Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv
The Russian President said he was ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country only once all conditions for a potential peace agreement were settled
Water conservation a challenge in Ernakulam
Water availability in KochiCorpn. slips into deficit from late November to early May, finds a study conducted as part of preparing a water budget
Delhi govt. declares 673 hectares of Central Ridge land as reserved forest
DDA to revive citys 77 water bodies inphased manner: L-G
Social media, expensive gifts used by Dinesh Karala gang to recruit, influence youth
IPL 2026: Gill and Rashid sizzle in Titans thumping victory over Royals
The skipper smashes 84 off 44 deliveries and puts on 118 for the opening wicket with Sai Sudharsan as the visitor amasses 229 for four; the leggie bamboozles the Royals batters with a four-for after Rabada and Siraj account for the dangerous JaiSoorya pair
Census staff conduct late-night visits to cover locked homes in Central Corporation
Two transgender persons among three held for robbery
Mortality of neem trees goes up in A.P.; scientists blame fungus, insect attack
Neem trees are dying due to dieback disease caused by infection by fungus Phomopsis Azadirachtae and Tea Mosquito Bug, says Dr. YSRHU Vice-Chancellor K Dhanumjaya Rao
Three persons arrested for killing man after verbal spat near Ambur
New India Assurance Co Ltd. opens modern office in Vellore
Couple arrested for possession of gutka for illegal sale near Katpadi
When a special team conducting surprise checks approached the shop run by Mahalakshmi, she tried to escape from the spot
Ministers, ambassadors, artists to join The Hindus Huddle in June
This edition will discuss topics such as role of regional parties in strengthening Indias democracy, diplomacy in times of conflict, womens representation in Parliament, and India and Chinas role in shaping a new global order
SPCSS-TN calls Centres higher education bill unconstitutional, demands its withdrawal
Two persons arrested for assault in city
Two men arrested for cheating several banks by pledging fake gold ornaments
Centres high-level group begins examining CMRLs three extension projects
After the Network Planning Group clears the projects, Public Investment Board must give the nod; though DPRs of the projects were sent to the Centre a year ago, they have not yet been approved
CIO Association of Chennai celebrates 14thanniversary
Forest Department may take up drone survey to verify land claims in Anamalai Tiger Reserve
The lands have been claimed by by residents of settlements in the reserve under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
Out-of-pocket expenditure for patients lowest in Tamil Nadus public health facilities, finds survey
Chennai Corporation starts mechanical desilting of clogged drains at key road junctions
Work is under way at road junctions in areas such as Tondiarpet, Royapuram, Ambattur, and Teynampet
Gram panchayat elections in Karnataka will be held before end of 2026, says Minister Priyank Kharge
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge said the State government would conduct gram panchayat elections before the end of 2026
Around 1,10,787 candidates attended COMED-K UGET
Nine TVK Ministers to be sworn in with Vijay on May 10
The list submitted to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar includes N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K.G. Arunraj, K.A. Sengottaiyan, P. Venkataramanan, C.T.R. Nirmalkumar, A. Rajmohan, T.K. Prabhu, and S. Keerthana
HYDRAA rescues woman trapped overnight in Hussainsagar drain
ISL: Williams goal helps BFC beat JFC
Survey records 143 Odonata species across Western Ghats, highlights 35% shortfall in known diversity
Claims there aremultiple threats across the Western Ghats, including linear infrastructure development, hydropower projects, severe pollution, large-scale land-use changes, unregulated tourism, recurring forest fires.
