UN votes to cut the peacekeeping force in South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000
The vote on the U.S.-drafted resolution was 13-0 with Russia and China abstaining. It extends the mandate of the force until April 30, 2027
Foreign investors dump 60,847 cr. in April, devaluing rupee
This was the primary reason for the rupee depreciating further, touching a low of 95 a dollar before closing just short of that on Thursday
DIPAM gives nod for NLCs arm listing; 4,000 crore IPO in FY27
NIRLs debut on the bourses is premised on further augmenting its current renewable energy capacity.
IHCL signs to expand amStays & Trails homestay offering to Andaman& Nicobar
am Stays & Trails, Port Blair will offer the bungalows set amidst lush green surroundings, within walking distance from Manjery beach
One of the best ever I've seen against spin: Head lauds Abhishek after SRH's win over MI
Head said on his stand with Abhishek that he prefers giving Abhishek the strike whenever a spinner comes to bowl and is in awe of his abilities against spin
Haryana dominate women's wrestling, freestyle; Services top in Greco-Roman
Haryana secured the Womens Wrestling title with 215 points and added the Freestyle crown with 205 points
Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami
Antonelli's early triumphs made him the first Italian driver since Alberto Ascari in 1953 to win two consecutive races. Ascari completed his treble that season
Thomas Cup Finals: India take on Chinese Taipei in quarters, look to stay on course for title
India made a strong start to their campaign with a 4-1 win over Canada, followed by a 5-0 sweep of Australia, before going down 2-3 to China despite a spirited effort
Luis Enrique weighs PSG rotation in Ligue 1 before Bayern return as Hakimi ruled out
Brilliant on the European stage, PSG has been less dominant domestically and holds a six-point lead over second-placed Lens
IPL 2026: Munaf Patel backs bowlers, confirms Starc availability before RR clash
The 36-year-old left-armer has been out of action since late January following a heavy workload during the Ashes, where he was named Player of the Series for claiming 31 wickets at an average of 19.93.
Indias sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
The Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand reflects Indias evolving trade diplomacy strategy
Centre notifies changes to Citizenship Rules; focus on OCI registration
The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process
Gulf within: On the UAE leaving OPEC
Differences with Saudi Arabia and Irans attacks led to the UAEs exit from OPEC
Embers in the air: On wildfires in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Seasonal fires need long-term management, not just preparedness
Apartment price appreciates 8-20% annually in Jan-Mar across top 8 cities: JLL
On apartment sales, the data showed that sales of flats, costing below 50 lakh each, fell 24% in January-March to 20,269 units. Apartments priced above 1 crore were in demand, with sales increasing 30% to 50,362 units
Uttam Nagar clash: portions of accuseds home razed day after tribunal junks appeal for stay
3 children drown in golf course pond at DDA site in Dwarka; probe ordered
Chhattisgarh Assembly passes resolution for one-third quota for women in legislative bodies
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai tabled the resolution and said that for the dignity, overall development and empowerment of women, one-third reservation for them in the Lok Sabha and all Legislative Assemblies should be enforced immediately following the delimitation exercise
Counselling-based transfers for sub-registrars in Karnataka to be made permanent exercise
Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has said Karnataka will make its counselling-based transfer system for sub-registrars a permanent, annual exercise, replacing a process that had long been viewed with suspicion
Noida workers agitation: arrests push families of migrant workers to brink
Elderly woman electrocuted at coconut grove near Ambur
Total domestic fertiliser production stood at 62.37 lakh tonnes during March-April, while imports were at 15.39 lakh tonnes
Former Director of MRF Ramarathnam Srinivasan no more
Two held for sexually harassing woman
Excellence Day event held at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
SEZs must diversify beyond U.S. market and IT services: CEA
Half of SEZ exports today flow to the U.S. and the Netherlands. In a fragmenting world, that is concentration risk, says Anantha Nageswaran
Officials trained on vote counting procedures in Chennai
CIT Colony residents raise concerns over rising commercialisation, lack of civic amenities
S. Madhumathi named Secretary of Social Welfare Department
Too much regulation can affect innovation in banking
Residents seek Sembakkam Lake revival, action on civic issues after election results
Two college students killed in transformer blast near Sriperumbudur
A decade on, redevelopment of Tambaram station as third terminal nowhere near done
The 1,000-crore project has made very little progress, with the DPR prepared only now, says activist Dayanand Krishnan. A proposal has been made to develop Perambur railway station into fourth terminal
Mizoram declared insurgency-free as last militant group lays down arms
A total of 43 cadres of the group, including Mr. Sanate, surrendered their weapons to the government during a homecoming and arms laying ceremony at Sesawng near Aizawl during the day
Saini invites Punjab industrialists to set up units in Haryana
Retired govt. employee arrested for sexually harassing girl
Trade unionists and stories beyond labour rights
Leaders who interact with workers and are engaged in long-term activism often have an astute reading of politics on the ground
Tigress, four cubs die in Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh
State wildlife officials suspect an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus, which spreads through dogs
Systemic failures made tribal man take his sisters skeletal remains to bank, finds probe in Odisha
Revenue Divisional Commissioner, who is heading a State government probe, said there was delay in issuing death certificate to the deceaseds family
CPI leader urges govt. to protect public from drug mafia
KEERA to be established for structural reforms in engineering education: Minister
It agrees to provide a bank guarantee to a tune of 7,500 crore to the project that will entail acquisition of 7,404 acres in nine villages of Ramanagara taluk in Bengaluru South district
Players need to maintain team culture: Sangakkara on Parag vaping row
The Royals head coach admitted the controversies didnt really help them
Indias first green methanol plant to turn Kutch weed into marine fuel
Prosopis juliflora, which has for decades threatened biodiversity in Kutchs Banni grasslands, will be turned into methanol; the global shipping industry is being obliged to adopt green fuels under International Maritime Organization rules
Property tax rebate extended by a month, till May 31
Vaigai will be a flowing symbol of Madurais faith, fraternity: HC judge
Thenur, with its agrarian grace, Gandhian memory, cultural restraint, and historic connection with the Kallazhagar festival, deserves to have its traditional observance preserved with dignity, says Justice L. Victoria Gowri
Indias marine fish production touched 35.7 lakh tonnes in 2025
Meghalaya woman found dead in Bengaluru, probe on
U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency as police investigate stabbing attack on 2 Jewish men
Police have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and labelled the stabbing attack as an act of terrorism. Detectives are working to determine a motive and whether there is any link to Iranian proxies
Chaitanyamayi Art Gallery to host 23rd annual Kalamahotsava today
Ponguleti sets May-end deadline for allocating pending 2BHK houses
Make learning Kannada mandatory irrespective of board or curriculum followed: KDA report
It has been recommended that Kannada should be made compulsory in schools in Karnataka affiliated to any board, in keeping with the Kannada Language Learning Act, 2015.
