Left parties, VCK stage protest in Madurai
ESIC launches free annual health check-up programme for insured workers above 40
Karnataka to set up Cabinet sub-committee to study State Education Policy
Kotak Bank gets RBI nod to acquire 9.99% each in AU Small Finance, Federal Bank
Shares of AU Small Finance Bank were trading at 1,034.60, up 0.99% over the previous close on the BSE
Chhattisgarh HC acquits accused in 2010 Tadmetla encounter that left 76 security personnel dead
Court says it is distressed to observe a case of such a serious magnitude, involving mass casualties and grave consequences to national security, has no legally admissible and reliable evidence against the accused
NCRB reports 313 trafficked in A.P. in 2024
Of the total victims, 291 are women and girls - majority of whom were trafficked for sex work
IPL 2026 | Ton-up Marsh powers LSG to 209/3 against RCB in rain-hit match
Skipper Rishabh Pant also made a quickfire 10-ball 32 not out
Karnataka set to approach SC to implement MGNREGA for this year
We are already in May, and the Centre is yet to notify the new Act, frame rules and regulations. No alternative has been provided by the Centre: Patil
Census Act, 1948 has provision for three years in jail for those found neglecting or obstructing Census duties; Gurugram Census officer writes to RWAs directing entry of Census workers with ID, authorisation letters
ECI lifts MCC in States where Assembly elections and bypolls concluded
The MCC will remain operational in Falta Assembly constituency of West Bengal where a fresh poll has been ordered by the ECI
IPL 2026: Miller in wait-and-watch mode ahead of milestone game
For the South African as well as the franchise, the 19th edition has been a mixed bag
Every gate dash incident affects train operations and causes avoidable delays to trains, besides putting the lives of road users, railway staff, and thousands of train passengers at risk
Akhilesh Yadav calls on Mamata Banerjee, says Trinamool fought well
Votes in the West Bengal Assembly poll had been stolen by the BJP, EC and other agencies, SP leader alleges; If the right to vote is taken away, then what remains of democracy? he says
Leaders say party forums at various levels willlisten to their immediatelower units, down to thebranch,thegrassrootsrung of the CPI(M),as part of an intense and self-critical process of examination
PVTG tribal women seek safe drinking water facilities in ASR district
Indian Ocean challenges must be met with cooperation, transparency: Union Shipping Minister
Sarbananda Sonowal addresses the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue, a conference of the 23-nation Indian Ocean Rim Association
Banner, slogans against Governor: SSUS V-C seeks explanation from Registrar
DMK explores backing AIADMK, Tamil Nadu Governor tells Vijay he hasnt established majority
The CPI(M), CPI and the VCK hold the key to any further churn in Tamil Nadu politics; in fact, their combined support is crucial for both the TVK and the AIADMK to form a government
Watch: WHO confirms 5 Hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak
Despite outreach by India, Pakistan hasnt been isolated, says Congress
On the contrary, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has been embraced with extraordinary warmth by U.S. President Donald Trump from June 2025 onwards, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
Myanmar junta claims recapture of trade artery towards China
The military said it crushed errorist insurgent groups along a route linking the central and second largest city of Mandalay to the northern hub of Myitkyina, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from China's border.
