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RBI Warns Against Misleading Loan Waiver Campaigns

The central bank said that it has observed, with serious concern, the continued occurrence of such campaigns, through various media channels and

Emergency Landing of Army Helicopter in Deeg Due to Technical Malfunction

Deeg, May 5: An Army helicopter made an emergency landing in Deeg, Rajasthan, on Monday due to a technical malfunction. The helicopter was transp

TMCs Biplab Mitra Secures Victory in Harirampur Assembly Seat Amidst Tough Competition

New Delhi, May 5: In the West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC leader and minister Biplab Mitra has emerged victorious from the Harirampur constitu

Trump Accuses Iran of Targeting Ships, Invites South Korea to Join Project Freedom

New Delhi, May 5: U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of targeting certain countries in relation to ship movements, referencing Project

The significant erasure of democracy in Bengal

The Trinamool government, through its anti-democratic practices and failure to focus on economic development, has lost its connect with the peopl

BJP Begins 2027 Election Groundwork Across Seven States

Nabin has visited Goa, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to participate in programmes and held closed-door meetings with key party functionaries and lead

TRUMP LIVE: POTUS holds small business summit at White House

HC Demands Timeline for Fee Reimbursement; Extends Suspension on Fee Collection Ban

The judge was dealing with a petition filed by several engineering educational institutions which complained against the government for failing t

Governor Arlekar likely to arrive in Chennai on Tuesday morning

Vijays party breaks AIADMKs hold over western T.N.

In a remarkable performance in the western region, the kongu belt, the TVK won 27 seats out of 57 seats.

Kothuru Court in Srikakulam Sentences Man in Sathya Sai Baba Temple Theft Case

Police registered a case and filed a charge sheet after completing the investigation. Additional Public Prosecutor L. Nagabhushanam represented t

Watch: Tamil Nadu elections 2026: key winners and losers

A look at the key candidates in the Tamil Nadu elections who returned victorious and those who failed to win seats.

Security tightened around TVK leader Vijays residence and party office in Panaiyur

Visakhapatnam Traffic Police Issue 2,568 Challans In One Day

Officials said the rise in vehicles has led to frequent violations and accidents. Personnel were deployed at key junctions to monitor and penalis

End Protection for IDPL Land, State Asks HC

The dispute arose from proceedings under the Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985, under which IDPL was declared a sick indus

What the winner must learn from the loser in Kerala: No leader is inevitable

The LDFs campaign, like its government, was strikingly at odds with Left tradition and revolved around Pinarayis personality; the UDF must now re

Discover the Ancient Devi Kali Temple in Ranchi: A 700-Year-Old Spiritual Haven

Ranchi, May 5: The country is home to numerous grand temples dedicated to the goddess. One such divine site is the Devi Kali Temple, located just

Public Support for Modi Leads to Change Amidst Oppression in West Bengal

New Delhi, May 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed party workers at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, reflecting on the mandate received i

Congress Leader Jitendra Singh Alwar Resigns After Assam Election Results

Guwahati, May 5: Senior Congress leader Jitendra Singh Alwar has resigned from his position as the partys in-charge general secretary for Assam.

TVK bags most seats in Chennais neighbouring districts

Can DoorDash's Kroger partnership finally solve grocery delivery for SNAP recipients?

DoorDash now delivers groceries from almost 2,700 Kroger stores using SNAP benefits. This partnership brings affordable grocery delivery to milli

Assams mandate of assertion and polarisation

The BJPs strategy of conflating Hindu and Assamese identities, along with promoting welfare and development schemes, has led to its decisive vict

EPS Records State-High Victory Margin; TVK Debuts with Massive Wins in Tamil Nadu

The lowest victory margin in the state was recorded in Paramathi-Velur, where AIADMK candidate Sekar S. of managed to scrape through by 308 votes

Mahayuti Registers Comfortable Wins In Baramati, Rahuri Bypolls

In Baramati, Sunetra Pawar led from the early postal ballots to all 24 rounds, eventually securing a massive victory with a total vote count of 2

