Garbage dumpfire chokes residential zone in Perumbakkam
Initially believed to be a temporary arrangement, a garbage transit point in Perumbakkam close to a residential zone witnesses disproportionate dumping, minimal clearance and recurrent fires
Trump says U.S. could restart Iran strikes if they misbehave
When asked about Irans proposal, Mr. Trump replied: They told me about the concept of the deal. Theyre going to give me the exact wording now
Teena Choudhry, the woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan over a traffic jam, has released an account of the incident, saying said she was stuck near Mahindra Taaz for more than an hour and received no response from police officers
12.38 lakh tonnes paddy purchased from 1.54 lakh ryots so far, 1,129 crore paid
According to Commissioner of Civil Supplies M. Stephen Ravindra, the department is operating at full capacity across the State to handle the inflow of paddy
Court denies bail to woman accused in TCS Nashik case
The accused is now likely to appeal against the decision in the Bombay High Court. Four others arrested in the case have been remanded to police custody till May 5
Rahul Gandhi cites Gujarat BJP chiefs indecent remarks against Geniben Thakor
Mr. Gandhi says the controversy exposes the BJPs anti-women and Manuwadi mindset and questions the partys commitment to empowering women
Delhi court rejects bail plea of Al Falah University chairman in money laundering case
The ED opposed the bail, citing the gravity of allegations and the ongoing probe
Why did the UAE quit OPEC and OPEC+?
What explains the years of simmering competition between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi? How will the UAEs decision impact oil prices? How has its decision to leave impacted OPEC and OPEC+? Will this move benefit India and if so, how?
All five Indian quartets fail to make it to final round in World Athletics Relays
They will still compete on the second day of the event on Sunday in an additional round for four slots for the 2027 World Athletics Championships
BFI tweaks assessment framework for selection
The BFI has switched from round robin to knockout format in sparring bouts, to select boxers for important events.
Gig workersstruggle to stay afloat amid soaring temperatures
MCD seals 19 eateries in Delhi foroperatingwithoutlicence
83.96% men, 86.2% women voted at polling stations in Assembly poll across Tamil Nadu: EC
A total of 4,87,98,833 voters out of 5,73,43,291 turned up to exercise their franchise on April 23 in T.N. Assembly polls; total votes polled may go up as the current figures do not include postal ballots or senior citizens who voted through Form 12D
VCK to look into complaints that its cadre didnt work well in some seats
Judicial officialfound dead in Delhi; probe launched
A comprehensive project is being chalked out to develop Lakkundi as a heritage centre: H.K. Patil
Woman held for theft of valuables from students house
Sale of mangoes picks up in Salem, but traders worried as Iran war hits exports to Gulf nations
Consumer commission imposes 7-lakh penalty on private hospital, surgeon for medical negligence
Searle Scholars Programme Award given to SRM alumnus
True tribute to Ambedkar is ensuring every child knows why he matters, says HC
Governor Arlekar lays wreath at Victory War Memorial
Preparations in full swing for counting of votes in Puducherry on May 4
Senior citizen injured after stray cow attacks him
Five schools, 69 students from T.N. get road safety awards
EC makes final preparations for counting of votes at 62 centres across Tamil Nadu
Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik holds review meeting with with Election Commission officials ahead of counting day on May 4
MoU inked to conduct puberphonia, voice training programmes
ECI announces repolling for Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal on May 21
In a notification, the Election Commission says multiple complaints of electoral malpractices were received on the day of polling in the constituency. The votes will be counted on May 24
VCK cadre did not work as well as they should have in a few seats: Thol. Thirumavalavan
Dribbling past barriers, girls football team to step onto international stage
It will take part in Street Child Football World Cup from May 5 to 15 in Mexico City;the team of girls from underprivileged backgrounds is trained by Karunalaya Social Service Society; the biggest challenge was to get the visa as they didnt have the required documents, says secretary of Karunalaya
Krishna Gana Sabhas theatre fest begins
Inmate booked for making video call from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison
BMTC bus rams Manekshaw Parade Ground wall; 55 passengers escape, 3 injured
Tele-MANAS helpline counselling 3,000 people per month in A.P., says Health Minister
Tele-MANAS centres in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, which were opened in 2022 and 2023 respectively, have received 67,573 calls so far
Aqua farmers in upbeat mood as Indias seafood exports cross 72,000-crore mark
Farmers request the Centre to have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with more countries to reduce the dependence on the U.S.A.
19 years on, demand for direct train from Vizag to Bengaluru remains unfulfilled
With many IT giants investing in Visakhapatnam region and several big-ticket projects in pipeline, the necessity of a direct train connecting the two top IT destinations of India is being felt more than ever before
ThePBKSbowling attack will bounce back, says Ferguson
Ayush outplayed by Christo as India trail France 0-1 in Thomas Cup semifinals
Ayush Shetty struggled to match Christo Popovs tactical control, going down 11-21, 9-21 in 39 minutes
Renowned lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed Prasar Bharati Chairman
Joshi had earlier served as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai, CEO of McCann World Group India, and Chairman of McCann World Group Asia Pacific
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath to hold second edition of Namma Art Bengaluru
The event this year will bring together more than 150 artists from across India who will exhibit their contemporary and traditional works on the CKP campus.
