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Chemists observe bandh against e-pharmacies in Visakhapatnam

Emergency medical shops kept open across district

The Hindu 20 May 2026 8:02 pm

Replace open safarijeeps with safer buses: Khandre

The directions come in the wake of a fatal incident at the Dubare Elephant Camp which claimed the life of a woman tourist.

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:55 pm

Minister urges Centre to regularise direct Vijayapura-Bengaluru train

He has also sought a change in schedule for a 6 a.m. arrival at both ends

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:54 pm

Andhra Pradesh set to commission first project under Clean Energy Policy in Rayalaseema on May 22

The 600-MW solar project, developed by SAEL Industries with an investment of 3,000 crore, has been completed in a record 11 months, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu; Andhra Pradesh is not only breaking ground on major investments but also breaking records in completing them in record timelines, says HRD Minister Lokesh

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:54 pm

Private sector powers Indias deep-strike capability with Suryastra rocket tests

The Suryastra system is Indias first indigenous, universal, multi-calibre rocket launcher capable of carrying out precision surface-to-surface strikes at ranges extending up to 300 km

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:54 pm

Govt. to draft policy for GCCs in view of the ever increasing demand

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy asks officials to promote GCCs beyond CURE

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:52 pm

BJP MLC A.H. Vishwanath alleges bid to defame him after FIR by Congress leader

Accuses CMs son and MLC Yathindra and his associates of conspiracy; says he will move the High Court seeking quashing of the FIR

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:47 pm

Forest-dwelling tribes push for direct recruitment

The government had announced that 12 tribes residing on the forest fringes would be given jobs in the civil services through a special direct recruitment

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:45 pm

Holiday in Andhra Pradesh to tap States tourism potential

Government will accord priority to holiday tourism, temple tourism and destination weddings, says Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh; the year-long campaign to generate employment for local youth and improve income opportunities in the hospitality, homestay and transport sectors

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:42 pm

SIR in Dharwad district from June 30

It follows a direction from the Election Commission of India

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:41 pm

Probe into womans death in car blaze takes a new turn

Preliminary forensic findings had raised suspicion over the circumstances leading to the blaze, with investigators reportedly ruling out any major mechanical or engine failure

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:28 pm

Meritorious students felicitated at Pratibha Puraskar in Yadgir

MLA Channareddy Patil Tunnur says children of journalists should come to the mainstream by using facilities made available to them

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:28 pm

Collector moots action plan to boost tourism in Sri Sathya Sai district

Chairing the District Tourism Council meeting, Shyam Prasad directs officials to take up painting and maintenance works immediately at the Haritha Hotel in Lepakshi

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:28 pm

Rajnath Singh holds wide-ranging defence talks in Seoul, pushes strategic cooperation

During the talks, several MoUs were signed to deepen cooperation in defence, cyber security, and training exchanges between Indias National Defence College and the Korea National Defence University

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:23 pm

Govt. urged to preserve folk arts

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:21 pm

Watch: TVK extends open invitation to VCK, IUML to be part of Tamil Nadu Cabinet

The ruling TVK government in Tamil Nadu has openly invited the VCK and IUML to join Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays Cabinet.

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:19 pm

Risk of Ebola spread is high locally but low globally, WHO says

Aid efforts intensified on Wednesday in eastern Congo to curb the growing outbreak of a rare type of Ebola that the World Health Organization said could last for months, as residents reported rising prices for face masks and disinfectants

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:18 pm

Milma to hike milk price by 4/litre from June 1

Customers will have to pay 28 for a 500-ml packet of homogenised toned milk, which is priced at 26 now. The prices of other variants of packaged liquid milk and other milk products sold by Milma will also go up correspondingly

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:18 pm

Rajnath Singh calls on defence forces, industry, and labs to act as one

Highlighting the changing character of warfare, the Defence Minister says future battlefields will reward nations capable of reducing the time between an idea, prototype development, and deployment in the field

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:15 pm

T.N. government orders immediate release of YouTuber Savukku Shankar, sets his detention aside

Advisory Board expresses its unanimous opinion that there is no sufficient cause for the detention

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:15 pm

MA student found dead on UoH campus

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:12 pm

Man held for cheating woman of 32 lakh, gold and sexually assaulting her

Accused arrested from Ervadi in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:11 pm

SIT chargesheet has exposed Jogi brothers conspiracy, says Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra

The YSRCP leaders who are prime accused in the case have endangered public health for political and financial gain, alleges the Minister

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:10 pm

Srimukhalingam chief priest Naidugari Rajasekhar joins Cong.

