ECI set to roll out phase III of SIR in coming days to cover 22 States, UTs
The poll authority had held back the exercise due to Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal held last month
U.K. PM Starmer told by Interior Minister to consider departure
Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood was one of at least three Cabinet Ministers to suggest that the Prime Minister needs to consider his position
EU agrees sanctions on West Bank settlers and Hamas leaders
The group declined to support stronger measures from some European governments and withheld details, but French Foreign Minister Jean-Nol Barrot said the Ministers had decided to sanction Hamas leaders
Israeli forces operated from base in Iraq during the Iran war: report
The security official said, Israeli forces established a base in an abandoned airstrip, built by Saddam Hussein, in the Najaf desert
The enduring democratic message of a royal charter
King Charles III has done well to reiterate that the Magna Cartas law above rulers theme must resonate across the democratic world
A new phase in the India-Vietnam strategic partnership
Indo-Pacific dynamics are reshaping the India-Vietnam bilateral relationship
Delhi government launches five-day rescue drive for homeless people
Those rescued will be taken to Apna Ghar Ashram, where arrangements have been made for their treatment, care, food, medical support and rehabilitation
The road to deliver womens safety
The Telangana government must ensure safety in both offline and online spaces
Fifty years ago | Baskets were in use 10,000 years ago
A hundred years ago | Anglo-Indians and the elections
Belated warning: On the Prime Ministers austerity appeal
Prime Minister Narendra Modis suggestions to Indians imply a serious economic impact
Ugly bout: On the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat
The timing of the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat is suspect
Lakshya, Sindhu shift focus to individual glory at Thailand Open
Seventh seed Lakshya will open against Singapores Jason Teh Jia Heng and sixth seed Sindhu will begin against Chinese Taipeis Tung Ciou-Tong
The slow erosion of press freedoms
Licensing regimes, strategic lawsuits, algorithmic suppression, and the slow desiccation of local newsrooms have led to a procedural rather than violent decline
Ashish Sood asks Delhi Fire Services to strengthen fire prevention measures
IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS | Axarand Miller help Capitals pip Kings at the post, keep hopes alive
The two put together a vital 64-run stand to help the visiting team recover from a poor start; Ashutosh and Madhav apply the finishing touches
L-G directs DDA to chart out plan to develop Dwarka into an international investment hub
SMSes by public sector LPG companies create a flutter in Mangaluru
Work on the Netravathi riverfront project is going on at a snails pace
The journey of the six from a bonus to primary currency
Kukke Subrahmanya temple registers all-time high revenue of 167.89 crore in 2025-26
Major portion of the revenue comes from sevas, including Sarpa Samskara, Naga Pratishthe and Ashlesha Bali, followed by interest on investments and Kanike
The dressing room conundrum a tight-rope walk
In team sports where, increasingly, there are as many members of the support staff as there are playing personnel, it is impossible to police effectively; from Slapgate to vaping, the IPL has had its fair share of flashpoints, creating a bitter-sweet relationship
Three persons arrested for assault in Basin Bridge
The police said efforts are under way to trace the others absconding
Singapen Special Task Force with modern facilities will be formed shorty for improving women safety
Southern Railway installs new solar power plants
Two-wheeler theft suspect arrested; 16 stolen bikes seized
Watch: AIADMK split becomes evident as Palaniswami and Velumani camps clash over leader post
Tensions within the AIADMK became visible in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as rival camps led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami and S.P. Velumani appeared to flex their strength over the post of Leader of the Legislature Party.
