Rest still a favour, not a right, for retail-staff in Chennai -- Five years after Tamil Nadu legislated on the right to sit provision within the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, the law remains a luxury for many. From high-end coffee shops to bustling textile showrooms, Chennais retail workers continue to trade their long-term health for long shifts on their feet Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:33 AM |
AI-driven urban water governance is the future -- Karnataka is positioning itself as a national leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven urban water governance, with AI and digital technologies set to play a central role in managing future challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanisation, groundwater depletion, and infrastructure stress, Shalini Rajneesh, Chief Secretary, Karnataka, said on Tuesday, at the National AI and Digital Water Summit 2026, organised by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:30 AM |
Minister promises to replant damaged crops in Kozhikode -- T. Siddique assures farmers in Nadapuram, Kavilumpara, and Maruthonkara grama panchayats that the Local Self-Governments and Agriculture departments will take steps to replant crops damaged in the recent heavy rains Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:30 AM |
Deficient pre-monsoon rains in Kodagu, Mysuru trigger Kharif concerns -- A sharp deficit in pre-monsoon rainfall across southern Karnataka has raised concerns ahead of the onset of the southwest monsoon, with key districts in the Mysuru region, particularly Kodagu and Mysuru, recording significant shortfalls that could affect preparation for kharif sowing. Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:28 AM |
Devikulam panchayat to impose surcharge for tourist vehicles -- Following a recent decision by the Munnar panchayat to levy a fee on incoming tourist vehicles, the neighbouring Devikulam grama panchayat has also decided to collect a surcharge on tourist vehicles entering the Munnar hill station. Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:29 AM |
Fire erupts at private hospital in Bengaluru; 14 patients evacuated -- A fire broke out at a private hospital in north Bengaluru’s M.S. Palya early on Wednesday morning, triggering panic among patients. About 14 patients were evacuated unharmed from the hospital as the fire engulfed the building. Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:30 AM |
Chittoor poultry belt on alert as summer heat intensifies -- The region hosts hundreds of poultry units, including broiler farms, layer units, hatcheries, and contract farming setups, making it one of the most active poultry clusters in Andhra Pradesh Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:33 AM |
With schools set to reopen, LSGD clarifies fitness inspection norms -- With only days remaining for the new academic year to begin, the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) has issued a fresh circular in an attempt to clear the growing uncertainty surrounding school fitness inspections. Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:28 AM |
Activists submit memorandum opposing nuclear plant in Malnad region -- Environmentalists and representatives of several organisations in Shivamogga district met Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum urging him not to permit any project that could harm the ecologically sensitive Malnad region, with particular concern over the proposed nuclear power plant at Besur in Sagar taluk. Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:30 AM |
Watch: UAPA vs Right to Bail: how long is too long? -- On May 18, the Supreme Court granted bail to a Kashmiri man who was charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, known more commonly as the UAPA. Syed Iftikar Andrabi was arrested in 2020 for his alleged connections to a National Investigation Agency case involving narco-terrorism. Along with UAPA, he was also charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. After spending over five years in jail, the top court granted Andrabi bail. They said that authorities did not fi Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:33 AM |
Natural rubber production climbs as imports fall sharply -- Backed by favourable climatic conditions and stronger domestic prices, India recorded a 3.4 per cent rise in natural rubber (NR) production during 2025-26, even as imports declined sharply. Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:33 AM |
Collector urges swift action to improve road safety in Kurnool -- Inspecting black spots on the newly-laid bypass road in Adoni town, A. Siri says government is giving top priority to public safety and stresses that even small delays in completing safety-related works could put lives at risk Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:34 AM |
Environment day: Rail museum to host contests for school kids -- Mysuru Rail Museum will observe World Environment Day on Sunday by organising a drawing and painting competition for schoolchildren with the objective of promoting environmental awareness and encouraging sustainable practices among young minds. Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:31 AM |
Karnataka signs MoU with ICCR to help artists -- In a bid to help artistes from Karnataka get easy access to participate and showcase their talents in events in various countries, the Karnataka government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), which is the country’s premier institution for cultural diplomacy under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Hindu at Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:08:29 AM |
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