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Left parties, VCK stage protest in Madurai

The Hindu 7 May 2026 11:00 pm

Kotak Bank gets RBI nod to acquire 9.99% each in AU Small Finance, Federal Bank

Shares of AU Small Finance Bank were trading at 1,034.60, up 0.99% over the previous close on the BSE

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:57 pm

Chhattisgarh HC acquits accused in 2010 Tadmetla encounter that left 76 security personnel dead

Court says it is distressed to observe a case of such a serious magnitude, involving mass casualties and grave consequences to national security, has no legally admissible and reliable evidence against the accused

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:56 pm

NCRB reports 313 trafficked in A.P. in 2024

Of the total victims, 291 are women and girls - majority of whom were trafficked for sex work

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:54 pm

IPL 2026 | Ton-up Marsh powers LSG to 209/3 against RCB in rain-hit match

Skipper Rishabh Pant also made a quickfire 10-ball 32 not out

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:45 pm

Karnataka set to approach SC to implement MGNREGA for this year

We are already in May, and the Centre is yet to notify the new Act, frame rules and regulations. No alternative has been provided by the Centre: Patil

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:45 pm

Gurugram gated societies not letting in enumerators; FIRs recommended against enumerators obstructing Census work

Census Act, 1948 has provision for three years in jail for those found neglecting or obstructing Census duties; Gurugram Census officer writes to RWAs directing entry of Census workers with ID, authorisation letters

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:25 pm

ECI lifts MCC in States where Assembly elections and bypolls concluded

The MCC will remain operational in Falta Assembly constituency of West Bengal where a fresh poll has been ordered by the ECI

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:20 pm

IPL 2026: Miller in wait-and-watch mode ahead of milestone game

For the South African as well as the franchise, the 19th edition has been a mixed bag

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:17 pm

Gate dashing incidents at level crossings: Railways warn of criminal procedures, cancellation of driving licence

Every gate dash incident affects train operations and causes avoidable delays to trains, besides putting the lives of road users, railway staff, and thousands of train passengers at risk

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:12 pm

Akhilesh Yadav calls on Mamata Banerjee, says Trinamool fought well

Votes in the West Bengal Assembly poll had been stolen by the BJP, EC and other agencies, SP leader alleges; If the right to vote is taken away, then what remains of democracy? he says

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:06 pm

CPI(M), Left front launch exercise to identify shortcomings, lapses; Pinarayi Vijayan likely to be Opposition leader in Kerala Assembly

Leaders say party forums at various levels willlisten to their immediatelower units, down to thebranch,thegrassrootsrung of the CPI(M),as part of an intense and self-critical process of examination

The Hindu 7 May 2026 10:00 pm

Indian Ocean challenges must be met with cooperation, transparency: Union Shipping Minister

Sarbananda Sonowal addresses the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue, a conference of the 23-nation Indian Ocean Rim Association

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:54 pm

DMK explores backing AIADMK, Tamil Nadu Governor tells Vijay he hasnt established majority

The CPI(M), CPI and the VCK hold the key to any further churn in Tamil Nadu politics; in fact, their combined support is crucial for both the TVK and the AIADMK to form a government

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:52 pm

Despite outreach by India, Pakistan hasnt been isolated, says Congress

On the contrary, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has been embraced with extraordinary warmth by U.S. President Donald Trump from June 2025 onwards, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:47 pm

Myanmar junta claims recapture of trade artery towards China

The military said it crushed errorist insurgent groups along a route linking the central and second largest city of Mandalay to the northern hub of Myitkyina, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from China's border.

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:43 pm

Giraffe dies at Bannerghatta Biological Park

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:28 pm

Watch: DMK authorises Stalin to take decisions for a stable T.N. govt. | Above the Fold | 07.05.2026

From Tamil Nadus post-election power struggle with the DMKs AIADMK dilemma to Bihars Cabinet expansion, one year of Operation Sindoor, and a deadly virus outbreak at sea - top stories of the day.

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:26 pm

Compliance regulations could derail benefits from mother of all deals: EU Ambassador to India

Herv Delphin spoke highly of the India-EU FTA, but added that it was missing a chapter on investments. He also said the deal could be implemented by early 2027

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:26 pm

Irans President Pezeshkian says he met Supreme Leader Khamenei

What struck me most during this meeting was the vision and the humble and sincere approach of the supreme leader of the Islamic revolution, says President Masoud Pezeshkian

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:23 pm

Light showers likely in isolated places in A.P. until May 14, says IMD

Change in weather is expected due to the lower tropospheric South Easterly and South Westerly winds prevailing over the State, suggests IMD forecast

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:22 pm

Vehicleswith fake number platesused to shoot Suvendu Adhikaris aide: West Bengal police

Eyewitnesses say gunshots heard around 10 p.m.;seized car, getaway bike used fake plates, say police; alleging that this was a targeted assassination, Mr. Adhikari demands death penalty for the killers

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:19 pm

Flex boards appear for leadership change in Dharmadam, Taliparamba in Kannur; CPI(M) criticises campaign

A flex board erected at Kurumathur endorsed the appointment of P. Jayarajan as the district secretary and M. Swaraj as the State secretary. The boards were put up in the name of Kurumathur Sakhagal

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:18 pm

How ground-level social engineering changed political equation in Ponnani

The CPI(M) won the Ponnani municipality by a two-thirds majority even as the party suffered one of its worst defeats across Malappuram district in the recent local body elections. Despite this, KPCC secretary K.P. Noushad Ali secured a decisive Assembly victory in Ponnani

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:15 pm

Tributes paid to Alluri Sitharama Raju on 102nd death anniversary

Officials, political parties and civil society organisations across Visakhapatnam and ASR districts mark the occasion with floral tributes

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:12 pm

Telangana accounts for 20% of human trafficking cases in India

State accounted for nearly one-fifth of all human trafficking cases registered in the country in 2024.

