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Karnataka fast-tracks drone testing facility near Bengaluru, eyes leadership in India's drone economy

Karnataka is accelerating plans for a new drone testing facility near Bengaluru as the state pushes to position itself at the center of Indias ra

Govt releases first cheques under Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund, five deep tech startups make the cut

India has released the first funds under its Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Scheme, backing five deep tech startups working across space, robotics, batterie

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass expulsion Nakba, say today's catastrophe is worse

Palestinians in Gaza marked the anniversary of the 1948 mass displacement, saying the ongoing war has deepened their suffering and devastations.

Wyra Police Seize 128 kg Ganja, Arrest Three Inter-State Smugglers

On inspection, police found 60 packets of ganja weighing 128 kg.

High-Level US Trade Delegation Expected to Visit India Next Month

New Delhi, May 15: A high-level team of US officials is likely to visit India next month to advance ongoing bilateral trade discussions. However,

Two arrested for robbing man of gold ornaments; police recovered stolen jewellery worth 6 lakh

Palakkad Railway Division launches World Environment Day drive

Kochi Corporation to fast-track roro dry dock as fleet falters

The vessels were due for dry dock in December 2024 but has since been extended twice to 2027, resulting in significant wear and tear

Collector calls for new tourism circuits in Visakhapatnam district

Abhishikth Kishore asks officials to study trekking routes, improve tourism infrastructure and evolve policies to increase visitors stay in the c

Bengaluru Landlord 'Randomly' Hikes Rent By Rs 4,000, Tenant Vents Frustration Online: 'It's Crazy'

A Bengaluru tenant shares a viral video about a sudden Rs 4,000 rent hike by the landlord who intially lied to her.

Ex-BRS Minister Urges Cadre To Work Ensure KCRs Return As CM

Former minister targets Congress over unfulfilled poll promises

TechGuard Labs Foundation inaugurated at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College in Coimbatore

Rift widens in Idukki Congress as DCC chief targets Dean Kuriakose

Mr. Mathew alleged that the DCC has gained no benefit from the MPs tenure

Muslim Organizations Express Disappointment Over Bhojshala Verdict, Prepare to Challenge in Supreme Court

Bhopal, May 15: The recent ruling by the High Court regarding the Bhojshala case has sparked strong reactions from the Muslim community. Congress

Iran FM Seyyed Abbas Araghchi assures EAM S Jaishankar of commerce safety through St of Hormuz

In a significant diplomatic encounter, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi engaged with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Sigma Advanced Secures Export Order Worth Rs 107 cr

The manufacturing will be carried out in India in compliance with applicable defence export regulations and norms

A 12-Year-Old Learned How To Disable A Drone. Then One Came For His Family

The use of small commercial drones to target civilians is not new to this war.

Shakira and Burna Boy Release Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem, 'Dai Dai'

It's a mesh of their musical landscapes: Afrobeats and Latin rhythms, an undeniably global, multilingual pop track

Eshwar Khandre to inaugurate KCDCs two-day cashew mela at Kadri Park on May 17

Shivamogga DC directs ULBs to take measures for implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules-2026

Its a YES or NO question!: Furious Angus King grills CENTCOM chief Cooper as Iran war hits Day 75

Elgar case: NIA seeks cancellation of activists Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao's bail

The NIA has sought cancellation of their bail primarily on the ground that they attended an event at the Mumbai Press Club on January 19 this yea

First session of new Assam Assembly from May 21

Meet examines moves to improve Tiruchis start-up ecosystem

Parvathy Hospitals launches centre for sleep disorders in Chromepet

The Sleep Lab aims to support early diagnosis and personalised treatment for those with sleep-related disorders

FIGHT FRAUD OR LOSE Medicaid money!: Vances explosive ULTIMATUM to blue states at Maine rally

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chairs Bharat Innovates 2026 deep-tech roundtable

With France emerging as a key innovation partner and the IndiaEU FTA strengthening strategic alignment, Bharat Innovates 2026 s

After 50 years, Karnataka pushes to bring Lakkundi artefacts home from Delhi

Michael Carrick Says Manchester United Future To Be Decided 'Pretty Soon'

Carrick has earned praised for steering United to Champions League qualification after taking over from the sacked Ruben Amorim in January

AIADMK MLA Anbalagan appointed Pro-tem Speaker of Puducherry

Karnataka to Involve 5.55 Crore Voters in Revision Process

Bengaluru, May 15: Karnatakas Chief Electoral Officer V. Ambukumaran has announced that the state will engage 59,050 Booth Level Officers (BLOs)

