A.P. Intermediate education chief raps principals of 50 underperforming government junior colleges
Director Ranjith Basha holds State-wide review of underperforming institutions, orders show-cause notices to lecturers and removal of guest faculty in subjects with low pass rates; sets 100% pass rate as goal for 2026-27 academic year
Democracy in Bengal held at gunpoint: Dharmendra Pradhan
Mr. Pradhan further alleged that the Trinamool Congress leadership was resisting accountability and, in the process of clinging to power, attempting to erode the credibility of institutions
Instax Mini 13 Review | Instant fun, minimal evolution
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 builds on what already makes the series so popular: simplicity, nostalgia, and the fun of instant photography
India-Suriname ties rooted in family bond: Jaishankar
Jaishankar said ties between India, Suriname has expanded into a robust, multifaceted engagement covering infrastructure, trade, training and cultural links
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IGT Solutions Rebrands as Atain, Marking a New Era as an Enterprise Orchestration Partner
India's approach to migration grounded in dignity, respect for rights: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
Savukku Shankar seeks bail in attempt-to-murder case
Justice L. Victoria Gowri of the Madras High Court directs the police to file their counter affidavit by Thursday
Gas price shock shuts down food sector in Keralas Malappuram
The shutdown left travellers arriving from distant places and daily commuters struggling to find food and water, with many caught off guard by the sudden disruption
Seyon: Bhagyashri Borse joins Sivakarthikeyans next with Thaai Kizhavi-maker
With music scored by Santhosh Narayanan, Seyon is produced by Kamal Haasan and Mahendran under their Raaj Kamal Films International banner
Boy injured in crude bomb explosion in Keralas Kannur; two fingers amputated
Evil Dead Burn trailer: Blood-soaked family nightmare in Sam Raimis horror franchise
Directed by Sbastien Vaniek, known for Infested, the film centres on a grieving woman who retreats to her in-laws isolated home after the death of her husband
Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers opens new flagship showroom as the 125-year-old brand expands footprint
A ceremonial sceptre that once marked Indias transfer of power traces back to a Chennai jeweller which is now stepping into its next chapter with a new flagship store
FIR against wife, son of Anantnag MLA, for locking up government hospital
An FIR was registered against Anantnag MLA Syed's wife and son after they allegedly locked a health facility in the Damhal Khosipora area, the officials said
Stock markets rebound in early trade as oil prices decline amid progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations
Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC and Power Grid were the laggards
Tony trailer: Dominic Sessa stars as young Anthony Bourdain in A24 biopic
Set in the mid-1970s, the film follows a 19-year-old Bourdain during a formative summer in Provincetown, Massachusetts, long before he became a globally recognised chef, author and television personality
How a classrooms emotional climate can shape learning
When teachers consciously create environments marked by respect, patience, and encouragement, learning becomes a meaningful and empowering experience
Three Indian nationals injured after Iran drone strike in Fujairah
Three Indian nationals were injured on May 4, after a fire broke out at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the United Arab Emirates. Authorities said the fire was caused by a drone strike from Iran. India strongly condemned the attack with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it unacceptable, stressing the need to protect civilians and critical infrastructure. He also emphasised the importance of ensuring safe and secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Why has the government reacted so strongly? The Hindus Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar, explains.
G. Sukumaran Nairs remarks in response to queries on Congress leader V.D. Satheesan's role in UDF victory
New weapons charges filed against suspect in deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival
Naveed Akram was already charged with 59 counts including murder, attempted murder and committing a terrorist act after two gunmen opened fire on the Jewish holiday event in December 2025
Local elections could hasten the exit of Britains embattled Prime Minister
Starmers popularity is in the doldrums from a weak economy and repeated questions about his judgment
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy leaves for Delhi to seek approval for Hyderabad Metro phase II
The total estimated cost of Hyderabad Metro Rail phase-II project is 38,595 crore
Rupee rises 23 paise to 94.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95, then gained some ground and touched an early high of 94.95, registering a gain of 23 paise from its previous low
Tensions escalate as bulldozer razesstructures in Kolkatas iconic New Market
Trinamool Congress leadership says the poriborton(change) promised by the BJP has arrived on a bulldozer
Trump predicts fuel prices will drop rapidly when Iran conflict over
25 killed in eastern Ukraine hours before ceasefire deadline
Iran attack triggers fire at UAEs Fujairah oil hub
Record power demand highlights Indias solar gap
India recorded its highest-ever power demand with solar contributing significantly during peak hours, but a lack of battery storage exposed major gaps after sunset. Despite rapid growth in solar capacity, energy wastage and grid challenges highlight the urgent need for storage solutions to stabilize Indias renewable energy future.
Anthropic deepens finance push as CEO Amodei warns of software disruption
Anthropic is diving deeper into the financial services industry, releasing tools on Tuesday that can speed up myriad tasks for banks and insurers
Four farmers die as gusty winds hit Mancherial procurement centres
Farmers gathered at the procurement centre to cover grain heaps with tarpaulins as strong winds picked up, according to local accounts
Thai Foreign Minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart
Sihasak Phuangketkeow said he was pushing to restore engagement with Myanmars leadership, including at the level of foreign ministers.
Sustera Foundation announces reel contest on marine litter
The NGO invites entries featuring videos on beach cleanup and coastal waste management
U.S. to assess new AI models before their release
The agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI come after the Trump administration had earlier adopted a hands-off approach to regulation
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing
Mr. Araqchis one-day trip comes a week ahead of U.S. President Donald Trumps scheduled visit to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15
Mark Zuckerberg personally authorized Metas copyright infringement, publishers allege
Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement
Elon Musk 'was going to hit me,' OpenAI executive says at trial
The testimony came on the second day of Brockman's appearance at the trial of Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman
How S. Satyamurti harnessed the power of the stage in politics
TVK leader C. Joseph Vijays rise marks the apogee of cinemas hold over the people. But long before cinema, it was theatre that fuelled political consciousness, when S. Satyamurti of the Congress began harnessing its potential during the freedom struggle
H.K. Patil to visit Udupi on May 6
The Minister will leave for Bengaluru via Mangaluru International Airport at 8.10 p.m.
Kevin Olivers Odyssey of Love is a modern day retelling of a classic
Odyssey of Love, an original production by Kevin Oliver will be staged this weekend
Fintechs adopting voice-led, vernacular first approach to tap into T2, T3 markets
There is a growing desire to move beyond just saving toward more structured financial planning and wealth-creation, said analysts
Women of Bengal rejected politics of appeasement: CM, Nabin offer prayers at Kali Mandir
BJP national president Nitin Nabin said the women of West Bengal had rejected fear and chose good governance
Parliament Street hit-and-run: accused driver nabbed
The police said the truck driver had been absconding since the incident and was nabbed from Samastipur in Bihar
Scooter fire near BSF headquarters in Punjabs Jalandhar caused panic
The incident took place at around 8 p.m. outside the headquarters of the Border Security Forces Punjab Frontier, which is located along a road that connects the main city with the Amritsar-Delhi highway
U.S. Military strike on alleged drug boat kills three in the eastern Pacific
President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is in armed conflict with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the United States and fatal overdoses claiming American lives
Nepal President promulgates Constitutional Council Ordinance
The promulgation of the ordinance will pave the way for the government to appoint key positions in the constitutional bodies, including a new Chief Justice, which has remained vacant for some time
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier that the United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, which it dubbed Operation Epic Fury
Two killed, three injured in shootings at shopping centre in Texas
After a short chase on foot, the 69-year-old suspect, Seung Han Ho, was arrested about 6 kilometres away at a grocery store, police said
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Maharashtra to upgrade 19 secondary ashram schools to junior college for tribals
The decision was aimed at preventing dropouts and continuing the educational progress of tribal students in the hilly and remote areas of Maharashtra
IPL 2026 | Nitishoffers balance and makes life a lot easier: Vettori
Nitish, much like a Marco Jansen or MarcusStoinis, offers balance and makes my life a lot easier, Vettori said
Silencing academia, weakening democratic space
Academic suppression and shrinking dissent signal a deep democratic decline in India
The Iran conflict and the future of Shia identity
Shia identity faces the possibility of fragmentation or radical consolidation
Building bridges: On Indias solar generation, battery storage
Battery storage capacity must keep pace with solar energy generation
At sea: On the Indian Navys Project 17A
The expansion of high-end frigate fleet must be in step with perceived threats
Cabinet panel clears Railway Ministrys three multitracking projects in six States
The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country
The directive comes amid the case of a 65-year-old man with a criminal record who allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered a four-year-old girl at Narsapur in Bhor tehsil of Pune district on May 1
Southern Railway opens 20 new parking facilities in Chennai
Chennai Customs foil ganja smuggling attempts at airport, three held
Tap water samples found to be contaminated with E. coli in Palluruthy
An open letter to Joseph Vijay
Vijay thanks Tamil Nadu voters, hails poll outcome as victory for people-driven democracy
Did kids make Vijay mama a success?
