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Govt. to appoint 238 doctors to fill vacancies in DSH hospitals

They will be appointed on one-year contract basis through the District Selection Committees functioning under the supervision of the District Collectors

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:24 pm

NCP(SP) splits in Kerala, Saseendran and Thomas to float new outfit

The decision to form the new outfit was due to NCP (SP) leaderships growing ties with the BJP-led NDA, especially during the recent Baramati Assembly bypoll in Maharashtra, The new party aims to remain aligned with the LDF and is set to hold its first general body meeting on June 20.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:23 pm

Demand for diesel more than doubled in six districts, petrol in fourteen districts: Official

The govt has largely attributed the sudden rise in demand to the onset of the agricultural season, shifting demand from private OMCs to state-owned, and bulk consumers increasingly turning to retail pumps amid a price differential.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:22 pm

El Nino may not make an exception for A.P., say weather experts

Despite IMD report indicating the possibility of the central and northern parts of the State receiving normal to above-normal rainfall during the monsoon, the experts from State advise caution stating Andhra Pradesh may see three-four heatwave days in June, and higher temperatures may lead to a decrease in groundwater levels and thus impact agricultural activities

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:21 pm

Watch: India & U.S. | Did Rubios visit mend ties? | Worldview

Did U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubios four-day visit to India succeed in easing tensions between Washington and New Delhi? This week on Worldview, we look at the key takeaways from Rubios visit, the outcomes of the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting, and the major discussions surrounding the ongoing war in Iran.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:20 pm

31 injured in jallikattu at Palaiyapalayam

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:18 pm

Slow pace of pre-monsoon cleanliness drive draws flak at Kozhikode Corporation Council meeting

Cleaning activities remain unfinished in many parts of the city due to a shortage of sanitation workers, inadequate equipment, and other operational constraints, councillors say

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:16 pm

Former MP Elavarasan quits AIADMK

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:13 pm

Forest dept clears encroachment in Chinnakkanal

Encroachers had planted cardamom in the catchment area of the Anayirankal dam reservoir and extended the illegal cultivation into the forest department-owned pine plantation

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:09 pm

120-year-old land dispute of Vatticherukuru village in Guntur district resolved, says A.P. Revenue Minister

The village was included in under Section 22A(1)(b) of Registration Act, 1908 based on the classification by the British as a village-front tank in the 1906 Resettlement Survey Register, prohibiting any land transaction cades

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:09 pm

Defence Secretary holds key meetings at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, pushes for Indo-Pacific security cooperation

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also engages with leading think tanks and academic institutions on issues related to Indo-Pacific security architecture, defence industrial cooperation and emerging technologies.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:08 pm

Youth stabbed over road rage

The Hindu 29 May 2026 8:08 pm

Keralas first tribal panchayat gets modern menstrual shelter for women

The initiative built for women of the Muthuvan tribe is expected to provide a clean and safe space for women during menstruation

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:58 pm

Uplokayukta directs officers to implement public schemes effectively

K.N. Phaneendra, who is on a tour of Yadgir, pays surprise visits to several places, particularly the bus stand and public offices

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:48 pm

TDP move to further empower women historic, says A.P. Home Minister Anitha

The decision to allocate 33% seats for them in legislative bodies reflects the partys long-standing commitment to women empowerment, she observes

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:48 pm

Nagenthran calls for structural changes in HR&CE Department

He welcomes action initiated by HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh against those who allegedly demanded money for swift darshan at the Subramanya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:48 pm

District Collector urges caution at waterbodies

Public advised to avoid hazardous stretches in rivers and canals and use only designated safe areas for bathing

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:48 pm

40 coastal districtsin India likely to see summer temperatures rise by over1Cby 2040: Report

Indias average temperatures are projected to increase by 1.5C by 2040, with approximately 40 coastal districts likely to see summer temperatures rise by over 1C.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:48 pm

Kerala government to implement film policy formulated by previous govt.

Governors policy address says the States film industry will be supported through the policy covering production incentives, co-production treaties with other countries, film-tourism development, and promotion of Kerala as a shooting destination

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:46 pm

District administration seeks NoC from ASI for maintenance work at Big Temple

Thanjavur MP S. Murasoli issues oral instructions to the ASI staff at the Big Temple to cooperate with the district administration in clearing the vegetation from the moat

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:40 pm

Fit-again Pranati banks on quality training to improve execution scores

The 31-year-old, who was out of action after suffering a ligament injury in her ankle in October last year, bounced back this month by securing a silver in vault at the World Challenge Cup in Tashkent

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:33 pm

Mahanadu has set new benchmark in political mobilisation, says TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao

The proposal to allocate 33% seats for women in the party structure and electoral representation is a landmark reform, he says

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:26 pm

Authorities beef up enforcement as boat services flout safety norms

The recent incident at Munroe Thuruthu points to the critical safety lapses plaguing boat operations across Kerala

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:24 pm

Ban on cow slaughter: Tamil Nadu police file compliance report before Madras High Court

Madras High Court closes the case after being satisfied with the report filed by Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) T.S. Anbu

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:23 pm

IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: Rajasthan Royals opt to bat against Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans made one change while Rajasthan Royals are playing an unchanged XI

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:20 pm

NEET paper leak: CBI, govt officials apprise Parliamentary panel of steps taken to prevent leakage in June 21 retest

The CBI director informed the panel members on the progress made by the probe agency into the paper leak case, the number of persons arrested so far and the steps being taken to arrest the remaining accused, the sources said.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:16 pm

