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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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:53 pm

How a bid to make Thirumavalavan CM failed

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:51 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:35 pm

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.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:25 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:24 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:20 pm

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UPA as a nationwide rural employment scheme with statutory backing for 100 days of guaranteed work, will also stand repealed on July 1; Union Minister says most States will have six months to complete the necessary transition phase

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:14 pm

Charred remains of two men found in Krishnagiri

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:14 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:12 pm

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy meets Governor

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:11 pm

Seeking to scale investment in green energy corridor for maintaining RE grid stability: MNRE Secretary

Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit (2026), MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi mentioned that addressing curtailment-related issues was particularly imperative.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:10 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:09 pm

Youth murdered by minors in Salem

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:02 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:59 pm

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.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:58 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:55 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:49 pm

CM is unsettled by PMs remarks: BJP

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:46 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:41 pm

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 Hindu 11 May 2026 9:40 pm

Karnataka likely to operationalise Labour Codes from July 1, may revise housing rent, right to strike

The new framework will replace 29 existinglabourlaws that currently deal with social security, working hours, retirementbenefitsand trade union rights

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:38 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:23 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:23 pm

Watch: Avoid gold, foreign trips & adopt WFH: How will it affect the economy? | Above the Fold | 11.05.2026

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.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:20 pm

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.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:18 pm

Government to revise minimum wages benefitting workers, say Deputy CM

'Wage revision should reflect real life needs not just numerical change'

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:17 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:11 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:08 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:01 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:00 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:59 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:55 pm

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

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:51 pm

Migrant workers of Munnar estates get a tourney to showcase hockey skills

Kanan Devan Hills Plantations to launch the inter-estate Ripple Tea Hockey Tournament on May 12 to encourage sports enthusiasts among its workforce. Workers from Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Assam have been organising matches across estates in the region, prompting the company to launch the tourney

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:49 pm

Watch: Starmer faces revolt after poll blow, vows to stay in power

Keir Starmer promised to stay in power and respond to criticism after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:45 pm

Govt. to bring reforms in AYUSH sector to enhance quality: Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav says new guidelines and mandatory registration for AYUSH clinics and hospitals will help curb fake drugs and check unqualified practitioners

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:44 pm

Autorickshaw driver killed in accident

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:41 pm

Kadapa MLA links Almaspet violence to ganja menace

Madhavi Reddy blames anti social elements for taking the situation into their control and allegedly resorting to violence

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:25 pm

MADITSSIA greets CM Vijay; seeks early execution of SIPCOT in Melur

For industrial growth in southern Tamil Nadu, the new government should consider setting up industrial estates on 500 acres with intervals of 20 kilometres along the Madurai-Thoothukudi stretch, which will give an impact and assures growth for all sectors, says MADITSSIA president A Senthikumar

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:25 pm

Protest demonstration withdrawn

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:24 pm

Over 650 kg of ganja seized by Government Railway Police in 15 months

The contraband were seized on board trains and on railway platforms in Tiruchi, Madurai and Tirunelveli sub divisions during checks by railway police teams

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:23 pm

Ensure establishment of multi-speciality hospital in Munnar: Kerala SHRC

Commission emphasises that lack of adequate hospital facilities and poor road connectivity are primary reasons for deteriorating health of pregnant women and newborns in districts tribal settlements

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:23 pm

Tourism industry urges govt. to boost inbound travel, not just curb overseas trips

Responding to PM Modis call to defer foreign travel for a year amid the West Asia conflict, tourism bodies say India must focus on attracting more foreign tourists as inbound arrivals remain below pre-pandemic levels while outbound travel continues to surge

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:23 pm

Environmentalists seek protection of waterbodies from illegal sand mining

In the Thirumangalam taluk, thousands of acres of agricultural land have benefited from the lakes located in Thirali and Maravankulam villages. It was alleged that for the past few months, the lakes in Thirali and Maravankulam villages were being destroyed by extracting gravel for road construction.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:19 pm

Business Wire India Announces New Website Launch

The redesigned website will enhance user experience and boost news reach and engagement.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:17 pm

A.P. CM seeks Centres intervention in multiple inter-State water disputes, irrigation projects

Naidu opposes proposed increase in height of Almatti Dam in Karnataka, seeks speedy approvals for Banakacherla link project and Odishas help for land acquisition for Neradi Barrage project

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:16 pm

GRH doctors saves vision of two in high-stakes ocular trauma surgeries

Regardingthe two complicated procedures, GRH Dean L. Arul Sundaresh Kumar says the same injury in eyes, if deflected to the cornea, it would have turned more complex; However, GRH, with sophisticated equipment and enough cornea in the bank, are always ready tostartthe procedure immediately in case of emergencies

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:13 pm