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She has been appointed the Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JNOpn2

On Akram Ul-Haq’s plucks, thumps and melody

Look to Akram Ul-Haq for some mesmeric percussive fingerstyle guitar from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2IadQvR

N.Korea ‘executed’ officials after failed Trump summit: report

The Chosun Ilbo said Kim Hyok Chol, who laid the groundwork for the Hanoi meeting and accompanied Mr. Kim on his private train, was executed by firing squad for "betraying the supreme leader" after he was turned by the US. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2IeBGH0

Pakistan authorities arrest 3 JuD members from Punjab province

Last week, the Pakistani authorities arrested over 10 members of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror group in Punjab on similar charges. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JML5Zq

Arab leaders meet in Mecca to unify ranks amid Iran tensions

Saudi Arabia accuses Tehran of helping arm the rebel Houthis and being behind a Houthi drone attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline earlier this month. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YWNeVN

A house in Chennai is off the grid

This home in Kilpauk has managed to generate its own power, water and gas, shrugging off the dependence on government and private agencies that usually provide these utilities. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30YAhfW

‘Despite stop memos, work on park near lake continuing’

Ombudsman to hear complaint; MLA to take up issue from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wleqkx

Murali’s induction a message to State

Centre not to nurture any negative attitude to the State from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YUXu0X

Check safety parameters before construction, residents told

Kodagu administration holds interaction with families that are not keen to move into houses being built by government from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EJu3r8

Varsity plans centralised kitchen for supplying food to hostels

B.Sc. Ed. likely to be launched in Yuvaraja’s College from this academic year from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MtVk6S

Angadi finds a place in Union Cabinet

BJP leader has been elected MP four times in a row from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HKDRmh

Morning digest: Full list of Ministers in new Modi Cabinet, India to lose preferential trade terms with U.S., and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HL8atg

‘Hope Karandlaje gets chance tobe Minister during expansion’

Mattar Ratnakar Hegde, president of the Udupi district unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said on Thursday that there were expectations that an from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I8fNZH

Celebrations in Dakshina Kannada

BJP workers and fans of Narendra Modi across Dakshina Kannada celebrated Mr. Modi’s swearing-in as Prime Minister on Thursday.They burst crackers, dis from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WlcRTH

School owner tries to kill employee-turned-rival

Complainant had resigned last year to start his own school from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Kg5LIw

Pompeo visits Germany as tensions rise in West Asia, Sirisena at BIMSTEC meeting and other news in pictures

12: 30 Pompeo visits Germany as tensions rise between US, IranMike Pompeo is making his first visit to Germany as secretary of state at the start of a from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WxDMKV

Two militants killed in Shopian encounter

Initial reports suggest that the security forces launched an operation against hiding militants in an orchard in Dragad area of the Zainapora belt in Shopian from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Kgol3A

Come summer, quality of potable water comes under test

Civic body takes steps to treat water at the source itself from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WBVnRW

No place to call home for quite a few in Madurai

15 people identified in a few hours during a recent inspection from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KgnVu2

Spike in cement prices slows construction activity

Builders’ Association to seek setting up of Cement Regulatory Authority from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KdD13m

India to lose preferential trade terms with U.S. under Generalized System of Preferences programme

Donald Trump had written to the U.S. Congress on March 4 stating his intention to withdraw GSP benefits for India, saying India had failed to assure the U.S. that it would provide ‘equitable and reasonable access to the markets of India’ from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XiR6jw

Karate kids set records with their daring feat

Two girls from Hyderabad, Amrutha Reddy and Gnana Santhoshini Reddy, chose the most demanding and challenging path to enter the Limca Book of Records! from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30YsT4c

In his first order, Jagan hikes old age pension

Andhra Pradesh CM vows to end graft from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VZolah

Bengal activist gets protection from arrest

Police file FIR after he criticised Mamata on FB from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QBy3yl

₹25-₹50 lakhs budget for Mt Everest expedition

Stories of people reaching Mt Everest summit has become recurring tale. But not many know that it costs anywhere between ₹ 25 lakhs to ₹ 50 lakhs per from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VYBkck

Hydrogen-powered flying machine readies for take off

Five-seater Skai has a range of 644 km and can carry 454 kg from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30WYaVe

Councillors object to separate tender for wet waste

Councillors cutting across party lines objected to floating separate tenders for collection of wet and dry waste during the meeting of the Bruhat Bang from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VYSExD

Focus on skilled workforce: Minister

Certificates, offer letters given to first batch of students of IIIC from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EFJSyH

VACB launches preliminary inquiry

Graft allegation in Alappuzha drinking water project from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2ELu5yx

Priests quizzed in forgery case

A police team investigating the authenticity of a set of documents allegedly fabricated to defame Cardinal George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of the from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KcvuSh

World’s smallest baby survives after 5 months in neonatal ICU

Doctors had said the girl, of the size of a large apple at birth, would die in an hour from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WwoKVL

Penalties for not implementing rainwater harvesting may double

Of 1.95 lakh consumers, around 72,000 are yet to comply with the rule from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JMksE0

GRH panel to decide on renal transplant for girl in two weeks

HC grants plea of father of 13-year-old girl from Theni district from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30WYe7q

₹25-₹50 lakhs budget for Mt Everest expedition

Stories of people reaching Mt Everest summit has become recurring tale. But not many know that it costs anywhere between ₹ 25 lakhs to ₹ 50 lakhs per from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VYBkck

Hydrogen-powered flying machine readies for take off

Five-seater Skai has a range of 644 km and can carry 454 kg from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30WYaVe

Councillors object to separate tender for wet waste

Councillors cutting across party lines objected to floating separate tenders for collection of wet and dry waste during the meeting of the Bruhat Bang from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VYSExD

Focus on skilled workforce: Minister

Certificates, offer letters given to first batch of students of IIIC from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EFJSyH

VACB launches preliminary inquiry

Graft allegation in Alappuzha drinking water project from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2ELu5yx

Priests quizzed in forgery case

A police team investigating the authenticity of a set of documents allegedly fabricated to defame Cardinal George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of the from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KcvuSh

World’s smallest baby survives after 5 months in neonatal ICU

Doctors had said the girl, of the size of a large apple at birth, would die in an hour from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WwoKVL

Penalties for not implementing rainwater harvesting may double

Of 1.95 lakh consumers, around 72,000 are yet to comply with the rule from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JMksE0

AAI advocates 75 metre height for Air Traffic Control Tower

It will give a clear view of both ends of Runway 09 and Runway 27 at Tiruchi airport from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QyNiYP

Three more Nirbhaya homes soon

It will come up in Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Pathanamthitta from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WzZRIX

Food Safety Department keeps an eye

At a meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Commissioner of Food Safety by Beela Rajesh, Designated Officers of Food Safety and Drug Administration Department from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JMciv4

Reward for strengthening party

Muraleedharan rose through the ranks of ABVP from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Keceno

Chopped head recovered

A chopped head floating on the Tamirabharani triggered panic among bathers near Thazhaiyoothu on Thursday.Residents of various villages around Thazhai from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WfmmDM

‘People were looking for alternatives’

Karti Chidambaram cites votes polled by NTK and MNM from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HMRrG5

Civic official to retire today

After serving in Tirunelveli Corporation for 36 years, City Engineer V. Narayanan Nair will demit office on Friday. He played an active part in execut from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YSZDdi

Power shutdown

Power shutdownThere will be power shutdown in the following areas between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday as TANGEDCO plans to undertake maintenance wor from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HLccBT

Majestic @ 50: When our bus station was a lake...

Urbanisation, inability to meet the drinking water demand of growing city and changed notions of sanitation led to demise of the water body from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30XBIvs

Crisis deepens in Kerala Congress (M)

Joseph rules out giving any letter to Election Commission from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Kcc0gE

The NDA’s economic challenge — structural changes needed for growth, and what the mandate means | The Hindu Parley

After a decisive win in the Lok Sabha election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi now faces the difficult task of reviving economic growth and fixing India from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HKy3cA

TDB starts removing sand from Pampa

It is being used for construction works at the Sannidhanam, Pampa and Nilackal from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30WMlP2

BDU scores A+ Grade in NAAC accreditation

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has presented the Certificate of Accreditation specifying A+ Grade to Bharathidasan Universit from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KjFx7Y

PIL in Delhi HC for uniform civil code

The PIL seeks directions to the Centre to frame a uniform civil code to promote unity, fraternity and national integration. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W3uHp8

16 school children escape with minor injuries after van overturns

Sixteen school children had a lucky escape when a private van in which they were going to school overturned at Sozhankadu near Karaikudi on Thursday.P from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30UaFkx

SSI found hanging

TIRUNELVELI A Special Sub-Inspector of Police was found hanging in a private building near Radhapuram on Thursday.Police said O. Shanmugavel, 56, of N from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QCoiAe

No gender inequality in Sabarimala, says Ramya Haridas

Post-flood reconstruction among priorities, says MP-elect from Alathur from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wvgMxQ

Supreme Court says 10% EWS quota for PG medical courses will not apply for this academic year

The Court passes an interim order that the EWS quota introduced by the State of Maharashtra will not apply for this year as the process for which had already started in November 2018. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I7A9SN

Tiruchi Railway Workshop adjudged the best

The Golden Rock Railway Workshop at Tiruchi has been adjudged the best among the three mechanical workshops in the Southern Railway zone for 2018-19. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WbTsnY

Farmers urged to make use of veterinary camps

Collector Shilpa Prabhakar Satish on Thursday appealed to farmers to make use of veterinary camps by bringing in their cow, goat and sheep for dewormi from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I7Dbqo

Radhakrishnan, Marar selected for Akademi fellowships

Sculptor K.S. Radhakrishnan and painter and art critic K.K. Marar have been selected for the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi fellowships for the year 2018- from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WuZT4H

Water level in Periyar dam

MADURAIWater level in Periyar dam stood at 112 feet (permissible level is 142 ft) with an inflow and a discharge of 100 cusecs each. In Vaigai dam, th from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WeZUdI

Saradha chit fund case: HC grants one month’s protection from arrest to Rajeev Kumar

Mr. Kumar moved the Calcutta High Court Thursday, seeking quashing of the CBI notice served on him over alleged suppression of facts in the case. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EIkfxj

Narendra Modi swearing-in ceremony | live: Who will be a part of Modi’s Cabinet?

