After benches differ on UAPA bail, SC refers question to larger bench
Hizbul & Al Badr chiefs join ISI men at burial of Pulwama mastermind Hamza Burhan in Pakistan
Smart border project with Pak, B'desh to ensure demography change attempt is defeated: Amit Shah
India, Cyprus upgrade ties, sign pact to counter terror
Will bring back Sunali's hubby, Centre tells SC
Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18; Mallikarjun Kharge, HD Deve Gowda set to retire
SC lifts life ban on 3 professors in NCERT textbook row
US state secretary Marco Rubio to meet PM Modi today, hold bilateral with EAM tomorrow
Bengal set to implement PM Vishwakarma scheme after BJP government approval
Officials said the initiative will help preserve traditional skills while supporting artisans with modern tools, financial access and better market opportunities
'Infiltration remains major concern': Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya in Assembly address
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya addressed the Assembly on border security. He noted efforts to curb infiltration and welcomed West Bengal's land handover for border fencing. The government plans to formalize traditional beverages and implement the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act. Discussions also included enacting a Uniform Civil Code. Opposition parties protested rising fuel prices and inflation.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets PM, President in Delhi
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Delhi for two days. He met President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Discussions focused on border fencing with Bangladesh and land development. Adhikari also sought to ensure the implementation of central government schemes.
SC Refers UAPA Bail Law Issue to Larger Bench
The Supreme Court has sent key questions about bail for Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam to a larger bench. This comes after a bench expressed doubts about a previous ruling. Two other accused, Tasleem Ahmed and Khalid Saifi, received interim bail. The government argued that not all UAPA accused should get blanket bail benefits.
Cockroach Janta Party sparks political curiosity, unease in opposition ranks
Opposition parties are watching the rise of the online Cockroach Janta Party. They suspect an unseen hand is behind its social media popularity. Leaders are unsure whether to welcome or criticize the CJP. Some politicians have individually supported it. Many parties are waiting to see how the situation develops. The CJP is seen as a voice for youth frustration.
Fresh political friction has erupted in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil anthem was played third during a cabinet swearing-in ceremony. This marks the third consecutive occasion. Opposition parties criticize the government for disrespecting regional traditions. They question the government's silence on the matter. The Governor is accused of influencing the protocol.
Ministries ranked on delays, grievance redressal in first-ever performance review
Gurugram hit by major power outage after transformer blaze disrupts supply
Mamata Banerjee holds meet with Trinamool Councillors amid chaos at Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Trinamool councillors convened a meeting at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation headquarters. This session followed the cancellation of a scheduled meeting. Mayor Firhad Hakim led a parallel meeting in the councillors' club room. Opposition councillors protested the exclusion from the proceedings. Allegations of locking the meeting room and obstructing democratic processes were raised. Trinamool leaders responded to the controversy.
Sun Pharma Q4 net profit up 26 per cent
Sun Pharmas profit surge is driven by strong sales and ongoing investments in R&D and acquisitions.
Second phase of Indiramma Housing, pensions to roll out from June 2: Seethakka
Hyderabad:Telangana Minister Danasari Anasuya, popularly known as Seethakka, on Friday, May 22, assured residents of Mulugu district that the second phase of Indiramma houses and 38,000 new pensions would be sanctioned from June 2, while calling for greater public participation in governance. Seethakka, who holds the portfolios of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Partition wouldnt have happened if RSS was stronger: Ambekar
Amit Shah promises Smart Border plan rollout, vows crackdown against illegal immigrants
Cong MP urges government to make air fares for Indian workers in Gulf affordable
Congress MP Vivek Tankha has alerted the government to soaring airfares impacting Indian workers in the Gulf. He urged ministers to make travel affordable for the summer vacation period, citing that current fixed travel allowances are insufficient. Millions of families are now unable to reunite annually due to the doubled costs, creating a significant economic burden.
Dept of Space clears 2 new space hubs in Gujarat, TN to build rockets, payloads, launch ecosystem
Marco Rubio India visit: Has America finally got its FOMO wake-up call?
Global powers are now vying for India's attention, recognizing its growing influence. While the US seeks to bolster trade, India has been actively forging significant trade agreements, positioning itself as a reliable and indispensable partner in a shifting geopolitical landscape.
