Sports Ministry notifies formation of NSB and NST to streamline governance and minimise litigation
No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of any matter on which the National Sports Tribunal is empowered to determine, and no injunction shall be granted
Indias energy strategy needs price correction
The petro products price hike is too little and too late
Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions
The recent episode involving the Aam Aadmi Party and the invocation of the provisions of the 10th Schedule highlights the need for judicial clarity
The absolute necessity of female friendships
Female friendship can be an emotional, social and political lifeline for women. Our friends show us different ways of being in the world.
Ethiraj College offers free admission to children of sanitation workers
GPF accounts statement put up on website
Officers/subscribers can download the statement from the website
Residents of Neelankarai, Palavakkam protest against power disruption
Man held in Tambaram for sharing morphed photos of woman on Instagram, Telegram
Commuters using MRTS demand trains every ten minutes during peak hours
Southern Railway says increase in services would be considered after Chennai Egmore redevelopment works are completed
Four including history-sheeter held for stealing laptop and mobile phones
Understanding the potential of CAR-T therapy in autoimmune disease treatment
Originally developed for aggressive blood cancers, CAR-T cell therapy is now being explored as a possible breakthrough treatment for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, offering the possibility of long-term remission instead of lifelong immune suppression
MSSW organises workshop on sustainable development
Bad fences: On Marco Rubios India visit
Marco Rubios visit was an opportunity to mend economic and energy ties
Interview | I should make a path on which people can walk and believe: Gurindervir
Gurindervir cautious not to repeat past mistakes, hopes to perform better and prove a point at the Asian Games later this year
Score board: On the CBSEs credibility, its examination reforms
The CBSE was ill-prepared for the exam reforms it undertook
Doctors report rise in mild COVID-19 cases in Chennai
There has been a spike in cases in the last two weeks, they say, and advisebasic precautions like wearing mask and following hand hygiene; there are no new severe variants reported, they add
One Dead, Three Injured In Srinagar After SUV Plunges Into Dal Lake
Srinagar, May 26: One person lost his life while three others were injured after a sports utility vehicle (SUV) skidded off the Foreshore Road and plunged into Dal Lake in Srinagar on Monday evening, officials said. According to officials, the accident occurred near Lashkari Mohalla when an EcoSport vehicle bearing registration number JK01V-3260 reportedly hit a roadside divider before falling into the lake.Four youths were travelling in the vehicle at the time of the incident. One of the occupants died on the spot, while the remaining three sustained injuries and were immediately rescued by locals and emergency responders. The deceased has been identified as Zameen Ahmad, son of Showkat Ahmad, a resident of Rainawari. The injured were shifted to SKIMS Soura for medical treatment, where their condition is stated to be stable, officials added. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated further investigation into the cause of the accident.
The entreprenuer who stayed up painting heritage sites and citys landmarks
Yusuf Madhiya spends most of his day managing his business but the artistic side of him never really went away
NCC trekking camp underway in Araku Valley
Woman kills daughter, ends life in Madurai
Tehran [Iran], May 26 : Iran on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent US self-defence strikes on the Islamic Republic, as well as the maritime blockade on its ports, saying such actions expose Washingtons dishonesty and unreliability even as diplomatic efforts continue to end the crisis in West Asia. In an official statement issued by Irans Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated by the Embassy of Iran in India, the Islamic Republic stated that the US military has continued unlawful and unjustifiable actions since the announcement of a ceasefire on April 8, 2026, including the maritime blockage against Iranian ports and its commercial vessels and the flagrant violation of the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region. The terrorist military of the United States, continuing its unlawful and unjustifiable actions since the announcement of the ceasefire on April 8, 2026, particularly through repeated acts of maritime piracy against Iranian commercial vessels, has, over the past 48 hours, committed a flagrant violation of the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region, the statement read. This comes after the US military carried out self-defence strikes targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing ceasefire between the two countries, CNN reported, citing US Central Command (CENTCOM). US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces, CENTCOM spokesman Timothy Hawkins told CNN in a statement when asked about reports of explosions near the strategic waterway. He said the targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to deploy mines. Iran further slammed the timing of the US actions, coinciding with ongoing diplomatic engagement to end the conflict in West Asia, further demonstrating what it called the dishonesty and unreliability of the United States. The perpetration of these aggressive actions, concurrent with the ongoing diplomatic process mediated by Pakistan, once again exposed the dishonesty and unreliability of the ruling establishment of the United States to the Iranian nation, the peoples of the region, and the international community, the statement said. The Islamic Republic also accused Washington of hostile conduct and reiterated Irans deep mistrust of the US, claiming such actions reinforce its long-standing assessment of American policy. Strongly condemning the developments, Iran said the actions amounted to a violation of Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter and the ceasefire agreement of April 8, 2026, holding the US fully responsible for the consequences arising from them. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns these aggressive actions, which constitute a clear violation of Article 2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as the ceasefire agreement dated April 8, 2026, and holds the American regime fully responsible for all consequences arising from these aggressive acts, it added. Iran further warned that it would respond to any act of aggression and would not hesitate to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Without any doubt, the Islamic Republic of Iran will leave no act of aggression unanswered and will show not the slightest hesitation in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran, the statement added. US and Iranian forces have previously exchanged fire during the ceasefire period. In early May, US forces had struck Iranian military facilities allegedly involved in unprovoked missile, drone and small boat attacks on American warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. (ANI)
Suresh Gopi reviews HPCL Visakh Refinery operations
Turkish riot police use water cannons ahead of deposed Opposition leader's speech to rally
Ozgur Ozel and the core leadership of the Republican People's Party, or CHP, were removed from their posts on May 26 by a court order that many people consider to be politically motivated
SSC public exams marks memo now available for download in school logins
Capital Hospital performs high-risk cardiac surgery on dialysis patient in Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh emerges as a pioneer in AI-driven healthcare innovations, says Minister
Satya Kumar Yadav promotes AI-driven diagnostic tests, says that these not only provide accurate results but also improve the speed of delivery of healthcare services and make tests affordable for people
Gunshots Fired During Police Operation Trigger Panic in Jammus Gandhi Nagar
Jammu, May 26 : Panic gripped parts of the posh Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu city on Tuesday evening after gunshots were fired during a police operation in the Mini Market near Green Belt Park. According to police, a team from Gandhi Nagar Police Station, accompanied by the Special Operations Group (SOG), had launched an operation around 6 PM against suspected criminals in the area.During the operation, the suspects allegedly attempted to flee and rammed their vehicle into the SOG vehicle, a police spokesperson told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO). The suspects then opened fire on the police party, prompting SOG personnel to retaliate in self-defence. The area was immediately cordoned off, and additional reinforcements were rushed to the spot to secure the locality. Police said cognisance of the incident has been taken, and further legal action is underway.The brief exchange of fire caused panic among residents, though normalcy was restored after the area was secured(KNO)
China, Pakistan agree to 'unswervingly safeguard' bilateral ties
Statement was issued at the end of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit to China from May 23-26 at invitation of Premier Li Qiang. During his visit, two sides signed a number of cooperation documents in various fields
Fuel shortage hits pumps amid panic buying; OMCs call for calm, say supply is steady
Petrol pump owners report dwindling supplies and long queues as demand peaks due to farming activity; some impose curbs on sale fearing supply disruption; OMCs assure public of normal operations with steady fuel availability, advise against hoarding
