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Fire Reported at Russian Oil Depot After Ukrainian Drone Strike

Novorossiysk handles around a fifth of Russia's crude oil shipments and is the country's largest export hub on the Black Sea.

Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives in Karnataka

Kalaburagi, May 23: A devastating road accident occurred in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka, resulting in the deaths of five family members.

Cockroach Janta Party: How an insect jibe united Indias disgruntled jobless youth

A mock political party, the Cockroach Janta Party, is gaining massive followers on social media. It represents young Indians' frustration with jo

Discovering Hemkund Sahib: A Sacred Retreat in the Himalayas

New Delhi, May 23: Nestled amidst the snow-capped peaks of Uttarakhand, Hemkund Sahib is not just a revered Sikh pilgrimage site but also a symbo

India, Pakistan should talk to each other find a way out on Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq underlined the path shown by his late father (Mirwaiz Moulana Farooq), where he put thrust on resolution

IPL 2026: Andy Flower attributes RCB loss to SRHs mastery over home conditions

The defending champion needed to thwart a surrender to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 90-odd runs to prevent its neighbour from crawling up to the top tw

IPL 2026: Daniel Vettori heaps praise on pace trio of Malinga, Cummins and Sakib

Sunrisers Hyderabad came within sniffing distance of finishing in the top two, but the math fell just short after its win over Royal Challengers

Watch: Donald Trump: I dont mind being called a brilliant tyrant dictator, but I dont want to be called dumb

Tragic Murder of Minor in Coimbatore Sparks Outcry Over Womens Safety

Chennai, May 23: The tragic death of a minor girl in Coimbatore has led to a fierce verbal attack on the state government by DMK spokesperson TKS

Fake ID, AI Photos, Marriage Promises: How Man Defrauded Gujarat Women On Dating Apps

Ahmedabad, May 23 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a 27-year-old man accused of impersonating a Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector on dat

Hyderabad Man, 44, Jailed 60 Days for Repeatedly Assaulting Elderly Parents

The sentence was passed on Friday by the Special Judicial Magistrate Court. The elderly parents had lodged a complaint on May 21, stating that th

DRI Seizes 60,000 Kg of Smuggled Foreign Areca Nuts in Northeast, 5 Arrested

According to the Ministry of Finance release on Friday, initial investigations revealed that foreign-origin dried areca nuts were smuggled into I

SRH Bowlers Excel with Slower Balls, Says Captain Rajat After Defeat

Hyderabad, May 23: In the 67th match of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced a 55-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Foll

27 Nations Seek World Bank Funding Amid Iran War Impacting Global Energy

The World Bank document did not name the countries or the total amount of funds potentially being sought. The World Bank declined to comment.

Fire breaks out in Delhi market, locals pelt stones at fire tenders over delayed response

The fire erupted in the furniture market located near New Seelampur metro station and quickly spread across the area due to the presence of highl

UN Nuclear Treaty Talks End Without Deal Amid US-Iran Dispute

Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that there was no consensus among the 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonp

Im Ready to Fight: Sabalenka

All I can say is that I'm ready to fight, and, of course, I hope to do a little bit better than I did last year, said the Belarusian, who turned

Delhi HC seeks response from AAPs Gopal Rai, journalist in contempt plea

Justice Sharma had on May 14 initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Mr. Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and other AAP leaders over their vilify

SRH Triumphs Over RCB: Captain Pat Cummins Praises Team Performance

Hyderabad, May 23: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a convincing 55-run victory against Royal Challengers

Watch: Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship Explodes During Splashdown In Indian Ocean

The third-generation Starship spacecraft carried out a maneuver that saw it flip upright and reignite its engines for control, despite one being

Centre turns on West Bengal funds tap after Suvendu Adhikaris Delhi visit

Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's Delhi visit, the Centre has approved Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal's water resources ministry schem

Explained: Head Incident That Left Kohli Fuming, Triggered Handshake Row

Virat Kohli and Travis Head didn't shake hands after the conclusion of the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers match in IPL 2026. The founda