NOTE: PHOTO FOLLOWS THE REPORT

The Hindu 20 May 2026 7:00 pm

Shipping delays hit cashew sector in Kerala

Shipping bottlenecks, especially around the critical Strait of Hormuz, have hit the industry from ends, blocking the import of raw cashew nuts and stalling the export of finished kernels

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:58 pm

Govt. signs MoU with agri firm to strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations

The initiative will help organise farmer producer groups and provide them with improved access to national and international markets, says Food Processing Minister Bharath

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:56 pm

Suspense continues over West Bengal Cabinet expansion

There are 54 departments in the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari holds charge of 42 of them, including Home, Finance, Industries, School, Higher Education and Health.

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:54 pm

Xi calls for immediate end to all hostilities in West Asia

The meeting between Mr. Xi and Mr. Putin is being closely watched as both countries maintain close strategic ties with Iran amid growing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:54 pm

Collector, MLA promote PMDS method to boost rain-fed agriculture in Kurnool

Inspecting crops being cultivated using Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing at Chinnatekur, A. Siri says the government is actively promoting the method

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:53 pm

Violation of RTI Act: A.P. Information Commission imposes 25,000 penalty on Mines Director

The official, while he was Public Information Officer, failed to provide information sought by a complainant within the stipulated period, the Commission says in its order

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:47 pm

What fighting a forest fire near my farm taught me about community

Forest fires in India have risen by over 80%, and the only way to fight them is to create your own micro-climate

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:45 pm

U.S.-Iran talks: Pakistan's Interior Minister travels to Tehran for second time within a week

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for his second visit within a week as regional diplomatic activity intensified amid ongoing U.S.-Iran discussions and rising Middle East tensions

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:44 pm

No power in parts of Coimbatore on May 21

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:34 pm

In Focus Podcast | Cockroach Janta Party: What does it mean to represent Indias cockroaches?

Abhijeet Dipkes Cockroach Janta Party is energizing Gen Z, transforming humor into a powerful movement for youth voices in politics.

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:26 pm

Core sector growth quickens to 1.7% in April 2026 on higher activity in steel and cement sectors

The government data also revised upwards the growth in the eight core industries in March 2026, as compared to the preliminary data released last month

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:23 pm

Bengaluru football fanbase thrives under giant shadow of cricket

Is football carving out a niche under the giant shadow of cricket in Bengaluru, and what in-stadia experience is attracting the enthusiasts?

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:14 pm

U.K. cancels a planned rise in motor fuel tax

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government is stepping in to keep fuel costs down for millions of drivers, understanding the pressure of energy and fuel costs because of the Iran conflict

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:02 pm

Politicising Zubeen Garg's death backfired on Congress-led Opposition in Assam polls: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The 52-year-old singer had gone to the Southeast Asian nation to perform in the 4th edition of the festival

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:00 pm

Bengaluru delivery executive arrested for sexually assaulting cow in Cottonpet

The incident came to light after CCTV footage of the act went viral on social media, triggering public outrage and demands for strict action against the accused.

The Hindu 20 May 2026 5:57 pm

Decision on joining TVK-led Tamil Nadu Cabinet soon: VCK chief Thirumavalavan

Speaking to reporters after TVK leader and Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna gave an open invitation to the VCK to join the Cabinet, Mr. Thirumavalavan said, I will discuss this with frontline leaders and take a call on the way forward.

The Hindu 20 May 2026 5:53 pm

IUML will decide on joining Cabinet on May 21: Kader Mohideen

We have no issues with the AIADMK rebel faction [joining the Cabinet]. We will withdraw support if BJP is included in the Cabinet

The Hindu 20 May 2026 5:50 pm