With poll code lifted, GCC to hold meeting to review civic works
While approximately 70% of scheduled road projects were completed before the election hiatus, the remaining 30% will be prioritised to be completed before the onset of monsoon
U.S.-Iran ceasefire on life support, says Trump
The U.S. President described Irans proposal as a piece of garbage which he was not going to waste time reading
Wrestling | Vineshinsists she is eligible to compete
Sexual assault case: child rights commission visits victim in Eluru
This is the first Supreme Court hearing in the West Bengal SIR case after the election; in as many as 31 seats, the victory margins of the BJP were less than the number of votes deleted during the SIR, Trinamool leaders say
How a bid to make Thirumavalavan Tamil Nadus Chief Minister failed
The idea of making Mr. Thirumavalavan the CM was mooted after a bid for an AIADMK Government with DMK support hit hurdles, a senior VCK leader told The Hindu
How a bid to make Thirumavalavan CM failed
Sony Music buys Recognition's vast song catalogue, including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Journey and more
The transaction positions Sony for streaming payments for hit songs ranging from Journeys Dont Stop Believin and Beyonces Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) to Lady Gagas Bad Romance and Leonard Cohens Hallelujah
Watch: Why Vinesh Phogats wrestling comeback is facing WFI resistance
Vinesh Phogats attempt to return to competitive wrestling has triggered a fresh dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India, raising questions over anti-doping regulations, athlete eligibility, and the continuing tensions within Indian wrestling.
News Analysis | Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Crisis over CM choice lays bare fault lines in Cong.
Several veteran Congress leaders and ordinary workers feel let down by the partys insouciance. IUML, which spearheaded the UDF poll campaign successfully in many constituencies, has reason to be annoyed. The crisis has laid bare the fault lines within the coalition and eclipsed the journey ahead
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer appointed State Chief Secretary
The decision of the BJP government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to elevate the CEO to the top post in the State raised questions in political circles
PM Modi advises cutting cooking oil use and deferring gold purchases
VB-G RAM G to come into force on July 1: govt.
MGNREGA, enacted under the Congress-led UPA as a nationwide rural employment scheme with statutory backing for 100 days of guaranteed work, will also stand repealed on July 1; Union Minister says most States will have six months to complete the necessary transition phase
Charred remains of two men found in Krishnagiri
PM Modi to meet Iran FM, other BRICS Ministers before UAE visit
Engagements indicate New Delhi is stepping up its global outreach amidst the war in West Asia and talks of economic austerity measures at home triggered by an energy crisis
PMs Telangana visit leaves a sour taste in State BJP?
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy meets Governor
Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit (2026), MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi mentioned that addressing curtailment-related issues was particularly imperative.
IPL 2026 GT vs SRH | Titans bowling steel meet Sunrisers batting might
Despite diverging approaches, both GT and SRH enter the contest with 14 points each from 11 games
MA Baby flags disunity in UDF over CM race in Kerala
Youth murdered by minors in Salem
SIP dips 3% to 31,115 crore on weak global market cue.
The total outstanding SIPs also stagnated at around 10.4 crore for the fourth consecutive month
TCS Nashik case: NCW flags toxic work culture, zero POSH compliance
Deeply disturbing and toxic workplace environment marked by pervasive sexual harassment and abuse of authority at the workplace, says NCW report.