Techno Sportswear to expand to Odisha
Oldest Forest school in Jawadhu Hills secures 98% in Plus Two examinations
Currently, the school has a total of 463 students, including 218 girls
Sheikh Hasina, Awami League congratulate Suvendu Adhikari
The BJP leader supported Hasina in November 2025 when the latter was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka for her role in the 2024 crackdown; the Awami League is banned in Bangladesh
Palnadu police bag top CEIR award for recovering lost mobile phones
CBI facilitates return of fugitive from Portugal
Abhay alias Abhay Rana, part of an organised crime syndicate, faces charges of attempted murder and issuing death threats
Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA
Established in the 1990s under military control, GAESA was the Cuban Armed Forces' strategic response to the economic collapse that followed the Soviet Union's fall and the tightening of U.S. sanctions in place at the time
Watch: Kerala CM: Congress High Command will decide, say Ramesh Chennithala and VD Satheesan
Delhi High Court protects personality rights of Shashi Tharoor
The court passed the order after Tharoor filed a plea claiming that deepfake videos showing him making politically sensitive statements he never made were circulated online, causing harm to his credibility, reputation, and public standing
CCI orders antitrust probe into liquor giant Pernod's dealing with retailers
The watchdog has been reviewing allegations since 2024 that Pernod, whose brands include Chivas Regal and Absolut vodka, colluded with retailers in New Delhi to boost its market share
Three-hour meeting fails to end impasse over Congress Chief Minister for Kerala
Deepa Dasmunsi, party general secretary in charge of Kerala, told the media after the meeting that the high command had time until May 23 tofinalisethe candidate; senior leaders saidparty chief Mallikarjun Kharge andLok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi were visibly dismayed by the poster wars and public marches
KTR questions Centre, TG govts over handling of Bandi Sanjay sons case
Tamil Nadu heading for a coalition government
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will attend Mr. Vijays swearing-in ceremony, in which Congress candidate P. Viswanathan will also be sworn in as a Minister
Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade under tight security
Russia marked the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Unions victory over Nazi Germany with a scaled-down Victory Day parade at Moscows Red Square, as tight security measures were enforced amid concerns linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Grant EL to teachers handling SSC remedial classes: FAPTO
A young IAS officers reform wish list for new government
Pursue engineering from government colleges
Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill four; southern airstrikes claim at least 13 lives
The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired explosive drones into Israel near the border with Lebanon adding that three soldiers were wounded, one of them seriously, in one of the attacks
Arrests rise to 11 in Odisha mob lynching case
A key eyewitness has levelled serious allegations, claiming that the assault took place in the presence of police
Man arrested on charge of assaulting minor on train
Auto drivers seek hike in minimum fare amid rising LPG prices in Bengaluru
At present, the minimum auto meter fare in Bengaluru is 36, while passengers are charged 18 for every additional kilometre. The associations are now demanding that the minimum fare be increased to 50 and the subsequent fare to 25 per kilometre.
SIR: Why transgender persons fear exclusion from voter rolls
For many transgender and intersex persons, the details recorded in older official documents no longer match the identity they use at present
EAPCET 2026 engineering test records 93% attendance
The Hindus campaigns shine at the INMA Global Media Awards
Written By Journalists, which highlighted The Hindus credible, fact-based journalism, won first place in the Best Brand Awareness Campaign category; the Made of Chennai campaign also won an award
NCP(SP) leader splashed with ink by right-wing preacher
According to the preacher Sangram Bhandare, the act was done for the NCP(SP) functionarys remarks made on his gurus, who are a part of the Warkari movement. In the video, Mr. Bhandare was also seen asking why he targeted the gurus and warned him not to criticise them
Pay attention to mental health of new mothers, say doctors
Majority of women face post-partum depression, dont overlook it doctors from Kauvery Hospital said
BC hostels emerge as top-performing welfare hostels in Andhra Pradesh
A parent feedback survey conducted through the Interactive Voice Response System has revealed a satisfaction rate of 78.20% for BC hostels
Parties are equal partners in INDIA alliance, says U.P. Congress chief Ajay Rai
The SPis the largest constituent of the INDIA bloc in Uttar Pradesh and will act as the fulcrum to defeat the BJP in U.P., SP spokesperson Sunil Singh Yadav Sajan says
Growers seek status quo on import duty on natural rubber
The domestic rubber prices have shown a modest upward trend in recent months due to geopolitical developments and production shortages both, globally and domestically
Editorial : Justice For Late Sweta Karki and Every Patients Who Follows
Gangtok, May 9 : Three lives are gone. A mother. Two unborn children who never The post Editorial : Justice For Late Sweta Karki and Every Patients Who Follows appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
About 60 tonnes of river sand seized, two booked in Sullia
Flyover will be opened for traffic by December-end: MLA
People celebrate with sweets and colour as Kanthis son takes oath in Bengal
Family members, neighbours and relatives in Suvendus hometown erupt in joy
Kakani seeks suspension of SI for alleged assault on YSRCP worker
Singareni plans to focus on 9 new mine projects for sustainable production
Management hopes to commence mining in at least 3 mines this fiscal itself
Could hantavirus be the new emerging pathogen in Kerala?