Trump slams Fed Chair Jerome Powell as Disaster as Mortgage rates Stay above 6.5% and 10-year yield nears 4.5%

US interest rates are still high and causing problems for home buyers. Donald Trump criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell over this issue. Mortgage

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF retains Muvattupuzha, Perumbavoor with improved margins, wrests Kothamangalam

Front retains Muvattupuzha and Perumbavoor with sharply improved margins and wrests Kothamangalam from the Left, as Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Manoj Moo

CUET-UGCentre Allotment Sparks Nationwide Anxiety Among Aspirants

Violence and Vandalism Erupt in Bengal Following BJPs Landslide Victory; TMC Offices Attacked

At Jamuria in Paschim Bardhaman district, unidentified persons allegedly set a local TMC office on fire, another senior police officer said.

Will UAE fight back Iran? US Navy reopens Strait of Hormuz as UAE faces Iranian missile and drone attacks

Will UAE fight back Iran? The United States moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the UAE and com

Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan Resigns After Congress-Led UDF's Poll Victory

BJP Appoints Leaders for Puducherry Assembly Election Leadership Selection

New Delhi, May 5: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has regained a majority in the Puducherry Assembly elections. In light of this victory,

BJPs Sukra Munda Triumphs in Bengals Mal Assembly Election

Kolkata, May 5: In a significant victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sukra Munda has won the Mal Assembly seat in West Bengal. He defea

T.N. Assembly election 2026: DMKs Periyakaruppan loses by one vote in Tirupattur

At the end of the penultimate round of counting, he was leading by 30 votes

Working on long-term fix for water supply in Delhi: Rekha Gupta

Rupee Closes At Record Low Of 95.08

According to a Reuters report, the RBI is studying ways to mobilise dollar inflows to bolster its foreign exchange buffers and cushion rising pre

Poriborton claims Mamata, upheaval claims Stalin: Assembly results deal blows to ruling giants

Key political figures faced significant defeats in recent assembly elections. Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin lost their seats. Sev

IPL 2026: Rickelton, Rohit combine to power MI past LSG

The left-right pair stitches together a 143-run opening stand as the five-time champion chases down 229 with ease; the Mumbai outfit keeps its pl

Congress-led UDF sweeps to power in Kerala by riding anti-LDF wave

The United Democratic Front has achieved a historic win in Kerala, defeating the Left Democratic Front. This marks a significant setback for the

NDA wins 5 of 7 bypolls; Congress takes 2 in Karnataka

In a decisive round of by-elections across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura, the BJP and its allies have reaffirmed their dominance, s

Iran's Guards Release New Map Of Hormuz Strait Under Their Control

The delineated zone runs from a western boundary drawn between Iran's Qeshm Island and the UAE's Umm al Quwain, and extends eastward to a line co

Reliance Trust challenges I-T move to cancel registration

Several prominent charitable organizations in Mumbai are facing the cancellation of their tax registrations. The tax department cites commercial

BJP Secures Major Victory in Assam Elections, Major Upset for Congress Leaders

Guwahati, May 5: In the Assam Assembly elections, several prominent figures emerged as major winners and losers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sar

Congress Has No Existence Outside Kerala, Karnataka Will Face Defeat: Prahlad Joshi

New Delhi, May 5: Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs, Prahlad Joshi, stated on Monday that the Congress party has lost its significance

Indian Boxers Shine at Asian Boxing Championship Under-15 and Under-17 Categories

Tashkent, May 5: Indian youth boxers continue to impress at the Asian Boxing Under-15 and Under-17 Championship 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Puducherry backs NDA for second straight term; N Rangasamy wins big

The AINRC-led NDA is poised to form the government in Puducherry. Chief Minister N Rangasamy secured victory in the Thattanchavady constituency.