Narendra Modi will take oath along with a new Council of Ministers on May 30 for a second term at a glittering ceremony to be attended by Opposition leaders, corporate honchos, film stars and a galaxy of leaders from BIMSTEC countries from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Xf2fC7

Spurious liquor claims three lives in UP’s Mahmudabad

Sitapur SP says the main accused and his two associates have been arrested and questioning is on. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JPHycO

32 injured in jallikattu events

Thirty two persons were injured in jallikattu events held at three villages in Tiruchi and Ariyalur districts on Thursday. The events in Tiruchi distr from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KcNThJ

Two militants killed in encounter in J&K's Baramulla

Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter, from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ml9FTg

Mosques and hotels dish up sumptuous Sehri

In keeping with the spirit of Ramzan, they are serving elaborate spreads as Sehri, the pre-dawn meal for those fasting from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JNVhky

Hundreds throng Jagan Mohan Reddy’s swearing-in ceremony

A majority of men came from Rayalaseema region and Mr. Jagan’s Pulivendula constituency in Kadapa district. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QvCEC8

CD Francis on his ‘Book ambulance on bicycle’

ICE, in association with CD Francis, launches ‘Book ambulance on bicycle’ on June 2 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EFcW9G

Julian Assange misses court hearing; Wikileaks expresses ‘grave concerns’ about his health

Wikileaks says Mr. Assange has “dramatically lost weight” and recently “it was not possible to conduct a normal conversation with him”. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wsP3gW

U.K. court remands Nirav Modi till June 27

The 48-year-old fugitive diamond merchant has been lodged at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his third attempt at seeking bail was rejected by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot at the last hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court earlier this month. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WcRS5b

Politics live: Jagan Mohan Reddy, KCR visit to Modi swearing-in cancelled

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QB7yJj

Fill bellies, not bins: On the Disco Soup movement

Disco Soup draws attention to a crying shame of our planet — hunger. According to the UN, even saving 25% of the food wasted globally could feed 870 million hungry people from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XhK4vA

Conversations in Syriac

Though deemed a liturgical language, Syriac finds many takers as a curriculum elective from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30Uw115

Peacock calling

Peacock sighting is an added attraction that is inviting walkers to KBR Park from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EGCALm

A question of identity

Catherine Thankamma, who translated Paul Chirakkarode’s novel Pulayathara, says the book has great relevance in India’s contemporary socio-cultural space from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I28Itu

The cold facts: On living without a refrigerator

How will life be fridge-less? Pretty cool and heaps healthier for you and the planet, says NA Sujatha from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JLepPV

A city for cyclists

In an endeavour to make Bengaluru a safe city for cyclists, citizens and government agencies, including Urban Development Department, Directorate of U from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HKrZkm

Jagan Mohan Reddy increases pension for the elderly with first signature

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has ordered to increase the pension for the elderly to ₹3,000 in a phased manner over four years. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EEZ7YQ

Power tariff hiked by 33 paise/unit in Karnataka

Your electricity bills will see an increase, as the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved an increase of 33 paise per unit. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XeswjP

Who will be a part of Modi’s Cabinet?

The Minister-designates are to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 4.30 pm. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WbzoSG

Aircel-Maxis case: Chidambaram, Karti get protection from arrest till August 1

Special Judge extended the protection after the ED sought three-weeks’ time to argue on their anticipatory bail plea from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VXeq53

Blast near Afghan military training centre kills at least six: officials

The cause of the blast, near the Marshal Fahim National Defense University, was not immediately clear. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HIXYBw

Two killed in fire accident at cracker unit near Sattur

The police said that the victims were involved in mixing the chemicals when the explosion took place from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WdYOPp

Top Afghan officials hold talks with Pakistani authorities

The Afghan peace initiative has been moving at a snail’s pace due to refusal of the Taliban to sit for talks with the Afghan government officials. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Mf4vbr

Jagan Mohan Reddy sworn in as Andhra Pradesh CM

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhara Rao and DMK president M.K. Stalin attended the function. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2IcHh07

Now, Namma Bengaluru has its own chatbot

Here is a chatbot which creates networks for artists from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QB7itZ

Money laundering case: Robert Vadra appears before ED

Taking to Twitter and Facebook, Vadra said this is the 11th time he has appeared before probe agencies in cases against him and has been subjected to 70 hours of questioning so far. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YUiWD9

Taiwan’s military trains for a Chinese invasion on the beach

China claims the self-governing island as its territory. Taiwan split from China amid a civil war in 1949. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QxdHGw

Jagan Mohan Reddy swearing-in ceremony live updates | Indira Gandhi stadium to host over 40,000 people

The stage is set for the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QvHYWm

Mahathir urges US to talk with China, accept its greatness

Mr. Mahathir warned that conflict between the U.S. and China would only lead to “greater destruction.” from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XdH4QX

Politics live: Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant to get ministerial berth in Narendra Modi's Cabinet

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QGvewh

Israel to hold fresh polls as Netanyahu fails to form coalition govt

It is the first time in the country's history that a Prime Minister-designate has failed to form a coalition. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MeNGgN

Congress not to send spokespersons for TV debates for a month

Congress president Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have told senior leaders to look for his replacement within a specific time frame. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YU8uLV

Acting US Defense Secretary arrives in Indonesia, Mexico bus accident and other news in pictures

11:30 am Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan arrives in IndonesiaActing US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has arrived in Jakarta on a hig from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30Ti3fV

China dangles a potentially harmful new threat in trade war

Chinese state media warned that Beijing could cut America off from exotic minerals that are widely used in electric cars and mobile phones. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30PYTYh

Almatti water reaches crisis-ridden dists.

To meet water requirements in Kalaburagi, Raichur and Yadgir districts that faced a severe water crisis in the recent past, the authorities have relea from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WerNCT

Trump says he was not told of effort to move USS John McCain ‘out of sight’

The USS John S. McCain is named for the late senator and his father and grandfather, who were both Navy admirals. The destroyer was involved in a 2017 collision that resulted in the deaths of 10 crew members and is currently undergoing repairs. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EG06I8

Elections to local bodies in Bidar peaceful

Basavakalyan City Municipal Council registers a voter turnout of 66.77 % from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ibhjub

Priority to tank-filling projects in Chitradurga, Davangere districts

Sincere efforts will be made, says MP from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WerKqH

Navalgund, Alnavar and Kalghatgi local bodies record an average 72 % polling

Counting of votes in the elections to the local bodies will be taken up at 8 a.m. on Friday from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Iku9qb

Pramoda Devi proposes restoration of Mysuru palace

Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru said that the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Foundation (SNWF) will submit a proposa from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WerJmD

Good turnout in Alur, Arkalgud

The polling to elect representatives of urban local bodies of Alur and Arkalgud Town Panchayats was held on Wednesday. Barring heated arguments among from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KecbZ0

ULBs: Peaceful polling in Shivamogga

Security personnel deployed in large numbers to avoid clashes from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2IcxzLA

KSOU did not have to wait for new V-C, unlike Mysore varsity

Successor appointed to the State’s only open university even before the end of incumbent’s term from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WdHPwW

Stakeholders in Mysuru demand flights to Kochi, Goa soon

UDAN restores air connectivity between Mysuru and Bengaluru from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2IbjWw9

Seven South Korean tourists killed, 19 missing after Hungarian boat capsizes on Danube

In Seoul, the foreign ministry said the vessel sank with 33 South Korean tourists and a crew of two Hungarians aboard, adding that seven of the tourists were rescued but seven died, and 19 were missing. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JKgMCF

Morning digest: Kargil war veteran declared a foreigner, Amit Shah’s potential role in Cabinet, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KbIQhH

A few takers for MGU’s ‘job-oriented’ courses

Option count for 70 programmes remains less than 1,000 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WyUpWL

TH EDGE Career Counselling in city

The The Hindu EDGE Career Counselling – 2019 will be held in the city on June 1 at Geetha S.M. Shetty Hall, Sri Ramakrishna College, Bunts Hostel. The from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wfn040

1,242 schools re-open in Udupi

Water problem in about 30 % of schools in the district from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2IkqSqT

Shortage of water does not affect re-opening of schools

Scarcity of water did not impact the spirit of students and teachers when schools re-opened across Dakshina Kannada on Wednesday.Teachers of the Gover from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WbCvtG

Votes as seedlings to tackle climate change

#Margin Tree Challenge to get all MPs plant trees equal to their victory margin from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I81og7

Drinking water crisis acute in many villages

₹18 crore has been allotted to improve the situation, says Project Officer, DRDA from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30Sr09p

Drivers’ group holdsroad safety campaign

Community Rescue Volunteers’ initiative under ‘Accident-free hour’ drive from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W0XHOe

Media awards announced

Media awards instituted by the Thrissur Press Club in memory of eminent journalist T.V. Achutha Warrier were declared on Wednesday.Aravind Venugopal, from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30UVqaU

Jagan to be sworn in today

Thousands expected to arrive in Vijayawada for the event from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W0XFpA

Home most unsafe for children: Childline report

Data shows close relatives and neighbours are key offenders from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KeRhca

Pipeline burst: sewage flows on Bypass Road

No action despite complaints from residents and shop owners from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JNOQxM

Boris Johnson faces court hearing over ‘Brexit lies’

Accused of misleading the public from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ia0tfj

Rahul Gandhi should not quit, says Rajasthan Congress unit

The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress’s executive committee on Wednesday passed a resolution requesting Rahul Gandhi to continue as the party president and a from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Kctycz

What’s in a surname? Ask Naresh Goyal

A spelling error almost helped promoter and former Chairman of Jet Airways Naresh Goyal fly out of the country from Mumbai airport last week, but for from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JL2rWI

