Exploring Shekhawati: Rajasthans open-air art gallery of frescoed havelis
Journey through Shekhawati, where frescoed havelis, historic towns, and cultural festivals trace the afterlife of a mercantile desert civilisation
Anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera: Justice prevailed and arrest should be last resort, says Congress
The Supreme Court has grantedCongress leader Pawan Khera anticipatory bailin a criminal case instituted on a complaint filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswas wife, saying the case appears to be motivated by political rivalry and does not warrant custodial interrogation
Manipur is a highly weaponised society: Former Assam Rifles DG
In an interview with The Hindu, a former Director General of Assam Rifles describes Manipur as a highly weaponised society and explains how arms proliferation and security challenges are contributing to the resurgence of violence in the state.
Man, grandson drown in lake in Pallikaranai
While Perumal was bathing, his grandson Bharath ventured into a deep portion of the lake and was pulled under.Perumal, who attempted to rescue him, got trapped in the mud and subsequently drowned
In Focus Podcast | What are the political implications of 7 AAP MPs merging with BJP?
In a shocking move, seven AAP MPs merged with the BJP. Political commentator Neerja Chowdhury discusses the potential fallout.
Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians
Azerbaijans Foreign Ministry dismissed the resolution as unfounded and biased, saying Karabakh Armenians had left the region voluntarily
Tesla Model Y L: A more relevant move
Teslas India journey so far has been defined by restraint rather than urgency. But with the introduction of a six-seat configuration, the brand appears to be aligning itself more closely with what the premium Indian buyer actually values
Why the UAE has left OPEC amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
The UAE has withdrawn from OPEC after nearly six decades, seeking greater control over oil production amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This video explains the reasons behind the move and its potential impact on oil markets, prices, and global energy security.
Glory series review: Karan Anshuman shines light on the darkness around the Olympic dream
Glory is a gritty, atmospheric thriller that lets formulaic contraptions and uneven gaze overshadow its deeper thematic ambitions
Election Bill: Rahul slams government on commercial LPG price hike
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said he had warned that the heat of inflation would strike after the elections
Jetlee movie review: Ritesh Ranas aviation comedy is an ordeal to sit through
The Satya-starrer takes potshots at everything and oversells its quirks to the point of exhaustion
Gaayapadda Simham movie review: Tharun Bhascker and Faria Abdullahs film is an uneven comic ride
Kasyap Sreenivass debut is steeped with meta humour and film spoofs, but struggles to sustain its comic momentum
India, UAE trade pact helps boost bilateral trade to cross $100 billion: Goyal
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE acts as a gateway to Africa, other GCC and West Asian countries, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries and some European countries
Column | So boys will be boys?
On the manospheres prime time slot and toxic influencers who are shaping a new generation
India, U.K. discuss ways to boost bilateral trade
The bilateral trade was discussed during a virtual meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and U.K. Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle
Deepu S Kumar interview: Shaping blockbusters on the editing table
Deepu S Kumar, one of the finest editors in the Kannada film industry, is celebrating 20 years of crafting blockbusters for the big screen, including hits such as Mungaru Male and Duniya
Naidu hands 5 lakh each to 35 construction workers in Pamarru on May Day, lists welfare schemes
The Chief Minister said the State government was spending more than 33,000 crore a year on pensions for 62.47 lakh beneficiaries, and another 615 crore on welfare for around 88 lakh unorganised workers
Watch: US Supreme Court ruling weakens Voting Rights Act protections
In 1965, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, transforming American democracy by ending racial barriers to voting.
