Who is Nicole Saphier? Trump's pick for US Surgeon General after pulling Casey Means nomination
Donald Trump nominates Dr Nicole Saphier as the US Surgeon General, highlighting her medical expertise and criticizing Senator Bill Cassidy over prior nomine...
First direct US-Venezuela commercial flight lands in Caracas after 7 years
This come after the capture of then Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a nighttime raid on his residence in Caracas in early January by American forces.
Trump announces to lift tariffs on Scotland-Kentucky whiskey ties after royal visit
Donald Trump announces plan to remove tariffs on Scotland and Kentucky whiskey trade, strengthening ties between Scotch whisky and US bourbon industries
Man Who Stole Home Run Ball From Girl Admits He ‘Made A Lot Of Mistakes’
“I made a bad decision; a lot of bad decisions. I’m paying for it online,” Max Quinn said of the viral moment at the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays g...
Trump Nominates Fox News Contributor For Surgeon General After Wellness Influencer Stalls
Dr. Nicole Saphier is the president's new pick after the nomination of Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with an inactive medical license, languished.
City of None is the next game from the co-creator of Celeste - Engadget
Extremely OK Games is publishing the project.
LG's UltraGear evo 5K gaming monitor is available to pre-order - Engadget
The monitor uses a Mini LED screen and supports AI upscaling for lower resolution content.
Anbernic's swiveling retro handheld will be available May 11 - Engadget
The RG Rotate starts at just $88.
The minimalist Light Phone III will soon support a curated set of third-party apps - Engadget
An SDK will allow developers to start building non-commercial tools soon.
Embers in the air: on wildfires in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Seasonal fires such as those in the Nilgiris demand long-term management strategies rather than relying solely on preparedness measures
Gulf within: on the UAE leaving OPEC
Disagreements with Saudi Arabia and tensions linked to Iran’s attacks contributed to the UAE’s decision to exit OPEC
On May Day, a workforce in India without a floor
May Day arrives not as a commemoration, but as a diagnosis of the state of Indian labour
India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
India's FTA with New Zealand creates a geopolitical hedge for India and opens new markets, with New Zealand serving as a gateway to Oceania and the Pacific I...
Letters to The Editor — May 1, 2026
Readers' mail to The Hindu's Letters to The Editor
Legendary singer Runa Laila says music has a healing touch, it knows no borders
Legendary singer Runa Laila emphasizes music's healing power and advocates for cultural collaboration among SAARC nations ahead of her award.
Players need to maintain team culture: Sangakkara on Parag vaping row
Sangakkara emphasizes team culture following controversies, including Riyan Parag's vaping incident, ahead of Rajasthan Royals' match against Delhi Capitals.
Odisha Assembly: BJP, BJD and Congress resort to political one-upmanship over women’s reservation
Odisha Assembly sees BJP, BJD, and Congress engage in political rivalry over women's reservation and the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill.
Karnataka Cabinet approves Integrated Satellite Township project in Bengaluru South district at a cost of ₹18,133 crore
The Integrated Satellite Township project in Bengaluru South district that had kicked up a political storm will be implemented at a cost of ₹18,133 crore. Th...
CPI leader urges govt. to protect public from ‘drug mafia’
CPI leader G. Eswaraiah urges government action against the drug mafia to protect public health in Vijayawada protest.
KEERA to be established for structural reforms in engineering education: Minister
Karnataka to establish KEERA for engineering education reforms, ensuring curriculum coordination and regulatory compliance among private universities.
The pace revolution in the IPL
The pace revolution in the IPL
‘Systemic failures’ made tribal man take his sister’s skeletal remains to bank, finds probe in Odisha
Probe reveals systemic failures led a tribal man to bring his sister's skeletal remains to a bank for funds in Odisha.
Tigress, four cubs die in Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh
A tigress and her four cubs died in Kanha Tiger Reserve, prompting concerns over a Canine Distemper Virus outbreak.
Zubeen death probe: Key accused Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea rejected
Court denies bail to Shyamkanu Mahanta, key accused in Zubeen Garg's death, citing risk of fleeing amid ongoing investigation.
Work on Yettinahole will resume within a week, says D.K. Shivakumar
D.K. Shivakumar announces Yettinahole project work will resume in a week after state agrees to pay ₹257 crore penalties.
