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Indigenous Vayu Astra-1 completes high-altitude trials in Uttarakhand, Pokhran

Pune-based Nibe Limited completes no-cost, no-commitment demonstrations of its indigenous loitering munition system

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:58 pm

India great partner, ready to expand energy cooperation: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in India from May 23-26 and will visit Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:49 pm

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreaks epicentre

An Ebola case was also confirmed last week in Goma, the capital of neighbouring North Kivu province, which is under M23 control

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:39 pm

Aurobindo Pharma Q4 net up 2% to 921 cr

The company said its European business crossed 1 billion in revenues during the fiscal

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:25 pm

Karnataka government mulls legal action over SIR

Congress likely to convene a meeting of its legislators, defeated candidates and former legislators for a meeting on May 24

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:19 pm

GAILs fourth quarter net profit dips amid elevated pressure on gas supplies with West Asia conflict

Supplies of natural gas globally have been affected since March amidst the escalating tensions in West Asia.

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:19 pm

No coercive action against Abhishek Banerjee: Calcutta HC directs West Bengal Police

The court, however, makes oral observations that the TMC leaders remarks were uncalled for

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:19 pm

IPL 2026 | Much-improved SRH bowling attack bracesfor RCB test

SRH will challenge the visitor with a vastly different bowling attack from their previous meeting, when Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel led the unit in captain Pat Cummins absence

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:17 pm

2020 Delhi riots: HC grants bail to Salim Malik in UAPA case

The Bench notes that Malik has been in custody for more than five years and 10 months and the stage of the trial is that arguments on the charges are being presently heard. Suggesting that the trial is going to take some time, it also considers his alleged role in the case to grant him bail

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:12 pm

Youths organs harvested, donated

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:05 pm

Insurance Ombudsmen decided 41,055 grievances in FY26, 79% in favour of policyholders

IRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth said the institution of the insurance ombudsman promises to provide free, speedy and accessible grievance redressal to policyholders

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:04 pm

Study reveals steady increase in thunderstorm and lightning activities in Bengaluru

Because heat and humidity are foundational building blocks for storm development, the probability of more severe localised thunderstorms is expected to rise in the coming years, says the study

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:58 pm

Mojtaba forbids export of enriched uranium: officials

Exporting the material would increase Irans vulnerability to future U.S. or Israeli attacks, believe top officials; Irans Hormuz authority claims regulatory jurisdiction extending into UAE waters

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:57 pm

Ladakh leaders to meet Home Ministry officials tomorrow, Sonam Wangchuk part of delegation

This is the first such meeting of members of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), the two bodies representing Leh and Kargil districts respectively, since February 4; the KDA and LAB have been demanding constitutional safeguards such as Statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:43 pm

China tells U.S. to stop brandishing judicial stick against Cuba

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun says, China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity and opposes external interference

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:43 pm

Three men booked for sexual harassment

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:29 pm

SC declines to interfere with forest clearances for Adanis Madhya Pradesh coal block project

The petitioner argued that a technical objection on the ground of delay ought not to preclude the court from examining the validity of the clearances

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:28 pm

Watch: Vande Mataram: Whats the bigger picture in West Bengal? | Above the Fold | 20.05.2026

In todays episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against illegal infiltrators, and restricts officials from speaking to media. Plus, the viral Cockroach Janata Party controversy, Tamil Nadus major Cabinet reshuffle under C. Joseph Vijay, and more

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:27 pm

Calcutta High Court asks Bengal government to decide on exemption in animal slaughter rules for Eid ul-Adha

A division Bench presided by Chief Justice Sujoy Paul directed that the State shall take a decision in this regard within 24 hours from the date of communication of this order

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:18 pm

How States are managing the surging summer power demand

Indias electricity demand has surged sharply, with peak demand touching an all-time high of 256.1 GW in April, making it harder for States to manage supply during high-demand hours and exposing them to costly short-term market purchases and stressed distribution networks

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:15 pm

Annual faunal survey begins in Munnar

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:15 pm

TUDA pooled 400-acre land in one year for development: Chairman

Dr. C. Divakar Reddy aims to make the temple city free from traffic problems for the city people as well as the pilgrims

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:15 pm

Man arrested for murdering his mother in Otteri

He had allegedly assaulted her with a log at their residence on May 14. The victim died of her injuries on May 20

The Hindu 21 May 2026 9:10 pm

Let the rupee depreciate past 100 to a dollar, 16th Finance Commission chairman advises RBI

