Managing coexistence in human-wildlife conflict zones
The approach should be scientifically informed, socially just, and ecologically sustainable
Baltimore ship crash: U.S. slaps criminal cases against Singapore, Chennai firms and Indian national
They have been charged with conspiracy, wilfully failing to immediately inform U.S. Coast Guard of a known hazardous condition, obstruction of an agency proceeding, and false statements
The sexual assault and murder of a minor girl in Maharashtra has once again exposed the disturbing vulnerabilities that continue to confront children in our society
Three arrested for smuggling banned tobacco products, over 112 kg seized
Inquiry revealed that the accused had allegedly smuggled the tobacco products from Bengaluru by car and were preparing to distribute them in Chennai
Two persons arrested for burglary in Tirupattur
WRD stops release of water from Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai for irrigation
Traders in New Ashok Nagar seal their own shops ahead of action by DDA, MCD
Over 25 TASMAC outlets identified in Vellore and nearby districts for permanent closure
Metal screw removed from babys lung at Government Chengalpattu Medical College Hospital
St. Stephens College gets first woman principal
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner asks officials to intensify drug abuse awareness initiatives
Floor test proceedings in Tamil Nadu Assembly to be telecast live
Youth held for assaulting autorickshaw driver
The legacy of women Ministers in Tamil Nadu
Split wide open: On the AIADMK, Tamil Nadu politics
The AIADMK seems set on the path of self-destruction
Interview | Irfan Pathan: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has ticked all boxes
In a wide-ranging conversation, Irfan Pathan breaks down the biggest talking points of IPL 2026: Pants struggles, Bumrahs form and the rise of young Indian pacers.He also explains the art of swing bowling, the importance of red-ball cricket, and why he believes Sooryavanshi is ready to play for India
Quantum jump in followers of T.N. CMOs social media handlesafter Vijays swearing-in
The number of followers on Instagram soared from four lakh to 2.1 million after C. Joseph Vijay took over as the Chief Minister
Data and justice: On courts in India and AI tools
As courts adopt AI, care must be taken on the potential for abuse
Work on 1.1 MLD sewage treatment plant at Edakochi expected to be completed by August
A hundred years ago | New flag design for S. African Union
Vijay urges Union Minister to secure the release of six T.N. fisherfolk arrested by Lankan Navy
Kejriwal seeks transparency on economic situation
Free vaccination for cervical cancer until May 31
Three Kashmiri scientists discover new species of Hoverfly
Srinagar, Aug 07: In a remarkable feat, three Kashmiri scientists have discovered a new fascinating species of Hoverfly that expertly mimics Wasps in the high-altitude alpine forests of Kashmir. The finding not only adds to understanding of the rich insect...
NIOT announces start of National Student Challenge Programme 2026
The main objective of the programme is to encourage engineering students to work on underwater technologies and develop innovative solutions for marine applications
IPL 2026 | Rabada and Holder rip through SRH as GT goes top
The pacers take three wickets each to help the home team defend 168 in style, bowling out the visitor for 86 in 14.5 overs; Sai Sudharsan and Washingtons gutsy half-centuries prove invaluable
A nearly 40-year-old pending case spurs Supreme Court to declare speedy trial a human right
Bench directs a sweeping enquiry into the backlog, judicial vacancies and bail pleas languishing in trial courts across Uttar Pradesh
CBI registers case to probe alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, forms special teams
The CBI has dispatched special teams to various locations to follow up on leads. The allegations indicate a possible compromise of the sanctity and integrity of the examination process, the agency has said.
Over 1 crore cash, AK-47 rifles recovered from Maoist hideouts, say police
The operations were undertaken based on information provided by some surrendered Maoists, the police say
Cong MLCs meet Surjewala, seeks clarity on leadership issue
Delhi High Court seeks Centres stand on plea to broadcast FIFA World Cup
No broadcaster has acquired the broadcasting rights this year for the FIFA World Cup, one of the most viewed sporting events in the world, the petition says
MP Sribharat calls for reforms to improve patient care at KGH
PM Modi must call all-party meet to discuss impact of West Asia conflict: Pawar
Pawar demanded that the PM convene an all-party meeting under his own chairmanship
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was signed in December 2025
Infiltrator killed by Army near the LoC in Poonch
An Army spokesman said soldiers detected suspicious movement around 300 metres inside own territory in the general area of Krishna Ghati sector along the LoC at around 4 p.m.
EXIM Bank plans $10.5 billion debt fundraise in fiscal 2027
It will raise about $3.5 billion from overseas markets via bilateral and syndicated loans
Adani Ports to invest $1.36 billion in Europe expansion
As part of the planned expansion, its marine services unit Astra Offshore will develop a fleet of 200 vessels with specialised offshore capabilities
Four cheetah cubs die at Kuno in suspected leopard attack
The deaths in Madhya Pradesh hold significance as the four cubs were the first to be born in the open forest since Indias reintroduction programme for the big cat species ProjectCheetah was launched in 2022; this is the largest number of cheetah casualties at Kuno in one instance, which witnessed the birth of several cubs in recent months.
LPG price surge pushes auto, taxi operators to seek subsidy for shift to CNG, EV
All India strike by MGNREGA workers on May 15
NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and All India Kisan Sabha have called for the strike against the governments decision to discontinue the scheme.