IRGC-linked operative accused of plotting assassination of Ivanka Trump: Report

An Iraqi national is arrested in Turkey for allegedly plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump. The suspect, linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Cor

Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'Only picture to yourself a nice soft wife on a sofa with good fire, & books & music.' - thoughts of world's most famous biologist on marriage

Charles Darwin, renowned for his theories on evolution, also privately contemplated marriage. Before proposing to Emma Wedgwood, he meticulously

RCB Secures Qualifier Spot Despite Loss to SRH in IPL 2026

Hyderabad, May 23: In the 67th match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 55 runs. Despite this s

Gurgaon power outage: City plunged into darkness as ACs fail, lifts stall, & metro disruption forces commuters to walk on tracks amid severe heatwave

Gurgaon Power Outage: Gurgaon faced a major power outage Friday evening. A fault at a Sector 72 substation plunged many areas into darkness. This

IMD issues heatwave alert for north and central India over next seven days

The IMD stated that heatwave conditions are likely in isolated areas of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh from May 22 to May 28

Trump proposes massive $1.5T military budget, claims Iran is dying to make a deal

Gurugram Metro Halts For 40 Minutes Amid Power Cut, Commuters Walk On Tracks

An official said the disruption was triggered due to a technical fault, which led to an oil leak and subsequent blast in the transfer circuit.

US arrests sister of top Cuban military-linked executive in Miami

Authorities determined her continued presence undermined US foreign policy objectives toward Cuba, citing her role as sister of Ania Guillermina

NEET re-test to be 100 per cent error-free, says Dharmendra Pradhan

He also asserted that the government is committed to ensuring that the re-test scheduled to be held on June 21 remains 100 per cent error-free

'Spoke Truths That Trump Hated': Iran Praises Tulsi Gabbard After Resignation

Tulsi Gabbard shared her resignation letter and said she feels it's imperative she stays by her husband's side.

China fast-tracks automated coal-chemical hub in resource-rich Xinjiang region

It holds Chinas largest contiguous coalfield, with 390 billion tons of reserves 7 per cent of the national total capable of sustaining Chinas en

Five People Killed as Cruiser Vehicle, Lorry Collide in Kalaburagi District

The impact of the collision was so severe that the front portion of the cruiser vehicle was completely crushed, he said.

For every job at Mazagon Dock, 6.4 jobs are created across economy: Captain Jagmohan

The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 aims to place India among the top five shipbuilding countries by 2047, with an annual capacity of 4.5 million

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 87-91 paise per litre for third time in eight days

Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemicaltank

Firefighters doused the tanks with water using a mechanical device that kept humans at a safe distance, stabilising the temperature and buying us

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills four and injures 35 in Luhansk

Yana Lantratova, Russias Human Rights Commissioner, said that 86 teenagers aged 14 to 18 had been asleep inside the hostel belonging to Luhansk P

Impact of Middle East Turmoil on Fuel Prices: Ramchandra Rao

Hyderabad, May 23: The recent increase in petrol and diesel prices has sparked intense political debate. Telangana BJP state president N. Ramchan

Namrata Sonis beauty guide: On changing beauty trends, and why Indian eyes deserve more kajal

26 years of Cannes red carpets, movies, bridal chairs, and her own make-up line: Namrata Soni tells us why people should experiment more, her exc

VIP Treatment For Samarth Singh In Court? Twisha Sharma's Family New Claims

Anurag Srivastava, counsel for Twisha Sharma's father, alleged that Samarth Singh was sitting inside the courtroom of the District and Sessions J

Ice Age discovery in China challenges theories about origins of human creativity

A new analysis of crystals formed inside one of the bones shows that the site dates back to an ice age 146,000 years ago, challenging the idea th

New wearable patch can detect dangerous body signals in milliseconds

The skin-like device uses arrays of organic electrochemical transistors to perform neuromorphic computing while remaining flexible enough to bend

Actress Vishnu Priya Files Complaint Alleging Online Harassment

The continuous circulation of such false narratives has seriously affected the petitioner's personal reputation, emotional well-being, and profes