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:11 pm

School fitness: district-level plans to be prepared in Kerala

Efforts are on to complete the inspections in all schools ahead of rains

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:09 pm

NCRB report: Crime against elders spikes, Bengaluru has second highest crimes against women

Bengalurus crime rate stood at 117 cases per lakh population, significantly higher than Mumbais 74.6 and Chennais 25.4.

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:07 pm

Coromandel International Q4 net slumps 80% to 115 crore

The company declared a final dividend of 2 per equity share (face value of 1 each)

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:05 pm

VIT Chennai, The Hindu Education Plus to organise webinar on visual media careers

The webinar aims to help students, aspiring creators with practical insights into emerging trends, career pathways, higher education opportunities, industry expectations, and importance of communication and storytelling in the digital era

The Hindu 7 May 2026 9:03 pm

Vinesh Phogats return looks doubtful

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:58 pm

MES to focus on healthcare sector in Kerala

Efforts are on to set up new hospitals in Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Alappuzha, say Muslim Educational Society functionaries

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:53 pm

10 sovereigns of gold chain snatched

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:50 pm

NHAI plans Wayside Amenities on NH-48 in Karnataka to tackle driver fatigue, improve safety

These facilities are planned along strategic sections of NH 48, including the BelagaviKolhapur, TumakuruChitradurga and ChitradurgaHubli corridors.

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:49 pm

Railway police constable accused of molesting woman beaten to death by mob

One of the youths, identified as Soumya Ranjan Swain, a constable with the GRP in Cuttack, was overpowered by the mob. He was tied up and severely beaten

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:49 pm

Youth held under POCSO Act

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:49 pm

Pinarayi promises to listen to people, make corrections

He says the Left will be a responsible Opposition, supporting thenew governmentsactions to improve the standard of living of the people while opposingitsanti-people policies

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:46 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: KC(M) faces internal turmoil ahead of steering committee meet on May 9

Internal strife is escalating within the Kerala Congress (M) following its failure to win any of the twelve seats it contested in the Assembly elections. Accusations of leadership failures and strained ties with churches have intensified discussions on the partys future. Chairman Jose K. Mani downplays the crisis, emphasising that the upcoming meeting will address these pressing issues.

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:45 pm

Officers call on Rangasamy, Namassivayam

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:42 pm

IPL 2026 | My focus is to help bowlers read situations: Bravo

Asked about Varun Chakaravarthys return to form, Bravo said that a small break due to injury was needed for the spinner to refresh mentally

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:40 pm

ICAR-SBI teaches tribespeople how to grow kitchen gardens to fight malnutrition

Many children and women at a number of remote tribal hamlets in Anamalai Tiger Reserve have been found to be malnurished

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:34 pm

A.P. witnessing one MoU a day, one groundbreaking event a week, says Naidu

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu calls for faster, innovation-led governance to position the State as a 'national benchmark' in development, investments and public service delivery

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:25 pm

Mee Intiki Mee Doctor project to offer primary healthcare services at doorstep

Governor launches the new initiative aimed at extending medical aid to 5 lakh poor families at the doorsteps in inaccessible areas in seven districts over a period of three years on World Red Cross Day

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:25 pm

CM Chandrababu Naidu credits Business Reformer award to Team A.P.

Two years ago, people spoke differently about Andhra Pradesh, but today, the perception has completely changed, he says at the 7th Collectors Conference

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:24 pm

DMK rejects AIADMKs proposal to join hands and form the government

The DMK has rejected a proposal to join hands with the AIADMK to form the government in Tamil Nadu, sources have told The Hindu, even as C. Joseph Vijay met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for the second time in two days to stake claim to form the government after the hung Assembly verdict.

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:21 pm

Global congestion indices have risen from 20% to 25%: CAG

CAG is conducting a special audit of 101 Indian cities, assessing Ease of Living from the citizens perspective, across quality of life, access, sustainability and perception

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:20 pm

Remaining stretch of Mullassery canal to be restored within 6-8 months

Of the canals 829-metre length, the stretch up to Chittoor Road was restored last September using the cast-in-situ method. The remaining stretch will be restored in three phases

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:19 pm

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde unhurt after mid-air scare aboard helicopter

An official statement said the incident happened when the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister was flying in a helicopter from Mumbai to Murbad to attend a wedding ceremony in the family of a party colleague; the pilot noticed an approaching storm system and turned around the helicopter

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:12 pm

Udupi police launch Locked House Beat System

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:08 pm

Police step up security at Marina beach over possible TVK protests

They dispersed small groups that had gathered near the area and asked the public to vacate the spot

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:03 pm

Centre has given positive response to demand for widening NH 150A, says MP

The road development works will significantly boost the social and economic development of Yadgir and Raichur districts: Kumar Naik

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:00 pm

Guntur sees decline in major crimes, except for robberies and break-ins

SP attributes the drop in crime rates during the first four months of 2026 to intensified patrolling, surveillance, improved investigation standards and continuous monitoring by police officers at different levels

The Hindu 7 May 2026 7:55 pm

In the next big eviction drive after Munnar, 88 illegal constructions demolished in Idukki

29 houses, three religious institutions, and 56 commercial establishments built on encroached land on the riverbed of the Panniyar River evicted

The Hindu 7 May 2026 7:54 pm

DRDOs aircraft integration and flight testing complex to come up in Puttaparthi

To be developed by Aeronautical Development Agency, the facility is expected to play a critical role in advancing the programmes pertaining to Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft and future indigenous combat aircraft and unmanned aerial systems

The Hindu 7 May 2026 7:52 pm