
Legal limits on U.S. war involvement

The War Powers Act requires the President to seek authorisation from Congress for the continued use of military force abroad beyond 60 days of such involvement, raising questions over the Trump administrations future course of action in the ongoing military engagement in West Asia

2 May 2026 11:36 am
Do open relationships work? What Indian couples are learning

With rising acceptance of ethical non-monogamy in India, couples are testing whether openness strengthens relationships

2 May 2026 11:35 am
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia; soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact

Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities

2 May 2026 11:28 am
Israeli police arrest man suspected of attacking nun near Jerusalems Old City

Police said the 36-year-old man was arrested after the attack on suspicion of a racially motivated attack and remained in custody

2 May 2026 11:19 am
Why health insurance still doesnt guarantee hospital care in India | The Hindu Editorial

Indias latest NSSO health survey shows a sharp rise in health insurance coverage since the launch of PMJAY.

2 May 2026 11:13 am
NIA court in Kochi denies bail to accused in banned PFI anti-national activities case

Special court observes that apart from witness statements, there are materials that prima facie suggest the petitioner had an active role in the commission of the offence

2 May 2026 11:13 am
Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico

2 May 2026 10:53 am
Independent media outlets and online critics: Far from a safe harbour

An infrastructure of censorship is emerging, enabling the Central and various State governments to take social media content down using existing laws and rules. Independent media outlets and online critics now find their reach at a precipice. Aroon Deep reports on how in an environment of misinformation and deepfakes, opposing voices also become targets

2 May 2026 10:51 am
Coimbatore school to host national conference on AI in education

VidyaVanamSr. Sec. School inAnaikattiis set to host its sixth national conference on May 29 and 30

2 May 2026 10:50 am
Invasive species may be the wrong enemy in a changing subcontinent

It is easier to count acres of invasive alien species removed than to measure the shifts in moisture regimes or soil chemistry that aided their growth

2 May 2026 10:48 am
Thomas Cup: We believe that we can go all the way, says Ayush Shetty

The 20-year-old secured a stunning 21-16, 21-17 win over world No. 8 and reigning All England Open Badminton Championships champion Lin Chun-Yi in the second singles to seal the contest

2 May 2026 10:46 am
What happened to Komagata Maru passengers in 1914?

Why was the Komagata Maru denied entry into Canada? What happened to the passengers?

2 May 2026 10:46 am
U.S. sanctions are collective punishment, says Cuba during May 1 marches

U.S. President Donald Trump has mused about taking over Cuba, which lies 145 kilometers from Florida and has been under a nearly continuous U.S. trade embargo since Fidel Castro led a communist revolution in 1959

2 May 2026 10:44 am
Bridge collapse in Jammu: Three bodies, one injured pulled out from rubble; probe ordered

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary rushed to the spot at midnight and ordered the suspension of two engineers and the government has also constituted a committee to probe the incident

2 May 2026 10:41 am
Court restricts abortion access across U.S. by blocking mailing of mifepristone

Every abortion facilitated by FDA's action cancels Louisiana's ban on medical abortions and undermines its policy that every unborn child is a human being from the moment of conception and is, therefore, a legal person, the ruling states

2 May 2026 10:38 am
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals pacer Kyle Jamieson handed demerit point for Suryavanshi send off

Jamieson admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by the Match Referee, Rajeev Seth

2 May 2026 10:38 am
How are prediction markets making their way into newsrooms?

According to Bernstein Research, prediction markets are expected to grow up to $1 trillion by 2030

2 May 2026 10:28 am
60-day clock ticking over US: All you need to know about the War Powers Act deadlines and extensions

With tensions still high and indirect negotiations stalled, the legality of the Iran war is reigniting scrutiny over presidential war powers and the constitutional boundaries of military engagement.

2 May 2026 10:25 am
Spirit Airlines appears closer to shutdown as time dwindles for government bailout

The U.S. President floated the idea of a bailout last week after the airline found itself in bankruptcy proceedings for the second time in less than two years with jet fuel prices soaring because of the Iran war

2 May 2026 9:56 am