Presence of antibodies against the virus in blood samples was reported in the State in 2008 itself and one probable case of the virus-induced hemorrhagicfever with renal syndrome was reported in 2014. Experts say a good number of leptospirosis-like illnesses, wherein patients die within four to five days could be due to hantavirus or a co-infection of leptospirosis andhanta. Symptoms are similar and hard to distinguish without targeted serology tests
Sringeri Sharada Peetham head reaches Kozhikode
He is in the city as part of the Kumbhabhishekam at Tali Balasubramanyam Temple
Minister seeks report after media reports allege lapses in purchase of medical equipment in A.P.
Media reports claim that medical equipment is being purchased at inflated prices and firms that have been declared ineligible for supply are being given opportunities
Congress councillor in Thoothukudi resigns from party posts over TVK alliance
TTD presents Saarey to Gangamma temple amid religious fervour
Sikkim Government Forms Inquiry Commission for STNM Hospital Treatment Case
Gangtok, May 9: The Government of Sikkims Home Department has set up an Inquiry Commission The post Sikkim Government Forms Inquiry Commission for STNM Hospital Treatment Case appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Free ride for women: KSRTC introduces gender ticketing in Kerala
A circular was issued to the public utility officials calling for measures to introduce a gender ticketing system in buses, which will record if a passenger is a woman, man or child in ticket machines
The gang allegedly fled Hyderabad aboard the Telangana Express from Nampally railway station shortly after the crime
Cardiologists meet in Keralas Thrissur showcases future of cardiac care
Experts highlight AI-driven diagnosis, minimally invasive procedures, and next-generation cardiac devices
ATHLETICS | Sreeshankar eyes a good showing at Indian Athletics Series
Prakasam district administration speeds up 22A prohibited land resolution
High Court Chief Justice Lisa Gill inaugurates court complex in Rajamahendravaram
The 10-court structure is built at a cost of 38 crore and has a mediation centre, a counselling centre, a record room, and special amenities for the differently-abled persons
Wayanad to launch equivalency study centres in all local bodies
Winners of cooking competition to visit Thailand, Malaysia
How climate-resilient homes in India are reducing dependence on air conditioners
With over 90 of the worlds hottest cities in India, heat-responsive architecture will become vital. Architects and home owners weigh in
CPI(M) general secretary launches book on senior Communist leader S.A. Perumal
Hindutvaorganisationslike the RSS were the masterminds behind the Centres interference in theThirupparankundramissue and the delays in theKeeladiexcavations, says Baby
Archaeology enthusiasts seek conservation of rock art sites in Siddipet
IPL 2026: Caps race is turning heads
What truly sets this years competition apart from past seasons is the absence of a runaway leader in batting or bowling; the contests in both disciplines look set to go down to the wire
Minor girl killed, sister injured in wall collapse
Students called on to aid unorganised sector with innovative ideas
e-KYC registration mandatory for purchasing ration under CBDC scheme in Union Territory
The CBDC system, introduced in the Union Territory with effect from February 26 this year, replaces the Direct Benefit Transfer - Cash model followed earlier for distribution of provisions to ration card holders
HC halts Visakhapatnams Smart Street Vending Zone project amid allegations of irregularities
ISL: Blasters wary of a resurgent Mohammedan SC
Labour shortage stalls Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu Road widening works
Cashew Development Corporation to hold two-day Cashew Mela on May 17 and 18 in Mangaluru
Regional, caste calculus in BJPs West Bengal Cabinet choices
BJP gives Ministerial berths to representatives of the Matua, tribal, OBC, Rajbangshi, Brahmin, and Kayastha communities; there is one women in Suvendu Adhikaris Council of Ministers
Womens struggle for equality continues despite reform movements, says Minister
AI-driven fraud detection emerges key focus at Ayushman Bharat hackathon
Anti-fraud systems deployed have already prevented fraudulent claims worth around 630 crore under the scheme
