Dheeraj murder: Idukki District Congress Committee to demand fresh probe
DCC president C.P. Mathew defends his decision to nominate the prime accused in the case, Nikhil Paily, to the committee, stating that he believes Paily is innocent
The Mighty Himalayas and The Hidden Cost of Cheap Travel
A.P. gears up for synchronised elephant population estimation drive
The exercise is scheduled to be held from May 27 to 30 across Chittoor, Tirupati, Annamayya, and Parvatipuram-Manyam districts
IPL 2026 | Character and resilience biggest positives in a tough season: KKR captain Rahane
Amma Unavagam workers seek wages hike; workers say give us at least 700 a day
The workers of Amma Unavagams are being given the wages of 325 a day as per a 2021 Government Order; Even though the prices of essential commodities had increased manifold, the Amma Unavagam workers wages are yet to be hiked
Make films with sensitivity, say resource persons
They were addressing a symposium organised by Bandaya Sahitya Sanghatane in Belagavi
Akkaraipettai ROB likely to open soon as works near completion
Status quo hampering upliftment of nomadic communities: Chetan Ahimsa
Slippery road on Melapudur underpass pose threat to two-wheeler riders
Oil PSUs report sharp rise in demand for diesel, petrol in Telangana
Diesel sales up by 12.6%, petrol by 9% in first three weeks of May amid intensified agricultural, harvesting activities, retail consumers of other suppliers increasingly shifting towards PSUs outlet due to competitive pricing
Two killed, 20 injured as bus overturns in Gujarat
Accident occurred near Vorakotda village in Gondal taluka at around 4.30 a.m. when bus driver attempted to reverse vehicle on a narrow single-lane road to allow an oncoming truck to pass
Stench from stagnant water near Panjapur STP raises health concerns
Pariyathukavu residents will not be left homeless: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Satheesan slams previous Left Democratic Front government for inaction in resolving the issue during its tenure
ABMMM Hostels 60th anniversary celebrations starting Friday
Massive seizure of banned tobacco products in Balaramapuram
Tree felling permissions in Hyderabad passed with signatures of unauthorised persons
School Education department staffer caught accepting 20,000 bribe in Hyderabad
Sameer Rahat recasts Urdu poetry in electronic sound
Sameer, son of wellknown poet Rahat Indori, unveils his latest album Rozmarra, a project that infuses renewed vigour to everyday grinds of life
Karnataka Congress leaders slam petrol, diesel price hike
Missing man found dead taking toll in Bhatkal tragedy to 11
How a war-time discovery helped shape human intelligence
Iodine was discovered during the Napoleonic Wars. It was subsequently linked to the optimal functioning of the thyroid and thereby brain health, helping improve intellectual development across the globe
Forum petitions UDF government in Kerala seeking reforms in education sector
All India Save Education Committee demands investigation into the collapse of the States education system during the last decade
Potters seek permission for clay extraction from Kothavadi lake in Kinathukadavu
Lots Of Luck, Bestidentification and The Archer impress
Karnataka: Planning and Statistics Department re-allocated
IPL 2026 KKR vs DC | Delhi Capitals undone by inconsistencies and missed moments: Badani
There were several games where the match could have gone either way, but we failed to seize those crucial moments,
Farmers association to lay siege Mekedatu dam site
Petrol and diesel prices hiked twice, SpaceX IPO and more: The week in 5 charts
Over the past week, in what seems to be a continuing trend, fuel prices across the country were hiked twice across all variants; the SRS bulletin report showed positive performance of the country in key indicators, and Ebola cases surged again. Here are the top developments throughout last week in graphics and charts.
When MLAs from AIADMK, MDMK resigned and won bypolls on a DMK ticket
The resignation stands out because they were elected just over a fortnight ago and the TVK is short of a majority in the House
Railways announces regularisation of Tiruchi - Charlapalli weekly express train
Special ward at MGMGH, airport screening counter set up to treat Ebola cases
Entry to Balmuri near Srirangapatna banned following series of drowning incidents in Cauvery
Joint survey of deemed forest 60-65% complete, says Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre
Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Eshwar Khandre has said that a joint survey taken up by the Forest and Revenue departments to identify the extent of deemed forest in Karnataka is now 60-65% complete
Rights panel seeks action against charitable trust
Tasmac unions in Salem threaten protest over staff welfare, shop timing issues
Bengaluru Traffic Police book 592 drunk driving cases during special week-long crackdown
Uganda confirms two new Ebola cases: health ministry
Naidu launches RTIH, Smart Village Centre in Kuppam to boost rural entrepreneurship
Chief Minister says the centres will provide technology, training and business support to rural youth, entrepreneurs and self-help groups under the One Family One Entrepreneur initiative
Minister Sengottaiyan dismisses rumours of health concerns
The Minister said he had undergone a routine medical examination after eight months of continuous work
In Malappuram, a land donation conveys a message of religious amity
When a temple required some land to build a Naagathara and a resting space for devotees, the Muslim owner of the neighbouring plot unhesitatingly parted with three cents of land for free. He says people in the district have always stood together beyond the borders of religion
Krish notches up a double; Shiv and Ayansh excel
Bapatla Collector cancels three SC certificates of Pittalavanipalem resident after legal review
Tasmac employees shut shops in Erode, seek withdrawal of bottle buy-back scheme
CVC flags irregularities in app-based public transport services
Pakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people, official says
Pakistans government and military have not released an official death count from the attack, which was the latest in a series of strikes on trains, security forces and infrastructure
Horse trading at horse speed: DMK chief Stalin on AIADMK MLAs joining TVK
Three MLAs who were part of the S.P. Velumani faction of the AIADMK met Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar and submitted their resignation letters, before joining the TVK
CAG expresses concern over Assam's fiscal sustainability as debt rises, investment remains limited
The CAG also said that the delay in submission of utilisation certificates, pending accounts of departmental undertakings and autonomous bodies, is affecting financial reporting
WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 and epidemic is outpacing us
We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us, WHO chief Mr. Tedros said; he urged countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo the epicentre of the outbreak to take immediate action
WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 and 'epidemic is outpacing us'
Telangana CM exhorts SHG women to establish super markets, logistic parks and godowns
Telangana CM lays foundation stone for 8,000 buildings exclusively dedicated for women SHG activities
60 armoured units among 477 new vehicles added to Manipur police fleet
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh flags off 477 newly acquired vehicles of State police, including 60 bulletproof Rakshak vehicles, 10 mine-protected vehicles, and five heavy machine repair vehicles.
