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Satheesan‘Sanjeevani’ will be implemented across State from August 15, says Chief Minister Chandrababu NaiduDelhi HC allows Vinesh Phogat to compete in Asian Games trials, pulls up WFI for ‘vindictive’ conductCongress, SP to face another rude shock in Uttar Pradesh polls: BJP’s Mukhtar Abbas NaqviOrganisations and environmentalists demand withdrawal of CJI’s remarks on activistsChief Electoral Officer (Kerala) Rathan U. Kelkar appointed Secretary to Chief Minister V.D. SatheesanU.P. STF busts SSC exam-rigging racket in Greater Noida; seven heldMarco Rubio in India LIVE: Rubio invites PM Modi to White HouseToddler recovers after month-long critical care battle at Bengaluru hospital following road accidentEncounter breaks out in J&K’s Rajouri during major search operationsMarco Rubio in India LIVE: U.S. Secretary of State meets PM Modi at Seva TheerthU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets PM ModiMan reaches Mathura civic body office dressed as cockroach to draw attention to Yamuna pollutionFinancial decisions will rest with elected leaders: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh’s agreement with CentreRaghav Chadha appointed chairman of Rajya Sabha Committee on PetitionsCentre publishes draft rules for VB-G RAM G, invites feedbackCrackdown on Cockroach Janta Party, access to all accounts lost, says founder Abhijeet DipkeFrom weed to wealth: Assam women turn water hyacinth into livelihoods near rhino habitatBengaluru police arrest coach after minor boxer alleges harassmentDelhi Police file 14,000-page supplementary chargesheet in 2023 Parliament breach case‘Ukraine needs to win this war’: Iceland PM says India and Nordics have different views on Russia, but common cause with peaceAfter minimum wage revision, Karnataka pushes Centre for change in ESI ceilingPonraj gets anticipatory bail in two cases over derogatory remarks against TVK’s women supportersUttar Pradesh woman killed by boyfriend after she refuses to accompany himSulur minor girl abduction and murder: Law and order a serious concern in T.N., says Udhayanidhi StalinMarco Rubio in India LIVE: After a short visit to Kolkata, U.S. Secretary of State lands in New DelhiNagaland intensifies ASF containment measures; pork sale banned in several districtsAhead of SIR, 75% of voters mapped with 2003 rolls in Jharkhand: CEOMarco Rubio in India LIVE: After a short visit to Kolkata, U.S. Secretary of State leaves to New Delhi13-yr-old Yasser’s win in Uzbekistan Boxing Championship sharpens spotlight on J&K’s Khelo India CentresU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata, visits Saint Teresa’s Mother HouseMissing girl found dead in tank near CoimbatoreIndia, Pakistan should talk to each other find a way out on Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar FarooqFor every job at Mazagon Dock, 6.4 jobs are created across economy: Captain JagmohanMarco Rubio in India LIVE: Rubio visits Saint Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in KolkataSilver price surge takes the shine off Karimnagar Silver Filigree artBJP’s Bengal win can reshape India’s economic direction: Pradeep GuptaTwo arrested for abduction, murder of 10-year-old girl near CoimbatoreNEET-UG candidates can submit bank details for fee refund till May 27: NTAModi expresses support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of CyprusSevere heatwave conditions likely to prevail over parts of India: IMDU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata as part of his four day visit to IndiaDemand driving growth, but economic outlook ‘somewhat clouded’ by supply issues: RBITwisha Sharma death case: husband taken into custody, M.P. 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JamshedMumbai, Maharashtra emerging as key hubs for global investment and clean energy partnerships, say diplomatsHMT revival package at final stage, says Union Minister‘The Hindu is another name for trust,’ says Eknath ShindeKERC directs Escoms to give consumers 15 clear days to pay billsRubio’s maiden India visit aims to repair strained ties; boost Quad cooperationAhead of kharif season, Dharwad Deputy Commissioner warns traders of strict action ‘creating artificial scarcity’Bengali actors face heat after power shift to BJP; FIR filed over 2021 social media posts linked to post-poll violenceSeven MLAs from Chennai find place in Tamil Nadu cabinet: highest in recent yearsJana Nayagan leak case: Madras High Court denies bail to six accusedEbola virus: surveillance, screening stepped up at Kochi airportCentre promised more legislative powers for Ladakh, says delegationGovt. to move HC on behalf of Dalit families facing evictionBangalore University employees urge for appointment of VC from SC/ST communityConference on higher education heldACB books Medchal deputy collector in disproportionate assets caseBowring Hospital wall collapse: Lokayukta probe finds major safety lapsesKarnataka govt. extends viability gap funding of ₹28.47 crore to resume flights from Bengaluru to Bidar, KalaburagiReconstituted PAC meets; BJP objects to panel taking up issues suo motuDespite West Asia conflict, Dubai remains key international destination from BengaluruWatch: Is the TVK’s cabinet expansion, DMK’s loss? | Above the Fold | 22.05.2026Behind the viral ‘Dhurandhar’ veena hook: Meet Carnatic musician Ramana BalachandranTwisha Sharma death case: Husband taken into custody from Jabalpur court premisesKnife-point robbery in Chikkajala, three heldNo permission for human chain protest called by Cockroach Janta Party: Bengaluru policeT.N. government orders transfer for six police officersAnna Canteens benefiting the poor, says Minister BharathLack of Aadhaar cards casts shadow over education of tribal students in Edamalakkudy in KeralaLokesh lauds progressive farmer on achieving success in natural farmingJana Sahiti conference to be held in Srikakulam on May 24, 25CPI flags threat posed by fake drugs, calls for strict regulatory mechanismUDF government moves to drop aircraft charges in 2022 flight protest case against YC workersLetter to DGP seeks crackdown on violence, steroid abuse in gymsConclave held as part of World Telecom DaySCR cancels 12 services in Vijayawada divisionBengal SIR: Tribunals dispose of over 6,500 appeals so far, allow 61.5% cases back in voter rollsBMTC launches new ‘Vegadootha’ express bus services on Tin Factory-H. Cross and Hoskote-Nelamangala routesNEET-UG paper leak row: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot slams NTA’s ‘irresponsible’ stand
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Row erupts over appointment of Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar as Secretary to CM V.D. Satheesan

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