Bangladesh police seek death penalty for 16 over girl’s killing

She was set on fire after complaining of sexual harassment from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HJ4fgr

We’ve taken the drubbing as a challenge: RJD

The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Wednesday asserted that the party was united and it would contest the Assembly poll in 2020 under Tejashwi Yadav’s leaders from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JQR0gf

84 cities submit plans for improving air quality

Centre plans for period review ahead of Environment Day from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MqDqSu

Narendra Modi swearing-in: Foreign leaders begin to arrive

Foreign leaders began arriving here from Wednesday evening for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first to arrive was Bangl from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WCE57C

Help to buy family property can’t be called benami transaction: Supreme Court

The source of money is merely one of relevant considerations but not determinative in character, says SC from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JLuMw1

‘An incredible achievement’: Rahul Gandhi congratulates Naveen Patnaik

Congress workers urge him to rethink resignation. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KbgF2f

Haryana farmers win compensation for defective seeds sold by IFFCO

Case won at National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission for 70% crop failure from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HHsgo9

India removed from currency monitoring list

For the first time, the US placed India in its currency monitoring list of countries in May 2018 with potentially questionable foreign exchange policies from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KcTrZy

Take up Nanak Palace issue with Pakistan: Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pressurise the Pakistan government to undertake a probe into t from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KaFUln

18 killed in Taliban strike near Jam minaret

Militants shut off telcom towers, cut access to the UNESCO heritage site from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JK8mv9

Transport sector fraught with issues

A public transport analysis of the city was prepared by Copenhagen Consensus Center and Tata Trusts under India Consensus and Andhra Pradesh Prioritie from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Khdt5v

‘Dying words not clinching proof’

If victim is in an unfit state of mind other evidence is needed for conviction: SC from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wyajk9

Public transport fails to catch up with city’s growth

Mobility crisis in the offing as occupancy ratio on buses plummets from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MqTunE

Violence in Pakistan after Hindu doctor is accused of blasphemy

Veterinarian Ramesh Kumar was arrested on complaint by a cleric from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wyahc1

Opposition parties trying to regroup

Congress is leading the initiative. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QwoaSJ

Pakistani teacher booked for forcing student to eat grass

The incident happened at the Government Primary School in Fatehpur, Lodhran in Punjab province from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wan05u

Nepal marks 1st Everest ascent amid debate over permits

A record number of 381 permits were issued this year from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I6yKMi

BSNL to stop sending paper bills to subscribers

They will sent through e-mails from June from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WakYlS

Russia probe: Robert Mueller says charging Donald Trump was never an option

Mr. Mueller, breaking a two-year silence on his investigation into ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, announced his resignation from the Justice Department on May 29 so that he can “return to public life”. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HJzLuQ

IGNOU’s term end examination to begin on June 1

The term-end examination for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will commence from June 1 and conclude on June 29.A total of 7,59,380 hall from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JKtwZR

Body cameras help reduce conflict in enforcement

They prevent arguments between traffic police and road users: CoP from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Qwa2sE

Flood cess only from July 1

The government has decided to defer the levy of the flood cess on goods and services transacted within the State from June 1 to July 1.The decision ha from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KcfWxZ

School education reforms draw Opposition ire

Says it will disrupt smooth functioning of schools from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XdZJfk

Alert against Shigella infection

Two-month-old baby dies of suspected infection at Kodencherry from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EGh8Gn

Kalam Foundation opens head office

To guide students in spreading the ideals of the late leader from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EH1s5H

Will resist revanchist forces: CM

Says committed to protect gender equality, renaissance values from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XeAmKb

KCR, Jagan to go to Delhi together for PM’s swearing-in

The duo will be accompanied by Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EGXvhn

Three Jaish militants escape amid clashes in Kulgam

A fierce gunfight between hiding militants and security forces erupted around 4 a.m. at Tazipora village of Mahmoodpora area in Kulgam from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QvsPEx

MKU gets ₹2.2 crore to upgrade sports infrastructure

Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) is all set to boost its sports infrastructure with a funding of ₹2.2 crore from the University Grants Commission (UGC from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wtXmsV

Revival of Chittar river commences

Plans afoot to clean 86-km-long river from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Z0HU3X

Elephant calf electrocution; farm owner arrested

TIRUNELVELI The owner of a farm close to the Western Ghats, where a three-year-old elephant calf was electrocuted on Tuesday, was arrested on Wednesda from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wpO3dD

Water supply, sanitation policy for State soon

Water Resources Department forms eight-member panel to draft policy from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QtBgQH

U.P. hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 15, main accused arrested

The Barabanki hooch tragedy, in which many died after consuming spurious liquor, was reported from the Raniganj area under the Ramnagar police station of the district from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XdbPW7

Top news of the day: Arun Jaitley opts out of ministerial position, Mamata not to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EAL72n

CPI (M) leader takes a dig at govt.

‘Residents buying water at exorbitant rates’ from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XdbPFB

Forest department gears up for eco-tourism in Gulf of Mannar

RamanathapuramThe Tamil Nadu Forest Department has purchased a glass bottom boat and two fibreglass passenger vessels and began installing buoys for t from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30V7J7p

Youth held for murder of 8-year-old boy

TIRUNELVELI Thazhaiyoothu police have arrested a youth for allegedly murdering an 8-year-old boy as he reportedly resisted a sexual assault attempt.Wh from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VXPxpN

Mock drill by railway staff

TIRUNELVELI Train passengers who crossed the Thaazhaiyooththu railway station on the city outskirts here on Wednesday morning witnessed the ‘train acc from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30TIq5m

Interactive: Know your MP

Analysis of MPs in the 17th Lok Sabha from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Xf7lOy

Water level in Periyar dam

MADURAIWater level in Periyar dam stood at 112 feet (permissible level is 142 ft) with an inflow of 7 cusecs and a discharge of 100 cusecs. In Vaigai from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2IiCRVV

Will wait for Cong.-JDS govt to collapse on its own: Yeddyurappa

The BJP had won 25 of 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state and an independent candidate supported by it in Mandya. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wtXgS4

PMLA case: Delhi court reserves for June 3 order on Robert Vadra’s plea to travel abroad

The Enforcement Directorate opposed Robert Vadra’s plea seeking permission to travel to the U.K. and two other countries citing health reasons. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MgCVuu

Masala bond repayment will be prompt: Isaac

Says the initiative is needed for development of the State from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Kdzbr0

SPIOs liable for delay in giving RTI info

SIC holds sitting in Kannur, disposes of 19 appeals from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Z0t1P7

List of Ministers and their portfolios in Naveen Patnaik's Cabinet

The new Cabinet comprises 20 Ministers, including 10 new faces and two women. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2IbasAK

I am in a comfortable space as a musician: Jakes Bejoy

With a number in ‘Ishq’ striking a chord with listeners, composer Jakes Bejoy is on a high from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JKbLd9

Supreme Court agrees to examine power of authorities to arrest individuals for GST evasion

The Vacation Bench scheduled the case for hearing before a three-judge Bench. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I5ZZ9R

Silence difficult, but more desirable to see through poll process, says CEC on Lavasa’s public dissent

Arora said he also maintained that all the three members of ECI are not expected to be template or clones of each other. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wpu92x

Chandrababu Naidu elected Telugu Desam Legislature Party leader

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLAs on May 29 unanimously elected N. Chandrababu Naidu as their leader in the Assembly. This puts an end to speculation from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QzqU1M

How much can you eat in 15 minutes?

Soumya Prakash Basu and Bharath Suthapalli surprised themselves by winning Rann pulao and haleem eating challenges from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ka6r2d

Petition filed in Supreme Court seeking direction to regulate coaching institutes

The mushrooming of coaching classes has led to a “parallel education system”, the petition says. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HH2Xme

Flavours of Ramzan in Thiruvananthapuram

The GI-tagged Hyderabadi haleem and the aromatic Thiruvithamcode-style nombu kanji are the season’s delicacies from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KjxlVF

First time in over 5 years, India’s domestic air traffic growth falls in April

India was one of the fastest growing domestic aviation markets in the world for the past many months. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XkpHxX

Why did the snake cross the road?

A wildlife photographer and a herpetologist dispel myths and fears about snakes and beg people not to kill them from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I8YYOt

Sajin Baabu’s Biriyani is told from a woman’s perspective

Biriyani, Sajin Baabu’s new film, presents a woman’s perspective of the persecution her family faces when her brother is radicalised and goes missing from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HImuCK

Injured wild tusker dies near Kukke Subrahmanya

An injured tusker which was wandering in the reserve forest area near Kukke Subrahmanya in Dakshina Kannada for more than 20 days died on Wednesday, from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Mdlefd

Stop the hiss-teria!