U.S. Senate Passes Stop Stealing Our Chips Act to Combat Chip Smuggling

Washington, May 23: The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing the smuggling of advanced American semiconductors into China

Scientists create new atlas to help countries find rare earth deposits

The discovery gives Western nations a predictive roadmap for hunting for domestic supplies and securing tech independence

PM Modi Wishes BJP President Nitin Naveen a Happy Birthday

New Delhi, May 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janat

Ravi Kishan Responds to Viral Memes and Slip of the Tongue

Mumbai, May 23: In todays social media era, even a minor slip can quickly go viral. This often impacts prominent personalities significantly. Rec

Credit to Support Staff, Cummins: Ishan after SRH Win

Kishan was named Player of the Match for his 79-run knock off 46 balls with the help of eight fours and three sixes

Relieve Back Pain and Stress with Half Camel Pose: A Simple Yoga Solution

New Delhi, May 23: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, body stiffness, back pain, and mental stress have become common issues. Yoga not only enhances

Delhi Heatwave Update: Will it rain today? IMD shares 7-day weather forecast for Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad

Delhi-NCR is expected to experience a severe heatwave from 23 to 28 May 2026. Rain chances remain minimal, with only isolated thunderstorms possi

Uttarakhand CM Flags Off Countdown for Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026

Dehradun, May 23: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the countdown run for the Niti Extreme Ultra Run 2026 at the Chief M

'Fleecing its own citizens': Congress slams Modi govt for petrol, diesel price increase by Rs 5 in 9 days

Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced sharp criticism from Congress for a third fuel price hike in ten days, with the party labeling him Mehengai Ma

Barrie man accused of manslaughter in babys death granted bail under strict court conditions; check here

A 31-year-old Barrie man, Anthony Fasullo, has been granted bail after being charged with manslaughter in the November 2024 death of a four-month

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Saint Teresa's Mother House in Kolkata

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Kolkata on Saturday as part of his first four-day trip to India, beginning with a visit to Mother House

Major Abhilasha Honored with UN Gender Advocate of the Year 2025 Award

Beirut, May 23: Major Abhilasha Barak, serving as part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, has been selected for the prestigio

Delhi court discharges 18 in 2007 Jamia Nagar riots case, frames charges against 13

The case relates to violence that took place on September 22, 2007, at the Jamia Nagar police post

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump seriously considering launching new strikes against Iran, says report

Pakistan military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

Virat Kohli Snubs Travis Head After Heated Exchange in IPL 2026 Match

Hyderabad, May 23: In a thrilling encounter on Friday, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) triumphed over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 55 runs in I

Transformer failure halts Rapid Metro, triggers blackout in half-a-dozen Gurugram sectors

Services were disrupted from 7.50 p.m. to 8.33 p.m., Delhi Metro Rail Corporation confirmed

Delhi HC quashes DoE orders rejecting fee hikes by private schools

The court noted that since the DoE has sat on fee-hike proposals for several years, the schools have been unable to legitimately increase their f

Chinese President Xi Jinping orders rescue efforts after Shanxi coal mine blast kills 8, traps 38

A devastating gas explosion at the Liushengyu coal mine in Shanxi province has claimed eight lives. Thirty-eight workers remain trapped undergrou

Temperatures near 48C: India reels under severe heatwave conditions; nationwide alert till May 28

No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan's Lai, sources say

Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to speak with Lai Ching-te, but U.S. and Taiwanese officials have yet to make concrete arrangements for

Fuel Price Today, May 23, 2026: What is the petrol, diesel & CNG price in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai after latest hike?

