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Jaishankar Engages in Bilateral Talks with Foreign Ministers from Malaysia, Uganda, Cuba, and Iran

New Delhi, May 15: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral discussions with the foreign ministers of Malaysia, Uganda, Cuba, and I

EC to conduct Special Intensive Revision from May 30: Odishas Chief Electoral Officer

The booth-level officers will conduct house-to-house verification across Odisha, verifying details of existing voters and rectifying errors in th

Telangana Congress leaders slam Centre over hike in petrol and diesel prices

The Congress leaders said the hike is an additional burden on common people

Residents stage road blockade seeking removal of Tasmac outlet near Ammapettai

The protesters said Tasmac shop number 3802 was functioning at the Poonachi bus stop and was located about 400 metres from a government school

PM Modis Five-Nation Tour Aims to Resolve Global Crisis, Says BJP

New Delhi, May 15: Leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expressed confidence on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modis upcoming five-

Philippines will definitely comply with ICC request to arrest senator, Minister says

Philippines Minister said the country would 'definitely' comply with any International Criminal Court (ICC) request to arrest a senator wanted by

A precursor to Ilaiyaraajas biopic

A three-minute tribute video celebrating 50 years of Ilaiyaraajas music will be released on May 16

Review | Rene Karabashs She Who Remains reimagines gender and freedom through Albanias sworn virgins

The International Booker Prize-shortlisted novel is a haunting meditation on identity, violence and the cost of freedom

Supreme Court allows actor Darshan to revive bail plea in a year if no substantial progress in trial

The top court observed that the trial in the 2024 Renukaswamy murder case was moving at an extremely slow pace with only 10 witnesses examined in

Rapido raises $240M in primary funding led by Prosus at $3B valuation

The ride-hailing platform plans to use the funding to strengthen its market prescence, network, and technology.

Chennai Beach records highest footfall among railway stations in city division

It has topped the charts as the busiest suburban station, recording a footfall of 8.15 crore passengers for the financial year 2025-26; Dr. MGR C

Rapido raises $240 million from Prosus

With this fresh capital infusion, the company has so far raised $730 million in primary and secondary financing. This transaction values the comp

Private travels bus gutted in fire near Rajupalem, all passengers escape safely

I am still where I had begun: Maestro Ilaiyaraaja on completing 50 years as film music director

According to him, even though he had worked in 250 films as assistant to music directors, his role as a music director for Annakili posed a chall

Assam Assemblys seniormost MLA Patowary takes oath as pro-tem Speaker

The first session of the Assam Assembly begins on May 21. The four-day session will continue till May 26, with the legislators to be sworn-in on

Madhya Pradesh HC declares disputed Bhojshala site as temple, suggests alternate land for mosque

The Hindu community considers Bhojshala to be a temple dedicated to Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), while the Muslim side calls the monument Kamal M

Opposition Misleading Public on Fuel Prices, Claims Keshav Maurya

Lucknow, May 15: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has criticized opposition parties for misleading the public regarding r

Trans women in Ezhil Nagar grapple with poor housing, stigma, and Magalir Urimai Thogai hurdles

Vedam School of Technology Expands to Gurgaon with Sushant University After Strong Early Outcomes in Pune

Vedam School of Technology has announced the launch of its Gurugram campus in collaboration with Sushant University on Golf Course Road, marking

Paranjpe was inducted in Shiv Sena to stop him from joining MVA; NCP was kept in loop: Samant

Anand Paranjpe resigned from the NCP helmed by Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, and later joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

IIT Roorkee Unveils High-Resolution Climate Dataset for India

New Delhi, May 15: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have developed and released an open-access high-resolution cli

Australia bans neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalises hate groups

The National Socialist Network, also known as White Australia, said it would disband after the government in January passed the law allowing cert

Wet waste processing at Chennais K.H. Road compost centre to be outsourced

GCC will provide wet waste for processing and maintain infrastructure facilities, including sheds, shredding machines, sieving machines, weighing