UAE defends OPEC exit; Warns Hormuz must stay open amid West Asia tensions

The UAE has exited OPEC and OPEC+ stating it is a sovereign decision. This comes after an ADNOC tanker was hit by Iranian drones in the Strait of

TVK meet in Chennai today; AIADMK and Congress tie-up options on table

The TVK party has become the largest in Tamil Nadu, leading in over 100 constituencies. Plans are now in motion to form the government. Candidate

In blockbuster debut, TVK emerges as single largest party

Vijay-led TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu, disrupting the long-standing dominance of Dravidian parties. The actor-turne

Centre Assures Support for Telangana Welfare Scheme

He reviewed schemes being implemented by the state government in Scheduled Caste development, BC welfare (OBCs/EBCs/DNTs), welfare of persons wit

Hall Tickets Released for TGSWREIS Exam

The social welfare secretary advised candidates to attend the exam with their hall ticket

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: No surprises in Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly

Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob) retains Piravom, defeats Kerala Congress(M)s Sabu K. Jacob; Jibi Abraham of Twenty20 trails third, while U

Bagnan election result 2026: TMCs Arunava Sen defeats BJPs Pramanshu Rana by 11,316 votes

Champions League: Winner of blockbuster PSG-Bayern sequel to face Arsenal or Atletico in final

Football fans anticipate exciting Champions League semifinal second legs. Paris Saint-Germain faces Bayern Munich after a high-scoring first matc

Musi Rejuvenation: Revenue Dept Summons Richmond Villa Owners for Land Acquisition Inquiry

This comes as part of the Gandhi Sarovar land acquisition linked to Musi rejuvenation process.

Dr. Pranot Tudu of BJP Wins Binpur Assembly Seat by 22,977 Votes

New Delhi, May 5: Dr. Pranot Tudu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured victory in the Binpur Assembly constituency of West Bengal. He

Manohar Lal Khattar: From Humble Beginnings to Haryanas Chief Minister

New Delhi, May 5: Manohar Lal Khattar, born on May 5, 1954, into a modest family, has emerged as a significant leader in Haryana and Indian polit

ED Interrogates Prabhat Chakanakar for Eight Hours in Ashok Kharat Money Laundering Case

Mumbai, May 5: Prabhat Chakanakar, sister of former Maharashtra State Womens Commission chairperson and NCP leader Rupali Chakanakar, appeared be

TVK sweeps in four ACs in Sivaganga district

AP Grants rS369 Crore for Modernisation of Guntur Channel

Union minister of state for rural development Pemmasani Chandrasekhar has come up with a proposal for modernisation of Guntur Channel and said th

TG Students JAC Demands Withdrawal of GO 7

Ramakrishna alleged that there was no clarity regarding when the pending fee arrears would be deposited into the students' accounts.

Is US going to strike Iran within hours as Tehran strikes ships at Hormuz and attacks the Fujairah oil terminal? What we know

Tensions in the Gulf are escalating rapidly, with a UAE official warning of a potential US or Israeli strike on Iran within 24 hours. Recent miss

Korean proverb of the day Knowing the road and walking the road are clearly different: Everyone learns, few act what secret fear keeps you stuck despite knowing exactly what to do today? The uncomfortable truth about successinformation is everywhere, but execution is where real progress begins

Korean proverb proves action matters more than knowledge: There is an ancient Korean proverb that cuts straight to the bone of human experience:

Digital display systems to be provided to health centres in Hunsur under Swasthya Swaraj programme

Middle East crisis: Three Indians injured after drone strike sparks fire at Fujairah oil zone in UAE

A drone strike from Iran injured three Indian nationals in Fujairah, UAE, igniting a fire at the petroleum industries zone. UAE defense confirmed

Tamil Nadu stares at coalition government; Rahul Gandhi reaches out to Vijay

Journalists had a tough time getting access to counting centres in Madurai

Dedicated Commission Inquiries on Socio-Economic Status of BCs

He said reservations would be finalised after assessing the BC population ratio in each constituency and that the commissions objective was to en

Jaishankars Jamaica Visit: India Gifts Mobile Hospital System for Disaster Relief