Slithering fear: snakebite incidents trigger panic in Kerala
Snakebite incidents in Kerala spark panic and tragedy, highlighting urgent safety concerns and the need for effective response measures.
Best VPN for Android for 2026: Protect Your Privacy on the Go
Using a VPN on your Android device can help you keep your online activity private, stream geo-restricted content and bypass throttling from anywhere.
Universities in AP to be Research Hubs
CM Naidu calls for future-ready courses
Naidu Asks Ministers to Make Use of AI, IT in Governance
Naidu elaborated on how minister Nara Lokesh, during his visit to the US, persuaded the company representatives to consider AP as an investment destination.
Haj 2026: Rs 10,000 Airfare Additional Charge Invites Strong Criticism
Asad urges Kiren Rijuju to withdraw the circular
NMC Eases MBBS Seat Norms, Telangana Experts See Boost for Medical Education
As per the notification issued on April 23, the earlier cap restricting medical colleges from increasing MBBS seats beyond 150 has been scrapped.
AP HC Gives SIT Two Months to File Final Report on Group-1 Lapses
Public Prosecutor M. Lakshminarayana, appearing for the SIT, informed the court that details of the inquiry had been placed on record and sought additional t...
Pradeep S. Mehta and Tasmita Sengupta | It’s Time For New Compact For The Welfare Of Labour All Across India
Far from being isolated incidents, these reflect a deeper pattern of industrial unrest, towards a structural default in India’s growth trajectory. Over the y...
Trial Run at TIMS Sanathnagar from Friday; OP Services in 22 Departments
The trial run will cover services across 22 departments, including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, urology, general medicine, and genera...
MBBS Seat Cap Lifted Across States, Private Medical Colleges to Benefit
While the decision would help increase the number of doctors in the long run, medical experts and faculty have raised serious concerns over the quality of ed...
25% Discount on LRS Fees From May 1 to July 31
Discount targets pending dues from 2020 applicants
5-year-old Dies After Falling into Open Mission Bhagiratha Pit in Jangaon
The incident triggered protests by relatives and villagers, who blamed negligence by the Mission Bhagiratha department and contractors for leaving the pit op...
NHRC Issues Heatwave Warning as Telangana Records 46°C; No Advisory Issued Yet
On Thursday, maximum temperatures in Telangana touched 46°C in Adilabad, with several districts including Kamareddy, Nirmal, Jagtial and Kumuram Bheem record...
Major Water Pipeline Leak Detected Under Railway Track in Hyderabad; Water Disruption at Bhavani Nagar
A joint inspection by railway and HMWS&SB teams confirmed that there were no railway water pipelines at the site, and the leakage was traced to a main pipeli...
DC Edit | Check Fuel Use As Rupee Falls
In the last one year, the rupee has emerged as the worst performing major currency
Latest Outlook Says Parts of India May Get Excess Rains
See-saw predictions on monsoon continue
High Drama Over EVMs in West Bengal
EC denies charges of tampering
Methodist Church Holds 38th Hyd Regional Meet After 15-Year Gap at Chitambar Hall
The deacons’ conference was conducted alongside the three-day event
Blood Reports of Abounded Husky Dogs Tested Normal
Blood reports clear rescued huskies, FIR filed to trace those who abandoned them
Koppal: Six Get Death Penalty in BJP Youth Leader Murder Case
Venkatesh was the former president of the BJP Yuva Morcha of Gangavathi Mandal.The murder took place on October 8, 2025, within the limits of the Gangavathi ...
AP Steps Forward for Conservation of Peacock Tarantula
The first specimen of this spider had been discovered by H.C. West, chief engineer of Madras Railway in late 1890s in the deciduous forest of Andhra Pradesh.
Gurukul Schools Record 99.12% Pass Rate in SSC Exams
In JEE Mains, 441 students qualified and 35 scored above 90 percentile. Students also performed well in IIT and NEET streams.
AP Pushing 10 Lakh PNG Connections for Households an Uphill Task
State targets 10 lakh PNG connections in six months amid infrastructure and adoption challenges
Kurnool-based Man Dies by Suicide in US
Friends and family were raising money, $60,000 till Thursday, for the repatriation of his body and the final rites.
DC Edit | Govt, Legislatures Must Act Against Hate Speech
While declining to introduce new mechanisms to deal with cases of hate speech, the court left it to the wisdom of the legislature to frame new laws to take o...