As TVK government prepares its first agriculture Budget in Tamil Nadu, farmers, traders pitch reforms for water, markets
Reeling from drought and the severe impacts of El Niño, farmers across the Delta and southern districts have expanded their list of demands to include immediate financial compensation for their lost crops.
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NEET aspirants stage silent protest in Visakhapatnam seeking end to caste-based reservation
Participants wore black ribbons across their mouths at the Gandhi statue; State convener S.L.N. Vasu sought a periodic review of the reservation system and minimum qualifying marks for all candidates
Lok Sabha clears bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges, without debate
The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges. The legislation will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. The government argues this increase will improve judicial efficiency and speed. The sanctioned strength was last increased in 2019.

Trump says new Iran negotiations starting: What we know
Analysts say deal on Hormuz might be achievable but lasting peace agreement still far off.

Sparsha Darshan at Srisailam only at night on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao said the change had been made for the convenience of general devotees; dignitaries have been asked to send recommendation letters at least two days before their visit