Three minor boys arrested for blackmailing schoolgirl, circulating private videos in Krishnagiri

The trio created a fake account and sent her a follow request on Instagram. They downloaded her images from her profile and had them morphed into

FIR Filed Against Yograj Singh for Offensive Language Towards Women in Lukkhe

Chandigarh, May 15: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singhs father and actor Yograj Singh has landed in serious trouble for using offensive languag

AICC General Secretary Calls For Comprehensive Policy To Combat Drug Abuse In J&K

JAMMU, May 15: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Friday expressed serious concern over the growing me

FIR Filed Against Yograj Singh for Misogynistic Remarks in Lukkhe

Chandigarh, May 15: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singhs father and actor Yograj Singh has landed in serious trouble for using derogatory langua

RG Kar rape-murder case: Three IPS ofiicers, including former Commissioner of Police Vineet Goyel, suspended

Three IPS officers, including former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyel, have been suspended by the West Bengal Chief Minister over the RG

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala complex in Dhar as temple

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district a temple. This verdict resolves a long-standing dispute over th

If I've to prove my worth and value, that place is not for me: Kohli

Virat Kohli expresses his unwavering desire to play in next year's World Cup, but emphasizes a crucial condition: he won't tolerate an environmen

Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano MMA on Netflix: Nate Diaz, Francis Ngannou fight card, streaming details

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano forged unique paths to this stage, diverging heavily from the traditional combat-sports trajectory.

Chennai emerges as Indias second-largest jewellery leasing market

T. Nagar, Anna Nagar, and Velachery continue to remain among the most sought-after retail destinations in Chennai

Dhurandhar 2 Gets International OTT Release With Uncut Version

While international viewers can now stream the action drama, Indian audiences are still awaiting details regarding the film's domestic OTT releas

This Kerala creator makes tiny libraries filled with miniature books

A library filled with miniature books with scaled versions of original covers

Kerala CM-designate Satheesan: Assessing impact of fuel price hike on people

V D Satheesan, CM-designate, is exploring ways to lessen the burden on the public while former CM Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticizes the centra

How the humble Kerala stew is finally having its moment

The Kerala stew, usually an accompaniment to appam or bread, is fast emerging as a standalone dish with restaurants, cloud kitchens and a food tr

Drones, UAS are like claws in the sky now: IAF chief

NEW DELHI, May 15: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Friday said drones and other unmanned aerial systems (UAS), being an extension of air

Babil Khan Celebrates Birthday with Heartfelt Wishes from Mother Sutapa Sikdar

Mumbai, May 15: Actor Babil Khan is celebrating his birthday today. On this special occasion, his mother and writer Sutapa Sikdar shared warm bir

Will slips for allocation of portfolios to new UP ministers come from top: Akhileshs dig at BJP

LUCKNOW, May 15: As newly inducted ministers of the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet await portfolio allocation, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on

Sonu Sood Backs Alia Bhatt Amid Cannes Trolls

Earlier, actor Aly Goni had also defended Alia against the criticism.

CUET UG 2026: Supergrads Releases Exam Analysis

Experts believe these trends validate the importance of conceptual preparation over memorization-based learning.

Man Gets Death Penalty in Boys Murder Case in Sanathnagar

Hyderabad Police Commissioner, VC Sajjanar felicitated the police and prosecution team for ensuring death sentence to the accused involved in a b

Renukaswamy murder case: SC directs Bengaluru court to expedite trial involving actor Darshan

The Supreme Court has ordered a Bengaluru court to speed up the Renukaswamy murder case. Actor Darshan and others are involved. The court noted t

CCPA slaps Rs 15 lakh penalty on two coaching institutes for misleading ads on JEE, NEET results

Consumer protection regulator CCPA has fined Motion Education and Career Line Coaching for misleading ads. These institutes published ads about J