Don’t kill them; it is a punishable offence, warns Hari Mani M who has rescued more than 1000 snakes from certain death from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Mdg179

Mamata Banerjee not to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

“There have been no political murders in Bengal,” Ms. Banerjee counters BJP’s claim. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VTKUx7

Aashiq Abu’s Virus has stories of fear, courage and resilience

Aashiq Abu’s Virus recounts how the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala was tackled on many fronts from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Qu5GlQ

Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa gets baton of COSC chief

The COSC comprises the three Service Chiefs with the senior most of them being the Chairman. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30SwTn5

Nanguneri to face bypolls as Congress MLA Vasanthakumar resigns

Vasanthakumar was recently elected to the Lok Sabha from Kanniyakumari constituency. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MiC4Jy

Pema Khandu sworn-in as Arunachal Pradesh CM

Chief Ministers of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya attended the function. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I3EK8L

Arun Jaitley writes to Modi, opts out from Ministry

Arun Jaitley cities his ill-health to recuse himself from being part of Narendra Modi's new cabinet, which will be sworn in on Thursday. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XcsLMn

Kumaraswamy, Congress leaders meet to discuss cabinet reshuffle

Top Congress leaders and Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy were huddled at Kumara Krupa Guest House in Bengaluru on Wednesday morning to douse from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YOb0TU

Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s response on making ‘two child norm’ as a criteria for government jobs, subsidies

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to give its stand on a petition seeking to set ‘two child norm’ as a criteria for government jobs, from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Kdf63N

Pakistan extends ban on use of its airspace for flights till June 15

The earlier notice to airmen issued by Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority was until 3.30 p.m on May 30, but it has now been pushed to 5.30 a.m. on June 15 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YSRfdR

Jagan Mohan Reddy stands in queue, prays at Tirumala

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will also be visiting Kadapa Darga and CSI Church at Idupulapaya. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EEZHpr

SC dismisses Karti Chidambaram’s plea seeking return of ₹10 crore deposited for travelling abroad

The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed a plea of Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking return of ₹10 crore which he had deposited with the court’s reg from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MemTRD

Naveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha Chief Minister, 20 Ministers also sworn in

Naveen Patnaik’s Cabinet comprises 20 Ministers, including 10 new faces and two women. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HIBXTm

Teenage marriages down by 51% in India since 2000: report

If the rates had remained unchanged, there would be 9 million more married girls in India today from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YQoRt1

Huawei asks court to deem US security law unconstitutional

The Chinese tech giant challenged the constitutionality of a law that limits its sales of telecom equipment from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W7UbGC

Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Also sworn in was Mr. Morrison’s revamped Cabinet, which includes an equal-record seven women, and Australia’s first Aboriginal federal cabinet minister, Ken Wyatt. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JIYzFx

Two more doctors held for Payal Tadvi’s death

Payal Tadvi, a second-year resident doctor with the B.Y.L. Nair Hospital in Mumbai Central allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room on May 22, 2019 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wa4oCH

Fire breaks out at women’s hostel in Janakpuri

A fire broke out in a two-storey girls hostel building in Janakpuri area on Wednesday.According to the Delhi Fire Service, the fire broke out early m from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JJaWBu

Politics live: Nostalgic and personal journey for me to reminiscence the past 19 years: Naveen Patnaik tweets

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30O372G

Nine AIADMK members take oath as MLAs

With the election of these nine AIADMK MLAs, the ruling party has 123 MLAs in the House, the DMK-led alliance has 110 members. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JJD4Er

Tornadoes rip through Kansas after one killed, scores hurt by Ohio twisters

The latest wave of tornadoes came a day after a spate of twisters pulverized buildings in western Ohio, killing one person, injuring scores and triggering a recovery effort in neighborhoods strewn with wreckage. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WcjSWH

Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia’s PM, Huawei to ask US court to throw out federal ban, and other news in pictures

9.30 a.m. Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia’s Prime MinisterScott Morrison was sworn in as Australia’s Prime Minister, 11 days after retaining the from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XbCxOH

4 gold bars worth ₹30 lakh found inside IGIA toilet

It was concealed inside a cigarette packet from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EEZl2j

Partymen come to Gambhir’s rescue on controversial tweet

East Delhi MP’s tweet on a man from the minority community assaulted in Gurugram had split opinion from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XacmI5

India issues updated travel advisory for Sri Lanka

The External Affairs Ministry says the security situation is gradually returning to normal in the island nation but Indian nationals travelling there need to be careful and vigilant from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I3OdNm

Jagan invites Naidu for his swearing-in ceremony

CM-designate seeks the TDP president’s advice for the State’s development; Stalin likely to attend event from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MhUkCQ

Ozone pollution likely to spike in Capital

Air Quality Index also expected to slowly deteriorate in the next two days from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MaCKR5

HC quashes ‘leave India’ notice to Pak. woman

Directs govt. to consider woman’s appeal for citizenship from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WxPTYs

‘Menstrual hygiene management should be part of curriculum’

Stressing the importance of spreading awareness of menstrual hygiene, Corporation Commissioner N. Ravichandran on Tuesday said it should be included i from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MfakFX

They get decent burial, thanks to this Good Samaritan

Social activist A. Manoharan’s Cauvery Trust has so far performed the last rites of 52 unclaimed bodies from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WppSe3

Morning digest: NDA inches towards majority in Rajya Sabha, Delhi gears up for possible Pompeo visit, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MfvpA2

Pre-election alliance led to poor performance, says former Congress MLA

H.M. Chandrashekharappa, former MLA and senior Congress leader, has blamed the pre-poll alliance with Janata Dal (Secular) for the poor performance of from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I33NJ5

Fancy a cup of jaffee?

How about a steaming cup of ‘jaffee’ to wake you up in the morning? A social entrepreneur has come up with a hot beverage made out of jackfruit seeds. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WrGlhP

Channel feeding Kathiyanoor tank carries untreated sewage

It causes health hazards to residents from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MaQcoa

KSRTC workers stage protest

The staff of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) staged a protest in the city on Tuesday seeking fulfilment of demands.Addressing the m from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W8Sito

Anna Bus Stand lives in sheer neglect

It craves for optimal use of available space mainly to avoid traffic snarls on roads from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WtPp5M

Simha thanks Modi supporters

Mysuru’s BJP MP Pratap Simha, who was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in the recent elections, has thanked the supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I8akSR

Elephant calf electrocuted

A three-year-old male elephant calf was electrocuted when it came in contact with live electric fence erected around a farm close to the Western Ghats from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W8S5q6

Bonded labourers rescued in Katpadi

The four families were grossly underpaid and their movement was restricted from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I6EntM

Enhanced social security pensions from June

First major decision taken by government is part of the TRS manifesto from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30RXdxC

KPCC resolution urges Rahul to stay

19 MPs from State will form a formidable block in Parliament from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W8XAoT

Plumber electrocuted, sustains 80% burns

Came close to a high tension power line near the under-construction building from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K8mjSY

Kerala police to form anti-terrorist squad

Officials perceive enhanced radical activity from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Xao7OY

Madurai-Usilampatti BG line to be ready by December

The metre gauge track was closed for conversion on Dec. 31, 2010 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wv0fIG

Chorus of voices urging Rahul Gandhi not to quit as Congress president grows louder

In addition to the DMK and the RJD leaders, actor Rajinikanth says the Congress chief should stay on from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2McWe7V

Rahul best person to lead Party, too premature to write Congress’ obituary: Shashi Tharoor

The former diplomat says the Congress has no time to sit and lick its wounds as it must immediately pick itself up for the upcoming State elections from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30OHsrd

Exotic Kappaphycus seaweed poses threat to coral reef

The species has spread to coral reef areas in the Gulf of Mannar from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K63sb2

Corporation begins mass cleaning of Vaigai

MADURAIThe Corporation began cleaning the a seven km stretch of the Vaigai starting from Bethaniyapuram to the causeway on Kuruvikaran Salai here on T from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Me9Dg5

KSSP opposes waste-to-energy plants

Says it is costlier than solar and thermal energy from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30ODyi3

Govt. clears the air on masala bonds

Isaac puts up a spirited defence in favour of KIIFB to cap the row from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VX3Lr0

Cong. panel to study Alappuzha defeat

K.C. Joseph to look into charges of bogus voting in Malabar constituencies from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MgUJp6

Namma Bengaluru: Long road ahead for BBMP’s white-topping project

Slow pace of work irks citizens, who fear onset of monsoon will compound problems from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ka8Vxu

Bangladesh President to attend Narendra Modi’s swearing-in on 3-day India visit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will not be able to represent Bangladesh at her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi’s swearing-in as she will be on a three-nation foreign visit, said officials from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YMAIrU

Interactive: The widest and narrowest win margins of the Lok Sabha 2019 election

Candidates in the 2019 Lok Sabha election had their fair share of wafer-thin and landslide victories.In absolute terms, C. R. Patil, the newly minted from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JIviuv

UDAN to restore air connectivity between Mysuru, Bengaluru

Air Alliance, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate flights five days a week starting June 7 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QCznRT

Hindu outfit chief visits Sri Lanka, pays homage to Easter attack victims

Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath embarked on a four-day “spiritual sojourn,” to the island nation from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XbCDps

Abdullakutty shows his admiration for Modi again

Congress leader calls PM-elect a Gandhian from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wqHeIU

Water level in Periyar dam

MADURAIWater level in Periyar dam stood at 112.10 feet (permissible level is 142 ft) with an inflow of 7 cusecs and a discharge of 100 cusecs. In Vaig from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YSbKaA

Taliban says ‘occupation’ must end for Afghan peace

Taliban delegations meets senior Afghan politicians in Moscow for talks from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VWUvmK

Students bag medals in silambam contest

Students from the town and a senior contestant, who proved their prowess in ‘silambam’ at an Asia-level competition, bagged seven medals recently.Duri from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YY8cnv

School buses inspected

The Regional Transport Office launched annual inspection of school buses here on Tuesday.Collector K. Veera Raghava Rao checked the height of steps in from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VQNwf2

Corporation begins mass cleaning of Vaigai

MADURAIThe Corporation began cleaning the a seven km stretch of the Vaigai starting from Bethaniyapuram to the causeway on Kuruvikaran Salai here on T from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Me9Dg5

KSSP opposes waste-to-energy plants

Says it is costlier than solar and thermal energy from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30ODyi3

Govt. clears the air on masala bonds

Isaac puts up a spirited defence in favour of KIIFB to cap the row from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VX3Lr0

Cong. panel to study Alappuzha defeat

K.C. Joseph to look into charges of bogus voting in Malabar constituencies from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MgUJp6

Namma Bengaluru: Long road ahead for BBMP’s white-topping project

Slow pace of work irks citizens, who fear onset of monsoon will compound problems from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ka8Vxu

Bangladesh President to attend Narendra Modi’s swearing-in on 3-day India visit

Interactive: The widest and narrowest win margins of the Lok Sabha 2019 election

Candidates in the 2019 Lok Sabha election had their fair share of wafer-thin and landslide victories.In absolute terms, C. R. Patil, the newly minted from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JIviuv

UDAN to restore air connectivity between Mysuru, Bengaluru

Air Alliance, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate flights five days a week starting June 7 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QCznRT

Hindu outfit chief visits Sri Lanka, pays homage to Easter attack victims

Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath embarked on a four-day “spiritual sojourn,” to the island nation from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XbCDps

