Local bodies in Kerala granted permission for taking up urgent projects
Scorching heat boosts salt production in Thoothukudi; glut concerns grow
Recalling last years season that was impacted by unseasonal rainfall, Association secretary adds that this years weather has been favourable, but anticipated stockpiling of salt has emerged as a major concern for the producers
Watch: Nashik godman case: Arrest, allegations and political fallout explained
AshokkumarKharat, who police say is a school dropout, allegedly manipulated women and men to build financial assets and political clout over two decades inNashik. When the Maharashtra police arrested him on charges of rape and fraud, he had come to be known as CaptainKharat, claiming to have worked in the merchant navy in the past.VinayaDeshpandePanditspeaks to victims, who tell tales of sexual exploitation, financial fraud, and so-called occult practices
Punalur municipality to roll out Care project for climate resilience
Vigilance Department launches ATR portal, steps up enforcement across sectors
Tamil Nadu election 2026: 62 counting centres set up across State
The counting of postal ballots would be the first to start at 8 am. After 30 minutes i.e., at 8:30 a.m., the counting of votes recorded in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) would begin.
Bengaluru police bust major drug network; 16 arrested, narcotics worth 36.67 crore seized
In 2026, so far, the police registered 1,959 cases under the NDPS Act, including 256 against peddlers and 1,703 against consumers. A total of 2,591 Indian nationals and 21 foreign nationals have been arrested. Drugs worth over 130 crore have been seized
Watch: Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy on tackling Maoist insurgency, cybercrime, road safety
Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy, who demits office on April 30, reflects on the journey undertaken by the Telangana Police to transform policing and governance - from tackling the Maoist insurgency to confronting cybercrime, drug trafficking and road safety challenges - in this exclusive interview.
Belagavi village joyfully celebrates birth of girl child
Grand procession taken out, feast organised for the entire village
Foundation laid for Congress party office in Nizamabad
Crime Branch to probe BDS students death
The complaint highlights several viral videos showing children pressured to influence their families voting decisions for the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam party, led by C. Joseph Vijay
Thousands attend Brahma Rathotsavam at Dharmavaram temple
Health Minister offers silk robes to the deity at Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava Swamy temple and inaugurates a newly-built Vrata Mandapam constructed at a cost of 25 lakh inside the temple complex
Tamil Nadu election 2026: 15,264 postal ballots cast by election duty officials in Thoothukudi
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Virudhunagar district registers 84.85% of votes as per final figures
Lokayukta traps senior KAS officer, driver taking bribe
Stubble burning menace in Kuttanad sparks fresh concern
Paddy procurement gathers pace in Telangana, 8.5 lakh tonnes procured so far
Mamata Banerjee votes in Bhabanipur, questions free and fair poll claims
During the West Bengal polls, Mamata Banerjee arrived at Mitra Institute in Bhabanipur to cast her vote but raised serious concerns over the conduct of the elections.
Farmers concerned over slow pace of paddy procurement
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Traffic congestion on GST Road as residents return to Chennai after voting
The police deployed personnel on key stretches for return-route management,and at multiple strategic points to manage vehicular movement; the road witnessed jams at various locations including Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu bypass
BJP slams Congress over assault on Jharkhand journalist, seeks action against Minister
Journalist allegedly assaulted by Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari's supporters for asking pointed questions during an interaction in Hazaribagh on Tuesday (April 28).
International delegates witness polling process in Tamil Nadu Assembly election
Cotton farmers in Perambalur struggle amid rising input costs
The students, 24 men and 23 women, studying B.Com at a university in , Shivamogga district, were on a two-day tour on the ill-fated bus along with a few lecturers.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 110.10 feet
University observes Bharathidasans birth anniversary
Bomb threat mail to Salem Collectorate turns a hoax
Organs from brain-dead man save seven in Coimbatore
Noyyal near Perur breathes again as layers of waste removed from riverbed
During the restoration, which began in January, the rivers width was restored to around 30 metres from the previous 810 and depth to about 2.1 metres, allowing better flow; waste removed from the riverbed included layers of cloth ritually discarded during Perur Padithurai
Over 6,500 candidates to appear for NEET in Tirunelveli district on Sunday
Lists, Lanterns, and Ledgers: Stepping into Contrasting Literary Worlds with Rheaa Noor
Nutrivita Foods Bags SME of the Year Award From Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Watch: Director Vignesh Raja: Dhanush is always looking to serve the story
Writer-director Vignesh Raja speaks about directing Dhanush in Kara, letting actors find the moment, the pleasures of working with his writing partner Alfred Prakash and managing star-led expectations.
