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VACB busts soil mafia nexus in Statewide crackdown; 14 officials apprehended for graft

The raids covering 72 offices across Kerala, including all 14 district mining and geology offices, expose widespread destruction of hills where soil was removed without requisite permits

21 Apr 2026 9:03 pm
IPL 2026: LSG vs RR | A battle between Lucknow and Rajasthan quicks

The Super Giants are on a three-match losing streak, while the Royals are coming off two consecutive defeats after a strong start to their campaign

21 Apr 2026 9:02 pm
Central region to be brought under heightened security on the day of polling

Police draw up detailed security schemes for each district which includes personnel from the Central Armed Police Force

21 Apr 2026 9:00 pm
PM announces relief for Thrissur fireworks blast victims

2 lakh aid for families of deceased; CM orders full-scale medical response as magisterial inquiry begins

21 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
Watch | Manipur unrest: Protests turn violent after childrens deaths

Tensions have escalated in Manipur as protests over the killing of two children turned confrontational in Imphal.

21 Apr 2026 8:56 pm
Rajasthan refinery fire to have no material impact on financials: HPCL

In its latest communication to the exchanges, HPCL informed that no other section of the refinery suffered any impact

21 Apr 2026 8:54 pm
Government actively promoting renewable energy, says TUDA Chairman

Divakar Reddy highlights Chief Ministers vision of transforming Andhra Pradesh into a global clean energy hub at the ongoing World Climate Cities Forum in South Korea

21 Apr 2026 8:50 pm
My goal is to make Tamil Nadu a model state in South Asia, says T.N. CM Stalin

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of running a false campaign portraying the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as anti-Hindu

21 Apr 2026 8:48 pm
Sri Venkateshwara temple to come up near Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi

Members of Reddy Sangha transfer around seven acres of land to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board for the purpose

21 Apr 2026 8:47 pm
Thrissur fireworks unit blast: CM, Opposition leader express condolences

Pinarayi Vijayan directs government machinery to be prepared to ensure medical assistance to those affected by the explosion

21 Apr 2026 8:41 pm
More stretches in city centre to see paid parking system

The parking fee has been set at 15 per hour for two-wheelers, increasing to 30 for the second hour and rising by 15 for every subsequent hour; for four-wheelers, the price is set at 30 per hour.

21 Apr 2026 8:39 pm
Procedure for correcting errors in last name simplified in Kerala

Changes will be applicable to those who want to expand their initials, to change name after marriage and to correct spelling mistakes

21 Apr 2026 8:39 pm
Assembly Elections 2026 highlights: Electrifying campaign for Tamil Nadu polls ends

The model code of conduct is already in place since the announcement of the Assembly election and will continue till the election process is completed

21 Apr 2026 8:38 pm
Countrys first interactive reality talk show dedicated to innovative farmers kicks off

The one-hour weekly programme titled Raitha Rathna, being telecast by DD Chandana, will feature innovative farmers on hot seat

21 Apr 2026 8:32 pm
SSLC exams: Students seek grace marks, lenient evaluation as court mandates marks over grades

Teachers, too, have backed students concerns, arguing that evensmall changesin percentage can haveserious consequences

21 Apr 2026 8:32 pm
Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure

Madagascar foreign ministry official said the overflight request had been denied

21 Apr 2026 8:30 pm
Delay in fixing Kolleru Lake boundaries irks SC-appointed panel

The Central Empowered Committee is said to have asked the government to be prepared to present its position before the Supreme Court when the matter comes up for hearing

21 Apr 2026 8:30 pm
DPR on Mekedatu getting ready and will be submitted to Centre in 10 days: D.K. Shivakumar

The Karnataka government had formed a technical team led by Karnataka Engineering Research Station (KERS) Director to expedite the Mekedatu project after the SC order

21 Apr 2026 8:29 pm
21 Apr 2026 8:28 pm
Allegations of irregularities resurface in government college Principal appointments

A section of teachers approach Kerala Administrative Tribunal alleging that the appointments were made by bypassing the University Grants Commission norms

21 Apr 2026 8:25 pm