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Unscheduled power cuts are affecting household appliances, and irrigation activities in farmlands amid cropping season, say residents of Parameswaramangalam village

In a related development, the AIADMK’s S. Ravi, a former Arakkonam MLA, says he has met TVK leader and Water Resources Minister N. Anand and has sought an appointment to join the party

Accused, Darshan Francis, allegedly killed Vishali on April 18, burnt her clothes and buried the body suspecting that she was speaking with others over phone, Eluru DSP D. Sravan Kumar

Andhra Pradesh Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao submits representation to General Manager of the newly-constituted South Coast Railway Zone

Metering will not be introduced for agricultural consumers under the proposed model, says TGRPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Musharraf Ali Faruqui; the existing Telangana discoms were under severe financial stress, with accumulated losses reaching ₹69,741 crore by FY 2025 with the government departments alone reportedly owing ₹54,090 crore in outstanding arrears

The petition highlighting the lack of laws and protective mechanisms for young girls trafficked into prostitution was filed by the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Prajwala in 2004

French Open 2026 witnessed two huge upsets as Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner crashed out of the tournament. Teenager Joao Fonseca stunned Djokovic in a five-set thriller after coming back from two sets down. Earlier, World No. 1 Sinner collapsed physically in extreme Paris heat and lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, ending his 30-match winning streak and opening up the men’s draw.

A 17-year-old boy, Surya Pratap, died after being stabbed multiple times by his friend Asad in Ghaziabad's Khoda Colony. The incident occurred following an argument, with the accused fleeing the scene. Police are investigating the motive and have formed teams to apprehend Asad.

Pariyathukavu, a settlement in Ernakulam district, occupied by seven Dalit families for decades, has become the epicentre of a socio-political controversy with attempts to evict the residents, who have been engaged in a prolonged legal battle to protect their homes. G. Ragesh visits the area to gauge the gravity of the situation as both the residents and the claimants of the land await anxiously for finality

“Our current interim trade agreement is on the table for us to finalise, and that will unlock prosperity for both of our countries,” says the U.S. Ambassador to India

A British Sikh man was convicted of murder using a kirpan, sparking calls to ban the ceremonial dagger in public. Accusations of two-tier policing arose after officers handcuffed the dying victim, believing a false claim of racial abuse. The victim's mother was convicted of aiding the killer. Investigations into police conduct are underway.

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, on May 29, 2026, accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and asked him to continue as the caretaker chief minister till the next government is formed

Riyan Parag praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 exit, saying the 15-year-old “doesn't slog” and instead “calculates and plays his shots”. Sooryavanshi smashed 96 off 47 balls, but Gujarat Titans chased down 215 comfortably thanks to Shubman Gill’s 104 and Sai Sudharsan’s 58. Gujarat reached their third IPL final and will face RCB in Ahmedabad.

A Gujarat-origin man residing in the US has pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling conspiracy in southwest Missouri. Tushar Patel admitted his role in a racket that generated nearly $9.5 million in illegal proceeds. He faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, operate an illegal gambling business, and money laundering.

From this, researchers have provided fresh insight into the country’s complex genetic landscape by uncovering the role of the MC1R gene (melanocortin 1 receptor), a key regulator of skin and hair pigmentation.