Abdullakutty shows his admiration for Modi again

Congress leader calls PM-elect a Gandhian from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wqHeIU

Water level in Periyar dam

MADURAIWater level in Periyar dam stood at 112.10 feet (permissible level is 142 ft) with an inflow of 7 cusecs and a discharge of 100 cusecs. In Vaig from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YSbKaA

Taliban says ‘occupation’ must end for Afghan peace

Taliban delegations meets senior Afghan politicians in Moscow for talks from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VWUvmK

Students bag medals in silambam contest

Students from the town and a senior contestant, who proved their prowess in ‘silambam’ at an Asia-level competition, bagged seven medals recently.Duri from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YY8cnv

Coaching centres under scanner

Following recent fire tragedy in a coaching centre at Surat that killed 16 students, the Department of Fire and Rescue Services has decided to conduct from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K9Zoqe

Boy murdered

Murder of a boy has triggered shock waves among residents.The police said Kombaiah, 8, son of labourer Thalavai of Kurichikulam near Thaazhaiyooththu from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JIsb5N

Driver dies as omni bus hits lorry and overturns

An omni bus driver was killed and 25 passengers were injured after the vehicle hit a goods carrier and overturned along Tiruchi-Madurai National Highw from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KaQR6G

Man found dead inside omni van

The body of a 38-year-old man, with his right hand and leg partially burnt, was found inside an omni van near Tiruverumbur on the city’s outskirts on from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30Qfw6n

Court quashes rape case after accused weds victim

Accused had sexual intercourse with promise of marriage from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30OskKr

KVB donates ₹50 lakh to army welfare fund

As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, Karur Vysya Bank has contributed ₹50 lakh to the Army Welfare CSR Fund. P. R Seshadri, Mana from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QsJJDD

10 injured in jallikattu

Ten persons were injured in a jallikattu held at Vadaseripatti village in the district on Tuesday. As many as 1,127 bulls were released during the eve from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wqzrus

No using UAPA against political activists: CM

Says it was introduced for tackling anti-nationals and criminals from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wqIvzI

'Lend a book, take a book' at this street library in Tamil Nadu

The Tiruchi city corporation which launched the first street library in December 2018 to infuse healthy reading habit among both children and adults a from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Qw8nmF

Two attacked for playing loud music, three held

One of the victims stabbed with knife in abdomen, the other hit on head: police from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KeywFP

In Chennai, smartbikes come to the rescue of Metro rail commuters

SmartBike, the public bike sharing initiative in Chennai, is a hit amongst teenagers who prefer to travel cheap and avoid haggling with auto rickshaw from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EEsEC9

One arrested in Mumbai resident doctor suicide case

Payal Tadvi, a second-year resident doctor with the B.Y.L. Nair Hospital in Mumbai Central allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room on May 22, 2019. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Qtg2SY

3 West Bengal MLAs, several councillors join BJP in Delhi

Three West Bengal MLAs, including BJP leader Mukul Roy’s son Subhrangshu Roy, joined the saffron party on Tuesday as it works to consolidate its posi from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wa44ni

Sri Lanka, Japan, India sign deal to develop East Container Terminal at Colombo Port

India’s possible role in developing the terminal had become a major flashpoint within the government. Negotiations seemed to have hit a roadblock until Japan stepped in more recently. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EzGbL2

Dancing for change

Navarasa Nayagi, a dance performance will be presented and performed by transgenders in the city from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JOgB9B

Cauvery Authority directs Karnataka to release 9.19 tmcft water to Tamil Nadu for June

The quantum of water to be released is in line with the Supreme Court’s order on the February 16 last year. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JI5cYB

IPS officer K. Annamalai resigns

After serving nine years in various posts in Karnataka, well-known IPS officer K. Annamalai tendered his resignation on Monday. He was last posted as from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QtvP46

Two militants shot dead in J&K’s Anantnag

The search operation in Kachwan forest area of Kokernag turns into an encounter after the militants fired at search party of the forces, from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I4X2WV

Goa Assembly back to its full strength

Four newly-elected legislators, who won the recently held Assembly bypolls, were administered Oath by acting Speaker Michael Lobo at a brief ceremony from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HEqOD8

Azad, Venugopal to reach Bengaluru amid reports of rift between Congress, JD(S)

Amid reports of a rift between ruling coalition partners Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) in Karnataka, top Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and AIC from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WwAyHC

ITI lecturer murdered in Belthangady

A 40-year-old lecturer of ITI college was hacked to death in Kotikatte of Mundooru village in Beltangady in the early hours of Tuesday.According to p from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XbSQLl

Ram Vilas Paswan, not Chirag, is LJP’s choice for ministerial berth

Amidst ongoing speculation on who all will make the cut to be part of cabinet in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second term, the Lok Jan Shakti Party from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EBWyHc

Puducherry turf war: Supreme Court to hear Kiran Bedi’s plea for clarity on issue of control over bureaucrats

A Vacation Bench led by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi agreed to hear the petition on Thursday from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EDi12p

Anti-Modi wave in Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth

Actor Rajnikanth on Tuesday acknowledged that there was an anti-Modi wave in Tamil Nadu that led to the rout of the BJP and its alliance partners in from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ws8gy6

Rahul Gandhi separately meets Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot

Congress' top leadership is reviewing why the party failed to win a single seat in Rajasthan, where it recently wrested power from BJP. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JJRp3G

Vaidehi Vijayakumar appointed new Vice Chancellor of Mother Teresa Women's University

She has worked as a professor for 12 years in Anna University where she held the post of head of department for six years and 10 months, and dean for five years at the institution from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QtHnob

Pass percentage in Maharashtra HSC exam results is lowest in three years

While the girls outperformed boys yet again in the class 12 results declared on Tuesday, there was a dip in the overall pass percentage figure as com from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EA6j8M

Angela Merkel warns of populists’ rise in Europe

Ms. Merkel, speaking on Monday, also condemned the rise of anti-Semitism in the country, saying Germany “always had a certain number of anti-Semites among us, unfortunately.” from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wlqAKG

Hyderabad artist links up with Netflix for ‘Stranger Things’ fan art movement

Sri Priyatham’s undying appreciation for film and television and his skill with a stylus rope him into Netflix’s Global Artist Outreach Program for ‘Stranger Things’ season 3 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YSlbXO

Six die after consuming spurious liquor in Barabanki, 10 excise personnel suspended

The six died after consuming liquor purchased from a shop belonging to one Danvir Singh near Ramnagar on Monday, U.P. CM orders inquiry from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HGpNKI

Kartarpur corridor hits roadblock as consensus eludes India, Pakistan: report

India wants the construction of a km-long bridge on the Ravi river while Pakistan suggested the need to construct a road, it said. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HJE3Tb

Hyderabad artist links up with Netflix for ‘Stranger Things’ fan art movement

Six die after consuming spurious liquor in Barabanki, 10 excise personnel suspended

The six died after consuming liquor purchased from a shop belonging to one Danvir Singh near Ramnagar on Monday, U.P. CM orders inquiry from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HGpNKI

Ahead of Ramzan, Pakistan launches its first ever moon-sighting website

Pakistan has launched its first ever moon-sighting website in a bid to end decades-old controversy over the start of key lunar months that decides th from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WpTiZv

13 DMK members sworn in as MLAs

With these 13 DMK MLAs, the total number of DMK MLAs has gone up to 101 in the House. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2ED7mVe

SC refuses to direct UP police to further probe Hapur lynching case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to direct the Uttar Pradesh Police to conduct further probe in the 2018 Hapur lynching case. A Vacation Bench c from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X8kNDS

UN agency: attacks on schools in Afghanistan tripled in 2018

UNICEF’s press release on Tuesday says the number of attacks on schools went from 68 in 2017, to 192 in 2018. It was the first time school attacks had increased since 2015. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EAZwLQ

Malaysia to send back plastic waste to foreign nations

Sixty containers stacked with contaminated waste were smuggled in to illegal processing facilities in Malaysia from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I1CFdr

J&K administration amends reservation rule for border dwellers, backwards areas category

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has amended reservation rules for border dwellers and backward areas category, officials said here Tuesday. The from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QqRcmE

China deploys Confucius in bid to boost religion controls

Confucius was believed to have been born in the 6th century B.C. in the eastern town of Qufu. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JHJmnY

Modi, BJP leaders remember Savarkar on birth anniversary

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, was an independence activist, politician, lawyer, writer, and the formulator of the Hindutva philosophy. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W7XOwv

An appalam a day

Ramesh’s stall is among the more popular ones at the ongoing exhibition on Nanjappa Road from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MdyAIu

Politics live: Shiv Sena MPs to take oath in Marathi

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EBAigC

Breaking bread at Apupa

From breads, pastries, and macarons, to coffee, smoothies and hot chocolate, this new cafe has a wide range of offerings from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EFmr90

Corporation fences OSR lands meant for playgrounds

Residents want work on the construction of a sewage pumping station at one of these spaces to be resumed from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HFsCvt

Pedestrians want bollards installed on Durgabai Deshmukh Road

Spark, a civic forum based in Besant Nagar, has made a representation to the Greater Chennai Corproation to construct footpath with bollards on Durgab from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YYR5Sz

Residents have asked GCC to resize composting pits

Residents of Sivagamipuram in Thiruvanmiyur have made a request to the Greater Chennai Corporation to reduce the area of a composting unit on the prem from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HH2W1M

Forum requests GCC to modify SWD design

Spark, a civic forum based in Besant Nagar, has made a representation to the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to modify the design of stormwater drai from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X8owS5

11 security personnel injured in IED blast in Jharkhand

Eleven personnel of the CRPF and the State police were injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxals in Jharkhand’s Seraikela Kharsawan district in the from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wl4U1h

Abandoned cars eat into road space in Trustpuram

Residents also complain of visitors to Arcot Road parking their vehicles here from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wacawi

‘Reddy Street should be made one-way’

This arrangement will ease the traffic congestion at the intersection near Virugambakkam market, say residents from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I1tcCV