TVK MLA wants police to curb sale of ganja in Madurai

Shatabdi Express trains between Chennai and Coimbatore augmented temporarily

J&K Govt Approves Major Restructuring Of Jal Shakti Engineering Cadre

JAMMU, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a major cadre review and restructuring of the J&K Engineering (Gazetted) Service in

Two, including woman, held for fleeing with 423 grams of gold ornaments

Indian Community in Netherlands Excited About PM Modis Visit, Emphasizes New Partnerships

Amsterdam, May 15: The Indian community residing in the Netherlands has expressed enthusiasm regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit. They

Fisheries varsity opens undergraduate admissions

Tasmac trade unions demand job for staff affected by outlet closures in Coimbatore

Kadapa Man Dies of Heart Attack in USA a Day After His Graduation

Mohammed Kumel Shaik suffered cardiac arrest after graduating in California

Law Department Transfers Two Officers In Jammu And Kashmir

JAMMU, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 2 officers in the Department of Law, Justice and Parliame

IPL 2026, LSG vs CSK LIVE: LSG Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl

While CSK have managed to stay afloat with timely wins in the second half of the season, LSG's campaign has unravelled due to a string of ordinar

Congress stages protests in Krishnagiri

IPL 2026 Live: Suspense Over Dhoni Ends As Gaikwad Announces Changes In XI

LSG vs CSK LIVE Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first against CSK in their IPL 2026 g

Telugu Film Chamber Forms 21-Member Sub-Committee Panel To End Stalemate

Producer and distributor Dil Raju said producers had agreed in principle to the percentage-sharing model being demanded by exhibitors.

CBI Launches Abhay Helpbot to Combat Cyber Crime and Digital Arrest Fraud

New Delhi, May 15: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a new artificial intelligence-based system named Abhay to tackle cyber

Tin sheets erected to cover damaged wall of Coimbatore airport

Fabrication units in Tiruchi fail to achieve production target for 2025-26 because of shortage of industrial gas

The fabrication units require about 100 tonnes of gas and the BIDAS Industrial Services Association could meet that requirement causing disruptio

Elon Musk Caught Making Faces At State Dinner While On China Visit With Trump

Musk, who leads Tesla and SpaceX, is part of a delegation that travelled with US President Donald Trump to China.

Breaking Bad? Chemistry lecturer from Pune named as alleged NEET-UG 2026 leak kingpin

The CBI has identified P.V. Kulkarni as the alleged kingpin behind the NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak. Kulkarni, a chemistry lecturer, is accused o

Bandi Bageerath POCSO case: Cyberabad police reconstruct crime trail through farmhouse, hotel records; seek IP logs to trace accused

Investigators analyse CCTV footage, IP logs and digital footprints as accused remains off grid; search intensified across Telangana

Uttar Pradesh Government Halts Payments to 100 Private Hospitals Over Ayushman Bharat Compliance Issues

Lucknow, May 15: The Uttar Pradesh government has taken significant action against private hospitals that failed to comply with the standards set

Naveen Sajjus acting debut entertains audience at Mysuru premiere

Airfares need to be rationalised, says Supreme Court

Centre, in an affidavit, informs top court that new aviation rules addressing predatory airfares are at an advanced stage of formulation

Govt Committed To Expand Access To Quality Education In Remote Areas Of J&K: Sakeena Itoo

UDHAMPUR, May 15: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated newly constructed building

What does Tamil Nadus real estate industry want from TVK?

Builders and developers seek faster approvals, higher FSI limits, stronger infrastructure and expedited rollout of the proposed Parandur airport

Rajnath Singh, A.P. CM lay foundation stone for 15,000-crore AMCA defence hub in Puttaparthi

The project will focus on developing fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft and advanced flight testing systems, says the Defence Minister and

Sindhu out of Thailand Open, loses to Yamaguchi in quarterfinals

Sindhu later rued letting go of the 1-5 lead in the second game, while also admitting that unforced errors affected her game

Plea to stop discharge of sewage into River Noyyal in Coimbatore

Maharashtra Man Allegedly Kills Parents With Pestle Over Insult In Front Of Wife

The accused, Chandan Indaram Mahto, attempted to flee the scene but was captured by neighbours, who then alerted the police.