Karnataka speeds up deportation of foreign offenders; 427 sent back in 2026
Earlier, foreign nationals booked in criminal cases were allowed to remain in the country until the legal process concluded. However, the government has now decided to deport such individuals soon after apprehension.
VGM Hospital launches dyspepsia centre in Coimbatore
Places around GCT Coimbatore declared red zones; ban on flying drone
Electronic voting machines and VVPAT units used in the April 23 polling for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election are kept in strong rooms on the campus
Three senior Karnataka IPS officers transferred, Labhu Ram is IGP (Intelligence)
S. Girish (2012 batch), Deputy Inspector General of Police, Anti-Narcotic Task Force, has been transferred and appointed as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Central Range, Bengaluru.
Kalingarayan Channel renovation under way in Erode, works to be completed by June
How music found its voice in Raghu Rais pictures
While photographing legendary musicians, Raghu Rai turned into a rasika to experience the moment before capturing it.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti says monthly allocation raised from 700 crore to 1,000 crore, medical bills processed without delay
ICAR fisheries technology centre in Visakhapatnam marks 69th Foundation Day with events
Geological Survey of India Deputy Director General G. Nagendran says the institute serves as a referral laboratory in post-harvest fisheries; institute signs agreement with FarmLynk AgriSymbiosis Pvt. Ltd. for transfer of ready-to-eat seafood snack technology
Kalhatti Ghat Road closed to tourists; traffic curbs announced in Nilgiris
The measures have come into place following a Madras High Court order, seeking to control traffic into the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
28-day Bengaluru summer season from May 1
TVK demands video recording of postal votes counting, enhanced security arrangements
Party joint general secretary C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar meets Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik to press demands
Meet the team behind Mast Mahila Mandali, a joyful feminist film made by working-class women
The one-of-its-kind collaborative documentary-feature, produced by grass-roots organisation CORO India, had its premiere at the iconic Regal Cinema in Mumbai in the presence of more than thousand people
175% more fuel supplied; sufficient stocks available: Telangana Civil Supplies Minister
Special focus is given to ensure adequate stocks of diesel available for harvest works
Young batters are rewriting the grammar, but what of the poor bowlers?
Maharashtra child rights body considers recommending mention of birthdate on wedding invitations
Move aims to curb child marriages and teenage motherhood in State.
Amaravati MLA and MLC quarters nearly ready; 288 flats built, allotment to begin soon
AGICL says 288 flats for MLAs and MLCs are ready and the buildings will be ready in two weeks; APCRDA to begin allotment in coordination with the Assembly Speaker and the Legislative Council Chairman
Tamil Nadu recorded a historic 85.1% voter turnout in the Assembly polls, while Puducherry led with 91.23%. Assam saw a turnout of 85.91%, and Kerala registered 78.27%.
IPL 2026 | A reality check, not doom and gloom: RR bowling coach Hopes
Assembly elections 2026: No re-polls ordered in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, says ECI after scrutiny
The verification exercise was conducted on April 24 across all 152 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal and 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, in the presence of general observers and candidates or their representatives
Difficulty in processing emotions related with disruption to daily activities due to pain: Study
The researchers said the study highlights psychological distress -- especially anxiety and depression -- as a key intervention target, particularly for people who have difficulty identifying and expressing emotions
Sri Lanka Government temporarily takes over cricket Board
An interim committee will be appointed shortly to find solutions to the current issues in Lankan cricket and to implement structural reforms
Cases booked against DMK, TVK cadres after assault near Saidapet polling station
Police sources said the incident occurred near Polling Station No. 46 in the Saidapet constituency
Bengaluru city police launch Indias first multilingual AI system in Namma 112 emergency service
The system currently supports more than 10 languages Indian languages such as Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Manipuri, Kashmiri, Nepali and Assamese, along with international languages like Spanish, French and Arabic.
