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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy leaves for Delhi to seek approval for Hyderabad Metro phase II

The total estimated cost of Hyderabad Metro Rail phase-II project is 38,595 crore

6 May 2026 11:02 am
Vijays TVK seeks CPIs support after Congress, CPI(M) outreach

Speaking to The Hindu, CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian said the party had received a letter from Mr. Vijay late on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) night, addressed to him, seeking the CPIs support to form the government

6 May 2026 11:00 am
Rupee rises 23 paise to 94.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95, then gained some ground and touched an early high of 94.95, registering a gain of 23 paise from its previous low

6 May 2026 10:53 am
Tensions escalate as bulldozer razesstructures in Kolkatas iconic New Market

Trinamool Congress leadership says the poriborton(change) promised by the BJP has arrived on a bulldozer

6 May 2026 10:44 am
Record power demand highlights Indias solar gap

India recorded its highest-ever power demand with solar contributing significantly during peak hours, but a lack of battery storage exposed major gaps after sunset. Despite rapid growth in solar capacity, energy wastage and grid challenges highlight the urgent need for storage solutions to stabilize Indias renewable energy future.

6 May 2026 10:30 am
Anthropic deepens finance push as CEO Amodei warns of software disruption

Anthropic is diving deeper into the financial services industry, releasing tools on Tuesday that can speed up myriad tasks for banks and insurers

6 May 2026 10:22 am
Four farmers die as gusty winds hit Mancherial procurement centres

Farmers gathered at the procurement centre to cover grain heaps with tarpaulins as strong winds picked up, according to local accounts

6 May 2026 10:20 am
This dad built an app to teach his daughter maths

Maths is a subject many fear and others embrace as a challenge. For students preparing for board exams, clarity often remains elusive. MathsSimplified, a free web app born out of a fathers concern, aims to break down complex concepts and make learning less intimidating.

6 May 2026 10:20 am
Thai Foreign Minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart

Sihasak Phuangketkeow said he was pushing to restore engagement with Myanmars leadership, including at the level of foreign ministers.

6 May 2026 10:18 am
Sustera Foundation announces reel contest on marine litter

The NGO invites entries featuring videos on beach cleanup and coastal waste management

6 May 2026 10:04 am
U.S. to assess new AI models before their release

The agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI come after the Trump administration had earlier adopted a hands-off approach to regulation

6 May 2026 9:56 am
Apple agrees to $250 million settlement over AI Siri claims

The Better Business Bureau's National Advertising Division, the U.S. advertising watchdog, concluded that Apple falsely suggested the new AI-powered Siri was available now

6 May 2026 9:41 am
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing

Mr. Araqchis one-day trip comes a week ahead of U.S. President Donald Trumps scheduled visit to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15

6 May 2026 9:30 am
Mark Zuckerberg personally authorized Metas copyright infringement, publishers allege

Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement

6 May 2026 9:23 am
Elon Musk 'was going to hit me,' OpenAI executive says at trial

The testimony came on the second day of Brockman's appearance at the trial of Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

6 May 2026 9:12 am
How S. Satyamurti harnessed the power of the stage in politics

TVK leader C. Joseph Vijays rise marks the apogee of cinemas hold over the people. But long before cinema, it was theatre that fuelled political consciousness, when S. Satyamurti of the Congress began harnessing its potential during the freedom struggle

6 May 2026 9:09 am
H.K. Patil to visit Udupi on May 6

The Minister will leave for Bengaluru via Mangaluru International Airport at 8.10 p.m.

