The Huddle to discuss climate challenge and responses

In November, climate envoys from around the world will converge in Belem, Brazil for the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an annual endeavour to get countries to raise ambition on tackling climate change. The facts on climate change and the link with human-caused warming are well established,…

Assembly adopts Bill to clip powers of Chancellor in appointment of T.N. Sports University Vice-Chancellor

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Tuesday adopted a Bill that sought to replace the powers of the Governor-Chancellor with that of the government in the appointment and removal of the Vice-Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University. The House adopted the Bill tabled by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin (also holding…

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

A view of the Karnataka High Court in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: The Hindu 1. Karnataka High Court directs Union Government to block Switzerland-based Proton Mail in India The Karnataka High Court has directed the Union Government to initiate legal proceedings under provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 to block Proton Mail in…

Over 26,000 candidates to appear for NEET-UG at 62 centres in Hyderabad on May 4

Hyderabad district collector Anudeep Durishetty has directed officials to ensure robust infrastructure, traffic coordination, and medical support across the 62 designated exam centres in the district, where 26,609 candidates are expected to appear for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) – Undergraduate (UG). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Hyderabad district administration has finalised all…

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hails new sensation from Bihar Vaibhav Suryavanshi; announces ₹10-lakh reward

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after becoming the youngest player to score an IPL century. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bihar Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar on Tuesday (April 29, 2025) lauded 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for becoming the youngest-ever centurion in T20 cricket, and announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh for his stellar performance….