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 26 : A forest fire that broke out in the Narthan forest area of Panchayat Hartyan in Block Ghordi of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district has been raging for the last three days, officials said on Tuesday. The fire, which falls under the Ramnagar Forest Division, was reportedly triggered by a sudden rise in temperature and has spread rapidly due to strong winds in the region. Community members living in nearby areas have joined firefighting efforts in a desperate bid to protect their homes. However, strong winds blowing through the region are further fueling the fire, causing it to spread rapidly across the difficult forest terrain and severely complicating efforts to bring the situation under control. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Ramnagar Naresh Majotra said multiple compartments and villages in the region have been affected by the wildfire. Active wildfires are currently tearing through several compartments and villages. In the North Range, fires are tearing through Compartments 11 and 12/N near Serbala village (Chillar Block), as well as Compartments 1, 2, 16, and 18/N covering Upper Barmeen village, Nallah Ghouran, and Phalal in the Barmeen Block. Our teams are currently on the ground working tirelessly to douse the flames. Multiple sectors within the Ramnagar division have been impacted, Majotra said. Meanwhile, on Saturday, a massive forest fire broke out near Budogi village forest in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, affecting around 14 hectares of forest area late Saturday night, officials said. According to the Forest Department, the fire erupted in the evening near the district headquarters, following which firefighting teams were immediately rushed to the spot to control the blaze. Speaking to ANI, Tehri Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Puneet Tomar said the situation is now largely under control and the fire has been extinguished. He said, The fire broke out in the evening. Our team here reached here very quickly, and the fire is being extinguishedSo currently the fire is about to end, and it has gone downwards where there is no population, and it will end at a rapid pace in an hour and a half from nowOverall, around fourteen hectares of our forest area have been affected. (ANI)
Corporation Commissioner inspects drinking water supply in Coimbatore city
Evening rain causes metro disruption, brings city traffic to crawl
Fast-track court frames charges against seven accused in Zubeen Garg death case
Four accused of murder based on SIT chargesheet; Garg died while swimming in Singapore in 2025; Assam CM claims he was murdered as part of a conspiracy; Singapore coroner ruled it an accidental drowning
Twisha Sharma death: Madhya Pradesh DGP defends Bhopal Police as CBI takes over case, launches probe
Kailash Makwanas statement comes amid several allegations made by Twisha Sharmas family such as institutional bias and procedural lapses by local police
Mangaluru City North MLA seeks merger of KIOCL Ltd. with NMDC Ltd.
Y. Bharat Shetty, MLA meets H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, in Bengaluru and submits a letter seeking the merger
Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala: The Heart of Dharma book released
Tension in Kunnam as clash breaks out between protesting DMK and VCK workers
While the VCK workers were protesting against DMK senior leader A. Rajas remarks against the VCK, those of the DMK were holding a demonstration to condemn remarks made against Mr. Raja by a VCK district functionary
Suspected Ebola case triggers health alert in Bengaluru
Cyberabad Police Commissioner inspects IIIT Junction flyover and underpass works in Gachibowli
Andhra Pradesh launches initiative to clear water hyacinth and revive water bodies
MA&UD Principal Secretary says the unchecked growth of the weed has obstructed irrigation channels, degraded water quality, and disrupted aquatic ecosystems, posing challenges to agriculture and public health
Raichur MP raises concern over proposed Information Technology Act amendments
CPI(M) organise rally observing May Day
Six killed and 21 injured as bus overturns on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the bus was traveling at a high speed when it collided with the divider and overturned
ONGC net profit rises 3.1% in March-end quarter amid better crude price realisations
ONGC also declared a dividend of 1 per equity share subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting (AGM)
142 arrested for drunk driving in Vijayawada; 17 jailed
CM for enabling panchayats to credit their own source revenue in bank accounts
He directs amendment to Panchayat Raj Act in this direction
HC stays trial court order cancelling bail to accused in Shuhaib murder case
Quad FMs announce maritime, energy initiatives amidst Hormuz chokehold, tense South China Sea
FMs pledge collaboration on energy security, maritime surveillance, domain awareness; Quad joint statement calls for freedom of navigation, adherence to international law in Hormuz, Red Sea, South China Sea
Supreme Court to examine if law is diluting Indias wetland count
The Convention expressly included both natural and artificial wetlands, whether permanent or temporary, without distinction, senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan and advocate Anindita Mitra submitted for the petitioners
Tamil Nadu CMVijayto fly to New Delhi on Wednesday, to call on PM Modi
Khandre orders setting up checkposts at Kukke Subrahmanya to prevent use of banned plastic
UDF will clarify stance on PM SHRI soon: Minister
Emergency evacuation carried out at KIA after smoke detected inside IndiGo aircraft
Journalist held for sexual assault on minor girl in Coimbatore
Burn govt. offices and cut rail tracks: BRS leader Balka Sumans video goes viral
IPL 2026 Eliminator | SRH and RR opening pairs are destructive in their own ways: Franklin
Among these belligerent batters, Head has been a tad subdued by his usual standards. According to Franklin, however, there is no cause for concern
Forest officials injured in accident at Kallakurichi under treatment in hospitals in Coimbatore
Traders oppose move to install Nehru statue at APMC Yard in Kalaburagi
The Gunj Market area witnesses a bandh as traders shut down business establishments and suspend commercial activities in protest
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal on the way ahead for IPL
The IPL chairman spoke about the way ahead of the IPL league
SC asks Uttar Pradesh, panel to frame development plan for Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple
A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India says the State should come forward for the development of secular infrastructure facilities in and around the temple complex
Renowned doctor, educator, author Dr. Patnam Siva Rama Krishna Rao dies at 100
A.P. lorry owners seek removal of diesel dispensing restrictions
No clarity on next Quad leaders summit, sparking questions about the groups future
As officials struggle to pin down the schedules of Mr. Trump, Mr. Modi, Ms. Takaichi, and Mr. Albanese, there is speculation that the Quad will be downgraded to an FM-level meet or occur on the sidelines of other gatherings
Minister cautions ryots against stubble burning, explains its adverse impact
Tummala Nageswara Rao faults Centre on urea supply, procurement of maize, jowar, sunflower crops
HYDRAA frees two lakes from massive encroachments
Two held for killing more than 100 ducks
Fishing boat damaged in hit and run by ship
Rail users association in Coimbatore calls for more train stoppages to conserve fuel
Weekly cattle market witness roaring business ahead of Bakrid
Texprocil launches certificate course in international trade for textile employees
Farmers body seeks reopening of sugar factories in Vizianagaram district
Collector chairs training session for census officers
Ambulance used as drug carrier: two held with MDMA in Thrissur
The police seize 8.5 lakh worth narcotics during highway check
Watch: Is biogas the next big fuel?
We are now starting to see the impact of the war in West Asia, and the resultant blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by both the U.S. and Iran. The government has raised petrol and diesel prices after a gap of four years. The price of CNG has been increased. This crisis is showing just how vulnerable Indias energy security is to external shocks. But, is there a fuel weve been sitting on all along that can potentially solve several issues?
Five arrested for kidnapping, torturing student for extortion
Forex reserves can be used when sentiments pull INR down: Experts
Spinners fall way behind as pacers call the shots
The rise of deeper batting line-ups and aggressive intent has contributed heavily to this trend
Hip and knee replacements done via robotic surgery at MCH a success
Tech trail leads police to inter-State burglary gang in 98 lakh silver theft
Vijayurges Modi to direct officials to reject Karnatakas Mekedatureservoir proposal
He reasons in a letter to the Prime Minister that the detail project report has gone against the final award of theCauveryWater Disputes Tribunal, dated February 5, 2007, and the Supreme Courts February 2, 2018 judgment
Fuel stations in Bengaluru report dip in supply; operators fear shortages if trend continues
A visit by The Hindu to multiple fuel stations across Bengaluru on Tuesday revealed that many outlets are currently receiving only one tanker a day, compared to the usual two or more tankers they received earlier
Labour welfare boards will be strengthened: Minister Bindu Krishna
Government will actively seek the opinions of trade unions regarding the Justice Gopala Gowda Committee report, says Minister
T. N. Prathapan files complaint over fake social media campaign claiming party exit
Income Tax Dept. holds awareness programme on Statements of Financial Transactions
I never questioned my abilities: Indian-American golfer Manav after qualifying for U.S. Open
IPL 2026 Eliminator | Reading situations key for RR middle-order: Shanaka
While the top three of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel have compiled more than 350 runs each, no other batter has even managed a tally of 300 runs in the tournaments 19th edition
IPL 2026: Fearless SRH and RR face off in Eliminator
On a surface expected to yield plenty of runs, the bowling attacks will have to do their bit