Fuel prices in India have seen another hike, with petrol and diesel rates increasing by Rs 0.87 and Rs 0.91 per litre respectively. This marks th

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata on official state visit to India

Main Accused in Twisha Sharma Case Surrenders to Court in Jabalpur

Jabalpur, May 23: In the ongoing investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, the main accused, Samarth Singh, has made headlines once again. H

Two arrested for abduction, murder of 10-year-old girl near Coimbatore

Karthik (33) of Nagapattinam, who has been residing at Pallapalayam near Coimbatore, and his friend Mohanraj, were arrested for alleged involveme

NEET-UG candidates can submit bank details for fee refund till May 27: NTA

In a public notice, the agency said candidates can log in to the NEET-UG 2026 registration portal using their credentials and access the refund l

Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer

Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran for mediation efforts to end the Middle East war, as Iran considers a peace proposal amid reports of pote

US jury finds Boeing not guilty in 737 MAX grounding lawsuit

A US jury found Friday that aerospace giant Boeing was not liable for lost revenue in a lawsuit involving its 737 MAX jets, which were grounded f

Andhra Pradesh heatwave: How long will the scorching weather last? IMD shares update on rain & thunderstorms

Andhra Pradesh Heatwave: Andhra Pradesh is grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels across multiple distri

Video: Donald Trump Tosses Stephen Colbert In Dumpster Before YMCA Dance In AI-Generated Clip

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video mocking Stephen Colbert after The Late Show ended.

Digital Bets Take Off: Quint Digital Positioned for Transformational Growth

A strong net-zero debt balance sheet, three profitable digital verticals set QDL up for transformational growth.

Adil and Mukund Secure Spot in Mens Doubles Final at SM Krishna Memorial Open

Bengaluru, May 23: Indian doubles pair Adil Kalyanpur and Mukund Shashikumar have advanced to the mens doubles final at the SM Krishna Memorial O

CBI Arrests 'NTA Expert' Linked To NEET UG 2026 Physics Paper Leak

The agency said that the questions shared by Havaldar matched the physics questions that eventually appeared in various NEET UG 2026 paper sets.

Devastating Fire Breaks Out at Shastri Park Furniture Market in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 23: A massive fire erupted late last night at a furniture market in the Shastri Park area of Northeast Delhi. The blaze quickly sp

'Blue means Dumocrat': Trump explains what inspired him to create new nickname for Democrats

Inside Maldives Death Cave: Chilling New Photos From Site Of Six-Diver Tragedy

Investigators believe the group became trapped after venturing too deep into the unmapped cave network, where poor visibility and narrow passages

Home and abroad: on the Prime Ministers five-nation diplomatic tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modis Europe visit may pave the way for collaboration on energy security

Hello Greenland! Trump Posts Pic Against Nuuk Skyline

This comes after Greenlanders held a spirited protest on Thursday against the opening of a new American Consulate building in downtown Nuuk, Gree

Marco Rubio India Visit Live Updates: Top Trump Aide Lands In Kolkata For 4-Day India Visit

Marco Rubio India Visit Live Updates: The top US diplomat is scheduled to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and attend a mee

Creating a new generation of artisan entrepreneurs; Info Edge Q4 revenue up 16%

Founded by Nivedita Rai and Sourodip Ghosh, Karghewale is helping artisans move beyond low-paid wage work by building their own creative enterpri

Trump seriously considering launching new strikes against Iran: report

It said that Mr. Trump met with a senior national security team in the morning to discuss the war on Iran even as Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir

Tragic Road Accident in Barabanki Claims Four Lives

Barabanki, May 23: A tragic road accident occurred late Friday night in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. A speeding dumper ran over a family sleeping by

US Preparing for Fresh Strikes on Iran Even as Talks Continued: Report

This comes after Greenlanders held a spirited protest on Thursday against the opening of a new American Consulate building in downtown Nuuk, Gree

mid-day Opinion: Prevention is better than demolition

If a system is created where authorities act immediately when an illegal structure pops up, situations would rarely reach a stage where the razin

SpaceX carries out mostly successful Starship test flight

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft splashed down into the Indian Ocean Friday after the company performed a mostly successful test flight of the latest

mid-day Opinion: Dont allow green spaces to turn into dump sites

Continuous construction debris dumping has transformed a green patch into a hillock-like structure, say vigilantes, in this case environmentalist

Morning Digest: Petrol and diesel prices raised for a third time this month; Marco Rubio arrives on first visit to India, and more

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