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Kolkata Police visit Trinamool leader Abhisheks house, call it a routine exercise
The initiative seeks to strengthen emergency medical response services through a unified, technology-driven platform integrating ambulance dispatch, emergency helplines, and healthcare coordination.
A Historic Dive for India: India Sends Its First Freediving Team to the World Championship
Pokice book nursing students death in Tiruchi
President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma awards
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other Ministers were present during the Civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan
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Leopard rescued without tranquiliser from toilet at S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati
The nearly one-year-old female was caught without tranquilising and moved to the Animal Rescue Centre at the S.V. Zoological Park for observation
Collector warns against illegal water connections, motorised extraction
Nagapattinam holds district-level coordination meeting on Ebola preparedness
ESIC, EPFO joint outreach programme on May 27
Sodhi, thattu vadai on the menu at Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet for Cyprus President
Wellness chef KS Mahesh Ishwar, who has his roots in Gobichettipalayam near Coimbatore, curated a six-course Tamil meal for the state banquet for the President of the Republic of Cyprus at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 22
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Telangana secures 13,600 crore refinancing deal for Hyderabad Metro Phase-I
The refinancing comes after Telangana government, through HMRL, acquired 100% stake in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited from Larsen & Toubro Limited, making Hyderabad Metro a fully government-owned strategic public transport asset
T.N. CM Vijay instructs officials to take continued legal action on Mekedatu dam issue
With the proposed bhoomi pooja by the Karnataka government for the construction of the Mekedatu dam, Mr. Vijay held a consultative meeting to uphold Tamil Nadus rights, an official release said
Opposition slams fresh fuel price hike, Kharge asks who benefits, Rahul calls Modi inflation man
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal questions why India is not sourcing cheaper crude oil from Russia and Iran.
Mr. Namassivayam said the President had sanctioned a second India Reserve Battalion for Puducherry.
Twisha Sharma death case: Supreme Court backs CBI probe, asks media to exercise restraint
Court asks the media to avoid recording statements of persons who are likely to be potential witnesses/accused and unnecessarily pre-judge outcome on certain issues which have to be probed
Fort Kochi health circle office gets an aesthetic image makeover thanks to dedicated staff
Gone are the waste piles, replaced instead with artistic installations fashioned from discarded materials, spotlessly clean premises, and the office building itself sporting a fresh coat of paint
Heatwave warning for 16 Telangana districts on May 26
Naidu says the government is rewriting its economic planning to move at jet speed, in step with what the Gen Z and Gen Alpha generations want
In Focus podcast | Heat stress: Why are Indian cities the worlds hottest?
Karthik Ganesan speaks to us about why Indian cities are heating up faster than the rest of the world, and how poor urban planning is worsening heat stress.
Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 78.78 feet
Naga body protests in Manipur capital Imphal demanding release of six civilians
In the memorandum, the organisation demanded immediate action against armed Kuki militants allegedly involved in the abduction of six Naga civilians.
Kapurthala jail clash: 31 inmates booked for rioting, arson
While two inmates were injured in the clash, another sustained injury after he was hit by a teargas shell
Private ambulance driver killed in road accident
Woman arrested for chain snatching
Iran says progress made with U.S., but agreement not imminent
Diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States appear to be advancing, but disputes over sanctions, maritime control and Irans nuclear programme continue to complicate negotiations
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62-year-old man arrested for sexually harassing girl in Villupuram
According to the police, the accused reportedly asked the 11-year-old girl to buy a snack from a local eatery on Saturday before sexually harassing her
Pope calls idea of 'just war' put forward by U.S. 'outdated' in first manifesto
In his first encyclical, a sort of manifesto, U.S.-born Leo focused mainly on the rise of artificial intelligence but also returned to an anti-war message that has caused tensions with Washington
Re-evaluation woes compound marksheet tech troubles
Eight killed in Ambenali as car falls into gorge
According to the police, the accident occurred when the car driver misjudged the road and fell into an eight-hundred-foot-deep gorge
Monitoring rescue operation after technical snag disrupts Gulmarg Gondola service: LG Sinha
Srinagar, May 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said he is monitoring the rescue operation for tourists stranded in cable car cabins following a technical fault at Gulmarg Gondola. Posting on X through the Office of LG J&K, Sinha said he has directed the DGP to proceed to the site. He said a joint rescue team of Police, Army and SDRF, along with the district administration, is carrying out the operation to ensure the safety of all tourists. Im monitoring the rescue operation for tourists stranded in cable car cabins following a technical fault in Gulmarg. I have directed DGP to proceed to the site. Joint rescue team of Police, Army & SDRF & DC, SSP is conducting the operation to ensure the safety of all tourists, posts Office of LG J&K on X.
Stock markets jump over 1% as crude oil drops below $100/barrel
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,073.61 points, or 1.42%, to settle at 76,488.96. During the day, it soared 1,143.72 points, or 1.51%, to 76,559.07