UP: Doctor sedates dalit student, rapes her in private hospital
2 Indians die on Everest after summiting; 3rd critical at South Col
Nivesh Karki, executive director and co-founder of Pioneer Adventure, the expedition agency handling the dead climbers, said, They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies.
Telangana Education Commission Chairman Akunuri Murali resigns
Hyderabad: in an unexpected move, Akunuri Murali, the Chairman of the Telangana Education Commission (TGEC) has tendered resignation to his post on Friday, May 22. In his resignation letter addressed to Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao, he stated that he was submitting his resignation, as the Commission has completed the task of submitting a comprehensive Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Some ideas arrive not as commentary but as diagnosis. Rohit Pajnis The Shape of Reality, published on Substack, diagnoses institutional sclerosis. Pajnis thesis is devastatingly precise. Organisations that achieve greatness, he argues, eventually become prisoners of that greatness. They lose the ability to distinguish between the wisdom that engineered their ascent and the rituals that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Twisha Sharma death case: After 10 days on run, husband reaches Jabalpur court to surrender
BRS leader Rama Rao alleges delay in arrest of Bandi Sanjay's son in POCSO case
BRS leader K T Rama Rao accused Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of a secret deal with Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Rama Rao claimed Kumar's son was not arrested for nine days in a POCSO case. The arrest only happened after the Telangana High Court rejected his plea for protection.
Times of Indias Inaugural TOI Home & Decor Awards 2026 to spotlight Indias design visionaries
Maharashtras economy to surpass those of Singapore, UAE in 2 to 3 years: Fadnavis
Maharashtra was not competing with any other Indian state as it has already become the world's 30th largest economy, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday.
TDP-led NDA to win all 4 Rajya Sabha seats from Andhra on June 18
The TDP-led NDA is set to secure all four Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh. Elections are scheduled for June 18, 2026. The current Rajya Sabha composition will shift following this election. Sources indicate the TDP will contest two seats, with the BJP and Janasena each vying for one. The ruling coalition's strong Assembly numbers support this projection.
Leader of opposition not allotted room in Bengal assembly: TMC
The Trinamool Congress has raised concerns about the functioning of democratic institutions in the West Bengal assembly. The party alleges that the Leader of the Opposition has not been provided with a room. Trinamool Congress legislators are reportedly sitting in the assembly lobby. The party has warned of a protest if the room allotment is further delayed.
The Supreme Court on Friday chose not to comment on observations questioning its earlier bail denial to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. While hearing bail pleas for other riot accused, the bench indicated it might grant interim bail, but will consider Delhi Police's plea for a larger bench review on UAPA bail norms.
Dept of space gives nod for space tech facilities in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat
India is set to revolutionize its private space manufacturing landscape with new Common Technical Facilities launching in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. These innovative shared spaces will harness cutting-edge testing and integration infrastructure, paving the way for startups and companies to craft advanced spacecraft and launch vehicles more efficiently.
Modi to launch High-Powered Demography Mission to curb illegal immigration
Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed this the annual Rustamji Memorial lecture hosted by the BSF and urged the force to spearhead this innitiative and end illegal immigration
Beyond age, beyond limits: Men who keep running forward | Times Internet Half Marathon 2026
'Marwa denge tujhe': Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke receives death threats on Whatsapp
Founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke, has reported receiving death threats on WhatsApp, urging him to shut down the viral social media outfit or join the BJP. His parents have also voiced concerns about his safety and potential arrest due to the party's rapid online popularity.
Bengal SIR: Tribunals dispose of 6,581 appeals so far, allow 61.5% cases back in voter rolls
West Bengal's appellate tribunals have processed only a small percentage of nearly 25 lakh appeals concerning electoral roll revisions. Out of over 6,500 cases decided, about 61.5 percent were allowed, reinstating names on voter lists. Many appeals remain pending. Tribunals were formed following Supreme Court directives to address grievances.
As West Asia burns, four-decades-old war wounds reopen in an Indian family
A jhalmuri vendor from Jhargram, who served Prime Minister Modi, claims to be receiving threatening calls from Pakistan and Bangladesh. The vendor, Vikram Sao, has informed the police, who have provided security. Sao, the sole breadwinner, fears for his safety while cycling and has appealed to the PM for protection after his interaction went viral.
