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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asks Congress workers not to lose hope over exit polls but remain vigilant

After the exit polls on last Sunday predicted a sweep by the National Democratic Alliance, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has been quiet and inactive on social media.

Eco-plans to mark Environment Day

To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, the district administration and the judiciary has come up with a series of eco-plans, including avoiding

Exercise utmost caution while on duty at counting centres, Deputy Commissioner tells staff

Deputy Commissioner Vinoth Priya has instructed the staff deputed on counting duty to work with utmost caution on May 23. Counting of votes would comm

Health authorities alert govt. over positive cases

The Bihar government has been alerted about the incidence of elephantiasis based on the parasitic disease diagnosed among some workers from that State

Elephantiasis resurfaces among migrant workers in Mysuru

11 tested positive last year; five diagnosed so far this year in blood smear tests

Women’s college all set to begin classes

More land being acquired for institutional infrastructure at Haradanahalli

Special advice from a Mysuru girl

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath, who was in the city on Monday for a special lecture on globalisation, startled the audience by speaking in flawless

‘Backlash against globalisation owing to income disparity’

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath says 1 per cent of population in India is cornering 21 per cent of national income

Morning digest: Hike in petrol, diesel prices, India cuts off UN panel after J&K report, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

Delhi Police sub-inspector dies after attack by bootlegger

Victim was filming illegal liquor trade on his mobile phone

23.41 lakh to vote in gram panchayat polls in Krishna

One local body exempted as its term not ended yet, says Collector

Haj Committee finalises fares for pilgrimage

₹2.77 lakh for trip from Hyderabad

Over 2,000 flamingoes found in Almatti backwaters in Vijayapura-Bagalkot

Officials have now completely banned the entry of heavy vehicles and sand extraction in the area

Commission to probe University College issues

Report to be submitted to State, High Court

Replace Shivakumar with M.B. Patil, Krishika Samaj urges Rahul Gandhi

Shivakumar accused of not showing interest in irrigation projects of Bombay Karnataka

Kalaburagi records highest temperature

Kalaburagi recorded this season’s hottest day on Sunday, with the maximum temperature rising to 44.6 degrees Celsius, 3.8 degrees above normal. Daytim

Hindu Rashtra conventionin Goa from May 27

Members of various Hindutva organisations from across the country will participate in the eighth All India Hindu Rashtra Convention to be held at Pond

10,831 candidates qualify in LAWCET

8,966 seats available in 70 colleges in the State

BJD, BJP dismiss exit poll predictions

Most give fifth term to Naveen Patnaik, substantial gains for BJP in LS poll

Hotel worker fired over mongoose meat recipe

Had uploaded photos of skinned mammal

Pune police bust leopard smuggling gang, rescue 2 cubs

The Pune Rural Police on Monday rescued two leopard cubs and arrested three people in connection with smuggling the animals at the Khed-Shivapur toll

Rajnath, Sonowal review security

To deal with law and order situation which may arise after final NRC publication

‘Drunk’ attendants assault NIMS doctor

‘All four of them held me by the neck and dragged me outside’

84 students appear for NEET

These candidates had missed the exam earlier this month owing to train delay

PU colleges not publishing cut-off percentage, allege parents, students

Department to form a committee to look into allegations

Maharashtra a step closer to opening up data

Government has transferred 20% of data to cloud service providers’ warehouses

PU colleges seek postponement of commencement of classes

In the wake of the water crisis that has gripped parts of the State, several pre-university (PU) colleges have requested the Department of Pre-Univers

India cuts off UN panel after Jammu & Kashmir report

HRC lists 13 cases in 2018 alone, including of 4 children killed by security forces

Schools warned against ferrying children in luggage vehicles

The Hassan district administration has warned school managements against ferrying schoolchildren in vehicles that are meant for carrying luggage. Addi

Catholic leaders to come together to end HIV in Goa

Stress need to end discrimination, work with government

‘Use innovations to enhance agricultural productivity’

Stressing upon the need to develop an inter-disciplinary approach towards agriculture education, N.S. Rathore, Deputy Director General, Indian Council