West Bengal election Phase 2: Mamata, Suvendu land in same booth area in Bhabanipur
TMC chief Mamata also raised the issue of alleged unrest in Bhangar and accused the Election Commission of India of failing to ensure neutrality
Thunderstorm forecast in 11 Telangana districts on April 30
CPI(M) to launch protests from May 3 over delay in resolving Panchagramala land issue
Party district secretary M. Jaggunaidu says Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had promised in his first Cabinet meeting to resolve the Panchagramala land issue within 100 days; alleges that two years on, no action has been take
In Focus Podcast | Indias temporal inequality: Why the poorer you are, longer the queue
In this episode, Ankush Pal joins us to talk about about Indias temporal inequality, exploring how the poor face longer waits for essential services amid digital advancements.
CV Anand calls on Telangana CM
Sensex, Nifty rebound nearly 1% as FMCG, auto shares advance
30-share BSE Sensex jumps 609.45 points, or 0.79%, to settle at 77,496.36; 50-share NSE Nifty climbs 181.95 points or 0.76% to end at 24,177.65
Why no gated communityon OMR could be a voting centre this time
While a few gated communities elsewhere in Chennai served as voting centres, the IT corridor did not open its account
Congress government reiterates commitment to Pranahita-Chevella project. Restoration of barrages ordered ahead of monsoon
Two Mathamangalam natives held with MDMA in Taliparamba in Kannur
The accused were taken into custody from Azad Nagar, Kuttiyeri, in Kannur while travelling in a car
Iran executed 21, arrested 4,000 since West Asia war began: U.N.
The report said many detainees had been victims of forced disappearances, torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, including forced confessions
Rupee falls 14 paise to close near all-time low level at 94.82 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety
Ex-AIADMK Minister Valarmathis husband booked for disrupting polling
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Sholinganallur constituency registers a massive jump in voter turnout
While the constituency registered a turnout of 55% in 2021, this year, the provisional figures released by election authorities stood at around 80.4%
Banda sizzles at 45.6 as heatwave grips Uttar Pradesh
The IMD has forecast mainly clear to partly cloudy skies over Lucknow and adjoining areas, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or thunderstorms
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Absolute voter increases seen across State followed spatial patterns
While the SIRs deletions muted turnout in cities like Chennai, northern and semi-urban areas of Tamil nadu registered a good increase in voters compared to 2021 election
Forest Department steps up summer measures for wildlife in Erode
Drinking water troughs have been installed at strategic locations and are being filled using solar-powered motor systems
Kerala Film Critics Awards: Mystery thriller Eko wins Best Film
Dominic Arun bags best director award for Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Mohanlal adjudged best actor (male) for Thudarum and Hridayapoorvam. Kalyani Priyadarshan (Lokah) and Anaswara Rajan (Rekhachithram, Mr and Mrs Bachelor) share best actor (female) award
Tamil Nadu election 2026: 57,767 more women have cast their votes than men in Virudhunagar district
Bombay HC modifies order after adjourning defamation suit to 2046; posts hearing in July
The HC had noted that this was one of the matters where the ego fight between the parties at the fag end of their lives clogs the system, preventing the court from taking up cases which require priority
Congress MP writes to President objecting to bar enrolment of Perarivalan
R. Sudha says individuals convicted of serious offences, such as acts of terrorism, cannot be allowed to practise as lawyers
Maharashtra makes Marathi mandatory for cab and auto drivers
From May 1, auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra will have to know basic Marathi, as the State government rolls out a new language requirement aimed at improving communication with passengers and promoting Marathi in daily life. Drivers will be tested on their ability to read, write and speak the language, and those who fail may face cancellation of their licences.
Targeting commercial ships along Strait of Hormuz is deplorable: India at UNSC
Amid the West Asia crisis, India has urged restoration of safe and unimpeded maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz at the earliest while expressing concern about safety of its seafarers, stressing that any purported closure of vital waterways has direct consequences for the global economy.
News from the world of Education: April 29, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
In this episode, we explore how Lebanon was drawn into regional conflict, from Palestinian armed groups and Syrian intervention to Israeli invasions and the emergence of Hezbollah.
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Congress leaders introspect on not aligning with TVK
Many have said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who did not share the stage with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and was widely believed to have favoured an alliance with the TVK, had assessed the situation accurately when he saw an opportunity to rejuvenate the Congress in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Dindigul records 89.21% polling
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Ramanathapuram district records 77.73% polling
Thomas Cup Finals: Lakshya loses three-game thriller as India trail China 0-1
India will now look to level the tie through the world No. 4 pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who face world No. 5 duo Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang
