Maharashtra to upgrade 19 secondary ashram schools to junior college for tribals
The decision was aimed at preventing dropouts and continuing the educational progress of tribal students in the hilly and remote areas of Maharashtra
IPL 2026 | Nitishoffers balance and makes life a lot easier: Vettori
Nitish, much like a Marco Jansen or MarcusStoinis, offers balance and makes my life a lot easier, Vettori said
Silencing academia, weakening democratic space
Academic suppression and shrinking dissent signal a deep democratic decline in India
The Iran conflict and the future of Shia identity
Shia identity faces the possibility of fragmentation or radical consolidation
Building bridges: On Indias solar generation, battery storage
Battery storage capacity must keep pace with solar energy generation
At sea: On the Indian Navys Project 17A
The expansion of high-end frigate fleet must be in step with perceived threats
Cabinet panel clears Railway Ministrys three multitracking projects in six States
The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country
The directive comes amid the case of a 65-year-old man with a criminal record who allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered a four-year-old girl at Narsapur in Bhor tehsil of Pune district on May 1
Southern Railway opens 20 new parking facilities in Chennai
Chennai Customs foil ganja smuggling attempts at airport, three held
Tap water samples found to be contaminated with E. coli in Palluruthy
An open letter to Joseph Vijay
Vijay thanks Tamil Nadu voters, hails poll outcome as victory for people-driven democracy
Did kids make Vijay mama a success?
An Instagram search shows posts and reels of children crying and threatening parents and grandparents to vote for TVK. A child rights activist says the EC must make clearer, stricter guidelines regarding using children as part of poll campaigns
Cabinet clears amendment to make insult to Vande Mataram a punishable offence
On February 6, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in a set of instructions to States and other government bodies said that all the six stanzas ofVande Mataram, that comes to a little over three minutes long, should be sung or played at official events
Delhi High Court to appoint amici curiae for Kejriwal, others in excise case
Dysfunctional fans, severe water shortage: NGO flags shortcomings at DUSIB night shelters
Delhi: official dismissed for negligence after child drowns in open drain
There is light at the end of the tunnel for Indian golf
Though the sport is going through its toughest phase, Bhullar and Shiv believe that the next generation will turn things around in a few years; Jeev urges the youngsters to show more hunger if they have to tee off at the top level
U.P. man jailed over I love Muhammad post secures bail
The court noted that the applicant does not have any criminal antecedents and the post does not name any particular caste or community
To minimise AIs impact on jobs, ILO bats for lifelong learning
Lifelong learning should be elevated as a strategic policy priority, ILO tells governments; study finds only 16% of workers had any structured training in past year; highlights inequalities in access to learning
Dutch warship De Ruyter visits Kochi port
The ships crew members to engage in joint training exercises with the Indian Navy to strengthen operational ties
Assam Congress to analyse poll defeat
State party president Gaurav Gogoi says Congress will learn important lessons from this defeat
Israel court extends Gaza flotilla activists' detention by six days
The extension is to allow police more time to interrogate them, the pair's lawyer said
Union Cabinet raises sugarcane FRP by 10 per quintal
The government said that with a view to protect the interests of sugarcane farmers, it has also decided that there shall not be any deduction in case of sugar mills where recovery is below 9.5%
BJP gears up to pick Bengal CM; Suvendu Adhikari front runner
Swearing-in of the new Cabinet is likely to take place on May 9, the birth anniversary ofRabindranathTagore
CEO of Puducherry submits list of winning candidates to EC
The list comprises 30 elected representatives of the Union Territory
NDA moves towards government formation in Puducherry
The AINRC had secured 12 seats, BJP four and one seat each by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi placing the NDA in a comfortable position in the 30- member Puducherry Assembly to form the government
Judge seeks report on accused before passing orders in sexual assault case
The case pertains to the sexual assault and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Puducherry two years ago
Child among two missing after boat capsizes in Rajasthan
Preliminary investigation suggested that overloading might have caused the accident; the boat was being operated by a local and the occupants had no life jackets
Manipurs Zomi leaders to take late BJP MLA Valtes body to Delhi, protest outside party office
Valte was assaulted by an Imphal mob on May 4, 2023, suffering life-threatening injuries; after his death in February 2026, his family refused to perform his last rites till the arrest of those behind the attack
Stalin accorded rousing reception in Kolathur
The DMK president met and thanked supporters. Voters recalled his contributions to the constituency, including the construction of flyovers, community halls, and other facilities
United University: A Gateway to Learning, Growth, and Global Careers
Delhi court allows confiscation of assets linked to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari
ED says confiscation of properties linked to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari is necessary to prevent him from frustrating legal process by remaining outside country.