In a thread on X, Arvind Panagariya said that whether the current oil shortage is short-term or long-lasting, the central bank should not fear the 100 per dollar mark

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:56 pm

Battery energy storage system helps Singareni save 26 lakh on energy bills in 4 months

SCCL plans to establish more such systems in future to store solar power generated in day, instead of supplying it free of cost to the grid

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:53 pm

Deep tech start-ups hold out promise for Tiruchis new technology wave

The National Institute of Technology-Tiruchi is mentoring several student-faculty start-ups through its Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation (CEDI)

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:53 pm

Watch: Inspection or publicity? TVK members actions trigger debate | Focus Tamil Nadu

TVK leaders inspecting hospitals and Amma Unavagams on camera have sparked a debate in Tamil Nadu over political overreach, public humiliation of officials and performance governance. Is this people-oriented governance? Or the beginning of political overreach in the name of instant action?

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:50 pm

KMRL offers to ease traffic congestion during monsoon

More traffic wardens will be deputed at key locations to regulate traffic flow and assist pedestrians. An internal committee has been constituted to continuously monitor traffic safety and coordinate necessary interventions during the monsoon period

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:48 pm

Watch: India postpones Africa summit amid Ebola outbreak, issues travel advisory

India has postponed the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for May 28 to 31 amid the growing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The Ministry of External Affairs said the decision was taken after consultations with the African Union and the African Union Commission over the evolving health situation.

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:46 pm

Man arrested for sexually assaulting mentally ill woman at Marina beach

The victim had become acquainted with the accused through social media

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:46 pm

Four years after putting on hold sedition law, SC says trials can proceed if accused has no objection

In May 2022, the top court put on hold trials in sedition cases until the government completed its promised exercise to re-examine and re-consider the colonial-era provision of Section 124A

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:44 pm

SEIL Energy India hosts meet in Nellore

About 150 delegates from 30+ companies have participated in the conference on control, instrumentation and automation in thermal power plants

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:42 pm

Ageing sewer pipelines of Srirangam overwhelmed, need to be replaced

The civic body has proposed replacing the ageing RCC pipelines with corrosion-resistant cast iron pipes; but the project has been delayed for want of fund allocation

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:38 pm

Arrangements in place for Yercaud Summer Festival and Flower Show

Department of Horticulture to use near 2 lakh flowers; fruit and vegetable exhibitions will also be arranged as part of the event

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:28 pm

SMC guidelines not applicable to unaided schools, says National Council of CBSE Schools

National Council of CBSE Schools says Union Ministry clarified that guidelines are not applicable to unaided schools that do not get government grants. However, schools have been urged to form SMCs to promote transparency and accountability

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:26 pm

IEDC centre at Kozhikode MCH

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:25 pm

Poor visibility, haphazard parking turns junction near Manakula Vinayagar temple on Gingee Salai accident prone

Several accidents have occurred at the junction in the recent times as drivers while crossing the stretch fail to get a view of the incoming vehicles. Just a few days ago, two youth sustained injuries when the two-wheeler they were riding on got hit by a speeding private bus coming from S.V. Patel Salai

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:24 pm

Woman dies in roof collapse in Vijayapura

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:21 pm

A.P. to launch Operation Clean Sweep in all 123 ULBs to improve sanitation

The four-week initiative, beginning May 23, aims to institutionalise cleanliness as a daily civic responsibility while adopting a mission-mode approach to sanitation

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:17 pm

Lokayukta books contractor, several officers, including retired engineer, for financial misappropriation

Investigators say that the irregularities under the housing for all scheme run to the tune of 23 crore

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:17 pm

T.N.s maternal healthcare indicators have improved in post-COVID-19 period, finds IIT-M study

The researchers say these improvements follow sustained investments in ambulance services, referral systems, and maternal healthcare programmes during and after the pandemic

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:15 pm

Cross-voting allegations trigger blame game within LDF in Kottayam

Issue pertains to a post-election steering committee meeting of the Kerala Congress (M), where the leadership alleged that cross-voting by CPI(M) cadres contributed to defeat of its candidates. However, both CPI(M) and CPI have moved to counter the charge in their respective post-poll review meetings, arguing instead that their own candidates did not receive the expected support from KC(M) voters

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:12 pm

Remaining 20% paddy will be procured, says CM

Nearly 45 lakh metric tonnes of paddy was procured, says Revanth Reddy

The Hindu 21 May 2026 8:11 pm