Balagopal challenges Antony over Keralas fiscal health

States outgoing Finance Minister extends an invitation to personally meet the senior Congress leader and present official government data, State

BRICS Foreign Ministers Address Middle East Disparities in New Delhi Meeting

New Delhi, May 15: India concluded a two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting on Friday in New Delhi, opting to release a chairs statement instead

Votes secured by Vijay in confidence motion are legally incorrect: DMK MP

If the 25 AIADMK rebels and lone AMMK rebel are disqualified (under anti-defection law), the uncontested total would be 118, says Wilson

HC Refuses To Quash FIR In J&K Bank-IFFCO Tokio Insurance Deal, Orders Deeper Probe Into Alleged Conspiracy

SRINAGAR, May 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to quash an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) FIR registered in connection

Coimbatore Corporation announces zonal helpline numbers for water supply complaints

When Football Meets K-Pop: Lisa Set for Historic FIFA World Cup Performance

Lalisa Manobal, known mononymously by her stage name Lisa, is making history as the first Thai artist and the first female KPop artist to perform

AUEET-2026 results announced; Jayaram tops with 84 marks

Govt. committed to further strengthen PACS for making them more viable, says CS

Ramakrishna Rao sees tremendous scope for expansion of cooperative sector

How Indian meditation practices are gaining ground across the globe

Indian meditation is gaining popularity worldwide. Major cities like London, New York, and Toronto are seeing more meditation programs. People ar

A summer camp with a difference in Madurai

The children themselves plan certain activities and assign responsibilities to one another, which helps them learn teamwork, leadership and coord

Delhi Government to Transform PM Modis Call into a Mass Movement: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, May 15: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for energy conservation, resource savings, and responsible living, Delhi Chief

Israeli Military Now Controls 60% Of Gaza Strip, Says Netanyahu

Netanyahu's comments were the first official indication that the military was expanding its footprint in Palestine.

Minister Ponguleti: 2.90 Lakh Indiramma Houses out of 3 Lakh Grounded Under Phase-1

The minister also announced that Phase-II of the scheme would be launched in Adilabad district on June 2.

Satwik-Chirag Reach Semifinals at Thailand Open; Sindhu Falls to Yamaguchi

Pathumwan, May 15: Indias top mens doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, advanced to the semifinals of the Thailand Open on Fr

Farmer drowns in pond in Shamshabad

At least nine militants, four security personnel killed in gunfire in northwest Pakistan

Nine militants and four security personnel were killed in separate gunfire exchanges in northwest Pakistan amid ongoing security operations in th

Changes In Body Fat Due To Obesity Can Contribute To Alzheimer's Disease: Study

In the brain, the PE particles disrupt communication between neurons, weaken immune system and promote buildup of amyloid proteins, which are nat

VMRDA plans to acquire 2,000 acres near Bhogapuram airport

Authority eyes hotels, malls, residential layouts and other infrastructure projects in Vizianagaram district ahead of the airports launch in Augu

CS wants officials to expedite works ahead of launch of digital health cards on June 2

Mr. Ramakrishna Rao directs officials to speed up redressal of matters other than finance related ones

'Not suicide, but murder by the system': Rahul Gandhi on NEET aspirant's death

The tragic suicide of Ritik Mishra, a NEET aspirant in Uttar Pradesh, has ignited fierce debate across the nation. Rahul Gandhi has vehemently co

India Sets Ambitious $1 Trillion Export Target for FY 2027

New Delhi, May 15: India is working towards an ambitious goal of reaching $1 trillion in exports by the fiscal year 2027. The government is relyi

Nearly half of Indias online orders are still COD. Why cash on delivery isnt fading in the UPI era

Cash on delivery continues to drive India's online shopping. Many first-time buyers, especially in smaller towns, prefer to pay after receiving g

Watch: Noida woman found dead in Bhopal, family alleges harassment

A 31-year-old woman from Noida, identified as Twisha Sharma, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her matrimonial home in Bhopal.

Mahila Morcha stages protest in Kottarakara demanding promised free ride for women

Amazon layoffs 2026: Amazon fires another wave after 30,000 cuts who is next, and why AI is replacing jobs faster than anyone warned

Amazon Layoffs Hit Selling Partner Services: The latest Amazon layoffs are tied directly to the companys broader restructuring efforts. According

Government schools in Tiruchi launch door-to-door admission drive

Just one 'fair' question by techie offends HR, who leaves interview midway; Internet says, 'the company needed to answer that'

A techie's interview for an AI/ML drone startup ended abruptly when the HR representative left the call after being asked about the company's rev

Signs Of Poor Gut Health: Do You Need A Gut Reset?

Recognising the signs of an unhealthy gut can help you take proactive steps to improve your digestive health, and undertaking a gut reset may be

NIA Seeks Cancellation of Bail for Sudha Bharadwaj, Varavara Rao in Elgar Parishad Case

The NIA has sought cancellation of their bail primarily on the ground that they attended an event at the Mumbai Press Club on January 19 this yea

UDF says full Cabinet to take oath on May 18, ministerial list to be finalised shortly

The new Kerala government cabinet is set for a swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Minister lists are expected to be finalised soon. UDF allies held

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (May 15, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, May 15, 2026.