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Vijay shuts 717 liquor outlets: Tamil Nadu's long battle with prohibition
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay's decision to shut 717 TASMAC liquor outlets has revived the long-running debate over prohibition, liquor regulation and state-controlled alcohol sales in Tamil Nadu
 "Vijay shuts 717 liquor outlets: Tamil Nadu's long battle with prohibition")
Google suffers outage as thousands report search disruption in India
The outage appeared most prominent in Google Search, though several users also reported problems in accessing the website itself
 "Google suffers outage as thousands report search disruption in India")
AU SFB hikes savings account interest rate to 6.75% on select balance slabs
Higher rate can improve returns on emergency funds but customers should consider other features of a saving account
 "AU SFB hikes savings account interest rate to 6.75% on select balance slabs")
Railway pensioners get 2% hike in dearness relief: Know rise in benefits
Retrospective increase will raise monthly payouts for railway pensioners and family pensioners from January 1, 2026.
 "Railway pensioners get 2% hike in dearness relief: Know rise in benefits")
Kerala CM suspense continues: Is there a deadline to form the govt?
Kerala's CM decision remains pending even after Congress-led UDF's decisive win, as contention among the three top leaders delays the decision, raising questions on government formation timelines
 "Kerala CM suspense continues: Is there a deadline to form the govt?")
Heatwave intensifies in west India; rain, storms likely in Delhi-NCR
IMD has warned of prolonged heatwave conditions across western and central India even as thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain are expected in parts of the north, south and Northeast
 "Heatwave intensifies in west India; rain, storms likely in Delhi-NCR")
What PM Modi's WFH appeal means for India Inc's return-to-office push
As India faces rising geopolitical and oil market uncertainty, could PM Modi's work-from-home message force India Inc to rethink its return-to-office push?
 "What PM Modi's WFH appeal means for India Inc's return-to-office push")
PM Modi's WFH nudge: Can fewer office trips help cut India's fuel bill?
Work-from-home can reduce commute-linked fuel use in major cities, but experts say the overall energy impact depends on office and household power use
 "PM Modi's WFH nudge: Can fewer office trips help cut India's fuel bill?")
What PM Modi's fuel-saving, WFH appeal signals for India's economy
As oil prices rise globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges Indians to save fuel and delay gold purchases. Is this an early warning sign for India's economy and future price pressures?
 "What PM Modi's fuel-saving, WFH appeal signals for India's economy")
Govt says no shortage of fuel day after PM Modi's austerity appeal
A government official said India had sufficient crude inventories and that refinery operations were continuing without disruption
 "Govt says no shortage of fuel day after PM Modi's austerity appeal")
Security deposit not refunded by landlord? Experts explain tenants' options
Experts say tenants can challenge unfair rental deposit deductions through legal notices, rent authorities and civil courts
 "Security deposit not refunded by landlord? Experts explain tenants' options")
From Covid-19 compulsion to office mandates: India's five-year WFH journey
The sudden lockdown sent the Indian workforce into a panic, and prompted a hasty overnight pivot to a work model that few companies had planned for
 "From Covid-19 compulsion to office mandates: India's five-year WFH journey")
PM Modi's savings appeal signals fiscal stress at tipping point: Nomura
Nomura says PM Modi's appeal to conserve fuel, avoid gold purchases and cut overseas spending signals rising pressure on India's fiscal and current account deficits amid West Asia war
 "PM Modi's savings appeal signals fiscal stress at tipping point: Nomura")
Indian transgender with temporary visa elected to Scottish Parliament
The election of Indian-born Q Manivannan has reignited debate in the UK over whether temporary visa holders should hold public office
 "Indian transgender with temporary visa elected to Scottish Parliament")
Women's health claims jump 37% as maternity treatment costs rise: Report
Women above 35 now account for 18% of maternity claim costs as childbirth expenses rise sharply across India
 "Women's health claims jump 37% as maternity treatment costs rise: Report")
Form 26AS replaced by Form 168: Here's step-by-step process to download it
Under the Income Tax Act, 2025, Form 26AS has been replaced by Form 168, though many still call it 26AS/AIS
 "Form 26AS replaced by Form 168: Here's step-by-step process to download it")
9 in 10 flyers prefer Delhi IGI over Jewar airport, citing proximity, fares
Jewar MLA writes to PM Modi, urging review of UDF and passenger charges at the new airport; airlines flag landing fees up to 119% higher and UDF up to 406% higher than Delhi
 "9 in 10 flyers prefer Delhi IGI over Jewar airport, citing proximity, fares")
Weekly policy watch: WPI data, India-Oman trade talks in focus this week
India's policy focus this week will be on retail and wholesale inflation data, along with India-Oman trade talks
 "Weekly policy watch: WPI data, India-Oman trade talks in focus this week")
Delhi-NCR may receive rainfall today; storms likely across India
IMD has issued a yellow alert for the national capital, cautioning residents about possible thunderstorm activity, sudden gusty winds and localised disruptions during the day
Noel Tata votes against reappointment of V Srinivasan, Vijay Singh at TEDT
Reports state that Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh will cease to be trustees at TEDT after May 10, as Mehli Mistry and J N Mistry also voted against their reappointments
 "Noel Tata votes against reappointment of V Srinivasan, Vijay Singh at TEDT")