PM Modi, Cyprus President Christodoulides hold talks to deepen bilateral ties
India records over 300 suspected heatstroke cases as summer temperatures spike
State authorities advised people to avoid going outdoors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Unable to save them: Two Indian mountaineers die during Everest descent
Mount Everest, often a site of triumph, turned somber as two Indian climbers, Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, tragically lost their lives while descending from its peak. Reports confirmed their deaths on Friday, with experts suggesting extreme fatigue was to blame.
'Content, not individuals': Supreme Court tones down remarks against academicians in NCERT row
The Supreme Court has assured three academics that harsh remarks against them in a previous order will be deleted. These remarks stemmed from a Class 8 NCERT chapter on judicial corruption. The court clarified its concern was the chapter's content, not the individuals, emphasizing the need for balanced academic discussions on the judiciary while respecting constitutional frameworks.
India, Cyprus upgrade ties to strategic partnership after Modi-Christodoulides talks
Sets up joint task force to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and shipping.
Maharashtra Congress leader Sachin Sawant criticized Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' ejected maal remark against Rahul Gandhi, calling it a reflection of poor understanding of parliamentary democracy. Sawant accused BJP and RSS leaders of spreading hatred and social divisions, aiming to disrupt Maharashtra's harmony. He highlighted the opposition's electoral success in the state under Gandhi's leadership.
Rajya Saba polls: Election commission annocunces date for Upper House elections
Polling for the Rajya Sabha elections will take between 9 am and 4 pm, with counting scheduled to begin at 5 pm the same day. The Election Commission said the entire poll process will conclude by June 20. The Commission clarified that voters will be allowed to use only the integrated violet sketch pens supplied by the Returning Officer for marking preferences on ballot papers. Use of any other pen during voting will not be permitted.
DMK's 'bent coconut tree' jibe draws retort from VCK; Stalin says 'don't be harsh'
The DMK's sarcastic comment about the VCK and IUML joining the TVK government has ignited a political spat. VCK leaders have strongly refuted the remarks, asserting their independent growth. DMK chief M K Stalin has intervened, appealing to party members to refrain from using hurtful language. Both VCK and IUML have clarified their support for the TVK government.
Centre brings pregabalin under Schedule H1 to prevent amid misuse concerns
Union Health Ministry cites misuse among youth and illegal sale of the medicine.
Bhojshala case: Muslims to offer namaz at homes in Dhar on first Friday after HC order
Muslims in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, will offer Friday prayers at home and wear black bands. This follows a court ruling on the Bhojshala complex. Markets run by Muslims will also be closed. Security is heightened at the site. Hindu groups plan prayers and a procession. Authorities are implementing court orders and urging peace.
West Bengal makes Vande Mataram compulsory in schools and madrasas
The West Bengal government has made singing of Vande Mataram compulsory during assembly prayers in all schools and madrasas receiving government support
How BJP converted a modest vote edge into a Bengal landslide
PMK urges Centre to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPR
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Centre to reject Karnatakas Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Mekedatu dam, asserting that Tamil Nadu has every right to oppose the project. He warned that the dam could adversely affect irrigation and drinking water supplies for millions of people in Tamil Nadu. Ramadoss also dismissed Karnatakas claims regarding Supreme Court rulings on the project, alleging that such assertions are misleading and contrary to the state's interests.
SC to hear plea against CBSE's three-language mandate for Class 9 next week
Petition challenges CBSEs new policy that has made study of three languages, including at least two native Indian language, compulsory from July 1.
Bengal: Fresh ED raids in 'land grabbing' case against Sona Pappu, ex-Kolkata Police DCP
The Enforcement Directorate is conducting fresh searches across West Bengal. These raids are part of a money laundering investigation. The probe is linked to former Kolkata Police DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged criminal Biswajit Poddar. Several premises are being searched, including those of associates and relatives. Documents and financial records are under examination.
Congress criticizes NTA officials' claims of no NEET exam leak, calling it a cover-up and accusing the government of collusion with paper leak mafias. The party highlights a 'guess paper' circulating before the exam and links the 2026 scandal to previous irregularities, demanding accountability from top leadership.