Citizens chip in to remove garbage from park

Residents of various localities are taking more interest in clearing their residential areas of garbage. This is apart from the daily routine of door

3% DA hike for govt. staff

The State government on Monday announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for State government employees. The increase would come into effect

Two Janashakthi couriers arrested, weapon seized

Duo were planning to resort to extortion

Twitter moves HC for time to attend meeting with Chief Secretary

Wants it scheduled for June

More counting tables in Nizamabad

Results likely at the same time as other constituencies

Deve Gowda dismisses exit poll findings

Says prediction in 2004 that BJP would form govt. in Karnataka didn’t come true

In a first, marriage between man, transwoman set to be registered

It was made possible through a High Court judgment

NIA searches premises of ‘Shahadat’ accused

Teams seize literature hailing ‘jihad’, SIM cards and gadgets

Thoothukudi protesters harassed even now: rights group

‘Proceedings initiated against 100 people who protested against Sterlite’

Give Ongole breed cattle their due, says Venkaiah Naidu

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu said Ongole cattle have gained global prominence, particularly in Brazil which imported barely hundred animals and pr

Alliance partners from T.N. to attend NDA meet

Ahead of a meeting of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders two days before the counting of votes on May 23, alliance partners from Tamil Nadu ar

Collector launches drive to protect historic waterbody

Spends two hours a day cleaning Pedda Cheruvu in heart of Vizianagaram

An exit poll for Cong., DMK: Tamilisai

BJP State president Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday said the results of the Lok Sabha exit polls were “definitely an exit poll for the Congress, DMK

TNCC questions exit polls

Points to discrepancies in figures

For these tribal persons, animals are the main lifeline

‘For crossing streams and hillocks in remote areas they come in handy’

Arrangements in full swing for Kuppam Ganga Jatara finale

A large number of devotees expected to take part in the festival

No meeting scheduled on May 23: Stalin

Rubbishes exit polls though they give DMK the edge in T.N.

Sulking AIADMK MLA calls on CM, resigns from party post

Venkatachalam said to be at loggerheads with Minister

Two die after consuming toddy

Five others taken ill, admitted to hospital

MNM wants action against Minister

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) general secretary A. Arunachalam on Monday filed a police complaint seeking action against Milk and Dairy Development Minist

Groundwater crisis deepens in Kurnool

180 tankers pressed into service to ease the situation in 137 habitations of the district

Kamal gets anticipatory bail

Don’t let religion, race define an extremist, says High Court judge

Ganja being cultivated with Maoist patronage?

‘It has become a major source of income for the banned outfit’

Summer hobby camps at science centre a hit

Week-long activity-based learning programmes touch upon all facets of science

GHMC gears up for Haritha Haaram

Civic body to plant 5 lakh saplings in afforestation drive

State failed to supply irrigation water to horticulture crops: CPI(M)

Rythu Sangham, CPI(M) begin indefinite fast at Mukundapuram

Hailstorm, gales in Anantapur district

Average temperature remains close to 43°C, IMD predicts thundershowers today

Anganwadi workers oppose pre-primary classes in government schools

The Department of Primary and Secondary Education’s decision to start pre-primary classes in 276 government schools from the 2019-20 academic year ha

Shooting case: Six policemen transferred, CID begins probe

Transfer is to facilitate a fair investigation: police; there are questions over circumstances of man’s death

Counting will end the vigil of six youths at strong rooms

Youngsters engaged by contestants to prevent tampering of EVMs

HDK dismisses exit polls, raises concern over ‘EVM misuse’

Opposition parties had approached SC for paper ballot, he says

Sugarcane farmers complain of delay in payment by mills

Mill owners say they are awaiting release of funds by the government

Antima Yatra: a humane, solemn gesture to the dead

Municipal Corporation of Karimnagar to perform last rites at ₹ 1!

