Earlier on Wednesday, the cops busted an international drug trafficking cartel. One accused was arrested with 5 kg of heroin during the investigation. The police reiterated its commitments of eradicating drug syndicates, disrupting supply chains, and ensuring a drug-free Punjab

An orange alert has been declared for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region on May 23 and 24. This region is set to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds at a speed of 50 to 60 km/hr in isolated regions

The fire broke out at Jindal Poly Films Ltd plant on Nashik-Mumbai highway in Igatpuri taluka at around 1.30 am on Wednesday and fire-fighting operations were underway

South Africa has officially downgraded the status of Taiwan`s liaison office, renaming it the `Taipei Commercial Office` to maintain trade ties with Taipei while further limiting the island`s diplomatic presence in the country

An all party parliamentary Delegation from India held a meeting with Japans Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, reaffirming Indias united stance and steadfast commitment to tackling terrorism in all its forms

Vaishnavi Hagawane, daughter-in-law of an NCP member, allegedly died by suicide after facing sustained dowry harassment; a case has been filed against her husband and four in-laws by Pune police

Rajendra Hagawane and his son Sushil -- both of whom are absconding -- have been expelled from the party, said Pune district NCP chief Shivaji Garje in a statement

During Indian EAM`s visit to Netherlands, he stated, the Europe has now woken up to the reality which India had been facing for almost eight decades. I`ve had difficult neighbors, Pakistan and China especially, he added

A special team was formed to investigate. The phones of both suspects were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for examination after the arrest of both the persons involved in the attacks were arrested by Gujarat ATS

The bench observed that the Enforcement Directorate is violating the federal concept of governance. Further adding that the ED probe will not proceed against the state-run TASMAC in the meantime

The Prime Minister also virtually inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, marking a historic leap towards modernising Indian Railways. The 103 redeveloped stations spanned across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories

According to reports, the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly invaded with their boat and confiscated fishing nets valued at Rs 2.6 lakh, along with a GPS device, a walkie-talkie, and other equipment

Farooq Inamdar, a farmer and former local politician hailing from Varvand village in the Pune district of Maharashtra, has successfully cultivated 120 mango trees on merely 20 gunthas (equivalent to half an acre) of land. Of these, 90 trees bear international varieties, while 30 are indigenous to India

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear a plea seeking the registration of an FIR against High Court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the recovery of cash from his official residence in Delhi

A U.S Coast Guard boat crew and helicopter searched for the missing alongside Everett firefighters and police, the agency said in a social media post on X

According to Taiwan`s MND, 16 out of the 23 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav celebrated the significant rise in India`s lion population, which he said has increased to 891 from 674 in 2020, describing it as a landmark success in wildlife conservation

In line with the preparation for the upcoming monsoon season, a meeting on flood preparedness was held at the Convention Centre Hall in Kohora, located within Assam`s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,733.95, down by 79.50 points or 0.32 per cent. Similarly, the BSE Sensex started the day at 81,323.05, slipping by 273.58 points or 0.34 per cent

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The Opposition is busy criticising, let them do. We are working towards achieving a permanent solution for rain woes in Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar said

He specified that the sanctions should target Russia`s energy and banking sectors, as well as its shadow fleet, including both vessels and their crews

This delegation, which includes figures from various political parties, aims to brief international partners on India`s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against terrorism while engaging with leaders in the UAE, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone

PM Modi will travel to Rajasthan`s Bikaner to lay the foundation stone for multiple projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore. He will also virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped stations across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories on Thursday

In Gangetic West Bengal, Haldia (Purba Medinipur) recorded 10 cm of rainfall, followed by Diamond Harbour (South 24 Parganas) with 9 cm. Kolkata`s Dum Dum and Alipur stations (North 24 Parganas and Kolkata) each recorded 4 cm, while Digha (North 24 Parganas) saw 2 cm

Earlier on May 16, VK Birdi, Inspector General of Police for Kashmir Zone, said that six terrorists were neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir under two separate operations in Kelar, Shopian and Tral conducted by the Indian Army in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force

To a query on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge calling Operation Sindoor as `chutput` (small) war against Pakistan, Wadettiwar said it is not wrong to pose questions to the government of the day about losses and soldier casualties suffered by the country in a conflict

China is the leading refiner for 19 out of 20 strategic minerals studied in the report, and has an average share of around 75 per cent

Dar is on a three day visit to Beijing the first high-level meet after Indias Operation Sindoor targeted terror sites in Pakistan.

Four men including government minister Alistair Carns left London on Friday, pre-acclimatised to the low oxygen at high altitudes including using xenon gas, a method that raised eyebrows in the mountaineering community

The incident occurred in the Khuzdar district when a bus carrying schoolchildren was targeted, the army said in a statement.

A member of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a unit of state police, was also killed in action while some others sustained injuries, police said

In the opening submissions Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S V Raju submitted that an offence of money laundering in this case is made out in this case

Ashoka professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad gets interim bail; SC flags dog-whistling, orders three-member SIT

The declaration was made during a special function in Aizawl attended by Minister of State for Education and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary, along with Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma

The fresh strikes come as Israels war on Hamas shows no signs of relenting, despite a surge in international anger at Israels widening offensive

BCCIs approach to communication is in complete contrast to what Cricket West Indies came up the other day while announcing the appointment of Roston Chase as captain for the home series vs Oz

After the city received rainfall, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and authorities claimed they are doing all they can and are ready to face any situation

Strong winds and dust storms hit several parts of the capital, with the city`s primary weather station in Safdarjung recording wind speeds of 79 kmph, while Palam reported 74 kmph, Pragati Maidan 78 kmph, and Pitampura 65 kmph, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Videos of the moments of turbulence have emerged on social media in which panic-stricken passengers could be heard making religious supplications as the plane swayed

Naval Kishore Ram hails from Motihari village in East Champaran district of Bihar. He joined the Indian Administrative Service in 2007. His first posting was in Nanded, and he later worked with the Zilla Parishad in Yavatmal for two years. He served as District Collector in Beed and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad)

Citing the IMD prediction, Goa`s forest minister Vishwajit Rane said in a statement, In light of the extreme weather, we urge all residents and visitors to prioritise their safety

Maximum temperature of 45-48 degree Celsius is likely to be recorded in some parts of Bikaner division and Shekhawati region during May 21-23, weather department`s forecast said

The commission termed the incident, which took place on Jan 11, a severe violation of human rights. The man accidentally came in contact with a roadside transformer that was reportedly without any fencing or warning signs

In a recent tweet, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed concerns about the government`s preparedness to tackle the recent spur in Covid-19 cases

Officials at the Dabolim Airport stated that two flights, originating from Pune and Mumbai, respectively, were diverted from Goa International Airport at Dabolim due to poor visibility on Tuesday evening

The bus was targeted when it was near Zero Point. Four children were killed in the blast while 38 others were injured, Dashti said, adding that the bodies and those injured were shifted to a nearby hospital

The Airbus A330 bound for Honolulu at San Diego had just pushed back from the gate around 8:45 a.m. Monday when a flight attendant informed the flight`s captain that a passenger reported a possible bomb onboard

In the upcoming days, Karnataka could get heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, according to the IMD. A yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Karnataka until May 22

The Congress on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge