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17 lakh people held in Bihar over last 10 years for violating liquor ban

Call centres get around 400 liquor-related complaints daily; nearly five crore litres of liquor seized since April 2016, show data released by Deputy CM; he also outlines digitisation plans for property registration

27 Apr 2026 9:01 pm
DME panel to probe mental harassment charges against faculty members

The KUHS students union has sought an independent investigation into the allegations

27 Apr 2026 9:01 pm
Keralas out-of-pocket expense in hospitals still among the highest in country

Despite expanded insurance coverage, the expense has remained high in the State, a persistent finding across multiple National Sample Survey rounds for Kerala. Nearly 78% of Keralas elderly population reported illness, the highest among States, which could be an indication of its high health-seeking behaviour and higher utilisation of health care and not necessarily worse health outcomes

27 Apr 2026 9:00 pm
Good prices help Muthalamada mango farmers offset crop losses

Most of the 500-plus farmers in Muthalamada, both big and small, made some profit because there was early demand for their mangoes in north Indian markets

27 Apr 2026 9:00 pm
Amaravati capital city works halted as diesel shortage disrupts construction activity

APCRDA states that nearly 60% of machinery remains non-operational, warns that the situation can worsen if supply issues persist

27 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
Do not foresee any requirement to import petrol or diesel: Petroleum Ministry

Concerns over stock supplies amidst the West Asia conflict and potential increase in prices of petrol and diesel have led to panic-buying among consumers

27 Apr 2026 8:53 pm
Residents urge BMRCL to include Bilekahalli in IIMB metro station name on Bengalurus Pink Line metro

The residents have proposed that incorporating both the institutional and locality names would strike a balance between modern infrastructure and local heritage

27 Apr 2026 8:53 pm
Ukraine, West Asia conflicts put attack drones at the centre of modern warfare

While their manufacturing cost is cheaper, these drones can inflict damage worth millions of dollars. Drone warfare has left even mighty powers lagging in the race. As Russia and Iran learn from each other in their fights, Ukraine helps countries in the gulf with air defence strategy

27 Apr 2026 8:52 pm
Problems in land transactions continue to persist a year after passage of Bhu Bharati Act

Farmers Commission suggests measures to improve ease of farmers seeking grievance redressal

27 Apr 2026 8:49 pm
Director Krishnadas Murali on the success of Bharatanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam

While Bharatanatyam, a breezy family drama, had a disappointing run at the box office, Mohiniyattam, a dark comedy, is raking in the moolah

27 Apr 2026 8:26 pm
Perarivalan, Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict let out on remission, dons black robes

Perarivalan enrolled as an advocate, to practise in Madras High Court

27 Apr 2026 8:23 pm
Demand for jackfruit soars in Madurai markets as festival fervour grips city

While there was noritual or food item involving jackfruit, people who invite relatives and friends for Chithirai festivalwill serve jackfruit as part of the festive feast, particularly in the traditional Mukkani

27 Apr 2026 8:15 pm
Joshi sees need to equip hospitals with enough doctors, staff and medicine

The Union Minister was inaugurating the new building of the Amminbhavi Community Health Centre in Dharwad taluk

27 Apr 2026 8:14 pm
Supreme Court orders status quo on reclaiming of land occupied by Asaram Trust

The Sant Shri Asharam Trust, which manages the ashram, has challenged in the apex court the April 17 order of the Gujarat High Court rejecting its appeals against the takeover of land on the grounds of violation of lease conditions and encroachment

27 Apr 2026 8:11 pm
K. Muthukrishnan passes away

Nair retired as joint secretary to the government in 1990 and was private secretary to E. Chandrasekharan, when he was the Minister of Education and Law

27 Apr 2026 8:06 pm
Where is question of offence when there is consensual relationship? Supreme Court asks

The Supreme Court issued a notice in the matter and asked the parties to explore if a settlement could be reached between the petitioner and the accused

27 Apr 2026 8:05 pm