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APSRTC bus skids off narrow road in Markapuram district

Despite being in DMK alliance, DMDK works for AIADMK alliance: Edappadi Palaniswami and Anbumani

Mr. Palaniswami claimed the DMDK was indirectly supporting the AIADMK alliance. “Truth cannot be hidden. [DMDK leader] Premallatha Vijayakant is speaking the truth [her recent utterances on law and order], and we thank her,” he said.

Gujarat ATS cracks alleged ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ conspiracy module, two held

According to investigators, the suspects were allegedly working towards building a network with the intent of carrying out attacks and promoting the idea of “Ghazwa-e-Hind”, while also exploring the use of explosive materials such as RDX

T.N. Assembly polls: Ponneri locals flag jobs and transport issues

Residents of the Ponneri Assembly constituency in Tiruvallur district raise concerns over limited employment opportunities, inadequate transport facilities, and lack of visible benefits from large industries and power plants operating in the region. Locals also reiterate demands for better bus services, improved suburban rail connectivity, and consideration of Ponneri as a separate district.

Andhra accepts Seeta Sharma’s resignation as International Skilling Advisor

Ms. Sharma, appointed for two years in January 2025, resigned on March 5 citing operational and structural constraints; the government order was issued on Tuesday

Nithin Raj death: Action council calls Statewide hartal on April 28

The deceased’s family has alleged lapses in police investigation and sought a probe under High Court supervision

Ban on Telangana Govt employees’ transfers relaxed temporarily; to be reimposed from June 1, 2026

Employees of certain Telangana government departments can be transferred between May 1 and 31. Detailed guidelines issued.

Shankara Jayanthi marked at Srisailam temple with special rituals

Temple priests performed Maha Ganapati puja and special abhishekams for the deities; rituals were also held for a new Rudramurthy idol consecrated earlier in Vaisakha

Kerala Sanskrit varsity row: HoD’s alleged warning over Governor’s event, send-off attendance sparks SFI protest

Audio clip, which circulated before a send-off event and inauguration of Sree Sankara Jayanti celebrations, reportedly warned students of potential faculty non-cooperation if they did not attend

Ayanur residents question decision to shut down well-equipped village Community Health Centre while staff quarters being built

Locals are questioning the rationale behind the closure when the facility already has robust infrastructure in place

MGNREGA implementation has weakened under TDP-led NDA government, says Jagan

The YSRCP chief, citing the scheme’s data, says the approved labour budget, person-days and household completions have fallen over the past two years

MSC Elsa 3 shipwreck off Kerala: Union Ministry tells NGT that Tamil Nadu seeks ₹1,041.8-crore compensation for pollution impact

NGT Principal Bench asks Ministry to submit details of States and Union Territories that may have suffered environmental damage owing to the shipwreck after it took suo motu cognisance of a report in The Hindu

Madhu Kishwar booked over misleading content on social media

Ms. Kishwar, in a social media post, said a team of Chandigarh police had visited her late Monday night to serve her notice regarding the FIR registered against her

DMK, Congress have betrayed women and the country: Chandrababu Naidu

Mr. Naidu said he had been fighting for higher reservation for women for the last three decades. Mr. Modi, he claimed, wanted to implement it in the 2029 elections, and so, he announced a 50% increase in seats for all States. Women are aspiring and are waiting for this for so long.

Cuddalore-Puducherry administrations hold inter-State coordination meeting ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

The joint meeting was chaired by Cuddalore Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar and Puducherry Collector A. Kulothungan.

Andhra Pradesh to spend ₹30 crore on canal, tank revival in Srikakulam under Jaladhara

The work will cover silt removal, bund strengthening and tank-to-tank flow, and is expected to irrigate about 30,000 acres

Five State toppers for Telangana in JEE Main Session 2

Doval’s Riyadh visit on PM’s instructions, part of government outreach to Gulf: MEA

In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the talks between the Saudi Foreign Minister and Mr. Doval had reviewed areas of India-Saudi cooperation, “alongside a discussion of the latest developments in the regional situation and an exchange of viewpoints regarding it”.

BJP used women as a shield to push through delimitation: Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal

The govt. wanted to divide the INDIA alliance and deploy their usual tactics to push through the Constitution Amendment Bill but they had not anticipated the unity in the alliance which is why they appear rattled, the Congress leader says; the next Kerala CM will be chosen in a democratic fashion, says Mr. Venugopal, who played the role of a troubleshooter during the Assembly election campaign

Mohan Bhagwat bats for wider promotion of Sanskrit

The RSS chief says a significant proportion of vocabulary across linguistic traditions in India was either derived from or influenced by Sanskrit. Its growth will not displace but rather strengthen other languages, he says

Gujarat civic body polls: over 700 seats decided unopposed as three-way contest sharpens in State

Even before polling, 733 seats, the majority of them held by the Bharatiya Janata Party, have been decided uncontested after the withdrawal of nominations

Excise policy case: Delhi High Court judge Swarana K. Sharma refuses to recuse, rejects Kejriwal's plea

“A political leader cannot be allowed to damage an institution without any basis, as a personal attack on a judge is an attack on the judiciary itself,” Justice Sharma said

India is violating its obligations under international law: Francesca Albanese

The UN Special Rapporteur speaks on her latest report on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, flags legal and moral concerns for countries backing Israel