Hindu

Nestled amidst the scenic hills of Hiramandalam in Andhra Pradesh, Kurma Gramam is a tiny hamlet, spread across 60 acres and inhabited by 17 families that stands in contrast to modern lifestyles. Cut off from the contemporary living, the village functions without electricity, mobile phones, internet connectivity or even LPG services. Life here moves at a slower pace, deeply rooted in simplicity and spiritual discipline, writes Harish Gilai

As summer progresses, the eastern forest fringes of Kollam become hotspots of human-wildlife conflict. The presence of herds of bison and elephants even near towns throws normal life into disarray. The crisis extends into the vast agricultural sectors of the region as well. Navamy Sudhish explores the reasons for the wildlife incursion and how effective are the preventive strategies deployed by the Forest department

After years of failing to widen roads, the five city corporations have announced a renewed push for these projects this year. But with land losers still resisting compensation through TDR, and the corporations in no position to pay cash, will the projects take off or will the impasse continue, checks Chetan B.C.

Due to the wrong decision of the State government’s education department, about 8000 OBC and other candidates have been excluded from the recruitment process despite having merit, he said

In its plea, Trimurti Films, makers of Tridev, alleged that Dhurandhar 2’s track “Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)” used Tridev’s track “Tirchi Topi Wale” without due authorisation

Memorandums of understanding were also signed with several organisations

So far, only ₹2.70 crore has been recovered from 3,084 Public Information Officers while the KIC has imposed a fine of ₹10.38 crores on 10,843 government officials designated as PIOs

M.L. Ninama, who recently took voluntary retirement three months before his scheduled superannuation, joined the BJP at an event in Shamlaji in Aravalli district

The Anti-Corruption Bureau’s investigation into the alleged JJM scam, which began in 2024, has led to the arrest of 10 accused, while three others are absconding

Karur has the highest number of contestants in a single constituency, with 85 candidates in the race; there were 47 candidates in Perambur, including TVK president C. Joseph Vijay

The matter was initially examined by the State government and referred to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in February for investigation

The CAPF camp drive, security grid expansion, wipeout of leadership, erasure of corridors, and other reasons have resulted in Maoists surrendering in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar. Vijaita Singh reports on how the Maoist insurgency has fallen over the past two years, especially since the killing of its top leader Basavaraju last year, followed by the death of nine central committee members in encounters.

The court made this observation in its interim order of staying a probe against a 34-year-old man and ordering his immediate release from prison

Civic amenities such as bitumen roads, water supply, electricity connection and government hospital still remain a distant dream for residents of many tribal hamlets in the hills