IMD unveils weather model to provide block level forecast of monsoon journey
It has been a long-standing aim of the IMD to provide hyper local forecasts to enable farmers to time their sowing precisely
Minister urges Andhra nurses to earn Kerala-like recognition in Guntur
Addressing the International Nurses Day celebrations at Government Medical College, Satya Kumar Yadav says nurses provide emotional support and comfort to patients through compassionate service and care
Tamil Nadu government appoints Rickey Pandit Vettrivel as OSD (Political) to Chief Minister
CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam said that it was unacceptable to appoint an astrologer as the Officer-on-Duty (Politics) to the Chief Minister
Sanjay Singh criticises Vinesh Phogat over indiscipline
Dattatreya Hosabale on Udhayanidhi Stalins statement that Sanatana Dharma should be abolished
Notice served on Union Minister Bandi Sanjays son in POCSO case
Amid economic recovery fuelled by worker remittances, Sri Lanka remains wary of West Asian conflict
The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia were the largest sources of remittances, along with the United Kingdom, which included funds routed through other countries
Left parties slam NEET paper leak, demand scrapping of NTA
CPI(M), CPI call for decentralised exam system, probe into irregularities, and accountability for lapses; repeated leaks, exam scams, cancellations point to a collapse of the exam system, says CPI leader D. Raja
Kuwait accuses Iran of sending armed Revolutionary Guard team to attack an island in nation
Kuwait has come under repeated attack by Iran in the war and even during the shaky ceasefire still holding in the region
NEET exam cancellation: Students say they are uncertain and frustrated
Karnataka ministers term it a grave injustice to lakhs of aspiring medical students and sought power for States to conduct medical entrance tests
NEET-UG 2026 cancellation triggers outrage, anxiety among aspirants in A.P.
Parents fear that the delay and uncertainty may affect students confidence and mental well-being; similar incidents reported from Gujarat, Bihar, and Rajasthan point to a growing paper leak network, says APCC president
BRS decides to take up membership drive in digital mode
AIADMK rebel MLAs to back TVK in Tamil Nadu floor test
Group led by Edappadi K. Palaniswamy not to support confidence motion
Watch: From MGR to EPS: The long history of revolts in Dravidian politics
With discomfort in the AIADMK showing no signs of subsiding, after former School Education Minister and veteran leader K.A. Sengottaiyan was divested of party posts...
Gold imports surge in India: An explainer
Gold imports in India are rising sharply, raising concerns about the economy and trade deficit. Whats driving this surge and why it matters now, heres a quick explainer.
Gauhati HC strikes down NC Hills Autonomous Council's anti-defection law
The HC held that the NC Hills Autonomous Council, a body under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, is not a plenary legislature and lacks competence beyond enumerated subjects to frame laws on
Watch: Our party MLAs to vote for TVK govt in confidence motion, says Thol Thirumavalvan
Watch: NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after paper leak allegations spark outrage
The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3 following allegations of a nationwide paper leak.
Watch: CM Vijay meets VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan
Thirumavalavan, leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), praised actor-turned-politician Vijay for his recent initiative to visit various political leaders at their residences
Watch: NEET UG 2026 cancelled, Govt orders CBI probe | Above the Fold | 12.05.2026
From the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak row and the AIADMK split in Tamil Nadu to Rahul Gandhis attack over West Bengal appointments, here are the top stories.
Thiruvananthapuram Fine Arts College celebrates legacy of T.K. Padmini
College Principal Manoj Kannan, who delivered the presidential address, said Padmini was far ahead of her time in integrating feminist perspectives and elements of German Expressionism into her art
Kumaraswamy announces fresh funds to set up 1,243 EV chargers in Karnataka
To date, proposals worth 503.86 crore have been approved, to facilitate the installation of 4,874 EV chargers in various States through Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) such as HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL
BrahMos deal in focus as Rajnath gets ready to visit Vietnam
He will leave for Vietnam on May 18 and then travel to South Korea on May 20
KTR hits out at Centre for NEET question paper leak
Attempts are being made to brand my son as a criminal: Bandi Sanjay Kumar
Watch: No sign of larger outbreak of hantavirus says WHO chief
Congress defends probe in POCSO case, accuses BJP of politicising issue
Infant found in Ammathottil in Thiruvananthapuram
The girl is around 10 days old and weighing 2.64 kg
Customs officials seize gold biscuits found inside flight lavatory
Outreach programme on Income Tax Act
The programme will focus on policy reforms affecting the non-profit sector
Training held to boost pepper yield in Paderu
Ministers launches works for bridges, roads, community halls in Palakollu
Ministers criticise Centre for NEET question paper leak, cancellation
PG resident doctors at Thiruvananthapuram MCH go on strike over non-payment of stipend
Outpatient clinics, inpatient services and elective operations at the hospital were partially affected
Watch: NEET paper leak case: Nashik police detained one suspect
12% of licensed pet owners yet to renew licence after getting anti-rabies vaccine booster in Chennai
GCC Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran advises residents to get the booster dose for the pets and renew their licences before June 15 to reduce the risk of exposure to rabies
Karnataka Open | Manish ends a long win drought, enters thepre-quarterfinals
Godavari water to be released by late May for Kharif operations
Healthcare staff at the forefront in Telanganas Heatwave Action Plan
Experts flag need to review and structurally reform the NTA
Following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 paper, the National Testing Agency faces allegations of lax operational capacity, porous cybersecurity, poor crisis communication cancellation again
Paddy farmers stage sit-in protest on highway at Korutla in Jagtial district
Four youngsters killed as lightning strikes at Mankada in Malappuram
Kancha Ilaiah, others bat for united fight against FCRA amendment Bill
Aqua farmers protest shrimp feed price hike in Ongole
SIR: 86 lakh voters set to be deleted in Karnataka; 3.48 lakh in Mysuru, warns KPCC spokesperson
Summer camps keep children busy during holidays in Tiruchi
