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Seminar on influence of Western Ghats on farming and economy held

Principal Secretary of Department of Forest, Environment and Ecology Srinivasulu said that despite high ecological and scientific significance of the Western Ghats, commoners living around Western Ghats were yet to fully appreciate its value for the future of humanity.

16 May 2026 12:24 am
Six staff suspended over 3.4 cr laddu scam in Rameswaram temple

Inquiry uncovers fraud involving the illegal manufacture and sale of laddus through counters

16 May 2026 12:21 am
Bay system to trigger wet spell, ease heat inTamil Nadu for next few days

Many parts of the State may receive heavy to moderate rainfall on Saturday;weather system may influence wet conditions till May 19, saysRMCchief

16 May 2026 12:20 am
Election Commission orders probe into voting by foreign nationals in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

A report has been sought from the returning officers of at least two cities and five districts across the State on how the foreigners managed to vote despite the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls

16 May 2026 12:17 am
Why Indian chess needs more big-ticket, Super GM tournaments

The country is currently the sports super power, but its emerging players must compete regularly against the worlds top stars to attain an elite level. They must not be forced to find the means to travel around the globe for this opportunity. Besides, high-category events featuring the likes of Carlsen, Caruana and Nakamura will only help the games marketing in India

16 May 2026 12:16 am
How Kvaradona entered the Ballon dOr conversation

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has put together a Champions League campaign that has made him a legitimate candidate for footballs top individual honour almost ironic for such a selfless team player. The PSG winger has decided big matches with jaw-dropping moments, powering the defending European champion to another final

16 May 2026 12:15 am
Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft

The new global order offers India unprecedented strategic and economic opportunities, making a case for balanced policy promiscuity

16 May 2026 12:14 am
Finance Ministry increases export levy on petrol, reduces that of diesel and ATF

There has been no change in the existing excise duty rates for petrol and diesel for domestic consumption

16 May 2026 12:11 am
Explained by Shashi Tharoor: Why economics now brives geopolitics | Shashi Tharoors column

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor explains how the line between economics and geopolitics is fading, with trade, technology, and supply chains shaping global power. He also highlights Indias growing role in the changing world order. Watch the full analysis.

16 May 2026 12:01 am
Saif Ali Khan | Rasika Dugal | Manish Chaudhari Interview

In this conversation with Shreyas Pande, Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Dugal and Manish Chaudhari open up about their upcoming film, Kartavya, reflecting on their favourite crime-thriller tropes, Saifs process of working on dialects, the advice he received from Amitabh Bachchan and Deepak Dobriyal, their thoughts on the current streaming landscape, and more

15 May 2026 11:44 pm
Seeman to introspect on NTKs loss of vote share in Assembly election

His party suffered a significant setback in the recent elections with its vote share shrinking to 4%

15 May 2026 11:36 pm
State to tighten groundwater governance to prevent over exploitation of resource

Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy pushes for groundwater enforcement, recharge and regulatory reforms as the resource is over-exploited in 16 districts, including Hyderabad

15 May 2026 11:35 pm
Harvey Weinsteins third New York rape trial ends in mistrial

His most recent trial centred on allegations brought by the Manhattan district attorneys office that Weinstein raped an actress in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 while she resisted and repeatedly said No

15 May 2026 11:31 pm
Minister asks authorities to take action against illegal quarries, liquor shops

A joint inspection by Excise Dept. and Tasmac officials at a bar at an outlet of the corporation at Thathaneri led to its closure

15 May 2026 11:31 pm
New I-T Act is taxpayer-centric, says Principal Chief Commissioner Vidisha Kalra

She encourages taxpayers, professionals, and trade bodies to actively utilise the I-T departments digital initiatives and facilitation measures for seamless compliance and enhanced taxpayer service

15 May 2026 11:26 pm
Joyride horse dies of highly infectious zoonotic disease; State goes into alert mode

ICAR centre advises State to immediately isolate and monitor all equineshoused with the infected horse, recommends testing in adjoining areas; govt. to regulate inter-State movement of horses

15 May 2026 11:21 pm
Tamil Nadugovt. may gradually increase womens rights grant

The amount may initially be increased from 1,000 to 1,500, given the States financial situation, says a government representative

15 May 2026 11:18 pm
Israel targets top Hamas militant leader in Gaza strike

Israel believes Izz al-Din al-Haddad is one of the masterminds of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel

15 May 2026 11:15 pm
Pregnant woman burnt to death after moving car catches fire in Kozhikode

The incident took place around 9 p.m. when the woman was returning home along with her husband after a medical consultation

15 May 2026 11:12 pm
Rijiju raises concern over alleged undeclared foreign trips of Rahul Gandhi

Kiren Rijiju asks the Congress leader to share details of travels with authorities concerned to avoid action for any violation of law

15 May 2026 10:59 pm
North Corporation conducts street-view videography to know footpath conditions; float tenders for maintenance

Under the plan, new footpaths will be constructed wherever necessary, while existing ones will be repaired and upgraded

15 May 2026 10:53 pm
Israel threatens to sue media over report on sexual abuse of inmates

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar have ordered the initiation of a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, according to a joint statement issued by their offices

15 May 2026 10:50 pm
Surgeries, finances, familial pressure: NEET retest has aspirants fighting on many fronts

The retest date clashes with the UPSSSC Pharmacist (Bheshajik) Mains exam, scheduled under Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025, some aspirants pointed out.

15 May 2026 10:49 pm
Marginal increase in unemployment rate: govt. report

Indias overall unemployment rate for the month of April stood at 5.2%, a slight rise compared to 5.1% recorded last month

15 May 2026 10:42 pm
Watch: From reel to real: Chennai man donates to CM fund inspired by Vijays film scene

A Chennai man has recreated a memorable scene from Vijays film Thamizhan by donating 22,674 to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. The gesture comes amid a larger debate on Tamil Nadus financial health, welfare schemes, and rising subsidies under CM Vijays government. Watch the full story.

15 May 2026 10:39 pm
Kanye Wests debut concert in India cancelled

Scheduled for May 23, Kanye Wests Ye Live In India concert has been cancelled due to official directives and safety concerns

15 May 2026 10:29 pm
Press Club of India urges Uttar Pradesh govt. to withdraw NSA against journalist Satyam Verma

The PCI urged the UP government to withdraw the move against Mr. Verma and free the senior journalist from detention, stating that the UP police invoked the NSA after nearly a month of his arrest.

15 May 2026 10:25 pm
Drones are no more eyes in the sky, they are claws in the sky, says IAF Chief

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh says unmanned aerial systems are no longer merely surveillance tools but have become offensive assets shaping the future battlefield

15 May 2026 10:18 pm