An Instagram search shows posts and reels of children crying and threatening parents and grandparents to vote for TVK. A child rights activist says the EC must make clearer, stricter guidelines regarding using children as part of poll campaigns
Cabinet clears amendment to make insult to Vande Mataram a punishable offence
On February 6, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in a set of instructions to States and other government bodies said that all the six stanzas ofVande Mataram, that comes to a little over three minutes long, should be sung or played at official events
Delhi High Court to appoint amici curiae for Kejriwal, others in excise case
Dysfunctional fans, severe water shortage: NGO flags shortcomings at DUSIB night shelters
Delhi: official dismissed for negligence after child drowns in open drain
There is light at the end of the tunnel for Indian golf
Though the sport is going through its toughest phase, Bhullar and Shiv believe that the next generation will turn things around in a few years; Jeev urges the youngsters to show more hunger if they have to tee off at the top level
U.P. man jailed over I love Muhammad post secures bail
The court noted that the applicant does not have any criminal antecedents and the post does not name any particular caste or community
To minimise AIs impact on jobs, ILO bats for lifelong learning
Lifelong learning should be elevated as a strategic policy priority, ILO tells governments; study finds only 16% of workers had any structured training in past year; highlights inequalities in access to learning
Dutch warship De Ruyter visits Kochi port
The ships crew members to engage in joint training exercises with the Indian Navy to strengthen operational ties
Assam Congress to analyse poll defeat
State party president Gaurav Gogoi says Congress will learn important lessons from this defeat
Israel court extends Gaza flotilla activists' detention by six days
The extension is to allow police more time to interrogate them, the pair's lawyer said
Union Cabinet raises sugarcane FRP by 10 per quintal
The government said that with a view to protect the interests of sugarcane farmers, it has also decided that there shall not be any deduction in case of sugar mills where recovery is below 9.5%
BJP gears up to pick Bengal CM; Suvendu Adhikari front runner
Swearing-in of the new Cabinet is likely to take place on May 9, the birth anniversary ofRabindranathTagore
CEO of Puducherry submits list of winning candidates to EC
The list comprises 30 elected representatives of the Union Territory
NDA moves towards government formation in Puducherry
The AINRC had secured 12 seats, BJP four and one seat each by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi placing the NDA in a comfortable position in the 30- member Puducherry Assembly to form the government
Judge seeks report on accused before passing orders in sexual assault case
The case pertains to the sexual assault and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Puducherry two years ago
Child among two missing after boat capsizes in Rajasthan
Preliminary investigation suggested that overloading might have caused the accident; the boat was being operated by a local and the occupants had no life jackets
Manipurs Zomi leaders to take late BJP MLA Valtes body to Delhi, protest outside party office
Valte was assaulted by an Imphal mob on May 4, 2023, suffering life-threatening injuries; after his death in February 2026, his family refused to perform his last rites till the arrest of those behind the attack
Stalin accorded rousing reception in Kolathur
The DMK president met and thanked supporters. Voters recalled his contributions to the constituency, including the construction of flyovers, community halls, and other facilities
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Delhi court allows confiscation of assets linked to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari
ED says confiscation of properties linked to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari is necessary to prevent him from frustrating legal process by remaining outside country.
EC notifies Kerala poll results
CIC recommends DoPT include sub-caste data in UPSC results to broaden reach of affirmative action
The DoPT official added that the list of candidates allocated to services (along with their category) on the basis of CSE-2017 onwards is available on the department's portal
In learning organisations, failure is not a bad word
Experts say organisations that create opportunities for employees to improve and excel through upskilling or reskilling often reap the benefits in the long run
Lord Kallazhagar reaches His abode
KTR compliments Vijay on partys huge success
Bombay High Court grants bail to Surendra Gadling in prison since 2018 in Elgar Parishad case
The lawyer-activist, the last among the 16 accused in the 2017 case, will continue to be behind bars as his bail application in a separate 2016 arson case is pending before Supreme Court
BRS flays govt. for imposing unofficial ban on urea sales
Harish Rao says farmers of sugarcane, fruit orchards and vegetables facing urea crisis
TVK sweeps polls winning eight out of 10 constituencies in Madurai
