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A patch and its people

In Nanmangalam, where a lake and a reserve forest are located cheek by jowl, the view may not be picture-perfect, being marred by garbage dumping and sewage inflow. But the picture is eye-catching as well, thanks to peoples participation in improving conditions and its wildlife. Around International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22), a close look at the ecosystem

24 May 2026 7:28 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-U.S. talks 'very soon'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 23, that a deal with Iran had been largely negotiated, with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was subject to finalisation.

24 May 2026 7:14 am
News in Frames | The drying naulas of Uttarakhand

Many of the naulas and dharas, the water springs which represent a union of nature and human ingenuity, are drying up in signs of a deepening environmental crisis across Uttarakhand

24 May 2026 6:55 am
BJP President Nitin Nabins Birthday: Melody chocolates distributed among visually impaired children in Patna

Mr. Nabin was in Patna on May 23, 2026, and welcomed a few party leaders at his residence who had come to wish him on his 46th birthday

24 May 2026 6:53 am
Security stepped up at Jhalmuri stall which PM visited during WB election campaign

Bikram Kumar Sau, the Jhalmuri vendor, lodged a written complaint at the Jhargram police station, alleging that he had been receiving threatening phone calls and messages from people threatening to kill him.

24 May 2026 6:41 am
Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, says U.S. Secret Service

The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers.

24 May 2026 6:32 am
Fjord by Romanias Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top prize

Mungiu, who joins the small club of directors with two Palme dOr prizes after winning in 2007 with 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, said his film was a plea for tolerance, inclusion and empathy

24 May 2026 6:30 am
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: My Hero Academia wins Anime of the Year at milestone 10th ceremony

The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards celebrated the very best of anime with star-studded presenters, orchestral tributes and major wins for My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Gachiakuta and The Apothecary Diaries

24 May 2026 6:16 am
Surviving a city on 13,690

The Uttar Pradesh government increased its minimum wage after 12 years by 2,377 last month. While workers are marginally relieved, those inNoidasSEZsay the amount still barely sustains them, and there is little left to save.ShrimansiKaushikfinds that workers spaces and aspirations have shrunk over time

24 May 2026 5:54 am
China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

Payload specialist Li Jiaying, a former Hong Kong police inspector, will be the first astronaut from the city to take part in a Chinese space mission

24 May 2026 5:19 am
Rajasthan introduces austerity measures for fuel conservation amid West Asia conflict

The circular stated that all dignitaries entitled to convoys must further cut non-essential vehicles

24 May 2026 5:06 am
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted what he called a trend towards rapprochement, but said, it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues

24 May 2026 4:37 am
Fiorentina draws with Atalanta in dreary end to season for both

It was also a disappointing season from Atalanta, whose top-four finishes in the last two seasons guaranteed it Champions League football

24 May 2026 4:02 am
West Bengalgained infamy due to recruitment scams, new recruitment policy in next Budget session: CM

The allegation of corruption in government jobs came to hurt the Trinamool Congress and the party lost the recently concluded assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

24 May 2026 2:33 am
350 crore investment to generate 2,300 employment opportunities in Bihar

Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh said that the newly approved industrial projects are set to provide fresh momentum to Bihars industrial and technological development

24 May 2026 1:55 am
Yang Shuang-zi | Daughter of the soil

The Taiwanese author, who won this years International Booker Prize, says literature cannot be separated from politics

24 May 2026 1:42 am
Frequent disruption of ro-ro services give harrowing time to commuters

Owing to the delay in inducting the third ro-ro ferry, demand is rife that the Kochi Corporation impose curbs on transporting goods carriers on the Fort Kochi-Vypeen stretch during peak hours

24 May 2026 1:20 am
Coalition government here to stay in Tamil Nadu like Kerala, says Kader Mohideen

He reiterates that, but for the Muslim votes, the DMK will not have won many seats in the elections

24 May 2026 12:43 am
IPL 2026 | Shreyas keeps PBKS alive, puts the ball in RRs courtdv vd

While Inglis brought up his half-century by smashing 17 of the 19 runs in Arshdeeps 12th over, Pant, who was dropped by Shreyas, eventually fell to Marco Jansen

24 May 2026 12:39 am
Revaluation process proves to be a hassle for Class 12 CBSE students

Students have taken to social media to air their grievances with many noting the blurry images of their scanned copies, the half marks awarded to MCQ questions and the notification of blank pages on a written answer sheet

24 May 2026 12:35 am
Vellore man arrested in cyber slavery trafficking case linked to Cambodia

The police said that the victim was trafficked to a cyber scam compound in Cambodia, where Indian nationals were allegedly forced to engage in online financial fraud and cyber scam activities under coercive conditions amounting to cyber slavery

24 May 2026 12:23 am
108 ambulance service handles over 25,000 emergency cases across four districts in April

Chennai recorded 7,614 cases, Tiruvallur handled 7,331 cases, while Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram recorded 6,703 and 3,388 cases respectively

24 May 2026 12:22 am
Power cuts caused by load issues, not shortage, says Minister R. Nirmalkumar

He says the Electricity Department has constituted seven rapid response teams of engineers in Chennai, and they have been provided vehicles to swiftly reach spots and rectify complaints

24 May 2026 12:17 am
Chennai airport builds suite rooms for international transit passengers

AAI officials have held discussions with some of the top hotels in city to explore how the rooms can be leased

24 May 2026 12:12 am
Government will ensure maximum punishment for accused in Coimbatore girl murder case: Sampath Kumar

He says the government will provide adequate relief to the family; it will also launch the Singa Penn Special Force scheme soon to strengthen surveillance and safety measures across T.N., he adds

23 May 2026 11:55 pm
UPDATED: Petrol, diesel prices hiked again in Bengaluru; transport sector warns of ripple effect

Oil companies had earlier revised prices upward by around 3 per litre on May 15, followed by another 90 paise increase on May 19.

23 May 2026 11:46 pm
Man held for stone pelting near Arani

As he got down from the train, Mani threw stones at the glass windows of the train and damaged them

23 May 2026 11:42 pm
Vellore Corporation to float tenders for complete overhaul of Amma Canteens

As per estimates, cost of renovation of each canteen will vary between 5 lakh and 10 lakh

23 May 2026 11:42 pm
Speakers at leadership summit emphasise on sustained deliberation on role of AI in critical sectors

Pro Chancellor of KLE Technological University Prof. Ashok Shettar has emphasised the need for a sustained deliberation on the role of Artificial Intelligence and its implications across critical sectors such as education, banking, defence, and healthcare

23 May 2026 11:24 pm
Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA tells officials to facilitate export of mangoes grown in region

Emphasising the need for facilitating export of the mangoes grown by the farmers of the region, Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai has said the officials should provide requisite information and handhold the farmers initially

23 May 2026 11:23 pm
Centre committed to ensuring transparent, corruption-free recruitmentm says Union Minister Joshi

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has said that the union government was committed to ensuring transparent and corruption-free recruitment processes.

23 May 2026 11:22 pm
Cricket betting racket busted, four arrested

Police recover 36,000 in cash and eight mobile phones from the possession of the accused

23 May 2026 11:19 pm