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Kerala start-up unveils first AI system-on-chip

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:49
The chip has successfully completed silicon bring-up, a critical stage of laboratory testing, and is being readied for commercial production, says the company
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US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure plan

Times of India - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:45
A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The court ruled that renaming the Washington institution, a memorial to John F. Kennedy, requires congressional approval. The judge mandated the removal of all Trump signage and references within two weeks, following a board decision that faced significant backlash.
Categories: National News

Action initiated against five temple staff for demanding money from devotees in Tiruchendur

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:36
The move follows a surprise inspection by HR&CE S. Ramesh at the Subramanya Swami Temple, during which several irregularities in darshan arrangements and other processes were identified
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Dedicated policy framework proposed for Sivakasi’s ₹6,000-crore fireworks industry

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:33
Minister for Industries S. Keerthana says the reform aims to further formalise the sector through specific and targeted measures that address multiple needs of all stakeholders
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Hundreds of faculty members of University of California sign open letter

Times of India - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:30
University of California faculty are urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM applicants, citing a significant decline in student math skills since the tests were dropped. They argue current admissions practices fail to ensure readiness, forcing instructors to reteach basic math and jeopardizing the quality of STEM education.
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Residents block Arakkonam-Thakkolam Main Road in Ranipet against power outage

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:27
Unscheduled power cuts are affecting household appliances, and irrigation activities in farmlands amid cropping season, say residents of Parameswaramangalam village
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Former AIADMK MLA from Jayamkondam joins TVK

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:24
In a related development, the AIADMK’s S. Ravi, a former Arakkonam MLA, says he has met TVK leader and Water Resources Minister N. Anand and has sought an appointment to join the party
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Woman ‘murdered’ by paramour in Eluru; body exhumed

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:20
Accused, Darshan Francis, allegedly killed Vishali on April 18, burnt her clothes and buried the body suspecting that she was speaking with others over phone, Eluru DSP D. Sravan Kumar
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A.P. Chambers seeks Vande Bharat services to more destinations

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:15
Andhra Pradesh Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao submits representation to General Manager of the newly-constituted South Coast Railway Zone
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Government defends Farmer Discom proposal

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:12
Metering will not be introduced for agricultural consumers under the proposed model, says TGRPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Musharraf Ali Faruqui; the existing Telangana discoms were under severe financial stress, with accumulated losses reaching ₹69,741 crore by FY 2025 with the government departments alone reportedly owing ₹54,090 crore in outstanding arrears
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Supreme Court judgment issues guidelines to protect trafficked victims

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:12
The petition highlighting the lack of laws and protective mechanisms for young girls trafficked into prostitution was filed by the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Prajwala in 2004
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Major shock! After Sinner, Djokovic knocked out of French Open 2026

Times of India - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:07
French Open 2026 witnessed two huge upsets as Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner crashed out of the tournament. Teenager Joao Fonseca stunned Djokovic in a five-set thriller after coming back from two sets down. Earlier, World No. 1 Sinner collapsed physically in extreme Paris heat and lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo, ending his 30-match winning streak and opening up the men’s draw.
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'Bakra halal hote dekha hai ... ': Ghaziabad teen stabbed to death

Times of India - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:07
A 17-year-old boy, Surya Pratap, died after being stabbed multiple times by his friend Asad in Ghaziabad's Khoda Colony. The incident occurred following an argument, with the accused fleeing the scene. Police are investigating the motive and have formed teams to apprehend Asad.
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Kerala’s Pariyathukavu residents hope government intervention will put an end to eviction threat

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:58
Pariyathukavu, a settlement in Ernakulam district, occupied by seven Dalit families for decades, has become the epicentre of a socio-political controversy with attempts to evict the residents, who have been engaged in a prolonged legal battle to protect their homes. G. Ragesh visits the area to gauge the gravity of the situation as both the residents and the claimants of the land await anxiously for finality
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India-U.S. trade deal will be signed ‘over the next few weeks and months’: Sergio Gor

Hindu - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:56
“Our current interim trade agreement is on the table for us to finalise, and that will unlock prosperity for both of our countries,” says the U.S. Ambassador to India
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Sikh PIO's murder conviction triggers storm over carrying kirpan in public

Times of India - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:54
A British Sikh man was convicted of murder using a kirpan, sparking calls to ban the ceremonial dagger in public. Accusations of two-tier policing arose after officers handcuffed the dying victim, believing a false claim of racial abuse. The victim's mother was convicted of aiding the killer. Investigations into police conduct are underway.
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