New Delhi, May 5: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness during his visit to Jamaica. The discus

Piyush Goyal Reviews Progress on Free Trade Agreements with Officials

New Delhi, May 5: Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal held a review meeting on May 4 to assess the progress of Indias Free Trade Agreements

TMCs Rathin Ghosh Wins Madhyamgram Seat with Record Voter Turnout

Kolkata, May 5: In the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has solidified its grip on the crucial Ma

S. Jaishankars Visit to Jamaica: India Gifts Mobile Hospital System for Disaster Relief

New Delhi, May 5: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness during his visit to Jamaica. The

Direct tax mop-up misses FY26 target; Collections rise 5%

India's direct tax collections saw a modest rise in FY26. However, the total mop-up missed the revised target by 81,000 crore. Both corporate and

R. Mohan | A Phenomenon Called Vijay Lives up to His Name

Actor-turned-leader leads Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to a landmark first victory

Works for Godavari Pushkaralu to Be Done With Funds From Centre, State

The works include laying of roads, construction of drainages, ghats, supply potable water and development of parks, all of which would be taken u

PMI rises to 54.7; Inflation pressures mount

India's manufacturing sector saw modest growth in April. New orders and production improved, boosting activity. However, rising costs due to the

Food Safety Officers Warn Mango Farmers Against Carbide Use

District food safety officer Y. Ramaiah conducted inspections at mango trading shops in Amalapuram and promoted the use of the ethylene method as

Police Search for Missing TD Leader Manikanta

Police issued a notice under Section 41A and called him to the station twice.

EAPCET Agriculture, Pharmacy Papers Rated Moderate

The exam was held in two sessions. In the morning, 30,333 candidates registered and 28,046 appeared, while in the afternoon 30,253 registered and

I want to be Indias fielding coach... I feel I am almost there: Yagnik

He hopes to become the best in the world in his area of expertise; says he is relishing his role at Knight Riders after making the switch from Ro

7 Exercises That Can Help To Reduce Inflammation In The Body

Performing the right exercises can help to effectively reduce inflammatory markers in the body and support your body's natural healing processes.

74 Mandals Reel Under Severe Heat Wave Across 16 Districts

He explained that while certain regions will face intense heat, others will experience rainfall accompanied by lightning.

Watch: Kerala elections 2026: key winners and losers

A look at the key candidates in the Kerala elections who returned victorious and those who failed to win seats.

2 Dead, Several Injured After Car Rams Crowd In Germany's Leipzig

Germany has been shaken by a series of car-ramming attacks in recent years, including one targeting a Christmas market in 2024 in Magdeburg.

TMCs Chandranath Sinha Secures Fourth Victory in Bolpur Assembly Elections

New Delhi, May 4: Chandranath Sinha of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has emerged victorious in the Bolpur Assembly elections, marking his fourth c

Student loan forgiveness changes hit middle class hard: New bill counts jobless months, speeds up debt relief for laid-off workers

New student loan rules may help people who lose jobs. The plan could count no-payment months for loan forgiveness. This can help middle-class wor

Supreme Court asks Karnataka for report on Darshans prison amenities plea

BJPs Kaustav Bagchi Triumphs Over TMCs Raj Chakraborty in Barrackpur Seat

Kolkata, May 4: In an exciting contest for the Barrackpur assembly seat in North 24 Parganas district, BJP candidate Kaustav Bagchi secured a sig

IRS tax deadline extension for Washington disaster relief: New 2026 filing date, eligibility, process, refund insights and key updates

IRS tax deadline extension 2026: Washington residents hit by severe weather now have until August 15, 2026, to file taxes, thanks to an IRS exten

Major Relief for Electricity Consumers in Uttar Pradesh: Prepaid Smart Meters to Function Like Postpaid

Lucknow, May 4: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant decision aimed at easing the burden on electricity consumers. Under the

Mercury plunges as snow, rains hit Kashmir, Himachal & Uttarakhand