6 May 2026 8:56 am
Sugar industry welcomes increase in FRP for sugarcane

The Association reiterated its demand of aligning the Minimum Selling Price (MSP) of sugar and ethanol procurement prices with the revised FRP of sugarcane

6 May 2026 8:48 am
Kevin Olivers Odyssey of Love is a modern day retelling of a classic

Odyssey of Love, an original production by Kevin Oliver will be staged this weekend

6 May 2026 8:47 am
Fintechs adopting voice-led, vernacular first approach to tap into T2, T3 markets

There is a growing desire to move beyond just saving toward more structured financial planning and wealth-creation, said analysts

6 May 2026 8:31 am
Women of Bengal rejected politics of appeasement: CM, Nabin offer prayers at Kali Mandir

BJP national president Nitin Nabin said the women of West Bengal had rejected fear and chose good governance

6 May 2026 8:15 am
Parliament Street hit-and-run: accused driver nabbed

The police said the truck driver had been absconding since the incident and was nabbed from Samastipur in Bihar

6 May 2026 8:14 am
Scooter fire near BSF headquarters in Punjabs Jalandhar caused panic

The incident took place at around 8 p.m. outside the headquarters of the Border Security Forces Punjab Frontier, which is located along a road that connects the main city with the Amritsar-Delhi highway

6 May 2026 7:50 am
U.S. Military strike on alleged drug boat kills three in the eastern Pacific

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is in armed conflict with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the United States and fatal overdoses claiming American lives

6 May 2026 7:49 am
Nepal President promulgates Constitutional Council Ordinance

The promulgation of the ordinance will pave the way for the government to appoint key positions in the constitutional bodies, including a new Chief Justice, which has remained vacant for some time

6 May 2026 7:01 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier that the United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, which it dubbed Operation Epic Fury

6 May 2026 7:00 am
H&M x Stella McCartney returns after 20 years with sustainable, archive-inspired drop

From Falabella chain knits to recycled-material accessories, the new H&M and Stella McCartney collaboration blends past icons with future-focussed design

6 May 2026 6:59 am
Two killed, three injured in shootings at shopping centre in Texas

After a short chase on foot, the 69-year-old suspect, Seung Han Ho, was arrested about 6 kilometres away at a grocery store, police said

6 May 2026 6:50 am
Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal

Mr. Trump said on Truth Social that he was now pausing Project Freedom after a request by mediator Pakistan and other countries, saying that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Tehran

6 May 2026 6:16 am
Bombay High Court quashes FIR against HDFC Bank head in bribery case

The judges observed that the allegations did not meet the legal requirements for a criminal case

6 May 2026 4:56 am
Maharashtra to upgrade 19 secondary ashram schools to junior college for tribals

The decision was aimed at preventing dropouts and continuing the educational progress of tribal students in the hilly and remote areas of Maharashtra

6 May 2026 4:14 am
IPL 2026 | Nitishoffers balance and makes life a lot easier: Vettori

Nitish, much like a Marco Jansen or MarcusStoinis, offers balance and makes my life a lot easier, Vettori said

6 May 2026 3:05 am
Silencing academia, weakening democratic space

Academic suppression and shrinking dissent signal a deep democratic decline in India

6 May 2026 2:18 am
The Iran conflict and the future of Shia identity

Shia identity faces the possibility of fragmentation or radical consolidation

6 May 2026 2:16 am
Building bridges: On Indias solar generation, battery storage

Battery storage capacity must keep pace with solar energy generation

6 May 2026 2:14 am
At sea: On the Indian Navys Project 17A

The expansion of high-end frigate fleet must be in step with perceived threats

6 May 2026 2:13 am
How bulldozer justice undermines the law

The image of swift destruction creates an impression of decisive leadership, but it also normalises the idea that executive authority can override legal safeguards

6 May 2026 2:00 am
Cabinet panel clears Railway Ministrys three multitracking projects in six States

The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country

6 May 2026 1:28 am
Draft strict rules to deny parole to persons convicted of sexual offences, Maharashtra CM tells officials

The directive comes amid the case of a 65-year-old man with a criminal record who allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered a four-year-old girl at Narsapur in Bhor tehsil of Pune district on May 1

6 May 2026 1:08 am
Did kids make Vijay mama a success?

An Instagram search shows posts and reels of children crying and threatening parents and grandparents to vote for TVK. A child rights activist says the EC must make clearer, stricter guidelines regarding using children as part of poll campaigns

6 May 2026 12:52 am
Metro Rail Phase II may be among first projects to be inaugurated by new T.N. government

CMRL has also completed some of the crucial work mandated by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety on the Porur-Vadapalani stretch

6 May 2026 12:48 am