TN Assembly: Shanmugam takes oath in Speakers chamber after late arrival
Congress holds strategy meet over GBA polls, DKS says new guarantees for Bengaluru on May 13
This announcement comes a day after Mr. Shivakumar, who is also Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, held a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Surjewala, in charge of party affairs in the State on Sunday. Mr. Shivakumar described it as a political meeting
Shaktikanta Das warns of global economic slowdown
Want to get positivity back into Hyderabad cricket:Rayudu
Bajaj@100: The next 100 years of Bajaj will be about building ecosystems
Next chapter of Indias rise will be written by technology and innovation by the youth
DMK flags deliberate move in Vande MataramTamil anthem order
CM is unsettled by PMs remarks: BJP
MK Stalin & Udhayanidhi welcome CM Vijay at his residence
SC places Sringeri recount result in abeyance, restores Congress leader as MLA for now
A Bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kumar ordered status quo ante while issuing notice to the BJPs Jeevaraj and other respondents
Urvil Patel where intent meets opportunity
What stood out about Urvil Patels innings against LSG was not merely the power of the hitting, but the clarity behind it
The new framework will replace 29 existinglabourlaws that currently deal with social security, working hours, retirementbenefitsand trade union rights
Markets slip 1.3% as U.S. rejects Irans response to deal and PM Modi cautions rupee drop
Mumbai
Achieve 90% progress in mapping by end of May; ECIs SIR announcement shortly: Telangana CEO
Nishant Kumar likely to be elected to Bihar Legislative Council next month
Out of 10 seats, nine are going to be vacated on June 28 while, one seat held by JD(U) president Nitish Kumar was already vacated when he got elected to the Rajya Sabha
IPL 2026 | SRHs aggressive approach will give us a window of opportunity: GTs Dahiya
Sunrisers Hyderabad, turbocharged by a top three of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, is at the forefront of it with an eye-watering Powerplay run-rate of 11.16, the second-best in the league, only behind Rajasthan Royals
Students demand action against private law college for admission violation
In todays episode: Modis appeal amid the West Asia crisis, the suspense over the Congresss Kerala Chief Minister pick, and the political buzz around Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Tamil Nadu.
GBA polls: Karnataka SEC appeals to Supreme Court for extension of deadline by 3 months
The Karnataka State Election Commission had recently said civic polls in Bengaluru will be held between June 14 and 24.
CPI (M) demands expedition of process of giving pattas to residents of Aathumedu in Virudhunagar
Government to revise minimum wages benefitting workers, say Deputy CM
'Wage revision should reflect real life needs not just numerical change'
CCTV cameras installed at bus stand in Thoothukudi
Animal Husbandry Department assures farmers market-rate compensation for future loss of livestock
Remand prisoner escapes from police custody in Karaikudi
Karnataka Open | Three Indians come a cropper on opening day
Heat to intensify over next 10 days; relief likely with pre-monsoon showers
Meteorologists have warned that temperatures across Hyderabad and Telangana are set to rise again over the next 10 days before pre-monsoon showers expected around May 22-25 bring some relief
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 111.40 feet
Rode on sheer willpower to take the team home:Krunal
I was very clear. I will not go out. I will fight through and make sure I can do whatever I can for the team, Krunal Pandya said
Spectator gored to death by bull at manjuvirattu in Sivaganga
Jewellery sector bats for gold monetisation scheme
YSRCP alleges corruption, nepotism in Amaravati project
Shivaraju takes charge as Additional Commissioner in Regional Commissioners office in Mysuru
Gleneagles Hospitals organises conference on advances in head and neck cancer care
Experts discussed emerging therapies, reconstructive surgery, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches in head and neck cancer care
AI, GIS-enabled Kartavya-KAAMS app launched for attendance of school teachers, staff
Interim expansion works under way at Coimbatore airport
The works taken up at a cost of 13 crore aim to expand the existing domestic security hold area by 920 sqm to support the passenger traffic
Innovation-driven growth vital for nations progress: former AICTE chairman
T.G. Sitharam underscores importance of emerging sectors such as semiconductors, clean energy and green hydrogen
Census 2027: As deadline nears, mapping crosses 45 lakh houses in GBA limits
Officials say the daily enumeration target has been changing as surveys were not carried out thoroughly across some blocks in theinitialthree days
Green energy key to Indias future growth: Naidu
A.P. Chief Minister says energy security, decentralised power systems and sustainable development are vital for Indias economic transformation; pitches rooftop solar, micro-grids and natural farming at CII summit
Rangasamy to be sworn-in as Chief Minister of Puducherry on Wednesday
Proposal for tetrapod groynes cleared for Valiathura-Shanghumughom stretch in Thiruvananthapuram
7-crore estimate for work cleared. The Valiathura-Shanghumughom stretch has been listed as one of the worst-hit by coastal erosion in Thiruvananthapuram district
