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Microbial consortia boost yield for paddy farmer

A paddy farmer used them on a native variety ADT-46, and the results showed an increase in yield in the first harvest in January this year

The Hindu 14 Jun 2026 10:52 pm

School bus safety measures yet to take off despite official directives

The delay has drawn criticism as some school managements had earlier revised transportation charges to improve safety infrastructure, including CCTV cameras, RFID-based student facilitation systems and GPS-enabled vehicle tracking

The Hindu 14 Jun 2026 10:33 pm

Kakoli claims 22 Lok Sabha MPs now in dissident TMC camp, meeting scheduled with Speaker

Sources in the dissident camp said a meeting of the group, initially scheduled to be held in Kolkata, has been shifted to Delhi

The Hindu 14 Jun 2026 5:57 pm

Signature forgery case: Abhishek Banerjee reaches CID headquarters for questioning

According to CID officials, the sleuths were not satisfied with the replies of Abhishek Banerjee during his interrogation last week, and hence have been summoned again

The Hindu 14 Jun 2026 12:17 pm

TNPCB issues show-cause notice to electronics firm on water contamination

According to the notice, elevated levels of biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, and Total Dissolved Solids have been detected in samples from a rainwater harvesting pond at the plant

The Hindu 14 Jun 2026 12:13 am

Botcha opposes govt.s move to allow beach shacks in Vizag

Encouraging beach-side liquor consumption cannot be considered genuine tourism development, and is against cultural values and traditions, he says

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 10:59 pm

61-day fishing ban to end in Rameswaram

Though the fishing ban period will end at midnight on Sunday, a decision on issuing tokens is yet to be taken due to the weather forecast of strong winds in place till June 15

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 4:49 pm

Road, drainage works progressing along Palarivattom corridor

The laying of interlocking tiles has been completed over a short stretch in front of St. Martins Church at Palarivattom, while groundwork, including the spreading of metal and surface levelling, is under way

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 1:40 am

Now, fire in Tughlakabadkills three of a family; two critical

40 people rescued from 5-storey building: District Magistrate; spark while charging scooter may have caused blaze: police; everyone was screaming for help, neighbours started throwing buckets of water, but it made no difference, says resident

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 1:29 am

Our indigenous air defence shield Project Kusha will be a game changer, says Rajnath Singh

Its importance has already been demonstrated during Operation Sindoor, he says in Hyderabad

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 10:59 pm

Around 4,000 EVMs gutted as Bengal govt. building catches fire; Minister flags possibility of foul play

West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister of State, Koushik Chowdhury, who went to visit the site, also flagged a possibility of sabotage

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 10:42 pm

FIR against former CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks in Bengal

During a protest against the SIR, the TMC chief allegedly told a minority community that their safety depended on her, advising them not to pay heed to the BJPs misleading words

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 10:28 pm

Seven migrant workers held captive by alleged job racket in Kochi rescued

The police arrested a West Bengal native, Abdul Rahim, in connection with the incident, while at least 11 others allegedly involved in the racket are reportedly on the run

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 10:18 pm

Fourteen injured in bee attack near Natham

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 10:04 pm

Andhra Pradesh seafarers caught in the Gulf of Omans line of fire

For thousands of Indian seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz has become less a shipping lane and more a trap.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 7:08 pm

Karnataka to establish 50 AI labs in government colleges in tier-2 and 3 cities

The State government has approved the selection of 23 educational institutions in the first phase for the establishment of the AI labs.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 7:01 pm

Delhi CM: existing houses in O-zone wont be razed

Only ongoing constructions in protected area under scanner, says Gupta; will meet Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal to discuss issue, she adds

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 12:53 am

Two electrocuted as rain lashes Hyderabad

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 11:51 pm

Charge-sheet filed in Kavin murder case

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 10:19 pm

High Court gives relief for IPS officer

The complaint against the IPS officer had been entertained by the Sessions Judge in a casual manner, the court said and set aside the order passed by the lower court

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 10:10 pm

West Bengal Government to provide jobs to kin of BJP workers killed in 2021 post-poll violence

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari also announces one-time financial assistance of 5 lakh for all the affected families from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund

The Hindu 7 Jun 2026 9:54 pm

DU extends PG admission registration window

The Hindu 7 Jun 2026 4:18 am

Madras HC orders completion of pending inquiry in illegal sand mining case involving Kerala man

The judges also direct the CB-CID to ensure the conclusion of the trial in the case at the earliest

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 10:50 pm

Firm action necessary to curb law and order issues: Vasan

Speaking to reporters in Erode, he questions the effectiveness of measures being taken to tackle crimes since the new government took charge

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 10:45 pm

Accused in youth abduction case held

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 10:01 pm

Attempts to sneak in political interests using Governors powers will be resisted, says Minister Roji M. John

Minister reiterates the governments commitment to maintaining ideological integrity in the higher education sector while avoiding a direct confrontation with the Governor, which he warned could be detrimental to the higher education sector.

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 9:59 pm

MVD steps up safety checks of student carriers in Ernakulam

Around 70 vehicles were booked for various violations during the first week after schools reopened on June 2

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 9:52 pm

Revanth accuses Opposition of obstructing development, lays foundation for fruit market, Sub-Registrar office complex at Koheda

We will bring 500 of the worlds most renowned companies to Future City

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 9:51 pm

Study highlights need for scientific strategies to check rip current hazards on Vizag beaches

The local administration can shift focus from reactive and ad-hoc safety measures towards proactive and scientific interventions by strategically deploying the scientific data, suggests expert

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 7:17 pm

Inam land holders seeks restoration of their rights based on study describing Chola-era land use

The inscription, documenting a land grant issued by Rajaraja Chola I to Chulamani Vihara at Nagapattinam, a Buddhist institution associated with the rulers of the Srivijaya Kingdom, contains significant evidence relating to agrarian economy

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 6:17 pm

Four former AIADMK Ministers join TVK amid fresh wave of defections

M.C. Sampath, N.R. Sivapathi, Kadambur C. Raju, and Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan joined the party in the presence of Minister N. Anand

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 2:15 pm

2020 Delhi riots: court acquits five of murder, cites unreliable evidence

The case pertains to the alleged murder committed in carea on February 25, 2020

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 6:43 am

Delhi building collapse: CM orders magisterial inquiry, promises action against illegal construction

The AAP alleged that, despite complaints from neighbours, the BJP-ruled MCD had lied to the High Court about the building

The Hindu 1 Jun 2026 12:40 am

Overseas French nationals cast votes to elect councillor

Elected by direct universal suffrage for a six-year-term, the Councilors represent French citizens residing abroad and sit on the Consular Council

The Hindu 31 May 2026 11:57 pm

Padmaja assumes office as Collector of Kallakurichi

J.E. Padmaja said the administration would ensure expeditious redressal of grievances and strengthen inter-departmental coordination to drive the overall development of the district

The Hindu 31 May 2026 11:55 pm

Light to moderate rain on Monday, Tuesday

The Hindu 31 May 2026 9:55 pm

TMC legislators meet called off as most MLAs skip over aftermath of attack on party leaders

Kunal Ghosh, however, communicated twin decisions taken by the party to heighten protests against the Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government over the next 48 hours

The Hindu 31 May 2026 7:56 pm

College student dies after getting stuck in temple car wheel in Tiruchengode

When the temple car took a sharp left turn during procession, two young men who were closer to the back wheel of the temple car got stuck between the wheel and the wall of the building where the temple car is usually stationed.

The Hindu 31 May 2026 4:44 pm

Demolition drive in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh to remove encroachments

Senior officers, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police and Assistant Commissioner of Police, were present at the site to oversee security and maintain law and order during the exercise

The Hindu 31 May 2026 12:17 pm

Saket building collapse: One killed, ei

Officials said the building was completely reduced to rubble, with debris crashing onto an adjoining tin shed canteen frequented by students preparing for medical entrance examinations

The Hindu 31 May 2026 11:00 am

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits four, says relying on police witnesses would be 'dangerous'

The court found serious discrepancies in the evidence and noted that the complainant could not be produced during the trial

The Hindu 20 May 2026 6:05 pm