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Cabinet approves ₹7.42 crore ancillary works at Kukke Subrahmanya to be undertaken by Temple management
The works include construction of four public toilet blocks in the temple town and a well-equipped Go Shala
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Kamal meets Vijay, submits 6 demands Tamil film industry’s development
The meeting comes a day after the MP called for a conversation with stakeholders regarding the adoption of ‘practical and sustainable film-making practices’
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Kerala Cabinet: Congress leadership in talks with UDF allies to seal allocation of ministerial berths
Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan’s office confirmed that the Congress has allocated five Cabinet berths to the IUML, the second-largest constituent of the UDF
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HeLa to a new world where progress in science matches dignity for patient
The omission of Henrietta Lacks, who donated the immortal cells that have facilitated biomedical research, from scientific history is a rare wrong that has been righted, recently. Thanks to the battle her family fought, today, more regulations will govern ethical research.
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Over 7000 tanks will be rejuvenated in Vizianagaram district under Jala Dhara-Jala Harati programme
The Jala Dhara-Jala Harathi programme was launched to improve groundwater and meet irrigation needs
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Bengal govt. gives nod for handover of seven national highway stretches to NHAI, NHIDCL
These stretches were under the national highway wing of the State PWD, and the handover proposals had been pending for nearly a year despite repeated requests, the statement said
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Suspend collection of payment over agricultural loans; waive off loans: Vasan urges T.N. Government
The TMC president’s statement follows representation from farmer associations calling for suspension of collection of payments over agricultural loans until they are waived
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Congress, Manipur group question appointment of National Sports University V-C
A retired IPS officer has been installed in violation of recruitment rules and prescribed qualifications under an Act governing India’s only such university, they say
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CNG prices hiked second time in 48 hours in Delhi amid increased input cost pressures
CNG is now priced from at ₹80.09 per kilogram in the NCT of Delhi with the latest hike. On May 15, 2026 the prices were hiked by ₹2
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President Murmu promulgates ordinance to increase Supreme Court judge strength by four
The current ordinance has amended Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 to replace the word ‘thirty-three’ with ‘thirty-seven’
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Anagha from Tirthahalli emerges as the State topper in SSLC after revaluation
Anagha, daughter of Shivakumar and Mangala, both teachers, had scored 100% in every subject except Social Science, where she received 99
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Telangana EAPCET 2026 results on May 17
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PM Modi Sweden visit LIVE: PM Modi to head to Sweden on third-leg of 5-nation tour after Netherlands
PM Modi will hold talks with Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson and interact with members of the European Round Table for Industry in Sweden
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BRICS is evolving with new members; differences will take time to resolve: Brazil FM Mauro Vieira
UAE-Iran tensions over the war hold up consensus at BRICS FM meet; could spell trouble for BRICS Summit in September
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I did not try to broker a deal between DMK and AIADMK: Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth asked how he could harbour envy against Mr. Vijay when there is a big generation gap between them
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₹25-crore KERA project to modernise Wayanad coffee sector
The project also aims to ensure the quality of coffee saplings by providing financial assistance of ₹6 lakh each to 30 nurseries producing high-quality certified saplings
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TCS sexual harassment case: Court says clear evidence of abetment by POSH committee member
The court had refused bail to TCS site head and POSH committee member Ashwini Chainani, others in the alleged sexual harassment-conversion case
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Congress appears locked in last-minute consultations on government formation
The politics of factions appeared to play spoilsport, with AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, Deepadas Munsi, reportedly making haste to prod the faction chiefs into a lasting consensus on cabinet formation before the deadline for submitting the final list of ministers to Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar expires at 2 p.m.
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INDIA bloc allies want a strong Congress to take on the BJP at the Centre but unwilling to cede space in States
Regional parties within the INDIA bloc expect a strong Congress at the Centre to take on the BJP, but want it to remain a marginal player in the States when they are strong
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At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Mr. Harish's remarks at a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) on safeguarding energy and supply flows came days after an India-flagged commercial vessel came under attack off the coast of Oman
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