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HYDRAA steps in to address calls on dust pollution caused by mining, crushers, RMC plants

Tamil Nadu Congress MLAs camping in Hyderabad amid uncertainty in government formation

The five MLAs reportedly arrived on Thursday (May 7, 2026) and planned to leave after reports came in that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar had asked Mr. Vijay to form the government

Thalassemia awareness walk organised on Necklace Road

Tamil Nadu government formation: Left backs TVK but VCK undecided as uncertainty continues

Vijay meets Governor for the third time with tally of 116, two short of majority; AMMK’s Dhinakaran alleges horse-trading; Left leaders cite need to form a popularly elected government by May 10 to prevent the imposition of President’s Rule

Cyberabad Police ask banks to tighten response systems amid ₹104 crore cyber fraud losses in 2026

Bangladesh failed to give ‘actionable response’ to diplomatic notes: India

In diplomatic note on April 30, New Delhi says it sent over 1,000 messages to Dhaka on repatriation of illegal immigrants since 2020, but the neighbouring country has not extended necessary cooperation

Bengaluru civic polls: Parties divided over timing

Khed court acquits Anil Parab, four others in Dapoli resort case

The judgment, delivered on May 5 by judge Prasanna S Chandgude, dismissed charges of cheating, forgery and misconduct

SC takes cognisance of resolution about HC judge sending advocate to custody

The SCBA had urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, in a resolution passed on May 6, to look into the incident while expressing shock at the judge’s reported conduct

Manipur BJP spokesperson quits party over ongoing ethnic crisis

The paramilitary Assam Rifles denies the accusation that it failed to protect Naga villagers along the India-Myanmar border from external aggression

NCC cadets test shooting skills at Combined Annual Training Camp in Tirupati

The 10-day camp at Alipiri, which began on May 5 and ends on May 14, includes drill, firing, obstacle course, debate, sports and cultural programmes

State Planning Commission proposes ‘Wisdom Valley’ in Bengaluru Airport City

Niti Aayog flags poor student retention, learning outcomes in report

Niti Aayog report recommends ‘Cylindrical’ Schooling to fix the “leaky pipeline” of student dropouts, which involves creating composite schools that cover Grades 1-12 under one roof

KGBV contract teachers allege forced transfers; Samagra Shiksha says move as per contract

The KGBVs Teachers’ Union says principals and contract teachers were asked informally to apply for transfers. The Samagra Shiksha State Project Director says transfers are mandatory under the contract terms

Fire safety mock drill conducted at Ongole government hospital

Trader dies of sunstroke, says family

Heron tests positive for avian influenza in Kannur

V.D. Satheesan’s book Adam Nee Evide Aakunnu? to hit stands on Saturday

DMK requests separate seating in Lok Sabha after ties with Congress end

Ms. Kanimozhi requested separate seating arrangements for DMK members to enable them to effectively discharge their parliamentary responsibilities

Stalin urges T.N. Governor to take immediate steps for new govt. formation

State sanctions ₹31.73 crore water supply project for Dharmavaram

From political defection to murder: Jayakanthan’s story on shifting loyalties

Jayakanthan writes that the poor, who become victims of politicians’ machinations, live with hungry stomachs, stoves that rarely burn and huts without roofs

Telangana Govt issues detailed guidelines for Musi rejuvenation Phase-I; December 2027 deadline for project completion

Telangana Cabinet sub-committee on May 8, 2026, directs officials to start construction work of the initial phase spanning five km within 21 km stretch from Himayatsagar to Bapughat and Osmansagar to Bapughat with minimal impact