DMK requests separate seating in Lok Sabha after ties with Congress end
Ms. Kanimozhi requested separate seating arrangements for DMK members to enable them to effectively discharge their parliamentary responsibilities
Heavy rain lashes Namakkal district
Bombay High Court gives BMC five weeks for hawker ID cards
A Division Bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata said issuance of the ID cards will not create any equity in favour of the 99,435 hawkers. The cards are meant only to identify hawkers who are not permitted.
Stalin urges T.N. Governor to take immediate steps for new govt. formation
Ramanathapuram goes up by seven ranks in class 12 board examinations
Why everyone loves a good Kerala meal
Uniforms, ID cards mandatory for power department staff across Karnataka
Decision follows a representation submitted to the Energy Minister highlighting rising incidents of impersonation and public concern over fake electricity department staff.
Career guidance and counselling centre for Plus Two students
Blood banks told to maintain reserves, organise donation camps
Hyderabad: Study shows rising snake rescues driven by urban expansion
The study provides the first empirical evidence of synanthropisation (the process by which wild animals or plants adapt to living in close association with humans), wherein snakes show adaptations to human-modified environments, said lead researcher
Salem district records 96.61%, Namakkal, 97.04% pass percentage in Class 12 exams
T.N. Government formation: IUML meeting to decide on its stand
The party had earlier announced it would not extended support to any formation
Joint Collector directs officials to address water shortage in Madanapalle
Gullak season 5: Anant Joshi joins the cast of Sony LIVs comedy series
The actor will replace Vaibhav Raj Gupta to play the character of Annu Bhaiya in the new season
MITS NCC cadets complete Himalayan adventure camp in Sikkim
In Focus podcast | India-UK FTA: Does it pack enough to increase bilateral trade?
Dame Susan Langley speaks to us about the IndiaUK FTA, financial services, and the opportunities for deeper economic cooperation.
Erode secures top rank in State with 98.87 pass percentage in Class 12 exams
Girls achieved a pass percentage of 99.27 and boys, 98.42; 128 schools produced centum results, including 47 government schools
Telangana CM says witnessing fast track development, seeks peoples support
Mr. Revanth Reddy addresses public meeting in his native Kodangal constituency
Narcotics trade driving force behind Punjabs black economy, says study
Analysis shows that substance dependence is concentrated among younger, underemployed males with limited educational attainment, with initiation often occurring at an early age
Residents seek speed-breaker at Balaji Nagar junction on Mayiladuthurai-Poompuhar road
Oil companies bleed 30,000 crore as fuel prices held steady despite global energy shock
Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have incurred 30,000 crore in under-recoveries since mid-March
Delhi CM attack case: Court seeks report after accused allege assault, threats inside jail
The application sought directions for ensuring the safety and security of the two accused inside jail and requested that they be shifted to a separate barrack
Bengaluru Metro to suspend Purple Line services for two hours on May 10
Train services will be curtailed between Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) and Cubbon Park Metro Station from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for maintenance works.
No one will call sheep simple-minded after meeting these woolly investigators as they are guaranteed to have Holmes, Poirot and the rest running for their magnifying glasses
Tamil Nadu government formation: Vijays TVK close to majority mark | A timeline of events
Following inconclusive Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu that led to an unprecedented hung assembly in the State, government formation has been delayed amidst coalition discussions. Here is a timeline of events.
CPI letter to Tamil Nadu Governor says its support is for stable secular government
The letter was sent under the instruction of the party's State secretary, M. Veerapandian and the legislature party leader T. Ramachandran
India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chief
Hantaviruses are mainly transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents or their excreta such as saliva, urine and faeces, he told PTI
Clockwise sequence of traffic signal at Head Post Office junction puts unwary motorists at risk
Due to the change in the sequence, we often have to rush through the intersection before the vehicles from the left side start moving ahead; Often vehicles coming in two directions converge at the centre, which is quite dangerous, says a resident
School for visually impaired continues to achieve 100% result in Plus Two exams
The school, one of the three institutions functioning in the State for visually impaired students, saw all 16 students who appeared for the examinations clear them
Uttar Pradesh government scraps smart prepaid meter system; shifts all consumers to postpaid mode
Consumers will receive electricity bills after consumption, with bills for electricity used in May 2026 to be issued in June under the postpaid system
Local holiday for Karur district on May 27
From political defection to murder: Jayakanthans story on shifting loyalties
Jayakanthan writes that the poor, who become victims of politicians machinations, live with hungry stomachs, stoves that rarely burn and huts without roofs
TVK and Congress cadres stage protest
Telangana Cabinet sub-committee on May 8, 2026, directs officials to start construction work of the initial phase spanning five km within 21 km stretch from Himayatsagar to Bapughat and Osmansagar to Bapughat with minimal impact
Congress cadre stage demonstrations against Governor for not inviting TVK to form government
The demonstrators accuse Governor of acting as a puppet of the Centre
The question of who among the three probables V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala will make the cut appears set to go down to the wire, with High Command reportedly scheduled to make pivotal announcement on Sunday
CBI files chargesheet against Shubhkamna Buildtech and others
The CBI is currently investigating 50 cases registered pursuant to the directions of the Supreme Court against various builder companies and financial institutions across the country in matters concerning cheating and diversion of funds involving homebuyers
Left Front to hold protest rally in Kolkata over 'attacks' on working people after poll results
The LF constituents will hold the protest in the Esplanade area of the City's central district, a Front functionary said
Watch: Why Indias new car emissions rule may change nothing
This episode of The Climate Economy breaks down how Corporate Average Fleet Efficiency norms work, why automakers are divided over them, and how mechanisms like ethanol credits, super credits, credit trading, and block-period compliance could weaken the real impact of the policy.
Rajasthan man held in Byndoor house theft case; 6 lakh recovered
A complaint was filed by Raval Singh about burglars entering his locked house between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. on April 23 and decamping with 6 lakh kept in a cupboard.
Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to clear e-files within 24 hours, push digital governance
The Chief Minister says the speed of governance depends on the speed of file disposal, and asks departments to move almost entirely to e-office systems
Main Actor Nahin Hoon movie review: Nawazuddin Siddiquis exhausting indie loses charm in excess
Written and directed by Aditya Kripalani, Main Actor Nahin Hoon is filled with some heavy-handed conversations that break the rhythm of its minimalistic design with the voice of the filmmaker often getting in way of letting the characters stay human
Kerala filmmakers AI short film headed to AI Film Awards, Cannes
Sachu Mathew Kuruvilas AI animated short, The Light, explores loneliness and emotional connection
32-year-old devotee dies during Vellingiri Hill trek in Coimbatore
Rupee falls 25 paise to close at 94.47 against U.S. dollar
Brent oil prices, which had fallen to $98 per barrel amid the U.S.-Iran peace deal, edged higher to around $100 per barrel as investors weighed the prospects for a West Asia peace deal.
Why simpler offices will define 2026
As employee burnout and workplace distractions rise, offices are shifting to calmer, productivity-focused spaces
Pedestrian killed in early-morning hit-and-run on Bengalurus MG Road
A preliminary police probe suggested that the deceased had used the washroom near the MG Road boulevard walkway and was crossing to the other side of the road when a reportedly speeding car struck him.
Mortal Kombat II movie review: Combo-dropping sequel is a button-mashing dud
Simon McQuoids sequel finally delivers the tournament carnage fans demanded, although endless lore dumps and limp character work leave this blood-soaked arcade adaptation stuck in an eternal continue screen
Excise policy: Delhi High Court to hear CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia on May 11
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said she would pass the necessary order on the appointment on Monday (May 11) and begin hearing the matter on Tuesday (May 12).
Super Rapid and Blitz: Gukesh beats Caruana in final round of Rapid event
Gukesh is tied fourth with 18 more rounds to come in the blitz section that follows the rapid event
Elderly woman killed in staged road accident for robbery in Bengaluru; five arrested
In a cinematic-style plan, the accused intentionally rammed a motorcycle into the victim, and then admitted her to a hospital. Meanwhile, one of the accomplices stole her house keys in a an attempt to commit theft.
Man killed, another injured in elephant attack in Gudalur
Former Kerala DGP P.J. Alexander passes away at 92
Known for his academic excellence alongside his policing career, the 1961-batch IPS officer earned a doctorate on the subject of law enforcement and public order
Hyderabad galleries host long-duration exhibitions this summer
The ongoing exhibitions of Kalakriti and Srishti art galleries showcase contemporary and folk art
AI + X is not enough; India needs its technology universities to solve for X + AI
Indias AI education strategy needs technology universities to bridge domain expertise and AI application for meaningful integration
The Doomsday Clock shows the danger but not the way out
The clock banks on the idea that if you show people a sufficiently frightening picture of their future, they will demand change. But history is clear that this strategy is flawed
Maharashtra Class 10 results out; over 92% students pass, girls outperform boys again
Girls secured an overall pass percentage of 94.96 as against boys' 89.56%, board chairman Trigun Kulkarni said
HSBC Hong Kong introduces Asia Pacifics first World Legend Mastercard
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through Strait of Hormuz
The latest shipment of one million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea's daily crude oil consumption
Akhilesh reaffirms support to TMC, DMK; takes dig at Congress
ad alleged that the Bengal polls witnessed multi-layered mafia tactics involving the BJP, the Election Commission and underground elements.
Amazon reports cloud outage at North Virginia data centre; CME, Coinbase face trading issues
AWS said its issue stemmed from increased temperatures within a single data centre and it was observing early signs of recovery
Kerala elections: CPI to stake claim for Deputy Opposition Leader post in Assembly
Binoy Viswam says Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly will be from CPI(M)
Much expected board meeting of Sir Ratan Tata Trust cancelled
No new date for the meeting has yet been informed. An emailed query to Tata Trusts did not elicit a response
'Bar has much to offer': CJI Kant shares anecdote as he dismisses lawyer's plea for revaluation
The CJI recounted his time as a final-year law student when he, too, wanted to become a judicial officer, had cleared the written test, and was to appear for the interview
India pavilion at Venice Biennale reimagines 'home'; resurrects it through artful warp and weft
The Pavilion of India is curated by Amin Jaffer and presented by the Ministry of Culture in partnership with NMACC and Serendipity Arts
Ahead of a possible meeting with Chinese President Xi, Trump claims U.S. has no problem with China
CUET-UG advisory on dress code, permissible items released
The advisory further stated that white light clothing is preferred and candidates may wear woollens if required, subject to reporting early for frisking
Highest temperature in Telangana drops from 46C to 42C
The maximum temperature in Hyderabad was 40.7C
Scope of legal fiction in party mergers
Henry Maine called legal fiction an agency by which law adapts to changing societies. In the Indian context, a 1955 ruling delineating the scope of legal fiction, reaffirmed by the Supreme Court in March, sets limits that the law on defections has yet to absorb.
Dont want money or grand parades, just want to know our country is watching: Satwik
The world No.4 pair of Satwik and Chirag Shetty, the Asian Games champions, were part of the Indian team that recently claimed a bronze medal in the Thomas Cup in Denmark
New invasive moth threatens Ladakhs farm-based economy
The larvae of the Phaleracf.bucephala, commonly called the buff-tip moth, are voracious feeders, capable of stripping an entire tree bare in a few weeks
It is not possible: DMKs Elangovan rejects any alliance talks with AIADMK
Grave injustice: TVK workers slam Governor for not inviting Vijay to form government in Tamil Nadu
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education declares Class X exam results; 86.83% students pass
A total of 131 students secured the top 10 ranks, of whom 28 were girls
Drone flying banned over key Hyderabad areas ahead of PM Modis visit
Blaize Announces Pricing of $35 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
Why ovarian cancer needs a louder voice
Roughly 2,50,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year across the world. An estimated 1,40,000 will die from it. It is, by some measures, the deadliest of all gynaecological cancers and yet, it receives a fraction of the public attention given to breast cancer. This needs to change
Chandranath Rath murder key updates: What we know about Suvendu Adhikaris aide murder
Police investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, havesaid the attackers used vehicles with fake number plates to carry out the murderand escape from the scene. Hereswhat we know so far.
Delhi CM, Scindia inaugurate renovated Nehru Place Post Office
CM Rekha Gupta said that the redeveloped post offices would emerge as strong centres of modern facilities, digital services and reliable public outreach in the coming years
Father alleges foul play in daughters death at Krosuru police station in Palnadu district
The woman had filed a complaint in 2021 against a police constable. The Palnadu SP says she fell from the first floor of the building during the inquiry
Is inviting TVKs Vijay to form the government the right decision? | Data Point
Senior journalist K. Venkataramanan explains why Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar should invite TVK President C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the single largest party, to form the government, citing established conventions and legal precedents.
Supreme Court asks student arrested for violence during Noida workers protest to approach HC
There are 93,000 cases pending in the Supreme Court, the Bench observed
Malayalam short film Blue Lily explores domestic violences complex impact
The Malayalam short film Blue Lily is different take on the impact of domestic violence
Chennai musicians unite for fundraiser concert series supporting rapper Devoids recovery
Nearly 50 artistes across Chennais independent music scene are coming together at Aura Studios for a fundraiser to support rapper Devoid, who was critically injured in a recent road accident