EC notifies Kerala poll results
CIC recommends DoPT include sub-caste data in UPSC results to broaden reach of affirmative action
The DoPT official added that the list of candidates allocated to services (along with their category) on the basis of CSE-2017 onwards is available on the department's portal
In learning organisations, failure is not a bad word
Experts say organisations that create opportunities for employees to improve and excel through upskilling or reskilling often reap the benefits in the long run
Lord Kallazhagar reaches His abode
Bombay High Court grants bail to Surendra Gadling in prison since 2018 in Elgar Parishad case
The lawyer-activist, the last among the 16 accused in the 2017 case, will continue to be behind bars as his bail application in a separate 2016 arson case is pending before Supreme Court
BRS flays govt. for imposing unofficial ban on urea sales
Harish Rao says farmers of sugarcane, fruit orchards and vegetables facing urea crisis
TVK sweeps polls winning eight out of 10 constituencies in Madurai
The highest and lowest margins of victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadi Assembly election
Most constituencies with margins above 60,000 votes were won by theTVK, with theDMKfinishing second in a majority of these seats. The distribution of these margins shows a concentration in urban and industrial regions
BRS leaders hit out at Congress govts selective action
MoD inks 1,476 crore deal with BEL for mobile electronic systems
According to Defence Ministry, the systems, with a minimum indigenous content of 72%, are expected to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of Army units while advancing Indias self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Cabinet sub-panel decides that govt. will purchase Jowar alongside Maize
Saffron supporters say they are well rid of Mamata as they celebrate a famous victory
State Secretariat to return to the Writers Building from Nabanna after 13 years
China says wider U.S. sanctions on Cuba are 'illegal'
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1 broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government
Watch: DMK chief M K Stalin holds roadshow in Kolathur after his defeat to TVKs V S Babu
M. K. Stalin, chief of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, held a roadshow in Kolathur following his unexpected defeat to V. S. Babu of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The roadshow drew significant crowds, with Stalin thanking supporters and signalling that the party would regroup and continue its political fight.
AIADMK sees erosion of its voter base in Coimbatore district
Watch: TVKs Chennai sweep surpasses AIADMKs 1977 debut
With the results of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections now declared, the newly formed Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, has delivered a stunning performance in the states capital, Chennai, winning all but two of the 16 assembly constituencies.
Tamil Nadu Congress to take final call on Vijays support request: KC Venugopal
The Congress leadership has asked the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee to take a final call on Vijays request for support to form a government in the State. The decision will be taken keeping in mind the mandate for a secular government and the sentiments reflected in the electoral verdict.
10,453 allotted free seats in A.P. private schools in latest lottery phase
Motorists demand NHAI to re-lay pot-holed service lane on Vellore - Ranipet border
The service lane has remained unrepaired for monthseven after the opening of a new underpass in February; NHAI cites the delay to the rising cost of bitumen due to fluctuations in global market
Watch: Mamata Banerjee refuses to back down after poll defeat
Mamata Banerjee responded strongly after her partys defeat in the elections, refusing to back down from the outcome and says that she will not resign
Roundtable discussion on Outer Ring Road to be held on Wednesday
The event aims to move beyond surface-level conversations to actionable insights that can shape Chennais next phase of growth
Kishore Datta resigns as West Bengal Advocate-General
He was appointed Advocate-General on December 16, 2023, for a second term, following the resignation of S.N. Mookherjee
DC asks officials to create more awareness about PM street vendor scheme
AGI Greenpac breaks ground for 1,000 cr. aluminium beverage can plant in U.P.