Work on six culverts progressing at a tidy pace

Residents seek better traffic regulation and safety measures at the construction sites from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WabV4m

Motorcyclists find themselves on uneven ground in Porur

One half of the road is sufficiently blacktopped and the other looks battered from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I5qso9

Trump in Japan, Taiwan holds military drills and other news in pictures

11:30 a.m. Taiwan hold military drillsTaiwan has landed war planes on a normally busy highway to simulate a response to a Chinese attack on its airfie from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QtvqPl

‘Non-communicable diseases conquerable’

Focus should be on spreading awareness and conducting health checks: Prathap C. Reddy from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JHBUJw

Taiwan lands aircraft on highway as part of military drills

China considers the island its own territory, to be annexed by force if necessary. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I1XFkb

Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino dies in captivity

Iman, a female captured in 2014, is now the only surviving member of the subspecies left in the country from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30KHj86

Trump expects Japan’s military to reinforce United States in Asia and beyond

Trump's comments followed his inspection of Japan's largest warship, the Kaga, a helicopter carrier designed to carry submarine-hunting helicopters to distant waters. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EBLbi6

Morning digest: Rahul Gandhi insists on stepping down as Congress president, BIMSTEC heads invited to Modi’s swearing-in, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Qst8Qh

Two feared dead, 17 hurt after Japan mass stabbing

Two people, including a child, were feared dead on Tuesday in a mass stabbing attack that also injured 17 people in the Japanese city of Kawasaki, th from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Meqgbr

IAF's tribute to Kargil martyrs, Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple, and other news in pictures

3:40 pmIAF Chief Dhanoa leads ‘Missing Man’ formation in Mig-21 Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) B.S. Dhanoa on Monday paid tribut from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HVqFtG

Preparation on for Vallamkali, Vallasadya

Vallamkali on Sept. 15, Vallasadya from August 5 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W7irbS

27 cases settled at women’s panel sitting

More children facing insecurity in families, says chairperson from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2I452aF

Eminent Pune doctor accosted by gang in New Delhi, asked his religion, forced to say ‘Jai Shri Ram’

Eminent gynaecologist and noted author Dr. Arun Gadre was reportedly surrounded by a gang of youths in New Delhi’s Connaught Place area and asked his from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X9ojOl

Austrian Chancellor loses no-confidence vote

This comes after the ‘Ibiza-gate’ exposé from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2ECuQKp

Chennai’s breakdancers ready to battle it out

Chennai is seeing the rise of its first generation of breakdancers: B-boys and B-girls, most of whom have grown up practising in streets, parks, and n from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X4Epc2

Frequent power outage exasperates residents

‘Officials could not correctly tell us the reason for the poor supply’ from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EEk46m

BIMSTEC, SCO heads invited to swearing-in

Imran Khan not on list of invitees for May 30 event from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K6aaxP

Gehlot faces heat for loss in Rajasthan

Congress lost all 25 Lok Sabha seats from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MbYrAg

In Kashmir, Rakshaks are a cop’s best friend

The specially designed vehicles have withstood stones, grenades and live fire from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QoIKEk

Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge set to open

The theme park, spread out over 14 acres, offers Star Wars-like interstellar ride from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W7cKuO

Medical waste dumped near Pandalkudi canal

Members of South Indian Forward Bloc on Monday petitioned Madurai Collector’s office alleging dumping of medical waste along the banks of Pandalkudi c from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W4FzrE

Parents seek action against trickster responsible for the suicide of their son

THENISeeking firm action against those who were “responsible” for the death of their son in Chennai last month, a couple submitted a petition to the C from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HY4wv4

Stone placed on railway track

MADURAIA three-foot-long stone, used as land boundary marker, had been placed on Virudhunagar-Madurai broadgauge railway track near Sivarakottai on Su from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W4FxQy

Rampant sand mining alleged in Sholavandan

A group of youngsters from Sholavandan petitioned Madurai Collector’s office on Monday alleging rampant sand mining on Vaigai riverbed near their plac from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VUXrjI

San Thaw Thaw, Myanmar’s U19 striker, hopes to play in Europe one day

She fled from her family’s paddy fields to follow her footballing dreams, inspired by her girlhood hero Wayne Rooney. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ws9J7B

Auto LPG stations need trade licence, says HC

Case pertains to outlet on T. Mariyappa Road, Jayanagar 1st block from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MdynVx

‘World’s rivers loaded with antibiotics waste’

Some exceed safety limits by 300 times from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30O8xus

Railway workshop signs of 5,000 tonnes of zero value waste to cement major

Reclaimed land measuring nearly one lakh square feet is being turned into a green belt from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W4Yoe8

Diarrhoea prevention camp to be conducted

ThoothukudiA two-week-long diarrhoea prevention camp for children under five years of age would be conducted from May 28 to June 8 across the district from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QsXhz0

Women heave a sigh of relief in Musiri

NGO overcomes local resistance to construct toilets in village from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wm2zmF

Residents lose sleep over power outages

Low voltage and frequent disruptions have become a daily nightmare from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VRVd4v

Jamabandhi in Virudhunagar district

Virudhunagar Jamabandhi in Virudhunagar district for 2019 will begin on June 4. It will go on till June 18, except for Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K7MLfo

Mangoes ripened with chemicals seized

2.5 tonnes of fruits destroyed at yard from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JKntEK

Villagers lay siege to Collectorate with empty pots

Protest erratic water supply for the last six months from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wxq1xz

Rare cardiac surgery performed

A rare cardiac surgery using ‘physiological pacing’ method was performed on a 56-year-old man from Theni after it was diagnosised that he had slow hea from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Qq09wC

‘Adequate water available until June 30’

Tankers will provide water by DRDA: Collector from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EzDlpk

‘Salt pans set up in violation of norms’

Villagers say a private firm is violating norms in Vilathikulam taluk from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X8VBx9

This Chennai barber has perfected the 'police cut'

Sundarbabu belongs to the fourth generation of a family that has served the police for over 80 years. The 500 sq. ft shop with an asbestos roof is a b from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JGYp1m

The IAF's tribute to Kargil war martyrs

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) B.S. Dhanoa paid tribute to Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja who lost his life 20 years back during the from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X4txee

Top news of the day: Rajeev Kumar seeks seven days’ time to appear before CBI, Modi credits grassroot workers for his victory, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VNQRLS

Case filed against Bajrang Dal activists for threatening Congress candidate

In a video pertaining to the demonstration taken out in Badakabail on the outskirts of Mangaluru, the activists allegedly used foul language in Tulu against Congress candidate Mithun Rai. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WqVRKO

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan invited for Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony on May 30

Sources close to Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan acknowledge the two being invited to Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, but did not divulge if the veterans would participate from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QtThhz

Traditional fishermen against proposed eco-tourism project

Apprehend that it will affect their livelihood from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X8MZXl

Railway employee dies

NAGERCOIL A railway employee attached to the signal section died while on duty at Nagercoil railway junction on Monday.Sources in the railway police s from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2ECgs4D

Two head constables suspended, three Special Police Officers dismissed in Faridabad

A video featuring the five police personnel beating up a woman with a belt during interrogation went viral. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HElj7q

Home for mentally challenged children sealed

NAGERCOIL Founder of a home for mentally challenged children, Anbin Sigaram, here has been arrested after visuals showing him beating up an inmate of from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EzoXxq

Newspaper to highlight issues of labourers

Bevaru will be a bi-monthly publication from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XeUjAU

Europe at crossroads as far-right, Greens make gains in vote

French President Emmanuel Macron launched a flurry of meetings, ahead of a summit on May 28 where the 28-nation bloc’s Presidents and Prime Ministers will take stock of the European Parliament elections results from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WsLqX2

Farmer found murdered in Thanjavur district

A 45-year-old farmer was found murdered in his agricultural field at Vadakkunatham village near Orathanadu in Thanjavur district on Monday. Police ide from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MctkVh

Kin seek release of fishermen detained in Jaffna jail

Appeal to Collector to take it up with State and Centre from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HXG0u2

Five sand lorries seized

Five lorries used for transporting sand illegally were seized on Monday.Acting on a tip off on illegal sand mining in Manmangalam taluk, revenue offi from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WcnY1b

Prakash Ambedkar should look beyond personal political gain, says Raju Shetti

The Swabhimani Paksha chief says election diverted focus from farmers’ issues; he says his immediate objective is to ameliorate the plight of farmers and their families in the drought-afflicted hinterland. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X9yMcu

Parents suspect foul play in son’s death

Urge police to conduct a probe and unravel ‘mystery’ from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VRHZVp

Murder of BJP worker in Amethi: Three suspects arrested

“As of now, two accused persons are still absconding and we are tracking them,” the DGP said. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K6tues

Investors seek action against private firm

‘Promoters of the company have failed to fulfil their promise’ from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K6tbAk

Govt to identify tribals displaced from Chhattisgarh allegedly due to Salwa Judum

The Chhattisgarh tribal families had fled to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana after being brutalised by Salwa Judum militia. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X8o3ix

Building up of ‘Modi persona’ is reason for CPI(M)’s drubbing, says Sitaram Yechury

The CPI(M) general secretary say that “Modi persona” was built through a combination of factors including the effective use of technology, backed by big data analytics from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2ExotYA

“Why should Narendra Modi lose his voting rights,” Asaduddin Owaisi takes a jibe at Ramdev’s comments

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev suggested measures such as denying voting rights and other government benefits from the third child onwards. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X9bRhE

Riders on the storm

Shiny coats, frisky tails and thundering hooves are part of South India’s first woman horse trainer, Parvati Byramji’s daily routine from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HEuggW

Who is P.S. Golay, the new chief minister of Sikkim

Prem Singh Tamang, better known as P.S. Golay, hailing from West Sikkim, has been a part of the political scene in the State since the early 1990s from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K8FagO

UK Brexit party scores big as Conservatives, Labour falter in EU elections

The results reflect the sharp divisions within the electorate with the vote more or less split between the ‘remainers’ and the ‘Brexiters’ from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JCQli4