Land encroachment massive at Chinnakanal, says report

Subcollector seeks govt. intervention in protecting land

Campus Front alleges educational disparity

Says Malappuram not getting its due

Owner turns to others’ mercy to bury elephant

Autorickshaw driver had taken loans to buy animal

Western Ghats yields a new species of Amaranthus

Discovery by a team of researchers from three colleges and RCC

₹6-lakh worth IMFL seized in Gingee

The Prohibition Enforcement Wing personnel seized a huge consignment of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) smuggled from Puducherry and stocked in a c

Warangal urban may be renamed Hanamkonda district: Errabelli

Integrated collectorate complex likely to come up on the Azam Jahi Mills grounds in Warangal

Pattambi man scales Mt. Everest

Chartered accountant claims he climbed the peak on May 16

Bail of two accused in Kevin case cancelled

Witness complains that he was assaulted by the duo

Mango diversity on show at Wayanad fest

Various fruit varieties on display

HC seeks final report on postal vote row by June 10

State Attorney says probe will be over within 15 days of counting day

16-year-old ‘ends life’

A 16-year-old student allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor apartment at Saleem Nagar in Nandyal on Monday. The deceased has bee

Beer worth ₹15 lakh destroyed in lorry fire

Short circuit in battery suspected reason

Dutch model for flood-prone areas

Project gives the river more space during flood, thus enabling better water management

Age, domain no bar for launching a startup, says CII A.P. chief

100 incubatees receive support to convert ideas into businesses at workshop

Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education to make physics experiments easier

KITE facility to help students undertake experiments in digital form

Low water level hits boat services in Alappuzha

Low water level in waterways has affected the State Water Transport Department’s (SWTD) boat services in Alappuzha district. The boats services to Cha

Operation Rainbow launched in Kottayam

Operation Rainbow, a monsoon accident prevention initiative launched by the Kottayam district police to ensure safe transportation of school students,

Mani’s managerial acumen remembered

Kerala Congress (M) organises K. M. Mani remembrance meet

Restoring a canal to its past glory

2.5-km-long Thottuvathalathodu in Kuttanad gets a major revamp

Beeroota’s remote and unforgettable past

LTTE cadre retreated here after assassinating Rajiv Gandhi

The missing files on the Beeroota, Muthathi operations

Most of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre who carried out the plot to kill former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi were killed in 1991, in

Water crisis: Govt. plans additional vented dam near Dharmasthala

The government has planned to construct a new vented dam near Dharmasthala, which is facing severe water crisis.This is in addition to the existing on

‘Loan waiver not a solution to farmers’ distress’

Gita Gopinath says that only those who take a loan actually benefit from it

Nutrition boost to tribal welfare students’ diet

Drumstick leaf powder is an inexpensive supplement, says ITDA officer

‘Every drop of pollution in Ganga is a matter of concern’

NGT pulls up NCMG for not providing proper action plans

Wedding bells finally ring in newly-electrified Rajasthan village

Rajghat had been without power since Independence

More support for Amarinder as tension simmers with Sidhu

Forest Minister asks the ex-cricketer to resign from Cabinet

State set for aggressive political tussle

Ruling coalition decides to go on the offensive to thwart any BJP effort to topple government

Stubble burning incidents down in Punjab this harvest season

Awareness of the ill-effects one key reason for the dip, say experts

Exit polls: BJP leaders on a high

Yeddyurappa attends puja and ‘homa’ at party office

D.K. Shivakumar leaves for week-long tour overseas

Soon after the exit polls were released on Sunday, senior Congress leader and Water Resource Minister D.K. Shivakumar left for Australia with his fami

Cong. leaders doubt exit poll prediction

Dy. CM expresses concern over vulnerability of EVMs

HC orders release of convict in stadium blast case

The Karnataka High Court has directed the authorities of the Bengaluru Central Prison in Parappana Agrahara to release Gauhar Aziz Khomani, 37, a nati

Opposition to meet ECI today over VVPAT verification

To seek guidelines to deal with mismatch between VVPAT and EVM tallies

‘End sufferings of Nagas in Myanmar’

Civil society and extremist groups on ceasefire in Nagaland have urged the United Nations to help end the sufferings of Nagas in Myanmar caught in the

Cong. gives list of dos, don’ts to poll agents

The exit poll results may not have been encouraging for the Congress party but the principal Opposition party is not taking any chances for May 23.Ahe