Empty LNG ship from India heads into Strait of Hormuz for loading in UAEs Das Island
Umm Al Ashtan is among the first instance since the war started that an empty ship in ballast condition is sailing upstream of the Strait of Hormuz
Trump in fresh attack on Germany's Merz over Iran
He added that Merz should spend less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place!
High Court directs FRRO to extend Russian womans visa
Devotees throng streets of Madurai to catch a glimpse of Lord Kallazhagar
Devotees gathered for EthirSevai at various points of the city to welcome the deity who left His abode atAlagarkoilon Wednesday evening, as part of the annualChithiraifestival
Speeding auto overturns, four killed
Chithirai festival is not merely a temple event, but a civilisational continuum: Madurai Bench
The Madras High Court has issued a set of directions for the authorities to prevent miscreants from throwing footwear on devotees during LordKallazhagarsceremonial journey culminating in the deitys entry into theVaigai
Russia rejects Mali rebels' call to withdraw
Last weekend, Moscow's Africa Corps paramilitary unit pulled out of a key northern town in rebel attacks that also targeted the country's capital and killed the defence minister
China's FM talks to Rubio, says Taiwan 'biggest risk' in ties
Ahead of the planned May summit, ties between Beijing and Washington have remained largely calm despite energy and geopolitical complications brought by the war on Iran
Watch: Supreme Court to Centre: Amend law on pregnancy termination | Above the Fold | 30.04.2026
From the Supreme Courts observations on minor pregnancy termination laws, Kargils concerns over Ladakhs new districts to Bengaluru rains causing widespread damage and global tensions around the Iran war. Here are the top stories of the day.
EU says troop deployments in Europe 'in U.S. interest'
The spat is the latest to rile up Mr. Trump against Washington's European NATO allies, with the U.S. leader already lashing out over their response to his attack on Iran
Watch: Truly thankful to voters after facing so many hardships, atrocities: Mamata Banerjee
Attempts to obstruct womens reservation Bill for political gain condemnable: Bhoje Gowda
Pakistan is epicentre of terrorism: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister insists India voluntarily halted Operation Sindoor on its own terms, not due to any operational limitations; says Indian forces have surge capacity to scale up operations as required
Telangana to streamline school supplies through centralised procurement
Ten-year-old from Thrissur survives snakebite, leaves hospital
Former SC promoter arrested for misappropriation of funds in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram
Case pertains to the alleged misappropriation of 75 lakh from a scheme implemented during the 202122 financial year
TNCAinvites applications for head coach, to continue with split coaching set-up
Experienced guest lecturers without UGC prescribed qualifications to be made Academic Coordinators
Demand for postal ballots: HC declines to issue interim order
US-based Kerala sisters end life in Kanniyakumari
Two men sentenced to life for attempting to murder woman in Udupi
Gram Panchayats in Dakshina Kannada district impose 1.10 lakh fine for burning waste in April
2026 AP SSC result: 57.12% students passed from ASR dist.
14 tables per constituency in Kanniyakumari for vote counting, says collector
BJP leaders urge police to act against fraud by companies offering to purchase pledged gold
Rail users demand better facilities in Sivakasi railway station
Ryan Group of Schools Hosts First In Math 24 Game National Tournament in Mumbai
Sunil Munshi Appointed CEO of Denave
A.P. fast emerging as front-runner in exploration of beach sand minerals
With 211 MT, Andhra Pradesh stands in the second place, accounting for 25% of the nearly 838 MT of these deposits in India
Zelenskyy says hes seeking details of Putins May 9 ceasefire proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says hes seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump
Transparent data management key to achieving job creation goal of A.P., says GoM
Ministers instruct officials to maintain a comprehensive digital portal, compiling details of investments and job creation in the State
MCC to commence water rationing from May 4, to supply water on alternate days
Delay in multi-level parking lot projects in capital
NIRM will carry out studies for 80-MW Edamalayar Extension Scheme, 100-MW Mudirapuzha PSP, 40-MW Mankulam Stage-II and Pallivasal Augmentation