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Poll outcome raises questions over future of minor parties
Smaller constituents of LDF, including Kerala Congress (B), Revolutionary Socialist Party (Leninist) and Congress (S) drew a blank, despite having pockets of influence
L&T Q4 PAT declines 3% to 5,326 crore, dividend at 38 per share
West Asia war induced supply chain disruptions may impact performance in first half.
US not seeking fight, launches Operation Freedom, says Pentagon chief
The U.S. has launched Project Freedom to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon said the mission is defensive and temporary, aimed at ensuring safe passage amid tensions with Iran. Officials stressed that the U.S. is not looking to fight but will act to secure a key global trade route.
Rupee depreciates as FPIs sell 5,000 crore in equities
Assam elections 2026: Howhavesmaller allies fared?
The Oppositionsthree Gogoi formula to counter the BJP failed as bothCongress state chief Gaurav Gogoi and AJP chief Gogoi lost from their respective seats in Jorhat andKhowang.
TVK captures Congress bastion of Thiruvadanai
KEA to start UG-CET document verification from May 11
KEA calls candidates to upload NEET details
KEA postpones select recruitment exam after internal reservation decision
The debilitating rout, especially in the partys strongholds, has thrown up some big questions regarding the partys campaign strategy, organisational cohesiveness, candidate finalisation, and efficacy of its political operations, including whether misplaced confidence of an inevitable third consecutive term in power had imbued the partys electioneering with complacency from the booth level and upwards
Fit India vision: two open gyms inaugurated in Karimnagar
Womens cricket in India still waits for growth, due recognition: Mithali Raj
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals elects to bat against Chennai Super Kings
CSK made a couple of changes, bringing in Windies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein and pacer Gurjapneet Singh
Rayudu appointed HCAs head of cricket operations
Police seek additional openings to improve safety on double-decker stretch
Events association launches Tamil Nadu chapter to develop western districts as wedding destinations
TVK topples decades of dominance by Dravidian and national parties in Sivaganga district
CM to visit Mysuru on Wednesday
Commuters seek stoppage of new express trains at Periyanaickenpalayam station
2026 Assam Assembly elections at a glance
The BJP won 82 of 126 seats, asserting their dominance in the States political landscape. Altogether, the BJP-led NEDA has swept the elections by winning 102 seats and the Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha has secured 21 seats.
State grants approval to procure six MRI machines for district hospitals
Govt. releases additional 72 cr to mitigate rural drinking water scarcity
BJPs bid to gain a foothold in central region fails, party loses in all five seats it contested
Partys top leaders had campaigned intensely in the region right from Union Home Minister Amit Shah in January; Prime Minister Modi addressed a meeting in Tiruchi
Intra-party rumblings, poor election work smother Speaker Appavus electoral fortune
The shocking defeat of Appavu, has surprised the common voter as he has lost the electoral battle to K. Sathish Christopher of TVK; However, his defeat has not shocked the DMK men, who are very much aware of the intra-party squabbles among the district-level office-bearers
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Lokesh to lay stone for Carrier Globals 1,000-crore facility in Sri City on May 6
It helps bring advanced cooling technologies that are indispensable for the next-generation growth engines such as data centres, AI infrastructure and high-performance computing environment
Youth Congress leader hits out at CPI(M), credits UDF surge to public awareness and anti-incumbency mood
CPI(M) to discuss reasons for LDF poll debacle in Kozhikode, Cong. to examine Beypore defeat
The UDF won 12 of the 13 segments in Kozhikode when the Assembly election results were declared on May 4, 2026. The LDFs victory was confined to Beypore, from where former Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas managed to win