Kshatriya Parishad pays tributes to P.V.G. Raju on birth anniversary in Vizianagaram
The MANSAS Trust founder and last king of the Vizianagaram princely State was remembered on Friday (May 1, 2026) for his contribution to the citys education sector
Cancel Labour Codes, fix 26,000 as minimum monthly wage: Left parties at Srikakulam May Day rally
CITU State secretary P. Tejeswara Rao said minimum wages had not been revised in 15 years, even as workers were being forced to put in 12-hour days for meagre pay
Allahabad HC dismisses plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 2025 fighting Indian State remark
The petitioner said the remark hurt public sentiments and amounted to a seditious and anti-national statement allegedly intended to destabilise the country
Yellow alert for seven districts in Kerala on May 1
According to the weather bulletin issued by the IMD, a trough runs from South interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar across Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level
This May Day reminds workers to be more organised, says Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that even as neoliberal policies that undermine workers rights sweep across India, the voices of protest are emerging from the labour sector, which is very hopeful.
Adani unveils internal overhaul to speed up decisions, reshape partnerships
Speaking to employees on International Labour Day, Gautam Adani said the group would adopt a hree-layer model to flatten hierarchies and accelerate execution.
Ravi K. takes charge as HAL CMD
He concluded various big-ticket contracts for HAL, including the contract to supply 180 LCA Tejas to the Indian Air Force, 156 LCH Prachand to the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, and is credited with the operationalisation of the LCA Tejas fleet in IAF
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera
On Thursday (April 30, 2026), the Bench reserved Mr. Kheras plea for pre-arrest bail for judgment after hearing submissions from both sides
Adopting multi-cropping pattern, the 7-acre plot has 70 variety of plantations, was once wasteland
Gujarat Police ranks third nationally in mobile recovery, returns over 53,000 phones in FY202526
Gujarat Police ranks third nationally in mobile recovery, returns over 53,000 phones in FY 202526
Inside TIMS Sanathnagar: A hospital tests its flow, one patient at a time on first day of trial run
The government health facility, spread over 22 acres, is scheduled for inauguration on June 2
Rajasthan opens online self-enumeration for Census 2027, Governor urges participation
The process for Census 2027 was formally launched in the State by Governor Haribhau Bagde at Lok Bhavan through self-enumeration
Six farmers lose maize crop over 15 acres to fire in Telanganas Mahabubabad village
Young World Club wins Gold at WAN-IFRA awards
The Hindu Groups website for children was awarded in the Best News Website or App Relaunch category.
War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict
Syria was once a battleground, enduring 14 years of civil war
Three killed as bikes collide on New Natham Road elevated corridor in Madurai
Mahua flower festival celebrated in Telanganas Adilabad
However, he added, media reports that the high command had issued an extraordinary fiat to stop the work on the documentary directed by Vinod Mankara had no factual basis. However, the AICC has issued a general direction requesting that the rank-and-file desist from promoting individual party leaders on social and conventional media.
GST collections rise to record high of 2.43 lakh crore in April
The previous all-time high collection was recorded in April last year at over 2.23 lakh crore
15 devotees from Thanjavur, Virudhunagar injured as makeshift roof collapses near Palani temple
After taking a dip in the tank, they were about to climb the hills for darshan, when heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, forced them to take shelter under a makeshift roof. However, the tin sheet abruptly collapsed due to the winds, injuring them
When the courtroom was his conscience: Remembering Dijo Kappan
Dijo Kappan met with an accident last year and was undergoing treatment. He died on Friday (May 1, 2026)
Artificial fuel shortage at 56 of 4,312 petrol bunks in Andhra Pradesh, says BJP state chief Madhav
The State BJP chief urged petrol outlet owners to ensure uninterrupted supply and warned that shortages would hit agriculture, transport and emergency services
Four-year-old dies after getting trapped inside parked car near Kulithalai
Sanjeevi had been playing with other children in the neighbourhood when he got into a car parked near his house. The vehicle was covered, and the boy is believed to have accidentally shut the door from the inside, leaving himself trapped
C.V. Anand takes charge as Telangana DGP
Mr. Anand began his policing career as Assistant Superintendent of Police in Warangal. Police officials said he spent the first nine years of his service in Naxal-affected districts.
