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Activists said the current wage rates were inadequate for meeting the basic necessities of food, healthcare, education, rent and transportation. Since the workers are unable to cover minimum expenses for their families

On May 15, 2024, the Enforcement Directorate arrested Mr. Alamin in the money laundering case and seized money worth ₹32.20 crore from the premises linked to his associates

This initiative aims at addressing the growing need for globally connected and interdisciplinary doctoral training

A State-wide raid held on May 8 exposed an extensive organ trade racket in which forged documents were used to bypass laws that plug loopholes in organ donation. Five cases were registered, nine people arrested, and fabricated documents seized. The illegal trade thrives on patients’ desperate need for transplant and the monetary benefits that come the donors’ way.

The villages of Kuppam, Bangarupalem and Palamaner in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district have been witnessing year-round granite mining activities. Although a regulatory system is in place, many operators resort to illegal quarrying which has repeatedly come under the scrutiny of the National Green Tribunal. The issue even drew political attention when TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu inspected quarries a few years ago, and expressed concern over unchecked mining, environmental damage and revenue loss, reports K. Umashanker

Mr. Udhayanidhi said equal rights should be given to everyone, not only in temples but in society as a whole

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said the project would greatly benefit the people of Changthang by strengthening irrigation infrastructure, improving agricultural productivity and supporting the livelihoods of farmers and pastoral communities

As Telangana’s rabi season enters a crucial phase, farmers are grappling with delayed crop procurement, shortage of transport vehicles and inadequate storage facilities. With untimely rains threatening farm produce lying under the open sky, many cultivators fear mounting losses and fresh debt despite a record harvest. Travelling through farming villages and purchase centres, P. Sridhar, K. Shiva Shanker, P. Laxma Reddy and B. Chandrashekhar capture the growing distress unfolding across the countryside

Drive includes staggered office timings, ban on official foreign visits for one year; govt. will not purchase new petrol, diesel, CNG, or hybrid vehicles for 6 months, says CM; Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs pitches for ‘prudent mobility’

Congress leaders and newly elected MLAs extended their greetings to V.D. Satheesan soon after the AICC announced him as the CM of Kerala

The notification reserves the order by the TMC in November 2025 where the government made it mandatory for all schools run and aided by the State Government to sing the State Song, Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol, during their morning assembly

The court held that the continued circulation of the pieces could cause “serious and irreparable injury” to her professional reputation while the defamation suit remains pending.

During the ceremony, the Legislative Council chairperson Ram Shinde administered the oath to the 10 members

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer A. Sreenivas said under the third phase of the SIR campaign, July 1, 2026, has been fixed as the qualifying date for State

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the decision on May 14 and urged Opposition parties to unanimously elect him as the Speaker.

He said 41 properties worth nearly ₹15 crore, “identified as proceeds of drug trafficking”, were demolished after completion of legal formalities

ED issued a lookout notice for Shantanu Biswas for ignoring summons; he was viewed as close to the former TMC government, and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had previously made allegations against police officials

The two accused have been arrested in connection with the incident that took place on May 11, the sources said

State Home Minister says the government is working with civil society organisations and political leaders to get the hostages released; hill districts of the State remain tense after the May 13 ambushes

Mr. Hosabale and Mr. Naravane, in two separate statements, had stressed on “keeping the window of dialogue with Pakistan open”