Madhya Pradesh to Launch Collective Labor for Water Conservation: Mohan Yadav

Ujjain, May 15: Continuous efforts are underway for water conservation in Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that on the occasi

25 students join new Interact Club at APS in Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi

The initiative was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Belgaum South

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Assembly Polls, Indira Gandhi and More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

Piprahwa Relics Of Buddha Accorded Emotional Farewell In Leh After 14-Day Exposition

LEH/JAMMU, May 15: The sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha were accorded an emotional farewell at Leh Airport on Friday after the conclusion of

Quote of the day by Thucydides: Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage

Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' words on self-control and courage offer timeless wisdom. He believed self-control builds self-respect, which

If I have to prove my worth and value, that place is not for me: Virat Kohli

My perspective is very clear. If I can add value to the environment that I am part of, and the environment feels that I can add value, I will be

Britain investigates Microsoft over business software dominance

The CMA opted to investigate Microsofts cloud licensing practices again as part of the SMS probe launched on Thursday

Petrol, diesel prices hiked as economic woes mount, Opposition slams Modi government

For the first time in four years, Indian fuel retailers have increased the prices of petrol and diesel. Analysts warn this could be the first of

NDA Leaders Assure Transparency in NEET Re-examination Process

New Delhi, May 15: In response to the NEET UG re-examination, ministers from both the central and state governments have emphasized their commitm

PGA Championship 2026 leaderboard: Rory McIlroy struggles, Scottie Scheffler, Martin Kaymer, Aldrich Potgieter lead

PGA Championship leaderboard: Former champion Xander Schauffele, Sahith Theegala, Max Greyserman and PGA Championship rookie Daniel Brown were al

NAL Academy collaborates with QuantInsti to strengthen Indias Algorithmic and Quantitative Investing Ecosystem

India ready to extend all possible support to bring peace in West Asia: PM Modi in UAE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. India pledged full support to foster peace in Wes

Heavy Rain Causes Flood-Like Conditions in Silchar and Srimanta, Assam

Guwahati, May 15: Heavy rainfall in Assam has led to flood-like conditions in urban areas of Silchar and Srimanta. Officials reported that signif

Hackathon to tackle real-world challenges faced by government of Karnataka

PanIIT Alumni India and government of Karnataka to organise day-long summit on Sovereignty in Technology to explore how the community can catalys

From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts

Even if AI isnt replacing people directly, some businesses have announced reductions as they redirect money to the technology or tout new ways to

From forests to a doctor near you: NIA reveals how Pakistan-based terrorists are planning to do a Ghazwa-e-Hind through a tech-driven policy

NIA chargesheet reveals Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind's shift from forest insurgency to a digital terror network, orchestrated by Pakistan-based handlers

U.P. CM Yogi directs Ministers to meet families affected by rainfall; issuesinstructions for speedy assistance

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide immediate financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the families of tho

VCK appeals to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay not to induct AIADMK rebels into Cabinet

The AIADMKs rebel MLAs should resign, join the TVK, and seek a fresh mandate: VCK general secretary

Priyanka Gandhi Questions Accountability After NEET Candidates Alleged Suicide

New Delhi, May 15: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her sorrow on Friday regarding the alleged suicide of a NEET exam candidate in Lak

Is Donald Trump's China visit a victory for U.S or Iran gets upper hand on Strait of Hormuz?

White House called the leaders' shared desire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz off Iran, through which a fifth of global oil and gas once flowed.

Hormuz not blocked by Iran, 'unprovoked aggression' by US, Israel led to it: Russian FM Lavrov

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed to US and Israeli actions as the cause of the Gulf crisis. He stated Iran did not block the Strai

Traders Protest Against Smart Lockdown in Peshawar Amid Rising Inflation

Islamabad, May 15: Traders in Peshawar, Pakistan, took to the streets to protest against the governments smart lockdown measures. According to lo

Why is Gold price crashing today? Check latest gold rate

Gold price prediction: Gold rate is undergoing volatile phase as Strait of Hormuz is closed due to US-Iran conflict.