Apple announces a slew of clean energy, environmental initiatives in India; to invest 100 crore
Giraffe dies at Bannerghatta Biological Park
Krishnaiah calls upon BCs to support Modis meeting
Residents save woman from knife attack by husband
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Compliance regulations could derail benefits from mother of all deals: EU Ambassador to India
Herv Delphin spoke highly of the India-EU FTA, but added that it was missing a chapter on investments. He also said the deal could be implemented by early 2027
Universal newborn screening scheme approved for Kalyana Karnataka districts
Irans President Pezeshkian says he met Supreme Leader Khamenei
What struck me most during this meeting was the vision and the humble and sincere approach of the supreme leader of the Islamic revolution, says President Masoud Pezeshkian
Light showers likely in isolated places in A.P. until May 14, says IMD
Change in weather is expected due to the lower tropospheric South Easterly and South Westerly winds prevailing over the State, suggests IMD forecast
HC declines to pass orders on ex-DGPs new appointment
SC panel orders removal of encroachments on Dalit lands, graveyards
Ulsoor Lake is being desilted by only 0.6 metres; activists argue it is too little
NCRB data for 2024 shows zero farmer suicides in Telangana
Vehicleswith fake number platesused to shoot Suvendu Adhikaris aide: West Bengal police
Eyewitnesses say gunshots heard around 10 p.m.;seized car, getaway bike used fake plates, say police; alleging that this was a targeted assassination, Mr. Adhikari demands death penalty for the killers
A flex board erected at Kurumathur endorsed the appointment of P. Jayarajan as the district secretary and M. Swaraj as the State secretary. The boards were put up in the name of Kurumathur Sakhagal
How ground-level social engineering changed political equation in Ponnani
The CPI(M) won the Ponnani municipality by a two-thirds majority even as the party suffered one of its worst defeats across Malappuram district in the recent local body elections. Despite this, KPCC secretary K.P. Noushad Ali secured a decisive Assembly victory in Ponnani
Dignity of woman is inseparably connected to her right to shelter, says HC
Vice-chairman of panchayat union resigns as Congress backs TVK
Tributes paid to Alluri Sitharama Raju on 102nd death anniversary
Officials, political parties and civil society organisations across Visakhapatnam and ASR districts mark the occasion with floral tributes
Sub-Inspector of Police booked for raping woman constable in Raichur
Ramanathapuram police go to Bihar; arrested young man on charges of committing murder
Telangana accounts for 20% of human trafficking cases in India
State accounted for nearly one-fifth of all human trafficking cases registered in the country in 2024.
NDA meeting to be held in Puducherry on Friday
School fitness: district-level plans to be prepared in Kerala
Efforts are on to complete the inspections in all schools ahead of rains
NCRB report: Crime against elders spikes, Bengaluru has second highest crimes against women
Bengalurus crime rate stood at 117 cases per lakh population, significantly higher than Mumbais 74.6 and Chennais 25.4.
Sandalwood smugglers caught near Srivilliputtur
Coromandel International Q4 net slumps 80% to 115 crore
The company declared a final dividend of 2 per equity share (face value of 1 each)
VIT Chennai, The Hindu Education Plus to organise webinar on visual media careers
The webinar aims to help students, aspiring creators with practical insights into emerging trends, career pathways, higher education opportunities, industry expectations, and importance of communication and storytelling in the digital era
Vinesh Phogats return looks doubtful
GEMS Hospital earns Royal College of Surgeons of England accreditation
Left parties, VCK hold demo against rise in price of commercial gas cylinder
MES to focus on healthcare sector in Kerala
Efforts are on to set up new hospitals in Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Alappuzha, say Muslim Educational Society functionaries
TGSWREIS cancels long-standing deputations of Gurukul teachers
10 sovereigns of gold chain snatched
Underground drainage works in Nellore will complete by end of 2026, says Minister
NHAI plans Wayside Amenities on NH-48 in Karnataka to tackle driver fatigue, improve safety
These facilities are planned along strategic sections of NH 48, including the BelagaviKolhapur, TumakuruChitradurga and ChitradurgaHubli corridors.
Railway police constable accused of molesting woman beaten to death by mob
One of the youths, identified as Soumya Ranjan Swain, a constable with the GRP in Cuttack, was overpowered by the mob. He was tied up and severely beaten
Brothers attack man with knife, iron pipe near Usilampatti
Pinarayi promises to listen to people, make corrections
He says the Left will be a responsible Opposition, supporting thenew governmentsactions to improve the standard of living of the people while opposingitsanti-people policies
40 fall ill after eating food at wedding in Konaseema, food poisoning suspected in
Kerala Assembly polls: KC(M) faces internal turmoil ahead of steering committee meet on May 9
Internal strife is escalating within the Kerala Congress (M) following its failure to win any of the twelve seats it contested in the Assembly elections. Accusations of leadership failures and strained ties with churches have intensified discussions on the partys future. Chairman Jose K. Mani downplays the crisis, emphasising that the upcoming meeting will address these pressing issues.