Who gets what in Vijays Tamil Nadu Cabinet as Congress, VCK, IUML join power table
Tamil Nadu's political landscape has shifted with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay forming a 35-member coalition ministry. This new government includes Congress, IUML, and VCK, marking a departure from the state's traditional two-party order. Vijay retains key portfolios, emphasizing control over administration and law and order.
Amid West Asia conflict, shortage of bitumen set to impact construction, maintenance of roads
India is grappling with a severe shortage of bitumen, threatening the pace of road construction and upkeep amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. Prices for key VG-40 bitumen have skyrocketed, nearly doubling, while available supplies have plummeted.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has raised concerns over the digital activist Abhijeet Dipke, highlighting the controversial 'Cockroach Janta Party' online trend. Dubey alleges that there may be ties between Dipke and the Aam Aadmi Party, particularly questioning the funding behind Dipke's trip to Boston and hinting at potential foreign influences.
Parents of 'Cockroach Janta Party' founder Abhijeet Dipke express deep anxiety over his viral political satire platform, fearing legal trouble and arrest. Dipke, a Boston University student, launched the campaign a week ago, amassing millions of followers. His parents urge him to abandon politics for a safer career, citing his own expressed fears of detention upon returning to India.
Heatwave grips Tamil Nadu, Chennai hits 420C
A bulletin of Regional Meteorological Centre on Friday here said heat wave conditions are expected to prevail over coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till Saturday.
VCK and IUML MLAs inducted as ministers in the TVK government
This takes the size of the Vijays ministry to 35
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday expressed his frustration over the South Block's agenda being disseminated from Washington's podiums after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bypassed traditional diplomatic protocol, confirming the state visit of the Venezuelan President to India before a formal announcement could be issued by either capital.
Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion: CM Vijay inducts VCK, IUML MLAs as ministers
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expanded his cabinet, inducting Vanni Arasu from VCK and AM Shahjahan from IUML. This move strengthens coalition representation, bringing the total number of ministers to 33. The expansion follows a recent reshuffle, with key portfolios like Finance and Revenue reassigned.
Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion: Shahjahan, Vanni Arasu sworn in as ministers
AM Shahjahan of IUML and Vanni Arasu of VCK were sworn in as ministers by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was present as the two legislators took their oath of office and secrecy. Their induction brings the total cabinet strength to 35, the constitutional maximum.
Red alert issued as heatwave sweeps UP
A red alert calls for immediate action as severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue for more than two days and pose a serious risk to public health
The Cockroach Janata Party, and Why Revolution Will Not Be a Google Form
Cockroach Janta Party is not a movement. It is not even a party. Not yet. But it is also not nothing.
Govt plans childhood cancer registry as India battles 75,000 new cases a year
Assam, Odisha, UP and Bihar lead solar wave as rooftop boom outpaces Indias grid readiness
PM Surya Ghar installations cross 31 lakh, but ageing grids, DISCOM delays and transformer stress threaten Indias next rooftop solar growth phase
Political banter finds its way into legal arguments in SC
'Vande Mataram' from top of the world: BSF's first all-women team conquers Everest
Govt weighing steps to check current account deficit: Piyush Goyal
Will remove vendors, move in-house: NTA
Falta votes 'without fear' for first time in years, records 88% turnout
Bitumen crisis due to Iran war to hit road work
Ebola outbreak forces India to put off Africa summit
45 warships will be delivered in 3-4 yrs, nod given for 195 more naval vessels: Vice Admiral
AI planes tail scrapes runway while going around at Bengaluru
Muslim side in SC, challenges high court's Bhojshala order
Peak crush: 274 summit Everest in single day
Metamorphosis: Cockroach grows into giant on social media
Vijay expands TN cabinet with 7 Dalit mins; Congress back in govt after 59 years
Noida plot decree pending for 40 years
NEET paper leak row: CBI grills doctor, teacher, parlour owner
SC: Even PMLA accused has a right to be heard
HC to CBI: Set up SIT to probe RG Kar probe lapses & 'hush-up' bid
CBDT detects very rich farmers without land