F1 returns at Miami after a 5-week break as FIA rolls out rule changes
Drivers heavily criticized because of how the electrical battery power has changed the cars and competition
NCB busts major narcotics ring, cocaine worth 1,745 crore seized in Mumbai, says Amit Shah
The seizure comes days after Salim Dola, a drug trafficker and aide of international terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, was brought to India from Turkiye
Why wildfires intensified across Nilgiris forests
Wildfires across the Nilgiris and adjoining forest divisions have intensified this year, pushing authorities to seek Indian Air Force assistance. This editorial explains the seasonal nature of these fires, the role of heat, wind, human activity, and why longterm management is becoming critical.
Fenty Beauty in India is a flex. But will it last?
From the hype around the Fenty pop-up in Mumbai, Rihanna ki Haveli, to its Reliance-backed scale, the brand has a lot going for it, except answers on whether performance can outpace hype
Indias first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers launched by Karnataka government
The mechanism a first of its kind in India has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance
UPI hits record scale: 24,162 crore transactions worth 314 lakh crore in FY26
The government reiterated its commitment to strengthening the digital payments ecosystem, with a focus on innovation, security, and inclusion, as UPI continues to scale new milestones
Toyota to build three assembly plants in Maharashtra: report
The three new plants will make India its fourth-largest production base
People in Maharashtra must learn Marathi, but violence unacceptable: Devendra Fadnavis
The Chief Minister said that Maharashtra was never this narrow-minded to say that people from outside the State cannot live there.
Tim Cook says he is over the moon as Apple eyes massive growth in India
Hyundai Motor India domestic sales up 17% at 51,902 units in April
Exports were at 13,708 units in April 2026
PM set to embark on 4-nation Europe trip next month; energy security in focus
The summit was to be held in May last year, but it was cancelled following the Pahalgam terror attack
As U.S. eases cannabis curbs, firms may get access to IPOs and private funding
Executives say stigma reduction and eased banking rules may attract mainstream investors; rescheduling may open Initial Public Offering (IPO) opportunities on major U.S. exchanges;companies still face regulatory uncertainty due to differing state and federal cannabis policies
Resident Evil teaser: Zach Creggers brutal new vision reimagines Capcoms zombie horror videogames
First launched by Capcom in the 1990s, the Resident Evil franchise has grown into one of gamings defining horror properties, most recently expanding with this years Resident Evil Requiem
Amid Koh-i-Noor remark, Mamdani facing criticism over rude welcome to King Charles III
Of course Zohran Mamdani couldnt manage a decent welcome for the king of England: that wouldve required maturity, grace and humility that our mayor just doesnt have, The New York Post editorial board alleged.
Paperless land registration system launched in Chamarajanagar in Karnataka
Under the earlier paper-based system, physical documents were prone to forgery, alterations, page replacements, and post-registration modifications. Verification processes were largely manual, increasing the chances of errors
Bargi dam cruise boat tragedy: Death toll rises to nine; search operations continue
A cruise boat with 29 passengers and two crew members onboard overturned in the Bargi Dam after encountering a sudden storm
Unmindful of natures vagaries, their toil for survival continues
Climate change and rising temperatures are a global concern, and environmental experts are calling for urgent measures to address this crisis. However, for informal workers, changing temperatures hardly matter, as they cannot afford to miss even a single day of work. Despite the intense conditions, they continue working with few or no protective measures, explains Nellore Sravani
An exhibition in Delhi rethinks scale through the everyday
In RAJAN ONE, artist CK Rajans small, materially simple works open up larger questions around time, memory and image-making.
Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar
Authorities had announced Ms. Suu Kyi's sentence was being reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty marking a Buddhist holiday, the Full Moon Day of Kason honoring Buddha's birthday
Commercial LPG 19 kg cylinders prices increased sharply in Telangana, no change in domestic LPG cost
In Hyderabad, the refills becomes dearer by nearly 1,000 to 3,315 each effective May 1
The Calcutta HC has dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commissions directive to deploy central government and PSU employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly elections
India stays on USTR priority watch list on IPR
India maintains high customs duties directed to IP-intensive products such as information and communications technology (ICT) products, solar energy equipment, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and capital goods
Justice Department releases footage of Trump shooting suspect
The nearly six-minute video features several clips of a man walking back and forth down a corridor, and through a fitness centre
U.S. official says Iran war truce terminated hostilities for war powers deadline
There has been no exchange of fire between the U.S. armed forces and Iran since a fragile ceasefire began more than three weeks ago
Excise duty on diesel exports cut to 23/litre, ATF exports to 33/litre
The road and infrastructure Cess on the export of diesel will be nil for the next fortnight, beginning May 1
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West Bengal weather: Rain in State bring respite from heat; more showers predicted
Due to favourable wind pattern and strong moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal, thunderstorms are very likely to occur over most districts of West Bengal, IMD said
New Corporations, same old problems
It has been eight months since the five corporations came into being in Bengaluru, in place of one large civic body. The number of wards have almost doubled from 198 to 369, expected to take governance closer to citizens. But has it really been the case, finds out Chetan B.C.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he may pull U.S. troops from Italy and Spain due to their opposition to the Iran war, a day after proposing a similar reduction in Germany
Trump says hes lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
Trump has used alcohol as a pressure point in his tariff threats.
Binagunda is so remote that there is no State Transport Bus connectivity there as yet
Florida man executed for the killing of his brother's teenage stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago
A total of 47 people were executed in the U.S. in 2025, with Florida leading the way
Mumbai Pune Missing Link Project opens on May 1. Why is it significant?
What is the hype around the reduction of a distance of six kilometres on Indias first expressway? What is the significance of the reduction of travel time by 20-30 minutes on a regular day?
Stabbing at Washington State high school injures six, including suspect, police say
The suspect, a student, was in custody and also injured
Mines Ministry deems 58 companies eligible to participate in critical minerals recycling scheme
The companies have pledged a capacity of 850 KTPA and an investment of about 5,000 crore
UN votes to cut the peacekeeping force in South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000
The vote on the U.S.-drafted resolution was 13-0 with Russia and China abstaining. It extends the mandate of the force until April 30, 2027
Foreign investors dump 60,847 cr. in April, devaluing rupee
This was the primary reason for the rupee depreciating further, touching a low of 95 a dollar before closing just short of that on Thursday
DIPAM gives nod for NLCs arm listing; 4,000 crore IPO in FY27
NIRLs debut on the bourses is premised on further augmenting its current renewable energy capacity.
IHCL signs to expand amStays & Trails homestay offering to Andaman& Nicobar
am Stays & Trails, Port Blair will offer the bungalows set amidst lush green surroundings, within walking distance from Manjery beach
One of the best ever I've seen against spin: Head lauds Abhishek after SRH's win over MI
Head said on his stand with Abhishek that he prefers giving Abhishek the strike whenever a spinner comes to bowl and is in awe of his abilities against spin
Haryana dominate women's wrestling, freestyle; Services top in Greco-Roman
Haryana secured the Womens Wrestling title with 215 points and added the Freestyle crown with 205 points
On May Day, a workforce in India without a floor
From Noidas streets to furnace rooms in Chhattisgarh, Indias new labour regime delivers for employers and for workers, what it long warned of
Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami
Antonelli's early triumphs made him the first Italian driver since Alberto Ascari in 1953 to win two consecutive races. Ascari completed his treble that season
Thomas Cup Finals: India take on Chinese Taipei in quarters, look to stay on course for title
India made a strong start to their campaign with a 4-1 win over Canada, followed by a 5-0 sweep of Australia, before going down 2-3 to China despite a spirited effort
Luis Enrique weighs PSG rotation in Ligue 1 before Bayern return as Hakimi ruled out
Brilliant on the European stage, PSG has been less dominant domestically and holds a six-point lead over second-placed Lens
IPL 2026: Munaf Patel backs bowlers, confirms Starc availability before RR clash
The 36-year-old left-armer has been out of action since late January following a heavy workload during the Ashes, where he was named Player of the Series for claiming 31 wickets at an average of 19.93.
Indias sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
The Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand reflects Indias evolving trade diplomacy strategy