Three police officers suspended over misconduct and corruption charges in Guntur
NIA court sentences another LeT operative in Bengaluru prison radicalisation case
Central Corporation initiative to promote stray dog adoption at Cubbon Park on May 3
CRICKET | Parkar emerges the costliest buy in T20 Mumbai auction
Row over book release, exam clearance at SSUS intensifies
History-sheeter murdered in altercation in Virudhunagar
Watch: How Kerala, West Bengal and Assam voted in 2021
With voting over and counting set for May 4, this explainer looks at how Kerala, West Bengal and Assam voted in 2021, and what those patterns could tell us about the results this time.
Bengaluru leans on pourakarmikas as cleanup continues three days after rain
Deceiving people in the name of praja paalana, pragathi nivedika on: BRS
Watch: Padma Shri awardee Prasoon Joshi to lead Indias public broadcaster
Noted lyricist and Padma Shri awardee Prasoon Joshi has been appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati, Indias public service broadcaster.
College admissions: Demand for specialised, industry-oriented programmes over traditional degrees
Commerce remains the most sought-after stream, particularly courses integrated with data analytics and finance
Minister asks officials to take up, complete tank restoration works before onset of monsoon
BCCI will take action against RR for Parag incident:Saikia
Cut-off fixation is academic experts domain: HC
Transport workers call for strike from May 20
Devotees witness Lord Kallazhagar redeeming Mandooga Maharishi from his curse
One-man panel on TTD laddu row finds lapses, suggests reforms for Trust Board
The panel report suggests a reduction in the number of Trust Board members, changes in their eligibility criteria, strengthening of the vigilance wing and a manual for procurement, storage, quality and inspection
Education must evolve for the AI era, says expert
Expert notes that AI is not replacing professors, but professors who use AI will replace those who dont; traditional curriculum lags behind industry standards by several years, he adds
Elephant parading rules violated rampantly, alleges animal task force
Activists blame systemic lapses for deaths in Irinjalakuda and Angamaly; demand strict enforcement of norms
Bihar CM meets Nitish Kumar before leaving for Delhi; fuels speculation about Cabinet expansion
Samrat Choudharys Cabinet expansion is likely to take place on May 6
Summer rain cools Madurai amidst festival fervour
Mangaluru woman loses over 6 lakh to foreign courier racket
CITU stages protest against hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices
Mamata, Abhishek hold meeting with all TMC counting agents ahead of West Bengal poll results
We will ensure those party workers who were assaulted by central forces for standing up against their brutalities are financially rewarded, says Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Arrangements in place in Ramanathapuram for counting of votes
Curiously, three persons, who were also aspirants to the posts in the 1998 batch, had turned hostile during the trial
After Bowring wall collapse, civic bodies begin removal of dangerous structures across Bengaluru
Kochi turns waste into art to boost Swachh Survekshan rank
Kochi ranked first in the State and 50th nationally in last years rankings. Service level progress, visible cleanliness and certification, field assessment, citizen feedback, documentation, and validation are among the key components for ranking
Crucial to take wickets early and win thepowerplay:KKR bowling coach Southee
Pathirana trained on Saturday (May 2, 2026), raising hopes of his availability against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, bowling coach Tim Southee chose to be tentative about his inclusion, given the mandatory overseas pool shuffle that must follow.
Security arrangements, traffic diversions made for counting day in Ramanathapuram
Lorry driver killed after vehicle overturns
The accident occurred when the lorry, while being driven out of a parking shed at Aruvikkal near Onnakavu, went out of control
Youth drowns as car skids into pond in Coimbatore
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: No violation of rules on strong room premises in Kozhikode
IPL 2026 KKR vs SRH preview | KKR may need a near flawless display to stop in-form SRH
KKR arrives with renewed momentum. After a difficult start (five defeats, including a 65-run thrashing by SRH, and a washout), the Kolkata team has steadied itself to an extent with back-to-back wins.
Lightning strike damages house in Keralas Thrissur, injures three
12-year-old student of private boarding school in Keralas Kollam assaulted; warden, cook arrested
Sringeri election recounting: Verification, recount of postal ballots remains incomplete
The recounting is being carried out as per the directions of the High Court
M.K. Shariff appointed Deputy Commissioner of Kalaburagi
Uttarakhand youth dies by suicide after alleging police harassment in video on social media
The video purportedly shows him describing physical assault by policemen and verbal abuse directed at his parents. He is seen pointing to injuries on his elbow and knee. The police say he was involved in an accident and was drunk. Senior officer says his allegations will be investigated.
2,792 MoUs inked at Vibrant Gujarat regional conference; expected to create 2.82 lakh jobs
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi says the focus will be on sectors that could generate jobs in tribal districts. He says the garment sector was part of this effort, with an aim to provide jobs to more than 25,000 women in tribal areas over the next two years.
Expert team visits tunnel road work site
Kalpathy dance, music programmes begin
Fighting reaches outskirts of Ukraine's stronghold Kostiantynivka
Kostiantynivka, along with other cities, forms a so-called fortress belt in the countrys east - an area well fortified by the Ukrainian military.
Tribal youth from Khammam district treks Mount Everest Base Camp
30-year-old man ends life near Velankanni; family alleges custodial torture
IPL 2026 | GT will look to build on two successive wins as it faces tabletopper PBKS
Traffic diversions in place for IPL match at Uppal on May 3
Incessant rain damages over 6,000 hectares of agricultural land in Tripura
About 32,895 farmers, with an anticipated production loss of 21,635 metric tonnes at an estimated value of 59.17 crore