We will not drop any Minister, but will expand Cabinet, says Siddaramaiah

The former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rules out a reshuffle of the portfolios. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HWEyba

Sanctity of CWC meet should be respected, says Congress

There are also reports of Mr. Gandhi not meeting anyone, amid speculation that he is insisting on his resignation. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YVZENX

Trump breaks with Abe, says not bothered by North Korea missile tests

During hours of talks at Japan’s Akasaka Palace, Mr. Trump and Mr. Abe also deliberated over economic issues, including trade and Iran, but North Korea’s recent firing of short-range missiles emerged as an area of disagreement from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wmdonv

Action director Veeru Devgan, father of Ajay Devgn, passes away

Veeru worked in more than 80 Bollywood films and did stunt work for major heroes. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JEGmc9

Two suspects arrested in Lyon bomb attack that wounded 13

The blast took place in France’s Lyon just ahead of European Parliament elections. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JFpORn

Saradha chitfund case: Rajeev Kumar seeks seven days time to appear before CBI

Kolkata Senior IPS officer and former Commissioner of Kolkata Police, Rajeev Kumar, on Monday sent a letter to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K8WGkH

First session of the 17th Lok Sabha likely from June 6 to 15

President Ram Nath Kovind will address the joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament on the first day of the session. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K7vjrx

IAF Chief Dhanoa leads ‘Missing Man’ formation in Mig-21

In a missing man formation three aircraft fly in a four aircraft formation leaving gap in between depicting the missing man. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QpilGA

Suspect arrested in Lyon bomb attack that wounded 13

The blast took place in France’s Lyon just ahead of European Parliament elections. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EAh9LU

All for some #gharkakhana

Under25dictionary used a quirky method to appeal to Swiggyindia about #gharkakhana from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YPL5Ly

Australian cardinal won't fight sentence if he loses appeal in child sex abuse case

George Pell’s lawyers will fight the conviction on three grounds but the application does not include an appeal for the reduction of his sentence from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JGG3xu

General strike stalls life in Nepal, a day after explosions kill 4

Police suspect the CPN-M for the blasts that shook Kathmandu on Sunday. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WyggxK

Andhra Pradesh in a grip of sweltering weather as temperatures inch close to 47 degrees

Andhra Pradesh has been witnessing heat wave conditions from May 25. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Kc6lY5

Kidney racket: Sraddha Hospital MD arrested in Visakhapatnam

Sraddha Hospital had come under the scanner of law enforcement agencies for alleged kidney racket, in the recent times. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X9ftQy

KCR prays at Tirumala temple

Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrasekhar Rao, on Monday offered his prayers at the famous hill temple of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala. He was a from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K7AV4M

Assam BJP may nominate MP denied Lok Sabha ticket for Upper House seat

The 126 members of the Assam Assembly are scheduled to elect members to the two seats on June 7. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ev6cLB

Former Assam MP of ‘doubtful’ citizenship passes away

Mani Kumar Subba, a controversial former MP from Assam whose allegedly doubtful citizenship was probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation passed from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wm7qTB

Assam Congress chief offers to quit

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Ripun Bora has offered to resign after the party’s poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections.Mr. Bora, a from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30Lga51

Donald Trump says he backs Japan's efforts to talk with Iran

The U.S. President says that he is open to having a dialogue with Iran and has sought to downplay military conflicts from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HI1I6t

Historical ‘Guru Nanak palace’ demolished in Pakistan

The Palace of Guru Nanak sees a number of Sikh visitors from across the globe, including India. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QrT2nt

New Lok Sabha has highest number of women MPs

Women’s representation has steadily increased in the Lok Sabha. In the first-ever election, only 5% of the House consisted of women. Now, that has increased to 14%. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HDKruU

SC refuses to grant protection from arrest to newly-elected BSP MP Atul Rai

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant protection from arrest to newly-elected BSP MP from Ghosi Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Atul from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Md1NmR

Modi in Varanasi for thanksgiving visit, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

The thanksgiving visit to this temple town is Mr. Modi’s first since he won the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat with a huge margin of 4.79 lakh votes, nearly 1 lakh votes more since 2014 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wlv5n6

Who wants to be Britain's next Prime Minister?

Below are Conservatives who have either said they are putting themselves forward or are widely expected to run for the leadership from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EzGAgm

Delhi HC issues notice to Robert Vadra on ED’s petition seeking to cancel his anticipatory bail

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for ED, said the trail court "completely missed the gravity" of the offence." from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K77yQa

Politics live: First Cabinet meet must sanction Godavari-Cauvery linking project, says Ramadoss

Here is a look at political developments of the day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W6eCE6

NDA’s first Cabinet meet must sanction Godavari-Cauvery linking project: Ramadoss

The linking of two rivers was mooted way back in 1970 but no action has been taken on that, says the PMK founder. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WlVUHT

Fire at textile shop near Ernakulam market area

A major fire broke out at a textile shop on TD Road near the busy Ernakulam market area on May 27 morning. The fire was spotted at the shop named K. V from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HYaMCX

P.S. Golay sworn in as Sikkim Chief Minister

Hundreds of SKM supporters who were at the stadium cheered the 51-year-old party chief when he was taking the oath in Nepali language. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HBvxFs

Bikers drop bag containing over ₹1.5 crore in Chennai

Abiramapuram police have seized the cash from the spot and investigation is on. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YOKWbm

NLC defers commercial operation of 1,000 MW thermal power project

NLC India Limited has told the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) that the date of commercial operation of its 1,000 MW (2 x 500 MW) lig from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EzRe6V

T.N. industrial security force a non-starter

Formation of the unit will lift the burden off police personnel, says official from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X339kZ

Modi recalls Nehru’s contribution in nation building

Vice President, Home Minister pay homage to India’s first prime minister. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WqSXpg

Man shot at in Begusarai for his ‘Muslim name’

A video of the injured youth speaking about the incident has gone viral on social media. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JFtD99

Assault on Gurugram Muslim man: Gautam Gambhir demands action against attackers

Mohammad Barkat (25), was beaten by a group of men at Jacubpura in Gurugram on May 25 night after he was told to remove his skullcap and chant Jai Shri Ram. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K52PyA

Make informed choice, experts tell students

‘Approach counsellors in case of too much confusion’ from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K6WuCC

Rehearsals increase in Mysuru ahead of Yoga Day

City in Union government’s shortlist to conduct main event from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MpJrzd

And now, a spa for babies in Hyderabad

Customers can be as young as 2 days old from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EyrDvi

Zakir Musa killing: schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir valley

The decision to open educational institutions in a phased manner was taken after sporadic protests over the militant’s killing from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K1bIJs

Mangaluru medical team in Odisha

Social workers and doctors associated with CHD Group, a public health organisation based in Mangaluru, have been providing medical relief to people af from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KbCjDP

A board game for the whole family

Consider this children’s board game called “Elections.” You have to choose between two parties. One is known to be corrupt. The other is communal. Wha from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JHWbi8

Focus on sanitation and cleanliness: Sangareddy Collector

Review meeting to be held today from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HBp2T4

Veteran CPI leader Joshi passes away

Came from family of communists who participated in State armed struggle from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X8RFMG

15 killed in Brazil prison riot

A similar riot at the Anisio Jobim Prison Complex in January 2017 killed 56 people. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YQ1UpD

Parties yet to begin formal talks on Ernakulam bypolls

Congress ‘I’ faction may stake claim for Assembly seat from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HFh3Vk

Vaikom Road widening work runs into trouble

Residents allege acquisition of land beyond notified areas from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YQ0Thj

Solar boat launched at Njarakkal

CIFT-designed water cycle for tourists from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X7gdWH

Morning digest: Pakistan allows Sushma’s overflight on request, Centre may retain stance on J&K, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EB5IDx

Medical college work nearing completion

The construction of the academic building of the Kasaragod Medical College under the Kasaragod development package is nearing completion. This was dis from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X7gbhx

Chinna Thambi healthy, picking up commands quickly: forest officials

Dismiss media report which claimed the elephant’s health was on the decline from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HVO527

Isaac: State committed to protecting people’s rights

The State government will overcome the recent political setbacks with its welfare and development initiatives, Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac has from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EA109l

Local holiday

KARUR: A local holiday has been declared for Karur district on May 29 (Thursday) in view of the Sri Mariamman temple festival.In a statement, Collecto from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wj2NuK

17 injured in jallikattu near Tiruchi

17 injured in jallikattuSeventeen persons were injured in the jallikattu held at Pallapatti village near Manikandam in the district on Sunday. As many from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QsGNHg

Changes in train services

Changes in train servicesThe Southern Railway has announced the following changes in train services due to engineering work on Erode- Karur- Tiruchi s from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2M7ZGAF

Employer need not pay back wages if prosecution is not mala fide: Supreme Court

An employee involved in crime disabled himself from rendering his services due to incarceration in jail, the apex court rules. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K5PXrO

HRD Ministry orders central varsities to notify vacancies

Proposal to expand Institutes of Eminence scheme to cost ₹7,000 crore more. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K67Kiw

Rahul Gandhi took us for granted, says Amethi

Even after she was defeated in 2014, Smriti Irani toured rural areas and addressed local infrastructural problems, said the locals, young and old. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wb7PsQ

GIT achieves 85 % placements

Belagavi-based KLS Gogte Institute of Technology has succeeded in placing 85 % of its graduates through campus interviews.In the placement interviews, from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wmly0i

3 French IS jihadists sentenced to death in Iraq

They were captured in Syria by U.S.-backed forces from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WoklnX

Venezuela’s Guaidó to send delegates for Oslo talks with govt.