Moving towards robots: Air Chief Marshal emphasises big strategic shift

BJPs Rathindra Bose Elected as West Bengal Assembly Speaker

Kolkata, May 15: BJP legislator Rathindra Bose has been elected as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari e

H. D. Kumaraswamy cannot survive politically without criticising us, says Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar

Why didnt Kumaraswamy de-notify Bidadi land himself, asks Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar

Trump gives signature fist pump, final wave as he departs China after historic visit | Glimpses

BJP defends fuel hike, says India kept price rise to 3% amid global surge

BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya said India recorded one of the lowest increases among major economies, with petrol prices rising by 3.2% and diesel

Three Minors Escape from Juvenile Home in Jharkhand, Security Concerns Raised

Gumla, May 15: Three minors escaped from the Silam Juvenile Home in Gumla district, Jharkhand, on Friday by scaling the walls. Among the escapees

Kerala Lottery Suvarna Keralam SK-52 Result Out Today (15-05-2026); 1 Crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala lottery results today: Kerala State Lottery Suvarna Keralam SK-52 results for Saturday, 15 May 2026, have been officially declared. Ticket

Southwest Monsoon Likely to Reach Kerala on May 26, Says IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 26, earlier than usual, with below-normal ra

Did Xi Jinping make Donald Trump sit on a smaller sofa?

A video of President Trump and President Xi's meeting in Beijing has sparked online debate, with users speculating if Trump was intentionally mad

Akums Reports Q4 FY26 and Full Year FY26 Results with Healthy Top Line and Strong EBITDA Growth; Board Recommends Dividend

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. , India’s largest Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), announced its financia

Kerala SSLC Class 10th 2026 Toppers list: Check all names of top scorers from this year and last year, and how to download results from keralaresults.nic.in

Kerala SSLC 2026 Toppers list: The Kerala SSLC Result 2026 will be released today at 3 pm. Students can check their results and download markshee

SC Bats for Rationalisation of Airfares, Asks Centre to Provide Relief to People

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta flagged that on the same day, one airline flying in the same sector charges a particular airfar

From Time To Buy Cycle To We Understand: Commuters Divided On Fuel Price Hike

Oil companies say they have been incurring losses due to higher global crude oil prices.

Indian Railways adds another star to logo to recognise creation of South Coast Railway zone

The Railway Board issued a stern ultimatum to Zonal GMs over staffing delays; high-level review scheduled for May 20

Telangana Congress raises concerns over SIR process

Ayushmann Khurranas Mother Shares Joy After Watching His Latest Film

Mumbai, May 15: Actor Ayushmann Khurranas latest film, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, has hit theaters. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, this comedy-drama blen

Chinese proverb of the day: 'The fox exploits the tiger's...' Life lessons on power, deception, leverage, intelligence, workplace politics and why proximity to a boss or leader to intimidate others may not work all the time

Chinese proverb of the day explains the meaning of the idiom The fox exploits the tigers ferocity. The proverb teaches lessons about borrowed aut

Zaggle Closes FY26 with Strongest-Ever Annual Performance

EZTax Introduces AI-Based AIS Reconciliation and Tax Filing Enhancements for AY 2026-27

Parul University Unveils Lakshya 2047: Center for Future Skills, An Ecosystem withFuturistic Labs and Highly Advanced Infrastructure

Over 12 Lakh Pilgrims Undertake Char Dham Yatra In Less Than A Month

Dehradun, May 15 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus, is witnessing a record surge in the number of devotee

HDB Financial Services Ltd Announces Appointment of Mr. Natarajan Srinivasan as New Non-Executive Chairman and Board Member

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Business Wire India

Akshay Kumars Welcome to the Jungle Teaser Released with Hilarious Banter

Mumbai, May 15: The teaser for Akshay Kumars much-anticipated film Welcome to the Jungle was released on Friday. This marks the third installment