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- Tamil Nadu·Hindu Tamil ThisaiChennai corporation renovates 4 tanks for rainwater harvesting at ₹6.88 croreThe Greater Chennai Corporation is renovating four tanks at a cost of ₹6.88 crore to store monsoon rainwater and reduce flooding.
- Defence·Hindu Tamil ThisaiManipur NCC cadets rescued by IAF AN-32 flights amid NH-2 disruptionThe Indian Air Force airlifted 132 NCC cadets from Imphal to Guwahati in May 2026 after traffic on National Highway 2 was disrupted in Manipur.
- Tamil Nadu·Hindu Tamil ThisaiTN power self-sufficiency: Anbumani flags 22,000 MW demand, ₹2.50 lakh crore TANGEDCO debtAnbumani urged the new Tamil Nadu government to prioritise power self-sufficiency, citing 22,000 MW demand and TANGEDCO’s ₹2.50 lakh crore debt.
- Schemes·Hindu Tamil ThisaiWest Bengal women’s free bus travel scheme from June 1: TNPSC facts on eligibility, smart card and route coverageWest Bengal announced free bus travel for women from June 1, with smart cards and statewide use across state-run buses.
- Economy·Hindu Tamil ThisaiGold price in Chennai rises by ₹400 per sovereign; import duty hike to 15% on May 13 impacts marketOn May 25, 2026, Chennai 22-carat gold rose by ₹400 per sovereign after the Centre raised import duty to 15% on May 13.
- International·Hindu Tamil ThisaiShashi Tharoor cites India’s Maldives diplomacy as a model of neighbourhood policyCongress MP Shashi Tharoor said India’s airlift of drinking water to Maldives showed neighbourhood-first diplomacy and trust-building.
- International·Hindu Tamil ThisaiIndia–US trust message and diplomatic signalling at Bharat Mandapam, New DelhiIn May 2026, Donald Trump’s phone address at a New Delhi event highlighted India–US ties, with Jaishankar, Marco Rubio and Sergio Gor present.
- Science Technology·Hindu Tamil ThisaiRemote robotic surgery from Wuhan to Hyderabad: 5G, 3D cameras and satellite link in Indian medicineA Hyderabad urologist performed a 90-minute robotic surgery from Wuhan, China, on a patient in Hyderabad using 5G, 3D cameras and satellite connectivity.
- National·Hindu Tamil ThisaiWest Bengal Falta repoll 2026: BJP win, 1,09,021 margin and Election Commission actionIn May 2026, the Falta Assembly repoll in West Bengal ended with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda winning by 1,09,021 votes after the Election Commission ordered repolling in 285 booths.
- Tamil Nadu·Hindu Tamil ThisaiKodaikanal forest tourist spots free entry till May 31: Dindigul district order for summer traffic reliefDindigul district collector Saravanan announced free entry to Kodaikanal forest department tourist spots until May 31 to ease summer congestion.
- National·Hindu Tamil ThisaiAssam becomes third state to table Uniform Civil Code Bill; key provisions and exemptionsOn 25 May 2026, Assam tabled a Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Assembly, with exemptions for Scheduled Tribes and four core areas covered.
- Tamil Nadu·Hindu Tamil ThisaiTamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews sexual offence cases, stresses swift trials and deterrent punishmentOn 25 May 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay held a review meeting in Chennai on crimes against women and children and stressed speedy trials and strict punishment.
- National·Hindu Tamil ThisaiCauvery-Mekedatu dispute: Supreme Court review plea rejection and Tamil Nadu’s standTamil Nadu’s review plea on the Mekedatu dam issue was rejected by the Supreme Court on 24 May 2026, keeping the Cauvery dispute in focus.
- Economy·The Hindu - EconomyPetrol and diesel price hike in May 2026: why fuel inflation matters for economy questionsPetrol and diesel prices were raised for the fourth time in 10 days, with petrol crossing ₹100 per litre in Delhi.
- International·The Hindu - InternationalIndia-U.S. strategic ties and maritime security stance highlighted by Marco Rubio in May 2026U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in May 2026 said tactical ties with other countries will not come at the expense of India relations.
- International·The Hindu - NationalQuad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting 2026: Japan flags critical minerals, infrastructure and IPR as key Indo-Pacific issuesJapan said the Quad remains vital ahead of the 2026 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, with critical minerals, infrastructure and IPR on the agenda.
- National·The Hindu - NationalDigital arrest fraud and cybercrime response: Bengaluru case involving ₹24 crore and ₹5.46 crore frozenA Bengaluru cybercrime case involving a ₹24 crore digital-arrest fraud and ₹5.46 crore frozen is relevant for TNPSC cybercrime and policing questions.
- National·The Hindu - NationalCBI allegation on NEET paper leak: school principal, money trail and court remandCBI told a Pune court that a school principal allegedly shared NEET-related questions for money, making it a testable case on exam integrity and criminal procedure.
- National·The Hindu - NationalAssam UCC Bill 2026: live-in registration and polygamy ban move into Assembly debateAssam introduced a UCC Bill in the Assembly in 2026, proposing rules on polygamy and live-in relationship registration.
- Economy·The Hindu - NationalPetrol and diesel price revision: cumulative hike near ₹7.5 per litre after May 15, 2026 freeze endedFuel price revisions resumed on 15 May 2026, and cumulative petrol-diesel increases have nearly reached ₹7.5 per litre.
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