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22 Ministers aged below 50: Cabinet signals generational shift in Tamil Nadu politics

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:25
Data on TVK Ministers, as on May 21, show that the Cabinet of 51-year-old Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has the youngest average age among the three governments examined, while the 2021 Cabinet of M.K. Stalin had the oldest
Categories: National News

II PUC exam-2 results out, 45.65% students pass in Karnataka

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:25
Around 80,535 students had appeared for exam-2, and of those, 36,764 passed
Categories: National News

RTI activist arrested after man clings to bonnet of moving car in Mysuru

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:21
The complainant alleged that the RTI activist owes him money
Categories: National News

Take forward reforms, PM tells Ministers

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:17
The meeting of full Council of Ministers was held in the backdrop of U.S.-Iran war and difficult economic situation that could further result from the event
Categories: National News

States should be allowed to conduct CET for medical courses: Karnataka CM

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:13
The Prime Minister and the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should bear the responsibility for the NEET question paper leak, says Siddaramaiah
Categories: National News

Historic shift: Vijay’s Cabinet marks Tamil Nadu’s best SC representation till date

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:12
This is the first time that seven people from the SC community have been included simultaneously in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet
Categories: National News

IIM Shillong joins elite league of global business schools

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:12
The institute received the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation recently
Categories: National News

Kerala motorists flock to Mahe for cheaper fuel, raising revenue concerns

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:08
Following the construction of Mahe bypass, the service road has witnessed a surge in petrol pumps and liquor outlets catering to travellers seeking cheaper fuel and alcohol
Categories: National News

Red alert issued as heatwave sweeps Uttar Pradesh

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:05
The alert has been issued for Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Bhadohi and Jaunpur districts, where severe heatwave conditions are likely during the day
Categories: National News

Travel operators in Bengaluru fear loss of livelihood if work-from-home increases, urge Centre for protection

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 04:00
Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association (KSTOA) stated that the employee transport industry, which supports lakhs of jobs across the country, continues to play a crucial role in servicing India’s IT, corporate and industrial sectors
Categories: National News

Twisha Sharma death: Final notice served to ex-judge Giribala Singh for recording statement

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 03:59
Twisha Sharma’s family lawyer Ankur Pandey said that a petition had been filed before the principal Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Jabalpur challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh.
Categories: National News

India proposes 10-year jail, up to Rs 5 lakh fine for doping traffickers

Times of India - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 03:55
India is taking a bold stand against doping in sports by proposing strict penalties for those involved in the distribution and trafficking of banned substances. With proposed jail sentences reaching ten years and substantial fines, this legislation seeks to defend the integrity of athletics and bring down the criminal networks that undermine it.
Categories: National News

Setback for US? Iran destroys over $1 billion worth MQ-9 Reaper drones since war began

Times of India - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 03:44
Iran has reportedly downed over two dozen US MQ-9 Reaper drones, costing nearly a billion dollars and impacting a significant portion of Washington's advanced unmanned fleet. These losses, occurring amid ongoing conflict, highlight the vulnerability of expensive drones in contested airspace. The Pentagon faces challenges replacing these crucial intelligence and strike assets.
Categories: National News

DMK faces a challenge as allies set to join TVK government

Hindu - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 03:41
While the Congress abandoned the DMK soon after polls and joined Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s Cabinet on Thursday, the IUML and VCK are set to join the Ministry on Friday, signalling the end of their relations with the DMK
Categories: National News

Asian stocks today: Markets rise on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough; oil worries persist

Times of India - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 03:41
Asian markets rallied Friday, buoyed by hopes of US-Iran peace talks, though volatile oil prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns fueled inflation worries. Tokyo led gains as investor sentiment improved. Despite diplomatic optimism, rising crude prices prompted reassessment of global interest rate expectations, with the US Federal Reserve potentially hiking rates later this year.
Categories: National News

Michael Keating passed away at 79; fans pay tribute to EastEnders star

Times of India - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 03:30
Acclaimed British actor Michael Keating, celebrated for his roles as Reverend George Stevens in 'EastEnders' and Vila Restal in 'Blake's 7', has passed away at 79. His extensive career spanned over four decades, gracing numerous beloved British television programmes. Fans and colleagues are mourning the loss of the talented performer, remembering his significant contributions to television.
Categories: National News

NEET row: NTA tells parliamentary panel leak did not happen from its system

Times of India - Fri, 05/22/2026 - 03:29
A parliamentary committee questioned the NTA chief regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with the director stating the leak did not originate from their system. The committee also reviewed NTA reforms and discussed the impact of AI on education, alongside challenges faced by Aligarh Muslim University and the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.
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