Pollution Control Board to present awards on June 5
Chittoors Sanjeevani health initiative earns praise at Collectors Conference
Anna University to hold TANCET, CEETA-PG exams
Officers call on Rangasamy, Namassivayam
IPL 2026 | My focus is to help bowlers read situations: Bravo
Asked about Varun Chakaravarthys return to form, Bravo said that a small break due to injury was needed for the spinner to refresh mentally
ICAR-SBI teaches tribespeople how to grow kitchen gardens to fight malnutrition
Many children and women at a number of remote tribal hamlets in Anamalai Tiger Reserve have been found to be malnurished
A.P. witnessing one MoU a day, one groundbreaking event a week, says Naidu
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu calls for faster, innovation-led governance to position the State as a 'national benchmark' in development, investments and public service delivery
Mee Intiki Mee Doctor project to offer primary healthcare services at doorstep
Governor launches the new initiative aimed at extending medical aid to 5 lakh poor families at the doorsteps in inaccessible areas in seven districts over a period of three years on World Red Cross Day
APNGGO president calls to end holiday work; seeks appointment PRC commission
CM Chandrababu Naidu credits Business Reformer award to Team A.P.
Two years ago, people spoke differently about Andhra Pradesh, but today, the perception has completely changed, he says at the 7th Collectors Conference
DMK rejects AIADMKs proposal to join hands and form the government
The DMK has rejected a proposal to join hands with the AIADMK to form the government in Tamil Nadu, sources have told The Hindu, even as C. Joseph Vijay met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for the second time in two days to stake claim to form the government after the hung Assembly verdict.
Global congestion indices have risen from 20% to 25%: CAG
CAG is conducting a special audit of 101 Indian cities, assessing Ease of Living from the citizens perspective, across quality of life, access, sustainability and perception
Remaining stretch of Mullassery canal to be restored within 6-8 months
Of the canals 829-metre length, the stretch up to Chittoor Road was restored last September using the cast-in-situ method. The remaining stretch will be restored in three phases
Congress decision to support TVK is to block BJPs interference: MP
Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde unhurt after mid-air scare aboard helicopter
An official statement said the incident happened when the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister was flying in a helicopter from Mumbai to Murbad to attend a wedding ceremony in the family of a party colleague; the pilot noticed an approaching storm system and turned around the helicopter
SPMVV withdraws 2023 faculty recruitment notification
Kere Bete: Hundreds participate in Karnatakas summer fishing sport
Udupi police launch Locked House Beat System
Police step up security at Marina beach over possible TVK protests
They dispersed small groups that had gathered near the area and asked the public to vacate the spot
Centre has given positive response to demand for widening NH 150A, says MP
The road development works will significantly boost the social and economic development of Yadgir and Raichur districts: Kumar Naik
Farmers union petitions RBI against new norm relying on CIBIL score for gold loan
Guntur sees decline in major crimes, except for robberies and break-ins
SP attributes the drop in crime rates during the first four months of 2026 to intensified patrolling, surveillance, improved investigation standards and continuous monitoring by police officers at different levels
Nellore Red Cross chairman receives award for outstanding community service
In the next big eviction drive after Munnar, 88 illegal constructions demolished in Idukki
29 houses, three religious institutions, and 56 commercial establishments built on encroached land on the riverbed of the Panniyar River evicted
DRDOs aircraft integration and flight testing complex to come up in Puttaparthi
To be developed by Aeronautical Development Agency, the facility is expected to play a critical role in advancing the programmes pertaining to Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft and future indigenous combat aircraft and unmanned aerial systems