Forex reserves drops $7.5 billion to $681.38 billion

The value of gold reserves also declined to $4.53 billion to $114.786 billion during the week, the RBI said

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:15 pm

Eight lion cubs die in suspected Babesia infection in Gujarat

Containment measures intensified in Gir landscape as Forest Department isolates lions, launches tick-removal operations after suspected Babesia cases

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:15 pm

Flybrary to come up soon at Mysuru airport

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:10 pm

Telangana Information Commission clears massive backlog

It has disposed off 14,434 cases till May 28

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:09 pm

Legal action to be taken against cultivation of ganja

The Yadgir district administration will strictly act against the cultivation of ganja and transportation of drugs, says Deputy Commissioner

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:07 pm

AIADMKs embargo on former functionaries is only to eliminate any scope for confusion, says MP

However, Rajya Sabha Member M.Dhanapaldismisses the suggestion that the embargo is meant to convey the message that the former functionaries will not be restored to their earlier positions. It is for the general secretary to decide who should be given what position and when, he says

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:07 pm

Vinesh cleared to participate, Asian Games trials on Saturday

Vinesh, who had been barred from participating in the open ranking tournament earlier this month, is yet to confirm her participation, having previously registered in the 57kg

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:06 pm

Kerala school Principal suspended for social media posts ridiculing Chief Minister Satheesan

He was suspended just two days before his retirement on May 31; ADGP had recommended department-level action against Javad

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:01 pm

Poojary hopes Forest Department facilitates widening of key highway stretch

The 29 km ghat stretch has been a crucial link between the coast and the hinterlands

The Hindu 29 May 2026 7:00 pm

Ensure free flow of Cauvery water till tail areas, Palaniswami urges T.N. government

He alleges that the C and D channels have been desilted in haste and this is will impair agricultural activity

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:58 pm

Kalingarayan Canal renovation gather pace ahead of water release

Works relating to the baby canal, however, couldnt be taken up because of rain, says WRD engineer; indiscriminate release of sewage and dumping of household waste have severely polluted large stretches of the main canal, which irrigates 15,743 acres across three taluks in the district

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:57 pm

Meditation camp for police personnel begins in Chittoor

Three-day programme focuses on mental well-being, emotional resilience and stress management

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:56 pm

Concern grows over move to axe core academic courses

AIDSO says course cuts will weaken higher education in the State

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:54 pm

Golden Rock workshop gets third rake of Vande Bharat coaches for maintenance

One rake consisting of eight AC coaches will be subjected to Shop Schedule - II maintenance; the coaches will be despatched next month

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:54 pm

Row over Kerala Kalamandalam Chancellor post amid cash crunch

Memorandum seeks Mallika Sarabhais removal over costs; Vice-Chancellor, however, points to 200% rise in non-government income at the varsity

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:52 pm

TTD effects changes in Srivani darshan tickets quota

It earmarks 300 tickets of the 800 available under the daily current booking quota for donors who have already contributed 10,000 to the Srivani Trust and are awaiting darshan tickets

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:49 pm

MVA finalises seat-sharing for Maharashtra council polls; Congress gets 8 of 17 seats

The ruling BJP-NCP-Shiv Sena alliance has yet to announce its seat-sharing formula

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:44 pm

Watch: Menstrual leave for school students proposed in Kerala policy address

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday, May 29, outlined the priorities of the new Congress-led UDF government in his policy address to the State Assembly. The governments vision is what it calls a Puthuyuga Keralam or New-Age Kerala, built around welfare, better governance and economic recovery.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:40 pm

Decoding NCR realty: rates, rules and returns

From RERA regulations to repo-linked loans and infrastructure-led growth, heres what investors need to know before entering Delhi-NCRs fast-evolving property market

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:33 pm

Tamil play Mental Manadhil, a witty take on imperfect marriages

Staged at Chennais Krishna Gana Sabha recently, the play explored the quirks, conflicts and quiet truths of married life.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:27 pm

Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar announces multi-pronged strategy against substance abuse

The Excise dept. will be rebuilt as a modern, intelligence-driven and technology-enabled institution that is focused on public welfare, youth protection and transparent governance. A dedicated State Narcotic Enforcement Bureau will be established for specialised enforcement, including cyber surveillance of online drug networks.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:25 pm

Child health improves as severe diarrhoea prevalence falls: NFHS-6

Rotavirus is one of the leading causes of severe diarrhoea and dehydration among infants and young children

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:23 pm

Hombale Films to produce Marathi film titled Yeto Ka Naay

Directed by content creator and actor Sarang Sathaye, the films first look was unveiled on Friday (May 29, 2026)

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:12 pm

WHO announces first confirmed Ebola recovery in DRC outbreak

The DRC is on its 17th outbreak of the disease, the deadliest of which claimed nearly 2,300 lives out of 3,500 cases between 2018 and 2020

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:10 pm

2 killed, 7 injured as storm, heavy rain lash Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun

Officials say relief assistance of over 12.88 lakh has been proposed for affected families

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:09 pm

CBSE portal for re-evaluation of Class 12 answer papers to be operational from June 1

This is to ensure the highest standards and protocols of evaluation, it said

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:08 pm

Tamil Nadu Today: Congress breaks ties with DMK; joins TVK alliance

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:06 pm

Tuner movie review: Leo Woodall strikes a fine note in this offbeat romantic crime caper

As a piano tuner with hyperacusis, Leo Woodall draws one into a world where sound is both a curse and a blessing

The Hindu 29 May 2026 6:00 pm