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IIT-M reports sharp rise in blackbuck population on campus over six years

It increased from 12 in 2021 to 77 in 2026; IIT-M took stricter measures such as reducing speed limits on campus after wildlife casualties were reported in 2024; targeted measures, including removal of fences, control of stray dog populations, and closure of wells helped stabilise population

2 May 2026 12:25 am
Work in progress: On the Household social consumption (health) survey

India must strengthen public sector hospital capacity

2 May 2026 12:21 am
AERB issues permission for major equipment erection at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project

The KKNPP units incorporate many advanced safety features as per the requirements specified by AERB in its Safety Code on Design of Light Water Reactor-based NPPs

2 May 2026 12:21 am
Primary league: On the Congress, UDF, 2026 Kerala Assembly elections

In Kerala, the UDF is engaged in ugly manoeuvres for the CMs post

2 May 2026 12:13 am
Tamil Nadu to experience hotter May, with above-normal rainfall

In its outlook, theIMDhas also outlined the likely impact of increased temperature, including on agriculture, and issued anagrometadvisory

2 May 2026 12:02 am
Indias first State-led Centre of Excellence for space tech launched in Bengaluru

The idea is to drive advanced research and innovation in space technologies, industry-aligned training and talent development, startup incubation and ecosystem building and cross-sector applications of

1 May 2026 11:46 pm
Senior official penalised for delay in providing information under RTI Act

Petitioner said the holding back of information led to her mothers property being sold to a third party

1 May 2026 11:44 pm
Health dept. moves to rationalise cardiologist posts, doctors rue redeployment policy

The dept. has proposed rationalisation of posts from various government medical college hospitals to ensure optimal utilisation and performance of cath labs

1 May 2026 11:35 pm
U.S.'s Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France, U.K.-led bid: French FM

The U.K. and France have led talks on a separate maritime effort, recently holding a meeting with more than 50 countries

1 May 2026 11:35 pm
Rebels take key military camp in Mali's north

A security source in Gao, south of Tessalit, said o clashes took place during the rebel forces' capture of Tessalit

1 May 2026 11:35 pm
Three of a family from Tiruchi among Madhya Pradesh boat tragedy victims

Kamaraj, wife Karkuzhali, and young son Tamilventhan died in Jabalpur accident; elder son survives; family awaits bodies

1 May 2026 11:31 pm
Piduguralla sizzles at 45.9C; 64 mandals in A.P. likely to witness heatwave on May 2

Light rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning are likely at isolated places in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, ASR, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam, Chittoor and Tirupati districts, says APSDMA

1 May 2026 11:27 pm
Israel's death penalty law perpetuates racial discrimination: UN watchdog

The law is de facto applicable to Palestinians only and sets a 90-day deadline for executions once a final judgement is rendered, the committee said

1 May 2026 11:27 pm
Constant churn in Karnataka CMO in this tenure of Siddaramaiah raises eyebrows

The present tenure of Siddaramaiah has seen four intelligence chiefs so far and three ACSs. Two of his political secretaries have been sacked

1 May 2026 11:27 pm
Bedroll attendant arrested for raping woman on train

The accused allegedly raped the woman passenger on board Visakha Express on April 26, says GRP official

1 May 2026 11:25 pm
Commercial LPG price hike is a blow to restaurants, say star hotel owners in A.P.

There is no choice but to increase menu prices by up to 10%, says Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association State president

1 May 2026 11:24 pm
13 terrorists killed in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along Afghanistan border

In Mohmand district, movement of a group of khwarij trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border was picked up by the security forces

1 May 2026 11:23 pm
Amid traffic woes on Mumbai-Pune highway, Maharashtra govt. inaugurates Missing Link project

As the long-awaited project was thrown open by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the inauguration took some shine away as commuters got stuck for nearly three hours in and around Bhor Ghat stretch of the expressway; the project has found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records

1 May 2026 11:12 pm
Workers take out rally, demand revision of minimum wage on Labour Day

The public meeting at Freedom Park began with a minute of silence in honour of the victims of the Bowring Hospital wall collapse

1 May 2026 11:03 pm
Align food system to hydrological realities

The World Banks latest flagship report, Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet, delivers a stark warning: the global food system is fundamentally misaligned with hydrological realities

1 May 2026 10:59 pm
First talks under new Manipur government held with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups

A joint statement by the KNO and the UPF said that the day-long discussions focused on operational and security-related issues and both sides broadly agreed on the need to relocate certain SoO camps to reduce friction with local populations and improve security issues

1 May 2026 10:54 pm
Delhi HC rules husbands income details cannot be disclosed with estranged wife under RTI

Income details of an individual do not fall under the purview of larger public interest, thus remains exempted from disclosure under the RTI Act, the court rules

1 May 2026 10:48 pm
Ukraine says a strike hit Tuapse oil terminal, the fourth attack on the region in 2 weeks

Russia attacked the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil with over 50 drones, according to mayor Serhii Nadal

1 May 2026 10:40 pm
Government to sustain capex push despite fiscal stress due to global uncertainties: Finance Ministry official

He said highways, railways, shipping, ports, and urban development sectors would be the focus areas for FY27 capex

1 May 2026 10:30 pm
Opposition slams government on commercial LPG price hike

The Congress has attacked the Modi government over the hike in price of commercial LPG cylinder, with Rahul Gandhi saying this is an election bill and the next strike will be on petrol and diesel.

1 May 2026 10:29 pm
Govt. absorbed global oil shock, didnt pass it on to consumers: Hardeep Puri

Petroleum Minister says India has remained resilient even after 60 days of supply disruption and attributed the stability to long-term planning and timely policy interventions by the government

1 May 2026 10:17 pm
Ganga Expressway to be toll-free for 15 days: U.P. Govt

The move is also expected to promote tourism and strengthen public confidence in the project

1 May 2026 10:13 pm
Trump says hell place 25% tariff on automobiles from EU, accusing bloc of not complying with trade deal

Both the U.S. and the EU had previously confirmed their commitment to preserving the trade framework, known as the Turnberry Agreement, which was named after Mr. Trumps golf course in Scotland

1 May 2026 10:02 pm
Hemant Soren launches self-enumeration phase of Census 2027in Jharkhand

Census not merely about collecting statistics, but serves as the foundation for policy and welfare schemes, says Mr. Soren; appeals to Jharkhand residents to actively participate in Census process

1 May 2026 9:56 pm
Karnataka launches Statewide respiratory surveillance for traffic police

The initiative follows a two-year screening project in Bengaluru, where 3,287 traffic police personnel underwent respiratory and general health assessments that highlighted risk factors

1 May 2026 9:55 pm