Norway is leading a mediation effort from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ma1QQo

People voted for development: Narendra Modi

According to him, the coming years will be about ‘Jan Bhagidari’ (participation of people in governance) and ‘Jan Chetna’ (Raising awareness) about governance and welfare programmes of the NDA government, which is beginning a second term from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wokvvz

Afghan teenagers get 30 years for killing girl

Mahsa was abducted and strangled after her parents were unable to pay ransom from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ma1Pfi

Germany holds talks with Afghan Taliban

Asks militants to engage with govt. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VObyHr

Panchaloha idol found in temple tank

It could be a missing Pennagaram temple idol from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Mp412H

Race for next British PM centres on battle over ‘no-deal Brexit’

4 of the 8 hopefuls have said they are open to the possibility from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WoQbAN

Libya’s Khalifa Haftar rules out ceasefire in Tripoli

Accuses UN of trying to partition Libya from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2M7EQ4k

HC to hear today ED plea against Vadra

Petition says he may tamper with evidence in the money-laundering case from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WoQ6Nv

Flower Show in Kodaikanal from May 30

KODAIKANALThe 10-day annual Kodai Vizha and the 58th Flower Show would begin from May 30, said Collector T.G. Vinay here on Sunday.The festival is to from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VN3KG4

‘For choosing right career, interest is not the only criteria’

Students and parents take notes on choosing courses and seat allotment at the The Hindu’s annual career counselling event from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30O3YjI

Surat building fire: Gujarat moves to enforce fire safety in buildings

Builders given deadline after Surat’s deadly blaze. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2ExFuBU

Offline CLAT ‘easy’, say students

Expect a rise in the cut-off percentage this year from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EBsv29

CBI serves summons to former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar

Mr. Kumar has been asked to report to the CBI’s Salt Lake office on May 27. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YL3KrO

Congress seeks action against rumour mongers

A Congress cadre, led by Kanniyakumari East district president Radhakrishnan, submitted a petition at the District Police Office on Sunday seeking act from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EyUUpr

Istanbul’s musical ferry can be a soulful experience

The trip between its European and Asian sides is offering a lifeline for those struggling with Turkey’s economic downturn from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QpWsaj

Local holiday

KARUR: A local holiday has been declared for Karur district on May 29 (Thursday) in view of the Sri Mariamman temple festival.In a statement, Collecto from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wj2NuK

17 injured in jallikattu near Tiruchi

17 injured in jallikattuSeventeen persons were injured in the jallikattu held at Pallapatti village near Manikandam in the district on Sunday. As many from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QsGNHg

Changes in train services

Changes in train servicesThe Southern Railway has announced the following changes in train services due to engineering work on Erode- Karur- Tiruchi s from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2M7ZGAF

Employer need not pay back wages if prosecution is not mala fide: Supreme Court

An employee involved in crime disabled himself from rendering his services due to incarceration in jail, the apex court rules. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K5PXrO

HRD Ministry orders central varsities to notify vacancies

Proposal to expand Institutes of Eminence scheme to cost ₹7,000 crore more. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K67Kiw

ICMR head Balram Bhargava wins Dr. Lee Jong-wook Prize for Public Health

Applying science to alleviate people’s suffering is my aim, says from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W60B9m

‘Only one medical college in T.N. in a year’

The Nilgiris, Ramnad in consideration for next year: DME from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wrjEvj

Police open fire at rowdy accused of murder

He had allegedly attacked a constable in a bid to evade arrest from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X3c464

Election model code of conduct ends

RamanathapuramThe Model Code of Conduct, which was in force since March 10 after the Election Commission of India (ECI) had announced the schedule for from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2EyvS9U

11-month-old boy kidnapped

Mother was allegedly sedated by acquaintance from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WsStPx

12-year-old boy dies after branch falls on him

Accident occurred near M.G. Road from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K1RT4y

AMMK functionary hacked to death

More than two persons involved in the crime: SP from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JHTSeX

Centre empowers RPF officers to exercise powers under NDPS Act

Already vested with powers to arrest, investigate and prosecute under The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act and The Railways Act, field-level from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QozZu0

It’s bursting at the seams

Crowds throng the Chathram Bus Stand throughout the day but the bus stand is too small to cater to the burgeoning crowd.Although schools and colleges from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2whKrdC

Litigation hits Chathram Bus Stand redevelopment

Action taken to vacate the stay, says corporation from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QlG5eC

Man caught hunting peacocks and peahens

He was operating near Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2wmPvNX

Poll results will impact Assembly session

Session will begin today after paying an obituary reference to K.M. Mani from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VQf7gk

Skill lab inaugurated in Ramnad GH

A first of its kind in Schools of Nursing in State from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WnVVuW

11 Indians get notices in a day as Switzerland steps up process to share banking information

There has been a significant surge in the number of cases where Switzerland has initiated process to share information on Indians with Swiss bank acc from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WrGeCO

40 tonnes of clothes removed from Tamirabarani

Around 40 tonnes of clothes discarded by visitors in the Tamirabarani were removed over the past week. As the water flow had dwindled this summer, Vik from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2MdlJ8Y

Maternal near-miss audit initiative

Obstetric rapid response teams at all delivery points from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Xb0tBS

Coral bleaching intensifies in Gulf of Mannar

The intensity of coral bleaching has increased in the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay in May. However, no mortality has been witnessed so far.While the pr from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2YRVTsJ

BJP for early abrogation of Articles 370, 35A, says J&K BJP president

Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on may 26 said his party is for early abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution.He also e from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VNGhEM

Rise in UDF, BJP vote share

LDF's share dipped from 40.23% in 2014 to 35.07% this time from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VQgwmY

Water level in Periyar dam

MADURAIWater level in Periyar dam stood at 112.15 feet (permissible level is 142 ft) with an inflow of 7 cusecs and a discharge of 100 cusecs. In Vaig from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K1vmVC

Narendra Modi to be sworn in as Prime Minister for second term on May 30

The ceremony will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 7 p.m. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2HWuBdR

Naxal killed in encounter with security forces in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh

The Naxal leader Guddi was suspected to be involved in around 40 cases of Naxal violence, including the killing of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi in April and four security personnel from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XfOXVG

Not minority consolidation, but a decisive political vote

The Kerala verdict is not anti-LDF, not even essentially pro-UDF; there’s no ‘majority consolidation' either. It is just anti-Modi from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30NR9WC

Quarry operator hacked to death in Tiruchuli

Virudhunagar A stone quarry operator, M. Maria Selvakumar, 53, was hacked to death by armed men at Tiruchuli on Saturday night.The police said that th from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wx84he

Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls up PM Modi, expresses desire to work together

This is the first direct communication between Pakistan PM Imran Khan and PM Narendra Modi since the February 14 Pulwama terror attack and the Balakot air strike that India carried out subsequently from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2WiafVN

43% newly-elected Lok Sabha MPs have criminal record: ADR

The BJP has 116 MPs or 39% of its winning candidates with criminal cases, followed by 29 MPs (57%) from the Congress, the Association of Democratic Reforms said. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JLcwTB

Singur goes bone dry due to water mismanagement

No account for 3 tmc ft Singur water this year from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30M9cN6

Could only request, not demand PM for SCS to Andhra, says Jagan Reddy

The YSR Congress Party chief also met BJP president Amit Shah and sought his support on the issue. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VMohKN

Madhya Pradesh’s Orchha makes it to tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Archaeological Survey of India had sent a proposal to the UNESCO on April 15, 2019 to include the sites in its list from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JHvFFQ

Muslim man beaten up in Gurugram, told to remove skullcap and chant Jai Shri Ram

“One of the men called me with an offensive word and told me that skullcap was not allowed in this area. When I told him that I was returning from a mosque, he slapped me. He also asked me to chant Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Jai Shri Ram. When I refused, he threatened to feed me pork,” Mohammad Barkat said. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K5Ejxd

Magnitude-8 earthquake hits Peru, no injuries reported

Quakes of similar depth "typically cause less damage on the ground surface (but)... may be felt at great distance from their epicentres," it later added. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/30HlV3L

Dabholkar murder: lawyer, aide remanded to CBI custody

The two took part in the conspiracy and tampered with evidence, say probe agencies from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ew9sXa

Naveen Patnaik unanimously elected BJD legislature party leader

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held on May 29 at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2JHB27Z

Magnitude-8 earthquake strikes north-central Peru

Peruvian government’s emergency department tweeted that it registered a magnitude of 7.2 from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2X553S4

Saradha scam: CBI issues look out notice against Rajeev Kumar

All airports and immigration authorities have been alerted by the CBI this week to prevent him from leaving the country and intimate the agency on any possible move from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2W0VIya

Man held for cyber stalking ex-classmatein Hyderabad

A 23-year-old man has been arrested here for allegedly cyber stalking and sexually harassing his former intermediate classmate on social media after from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Wkm3qs

Iran’s president says country could hold vote over nuke deal

Mr. Rouhani said he had previously suggested a referendum to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 2004, when he was a senior nuclear negotiator for Iran. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VT9cag

Wickremesinghe vows to stop IS terrorism raising its head again in Sri Lanka

Wickremesinghe requested not to drive people to extremism by supporting religious fanaticism and racism. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K7gLbd

3-day heatwave warning for Telangana

On May 24, Ramagundam recorded the highest maximum temperature of 45.2 degree Celsius from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2K5sWp9

Will work with you for an inclusive India, Catholic Church tells PM Narendra Modi

It congratulates Narendra Modi and Amit Shah on their emphatic election victory from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2VM35EJ

Final votes cast as Europe chooses future course

Greece, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Lithuania and Cyprus were the first to open their polling stations at 0400 GMT and France, Germany, Italy and the rest followed over the next two or three hours. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2KaxvhE

UN says Taliban captives in Afghanistan subjected to abuse

The U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan says it interviewed 13 detainees from a group of 53 recently rescued from the Taliban. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2QnqHyB

Smriti Irani aide shot dead in Amethi, says police

Amethi Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar did not rule out the possibility of the crime being a political murder. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2Ey5op3

Papua New Guinea prime minister quits after weeks of turmoil

Opposition politicians said on Friday they would push for investigations in Australia and Switzerland into a A$1.2 billion ($830.76 million) loan arranged by finance group UBS if there was a change of government, the Australian Financial Review reported. from The Hindu - News http://bit.ly/2XfqCzi

Trade put to one side, Trump and Abe do diplomacy over golf and sumo